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MX3X User's Guide
Copyright © June 2004 by LXE Inc.
All Rights Reserved
E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A

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  • Page 1 MX3X User’s Guide Copyright © June 2004 by LXE Inc. All Rights Reserved E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...
  • Page 2 Language: English Notices LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this guide at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Set The Display Contrast ........................13 Set the Display Backlight Timer ......................13 Set The Display Brightness......................... 13 Set the MX3X Power Schemes Timers....................14 Set The Audio Speaker Volume......................15 Using the Keypad ..........................15 Using the Touch Screen........................15 Enter Data ............................
  • Page 4 LED Functions ............................ 35 Batteries........................36 Main Battery ............................36 Backup Battery............................ 36 Battery Hot-Swapping......................... 36 Battery Chargers..................... 37 LXE Multi-Charger Plus ........................37 External Power Supply (Optional) ...................... 37 Cradles........................38 Status LED ............................38 Desktop Cradle............................ 38 Connectors............................38 Vehicle Mount Cradle .........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Illustrations Figure 1 CDRH / IEC 825 Caution Label Location - MX3X, Back..............3 Figure 2 Caution Label - Scanner ........................3 Figure 3 Front of MX3X............................5 Figure 4 Endcap ..............................6 Figure 5 Back of MX3X ............................6 Figure 6 MX3X Battery Contacts ........................7 Figure 7 Main Battery............................7...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The MX3X is a rugged, portable, hand-held Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET equipped computer capable of wireless data communications. The MX3X can transmit information using a 2.4 GHz radio (with an internally mounted antenna) and it can store information for later transmission through an RS-232, InfraRed, or USB port.

  • Page 8: Document Conventions

    DANGER Keyword that indicates a imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. MX3X Environmental Specifications Monochrome display : -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) [non-condensing] Operating Temperature Color display : 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) [non-condensing] Storage Temperature -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C) [non-condensing]...

  • Page 9: Laser Warnings And Labels

    • Do not stare directly into the laser beam. • Do not remove the laser caution labels from the MX3X. • Do not connect the laser barcode window to any other device. The laser barcode window is certified for use with the MX3X only.

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    Li-Ion batteries (like all batteries) gradually lose their capacity over time (in a linear fashion) and never just stop working. This is important to remember -- the MX3X is always 'on' even when in the Suspend state and draws battery power at all times. Use the Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power | Battery tab to check the battery status and power reading.

  • Page 11: Components

    Main Battery LED Alt LED Charger LED Ctrl LED Scan or Enter (programmable) Note: The programmable Scan key (see number 3) is the Field Exit key when the MX3X is an IBM 5250 / TN5250 compatible device. E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A MX3X User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Figure 4 Endcap

    DC Power Jack Serial Com 1 or USB Client Port Serial Com 3 or USB Host or Audio Jack Scanner Port Figure 5 Back of MX3X Endcap Cradle Input Contacts Leather Handstrap Connector Main Battery IR Port (Com 2 Port) Stylus MX3X User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Insert Main Battery

    MX3X. Figure 6 MX3X Battery Contacts The MX3X Battery Compartment is located at the bottom of the back of the computer. The arrows in the figure above point to the battery and cradle contacts in the computer. Figure 7 Main Battery Place the battery in the compartment, making sure the side of the battery with six contacts matches up with the battery contacts in the computer battery compartment.

  • Page 14: Power Button

    Carefully remove the paper backing from the Stylus Clip sticky. Firmly press the sticky side of the clip onto the MX3X and hold in place for 15 seconds. Thread the tether through the end of the stylus and tie the ends firmly to the Stylus Clip so that the ends don’t interfere with placing the stylus in the Stylus Clip.

  • Page 15: Connect External Power Supply (Optional)

    • US AC/DC 12V Power Supply • Cigarette Lighter Adapter • International AC/DC 12V Power Supply The MX3X DC power jack is located on the endcap. The cradle power jack is located on the back of the cradle. Figure 9 Connect External Power Supply Insert the barrel connector into the MX3X power jack and push in firmly.

  • Page 16: Attach Hand Strap (Optional)

    1. Place the MX3X, with the screen facing down, on a flat stable surface. 2. Attach the hand strap to the MX3X with the screws and washers provided. 3. Test the strap's connection making sure the MX3X is securely connected to each end of the strap.

  • Page 17: Attach To Hip-Flip (Optional)

    #1 flat head screwdriver is not supplied by LXE. A waist belt can be ordered from LXE. Once the MX3X is attached to the hip-flip and the hip-flip securely fastened to the user by a belt around their waist, the MX3X can be operated at a convenient height, leaving the user's hands free.

  • Page 18: Tapping The Touchscreen With A Stylus

    • Place the cursor in a text box prior to typing in data or retrieving data using the integrated barcode scanner or an input/output device connected to the serial port. An extra or replacement stylus can be ordered from LXE. See the section titled "Accessories" for the stylus part number.

  • Page 19: Set The Display Contrast

    Select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Display | Backlight tab. Change the parameter values and tap OK to save the changes. The first option affects the MX3X when it is running on battery power only. The second option affects the MX3X when it is running on external power (e.g. AC adapter, cigarette adapter, powered cradle).

  • Page 20: Set The Mx3X Power Schemes Timers

    Switch state to Suspend: Default is After 5 minutes AC Power Scheme Use this option when the MX3X will be running on external power (e.g. AC adapter, cigarette adapter, powered cradle). Switch state to User Idle: Default is After 2 minute...

  • Page 21: Set The Audio Speaker Volume

    The speaker is located on the front of the MX3X above the Power button. The audio volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level for the listener. The volume is increased or decreased one step each time the volume key is pressed. The MX3X has an internal speaker and a jack for an external headset.

  • Page 22: Enter Data

    The keypad is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise. Almost any function that a full sized computer keyboard can provide is duplicated on the MX3X keypad but it may take a few more keystrokes to accomplish a keyed task.

  • Page 23: Integrated Laser Scanner Entry

    Align the red beam so that the barcode is centered within the beam. The laser beam must cross the entire barcode. Move the MX3X towards or away from the barcode so that the barcode takes up approximately two-thirds the width of the beam.

  • Page 24: Charge Battery In Lxe Multi-Charger Plus

    The Main Battery can be charged in the MX3 Multi-Charger Plus. The Multi-Charger Plus will analyze the battery using the analyze charging cup. The MX3X Backup Battery is recharged when the MX3X has a fully charged battery or is receiving external power.

  • Page 25: Important Battery Charger Version Information

    LXE does not supply an external timing device with the Multi-Charger Plus. Battery Label Location The MX3X battery pack has a silver label (see the figure below for the location of the label on the main battery packs). 125 Technology Parkway Norcross, GA 30092 USA Risk of fire, explosion, or burns.

  • Page 26: Getting Help

    LXE website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD. You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD, in the file titled "Contacting LXE". This information is also available on the LXE website www.lxe.com.
  • Page 27 Cable, D9F to D9F for ActiveSync only, 6’ See Note MX3XA070CBLD9RS232AS Note: The MX3X Desktop Cradle supports RS-232 ActiveSync communication via the MX3XA070CBLD9RS232AS cable. Cable, USB Host D9F to USB, 6’ (Endcap only) Cable, D9F to D9F for ActiveSync only, 6’ (Cradle use only) Cable, USB Client D9F to USB, 6’...
  • Page 28 Getting Help MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...

  • Page 29: The Mx3X Hand Held Computer

    Touch Screen Display Figure 16 MX3X Touch Screen Display The MX3X Touch Screen Display is an LCD unit capable of supporting VGA graphics modes. Display size is 640 x 240 pixels. The touch screen allows signature capture and touch input. A pen stylus is included.

  • Page 30: Touch Screen Calibration

    Touch Screen Display Touch Screen Calibration If the MX3X is not responding properly to pen touch taps, the touch screen may need to be recalibrated. Press <Ctrl>+<Esc> to force the Start Menu to appear, if needed. Contact your System Administrator for assistance.

  • Page 31: Power Modes

    Figure 18 Power Modes – On, Suspend, Critical Suspend and Off Primary Events Listing Any key on the keypad COM1 activity Stylus touch on the touch screen COM2 activity Power button tap COM3 activity PC card activity USB client connection External power connection Scanner activity E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A MX3X User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: On Mode

    • when the Main Battery is hot-swapped, the display is turned Off. The MX3X After a new MX3X has been received, a charged Main Battery inserted, and the Power button tapped, the MX3X is always On until both batteries are drained completely of power.

  • Page 33: System Idle Mode

    Once the display is On, the keyboard and touch screen function normally. Suspend Mode The Suspend mode is entered when the MX3X is inactive for a predetermined period of time, the user taps the Power button or the user selects Start | Suspend.

  • Page 34: Critical Suspend Mode

    PCMCIA card. When the MX3X is in the Critical Suspend state (the Main Battery is in place and the unit is being powered by the Backup Battery), the display turns off, the BATT M LED begins to flash red, all peripherals are shut down, the CPU clock is stopped, and power is removed from the PCMCIA card.

  • Page 35: Scan Buttons

    The default setting for the right button is Enter. The default setting for the left button is Scan. When the MX3X does not have an integrated scanner, both buttons default to Enter keys and the Scan selection is greyed out.

  • Page 36: Endcaps And Com Ports

    Figure 20 Endcap Connectors The COM 2 port is always the IR port on the back of the MX3X, 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 MX3X is in the cradle.

  • Page 37: Tethered Scanners

    The MX3X Scan buttons have no effect on tethered barcode scanners (connected to a serial port). Tethered scanners read barcode scans only when the trigger on the tethered scanner is pressed. To set the MX3X to use a tethered scanner, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner | COM1 (or 2 or 3).

  • Page 38: Ir Port

    115k baud. When sending data through the IR port to another MX3X's IR port, make sure both units are in close proximity to each other. The IR operating envelope has a distance range of 2 cm (.79 inches) to 1 meter (3.2 feet) with a viewing angle of 30 degrees.

  • Page 39: The Keypad

    Function Scan (MX3X's with an active Laser Scanner aperture in the endcap only.) The Scan key activates the scanner when a scanner endcap is installed and the Scan button is pressed. The internal scanner scans only when the Scan button is pressed. A Scan button press has no effect on externally attached scanners.

  • Page 40: Field Exit Key Function (Ibm 5250/Tn5250 Only)

    See Appendix A for all key press sequences. Custom Key Maps The System Administrator creates Custom Key Maps for the MX3X. To activate the Custom keymap, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Keyboard icon. Select the Custom keymap from the keyboard popup menu, and close the control panel with the OK button.

  • Page 41: Led Functions

    MX3X is seated in a powered cradle. • Red - Main Battery is charging. • Green - battery charge is complete and the MX3X is connected to external power through the power jack or a powered cradle.

  • Page 42: Batteries

    RF transmitter, the shorter the time required between battery recharges. The MX3X keeps date and time valid for a minimum of four days using a fully charged Backup Battery and a Main Battery that has reached the Low Warning point.

  • Page 43: Battery Chargers

    The MX3X DC power jack is located on the endcap. The cradle power jack is located on the back of the cradle.The MX3X (and the Desktop Cradle) connect to any of the following power supplies through the DC Power Jack.

  • Page 44: Cradles

    MX3X and, in turn, the MX3X recharges the Main Battery. The MX3X can be either on or in Suspend mode while in the cradle. The MX3X can be inserted and removed from the cradle with one hand.

  • Page 45: Vehicle Mount Cradle

    Cradles The RS-232 connector is located in the back center of the cradle. When the MX3X is properly docked, the bi-directional half-duplex transceivers in the MX3X and cradle are aligned through their IR windows. The half-duplex IR signals from the MX3X are converted to RS-232 signals in the cradle and available at this connector.
  • Page 46 Cradles MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...

  • Page 47: Appendixa Key Maps

    Appendix A Key Maps Keypad Note: The key mapping in this appendix relates to the physical keypad on the MX3X. See section titled “Input Panel” for the on-screen keypad. Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies Note: This key mapping is used on hand held computers that are NOT running an LXE Terminal Emulator.
  • Page 48 BackTab Break Pause Up Arrow Up Arrow Down Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow Left Arrow Insert BkSp Delete Home Left Arrow Right Arrow Page Up Up Arrow Page Down Down Arrow ScrollLock MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...
  • Page 49 Appendix A Key Maps Press These Keys and Then To get this key Press this key Shift Ctrl CapsLock E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A MX3X User’s Guide...
  • Page 50 Appendix A Key Maps Press These Keys and Then To get this key Press this key Shift Ctrl CapsLock < > : (colon) ; (semicolon) MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...
  • Page 51 Appendix A Key Maps Press These Keys and Then To get this key Press this key Shift Ctrl CapsLock _ (underscore) , (comma) ‘ (apostrophe) ~ (tilde) “ & E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A MX3X User’s Guide...
  • Page 52 Appendix A Key Maps MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...

  • Page 53: Appendixb Regulatory Notices And Safety Information

    UL. Li-Ion Battery When disposing of the MX3X Main Battery, the following precautions should be observed: The battery should be disposed of promptly. The battery should not be disassembled or crushed. The battery should not be heated above 212°F (100°C) or incinerated.
  • Page 54 Information to User A label on the exterior of the device should resemble one of the labels shown below (the label contains the LXE part number of the installed radio card). The labels shown below and affixed to the device, identify where the device may be used and where its use is restricted.
  • Page 55 EN 60950-2: 1992 + A1..A4 Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment We, LXE Inc., declare that the equipment specified above complies with all Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the above Directives and Standards, as amended. Place LXE Inc., Norcross GA USA...
  • Page 56 With regard to the use of external antennas The LXE 6726 can be equipped with external antennas. The antennas listed have been evaluated with the LXE 6726 pursuant to ETSI EN 300 328, and therefore meet the definition of ‘dedicated antenna’ per ERC/REC 70-03 Appendix 1 Table 3; thus the requirement set forth in ERC/REC 70-03 , Annex 3 are met by the LXE model 6726 transceiver.
  • Page 57 EN60950-1: 2001 business equipment The product carries the CE Mark: We, LXE Inc., declare that the equipment specified above complies with all Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the above Directives and Standards, as amended. Date of issue: June 18, 2003 Cyril A.
  • Page 58 With regard to the use of external antennas The LXE 6816 can be equipped with external antennas. The antennas listed have been assessed with the LXE 6816 pursuant to EN 300 328, and therefore meet the definition of ‘dedicated antenna’. The table below lists the maximum output power setting for the radio module in order to result in a total EIRP of 100mW or less.
  • Page 59 Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information A/C Power Supply Safety Statement – MX3X Output Rated 12 VDC, 1 A. Optional A/C Power Supply: Outside North America, this unit is intended for use with an IEC certified ITE power supply with output rated as stated at the top of this page.
  • Page 60 Este producto usa luz de láser. Las etiquetas se proveen en la máquina exploradora. Por favor, lea detenidamente la explicación para las precauciones. (ES) Waarschuwing: Dit product gebruikt laserlicht. Een van de volgende labels is op de scanner aangebracht. Lees a.u.b. de waarschuwing onder Oppassen. (NL) MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...
  • Page 61 üstünde saðlanýr. Lütfen Dikkat ifadesini okuyun. (TR) (GR) (JP) (KR) Legend: Chinese-CN; Danish-DK; Dutch-NL; English-US; Finnish- FI; French-FR; German-DE; Greek-GR; Italian-IT; Japanese-JP; Korean-KR; Norwegian-NO; Portuguese-PT; Spanish-ES; Swedish-SE; Turkish-TR (CN) Labels - MX3X Hand Held Computer E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A MX3X User’s Guide...
  • Page 62 Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...

  • Page 63: Index

    Scan Key .............33 Check battery status..........8 Shft Key ..............34 Cleaning..............24 Spc Key...............34 Color displays ..........13, 23 COM 2, IR port.............32 COM ports ............30 Components Back ..............6 Getting Started............4 Front..............5 Glossary ..............20 Top ................6 Contacting LXE............20 Cradles, function...........38 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A MX3X User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 Keypad Shortcut ..........12 Manuals and Accessories........20 Stylus ..............12, 23 Mode Key Functions ..........34 Stylus and data entry..........16 Stylus Clip ..............8 Switching COM ports ............30 Off Mode ..............28 ON Mode characteristics ........26 Operating Temperature...........2 Touch Screen ..........12, 23 MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...
  • Page 65 Transflective Display..........23 Power connection..........39 Transmissive Display..........23 View Troubleshooting Display ..............23 Unsuccessful scan ..........17 Volume adjust audio volume ..........15 USB port...............31 Wake up action for display backlight .....26, 27 Warnings and Labels Laser Scanner............3 Vehicle cradle RS-232 connection..........39 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A MX3X User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Index MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A...

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