Chapter 6 - Applock (Application Locking); Introduction; Setup A New Device - Honeywell MX8 User Manual

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AppLock (Application Locking)

Introduction

Start > Settings > System > Administration
AppLock is designed to be run on Honeywell certified Windows based devices only. The AppLock program is pre-loaded.
Configuration parameters are specified by the AppLock Administrator for the mobile device end-user. AppLock is password pro-
tected by the Administrator.
End-user mode locks the end-user into the configured application or applications. The end user can still reboot the mobile
device and respond to dialog boxes. The administrator-specified applications are automatically launched in the specified order
and run in full screen mode when the device boots up.
When the mobile device is reset to factory default values, for example after a cold reset, the Administrator may need to reconfig-
ure the 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.
Note: A few applications do not follow normal procedures when closing. AppLock cannot prevent this type of application from
closing, but is notified that the application has closed. For these applications, AppLock immediately restarts the application
(see Auto Re-Launch) which causes the screen to flicker. If this type of application is being locked, the administrator
should close all other applications before switching to end-user mode to minimize the screen flicker.
AppLock is updated periodically as new options become available. Contact
loads and update availability.

Setup a New Device

Before you begin setting up a new device assign a default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method).
Devices ordered with the AppLock feature are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no default password, thus when the
device is first booted, the user has full access to the device and no password prompt is displayed. After the administrator speci-
fies applications to lock, a password is assigned and the device is rebooted or the hotkey is pressed, the device switches to end-
user mode.
The process to configure a new device is as follows:
1. Insert a fully charged battery and press the Power button.
2. Connect an external power source to the device (if required).
3. Adjust screen display, audio volume and other parameters if desired. Install accessories (e.g., handstrap, stylus).
4. Tap Start > Settings > System > Administration icon.
5. Assign a Switch Key (hotkey) sequence for AppLock. See Security Panel.
6. Assign an application on the Application tab screen. More than one application can be assigned.
7. Assign a password on the Security tab screen.
8. Select a view level on the Status tab screen, if desired.
9. Tap OK.
10. Press the Switch Key sequence to launch AppLock and lock the configured application(s).
The device is now in end-user mode.
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