Scan Buttons; Scan Buttons And The Scnr Led; Button Settings; Figure 19 Programmable Buttons - LXE MX3X User Manual

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Scan Buttons

There are two buttons, one on each side of the display. The buttons are programmable and
function as an integrated barcode scanner key or a numeric keypad Enter key. The Scan keys have
no effect on scanners tethered to the MX3X. When there is no integrated scanner installed, both
buttons default to Enter buttons (with the exception of IBM 5250 terminal emulation devices – in
this case, the left button is marked "Field Exit").

Scan Buttons and the SCNR LED

The SCNR LED, located above the keypad, illuminates during an integrated barcode scanner
function. It is affected by internal scanner algorithms.
• Red - scanning.
• Green - good scan.
• Unlit - scanner is inactive.
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.

Button Settings

To edit the button parameters, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner. Change the
parameter values and tap OK to save the changes.
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.
Each button can be setup as:
• Disabled – no response when pressed
• Scan – initiate a barcode scan sequence (integrated scanner only)
• Enter Key
• Tab Key
• Field Exit (IBM 5250 / TN5250 devices only)
• Virtual Key (default values F20 and F21)
Note: Refer to the "MX3X Reference Guide" before programming the Scan / Enter buttons.
The Reference Guide also contains instructions for the Key Map Utility for the keypad.
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Figure 19 Programmable Buttons

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