LXE MX8WM Reference guide

MX8WM Reference Guide

Windows Mobile® Operating System

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Trademarks

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LXE® and Spire® are registered trademarks of LXE Inc.

RFTerm® is a registered trademark of EMS Technologies, Norcross, GA.

Microsoft®, ActiveSync®, MSN, Outlook®, Windows®, the Windows logo, and Windows Media are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Summit Data Communications, Inc. Summit Data Communications, the Summit logo, and “The Pinnacle of Performance” are

trademarks of Summit Data Communications, Inc.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LXE, Inc. is under

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Symbol® is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies. MOTOROLA® and the Stylized M Logo are registered

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Overview 1

Components 2

Keypads 4

Scanner / Imager Aperture 5

Handle 6

Handstrap 6

I/O Port and Cables 6

Troubleshooting 7

Locking the MX8WM 8

Reboot Sequences 8

Suspend / Resume 8

Warm Boot 8

Cold Boot / Restart 8

Clean Boot 9

Hardware 10

System Hardware 10

802.11b/g and a/b/g Wireless Client 10

Central Processing Unit 10

System Memory 11

Internal Mini SD Memory Card 11

Video Subsystem 11

Power Supply 11

COM Port 12

RS-232 Serial Port 12

USB Client Port 12

Audio Headset Connection 12

Audio Support 12

Scanner / Imager Port 13

Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing 13

Keypads 14

Using the Triple-Tap Keypad 14

Using the Alpha-Mode Keypad 14

Function Keys 15

Sticky Keys 15

Mode Key Functions 16

Display 16

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Display Backlight Timer 16

LED Indicators 17

Power 18

Power Modes 18

On Mode 18

Suspend Mode 19

Off Mode 19

Batteries 19

Checking Battery Status 19

Main Battery Pack 19

Battery Hotswapping 19

Low Battery Warning 20

Backup Battery 20

Handling Batteries Safely 20

Software 21

Operating System 21

Windows Mobile 6.1 21

Installed Software 21

Software Load 22

Software Backup 22

Version Control 22

Boot Loader 22

Startup Folders and Launch Sequences 23

Today Screen 23

Start Menu 24

Configurable Today Screen Listing 24

Date 24

Device Unlocked / Device Locked 24

Notification Bar 25

Status Icons 26

Soft Keys 26

Start and Program Menus 27

Installed Programs 28

Internet Explorer 28

Office Mobile Applications 29

ActiveSync 29

AppLock (Option) 29

Summit 29

SCU (Summit Client Utility) 29

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Certs 29

Windows Media Player 30

Bluetooth (Option) 30

LXE RFTerm (Option) 30

Status Popup 31

LXEConnect 31

GrabTime 31

Synchronize with a local time server 32

Enhanced Launch 32

RegLoad 32

RegEdit 32

Settings 33

Personal 33

System 34

Connections 35

Personal Panels 36

About LXE 36

Software 36

Hardware 37

Versions 37

Network IP 38

Buttons 39

Program Buttons 39

Up/Down Control 40

Input 41

Input Method 41

Word Completion 42

Options 43

Lock 44

Password 44

Hint 45

Menus 46

Owner Information 47

Sounds & Notifications 49

Sounds 49

Notifications 50

Today 51

System Panels 52

About 52

Version 52

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Device ID 53

Copyrights 54

Administration - for AppLock 55

Introduction 55

Setup a New Device 56

Administration Mode 57

End User Mode 58

Passwords 58

AppLock Password Troubleshooting 58

End-User Switching Technique 59

Using a Stylus Tap 59

Using the Switch Key Sequence 59

Hotkey (Activation hotkey) 60

End User Internet Explorer (EUIE) 60

Application Configuration 61

Application Panel 62

Launch Button 64

Auto At Boot 65

Auto Re-Launch 66

Manual (Launch) 66

Match 67

Allow Close 67

Security Panel 68

Setting an Activation Hotkey 68

Setting a Password in the Security Panel 69

Options Panel 69

Status Panel 70

Log 71

Save As 71

Troubleshooting AppLock 72

Backlight 73

Battery Power 73

External Power 74

Brightness 75

Bluetooth 76

Discover 77

Bluetooth Devices 78

Bluetooth Device Properties 79

Settings 80

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Turn Off Bluetooth Button 80

Options 80

About 82

Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect 83

Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup 84

Introduction 84

MX8WM with Label 85

MX8WM without Label 86

Bluetooth Reader Beep and LED Indications 87

Bluetooth Printer Setup 87

Certificates 88

Personal 88

Intermediate 89

Root 90

Clock & Alarms 91

Time 91

Alarms 92

More 93

Customer Feedback 94

Data Collection 95

Data Processing Overview 96

Main Tab 97

Continuous Scan Mode 98

COM1 Tab 99

Notification Tab 100

Data Options Tab 102

Enable Code ID 103

Buttons 104

Symbology Settings 105

Clear Button 105

Advanced Button 106

Processing Order 106

Enable, Min, Max 107

Strip Leading/Trailing Control 108

Barcode Data Match List 109

Barcode Data Match Edit Buttons 110

Match List Rules 111

Add Prefix/Suffix Control 112

Advanced (HHP Only) 113

OCR Symbology 121

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OCR Template Examples 122

OCR Checksum Calculation 122

Ctrl Char Mapping 123

Translate All 123

Custom Identifiers 125

Control Code Replacement Examples 127

Barcode Processing Examples 127

HHP Properties 129

Length Based Barcode Stripping 131

Processing Tab 133

About Tab 134

Encryption 135

Error Reporting 136

External GPS 137

Access 138

Managed Programs 139

Memory 140

Main 140

Storage Card 141

MX8WM Options 142

Communication 142

Misc. 143

Status Popup 144

Power 145

Battery 145

Advanced 146

Regional Settings 147

Remove Programs 148

Screen 149

Alignment 149

Clear Type 150

Text Size 150

System Information 151

Task Manager 152

Windows Update 153

Connections Panel 154

Beam 154

Connections 155

Domain Enroll 156

Network Cards 157

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Wi-Fi 158

Wireless 158

Network Adapters 159

Wireless Manager 160

Using ActiveSync 162

Introduction 162

Initial Install 163

Install ActiveSync on Desktop/Laptop 163

Serial Connection 163

USB Connection 163

Connect -- Initial Install Process 163

Synchronize Files 164

MX8WM and PC Partnership 164

Serial Port Transfer 164

USB Transfer 164

Explore 164

Disconnect 164

Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection 165

ActiveSync Troubleshooting 166

API Calls 167

Clearing Registry Settings 167

Installing Applications 168

Preparation 168

Package File Installation 168

Troubleshooting 170

Launch Utility 172

Introduction 172

Registry Based Launch Items 172

Launch Startup options 174

Example 174

Script Based Launch Items 175

Enhanced Launch Utility Use 176

File Names 176

Command line structure 176

Comments 176

Commands Supported by Launch 177

Launch Error Messages 190

Example Script File 192

Wireless Network Configuration 193

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Introduction 193

Connection Information 194

SummitClient Configuration 195

Summit Client Utility 195

Help 195

Summit Tray Icon 196

Main Tab 197

Auto Profile 198

Admin Login 199

Profile Tab 200

Buttons 201

Profile Parameters 202

Status Tab 204

Diags Tab 205

Buttons 206

Global Tab 207

Custom Parameter Option 208

Global Parameters 208

Summit Wireless Security 212

Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials 212

Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path 215

User Certificates 215

Root CA Certificates 215

No Security 217

WEP Keys 218

LEAP w/o WPA Authentication 220

EAP-FAST Authentication 222

PEAP/MSCHAP Authentication 224

WPA/LEAP Authentication 226

WPA PSK Authentication 228

PEAP/GTC Authentication 230

EAP-TLS Authentication 232

Using Windows Mobile Wireless Manager 234

Create a New Network Connection 234

Edit a Network Connection 236

Certificates 237

Root CA Certificate 237

User Certificate 238

Connect Using ActiveSync 238

Export the User CA Certificate 238

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Install Certificates 239

Keymaps 240

32 key Numeric-Alpha Keymap 240

32 key Alpha-Mode Keymap 246

Technical Specifications 252

Dimensions and Weight 253

Environmental Specifications 253

Network Card Specifications 254

Summit 802.11 b/g 254

Summit 802.11a/b/g 254

Bluetooth 254

Pinout I/O Port 255

AC Wall Adapter 256

Hat Encoding 257

AppLock Error Messages 259

Revision History 265

Index 266

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Introduction

Overview

The LXE

®

MX8 with Windows Mobile

®

(MX8WM) is a rugged, portable, hand-held Microsoft

®

Windows Mobile

®

equipped

computer capable of wireless data communications. The MX8WM can transmit information using an 802.11 network card and

it can store information for later transmission through an RS-232 or USB port.

The MX8WM is vertically oriented and features backlighting for the display. The touch-screen display supports graphic

features and Windows icons that the Windows Mobile operating system supports. The keypad is available in a 32-key numeric-

alpha triple-tap version and a 32-key Alpha mode version.

This device can be scaled from a limited function batch computer to an integrated RF scanning computer. A trigger handle is

available as an accessory.

The stylus attached to the handstrap is used to assist in entering data and configuring the mobile device. Protective film for the

touchscreen is available as an accessory.

The MX8WM is powered by a 3000 mAh Lithium-Ion main battery pack and an internal Ni-MH backup battery.

Important

l If the MX8WM has AppLock installed, please refer to AppLock for setup and processing information.

l Wireless configuration and security parameters are described in detail in Wireless Network Configuration.

Based on your installed software version and hardware options, your setup may not be exactly the same as described in this

guide. Contact your LXE representative for information on the latest upgrades for your MX8WM.

MX8WMRG Reference guide for the user of an MX8 with a Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system.

MX8RG Reference guide for the user of an MX8 with a Windows CE 5 operating system.

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Components

Front

1. Scanner/Imager Aperture

2. Speaker

3. System Status LED

4. Scan Button

5. Orange Key (Sticky Key)

6. Blue Key (Sticky Key)

7. Scan Status LED

8. Cable Port

9. On / Off Button

10. Alpha Lock LED

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Components

Back

1. Scanner/Imager Aperture

2. Trigger Handle Attach Points

and

Handstrap Retainer Bracket Attach Points

3. Main Battery

4. Battery Fastener

5. Cable Port

Note: The touch screen stylus can be tethered to the handstrap or the trigger handle.

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Keypads

32 Key Triple-Tap Keypad

1. System Status LED

2. Scan Button

3. Enter Button

4. On / Off Button

5. Scan Status LED

6. Speaker

7. Alpha Status LED

8. Diamond Keys

9. Orange Key (Sticky)

10. Blue Key (Sticky)

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Scanner / Imager Aperture

32 Key Alpha-Mode Keypad

1. System Status LED

2. Scan button

3. Enter Button

4. On / Off Button

5. Scan Status LED

6. Speaker

7. Alpha Status LED

8. Diamond Keys

9. Orange Key (Sticky)

10. Blue Key (Sticky)

Scanner / Imager Aperture

Caution: Never stare directly into the beam aperture.

If Continuous Scan Mode has been enabled (default is disabled), the laser is always on and decoding. Caution: Laser beam

is emitted continuously. Do not stare into the laser beam.

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Handle

1. Imager / Scanner Aperture

2. Trigger

3. Handle

4. Tether Attach Point

Handstrap

1. Handstrap Retainer Bracket

2. Handstrap

3. Handstrap Clip

I/O Port and Cables

I/O Port

Cable: Multipurpose RS-232 and Power

MX8055CABLE

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Troubleshooting

Cable: Multipurpose USB and Power

MX8051CABLE

Adapter/Cable : Audio

MX8060CABLE

AC/DC Adapter for MX8WM and MX8WM Cradles

MX8301PWRSPLY (US)

MX8302PWRSPLY (WW)

Troubleshooting

Can’t calibrate the touchscreen,

change the date, time or adjust

the volume.

AppLock is installed and running on the mobile device. AppLock restricts User access to

running programs. Changes or modifications require Administrator access.

RFTerm opens and runs upon

each cold boot and warm boot.

Tap File | Exit to close the RFTerm application. When installed, RFTerm runs upon each

cold boot and warm boot. Suspend/resume does not activate RFTerm, if it was not running

when Suspend mode initiated.

The MX8WM seems to lockup

as soon as it is warm booted.

There may be small delays while the wireless client connects to the network and Bluetooth

relationships establish or re-establish.

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Locking the MX8WM

The MX8WM can be locked manually by tapping Device unlocked on the Today screen. By default, this option is included on

the Today screen. Care should be taken to not accidentally tap this area of the Today screen. Lock can be removed from the

Today screen by selecting Start | Settings | Personal | Today | Items tab.

The MX8WM can also be configured to Lock automatically after a defined period of inactivity. This setting is accessed via

Start | Settings | Personal | Lock | Password tab. By default, this options is Disabled.

When the MX8WM is locked, the Today screen displays Device locked by default. Click Unlock at the lower part of the

screen:

l If there is no password or PIN set, click Unlock on the next screen to unlock the MX8WM. The MX8WM is returned to

normal operation.

l If there is a password or PIN set, enter the password/PIN and click Unlock. If several unsuccessful attempts are

made, the MX8WM may be configured to display a password hint.

The password and hint are configured by selecting Start | Settings | Personal | Lock | Password and Hint tabs.

Reboot Sequences

When the Windows Mobile Today panel is displayed or an application begins, the power up (or reboot) sequence is complete. If

you have previously saved your settings, they will be restored on reboot. Application panel changes are saved when ok is

tapped on an application properties panel.

During the processes that follow there may be small delays while the wireless client connects to the network and Bluetooth

relationships establish or re-establish.

Suspend / Resume

Quickly tapping the Power key places the MX8WM in Suspend mode. Quickly tapping the Power key again, pressing any key,

pressing the trigger (on the trigger handle), or tapping the touchscreen, returns the MX8WM from Suspend. The System LED

blinks green when the video display is Off.

Warm Boot

Temporary data not saved is lost. All previous user setting panels and changes are saved.

Hold down the Power key and then the Enter key until the screen blanks. Release the keys and the MX8WM warm boots.

Cold Boot / Restart

Temporary data not saved is lost. All programs are re-launched, programs installed from CAB files are reinstalled. Previously

saved user settings are restored. Restart is also called cold boot. Hold down the Blue key, the Scan key and the Power key

until the screen blanks. Release the keys and the MX8WM cold boots.

Be sure to press the Scan key not the Enter key. Pressing the Enter key causes a warm boot instead of a cold boot.

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Clean Boot

Important -- Because of the extreme nature of resetting the MX8WM to factory default settings, LXE recommends that this

process be used only as an emergency procedure and the Warm Boot be used whenever necessary.

To reset all MX8WM configuration to factory defaults:

1. Hold down the Blue + Scan + Power keys at the same time. After the keypress, the display turns solid white. Be sure to

press the Scan key, not the Enter key.

2. Release the keys and immediately press and hold the Enter + Scan keys. After the keypress, the display turns dark. (If

these keys are not pressed immediately the MX8WM performs a Cold Boot. Wait until the MX8WM boots and try

again.)

3. Release the Reset keys. A “returning to factory defaults” message is displayed at the bottom of the display. If the mes-

sage does not appear, please try again.

When all programs have finished loading, the Windows Mobile 6.1 Welcome screen is displayed. If prompted, tap the

touchscreen to set up your Windows Mobile-based device.

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