Operation; Powering On/Off - LXE VX7 User Manual

Powering On/Off

Connect the VX7 to a power source, either AC or Vehicle.
The power (on/off) button is located on the front of the VX7. The switch is sealed by a rubber
membrane. The Status LED on the LXE VX7 is illuminated when the power is on:
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Press the power button to start the VX7. You are now ready to use the computer.
Enter data using the keyboard, touchscreen or a Serial Barcode Scanner.
Note: Always turn the computer off prior to connecting or disconnecting any power source.
The VX7 is designed for an orderly shutdown when using the power button. An orderly
shutdown first closes any open programs, and then shuts down the Windows CE .NET operating
system. DO NOT remove power from the VX7 without shutting down the VX7.
The VX7 shutdown may be initiated in any of the following ways:
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Operation

Green – VX7 is operating from vehicle or AC
Solid Yellow – VX7 is operating from the UPS
Flashing Yellow – VX7 is operating from the UPS, but UPS battery is critically
low.
Figure 70 The VX7 Power Switch
Momentarily pressing and releasing the power button (less than 5 seconds) performs
an orderly shutdown.
Pressing and holding the power button for more than five seconds forces a
shutdown. Any open programs and the Windows CE .NET operating system are
shut down before power off. Use this option to shut down the VX7 when the
operating system is not responding.
For more information on the Windows CE .NET shutdown process, please
refer to the Windows CE .NET help function or commercially available help
guides.
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