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LXE VX3X User Manual

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VX3X User Guide
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
LXE's VX3X is obsolete. This electronic guide has been made available as a courtesy to our customers. Contact
your
LXE representative
for replacement and assistance.
E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC
2010 Copyright© by LXE®, Inc, An EMS Technologies Company. All Rights
Reserved.

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  • Page 1 VX3X User Guide IMPORTANT NOTICE. LXE's VX3X is obsolete. This electronic guide has been made available as a courtesy to our customers. Contact your LXE representative for replacement and assistance. E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC 2010 Copyright© by LXE®, Inc, An EMS Technologies Company. All Rights...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjust Speaker Volume Using the Keypad Using the Control Panel Touchscreen Calibrating the Touchscreen Adjusting the Display Backlight Timer Apply the Touchscreen Protective Film Cleaning the Touchscreen and Scanner Aperture Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ i  ] VX3X User Guide...
  • Page 4 Reboot Warm Boot Cold Boot Troubleshooting Regulatory Notices and Safety Information Class A Digital Device RF Notices RF Safety Notice Lithium Battery Safety Statement Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement Revision History Index E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ ii  ] VX3X User Guide...

  • Page 5: Set Up A New Vx3X

    Set Up A New VX3X Note: LXE recommends that installation or removal of accessories be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. When necessary, protect the work surface, the VX3X, and components from electrostatic discharge. While the VX3X is in a Hazardous Location DO NOT: Connect an external power source to the VX3X.

  • Page 6: Components

    2. Display 3. Programmable Key 4. Beeper 5. On / Off Button 6. 2nd LED 7. Alt LED 8. Ctrl LED 9. Shift LED 10. Caps LED 11. Status LED 12. Programmable Key E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ 2  ] VX3X User Guide...

  • Page 7: Back

    Back Back 1. RAM Ball 2. Power Connector 3. Strain Relief Clamp E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ 3  ] VX3X User Guide...

  • Page 8: Endcap

    3. Right Port 4. Audio Jack or External Antenna Connector (Audio Jack shown) Endcap Options Left Port Right Port COM3 (RS-232) USB-Client (USB-C) COM3 (RS-232) COM1 (RS-232) USB-Host (USB-H) COM1 (RS-232) USB-Host (USB-H) USB-Client (USB-C) E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ 4  ] VX3X User Guide...

  • Page 9: Tapping The Touchscreen With A Stylus

    Place the cursor in a text box prior to retrieving data using the scanner/imager or an input/output device connected to the serial port. A right-click can be simulated by touching the touchscreen with the stylus and holding it for a short time. A stylus replacement kit is available. E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ 5  ] VX3X User Guide...

  • Page 10: Backlights And Indicators

    Backlights and Indicators Backlights and Indicators Across the top of the keypad are LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that provide visual cues to current VX3X operation. When the LED is not illuminated, the function is inactive. When illuminated . . .

  • Page 11: Connecting Cables To The Vx3X

    Prerequisite : An endcap with a USB Host port (labeled USB-H). USB-H Cable Assembly 1. Seat the cable end connector (connector 1) firmly over the USB-H port on the VX3X endcap. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten.
  • Page 12 Connect Cable - Serial 1. Seat the cable end connector firmly over the serial COM port on the VX3X endcap. 2. Turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten. 3. Use a strain relief clamp to secure the cable to the VX3X.

  • Page 13: Connecting An Ac/Dc Power Supply

    15 Amp overcurrent protection (10 Amp for 230V circuits). 1. Turn the VX3X off. 2. Connect the detachable cordset provided by LXE (US only, all others must provide their own cable) to the external power supply (IEC 320 connector).

  • Page 14: Connecting Vehicle Power

    Connecting Vehicle Power Connecting Vehicle Power Complete vehicle cradle mounting and power instruction is contained in the VX3X Cradle Guide. Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection Caution: For proper and safe installation, the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on the vehicle. This fused circuit requires a two Amp maximum time delay (slow blow) high interrupting rating fuse.
  • Page 15 How To: Connect Vehicle 12-80 VDC Connection 1. The VX3X must be turned off and the power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the VX3X. 2.  While observing the fuse requirements specified above, connect the power cable as close as possible to the actual bat- tery terminals of the vehicle.

  • Page 16: Connect Power Cable

    3. Secure the cable with a strain relief cable clamp. Press the Power button on the front of the VX3X. Note: The power button is located above the ESC key on the keypad. After power is connected, the Power button must be pressed to turn the VX3X on.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Headset Cable

    2. Headphones 3. Microphone Connect the VX3X voice cable I/O connector to the I/O port on the VX3X. The VX3X 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 18: 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 VX3X. 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 19: Connecting A Tethered Scanner

    The tethered scanner requires power on pin 9 of the VX3X’s serial port. To set the VX3X to use a tethered scanner, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner | COM1 (or 2 or 3).

  • Page 20: Set Date And Time Zone

    The GrabTime utility can be configured to synchronize the time with a local server during each reboot function. Tap the Sync button to synchronize date and time with a networked time server. By default, the VX3X operating system first searches for a time server on the local intranet. If not found, it then searches the Internet for a time server. A connection to the Internet is required for this option.

  • Page 21: Using The Input Panel / Virtual Keyboard

    Move the cursor into the text entry field when you want to enter data using the Input Panel. Keyboard icon in the taskbar When finished entering data, tap the icon in the Taskbar again. Select Hide Input Panel. E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ 17  ] VX3X User Guide...

  • Page 22: Adjust 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 VX3X emits a tone each time the volume increases or decreases in decibel range.

  • Page 23: Touchscreen

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

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Touchscreen And Scanner Aperture

    (802.11x), make sure your mobile client is communicating with the Access Point. 2. From Start | Program, run LXE RFTerm or tap the RFTerm icon on the desktop. 3. Select Session | Configure from the application menu and select the "host type" that you require. This will depend on the type of host system that you are going to connect to;...

  • Page 25: Using The Applock Switchpad

    Using the AppLock Switchpad Using the AppLock Switchpad Note: The touchscreen must be enabled. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel | VX3X Options | Misc. tab to verify touchscreen status. Switchpad Menu Switchpad Icon in Taskbar A checkmark indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the VX3X user. When Keyboard, on the Switchpad Menu, is selected, the default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated.

  • Page 26: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    The system administrator has also assigned a Computer Friendly Name using LXEZ Pairing Control Panel for the VX3X. To connect Bluetooth devices, the VX3X should be as close as possible and in direct line of sight with the targeted Bluetooth device during the discovery and pairing process.

  • Page 27: Reboot

    . Tap the OK button. Note: Because of the extreme nature of cold boot, LXE recommends using this command only as an emergency (or when instructed to do so as part of a specific VX3X procedure). Troubleshooting Can’t change the date/time or...

  • Page 28: Regulatory Notices And Safety Information

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. NOTICE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by LXE, Inc., may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 29: Rf Notices

    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 30: Lithium Battery Safety Statement

    Legend: Danish – DK; English – US; Finnish – FI; French- - FR; German – DE; Greek – GR; Italian – IT; Norwegian – NO; Portuguese – PT; Spanish – ES; Swedish – SE; Turkish – TR. E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ 26  ] VX3X User Guide...

  • Page 31: Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement

    Revision / Date Location Change E / Aug 2009 - Initial Release Formatted for browser delivery F / Oct 2009 Cover page Apply Marketing Color Scheme G / Jan 2010 Archived/Obsolete Components Added Component pages. E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ 27  ] VX3X User Guide...

  • Page 32: Index

    Connecting the Headset Cable warm boot Connecting Vehicle Power Recalibrate the touchscreen Connection Indicators Revision History RF Notices RF Safety Notice Date, Time, TimeZone Daylight Savings location Safety Statement Lithium Battery Grab Time Utility E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ 28  ] VX3X User Guide...
  • Page 33 Switchpad Sync button Synchronize with a Local Time Server Touchscreen and the stylus Touchscreen protective film Troubleshooting Using the AppLock Switchpad Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection virtual keyboard Volume adjust Warm Boot WEEE E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-G-ARC [ 29  ] VX3X User Guide...

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