LXE MX6 User manual

MX6 Reference Guide
(For Microsoft®Windows Mobile®Equipped MX6’s)
Copyright © March 2006 by LXE Inc.
All Rights Reserved
E-EQ-MX6RG-E

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manual has been amended by LXE® Inc., for the MX6 and MX6 Docking Cradles with Hand Held
Product’s express permission.
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Initial Release Dec 2003, Rev B Aug 2004, Rev C Feb 2005, Rev D October 2005, Rev E March 2006

Revision Notice
Notices Changed HHP® to Hand Held Products® where applicable. Added register mark to
RAM® mounting products.
Chapter 1 –
Introduction
Accessories: Added MX6A420CASELASERNH and MX6A421CASELASERNH
(for MX6 with laser scanner and without a handle).
Chapter 3 – Physical
Description and Layout
Added “LXE recommends all MX6 battery packs be Analyzed on a monthly basis.
Analyzing will reset the internal battery charge indicator circuit, the gas gauge, as
well as analyze the battery.” to the “Multicharger” section.
Chapter 4 – System
Configuration
Rearranged sections to reflect changes between Windows Mobile OS versions 7.03,
7.11 and 7.13:
Meetinghouse AEGIS Client
Settings | System Tab | Scanner – Version 7.03
Settings | System Tab | Scanner – Version 7.11 and 7.13
Settings | System Tab | Screen – Version 7.03
Settings | System Tab | Screen – Version 7.11 and 7.13
Settings | Connections Tab – Version 7.03
Settings | Connections Tab – Versions 7.11 and 7.13.
Added “Control Characters Tab” to “Scanner”.
Added “JAVA (Option)” section.
Added “Power Tools (Version 7.13)”, “MX6 Utilities” and “Power Tools
EZConfig Utilities” sections.
Expanded instruction for “Ping”, “RASMan” and “Route”.
Chapter 5 – AppLock Added “Multi Application Configuration” instruction.
Appendix B –Technical
Specifications
Moved section titled Revision History from Chapter 1 – Introduction to end of
Technical Specifications appendix.
Added sections “Scanner Specifications”, “COM Port Specifications”, and
“Symbologies”.
Appendix C – MX6
Multicharger
Added “LXE recommends all MX6 battery packs be Analyzed on a monthly basis.
Analyzing will reset the internal battery charge indicator circuit, the gas gauge, as
well as analyze the battery.” to the “Introduction” section.
Entire Manual Updated path statements and instructions based on Version 7.03 vs 7.11 vs 7.13.
Updated graphics to display LXE 2005 logo..

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION 1
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1
Identify Your MX6 Device ...................................................................................................... 2
Important Battery Information............................................................................................... 2
Components ........................................................................................................................... 3
When to Use This Guide ........................................................................................................6
Document Conventions....................................................................................................................... 7
Using the Stylus .....................................................................................................................8
System Tray Icons.................................................................................................................. 9
General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts................................................................................9
Soft Input Panel.................................................................................................................... 10
Repeating Keystrokes ....................................................................................................................... 10
International Characters .................................................................................................................. 10
Getting Help .......................................................................................................................... 11
User Guides........................................................................................................................................ 11
Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 2GETTING STARTED 13
First . . . ................................................................................................................................. 13
In Brief ................................................................................................................................... 13
Insert Fully Charged Battery ...............................................................................................14
Low Battery Condition ..................................................................................................................... 14
Power Key............................................................................................................................. 15
Connect External Power Supply .........................................................................................15
Align the Touchscreen.........................................................................................................16
Set the Date and Time..........................................................................................................17
Setting Display Backlight Action ........................................................................................18
Dim Backlight if device is not used for:........................................................................................... 19
Turn off backlight if device is not used for:.................................................................................... 19
Turn on backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped ........................................... 19
Backlight Intensity ............................................................................................................................ 19
Set the Power Off Timer....................................................................................................... 20
On battery power .............................................................................................................................. 20
On external power............................................................................................................................. 20
Accessing Files in Flash Memory.......................................................................................21
My Documents Folder....................................................................................................................... 21
The IPSM Folder............................................................................................................................... 21
Saving Your Changes ..........................................................................................................21
Connect the Headset (Optional).......................................................................................... 22
Set The Audio Speaker Volume ..........................................................................................23
Adjust the Handstrap ...........................................................................................................24
Enter Data ............................................................................................................................. 25
Keypad Entry .................................................................................................................................... 25

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Stylus Data Entry .............................................................................................................................. 25
Using the Integrated Imager or Barcode Scanner ......................................................................... 26
Preparation........................................................................................................................................ 26
Edit Scanner/Imager Decoding Parameters (optional)................................................................... 26
Scanner Setup ................................................................................................................................ 26
Using the Imager / Barcode Scanner ................................................................................................ 26
Distance from Label....................................................................................................................... 27
Successful Scan.............................................................................................................................. 27
Unsuccessful Scan ......................................................................................................................... 27
Scan Ranges...................................................................................................................................... 27
Aiming at a Barcode......................................................................................................................... 28
Tethered Scanners...............................................................................................................29
ActiveSync – Initial Setup....................................................................................................30
Install ActiveSync on Desktop/Laptop ............................................................................................30
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 30
Serial Connection .............................................................................................................................. 30
USB Connection ................................................................................................................................ 31
IrDA Connection ............................................................................................................................... 31
Radio .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Connect .............................................................................................................................................. 31
CHAPTER 3PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND LAYOUT 33
Hardware Configuration ...................................................................................................... 33
System Hardware.............................................................................................................................. 33
Central Processing Unit.................................................................................................................... 33
Core Logic.......................................................................................................................................... 34
System Memory................................................................................................................................. 34
Video Subsystem ............................................................................................................................... 34
Power Supply..................................................................................................................................... 34
Audio Interface.................................................................................................................................. 34
Secure Digital Cards ......................................................................................................................... 35
SD Installation / Removal ................................................................................................................ 35
COM Ports............................................................................................................................. 36
RS-232 Serial Port............................................................................................................................. 37
Integrated Imager or Scanner.......................................................................................................... 38
The Imager........................................................................................................................................ 38
The Scanner...................................................................................................................................... 39
Tethered Scanners............................................................................................................................. 39
IR Port................................................................................................................................................ 39
Reset or Reboot.................................................................................................................... 40
Soft Reset ........................................................................................................................................... 40
Hard Reset ......................................................................................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting – Cold Boot/Hard Reset....................................................................................... 40
Upgrading the Mobile Device OS .................................................................................................... 41
Power Modes ........................................................................................................................ 42
On Mode............................................................................................................................................. 42
The Display ...................................................................................................................................... 42
The MX6 .......................................................................................................................................... 42
New Unit........................................................................................................................................ 42
Both Batteries Dead ....................................................................................................................... 43

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Main Battery Hot-swapped............................................................................................................ 43
Suspend Mode ................................................................................................................................... 43
Off Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 43
The Keypads ......................................................................................................................... 44
Special Keys ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Modifier Keys CTRL and ALT ....................................................................................................... 46
Keypress Sequences .......................................................................................................................... 46
Function Keys.................................................................................................................................... 46
Touch Screen........................................................................................................................ 47
Display Backlight Timer................................................................................................................... 47
Cleaning the Glass Display and Imager Aperture ......................................................................... 47
Speaker ................................................................................................................................. 48
Battery................................................................................................................................... 49
Checking Battery Status ................................................................................................................... 49
Handling Batteries Safely ....................................................................................................50
Main Battery Pack ............................................................................................................................ 50
Battery Hot-Swapping ...................................................................................................................... 50
Low Battery Warning ....................................................................................................................... 51
Backup Battery.................................................................................................................................. 51
Battery Maintenance Publication .................................................................................................... 51
Charging the Main Battery Pack ......................................................................................... 52
Using the Four Bay Charger/Analyzer (Optional)......................................................................... 52
Charging a Battery Using the Desktop Docking Cradle................................................................ 53
Docking Cradles ................................................................................................................... 53
Indicators and LEDs ......................................................................................................................... 54
Powered Desktop Cradle .................................................................................................................. 54
Powered Vehicle Cradle ................................................................................................................... 54
CHAPTER 4SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 55
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 55
Windows for Pocket PC.......................................................................................................55
Installed Software................................................................................................................. 55
View System Information ................................................................................................................. 55
Installed Software................................................................................................................. 56
Software Load ................................................................................................................................... 56
JAVA (Optional) .............................................................................................................................. 56
LXE RFTerm (Optional) .................................................................................................................. 56
AppLock (Optional) ......................................................................................................................... 57
WaveLink Avalanche (Optional)...................................................................................................... 57
Power Tools (Version 7.13 only) .........................................................................................57
Power Tools Panel............................................................................................................................. 58
The Start Menu ..................................................................................................................... 59
Edit Start Menu Item List ................................................................................................................ 60
Programs .............................................................................................................................. 61
Installed Programs ............................................................................................................................ 61
ActiveSync.......................................................................................................................................... 62
Synchronizing from the MX6........................................................................................................... 63
Avalanche (Optional)........................................................................................................................ 63
WaveLink Avalanche Enabler.......................................................................................................... 63
Calculator .......................................................................................................................................... 64

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Calendar............................................................................................................................................. 64
Demo Programs................................................................................................................................. 64
File Explorer...................................................................................................................................... 64
Find..................................................................................................................................................... 64
Games................................................................................................................................................. 65
Help .................................................................................................................................................... 65
Inbox (Version 7.03 only) ................................................................................................................. 65
Internet Explorer .............................................................................................................................. 65
LXE RFTerm (Optional).................................................................................................................. 65
Meetinghouse AEGIS Client ............................................................................................................ 66
AEGIS Client Icon Indicator ............................................................................................................ 66
Getting Started.................................................................................................................................. 67
When Using LEAP ........................................................................................................................ 67
When Using WEP.......................................................................................................................... 67
Ver 7.03....................................................................................................................................... 67
Ver 7.11 and Ver 7.13 ................................................................................................................. 67
When Using WPA.......................................................................................................................... 67
Main Screen...................................................................................................................................... 68
The Configure Menu Option ............................................................................................................ 70
User tab.......................................................................................................................................... 70
System tab...................................................................................................................................... 71
Server tab ....................................................................................................................................... 72
Wireless Networks Tab .................................................................................................................... 73
Protocol Tab ..................................................................................................................................... 75
Profile Info tab............................................................................................................................... 76
WEP Mgmt tab .............................................................................................................................. 77
WPA Settings tab........................................................................................................................... 79
Meetinghouse Certificate Installer .................................................................................................. 80
Certificate Requirements .................................................................................................................. 80
Installing Certificates with CertAdd................................................................................................. 80
MSN Messenger................................................................................................................................. 81
Notes ................................................................................................................................................... 81
Pictures............................................................................................................................................... 81
Pocket Excel....................................................................................................................................... 81
Pocket MSN ....................................................................................................................................... 81
Pocket Word ...................................................................................................................................... 82
Tasks................................................................................................................................................... 82
Utils..................................................................................................................................................... 82
MX6 Utilities.......................................................................................................................... 83
BattMon ............................................................................................................................................. 83
EZConfig Utilities.............................................................................................................................. 84
Hotkeys............................................................................................................................................... 85
IPConfig ............................................................................................................................................. 85
Keyboard Status................................................................................................................................ 86
Network Utilities ............................................................................................................................... 86
NoSIP.................................................................................................................................................. 86
Ping..................................................................................................................................................... 87
Using the Ping Input Tab Parameters............................................................................................... 87
Reading the Ping Output Tab Display.............................................................................................. 88
RASMan............................................................................................................................................. 89
To Enable RASMan ......................................................................................................................... 89

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To Disable RASMan ........................................................................................................................ 89
RASMan Command Bar Menu ........................................................................................................ 89
RASMan Configuration File ............................................................................................................ 90
Reboot ................................................................................................................................................ 91
RegBackup......................................................................................................................................... 92
RegEdit............................................................................................................................................... 92
RegRestore......................................................................................................................................... 93
Route .................................................................................................................................................. 93
Command Drop Down List .............................................................................................................. 93
Suspend .............................................................................................................................................. 94
SysInfo................................................................................................................................................ 94
Settings Options................................................................................................................... 95
Personal Tab...................................................................................................................................... 95
Buttons.............................................................................................................................................. 96
Up/Down Control .......................................................................................................................... 96
Headset ............................................................................................................................................. 97
Input.................................................................................................................................................. 98
Menus ............................................................................................................................................... 98
Owner Information ........................................................................................................................... 99
Password......................................................................................................................................... 100
Sounds and Notifications................................................................................................................ 101
Today.............................................................................................................................................. 101
System Tab....................................................................................................................................... 102
About.............................................................................................................................................. 102
Backlight ........................................................................................................................................ 103
Certificates...................................................................................................................................... 104
Clear Type Tuner............................................................................................................................ 104
Clock and Alarms........................................................................................................................... 105
CPU Speed...................................................................................................................................... 105
Memory .......................................................................................................................................... 106
Running Programs ....................................................................................................................... 106
Power.............................................................................................................................................. 107
Regional Settings............................................................................................................................ 108
Remove Programs .......................................................................................................................... 108
Scanner ........................................................................................................................................... 109
Version 7.03................................................................................................................................. 109
Version 7.11 and 7.13.................................................................................................................. 110
Advanced Tab ........................................................................................................................... 111
Translate Control Codes .........................................................................................................111
Strip Leading / Strip Trailing Characters................................................................................ 112
Prefix / Suffix ......................................................................................................................... 112
Control Characters Tab ............................................................................................................. 113
Assigned Replacements for Block and Key Message Modes................................................. 114
Interaction between Strip Leading/Trailing and Prefix/Suffix Settings .................................115
COM1 Tab................................................................................................................................. 116
Screen ............................................................................................................................................. 117
Version 7.03................................................................................................................................. 117
Version 7.11 and 7.13.................................................................................................................. 118
Alignment.................................................................................................................................. 118
ClearType.................................................................................................................................. 119
Text Size.................................................................................................................................... 119

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Connections Tab – Version 7.03 .................................................................................................... 120
Beam............................................................................................................................................... 121
Connections.................................................................................................................................... 122
Tasks tab ...................................................................................................................................... 122
Advanced tab ............................................................................................................................... 123
Configure a Network Adapter...................................................................................................... 124
Pegasus Settings ............................................................................................................................. 125
Status Tab .................................................................................................................................... 125
Ping Utility................................................................................................................................... 126
Config Tab ................................................................................................................................... 127
Operation Buttons ..................................................................................................................... 127
Preferred Profiles....................................................................................................................... 128
Active SSIDs............................................................................................................................. 128
Advanced Tab.............................................................................................................................. 129
Power Save Mode...................................................................................................................... 129
802.11b Preamble Mode ...........................................................................................................129
About ........................................................................................................................................... 130
Radio Manager ............................................................................................................................... 131
Creating and Modifying Profiles.................................................................................................... 132
When Using LEAP ...................................................................................................................... 132
When Using WEP........................................................................................................................ 133
When Using WPA........................................................................................................................ 133
Create a New Profile.................................................................................................................... 133
Advanced................................................................................................................................... 134
Modify an Existing Profile........................................................................................................... 134
Network Name and Type .......................................................................................................... 135
WEP Parameters........................................................................................................................ 135
Deleting a Profile......................................................................................................................... 136
Network Adapters........................................................................................................................... 137
Connections Tab – Version 7.11 and 7.13 ..................................................................................... 139
802.11b........................................................................................................................................... 140
Status Tab .................................................................................................................................... 140
Ping Utility................................................................................................................................... 141
Config Tab ................................................................................................................................... 142
Operation Buttons ..................................................................................................................... 142
Preferred Profiles....................................................................................................................... 143
Active SSIDs............................................................................................................................. 143
Network Name and Type .......................................................................................................... 144
Network Profile ...................................................................................................................... 145
Authentication ........................................................................................................................ 145
Encryption .............................................................................................................................. 146
Advanced Tab.............................................................................................................................. 147
Power Save Mode...................................................................................................................... 147
802.11b Preamble Mode ...........................................................................................................147
About ........................................................................................................................................... 148
Beam............................................................................................................................................... 149
Connections.................................................................................................................................... 150
Tasks tab ...................................................................................................................................... 150
Advanced tab ............................................................................................................................... 151
Network Cards................................................................................................................................ 152
Wireless tab.................................................................................................................................. 152