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IBM LXE MX5 User's Manual

1. V puts the unit in Volume Adjust mode as well If the MX5 is responding to touch input but does not respond to keypad hard or soft input the MX5 may still be in Volume Adjust mode Press Enter to cancel exit Volume Adjust mode After pressing enter the MX5 should start responding to key input Entering Data You can enter data into the MX5 through several different methods The Scanner aperture provides barcode data entry the RS 232 or the IR port are used to input output data and the keypad provides manual entry MX5 s with a touch screen and Microsoft Pocket PC software can use a stylus to input data the COM ports and or the keypad A virtual keyboard is available in applications that expect keyed input Keypad Entry The keypad is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise Almost any function that a full sized computer keyboard can provide is duplicated on the MX5 keypad but it may take a few more keystrokes to accomplish a keyed task Almost every key has two or three different functions The primary alpha or numeric character is printed on the key The Orange or Blue keys are pressed when you want to use a 2 key function For example when you press a Blue or Orange key the 2 key then press the key that has the desired second function key The specific 2 character is printed above the corresponding key in either Orange or Blue Please refer to Appendix A Key Maps for instruction
2. Norcross GA 30092 U S A 770 447 4224 Trademarks LXE and Spire are registered trademarks of LXE Inc Microsoft ActiveSync MSN Outlook Windows the Windows logo and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations When this manual is in PDF format Acrobat amp Reader Copyright O 1987 2005 Adobe Systems Incorporated All rights reserved Adobe the Adobe logo Acrobat and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated applies Note The original equipment s User Manuals are copyrighted by Itronix Corporation This manual has been amended by LXE Inc for the MX5 and MX5 Desktop Cradle with Itronix s express permission Li Ion Battery When disposing of the MX5 main battery the following precautions should be observed The battery should be disposed of properly The battery should not be disassembled or crushed The battery should not be heated above 212 F 100 C or incinerated The user is strongly encouraged to read Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information Important safety cautions warnings and regulatory information is contained in Appendix B To the Reader Declarations of Conformity for the PCMCIA Radio Transceivers and MX5 equipment all graphics and informational tables are
3. Simply replace the discharged main battery with a fully charged main battery The backup battery will retain data during a main battery hot swap Place the battery in the battery well making sure the tabs on the bottom of the battery pack fit into the slots at the bottom end of the battery well Push the battery down into the battery well while fastening the screws Fasten the screws tight enough to allow the rubber gasket to create a watertight seal If the screws do not easily twist into the threaded opening remove the battery and repeat the process Checking Battery Status Tap the Windows icon Settings System Handheld Power tab Battery level status and charge remaining is displayed Tap the Windows icon Settings System Handheld Battery Info tab to view technical information and number of charge cycles for the Main Battery Main Battery Charging Left GREEN LED slow flashing Main Battery Low Low Battery Icon appears on the Today page Main Battery Fully Left GREEN LED stops flashing is Charged solid ON Charge battery fault Left GREEN LED has quick double flashes Backup Battery Dialog appears on the screen to alert Critically Low the user Battery Chargers Charge Battery in LXE Multi Charger The main battery can be charged in the LXE Multi Charger The Multi charger must not be used in Hazardous Locations Insert the main battery into any charging cup in the Multi Charger The narrow end goes into the
4. 1009C or incinerated R amp TTE Directive Requirements Applies only to equipment operated within the EU EFTA Information to User A label on the exterior of the device should resemble one of the labels shown below the label contains the LXE part number of the installed radio card The labels shown below and affixed to the device identify where the device may be used and where its use is restricted Use of a device is prohibited in countries not listed below or otherwise identified by the label May or may not include the 0560 Notifed Body No lt LXE Part Number LXE Part Number Permitted for use in Austria Permitted for use in Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Italy Ireland Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland and the United Kingdom MX5 Computer Approvals EMI EMC Standards Safety Standards FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B UL 60950 CSA C22 2 EN 55022 1998 CISPR 22 1997 No 60950 Class B CDRH 21 CFR EN 55024 1998 1040 10 and 1040 11 Industry Canada Class B EN 60950 IEC 60825 1 IEC 60950 Transceiver RF Standards Notes 480824 3300 FCC Part 15 Unlicensed LXE Part No Subpart C Operation LXE 6400 System FCC Part 2 Unlicensed 2 4GHz Type II ETS 300 328 Operation PCMCIA Card ETS 300 826 IC RSS 210 IC RSS 102 Requires License for Outdoor Use 480628 4096 FCC Part 15 Unl
5. Key Key Function Blue Orange Shft Blue Mode Blue To Get This Key Function Scan Both Scan keys are programmable Before using as a Scan key make sure key has been programmed to Scan See section titled Programmable Buttons To Get This Key Function CapsLock Toggle Back Space Tab BackTab Break Pause Print Screen Scroll Lock Up Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow Insert Delete Home End Page Up Page Down Fi F2 Press These Keys and Then Press This Key Blue Orange Shft Left Scan Key or Right Scan Key Press These Keys and Then Blue Orange Shft Press This Key Tab PT Right Arrow Left Arrow Bwe WH Orage DOT Orange Left Arrow Orange _ Right Arrow Orange __ Up Arrow Orange _ Down Arrow Orange 1 Orange 2 To Get This Key Function F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18 F19 F20 F21 F22 TI TI NIN A olzizi xie ixieimimielewi lwmi lele e le u alw m ele le le u a u Toa Ia 75 0 ajoa O o O 2 3 7 Press These Keys and Then Blue Orange Shft Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange Bue Blue 1 Bue Bue J Bue Bue J Bue Bue Bue J Bue h Orange Shft Press
6. Key Function The Orange on the upper left side of the keypad and Blue on the upper right side of the keypad keys are 2nd keys used to activate the 2 functions of the keypad Printed above many keys are small characters in either orange on the left side of the key or blue on the right side of the key that represent the 2 function of that key Using the 2 key activates the second key function Note that the 2 key only stays active for one keystroke Each time you need to use the 2 function you must press the Orange or Blue 2 key To cancel a 2 function before pressing another key press the 2 key again Ctrl Key Function The Ctrl key enables the control functions of the keypad This function is similar to a regular keyboard s Control key Note that the Ctrl key only stays active for one keystroke Each time you need to use a Ctrl function you need to press the Ctrl key before pressing the desired key Alt Key Function The Alt key enables the alternate functions of the keypad This function is similar to a regular keyboard s Alt key Note that the Alt key only stays active for one keystroke Each time you need to use an alternate function you need to press the Alt key before pressing the desired key Shft Key Function The Shft key enables the shifted functions of the keypad This function is similar to a regular keyboard s Shift key Note that the Shift key only stays active for one keystroke Each time you need to
7. MX5 units MX5 powered cradles tethered scanners multichargers USB devices and external power supplies are not approved for Hazardous Location use Laser Warnings and Labels Do not look into the lasers lens Do not stare directly into the laser beam Do not remove the laser caution labels from the MX5 Do not connect the laser barcode window to any other device The laser barcode window is certified for use with the MX5 only A Caution Laser radiation when open Please read the caution labels Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Important Battery Information Note This mobile device s backup battery maintains it s charge by drawing power from the main battery pack Always store unused devices with a fully charged main battery pack installed LXE recommends an in use mobile device be frequently connected to an external power source to retain optimum power levels in the main battery pack and the backup battery When the backup battery and main battery pack are dead the mobile device reverts to the last saved setup default values when a fully charged main battery pack is installed and the device is powered On again e Until the main battery and backup battery are completely depleted the MX5 Is always drawing power from the batteries On e New batteries must be fully charged prior to use e Whenever possible use the AC po
8. Select an option and tap OK to save the changes Backlight time out always allowed Backlight times out whether or not there is keypad or stylus activity The blue key and the right scan key sequence toggles the backlights on and off before and after time out expires A key sequence toggle or Suspend Resume cycle is the only way to turn the backlights back on after a time out Backlight time out when no keyboard pen activity Backlight times out when there is no keypad or stylus activity The blue key and the right scan key sequence toggles the backlights on and off before and after time out expires A key sequence toggle or Suspend Resume cycle is the only way to turn the backlights back on after a time out Backlight time out when no keyboard pen activity and resume on activity Backlight times out when there is no keypad or stylus activity The blue key and the right scan key sequence toggles the backlights on and off before and after time out expires A keypress stylus tap key sequence toggle or Suspend Resume cycle will all turn the backlights on after a time out Keypad backlight enable disable When set to enable the keypad backlight turns on and off in tandem with the display backlight When set to disable the keypad backlight is always off The default value is 2 seconds on battery and AC power The timer can be adjusted in 2 second increments with the lowest value being 2 seconds The backlight will remain on all the time
9. This Key Press These Keys and Then Blue To Get This Press This Key a O e w r 25 x imNj jmiolajulu o remp xalxiziolajole ivo r2 x TmN C c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c C c c Cc c c Cc c U uon co cn cn con NDNA CO CO CO CO ANN CO CO J j HNN CO CO O CO ol ol olal gt z x N e Oo AO ulu o rle5 5xlx iziolaloieiwr 55s x N Orange Shft Key Function To Get This Key Function QOjq wo joo 1 oY U1 S C9 N2 DOT ook Did cal end TO v ed ed A colon semicolon period _ underscore comma apostrophe tilde u Press These Keys and Then Blue Orange Shft DNE p EN NENNEN EN Ooo Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Orange vlelelel le wu cm O mlxlole lw exi x zi Ix el elwi Ix azl ix le Press This Key em To Get This Press These Keys and Then Key Function Blue Orange Shft Press This Key Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information FCC Information Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
10. care when transporting the battery making sure it does not come in contact with excessive heat or any power source other than an LXE Multi charger or MX5 unit The fasteners are connected to the Main Battery pack and remain with the Battery Pack through it s life cycle Contact your LXE representative if the fasteners must be replaced for any reason Backup Battery The internal Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH coin cell backup battery provides power to the unit for up to 24 hours when the main battery has been depleted removed or has failed The backup battery requires no user intervention Replacement is performed by LXE LXE recommends an MX5 in storage have a charged main battery pack installed Note This mobile device s backup battery maintains it s charge by drawing power from the main battery pack Always store unused devices with a fully charged main battery pack installed LXE recommends an in use mobile device be frequently connected to an external power source to retain optimum power levels in the main battery pack and the backup battery When the backup battery and main battery pack are dead the mobile device reverts to setup defaults when a fully charged main battery pack is installed and the device is powered On again Battery Hot Swapping Replace the main battery pack after first pressing the power key and placing the MX5 in Suspend Mode LXE recommends any work in progress be saved prior to replacing the main battery pack
11. charges the Main Battery The MX5 can be either on or in suspend mode while in the cradles LXE offers three desktop cradles and one vehicle cradle Standard Desktop Cradle requires AC power before main battery charging can commence This cradle does not have an active LED on the front housing MX5A002DESKCRADLE Enhanced Desktop Cradle requires AC power before main battery charging can commence It will charge both the main battery in the MX5 and another MX5 Battery Pack at the same time MX5A003EDESKCRADLE Enhanced Desktop Cradle with Ethernet Port requires AC power before main battery charging and host client communications can commence It will charge both the main battery in the MX5 CE NET device and another main battery pack at the same time MX5A004ETHDESKCRADLE Vehicle Mount Cradle requires AC DC power before main battery charging can commence MX5A001VMCRADLE Note LXE offers a device similar in appearance to the MX5 Pocket PC device the LXE MX5 CE NET device All MX5 cradles can be used by the MX5s The Enhanced Desktap Cradle with Ethernet Port developed specifically for the MX5 CE NET device cannot be used by the MX5 PC 2002 Cradle COM port and power cables are available from LXE The RS 232 connector is located on the back of the cradle When the MX5 is properly docked the COM 1 RS 232 interface connects with the DA9 RS 232 port in the cup at the front of the cradle The cup at the back of the desktop crad
12. charging cup first The retaining clip snaps the battery into place in the charging cup Remove the battery pack by pulling the battery straight up and out Do not slam or drop the battery into the charging cup Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the main battery or the Multi Charger Note The main battery can also be charged in the secondary battery charging pocket in the Desktop cradles An MX5 does not need to be in the cradle at the time the secondary charging pocket is being used LXE Multi Charger Optional The main battery pack can be charged in the LXE Multi Charger Please refer to the MX5 Multi Charger Operator s Guide for instruction The multi charger requires an external power source before battery pack charging can commence The external Power Supply connection for the Multi charger is shipped with the multi charger The LXE Multi Charger is not approved for use in a Hazardous Location Cradles Note The MX5 Cradle Reference Guide contains cradle installation and technical information Important The cradles are not designed to secure an MX5 with protective padded case The vehicle cradle is not designed to secure an MX5 with a trigger handle The desktop cradles will secure MX5 s with handstraps or trigger handles MX5 docking cradles give the MX5 the ability to communicate with a host computer and other devices In addition using wall AC adapters or DC DC converters the cradle
13. in the full version of the MX5 User s Guide on the LXE Manuals CD and on the LXE Website www lxe com ServicePass This user guide is designed for delivery on the MX5 s small screen Revision Notice December 2005 e Added WEEE statement to Appendix B e Dec 2005 MX5 running Windows Pocket PC 2000 2002 is obsolete as of March 2005 Manuals are Archived to the LXE ServicePass website Replacement mobile device is the MX5 CE NET mobile device Revision Notice February 2005 e Added For Microsoft Windows Pocket PC Equipped MX5 S to emphasize the difference between this device and similar MX5 s Added new LXE logo e Added Important Battery Information Added Identify Your Device e Clarified battery pack insert replace process Corrected flash part number in Accessories Replaced Class 3A laser label with updated Class 3R laser label e Changed MIL STD to 810F in Environmental Specifications Changed IP65 to IP67 Updated Cradles Table of Contents Introduction 5 Pocket PC Versions 5 Identify Your Device 6 Laser Warnings and Labels 7 Important Battery Information 7 MX5 Environmental Specifications 8 Quick Start 9 Troubleshooting 9 Accessing Files on a CompactFlash Card 9 About Lithium Ion Batteries 9 How To 10 Insert Main Battery 10 Using the Power Key 11 Reboot Sequence 11 Warm Reset 11 Cold Reset 11 Connect External Power Supply Optional 12 Connect Audio Jack Optional 12 Install Pisto
14. on the specific keypresses to access all keypad functions Stylus Data Entry Note This section is directed to the MX5 daily user The assumption is that the unit has been configured and the touch panel calibrated by the System Administrator prior to releasing the MX5 for daily use The touch screen should be calibrated before initial use Note Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display Never use an actual pen pencil or sharp object to write on the touch screen The stylus performs the same function as the mouse that is used to point to and click elements on a desk top computer The stylus is used in the same manner as a mouse single tap or double tap to select menu options drag the stylus across text to select hold the stylus down to activate slider bars etcetera Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen The touch screen responds to an actuation force touch of 4 oz or greater of pressure The stylus can be used in conjunction with the keyboard and scanner and an input output device connected to one of the MX5 s serial ports e Touch the stylus to the field of the data entry form to receive the next data feed e The cursor begins to flash in the field e The unit is ready to accept data from either the physical keypad virtual keyboard integrated scanner or a scanner connected to
15. or Right Arrow key to select a file e Press Shift and an Up or Down Arrow key to select several files Press Shift Arrow then Shift Arrow again for each additional file selected e Once you ve selected a file press Alt then press Enter to open its Properties dialog e Press Orange then press numeric dot to delete the currently highlighted file name Or tap and hold the stylus on the filename and a menu box with a Delete option appears Toggle the Display and Keypad Backlight On and Off When the keypad backlight option is Enabled in Windows icon Settings System Backlight tab both the display and the keypad backlights can be toggled on and off Locate the Blue key at the top of the keypad Toggle the backlights on and off by pressing the Blue key then the Right Scan key Increase or Decrease Backlight Intensity When the backlight is on press the Orange key and the lt 7 gt key to decrease the intensity of the backlight Repeating this keypress sequence continues to decrease the intensity of the backlight until the backlight is Off Once the backlight is off use the Blue key and the Right Scan button keypress to toggle the backlight on This process returns the backlight to it s brightest intensity Set the Display Backlight Timer Note Refer to the section titled Power Modes later in this manual for information relating to the power states of the MX5 Tap the Windows icon Settings System Backlight icon
16. residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LXE Inc could void the user s authority to operate this equipment EMC Directive Requirements This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept a
17. scanner Enter Pressing this key confirms a forms entry or transmits information See the following section titled Enter Key Function Tab Pressing this key moves the cursor to the next input field Field Exit IBM 5250 TN5250 units only Pressing this key exits an input field See the following section titled Field Exit Key Function Esc Pressing this key cancels the current operation Program the Scan Buttons Access the Windows icon Settings System tab Scanner Key tab Tap the desired radio button Tap OK to close this menu option Tap X to cancel changes Any changes made are in effect immediately The default setting for the right button is Enter The default setting for the left button is Enter When the MX5 does not have an integrated scanner both buttons default to Enter keys and the Scan selection is greyed out The buttons can be programmed to perform other functions when there is no internal scanner COM Ports The MX5 supports three COM port options COM 1 port is always the left RS 232 port on the base of the MX5 COM 1 port accepts RS 232 USB and AC power connectors The RS 232 port on the docking cradle is connected to the MX5 when a tethered scanner is connected to the RS 232 port on the MX5 cradle and the MX5 is in the cradle The cradle must be powered by an alternate AC or DC power source to enable tethered scanner use The COM 3 port is always the IR port on the base of the MX5 COM 4 is al
18. use a Shifted function you need to press the Shft key before pressing the desired key When the Shft key is pressed the next key is determined by the major key legends i e the alpha keys display lower case letters when CAPS is On alpha characters are capitalized For example when CAPS is On and the Shft key and the G key are pressed a lower case g is displayed Spc Key Function The Spc key adds a space to the line of data on the display This function is similar to a regular keyboard s Spacebar Note that the Spc key only stays active for one keystroke Field Exit Function IBM TN5250 specific keypad only The left Scan key can be programmed as a Field Exit key The Field Exit key is used to exit an input field If the field is an Auto Enter field the auto transmit function is activated Refer to the Programmable Buttons section for instruction Mode Key Functions Caps Key and CapsLock Mode This function is similar to a regular keyboard s CapsLock key Note that the CapsLock mode stays active until the CapsLock key sequence is pressed again Each time you need to use a Caps function you need to press the Caps key sequence first To cancel a CapsLock function press the Caps key sequence again The CapsLock key sequence is Blue key then the Tab key e No CapsLock AND No Shift keypress result is a lowercase letter e CapsLock OR Shift result is an uppercase letter e CapsLock AND Shift keypress result is a lower
19. Data Entry The MX5 accepts input from an RS 232 device connected to either RS 232 port Virtual Keyboard The virtual keyboard is always available Tap the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen to put the virtual keyboard on the display Using the stylus e Tap the 123 key to display either an alphanumeric keyboard or a numeric keyboard with characters usually accessed by capitalizing alphanumeric keys on a physical keyboard e Tap the Shift key to type one capital letter e Tap the CAPS key to type all capital letters e Tap the au key to access symbols Touch Screen Display The MX5 Touch Screen Display is an Active Color LCD unit capable of supporting QVGA graphics modes Display size is 320 x 240 pixels in portrait orientation The display covering is designed to resist stains The touch screen allows signature capture and touch input A pen stylus is included The touch screen responds to an actuation force touch of 4 oz of pressure or greater The color display has a CCFL Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lighting front light When off the display appears to have a greenish hue Display Backlight The Display backlight is turned On when the unit returns from Suspend Mode The display backlighting feature is programmable and activates based on power source and amount of idle time before entering the Suspend state See the section titled Set the Display Backlight Timer in the previous section Quick Start Touch Screen Cal
20. MX5 User s Guide For Microsoft Windows Pocket PC Equipped MX5 s IMPORTANT NOTICE LXE s MX5 running Pocket PC 2000 2002 is obsolete This electronic LXEbook has been made available as a courtesy to LXE s customers Please contact your LXE customer support representative for assistance and mobile device replacement LXE Copyright 2005 by LXE Inc All Rights Reserved E EB MX5UG F ARC Notices Warning Standard MX5 units are not approved for Hazardous Location use The unit described in this user guide is a standard MX5 unit LXE Inc reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual at any time without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein Further LXE Incorporated reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes to it from time to time without any obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or changes Copyright This manual is copyrighted All rights are reserved This document may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from LXE Inc Copyright O 2005 by LXE Inc An EMS Technologies Company 125 Technology Parkway
21. NET 4 2 SDK MX5 CE MX5XA505CENET42SDK Headset with microphone MX5A502HEADSET Battery Chargers and Battery 6 Unit Charger with US Power Cable MX5A385CHGR6US 6 Unit Charger without US Power Cable MX5A385CHGR6WW Tool Battery Removal 5 Pack MX5 9000A508BATTERYTOOL Battery Lilon MX5A379BATT Cradles and Power Supplies Vehicle Mount Cradle Power Adapter Required MX5A001VMCRADLE Standard Desktop Cradle MX5A002DESKCRADLE Enhanced Desktop Cradle MX5 MX5A003EDESKCRADLE Enhanced Desktop Cradle Ethernet MX5 CE MX5A004ETHDESKCRADLE Power Supply AC DC with US Power Cable MX5A305PSACUS Power Supply AC DC without Power Cable MX5A305PSACWW Power Supply 12V Bare Wire Input MX5 Output MX5A306PS12V Power Supply 12V Auto to VM Cradle MX5A380PSAUTO12VUS Power Supply 12V Auto to VM Cradle EU MX5A381PSAUTO12VWW Power Supply 24V 72V Bare Wire Input MX5 Output 9000A316PS24V72VMX5 Cables for Cradle and MX5 MX5 Serial Ports Cable MX5 to PC RS 232 D26 to DA9F MX5A051CBLD26DA9F Cable MX5 to PC USB D26 to USB MX5A052CBLD26USB Cable MX5 D26 to Ethernet RJ45 MX5 CE MX5A057CBLETHD26RJ45 Cable MX5 D26 to USB Host Receptacle MX5 CE MX5A058CBLD26USBHOST Tethered Scanners requires 3 D26 to DA9M cable Cable MX5 for Powerscan 3 D26 to DA9M MX5A055CBL3IND26D9M Scanner Powerscan SR 8 Cbl 8300A326SCNRPWRSR8DA9F Scanner Powerscan SR 12 Cbl 8300A327SCNRPWRSR12DA9F Scanner Powe
22. Pocket PC 2002 the instruction or information is the same for both versions Identify Your Device At the front bottom of the MX5 is a label indicating the operating system resident on the mobile device This document is one in a series covering the MX5 family of computers Label Pocket PC For MX5 computers equipped with Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2000 2002 operating Systems e MX5 Users Guide e MX5 Reference Guide e LXEbook MX5 User s Guide can be downloaded to the MX5 Pocket PC device from the LXE Manuals CD Label Windows CE NET For MX5 computers equipped with Microsoft Windows CE NET operating System e MX5 CE NET User s Guide e MX5 CE NET Reference Guide e LXEbook MX5 CE NET User s Guide can be downloaded to the MX5 CE NET device from the LXE Manuals CD Label I SAFE For MX5 Intrinsically Safe MX5 IS computers equipped with Microsoft Windows CE NET operating System e MX5 Intrinsically Safe User s Guide e MX5 CE NET Reference Guide e LXEbook MX5 I Safe User s Guide can be downloaded to the MX5 IS device from the LXE Manuals CD The MX5 Intrinsically Safe Hazardous Location unit MX5 IS is distinguished from the standard MX5 by the blue keypad overlay and the safety approval labeling on the back of the MX5 IS Please refer to the MX5 Intrinsically Safe User s Guide for cautions warnings explanation and instruction when using the MX5 IS device Warning Standard
23. at your new system is pre configured and requires only accessory installation e g hand strap and a power source Use this guide as you would any other source book reading portions to learn about the MX5 and then referring to it when you need more information about a particular subject This guide takes you through an introduction to and operation of the LXE MX5 In general the sequence of events is 1 Insert a fully charged battery Always put a fully charged battery in the MX5 at the beginning of the shift or workday 2 Connect an external power source to the unit if required 3 Ifthe screen does not automatically display tap the Power key 4 Adjust screen display audio volume and other parameters if desired To set up the MX5 integrated scanner barcode reading parameters please refer to the Integrated Scanner Programming Guide on the LXE Manuals CD or the LXE website www lxe com Your device may have a SE1223 SE1224 or SE2223 scan engine Troubleshooting Can t align the screen AppLock is installed and running on the mobile change the date time or device AppLock restricts access to the control adjust the volume panels Contact your System Administrator Accessing Files on a CompactFlash Card Tap the Windows icon Programs File Explorer My Documents My Device Compact Flash folder The CompactFlash socket is located in a recess underneath the MX5 s main battery About Lithium Ion Bat
24. bles the user of the MX5 to hold the unit while pointing and activating the scanner with one hand Pressing the trigger activates the scanner and functions the same as the Scan key on the keypad With the handle installed the Scan key on the keypad remains active The trigger duplicates the operation The handle is built of a durable and flexible plastic that will not detach from the MX5 if the unit is dropped The trigger handle is a mechanical device Battery or external A C power is not required for operation of the trigger handle The trigger handle does not need to be removed when replacing the Main Battery pack Either the trigger handle is attached to the MX5 or the handstrap is attached not both Handle Installation 1 Place the MX5 with the screen facing down on a flat stable surface 2 Slip the L shaped plastic hooks at the top of the handle into the slots on each side of the back of the MX5 and slide the handle downward until the screw holes are visible 3 Attach the pistol grip handle to the MX5 with the set of three screws and washers provided 4 Testthe handle s connection making sure the MX5 is securely connected to the handle Periodically check the pistol grip handle for wear and the connection for tightness If the handle gets worn or damaged it must be replaced If the pistol grip connection loosens it must be tightened before the MX5 is placed in service Install Handstrap Note Either the trigger handle i
25. ca this unit is intended for use with an IEC certified ITE power supply with output rated as stated at the top of this page US Laser Light Safety Statement Warning This product uses laser light One of the following labels is provided on the scanner Please read the Caution statement US MANUFACTURED
26. case letter A Capital A is displayed in the taskbar when the device is in CapsLock mode or the Caps Key has been pressed and the next key to be capitalized has not been pressed External Power Supply for MX5 and Cradles The MX5 DC adapter can be plugged into either of the D26 pin connectors on the bottom of the MX5 The cradle power jack is located on the back of the cradle The MX5 is to be used with a power supply When the MX5 is receiving power through a cradle connected to external power the cradle s Status LED is illuminated Batteries Note On first use the MX5 batteries should be charged with an external power source i e AC Adapter 3 hours for the Main Battery and 7 hours for the Backup Battery New Main Battery packs alone must be charged prior to first use this process takes up to four hours in an LXE Multi Charger The MX5 computer is designed to work with a Lithium Ion Li ion battery from LXE Under normal conditions it should last approximately eight to ten hours before requiring a recharge The more you use the scanner or the RF transmitter the shorter the time required between battery recharges The MX5 keeps date and time valid for a minimum of four days using a fully charged Backup Battery and a Main Battery that has reached the Low Warning point Main Battery The main battery has a rugged plastic enclosure that is designed to withstand the ordinary rigors of an industrial environment Exercise
27. en a battery is inserted in the MX5 for the first time press the Power key Tapping the Power key places the MX5 immediately in Suspend mode Tapping the Power key again or connecting to AC power immediately returns the MX5 from Suspend Reboot Sequence When the Pocket PC desktop is displayed or an application begins the power up or reboot sequence is complete If you have previously saved your settings they will be restored on reboot Application changes are saved when OK is clicked on an application applet Warm Reset Hold down the Power key and the Orange key for 4 seconds until the display blanks then release the keys A warm reset does not affect the operating system and no data loss occurs Cold Reset Hold down the Power key the Blue key and the Orange keys for 4 seconds The following steps will need to be performed when the MX5 powers on again 1 Calibrate the touch screen 2 Setthe geographical Location 3 Setthe date and time Important Because of the extreme nature of the Cold Reset LXE recommends that the Cold Reset be used only as an emergency procedure and the Warm Reset be used whenever necessary LXE recommends the RegSave file be run whenever configuration changes are made Note When performing a Cold Reset on a device the system will ask if you want to overwrite files LXE recommends selecting No and continuing with the Cold Reset process Connect External Power Supply Optional T
28. ew main battery packs alone must be charged prior to first use this process takes up to four hours in an LXE Multi Charger Note Using the battery removal tool or a coin twist each fastener to the left to loosen the battery pack Twist the fastener to the right to tighten the battery pack Place the battery in the battery well making sure the tabs on the bottom of the battery pack fit into the slots at the bottom end of the battery well Push the battery down into the battery well while fastening the screws Fasten the screws tight enough to allow the rubber gasket to create a watertight seal If the screws do not easily twist into the threaded opening remove the battery pack and repeat the process When the main battery pack is charging the Battery Charge LED flashes green The backup battery is trickle charged by the main battery There is no backup battery charging indicator Whenever possible use the AC power adapter with the MX5 to conserve the main battery and charge the backup battery If the MX5 has a dead main battery and is as cold as the extended operating temperature s lowest value the unit must be warmed to above 20 C 4 F before installing a new main battery pack and pressing the On button Using the Power Key Note Refer to the section titled Power Modes in the MX5 Reference Guide for information relating to the power states of the MX5 The Power key is located next to the Z key on the keypad Wh
29. he MX5 receives AC DC power from the US AC DC 12V Power Supply or the MX5 Cradle The MX5 DC power jack is located at the base of the MX5 The cradle power jack if available is located on the back of the cradle The A C power cable is not included with the Power Supply please contact your LXE representative for replacement power cables When the power cable is connected to a wall outlet and the Power Supply the ON indicator on the Power Supply illuminates green 1 Squeeze the sides of the power connector and push the power cable connector into the MX5 power jack The click means the connector is seated firmly 2 The CHGR LED above the keypad illuminates when the MX5 is receiving external power through the power jack The Main Battery recharges when the MX5 is connected to an external power source Note When the MX5 is receiving power through a cradle connected to external power the MX5 s CHGR LED is illuminated The MX5 backup battery recharges when the MX5 is connected to external power Connect Audio Jack Optional The MX5 audio jack is located on the top of the unit next to the scan aperture The internal speaker is disabled when the audio jack is connected Insert the barrel end of the connector into the MX5 audio jack and push in firmly Note The audio option draws power from the Main Battery Pack Install Pistol Grip Handle Optional The MX5 can be purchased with a customer installable pistol grip handle The handle ena
30. ibration If the MX5 is not responding properly to pen touch taps the touch screen may need to be recalibrated Contact your System Administrator for assistance Pocket PC 2000 To recalibrate the screen tap the Windows icon Settings System Align Screen To start tap Align Screen Pocket PC 2002 To recalibrate the screen tap the Windows icon Settings System Screen To start tap Align Screen Follow the instructions on the screen and tap OK to save the new calibration settings Cleaning the Glass Display Scanner Aperture Note These instructions are for components made of glass If there is a removable protective film sheet on the display screen remove the film sheet before cleaning the screen Keep fingers and rough or sharp objects away from the scan aperture and touch display If the glass becomes soiled or smudged clean only with a standard household cleaner such as Windex R without vinegar or use Isopropyl Alcohol Do not use paper towels or harsh chemical based cleaning fluids since they may result in damage to the glass surface Use a clean damp lint free cloth Do not scrub optical surfaces If possible clean only those areas which are soiled Lint particulates can be removed with clean filtered canned air Programmable Buttons The Scan buttons can be programmed by the System Administrator to perform the following functions Disabled Key press has no effect Scan Pressing this key activates the laser
31. icensed LXE Part No Subpart C Operation LXE 6500 System FCC Part 2 Unlicensed 2 4GHz Type II ETS 300 328 Operation PCMCIA Card ETS 300 826 IC RSS 139 IC RSS 102 Requires License for Outdoor Use RF Standards Notes 6726 LXE Model No 6816 LXE Model No FCC Part 15 Subpart C FCC Part 2 EN 300 328 EN 300 826 IC RSS 139 IC RSS 102 FCC Part 15 Subpart C Unlicensed Operation Unlicensed Operation Requires License for Outdoor Use Unlicensed Operation 2 4GHz Type II PCMCIA Card FCC Part 2 EN 300 328 EN 300 826 IC RSS 139 IC RSS 102 Unlicensed Operation Requires License for Outdoor Use Note Declarations of Conformity for the PCMCIA Radio Transceivers and MX5 equipment noted in these tables are available for online viewing and printing in the MX5 User s Guide on the LXE Manuals CD and on the LXE Website www lxe com ServicePass Important This symbol is placed on the product to remind users to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE appropriately per Directive 2002 96 EC In most areas this product can be recycled reclaimed and re used when properly discarded Do not mmm discard labeled units with trash For information about proper disposal contact LXE through your local sales representative or visit www Ixe com A C Power Supply Safety Statement MX5 Output Rated 12 VDC 3 75 A Optional A C Power Supply Outside North Ameri
32. ion for later transmission through an RS 232 InfraRed or communication port The MXG5 is vertically oriented and features backlighting for the display and the keypad The touch screen display supports graphic features and icons that the Pocket PC operating system supports The MX5 can be scaled from a limited function batch computer to an integrated RF scanning computer The MX5 is powered by a 2800 mAh Lithium Ion main battery pack and an internal backup battery A stylus is attached to the MX5 to assist in entering data and configuring the unit See Also Identify Your Device Warning Standard MX5 units are not approved for Hazardous Location use Important Until the main battery and backup battery are completely depleted the MX5 is always drawing power from the batteries On The MX5 is to be used with a power supply LXE P N MX5A305PSACUS If the mobile device has AppLock installed please refer to MX5 Reference Guide Chapter 4 AppLock for setup and processing information before continuing Pocket PC Versions Access the Windows icon Settings System tab Handheld Versions tab Your MX5 may be running either Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002 This manual highlights the differences in this way Pocket PC 2000 The menu path or command syntax for Pocket PC 2000 units only Pocket PC 2002 The menu path or command syntax for Pocket PC 2002 units only If there is no distinction between Pocket PC 2000 and
33. l Grip Handle Optional 12 Install Handstrap 13 Tap the Touchscreen with a Stylus 14 Keypad Shortcuts 14 Toggle the Display and Keypad Backlight On and Off 15 Increase or Decrease Backlight Intensity 15 Set the Display Backlight Timer 15 Set the Power Off Timer 16 Save Current Settings 16 Set The Audio Speaker Volume 16 Using the Keypad 17 Using the Touch Screen 17 Troubleshooting 17 Entering Data 18 Keypad Entry 18 Stylus Data Entry 18 Scanner Entry 19 Voice Recording 19 RS 232 Data Entry 19 Virtual Keyboard 20 Touch Screen Display 20 Display Backlight 20 Touch Screen Calibration 20 Cleaning the Glass Display Scanner Aperture 21 Programmable Buttons 21 Program the Scan Buttons 21 COM Ports 22 Tethered Scanners and the MX5 22 USB Port 22 IR Port 23 The Keypad 23 Mode Key Functions 24 External Power Supply for MX5 and Cradles 25 Batteries 25 Main Battery 25 Backup Battery 25 Battery Hot Swapping 26 Checking Battery Status 26 Battery Chargers 27 Charge Battery in LXE Multi Charger 27 LXE Multi Charger Optional 27 Cradles 27 Getting Help 28 Accessories 29 Appendix A Key Maps 31 Keypad 31 Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information 37 Introduction The MX5 is a rugged portable hand held computer that uses Microsoft Windows 9 for Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002 software The MX5 can transmit information using a 2 4 GHz radio with an internally mounted antenna and it can store informat
34. les accept a single Battery Pack for charging The Ethernet port is located at the back of the Enhanced Desktop Cradle with Ethernet Port MX5 cradles are not approved for use in Hazardous Locations Getting Help All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed downloaded from the LXE website Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD in the file titled Contacting LXE This information is also available on the LXE website www lxe com Explanations of terms and acronyms used in this manual are located in the file titled LXE Technical Glossary on the LXE Manuals CD Accessories Holding Accessories Strap Hand Nylon MX5A401HANDSTRAP Handle w wrist strap MX5A406HANDLE Case and strap nonhandle MX5 MX5A402CASE1 Case and strap handle MX5 MX5A403CASE2 Holster nonhandle MX5 MX5A404HOLSTER1 Holster handle MX5 MX5A405HOLSTER2 Holster MX5 w Handle 9000A407HOLSTERHAND Belt Use with Holsters 9200L67 Belt Heater Battery MX5 MX5A382HTRBATTBELT Charger Heater Battery Belt MX5 MX5A383BATTBELTCHGR Cable Heater Battery Belt to MX5 12 US only MX5A053CBLBATTBELT Cable Heater Battery Belt to MX5 1 5M Non US MX5A054CBLBATTBELTWW Miscellaneous Stylus Tethered 9000A507STYLUS Stylus 6 Pack Replacement MX5 MX5A501STYLUS Software CE
35. ny interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouiller du Canada Le present appareil num rique n emet pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de le Class B pr scrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dits par le ministere des Communications du Canada RF Safety Notice Caution AA This device is intended to transmit RF energy In accordance with FCC and Industry Canada radio frequency safety regulations when operating this device with the Hip Flip accessory it should be used in accordance with the user s instructions Additionally the user should take care to ensure that a minimum separation distance of 15cm 6 in is maintained from the antenna to nearby persons Use of this device in a manner not consistent with these instructions can increase the risk of RF exposure This device is not to be co located with other transmitters Notice The long term characteristics or the possible physiological effects of radio frequency electromagnetic fields have not been investigated by UL Li Ion Battery When disposing of the MX5 Main Battery the following precautions should be observed The battery should be disposed of promptly The battery should not be disassembled or crushed The battery should not be heated above 212 F
36. rscan LR 8 Cbl 8310A326SCNRPWRLR8DA9F Scanner Powerscan LR 12 Cbl 8310A327SCNRPWRLR12DA9F Scanner Powerscan XLR 8 Cbl 8320A326SCNRPWRXLR8DA9F Scanner Powerscan XLR 12 Cbl 8320A327SCNRPWRXLR12DA9F Appendix A Key Maps Keypad Remember The Orange on the left and Blue on the right keys are 2 function keys Ctrl Alt Shft Blue and Orange keys are sticky keys They do not need to be held down before pressing the next or desired key It is valid to use combined modifiers on specific keys Note This key mapping is used on hand held computers that are NOT running an LXE Terminal Emulator When using a sequence of keys that includes the Orange or Blue keys press the color key first then the rest of the key sequence Alphabetic keys default to lower case letters Press the Shft key then the alphabetic key for an uppercase letter Note When the computer boots the default condition of Caps or CapsLock is Off The Caps or CapsLock condition can be toggled with Blue plus Tab key sequence Press These Keys and Then Blue Orange Shft To Get This Key Function Press This Key Backlight Toggle for Display and Backlight Brightness Down Backlight must be toggled On Once the backlight is off the Blue key Right Scan key sequence toggles the backlight on and at it s brightest intensity To Get This Press These Keys and Then Press This
37. s adjusted using Windows icon Settings Personal tab Sounds amp Notifications icon then select the Notifications tab Using the Keypad Note Enable sounds for must be enabled before the following key sequences will adjust the volume To adjust speaker volume locate the lt V gt key and the Blue key Adjust the speaker volume by pressing the e Blue key then the lt V gt key to enter Volume change mode e Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to adjust volume until the speaker volume is satisfactory e Press the Enter key to exit this mode Using the Touch Screen Pocket PC 2000 Tap the Windows icon Settings Personal tab Sounds amp Reminders icon Then select the Volume tab Pocket PC 2002 Tap the Windows icon Settings Personal tab Sounds amp Notifications icon Then select the Notifications tab Change the setting and tap OK to save the change You can also select deselect sounds for key clicks and screen taps and whether each is loud or soft Sounds specific to primary events are selected using the options on the Sounds tab Reminder Notifications tones are selected using the options on the Reminders Notifications tab As the volume scrollbar is moved between Loud and Silent the computer beeps each time the volume increases or decreases in decibel range Troubleshooting Blue V puts the MX5 in Volume Adjust mode Shift Blue Shift puts the unit in Blue Mode which when followed by
38. s attached to the MX5 or the handstrap is attached not both LXE recommends that in the absence of a trigger handle the handstrap be used at all times An elastic hand strap is available for the MX5 Once installed the hand strap provides a means for the user to secure the computer to their hand It is adjustable to fit practically any size hand and is easily moved to allow installation or removal of the MX5 battery pack Installation 1 Ifa handle is installed remove it at this time See section Install Pistol Grip Handle 2 Slip the strap through the upper bracket prior to securing the upper bracket to the unit 3 When slipping the strap through the bracket make sure the closed loop fastener surface is up 4 After slipping the strap through the bracket fold the strap over so that the two closed loop fastener surfaces mate evenly 5 Prior to securing the upper bracket to the unit slide the bottom assembly into the slots at the bottom of the MX5 Insure that both ends of the bottom assembly are securely installed 6 After securing the bottom of the strap to the MX5 loosen the closed loop fastener strap and then secure the upper bracket to the unit with a screw Removal 1 Separate the closed loop fastener tabs and loosen the strap through the upper bracket 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the upper bracket screw 3 Pull the bottom assembly from the slots in the bottom back of the MX5 Slide the bottom bracke
39. t USB I O at 1 5 Mbps The MX5 automatically detects the cable configuration Refer to section titled Accessories in this manual for part numbers for the DB26 USB cable and the null modem cable IR Port The InfraRed IR port provides a means of transferring information to a device with a similar port and the proper software The IR port can be used to communicate with printers or a host computer with the use of an adapter The IR Port is specified as COM 3 and is a bi directional half duplex infrared port It supports the Slow IrDA Infrared Data Access PHY Layer standard that allows communication speeds up to 115k baud When sending data through the IR port to another MX5 s IR port make sure both units are in close proximity to each other The IR operating envelope has a distance range of 2 cm 79 inches to 15 centimeters 6 inches with a viewing angle of 30 degrees See the MX5 Reference Guide for complete instructions The Keypad The keymaps keypress sequences are located in Appendix A Key Maps Scan Key Function When programmed as Scan keys either the left or right Scan key activates the scanner The internal scanner scans only when the Scan button is pressed or when the scan trigger is pressed on the optional trigger handle if installed Enter Key Function The Enter key is used to confirm a forms entry or to transmit information How it is used is determined by the application running on the computer 2nd
40. t out and away from the MX5 when replacing the Main Battery Pack Periodically check the handstrap for wear and the connection for tightness If the handstrap gets worn or damaged it must be replaced If the handstrap connection loosens it must be tightened before the MX5 is placed in service Tap the Touchscreen with a Stylus Note Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display Never use an actual pen pencil or sharp object to write on the touch screen Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen Firmly press the stylus into the stylus holder on the MX5 when the stylus is not in use Like using a mouse to left click icons on a computer screen using the stylus to tap icons on the MX5 display is the basic action that can Open applications Choose menu commands Select options in dialog boxes or drop down boxes Drag the slider in a scroll bar Select text by dragging the stylus across the text Place the cursor in a text box prior to typing in data or retrieving data using the integrated barcode scanner or an input output device connected to the serial port An extra or replacement stylus can be ordered from LXE See the section titled Accessories for the stylus part number Keypad Shortcuts Use keyboard shortcuts instead of the stylus when the MX5 is running Pocket PC e Press Tab and a Left
41. teries Li Ion batteries like all batteries gradually lose their capacity over time in a linear fashion and never just stop working This is important to remember the MX5 is always on even when in the Suspend state and draws battery power at all times Tap the Windows icon Settings System Handheld Settings tab to check the battery status and power reading The following chart is an approximation Actual battery capacity will vary based on usage ambient temperature and peripherals drawing power from the MX5 100 capacity 2800 mAh minimum 80 capacity 2240 mAh minimum Deciding when to put a fully charged Main Battery pack in the MX5 is difficult to quantify because it is very application specific 1000 mAh may be the cutoff for one customer who uses the computer frequently while 500 mAh may be perfectly fine for a customer who occasionally uses the computer You need to determine the point at which battery life becomes unacceptable for your business practices and replace the Main Battery pack before that point How To Insert Main Battery The Battery Compartment is located at the bottom of the back of the computer The fasteners in the main battery Pack are connected to the Battery Pack Press the Power key after the battery is inserted into the MX5 Note On first use the battery pack should be charged with an external power source i e AC Adapter 3 hours for the main battery and 7 hours for the backup battery N
42. the serial port on the cradle if the scanner applet is configured correctly Scanner Entry Read all cautions warnings and labels before using the laser scanner To scan with the laser barcode reader point the laser window towards a barcode and press the Scan button You will see a red laser beam strike the barcode Align the red beam so that the barcode is centered within the beam The laser beam must cross the entire barcode Move the MX5 towards or away from the barcode so that the barcode takes up approximately two thirds the width of the beam The Scanner Active LED turns red when the laser beam is on Following a barcode scan and read the Scanner Active LED turns green for two seconds and the MX5 beeps indicating a successful scan The laser and Scanner Active LED automatically turn off after a successful or unsuccessful read The scanner is ready to scan again after the Scan key is released or after the green LED turns off following a successful scan Voice Recording In Calendar Tasks and Contacts you can include a recording in the Notes tab In the Notes program you can either create a stand alone recording or include a recording in a written note Record a voice message within Notes From the Start menu select Notes Tap the Cassette icon Tap the red Record button Begin speaking End the recording session by tapping the square on the recording menu Play your recording by tapping on the speaker icon RS 232
43. ways the right RS 232 port on the base of the MX5 COM 4 port accepts RS 232 and AC power connectors To edit Scanner Com Port parameters tap the Windows icon Settings System Scanner Click the Send Key Messages WEDGE checkbox The COM port that accepts the scanner data can be configured for data rate parity stop bits and data bits using the COM1 tab Tethered Scanners and the MX5 LXE cable number MX5A055CBL3IND26D9M must be used with PowerScan SR LR and XLR tethered scanners connected directly to the MX5 device Do not connect Symbol tethered scanners to the MX5 device or to this cable Both PowerScan and Symbol tethered scanners will send scanned data to the MX5 when the MX5 is in the cradle and the scanners are connected to the RS 232 port on the powered cradle The MX5 Scan buttons have no effect on tethered scanners Pressing the trigger handle on tethered scanners sends the data from the tethered scanner to the MX5 Note When using the 8500 Series tethered scanners the tethered scanner Power Mode must be set to Reduced Power Mode to conserve battery life The reduced power mode setting will not impact performance of the 8500 series scanner The default mode is Continuous On Please refer to the manufacturer s user guide for instruction USB Port The USB port requires a DB26 to USB cable available from LXE The serial port USB port also supports serial data transfer using a null modem cable and non hos
44. wer adapter with the MX5 to conserve the main battery and recharge the backup battery e When a new battery is installed in the MX5 for the first time or when the Backup battery is completely depleted the Time and Date reverts to it s default values Related Manuals The MX5 Reference Guide contains MX5 technical information and advanced functions Refer to the MX5 Cradle Reference Guide for technical information relating to the MX5 docking cradles Refer to the MX5 Multi charger Operator s Guide for technical information relating to the MX5 battery charger Note Until the Main Battery and Backup Battery are completely depleted the MX5 is always drawing power from the batteries On MX5 Environmental Specifications Operating 4 F to 122 F 20 C to Temperature 50 C non condensing 22 F to 122 F 30 C to 50 C non condensing w Heater option see Note Storage 22 F to 158 F 30 C to Temperature 70 C non condensing Extended Op Temperature Rating IEC IP67 sd IP67 LM 5 to 90 non EX Humidity at 104 F 40 C Based on MIL Std 810F Shock 75G 5ms duration 100 shock impacts Note Ifthe MX5 has a dead Main Battery and is as cold as the extended operating temperature s lowest value the unit must be warmed to above 20 C 4 F before installing a new Main Battery pack and the system powered on Quick Start This section s instructions are based on the assumption th
45. when the backlight time out is set to Disabled Set the Power Off Timer Note Refer to the section titled Power Modes later in this manual for information relating to the power states of the MX5 Tap the Windows icon Settings System Handheld Settings icon Then select the Power tab On battery power Turn off device if not used for Change the parameter value and tap OK to save the change The default is 3 minutes When the MX5 is connected to A C power the device does not go into Suspend Mode Note When the Power Off timer expires the computer enters Suspend Mode when not connected by A C power Save Current Settings Tap the Windows icon Programs File Explorer My Documents My Device Compact Flash RegSave The RegSave utility creates the RegTemp reg registry backup file The registry is reloaded from the RegTemp reg file after a Cold Reset When returning from a Cold Reset you are given the option to Warm Reset and invoke registry settings Set The Audio Speaker Volume Note An application may override the control of the speaker volume Turning off sounds saves power and prolongs battery life The audio volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level for the user The MX5 has an internal speaker and a jack for an external headset Pocket PC 2000 The volume is adjusted using Windows icon Settings Personal tab Sounds amp Reminders icon then select the Volume tab Pocket PC 2002 The volume i

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