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  • Page 1 VX7 Reference Guide Copyright © September 2008 by LXE Inc. All Rights Reserved E-EQ-VX7RG-H...
  • Page 2 Performance” are trademarks of Summit Data Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Symbol, the Symbol logo and Spectrum24 are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LXE, Inc. is under license.

  • Page 3: Revision Notice

    A complete revision history is included in Appendix C, “Reference Material”. Revision Notice VX7 Reference Guide Explanation Added section “Configuring the VX7 with LXEConnect”. Added section “Custom Key Maps”. Removed sections Storage Manager”, “Changing the Display Resolution”, “Disabling the Touchscreen”, “Disabling the Touchscreen Heater”, “Configuring CapsLock Behavior”, “Configuring NumLock Behavior”,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard)...9 Touchscreen and Mouse...10 Setup the Radio and Network ... 11 Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters ... 11 Configuring the VX7 with LXEConnect ... 12 Install LXEConnect ...12 Using LXEConnect...14 ActiveSync – Initial Setup ... 15 USB Connection ...15 Serial Connection ...15...
  • Page 6 Subsequent Use...18 Bluetooth Devices...19 Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup ...20 Introduction... 20 VX7 with Label ... 20 VX7 without Label ... 21 Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications ... 22 Saving Changes to the Registry ... 23 Getting Help... 24 Manuals and Accessories ... 24 Manuals...24...
  • Page 7 Internal Antenna ...54 The Keyboards ... 55 The 95-key QWERTY Keyboard with Pointing Device ...56 Key Maps ...56 NumLock and the VX7 ...56 CapsLock and the VX7 ...56 Scroll Lock and the VX7...56 FKeyboard Backlight ...57 The 60-key QWERTY Keyboard ...58 IBM 3270 Keypad Overlay ...58...
  • Page 8 IBM 5250 Keypad Overlay ...58 Key Maps ...59 NumLock and the VX7 ...59 Keyboard Backlight...59 Keyboard LEDs...60 CAPS LED... 60 Secondary Keys LED... 61 Control Keys ...62 Custom Key Maps ...63 General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts ...63 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse ...64 USB Keyboard/Mouse...64...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Installed Software ... 82 Software Load...82 Software Applications ...82 Java (Optional) ...83 LXE RFTerm (Optional) ...83 AppLock...83 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) ...83 Desktop... 85 Folders Copies at Startup...86 My Device Folders ...86 Start Menu Program Options ... 87 Communication...88...
  • Page 10 Stylus ...126 Double Tap ...126 Calibration...126 System...127 General ...127 Memory ...128 Device Name ...128 Copyrights ...128 Terminal Server Client Licenses ...129 Volume and Sounds...129 Wi-Fi...129 CF Flash Cards, CAB Files and Programs... 130 VX7 Reference Guide Table of Contents E-EQ-VX7RG-H...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Access Files on the Flash Card...130 Backup VX7 Files using ActiveSync ... 131 Prerequisites...131 VX7 and ActiveSync Partnership ...131 Serial Port Transfer ...131 USB Transfer...132 Connect ...132 Explore...132 Disconnect ...133 Serial Connection ...133 USB Connection...133 Radio Connection...133 Important Information –...
  • Page 12 Control Code Replacement Examples ... 178 Barcode Processing Examples ... 179 Length Based Barcode Stripping ... 180 Screen Blanking... 182 Operation ...183 HAPTER IRELESS ETWORK Introduction ... 185 Summit Radio... 186 Summit Client Utility ...187 VX7 Reference Guide ONFIGURATION Table of Contents E-EQ-VX7RG-H...
  • Page 13 Checking for the Cisco PEAP Supplicant... 229 Wireless Network Configuration ...231 PEAP/MS-CHAP Authentication Configuration ...234 Configuring the PEAP/MS-CHAP Supplicant ... 234 Server Authentication ... 236 PEAP/ GTC Authentication Configuration...237 Configuring the PEAP / GTC Supplicant ... 237 Server Authentication ... 239 E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 14 Using a Stylus Tap...273 Using the Switch Key Sequence...273 Application Configuration ... 274 Application Panel ...274 Launch Button ...277 Auto At Boot... 277 Auto Re-Launch... 278 Manual (Launch)... 278 Allow Close ... 278 Match ... 279 VX7 Reference Guide Table of Contents E-EQ-VX7RG-H...
  • Page 15 Summit 802.11b/g CF 2.4GHz ...296 Summit 802.11a/b/g CF 2.4/5.0GHz ...296 Bluetooth...296 PCMCIA Cisco 2.4GHz Type II ...297 PCMCIA Symbol 11Mb 2.4GHz Type II...297 C VX7 CE .NET PPENDIX Introduction ... 299 Windows CE .NET 4.2 Operating System... 299 Wireless Network Configuration...299 Warmboot ...299...
  • Page 16 Installed Software ... 300 Software Load...300 Software Applications ...300 Java (Optional) ...301 LXE RFTerm (Optional) ...301 AppLock...301 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) ...301 Desktop... 303 Folders Copies at Startup...304 My Computer Folders...304 Start Menu Program Options ... 305 Communication...306 ActiveSync ...306 Connect...307...
  • Page 17 Revision History... 353 NDEX Illustrations Figure 1-1 VX7 Components, Top View...5 Figure 1-2 VX7 Components, Front View...5 Figure 1-3 VX7 Components, Bottom View ...6 Figure 1-4 VX7 Components, Back View ...6 Figure 1-5 VX7 Control Panel...7 E-EQ-VX7RG-H xiii VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 18 Figure 2-10 D9 Male Connector ...42 Figure 2-11 PS/2 Keyboard Connector...43 Figure 2-12 PS/2 Mouse Connector...43 Figure 2-13 VX7 USB Connector and External USB Adapter Cable Connector...44 Figure 2-14 VX7 Ethernet/USB Dongle Cables ...45 Figure 2-15 D15 Female Connector...46 Figure 2-16 Dongle Cable USB Host Port...47 Figure 2-17 Dongle Cable USB Client Port...47...
  • Page 19 Figure 2-48 Direct Vehicle Power Connection Cable (12 Ft.)...78 Figure 2-49 Connecting the Power Cable to the Vehicle...78 Figure 2-50 Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes...78 Figure 2-51 Power Adapter Cable, VX1/2/4 to VX7...79 Figure 2-52 Fuse Replacement ...80 Figure 3-1 Pocket CMD Prompt Screen ...90 Figure 3-2 Taskbar Properties...92...
  • Page 20 Figure 5-31 PSK Entry ...223 Figure 5-32 Cisco Aironet Client Utility ...224 Figure 5-33 Cisco Profile Properties Screen...225 Figure 5-34 Cisco Profile WEP Keys ...226 Figure 5-35 No Cisco PEAP ...229 Figure 5-36 Cisco PEAP installed..229 VX7 Reference Guide Table of Contents E-EQ-VX7RG-H...
  • Page 21 Figure 5-86 Logon to Certificate Authority...258 Figure 5-87 Certificate Services Welcome Screen ...258 Figure 5-88 Request a Certificate Screen ...259 Figure 5-89 Advanced Certificate Request Screen ...259 Figure 5-90 Advanced Certificate Details ...260 Figure 5-91 Script Warnings...261 E-EQ-VX7RG-H xvii VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 22 Figure C-24 System / Device Name...333 Figure C-25 Volume and Sounds...334 Figure D-1 Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart (0 to 159 Decimal) ...351 Figure D-2 Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart (160 to 255 Decimal) ...352 VX7 Reference Guide Table of Contents E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 23: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Overview The VX7 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted, PC (Personal Computer) running a Microsoft communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle. The VX7 provides power and functionality in a vehicle mounted unit, with a wide range of options:...

  • Page 24: When To Use This Guide

    Use this guide as you would any other source book -- reading portions to learn about the VX7, and then referring to it when you need more information about a particular subject.

  • Page 25: Document Conventions

    Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury. Keyword that indicates an imminent hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, DANGER will result in death or serious injury. E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 26: Quick Start

    1. Install Vehicle Mounting Bracket on vehicle and secure VX7 in Mounting Bracket Assembly (see “VX7 User’s Guide”). 2. Connect power cable to the VX7. The power cable can also be connected to a UPS battery pack, which is then connected to the VX7 (see “VX7 User’s Guide”).

  • Page 27: Components

    Components Components E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 1-1 VX7 Components, Top View Figure 1-2 VX7 Components, Front View 1. Access Panel Cover (See Following Illustrations for Detail) 2. Antenna Connectors or Hole Plugs 1. Speakers 2. Control Panel (See Following Illustrations for Detail)

  • Page 28: Figure 1-3 Vx7 Components, Bottom View

    PRODUCT OF U.S.A. U.S. PATENT 5862393 AUDIO INPUT: 12-80VDC 6A 72W COM2/3 KEYBOARD / ETHERNET / MOUSE T10A, 125V Figure 1-3 VX7 Components, Bottom View Figure 1-4 VX7 Components, Back View Components 1. COM1/Scanner Connector 2. COM3 Connector 3. Keyboard/Mouse é Connector 4. Ethernet/USB Cable...

  • Page 29: Figure 1-5 Vx7 Control Panel

    The tethered access panel cover is not shown in the illustration above. E-EQ-VX7RG-H 1. Power LED 2. Power Switch 3. Brightness Increase 4. Brightness Figure 1-5 VX7 Control Panel CF ATA PCMCIA A PCMCIA B Figure 1-6 VX7 Access Panel Decrease 1.

  • Page 30: Data Entry

    The keyboard is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise. Almost any function that a full sized computer keyboard can provide is duplicated on the LXE VMT keyboard but it may take a few more keystrokes to accomplish a keyed task.

  • Page 31: Touchscreen Entry

    (touch) of up to 4 oz. of pressure. The touchscreen can be used in conjunction with the keyboard and scanner and an input/output device connected to one of the VX7’s serial ports. • Touch the stylus to the field of the data entry form to receive the next data feed.

  • Page 32: Touchscreen And Mouse

    95-key keyboard pointer or external mouse is moved or clicked. Please see “USB Mouse” earlier in this manual for more details. • When a USB mouse is first attached to the VX7, the mouse pointer may not be visible. However, moving or clicking the mouse causes the pointer to appear. •...

  • Page 33: Setup The Radio And Network

    LAN, make sure your mobile client is communicating with the Access Point. 2. From the Start | Programs, run LXE RFTerm or tap the RFTerm icon on the desktop. 3. Select Session | Configure from the application menu and select the “host type” that you require.

  • Page 34: Configuring The Vx7 With Lxeconnect

    ActiveSync is already installed on the VX7. The VX7 is preconfigured to establish a USB ActiveSync connection to a PC when the proper cable is attached to the VX7 and the PC. If The VX7 uses a serial port for ActiveSync, it is necessary to configure the VX7 to use the serial port.

  • Page 35: Figure 1-8 Lxeconnect Installation Files

    Configuring the VX7 with LXEConnect 7. Select and copy the LXEConnect.msi and Setup.exe files from the VX7 to the user PC. Note the location chosen for files 8. Close the ActiveSync explorer dialog box. connection. 9. Execute the setup.exe file that was copied to the user PC. This setup program installs the LXEConnect utility.

  • Page 36: Using Lxeconnect

    Using LXEConnect 1. If an ActiveSync connection is has not been established, connect the VX7 to the PC. Details on ActiveSync are included in the following section. 2. Double-click the LXEConnect icon that was created on the desktop. 3. LXEConnect launches.

  • Page 37: Activesync - Initial Setup

    COM port and baud rate. This will set up the VX7 to use the USB or designated COM port. Click OK and ensure the check box for “Allow connection with desktop computer when device is attached” is checked.

  • Page 38: Bluetooth

    The VX7 default Bluetooth setting is Enabled. The LXE VX7 Bluetooth devices. Only LXE printers or scanners are recognized and displayed in the Bluetooth panel. All other Bluetooth devices are ignored. The Bluetooth devices (printers and/or scanners) have been setup to allow them Prerequisite to be “Discovered”...

  • Page 39: Settings Tab | Bluetooth Options

    These options can still be checked or unchecked whether Bluetooth connection is enabled or disabled. As Bluetooth devices pair with the VX7, the name of the device and an icon representing the type of device is displayed in the Devices window. The icon state changes as the paired Bluetooth devices connect and disconnect from the VX7.

  • Page 40: Continuous Search

    10. Whenever the VX7 is turned On, all previously paired, live, Bluetooth devices in the vicinity are paired, one at a time, with the VX7. If the devices cannot connect to the VX7 before the re-connect timeout time period expires (default is approximately 20 seconds for each paired device) there is no indication of the continuing disconnect state if Report Failure to Reconnect is disabled.

  • Page 41: Bluetooth Devices

    The Bluetooth taskbar Icon state and Bluetooth LED states change as Bluetooth devices are discovered, pair, connect and disconnect. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices re-connect with the VX7. Only LXE printers or scanners are recognized and displayed in the Bluetooth panel. All other Bluetooth devices are ignored.

  • Page 42: Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup

    1. Scan the Bluetooth address barcode label, attached to the VX7, with the LXE Bluetooth mobile scanner. 2. If this is the first time the Bluetooth scanner has scanned the VX7 Bluetooth label, the devices are paired. See section titled “Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications”. If the devices do not pair successfully, go to the next step.

  • Page 43: Vx7 Without Label

    Refer to the following section titled “Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications”. Note: After scanning the VX7 Bluetooth label, if there is no beep and no LED flash from the Bluetooth device, the devices are currently paired. VX7 without Label...

  • Page 44: Bluetooth Beep And Led Indications

    Upon startup, if the scanner sounds a long tone, this means the scanner has not passed its automatic Selftest and has entered isolation mode. If the scanner is reset, the sequence is repeated. Contact LXE Support for assistance. VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 45: Saving Changes To The Registry

    Saving Changes to the Registry Saving Changes to the Registry The VX7 saves the registry when you: • Tap Start | Run then type Warmboot. Tap OK. • Install Restart in the Start menu by Start | Run then type CTL RESTART=1 and tap the OK button.

  • Page 46: Getting Help

    LXE website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD. You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD, in the file titled “Contacting LXE”. This information is also available on the LXE website www.lxe.com.
  • Page 47 Cable, PC, D9 to D9 Power Cables Cable, Input Power, 12 FT, VX5 VX6 VX7 Adapter Cable, VX1 VX2 VX4 Power Cable to VX5 VX6 VX7 Power Supplies Power Supply, External, AC, W/US Power Cord VX5 VX6 VX7 Power Supply, External, AC, No Power Cord VX5 VX6 VX7...
  • Page 48 Scanner, Powerscan, XLR, Low Temp, 8’ Cbl Scanner, Powerscan, XLR, Low Temp, 12’ Cbl Scanner, LS3408 Fuzzy Logic SR, D9 Interface Cable, 8ft Scanner, LS3408 Extended Range, D9 Interface Cable, 8ft VX7 Reference Guide Manuals and Accessories 9000A076CBLHEADSET1 HX1A501SINGHEADSET HX1A502DUALHEADSET...
  • Page 49 Manuals and Accessories Bluetooth Scanner and Accessories LXE Bluetooth module with laser ring scanner, battery, two hand/wrist straps (large and small) LXE Bluetooth module with 1D/2D imager ring scanner, battery, two hand/wrist straps (large and small) Li-Ion Spare Battery for LXE Bluetooth Ring Scanner...
  • Page 50 Manuals and Accessories VX7 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 51: Chapter 2 Physical Description And Layout

    Platform 1 VX7 VX7’s identified as Platform 1 by a P1 notation on the serial number decal (and VX7’s with no platform identification on the serial number decal) are referred to as Platform 1 VX7’s. These VX7’s DO NOT support the features identified as “Platform 2” throughout this manual.

  • Page 52: Hardware Configuration

    Hardware Configuration System Hardware The VX7 hardware configuration is shown in the following figure. Antenna Connector VX7 Reference Guide Compact Any Type I, II or III PCMCIA Card Slot A Slot & Slot B Serial Keyboard/ Connector Mouse COM1 - Scanner Connector (9 pin male "D")

  • Page 53: Central Processing Unit

    Main system memory is 64 or 128MB DRAM. Video Subsystem The LXE VX7 video subsystem consists of a color TFT display. The video subsystem complies with the VESA VL bus standard. The display supports screen blanking to eliminate driver distraction when the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 54: Power Supply

    Power Supply Vehicle power input for the VX7 is 12V to 80V DC nominal and is accepted without the need to perform any manual operation within the VX7. If 12V to 60V DC power is not available – for example, in an office environment – an optional external Universal Input Power Supply can be used to convert AC wall power to an appropriate DC level.

  • Page 55: Bluetooth Lxez Pairing

    Hardware Configuration Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing The VX7 contains Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3.0 Mbit/s over the air. Bluetooth device connection (or pairing) can occur at distances up to 32.8 ft (10 meters) Line of Sight. The wireless client retains wireless connectivity while Bluetooth is active.

  • Page 56: Power Modes

    • Off Mode – The VX7 turns off if the user presses the power button when the VX7 is On. The VX7 is also off when it is not connected to a power source. However, an internal Real Time Clock (RTC) powered by an internal battery maintains the date and time while the VX7 is off.

  • Page 57: Physical Controls

    Physical Controls On/Off Switch The power (on/off) switch is a push button switch located on the front control panel of the VX7. The switch is a momentary switch. If the VX7 is Off, pressing the power switch turns the VX7 For Platform 2 VX7’s, the keyboard LEDs turn on for about one second when the operating...

  • Page 58: External Connectors

    Audio connects to a mono or stereo telephone headset/microphone. Other external connectors are located as follows: • Antenna connectors are located on the top of the VX7. VX7’s can be configured for a single antenna or dual antennas. VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 59: Scanner Serial Connector (Com1)

    If COM1 is not being used for a scanner, it can also be used for screen blanking when the vehicle is in motion. Please see “Technical Specifications – Screen Blanking Cable” in the following section for more details. Note: Power the VX7 off before attaching a cable or device to the COM1 serial port. Pinout Signal +5VDC...

  • Page 60: Printer/Pc Serial Connector (Com3)

    Chapter 4, “Scanner”, section titled “Serial Port Pin 9” for more information on configuring Pin Please see “Technical Specifications – Connection Cable” below for information on using a serial cable. Note: Power the VX7 off before attaching a cable or device to the COM3 serial port. Pinout Signal +5VDC...

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications - Connection Cable

    The VX7 serial port supports four types of handshaking via the LXE serial cable: None, standard Xon/Xoff, standard DTR/DSR, and a form of RTS/CTS. To use RTS/CTS, the remote side computer must clear the DTR line which sets the VX7 CTS line and allows the VX7 to send data to the remote side.

  • Page 62: Technical Specifications - Screen Blanking Cable

    (for example, via a switch on the accelerator pedal of the fork truck). All other pins on the connector must be left unconnected. If pins 7 and 8 do not provide continuity (or the cable is removed), the VX7 screen remains blank. Serial cable:...

  • Page 63: Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    Figure 2-8 VX7 Keyboard Connector and External Keyboard Cable Connector The +5V supply available from the connector is current limited at 400mA. Note: Power the VX7 off before attaching a cable or device to the Keyboard/Mouse connector. Pinout Signal KBDAT_A MSDAT_A –...

  • Page 64: Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Dongle Cable

    PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Dongle Cable The PS/2 keyboard/mouse dongle cable allows a standard PS/2 keyboard and/or mouse to be attached to the VX7. The PS/2 connectors on the dongle cable are labeled for keyboard and mouse. Note: Power the VX7 off before attaching the cable to the Keyboard/Mouse connector. The VX7 must also be powered off to add or remove a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.

  • Page 65: Ps/2 Keyboard Connector

    Description Keyboard Data Not Connected System Ground Keyboard Power, 5V Keyboard Clock Not Connected Chassis Ground Figure 2-12 PS/2 Mouse Connector Description Mouse Data Not Connected System Ground Keyboard Power, 5V Mouse Clock Not Connected Chassis Ground VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 66: Ethernet/Usb Connector

    USB Host port for connecting a USB device to the VX7 • a USB Client port to connect the VX7 to a USB host or hub. Note: Please refer to the diagrams later in this chapter for details on available ports with the dongle cable options.

  • Page 67: Ethernet/Usb Dongle Cables

    The available dongle cables are shown below. Note: Power the VX7 off before attaching a cable or device to the Ethernet/USB connector. The connectors and pinouts for the dongle cables are detailed below. 9000A075CBLUSBHCETH is required when using ActiveSync via USB on the VX7.

  • Page 68: D15 Female Connector

    Pinout Signal USB2N_A – USB2P_A DGND RJ45_45 RJ45_78 5V_USB_23 Shell CGND VX7 Reference Guide Figure 2-15 D15 Female Connector Description USB-H D – Not Connected USB-D Power Receive + Receive – USB-H D + USB-H Power Return USB-D D –...

  • Page 69: Usb Host Connector

    Description USB Power, Current Limited USB D – USB D + USB Power Return Chassis Ground Figure 2-17 Dongle Cable USB Client Port Description USB Power, Current Limited USB D – USB D + USB Power Return VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 70: Rj45 Connector

    RJ45 Connector Pinout Signal – – – – VX7 Reference Guide Figure 2-18 Dongle Cable Ethernet Port Description Transmit + Transmit – Receive + Not Connected Not Connected Receive – Not Connected Not Connected External Connectors E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 71: Audio Connector

    External Connectors Audio Connector The VX7 audio connector accepts a headset with a 2.5mm plug, such as a mono telephone headset with microphone or a stereo headset. Please refer to “Mixer” in Chapter 3, “System Configuration” for information on configuring the audio port for either a mono headset with microphone or a stereo headset.

  • Page 72: Power Supply Connector

    The VX7 internal power supply can accept DC input voltages in the range of 12 to 80 Volts. Pinout UPS Battery Positive (+) UPS Battery Negative (–)

  • Page 73: Ups Battery Pack Connectors

    UPS Battery Positive (+) UPS Battery Negative (–) E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 2-21 The UPS Battery Pack Input Connector Signal DC Positive (+) Not used Chassis Ground Not used DC Negative (–) Signal DC Positive (+) Chassis Ground DC Negative (–) VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 74: Ups Battery Extension Cable Connectors

    UPS Battery Positive (+) UPS Battery Negative (–) Output Figure 2-24 The UPS Battery Extension Cable Output Connector Pinout UPS Battery Positive (+) UPS Battery Negative (–) VX7 Reference Guide Signal DC Positive (+) Chassis Ground DC Negative (–) Signal DC Positive (+) Chassis Ground DC Negative (–)

  • Page 75: Antenna Connections

    Spread Spectrum RF Antenna Connector Pin VX7’s ordered with an external antenna option have either one or two antenna connectors located on top of the unit. VX7’s ordered with the internal antenna option do not have an external antenna connector.

  • Page 76: Internal Antenna

    If the internal antenna option is ordered, an antenna is mounted on the inside of the user access panel cover. The internal antenna assembly has two antenna cables which are attached to the radio card. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 2-27 Internal Antenna Cables External Connectors...

  • Page 77: The Keyboards

    • A standard PS/2 keyboard via an adapter cable attached to the “Keyboard/Mouse” port on the VX7. The adapter cable also provides a connector for a PS/2 mouse. • A USB keyboard via a dongle cable attached to the “Ethernet/USB” connector.

  • Page 78: The 95-Key Qwerty Keyboard With Pointing Device

    Designed for ease of use with the Windows CE operating system, the 95-key keyboard with pointing device connects via a cable to the keyboard port on the VX7. Additional Windows keys (the Windows logo key and the Application key) and an integrated pointing device are provided.

  • Page 79: Fkeyboard Backlight

    “backlight” key in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard. Pressing the backlight key cycles the keyboard backlight through the levels of backlight intensity: • • Maximum intensity • Medium intensity • Low intensity. E-EQ-VX7RG-H The keyboard backlight is manually VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 80: The 60-Key Qwerty Keyboard

    IBM 3270 Keypad Overlay CAPS CTRL Attn SysReq SHIFT The 60-key keypad is available with an IBM 3270 overlay designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running LXE’s RFTerm™ program. IBM 5250 Keypad Overlay CAPS CTRL Attn SysReq SHIFT The 60-key keypad is available with an IBM 5250 overlay designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running LXE’s RFTerm™...

  • Page 81: Key Maps

    The 60-key keyboard supports all 101 keyboard functions. However, because the keyboard only has 60 keys, all functions are not visible (or printed on the keyboard). Therefore the VX7 keyboard supports what is called hidden keys -- keys that are accessible but not visible on the keyboard.

  • Page 82: Keyboard Leds

    Keyboard LEDs The VX7 keyboard has three (2) LED indicators. CAPS LED This LED indicates the state of the keyboard CapsLock mode. If CapsLock is enabled this LED is illuminated green. When CapsLock is off, the LED is dark. Press <2 >...

  • Page 83: Secondary Keys Led

    > key followed by the superscripted key. Figure 2-35 The Secondary Key > state is enabled until another key is pressed. The <2 > key) the Secondary Mode LED is > key is toggled on > keypress. VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 84: Control Keys

    Control Keys The VMT keyboard has several control keys. Because of the construction of the VX7 and the Microsoft Windows CE operating system, many of the Control Keys are not used on the VX7. Note: The 2 functions of the <F4> and <F5>keys are not used as the display brightness is adjusted via the buttons on the VX7 Control Panel.

  • Page 85: Custom Key Maps

    All key remapping is done using the KeyPad option in the Control Panel. Please see KeyPad in Chapter 3, System Configuration, for details. General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with any VX7 keyboard. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows CE applications. Press these keys …...

  • Page 86: Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse

    USB Keyboard/Mouse A standard USB mouse can be attached to the VX7 using the appropriate dongle cable. A standard USB keyboard cane be attached to Platform 2 VX7’s using the appropriate dongle cable. The dongle cable attaches to the VX7 and provides a USB connector.

  • Page 87: Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard)

    <Shift> and <áü> keys can be used in combination for capitalized international characters. Note: When the virtual keyboard is displayed, the physical keyboard is still active, if attached. Therefore it is possible to input data from both keyboards. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 2-37 Small and Large Virtual Keyboards VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 88: Enabling The Input Panel

    The Input Panel is disabled by default. To enable the Input Panel, select Start | Settings | Control Panel |Input Panel icon. Make sure the “Allow applications to change the input panel state” checkbox is checked and warmboot the VX7. VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 89: The Display

    Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display. Never use an actual pen, pencil or sharp object to write on the touchscreen. An extra or replacement stylus may be ordered from LXE. See the “Accessories” section for the stylus part number.

  • Page 90: Pcmcia, Cf And Sd Slots

    PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots The VX7 has two PCMCIA slots, one Compact Flash slot and one Secure Digital slot. The PCMCIA slots are stacked on top of each other and located on the right hand side of the opening.

  • Page 91: Pcmcia Pinout

    PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots PCMCIA Pinout E-EQ-VX7RG-H Signal Signal 12V_RF_POWER -CDI -CE1 -CE2 n.c. or VS1# -IORD -IOWR RDY/-IREQ SLOT_VCC SLOT_VCC SLOT-VPP SLOT_VPP n.c. or VS2# RESET -WAIT -INPACK -REG BVD2/-SPKR BDV1/-STSCHG WP/A_-IOIS16 -CD2 VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 92: Install Pcmcia Cards

    Install the Type II PCMCIA Radio Caution The LXE Model VX7 Vehicle Mount Computer is specifically for use with LXE Model 6726, 6816, 4830 and 4831 Type II PCMCIA radios. Substitution of other PCMCIA radios will void the FCC, Industry Canada and other international radio certifications for the Model VX7 Vehicle Mount Computer and is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 93: Figure 2-41 Summit 802.11 A/B/G Antenna Cable Connections

    Main a port and connect the b/g antenna cable to the Main b/g port. Figure 2-41 Summit 802.11 a/b/g Antenna Cable Connections E-EQ-VX7RG-H Summit CF 802.11a/b/g Radio Card Main Auxiliary b/g Port a Port Auxiliary Main b/g Port a Port VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 94: Figure 2-42 Summit 802.11B/G Antenna Cable Connections

    Hold the radio card with the Cisco logo label facing up. Connect the antenna cable(s) as follows: • Single antenna – Connect antenna cable to right port, as shown below. • Dual antennas – Connect antenna cables to both ports. VX7 Reference Guide Main Auxiliary Port Port Left Port...

  • Page 95: Figure 2-44 Symbol 11Mb Antenna Cable Connections

    Re-connect the power cord/cable and turn the VX7 on. For VX7’s with a Summit radio, review RX Diversity and TX Diversity on the Global Settings tab of the Summit Client Utility to ensure these settings correspond to the VX7’s antenna configuration.

  • Page 96: Cf Card Slot

    The screws are a captive part of the cover and cannot be removed. Remove the card currently installed present in the CF slot and replace it with the new CF card. The replacement CF card must contain the operating system in order for the VX7 to operate.

  • Page 97: Sd Card Slot

    The slot accepts a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. The card in this slot can be hot swapped. Note: Although cards in the SD slot may be hot swapped, the VX7 is not environmentally sealed while the access panel cover is removed to hot swap cards.

  • Page 98: Power Supply

    AC to DC power input for the VX7 is delivered via an optional external power supply. See “External Power Supply”. Vehicle power input for the VX7 is 12V to 80V DC nominal and is accepted without the need to perform any manual operation within the VX7. See “Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection”. An optional uninterruptible power supply (UPS) battery can be used with the vehicle DC power supply.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    0 Amps min, 1.87 Amps max FCC, Part 15, Radio Frequency Devices, Class B. EN 55022 UL1950 and IEC 950 Specification see VX7 Environmental Specifications see VX7 Environmental Specifications Operates in a relative humidity of: 5 – 95% (non-condensing) Per IEC 801-1 VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 100: Vehicle 12-80Vdc Direct Connection

    Note: Correct electrical polarity is required for safe and proper installation. Connecting the cable to the VX7 with the polarity reversed will cause the VX7’s fuse to be blown. See the following table for wire color-coding specifics. Wiring color codes for LXE supplied DC input power cabling:...

  • Page 101: Vx7 Input Power Specifications

    LXE offers an adapter cable (part no. 9000A077CBLPWRADPTR) to adapt certain VX1, VX2 or VX4 DC power supplies to the VX7. Please read and follow all cautions in the “VX7 User’s Guide” to determine if your present power supply can be used with the VX7.

  • Page 102: Cmos Battery

    This battery should only be changed by authorized service personnel. Fuse The VX7 uses a 100V, 10A time delay (slow blow), high current interrupting rating fuse that is externally accessible and user replaceable. Should it need replacement, replace with same size, rating and type of fuse –...

  • Page 103: Chapter 3 System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Introduction There are several different aspects to the setup and configuration of the VX7. Many of the setup and configuration settings are dependent upon the optional features such as hardware and software installed on the unit. The examples found in this chapter are to be used as examples only, the configuration of your specific VX7 computer may vary.

  • Page 104: Installed Software

    Installed Software When you order a VX7 you receive the software files required by the separate programs needed for operation and radio communication. The files are loaded by LXE and stored in subdirectories in the VX7. This section lists the contents of the subdirectories and the general function of the files. Files installed in each VX7 are specific to the intended function of the VX7.

  • Page 105: Java (Optional)

    The VX7 has the Avalanche Enabler installation files loaded, but not installed, on the mobile device when it is shipped from LXE. The installation files are located in the System folder on CE devices. The installation application must be run manually the first time Avalanche is used.
  • Page 106 Enabler Interface. The designation of the mobile device to the Avalanche CE Manager is LXE_VXC. LXE CE devices manufactured before October 2006 must have their drivers and system files upgraded before they can use the Avalanche Enabler functions. Please contact an LXE representative for details on upgrading the mobile device baseline.

  • Page 107: Desktop

    Windows on-line Help application installed in the mobile device. The VX7 Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 2000 or XP. At a minimum, it has the following icons that can be double tapped with the stylus to access My Computer/My Device, Internet Explorer, and the Recycle Bin.

  • Page 108: Folders Copies At Startup

    Folder Application Data My Documents Network Program Files System Temp Windows VX7 Reference Guide => Windows\Fonts => Windows\Help Description Data saved by running applications Storage for downloaded files / applications Mounted network drive Applications Internal SD Flash Card (CAB file storage)

  • Page 109: Start Menu Program Options

    Set Cisco radio / network parameters (Please see Chapter 5, “Wireless Network Configuration” for details) Stores Network communication options Transfer files between a VX7 and a desktop computer Run this command after setting up a connection Begin connection to FTP server...

  • Page 110: Communication

    ActiveSync Once a relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect, ActiveSync will synchronize using the radio link on the VX7. See also: Chapter 1 “Introduction”, section “ActiveSync – Initial Setup”. ActiveSync version 3.7 (or higher) must be resident on the host (desktop/laptop) Requirement: computer.

  • Page 111: Connect

    These shortcuts call the Services Manager to start and stop the FTP server. The server defaults to Off (for security) unless it is explicitly turned on from the menu. The COM3 port is labeled “COM2/3”. E-EQ-VX7RG-H direct connect at 57600 or 115200 baud VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 112: Command Prompt

    There are few changes in the Windows CE version of Media Player as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Media Player options. Click the “?” button to access Media Player Help. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 3-1 Pocket CMD Prompt Screen Start Menu Program Options...

  • Page 113: Remote Desktop Connection

    Start | Programs | Windows Explorer There are a few changes in the Windows CE version of Windows Explorer as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Explorer options. Click the “?” button to access Windows Explorer Help. E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 114: Taskbar

    Tap the checkbox to have the Control Panel folders appear in drop down menu format from the Settings | Control Panel menu option. Clear Contents of Document Folder Tap the Clear button to remove the contents of the Document folder. VX7 Reference Guide Start Menu Program Options Enabled Disabled...

  • Page 115: Control Panel Options

    Set network driver properties and network access properties. Set VX7 owner details. Set VX7 access password properties. Control the connection between the VX7 and a local desktop or laptop computer. Manage PCMCIA cards. Displays the status of all power managed devices.

  • Page 116: About

    Current network connection IP and MAC address. User application version information can be shown in the Version window. Version window information is taken from the registry. Modify the Registry using the Registry Editor (see section titled “VX7 Utilities”). LXE recommends caution the registry before changes are made.

  • Page 117: Language And Fonts

    • Korean The listed Asian fonts are ordered separately and built-in to the VX7 OS image. Built-in fonts are added to registry entries and are available immediately upon startup. Thai, Hebrew, Arabic and Cyrillic Russian fonts are available in the (English only) default (extended) fonts.

  • Page 118: Identifying Software Versions

    The “Versions” tab displays the versions of many of the software programs installed. Not all installed software installed on the VX7 is included in this list and the list varies depending on the applications loaded on the VX7. The LXE Image line displays the revision of the system software installed.

  • Page 119: Accessibility

    If the SoundSentry option is selected, please note that Scroll Lock does not produce a visual warning as the CapsLock and NumLock keys do. This is due to a limitation in the Microsoft Windows CE operating system. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 3-6 Accessibility Properties, Keyboard Figure 3-7 Accessibility Properties, Sound VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 120: Administrator Control

    Administrator are available to the user. LXE devices 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.

  • Page 121: Bluetooth

    The Bluetooth device should be as close as possible (line of sight) to the mobile device during the pairing process. The System Administrator has Discovered and Paired targeted Bluetooth Assumption: devices for the VX7. The VX7 operating system has been upgraded to the revision level required for Bluetooth client operation. E-EQ-VX7RG-H None...

  • Page 122: Discover

    Discovery process also queries for the unique identifier for each device discovered. Tap Stop at any time to end the Discover and Query for Unique Identifier functions. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 3-8 Control Panel - Bluetooth Figure 3-9 Discover Bluetooth Devices...

  • Page 123: Bluetooth Devices

    An icon with a red background indicates the device Bluetooth connection is inactive. An icon with a white background indicates the device is connected to the VX7 and the device Bluetooth connection is active. Doubletap a device in the list to open the device properties menu. The targeted device does not need to be active.

  • Page 124: Bluetooth Device Properties

    Tap Pair as Scanner to set up the VX7 to receive data from the scanner. Tap Pair as Printer to set up the VX7 to send data to the printer. Tap Disconnect to stop the connection between the VX7 and a paired Bluetooth device.

  • Page 125: Settings

    VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 126: Figure 3-14 Bluetooth About Panel

    Discovery and Query process), the Bluetooth MAC address, and software version levels. The data cannot be edited by the user. VX7 Reference Guide Default Information Enabled Disable this option to inhibit VX7 connection with all Bluetooth devices. Disabled Enable this option to ensure other devices can discover the VX7. Disabled When enabled, a dialog box is placed on the display.

  • Page 127: Easy Pairing And Auto-Reconnect

    Discover button. It can auto-reconnect to devices previously known but which have gone out of and then returned within range. Pairing supports SPP devices only. Up to two Bluetooth devices can be connected to the VX7 at a time; LXE supports one scanner and one printer (see Accessories).

  • Page 128: Certificates

    Start | Settings | Control Panel | Certificates Manage digital certificates used for secure communication. Lists the Stored certificates trusted by the VX7 user. These values may change based on the type of radio security resident in the client, access point or the host system.

  • Page 129: Dialing

    Control Panel Options Dialing Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Dialing Set dialup properties for internal modems (not supplied/supported by LXE). Tap the “?” and follow the instructions in Help. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 3-16 Dialing VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 130: Display

    Note: The display can also be configured to turn off when the vehicle to which the VX7 is mounted is in motion. This feature required a serial cable connection and is enabled using the Scanner control panel. Please see “Screen Blanking”, later in this chapter, for details.

  • Page 131: Input Panel

    Use this option to make the Soft Keyboard or the keypad primarily available when entering data. Selecting Keyboard enables both. The Input Panel is disabled by default. To enable the input panel, make sure the checkbox for “Allow applications to change input panel state” is checked and warmboot the VX7. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Keyboard...

  • Page 132: Internet Options

    Popups Block popups Display notification Use same window Select a tab. Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. VX7 Reference Guide Control Panel Options http://www.lxe.com/ http://www.google.com 512 Kb Windows CE...

  • Page 133: Keyboard

    OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. When new key maps are added to the registry, they will appear in the Key Map dropdown list on the Keyboard Panel. These values do not affect virtual keyboard taps. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Enable Short Slow Default VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 134: Keypad

    File/Parm KeyMap Tap the OK button to save changes. Tap the X button to ignore changes and return to the Control Panel. Modifier Mode Remapped Key VX7 Reference Guide None Null Null Null file Figure 3-19 KeyPad Properties / KeyMap Tab Available modifier keys are None, Shift and 2 default value is None.

  • Page 135: Launchapp

    Key Sequence (string of keys) an application (LaunchApp) a command (RunCmd). The Key Sequence textbox displays the results of the keypress if a Key Sequence, LaunchApp or RunCmd is mapped to the keypress. Figure 3-20 KeyMap Properties / LaunchApp Tab VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 136: Runcmd

    2. Select the key to be remapped from the Key pulldown list. 3. Select Launch App1-4 from the remapped key from the Remapped Key pulldown list. 4. Click on the LaunchApp tab. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 3-21 KeyMap Properties / RunCmd Tab Control Panel Options...

  • Page 137: How To: Remap A Command

    8. Click OK to save the result and close the Keypad Control. 9. If the KeyMap tab is accessed again, the command (plus any specified parameters) is displayed in the Key Sequence text box when the remapped key is again selected. E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 138: Mixer

    Bluetooth – Reserved for future use. When checked, (enabled) Input Boost provides increased sensitivity of the microphone by 20 dB. Input Boost can only be enabled after an Input type other than None is selected. VX7 Reference Guide 22.5dB 12.0dB...

  • Page 139: Mouse

    Start | Settings | Control Panel | MX3X-VXC Options Set options such as IP V6, time sync, touchscreen enable and CapsLock. It may be necessary to warmboot the VX7 after making desired changes. A pop up window indicates if a warmboot is required.

  • Page 140: Autolaunch Timesync

    Autolaunch TimeSync By default, TimeSync does not automatically run on the VX7. To enable TimeSync to run automatically on the VX7, check this checkbox. Synchronize with a Local Time Server By default, GrabTime synchronizes via an Internet connection. To synchronize with a local time server: 1.

  • Page 141: Touch Screen Disable

    Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections Create a dialup, direct, or VPN connection on the VX7. To configure the VX7 to use DHCP or a fixed IP address, select the desired connection. The default is to obtain an IP address via DHCP.

  • Page 142: Owner

    Owner Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Owner Icon Set VX7 owner details. Factory Default Settings Identification Notes There is no change from general desktop PC Owner Properties display. Enter the information and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately.

  • Page 143: Password

    Control Panel Options Password Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Password Icon Set VX7 access/power up password properties. Factory Default Settings Password At Power On Note: Once a password is assigned, the Owner and Password Control Panel options require the password to be entered before the Control Panel option can be accessed.

  • Page 144: Pc Connection

    Automatic Connect. This option applies to USB connection only. If this checkbox is checked, when the USB cable is connected, the VX7 will automatically try to start ActiveSync over the USB port. Note that this interferes with processes on the configured port at the same time.

  • Page 145: Pcmcia

    The Slot 2 Tab provides information on the internal Compact Flash ATA drive. There are no user configurable options. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Unchecked Figure 3-29 PCMCIA Control Tab, Slot 0 and Slot 1 Figure 3-30 Compact Flash ATA Control Tab, Slot 2 VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 146: Power

    User Idle, System Idle or Suspend modes. For a VX7, the User Idle state turns off the display backlight. There is no System Idle mode so the VX7 remains in User Idle mode until the Suspend timer expires or a primary even occurs.

  • Page 147: Regional Settings

    E-EQ-VX7RG-H English (United States) 123,456,789.00 / -123,456,789.00 neg $123,456,789.00 pos / ($123,456,789.00) neg h:mm:ss tt (tt=AM or PM) M/d/yy short / dddd,MMMM,dd,yyyy long Dimmed (default is Your Locale setting) Dimmed (default is Your Locale setting) English (US) VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 148: Stylus

    Follow the instructions on the screen and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Calibration VX7 Reference Guide Figure 3-32 Stylus Properties / Recalibration Start Figure 3-33 Stylus Properties / Recalibration Control Panel Options...

  • Page 149: System

    64 MB may only report 35 MB memory, since 29 MB is used up by the Windows CE .operating system. This is actual DRAM memory, and does not include internal flash or the internal ATA card used for storage. E-EQ-VX7RG-H 1/3 storage, 2/3 program memory VXC0001 LXE_VXC Figure 3-34 System / General tab VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 150: Memory

    Move the slider to allocate more memory for programs or storage. If there isn’t enough space for a file, increase the amount of storage memory. If the VX7 is running slowly, try increasing the amount of program memory. Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately.

  • Page 151: Terminal Server Client Licenses

    Provides access to the Summit Client Utility (SCU). For details on the SCU, please see Chapter 5, Wireless Network Configuration. Note: This Control Panel icon is not present with some versions of the SCU. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Enabled Enabled Enabled Middle of Bar Loud Loud LOUD! Figure 3-37 Volume and Sounds VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 152: Cf Flash Cards, Cab Files And Programs

    Tap the My Device icon on the Desktop then tap the System icon. Files A flash card is used for permanent storage of the LXE drivers and utilities. It is also used for registry content back up. The flash card is located in the socket under the main battery pack.

  • Page 153: Backup Vx7 Files Using Activesync

    If the VX7 is connected to a PC by a RS-232 or USB cable, disconnect the cable from the VX7 and reconnect.

  • Page 154: Usb Transfer

    From the ActiveSync Dialog on the Desktop PC, click on the Explore button, which allows you to explore the VX7 from the PC side, with some limitations. You can copy files to or from the VX7 by drag-and-drop. You will not be allowed to delete files or copy files out of the \Windows directory on the VX7.

  • Page 155: Disconnect

    An ActiveSync partnership between a unique client can be established to two hosts. If the VX7 is cold booted, the random number is deleted – and the partnership with the last one of the two hosts is also deleted. The host retains the random numbers and unique names of all devices having a partnership with it.

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting

    ActiveSync indicator on the host turns green and spins, but connection never occurs Baud rate of connection is not supported or detected by host. Try forcing ActiveSync on the desktop PC to use a specific baud rate and set the VX7 to use the same baud rate. -or- Incorrect or broken data lines in cable.

  • Page 157: Create A Communication Option

    Backup VX7 Files using ActiveSync Create a Communication Option 1. On the VX7, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections. A window is displayed showing the existing connections. 2. Assuming the one you want does not exist, double-click Make New Connection.

  • Page 158: Technical Specifications - Connection Cable

    Technical Specifications – Connection Cable The exact serial cable is crucial. Many commercial null modem cables will not work. LXE recommends the following cable: Serial cable: 9000A054CBL6D9D9 Pinout: Figure 3-38 Pinout – Serial Cable for Synchronization Some laptop devices do not properly implement all control lines on the serial port – the laptop connection will not work.

  • Page 159: Vx7 Utilities

    The CAB file can update the registry as desired and cause the unpacked file(s) to be placed in the appropriate location. The registry information needed is under the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ LXE \ Persist, as follows. The main subkey is any text, and is a description of the file. Then 3 values...
  • Page 160 To have files (CAB, EXE, REG, or WAV files) loaded on startup, when sequence of execution is not important, you can put these files in the \System\Startup folder (on the internal ATA card). This is parsed by the Launch utility, and these programs are started or executed. VX7 Reference Guide VX7 Utilities E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 161: Regedit.exe

    The REG.TXT file is not saved in persistent storage. To use the REG.TXT file as a reference in the even of a coldboot, LXE recommends copying the file to the \SYSTEM directory on the VX7 or storing a copy of the file on a PC.

  • Page 162: Api Calls

    See Also: LXE CE API Programming Guide E-SW-WINAPIPG The LXE CE API Programming Guide documents only the LXE-specific API calls for the VX7. It is intended as an addition to the standard Microsoft Windows CE API documentation. Details of many of the calls in the LXE guide may be found in Microsoft’s documentation.

  • Page 163: Reflash The Vx7

    • PCMCIA to CF card adapter Preparation • LXE recommends that installation of the CF card be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. • Loosen the captive screws securing the user access panel cover. The cover is tethered to the VX7.

  • Page 164: How To: Reflash Using Tag File Method

    When this file is encountered, the VX7 loads a new bootloader image (eboot.nb0) into the boot flash. The tag file is deleted and the VX7 is rebooted to begin using the new boot loader. If there is no .nb0 file it does not re-flash and deletes the REFLASH.TAG.

  • Page 165: Clearing Persistent Storage

    Clearing Persistent Storage Clearing Persistent Storage The coldboot utility sets all registry settings back to LXE factory defaults. No other clearing is available or necessary. Keyboard Backlighting This VX7 keyboards illuminate the individual keys 60-Key Keyboard The keyboard is manually controlled by pressing <2 key keyboard.

  • Page 166: Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration

    • Warm boot the mobile device. Because the VX7 has two possible network adapters (the internal adapter for a cabled network connection and the wireless network card), the Enabler uses the first network adapter it discovers. In order to assure the Enabler uses the wireless connection, perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 167: Stop The Enabler Service

    The Enabler running on LXE Windows CE devices will attempt to access COM1, COM2, and COM3. “Agent not found” will be reported if the Mobile Device Server is not located or a serial port is not present or available (COM port settings can be verified using the LXE scanner applet in the Control Panel).

  • Page 168: Mobile Device Wireless And Network Settings

    6. Click the OK button to save the changes. 7. Reboot the device. The designation of the mobile device to the Avalanche CE Manager is LXE_VXC. See Also: “Using Wavelink Avalanche on LXE Windows Computers”. VX7 Reference Guide Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration...

  • Page 169: Enabler Configuration

    Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Enabler Configuration Avalanche Icon Some parameters and features described in this section may not be available if you are not running the latest version of the Enabler. Please contact your LXE representative for details. File Connect Abort...

  • Page 170: File Menu Options

    The default password is system. The password is not case-sensitive. Note: LXE does not support the Scan Configuration feature on Windows CE devices. The Scan Config option under the File menu allows the user to configure Enabler settings using a special barcode that can be created using the Avalanche Mobility Center Console utilities.

  • Page 171: Avalanche Update Settings

    Access: Start | Avalanche | File | Settings Use these menu options to setup the Avalanche Enabler on the mobile device. LXE recommends changing and then saving the changes (reboot) before connecting to the network. Alternatively, the Mobile Device Server on can be disabled until needed (refer to the Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center User’s Guide.

  • Page 172: Connection

    Disable ActiveSync Restrict Adapter Link Speed VX7 Reference Guide Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Figure 3-40 Connection Options Enter the IP Address or host name of the Mobile Device Server assigned to the mobile device Indicates whether the Enabler should first check for serial port connection to the Mobile Device Server before checking for a wireless connection to the Mobile Device Server.

  • Page 173: Execution

    An application that has been installed with the Avalanche Mobility Center Console can be run automatically following each boot. The drop-down box provides a list of applications that have been installed by the Avalanche Mobility Center Console. Time delay before launching Auto-Execute application. VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 174: Server Contact

    Wakeup device if suspended Reboot before attempt Require external power Use relative offset VX7 Reference Guide Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Figure 3-42 Server Contact Options Reset the time on the mobile computer based on the time on the Mobile Device Server.

  • Page 175: Startup/Shutdown

    Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Startup/Shutdown LXE recommends using LXE AppLock to manage the taskbar. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows OS. AppLock configuration instructions are located in Chapter 6. Do not monitor or launch Enabler Monitor for updates...

  • Page 176: Scan Config

    Scan Config Note: Scan Config functionality is a standard option of the Wavelink Avalanche System but is not currently supported by LXE on Windows CE. Display Update Window Display The user interface for the Enabler can be configured to dynamically change based on the status of the connection with the Mobile Device Server.

  • Page 177: Shortcuts

    Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Shortcuts LXE recommends using LXE AppLock for this function. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows OS. AppLock configuration instructions are located in Chapter 6. Configure shortcuts to other applications on the mobile device. Shortcuts are viewed and activated in the Programs panel.

  • Page 178: Adapters

    Adapters Note: LXE recommends the user review the network settings configuration utilities and the default values in Chapter 5 before setting All Adapters to Enable in the Adapters applet. Manage Network Setting Manage Wireless Settings Current Adapter Primary Adapter Icon on taskbar...
  • Page 179 Avalanche Mobility Center Console and use only the network settings on the mobile device. Selecting the Properties icon displays the Manual Settings Properties dialog applet. From here, the user can configure Network, DNS and Wireless parameters using the displays shown below: VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 180 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Network Wireless Figure 3-49 Manual Settings Properties Panels VX7 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 181: Status

    Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration For descriptions of these Enabler parameters, refer to Chapter 5 “Wireless Network LXE does not recommend enabling “Manage Wireless Settings” for Summit Client devices. When you download a profile that is configured to manage network and wireless settings, the...

  • Page 182: Express Scan

    To use eXpress Scan to configure an LXE device: 1. Start eXpress Scan on the LXE device by double clicking the eXpress Scan icon on the desktop. 2. Enter the barcode password used when the barcode was created, if any.
  • Page 183 X in the upper right corner. The password can be re-entered and Barcode 1 scanned again. 6. Once the first barcode is scanned, the remaining barcodes may be scanned in any order. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 3-53 Scan Barcode 1 Figure 3-54 Scan Remaining Barcodes VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 184 9. If Wavelink Avalanche is deployed and the appropriate network settings are configured, the device connects to the Mobile Device Server and any software updates and additional configuration data are downloaded. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 3-55 Configuring Settings eXpress Scan...

  • Page 185: Chapter 4 Scanner

    • If Translate All is not set, and key has a valid VK code, key is output. • Otherwise, key is ignored (not output). The data is ready to be read by applications. See “Barcode Processing Examples” at the end of the “Barcode Manipulation” section. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Chapter 4 Scanner VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 186: Barcode Manipulation

    • LXE 8300 Tethered Scanners and Symbology Settings (AIM ID) – Before manipulating data received from an 8300 series scanner, and symbology settings are desired, the user must configure and append the Symbology ID as a prefix. See the documentation provided with the scanner for details.

  • Page 187: Main Tab

    When this box is not checked, the application will need to use the set of LXE Scanner APIs to retrieve the data from the scanner driver. Note that this latter method is significantly faster than using “Wedge”. Even if Send Key Messages is enabled (“key mode”), the data is still available using the scanner APIs (“block mode”).

  • Page 188: Com Port Tabs

    The COM 1 tab contains the same parameters as the COM 3 Tab. Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. VX7 Reference Guide COM1 and COM3 Panel Options are Identical.

  • Page 189: Barcode Tab

    The Scanner application enables or disables the Code ID that may be scanned. Enabling or disabling a specific barcode symbology is done manually using the configuration barcode in the Integrated Scanner Programming Guide (available on the LXE Manuals CD and the LXE ServicePass website).

  • Page 190: Enable Code Id

    ‘good’ beep may be sounded from the tethered scanner even if a barcode from a tethered scanner is rejected because of the configuration specified. The VX7 emits a bad scan beep, to indicate the barcode has been rejected.

  • Page 191: Barcode - Symbology Settings

    Barcode Data) add a prefix or suffix to a barcode. The Symbology drop-down list contains all symbologies supported on the VX7. An asterisk appears in front of symbologies that have already been configured or have been modified from the default value.
  • Page 192 Max field is rejected. The default for this field is All. If the value entered is greater than the maximum value allowed for that symbology, the maximum valid length will be used instead. VX7 Reference Guide Barcode Manipulation E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 193: Strip Leading/Trailing Control

    Enable Code ID setting. By default, Code ID stripping is enabled for all symbologies (meaning code IDs will be stripped, unless specifically configured otherwise). E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 4-5 Strip Leading/Trailing Controls VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 194: Barcode Data Match List

    • If the stripping configuration results in a 0 length barcode, a ‘good’ beep will still be sounded, since barcode data was read from the scanner. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 4-6 Barcode Data Match List Barcode Manipulation...

  • Page 195: Match List Rules

    Strip: Code ID in the Symbologies dialog. If Strip Code ID is disabled, then the barcode data to match must include the Code ID. If Strip Code ID is enabled, the data should not include the Code ID since it has already been stripped. E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 196: Add Prefix/Suffix Control

    Non-ASCII equivalent keys in Key Message mode are unavailable in this option. Non- ASCII equivalent keys include the function keys (e.g. <F1>), arrow keys, Page up, Page down, Home, and End. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 4-7 Add Prefix/Suffix Controls Barcode Manipulation...

  • Page 197: Barcode - Ctrl Char Mapping

    Barcode – Ctrl Char Mapping See Also: Barcode Processing Overview earlier in this chapter. The Ctrl Char Mapping button activates a dialog to define the operations the LXE Wedge performs on control characters (values less than 0x20) embedded in barcodes. Control characters can be replaced with user-defined text which can include hat encoded or hex encoded values.

  • Page 198: Barcode - Custom Identifiers

    When Strip: Code ID is enabled, the entire custom Code ID string is stripped (i.e., treated as a Code ID). VX7 Reference Guide replacement of the control character. Replacements for a control character are assigned by selecting the appropriate character from the Character drop down box, typing the replacement in the Replacement edit control (according to the formats defined above) and then selecting Assign.
  • Page 199 Code ID to the Custom IDs list. identifier (the actual Code ID). Both Name and ID Code must be specified in order to add a custom Code ID to the Custom IDs list. VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 200: Control Code Replacement Examples

    Control Code Replacement Examples Configuration data Ignore(drop) Printable text Hat-encoded text Escaped hat- encoded text Hex-encoded text Escaped hex- encoded text VX7 Reference Guide Example Translation Control Character The control ESCape character is discarded from the barcode data, prefix and suffix...

  • Page 201: Barcode Processing Examples

    ‘ddd’ ‘zzz’ Resulting Data bbb1234567890xxx bbb11234567890xxx < rejected > (too short) ccc]E04567890yyy ccc]E0234567890yyy ccc]E0yyy < rejected > (too long) ddd7890zzz dddzzz ddd45zzz < rejected > (disabled) < rejected > (disabled) aaa4567890www aaa1234567890www < rejected > (too short) VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 202: Length Based Barcode Stripping

    Barcode Data = “01” • c2 min length = 26, max length = 26, strip leading 2, strip trailing 10, Code ID enabled, Barcode Data = “01” VX7 Reference Guide Length Based Barcode Stripping Figure 4-10 AIM Custom IDs E-EQ-VX7RG-H...
  • Page 203 Add the data for the match codes. Refer to the previous section BarcodeData Match List for instruction. Scan a barcode and examine the result. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 4-11 AIM Custom Setup for C1 Figure 4-12 Barcode Match Data for C1 VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 204: Screen Blanking

    Screen Blanking The VX7 can be configured to blank the display when the vehicle to which it is mounted is moving, eliminating a possible distraction for the driver. When configured properly, the screen blanking feature provides a tamper resistant method to blank the vehicle screen. The screen blanking feature consists of Scanner Control Panel Options and a customer supplied cable connected to one of the COM ports on the VX7.

  • Page 205: Screen Blanking

    For more information on AppLock, please refer to Chapter 6, “AppLock”. Operation of the VX7 is unchanged except for the blank display. The keypad and touchscreen are still enabled, however any input from they keypad, touchscreen or other device DOES NOT wake up the display.
  • Page 206 Screen Blanking VX7 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 207: Chapter 5 Wireless Network Configuration

    Chapter 5 Wireless Network Configuration Introduction The VX7 computer may have a Summit, Cisco or Symbol radio. The Summit radio is either an 802.11b/g radio or an 802.11a/b/g radio. The Cisco and Symbol radios are 802.11b radios. The radio can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA security (N/A with Symbol radio).

  • Page 208: Summit Radio

    Summit Radio The Summit radio requires software revision 2BT or greater. All VX7’s with a Summit radio ship with this software revision or greater. To identify the software revision, please click on the “About” icon in the Windows CE Control Panel.

  • Page 209: Summit Client Utility

    Summit Radio Summit Client Utility Note: When making changes to profile or global parameters, the VX7 should be warmbooted afterwards. Access: Start | Programs | Summit | SCU or Summit Icon on Desktop or Summit Tray Icon (if present) or Wi-Fi icon in the Windows CE Control Panel (if present) The Main tab provides information, admin login and active profile selection.

  • Page 210: Summit Tray Icon

    The WZC utility has an icon in the toolbar that looks like networked computers with a red X through them, indicating that Wireless Zero Config application is enabled but the connection is inactive at this time (the VX7 is not connected to a network). •...

  • Page 211: Figure 5-2 Scu – Main Tab

    Login password. The Active Config may be changed without logging in. Once logged in, the button label changes to Admin Logout. The admin is also automatically logged out when the SCU is exited. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-2 SCU – Main Tab VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 212: Admin Login

    Access additional troubleshooting features on the Diags tab. After Admin login, the use can also: • Create, edit, rename and delete profiles on the Profile tab • Edit global parameters on the Global tab. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-3 Admin Password Entry Summit Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 213: Profile Tab

    • Commit – Ensures that the profile settings made on this screen are saved in the profile. When not logged in, the parameters can be viewed, but cannot be changed. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-4 SCU – Profile Tab VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 214: Using The Scan Feature

    • The SSID parameter is assigned the value of the SSID of the AP. Other profile entries must be completed manually. Click the Refresh button to update the display. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-5 Scan Summit Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 215: Parameters

    50, 30, 20, 10, 5 or 1 mW Default: Maximum Bit Rate Options: Auto = Rate negotiated automatically with the AP 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 or 54 Mbit Default: Auto E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 216 It is important this parameter correspond to the AP to which the device is to connect. For example, if this parameter is set to G rates only the LXE device may only connect to APs set for G rates and not those set for B and G rates.
  • Page 217 – The settings for Auth Type, EAP Type and Encryption depend on the security IMPORTANT type chosen. determine the proper settings for the security type implemented on the wireless LAN. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Please refer to “Summit Wireless Security”, later in this chapter, to VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 218: Status Tab

    After completing radio configuration, it is a good idea to review this screen to verify the radio has associated (no encryption, WEP) or authenticated (LEAP, any WPA), as indicated above. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-6 SCU – Status Tab Summit Radio...

  • Page 219: Diags Tab

    Save To… – Use this save the results of the diagnostics to a text file. Use the explorer window to specify the name and location for the diagnostic file. The text file can viewed using an application such as WordPad. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-7 SCU – Diags Tab VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 220: Global Tab

    If signal strength is less than this trigger value, the radio looks for a different AP with a stronger signal. Options: -50, -55, -60, -65, -70, -75 dBm, Custom (see Note above) Default: -65 dBm VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-8 SCU – Global Tab options: Some parameters contain an option for custom. Summit Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...
  • Page 221 APs more aggressively. Aggressive scanning work with standard scanning (set through Roam Trigger, Roam Delta and Roam Period). Aggressive scanning should b set to On unless there is significant co-channel interference because of overlapping APs on the same channel. Options: On, Off Default: E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 222 BG Main and BG Aux A Main only BG Main only Please contact your LXE representative if you have questions about the antenna(s) installed on your VX7. VX7 Reference Guide except AP assisted roaming, AP specified max. transmit power and...
  • Page 223 BG Main and BG Aux A Main only BG Main only Please contact your LXE representative if you have questions about the antenna(s) installed on your VX7. Frag Thresh If the packet size (in bytes) exceeds the specified number of bytes set in the fragment threshold, the packet is fragmented (sent as several pieces instead of as one block).
  • Page 224 The Windows certificate store can also be used to store Root CA certificates. User certificates (EAP-TLS) must be stored in the Windows certificate store. LXE suggests ensuring the directory path currently exists before assigning the path in this parameter. For example, if the certificate is stored in My Computer/System/mycertificate.cer, enter System in the Certs Path text box as the directory path.
  • Page 225 Options: 0 to 30,000 ms Default: 5000 Ping Delay ms The amount of time, specified in milliseconds, between each ping. Options: 0 to 30,000 ms Default: 1000 E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 226: Sign-On Vs. Stored Credentials

    Notes: More details are provided in the appropriate Summit Wireless Security section following in this chapter. If invalid credentials are entered into the stored credentials, the authentication will fail. No error message is displayed and the user is not prompted to enter valid credentials. VX7 Reference Guide Summit Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 227: Figure 5-9 Sign-On Screen

    Reconnect button on the Diags tag is clicked or the profile is modified and the Commit button is clicked. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-9 Sign-On Screen VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 228: Windows Certificate Store Vs. Certs Path

    When completing the Credentials screen for the desired authentication, do not check the Use MS store checkbox after checking the Validate server checkbox. Enter the certificate name in the CA Cert textbox. Click OK to exit the Credentials screen and then Commit to save the profile changes. VX7 Reference Guide Summit Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 229: Figure 5-10 Choose Certificate

    Select the desired certificate and click the Select button to return the selected certificate to the CA Cert textbox. Click OK to exit the Credentials screen and then Commit to save the profile changes. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-10 Choose Certificate VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 230: Summit Wireless Security

    • On the Main tab, click the Admin Login button and enter the password. • LXE recommends editing the default profile with the parameters for your network. Select the Default profile from the pull down menu. • Make any desired parameter changes as described in the applicable following section determined by network security type and click the Commit button to save the changes.

  • Page 231: No Security

    Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-12 No Security VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 232: Wep

    Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-13 WEP Encryption Figure 5-14 WEP Keys...

  • Page 233: Leap Without Wpa Authentication

    If the Cisco/CCX certified AP is configured for open authentication, set the Auth Type radio parameter to Open. If the AP is configured for network EAP only, set the Auth Type radio parameter to LEAP. Figure 5-15 LEAP Configuration VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 234: Figure 5-16 Leap Credentials

    Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-16 LEAP Credentials Summit Radio...

  • Page 235: Peap/Mschap

    User Name and Password when connecting to the network. • For Stored Credentials, User, Password and the CA Certificate Filename must be entered. Enter these items as directed below. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-17 PEAP/MSCHAP Figure 5-18 PEAP/MSCHAP Credentials VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 236: Figure 5-19 Peap/Mschap Certificate Filename

    For information on generating a Root CA certificate, please see “Root CA Certificate” later in this chapter. Note: The date must be properly set on the device to authenticate a certificate. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-19 PEAP/MSCHAP Certificate Filename Summit Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 237: Peap/Gtc

    User Name and Password when connecting to the network. Enter these items as directed below. Enter the Domain\Username (if the Doman is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-20 PEAP/GTC Figure 5-21 PEAP/GTC Credentials VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 238: Figure 5-22 Peap/Gtc Certificate Filename

    For information on generating a Root CA certificate, please see “Root CA Certificate” later in this chapter. Note: The date must be properly set on the device to authenticate a certificate. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-22 PEAP/GTC Certificate Filename Summit Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 239: Wpa/Leap

    Set Encryption to WPA TKIP • Set Auth Type to Open Please see “LEAP” earlier in this section to configure the radio for LEAP without WPA. Please review “Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials”, earlier in this chapter. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-23 WPA/LEAP VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 240: Figure 5-24 Wpa/Leap Credentials

    Click OK then click Commit. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-24 WPA/LEAP Credentials Summit Radio...

  • Page 241: Eap-Fast

    RADIUS server. The RADIUS server must have auto provisioning enabled to send the PAC provisioning credentials to the client device. Please refer to the “LXE Security Primer” for more information on the RADIUS server configuration.

  • Page 242: Figure 5-26 Eap-Fast Credentials

    When using Automatic PAC Provisioning, once authenticated, there is a file stored in the \System directory with the PAC credentials. If the username is changed, that file must be deleted. The filename is autoP.00.pac. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-26 EAP-FAST Credentials Summit Radio...

  • Page 243: Eap-Tls

    Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the User Name and Password when connecting to the network. • For Stored Credentials, User, Password and the CA Certificate Filename must be entered. Enter these items as directed below. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-27 EAP-TLS Figure 5-28 EAP-TLS Credentials VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 244: Figure 5-29 Eap-Tls Credentials

    For more information on generating a User certificate, see “User Certificate” later in this chapter. Note: The date must be properly set on the device to authenticate a certificate. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-29 EAP-TLS Credentials Summit Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 245: Wpa Psk

    Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-30 WPA/PSK Encryption Figure 5-31 PSK Entry VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 246: Cisco Radio

    WPA (PEAP-MSCHAP, PEAP-GTC, EAP-TLS, WPA/LEAP and WPA-PSK).Configuring without WPA Cisco – Aironet Client Utility (ACU) Note: When making changes to profile parameters, the VX7 should be warmbooted afterwards. Access: Start | Programs | Cisco ACU or ACU Icon on Desktop Note: To configure WPA, please see “Configuring for WPA”, later in this section.

  • Page 247: Profiles Tab

    • Network security must be set to None. • WEP must be set to No WEP. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Default Blank Blank Fast PSP None No WEP Open Disabled Disabled Disabled Auto Enabled Figure 5-33 Cisco Profile Properties Screen VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 248: Wep

    • Network security must be set to LEAP. • The following parameters are accessible when LEAP is selected. Please enter the appropriate information. User Name User Password User Domain (optional) VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-34 Cisco Profile WEP Keys Cisco Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 249: Firmware Tab

    Select the Receive Stats or Transmit Stats. The data is displayed on the screen. Survey Tab Immediately runs signal strength and quality and link speed. An option is available to Setup parameters for Active Mode reporting. E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 250: Configuring For Wpa

    Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail. System Requirements To support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), the VX7 must be equipped as follows: • Cisco 350 radio card with driver release 2.60 (or later).

  • Page 251: Checking For The Cisco Peap Supplicant

    If the Cisco installation is correct continue, with the configuration. If it is not correct, follow the procedures below. Note: Instructions are also included in the README file located in the \SYSTEM folder. There are two Cisco CAB files in the \SYSTEM folder of the VX7. The default files are: • CISCO.CAB •...
  • Page 252 If it becomes necessary to switch to a different authentication than Cisco PEAP or PEAP/GTC, 1. Rename the CISCO.CAB file to CISCOPEAP.CAB. 2. Rename the CISCOMSCHAP.CAB file to CISCO.CAB 3. Coldboot the terminal to install the new driver with the registry. VX7 Reference Guide Cisco Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 253: Wireless Network Configuration

    After booting up, the Microsoft Zero Config tool should start. If it does not, start configuring the wireless connection by clicking on the icon on the task bar shown in below. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-37 Cisco ACU Profile Selection Figure 5-38 Cisco ACU Reboot Message Figure 5-39 Microsoft Wireless Connection Icon VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 254: Figure 5-40 Wireless Information Screen

    Set the “Networks to access” drop down box to “Only access points”. Click the OK button to return to the Wireless Information Screen. Click the Add New … line. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-40 Wireless Information Screen Figure 5-41 Advanced Wireless Settings...

  • Page 255: Figure 5-42 Wireless Network Properties

    For PEAP/MSCHAP and EAP/TLS, set Encryption to TKIP and Authentication to WPA. For WPA/PSK see “WPA/PSK Authentication Configuration”. To configure the IEEE 802.1X Authentication box see the following sections for configuration of each authentication protocol. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-42 Wireless Network Properties VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 256: Peap/Ms-Chap Authentication Configuration

    When first configuring and authenticating, do not validate the server certificate. This allows the user authentication to be tested. When that works, come back to this screen and validate the server certificate. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-44 Authentication Settings Cisco Radio...

  • Page 257: Figure 5-45 Wireless Network Login

    The login screen appears for logging into the wireless network. Once authenticated, click the IP Information tab. If the network is set to use DHCP, the VX7 displays the IP address given by the DHCP server. Now go back and authenticate the server.

  • Page 258: Server Authentication

    Click OK to dismiss the configuration boxes. Figure 5-48 Advanced Wireless Settings, Authenticated SSID Once the authentication completes, the status changes to show the VX7 has authenticated to the <SSID>, as shown in the figure above. Click on the IP Information tab and make sure there is a valid IP address as shown in the figure labeled “IP Information Tab”, earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 259: Peap/ Gtc Authentication Configuration

    When user authentication is successful, return to this screen and validate the server certificate as shown later in this section. Check the Always try to resume secure session box. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-49 PEAP/GTC Wireless Network Properties Figure 5-50 PEAP Properties VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 260: Figure 5-51 Login Screen

    Note: This box must be checked for the LXE device to roam from one AP to another AP. Click the OK button. The login screen appears for logging into the wireless network. Enter valid user credentials. Once authenticated click the IP Information tab The device displays the IP address given by the DHCP server.

  • Page 261: Figure 5-53 Peap Properties, Validate Server Certificate

    Root CA certificate by name as shown below. If this is the correct server certificate Root CA, click OK. If not, install the correct Root CA as described in “Installing a Root CA Certificate” in this chapter . E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-54 Server Connection Warning VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 262: Figure 5-55 Peap Properties, Trusted Root Certificate

    The same thing can be done for the Connect only if server name ends in field. Check the box and leave the field blank. A prompt window will appear asking for confirmation of the correct server name. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-56 Accept Server Connection Warning Cisco Radio...

  • Page 263: Figure 5-57 Peap Properties, Connect Only If Server Name Ends In

    Once the authentication completes the status will change to Authenticated to <SSID> as shown. Click on the IP Information tab and make sure there is a valid IP address as shown previously in this section. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-58 Wireless Information, Authenticated VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 264: Wpa/Leap

    WPA/LEAP LEAP is a Cisco proprietary authentication protocol and is not supported by the Microsoft supplicant. To configure the VX7 for WPA/LEAP, use the Cisco ACU installed during normal installation of the Cisco radio driver. Cisco ACU Start the Cisco ACU by clicking the icon on the desktop or navigate to Start | Programs | Cisco | ACU.

  • Page 265: Figure 5-61 Profile Properties Screen

    Enter the SSID and Client Name in the correct fields. Set the Network Security Type to LEAP(WPA). Click the OK button. Use the drop down box to choose the profile just configured. Click OK. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-61 Profile Properties Screen Figure 5-62 Select Profile VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 266: Figure 5-63 Login Screen

    The VX7 associates and displays the sign on screen. Click the Status tab to display status. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-63 Login Screen Figure 5-64 ACU Status Tab Cisco Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 267: Eap-Tls Authentication Configuration

    Set the drop down box to “My Certificates” as shown below. The correct user certificate should be shown in the right pane. Click the View button. Set the Field to Private Key E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-65 Certificate Stores Figure 5-66 View Certificate Details VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 268: Setting Eap/Tls Parameters

    Setting EAP/TLS Parameters With the radio parameters configured (see “Wireless Network Configuration”) set the EAP type to TLS as shown. Click the Properties button. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-67 EAP/TLS Configuration Figure 5-68 Authentication Settings Cisco Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 269: Figure 5-69 Select Certificate

    Click the OK button to dismiss the configuration screens. When the radio re-connects the user is authenticated with the user certificate. If the user does not authenticate, recheck the user certificate and the date on the computer. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-69 Select Certificate VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 270: Validating The Server Certificate

    Validating the Server Certificate Before validating the server certificate, make sure the Root CA certificate is installed on the VX7. Navigate to the Wireless Network Properties configuration screen. Click the Properties button. Check the Validate server box as shown below.

  • Page 271: Wpa Psk Configuration

    Enter an ASCII network key in the text field. Hex keys do not work in the Microsoft Zero Config utility at this time. There is no server authentication when using WPA-PSK. Click the OK button to complete configuration. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-73 WPA PSK Configuration VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 272: Symbol Radio

    Double Tap the Network Connected Icon in the Status Bar IP Information Tab After the IP Address has been assigned to the VX7, tap the Renew button to renew the IP address if necessary. Tap the Details button to view the Network Connection details.

  • Page 273: Wireless Information Tab

    Key provided automatically Enable 802.1X authentication EAP Type (MDF-Challenge, PEAP, TLS) View Log Displays the logon/connection data for the current network connection. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-75 Symbol Wireless Information Tab Enabled Enabled Disabled All available Disabled Enabled Enabled VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 274: Add A New Connection

    If you wish to enter your Authentication key, uncheck the “Key provided automatically” checkbox and enter the Network Key in the Network Key text box. • Tap the OK button to return to the Wireless Information tab. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-76 Symbol Wireless Network Properties Symbol Radio E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 275: Select A User Certificate

    4. Select an EAP type 5. Tap the Properties button. Validate Server is enabled by default. 6. At the Authentication Settings display, tap the Select button to choose a User Certificate. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-77 Symbol Advanced Wireless Settings VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 276: Certificates

    Root Certificates Generating a Root CA Certificate Please refer to the “LXE Security Primer” for more information on obtaining and installing root certificates. The easiest way to get the root CA certificate is to use a browser on a PC to navigate to the CA.

  • Page 277: Figure 5-80 Download Ca Certificate Screen

    To download the CA certificate, click on the Download CA certificate link. Click the Save button and save the certificate. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-80 Download CA Certificate Screen Figure 5-81 Download CA Certificate Screen VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 278: Installing A Root Ca Certificate

    This section is used for Cisco radios only. Summit radios do not use the Windows certificate store. Instead, copy the certificate to the \System folder for use with a Summit radio. Copy the certificate file to the VX7. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Click the “Import” button.

  • Page 279: Figure 5-84 Browsing To Certificate Location

    OK. Click Yes to import the certificate. Once the certificate is installed, return to the proper authentication section, earlier in this manual. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-84 Browsing to Certificate Location Figure 5-85 Certificate Import Confirmation VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 280: User Certificates

    This process saves a user certificate and a separate private key file. Windows CE equipped devices such as the VX7 require the private key to be saved as a separate file rather than including the private key in the user certificate.

  • Page 281: Figure 5-88 Request A Certificate Screen

    Click the Request a certificate link. Click on the advanced certificate request link. Click on the Create and submit a request to this CA link. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-88 Request a Certificate Screen Figure 5-89 Advanced Certificate Request Screen VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 282: Figure 5-90 Advanced Certificate Details

    VX7USER.PVK. The certificate file created later in this process must be given the same name, for example, VX7USER.CER. DO NOT check to use strong private key protection. Make any other desired changes and click the “Submit” button. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-90 Advanced Certificate Details Certificates E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 283: Figure 5-91 Script Warnings

    When prompted for the private key password: • Click “None” if you do not wish to use a password, or • Enter and confirm your desired password then click “OK”. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-91 Script Warnings Figure 5-92 Script Warnings VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 284: Figure 5-93 Certificate Issued

    Be sure use the same name for the certificate file as was used for the private key file. For example, it the private key was saved as VX7USER.PVK then the certificate file created must be given the same name, for example, VX7USER.CER. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-93 Certificate Issued Figure 5-94 Download Security Warning Certificates...

  • Page 285: Installing A User Certificate

    Certificates Installing a User Certificate Copy the certificate and private key files to the VX7. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Select “My Certificates” from the pull down list. Click the “Import” button. Make sure “From a File” is selected and click OK.

  • Page 286: Figure 5-97 Browsing To Certificate Location

    The certificate is now shown in the list. With the certificate you just imported highlighted, click View. From the Field pull down menu, select “Private Key. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-97 Browsing to Certificate Location Figure 5-98 Certificate Listing Certificates...

  • Page 287: Figure 5-99 Private Key Not Present

    Type pull down list to “Private Keys”, select the certificate desired and click OK. Enter the password for the certificate if appropriate. Click on View to see the certificate details again. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 5-99 Private Key Not Present Figure 5-100 Browsing to Private Key Location VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 288: Figure 5-101 Private Key Present

    Make sure the certificate and private key file have the same name, for example vx7user.cer for the certificate and vx7user.pvk for the private key file. If the file names are not the same, rename the private key file and import it again. VX7 Reference Guide Figure 5-101 Private Key Present Certificates...

  • Page 289: Chapter 6 Applock

    When the mobile device is reset to factory default values, for example after a cold reset, the Administrator may need to reconfigure the AppLock parameters. LXE has made the assumption, in this chapter, that the first user to power up a new mobile device is the system administrator.

  • Page 290: Determining Your Applock Version

    If your Administrator Control Panel has Application, Security and Status tabs, then the device has LXE Multi-Application AppLock installed. applications to lock and the end user can swap between the applications. The configuration instructions in this chapter are designed for users of Multi-Application AppLock.

  • Page 291: Single Application Applock

    Administrator is available to the user. If your Administrator Control Panel has Control, Security and Status tabs, then the device has LXE’s Single-Application AppLock installed. application to lock and the end user is limited to that application.

  • Page 292: Setup A New Device

    Setup a New Device LXE devices 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 specifies the applications to lock, a password is assigned and the device is rebooted or the hotkey is pressed, the device switches to end-user mode.

  • Page 293: Administration Mode

    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. Windows accelerator keys such as Alt-F4 are disabled. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Shift+Ctrl+A none none none VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 294: Passwords

    To summarize, if an error occurs that prevents AppLock from switching to user mode, the password will not timeout and AppLock will wait until the correct password is entered. Troubleshooting Can’t locate the password that has been set by the administrator? Enter this LXE back door key sequence: Ctrl+L Ctrl+X Ctrl+E...

  • Page 295: End-User Switching Technique

    The touch screen must be enabled. A checkmark indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the user. When Keyboard is selected, the VX7 default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated. Using a Stylus Tap When the mobile device enters end-user mode, a Switchpad icon (it looks like three tiny windows one above the other) is displayed in the taskbar.

  • Page 296: Application Configuration

    End-user Mode. If no application is specified when the Administrator Control Panel is closed, the mobile device reboots into Administrator mode. If a password has been set, but an application has not been VX7 Reference Guide Shift+Ctrl+A. Figure 6-4 Application Panel...
  • Page 297 See following section titled Launch Button. Note: AppLock Administrator Control panel file Launch option does not inter-relate with similarly-named options contained in other LXE Control Panels. Default is Ctrl+Spc. Select the Global Key key sequence the end-user is to press when switching between applications. The Global Key default key sequence must be defined by the AppLock Administrator.
  • Page 298 Option Scroll Buttons VX7 Reference Guide Explanation 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.

  • Page 299: Launch Button

    Launch Button Note: The Launch button may not be available in all versions of Multi-AppLock. Contact your LXE representative for assistance, downloads and AppLock update availability. When clicked, displays the Launch options panel for the Filename selected on the Administration panel.

  • Page 300: Auto Re-Launch

    Also at the administrator’s discretion, these types of applications can be started manually (see Manual [Launch]) by the end-user. VX7 Reference Guide Application Configuration E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 301: Match

    This means that IEXPLORER.EXE should be specified in the Application text box and the internet application should be entered in the command line. In this case, do not check the Internet checkbox. E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 302: Security Panel

    SIP when configuring the key. However, when the hotkey is pressed to switch modes, the normal key must be entered from the keypad; it cannot be entered from the SIP. VX7 Reference Guide Application Configuration Figure 6-6 Security Panel...

  • Page 303: Password

    This specifies the period of time (in milliseconds) for AppLock to wait for an application to restart. If the application fails to restart automatically, AppLock then proceeds according to the options selected when the application was configured on the Application and Launch panels. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure 6-7 Options Panel VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 304: Status Panel

    Process Processing status shows the flow control of AppLock components and is mainly intended for LXE Customer Service when helping users troubleshoot problems with their AppLock program. Extended Extended status provides more detailed information than that logged by Process Logging.

  • Page 305: Log

    When the 'Save As'… button is selected, a standard 'Save As' dialog screen is displayed. Specify the path and filename. If the filename exists, the user is prompted whether the file should be overwritten. If the file does not exist, it is created. See Also: Error Messages E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 306: Troubleshooting Applock

    If two copies of the same application are configured, but the application only allows one copy to run at a time, for example Microsoft Pocket Word and LXE RFTerm, the switch to end-user fails. AppLock stays in Administration mode and is stopped until the Administrator password is entered.

  • Page 307: Appendixa Key Maps

    Lock Shift Ctrl The key map table that follows lists the commands used for the VX7. Note that since the VX7 uses a Microsoft Windows CE operating system, no DOS Terminal Emulation keypress sequences are provided. Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies There are ten hidden keys on the 95-key keyboard.

  • Page 308: 60-Key Standard Keypad

    The Brightness Adjustment keys have no function. Brightness is adjusted via the buttons on the VX7 control panel. The Contrast Adjustment keys have no function because the VX7 is equipped with a TFT display that has no provision for these adjustments.
  • Page 309 The Keyboard Backlight key is used in <2 “VMT Keyboard Backlighting” in Chapter 4, “System Configuration”. The Suspend/Resume key has no function as Windows Power Management controls all power management modes on the VX7. Press <Ctrl> then <2 E-EQ-VX7RG-H Press These Keys and Then...
  • Page 310 To get this key VX7 Reference Guide Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies Press These Keys and Then Shift Ctrl CapsLock Press this key E-EQ-VX7RG-H...
  • Page 311 7 (alpha) 8 (alpha) 9 (alpha) 0 (alpha) DOT (alpha) 1 (numeric) 2 (numeric) 3 (numeric) 4 (numeric) 5 (numeric) 6 (numeric) 7 (numeric) 8 (numeric) E-EQ-VX7RG-H Press These Keys and Then Shift Ctrl CapsLock Press this key VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 312 + (numeric) + (alpha) * (numeric) * (alpha) : (colon) ; (semicolon) _ (underscore) , (comma) ‘ (apostrophe) ~ (tilde) “ & VX7 Reference Guide Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies Press These Keys and Then Shift Ctrl CapsLock Press this key E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 313: Ibm 3270 Keypad Ovelay

    The 60-key keypad is available with an IBM 3270 overlay designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running LXE’s RFTerm™ program. When running this program please refer to the following reference guide for equivalent keys and keypress sequences: •...
  • Page 314 Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies VX7 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 315: Appendixb Technical Specifications

    95dBm at 10 cm in front of unit Length: 12.2 in (30.98 cm) Width: 9.6 in (24.38 cm) Depth: 3.7 in (9.39 cm) Internal lithium Battery 120-240VAC to 12VDC Comments System Memory 9-pin “D” (male) connectors Via Adapter Cable 5-pin connector VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 316: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental Specifications The VX7 will withstand the following environmental characteristics and has been tested in accordance with applicable sections of MIL-STD-810E. Feature Altitude Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Water, Sand and Dust Humidity Vibration Shock VX7 Reference Guide Specification Operational to 10,000 ft. (3048 meters) Standard version: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) [non-condensing]...

  • Page 317: Display Specifications

    -30 °C to +50 °C (-22 °F to +122 °F) -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F) IP66 per IEC60529 10-90% Non-condensing at 40°C (104°F) Bounce loose cargo for 0.5 hour duration. Common carrier transportation, transit face. 15 kV VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 318: Network Device Specifications

    1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 64 mW (18 dBm) 11 US, 13 Europe, 13 Japan see VX7 Environmental Specifications see VX7 Environmental Specifications Novell, TCP/IP, Ethernet, ODI Compact Flash via a PCMCIA adapter 2.4 - 2.4897 GHz IEEE 802.11b 802.11g DSSS...

  • Page 319: Pcmcia Cisco 2.4Ghz Type Ii

    2.4 - 2.4835 GHz IEEE 802.11b DS SS 11 Mbps 100 mW 11 US, 13 Europe, 4 France, 1 Japan see VX7 Environmental Specifications see VX7 Environmental Specifications Novell, TCP/IP, Ethernet, ODI PCMCIA 2.0, Type II slot 2.4 - 2.5 GHz IEEE 802.11b DS SS...
  • Page 320 Network Device Specifications VX7 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 321: Appendixc Vx7 Ce .Net

    Introduction There are several different aspects to the setup and configuration of the VX7. Many of the setup and configuration settings are dependent upon the optional features such as hardware and software installed on the unit. The examples found in this chapter are to be used as examples only, the configuration of your specific VX7 computer may vary.

  • Page 322: Installed Software

    Installed Software When you order a VX7 you receive the software files required by the separate programs needed for operation and radio communication. The files are loaded by LXE and stored in subdirectories in the VX7. This section lists the contents of the subdirectories and the general function of the files. Files installed in each VX7 are specific to the intended function of the VX7.

  • Page 323: Java (Optional)

    The VX7 has the Avalanche Enabler installation files loaded, but not installed, on the mobile device when it is shipped from LXE. The installation files are located in the System folder on CE devices. The installation application must be run manually the first time Avalanche is used.
  • Page 324 Enabler Interface. The designation of the mobile device to the Avalanche CE Manager is LXE_VXC. LXE CE devices manufactured before October 2006 must have their drivers and system files upgraded before they can use the Avalanche Enabler functions. Please contact an LXE representative for details on upgrading the mobile device baseline.

  • Page 325: Desktop

    Windows on-line Help application installed in the mobile device. The VX7 Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 2000 or XP. At a minimum, it has the following icons that can be double tapped with the stylus to access My Computer/My Device, Internet Explorer, and the Recycle Bin.

  • Page 326: Folders Copies At Startup

    Network Storage Card Media Card Windows Program Files Application Data My Documents Temp VX7 Reference Guide => Windows\Fonts => Windows\Help Description Internal ATA Card Mounted network drive ATA Card in Compact Flash or SD Card SD Memory Card Operating System in ROM...

  • Page 327: Start Menu Program Options

    Set Cisco radio / network parameters (Please see Chapter 5, “Wireless Network Configuration” for details) Stores Network communication options Transfer files between a VX7 and a desktop computer Run this command after setting up a connection Begin connection to FTP server...

  • Page 328: Communication

    ActiveSync Once a relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect, ActiveSync will synchronize using the radio link on the VX7. See also: Chapter 1 “Introduction”, section “ActiveSync – Initial Setup”. ActiveSync version 3.7 (or higher) must be resident on the host (desktop/laptop) Requirement: computer.

  • Page 329: Connect

    These shortcuts call the Services Manager to start and stop the FTP server. The server defaults to Off (for security) unless it is explicitly turned on from the menu. The COM3 port is labeled “COM2/3”. E-EQ-VX7RG-H direct connect at 57600 or 115200 baud VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 330: Command Prompt

    Inbox as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Outlook Inbox options. Click the “?” button to access Inbox Help. ActiveSync can be used to transfer messages between the VX7 inbox and a desktop inbox. Internet Explorer...

  • Page 331: Remote Desktop Connection

    Start | Programs | Windows Explorer There are a few changes in the Windows CE version of Windows Explorer as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Explorer options. Click the “?” button to access Windows Explorer Help. E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 332: Taskbar

    Tap the checkbox to have the Control Panel folders appear in drop down menu format from the Settings | Control Panel menu option. Clear Contents of Document Folder Tap the Clear button to remove the contents of the Document folder. VX7 Reference Guide Start Menu Program Options Enabled Disabled...

  • Page 333: Control Panel Options

    Set network driver properties and network access properties. Set VX7 owner details. Set VX7 access password properties. Control the connection between the VX7 and a local desktop or laptop computer. Manage PCMCIA cards. Displays the status of all power managed devices.

  • Page 334: About

    Current network connection IP and MAC address. User application version information can be shown in the Version window. Version window information is taken from the registry. Modify the Registry using the Registry Editor (see section titled “VX7 Utilities”). LXE recommends caution the registry before changes are made.

  • Page 335: Language And Fonts

    • Korean The listed Asian fonts are ordered separately and built-in to the VX7 OS image. Built-in fonts are added to registry entries and are available immediately upon startup. Thai, Hebrew, Arabic and Cyrillic Russian fonts are available in the (English only) default (extended) fonts.

  • Page 336: Identifying Software Versions

    The “Versions” tab displays the versions of many of the software programs installed. Not all installed software installed on the VX7 is included in this list and the list varies depending on the applications loaded on the VX7. The LXE Image line displays the revision of the system software installed.

  • Page 337: Accessibility

    If the SoundSentry option is selected, please note that Scroll Lock does not produce a visual warning as the CapsLock and NumLock keys do. This is due to a limitation in the Microsoft Windows CE operating system. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure C-6 Accessibility Properties, Keyboard Figure C-7 Accessibility Properties, Sound VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 338: Administrator Control

    Administrator are available to the user. LXE devices 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.

  • Page 339: Bluetooth

    Start | Settings | Control Panel | Certificates Manage digital certificates used for secure communication. Lists the Stored certificates trusted by the VX7 user. These values may change based on the type of radio security resident in the client, access point or the host system.

  • Page 340: Dialing

    Dialing Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Dialing Set dialup properties for internal modems (not supplied/supported by LXE). Tap the “?” and follow the instructions in Help. VX7 Reference Guide Control Panel Options Figure C-9 Dialing E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

  • Page 341: Display

    Note: The display can also be configured to turn off when the vehicle to which the VX7 is mounted is in motion. This feature required a serial cable connection and is enabled using the Scanner control panel. Please see “Screen Blanking”, later in this chapter, for details.

  • Page 342: Figure C-11 Input Panel Properties

    Use this option to make the Soft Keyboard or the keypad primarily available when entering data. Selecting Keyboard enables both. The Input Panel is disabled by default. To enable the input panel, make sure the checkbox for “Allow applications to change input panel state” is checked and warmboot the VX7. VX7 Reference Guide Keyboard...

  • Page 343: Internet Options

    These values do not affect virtual keyboard taps. E-EQ-VX7RG-H http://www.lxe.com/ http://www.google.com 512 Kb Disabled Blank Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Never Enable Short Slow Default (Windows CE 5.0) 0409 (Windows CE .NET) VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 344: Figure C-12 Mixer

    Bluetooth – Reserved for future use. When checked, (enabled) Input Boost provides increased sensitivity of the microphone by 20 dB. Input Boost can only be enabled after an Input type other than None is selected. VX7 Reference Guide 22.5dB 12.0dB...

  • Page 345: Mouse

    Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections Create a dialup, direct, or VPN connection on the VX7. To configure the VX7 to use DHCP or a fixed IP address, select the desired connection. The default is to obtain an IP address via DHCP.

  • Page 346: Figure C-14 Owner Properties

    Owner Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Owner Icon Set VX7 owner details. Factory Default Settings Identification Notes There is no change from general desktop PC Owner Properties display. Enter the information and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately.

  • Page 347: Figure C-15 Password Properties

    Control Panel Options Password Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Password Icon Set VX7 access/power up password properties. Factory Default Settings Password At Power On Note: Once a password is assigned, the Owner and Password Control Panel options require the password to be entered before the Control Panel option can be accessed.

  • Page 348: Pc Connection

    Automatic Connect. This option applies to USB connection only. If this checkbox is checked, when the USB cable is connected, the VX7 will automatically try to start ActiveSync over the USB port. Note that this interferes with processes on the configured port at the same time.

  • Page 349: Pcmcia

    The Slot 2 Tab provides information on the internal Compact Flash ATA drive. There are no user configurable options. E-EQ-VX7RG-H Unchecked Figure C-17 PCMCIA Control Tab, Slot 0 and Slot 1 Figure C-18 Compact Flash ATA Control Tab, Slot 2 VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 350: Figure C-19 Power Properties

    User Idle, System Idle or Suspend modes. For a VX7, the User Idle state turns off the display backlight. There is no System Idle mode so the VX7 remains in User Idle mode until the Suspend timer expires or a primary even occurs.

  • Page 351: Regional Settings

    Follow the prompts on the screen to uninstall user-installed only programs. The change takes effect immediately. E-EQ-VX7RG-H English (United States) 123,456,789.00 / -123,456,789.00 neg $123,456,789.00 pos / ($123,456,789.00) neg h:mm:ss tt (tt=AM or PM) M/d/yy short / dddd,MMMM,dd,yyyy long VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 352: Scanner

    LXE recommends new partitions or deleting partitions on the storage device. The internal ATA (System) card does not appear in the Storage Manager menu. VX7 Reference Guide when formatting or dismounting storage devices and when creating caution Control Panel Options...

  • Page 353: Stylus

    Double Tap Follow the instructions on the screen and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Calibration E-EQ-VX7RG-H Figure C-20 Stylus Properties / Recalibration Start Figure C-21 Stylus Properties / Recalibration VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 354: System

    64 MB may only report 35 MB memory, since 29 MB is used up by the Windows CE .operating system. This is actual DRAM memory, and does not include internal flash or the internal ATA card used for storage. VX7 Reference Guide 1/3 storage, 2/3 program memory VXC0001...

  • Page 355: Memory

    Move the slider to allocate more memory for programs or storage. If there isn’t enough space for a file, increase the amount of storage memory. If the VX7 is running slowly, try increasing the amount of program memory. Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately.

  • Page 356: Volume And Sounds

    Notifications Volume Key click Screen tap Sounds Scheme Follow the instructions on the screen and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. VX7 Reference Guide Enabled Enabled Enabled Middle of Bar Loud Loud LOUD!

  • Page 357: Appendixd Reference Material

    Introduction Contents of this Appendix include: • AppLock Error Messages and Registry Settings • Revision History and the following charts: • Valid VK Codes for CE • ASCII Control Codes • Hat Encoding • Decimal-Hexadecimal Chart E-EQ-VX7RG-H VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 358: Applock Error Messages

    Address of keyboard hook procedure failure Address of keyboard hook procedure OK VX7 Reference Guide Explanation and/or corrective action The hotkey is read but not required by AppLock. A hotkey is required. If there is a failure reading the hotkey, the internal factory default is used.
  • Page 359 Unable to decrypt password. Decryption process ok. Unable to decrypt password. Decryption process ok. Unable to decrypt password. Level LOG_EX LOG_EX LOG_ERROR LOG_ERROR LOG_ERROR LOG_PROCESSING LOG_ERROR LOG_EX LOG_ERROR LOG_ERROR LOG_ERROR LOG_EX LOG_EX LOG_EX LOG_ERROR LOG_EX LOG_ERROR LOG_EX LOG_ERROR VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 360 Encrypt hash data from pwd OK Encrypt length failure Encrypt out of memory for key Encrypted data OK Enter AppLockEnumWindows Enter DecryptPwd VX7 Reference Guide Explanation and/or corrective action Unable to decrypt password. Decryption process ok. Unable to encrypt password. Unable to encrypt password.
  • Page 361 Exiting password prompt processing. Exiting password prompt w/cancel. Exiting password prompt successfully. Level LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 362 Hot key pressed Hot key pressed Hot key set event failure Hotkey press message received VX7 Reference Guide Explanation and/or corrective action Exiting password timeout processing. Processing is at the end of the timer function Exiting the function that switches the screen mode back to normal operation for the administrator.
  • Page 363 AppName registry value does not exist or is empty. This constitutes a failure for switching into user mode. Level LOG_EX LOG_EX LOG_PROCESSING LOG_ERROR LOG_EX LOG_EX LOG_PROCESSING LOG_ERROR LOG_ERROR LOG_EX LOG_ERROR LOG_EX LOG_EX LOG_ERROR LOG_ERROR VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 364 Shift pressed Shift Show taskbar Switching to admin-backdoor VX7 Reference Guide Explanation and/or corrective action AppCommandLine registry entry is missing or empty. This is not considered an error since command line information is not necessary to launch and lock the application.
  • Page 365 If so, AppLock does not launch the application again unless a new application or command line has been specified; otherwise, it just locks it. Level LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_EX LOG_PROCESSING LOG_PROCESSING LOG_ERROR LOG_EX LOG_ERROR LOG_EX LOG_EX LOG_EX VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 366 Window handle to enumwindows=%x WM_WINDOWPOSCHG adjusted=%x VX7 Reference Guide Explanation and/or corrective action The desktop is moved when switching into user mode. This prevents them from being visible if the application is exited and restarted by the timer. This error does not affect the screen mode switch;...

  • Page 367: Applock Registry Settings

    AppLock Registry Settings AppLock Registry Settings This system application runs at startup via the “launch” feature of LXE Windows CE devices. When the launch feature is installed on the device, the following registry settings are created. The launch feature registry settings are embedded in the mobile device OS image: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\Software\\LXE\\Persist\\Filename=AppLock.exe...

  • Page 368: Valid Vk Codes For Ce

    VK_EXECUTE VK_EXSEL VK_F1 VK_F10 VK_F11 VK_F12 VK_F13 VK_F14 VK_F15 VK_F16 VK_F17 VK_F18 VK_F19 VK_F2 VK_F20 VK_F21 VK_F22 VK_F23 VK_F24 VX7 Reference Guide VK_F3 VK_F4 VK_F5 VK_F6 VK_F7 VK_F8 VK_F9 VK_FINAL VK_HANGUL VK_HANJA VK_HELP VK_HOME VK_HYPHEN VK_INSERT VK_JUNJA VK_KANA VK_KANJI VK_LAUNCH_APP1...

  • Page 369: Ascii Control Codes

    Ctrl-Shift-` VK_CONTROL (0x11) down VK_A (0x41) down WM_CHAR (0x1) VK_A (0x41) up VK_CONTROL (0x11) up Ctrl-b Ctrl-c Ctrl-d Ctrl-e Ctrl-f Ctrl-g Ctrl-h Ctrl-i Ctrl-j Ctrl-k Ctrl-l Ctrl-m Ctrl-n Ctrl-o Ctrl-p Ctrl-q Ctrl-r Ctrl-s Ctrl-t Ctrl-u Ctrl-v Ctrl-w VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 370 Char Control Action CANcel line End of Medium SUBstitute ESCape File Separator Group Separator Record Separator Unit Separator VX7 Reference Guide ASCII Control Codes Ctrl-x Ctrl-y Ctrl-z VK_CONTROL (0x11)down VK_PACKET (0xe7) down WM_CHAR 0x1b VK_PACKET up VK_CONTROL up VK_CONTROL (0x11)down...

  • Page 371: Hat Encoding

    Hat Encoding Hat Encoding The VX7 supports only 7-bit hat encoding which means only ^@ through ^_ (underscore) are supported. Desired Hex Value ASCII 0X00 0X01 0X02 0X03 0X04 0X05 0X06 0X07 0X08 0X09 0X0A 0X0B 0X0C 0X0D 0X0E 0X0F...
  • Page 372 Ä Å Æ Ç È É Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï Ð Ñ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö VX7 Reference Guide Desired Encoded ASCII Û Ü Ý Þ ß à á â ã ä ~< å æ ~> ç...

  • Page 373: Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart

    0x7B 0x7C 0x7D 0x7E 0x7F 0x80 0x81 0x82 0x83 0x84 0x85 0x86 0x87 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8B 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x8F 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0x9E 0x9F VX7 Reference Guide...

  • Page 374: Figure D-2 Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart (160 To 255 Decimal)

    Figure D-2 Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart (160 to 255 Decimal) VX7 Reference Guide 0xA0 0xC8 0xA1 0xC9 0xA2 0xCA 0xA3 0xCB 0xA4 0xCC 0xA5 0xCD 0xA6 0xCE 0xA7 0xCF 0xA8 0xD0 0xA9 0xD1 0xAA 0xD2 0xAB 0xD3 0xAC 0xD4 0xAD...

  • Page 375: Revision History

    Updated “Video Subsystem”, “Antenna Connections”, “The Keyboards”, “On/Off Switch”, “General Windows CE .NET Keyboard Shortcuts” and “CAPS LED” sections. Replaced “CapsLock, Scroll Lock and the VX7” section with “CapsLock and the VX7” and “Scroll Lock and the VX7” sections. Replaced “Antenna Connector” section with “Antenna Connections”...
  • Page 376 Added new sections: “Folders Copies at Startup” and “Enabling GrabTime”. Removed section: “Bluetooth Manager”. Renamed “VX7 Command Line Utility” to “VX7 Command Line Utilities” and updated section. Revised “Profiles Tab” section. Split radio configuration section into two sections “Cisco Radio” and “Symbol radio”.
  • Page 377 Revised “Mixer” and “Step 3: Check Barcode Length” sections. Revised “Enabling GrabTime”. Revised “Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration” for Avalanche Mobility Center. Updated chapter for EAP-FAST support, tray icon, help feature, etc. included in latest version of SCU. Revised section: “Admin login”. VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 378 Revised Global Tab parameters: “TX Diversity”, “Rx Diversity”. Added Global Tab parameter: “DFS Channels”. Revised “Network Device Specifications”. Explanation Added section “Configuring the VX7 with LXEConnect”. Added section “Custom Key Maps”. Removed sections Storage Manager”, “Changing the Display Resolution”, “Disabling the Touchscreen”, “Disabling the Touchscreen Heater”, “Configuring CapsLock Behavior”, “Configuring NumLock Behavior”,...

  • Page 379: Index

    LXEZ Pairing specification ...33 Options...17 Subsequent Use...18 Bluetooth control panel ...99 Bluetooth Properties panel ...102 Bluetooth Settings, Chart...103 CAB Files on the Flash Card...130 Calibration ...126, 331 CAPS LOCK Mode LED Indicator...60 CapsLock...56 Caps-Lock Mode ...60 Central Processing Unit...31 VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 380 Control characters...175 Control Keys, location...62 Control Panel options ...93, 311 Controller (Video), Specifications...293 Copyrights ...128, 333 VX7 Reference Guide CPU ...1, 31 Create a dialup, direct, or VPN connection ...119, 323 Ctrl Char Mapping...167, 175 Current Time ...106, 317 Custom ID parameters ...177...
  • Page 381 CE 5.0 ...110 IP Address DHCP...119, 323 Static ...119, 323 Key Map ...285, 286 101-Key Chart...286 Hidden Keys ...56, 59 IBM 3270 keyboard ...291 IBM 5270 keyboard ...291 Keyboard 0409 ...111, 321 Backlight...57, 59, 62 Backlight Control...143 VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 382 Media Player...90, 308 Memory ...31, 127, 332 allocate for programs or storage...128, 333 Installed...127, 332 Menu Options Start...87, 305 Modes AppLock ...271 Mouse VX7 Reference Guide 95-key keyboard ...10 PS/2...10 USB...10 Multi-Application AppLock ...268 My Computer Folders ...86, 304 NuLockl...56 NUM LOCK and 2 Functions ...59...
  • Page 383 Resolution, Specifications ...295 Reverse Polarity...78 Revision History...353 Revision Level Hardware...29, 31, 186, 228 Software ...29 Root CA Certificates Generating...254 Installing on VX7...256 RS-232 Data Entry ...8 Rules match list...173 Match list ...173 Save settings ...23 Scan Keys Left and Right ...163 Scanner and Pin 9 on COM1 ...37...
  • Page 384 Translate control codes...175 Troubleshooting ActiveSync...134 AppLock Password ...272 Multi-Application AppLock ...284 Type II 2.4GHz Radio Card ...70, 74, 75 VX7 Reference Guide Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) ...32 UPS...32 Operating Temperature, Specifications...295 Storage Temperature, Specifications ...295 Connector...44 USB Connector, Location ...6 USB Mouse ...10...
  • Page 385 Index WPA/LEAP Cisco Radio...242 Summit Radio ...217, 219 WPA-PSK Cisco Radio...249 Summit Radio ...223 E-EQ-VX7RG-H Zero Config Utility, Microsoft ...231 VX7 Reference Guide...
  • Page 386 Index VX7 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX7RG-H...

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