LXE MX2 User manual

MX2 User’s Guide
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LXE’s MX2 is obsolete.
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amended by LXE® Inc., for the MX2 and Docking Station with PSC’s express permission.
The user is strongly encouraged to read Appendix B, “Regulatory Notices and Safety
Information”. Important safety cautions, warnings and regulatory information is
contained in Appendix B.
Important: This symbol is placed on the product to remind users to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) appropriately, per Directive 2002-96-EC. In most areas, this product can be recycled,
reclaimed and re-used when properly discarded. Do not discard labeled units with trash. For information about
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Revision Notice
Entire Manual
Obsolete/Archived. Available on LXE ServicePass website only. Product’s replacement device
is the LXE MX7.
Added Hungary to “R&TTE Directive Requirements.” Added WEEE statement.
Updated document presentation to reflect LXE’s 2006 documentation standards. Updated
“Getting Help”. Updated “Accessories”. Updated “Manuals”.
Added section titled “Revision History”.

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Table of Contents
MX2 HAND HELD COMPUTER 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
Features.....................................................................................................................................2
Keypads..................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................4
Batteries..................................................................................................................... 5
Main Battery.............................................................................................................................5
Backup Battery .........................................................................................................................5
How To Insert/Replace Battery ................................................................................................6
Replacing Battery in MX2 with Handle...................................................................................7
Charging the MX2 Batteries in A Dock.................................................................... 8
Serial Communication in the Dock.......................................................................... 8
Operation................................................................................................................... 9
Quick Start................................................................................................................................9
Power Up ..................................................................................................................................9
“Please Wait” Messages.........................................................................................................9
Auto-Shutoff.........................................................................................................................10
Hardware Reset ....................................................................................................................10
Laser Scanner ......................................................................................................... 11
Cautions, Labels and Warnings..............................................................................................11
Using the Laser Scanner .........................................................................................................12
Triggering a Scan .................................................................................................................12
38-key Keypad............................................................................................................................... 12
48-key Keypad............................................................................................................................... 13
How To . . ............................................................................................................................14
Aiming the Barcode Scanner................................................................................................14
Distance from Label .............................................................................................................14
Successful Scan....................................................................................................................14
Unsuccessful Scan................................................................................................................15
Cleaning the Scanner Aperture ............................................................................................15
Keypad ..................................................................................................................... 16
38-key Keypad........................................................................................................................16
Key Maps .............................................................................................................................16
Repeating Keystrokes...........................................................................................................17
DOS Key Functions Not Available on the MX2..................................................................17
Keypad Input Modes ............................................................................................................18
Key Combinations for International Characters...................................................................19
International Characters and LXE Terminal Emulations............................................................... 19
Double Action Key Mode ....................................................................................................20
Selecting Alpha Characters in Double Strike Mode ...................................................................... 20

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Selecting Alpha Characters in Press and Wait Mode..................................................................... 20
Programmable Keys .............................................................................................................21
48-key Keypad........................................................................................................................22
Key Maps .............................................................................................................................22
Repeating Keystrokes...........................................................................................................23
DOS Key Functions Not Available on the MX2..................................................................23
Keypad Input Modes ............................................................................................................24
Display ..................................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning the Display and Scan Aperture................................................................................25
Displayed Icons and Input Modes ..........................................................................................25
Panning the Display................................................................................................................27
38-key Keypad .....................................................................................................................27
48-key Keypad .....................................................................................................................27
Adjusting the Contrast............................................................................................................28
38-key Keypad .....................................................................................................................28
48-key Keypad .....................................................................................................................28
Using the Backlight ................................................................................................................29
38-key Keypad .....................................................................................................................29
48-key Keypad .....................................................................................................................29
The IR Serial Port .................................................................................................... 30
Getting Help............................................................................................................. 31
Manuals and Accessories ...................................................................................... 31
Manuals...................................................................................................................................31
Accessories .............................................................................................................................32
Revision History.....................................................................................................................32
APPENDIX AKEY MAPS 35
38-Key Keypad ........................................................................................................ 35
38-key Keypad Keypress Sequences for Batch Units ............................................................35
48-Key Keypad ........................................................................................................ 40
48-Key Keypad Keypress Sequences for Batch Units ...........................................................40
IBM TN5250 Terminal Emulator keypad ..............................................................................45
APPENDIX BREGULATORY NOTICES AND SAFETY INFORMATION 47
Approvals ................................................................................................................ 48
INDEX 61

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Illustrations
Figure 1 The MX2 Hand Held Computer, Front View........................................................................................1
Figure 2 The MX2 Hand Held Computer, Rear View.........................................................................................1
Figure 3 The MX2 38-key Keypad......................................................................................................................3
Figure 4 The MX2 48-key Keypads ....................................................................................................................3
Figure 5 Battery Pack Compartment....................................................................................................................6
Figure 6 (Handle) Battery Pack Compartment.....................................................................................................7
Figure 7 Charging Contacts on Bottom of MX2..................................................................................................8
Figure 8 Hardware Reset ...................................................................................................................................10
Figure 9 Class 2 and Class 3A Caution Label ...................................................................................................11
Figure 10 Label Location...................................................................................................................................11
Figure 11 MX2 Internal Laser at Top of Unit....................................................................................................12
Figure 12 Scan LED ..........................................................................................................................................12
Figure 13 Scan Button on MX2 38-key Keypad................................................................................................12
Figure 14 Scan Trigger on Handle.....................................................................................................................12
Figure 15 Scan Trigger on Handle.....................................................................................................................13
Figure 16 Scan Beam.........................................................................................................................................14
Figure 17 38-key Keypad...................................................................................................................................16
Figure 18 Programmable Keys, 38-key Keypad................................................................................................21
Figure 19 48-key Keypad...................................................................................................................................22
Figure 20 Screen Display with Icons on Right ..................................................................................................25
Figure 21 Panning Icon, 38-key Keypad ...........................................................................................................27
Figure 22 PAN LK Button, 48-key Keypad ......................................................................................................27
Figure 23 Adjust Contrast with the Lamp Key, 38-key Keypad........................................................................28
Figure 24 Fn Display Icon in Contrast Adjust Mode, 38-key Keypad ..............................................................28
Figure 25 Adjust Contrast, 48-key Keypad .......................................................................................................28
Figure 26 Toggle Display Backlight with the Lamp Key, 38-key Keypad........................................................29
Figure 27 Toggle Display Backlight Key, 48-key Keypad................................................................................29
Figure 28 IR Serial Port.....................................................................................................................................30
Figure 29 IBM 5250 Specific Keypad...............................................................................................................45

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MX2 Hand Held Computer
Introduction
This guide provides operating information for the MX2 ROM-DOS hand held computer.
The MX2 is a portable, ROM-DOS based computer capable of wireless data communications and
is powered by a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack and a lithium backup
battery. The unit uses a PCMCIA radio (spread spectrum 2.4GHz) for wireless data
communications.
With 38-key Keypad With 48-key Keypad
Figure 1 The MX2 Hand Held Computer, Front View
With 38-key Keypad, without Handle With 48-key Keypad or 38-key Keypad
with Handle (Handle not shown)
Figure 2 The MX2 Hand Held Computer, Rear View

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The “MX2 Reference Guide” contains MX2 technical information and advanced
functions. Please refer to the reference guide when preparing to dock the MX2 or
communicate with the host.
Please refer to the “MX2 Docking Station User’s Guide” when using the MX2 with a
Single Dock or a vehicle mounted dock.
If you need to set up the integrated scanner barcode reading parameters, please refer
to the “Integrated Scanner Programming Guide for DOS Devices” on the LXE
Manuals CD or the LXE ServicePass website.
Features
The LXE MX2 features:
•A 486 processor running at 33MHz to provide maximum computing power in a
compact user-friendly package.
•Two Megabytes of Flash memory, eight Megabytes of RAM.
•One Type I/II PCMCIA interface.
•One infrared port that communicates with a powered dock and supports IR portable
printers.
•The MX2 is available as a batch unit (no RF), or as a 2.4GHz RF unit. It can be
configured with or without a standard range laser scanner.
•Spread spectrum radio is contained on a Type II PCMCIA card. PC card installation
/ removal cannot be performed by the user.
•Uses rechargeable batteries: 1650 mAh nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack
and a lithium backup battery.
•An easy to read super-twist graphics liquid crystal (8 or 16 row by 20 column)
display. Screen panning capability is included.
•Display has backlight with programmable timeout to extend battery life.
•Built in keypads:
o38-key keypad with 5 dedicated function keys and two programmable Enter
keys.
o48-key keypad with single key access to all alphabetic characters, function key
support via function and numbers. Additionally, the 48-key keypad is also
available with a TN5250 overlay.
•The speaker is programmable for volume, duration and pitch.
•Handle with scan trigger is standard with 48-key keypad and optional with 38-key
keypad.
•Chemical resistant, environmentally sealed case is IP54 rated. Operating temperature
within 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C) range.
•A single dock (may be powered by an external power supply) is available.
•The MX2 is a powerful work tool which runs standard or application-specific
software and several host terminal emulation programs (LXE’s ANSI Plus, TN3270
and TN5250 terminal emulators).
Note: LXE terminal emulation programs require radio equipped computers.
Note: Always store unused mobile devices with a fully charged main battery pack installed.
LXE recommends the mobile device be connected to an external power source
periodically to retain optimum power levels in the main battery pack and the backup
battery.

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Keypads
The MX2 is available with either a 38-key or 48-key keypad. In addition, the 48-key keypad
offers a TN5250 overlay, designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when
running LXE’s IBM TN5250 Terminal Emulation (TE) program.
Figure 3 The MX2 38-key Keypad
48-key Keypad 48-key Keypad with TN5250 Overlay
Figure 4 The MX2 48-key Keypads

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Document Conventions
This reference guide uses the following document conventions:
ALL CAPS All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application
names.
Menu|Choice Rather than use the phrase “choose the Save command from the File menu”,
this manual uses the convention “choose File|Save”.
“Quotes” Indicates the title of a book, chapter or a section within a chapter (for
example, “Document Conventions”).
< > Indicates a key on the keyboard (for example, <Enter> ).
Indicates a reference to other documentation.
Differences in operation or commands due to radio type.
ATTENTION Keyword that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow.
!
Attention symbol that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow. Also,
when marked on product, means to refer to the manual or operator’s guide.
International fuse replacement symbol. When marked on the product, the
label includes fuse ratings in volts (v) and amperes (a) for the product.
Note: Keyword that indicates immediately relevant information.
Caution
!
Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
!
Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
!
Keyword that indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The LXE-approved
AC Power Adapter is only intended for use in a 25ºC (77ºF) maximum ambient temperature environment.