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VX7 User Guide
E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P
2010 Copyright© by LXE®, Inc, An EMS Technologies Company. All Rights
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  • Page 1 VX7 User Guide E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P 2010 Copyright© by LXE®, Inc, An EMS Technologies Company. All Rights Reserved.
  • 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

    How To: Connect Vehicle 12-80VDC Connection How To: Connect VX7 without a UPS Battery Pack How To: Connect VX7 to an Integrated Mount UPS Battery Pack How To: Connect VX7 to a Remotely Mounted UPS Battery Pack Power Adapter Cable...
  • 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-VX7OGWW-P [ ii  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Set Up A New Vx7

    8. Set the LXE Scanner Wedge parameters End User License Agreement (EULA) When a new VX7 starts up a EULA is displayed on the touchscreen. It remains on the screen until the Accept or Decline button is tapped with a stylus.
  • Page 6 Software Setup Note: The EULA will be presented after any operating system upgrade or re-installation, including language-specific operating systems. E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P [ 2  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Components

    Components Components Top View 1. Access Panel Cover 2. Antenna Connectors or Hole Plugs Front View 1. Speakers 2. Control Panel E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P [ 3  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 8: Bottom View

    Bottom View Bottom View 1. COM1/Scanner Connector 2. COM3 Connector 3. Keyboard/Mouse Connector 4. Ethernet/USB Cable Connector (USB-Host and USB-Client) 5. Fuse 6. Audio Connector 7. Power Cable Connector E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P [ 4  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Back View 1. Antenna Connectors 2. Bracket Mounting Area 3. Strain Relief Bracket and Screws E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P [ 5  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Control Panel Control Panel 1. Status / Power LED 2. Power Switch 3. Brightness Increase 4. Brightness Decrease Access Panel 1. SD Memory Card Slot 2. Compact Flash Hard Drive 3. PCMCIA Slots E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P [ 6  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 11: 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-VX7OGWW-P [ 7  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 12: Backlights And Indicators

    Flashing Yellow - Running on UPS battery, battery is critically low. Keyboard LEDs The VX7 with 60 key keyboard has two keyboard LEDs located above the Enter key and between the alpha keypad and the numerical keypad. The VX7 with 95 key keyboard does not use LED indicators. Instead the backlight color of the CapsLock and NumLock keys are used to indicate the status.

  • Page 13: Connecting Cables To The Vx7

    4. USB-Host Connector (for connecting to a USB device) 1. Seat the cable end connector (connector 1) firmly over the USB Cable Connector on the VX7 connector panel. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten.

  • Page 14: Connect Cable - Serial

    Connect Cable - Serial The printer or PC cable requires a nine-pin D-shell female connector for the VX7. The printer or PC cable is attached to the connector labeled COM2/3. Use of a shielded cable is required to maintain FCC and CISPR22 emissions compliance.

  • Page 15: Connecting To Usb And Optional Ethernet Ports

    1. Power off the VX7 before connecting the D15 connector to the VX7. 2. Insert the D15 end of the Ethernet / USB dongle cable into the VX7 USB connector. Seat the connector firmly over the pins and turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over over tighten.

  • Page 16: Connecting An Ac/Dc Power Supply

    7. To remove the Ethernet cable, press the release tab on the cable end. Note: The USB port may be used to connect a USB mouse to the VX7, however the mouse pointer may not always be visible. The mouse pointer reappears on the touch screen when the pointing device is moved.

  • Page 17: Connecting Vehicle Power

    Connecting Vehicle Power Connecting Vehicle Power Complete vehicle cradle mounting and power instruction is contained in the VX7 Cradle Guide. Vehicle 12-80 VDC Power Connection Cable 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 ten Amp maximum time delay (slow blow) high interrupting rating fuse.
  • Page 18 8. Green Note: Correct electrical polarity is required for safe and proper installation. Connecting the cable to the VX7 with the polarity reversed will cause the VX7 fuse to be blown. See the following figure titled “Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes”...

  • Page 19: How To: Connect Vehicle 12-80Vdc Connection

    How To: Connect Vehicle 12-80VDC Connection 1. The VX7 must be turned off and the power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the VX7. 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 20: How To: Connect Vx7 Without A Ups Battery Pack

    “Connect Vehicle 12-80VDC Connection”. 2. Connect the power cable to the VX7 by aligning the water-tight connector pins to the power connector on the bottom of the VX7; push down on the water-tight connector and twist it to fasten securely.

  • Page 21: How To: Connect Vx7 To An Integrated Mount Ups Battery Pack

    3. Connect the output cable (labeled “To Computer”) from the UPS battery pack to the power connector on the bottom of the VX7 by aligning the water-tight connector to the power connector; push down on the water-tight connector and twist it to fasten securely.

  • Page 22: How To: Connect Vx7 To A Remotely Mounted Ups Battery Pack

    How To: Connect VX7 to a Remotely Mounted UPS Battery Pack How To: Connect VX7 to a Remotely Mounted UPS Battery Pack A. Vehicle Battery B. Vehicle Power Connection Cable C. UPS Battery Pack D. Extension Cable E. VX7 Computer 1.
  • Page 23 6. Connect the output end of the extension cable to the power connector on the bottom of the VX7 by aligning the water- tight connector to the power connector; push down on the water-tight connector and twist it to fasten securely.

  • Page 24: Power Adapter Cable

    3. Connect the larger end of the Power Cable directly to the VX7 or to a UPS battery pack, as desired. Please refer to the...

  • Page 25: Uninterruptible Power Supply Battery Pack

    (such as when vehicle batteries are swapped). Fully charged, the UPS battery pack powers the VX7 for a minimum of 15 minutes at 25º C (77º F) ambient temperature. The Power Status LED on the VX7 indicates the UPS battery pack status: Green Running on 12V –...

  • Page 26: Ups Battery Pack Remote Mounting Dimensions

    UPS Battery Pack Remote Mounting Dimensions UPS Battery Pack Remote Mounting Dimensions 1. 11.00” / 279.40mm 2. 10.23” / 259.80mm 3. 0.38” / 9.65mm 4. 1.39” / 35.31mm 5. 3.04” / 77.22mm 6. 0.30” / 7.62mm E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P [ 22  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Headset Cable

    2. Headphones 3. Microphone Connect the VX7 voice cable I/O connector to the audio I/O port on the VX7. The VX7 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 28: 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 VX7. 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 29: Connecting A Tethered Scanner

    The scanner cable is attached to the connector labeled “COM1/SCANNER”. The tethered scanner receives power from the VX7. The cable requires a nine-pin D-shell female connector for the VX7. Note: Use of a shielded cable is required to maintain FCC and CISPR22 emissions compliance.

  • Page 30: Attach Stylus Tether And Sleeve

    Determine a convenient location for the stylus sleeve. Locate the most convenient tether mounting hole on the top of the VX7. Slide the clip end of the stylus tether into the tether mounting hole.

  • Page 31: 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 VX7 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 32: 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-VX7OGWW-P [ 28  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 33: 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 VX7 emits a tone each time the volume increases or decreases in decibel range.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Using The Applock Switchpad

    Using the AppLock Switchpad Using the AppLock Switchpad Note: The touchscreen must be enabled. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel | VX7 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 VX7 user. When Keyboard, on the Switchpad Menu, is selected, the default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated.

  • Page 37: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    The system administrator has also assigned a Computer Friendly Name using LXEZ Pairing Control Panel for the VX7. To connect Bluetooth devices, the VX7 should be as close as possible and in direct line of sight with the targeted Bluetooth device during the discovery and pairing process.

  • Page 38: Reboot

    . Tap the OK button. This command is located in the \Windows folder. 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 VX7 procedure).

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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-VX7OGWW-P [ 37  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 42: Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement

    1. Apply Marketing Color Scheme M / Oct 2009 2. Entire document 2. Revised for new device configurations. N / Jan 2010 Components Added Component pages. P / Mar 2010 Getting Started Added EULA instruction. E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P [ 38  ] VX7 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Index

    11, 25 Connecting an External Power Supply Keyboard LEDs Connecting Cables Connecting the Headset Cable Connecting the Power Cable to the Vehicle Lithium Battery Safety Statement Connecting Vehicle Power Connection Indicators Polarity 15, 20 E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P [ 39  ] VX7 User Guide...
  • Page 44 SIP soft input panel Sizing of electrical connectors for use with 18AWG conductors15 Software Setup Stylus how to use Switchpad Sync button Synchronize with a Local Time Server Touchscreen and the stylus Touchscreen protective film Troubleshooting E-EQ-VX7OGWW-P [ 40  ] VX7 User Guide...

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