LXE MX5X User manual

MX5X Reference Guide
(Microsoft®Windows®CE .NET 4.2 / CE 5.0 Equipped)
Copyright © 2008 by LXE Inc.
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Revision Notice
Chapter 3 – System
Configuration Revised Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration.
Added eXpress Scan section.
Removed Windows CE .NET 4.2 specific information and placed it in
Appendix C – MX5X CE .NET 4.2.
Chapter 4 – Scanner Added Length Based Barcode Stripping.
Chapter 5 – Wireless Network
Configuration Added note to Profile Tab parameter Radio Mode.
Removed Cisco and Symbol radio sections and placed them in Appendix C
– MX5X CE .NET 4.2 section titled Wireless Network Configuration (CE
.NET 4.2).
Appendix C – MX5X CE
.NET 4.2 New. Contains Windows CE .NET 4.2 specific information from Chapter 3 – System Configuration and Chapter 5 – Wireless Network Configuration.
Appendix D – Reference
Material Changed from Appendix C to D.

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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.............................................................................................................................48
2nd Key Function .................................................................................................................................48

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Ctrl Key Function................................................................................................................................48
Alt Key Function.................................................................................................................................48
Shft Key Function...............................................................................................................................48
Spc Key Function................................................................................................................................49
Field Exit Function.............................................................................................................................. 49
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
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 Device Folders..............................................................................................................................65
Folders Copied at Startup.................................................................................................................65
Start Menu Program Options..............................................................................................................66
Communication...................................................................................................................................66
ActiveSync..........................................................................................................................................67

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Synchronizing from the MX5X........................................................................................................67
Get Connected..................................................................................................................................67
Remote Desktop Connection...............................................................................................................68
Command Prompt ...............................................................................................................................68
Inbox ...................................................................................................................................................68
Internet Explorer .................................................................................................................................68
Media Player .......................................................................................................................................69
Windows Explorer ..............................................................................................................................69
Transcriber .......................................................................................................................................... 69
Taskbar................................................................................................................................................70
Advanced Tab...................................................................................................................................70
Expand Control Panel....................................................................................................................70
Clear Contents of Document Folder ..............................................................................................70
Control Panel Options.........................................................................................................................71
Accessibility........................................................................................................................................ 72
Administration – for AppLock............................................................................................................73
Audio...................................................................................................................................................74
Certificates .......................................................................................................................................... 75
Date/Time............................................................................................................................................76
Dialing.................................................................................................................................................77
Display................................................................................................................................................78
Display Properties ............................................................................................................................78
Background.......................................................................................................................................78
Backlight ..........................................................................................................................................78
Handheld.............................................................................................................................................79
How to Disable Touch and / or Calibration upon Cold Reset..........................................................79
Disable Touch Panel and Calibration ............................................................................................79
Disable Touch Panel Only.............................................................................................................79
How to Re-enable Touch and / or Calibration upon Cold Reset......................................................79
Handheld Properties .........................................................................................................................80
Versions tab ...................................................................................................................................80
Comms tab.....................................................................................................................................80
Radios tab ......................................................................................................................................81
Misc tab..........................................................................................................................................81
Input Panel ..........................................................................................................................................82
Internet Options...................................................................................................................................83
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................84
Mouse..................................................................................................................................................85
Network and Dialup Connections.......................................................................................................85
Create a Communication Option......................................................................................................85
Owner..................................................................................................................................................86
Password .............................................................................................................................................87
PC Connection ....................................................................................................................................87
Power ..................................................................................................................................................89
Status ................................................................................................................................................89
Battery ..............................................................................................................................................89
Schemes............................................................................................................................................ 89
Regional Settings ................................................................................................................................90
Remove Programs...............................................................................................................................90
Scanner................................................................................................................................................91
Determine Your Scanner Software Version.....................................................................................91
Factory Default Settings...................................................................................................................92

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Main..................................................................................................................................................93
Keys..................................................................................................................................................94
Change a Virtual Key (F20 or F21) Value.....................................................................................94
Advanced..........................................................................................................................................95
Translate Control Codes ................................................................................................................95
Strip Leading / Strip Trailing Characters.......................................................................................95
Prefix / Suffix.................................................................................................................................96
COM Ports........................................................................................................................................97
Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds.....................................................................................................97
Storage Manager .................................................................................................................................98
Stylus...................................................................................................................................................99
Double Tap....................................................................................................................................... 99
Calibration........................................................................................................................................ 99
System...............................................................................................................................................100
General ...........................................................................................................................................100
Memory ..........................................................................................................................................100
Device Name.................................................................................................................................. 101
Copyrights ...................................................................................................................................... 101
Compact Flash Cards, CAB Files and Programs ...........................................................................102
Access Files on the CF Card.............................................................................................................102
CF Files.............................................................................................................................................102
API Calls..............................................................................................................................................103
ActiveSync / Get Connected Process..............................................................................................104
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................104
Initial Install......................................................................................................................................105
Install ActiveSync on Desktop/Laptop...........................................................................................105
Serial Connection ...........................................................................................................................105
USB Connection.............................................................................................................................105
Connect – Initial Install Process.....................................................................................................106
Change Connection Parameters ........................................................................................................106
Backup MX5X Files Using ActiveSync ...........................................................................................107
Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................107
MX5X and PC Partnership.............................................................................................................107
Serial Port Transfer.........................................................................................................................107
Infrared Port Transfer.....................................................................................................................107
USB Transfer..................................................................................................................................107
Ethernet Transfer............................................................................................................................107
Connect...........................................................................................................................................107
Ethernet or Wireless Connection....................................................................................................108
Explore.............................................................................................................................................. 108
Disconnect......................................................................................................................................... 108
Serial Connection ...........................................................................................................................108
IRDA Connection...........................................................................................................................108
USB Connection.............................................................................................................................108
Wireless Device Connection ..........................................................................................................108
Ethernet Connection.......................................................................................................................108
Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection......................................................................................109
Troubleshooting ActiveSync.............................................................................................................109
iRescue ...............................................................................................................................................111
Start iRescue .....................................................................................................................................111
Backup Your Mobile Device using iRescue.....................................................................................111
Change Backup Settings ...................................................................................................................112

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Manage Backups...............................................................................................................................112
Restore Backups................................................................................................................................112
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration ...................................................................................113
Briefly . . . .........................................................................................................................................113
Enabler Install Process......................................................................................................................113
Enabler Uninstall Process ................................................................................................................. 113
Stop the Enabler Service...................................................................................................................114
Update Monitoring Overview...........................................................................................................114
Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings ................................................................................115
Enabler Configuration.......................................................................................................................116
File Menu Options..........................................................................................................................117
Avalanche Update using File | Settings..........................................................................................118
Menu Options ..............................................................................................................................118
Connection Tab............................................................................................................................119
Execution Tab..............................................................................................................................120
Server Contact Tab ......................................................................................................................121
Startup/Shutdown Tab .................................................................................................................122
Scan Config Tab ..........................................................................................................................123
Display Tab..................................................................................................................................123
Shortcuts Tab...............................................................................................................................124
Adapters Tab................................................................................................................................125
Status Tab ....................................................................................................................................128
Troubleshooting Avalanche Enabler.................................................................................................128
eXpress Scan .....................................................................................................................................129
CHAPTER 4SCANNER 133
Introduction........................................................................................................................................133
Determine Your Scanner Software Version ....................................................................................133
Barcode Processing Overview.........................................................................................................134
Factory Default Settings....................................................................................................................135
Main Tab..............................................................................................................................................136
Parameters.........................................................................................................................................136
Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds .....................................................................................................137
Keys Tab.............................................................................................................................................137
Change a Virtual Key (F20 or F21) Value........................................................................................138
COM1/COM4 Tab................................................................................................................................139
Barcode Tab .......................................................................................................................................140
Buttons..............................................................................................................................................140
Enable Code ID.................................................................................................................................141
Options ...........................................................................................................................................141
Barcode – Symbology Settings.........................................................................................................142
Parameters ......................................................................................................................................143
Strip Leading/Trailing Control.......................................................................................................144
Barcode Data Match List.............................................................................................................145
Barcode Data Edit Buttons...........................................................................................................145
Match List Rules..........................................................................................................................146
Add Prefix/Suffix Control..............................................................................................................147
Barcode – Ctrl Char Mapping...........................................................................................................148
Translate All...................................................................................................................................148
Barcode – Custom Identifiers............................................................................................................150
Parameters ......................................................................................................................................150
Buttons............................................................................................................................................151