LXE MX3Plus User manual

MX3Plus Reference Guide
(Microsoft®Windows®CE 5.0 Equipped)
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Revision Notice
MX3Plus Reference Guide
Upgrade From Revision A to Revision B
Section Explanation
Chapter 2 – Physical Description
and Layout Revised section “Custom Key Maps”.
Chapter 3 – System Configuration Removed sections “Storage Manager”, “MX3Plus Configuration Files”.
Revised sections “Settings | Control Panel Options” and “LAUNCH.EXE”.
Added section “KeyPad”.
Chapter 4 – Scanner Revised chapter.
Chapter 5 – Wireless Network
Configuration Revised section “Summit Radio”.
Chapter 6 – AppLock Added sections “Match” and “Options Tab”.
Revised section “Launch Button”.
Appendix A – Key Maps Removed section “Creating Custom Keymaps”. Keymapping is now in the
KeyPad section of Chapter 3.
Revised section: “Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies”.
Appendix C – Reference Material Added revision information.
Note: A complete revision history is included in Appendix B, “Technical Specifications”.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION 1
Overview....................................................................................................................1
Identifying the MX3Plus Computer .........................................................................................2
Related Manuals .......................................................................................................................3
Components..............................................................................................................4
Front and Back Views ..............................................................................................................4
Endcap Options.........................................................................................................................5
Battery Well Vent Aperture......................................................................................................6
When to Use This Guide...........................................................................................6
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................7
MX3Plus without Touchscreen................................................................................ 8
Getting Started..........................................................................................................8
Insert Main Battery...................................................................................................................9
Check Battery Status..............................................................................................................9
About Lithium-Ion Batteries..................................................................................................9
Optional Devices ....................................................................................................................10
Attach Handstrap (Optional)................................................................................................10
Attach the Stylus Clip (Optional).........................................................................................10
Attach to Hip-Flip (Optional)...............................................................................................11
Connect External Power Supply to MX3Plus or Cradle (Optional) ....................................12
Connect MX3Plus Audio Jack (Optional) ...........................................................................13
Connect Remote Antenna (Optional)...................................................................................13
Power Button..........................................................................................................................14
Restart Sequence ..................................................................................................................14
Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus..................................................................................15
Keypad Shortcuts .................................................................................................................15
Entering the Multi AppLock Activation Key.........................................................................16
Using a Stylus Tap ...............................................................................................................16
Using the Switch Key Sequence ..........................................................................................16
Touchscreen Calibration.........................................................................................................17
Set The Display Contrast........................................................................................................18
Set the Display Backlight Timer.............................................................................................18
Set The Display Brightness ....................................................................................................18
Set the Power Schemes Timers...............................................................................................19
Battery Power Scheme.........................................................................................................19
AC Power Scheme ...............................................................................................................19
Set The Audio Speaker Volume.............................................................................................20
Using the Keypad.................................................................................................................20
Using the Touchscreen.........................................................................................................20
Setup the Client and Network................................................................................ 21

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Access the Terminal Emulation Parameters ........................................................ 21
Installing PCMCIA and CF Cards........................................................................... 22
Installing / Removing Cards...................................................................................................23
Preparation ...........................................................................................................................23
Installation............................................................................................................................23
Removal ...............................................................................................................................23
Enter Data................................................................................................................ 24
Keypad Entry..........................................................................................................................24
Stylus Entry ............................................................................................................................24
Input Panel..............................................................................................................................24
Integrated Laser Scanner Data Entry......................................................................................25
Using a Headset and Voice for Data Entry.............................................................................26
Connecting the Audio Cable and a Headset.........................................................................26
Adjust Microphone and Secure the Cable............................................................................26
Entering Data........................................................................................................................27
Tethered Scanner....................................................................................................................27
Bluetooth Scanners and Printers.............................................................................................27
Configuring the MX3Plus with LXEConnect......................................................... 28
Install LXEConnect................................................................................................................28
Using LXEConnect.................................................................................................................30
ActiveSync...............................................................................................................31
Introduction.............................................................................................................................31
Initial Setup.............................................................................................................................32
Serial Connection.................................................................................................................32
USB Connection...................................................................................................................32
Network................................................................................................................................32
IrDA Connection..................................................................................................................33
Synchronizing from the Mobile Device .................................................................................33
Connect and Communicate.....................................................................................................34
Explore....................................................................................................................................34
Copy the MX3Plus LXEbook to the MX3Plus (Optional).....................................................34
Backup Data Files using ActiveSync .....................................................................................35
Prerequisites .........................................................................................................................35
Serial Port Transfer ..............................................................................................................35
Infrared Port Transfer...........................................................................................................35
USB Transfer........................................................................................................................35
Connect.................................................................................................................................35
Disconnect............................................................................................................................35
Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection.........................................................................36
ActiveSync with a Cradle.....................................................................................................36
Troubleshooting ActiveSync..................................................................................................37
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................38
Initial Use................................................................................................................................38
Settings Tab | Bluetooth Options..........................................................................................39
Report when connection lost..........................................................................................................39

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Report when reconnected...............................................................................................................39
Report failure to reconnect.............................................................................................................39
Computer is connectable................................................................................................................39
Computer is discoverable...............................................................................................................39
Prompt if devices request to pair ...................................................................................................39
Continuous Search......................................................................................................................... 39
Subsequent Use.......................................................................................................................40
Bluetooth Devices...................................................................................................................41
Bluetooth Mobile Barcode Reader Setup.............................................................................41
Introduction....................................................................................................................................41
MX3Plus with Label......................................................................................................................42
MX3Plus without Label.................................................................................................................42
Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications ............................................................................................43
Bluetooth Printer Setup........................................................................................................44
Docking Cradles......................................................................................................45
Status LED..............................................................................................................................45
Desktop Cradle .......................................................................................................................46
Connectors............................................................................................................................46
Vehicle Mount Cradle.............................................................................................................46
Connectors............................................................................................................................46
ActiveSync with a Cradle.......................................................................................................47
Tethered Scanner and a Cradle...............................................................................................47
Getting Help.............................................................................................................47
Manuals...................................................................................................................................47
Accessories.............................................................................................................................48
CHAPTER 2PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND LAYOUT 53
Hardware Configuration......................................................................................... 53
Central Processing Unit..........................................................................................................53
System Memory......................................................................................................................53
Core Logic..............................................................................................................................54
Video Subsystem....................................................................................................................54
Power Supply..........................................................................................................................54
Audio Interface.......................................................................................................................54
PCMCIA Slots........................................................................................................................55
Slot 0 – Network or SRAM Cards .......................................................................................55
Slot 1 – Compact Flash Card................................................................................................55
Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing.........................................................................................................55
Power Modes...........................................................................................................56
Primary Events Listing...........................................................................................................56
On Mode.................................................................................................................................57
The Display..........................................................................................................................57
The Mobile Device...............................................................................................................57
User Idle Mode.....................................................................................................................57
System Idle Mode.................................................................................................................58
Suspend Mode ........................................................................................................................58

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Critical Suspend Mode ...........................................................................................................59
Off Mode ................................................................................................................................59
Physical Controls.................................................................................................... 60
Power Button..........................................................................................................................60
Restart Sequence ..................................................................................................................60
Endcaps and COM Ports.........................................................................................................61
Endcap Combinations ..........................................................................................................62
COM Port Switching............................................................................................................62
Integrated Scanner Port........................................................................................................63
Serial Port.............................................................................................................................63
LXE Connection Cable Technical Specification ...........................................................................64
RTS/CTS Handshaking and the Serial Port...................................................................................64
USB Host / Client Port.........................................................................................................65
USB Host Cable............................................................................................................................. 65
ActiveSync .................................................................................................................................................65
USB Client Cable........................................................................................................................... 66
Tethered Scanners.......................................................................................................................... 66
Programmable Scan Buttons...................................................................................................67
Field Exit Key Function (IBM 5250/TN5250 Only) ...........................................................67
Scan Buttons and the SCNR LED........................................................................................67
The Keypad..............................................................................................................68
Key Functions.........................................................................................................................68
Caps Key and CapsLock Mode ..............................................................................................69
Keypad Shortcuts....................................................................................................................69
Keypress Sequences................................................................................................................69
Custom Key Maps ..................................................................................................................69
LED Functions........................................................................................................................70
Display.....................................................................................................................71
Display and Display Backlight Timer ....................................................................................71
Touchscreen............................................................................................................................71
Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture .......................................................................72
Applying the Protective Film to the Display..........................................................................72
Speaker....................................................................................................................73
Infrared (IR) Port ..................................................................................................... 73
Power Supply.......................................................................................................... 74
Check Battery Status...............................................................................................................74
Handling Batteries Safely.......................................................................................................74
Main Battery...........................................................................................................................75
Battery Hot-Swapping............................................................................................................75
Low Battery Warning.............................................................................................................75
Critical Suspend State.............................................................................................................76
Backup Battery .......................................................................................................................76
Backup Battery Maintenance..................................................................................................76
Battery Chargers.....................................................................................................77
MX3 Multi-Charger Plus........................................................................................................77

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Important Battery Charger Version Information..................................................................77
Battery Label Location...........................................................................................................78
External Power Supply (Optional)..........................................................................................78
CHAPTER 3SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 79
Introduction............................................................................................................. 79
Windows Operating System................................................................................... 79
Network Configuration ........................................................................................... 79
Installed Software................................................................................................... 79
Software Load.........................................................................................................................80
Software Applications..........................................................................................................80
Optional ..................................................................................................................................80
AppLock (Option)................................................................................................................80
Bluetooth (Option) ...............................................................................................................81
JAVA (Option).....................................................................................................................81
LXE RFTerm (Option).........................................................................................................81
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Option)................................................................................81
Desktop.................................................................................................................... 82
Folders Copied at Startup .......................................................................................................83
My Device Folders .................................................................................................................83
Start Menu Program Options................................................................................. 84
Communication.......................................................................................................................85
ActiveSync...........................................................................................................................85
Connect.................................................................................................................................85
Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server.....................................................................................85
Command Prompt...................................................................................................................86
Internet Explorer.....................................................................................................................86
Media Player...........................................................................................................................86
Remote Desktop Connection..................................................................................................87
Transcriber..............................................................................................................................87
Windows Explorer..................................................................................................................87
Taskbar ...................................................................................................................................88
Advanced Tab ......................................................................................................................88
Settings | Control Panel Options...........................................................................89
About ......................................................................................................................................90
Language and Fonts .............................................................................................................91
Identifying Software Versions .............................................................................................91
MAC Address.......................................................................................................................91
Accessibility ...........................................................................................................................92
Administration – for AppLock ...............................................................................................92
Battery.....................................................................................................................................93
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................................94
Bluetooth Devices................................................................................................................96
Settings.................................................................................................................................98

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Turn Off Bluetooth Button...................................................................................................98
Options.................................................................................................................................98
About....................................................................................................................................99
Pairing and Auto-Reconnect ..............................................................................................100
Certificates............................................................................................................................101
Date/Time.............................................................................................................................102
Dialing ..................................................................................................................................103
Display..................................................................................................................................104
Background ........................................................................................................................104
Appearance.........................................................................................................................104
Backlight ............................................................................................................................104
Input Panel............................................................................................................................105
Internet Options....................................................................................................................106
Keyboard...............................................................................................................................107
KeyPad..................................................................................................................................108
KeyMap..............................................................................................................................108
LaunchApp.........................................................................................................................109
RunCmd .............................................................................................................................110
How To: Remap a Single Key............................................................................................110
How To: Remap a Key Sequence ......................................................................................110
How To: Remap an Application Launch............................................................................110
How To: Remap a Command.............................................................................................111
Mixer.....................................................................................................................................112
Mouse ...................................................................................................................................113
MX3X-VXC Options............................................................................................................113
Communication..................................................................................................................113
Enable TCP/IP Version 6.............................................................................................................113
Allow Remote Desktop Autologon..............................................................................................113
Autolaunch TimeSync .................................................................................................................114
Misc....................................................................................................................................114
CapsLock.....................................................................................................................................114
Touch Screen Disable..................................................................................................................114
Network and Dialup Connections.........................................................................................115
Create a Connection Option...............................................................................................115
Owner ...................................................................................................................................116
Password...............................................................................................................................117
PC Connection......................................................................................................................118
PCMCIA...............................................................................................................................119
Power....................................................................................................................................120
Battery................................................................................................................................120
Schemes..............................................................................................................................121
Battery Power Scheme.................................................................................................................121
AC Power Scheme.......................................................................................................................121
Device Status......................................................................................................................121
Regional Settings..................................................................................................................122
Default Settings..................................................................................................................122
Remove Programs.................................................................................................................122
Scanner .................................................................................................................................123