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MX6 PPC Reference Guide
(For Microsoft® Windows Pocket PC® 2002 Equipped MX6’s)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
LXE’s MX6 running Windows Pocket PC 2002 is obsolete.
This electronic manual has been made available as a courtesy to LXE's
customers. Please contact your LXE customer support representative for
assistance and mobile device replacement.
Copyright © 2005 by LXE Inc.
All Rights Reserved
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Notices
LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this document at any
time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its
accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the
information contained herein. Further, LXE Incorporated, reserves the right to revise this document and to make
changes to it from time to time without any obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or
changes.
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Copyright © 2005 by LXE Inc. An EMS Technologies Company.
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Note: The original equipment’s User Manuals are copyrighted by Hand Held Products® Incorporated (HHP).
This manual has been amended by LXE® Inc., for the MX6 PPC and Docking Cradles with HHP’s express
permission.
Initial Release Dec 2003
Revision Notice
B Chapter 1 – Introduction (Oct 2005)Identified obsolete tethered scanners in “Accessories”.
B Chapter 2 – Getting Started Added “Saving Your Changes”.
B
Chapter 3 – Physical
Description and Layout
Added “Upgrading the Mobile Device OS.” Updated keypad figures.
Added section titled “Function Keys.” Added WEEE statement to
“Battery”.
B Appendix A – Keymaps Added function key F7 through F12 keymapping to the 35-key keypad.
B Appendix C – Multicharger Added WEEE statement.
C Entire Manual
(Dec 2005) MX6 running Windows Pocket PC 2002 is obsolete as of
March 2005. Manuals are Archived to the LXE ServicePass website.
Replacement mobile device is the MX6 Windows Mobile handheld
device.
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Table of Contents
C
HAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
Overview.................................................................................................................... 1
Identify Your MX6 Device .........................................................................................
1
Important Battery Information ................................................................................. 2
Components .............................................................................................................. 3
When to Use This Guide........................................................................................... 6
Document Conventions......................................................................................................................... 7
Imager Decode Zone................................................................................................. 7
Using the Stylus........................................................................................................ 8
System Tray Icons .................................................................................................... 9
Soft Input Panel....................................................................................................... 10
Repeating Keystrokes.......................................................................................................................... 10
International Characters ...................................................................................................................... 10
General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts................................................................. 11
Getting Help............................................................................................................. 12
User Guides......................................................................................................................................... 12
Accessories.......................................................................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 15
First . . . .................................................................................................................... 15
In Brief ..................................................................................................................... 15
Insert Fully Charged Battery .................................................................................. 16
Low Battery Condition........................................................................................................................ 16
Power Key................................................................................................................ 16
Connect External Power Supply (Optional).......................................................... 17
Align the Touchscreen ........................................................................................... 18
Set the Date and Time ............................................................................................ 19
Setting Display Backlight Action........................................................................... 20
Dim Backlight if device is not used for: ............................................................................................. 21
Turn off backlight if device is not used for:........................................................................................ 21
Turn on backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped ................................................... 21
Backlight Intensity .............................................................................................................................. 21
Set the Power Off Timer .........................................................................................
22
Accessing Files in Flash Memory..........................................................................
23
My Documents Folder......................................................................................................................... 23
The IPSM Folder................................................................................................................................. 23
Connect the Audio Jack (Optional) ....................................................................... 24
Set The Audio Speaker Volume .............................................................................
24
Adjust the Handstrap.............................................................................................. 25
Enter Data ................................................................................................................
26
Keypad Entry ...................................................................................................................................... 26
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Stylus Data Entry ................................................................................................................................ 26
The Integrated Imager ............................................................................................ 27
Preparation .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Using the Imager................................................................................................................................. 27
Distance from Label ......................................................................................................................... 27
Successful Scan ................................................................................................................................ 27
Unsuccessful Scan ............................................................................................................................ 28
Aiming the Barcode Imager ............................................................................................................. 28
CHAPTER 3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND LAYOUT 29
Hardware Configuration ......................................................................................... 29
System Hardware ................................................................................................................................ 29
Central Processing Unit....................................................................................................................... 29
Core Logic........................................................................................................................................... 30
System Memory .................................................................................................................................. 30
Video Subsystem................................................................................................................................. 30
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Audio Interface ................................................................................................................................... 30
Secure Digital Cards ........................................................................................................................... 31
SD Installation / Removal................................................................................................................. 31
COM Ports ............................................................................................................... 32
RS-232 Serial Port .............................................................................................................................. 33
Integrated Imaging Port....................................................................................................................... 34
Tethered Scanners ............................................................................................................................... 34
IR Port................................................................................................................................................. 34
Reset or Reboot ...................................................................................................... 35
Soft Reset ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Hard Reset........................................................................................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting – Cold Boot/Hard Reset........................................................................................... 35
Upgrading the Mobile Device OS....................................................................................................... 36
Power Modes........................................................................................................... 37
On Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 37
The Display ...................................................................................................................................... 37
The MX6 PPC .................................................................................................................................. 37
New Unit........................................................................................................................................ 37
Both Batteries Dead ....................................................................................................................... 38
Main Battery Hot-swapped ............................................................................................................ 38
Suspend Mode..................................................................................................................................... 38
Off Mode............................................................................................................................................. 38
The Keypads............................................................................................................
39
Special Keys........................................................................................................................................ 40
SCAN Key........................................................................................................................................ 40
Power Key ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Shift (SFT)........................................................................................................................................ 40
Enter (ENT)...................................................................................................................................... 40
Escape (ESC).................................................................................................................................... 40
Tab.................................................................................................................................................... 40
Backlight .......................................................................................................................................... 40
Alpha Lock (ALPHA) ...................................................................................................................... 40
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Backspace (BKSP) ........................................................................................................................... 40
Delete (DEL) .................................................................................................................................... 40
Arrow Keys ...................................................................................................................................... 41
Modifier Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Keypress Sequences ............................................................................................................................ 41
Function Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Touch Screen .......................................................................................................... 42
Display Backlight Timer..................................................................................................................... 42
Cleaning the Glass Display and Imager Aperture............................................................................... 42
Speaker .................................................................................................................... 43
Battery...................................................................................................................... 44
Checking Battery Status...................................................................................................................... 44
Handling Batteries Safely ................................................................................................................... 44
Main Battery Pack............................................................................................................................... 45
Battery Hot-Swapping......................................................................................................................... 45
Low Battery Warning.......................................................................................................................... 45
Backup Battery.................................................................................................................................... 46
Battery Maintenance Publication ........................................................................................................ 46
Charging the Main Battery Pack ............................................................................ 47
Using the Four Bay Charger/Analyzer (Optional) .............................................................................. 47
Charging a Battery Using the Desktop Docking Cradle ..................................................................... 48
Docking Cradles...................................................................................................... 48
Indicators and LEDs............................................................................................................................ 49
CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 51
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 51
Windows for Pocket PC.......................................................................................... 51
Installed Software ................................................................................................... 51
Software Load ..................................................................................................................................... 52
The Start Menu ........................................................................................................ 53
Edit Start Menu Item List.................................................................................................................... 53
Inbox ................................................................................................................................................... 54
Programs Options................................................................................................... 55
HHP Demos ........................................................................................................................................ 55
HHP Utils............................................................................................................................................ 56
IPConfig ........................................................................................................................................... 56
Ping................................................................................................................................................... 57
Route ................................................................................................................................................ 57
RASMan........................................................................................................................................... 58
Reboot .............................................................................................................................................. 58
RegBackup ....................................................................................................................................... 58
RegRestore ....................................................................................................................................... 58
ScanWedge....................................................................................................................................... 58
Suspend ............................................................................................................................................ 58
SysInfo.............................................................................................................................................. 59
Games.................................................................................................................................................. 59
Calculator ............................................................................................................................................ 59
ActiveSync .......................................................................................................................................... 59
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Tools................................................................................................................................................. 61
File Explorer ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Infrared Receive.................................................................................................................................. 62
Internet Explorer ................................................................................................................................. 62
Pocket Excel........................................................................................................................................ 62
Pocket Word........................................................................................................................................ 63
Terminal Services Client..................................................................................................................... 63
Settings Options ..................................................................................................... 64
Personal Tab........................................................................................................................................ 64
Buttons.............................................................................................................................................. 64
Up/Down Control .......................................................................................................................... 64
Input.................................................................................................................................................. 64
Menus ............................................................................................................................................... 65
Owner Information ........................................................................................................................... 65
Password........................................................................................................................................... 65
Sounds and Notifications.................................................................................................................. 66
Today................................................................................................................................................ 66
System Tab.......................................................................................................................................... 67
About ................................................................................................................................................ 67
Backlight .......................................................................................................................................... 67
Clock ................................................................................................................................................ 68
CPU Speed........................................................................................................................................ 68
802.11b WLAN Settings .................................................................................................................. 69
Status Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Ping Utility .................................................................................................................................. 71
Config Tab ..................................................................................................................................... 72
Preferred Profiles......................................................................................................................... 72
Active SSIDs ............................................................................................................................... 73
Operation Buttons ....................................................................................................................... 73
Advanced Tab ................................................................................................................................ 74
Power Save Mode........................................................................................................................ 74
Preamble Mode ........................................................................................................................... 74
Authentication Algorithm ........................................................................................................... 75
Operation Buttons ....................................................................................................................... 75
About Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 75
Creating and Modifying Profiles ................................................................................................... 76
Create a New Profile ................................................................................................................... 77
Modify an Existing Profile.......................................................................................................... 77
Network Name and Type.......................................................................................................... 77
WEP.......................................................................................................................................... 78
Deleting a Profile ........................................................................................................................ 79
Wireless Status Icon in Toolbar........................................................................................................ 80
Meetinghouse AEGIS Client............................................................................................................ 81
Main Screen ................................................................................................................................... 81
Protocol Configuration .................................................................................................................. 82
User tab ....................................................................................................................................... 82
System tab ................................................................................................................................... 82
Server tab..................................................................................................................................... 82
Port Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 83
Configure..................................................................................................................................... 83
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Status Displays............................................................................................................................... 83
Logging.......................................................................................................................................... 84
Registration.................................................................................................................................... 84
Memory ............................................................................................................................................ 85
Power................................................................................................................................................ 85
Radio Manager ................................................................................................................................. 85
Regional Settings.............................................................................................................................. 86
Remove Programs............................................................................................................................. 86
Screen ............................................................................................................................................... 87
Connections Tab ................................................................................................................................. 88
AvantGo Connect ............................................................................................................................. 88
Beam................................................................................................................................................. 88
Connections ...................................................................................................................................... 89
Dialing Locations........................................................................................................................... 89
Network Adapters............................................................................................................................. 90
Find ..........................................................................................................................
91
Help ..........................................................................................................................
91
APPENDIX A KEY MAPS 93
35-Key Numeric-Alpha Keypad.............................................................................. 93
Inactive Keys on the 35-key Keypad .................................................................................................. 97
56-Key Full Alpha Numeric Keypad....................................................................... 98
APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 103
Physical Specifications ........................................................................................ 103
Display Specifications.......................................................................................... 104
Environmental Specifications.............................................................................. 104
MX6 PPC .......................................................................................................................................... 104
AC Wall Adapter............................................................................................................................... 104
APPENDIX C MX6 MULTICHARGER 105
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 105
Using the Multicharger ......................................................................................... 106
Inserting/Removing a Battery Pack .................................................................................................. 106
Charging............................................................................................................................................ 107
Analyzing .......................................................................................................................................... 107
Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs ................................................................................................... 107
Analyzer Slot Status LED .............................................................................................................. 107
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................
108
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................
108
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Illustrations
Figure 1-1 Start Screen - Pocket PC 2002 ...........................................................................................................1
Figure 1-2 Start Screen - Windows Mobile .........................................................................................................1
Figure 1-3 Front of 56-key MX6 PPC .................................................................................................................3
Figure 1-4 Back of MX6 PPC..............................................................................................................................4
Figure 1-5 With Trigger Handle Installed............................................................................................................5
Figure 1-6 RS-232/USB Communications and Charging Port ............................................................................5
Figure 1-7 Imager Decode Zone..........................................................................................................................7
Figure 1-8 Stylus Storage Locations....................................................................................................................8
Figure 1-9 Tapping with the Stylus .....................................................................................................................9
Figure 1-10 System Tray Icons............................................................................................................................9
Figure 1-11 Soft Input Panel..............................................................................................................................10
Figure 2-1 AC/DC 12V External Power Supply................................................................................................17
Figure 2-2 Align the Touchscreen .....................................................................................................................18
Figure 2-3 Set the Date and Time ......................................................................................................................19
Figure 2-4 Set Backlight ....................................................................................................................................20
Figure 2-5 Audio Jack Location ........................................................................................................................24
Figure 2-6 Handstrap .........................................................................................................................................25
Figure 2-7 Scan and Decode LEDs....................................................................................................................27
Figure 2-8 Scan Beam........................................................................................................................................28
Figure 3-1 System Hardware .............................................................................................................................29
Figure 3-2 Secure Digital Memory Interface Card Location .............................................................................31
Figure 3-3 COM Ports .......................................................................................................................................32
Figure 3-4 MX6 PPC RS-232 Port ....................................................................................................................33
Figure 3-5 IR Port Location...............................................................................................................................34
Figure 3-6 Power Modes – On, Suspend and Off..............................................................................................37
Figure 3-7 The 35-key and 56-key Keypads......................................................................................................39
Figure 3-8 Modifier Keys ..................................................................................................................................41
Figure 3-9 MX6 Multicharger ...........................................................................................................................47
Figure 4-1 Inbox ................................................................................................................................................54
Figure 4-2 Start ActiveSync...............................................................................................................................61
Figure 4-3 WLAN Settings – Status Screen ......................................................................................................69
Figure 4-4 Ping Utility .......................................................................................................................................71
Figure 4-5 WLAN Settings – Config Screen.....................................................................................................72
Figure 4-6 WLAN Settings – Advanced Screen................................................................................................74
Figure 4-7 WLAN Settings – About Screen ......................................................................................................75
Figure 4-8 Add / Edit Network Profiles Display ...............................................................................................77
Figure 4-9 Delete a Profile.................................................................................................................................79
Figure 4-10 WLAN Status Icon.........................................................................................................................80
Figure 4-11 Align Screen...................................................................................................................................87
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
The LXE® MX6 is a lightweight hand-held computer that uses Microsoft® Windows® for
Pocket PC 2002 software (MX6 PPC) and a powerful, battery-saving Xscale™ processor. The
MX6 PPC can transmit information using a 802.11b 2.4 GHz radio (with an internally mounted
antenna) and it can store information for later transmission through an RS-232, InfraRed or
communication port.
The computer is vertically oriented and features backlighting for the display and the keypad. The
touch-screen display supports graphic features and icons that the Pocket PC operating system
supports. The MX6 PPC is powered by a 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion main battery pack and an
internal backup battery.
An MX6 PPC with a 35-key keypad is slightly different from the MX6 PPC with a 56-key keypad
creating differences in keymapping. Portions of this guide will be split between the the 35-key
device and the 56-key device. Sections that do not differentiate between one or the other contain
instructions or information that is applicable to both devices.
A stylus is attached to the MX6 PPC to assist in entering data and configuring the unit.
Identify Your MX6 Device
LXE offers the MX6 with a Pocket PC 2002 operating system (MX6 PPC) and the MX6 with a
Windows Mobile operating system (MX6).
This guide, the MX6 PPC Reference Guide, is specifically for the user with an MX6 running
Pocket PC 2002.
Figure 1-1 Start Screen -
Pocket PC 2002
Figure 1-2 Start Screen -
Windows Mobile
If your MX6 Start screen looks like the Figure titled “Start Screen - Windows Mobile”, please
refer to the MX6 User’s Guide and the MX6 Reference Guide.
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Important Battery Information
Until the main battery and backup battery are completely depleted, the MX6 PPC is
always drawing power from the batteries (On).
New batteries must be fully charged prior to use. Individual battery packs can be charged
in a powered single bay charger or a 4-bay battery charger.
When a new battery is installed in the MX6 PPC for the first time (or when the backup
battery is completely depleted), the Time and Date must be re-set.
When disposing of the MX6 PPC main battery, the following precautions should be
observed:
The battery should be disposed of properly. The battery should not be disassembled or
crushed. The battery should not be heated above 212°F (100°C) or incinerated.
Important: If the main battery has been out of the MX6 PPC for an extended period of
time or becomes fully discharged or dead, a fully charged backup battery will
last for up to 24 hours. If this happens, the device will hard reset the next time
power is applied from either AC power or a charged main battery. A hard reset
will cause loss of data and custom programs. Always store unused MX6 PPC’s
with a fully charged main battery pack installed. The MX6 PPC requires
periodic connection to an external power source to maintain an optimum
backup battery charged status.The MX6 PPC batteries will not re-charge
unless a main battery is present in the device.
The “MX6 PPC User’s Guide” contains MX6 PPC user instruction and information.
Please refer to the “MX6 Cradle Reference Guide” when using the MX6 PPC with a desktop or
vehicle mounted docking cradle.
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Components
1. Scan LED
2. Decode LED
3. Touchscreen Display
4. Power key
5. Scan key
6. Cursor keys
7. Backlight Toggle key on the
56-key keypad.
Figure 1-3 Front of 56-key MX6 PPC
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1. Image Aperture
2. Speaker
3. Handstrap Connector
4. Stylus (No Trigger Handle)
5. Microphone
6. Battery Well
7. Battery
Figure 1-4 Back of MX6 PPC
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Figure 1-5 With Trigger Handle Installed
1. Imager Aperture
2. Rubber Nose Bumpers
3. Scan Trigger
4. Rubber Bumper
5. Headphone Jack
6. Secure Digital Access Door
7. IrDA Port
8. Stylus and Tether (storage inside base of handle)
Figure 1-6 RS-232/USB Communications and Charging Port
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When to Use This Guide
As the reference for the MX6 PPC with a Pocket PC 2002 operating system, this guide provides
detailed information on its features and functionality. Use this reference guide as you would any
other source book -- reading portions to learn about the MX6 PPC, and then referring to it when
you need more information about a particular subject. This guide takes you through all aspects of
installation and configuration.
Operating and safety instructions for the general user are contained in the “MX6 PPC User’s
Guide.”
This chapter, “Introduction”, describes this reference guide's structure, a list of reference guides
and MX6 PPC accessories, and explains how to get help.
Chapter 2, “Getting Started”, contains initial setup instruction and briefly describes general use
and data entry processes.
Chapter 3 “Physical Description and Layout”, describes the function and layout of the MX6
PPC, controls and connectors. Also describes the power supplies and docking cradle options for
the MX6 PPC.
Chapter 4 “System Configuration” takes you through the Pocket PC 2002 operating system
setup and the MX6 PPC file structure.
Appendix A “Key Maps” describes the keypress sequences for the keypads.
Appendix B “Technical Specifications” lists MX6 PPC technical specifications.
Appendix C “MX6 Multicharger” describes the function, controls and connectors of the MX6
four bay charger/analyzer for MX6 main battery packs.
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Document Conventions
Convention Meaning
ALL CAPS All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application names.
Menu | Choice
Rather than use the phrase "choose the Save command from the File menu", this guide uses the
convention "choose File | Save".
"Quotes"
Indicates the title of a book, chapter or a section within a chapter (for example, "Document
Conventions").
Indicates a reference to other documentation.
ATTENTION
Keyword that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow.
Attention symbol that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow. Also, when marked on product,
means to refer to the user’s guide.
International fuse replacement symbol. When marked on the product, the label includes fuse ratings
in volts (v) and amperes (a) for the product.
Note: Keyword that indicates immediately relevant information.
CAUTION
Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
WARNING
Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Keyword that indicates a imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Imager Decode Zone
Engine Imager Decode Zone
Standard Range (SR)
2.5 in. to 12.5 in.
6.3 cm to 32 cm
Figure 1-7 Imager Decode Zone
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Using the Stylus
Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display. Never use
an actual pen, pencil or sharp object to write on the touch screen. Use only the supplied
stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touchscreen display.
The stylus is located on the back of an MX6 PPC without a handle, and in the back of the handle
of an MX6 PPC with a handle. A tether is connected to the stylus in the handle.
Figure 1-8 Stylus Storage Locations
Pull the stylus straight out of the Stylus holder and hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil.
Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen.
Slide the stylus into the stylus holder on the MX6 PPC when the stylus is not in use.
Like using a mouse to left-click icons on a desktop computer screen, using the stylus to tap icons
on the MX6 PPC display is the basic action that can:
Open applications
Choose menu commands
Select characters in the Soft Input Panel
Select options in dialog boxes or drop-down boxes
Drag the slider in a scroll bar
Select text by dragging the stylus across the text
Place the cursor in a text box prior to typing in data or retrieving data using the integrated
barcode scanner or an input/output device connected to the serial port.
An extra or replacement stylus can be ordered from LXE. See the section titled "Accessories" for
the stylus part number.
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Figure 1-9 Tapping with the Stylus
System Tray Icons
Turns all system sounds on
and off and adjusts volume.
Connection is active.
Backup battery is low.
Synchronization is beginning or ending.
Main batteries are charging.
Synchronization is occuring.
Main batteries are low.
One or more instant messages are
waiting acknowledgment.
Main batteries very low.
One or more e-mail messages are
waiting acknowledgment.
Main batteries are full.
Soft Input Panel. Tap to show the Panel.
Figure 1-10 System Tray Icons
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Soft Input Panel
The Soft Input Panel (SIP) is always available by tapping the SIP icon in the system tray when the
MX6 PPC is powered On. It is always available with one exception – when the Today screen is
displayed.
To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button (the icon looks like a keyboard and is
shown in the System tray). Tap the arrow next to the SIP icon to see the soft input panel Choices
menu.
When you use the input panel, the word completion program anticipates the word you are typing
or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted
into your text at the insertion point.
To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap Start
| Settings | Personal | Input | Word Completion tab.
Use the input panel to enter information in any program. You can either type on the soft keyboard
or write on the touch screen using Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer. In either case, the
characters appear as typed text on the screen.
Figure 1-11 Soft Input Panel
Tap the 123 key to display either an alphanumeric keyboard or a numeric keyboard with
characters usually accessed by capitalizing alphanumeric keys on a physical keyboard.
Tap the Shift key to type one capital letter.
Tap the CAP key to type all capital letters.
Tap the au key to access symbols.
Repeating Keystrokes
The Soft Input Panel does not support repeating keystrokes. The MX6 PPC keypads allow
repeating keystrokes.
International Characters
Use the Soft Input Panel and the stylus to add International Characters to data entries. Open the
Soft Input Panel by tapping the Input Panel icon in the system tray.
Tap the áü key on the Soft Input Panel to enable international characters.
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General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate the 35 and 56-key keypads. These are
standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows applications.
Press these keys … To …
CTRL + C Copy
CTRL + X Cut
CTRL + V Paste
CTRL + Z Undo
DELETE Delete
SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select more than one item in a window or on the
desktop, or select text within a document.
CTRL+A Select all.
ALT+ESC Cycle through items in the order they were opened.
CTRL+ESC
1
Display the Start menu.
ALT+Underlined letter in a menu
name
Display the corresponding menu.
Underlined letter in a command
name on an open menu
Carry out the corresponding command.
ESC Cancel the current task.
1
Holding this key sequence down longer than needed to display the Start menu will cause a Hard
Reset.
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Getting Help
LXE user guides are now available on CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE
ServicePass website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD.
You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals
CD, in the file titled “Contacting LXE”. This information is also available on the LXE website.
Explanations of terms and acronyms used in this manual are located in the file titled "LXE
Technical Glossary" on the LXE Manuals CD and on the LXE ServicePass website.
User Guides
The following guides are available on the LXE Manuals CD and the LXE ServicePass website:
MX6 PPC User’s Guide
LXEbook – MX6 PPC User’s Guide (designed to be downloaded to MX6 device)
MX6 Cradle Reference Guide
RFTerm Reference Guide
Getting the Most from Your Batteries
LXE Technical Glossary
Accessories
Scanners
MX6, Scanner adapter cable, 7.5”, D17 to D9M MX6A056CBL3IND17D9M
MX6 Vehicle Cradle, Scanner adapter cable, 7.5”, D9F to D9M MX6A057CBL3IND9MD9M
5300-92 Auto Range Scanner, 7ft D9 Interface Cable (Obsolete) 8110IP530092C07DWW
5300-92 Auto Range Scanner, 15ft D9 Interface Cable (Obsolete) 8110IP530092C15DUS
P304PRO PDF-417 Scanner, 8ft D9 Interface Cable (Obsolete) 8210A326PRO8DA9F
P304PRO PDF-417 Scanner, 20ft D9 Interface Cable (Obsolete) 8210A327PRO20DA9F
PowerScan SR Scanner, 8ft D9 Interface Cable 8300A326SCNRPWRSR8DA9F
PowerScan SR Scanner, 12ft D9 Interface Cable 8300A327SCNRPWRSR12DA9F
PowerScan LR Scanner, 8ft D9 Interface Cable 8310A326SCNRPWRLR8DA9F
PowerScan LR Scanner, 12ft D9 Interface Cable 8310A327SCNRPWRLR12DA9F
PowerScan ALR Scanner, 8ft D9 Interface Cable 8320A326SCNRPWRXLR8DA9F
PowerScan ALR Scanner, 12ft D9 Interface Cable 8320A327SCNRPWRXLR12DA9F
5770 RF/Wireless Scanner Kit, ALR, D9 Interface Cable (see Note) 8410A326SCNRALRDA9
LS3408 Fuzzy Logic SR Scanner, 9ft D9 Interface Cable 8510A326SCNRFZYDA9F
LS3408 Extended Range Scanner, 9ft D9 Interface Cable 8520A326SCNRERDA9F
Batteries and Battery Charger/Analyzers
Main Battery, Lithium Ion MX6A380BATT
4 Unit Main Battery Charger, Includes analyzing capabilities US ** MX6A383CHGR4US
4 Unit Main Battery Charger, Includes analyzing capabilities * MX6A384CHGR4WW
Carrying Cases, Holsters, Hand Straps
Replacement MX6 Hand Strap – Imager version only MX6A411HANDSTRP
Holster for MX6 without handle – Imager version only MX6A409HOLSTER
Holster for MX6 with handle – Imager and laser version MX6A410HOLSTERHAND
Imager only - Case for MX6 w/o handle, plastic over keyboard MX6A407CASE1
Imager only - Case for MX6 w/o handle, No plastic covering MX6A408CASE2
Imager only - Case for MX6 with handle MX6A409CASEHANDLE
Wrist Strap/lanyard for MX6 with handle MX6A412WRISTSTP
Imager only - Case for MX6 w/o plastic over keyboard MX6A414CASELASER
Imager only - Case for MX6 w/ plastic covering MX6A415CASELASER
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