LXE MX6 PPC, Reference Manual

Page 1: ...s MX6 running Windows Pocket PC 2002 is obsolete This electronic manual has been made available as a courtesy to LXE s customers Please contact your LXE customer support representative for assistance...

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Page 3: ...TTING STARTED 15 First 15 In Brief 15 Insert Fully Charged Battery 16 Low Battery Condition 16 Power Key 16 Connect External Power Supply Optional 17 Align the Touchscreen 18 Set the Date and Time 19...

Page 4: ...system 30 Power Supply 30 Audio Interface 30 Secure Digital Cards 31 SD Installation Removal 31 COM Ports 32 RS 232 Serial Port 33 Integrated Imaging Port 34 Tethered Scanners 34 IR Port 34 Reset or R...

Page 5: ...g 45 Backup Battery 46 Battery Maintenance Publication 46 Charging the Main Battery Pack 47 Using the Four Bay Charger Analyzer Optional 47 Charging a Battery Using the Desktop Docking Cradle 48 Docki...

Page 6: ...ck 68 CPU Speed 68 802 11b WLAN Settings 69 Status Tab 69 Ping Utility 71 Config Tab 72 Preferred Profiles 72 Active SSIDs 73 Operation Buttons 73 Advanced Tab 74 Power Save Mode 74 Preamble Mode 74 A...

Page 7: ...93 35 Key Numeric Alpha Keypad 93 Inactive Keys on the 35 key Keypad 97 56 Key Full Alpha Numeric Keypad 98 APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 103 Physical Specifications 103 Display Specifications 1...

Page 8: ...ght 20 Figure 2 5 Audio Jack Location 24 Figure 2 6 Handstrap 25 Figure 2 7 Scan and Decode LEDs 27 Figure 2 8 Scan Beam 28 Figure 3 1 System Hardware 29 Figure 3 2 Secure Digital Memory Interface Car...

Page 9: ...ckup battery An MX6 PPC with a 35 key keypad is slightly different from the MX6 PPC with a 56 key keypad creating differences in keymapping Portions of this guide will be split between the the 35 key...

Page 10: ...e battery should not be heated above 212 F 100 C or incinerated Important If the main battery has been out of the MX6 PPC for an extended period of time or becomes fully discharged or dead a fully cha...

Page 11: ...EQ MX6PCRG C ARC MX6 PPC Reference Guide Components 1 Scan LED 2 Decode LED 3 Touchscreen Display 4 Power key 5 Scan key 6 Cursor keys 7 Backlight Toggle key on the 56 key keypad Figure 1 3 Front of...

Page 12: ...4 Components MX6 PPC Reference Guide E EQ MX6PCRG C ARC 1 Image Aperture 2 Speaker 3 Handstrap Connector 4 Stylus No Trigger Handle 5 Microphone 6 Battery Well 7 Battery Figure 1 4 Back of MX6 PPC...

Page 13: ...5 With Trigger Handle Installed 1 Imager Aperture 2 Rubber Nose Bumpers 3 Scan Trigger 4 Rubber Bumper 5 Headphone Jack 6 Secure Digital Access Door 7 IrDA Port 8 Stylus and Tether storage inside base...

Page 14: ...s this reference guide s structure a list of reference guides and MX6 PPC accessories and explains how to get help Chapter 2 Getting Started contains initial setup instruction and briefly describes ge...

Page 15: ...pivotal information to follow Also when marked on product means to refer to the user s guide International fuse replacement symbol When marked on the product the label includes fuse ratings in volts v...

Page 16: ...pencil Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen Slide the stylus into the stylus holder on the MX6 PPC when the stylus is not in use Like using...

Page 17: ...n is active Backup battery is low Synchronization is beginning or ending Main batteries are charging Synchronization is occuring Main batteries are low One or more instant messages are waiting acknowl...

Page 18: ...rt Settings Personal Input Word Completion tab Use the input panel to enter information in any program You can either type on the soft keyboard or write on the touch screen using Letter Recognizer or...

Page 19: ...DELETE Delete SHIFT with any of the arrow keys Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop or select text within a document CTRL A Select all ALT ESC Cycle through items in the order they...

Page 20: ...ce Cable Obsolete 8210A327PRO20DA9F PowerScan SR Scanner 8ft D9 Interface Cable 8300A326SCNRPWRSR8DA9F PowerScan SR Scanner 12ft D9 Interface Cable 8300A327SCNRPWRSR12DA9F PowerScan LR Scanner 8ft D9...

Page 21: ...S 232 Cradle to PC Interface Cable 6ft MX6A059CBL6RS232 Interface Cables MX6 Charge Comm Interface Cable RS232 MX6A054CBLD17RS232 MX6 Charge Comm Interface Cable USB MX6A055CBLD17USB MX6 Scanner Print...

Page 22: ...14 Getting Help MX6 PPC Reference Guide E EQ MX6PCRG C ARC...

Page 23: ...stylus and pop up menus 5 Set the time zone for your location Please wait while programs install 6 When the Today screen is displayed tap the Clock icon and set the correct date and time 7 Set the wi...

Page 24: ...latch until it is fully inserted into the battery compartment 6 Push down on the battery pack until it clicks into place 7 Replace the handstrap hook in its holder Note The battery should not be repla...

Page 25: ...ource and the Main Batteries are Charging icon is displayed in the toolbar Figure 2 1 AC DC 12V External Power Supply Push the 17 pin power cable connector into the MX6 PPC serial port When the connec...

Page 26: ...he Touchscreen To start tap the target with the stylus Follow the instructions on the screen Carefully press and briefly hold the stylus on the center of the target as the target moves around the scre...

Page 27: ...month tap the month to open a calendar Tap the month again and choose from the drop down list Or select the left and right arrows to select the month and year Or you can type a new month value in the...

Page 28: ...e lower right of the 35 key keypad and below the Power key on the 56 key keypad has no effect on display backlight settings The display backlight settings have no effect on the keypad Backlight settin...

Page 29: ...ay backlight turns off when the timer expires Tapping the screen after the time delay timer expires turns the screen backlight on Tapping any key after the time delay timer expires turns the screen ba...

Page 30: ...ttings System Power icon 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 Selections are 1 2 3 4 or 5 minutes On exter...

Page 31: ...d through a hard reset Backed up registry settings are automatically restored after a hard reset When adding a new CAB file to the IPSM AutoInstall folder first delete the RegBackup file in the IPSM f...

Page 32: ...ds saves power and prolongs battery life The audio volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level for the user The MX6 PPC has an internal speaker and a jack for an external headset The volume is adjus...

Page 33: ...trap should be disconnected from the bottom clip when the main battery is to be removed or replaced The handstrap can be removed from the MX6 PPC if desired Prior to adjusting the handstrap pull down...

Page 34: ...is printed above the corresponding key in either Red or Blue Please refer to Appendix A Key Maps for instruction on the specific keypresses to access all keypad functions Stylus Data Entry Note Always...

Page 35: ...ng a barcode is located in the Toolbar Using the Imager Figure 2 7 Scan and Decode LEDs To use the imager aim the top of the MX6 PPC at a barcode and press the Scan key or press the trigger on the han...

Page 36: ...utton as applicable to scan The Scan LED scan indicators are located above the display turns red to indicate the imager is on Adjust the aim so that the green aiming beam is centered on the barcode Th...

Page 37: ...onfiguration System Hardware The MX6 PPC hardware configuration is shown in the following figure Figure 3 1 System Hardware Central Processing Unit The LXE MX6 PPC CPU is a Intel Xscale PXA255 Process...

Page 38: ...h Start Settings System Backlight icon The display controller supports Microsoft Pocket PC graphics modes The touch screen allows mouse functions pointing and tapping on the display or Signature Captu...

Page 39: ...ong period of time place it in a static free storage container Store in an area that is protected from dirt moisture and electrostatic contact Important The SD card is approximately the size of a post...

Page 40: ...the MX6 PPC COM 1 port accepts RS 232 USB and AC power connectors The RS 232 port on the docking cradle is connected to the MX6 PPC when the MX6 PPC is in the docking cradle The docking cradle must b...

Page 41: ...ged If the docking cradle is connected to a desktop laptop computer this connector also transmits data The connection to the peripheral can be RS 232 or USB The maximum RS 232 speed is 115kbps with se...

Page 42: ...should be clearly labeled and may be one of the following LR ALR 2D Integrated Area Imaging Tethered Scanners LXE does not support tethered scanners connected to the MX6 PPC RS 232 port IR Port Figure...

Page 43: ...Escape ESC key for approximately 3 seconds Note The Start Menu will repeatedly appear and disappear and the keys will click repeatedly This is intended to alert the user that a drastic action is abou...

Page 44: ...roceed step in the table below Overwriting a CAB File If you are overwriting a CAB file with a new version rename the existing CAB file or delete it Loading a new UTILS File If you are going to be loa...

Page 45: ...Power On Figure 3 6 Power Modes On Suspend and Off On Mode The Display When the display is On the keyboard touchscreen and all peripherals function normally the display backlight is on until the Back...

Page 46: ...taps the Power key The MX6 PPC does not enter Suspend when it is connected to AC power or when it is connected via ActiveSync unless it has been configured to do so When connected to ActiveSync the un...

Page 47: ...ce Guide The Keypads 35 key Keypad 56 key Keypad 56 key 5250 Keypad Figure 3 7 The 35 key and 56 key Keypads See also Appendix A Key Maps Keys shown on the 35 key keypad that are inactive Contrast Up...

Page 48: ...cel action Tab The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop or the next control on a form Backlight The Keypad Backlight key turns the keypad backlight on and off The keypad backlight turns off a...

Page 49: ...ction with other keys to type the corresponding color coded characters and functions The Red and Blue keys modify only the next key pressed these keys must be pressed and released before each key to b...

Page 50: ...e Suspend state Display Backlight Timer When the Backlight timer expires the display backlight is turned off The default value for the battery power and AC timer is 30 seconds When the display wakes u...

Page 51: ...ult value for Sounds and Reminders is midrange Volume and all sounds enabled When volume and sounds are enabled speaker volume can be adjusted using the volume key sequence if desired Note An applicat...

Page 52: ...lectrical 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 discard labeled units wit...

Page 53: ...adle You can replace the main battery by simply removing the discharged battery and installing a charged battery within a five minute time limit or before the backup battery depletes When the Main Bat...

Page 54: ...he duration of backup battery life is dependent upon operation of the MX6 PPC it s features and any operating applications The backup battery should be discharged completely once or twice a year LXE r...

Page 55: ...ry pack is fully charged and automatically switches to maintain the battery at full capacity indefinitely How To Charge a Spare Battery Pack 1 Insert the end of the battery without the locking tab int...

Page 56: ...nstallation and further information The docking cradles give the MX6 PPC the ability to communicate with a host computer and other equipment The MX6 PPC can be either On or in Suspend mode while in th...

Page 57: ...at high data rates COMM w USB port Green USB connection is established with the host Powered Vehicle Cradle Label Color Explanation DOCK Solid Green MX6 PPC is properly seated in the charging bay and...

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Page 59: ...ket PC Access Start Settings System tab About For general use instruction please refer to commercially availableWindows for Pocket PC 2002 user s guides or the on line Help application installed with...

Page 60: ...002 hardware specific OEM Adaptation Layer device drivers MS Pocket Internet Explorer browser and utilities The wireless drivers are stored in flash memory During the cold boot process the wireless dr...

Page 61: ...grams which are Application specific e g Word Inbox etc Settings which are split into Personal System and Connection segments Find capability Help Factory Default Settings Option Active Same as Deskto...

Page 62: ...onnection to a mail server Figure 4 1 Inbox There are few changes in the Pocket PC version of Inbox as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Outlook Inbox options Tap Start Help to ac...

Page 63: ...Help and return to the program or application HHP Demos Access Start Programs HHP Demos Demo Setup Use this option to enable a specific IP Address Decode Port and Imaging Port for the Image Demo IQIma...

Page 64: ...ailable for this menu option Tap X to close this window Release the IP address button Pressing this button changes the MAC address sets the IP address to 0 0 0 0 and sets the Subnet mask to 0 0 0 0 as...

Page 65: ...or this option Tap Execute on the Input tab to execute the IP address ping Tap the Stop button to end the Ping activity Route Access Start Programs HHP Utils Route Tap X to close this menu option Help...

Page 66: ...last saved registry settings Press the CTRL and ESC keys at the same time for approximately three seconds RegBackup Access Start Programs HHP Utils RegBackup Tap this icon to save the current registr...

Page 67: ...or higher you can synchronize information on your desktop computer with the MX6 PPC and vice versa Synchronization compares the data on your MX6 PPC with your desktop computer and updates both with t...

Page 68: ...of ActiveSync is complete on your desktop computer the ActiveSync Setup Wizard begins and starts the following processes connect your device to your desktop computer set up a partnership so you can sy...

Page 69: ...hen ActiveSync to begin the process Figure 4 2 Start ActiveSync Note If you have a wireless LAN card you can synchronize remotely from your device Tap to connect and synchronize View synchronization s...

Page 70: ...utton Note The IR Port is specified as COM 3 and as COM 6 depending on the type of IrDA communication and is a bi directional half duplex infrared port To use COM 3 for Raw IR communication select Sta...

Page 71: ...ead of DOC extension although they can be saved as RTF or DOC files on the MX6 PPC Microsoft Word templates DOT files are converted to Pocket Word templates PWT Tap Start Help for context sensitive he...

Page 72: ...lose Help and return to the program or application Buttons Access Start Settings Personal tab Buttons Up Down Control Set Delay before the first repeat and the repeat rate for the screen up down arrow...

Page 73: ...Default Prompt timer 1 hour Simple 4 Digit Password When selected an online numeric only keypad is displayed Create a numeric password and follow the instructions on the screen to save or discard the...

Page 74: ...ware Buttons Loud Reminders Display Message Enabled Play Sound Enabled Flash No limit Make changes and tap OK The changes take effect immediately There is no change from general desktop PC Sounds and...

Page 75: ...ake changes and tap the OK button The changes take effect immediately Copyrights This information may be changed when a newer version of Pocket PC is loaded Tap OK to close this menu option Backlight...

Page 76: ...1 Paris Madrid Home Time Zone GMT 8 Pacific US Time 12 00 00 AM Date 9 3 2001 Alarms Four alarm settings Disabled CPU Speed Access Start Settings System tab CPU Speed The default CPU speed is 400 MHz...

Page 77: ...gs Status tab Status Screen More Info Screen Figure 4 3 WLAN Settings Status Screen Note These parameters cannot be changed on the Status screen Disable Radio Click this button to enable or disable th...

Page 78: ...ent IP address of the radio link to the network Renew IP Click this button to reapply the IP address from the DHCP server when DHCP is enabled More Info Click this button to view detailed TCP IP infor...

Page 79: ...the IP address entered in the IP Address field Size Bytes Displays the current byte size 32 is the default The user can select up to 8192 from the drop down box Timeout ms Displays the current timeou...

Page 80: ...ofiles A list of preferred profiles for access points AP in the network created by the user or added from the Active SSIDs table is located at the top of the Config window When the radio is turned on...

Page 81: ...station with the selected SSID This SSID can be either from the Preferred Profile table or from the Active SSID s list When applied the Status tab window displays the status of the wireless connection...

Page 82: ...r save mode always enabled This is the default setting Auto Enable When internal battery is being used it will be in Power Save mode when external power supply is being used the Power Save mode will b...

Page 83: ...ease Must use Shared with WEP AP must use WEP method Automatic based on WEP setting Default setting Operation Buttons Defaults Returns all the settings to default values Apply Applies the change to th...

Page 84: ...LEAP Authentication Protocol Keys LEAP requires Meetinghouse software described later in this chapter Check with your network administrator for the security WEP Key and the Key ID you need to use New...

Page 85: ...reen Click the Edit button Note The SSID Type TX Rate and Channel fields are unchangeable in AP mode whereas TX Rate and Channel fields can be changed in Peer to Peer mode Network Name and Type SSID E...

Page 86: ...rable in Hexadecimal for Encryption Key 64 bit ASCII up to 5 characters configurable in ASCII for Encryption Key 128 bit HEX up to 26 characters configurable in Hexadecimal for Encryption Key 128 bit...

Page 87: ...b Delete icon Profiles may be deleted either from the Preferred List or from the Preferred List and Registry To delete a profile select highlight a profile and click the Delete button and the followin...

Page 88: ...Turns off the radio A pop up window will ask for your confirmation If confirmed the LED will be off and the Link Icon will change color from green to red on the top without signal strength displayed T...

Page 89: ...essary to configure the AEGIS client in order to provide network access Main Screen The Client s Main screen contains a list of controlled ports NICs The colored port icon on the left indicates the au...

Page 90: ...system level fields Log Level The level of detail in the log messages Errors has the least detail debugging the most Default is Information The log file log8021X TXT is written to the Windows directo...

Page 91: ...cation Timeout The period the radio will wait to receive a response from the access point The default is 30 seconds Held timeout The length of time the client will remain in the held state after faili...

Page 92: ...is reached from the Main screen by selecting Help Register If a client is not registered it will typically expire in 2 weeks after which time it will not authenticate After Registration the Client wi...

Page 93: ...K to close the menu Power Access Start Settings System tab Power Use this screen to determine the strength of the main battery and the backup battery as well as setting the time delay for turning the...

Page 94: ...s Number 123 456 789 00 123 456 789 00 neg Currency 123 456 789 00 pos 123 456 789 00 neg Time h mm ss tt tt AM or PM Date M d yy short dddd MMMM dd yyyy long Remove Programs Access Start Settings Sys...

Page 95: ...start tap the Align Screen button with the stylus Follow the instructions on the screen and press the Enter key or tap the OK icon to save the new calibration settings You can also press the Esc key s...

Page 96: ...and synchronize with all servers using AvantGo Tap OK to close this menu option Any changes made are in effect immediately Beam Access Start Settings Connections tab Beam Factory Default Settings Rece...

Page 97: ...ettings Default Persistent My Network Card Connects to Work Default Persistent Tap OK to close this menu option Any changes made are in effect immediately Dialing Locations Access Start Settings Conne...

Page 98: ...IP address Disabled Tap the OK button to close this menu option Any changes made are in effect immediately Tap the Properties button Access Start Settings Connections tab Network Adapters Properties F...

Page 99: ...C version of the Windows Find program as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Find function Tap Start Help to access context specific help Help Access Start Help There are few changes in the P...

Page 100: ...92 System Configuration MX6 PPC Reference Guide E EQ MX6PCRG C ARC...

Page 101: ...ha Sft Caps Lock Press This Key Power Suspend Power Windows Start Menu x Bksp Keypad Backlight Toggle Backlight Blue Mode Blue Red Mode Red Shift Sft Alt Alt Ctrl Ctrl Scan Scan Esc Esc Space Space En...

Page 102: ...F2 F2 F3 F3 F4 F4 F5 F5 F6 F6 2 F7 x F1 F8 x F2 F9 x F3 F10 x F4 F11 x F5 F12 x F6 a x 2 b x 2 2 c x 2 2 2 d x 3 e x 3 3 f x 3 3 3 g x 4 h x 4 4 i x 4 4 4 j x 5 k x 5 5 l x 5 5 5 m x 6 n x 6 6 o x 6 6...

Page 103: ...8 8 8 w x 9 x x 9 9 y x 9 9 9 z x 9 9 9 9 A x 3 x 2 B x x 2 2 C x x 2 2 2 D x x 3 E x x 3 3 F x x 3 3 3 G x x 4 H x x 4 4 I x x 4 4 4 J x x 5 K x x 5 5 L x x 5 5 5 M x x 6 N x x 6 6 O x x 6 6 6 P x x...

Page 104: ...5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 0 Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad x F3 x Del x Space colon x F2 semicolon x F1 period Use Soft Ke...

Page 105: ...Guide Press These Keys and Then To Get This Key Function Blue Red Ctrl Alpha Sft Caps Lock Press This Key x 3 x 4 x 5 x 6 x 7 x 8 Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Inactive Keys on the 35 key Keypad Co...

Page 106: ...l Alt Shift Caps Lock Press This Key Power Suspend Power Windows Start Menu x U Keypad Backlight Toggle Backlight Blue Mode Blue Red Mode Red CapsLock Toggle x Sft Shift Sft Alt Alt Ctrl Ctrl Scan Sca...

Page 107: ...o Get This Key Function Blue Red Ctrl Alt Shift Caps Lock Press This Key F2 x B F3 x C F4 x D F5 x E F6 x F F7 x G F8 x H F9 x I F10 x J F11 x K F12 x L F13 x M F14 x N F15 x O F16 x P F17 x Q F18 x R...

Page 108: ...and Then To Get This Key Function Blue Red Ctrl Alt Shift Caps Lock Press This Key l L m M n N o O p P q Q r R s S t T u U v V w W x X y Y z 4 x x Y A x A B x B C x C D x D E x E F x F G x G H x H I x...

Page 109: ...t Shift Caps Lock Press This Key S x S T x T U x U V x V W x W X x X Y x Y Z 5 x Y 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 0 DOT DOT Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Use S...

Page 110: ...ue Red Ctrl Alt Shift Caps Lock Press This Key Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad _ underscore x E comma Comma key apostrophe Alt 39 6 tilde Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Use Soft Keypad Alt 34 7 x 1 x...

Page 111: ...nner endcap 20 2 oz 573 g Batch Unit 19 7 oz 558 g External Connectors Interface IrDA Connector COM 3 COM 6 bi directional half duplex Supports 115k baud USB and Serial 17 pin COM 1 USB communication...

Page 112: ...Approvals Standards See MX6 PPC User s Guide Appendix B Contamination Resistant to exposure to skin oil and other lubricants Vibration Based on MIL Std 810D ESD 15kV direct contact Shock Multiple 1 5m...

Page 113: ...e battery has been seated in the slot The multicharger must be connected to an AC power source and the power switch turned on before charging analyzing can occur The multicharger should be located in...

Page 114: ...f the AC power supply into an AC wall outlet Toggle the Power switch to On The green power LED illuminates and the charger performs a self diagnostic test that lasts approximately 5 seconds The multic...

Page 115: ...ted Resetting and calibrating batteries on a regular basis can provide longer and more consistent performance from those batteries The length of time it takes for a battery to run through the complete...

Page 116: ...Analysis Charges discharges resets calibrates battery in 14 hours Troubleshooting Problem Issue The Charging LED does not come on when a battery pack is locked into a slot Check the AC power connectio...

Page 117: ...LED 107 Battery icon 44 Battery Life Approximate 45 Battery Main 44 Battery replace 16 C Calibrate the touchscreen 18 Change the date and time 19 Check battery status 44 Cleaning the touch screen and...

Page 118: ...key keypad 98 keyboard shortcuts 11 Keypad and entering data 26 Keypad Backlight 40 Keypad graphics 39 Keystroke repeating 10 L LCD unit is in Suspend mode 42 LED indicators docking cradles 50 Lithiu...

Page 119: ...con 80 PPC 2002 System Configuration 51 Personal tab 64 System tab 67 Backlight timer settings 67 WLAN Settings 69 Status tab window 73 Programs and files in flash memory 23 Programs and files located...

Page 120: ...loses programs and data 35 Keys that don t work 39 Multicharger 108 Unsuccessful barcode scan 28 Turn off device if not used for 22 type of installed scan engine 34 U Use the imager 27 V Vehicle docki...