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VX6 Reference Guide
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Revision Notice
VX6 Reference Guide
Upgrade From Revision H to Revision J
Section Explanation
Chapter 5 – Wireless Network
Configuration
Added sections: “Auto Profile” and “Auth Server”
Revised sections: “Main Tab”, “Radio Mode” and “Hide Password”.
Note: A complete revision history is included in Appendix C, “Reference Material”.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
Overview....................................................................................................................1
When to Use this Guide............................................................................................ 2
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................3
Quick Start.................................................................................................................4
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................4
Entering the Multi AppLock Activation Key...........................................................................5
Hotkey (Activation hotkey)....................................................................................................5
Touch......................................................................................................................................5
Components..............................................................................................................6
Data Entry..................................................................................................................9
Keyboard Data Entry ................................................................................................................9
Tethered Scanners.....................................................................................................................9
Bluetooth Scanners...................................................................................................................9
RS-232 Data Entry....................................................................................................................9
Touchscreen Entry..................................................................................................................10
Right Click ...........................................................................................................................10
Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard)............................................................................................10
Touchscreen and Mouse.......................................................................................................11
Setup the Radio and Network................................................................................ 12
Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters ................................................................. 12
Configuring the VX6 with LXEConnect.................................................................13
Install LXEConnect ................................................................................................................
13
Using LXEConnect.................................................................................................................
15
ActiveSync – Initial Setup ......................................................................................
16
USB Connection .....................................................................................................................16
Serial Connection ...................................................................................................................
16
Connect.................................................................................................................................
16
Radio.......................................................................................................................................16
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................17
Initial Use ...............................................................................................................................
17
Settings Tab | Bluetooth Options .........................................................................................
18
Report when connection lost.......................................................................................................... 18
Report when reconnected............................................................................................................... 18
Report failure to reconnect............................................................................................................. 18
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Computer is connectable................................................................................................................ 18
Computer is discoverable............................................................................................................... 18
Prompt if devices request to pair ................................................................................................... 18
Continuous search.......................................................................................................................... 19
Subsequent Use.......................................................................................................................19
Bluetooth Devices...................................................................................................................20
Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup .........................................................................................21
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 21
VX6 with Label ............................................................................................................................. 21
VX6 without Label ........................................................................................................................ 22
Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications ............................................................................................ 23
Saving Changes to the Registry............................................................................ 24
Getting Help.............................................................................................................
25
Manuals and Accessories......................................................................................
25
Manuals...................................................................................................................................25
Accessories .............................................................................................................................
25
C
HAPTER 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND LAYOUT 29
Identifying Your VX6...............................................................................................29
Hardware Platforms................................................................................................................29
Software Revisions .................................................................................................................29
Hardware Configuration......................................................................................... 30
System Hardware....................................................................................................................30
Central Processing Unit..........................................................................................................31
I/O Components......................................................................................................................31
System Memory......................................................................................................................31
Video Subsystem ....................................................................................................................31
Power Supply..........................................................................................................................32
Uninterruptible Power Supply..............................................................................................
32
Backup Battery.....................................................................................................................32
PCMCIA Slots........................................................................................................................32
CF Slot....................................................................................................................................
32
SD Slot....................................................................................................................................
32
Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing.........................................................................................................33
Power Modes...........................................................................................................34
Physical Controls....................................................................................................
35
On/Off Switch.........................................................................................................................35
External Connectors...............................................................................................36
Scanner Serial Connector (COM1).........................................................................................
37
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................37
Printer/PC Serial Connector (COM3).....................................................................................
38
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................
38
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Technical Specifications – Connection Cable......................................................................39
RTS/CTS Handshaking and the Serial Port................................................................................... 39
Technical Specifications – Screen Blanking Cable .............................................................40
Ethernet/USB Connector ........................................................................................................41
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................
41
Ethernet/USB Dongle Cables .................................................................................................
42
D15 Female Connector.........................................................................................................43
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 43
USB Host Connector............................................................................................................44
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 44
USB Client Connector..........................................................................................................44
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 44
RJ45 Connector....................................................................................................................45
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 45
Audio Connector.....................................................................................................................46
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................46
Power Supply Connector ........................................................................................................47
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................47
UPS Battery Pack Connectors ................................................................................................48
Input .....................................................................................................................................48
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 48
Output...................................................................................................................................48
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 48
UPS Battery Extension Cable Connectors..............................................................................49
Input .....................................................................................................................................49
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 49
Output...................................................................................................................................49
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 49
Antenna Connections..............................................................................................................50
Spread Spectrum RF Antenna Connector Pin......................................................................50
Vehicle Remote Antenna Mount..........................................................................................50
Internal Antenna .....................................................................................................................
51
The QWERTY Keyboard ......................................................................................... 52
IBM 3270 Overlay..................................................................................................................52
IBM 5252 Overlay..................................................................................................................52
Key Maps................................................................................................................................
53
Custom Key Maps................................................................................................................53
NumLock and the VX6...........................................................................................................
53
Keyboard Backlight................................................................................................................
53
Keyboard LEDs ......................................................................................................................54
CAPS LED ...........................................................................................................................
54
Secondary Keys LED...........................................................................................................55
Control Keys ........................................................................................................................56
General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts ............................................................................
57
USB Keyboard/Mouse............................................................................................................57
Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard) ..............................................................................................
58
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Enabling the Input Panel ......................................................................................................59
The Display..............................................................................................................60
Cleaning the Display ..............................................................................................................60
Touchscreen............................................................................................................................60
Touchscreen Heater..............................................................................................................
60
PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots......................................................................................
61
PCMCIA Slots........................................................................................................................61
PCMCIA Pinout ...................................................................................................................62
Install PCMCIA Cards .........................................................................................................63
Install the Type II PCMCIA Radio................................................................................................ 63
CF Card Slot ...........................................................................................................................
67
Replace a CF Card................................................................................................................67
SD Card Slot...........................................................................................................................68
Install an SD Card ................................................................................................................68
Power Supply..........................................................................................................69
External Power Supply ...........................................................................................................69
Specifications .......................................................................................................................70
Environmental Specifications ..............................................................................................70
Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection...................................................................................71
VX6 Input Power Specifications..........................................................................................72
Power Adapter Cable ...........................................................................................................72
CMOS Battery ........................................................................................................................73
Fuse.........................................................................................................................................73
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 75
Introduction............................................................................................................. 75
Windows CE Operating System.............................................................................75
Wireless Network Configuration............................................................................................
75
Warmboot ...............................................................................................................................75
Coldboot .................................................................................................................................
75
Installed Software................................................................................................... 76
Software Load.........................................................................................................................76
Software Applications..........................................................................................................76
Java (Optional) .....................................................................................................................
77
LXE RFTerm (Optional)......................................................................................................77
AppLock...............................................................................................................................
77
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) .............................................................................
77
Desktop....................................................................................................................
79
Folders Copies at Startup........................................................................................................80
My Device Folders .................................................................................................................80
Start Menu Program Options.................................................................................81
Communication.......................................................................................................................
82
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ActiveSync ...........................................................................................................................82
Connect.................................................................................................................................83
Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server .....................................................................................83
Command Prompt...................................................................................................................84
Internet Explorer.....................................................................................................................84
Media Player...........................................................................................................................84
Remote Desktop Connection ..................................................................................................85
Transcriber..............................................................................................................................85
Windows Explorer..................................................................................................................85
Taskbar ...................................................................................................................................86
Advanced Tab ......................................................................................................................86
Control Panel Options............................................................................................87
About ......................................................................................................................................88
Language and Fonts .............................................................................................................89
Identifying Software Versions .............................................................................................90
Radio MAC Address ............................................................................................................90
Accessibility ...........................................................................................................................91
Administrator Control.............................................................................................................92
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................................93
Discover ...............................................................................................................................94
Bluetooth Devices ................................................................................................................95
Bluetooth Device Properties .......................................................................................................... 96
Settings.................................................................................................................................97
Turn Off Bluetooth Button ............................................................................................................ 97
Options........................................................................................................................................... 97
About....................................................................................................................................98
Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect........................................................................................99
Certificates............................................................................................................................100
Date/Time .............................................................................................................................100
Dialing ..................................................................................................................................101
Display..................................................................................................................................102
Background ........................................................................................................................
102
Appearance.........................................................................................................................102
Backlight ............................................................................................................................102
Input Panel............................................................................................................................103
Internet Options ....................................................................................................................
104
Keyboard...............................................................................................................................
105
KeyPad..................................................................................................................................106
KeyMap..............................................................................................................................
106
LaunchApp.........................................................................................................................107
RunCmd..............................................................................................................................
108
How To: Remap a Single Key............................................................................................
108
How To: Remap a Key Sequence.......................................................................................
108
How To: Remap an Application Launch............................................................................108
How To: Remap a Command.............................................................................................
109
Mixer.....................................................................................................................................
110
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Mouse ...................................................................................................................................111
MX3X-VXC Options............................................................................................................111
Communication ..................................................................................................................111
Enable TCP/IP Version 6............................................................................................................. 111
Allow Remote Desktop Autologon.............................................................................................. 111
Autolaunch TimeSync ................................................................................................................. 112
Misc....................................................................................................................................112
CapsLock ..................................................................................................................................... 112
Touch Screen Disable .................................................................................................................. 112
Touch Screen Heater Disable....................................................................................................... 112
Network and Dialup Connections.........................................................................................113
Owner ...................................................................................................................................114
Password...............................................................................................................................115
PC Connection......................................................................................................................116
PCMCIA...............................................................................................................................
117
Power ....................................................................................................................................
118
Regional Settings..................................................................................................................119
Remove Programs.................................................................................................................119
Scanner .................................................................................................................................119
Stylus ....................................................................................................................................120
Double Tap.........................................................................................................................120
Calibration..........................................................................................................................120
System...................................................................................................................................121
General ...............................................................................................................................121
Memory ..............................................................................................................................122
Device Name......................................................................................................................122
Copyrights ..........................................................................................................................122
Terminal Server Client Licenses ..........................................................................................123
Volume and Sounds..............................................................................................................123
Wi-Fi.....................................................................................................................................123
CF Flash Cards, CAB Files and Programs.......................................................... 124
Access Files on the Flash Card.............................................................................................
124
Backup VX6 Files using ActiveSync ................................................................... 125
Prerequisites..........................................................................................................................125
VX6 and ActiveSync Partnership ......................................................................................
125
Serial Port Transfer ............................................................................................................
125
USB Transfer......................................................................................................................126
Connect.................................................................................................................................
126
Explore..................................................................................................................................126
Disconnect ............................................................................................................................
127
Serial Connection ...............................................................................................................
127
USB Connection.................................................................................................................127
Radio Connection...............................................................................................................127
Important Information – Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection...............................
127
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................
128
Create a Communication Option ..........................................................................................129
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Technical Specifications – Connection Cable......................................................................130
VX6 Utilities........................................................................................................... 131
LAUNCH.EXE.....................................................................................................................131
REGEDIT.EXE ....................................................................................................................133
REGLOAD.EXE ..................................................................................................................
133
REGDUMP.EXE..................................................................................................................
133
WARMBOOT.EXE..............................................................................................................133
WAVPLAY.EXE..................................................................................................................133
VX6 Command-line Utilites.................................................................................................133
COLDBOOT.EXE .............................................................................................................133
PrtScrn.EXE .......................................................................................................................133
API Calls ................................................................................................................ 134
Reflash the VX6.....................................................................................................135
How To: Reflash using Keypress Method...........................................................................135
How To: Reflash using TAG file Method ...........................................................................136
Clearing Persistent Storage................................................................................. 137
Network Configuration ......................................................................................... 137
Wireless Radios ....................................................................................................................137
Ethernet Connector ...............................................................................................................137
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration....................................................... 138
Briefly . . ..............................................................................................................................138
Enabler Install Process..........................................................................................................138
Enabler Install Process..........................................................................................................138
Enabler Uninstall Process.....................................................................................................138
Stop the Enabler Service.......................................................................................................139
Update Monitoring Overview...............................................................................................139
Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings....................................................................140
Enabler Configuration ..........................................................................................................141
File Menu Options..............................................................................................................
142
Avalanche Update Settings ................................................................................................
143
Menu Options .............................................................................................................................. 143
Connection................................................................................................................................... 144
Execution ..................................................................................................................................... 145
Server Contact.............................................................................................................................. 146
Startup/Shutdown......................................................................................................................... 147
Scan Config.................................................................................................................................. 148
Display......................................................................................................................................... 148
Shortcuts ...................................................................................................................................... 149
Adapters....................................................................................................................................... 150
Status............................................................................................................................................ 153
eXpress Scan ........................................................................................................154
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CHAPTER 4 SCANNER 157
Introduction........................................................................................................... 157
Barcode Processing Overview ............................................................................
157
Barcode Manipulation ..........................................................................................
158
Main Tab...............................................................................................................................159
COM Port Tabs.....................................................................................................................160
Barcode Tab..........................................................................................................................161
Buttons ...............................................................................................................................161
Enable Code ID ..................................................................................................................162
Barcode – Symbology Settings ..........................................................................................163
Strip Leading/Trailing Control .................................................................................................... 165
Barcode Data Match List ............................................................................................................. 166
Barcode Data Edit Buttons.......................................................................................................................166
Match List Rules ......................................................................................................................................167
Add Prefix/Suffix Control........................................................................................................................168
Barcode – Ctrl Char Mapping...................................................................................................... 169
Translate All.............................................................................................................................................169
Barcode – Custom Identifiers ...................................................................................................... 170
Control Code Replacement Examples ......................................................................................... 172
Barcode Processing Examples ..................................................................................................... 173
Length Based Barcode Stripping ........................................................................ 174
Screen Blanking....................................................................................................176
Operation ..............................................................................................................................177
CHAPTER 5 WIRELESS NETWORK CONFIGURATION 179
Introduction........................................................................................................... 179
Summit Radio........................................................................................................180
Summit Client Utility ...........................................................................................................181
Help ....................................................................................................................................
181
Summit Tray Icon...............................................................................................................182
Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio.........................................................182
Main Tab ............................................................................................................................
183
Admin Login................................................................................................................................ 184
Auto Profile.................................................................................................................................. 185
Profile Tab..........................................................................................................................
186
Using the Scan Feature ................................................................................................................ 187
Parameters.................................................................................................................................... 188
Status Tab...........................................................................................................................
191
Diags Tab ...........................................................................................................................
192
Global Tab..........................................................................................................................
193
Parameters.................................................................................................................................... 193
Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials ............................................................................................199
Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path ............................................................................201
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User Certificates.................................................................................................................201
Root CA Certificates ..........................................................................................................201
Summit Wireless Security ....................................................................................................203
No Security.........................................................................................................................204
WEP....................................................................................................................................205
LEAP without WPA Authentication..................................................................................206
PEAP/MSCHAP.................................................................................................................208
PEAP/GTC.........................................................................................................................210
WPA/LEAP........................................................................................................................212
EAP-FAST .........................................................................................................................214
EAP-TLS............................................................................................................................216
WPA PSK...........................................................................................................................218
Cisco Radio...........................................................................................................219
Cisco – Aironet Client Utility (ACU) ................................................................................219
Profiles Tab.................................................................................................................................. 220
No Security...............................................................................................................................................220
WEP .........................................................................................................................................................221
LEAP........................................................................................................................................................221
Firmware Tab............................................................................................................................... 222
Status Tab .................................................................................................................................... 222
Statistics Tab................................................................................................................................ 222
Survey Tab................................................................................................................................... 222
Configuring for WPA ...........................................................................................................223
System Requirements.........................................................................................................223
Installing Radio drivers ......................................................................................................223
Checking for the Cisco PEAP Supplicant....................................................................................224
Wireless Network Configuration .......................................................................................226
PEAP/MS-CHAP Authentication Configuration...............................................................229
Configuring the PEAP/MS-CHAP Supplicant ............................................................................ 229
Server Authentication .................................................................................................................. 231
PEAP/ GTC Authentication Configuration........................................................................
232
Configuring the PEAP / GTC Supplicant .................................................................................... 232
Server Authentication .................................................................................................................. 234
WPA/LEAP........................................................................................................................237
Cisco ACU................................................................................................................................... 237
EAP-TLS Authentication Configuration............................................................................
240
User Certificate ............................................................................................................................ 240
Setting EAP/TLS Parameters....................................................................................................... 241
Validating the Server Certificate.................................................................................................. 243
WPA PSK Configuration ...................................................................................................
244
Symbol Radio........................................................................................................245
IP Information Tab ...............................................................................................................245
IPv6 Information Tab ...........................................................................................................245
Wireless Information Tab.....................................................................................................246
View Log............................................................................................................................
246
Add a new connection........................................................................................................
247
Select a User Certificate.....................................................................................................248
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Certificates ............................................................................................................249
Root Certificates...................................................................................................................249
Generating a Root CA Certificate ......................................................................................249
Installing a Root CA Certificate.........................................................................................251
User Certificates ...................................................................................................................
253
Generating a User Certificate.............................................................................................
253
Installing a User Certificate ...............................................................................................258
CHAPTER 6 APPLOCK 263
Introduction........................................................................................................... 263
Determining Your AppLock Version ...................................................................................264
Multi-Application AppLock...............................................................................................264
Single Application AppLock..............................................................................................
265
Setup a New Device..............................................................................................
266
Administration Mode ............................................................................................ 267
End User Mode...................................................................................................... 267
Passwords............................................................................................................. 268
End-User Switching Technique ........................................................................... 269
Using a Stylus Tap................................................................................................................269
Using the Switch Key Sequence...........................................................................................269
Application Configuration.................................................................................... 270
Application Panel .................................................................................................................270
Launch Button....................................................................................................................273
Auto At Boot................................................................................................................................ 273
Auto Re-Launch........................................................................................................................... 274
Manual (Launch).......................................................................................................................... 274
Allow Close ................................................................................................................................. 274
Match ........................................................................................................................................... 275
End User Internet Explorer (EUIE)....................................................................................275
Security Panel .......................................................................................................................276
Password.............................................................................................................................277
Options Panel........................................................................................................................
277
Launch timeout...................................................................................................................
277
Replace timeout..................................................................................................................277
Restart timeout ...................................................................................................................
277
Status Panel...........................................................................................................................278
View ...................................................................................................................................
278
Log .....................................................................................................................................
279
Save As...............................................................................................................................
279
Troubleshooting AppLock ................................................................................... 280
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APPENDIX A KEY MAPS 281
The VX6 Keypad.................................................................................................... 281
Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies..........................................................................
281
IBM 3270 Terminal Emulator Keypad..................................................................
286
IBM 5250 Terminal Emulator Keypad.................................................................. 286
APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 287
Physical Specifications........................................................................................ 287
Environmental Specifications.............................................................................. 288
Display Specifications ..........................................................................................................289
UPS Battery Pack Specifications..........................................................................................289
Network Device Specifications............................................................................ 290
Summit 802.11b/g CF 2.4GHz .............................................................................................290
Summit 802.11a/b/g CF 2.4/5.0GHz ....................................................................................290
Bluetooth...............................................................................................................................290
PCMCIA Cisco 2.4GHz Type II ..........................................................................................291
PCMCIA Symbol 11Mb 2.4GHz Type II.............................................................................291
APPENDIX C VX6 CE .NET 4.2 293
Introduction........................................................................................................... 293
Windows CE . NET 4.2 Operating System........................................................... 293
Wireless Network Configuration..........................................................................................293
Warmboot .............................................................................................................................293
Coldboot ...............................................................................................................................
293
Installed Software.................................................................................................
294
Software Load.......................................................................................................................
294
Software Applications........................................................................................................294
Java (Optional) ...................................................................................................................295
LXE RFTerm (Optional)....................................................................................................
295
AppLock.............................................................................................................................
295
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) ...........................................................................295
Desktop..................................................................................................................297
Folders Copies at Startup......................................................................................................298
My Computer Folders...........................................................................................................
298
Start Menu Program Options...............................................................................
299
Communication.....................................................................................................................
300
ActiveSync .........................................................................................................................300
Connect...............................................................................................................................
301
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Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server ...................................................................................301
Command Prompt.................................................................................................................302
Internet Explorer...................................................................................................................302
Media Player.........................................................................................................................302
Remote Desktop Connection ................................................................................................303
Transcriber............................................................................................................................303
Windows Explorer................................................................................................................303
Taskbar .................................................................................................................................304
Advanced Tab ....................................................................................................................304
Control Panel Options..........................................................................................305
About ....................................................................................................................................306
Language and Fonts ...........................................................................................................307
Identifying Software Versions ...........................................................................................308
Radio MAC Address ..........................................................................................................308
Accessibility .........................................................................................................................309
Administrator Control...........................................................................................................310
Bluetooth...............................................................................................................................310
Certificates............................................................................................................................310
Date/Time .............................................................................................................................311
Dialing ..................................................................................................................................312
Display..................................................................................................................................313
Background ........................................................................................................................313
Appearance.........................................................................................................................313
Backlight ............................................................................................................................313
Input Panel............................................................................................................................314
Internet Options ....................................................................................................................315
Keyboard...............................................................................................................................315
Mixer.....................................................................................................................................316
Mouse ...................................................................................................................................317
Network and Dialup Connections.........................................................................................
317
Owner ...................................................................................................................................
318
Password...............................................................................................................................
319
PC Connection......................................................................................................................320
PCMCIA...............................................................................................................................321
Power ....................................................................................................................................
322
Regional Settings..................................................................................................................323
Remove Programs.................................................................................................................
323
Scanner .................................................................................................................................323
Storage Manager...................................................................................................................
323
Stylus ....................................................................................................................................
324
Double Tap.........................................................................................................................324
Calibration..........................................................................................................................
324
System...................................................................................................................................325
General ...............................................................................................................................
325
Memory ..............................................................................................................................
326
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Device Name......................................................................................................................326
Copyrights ..........................................................................................................................326
Volume and Sounds..............................................................................................................327
APPENDIX D REFERENCE MATERIAL 329
Introduction........................................................................................................... 329
AppLock Error Messages..................................................................................... 330
AppLock Registry Settings.................................................................................. 339
Valid VK Codes for CE..........................................................................................
340
ASCII Control Codes.............................................................................................
341
Hat Encoding......................................................................................................... 343
Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart............................................................................... 345
Revision History.................................................................................................... 347
INDEX 353
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Illustrations
Figure 1-1 VX6 Components, Top View.............................................................................................................6
Figure 1-2 VX6 Components, Front View...........................................................................................................6
Figure 1-3 VX6 Components, Bottom View .......................................................................................................7
Figure 1-4 VX6 Components, Back View...........................................................................................................7
Figure 1-5 VX6 Control Panel.............................................................................................................................8
Figure 1-6 VX6 Access Panel..............................................................................................................................8
Figure 1-7 ActiveSync Explore .........................................................................................................................13
Figure 1-8 LXEConnect Installation Files.........................................................................................................14
Figure 1-9 LXEConnect Setup...........................................................................................................................14
Figure 1-10 LXEConnect Notice.......................................................................................................................15
Figure 1-11 LXEConnect Desktop ....................................................................................................................15
Figure 1-12 Bluetooth Devices Display – Before Discovering Devices............................................................17
Figure 1-13 Sample Bluetooth Address Barcode Label.....................................................................................21
Figure 1-14 About tab and Bluetooth Address ..................................................................................................22
Figure 2-1 VX6 Hardware Configuration..........................................................................................................30
Figure 2-2 The Power (On/Off) Switch.............................................................................................................35
Figure 2-3 Scanner Serial Connector (COM1) ..................................................................................................37
Figure 2-4 Printer/PC Serial Connector (COM3) ..............................................................................................38
Figure 2-5 Pinout – Serial Cable........................................................................................................................39
Figure 2-6 Pinout – Screen Blanking Cable.......................................................................................................40
Figure 2-7 Sample Cable for Screen Blanking ..................................................................................................40
Figure 2-8 VX6 USB Connector and External USB Adapter Cable Connector................................................41
Figure 2-9 VX6 Ethernet/USB Dongle Cables..................................................................................................42
Figure 2-10 D15 Female Connector...................................................................................................................43
Figure 2-11 Dongle Cable USB Host Port.........................................................................................................44
Figure 2-12 Dongle Cable USB Client Port.......................................................................................................44
Figure 2-13 Dongle Cable Ethernet Port............................................................................................................45
Figure 2-14 VX6 Audio Jack for External Speaker or Headphones..................................................................46
Figure 2-15 The Power Connector.....................................................................................................................47
Figure 2-16 The UPS Battery Pack Input Connector.........................................................................................48
Figure 2-17 The UPS Battery Pack Output Connector......................................................................................48
Figure 2-18 The UPS Battery Extension Cable Input Connector ......................................................................49
Figure 2-19 The UPS Battery Extension Cable Output Connector....................................................................49
Figure 2-20 External Antenna............................................................................................................................50
Figure 2-21 RF Antenna SS Connector .............................................................................................................50
Figure 2-22 Internal Antenna Cables.................................................................................................................51
Figure 2-23 QWERTY Keyboard Standard.......................................................................................................52
Figure 2-24 QWERTY Keyboard with IBM 3270 Overlay ..............................................................................52
Figure 2-25 QWERTY Keyboard with IBM 5250 Overlay ..............................................................................52
Figure 2-26 Keyboard LEDs..............................................................................................................................54
Figure 2-27 The CapsLock Key.........................................................................................................................54
Figure 2-28 The Secondary Key........................................................................................................................55
Figure 2-29 The VMT Keyboard Display Controls...........................................................................................56
Figure 2-30 Small and Large Virtual Keyboards...............................................................................................58
Figure 2-31 Input Panel Properties ....................................................................................................................59
Figure 2-32 The PCMCIA and ATA Slots ........................................................................................................61
Figure 2-33 Inserting the Type II PCMCIA Radio............................................................................................63
Figure 2-34 Summit 802.11 a/b/g Antenna Cable Connections.........................................................................64
Figure 2-35 Summit 802.11b/g Antenna Cable Connections ............................................................................65
Figure 2-36 Cisco Antenna Cable Connections.................................................................................................65
Figure 2-37 Symbol 11Mb Antenna Cable Connections...................................................................................66
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Figure 2-38 Inserting the CF ATA Card............................................................................................................67
Figure 2-39 Inserting the SD ATA Card............................................................................................................68
Figure 2-40 Optional Power Supply Cable........................................................................................................69
Figure 2-41 Direct Vehicle Power Connection Cable (12 Ft.)...........................................................................71
Figure 2-42 Connecting the Power Cable to the Vehicle...................................................................................71
Figure 2-43 Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes.......................................................................................71
Figure 2-44 Power Adapter Cable, VX1/2/4 to VX6.........................................................................................72
Figure 2-45 Fuse Replacement ..........................................................................................................................73
Figure 3-1 Pocket CMD Prompt Screen ............................................................................................................84
Figure 3-2 Taskbar Properties............................................................................................................................86
Figure 3-3 About Properties, Software ..............................................................................................................89
Figure 3-4 About Properties, Versions ..............................................................................................................90
Figure 3-5 About Properties, Network IP..........................................................................................................90
Figure 3-6 Accessibility Properties, Keyboard..................................................................................................91
Figure 3-7 Accessibility Properties, Sound........................................................................................................91
Figure 3-8 Control Panel - Bluetooth.................................................................................................................94
Figure 3-9 Discover Bluetooth Devices.............................................................................................................94
Figure 3-10 Bluetooth Devices Panel ................................................................................................................95
Figure 3-11 Bluetooth Device Disconnect / Delete ...........................................................................................96
Figure 3-12 Bluetooth Device Properties Menu ................................................................................................96
Figure 3-13 Bluetooth Device Settings Panel....................................................................................................97
Figure 3-14 Bluetooth About Panel ...................................................................................................................98
Figure 3-15 Date/Time Properties....................................................................................................................100
Figure 3-16 Dialing..........................................................................................................................................101
Figure 3-17 Display Properties / Backlight Tab ..............................................................................................102
Figure 3-18 Input Panel Properties ..................................................................................................................103
Figure 3-19 KeyPad Properties / KeyMap Tab................................................................................................106
Figure 3-20 KeyMap Properties / LaunchApp Tab .........................................................................................107
Figure 3-21 KeyMap Properties / RunCmd Tab..............................................................................................108
Figure 3-22 Mixer............................................................................................................................................110
Figure 3-23 MX3X-VXC Options Properties / Communication Tab..............................................................111
Figure 3-24 MX3X-VXC Options Properties / Misc Tab................................................................................112
Figure 3-25 Network Connection Properties ...................................................................................................113
Figure 3-26 Owner Properties..........................................................................................................................114
Figure 3-27 Password Properties .....................................................................................................................115
Figure 3-28 Communication / PC Connection Tab..........................................................................................116
Figure 3-29 PCMCIA Control Tab, Slot 0 and Slot 1 .....................................................................................117
Figure 3-30 Compact Flash ATA Control Tab, Slot 2.....................................................................................117
Figure 3-31 Power Properties ..........................................................................................................................118
Figure 3-32 Stylus Properties / Recalibration Start..........................................................................................120
Figure 3-33 Stylus Properties / Recalibration..................................................................................................120
Figure 3-34 System / General tab ....................................................................................................................121
Figure 3-35 System / Memory .........................................................................................................................122
Figure 3-36 System / Device Name .................................................................................................................122
Figure 3-37 Volume and Sounds .....................................................................................................................123
Figure 3-38 Pinout – Serial Cable for Synchronization...................................................................................130
Figure 3-39 Avalanche Enabler Opening Screen.............................................................................................141
Figure 3-40 Connection Options......................................................................................................................144
Figure 3-41 Execution Options (Dimmed) ......................................................................................................145
Figure 3-42 Server Contact Options ................................................................................................................146
Figure 3-43 Startup / Shutdown Options .........................................................................................................147
Figure 3-44 Scan Config Option......................................................................................................................148
Figure 3-45 Window Display Options.............................................................................................................148
Figure 3-46 Application Shortcuts...................................................................................................................149
Figure 3-47 Adapter Options – Network .........................................................................................................150
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Figure 3-48 Avalanche Network Profile Displayed..........................................................................................151
Figure 3-49 Manual Settings Properties Panels ...............................................................................................152
Figure 3-50 Status Display...............................................................................................................................153
Figure 3-51 eXpress Scan Desktop Icon..........................................................................................................154
Figure 3-52 eXpress Scan Password Input ......................................................................................................154
Figure 3-53 Scan Barcode 1.............................................................................................................................155
Figure 3-54 Scan Remaining Barcodes............................................................................................................155
Figure 2-55 Configuring Settings ....................................................................................................................156
Figure 4-1 Scanner Control / Main Tab...........................................................................................................159
Figure 4-2 Scanner Control / COM Port Tab...................................................................................................160
Figure 4-3 Scanner Control / Barcode tab .......................................................................................................161
Figure 4-4 Barcode Tab – Symbology Settings...............................................................................................163
Figure 4-5 Strip Leading/Trailing Controls .....................................................................................................165
Figure 4-6 Barcode Data Match List................................................................................................................166
Figure 4-7 Add Prefix/Suffix Controls ............................................................................................................168
Figure 4-8 Barcode Tab – Ctrl Char Mapping.................................................................................................169
Figure 4-9 Barcode Tab – Custom Identifiers .................................................................................................171
Figure 4-10 AIM Custom IDs..........................................................................................................................174
Figure 4-11 AIM Custom Setup for C1 ...........................................................................................................175
Figure 4-12 Barcode Match Data for C1 .........................................................................................................175
Figure 4-13 Enable Screen Blanking ...............................................................................................................176
Figure 5-1 Summit Client Utility .....................................................................................................................181
Figure 5-2 SCU – Main Tab ............................................................................................................................183
Figure 5-3 Admin Password Entry ..................................................................................................................184
Figure 5-4 Select Profiles for Auto Profile ......................................................................................................185
Figure 5-5 SCU – Profile Tab..........................................................................................................................186
Figure 5-6 Scan................................................................................................................................................187
Figure 5-7 SCU – Status Tab...........................................................................................................................191
Figure 5-8 SCU – Diags Tab ...........................................................................................................................192
Figure 5-9 SCU – Global Tab..........................................................................................................................193
Figure 5-10 Sign-On Screen ............................................................................................................................200
Figure 5-11 Choose Certificate........................................................................................................................202
Figure 5-12 Default Profile..............................................................................................................................203
Figure 5-13 No Security...................................................................................................................................204
Figure 5-14 WEP Encryption...........................................................................................................................205
Figure 5-15 WEP Keys....................................................................................................................................205
Figure 5-16 LEAP Configuration ....................................................................................................................206
Figure 5-17 LEAP Credentials.........................................................................................................................207
Figure 5-18 PEAP/MSCHAP ..........................................................................................................................208
Figure 5-19 PEAP/MSCHAP Credentials .......................................................................................................208
Figure 5-20 PEAP/MSCHAP Certificate Filename.........................................................................................209
Figure 5-21 PEAP/GTC...................................................................................................................................210
Figure 5-22 PEAP/GTC Credentials................................................................................................................210
Figure 5-23 PEAP/GTC Certificate Filename .................................................................................................211
Figure 5-24 WPA/LEAP..................................................................................................................................212
Figure 5-25 WPA/LEAP Credentials...............................................................................................................213
Figure 5-26 EAP-FAST Configuration............................................................................................................214
Figure 5-27 EAP-FAST Credentials................................................................................................................215
Figure 5-28 EAP-TLS......................................................................................................................................216
Figure 5-29 EAP-TLS Credentials...................................................................................................................216
Figure 5-30 EAP-TLS Credentials...................................................................................................................217
Figure 5-31 WPA/PSK Encryption..................................................................................................................218
Figure 5-32 PSK Entry ....................................................................................................................................218
Figure 5-33 Cisco Aironet Client Utility .........................................................................................................219
Figure 5-34 Cisco Profile Properties Screen....................................................................................................220
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