Page 1 MX8 Mobile Computer ® ® with Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 User’s Guide...
Page 2 Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII to determine whether any such changes have been made.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Software Setup ..........................2-2 Components............................2-3 Front View ........................... 2-3 Back............................. 2-4 I/O Port and Cables ........................2-5 AC/DC Adapter for MX8 and MX8 Desktop Cradle ..............2-5 Scanner / Imager Aperture ......................2-6 Handle ............................2-6 Hand Strap ..........................2-6 Keypads............................2-7 32 Key Triple-Tap Keypad ....................
Page 4 Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters.....................2-16 Using the AppLock Switchpad ......................2-17 Using the Keypad........................2-17 Using the Touch Screen......................2-17 Connecting Bluetooth Devices ......................2-17 Taskbar Connection Indicator ....................2-18 Reboot ..............................2-19 Warm Boot ..........................2-19 Cold Boot ...........................2-19 Attaching the Handstrap ........................2-20 Attaching the Trigger Handle ......................2-21 Assembling the Carry Case ......................2-22 Carry Case with Metal Snaps.....................2-22 Assembling the Voice Case......................2-22...
Page 5 Chapter 4 - Power Modes and Batteries Power Modes............................4-1 On Mode ............................4-1 Suspend Mode ..........................4-1 Off Mode ............................4-1 Batteries .............................4-1 Checking Battery Status.......................4-1 Main Battery Pack ........................4-1 Battery Hotswapping ........................4-2 Low Battery Warning........................4-2 Backup Battery..........................4-2 Handling Batteries Safely......................4-2 Chapter 5 - Software Configuration Introduction ............................5-1 Windows Mobile 6.1 Operating System....................5-1 Software Development ........................5-1...
Page 6 Set Remote Desktop Mobile Options..................5-9 Connect to a Remote Server ....................5-9 Installing Applications ........................5-10 Preparation..........................5-10 Package File Installation ......................5-10 Installing Applications Help ......................5-12 Settings Panels..........................5-13 Personal Panels ..........................5-15 Buttons ............................5-15 Program Buttons........................5-15 Up/Down Control .........................5-16 Input ............................5-16 Input Method........................5-16 Word Completion .........................5-17 Options ..........................5-18 Lock............................5-19 Password ..........................5-19...
Page 7 Initial Install ..........................5-65 Install ActiveSync on Host Computer ..................5-65 Serial Connection ........................5-65 USB Connection ........................5-65 Connect -- Initial Install Process....................5-65 Synchronize Files........................5-65 MX8 and PC Partnership .....................5-65 Serial Port Transfer ......................5-65 USB Transfer ........................5-66 Explore ............................5-66 Disconnect ..........................5-66 USB Connection ........................5-66 Serial Connection ........................5-66...
Page 8 Turn On Bluetooth (Button) ......................7-7 Options............................7-7 Reconnect Panel ..........................7-9 Options............................7-9 About Panel ............................7-10 Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect....................7-11 Bluetooth Bar Code Reader Setup ....................7-11 MX8 with Label...........................7-11 MX8 without Label........................7-12 Bluetooth Reader Beep and LED Indications ...................7-13 Bluetooth Remote Device Beep Type ..................7-13...
Page 9 Bluetooth Remote Device LED ....................7-13 Bluetooth Printer Setup ........................7-13 Chapter 8 - Data Collection Introduction ............................8-1 Bar Code Readers..........................8-1 Return to Factory Default Settings .....................8-1 Using Programming Bar Codes ......................8-1 Hand Held Products Imager .......................8-1 Data Processing Overview .........................8-2 Main Tab.............................8-2 Continuous Scan Mode........................8-3 COM1 Tab ............................8-4 Notification Tab...........................8-5...
Page 10 Delete ............................9-5 DelRegData ...........................9-5 DelRegKey ..........................9-6 ElseIf............................9-6 ElseIfFile ..........................9-6 EndIf .............................9-7 EndIfFile ..........................9-7 EndIfTerm ..........................9-7 FCopy ............................9-7 IfFile ............................9-8 IfTerm ............................9-8 Launch ...........................9-8 LaunchCmd ...........................9-9 Message ..........................9-9 Mkdir ............................9-9 Rmdir ...........................9-10 SetRegData .........................9-10 SetRegKey ..........................9-11 Shortcut ..........................9-11 Launch Error Messages ........................9-11 Example Script File...........................9-13 Chapter 10 - Wireless Network Configuration Introduction ............................10-1...
Page 11 32 key Alpha-Mode Keymap ......................11-6 Chapter 12 - Cradles Unpacking your Cradles ........................12-1 Overview............................12-1 Preparing the Cradle for Use ......................12-1 Tethered Scanners and the MX8 Cradles ..................12-2 Cleaning, Storage and Service ......................12-2 Battery Cleaning, Storage and Service ....................12-3 Using the Desktop Cradle.........................12-3 Introduction ..........................12-3 Quick Start - Desktop Cradle .....................12-3...
Page 12 Attaching a Serial or I/O Connector ..................12-9 Docking and Undocking the MX8....................12-9 Using the Spare Battery Bay......................12-9 Inserting a Spare Battery ....................12-10 Removing Spare Battery ....................12-10 MX8 Desktop Cradle Help......................12-11 Using the Charging Multi-Dock .......................12-12 Introduction ..........................12-12 Installing / Removing the Docking Bay Adapter Cups..............12-12 Installing ..........................12-12...
Page 13 Cleaning .............................13-9 Storage............................13-9 Service ............................13-9 Chapter 14 - Technical Specifications MX8 ..............................14-1 Dimensions and Weight........................14-1 Environmental Specifications ......................14-2 Network Card Specifications ......................14-2 Summit 802.11 b/g ........................14-2 Summit 802.11 a/b/g ........................14-2 Bluetooth ............................14-2 Input/Output Port Pinout ........................14-3 AC Wall Adapter ..........................14-3 Cradles and Multi-dock........................14-4...
Page 15: Chapter 1 - Mx8 Agency Compliance
• Do not stare directly into the laser beam. • Do not remove the laser caution labels from the MX8. • Do not connect the laser bar code aperture to any other device. The laser bar code aperture is certified for use with the MX8 only.
Page 16: Canadian Compliance
5627 BT Eindhoven The Netherlands Honeywell shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. 1 - 2...
Page 17 This equipment has shown compliance with FCC and Industry Canada Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits. Highest reported SAR for the MX8 is 0.125W/kg on body. Any accessories not provided by Honeywell should not be used with this device. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Page 19: Chapter 2 - Getting Started
• Quick Start Guide • Getting Started Disc If you ordered accessories for the MX8, verify they are also included with the order. Keep the original packaging material in the event the MX8 should need to be returned for service. For details, see Product Service and Repair (page 15-1).
Page 20: Initial Setup For The Mx8
Initial Setup for the MX8 Following are steps you might take when setting up a new MX8. Follow the links for further instruction for each step. Contact Technical Assistance (page 15-1) if you need additional help. Note: Installing or removing accessories should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. When necessary, protect the work surface, the MX8 and components from static discharge.
Page 21: Components
Components Front View 1. Scanner/Imager Aperture 2. Speaker 3. System Status LED 4. Scan Button 5. Orange Key (Sticky Key) 6. Blue Key (Sticky Key) 7. Scan Status LED 8. Cable Port 9. On / Off Button 10. Alpha Lock LED Diamond 1, 2, 3 Keys 2 - 3...
Page 22: Back
Back 1. Scanner/Imager Aperture 2. Trigger Handle Attach Points and Hand Strap Retainer Bracket Attach Points 3. Main Battery 4. Battery Fastener 5. I/O Cable Port Note: The touch screen stylus can be secured in the hand strap or the trigger handle. 2 - 4...
Page 23: I/O Port And Cables
MX8060CABLE 1. To MX8 I/O port 2. Attach A/C Adapter barrel connector 3. To audio device AC/DC Adapter for MX8 and MX8 Desktop Cradle Part Numbers: MX8301PWRSPLY (US), MX8302PWRSPLY (WW). 1. To power port. 2. To adapter. 3. To wall plug.
Page 24: Scanner / Imager Aperture
Scanner / Imager Aperture Caution: Never stare directly into the beam aperture. If Continuous Scan Mode has been enabled (default is disabled), the laser is always on and decoding. Caution: Laser beam is emitted continuously. Do not stare into the laser beam. Handle 1.
Page 25: Keypads
Keypads 32 Key Triple-Tap Keypad 1. System Status LED 2. Scan Button 3. Enter Button 4. On / Off Button 5. Scan Status LED 6. Orange Key (Sticky) Shft Shft 7. Blue Key (Sticky) 8. Diamond Keys 9. Alpha Status LED 10.
Page 26: 32 Key Alpha-Mode Keypad
When the MX8 is locked, the Today screen displays Device locked by default. Click Unlock at the lower part of the screen: • If there is no password or PIN set, click Unlock on the next screen to unlock the MX8. The MX8 is returned to normal operation.
Page 27: Suspend / Resume
Hold down the Power key and then the Enter key until the screen blanks. Release the keys and the MX8 resumes. Warmboot Hold down the Power key and then the Enter key until the screen blanks. Release the keys and the MX8 warmboots. The unit reboots and all programs are re-launched.
Page 28: Battery
Battery control panel. Main battery level, internal battery level, status and other details are displayed. An MX8 will retain data, while the main battery is removed and replaced with a fully charged main battery, for 5 minutes. Import- ant: When the internal battery power is Low or Very Low connect the AC adapter to the MX8 before replacing the main battery.
Page 29: Backlights And Indicators
Backlights and Indicators MX8 Status LEDs The MX8 System Status LED is located at the top left of the keypad, above the Scan button. The Alpha Mode LED is located at the top right of the keypad, above the Scan button.
Page 30: Tapping The Touch Screen With A Stylus
Vibration can also be set using Start > Settings > System > Data Collection > Notification tab. Since the Data Collection Wedge uses the operating system interface to sound beeps, if the volume/vibrate icon is set to anything other than On, Wedge beeps do not sound.
Page 31: Touch Screen
3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Tap the OK button when complete, if necessary. Adjusting the Display Backlight Timer The backlight settings use the Honeywell set of default timeouts and are synchronized to the User Idle setting in the Schemes tab in the Power control panel.
Page 32: Using The Input Panel / Virtual Keyboard
Using the Input Panel / Virtual Keyboard The virtual keyboard is always available when needed e.g., text entry. Place the cursor in the text entry field and, using the stylus: • Tap the Shift key to type one capital letter. •...
Page 33: Setting Speaker Volume
Setting Speaker Volume Use the Volume Icon in the top right corner of the Today screen to open the Volume panel. Slide the arrow up or down to adjust speaker volume. Tap the On or Off radio button to turn speaker sound on or off. 2 - 15...
Page 34: Battery Power Scheme
Suspend timer begins the countdown after the System Idle timer has expired. When the User Idle timer is set to “Never”, the power scheme timers never place the MX8 in User Idle, System Idle or Suspend modes (even when the MX8 is idle).
Page 35: Using The Applock Switchpad
• The system administrator has also assigned a Computer Friendly Name using LXEZ Pairing Control Panel for the MX8. To connect Bluetooth devices, the MX8 should be as close as possible and in direct line of sight (distances up to 32.8 feet or 10 meters) with the targeted Bluetooth device during the discovery and pairing process.
Page 36: Taskbar Connection Indicator
MX8 is ready to connect with any Bluetooth device. MX8 is out of range of all paired Bluetooth device(s). Connection is inactive. There may be audible or visual signals from paired devices as they move back into range and re-connect with the Bluetooth hardware in the MX8.
Page 37: Reboot
Hold down the Blue key, the Scan key and the Power key until the screen blanks. Release the keys and the MX8 cold boots. Tap Start > Run and, using the virtual keyboard or SIP, type COLDBOOT. Tap the OK button and the MX8 cold boots.
Page 38: Attaching The Handstrap
Attaching the Handstrap Either the trigger handle is attached to the MX8 or the handstrap is attached, not both. In the absence of a trigger handle, the handstrap should be used at all times. The handstrap is pre-installed on a MX8 that is purchased without a trigger handle.
Page 39: Attaching The Trigger Handle
10. Periodically check the trigger handle for wear and the connection for tightness. If the handle gets worn or damaged, it must be replaced. If the trigger handle connection loosens, it must be tightened or replaced before the MX8 is placed in service.
Page 40: Assembling The Carry Case
5. Slip the MX8 into the voice case, with the keypad and touch screen facing the front of the case. The audio cable should be exiting the side opening at the left side of the case. If it is not, remove the MX8 from the voice case, turn it around and insert into the voice case again.
Page 41: Connecting The Usb Client And Power Cable
1. Holding the cable I/O connector (1), pinch the catch release buttons in until the catches are open. Connect the cable to the MX8 I/O port by matching the shape of the I/O connector on the cable with the shape of the I/O connector at the base of the MX8.
Page 42: Connecting The Headset Cable
LED on the power adapter illuminates green. 3. Squeeze the catches of the I/O connector and push the cable connector into the MX8 I/O port until it clicks. The click means the connector is seated firmly.
Page 43: Adjust Headset / Microphone And Secure Cable
Accessing Files on the CF/SD Card Tap the My Device icon on the Desktop then click the System icon. The SD/CF card is used for permanent storage of the MX8 drivers, CAB files and utilities. It is also used for registry content back up. CAB files, when executed, are not deleted.
Page 44: Cleaning The Touch Screen And Scanner Aperture
New batteries must be fully charged prior to first use. 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 MX8 is always ‘on’ even when in the Suspend state and draws battery power at all times.
Page 45: Chapter 3 - Hardware Configuration
A new main battery pack can be fully charged in 5 hours when it is in an MX8 connected to AC power and 5 hours when it is in the MX8 battery charger.
Page 46: Com Port
The MX8 has one USB Client port for ActiveSync applications. An accessory USB cable, Cable, Multipurpose USB and Power is available to connect the MX8 to a USB Type A plug on a PC for ActiveSync functions. External AC power is available when the multipurpose USB Client/Power cable is connected.
Page 47: Scanner / Imager Port
The Base Laser scanner does not decode Codablock, Code93i or Telepen symbologies. The integrated scan engine activates when the Scan button on the front of the MX8 is pressed or when the trigger on an installed trigger handle is pressed. A control panel applet is available to set scanner/imager options.
Page 48: Keypads
Keypads Shft Shft Shft Ctrl Alph Ctrl Ctrl Alph Alph Triple-Tap Keypad Alpha-Mode Keypad Using the Triple-Tap Keypad • When using a sequence of keys that require an alpha key, first press the Alph key. Use the Shft sticky key or the Caps key sequence (Blue+Tab) for upper case alphabetic characters.
Page 49: Display
The keypad backlight can be synchronized with the display backlight activity. Status LEDs The MX8 does not have a Bluetooth managed LED. Any Bluetooth activity indicators are located in the Desktop taskbar. System Status LED The System Status LED is located at the top left of the keypad, above the Scan button.
Page 50: Alpha Mode Led
The Alpha Mode LED is located next to the F5 key on the 32-key keypad (Numeric-Alpha keypad). Color - Activity Indicates ... Alpha Mode Green - Steady MX8 is in Alpha character input mode. (Alph LED) No color MX8 is in Numeric key input mode. 3 - 6...
Page 51: Chapter 4 - Power Modes And Batteries
A suspended MX8 maintains the date and time for a minimum of two days using a main battery that has reached the Low Warning point and a fully charged backup battery. The MX8 retains data, during a main battery hot swap, for at least 5 minutes.
Page 52: Battery Hotswapping
MX8 before replacing the main battery pack. When the main battery power level is low, the MX8 will signal the user with the low battery warning indicator (the Status LED remains a steady red) that continues until the main battery is replaced, the battery completely depletes, or external power is applied to the MX8 using an AC Adapter.
Page 53: Chapter 5 - Software Configuration
Introduction There are several different aspects to the setup and configuration of the MX8. Many of the setup and configuration settings are dependent upon the optional features such as hardware and software installed on the mobile device. The examples found in this section are to be used as examples only, because the configuration of your specific MX8 may vary.
Page 54: Installed Software
The files are pre-loaded and stored in folders in the mobile device. This section lists the contents of the folders and the general function of the files. Files installed in each MX8 are specific to the intended function of the MX8.
Page 55: Today Screen
The main screen for the MX8 is known as the Today screen. The Today screen shows various options and status icons. The Today screen appearance is configurable by selecting Start > Settings > Personal > Today. Both the appearance of the Today screen and the items displayed may be configured.
Page 56: Device Unlocked / Device Locked
When the MX8 is unlocked, clicking on Device unlocked locks the MX8. When the MX8 is locked, clicking on Unlock at the bottom of the screen unlocks the MX8. Depending on the settings, a password may be required. The MX8 can also be configured to lock after a period of inactivity.
Page 57: Soft Keys
Soft Keys Soft Keys are displayed at the bottom of the Today screen. The keys displayed may vary by the active screen/application. The soft keys generally provide menus for the selected application. By default, the left Soft Key can also be accessed by pressing F3 and the right Soft Key can be accessed by pressing F4.
Page 58: Installed Programs
Internet Explorer configuration resources. If an Internet Explorer web page is larger than the MX8 screen can display at one time, scroll bars are provided for horizontal and vertical scrolling. The scroll bars can enabled or disabled using the MX8WM Options settings.
Page 59: Bluetooth (Option)
HSM Connect HSM Connect allows a user with an ActiveSync connection between a PC and the MX8 to display the MX8’s display on the host PC. Any keystrokes on the host PC are passed to the MX8 as if they were keystrokes on the MX8 keypad.
Page 60: Grabtime
For example, instead of running Word Mobile on the MX8, you can run the desktop computer version of Word and access all of the .doc files on that computer from your device.
Page 61: Set Remote Desktop Mobile Options
Set Remote Desktop Mobile Options Before connecting to a remote computer, set Remote Desktop Mobile options to improve display and resource when connected, if desired. Tap Options in the taskbar. Tap OK when finished. Connect to a Remote Server 5 - 9...
Page 62: Installing Applications
• Package files cannot be uninstalled, reinstalled or reverted to an earlier version. • Packages can be digitally signed. • A super package file can be created containing multiple package files. Because the MX8 must reboot after every package installation, a super package may make the installation faster.
Page 63 4. Click Install Now to begin the installation. 5. MX8 reboots and displays an Update message while the package is being installed. 6. When the installation is completed, the MX8 reboots again and displays the summary screen. 5 - 11...
Page 64: Installing Applications Help
Message: The MX8 isn’t connected to AC power. Solution: Tap Cancel. Connect the MX8 to AC power and try the update again. The message that the update will be deleted only means that the scheduled update was deleted. The package file IS NOT deleted and remains on the storage card.
Page 65: Settings Panels
Solution: The update could not be installed because the update has already been installed or the package file is an earlier version than is already installed on the MX8. Tap Done to exit the update process. The message that the update could not be installed and is deleted only means that the scheduled update was deleted. The package file IS NOT deleted and remains on the storage card.
Page 66 Administration AppLock (Application Locking) (page 6-1) to set parameters for the MX8 when it is to be used as a dedicated, single or multiple application device. Only the applications or features specified in the AppLock configuration by the AppLock Administrator are available to the MX8 user.
Page 67: Personal Panels
Personal Panels Buttons Start > Settings > Personal > Buttons Program buttons can be used to assign functions to certain keys such as F1-F5 and the three diamond keys. Buttons can only be assigned to programs that have an icon in the Start menu or the Programs folder (including sub-folders). A program that is not in the above mentioned locations does not show up in the list here.
Page 68: Up/Down Control
Up/Down Control Customize the delay before repeating and the repeat rate for the up/down controls. Input Start > Settings > Personal > Input Input Method Select the preferred method of input. Setting Default Input Method Keyboard Small keys Enabled 5 - 16...
Page 69: Word Completion
The default method of input is the keyboard or input panel. When the cursor is located in a field allowing text input, the input panel may automatically be displayed. If not automatically displayed, the input panel can be accessed by clicking on the keyboard icon at the bottom center of the screen.
Page 70: Options
Options Setting Default Voice recording format 8000 Hz, 8 Bit, Mono Default zoom level for writing 200% Default zoom level for typing 100% Capitalize first letter of sentence Enabled Scroll upon reaching the last line Enabled 5 - 18...
Page 71: Lock
Confirm blank Prompt if device is unused for – Check/enable the checkbox and set the inactivity timeout before the MX8 locks. Then the screen displays a numeric keypad or the input panel depending on the type of password selected. Once a password has been entered, the password must be used to access the Lock panels again.
Page 72: Hint
Hint If the password entry isn’t successful after a predefined number of attempts, the password hint is displayed. 5 - 20...
Page 73: Menus
Menus Start > Settings > Personal > Menus Use this panel to select the programs to appear in the Start menu. 5 - 21...
Page 74: Owner Information
Owner Information Start > Settings > Personal > Owner Information Set the MX8 owner details. Setting Default Identification Name, Company, Address, Telephone, E-mail Blank Notes Notes Blank Options When the device is turned on, display: Identification information Disabled Notes Disabled Enter the information and tap ok to save the changes.
Page 75 If owner information and notes are entered, use the options on this screen to enable the owner information or notes to be displayed at startup. 5 - 23...
Page 76: Sounds & Notifications
Sounds & Notifications Start > Settings > Personal > Sounds & Notifications Set volume parameters and assign sound wav files to Windows Mobile events. Sounds Setting Default Volume Events Enabled Programs Enabled Notifications Enabled Screen taps Disabled Hardware buttons Disabled Follow the instructions on the screen and tap ok to save the changes.
Page 77: Notifications
When the flash light option is selected, the MX8 flashes the Alpha LED. When you have finished changing the settings, tap ok to save the changes.
Page 78: Today
Today Start > Settings > Personal > Today Select a theme and the items to display on the Today screen. Use the Appearance panel to assign a theme for the device. The default theme is Windows Mobile 6.1. Any user installed themes are included in the list.
Page 79: System Panels
System Panels About Start > Settings > System > About The About panels show OS versions, allow device name and description input and display copyright information. Version This screen displays information on the installed operating system and the hardware. Note that Windows Mobile is based on a Windows CE engine. The underlying version of Windows CE is displayed on this panel.
Page 80: Device Id
Device ID Setting Default Device Name MX8001 Device Description HSM_MX8WM The device name and description can be changed. Enter the name and description using either the keypad or the Input Panel and tap ok to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. The Device Name listed in Start >...
Page 81: About Mx8Wm
About MX8WM Start > Settings > Personal > About MX8WM Displays hardware and software details. Tab Title Contents Software GUID, Windows CE Version, OAL Version, Bootloader Version, Language. Note:“Windows CE Version” refers to the version of Windows CE on which Windows Mobile was built.
Page 82: Hardware
Hardware Note: The integrated bar code reader is identified by selecting Start > Settings > System > Data Collection > About tab. Versions 5 - 30...
Page 83: Network Ip
Network IP 5 - 31...
Page 84: Backlight
When the MX8 is on battery power and the backlight timer expires, the display and the backlights for the display and keypad are turned off. Default value is 1 minute and both the check boxes are enabled. Adjust the settings and tap ok to save the changes.
Page 85: External Power
When the MX8 is on external power and the backlight timer expires, the display and the backlights for the display and keypad are turned off. Default value is 1 minute and both the check boxes are enabled. Adjust the settings and tap ok to save the changes.
Page 86: Brightness
On Battery Power 30 Percent On AC Power 70 Percent Adjust the brightness of the display when the MX8 is on battery and AC power. Use the slider bars to adjust the brightness level and tap ok to save. 5 - 34...
Page 87: Certificates
2. Use File Explorer to browse to the location of the file and open the file by tapping the file name. 3. Type in the password to unlock the certificate and tap Done. 4. The new certificate is copied to the Personal certificate store on the MX8. 5 - 35...
Page 88: Intermediate
To install an Intermediate certificate: 1. Copy a DER-encoded .cer file, a base64-encoded .cer file or a .pfx file to a folder on the MX8. 2. Use File Explorer to browse to the location of the file and open the file by tapping the file name.
Page 89: Root
To install a Root certificate: 1. Copy a DER-encoded .cer file, a base64-encoded .cer file or a .pfx file to a folder on the MX8. 2. Use File Explorer to browse to the location of the file and open the file by tapping the file name.
Page 90: Clock & Alarms
Clock & Alarms Start > Settings > System > Clock & Alarms Time Adjust the settings and tap ok to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. The Time can be set for both a Home and Visiting location. Alarms 5 - 38...
Page 91: More
To set an alarm: 1. Tap the checkbox to enable the alarm. 2. Tap <Description> and enter a description. The description is limited to 63 characters. 3. Tap the day (or days) to play the alarm. 4. Tap the time to set the time to play the alarm. Set the time and tap ok to return to the Alarms panel. 5.
Page 92: Customer Feedback
Start > Settings > System > Customer Feedback Elect to send or not send feedback as part of Microsoft’s Customer Experience Improvement Program. The default is Send Feedback. In order to send feedback, the MX8 must have Internet access. 5 - 40...
Page 93: Encryption
Encryption Start > Settings > System > Encryption This panel enables or disables encryption of data files on removable storage cards. The default is Disabled. 5 - 41...
Page 94: Error Reporting
Error Reporting Start > Settings > System > Error Reporting This panel enables or disables error reporting to Microsoft. An Internet connection is required for error reporting. 5 - 42...
Page 95: External Gps
External GPS Start > Settings > System > External GPS Setting Default GPS Program Port None GPS Hardware Port None Baud Rate 4800 Access Automatic This panel configures for serial GPS access over hardware serial ports using the Microsoft GPS manager. The port used, baud rate and sharing of the port must be specified.
Page 96: License Manager
License Manager Start > Settings > System > License Manager Use this option to view software license registration details, and service contract length for a MX8. Information on the License Viewer tabs is unique for each MX8. Note: Following image is a sample screen.
Page 97: Managed Programs
Managed Programs Start > Settings > System > Managed Programs This panel displays the install history for .NET managed programs. The list is read only. 5 - 45...
Page 98: Memory
Memory Start > Settings > System > Memory These panels report the current state of virtual memory. The Find prompt at the bottom of the screen launches the Search utility. The split between Storage memory and Program memory is not adjustable. Main Storage Card The pop-up list shows all mounted storage, both fixed and removable.
Page 99: Mx8Wm Options
IE Scrollbars allows the scrollbars in Internet Explorer to be turned off when the check box is unchecked. Check the checkbox to enable Disable PIM Wakeup. When Disable PIM Wakeup is enabled, the next time the MX8 is in Suspend mode, the MX8 does not wake up to synchronize Outlook.
Page 100: Status Popup
Low battery warnings for the Main Battery and the Backup Battery are not presented to the user until their check boxes are unchecked. The default setting is both warnings are turned off. CapsLock, Touch Screen Disable and Enable Keypad Backlight are dimmed and cannot be edited by the user. Status Popup When the Status popup window is displayed, it is placed on top of the window in focus and hides any data beneath it.
Page 101: Power
Power Start > Settings > System > Power Reports the current battery state and allows the user to set suspend timeouts. Battery Battery power is displayed for both the main and backup batteries. 5 - 49...
Page 102: Advanced
Turn off device if not used for Enabled Timer setting 5 minutes Select the inactivity timeout period before the MX8 goes into suspend. The settings on this panel are for the suspend timers only. Backlight timers are set using the Backlight settings panel. 5 - 50...
Page 103: Regional Settings
Regional Settings Start > Settings > System > Regional Settings 5 - 51...
Page 104: Remove Programs
Remove Programs Start > Settings > System > Remove Programs This panel is used to uninstall programs. The Remove Program listing is for all programs installed by ActiveSync or a CAB file. Programs installed by a package file are not included in this list. 5 - 52...
Page 105: Screen
Screen Start > Settings > System > Screen Alignment Tap the Align Screen button. The align screen opens and displays a large cross-hair in the middle of the screen. Tap the middle of the cross-hair as it moves around the screen. When the process is complete, the Align Screen is displayed.
Page 106: Text Size
Text Size Tap the marker and slide it across the bar. As the marker moves, the example text increases or decreases. Tap ok and the change is saved. The new text size is in effect immediately. 5 - 54...
Page 107: Task Manager
Task Manager Start > Settings > System > Task Manager This panel displays all running tasks as well as the CPU bandwidth being used by each task. Clicking on the column headings at the top of the screen sorts the tasks by the contents of that column. Clicking the same heading a second time reverses the sort order of that column.
Page 108: Windows Update
Windows Update Start > Settings > System > Windows Update Configure Windows Update to check for updates to the Windows Mobile operating system. Requires an active Internet connection. Click Next to configure Windows Update. The default setting is “Manual”, manually download and install important updates. Automatic checking for updates is available.
Page 109: Connections Panel
Enable or disable receiving OBEX (oBject EXchange) data beams, either by IrDA (Infrared Data Association) or Bluetooth. Note: The MX8 does not support beaming. The default setting for Beam Settings is Disabled as the MX8 does not support beaming. 5 - 57...
Page 110: Connections
Connections Start > Settings > Connections > Connections Configure connections to a host PC. 5 - 58...
Page 111: Domain Enroll
Domain Enroll Start > Settings > Connections > Domain Enroll Enroll in Active Directory. To begin enrollment, click on Enroll in the Status bar. Contact your system administrator for the applicable information to complete the screens. 5 - 59...
Page 112: Wi-Fi (Network Adapters)
Wi-Fi (Network Adapters) Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi When the Summit Configuration Utility is managing network connections, this panel displays a list of network adapters. The list is based on drivers installed in the registry whether the adapter is actually supported by the hardware or not. To configure a network card, click on the adapter name.
Page 113: Wi-Fi (Network Access)
Wi-Fi (Network Access) Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi icon is not always displayed. When the Summit Client Utility (SCU) is controlling wireless settings (Start > Settings > System > Wi-Fi), the Wi-Fi icon is not displayed in Connections. When the Summit Client Utility is set for Third Party Config, the Wi-Fi icon is displayed.
Page 114: Network Adapters
Network Adapters See the previous Network Adapters section for more details. 5 - 62...
Page 115: Wireless Manager
Wireless Manager Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager Provides information on the currently connected wireless network(s). If more than one wireless device is being managed, the All bar is displayed. Tap the All bar to disable/enable all wireless devices at once.
Page 116: Bluetooth
The synchronization process makes the data (in the information types you select) identical on your desktop computer and your device. If an information type is selected that does not exist on the MX8, the data appears to transfer, but it is ignored by the MX8 and not loaded...
Page 117: Initial Install
This will set up the MX8 to use the USB configuration. Tap ok to save and exit. Connect -- Initial Install Process Connect the correct** cable to the PC (the host) and the MX8 (the client). The MX8 attempts to connect as soon as the cable connection is made.
Page 118: Usb Transfer
• A PC with an available USB port. The PC must be running Windows XP or greater. • “Allow USB connections” is checked on the ActiveSync Connections Settings screen on the PC. • For best results use the MX8 multipurpose USB and Power cable. • “Allow USB connection with this desktop computer” is checked.
Page 119: Activesync Help
If the MX8 is connected to a PC by a cable, disconnect the cable from the MX8 and reconnect it again. Check that the correct connection is selected (Serial or USB “Client” if this is the initial ActiveSync installation).
Page 120: Configuring With Hsm Connect
ActiveSync is already installed on the MX8. HSM Connect is available for download from the Getting Started Disc. The MX8 is preconfigured to establish a USB ActiveSync connection to a PC when the proper cable is attached to the MX8 and the PC.
Page 121 7. Select and copy the HSMConnect.msi and Setup.exe files from the MX8 to the user PC. Note the location chosen for the files. 8. Close the ActiveSync explorer dialog box. Do not disconnect the MX8 ActiveSync connection. 9. Execute the Setup.exe file that was copied to the user PC. This setup program installs the HSMConnect utility.
Page 122: Using Hsm Connect
ActiveSync cable. Note: After using HSM Connect, the MX8 cannot go into Suspend mode until after a warmboot. If using Power Management on a MX8, always warmboot the MX8 when finished using HSM Connect.
Page 123: Chapter 6 - Applock (Application Locking)
AppLock parameters. The assumption, in this section, is that the first user to power up a new MX8 is the system administrator. AppLock Administrator panel file Launch option does not inter-relate with similarly-named options contained in other MX8 Sys- tem Panels.
Page 124: Administration Mode
Administration Mode Administration mode gives full access to the mobile device, hardware and software configuration options. The administrator must enter a valid password (when a password has already been assigned) before access to Administration mode and configuration options are allowed. The administrator can configure the following options: •...
Page 125: Passwords
End-User Switching Technique A checkmark indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the user. When Keyboard is selected, the MX8 default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated.
Page 126: Hotkey (Activation Hotkey)
Hotkey (Activation hotkey) The default Activation key is Ctrl+Spc. The key sequence switches the focus between one application and another. entry affects the application running in the foreground only. Note that the system administrator may have assigned a different key sequence to use when switching applications.
Page 127: Application Panel
Use the Application tab options to select the applications to launch when the device boots up in End-user Mode. If no application is specified when the Administrator Panel is closed, the MX8 reboots into Administrator mode. If a password has been set, but an application has not been specified, the user will be prompted for the password before entering administration mode.
Page 128: Launch Button
Option Explanation Scroll Buttons Use the left and right scroll buttons to move from application setup screen to application setup screen. The left and right buttons update the information on the screen with the previous or next configured application respectively. Launch Button When clicked, displays the Launch options panel for the Filename selected on the Administration panel.
Page 129: Auto Re-Launch
Auto Re-Launch Default is Enabled. When enabled for a specific application. automatically re-launches it (subject to the specified Auto Re-Launch Delay in seconds) after it terminates. This option allows the Administrator to disable the re-launch operation. AppLock cannot prevent all applications from closing. When an application that AppLock cannot prevent from closing terminates, perhaps because of an error condition, AppLock re-launches the application when this option is enabled.
Page 130: Security Panel
Security Panel Setting an Activation Hotkey Specify the hotkey sequence that triggers AppLock to switch between administrator and user modes and the password required to enter Administrator mode. The default hotkey sequence is Shift+Ctrl+A. key keypress is an invalid keypress for a hotkey sequence. Move the cursor to the Hot Key text box.
Page 131: Options Panel
Options Panel AppLock uses 3 timeout values when locking applications: Launch timeout -- the time to wait for an application to initially launch before timing out. Default value is 60000 milliseconds (60 seconds). Replace timeout -- the time to wait for an application to replace the current window with another one before timing out. Default value is 20000 milliseconds (20 seconds).
Page 132: Status Panel
Status Panel Use the Status panel to view the log of previous AppLock operations and to configure which messages are to be recorded during AppLock operation. Status information is stored in a specific location on the storage device and in a specific logfile specified by the Administrator.
Page 133: Log
When the Administrator is selecting a hotkey sequence to use when switching user modes, they are not allowed to enter key combinations that are reserved by installed software applications. Honeywell has validated RFTerm key combinations ONLY. When RFTerm is installed on the mobile device and an RFTerm restricted key sequence is specified as a hotkey sequence by the Administrator, the following error message is displayed in a message box: Selected hotkey is not allowed.
Page 134: Applock Error Messages
AppLock Error Messages Any messages whose first word is an ‘ing’ word is output prior to the action described in the message. For example, “Switching to admin-hotkey press” is logged after the administrator has pressed the hotkey but prior to starting the switch process. For all operations that can result in an error, an Error level message is displayed when a failure occurs.
Page 135 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Could not create event The keyboard filter uses this event at the Administrator panel. The event LOG_ERROR EVT_HOTKEYCHG could not be created. Could not hook keyboard If the keyboard cannot be controlled, AppLock cannot process the hotkey. LOG_ERROR This failure prevents a mode switch into user mode.
Page 136 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Enter AppLockEnumWin- In order for AppLock to control the application being locked so it can pre- LOG_EX dows vent the application from exiting, AppLock launches the application and has to wait until it has created and initialized its main window. This mes- sage is logged when the function that waits for the application initialization is entered.
Page 137 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Found taskbar The handle to the taskbar has been found so that AppLock can disable it LOG_PROCESSING in user mode. Getting address of key- AppLock is retrieving the address of the keyboard hook. LOG_PROCESSING board hook init procedure Getting configuration from The AppLock configuration is being read from the registry.
Page 138 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Read registry error-hot key The hotkey registry entry is missing or empty. This is not considered an LOG_ERROR error. The keyboard hook uses an embedded default if the value is not set in the registry. Read registry failure-app AppName registry value does not exist or is empty.
Page 139 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Switching to user-hotkey The system is currently in admin mode and is now switching to user mode. LOG_PROCESSING press The switch occurred because of a hotkey press by the administrator. Taskbar hook failure AppLock is unable to control the taskbar to prevent the locked application LOG_ERROR from re-enabling it.
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Page 141: Chapter 7 - Bluetooth
• When Filtered Mode is enabled, the MX8 can pair with one Bluetooth scanner and one Bluetooth printer. • When Filtered Mode is disabled, the MX8 can pair with up to four Bluetooth devices, with a limit of one scanner, one printer, two HID (one Mouse, one Keyboard), one PAN device and one DUN device connected at the same time.
Page 142: Initial Configuration
LED on the device, or a dialog box is placed on the MX8 display. 11. Whenever the MX8 is turned On, all previously paired, active, Bluetooth devices in the vicinity are paired, one at a time, with the MX8.
Page 143: Bluetooth Devices Panel
A device previously discovered and paired with the MX8 is shown in the Bluetooth Devices panel. Note: When an active paired device, not the MX8, enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the MX8 Bluetooth scanning range (approximately 32 feet or 10 meters), the Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the MX8 is lost.
Page 144: Stop Button
Tap the Discover button to locate all discoverable Bluetooth devices in the vicinity. The Discovery process also queries for the unique identifier for each device discovered. It may be necessary to tap the Turn on Bluetooth button on the Settings tab before beginning discovery as Bluetooth is Off by default.
Page 145: Bluetooth Device Menu
Communicate with the highlighted DUN (Dial-Up Networking) device. This option is available when Filtered Mode is disabled/unchecked. Disconnect Stop the connection between the MX8 and the highlighted paired Bluetooth device. Delete Remove an unpaired device from the Bluetooth device list. The highlighted device name and identifier is removed from the MX8 Bluetooth Devices panel after the user taps OK.
Page 146: Bluetooth Properties
Bluetooth Properties Data on the Bluetooth Properties panel cannot be changed by the user. The data displayed is the result of the device Query performed during the Discovery process. The Status dialog box reflects the current state of the highlighted device. 7 - 6...
Page 147: Settings Panel
Computer is discoverable This option is Disabled by default. Enable this option to ensure other devices can discover the MX8. When this option is enabled the Windows Mobile Wireless Manager displays Bluetooth status as “Visible”. Prompt if devices request to pair This option is Enabled by default.
Page 148 When Filtered Mode is disabled, the MX8 can pair with up to four Bluetooth devices, with a limit of one Bluetooth scanner, one Bluetooth printer, one PAN, and one DUN. More than one HID device can be connected but only one Bluetooth mouse and one Bluetooth keyboard.
Page 149: Reconnect Panel
Reconnect Panel Note: These options can still be checked or unchecked whether Bluetooth connection is enabled or disabled. Options Report when connection lost This option is Enabled (checked) by default. There may be an audio or visual signal when a connection between a paired, active device is lost. A visual signal may be a dialog box placed on the display notifying the user the connection between one (or all) of the paired Bluetooth devices has stopped.
Page 150: About Panel
Auto Reconnect on Boot This option is Enabled (checked) by default. All previously paired devices are reconnected upon any reboot sequence. When disabled (unchecked), no devices are reconnected upon any reboot sequence. Auto Reconnect This option is Enabled (checked) by default. This option controls the overall mobile Bluetooth device reconnect behavior. When Auto Reconnect is disabled (unchecked), Auto Reconnect on Boot is automatically disabled and dimmed.
Page 151: Easy Pairing And Auto-Reconnect
• To open the EZPair program, tap Start > Settings > System > Bluetooth or tap the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen. Locate the bar code label, similar to the one shown above, attached to the MX8. The label is the Bluetooth address identifier for the MX8.
Page 152: Mx8 Without Label
1. Scan the Bluetooth address bar code label, attached to the MX8, with the Bluetooth mobile scanner. 2. If this is the first time the Bluetooth scanner has scanned the MX8 Bluetooth label, the devices are paired. If the devices do not pair successfully, go to the next step.
Page 153: Bluetooth Reader Beep And Led Indications
Refer to the Bluetooth managed printer manufacturer’s User Guide; it may be available on the manufacturer’s web site. If there is no beep or no LED flash from the Bluetooth managed printer, the MX8 and the Bluetooth managed printer are cur- rently paired.
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Page 155: Chapter 8 - Data Collection
• Base Laser Scanner, 955E • Honeywell Laser Scanner, N43XX Note: If the SPN number on the label on the back of your MX8 ends in Rev B, your device has an integrated N43XX scan engine. For example, SPN: MX8X9X9X9X9X9XX Rev B.
Page 156: Data Processing Overview
The Data Collection Wedge supports up to three concurrent data collection devices. For example, the internal scanner could be used to collect data at the same time a Bluetooth scanner is paired and/or a serial device is attached to COM1 (the MX8 must be in a desktop cradle to use a tethered scanner).
Page 157: Continuous Scan Mode
Device with any other integrated scanner/imager Note: The Scan Mode (Continuous Scan) section is only present if the MX8 is equipped with a Symbol integrated scanner. Output – When Output is enabled, data is received from the scanner and processed via the wedge but an application can also open the WDG0: device and write data to it.
Page 158: Com1 Tab
Power on pin 9 Disabled Use this panel to set communication parameters for any device connected to the MX8 external port (i.e., tethered scanner attached to a cradle). This panel does not configure the tethered device. Integrated laser scanner default values are 9600 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and No parity. If these values are changed, the default values are restored after a cold boot or reflashing.
Page 159: Notification Tab
Notification Tab Setting Default Enable Internal Scanner Sound Enabled Good Scan Vibration Bad Scan Vibration This panel toggles internal scanner sounds on and off. Internal scanner sound, by default, is enabled. Vibration Enable Good scan vibration or Bad scan vibration when a tactile response on a good scan or bad scan is desired. Scan sounds are accompanied by a tactile response when the internal scanner Sound parameter is enabled.
Page 160: Data Options Tab
• Adding a prefix and a suffix. Note: The HHP Properties button is only present if the MX8 is equipped with a Hand Held Products imager. Choose an option in the Enable Code ID drop-down box: None, AIM, Symbol, HHP (Hand Held Products) or Custom.
Page 161: Options
This allows custom IDs, based on actual code IDs, to be processed before the Code ID. • The external scanner operation cannot be controlled by the MX8 scanner driver; therefore, a ‘good’ beep may be sounded from the external scanner even if a bar code from an external scanner is rejected because of the configuration specified.
Page 162: Symbology Settings
HHP Properties Set properties for a Hand Held Products imager including centering, mode, range, AIM timer and light behavior. Note that the HHP Properties button is only present if the MX8 is equipped with a Hand Held Products imager. Symbology Settings The Symbology selected in the Symbology drop down list defines the symbology for which the data is being configured.
Page 163: Processing Order
Advanced Button If there are advanced configuration options for the selected symbology, an Advanced button is displayed in the lower right corner of the panel. Not all bar code symbologies have configuration parameters so the Advanced button is not present for all symbologies.
Page 164: Strip Leading/Trailing Control
Strip Leading/Trailing Control The Strip group of controls (located in the middle of the Symbology panel) determines what data is removed from the collected data before the data is buffered for the application. When all values are set, Code ID takes precedence over Leading and Trailing;...
Page 165: Add Prefix/Suffix Control
Insert Click on an empty line in the Custom ID list. The Add button changes to Insert. Enter data into both the Name and ID Code fields and click the Insert button. The data is added to the selected line in the Custom IDs list. Edit Double click on the item to edit.
Page 166 When bar code data is processed, the Prefix string is sent to the output buffer before any other data. Because all stripping operations have already occurred, stripping settings do not affect the prefix. The prefix is added to the output buffer for the Symbology selected from the pulldown list. If ‘All’ is selected, the prefix is added for any symbology that has not been specifically configured.
Page 167: Symbologies
When a Symbol scan engine is installed, AIM, Custom and Symbol symbologies are displayed. Symbol does not support Intermec, HHP IDs (Hand Held Products) or Honeywell IDs. AIM Symbologies Note: When the integrated scan engine is a EV-15, Honeywell or Symbol scan engine, AIM IDs apply, but Advanced properties do not. EV-15 (Intermec) Engine...
Page 168: Hhp Symbologies
HHP Symbologies Advanced properties are available when an integrated Hand Held Products imager is installed in the MX8. Advanced properties are applicable regardless of the ID type selected (AIM or HHP). Not all HHP symbologies have Advanced options. Click the symbology link in the table below for the symbology Advanced options.
Page 169 Codabar Advanced Properties Check Character Required – When enabled, the check character is required. Default is disabled. Transmit – When enabled, the check character is transmitted. Default is disabled. Start / Stop Character Transmit – When enabled, the start / stop characters are transmitted. Default is disabled. 8 - 15...
Page 170 Code 11 Advanced Properties Check Digits Required – When enabled, only bar codes with two check digits are decoded. The default is disabled. 8 - 16...
Page 171 Code39 - Advanced Properties Check Character Required – When enabled, the check character is required. Default is disabled. Transmit – When enabled, the check character is transmitted. Default is disabled. Transmit Start / Stop Character – When enabled, the start / stop characters are transmitted. Default is disabled. Full ASCII –...
Page 172 EAN8 - Advanced Properties Transmit Check Character – When enabled, transmit the check character. Default is enabled. Addenda Read 2-Digit – When enabled, transmit the 2 digit addenda. Default is disabled. Read 5-Digit – When enable, transmit the 5 digit addenda. Default is disabled. Required –...
Page 173 EAN13 - Advanced Properties Transmit Check Character – When enabled, transmit the check character. Default is disabled. Addenda Read 2-Digit – When enabled, transmit the 2 digit addenda. Default is disabled. Read 5-Digit – When enable, transmit the 5 digit addenda. Default is disabled. Required –...
Page 174 Interleaved 2 of 5 - Advanced Properties Check Character Required – When enabled, the check character is required. Default is disabled. Transmit – When enabled, the check character is transmitted. Default is disabled. 8 - 20...
Page 175 Mesa - Advanced Properties UPCA – When enabled, decode UPCA Mesa. Default is disabled. EAN13 – When enabled, decode EAN 13 Mesa. Default is disabled. Code39 – When enabled, decode Code 39 Mesa. Default is disabled. Code128 – When enabled, decode Code 128 Mesa. Default is disabled. Interleaved 2 of 5 –...
Page 176 MSI - Advanced Properties Transmit Check Character – When enabled, transmit the check character. Default is enabled. 8 - 22...
Page 177 OCR Properties - Advanced Font – Font selection. Default is disabled. • A = OCR A • B = OCR B • Money = OCR Money • MICR = Magnetic Ink Character Recognition Direction – Decoder reads OCR fonts in any direction, but setting direction parameter correctly can increase decoding speed.
Page 178 2. To read the same string with a modulo 10 check digit in the seventh character position, use the following template: aaaaaac Then enter 0123456789 for the Check parameter. 3. To read either a string of 6 alphabetic letters OR a string of 8 numeric digits, use this template: lllllltdddddddd Note the use of the “t”...
Page 179 Planet - Advanced Properties Transmit Check Character – When enabled, transmit the check character. Default is enabled. 8 - 25...
Page 180 Posicode - Advanced Properties Limited Labels – Select the type of Posicode Limited labels: • None • A – Posicode Limited A • B – Posicode Limited B 8 - 26...
Page 181 Telepen - Advanced Properties Original Output – When enabled, output is Original Telepen. When disabled, output is AIM. Default is enabled. 8 - 27...
Page 182 UPCA- Advanced Properties Transmit Check Character – When enabled, transmit the check character. Default is enabled Transmit Number System Digit – When enabled, transmit the number system digit. Default is enabled. Addenda Read 2-Digit – When enabled, transmit the 2 digit addenda. Default is disabled. Read 5-Digit –...
Page 183 UPCE0- Advanced Properties Note: The UPCE0 and UPCE1 parameters are always set to match each other. Therefore if a change is made to a parameter to either the EPCE0 or UPCE1 Advanced Properties that same change is automatically made to the Advanced Properties for the other symbology. Note: UPCE0 and UPCE1 are enabled as the same symbology at the scanner.
Page 184 UPCE1- Advanced Properties Note: The UPCE0 and UPCE1 parameters are always set to match each other. Therefore if a change is made to a parameter to either the EPCE0 or UPCE1 Advanced Properties that same change is automatically made to the Advanced Properties for the other symbology. Note: UPCE0 and UPCE1 are enabled as the same symbology at the scanner.
Page 185: Hhp Properties
HHP Properties When the MX8 is equipped with a Hand Held Products imager, this option is used to configure imager scanning parameters. Option Action Centering The centering feature is used to allow the user to accurately scan a selected bar code among a group of bar codes that are located closely together.
Page 186: Ctrl Char Mapping
Option Action Lights Specifies if the imager's lights and aimer should be left on during the entire decode process. The default is disabled. If disabled, the lights are turned on only during image capture, then turned off while the imager at- tempts to process and decode the bar code.
Page 187 Translate All When Translate All is checked, unprintable ASCII characters (characters below 20H) in scanned bar codes are assigned to their appropriate CTRL code sequence when the bar codes are sent in Character mode. The wedge provides a one-to-one mapping of control characters to their equivalent control+character sequence of keystrokes.
Page 188: Custom Identifiers
Custom Identifiers Code IDs can be defined by the user. This allows processing parameters to be configured for bar codes that do not use the standard AIM or Symbol IDs or for bar codes that have data embedded at the beginning of the data that acts like a Code ID.
Page 189: Control Code Replacement Examples
Tap on an empty line in the Custom ID list. The Add button changes to Insert. Enter data into both the Name and ID Code fields and tap the Insert button. The data is added to the selected line in the Custom IDs list. Edit Double tap on the item to edit.
Page 190: Bar Code Processing Examples
Bar Code Processing Examples The following table shows examples of stripping and prefix/suffix configurations. The examples assume that the scanner is configured to transmit an AIM identifier. Symbology EAN-128 (]C1) EAN-13 (]E0) Intrlv 2 of 5 (]IO) Code93 Enable Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled...
Page 191: Length Based Bar Code Stripping
Length Based Bar Code Stripping Use this procedure to create symbology rules for two bar codes with the same symbology but with different discrete lengths. This procedure is not applicable for bar codes with variable lengths (falling between a maximum value and a minimum value). Example 1: •...
Page 192 5. Click the Barcode Data button. 6. Click the Add button. 7. Add the data for the match codes. 8. Refer to the previous section Barcode Data Match List (page 8-10) for instruction. 9. Scan a bar code and examine the result. 8 - 38...
Page 193: Processing Tab
Processing Tab The Processing tab contains a user configurable key delay that applies to scanned bar codes as they are input when Remote Desktop is the application with the input focus. Setting Default Same buffer limit Delay between buffers 75 ms Only in Remote Desktop Enabled Note: Settings on this panel have no effect when RFTerm is the application with the input focus.
Page 194: About Tab
The About tab lists the version of the Data Collection Wedge (DCWedge) software and the type of scanner/imager installed in the MX8. The version number shown below is used only as an example, your version number will be different. Valid scanner / imager types: •...
Page 195: Hat Encoding
Hat Encoding Hat Encoded Characters Hex 00 through AD 8 - 41...
Page 196 Hat Encoded Characters Hex AE through FF 8 - 42...
Page 197: Chapter 9 - Enhanced Launch Utility
Enhanced Launch Utility Introduction The launch utility has two functions: • Process registry based Launch items. • Process script based Launch items. Registry Based Launch Items The Registry based Launch items (documented here) are processed before the Script Based Launch items. The Launch utility can use registry entries to auto-launch Windows CAB files.
Page 198: Launch Startup Options
• The Delay field is used to add a delay after the item is loaded, before the next is loaded. The delay is given in seconds, and defaults to 0 if not specified. If the install fails (or the file to be installed is not found), the delay does not occur. •...
Page 199: Script Based Launch Items
Script Based Launch Items The Script Based Launch items (documented here) are processed after the Registry Based Launch items (documented earlier). The Enhanced (script based) portion of the Launch utility provides several features: • Launch .CAB file • Run .EXE file •...
Page 200: Command Line Structure
Command Line Structure Each command takes up one line. Every command uses the format: COMMAND,PARAMETER1,PARAMETER2,...etc. Parameters are separated by a single comma. If a parameter requires a comma within it, the whole parameter must be enclosed in quote marks ("). Extra spaces are ignored between the comma and the next parameter. For Example To delete a file called Ive, got, commas, in, my, name.txt, use the command: delete,"Ive, got, commas, in, my, name.txt".
Page 201: Commands Supported By Launch
Commands Supported by Launch Copy (page 9-5) ElseIfFile (page 9-6) IfFile (page 9-8) Mkdir (page 9-9) Delete (page 9-5) EndIf (page 9-7) IfTerm (page 9-8) Rmdir (page 9-10) DelRegData (page 9-5) EndIfFile (page 9-7) Launch (page 9-8) SetRegData (page 9-10) DelRegKey (page 9-6) EndIfTerm (page 9-7) LaunchCmd (page 9-9)
Page 202: Delregkey
DelRegKey Description Deletes a specified registry subkey. Syntax Delregkey,key,subkey Parameter key: The abbreviated major registry key where you want to delete the subkey. Can be one • cr or hkcr (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT) • cu or hkcu (HKEY_CURRENT_USER) • lm or hklm (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE). The case of key does not matter.
Page 203: Endif
EndIf Description Ends conditional command block begun with the previous IF command. Syntax EndIf Parameter None Example IfFile (page 9-8). Notes Results are unpredictable if not paired properly with If... command. EndIfFile Description Ends conditional command block begun with the previous IF command. Syntax EndIfFile Parameter...
Page 204: Iffile
Syntax IfTerm,terminal Parameter terminal: The terminal type to determine if the commands should be executed Example IfTerm,MX8 any number of commands EndIfTerm Notes If the terminal type is identical (not case-dependent) the commands are executed. Nesting with IfFile is supported. Nesting with IfTerm is meaningless.
Page 205: Launchcmd
LaunchCmd Description Runs a program with arguments. Syntax Launchcmd,program,arguments,wait-code Parameters program: The full path and filename of the program to be run. arguments: The command line arguments for program. wait-code: Tells Launch how to behave when the program is running. w(ait) causes Launch to stop processing the script until the program has finished executing.
Page 206: Rmdir
Rmdir Description Removes a directory. Syntax Rmdir,dir Parameters dir: The full path and name of the directory to be removed. Example rmdir,\Program Files\MyApp Notes A directory cannot be removed if it contains files or subdirectories. SetRegData Description Adds or updates a data field in the registry. Syntax Setregdata,key,subkey,type,field,data[,data2][,data3]...
Page 207: Setregkey
SetRegKey Description Adds a sub key to the registry. Syntax Setregkey,key,subkey Parameters key: The abbreviated major registry key where you want to create the subkey. Can be one • cr or hkcr (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT) • cu or hkcu (HKEY_CURRENT_USER) • lm or hklm (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE). The case of key doesn’t matter.
Page 208 Error Message Given by Description Invalid Data Length data SetRegData Tried to set more than 2000 byte values in a binary field Invalid Data Type type SetRegData The value of the type parameter is invalid Invalid decimal data data SetRegData The data field doesn’t contain decimal data Invalid hex data data SetRegData...
Page 209: Example Script File
Example Script File iffile,\System\applock.cab launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \System\applock.cab",w launch,\Windows\applockprep.exe,c endiffile launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \System\wedge.cab",w iffile,\System\summit.cab launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \System\summit.cab",w endiffile iffile,\System\RFTerm.cab launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \System\RFTerm.cab",w endiffile iffile,\System\Java.cab launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \System\Java.cab",w launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \Windows\Jeode.cab",w endiffile launch,\System\regrest.exe,w coldboot 9 - 13...
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Page 211: Chapter 10 - Wireless Network Configuration
After making any changes to the wireless configuration, perform a Suspend/Resume on the MX8. Summit Client Utility Note: When making changes to profile or global parameters, tap the power key to place the MX8 in Suspend. When the MX8 resumes from suspend the parameters are applied.
Page 212 The Summit tray icon is displayed when: • The Summit radio is installed and active • The Windows Zero Config utility is not active • The Tray Icon setting is On Click the icon to launch the SCU. Use the tray icon to view the radio status: The radio is not currently associated or authenticated to an Access Point The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is less than -90 dBm The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is -71 dBm to -90 dBm...
Page 213: Using Windows Mobile Wireless Manager
2. A message appears that means a Power Cycle is required to make settings activate properly. 3. Tap OK. 4. Suspend/Resume the MX8. Access the Wireless Manager utility by tapping the radio icon at the top of the screen or tapping Start > Settings >...
Page 214 3. Enter the SSID of the desired network in the Network name text box. Be sure to check the This is a hidden network checkbox for a non-broadcast SSID. 4. In the Connects to box, select The Internet if the MX8 connects directly to the Internet, select Work if the MX8 connects to a network (even if the network provides an Internet connection).
Page 215: Edit A Network Connection
Main tab panel. 2. A message appears that means a Power Cycle is required to make settings activate properly. 3. Tap OK. 4. Cold boot the MX8. Radio control is passed to the Summit Client Utility. Main Tab Setting...
Page 216: Auto Profile
The Active Profile can be switched without logging in to Admin mode. Selecting a different profile from the drop down list does not require logging in to Administrator mode. The profile must already exist. Always perform a Suspend/Resume function when changing profiles. Profiles can be created or edited after the Admin login password has been entered and accepted.
Page 217: Admin Login
Admin Login To login to Administrator mode, tap the Admin Login button. Once logged in, the button label changes to Admin Logout. The admin is automatically logged out when the SCU is exited. The Admin can either tap the Admin Logout button, or the OK button to logout. The Administrator remains logged in when the SCU is not closed and a Suspend/Resume function is performed.
Page 218: Profile Tab
Profile Tab Note: Tap the Commit button to save changes before leaving this panel or the SCU. If the panel is exited before tapping the Commit button, changes are not saved! Setting Default Profile Default SSID Blank Client Name Blank Power Save Fast Tx Power...
Page 219: Profile Parameters
New Button Creates a new profile with the default settings (see Profile Parameters) and prompts for a unique name. If the name is not unique, an error message is displayed and the new profile is not created. Rename Button Assigns a new, unique name. If the new name is not unique, an error message is displayed and the profile is not renamed.
Page 220 It is important the Radio Mode parameter correspond to the AP to which the device is to connect. For example, if this parameter is set to G rates only, the MX8 may only connect to APs set for G rates and not those set for B and G rates.
Page 221: Status Tab
Status Tab This screen provides information on the radio: • The profile being used • The status of the radio card (down, associated, authenticated, etc.) • Client information including device name, IP address and MAC address. • Information about the Access Point (AP) maintaining the connection to the network including AP name, IP address and MAC address.
Page 222: Diags Tab
Diags Tab The Diags screen can be used for troubleshooting network traffic and radio connectivity issues. (Re)connect Button Use this button to apply (or reapply) the current profile and attempt to associate or authenticate to the wireless LAN. All activity is logged in the Diagnostic Output box on the lower part of the screen. Release/Renew Button Obtain a new IP address through release and renew.
Page 223: Global Tab
Global Tab The parameters on this panel can only be changed when an Admin is logged in with a password. The current values for the parameters can be viewed by the general user without requiring a password. Setting Default Roam Trigger -65 dBm Roam Delta 5 dBm...
Page 224: Custom Parameter Option
Custom Parameter Option The Custom option is not supported. The parameter value is displayed as “Custom” when the operating system registry has been edited to set the Summit parameter to a value that is not available from the parameter’s drop down list.
Page 225 Parameter Default Function Ad Hoc Channel Use this parameter when the Radio Mode profile parameter is set to Ad Hoc. Specifies the channel to be used for an Ad Hoc connection to another client de- vice. If a channel is selected that is not supported by the by the radio, the default value is used.
Page 226 Parameter Default Function RX Diversity BG: On- How to handle antenna diversity when receiving packets from the Access Point. Start on Options are: Main Only (use the main antenna only), Aux Only (use the auxiliary Main antenna only), On-start on Main (on startup, use the main antenna), or On-start on A: Main only Aux (on startup, use the auxiliary antenna).RX Diversity option should be set based on the antenna configuration as follows:...
Page 227: Sign-On Vs. Stored Credentials
Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials When using wireless security that requires a user name and password to be entered, the Summit Client Utility offers these choices: • The Username and Password may be entered on the Credentials screen. If this method is selected, anyone using the device can access the network.
Page 228 10. Verify the device is authenticated by reviewing the Status tab. When the device is property configured, the Status Tab indicates the device is Authenticated and the method used. 11. The sign-on screen is displayed after a reboot. Note: See Configuring Profiles (page 10-21) for more details.
Page 229: Windows Certificate Store Vs. Certs Path
Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path Note: It is important that all dates are correct on the MX8 and host computers when using any type of certificate. Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.
Page 230 6. Uncheck the Use full trusted store checkbox. 7. Select the desired certificate and click the Select button to return the selected certificate to the CA Cert textbox. 8. Click OK to exit the Credentials screen and then Commit to save the profile changes. 10 - 20...
Page 231: Configuring Profiles
Configuring Profiles Use the instructions in this section to complete the entries on the Profile tab according to the type of wireless security used by your network. The instructions that follow are the minimum required to successfully connect to a network. Your system may require more parameters than are listed in these instructions.
Page 232: Wep
To connect using WEP, make sure the following profile options are used. 1. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile. 2. Set EAP Type to None. 3. Set Encryption to WEP or Manual WEP (depending on SCU version). 4.
Page 233: Leap
LEAP To use LEAP (without WPA), make sure the following profile options are used. 1. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile. 2. Set EAP Type to LEAP. 3. Set Encryption to WEP EAP or Auto WEP (depending on SCU version). 4.
Page 234: Peap/Mschap
PEAP/MSCHAP To use PEAP/MSCHAP, make sure the following profile options are used. 1. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile 2. Set EAP Type to PEAP-MSCHAP 3. Set Encryption to WPA TKIP 4. Set Auth Type to Open 5.
Page 235 11. Leave the CA Certificate File Name blank for now. 12. Click OK then click Commit. Ensure the correct Active profile is selected on the Main Tab. 13. See Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path (page 10-19) for more information on certificate storage. 14.
Page 236: Peap/Gtc
PEAP/GTC To use PEAP/GTC, make sure the following profile options are used. 1. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile. 2. Set EAP Type to PEAP-GTC. 3. Set Encryption to WPA TKIP. 4. Set Auth Type to Open. 5.
Page 237 13. See Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path (page 10-19) for more information on certificate storage. 14. Once successfully authenticated, import the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store. 15. Return to the Credentials screen and check the Validate server checkbox. If using the Windows certificate store: 1.
Page 238: Wpa/Leap
WPA/LEAP To use WPA/LEAP, make sure the following profile options are used. 1. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile. 2. Set EAP Type to LEAP. 3. Set Encryption to WPA TKIP. 4. Set Auth Type as follows: •...
Page 239: Eap-Fast
RADIUS server must have auto provisioning enabled to send the PAC provisioning credentials to the MX8. For automatic PAC provisioning, once a username/password is authenticated, the PAC information is stored on the MX8. The same username/password must be used to authenticate each time. See the note below for more details.
Page 240 9. To use Sign-On credentials: • Do not enter a User and Password as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. 10. To use Stored Credentials: • Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username. •...
Page 241: Eap-Tls
EAP-TLS To use EAP-TLS, make sure the following profile options are used. 1. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile. 2. Set EAP Type to EAP-TLS. 3. Set Encryption to WPA TKIP. 4. Set Auth Type to Open. 5.
Page 242 3. Click OK then click Commit. The MX8 should be authenticating the server certificate and using EAP-TLS for the user authentication. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and Suspend/Resume. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network.
Page 243: Wpa Psk
WPA PSK To connect using WPA/PSK, make sure the following profile options are used: 1. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile. 2. Set EAP Type to None. 3. Set Encryption to WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK. 4.
Page 244: Certificates
Note: Refer to the Security Primer (available at www.honeywellaidc.com) to prepare the Authentication Server and Access Point for communication. Note: It is important that all dates are correct on the MX8 and host computers when using any type of certificate. Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.
Page 245 3. Click the Download a CA certificate, certificate chain or CRL link. 4. Make sure the correct root CA certificate is selected in the list box. 10 - 35...
Page 246 6. To download the CA certificate, click on the Download CA certificate link. 7. Click the Save button and save the certificate. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate. 8. Install the certificate on the MX8. 10 - 36...
Page 247: Installing A Root Ca Certificate
\System folder or other path specified in the Summit Certs global parameter. 1. Copy the certificate file to the MX8. The certificate file has a .CER extension. Locate the file and tap it. 2. A certificate installation warning is displayed.
Page 248 7. Click the Request a certificate link. 8. Click on the User Certificate link. 10 - 38...
Page 249: Exporting A User Certificate
9. Click on the Submit button. if there is a message box asking if you want to confirm the request, click Yes. The User Certificate is issued. 10. Install the user certificate on the requesting computer by clicking the Install this certificate link. 11.
Page 250: Installing A User Certificate
12. Install the user certificate. Installing a User Certificate After generating and exporting the user certificate, copy it from the PC to the MX8. Copy the certificate to a location on the MX8, such as a storage card or the \System folder.
Page 251 Enter the password and tap Done. A message is displayed that the certificate installation was successful. You can view any installed user certificates by selecting Start > Settings > System and tapping the Certificates icon. Installed user certificates are displayed on the Personal tab. 10 - 41...
Page 252 13. For the Certificate Template, select User. 14. Check the Mark keys as exportable and the Export keys to file checkboxes. 15. Type the full path on the local PC where the private key is to be copied. Also specify the private key filename. 10 - 42...
Page 253 16. Be sure to note the name used for the private key file, for example USER.PVK. The certificate file created later in this process must be given the same name, for example, USER.CER. 17. DO NOT check to use strong private key protection. 18.
Page 254: Installing A User Certificate
24. Install the user certificate. Installing a User Certificate Copy the certificate and private key files to the MX8. 1. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. 2. Select My Certificates from the pull down list.
Page 255 3. Tap the Import button. 4. Make sure From a File is selected and tap OK. 5. Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and tap 6. The certificate is now shown in the list. 10 - 45...
Page 256 7. With the certificate you just imported highlighted, tap View. 8. From the Field pull down menu, select Private Key. • If the private key is present, the process is complete. • If the private key is not present, import the private key. 9.
Page 257: Verify Installation
11. Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the private key file, change the Type pull down list to Private Keys, select the certificate desired and tap OK. Enter the password for the certificate if appropriate. Verify Installation 1.
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Page 259: Chapter 11 - Keymaps
32 key Numeric-Alpha Triple-Tap Keymap •The following 32 Key Triple-Tap Keypad (page 2-7) keymap is used on an MX8 that is NOT running a Terminal Emulator. Honeywell terminal emulators use a separate keymap. •When using a sequence of keys that require an alpha key, first press the Alph key. Use the Shft sticky key or the Caps key sequence (Blue+Tab) for upper case alphabetic characters.
Page 260 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Toggle Shift Mode Shft Alt Mode Control Mode Ctrl Blue Space Enter Enter Scan Mode Scan CapsLock (Toggle) Blue Back Space Orange Back Tab Orange Up Arrow Up Arrow Down Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow...
Page 261 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Shft Orange Shft Orange Shft Orange Shft Orange Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha 7777 Alpha Alpha Alpha...
Page 262 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha 7777 Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha...
Page 263 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order ; (semicolon) Blue 0 (zero) Orange ` (accent) Blue _ (underscore) Orange , (comma) Orange ' (apostrophe) Orange Alph ~ (tilde) Blue Orange Orange " Blue Alph Orange Diamond#3 Shft Orange...
Page 264: 32 Key Alpha-Mode Keymap
32 Key Alpha-Mode Keypad (page 2-8) keymap is used on an MX8 that is NOT running a Terminal Emulator. Honeywell terminal emulators use a separate keymap. •When using a sequence of keys that require an alpha key, first press the Alph key. Use the Shft sticky key for upper case alphabetic characters.
Page 265 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order CapsLock (Toggle) Blue Shft Uppercase Alpha Shft Back Space Orange Back Tab Orange Up Arrow Up Arrow Down Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Blue Up Arrow Left Arrow Blue Down Arrow Insert...
Page 266 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Shft Shft Orange Shft Orange Shft Orange Shft Orange Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Diamond 1 Alpha Down Arrow Alpha Up Arrow Alpha Alpha Shft Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha...
Page 267 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha 0 (zero) Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft Alpha Shft...
Page 268 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Orange Diamond 1 ` (accent) Blue _ (underscore) Blue Diamond 2 , (comma) Orange Diamond 2 ' (apostrophe) Orange ~ (tilde) Blue Blue Diamond 1 Orange " Blue Alph Shft Shft...
Page 269: Chapter 12 - Cradles
Bluetooth device connection and use, while the MX9 is docked, are managed by the MX8 Bluetooth program, not the cradle. The MX8 can be either On, Off or in Suspend Mode while in the cradle. Special purpose and power cables are available from Honeywell.
Page 270: Tethered Scanners And The Mx8 Cradles
Use a clean soft cloth to wipe any dirt, moisture or grease from the MX8, charging contacts or the cradle. Do not use any liquid to clean the Multi-charger, cradle, battery pack, MX8, or charging terminals (pins). Spray or dampen the cleaning cloth with liq- uids/sprays.
Page 271: Battery Cleaning, Storage And Service
Main battery recharging in a docked MX8 is managed by the Power Management settings in the MX8. Refer to the Power control panel on the MX8. The spare battery in the spare battery well re-charges with or without an MX8 in the dock. The spare battery is fully charged in approximately four hours.
Page 272: Front View
Front View 1. Docking Bay Adapter Cup 2. MX8 Docked LED 3. Serial Interface Connector 4. Spare Battery LED 5. I/O Port Back View 1. Docking Bay Adapter Cup 2. MX8 Cradle Connector 3. Spare Battery Charging Bay 4. Power Jack...
Page 273: Top View
2. Table Mounting Hole Guides 3. Back Bolts, washers, screws, screwdriver or wrench needed when attaching the MX8 desktop cradle to a protected flat surface are not supplied by Honeywell. Periodically check the table mounting hardware and re-tighten if necessary. Table mounting hardware can be finger- tightened.
Page 274: Cradle Leds
Battery pack temperature out of range Flashing Red Battery pack fault or failure The cradle must be connected to AC power. Spare battery charging does not require an MX8 be docked in the docking bay. MX8 Mobile Device System Status LED The MX8 System Status LED is located at the top of the keypad.
Page 275: Installing / Removing The Docking Bay Adapter Cup
6 (+/- .5) in/lb. Use a clean, well-lit stable surface. The desktop cradle is shipped with the docking bay adapter cup pre-installed. If the MX8 has a rubber boot, the docking bay adapter cup must be removed before the MX8 is placed in the desktop cradle.
Page 276: Assembling The Ac Power Adapter
The Power connector is located on the back of the cradle. The cradle power supply is intended for use with the MX8 Desktop Cradle and the MX8 Y-connector only. 1. Plug the AC power plug into any AC wall outlet with a dependable power source.
Page 277: Connecting Input/Output Cables
(page 12-7). When the MX8 is in Suspend Mode it wakes up when it is docked in a powered cradle. There is no change in mode state settings or behavior when the MX8 is docked in a cradle without a power source. MX8 mode states while the MX8 is in a powered cradle e.g., suspend, resume, display backlight, etc., are managed by the MX8 OS Power settings.
Page 278: Inserting A Spare Battery
Serial port and drawing power from the cradle, is used. The spare battery well is molded in the shape of the MX8 main battery. The spare battery can be inserted in the battery well in only one direction.
Page 279: Mx8 Desktop Cradle Help
MX8 Desktop Cradle Help The following is intended as an aid in determining whether the MX8 battery pack or the cradle battery charger may be malfunctioning. Issue Cause Solution Battery pack does not fit Different manufacturer's battery pack, Check if the battery pack is Honeywell part number in battery well.
Page 280: Using The Charging Multi-Dock
Introduction The MX8 Charging Multi-dock is designed to secure the MX8 in the docking bay and to charge the main battery in the MX8 at the same time. A powered Charging Multi-dock can simultaneously recharge the main batteries in up to four MX8s. Each docking bay can accept an MX8 with or without a protective boot and with or without a trigger handle or handstrap.
Page 281: Assembling The Ac Power Adapter
2. The LED on the right, when illuminated green, indicates the docking bay is receiving power. When both docking bay LEDs are off, an MX8 is not docked and power is not available to the docking bay. When all LEDs are off, power is not applied to the multi-dock.
Page 282: Docking And Undocking The Mx8
(page 12-7). When the MX8 is in Suspend Mode it wakes up when it is docked in a powered Multi-dock charging bay. There is no change in mode state settings or behavior when the MX8 is docked in a Multi-dock without a power source. MX8 mode states while the MX8 is in a powered Multi-dock e.g., suspend, resume, display backlight, etc., are managed by the MX8 OS Power...
Page 283: Using The Passive Vehicle Cradle
The passive vehicle cradle is lined with strips of hook-and-loop fabric to ensure a snug fit between the MX8 and the inside of the cradle. The cradle can secure an MX8 with or without a rubber boot by inserting or removing the Velcro slides attached to the inside of the docking well.
Page 284: Components
U-Bracket Footprint The image below is not to scale. RAM Assembly Components Mount the cradle U-bracket to the upper RAM ball assembly with the bolts, washers and nuts supplied by Honeywell. • Qty 4 – Hex Cap 1/4-20 x 3/4 bolts •...
Page 285: Installing The Cradle U-Bracket
Installing the Cradle U-Bracket Note: Honeywell does not supply the bolts or washers needed when mounting the cradle assembly to the vehicle chassis. Use bolts with a maximum 10/32” (0.3125) diameter. 1. Attach the U-Bracket to the vehicle, making sure it does not impede safe operation of the vehicle.
Page 286: Installing The Ram Bracket
• Remove the Velcro slides to secure the MX8 with a rubber boot. • Insert the Velcro slides to secure the MX8 without a rubber boot. Note: Do not put the MX8 into the passive vehicle cradle until the cradle is securely fastened to the vehicle. 12 - 18...
Page 287: Unpacking Your Battery Charger
This device cannot charge/recharge coin cell batteries sealed inside the mobile device, if any. This chapter is intended to familiarize the user with the safety and operating instructions necessary to use the MX8 Battery Charger (Model MX8A385CHGR4US, MX8A386CHGR4WW) to charge rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs (MX8A380BATT) .
Page 288: Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
• Do not store the Li-Ion battery pack in direct sunlight or anywhere the battery pack cannot cool down. • If the Li-Ion battery pack is hot after removal from the MX8, allow it to cool at room temperature or in a cool air stream before placing it in the charger.
Page 289: Front View
Front View 1. Front 2. Power Jack location 3. Battery Charging Pocket 4. LED Indicator 5. LED Function Legend Top View 1. Battery Charging Pocket 2. Retaining Clip 3. Battery Release Spring 4. Battery Charging Contacts 13 - 3...
Page 290: Installation
Installation Assemble the Power Supply Assemble the AC adapter for the MX8 Battery Charger before connecting it to the charger. The AC power supply for the battery charger is shipped with the battery charger. Contact Technical Assistance (page 15-1) if there is no AC cable.
Page 291: Mounting
Mounting The battery charger should be located in an area where it: • Is well ventilated. • Is not in high traffic areas. • Locates or orients the AC cord so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage or stress. •...
Page 292: Charging Batteries
Charging Batteries New batteries should be charged fully before first use. The life and capacity of a Lithium Ion battery pack can vary significantly depending on the discharge current and the environment in which it is used. When a battery is placed in a charging pocket, the battery charger begins charging the battery. There is a slight delay while the charger evaluates the condition of the battery (ambient temperature, remaining charge, etc.) before charging begins.
Page 293: Battery Charger Help
Charger Cleaning, Storage and Service (page 13-8). If the LEDs continue to remain ON, the charger may be defective. Return charger to an authorized Honeywell service center. Charger is plugged into a live Battery pack is not making contact Push the battery pack in firmly until you hear a click as...
Page 294: Charger Cleaning, Storage And Service
Issue Cause Solution LED is flashing RED at any The charger’s timeout period has Make sure that the battery pack temperature is within pocket. expired. specification and retry charging. Contact Technical Assistance (page 15-1) if problem repeats, for battery pack replacement options. LED is flashing RED at any The battery pack voltage has not Contact...
Page 295: Battery Cleaning, Storage And Service
Battery Cleaning, Storage and Service Cleaning The battery pack should not require cleaning unless it has become heavily soiled. Old or damaged batteries should be disposed of promptly and properly. The best way to dispose of used batteries is to recycle them. Battery recycling facilities recover the nickel, lithium or lead from old batteries to manufacture new batteries.
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Page 297: Chapter 14 - Technical Specifications
Intermec EV-15 Linear Imager Hand Held Products 5300 SF 2D Imager Symbol 955I (Short Range) Symbol 955E (Base Laser) Honeywell Laser Scanner, N43XX Display technology Transmissive Color LCD with Touchscreen. Customer Configurable Display. LED Backlighting. Type - LCD – Active Transmissive Color / LED Backlight...
Page 298: Environmental Specifications
1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps RF Power Level 50 mW max. Channels 1-11 FCC, 1-13 ETSI Operating Temperature Same as MX8 Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Same as MX8 Storage Temperature Connectivity TCP/IP, Ethernet, ODI Diversity Summit 802.11 a/b/g...
Page 299: Input/Output Port Pinout
Input/Output Port Pinout Pin No Pin Description UART_TXD UART_RTS UART_RXD UART_CTS USBC_D+ USBC_VBUS HS_OUT HS_SLEEVE HS_DETECT 11 to 13 DC_GND UART_DTR UART_DSR USBC_D- HS_MIC 18 to 20 DC_IN AC Wall Adapter Feature Specification Input Power Switch None Power "ON" Indicator None Input Fusing Current Fuse...
Page 300: Cradles And Multi-Dock
Cradles and Multi-dock Technical Specifications – Desktop Cradle Note: Do not store MX8 batteries above 140°F (60°C) for extended periods. Weight 18 oz / 500 grams Dimensions H 3.6 in x W 4.3 in; x L 7.5 in Temperature Operating 32°...
Page 301: Technical Specifications - Charging Multi-Dock
Technical Specifications – Charging Multi-dock Note: Do not store the Multi-dock above 158°F (70°C) for extended periods. Weight 3.6 lbs / 1.6 Kg Dimensions Length 19 in (480mm) Width 6.25 in (160mm) Height 5.25 in (135mm) Temperature Operating 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F) (non-condensing) Storage -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F) Power Supply...
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Page 303: Chapter 15 - Customer Support
Limited Warranty Honeywell International Inc. ("HII") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to HII’s published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty does not cover any HII product which is (i) improperly installed or used;...
Page 304 The duration of the limited warranty for the MX8 cables (USB, Serial, Communication, Power) is 1 year. The duration of the limited warranty for the MX8 fabric accessories (e.g., belt, case, holster) is 90 days. The duration of the limited warranty for the MX8 headsets is 1 year.
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Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Chapter 3 - Hardware Configuration

Chapter 4 - Power Modes and Batteries

Chapter 5 - Software Configuration

Chapter 6 - Applock (Application Locking)

Chapter 7 - Bluetooth

Chapter 8 - Data Collection

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