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Honeywell MX8 User Manual

Honeywell MX8 User Manual

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Hand-Held Computer
Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 Operating System
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Hand-Held Computer Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 Operating System User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of HII.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    I/O Port and Cables Scanner / Imager Aperture Handle Handstrap Keypads 32 Key Triple-Tap Keypad 32 Key Alpha-Mode Keypad Chapter 2: Set Up A New MX8 Hardware Setup Software Setup Battery Connect or Remove the Battery Pack Insert/Replace Battery Remove Battery...
  • Page 4 2-22 Startup Help 2-23 Continuous Scan Mode 2-23 Chapter 3: Connecting Cables to the MX8 Connecting the USB Client and Power Cable Connecting the Serial and Power Cable Connecting an External Power Supply Connecting the Headset Cable Chapter 4: Product Agency Compliance - MX8...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    This user's guide has been developed for a MX8 with a Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 operating system. End User License Agreement (EULA) When a new MX8 starts up a EULA is displayed on the touch screen. It remains on the screen until the Accept or Decline button is tapped with a stylus.

  • Page 6: Laser Warnings And Labels

    Do not stare directly into the laser beam. Do not remove the laser caution labels from the MX8. Do not connect the laser bar code aperture to any other device. The laser bar code aperture is certified for use with the MX8 only.

  • Page 7: Components

    Components Front 1. Scanner/Imager Aperture 2. Speaker 3. System Status LED 4. Scan Button 5. Orange Key (Sticky Key) 6. Blue Key (Sticky Key) 7. Scan Status LED 8. Cable Port 9. On / Off Button 10. Alpha Lock LED...

  • Page 8: Back

    Back 1. Scanner/Imager Aperture 2. Trigger Handle Attach Points Handstrap Retainer Bracket Attach Points 3. Main Battery 4. Battery Fastener 5. Cable Port Note: The touch screen stylus can be tethered to the handstrap or the trigger handle.

  • Page 9: I/O Port And Cables

    Adapter/Cable : Audio MX8060CABLE 1. To MX8 I/O port 2. Attach A/C Adapter barrel connector 3. To audio device AC/DC Adapter for MX8 and MX8 Desktop Cradles MX8301PWRSPLY (US) MX8302PWRSPLY (WW) 1. To power port 2. To adapter 3. To wall plug...

  • Page 10: Scanner / Imager Aperture

    Scanner / Imager Aperture Caution: Never stare directly into the beam aperture. If Continuous Scan Mode has been enabled (default is disabled), the laser is always on and decoding. Caution: Laser beam is emitted continuously. Do not stare into the laser beam. Handle 1.

  • Page 11: Keypads

    Keypads 32 Key Triple-Tap Keypad 1. System Status LED 2. Scan Button 3. Enter Button 4. On / Off Button 5. Scan Status LED 6. Speaker 7. Alpha Status LED 8. Diamond Keys 9. Orange Key (Sticky) 10. Blue Key (Sticky)

  • Page 12: 32 Key Alpha-Mode Keypad

    32 Key Alpha-Mode Keypad 1. System Status LED 2. Scan button 3. Enter Button 4. On / Off Button 5. Scan Status LED 6. Speaker 7. Alpha Status LED 8. Diamond Keys 9. Orange Key (Sticky) 10. Blue Key (Sticky)

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Set Up A New Mx8

    Chapter 2: Set Up A New MX8 This page lists a quick outline of the steps you might take when setting up a new MX8. More instruction for each step is listed later in this guide. Please refer to the MX8 Reference Guide for additional information and instruction.

  • Page 14: Battery

    MX8. An MX8 will retain data, while the main battery is removed and replaced with a fully charged main battery, for 5 minutes. Important: When the internal battery power is Low or Very Low connect the AC adapter to the MX8 before replacing the main battery.

  • Page 15: Remove Battery

    Hotswap the Main Battery Place the MX8 in Suspend Mode. Honeywell recommends any work in progress be saved prior to replacing the battery pack. Simply replace the discharged battery with a fully-charged battery. An MX8, with a fully charged internal battery, will retain data...

  • Page 16: Charge Or Recharge The Main Battery

    The MX8 Battery Charger is designed for an indoor, protected environment. New batteries must be fully charged prior to use. The main battery can be recharged in an AC powered Battery Charger after the battery has been removed from the MX8 or its packing material when new.

  • Page 17: Backlights And Indicators

    Backlights and Indicators Status LEDs The MX8 System Status LED is located at the top left of the keypad, above the Scan button. The Alpha Mode LED is located at the top right of the keypad, above the Scan button.

  • Page 18: Toggle Vibrate Indicator

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > Scanner > Vibration tab The MX8 vibration motor is activated when a scan is completed successfully (good scan vibration) or with a failure (scan key released before good scan, timeout, or rejected because of Data Options configuration).

  • Page 19: Tapping The Touch Screen With A Stylus

    Tapping the Touch Screen with a Stylus Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or sharp/abrasive object to write on the touch screen. Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil. Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen.

  • Page 20: Touch Screen

    Adjusting the Display Backlight Timer Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Backlight The backlight settings use the Honeywell set of default timeouts and are synchronized to the User Idle setting in the Schemes tab in the Power control panel.

  • Page 21: Using The Input Panel / Virtual Keyboard

    Using the Input Panel / Virtual Keyboard The virtual keyboard is always available when needed e.g., text entry. Place the cursor in the text entry field and, using the stylus: Tap the Shift key to type one capital letter. Tap the CAPS key to type all capital letters. Tap the áü...

  • Page 22: Set Date And Time Zone

    Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Date/Time icon or tap the Date/Time in the taskbar. Set Date, Time, Time Zone, and assign a Daylight Savings location on the MX8 after a warm boot or anytime. There is very little functional change from standard desktop PC Date/Time Properties options. Adjust the settings and tap the OK button or the Apply button to save changes to the registry.

  • Page 23: Set Power Scheme Timers

    System Idle timer has expired. When the User Idle timer is set to “Never”, the power scheme timers never place the MX8 in User Idle, System Idle or Suspend modes (even when the MX8 is idle).

  • Page 24: Set Speaker Volume

    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 MX8 emits a tone each time the volume increases or decreases.

  • Page 25: Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters

    Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters Before you make a host connection, you will, at a minimum, need to know: the alias name or IP address (Host Address) and the port number (Telnet Port) of the host system to properly set up your host session. 1.

  • Page 26: Using The Applock Switchpad

    Click the switchpad icon in the taskbar. A checkmark on the switchpad menu indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the MX8 user. When Keyboard, on the Switchpad Menu, is selected, the default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated.

  • Page 27: Connecting Bluetooth Devices

    The system administrator has also assigned a Computer Friendly Name using LXEZ Pairing Control Panel for the MX8. To connect Bluetooth devices, the MX8 should be as close as possible and in direct line of sight (distances up to 32.8 feet or 10 meters) with the targeted Bluetooth device during the discovery and pairing process.

  • Page 28: Reboot

    Hold down the Blue key, the Scan key and the Power key until the screen blanks. Release the keys and the MX8 cold boots. Tap Start > Run and, using the virtual keyboard or SIP, type COLDBOOT. Tap the OK button and the MX8 cold boots.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Handstrap

    Note: Either the trigger handle is attached to the MX8 or the handstrap is attached, not both. In the absence of a trigger handle, the handstrap should be used at all times. The handstrap is pre-installed on a MX8 that is purchased without a trigger handle.

  • Page 30: Attaching The Trigger Handle

    Equipment needed: Torque wrench capable of torquing to 3±1 in/lb (.34±.11 N/m). Either the trigger handle or the handstrap is attached, not both. Honeywell recommends that, in the absence of a trigger handle, the handstrap be used at all times.

  • Page 31: Assemble The Carry Case

    The voice case does not require the clear plastic protector. 5. Slide the MX8 into the case, making sure the touch screen and keypad (including the Scan LED) are visible and accessible through the front openings of the case.

  • Page 32: Assemble The Voice Case

    5. Slip the MX8 into the voice case, with the keypad and touch screen facing the front of the case. The audio cable should be exiting the side opening at the left side of the case. If it is not, remove the MX8 from the voice case, turn it around and insert into the voice case again.

  • Page 33: Adjust Headset / Microphone And Secure Cable

    The headset consists of an earpiece, a microphone, a clothing clip and a cable. The headset attaches to the audio cable end of the voice cable which attaches to the MX8. Align the audio connector and the headset quick connect cable end. Firmly push the cable ends together until they click and lock in place.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Touch Screen And Scanner Aperture

    Cleaning the Touch Screen and Scanner Aperture Note: These instructions are for components made of glass. If there is a removable protective film sheet on the display, remove the film sheet before cleaning the screen. Keep fingers and rough or sharp objects away from the bar code reader scanning aperture and the mobile device touch screen. If the glass becomes soiled or smudged, clean only with a standard household cleaner such as Windex®...

  • Page 35: Startup Help

    Technical Assistance if you need more help. Can’t change the date/time or AppLock is installed and may be running in User Mode on the MX8. AppLock user mode adjust the volume. restricts access to the control panels. See Also: "Calibrating the Touch Screen" when the touch screen needs recalibration,...
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  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Connecting Cables To The Mx8

    1. Holding the cable I/O connector (1), pinch the catch release buttons in until the catches are open. Connect the cable to the MX8 I/O port by matching the shape of the I/O connector on the cable with the shape of the I/O connector at the base of the MX8.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Serial And Power Cable

    1. Holding the cable I/O connector (1), squeeze the catch release buttons in until the catches are open. Connect the cable to the MX8 I/O port by matching the shape of the I/O connector on the cable with the shape of the I/O connector at the base of the MX8.

  • Page 39: Connecting An External Power Supply

    LED on the power adapter illuminates green. 3. Squeeze the catches of the I/O connector and push the cable connector into the MX8 I/O port until it clicks. The click means the connector is seated firmly.

  • Page 40: Connecting The Headset Cable

    2. Headphones 3. Connects to voice cable end of voice cable Connect the MX8 voice cable I/O connector to the I/O port on the MX8. The MX8 internal microphone and speaker are automatically disabled. Slide the voice cable ends together until they click shut. Do not twist or bend the connectors.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Product Agency Compliance - Mx8

    Li-Ion Battery When disposing of the MX8 main battery, the following precautions should be observed: The battery should be disposed of properly. The battery should not be disassembled or crushed. The battery should not be heated above 212°F (100°C) or incinerated.
  • Page 42 This equipment has shown compliance with FCC and Industry Canada Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits. Highest reported SAR for the MX8 is 0.125W/kg on body. Any accessories not provided by Hon- eywell should not be used with this device. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 43: Laser Light Safety Statement

    Laser Light Safety Statement Warning: This product uses laser light. One of the following labels is provided on the scanner. Please read the Cau- tion statement. (US) Mise én garde: Ce produit utilise un rayon laser. L’une des étiquettes suivantes est apposée sur le scanneur. Veuillez lire l’avertissement qu’elle contient.

  • Page 45: Chapter 5: Technical Assistance

    Limited Warranty Honeywell International Inc. ("HII") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to HII’s published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty does not cover any HII product which is (i) improperly installed or used;...
  • Page 46 The duration of the limited warranty for the MX8 AC power supply and cables is 1 year. The duration of the limited warranty for the MX8 cables (USB, Serial, Communication, Power) is 1 year. The duration of the limited warranty for the MX8 fabric accessories (e.g., belt, case, holster) is 90 days.
  • Page 48 Honeywell Scanning & Mobility 9680 Old Bailes Road Fort Mill, SC 29707 www.honeywellaidc.com E-EQ-MX8OGWW Rev P 10/12...

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