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Java® and Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. or other countries, and are used under license. 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.
Tethered Scanners Programmable Scan Buttons Field Exit Key Function (IBM 5250/TN5250 Only) Scan Buttons and the SCNR LED Display Display and Display Backlight Timer Keypad Key Functions Caps Key and CapsLock Mode Keypad Shortcuts E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ i ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings Folders Copied at Startup Saving Changes to the Registry Software Load Software Applications Bluetooth (Optional) Java (Optional) LXE RFTerm (Optional) Avalanche MX3Plus Utilities LAUNCH.EXE LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage REGEDIT.EXE REGLOAD.EXE E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ ii ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Media Player Microsoft Wordpad Remote Desktop Connection Transcriber Windows Explorer Taskbar General Tab Advanced Tab Taskbar Icons Using ActiveSync Introduction Initial Setup Connect via USB Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection: Connect and Communicate E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ iii ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Setup a New Device Administration Mode End User Mode Passwords End-User Switching Technique Using a Stylus Tap Using the Switch Key Sequence Hotkey (Activation hotkey) End User Internet Explorer (EUIE) Application Configuration Application Panel Launch Button E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ iv ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Bluetooth Indicators Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup Introduction MX3Plus with Label MX3Plus without Label Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect Certificates Date / Time Dialing Display Background Appearance Backlight Input Panel E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ v ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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PCMCIATab Options CF Tab Options IntATA Tab Options Power Regional and Language Settings Remove Programs Scanner Wedge Introduction Barcode Processing Overview Factory Default Settings Main Tab Keys Tab COM1 Tab COM2 Tab COM3 Tab E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ vi ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Installing the Enabler on LXE Devices Briefly . . . Enabler Uninstall Process Stop the Enabler Service Update Monitoring Overview Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings Preparing an LXE Device for Remote Management E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ vii ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Battery State and OS Upgrade Wireless Network Configuration for LXE Devices Introduction Important Notes Summit Client Utility Help Summit Tray Icon Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio Main Tab Admin Login Auto Profile Profile Tab E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ viii ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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DFS Channels Aggressive Scan CCX Features Auth Server TX Diversity RX Diversity Frag Thresh RTS Thresh Tray Icon Hide Password Admin Password Auth Timeout Certs Path Ping Payload Ping Timeout ms Ping Delay ms E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ ix ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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External Connectors / Interface / USB Host / Client Ports / Power Connector Dimensions and Weight Environmental Specifications Network Card Specifications Summit 802.11 b/g CF 2.4GHz Summit 802.11a/b/g CF 2.4/5.0GHz Bluetooth AppLock Error Messages Hat Encoding Revision History Index E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ x ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Introduction The LXE® MX3Plus is a rugged, portable, hand-held Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 equipped mobile computer capable of wireless data communications using wireless LAN radios with internal antennas or an external remote mount antenna. It can store information for later transmission through an RS-232, InfraRed, or USB port. The device can be scaled from a limited function batch computer to an integrated wireless scanning computer.
7. Alt LED 8. Ctrl LED 9. Shift LED 10. Caps LED 11. Scanner LED 12. Backup Battery LED 13. Status LED 14. Main Battery LED 15. Charger LED 16. Scan or Enter (programmable) E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 2 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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7. Back Cover Endcap 1. DC Power Jack 2. Left Port 3. Right Port (USB-C) 4. Audio Jack or External Antenna Connector Note: The IR port on the back of the device is COM 2. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 3 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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USB Client Audio Jack Scanner Serial COM1 Audio Jack Scanner USB Client Audio Jack Serial COM3 Serial COM1 Antenna Serial COM3 USB Client Antenna USB Host Serial COM1 Antenna USB Host USB Client Antenna E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 4 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The vent aperture functions to relieve any heat or pressure that may build up in the MX3Plus during everyday use. If the vent hole is covered by an object, e.g. a tracking label, other than an approved LXE main battery, the touch screen may be damaged.
Press 2nd then press numeric dot to delete a file. To force the Start menu to display, press Ctrl then press Esc. For a MX3Plus equipped with a touchscreen, the touchscreen can be disabled and enabled using Start | Settings | Control Panel | MX3X-VXC Options | Misc tab.
802.11b/g and a/b/g Wireless Client The MX3Plus has an LXE 802.11x network card that supports diversity with two internal antennas. The CPU board does not allow hot swapping the network card. Adjusting power management on the network card is set to static dynamic control.
The display has a 640 pixel (horizontal) by 240 pixel (vertical) format. Display contrast adjustment is not necessary and the contrast adjustment key has no effect on the MX3Plus. Backlighting is available and can be adjusted with key sequences. The turn-off timing is configured through the Control Panel.
Slot 0 accepts PCMCIA 802.11 network cards or SRAM/Flash memory cards. Slot 1 – Compact Flash Card The MX3Plus has one internal Compact Flash card port that supports Type I and II CF+ cards. The slot is accessible when the endcap has been loosened.
1.5 MBps. The COM 2 port is always the IR port on the back of the MX3Plus, regardless of the type of endcap installed. COM 2 can only be accessed when a tethered scanner is connected to the RS-232 port on the cradle, and the MX3Plus is in the cradle. The cradle does not need to be powered by an alternate AC or DC power source.
The integrated laser scanner scans only when the Scan button is pressed. Scan buttons have no effect on tethered barcode scanners connected to a serial port on the endcap or to the serial port on a cradle holding an MX3Plus. The SCNR LED illuminates during any MX3Plus integrated scanner activation.
Serial Port Serial Port RS-232 connection is made through a labeled RS-232 Serial Port if installed. The connector is an industry-standard RS-232. The connector is a PC/AT standard 9-pin “D” male connector. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 12 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The MX3Plus 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 MX3Plus CTS line and allows the MX3Plus to send data to the remote side.
USB Host / Client connection is made through an optional USB Port if installed. The connector is an industry-standard 9-pin “D” male connector. An LXE USB cable is required to adapt the connection to a standard USB connector. USB Host Cable ActiveSync --- Connect from USB-C port to USB Type A host e.g.
To set the MX3Plus to use a tethered scanner, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner | COM1 (or 2 or 3). Tap the “Power on Pin 9 (+5V)” checkbox for the COM port selected. The COM port that accepts the scanner data can be configured for data rate, parity, stop bits and data bits.
– in this case, the left button is labeled and functions as Field Exit). Note: The programmable Scan key is the Field Exit key when the MX3Plus is an IBM 5250 / TN5250 compatible device. To edit the button parameters, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | KeyPad. Change the parameter values and tap OK to save the changes.
Power button tap When the display wakes up, the timers will begin the countdown again. When any of the above events occurs prior to the timers expiring, the timers start the countdown again. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 17 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The Shft key enables the shifted functions of the keypad. This function is similar to a regular keyboard’s Shift key. Note that the Shift key only stays active for one keystroke. Each time you need to use a Shifted function, you need to press the Shft key E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 18 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
A key or combination of keys can be remapped to provide a single keypress, a string of keypresses or to execute an application or command. All key remapping is done using the KeyPad option in the Control Panel. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 19 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
IR port At the back of the MX3Plus is an Infrared (IR) Data Port. The IR Port is designed to provide a data link between the mobile device and a similarly equipped piece of equipment such as a printer. The IR port is the MX3Plus’s COM 2 port and is a bi- directional half-duplex communication port.
CHGR Charger. When on, the mobile device is receiving external power either from the DC power jack or the MX3Plus is seated in a powered cradle. Red – Main battery is charging. Amber – Fault or temporary standby (Contact LXE Customer Support). Green –...
Power Power Power Modes The MX3Plus has four power modes: On, Suspend, Critical Suspend and Off. Primary Events Any key on the keypad COM1 activity Touch on the touchscreen Power button tap COM3 activity PC card activity USB client connection...
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The first display wakeup key press or touch is sent to the operating system or running application. Once the display is On, the keyboard and touch screen function normally. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 23 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Insert a fully charged main battery and press the Power button to turn the device On. Off Mode The MX3Plus enters the Off Mode when the Main Battery and the Backup Battery are depleted. Insert a fully charged main battery and press the Power button to turn the device On.
Battery Hot-Swapping When the main battery power level is low, the MX3Plus will signal the user with a warning dialog box on the display and the BATT M LED illuminates red. The Batt-M LED is illuminated until the main battery is replaced, the battery completely depletes, external power is applied to the mobile device using the power jack, or the MX3Plus is placed in a powered cradle.
Backup Battery The MX3Plus has a backup battery that is designed to provide limited-duration electrical power in the event of main battery failure. The backup battery is a 50 mAh Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) battery that is factory installed in the unit. The need for recharging of the backup battery is automatically detected and controlled by the operating system.
The examples found in this chapter are to be used as examples only, the configuration of your specific MX3Plus computer may vary. The following sections provide a general reference for the configuration of the MX3Plus and some of its optional features.
General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with the MX3Plus keyboard. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows CE applications. Press these keys … To … CTRL + C...
MX3Plus, erasing any customer applied registry changes and returning the MX3Plus to its factory settings. Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings The coldboot utility sets all registry settings back to LXE factory defaults. No other clearing is available or necessary. Folders Copied at Startup The following folders are copied on startup: System\Desktop=>...
(for remote APIs), device drivers, events and messaging, graphics, keyboard and touchscreen input, window management, and common controls. Network and Device Drivers Bluetooth (Optional) Note: Contact your LXE representative for software updates and CAB files as they are released by LXE. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 30 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Java (Optional) Installed by LXE. Files can be accessed by tapping Start | Programs | JEM-CE. Doubletap the EVM icon to open the EVM Console. A folder of Java examples and Plug-ins is also installed with the Java option. LXE does not support Java applications running on the mobile device.
Then, information is added to the registry, if desired, to make the CAB file auto-launch at startup. 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 mandatory values are added: FileName is the name of the CAB file, with the path (usually \System).
Note: 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 MX3Plus or storing a copy of the file on a...
Access Files on the Flash Card Click the My Device icon on the Desktop then click the System icon. A flash card is used for permanent storage of the MX3Plus drivers, CAB files and utilities. It is also used for registry content back up.
The MX3Plus 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, Internet Explorer, and the Recycle Bin.
Wavelink Avalanche is loaded on the LXE device but not installed. When the enabler is installed this icon is displayed on the desktop. Java is an option installed by LXE. Tapping the desktop icon displays information on the Java version installed. Access programs, select from the Favorites listing, documents last worked on, change/view settings for the control panel or taskbar, on-line help or run programs.
Java (Optional) Installed by LXE. Files can be accessed by tapping Start | Programs | JEM-CE. Doubletap the EVM icon to open the EVM Console. A folder of Java examples and Plug-ins is also installed with the Java option. LXE does not support Java applications running on the mobile device.
Start | Programs Communication Stores Network communication options ActiveSync Transfer files between a MX3Plus and a desktop computer Connect Run this command after setting up a connection Start FTP Server Begin connection to FTP server Stop FTP Server End connection to FTP server...
Java (Optional) Installed by LXE. Files can be accessed by tapping Start | Programs | JEM-CE. Doubletap the EVM icon to open the EVM Console. A folder of Java examples and Plug-ins is also installed with the Java option. LXE does not support Java applications running on the mobile device.
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. The Media Player on the MX3Plus can be accessed by clicking Start | Programs | Media Player. Click the “?” button to access Media Player Help.
There are few changes in the Windows CE version of Remote Desktop Connection as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection options. If installed, Remote Desktop Connection on the MX3Plus can be accessed by Start | Programs | Remote Desktop Connection.
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. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 42 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Refer to Start | Help for an explanation of standard Windows CE taskbar icons. Following are a few of the MX3Plus and LXE unique taskbar icons that may appear in the Taskbar. These icons are in addition to the Windows CE taskbar icons.
Using Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.8 or higher, you can synchronize information on your desktop computer with the MX3Plus and vice versa. Synchronization compares the data on your mobile device with your desktop computer and updates both with the most recent data.
Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection: MX3069CABLE - USB-Client cable, MX3Plus USB Client port to PC/Laptop USB port. D9 connector connects to port marked USB-C on the MX3Plus endcap. If there is no port on the endcap, USB cannot be used for ActiveSync.
9000054CABLE, RS-232 9 Pin to 9 Pin, MX3Plus Serial port to PC/Laptop serial port Connect one end of the cable to the COM port (labeled RS-232 COM1) on the MX3Plus endcap. Connect the other end to a COM port on a PC or laptop.
Cables for initial ActiveSync Configuration: USB ActiveSync MX3069CABLE - USB-Client cable, MX3Plus USB Client port to PC/Laptop USB port Serial ActiveSync 9000054CABLE, RS-232 9 Pin to 9 Pin, MX3Plus Serial port to PC/Laptop serial port E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 47 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
A touchscreen is optional on the MX3Plus. It may be easier to configure the MX3Plus using ActiveSync and LXEConnect rather than using the MX3Plus keyboard only. For a MX3Plus equipped with a touchscreen, the touchscreen can be disabled. it may be easier to configure the MX3Plus using ActiveSync and LXEConnect rather than using the MX3Plus keyboard only.
A desktop or laptop PC with an available serial port and a mobile device with a serial port. The desktop or laptop PC must be running Windows NT or greater. Null modem cable with all control lines connected. LXE recommends using the null modem cable part number listed in Connect and Communicate.
Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button. Network Connection Put the mobile device into Suspend. Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 50 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
If the MX3Plus is connected to a PC by a cable, disconnect the cable from the MX3Plus and reconnect it again. Check that the correct connection is selected (Serial or USB “Client” if this is the initial ActiveSync installation).
ActiveSync is already installed on the MX3Plus. The MX3Plus is preconfigured to establish a USB ActiveSync connection to a PC when the proper cable is attached to the MX3Plus and the PC. If The MX3Plus uses a serial port for ActiveSync, it is necessary to configure the MX3Plus to use the serial port.
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Install LXEConnect LXEConnect Installation Files 7. Select and copy the LXEConnect.msi and Setup.exe files from the MX3Plus to the user PC. Note the location chosen for files 8. Close the ActiveSync explorer dialog box. Do not disconnect the MX3Plus ActiveSync connection.
Using LXEConnect Using LXEConnect 1. If an ActiveSync connection is has not been established, connect the MX3Plus to the PC. Details on ActiveSync are included in the following section. 2. Double-click the LXEConnect icon that was created on the desktop.
Start | Settings | Control Panel or My Device | Control Panel link Note: Change the font displayed on the touchscreen by choosing Start | Settings | Control Panel | Keyboard and then the Key map dropdown list. Tap the ? button for Help when changing MX3Plus Control Panel options. Option Function Software, hardware, versions and network IP.
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Remove Programs Select to remove specific user installed programs in their entirety. LXE Scan Wedge utility. Set scanner key wedge, scanner port, and imager LED Scanner illumination options. Assign baud rate, parity, stop bits and data bits for COM1 port.
The registry settings for the Version tab are under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ LXE \ Version in the registry. To add a user application to the Version panel, create a new string value under the HKLM\Software\LXE\Version key. The string name should be the Application name to appear in the Version window.
The Versions tab displays the versions of many of the software programs installed. Not all installed software installed on the mobile device is included in this list and the list varies depending on the applications loaded on the MX3Plus. The LXE Image line displays the revision of the system software installed.
Accessibility Start | Settings | Control Panel | Accessibility Customize the way the MX3Plus keyboard, sound, display, mouse, automatic reset and notification sounds function. There are a few changes from general Windows desktop Accessibility options. Note: LXE disables the keyboard StickyKeys and StickyKeys Settings on the Keyboard panel as this setting, when enabled, interferes with LXE's assigned sticky key implementation.
LXE devices with the AppLock feature are shipped to start up in Administration mode with no default password, and when the MX3Plus is started for the first time, the user has full access to the MX3Plus and no password prompt is displayed. After the Administrator specifies an application or applications to lock, assigns a password and the MX3Plus is rebooted (or the hotkey is pressed), the MX3Plus is then in end-user mode.
LXE devices with the AppLock feature are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no default password, thus when the MX3Plus 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.
In addition to these configuration options, the administrator can view and manage the status logs of AppLock sessions. Administrator default values for this device: Administrator Hotkey Shift+Ctrl+A Password none Application path and name none Application command line none E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 62 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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. Forgotten password? See: Troubleshooting E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 63 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
A checkmark indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the user. When Keyboard is selected, the MX3Plus default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated. The check to the left of the application name indicates that the application is active.
Hotkey (Activation hotkey) If the mobile device uses LXE’s Multi AppLock to allow the user to switch between applications, the default Activation key is Ctrl+Spc. The key sequence switches the focus between one application and another. Data entry affects the application running in the foreground only.
If a password has not been configured, the Administrator Control panel is displayed. Important: Before setting up multiple instances of the same application, make sure the targeted software application will allow two instances to run at the same time. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 66 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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 Global Key between applications.
When clicked, displays the Launch options panel for the Filename selected on the Administration panel. Application Launch Options Note: Launch order is determined by the Order specified in the Application tab. The Order value does not have to be sequential. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 68 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Order number) and no delay (0 seconds) for all other applications. Note: Launch order is determined by the Order specified in the Application tab. The Order value does not have to be sequential. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 69 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The delay is specified in seconds. Valid values are between 0 (no delay) and 99 seconds. AppLock must also be configured to automatically re-launch an application. To AppLock, application termination by the end- user is indistinguishable from application termination for any other reason. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 70 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
When Auto At Boot and Manual (Launch) are both disabled for a specific application, the application is 1) not placed on the list of approved applications for end-user manual launch and 2) never launched, and 3) not displayed on the Switchpad. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 71 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Match field must be used. Use the Match field to specify up to 32 characters of the class name for the application. For example, DOS applications using a standard DOS display box should specify condev_appcls in the Match textbox. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 72 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
After the user closes the dialog box, the Security Panel is displayed and the password can then be entered and confirmed again. If the passwords match, the password is encrypted and saved. See Also: Passwords Troubleshooting E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 73 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
This specifies the period of time 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 Launch panels. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 74 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Error status messages are logged when an error occurs and is intended to be used by the administrator to deter- Error mine why the specified application cannot be locked. Processing status shows the flow control of AppLock components and is mainly intended for LXE Customer Serv- Process ice when helping users troubleshoot problems with their AppLock program.
If two copies of the same application are configured, but the application only allows one copy to run at a time, for exam- ple 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.
Battery Start | Settings | Control Panel | Battery This panel is used to view the status and percentage of power remaining in the MX3Plus main battery. The data cannot be edited by the user. The battery gas gauge icon resides in the system tray and shows four levels of charge – 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%. At a point below 25%, the system status LED will turn red and the gas gauge icon will turn red indicating the battery is low.
It is not necessary to disconnect a paired scanner and printer before a different scanner or printer is paired with the MX3Plus. The target Bluetooth device should be as close as possible (line of sight) to the MX3Plus during the pairing process. Assumption:The System Administrator has Discovered and Paired targeted Bluetooth devices for the MX3Plus. The MX3Plus operating system has been upgraded to the revision level required for Bluetooth client operation.
Note: When an active paired device enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the MX3Plus Bluetooth scanning range, the Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the MX3Plus is lost. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices disconnect from the MX3Plus.
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The Bluetooth panel assigns an icon to the device name. An icon with a red background indicates the device's Bluetooth connection is inactive. An icon with a white background indicates the device is connected to the MX3Plus and the device's Bluetooth connection is active.
Doubleclick on a listed device to bring up the Bluetooth device menu. Bluetooth Device Right Click Menu Tap Pair as Scanner to set up the MX3Plus to receive data from the scanner. Tap Pair as Printer to set up the MX3Plus to send data to the printer.
Computer is connectable Enabled Disable this option to inhibit MX3Plus connection with all Bluetooth devices. This E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 82 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Option Default Information option is enabled by default. Enable this option to ensure other devices can discover the MX3Plus. This option is Computer is discoverable Disabled disabled by default. A dialog box appears on the MX3Plus screen notifying the user a Bluetooth device requests to pair with the MX3Plus.
This panel lists the assigned Computer Friendly Name (that other devices may discover during their Discovery and Query process), the Bluetooth MAC address, and software version levels. The data cannot be edited by the user. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 84 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
2. Tap the Settings Tab. 3. Change the Computer Friendly Name at the bottom of the Settings display. The Bluetooth MX3Plus default name is determined by the factory installed software version. LXE strongly urges assigning every MX3Plus a unique name (up to 32 characters) before Bluetooth Discovery is initiated.
LED on the device, or a dialog box is placed on the MX3Plus display. 10. Whenever the MX3Plus is turned On, all previously paired, live, Bluetooth devices in the vicinity are paired, one at a time, with the MX3Plus.
Note: When an active paired device enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the MX3Plus Bluetooth scan range, the Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the MX3Plus is lost. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices disconnect from the MX3Plus.
The mobile Bluetooth laser scanner / laser imager battery is fully charged. The MX3Plus main battery is fully charged. Alternatively, the MX3Plus may be in a powered cradle or cabled to AC/DC power. Important: The barcode numbering examples in this segment are not real and should not be created or scanned with a Bluetooth scanner.
1. Scan the Bluetooth address barcode label, attached to the MX3Plus, with the LXE Bluetooth mobile scanner. 2. If this is the first time the Bluetooth scanner has scanned the MX3Plus Bluetooth label, the devices are paired. See sec- tion titled “Bluetooth Beep and LED...
The devices are paired. The Bluetooth barcode reader responds with a series of beeps and LED flashes. Refer to the following section titled “Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications”. Note: After scanning the MX3Plus Bluetooth label, if there is no beep and no LED flash from the Bluetooth device, the devices are currently paired.
Pairing supports SPP devices only. Up to two Bluetooth devices can be connected to the MX3Plus at a time; LXE supports one Bluetooth scanner and one Bluetooth printer.
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Certificates Manage digital certificates used for secure communication. Note: Digital certificates are date sensitive. If the date on the MX3Plus is incorrect, wireless authentication will fail. The Certificates stores lists the certificates trusted by the MX3Plus mobile device user.
Date / Time Date / Time Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time - or - Time in Desktop Taskbar Use this MX3Plus panel to set Date, Time, Time Zone, and assign a Daylight Savings location. Factory Default Settings Current Time...
Dialing Dialing Start | Settings | Control Panel | Dialing Set dialup properties for internal modems (not supplied or supported on the MX3Plus by LXE). Factory Default Settings Location Work Area Code Tone Dialing Enabled Country/Region Disable Call Waiting Disabled (blank)
The display might also called the touchscreen. Select the desktop background image and appearance scheme for the MX3Plus. Using the options on the Backlight tab, set the display backlight and keypad backlight timers when running on battery or external power.
Backlight Backlight The backlight settings use the LXE set of default timeouts and is synchronized to the User Idle setting in the Schemes tab in the Power control panel. When the backlight timer expires, the touchscreen backlight is dimmed, not turned off. When both checkboxes are unchecked, the backlight never turns off (or dims).
Tap the Options button to set the size of the keys displayed on-screen and whether Transcriber gestures are enabled or disabled. Note: Check with your LXE representative for language packs as they become available. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 97 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Third party cookies Prompt Session cookies Always allow Advanced Stylesheets Enabled Theming Support Enable Multimedia All options enabled Security All options enabled Popups Block popups Disabled Display notification Enabled Use same window Disabled E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 98 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Chinese, Korean, Japanese. Tahoma font is on every unit and includes English (default), European (French, Spanish, German, Portuguese), Scandinavian languages, Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, and Thai. See Also: Regional Settings for instruction for setting User Interface Language and Default Input Language. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 101 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
KeyPad Start | Settings | Control Panel | KeyPad Icon Use this control panel option to assign key functions to mappable keys available on your MX3Plus, determine application launch sequences and program command Run sequences. Note: KeyPad Control Panel options LaunchApp and RunCmd do not inter-relate with similarly-named options contained in other Control Panel applets.
7. If any parameters are needed for the application, click on the OPT radio button. This clears the text box (though the appli- cation name is saved). Enter the desired parameters in the appropriate text box. 8. Click OK to save the result and close the Keypad Control. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 103 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The default for all text boxes is Null or “ ”. The text boxes accept string values only. Note that executables and parameters are not checked for accuracy by the keyboard driver. If the launch fails, the MX3Plus emits a single beep, if the launch is successful, it is silent.
The default for all text boxes is Empty, Null or " ". The text boxes accept string values only. Note that executables and parameters are not checked for accuracy by the keyboard driver. If the launch fails, the MX3Plus emits a single beep, if the launch is successful, the mobile device is silent.
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Mixer The MX3Plus has a speaker. It is active when a headset is not connected to the device. Use the settings on these panels to adjust the volume, record gain and sidetone for microphone input, speaker and speaker output.
Mouse Mouse Start | Settings | Control Panel | Mouse Use this option to set the double-tap sensitivity for stylus taps on the MX3Plus touchscreen. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 107 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Set options such as IP V6, time sync, touchscreen enable and CapsLock. Also set Status Popup taskbar icon display options for the Admin and User. It may be necessary to warmboot the MX3Plus after making desired changes. A pop up window indicates if a warmboot is required.
The System/GrabTime.ini file takes precedence over the Windows/GrabTime.ini file. System/Grabtime.ini also persists after a coldboot; Windows/Grabtime.ini does not persist. Misc Options on this tab configure device specific options. Note that options not available on the MX3Plus are grayed out. MX3Plus Options / Misc. Tab CapsLock By default, CapsLock is disabled after a warmboot.
The default for the User and Admin status popup windows is to show all status information. The 5 second timeout to remove the status popup from the display is disabled by default for the User and Admin status popup windows. Click to go to the KeyPad control panel. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 110 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Network and Dialup Options Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections Set MX3Plus network driver properties and network access properties. Select a connection to use, or create a new connection. Create a New Connection 1. On the mobile device, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections. A window is dis- played showing the existing connections.
RAS (Remote Access Services) session, and does not start ActiveSync properly. Owner Start | Settings | Control Panel | Owner Set the MX3Plus owner details. The Network ID is used when logging into a remote network. Factory Default Settings Identification...
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Owner Enter user name, password and domain to be used when logging into network resources. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 113 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Password Start | Settings | Control Panel | Password Use this panel to set MX3Plus user access to control panels and power up password properties. Important: This password must be entered before performing a cold boot or cold reset. If entering a power-on or screen saver password does not allow you to disable this password protection or perform a cold boot, contact Customer Support.
PC Connection PC Connection Start | Settings | Control Panel | PC Connection Use these options to control a cabled connection (USB, serial) between the MX3Plus and a nearby desktop/laptop computer. Factory Default Settings Enable direct connection Enabled Connect using...
PCMCIA PCMCIA Start | Settings | Control Panel | PCMCIA Use the options on the tabs to manage cards installed in the MX3Plus. Factory Default Settings PCMCIA Disable slot now Power slot during sleep (3.3v) Dimmed Power slot during sleep (5v)
When there is no card in a slot, the options are dimmed. IntATA Tab Options The IntATA Tab provides information on the internal Compact Flash ATA drive. There are no user configurable options. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 117 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Power Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power The MX3Plus power mode timers are cumulative. The System Idle timer begins the countdown after the User Idle timer has expired and the Suspend timer begins the countdown after the System Idle timer has expired.
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And the device enters Suspend after 5 minutes and 18 seconds of no activity. If the User Idle timer is set to Never, the power scheme timers never place the device in User Idle, System Idle or Sus- pend modes. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 119 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Regional and Language Settings Start | Settings | Control Panel | Regional Settings Set the appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on regional and language settings. Set the MX3Plus user interface language and the default input language. Factory Default Settings...
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Start | Settings | Control Panel | Remove Programs Note: Lists programs installed in RAM that have been marked for removal. Select a program and tap Remove. Follow the prompts on the screen to uninstall MX3Plus user-installed only programs. The change takes effect immediately.
Integrated scanner configuration can be changed using the Scanner Control Panel or via the LXE API functions. While the changed configuration is being stored, the Scanner LED is solid amber. The scanner is not operational during the configuration update.
If Translate All is set, key is translated to CTRL + char, and output. If Translate All is not set, and key has a valid VK code, key is output. Otherwise, key is ignored (not output). The barcode data is ready to be read by applications. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 124 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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If “Send Key Messages (WEDGE)” is not checked, the Scanner Driver is in “Block” mode which Send Key Messages buffers the data that can be read by an application from the WDG: device through the OS or LXE (WEDGE) APIs. Note that this latter method is significantly faster than using “Wedge”.
Integrated Scan buttons have no effect on scanners tethered to a COM port or scanners connected wirelessly (for example, wireless Bluetooth scanners) to the MX3Plus. The Scan button on the tethered or wireless barcode scanner must be pressed. Incoming data from the tethered or wireless barcode scanner is manipulated using the parameters set on the Barcode Tab.
This panel does not configure the connected device. Please refer to the documentation for the external connected or wireless device for information on configuring the device. Important: Do not connect a tethered scanner to a port labeled USB-H or USB-C. Click here to set Power on Pin 9 E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 128 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
To configure COM1 to have Ring Indicator (RI) on Pin 9, uncheck the checkbox for Power on Pin 9 (+5V) (disabled). The default is On (enabled). E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 129 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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). Choose an option in the Enable Code ID drop-down box: None, AIM ID, Symbol ID, or Custom ID.
Symbology Settings code, or (based on configurable Barcode Data) add a prefix or suffix to a barcode before transmission. Define the operations the LXE Wedge performs on control characters (values less than Ctrl Char Mapping 0x20) embedded in barcodes. Defines an identifier that is at the beginning of barcode data which acts as a Code ID.
When Enable Code ID is set to AIM or Symbol,Custom Code IDs appear at the end of the list of standard Code IDs. When Enable Code ID is set to Custom, Custom Code IDs replace the list of standard Code IDs. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 132 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Scanner Control Panel processing causes a bad scan beep by the mobile device on the same data. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 133 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
ID Code defines the data at the beginning of a barcode that acts as an 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. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 134 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The Clear All button text changes to a Remove button when an item in the Custom IDs list is selected. Click the desired line item and then click the Remove button to delete it. Line items are Removed one at a time. Contents of the text box fields are cleared at the same time. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 135 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
0x0A. Escaped hex- The hex-encoding to pass through to the Value 0x0C is a barcode is Vertical Tab \0x0A or 0\x0A encoded text application. converted to text 0x0A See also Hat Encoding E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 136 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Note: Rejected barcodes generate a bad scan beep. In some cases, the receipt of data from the scanner triggers a good scan beep (from the external scanner), and then the rejection of scanned barcode data by the processing causes a bad scan beep on the same data. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 137 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Barcode - Ctrl Char Mapping The Ctrl Char Mapping button (Control Character Mapping) 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.
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This button is grayed unless an entry in the list box is highlighted. When an entry (or entries) is highlighted, and the Delete button is clicked, the highlighted material is deleted from the list box. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 139 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Barcode Data) add a prefix or suffix to a barcode. The Symbology drop-down box contains all symbologies supported on the MX3Plus. An asterisk appears in front of symbologies that have already been configured or have been modified from the default value.
Max field is rejected. The default for this field is All (9999). If the value entered is greater than the maximum value allowed for that symbology, the maximum valid length is used instead. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 141 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Strips the Code ID based on the type code id specified in the Enable Code ID field in the Barcode tab. By default, Code ID stripping is enabled for all symbologies (meaning code IDs will be stripped, unless specifically configured otherwise). E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 142 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Prefix and Suffix data is always added on after stripping is complete, and is not affected by any stripping settings. 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. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 143 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 144 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
If ‘All’ is selected, the suffix is added for any symbology that has not been specifically configured. Note: 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. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 145 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
= 20, max length = 20, strip leading 0, strip trailing 4, Code ID enabled, Barcode Data = “00” Add the AIM custom symbologies. Refer to the previous section Barcode – Symbology Settings for instruction. Click the Barcode Data button. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 146 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Length Based Barcode Stripping Click the Add button. Add the data for the match codes. Refer to the previous section Barcode Data Match List for instruction. Scan a barcode and examine the result. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 147 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Stylus Stylus Start | Settings | Control Panel | Stylus Use this control panel option to set stylus double-tap sensitivity properties and calibrate the MX3Plus touch panel when needed. Double Tap Follow the instructions on the screen and tap the OK button to save any double tap changes.
Memory sizes given do not include memory used up by the operating system. For example, a system with 128 MB may only report 99 MB memory, since 29 MB is used by the operating system. This is actual DRAM memory, and does not include internal flash used for storage. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 149 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The device name and description can be changed by the user. Enter the name and description using either the keypad or the Input Panel and tap OK to save the changes. This information is used to identify the MX3Plus to other computers and devices.
Terminal Server Client Licenses Start | Settings | Control Panel \ Terminal Server Client Licenses Any licenses stored on the MX3Plus appear in the drop-down list. Select a license and tap the Close button. The license is available for use immediately.
You can also select / deselect sounds for key clicks and screen taps and whether each is loud or soft. As the volume scrollbar is moved between Loud and Soft, the MX3Plus emits a tone each time the volume increases or decreases.
WAV files and can be replaced by a WAV file of the user’s choice. By default a good scan sound on the MX3Plus is a single beep, and a bad scan sound is a double beep. WiFi Control Panel Start | Settings | Control Panel | WiFi or click the Summit Client Utility icon Use this option to set parameters and manage profiles for the wireless client pre-loaded on your MX3Plus.
Installing the Enabler on LXE Devices LXE CE devices have 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.
Briefly . . . Briefly . . . The Avalanche Enabler installation file (LXE_ENABLER.CAB) is loaded on the MX3Plus by LXE; however, the device is not configured to launch the Enabler installation file automatically. The installation application must be run manually the first time Avalanche is used.
The Enabler running on the MX3Plus 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 on the MX3Plus).
Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings Once the connection to the Mobile Device Server is established, the MX3Plus Enabler attempts to apply all network and wireless settings contained in the active profile. The success of the application of settings is dependent upon the local configuration of control parameters for the Enabler.
April 2007. The LXE Remote Management Utility (RMU) must be installed on all LXE mobile devices first – then you can control mobile device reboot, storage RAM adjustment, real-time updates and Avalanche Enabler properties. If the RMU is not...
Version Information on LXE Mobile Devices The VersionInfo.EXE file is included in the Remote Management Utility package downloaded to the MX3Plus. It is stored in the \Program Files\RMU folder. When VersionInfo.EXE is opened, a dialog box is presented to the MX3Plus user displaying:...
User Interface User Interface The Enabler can be configured and controlled manually through the user interface on the MX3Plus. This section details the functionality that can be controlled by the user or system administrator. Parameters and Screen Displays Screen displays shown in this section are designed to present the end-user with information graphically.
The Enabler user interface application is launched by clicking either the Enabler Settings icon on the desktop or Taskbar or by selecting Avalanche Enabler from the Programs menu. The opening screen presents the MX3Plus user with the connection status and a navigation menu. Avalanche Enabler Opening Screen Note: Some parameters and features described in this section may not be available if you are not running the latest version of the Enabler.
Avalanche MC Console utilities. Refer to the Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center User Guide for details. The Settings option under the File menu allows the MX3Plus user to access the control panel to locally configure the Enabler settings. The Enabler control panel is, by default, password protected.
Avalanche Update using File | Settings Avalanche Update using File | Settings Use these menu options to setup the Avalanche Enabler on the MX3Plus. LXE recommends changing settings and then saving the changes (reboot) before connecting to the network. Alternatively, the Mobile Device Server can be disabled until needed (refer to the Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center User’s Guide for details).
Connection Connection Options Avalanche Enter the IP Address or host name of the Mobile Device Server assigned to the MX3Plus. Server Address Check Serial Indicates whether the Enabler should first check for serial port connection to the Mobile Device Server Connection before checking for a wireless connection to the Mobile Device Server.
Execution Execution Note the dimmed options on this MX3Plus panel. This menu option is designed to manage downloaded applications for automatic execution upon startup. Execution Options (Dimmed) Auto-Execute An application that has been installed with the Avalanche Management system can be run Selection automatically following each boot.
Sync Clock Reset the time on the MX3Plus based on the time on the Mobile Device Server host PC. On Startup – Connect to the Mobile Device Server when the Enabler is accessed. On Resume – Connect to the Mobile Device Server when resuming from Suspend mode.
Startup/Shutdown Startup/Shutdown LXE recommends using LXE AppLock to manage the taskbar. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows CE OS (with the exception of the HX3). AppLock configuration instructions are located in the MX3Plus reference guide. Startup / Shutdown Options...
LXE recommends using LXE eXpress Config and eXpress Scan for this function. eXpress Scan is included with the updated MX3Plus enablers. Scan Config Option Scan Config functionality is a standard option of the Wavelink Avalanche MC system but is not currently supported by LXE on the MX3Plus. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 168 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Display Window Display Options Update Window Display The user interface for the Enabler can be configured to dynamically change based on the status of the MX3Plus connection with the Mobile Device Server. At startup Default is Half Screen. Options are Half screen, Hidden or Full screen.
Shortcuts Shortcuts LXE recommends using LXE AppLock for this function. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows CE OS, with the exception of the HX3. AppLock configuration instructions are located in each equipment-specific reference guide. Application Shortcuts Configure shortcuts to other applications on the MX3Plus.
Adapters Adapters Note: LXE recommends the user review the network settings configuration utilities and the default values in the MX3Plus Reference Guide before setting All Adapters to Enable in the Adapters applet. Adapters Options - Network Manage When enabled, the Enabler will control the network settings. This parameter cannot be configured from the Network Avalanche Mobility Center Console and is enabled by default.
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Avalanche Network Profile Displayed When enabled, the Enabler will ignore any network or wireless settings coming from the Avalanche MC Console Manual and use only the network settings on the MX3Plus. Settings Properties Selecting the Properties icon displays the Manual Settings Properties dialog applet. From here, the user can...
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Wireless Manual Settings Properties Panels For MX3Plus descriptions of these Enabler parameters, refer to the MX3Plus Reference Guide. LXE does not recommend enabling “Manage Wireless Settings” for Summit Client devices. Troubleshooting: When you download a profile that is configured to manage network and wireless settings, the Enabler will...
It also searches for new adapters and may cause a slight delay to refresh the contents of the drop-down menu. Status Display Link speed indicates the speed at which the signal is being sent from the adapter to the MX3Plus. Speed is dependent on signal strength. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 174 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
If changes were made on the MX3PlusStartup/Shutdown tab screen, then after entering the password, tap OK and the following screen is displayed: Continue or Stop Monitoring Change the option if desired. Tap the X button to cancel Exit. Tap the OK button to exit the Avalanche applet. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 175 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
MX3Plus eXpress Scan Desktop Icon If the MX3Plus has an eXpress Scan icon on the desktop, eXpress Scan may be used for the initial configuration of the device. If the eXpress Scan icon is not present on the desktop, install the Enabler following the instructions earlier in this chapter. If the icon is still not present, the Enabler must be updated as detailed in the installation instructions earlier in this chapter.
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If the passwords do not match, an error message is displayed. The current screen can be closed using the X box in the upper right corner. The password can be re-entered and Barcode 1 scanned again. Scan Remaining Barcodes E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 177 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
After the last barcode is scanned, the settings are automatically applied. Configuring Settings Once configured, the MX3Plus is warmbooted. Once connected to the wireless network and the Mobile Device Server, any software updates and additional configuration data are downloaded. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 178 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Depending on the size of the operating system, the total time required for successful reflashing may require several minutes. The OS upgrade files are unique to your MX3Plus's physical configuration and date of manufacture. OS upgrade files designed for one device configuration should not be used on a different device configuration.
The operating system will not be able to execute the OS update when the battery level is too low (25% or less), as there is a high risk that the power remaining in the battery expires when executing the update and the MX3Plus will be left in an inoperable state.
Wireless Network Configuration for LXE Devices Introduction The LXE MX3Plus uses either a Summit 802.11b/g radio or a Summit 802.11a/b/g radio. The radio can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA security. Please refer to the table below for the security options supported.
The SCU help may also be accessed by selecting Start | Help and tapping the Summit Client Utility link. The SCU does not have to be accessed to view the help information using this option. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 182 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is -71 dBm to -90 dBm The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is -51 dBm to -70 dBm The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is greater than -50 dBm E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 183 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The WZC icon may not be visible until control is passed to the WZC utility as described below. You can use either the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility or the Summit Client Utility to connect to your network. LXE recommends using the Summit Client Utility to connect to your network. The Wireless Zero Configuration Utility cannot control the complete set of security features of the radio.
Profile and Global parameters may only be edited after entering the Admin Login password. The Active Profile 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-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 185 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Main Tab 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 E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 186 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Auto Profile. The search continues until: the SCU connects to and, if necessary, authenticates with one of the specified profiles or until the Off button is clicked to turn off Auto Profile. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 187 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Using the Scan Feature 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-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 188 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 189 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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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.
EAP only. In this case, set the Auth Type radio parameter to “LEAP”. EAP Type Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) type used for 802.1x authentication to AP. Options: None LEAP EAP-FAST PEAP-MSCHAP PEAP-GTC EAP-TLS Default: E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 192 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
CCKM TKIP CKIP Manual CKIP Auto Default: None Note: The Encryption type chosen determines if the WEP/PSK Keys button is active. Available entries on the pop up window vary by encryption type chosen. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 193 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
There are no user entries on this screen. Note: 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. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 194 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 195 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
“Custom” when the operating system registry has been used to set the parameter to a value not available from the Global settings parameter options. Selecting Custom for a parameter has no effect as the parameter value returns to the previously selected value when you press Commit. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 196 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
“Custom” when the operating system registry has been used to set the parameter to a value not available from the Global settings parameter options. Selecting Custom for a parameter has no effect as the parameter value returns to the previously selected value when you press Commit. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 197 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
“Custom” when the operating system registry has been used to set the parameter to a value not available from the Global settings parameter options. Selecting Custom for a parameter has no effect as the parameter value returns to the previously selected value when you press Commit. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 198 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Optimized (Use Cisco Information Element and CCX version number, support all CCX features except AP assisted roaming, AP specified maximum transmit power and radio management) Off (Do not use Cisco Information Element and CCX version) Default: Off (for 802.11b/g radio) Optimized (for 802.11a/b/g radio) E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 199 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The value for this parameter should be set as follows: Antenna Configuration TX Diversity A Main and BG Main Main Only A Main and A Aux BG Main and BG Aux A Main only Main Only BG Main only Main Only E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 200 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
(sent as several pieces instead of as one block). Use a low setting in areas where communication is poor or where there is a great deal of radio interference. Options: 256 to 2346 Default: 2346 E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 201 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Access Point. Options: 0 to 2347 Default: 2347 The LED on the radio card is not visible to the user when the radio card is installed in a sealed MX3Plus. Options: On, Off Default: Tray Icon Determines if the Summit icon is displayed in the system tray.
If the authentication credentials are not stored in the active profile and the authentication times out, the user is again prompted to enter the credentials. Options: An integer from 3 to 60 Default: E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 203 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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.
Configuring the Profile for more details. Note: 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. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 205 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
If the user clicks the Cancel button, the device does not associate. The user is not prompted again for credentials until the device is rebooted, the radio is disabled then enabled, the Reconnect button on the Diags Tab is clicked or the profile is modified and the Commit button is clicked. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 206 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
4. The default is to use all certificates in the store. If this is OK, skip to the last step. 5. Otherwise, to select a specific certificate click on the Browse (…) button. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 207 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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7. Select the desired certificate and click the Select button to return the selected certificate to the CA Cert textbox. 8. Click OK to exit the Credentials screen and then Commit to save the profile changes. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 208 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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.
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-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 210 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 211 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 212 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
For Stored Credentials, User, Password and the CA Certificate Filename must be entered. Enter these items as directed below. PEAP/MSCHAP Credentials Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 213 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Click OK then click Commit. The device should be authenticating the server certificate and using PEAP/MSCHAP for the user authentication. Note: The date must be properly set on the device to authenticate a certificate. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 214 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password. Leave the CA Certificate File Name blank for now. Click OK then click Commit. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main Tab. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 215 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Click OK then click Commit. The device should be authenticating the server certificate and using PEAP/MSCHAP for the user authentication. Note: The date must be properly set on the device to authenticate a certificate. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 216 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. WPA/LEAP Credentials Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 217 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
RADIUS server must have auto provisioning enabled to send the PAC provisioning credentials to the MX3Plus. EAP-FAST Profile Configuration For automatic PAC provisioning, once a username/password is authenticated, the PAC information is stored on the MX3Plus. The same username/password must be used to authenticate each time. See the note below for more details.
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Note: 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. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 219 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
For Stored Credentials, User, Password and the CA Certificate Filename must be entered. Enter these items as directed below. EAP-TLS Credentials Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username. Leave the certificate file name entries blank for now. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 220 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox. Click OK then click Commit. The MX3Plus should be authenticating the server certificate and using EAP-TLS for the user authentication. Certificates for information on generating a Root CA certificate or a User certificate.
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-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 222 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The easiest way to get the root CA certificate is to use a browser on a PC to navigate to the Certificate Authority. To request the root CA certificate, open a browser to http://<CA IP address>/certsrv. Sign into the CA with any valid username and password. Logon to Certificate Authority E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 223 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Generating a Root CA Certificate Certificate Services Welcome Screen Click the Download a CA certificate, certificate chain or CRL link. Make sure the correct root CA certificate is selected in the list box. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 224 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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To download the CA certificate, click on the Download CA certificate link. Download CA Certificate Screen Click the Save button and save the certificate. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 225 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Note: This section is only if the Windows certificate store is used. If the certificate store is not used, copy the certificate to the \System folder or other path specified in the Summit Certs global parameter. Copy the certificate file to the MX3Plus. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Certificates Tap the Import button.
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Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and tap OK. Certificate Import Confirmation Tap Yes to import the certificate. Once the certificate is installed, return to the proper authentication section, earlier in this manual. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 227 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
This process saves a user certificate and a separate private key file. Windows CE equipped devices such as the device require the private key to be saved as a separate file rather than including the private key in the user certificate. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 228 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Click the Request a certificate link. Request a Certificate Screen Click on the advanced certificate request link. Advanced Certificate Request Screen Click on the Create and submit a request to this CA link. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 229 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Check the Mark keys as exportable and the Export keys to file checkboxes. Type the full path on the local PC where the private key is to be copied. Also specify the private key filename. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 230 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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If any script notifications occur, click the “Yes button to continue the certificate request. Private Key Password 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-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 231 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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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 LXEUSER.PVK then the certificate file created must be given the same name, for example, LXEUSER.CER. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 232 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Installing a User Certificate Installing a User Certificate Copy the certificate and private key files to the MX3Plus. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Select My Certificates from the pull down list. Certificates Tap the Import button.
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From the Field pull down menu, select Private Key. Private Key Not Present If the private key is present, the process is complete. If the private key is not present, import the private key. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 234 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Make sure the certificate and private key file have the same name, for example LXEuser.cer for the certificate and LXEuser.pvk for the private key file. If the file names are not the same, rename the private key file and import it again. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 235 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Keymaps KeyMap 101-Key Equivalencies The following keymap is used on an MX3Plus that is NOT running an LXE Terminal Emulator. LXE terminal emulators use a separate keymap (later in this section). When using a sequence of keys that includes the 2nd key, press the 2nd key first then the rest of the key sequence.
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Home Left Arrow Right Arrow Page Up Up Arrow Page Down Down Arrow ScrollLock Shift Shift Shift CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 237 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 238 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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KeyMap 101-Key Equivalencies To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft < > : (colon) ; (semicolon) E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 239 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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KeyMap 101-Key Equivalencies To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order _ (underscore) , (comma) ' (apostrophe) ~ (tilde) " & E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 240 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
IBM 3270 Terminal Emulation The MX3Plus's IBM 3270 and IBM 5250 Terminal Emulator keypads are designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running LXE’s RFTerm program. When running RFTerm on the MX3Plus, please refer to RFTerm Webhelp for equivalent keys and keypress sequences.
IBM 5250Terminal Emulation The MX3Plus's IBM 3270 and IBM 5250 Terminal Emulator keypads are designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running LXE’s RFTerm program. When running RFTerm on the MX3Plus, please refer to RFTerm Webhelp for equivalent keys and keypress sequences.
1900 mAh 10.8V, 3 cell, Li-Ion battery pack.In-Unit and External Re-Chargeable tery Backup Bat- Internal Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) 5.7V max. Automatically charges from main battery during normal operation. tery Memory operational for 5 minutes when main battery is depleted (CMOS) E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 243 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Ambient Light – ranging from total Display readable (with backlight on) for <= two hours Keypad readable (after previous darkness to direct sunlight exposure to a 60W bulb for 30 minutes) for <= 15 minutes. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 244 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Same as MX3Plus Storage Temperature Connectivity TCP/IP, Ethernet, ODI Diversity Bluetooth Enhanced Data Rate Up to 3.0 Mbit/s over the air Connection No less than 32.80 feet (10 meters) line of sight Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 245 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
The backdoor keys have been pressed. The backdoor hotkeys provide a method for Backdoor message LOG_ customer service to get a user back into their system without editing the registry or received PROCESSING reloading the device. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 246 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Encrypt exported key OK Encrypt password process successful. LOG_EX Encrypt failure The password encryption failed. LOG_ERROR Encrypt gen key failure Unable to encrypt password. LOG_ERROR Encrypt generate key Unable to encrypt password. LOG_ERROR failure E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 247 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Exit There are two exit paths from the enumeration function. This message denotes the LOG_ AppLockEnumWindows- enumeration function did not find the application. PROCESSING Not found LOG_ Exit DecryptPwd Exiting password decryption processing. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 248 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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AppLock. Hook wndproc of open The application is open, but AppLock cannot lock it. LOG_ERROR app failure Hot key event creation The Admin applet is unable to create the hotkey notification. LOG_ERROR failure E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 249 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Both AppLock.exe and Kbdhook.dll register the message at initialization. PROCESSING The AppLock system communicates with the keyboard hook via a user defined message. LOG_ Registering Hotkey MSG Both Applock.exe and Kbdhook.dll register the message at initialization. PROCESSING E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 250 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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ToUser after admin, not The user mode switch is attempted when the device boots and after the administrator LOG_EX at boot presses the hotkey. The mode switch is being attempted after a hotkey press. E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 251 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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The window handle that is passed to the enumeration function. This message can be Window handle to used by engineering with other development tools to trouble shoot application lock LOG_EX enumwindows=%x failures. WM_WINDOWPOSCHG Output the window size after it has been adjusted by AppLock LOG_EX adjusted=%x E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 252 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
Bluetooth Properties panel Setup Bootstrapping the RMU Asian fonts Assign Auth Server CAB Files on the Flash Card Auth Timeout Calibration Auto-reconnect, Bluetooth CCX Features Auto hide Certificates 92, 223 Auto Profile Root CA E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 255 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Enabler Settings icon Custom identifier Endcap Combinations Custom Identifiers Endcaps and COM Ports Environmental Specifications Error message Mobile unit out of resources Data stripping Error Message Date, Time, Time Zone Agent not found E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 256 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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AppLock Leading and Trailing LED Functions Icon on taskbar Length Based Barcode Stripping Icons Link speed Explorer, Internet Logging My Computer AppLock My Documents Recycle Bin Identifying Software Versions MAC Address Input Panel E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 257 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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No Security Program Shutdown Notification Programmable Scan Prompt Command Owner Radio Mode RAS (Remote Access Services) Password Reboot before attempt AppLock Recalibrate button AppLock Save As Regional and Language Settings Enabler control panel E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 258 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Scan Config tab Stylus screensaver password Subsequent Use searches for new adapters Summit Security Panel Summit Client Utility AppLock Summit Tray Icon Security Password Symbologies dialog AppLock Symbology settings Serial Port Symbology Settings E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 259 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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Update Window Display Upgrade System Baseline User Certificates Generating Installing on VX3X User Idle timer User Interface User Interface Language Using eXpress Scan Using Remote Management Using the Scan Feature Utilities VersionInfo.EXE Versions virtual keyboard E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG-J [ 260 ] MX3Plus Reference Guide...
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