Software Setup; Touchscreen Calibration; Set Time Zone (Optional); Enter Owner Information (Optional) - LXE MX8 Reference Manual

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Software Setup

Touchscreen Calibration

Note:
If the MX8 is not responding properly to stylus touch taps, the touchscreen may need to be
recalibrated.
To recalibrate the screen, tap the
Tap the Recalibrate button. Follow the instructions on the screen and press the Enter key to save
the new calibration settings or press <Esc> to cancel or quit.

Set Time Zone (Optional)

Note:
To set the Time Zone, tap the
Select the physical time zone. Enable the checkbox next to "Automatically adjust clock for
daylight saving" if applicable.
If required, adjust the time and calendar date and tap Apply. Tap OK when you are finished or X
to ignore any changes.

Enter Owner Information (Optional)

Use the virtual keyboard or keys on the keypad to enter the following data.
To set Owner information, tap the
Select the Identification tab, and enter Name, Company, Address, and telephone numbers. Enable
the "Display owner identification" checkbox if you want this information displayed each time the
system powers on.
Select the Notes tab, enter a note to see at power on. Enable the "display owner notes" checkbox
to see the note at power on.
Select the Network ID tab and enter the User Name, Password and Domain.
Tap OK when finished or X to ignore any changes.

Set the Display Backlight Timer

Note:
Select
tap OK to save the changes.
The first option affects the MX8 when it is running on battery power only. The second option
affects the MX8 when it is running on external power (e.g. AC adapter, powered vehicle or
desktop cradle).
The default value for the battery power timer is 3 seconds. The default value for the external
power timer is 2 minutes and the checkbox is enabled. The backlight will remain on all the time
when both checkboxes are blank.
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The first time it is used, the MX8 automatically runs the touchscreen calibration
program.
The first time it is used, or the device returns from a Clear Hive, the MX8 resets the Time
Zone to the factory default values (GMT-05:00 Eastern Time).
| Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time icon.
Refer to the section titled "Power Modes" later in this manual for information relating to
the power states of the MX8.
| Settings | Control Panel | Display | Backlight tab. Change the parameter values and
| Settings | Control Panel | Stylus | Calibration tab.
| Settings | Control Panel | Owner icon.
Software Setup
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