LXE MX5X User manual

MX5X Reference Guide
(Microsoft®Windows®CE .NET 4.2 / CE 5.0 Equipped)
Copyright © 2007 by LXE Inc.
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Revision Notice
Notices Added PowerScan registered trademark information.
Chapter 1 – Introduction Added “MX5X Features.”
Added “Upgrading an MX5X to CE 5.0.”
Updated AppLock application switching instruction to include AppLock
Launch function.
Updated Accessories.
Chapter 3 – System
Configuration
Added Windows CE 5.0 information or instruction where applicable.
Chapter 5 – Wireless Network
Configuration
Added EAP-FAST and EAP-TLS instruction. Updated Summit Client Utility
to reflect version differences.
Chapter 6 - AppLock Added AppLock Launch function.
Moved AppLock Single Application Version section to Appendix C –
Reference Material
Appendix C – Reference
Material
New.
Entire Manual Changed Reference Guide title to MX5X Reference Guide. Changed name
of device to MX5X where applicable. DocID did not change.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION 1
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Important Battery Information .............................................................................................................. 2
Li-Ion Battery........................................................................................................................................ 2
When to Use This Guide........................................................................................................................ 2
Document Conventions......................................................................................................................... 3
Identify Your Device .............................................................................................................................. 4
MX5X Features ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Upgrading an MX5X to CE 5.0 .............................................................................................................. 6
MX5X Hazardous Location Device ....................................................................................................... 7
Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Windows CE .NET 4.2.......................................................................................................................... 8
Windows CE 5.0 ................................................................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting Start-up ...................................................................................................................... 9
Setup the Client and Network............................................................................................................... 9
Access Terminal Emulation Parameters ........................................................................................... 10
Saving Settings .................................................................................................................................... 10
Components ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Power Key............................................................................................................................................. 14
Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Insert Main Battery ............................................................................................................................. 15
About Lithium-Ion Batteries ............................................................................................................ 15
Connect External Power Supply (Optional)........................................................................................16
Install Pistol Grip Handle (Optional) .................................................................................................. 17
Install Handstrap ................................................................................................................................. 18
How To .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Tap the Touchscreen with a Stylus ..................................................................................................... 20
Keypad Shortcuts.............................................................................................................................. 20
Calibrate the Touchscreen................................................................................................................... 20
Set Time Zone (Optional) ................................................................................................................... 21
Enter Owner Information (Optional) .................................................................................................. 21
Set the Display and Keypad Backlight Timers ................................................................................... 21
Set the MX5X Power Schemes Timers...............................................................................................22
Toggle the Display and Keypad Backlight On and Off ...................................................................... 22
Increase or Decrease Keypad and Display Backlight Intensity .......................................................... 22
Connect Audio Jack (Optional)........................................................................................................... 22
Set The Audio Speaker Volume.......................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting Volume Adjust ...................................................................................................... 23
Enter the Multi AppLock Activation Key........................................................................................... 24
Using a Stylus Tap............................................................................................................................ 24
Using the Switch Key Sequence....................................................................................................... 24
Copy the MX5X LXEbook to the MX5X (Optional) ......................................................................... 25
Enter Data ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Keypad Entry ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Stylus Data Entry ................................................................................................................................ 26
Scanner Entry...................................................................................................................................... 27
Data Entry and Tethered Scanners ................................................................................................... 27
Input Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 28

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RS-232 Data Entry.............................................................................................................................. 28
Getting Help.......................................................................................................................................... 29
Manuals............................................................................................................................................... 29
Accessories.......................................................................................................................................... 30
MX5X Standard................................................................................................................................ 30
MX5X ISAFE Device ...................................................................................................................... 31
CHAPTER 2PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND LAYOUT 33
Hardware Configuration...................................................................................................................... 33
System Hardware ................................................................................................................................ 33
Central Processing Unit....................................................................................................................... 33
Core Logic........................................................................................................................................... 33
System Memory .................................................................................................................................. 34
Video Subsystem................................................................................................................................. 34
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................... 34
COM Ports .......................................................................................................................................... 35
Audio Interface ................................................................................................................................... 35
Power Key............................................................................................................................................. 36
Reboot Sequence................................................................................................................................. 36
Warm Reset......................................................................................................................................... 36
Cold Reset........................................................................................................................................... 36
PCMCIA and Flash Cards.................................................................................................................... 37
Installation / Removal ......................................................................................................................... 38
PCMCIA Cards ................................................................................................................................ 38
Flash Cards ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Accessing the Data on CF and PCMCIA Cards.................................................................................. 39
ATA CF Card ................................................................................................................................... 39
Hatch CF Card.................................................................................................................................. 39
Hatch PCMCIA Card ....................................................................................................................... 39
COM Ports ............................................................................................................................................ 40
USB Port ............................................................................................................................................. 40
Integrated Scanner Port (Optional) ..................................................................................................... 41
Tethered Scanners (Optional) ............................................................................................................. 41
Data Entry and Tethered Scanners ................................................................................................... 42
RS-232 Serial Ports............................................................................................................................. 42
COM1............................................................................................................................................... 42
COM4............................................................................................................................................... 42
USB Port ............................................................................................................................................. 43
IR Port................................................................................................................................................. 43
Programmable Buttons ....................................................................................................................... 44
Power Modes........................................................................................................................................ 45
On Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 45
The Display ...................................................................................................................................... 45
The MX5X........................................................................................................................................ 45
LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................. 46
Suspend Mode..................................................................................................................................... 46
The MX5X........................................................................................................................................ 46
Off Mode............................................................................................................................................. 46
The Keypad........................................................................................................................................... 47
Scan Key Function .............................................................................................................................. 47
Enter Key Function ............................................................................................................................. 47
2nd Key Function ................................................................................................................................. 48

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Ctrl Key Function................................................................................................................................ 48
Alt Key Function................................................................................................................................. 48
Shft Key Function ............................................................................................................................... 48
Spc Key Function................................................................................................................................ 48
Field Exit Function.............................................................................................................................. 48
Mode Key Functions........................................................................................................................... 49
Caps Key and CapsLock Mode ........................................................................................................ 49
Keypress Sequences............................................................................................................................ 49
Input Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 49
Accessing Files on the Compact Flash Card.................................................................................... 50
Touchscreen......................................................................................................................................... 50
Display and Keypad Backlight Timer................................................................................................. 50
Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture ................................................................................. 51
Speaker ................................................................................................................................................. 51
Set The Audio / Speaker Volume........................................................................................................ 52
Using the Keypad ............................................................................................................................. 52
Using the Touch Screen.................................................................................................................... 52
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 52
Power Supply ....................................................................................................................................... 53
Checking Battery Status...................................................................................................................... 53
Important Battery Information ............................................................................................................ 53
Handling Batteries Safely ................................................................................................................... 53
Main Battery Pack............................................................................................................................... 54
Battery Hot-Swapping......................................................................................................................... 54
Low Battery Warning.......................................................................................................................... 55
Battery Status LEDs............................................................................................................................ 55
Backup Battery.................................................................................................................................... 55
Battery Maintenance Publication ........................................................................................................ 55
Battery Chargers.................................................................................................................................. 56
MX5 Multi-Charger (Optional)........................................................................................................... 56
External Power Supply for MX5X and Cradle ................................................................................... 57
Cradles.................................................................................................................................................. 58
Tethered Barcode Scanner Data Entry Using the MX5 Cradle........................................................... 59
CHAPTER 3SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 61
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 61
Windows Operating System ............................................................................................................... 61
2.4 GHz Network Configuration.......................................................................................................... 61
Installed Software ................................................................................................................................ 61
Software Load..................................................................................................................................... 62
Software Applications......................................................................................................................... 62
Optional................................................................................................................................................. 62
AppLock (Option)............................................................................................................................... 62
JAVA (Option).................................................................................................................................... 63
LXE RFTerm (Option)........................................................................................................................ 63
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Option)............................................................................................... 63
Desktop................................................................................................................................................. 64
My Computer Folders (CE .NET 4.2)................................................................................................. 65
Folders Copied at Startup ................................................................................................................. 65
My Device Folders (CE 5.0) ............................................................................................................... 66
Start Menu Program Options.............................................................................................................. 67
Communication................................................................................................................................... 67

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ActiveSync.......................................................................................................................................... 68
Synchronizing from the MX5X........................................................................................................ 68
Get Connected .................................................................................................................................. 68
Remote Desktop Connection............................................................................................................... 69
Command Prompt ............................................................................................................................... 69
Inbox ................................................................................................................................................... 69
Internet Explorer ................................................................................................................................. 69
Media Player ....................................................................................................................................... 70
Windows Explorer .............................................................................................................................. 70
Transcriber .......................................................................................................................................... 70
Taskbar................................................................................................................................................ 71
Advanced Tab................................................................................................................................... 71
Expand Control Panel .................................................................................................................... 71
Clear Contents of Document Folder .............................................................................................. 71
Control Panel Options ......................................................................................................................... 72
Accessibility........................................................................................................................................ 73
Administration – for AppLock............................................................................................................ 74
Audio................................................................................................................................................... 75
Certificates .......................................................................................................................................... 76
Date/Time............................................................................................................................................ 77
Dialing................................................................................................................................................. 78
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 79
Display Properties ............................................................................................................................ 79
Background....................................................................................................................................... 79
Backlight .......................................................................................................................................... 79
Handheld ............................................................................................................................................. 80
How to Disable Touch and / or Calibration upon Cold Reset .......................................................... 80
Disable Touch Panel and Calibration ............................................................................................ 80
Disable Touch Panel Only ............................................................................................................. 80
How to Re-enable Touch and / or Calibration upon Cold Reset ...................................................... 80
Bootloader Version 1.02................................................................................................................... 81
Versions tab ................................................................................................................................... 81
Comms tab ..................................................................................................................................... 81
Radios tab ...................................................................................................................................... 82
Misc tab.......................................................................................................................................... 82
Bootloader Version 1.01................................................................................................................... 83
Versions tab ................................................................................................................................... 83
Comms tab ..................................................................................................................................... 83
Radios tab ...................................................................................................................................... 83
Misc tab.......................................................................................................................................... 83
Input Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 84
Internet Options................................................................................................................................... 85
Windows CE .NET 4.2 Defaults ...................................................................................................... 85
Windows CE 5.0 Defaults ................................................................................................................ 85
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................. 86
Mouse.................................................................................................................................................. 87
Network and Dialup Connections ....................................................................................................... 87
Create a Communication Option ...................................................................................................... 87
Owner.................................................................................................................................................. 88
Password ............................................................................................................................................. 89
PC Connection .................................................................................................................................... 89
Power .................................................................................................................................................. 91

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Status ................................................................................................................................................ 91
Battery .............................................................................................................................................. 91
Schemes............................................................................................................................................ 91
Regional Settings ................................................................................................................................ 92
Remove Programs ............................................................................................................................... 92
Scanner................................................................................................................................................ 93
Determine Your Scanner Software Version ..................................................................................... 93
Factory Default Settings................................................................................................................... 94
Main.................................................................................................................................................. 95
Keys.................................................................................................................................................. 96
Change a Virtual Key (F20 or F21) Value..................................................................................... 96
Advanced.......................................................................................................................................... 97
Translate Control Codes ................................................................................................................ 97
Strip Leading / Strip Trailing Characters.......................................................................................97
Prefix / Suffix................................................................................................................................. 98
COM Ports........................................................................................................................................ 99
Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds..................................................................................................... 99
Storage Manager ............................................................................................................................... 100
Stylus................................................................................................................................................. 101
Double Tap ..................................................................................................................................... 101
Calibration ...................................................................................................................................... 101
System............................................................................................................................................... 102
General ........................................................................................................................................... 102
Memory .......................................................................................................................................... 102
Device Name .................................................................................................................................. 103
Copyrights ...................................................................................................................................... 103
Compact Flash Cards, CAB Files and Programs ........................................................................... 104
Access Files on the CF Card ............................................................................................................. 104
CF Files............................................................................................................................................. 104
Bluetooth Manager (CE .NET 4.2 only) ............................................................................................105
API Calls.............................................................................................................................................. 105
ActiveSync / Get Connected Process..............................................................................................106
Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 106
Initial Install ...................................................................................................................................... 107
Install ActiveSync on Desktop/Laptop........................................................................................... 107
Serial Connection ........................................................................................................................... 107
USB Connection............................................................................................................................. 107
Connect – Initial Install Process ..................................................................................................... 108
Change Connection Parameters ........................................................................................................ 108
Backup MX5X Files Using ActiveSync ........................................................................................... 109
Prerequisites ................................................................................................................................... 109
MX5X and PC Partnership............................................................................................................. 109
Serial Port Transfer......................................................................................................................... 109
Infrared Port Transfer..................................................................................................................... 109
USB Transfer.................................................................................................................................. 109
Ethernet Transfer............................................................................................................................ 109
Connect........................................................................................................................................... 109
Ethernet or Wireless Connection.................................................................................................... 110
Explore.............................................................................................................................................. 110
Disconnect......................................................................................................................................... 110
Serial Connection ........................................................................................................................... 110
IRDA Connection........................................................................................................................... 110

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USB Connection............................................................................................................................. 110
Wireless Device Connection .......................................................................................................... 110
Ethernet Connection ....................................................................................................................... 110
Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection...................................................................................... 111
Troubleshooting ActiveSync............................................................................................................. 111
iRescue ............................................................................................................................................... 113
Start iRescue ..................................................................................................................................... 113
Backup Your Mobile Device using iRescue ..................................................................................... 113
Change Backup Settings ................................................................................................................... 114
Manage Backups............................................................................................................................... 114
Restore Backups................................................................................................................................ 114
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration ................................................................................... 115
Briefly . . . ......................................................................................................................................... 115
Enabler Install Process ...................................................................................................................... 115
Enabler Uninstall Process ................................................................................................................. 115
Stop the Enabler Service ................................................................................................................... 116
Update Monitoring Overview ........................................................................................................... 116
Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings ................................................................................ 117
Enabler Configuration....................................................................................................................... 118
File Menu Options.......................................................................................................................... 119
Avalanche Update Settings............................................................................................................. 120
Menu Options .............................................................................................................................. 120
Connection................................................................................................................................... 121
Execution ..................................................................................................................................... 122
Server Contact.............................................................................................................................. 123
Startup/Shutdown......................................................................................................................... 124
Scan Config.................................................................................................................................. 125
Display......................................................................................................................................... 125
Shortcuts ...................................................................................................................................... 126
Adapters....................................................................................................................................... 127
Status............................................................................................................................................ 130
Troubleshooting Avalanche Enabler................................................................................................. 130
CHAPTER 4SCANNER 131
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 131
Determine Your Scanner Software Version .................................................................................... 131
Barcode Processing Overview ......................................................................................................... 132
Factory Default Settings.................................................................................................................... 133
Main Tab.............................................................................................................................................. 134
Parameters......................................................................................................................................... 134
Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds ..................................................................................................... 135
Keys Tab ............................................................................................................................................. 135
Change a Virtual Key (F20 or F21) Value........................................................................................ 136
COM1/COM4 Tab................................................................................................................................ 137
Barcode Tab ....................................................................................................................................... 138
Buttons .............................................................................................................................................. 138
Enable Code ID................................................................................................................................. 139
Options ........................................................................................................................................... 139
Barcode – Symbology Settings ......................................................................................................... 140
Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 141
Strip Leading/Trailing Control....................................................................................................... 142
Barcode Data Match List ............................................................................................................. 143