LXE MX3X User manual

MX3X Reference Guide
(Microsoft®Windows®CE .NET 4.2 / CE 5.0 Equipped)
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Revision Notice
Chapter 1 – Introduction Added LXEConnect. Removed references to Creating Custom Key Maps.
Removed Copy the MX3X LXEbook to the MX3X.
Chapter 3 – System Configuration Removed references to Creating Custom Key Maps.
Added MX3X-VXC Options control panel.
Added Taskbar Icons.
Added Keypad Control Panel.
Updated Launch.exe.
Removed Pocket Inbox,GrabTime, Disabling the Touchscreen,
Configuring CapsLock Behavior, Configuring IPv6.
Moved previous Scanner panel versions to Appendix C – MX3X CE
.NET 4.2.
Chapter 4 – Scanner Updated Barcode Processing Overview. Updated port default values.
Updated Key tab.
Chapter 5 – Wireless Network
Configuration Revised section Summit client Configuration.
Chapter 6 – AppLock Added AppLock Options panel. Added AppLock Match.
Appendix A – Key Maps Removed Creating Custom Key Maps. Feature replaced by Keypad
Control accessible via Settings | Control Panel.
Appendix C – MX3X CE .NET
4.2 Added Misc Utilities: GrabTime, Disabling the Touchscreen, Configuring CapsLock Behavior and Configuring IPv6.
Added previous versions of Scanner Wedge from Chapter 3.
Appendix D – Reference Material Added Creating Custom Key Maps (Obsolete).
Entire Manual Removed reference to MX3-RFID and RFID where appropriate.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION 1
Overview.................................................................................................................................................1
Features/Options for the MX3X Family...............................................................................................2
Identifying an MX3 Computer...........................................................................................................2
Related Manuals....................................................................................................................................3
Components...........................................................................................................................................4
Front and Back Views...........................................................................................................................4
Endcap Options.....................................................................................................................................5
MX3P Module.......................................................................................................................................6
Battery Well Vent Aperture..................................................................................................................6
When to Use This Guide........................................................................................................................6
Document Conventions.........................................................................................................................7
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 MX3X or Cradle (Optional).....................................................12
Connect External Power Supply to the MX3P.................................................................................13
MX3P Specific Power Accessories ...............................................................................................13
24/72 Maximum VDC MX3P Power Supply Input/Output Cable Connection.............................13
12V VDC MX3P Power Cable Connection...................................................................................15
Connect MX3X Audio Jack (Optional)............................................................................................16
Connect Remote Antenna (Optional)...............................................................................................16
Power Button.......................................................................................................................................17
Restart Sequence .............................................................................................................................. 17
Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus ..............................................................................................18
Keypad Shortcuts..............................................................................................................................18
Entering the Multi AppLock Activation Key......................................................................................19
Using a Stylus Tap............................................................................................................................19
Using the Switch Key Sequence.......................................................................................................19
Touchscreen Calibration .....................................................................................................................20
Set The Display Contrast ....................................................................................................................21
Set the Display Backlight Timer.........................................................................................................21
Set The Display Brightness.................................................................................................................21
Set the Power Schemes Timers...........................................................................................................22
Battery Power Scheme .....................................................................................................................22
AC Power Scheme............................................................................................................................22
Set The Audio Speaker Volume..........................................................................................................23
Using the Keypad.............................................................................................................................23
Using the Touchscreen .....................................................................................................................23
Setup the Client and Network.............................................................................................................24
Access the Terminal Emulation Parameters.....................................................................................24
Installing PCMCIA and CF Cards .......................................................................................................25

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Installing / Removing Cards................................................................................................................26
Preparation........................................................................................................................................26
Installation........................................................................................................................................26
Removal............................................................................................................................................26
Enter Data.............................................................................................................................................27
Keypad Entry ......................................................................................................................................27
Stylus Entry.........................................................................................................................................27
Input Panel ..........................................................................................................................................27
Integrated Laser Scanner Data Entry ..................................................................................................28
Using a Headset and Voice for Data Entry.........................................................................................29
Connecting the Audio Cable and a Headset.....................................................................................29
Adjust Microphone and Secure the Cable........................................................................................29
Entering Data....................................................................................................................................30
Tethered Scanner................................................................................................................................. 30
MX3P and the MX3 Cradles...............................................................................................................30
Bluetooth Scanners and Printers ......................................................................................................... 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.................................................................................................................33
Explore................................................................................................................................................34
Backup Data Files using ActiveSync..................................................................................................34
Prerequisites .....................................................................................................................................34
Serial Port Transfer...........................................................................................................................34
Infrared Port Transfer.......................................................................................................................34
USB Transfer....................................................................................................................................34
Connect.............................................................................................................................................34
Disconnect........................................................................................................................................34
Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection.....................................................................................35
ActiveSync with a Cradle.................................................................................................................35
Troubleshooting ActiveSync...............................................................................................................36
LXEConnect........................................................................................................................................ 37
Install LXEConnect..........................................................................................................................37
Using LXEConnect .......................................................................................................................... 38
Bluetooth ..............................................................................................................................................39
Initial Use............................................................................................................................................39
Settings Tab | Bluetooth Options......................................................................................................40
Report when connection lost..........................................................................................................40
Report when reconnected...............................................................................................................40
Report failure to reconnect.............................................................................................................40
Computer is connectable................................................................................................................40
Computer is discoverable...............................................................................................................40
Prompt if devices request to pair ...................................................................................................40
Continuous Search.........................................................................................................................40
Subsequent Use...................................................................................................................................41
Bluetooth Devices...............................................................................................................................42
Bluetooth Mobile Barcode Reader Setup.........................................................................................42

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Introduction....................................................................................................................................42
MX3X with Label..........................................................................................................................43
MX3X without Label.....................................................................................................................43
Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications ............................................................................................44
Bluetooth Printer Setup ....................................................................................................................45
Docking Cradles...................................................................................................................................46
Status LED..........................................................................................................................................46
Desktop Cradle.................................................................................................................................... 47
Connectors........................................................................................................................................47
Vehicle Mount Cradle.........................................................................................................................47
Connectors........................................................................................................................................47
ActiveSync with a Cradle....................................................................................................................48
Tethered Scanner and a Cradle ...........................................................................................................48
The Passive Vehicle Cradle ................................................................................................................48
Getting Help..........................................................................................................................................48
Manuals...............................................................................................................................................48
Accessories..........................................................................................................................................49
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
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

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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
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
Important Battery Charger Version Information..............................................................................78
Battery Chargers Affected .............................................................................................................78
Battery Label Location ..................................................................................................................78
External Power Supply (Optional)......................................................................................................79
CHAPTER 3SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 81
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................81
Windows Operating System ...............................................................................................................81
Network Configuration........................................................................................................................81
Installed Software ................................................................................................................................81
Software Load.....................................................................................................................................82
Software Applications ......................................................................................................................82
Optional...............................................................................................................................................82
AppLock (Option)............................................................................................................................82
Bluetooth (Option)............................................................................................................................83
JAVA (Option).................................................................................................................................83
LXE RFTerm (Option).....................................................................................................................83
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Option) ............................................................................................83
Desktop.................................................................................................................................................84
Folders Copied at Startup....................................................................................................................85

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My Device Folders..............................................................................................................................85
Start Menu Program Options..............................................................................................................86
Communication................................................................................................................................... 87
ActiveSync .......................................................................................................................................87
Connect.............................................................................................................................................87
Remote Control ................................................................................................................................ 87
Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server..................................................................................................88
Command Prompt ...............................................................................................................................88
Internet Explorer .................................................................................................................................88
Media Player .......................................................................................................................................89
Transcriber .......................................................................................................................................... 89
Windows Explorer ..............................................................................................................................89
Taskbar................................................................................................................................................89
Advanced Tab...................................................................................................................................89
Taskbar Icons....................................................................................................................................90
Settings | Control Panel Options........................................................................................................91
About...................................................................................................................................................92
Language and Fonts..........................................................................................................................93
Identifying Software Versions..........................................................................................................93
MAC Address...................................................................................................................................93
Accessibility........................................................................................................................................93
Administration – for AppLock............................................................................................................94
Battery.................................................................................................................................................94
Bluetooth.............................................................................................................................................95
Bluetooth Devices ............................................................................................................................ 96
Settings.............................................................................................................................................98
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.................................................................................................................................105
Keyboard...........................................................................................................................................106
Keypad..............................................................................................................................................107
KeyMap Tab...................................................................................................................................108
LaunchApp Tab..............................................................................................................................109
RunCmd Tab ..................................................................................................................................110
Mixer.................................................................................................................................................111
Mouse................................................................................................................................................112
Network and Dialup Connections.....................................................................................................112
Create a Connection Option ...........................................................................................................112
MX3X-VXC Options........................................................................................................................113
Communication ..............................................................................................................................113
Misc................................................................................................................................................114
Owner................................................................................................................................................115

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Password ...........................................................................................................................................116
PC Connection ..................................................................................................................................117
PCMCIA ...........................................................................................................................................118
Power ................................................................................................................................................119
Battery ............................................................................................................................................119
Schemes..........................................................................................................................................120
Battery Power Scheme.................................................................................................................120
AC Power Scheme.......................................................................................................................120
Device Status..................................................................................................................................120
Regional Settings ..............................................................................................................................121
Default Settings.............................................................................................................................. 121
Remove Programs.............................................................................................................................121
Scanner..............................................................................................................................................122
Determine Your Scanner Software Version...................................................................................122
Stylus.................................................................................................................................................123
Double Tap.....................................................................................................................................123
Calibration......................................................................................................................................123
System...............................................................................................................................................124
General ...........................................................................................................................................125
Memory ..........................................................................................................................................125
Device Name.................................................................................................................................. 126
Copyrights ...................................................................................................................................... 126
Terminal Server Client Licenses.......................................................................................................126
Volume and Sounds ..........................................................................................................................127
Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds...................................................................................................127
Utilities................................................................................................................................................128
LAUNCH.EXE .................................................................................................................................128
REGEDIT.EXE.................................................................................................................................130
REGLOAD.EXE...............................................................................................................................130
WARMBOOT.EXE..........................................................................................................................130
WAVPLAY.EXE..............................................................................................................................130
Command-line Utility .......................................................................................................................130
COLDBOOT.EXE..........................................................................................................................130
PrtScrn.EXE ...................................................................................................................................130
API Calls..............................................................................................................................................131
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration ...................................................................................132
Briefly . . . .........................................................................................................................................132
Enabler Install Process......................................................................................................................132
Enabler Uninstall Process ................................................................................................................. 132
Stop the Enabler Service...................................................................................................................133
Update Monitoring Overview...........................................................................................................133
Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings ................................................................................134
Enabler Configuration.......................................................................................................................135
File Menu Options..........................................................................................................................136
Avalanche Update using File | Settings..........................................................................................137
Menu Options ..............................................................................................................................137
Connection Tab............................................................................................................................138
Execution Tab..............................................................................................................................139
Server Contact Tab ......................................................................................................................140
Startup/Shutdown Tab .................................................................................................................141
Scan Config Tab ..........................................................................................................................142
Display Tab..................................................................................................................................142