Page 2 - Notices; Important; Revision Notice; G Entire
Notices LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual 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...
Page 3 - MX5 User’s Guide; Table of Contents; NTRODUCTION
E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Table of Contents I NTRODUCTION 1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 1 Important Battery Information .........................................................................
Page 5 - Illustrations
Table of Contents iii E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Illustrations Figure 1 CDRH / IEC 825 Caution Label Location – MX5, Back ...................................................................... 5 Figure 2 Caution Label - Scanner ................................................................
Page 7 - Introduction; Overview; New batteries must be fully charged prior to use.
E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Introduction Overview Note: LXE’s MX5 running Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002 is obsolete. The replacement mobile device for this product is the MX5 running Windows CE .NET. The LXE® MX5 is a rugged, portable, hand-held computer that uses Micr...
Page 8 - About Lithium-Ion Batteries; Handheld Settings; tab to check the battery status and power reading.; Pocket PC Versions; The menu path or command syntax for Pocket PC 2000 units only.
2 Overview MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC About Lithium-Ion Batteries Li-Ion batteries (like all batteries) gradually lose their capacity over time (in a linear fashion) and never just stop working. This is important to remember -- the MX5 is always 'on' even when in the Suspend state and dra...
Page 9 - Identify Your Device; Label – Pocket PC; The MX5 Intrinsically Safe Hazardous Location unit; MX5 Cradle Reference Guide
Identify Your Device 3 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Identify Your Device At the front bottom of the MX5 is a label indicating the operating system resident on the mobile device. This document is one in a series covering the MX5 family of computers: Label – Pocket PC For MX5 computers equipp...
Page 10 - Document Conventions; ATTENTION; CAUTION; MX5 Environmental Specifications; Feature Specification
4 Document Conventions MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Document Conventions 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 manual uses the conventio...
Page 11 - Laser Warnings and Labels; Do not look into the laser’s lens.; Figure 1 CDRH / IEC 825 Caution Label
Laser Warnings and Labels 5 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Laser Warnings and Labels • Do not look into the laser’s lens. • Do not stare directly into the laser beam. • Do not remove the laser caution labels from the MX5. • Do not connect the laser barcode window to any other device. The lase...
Page 12 - Quick Start; Troubleshooting; Flash
6 Quick Start MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Quick Start This section's instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre-configured and requires only accessory installation (e.g. hand strap) and a power source. Use this guide as you would any other source book -- reading p...
Page 13 - Components; Figure 3 Front of MX5
Quick Start 7 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Components Figure 3 Front of MX5 1 Scanner Housing 4 Keypad 2 Microphone 5 Power Key 3 Touch Screen Display 6 Speaker
Page 14 - Scan; Figure 5 Ports
8 Quick Start MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Figure 4 Scan Aperture and Audio Jack 1 Scan Aperture 2 Audio Jack Figure 5 Ports 1 COM 1 -- RS-232, USB and AC Power Connection 3 COM 4 -- RS-232 and AC Power Connection 2 COM 3 -- IR Port
Page 17 - Insert Main Battery; Figure 8 Main Battery Pack and Battery Charging LED; Battery Pack Fasteners
Quick Start 11 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Insert Main Battery The Battery Compartment is located at the bottom of the back of the computer. The fasteners in the main battery Pack are connected to the Battery Pack. Press the Power key after the battery is inserted into the MX5 2 . Note: On...
Page 18 - Power Key; Figure 9 Power Key Location; Reboot Sequence; Warm Reset; Calibrate the touch screen.
12 Quick Start MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Power Key Note: Refer to the section titled "Power Modes" in the “MX5 Reference Guide” for information relating to the power states of the MX5. The Power key is located next to the <Z> key on the keypad. When a battery is inserted in...
Page 19 - Connect External Power Supply (Optional); Figure 10 AC/DC 12V External Power Supply
Quick Start 13 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Connect External Power Supply (Optional) The MX5 receives AC/DC power from the US AC/DC 12V Power Supply or the MX5 Cradle. The MX5 DC power jack is located at the base of the MX5. The cradle power jack (if available) is located on the back of the...
Page 20 - The audio option draws power from the Main Battery Pack.
14 Quick Start MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Connect Audio Jack (Optional) The MX5 audio jack is located on the top of the unit next to the scan aperture. The internal speaker is disabled when the audio jack is connected. Figure 11 Connect Audio Jack Insert the barrel end of the connector in...
Page 21 - Place the MX5, with the screen facing down, on a flat stable surface.
Quick Start 15 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Install Pistol Grip Handle (Optional) The MX5 can be purchased with a customer-installable pistol grip handle. The handle enables the user of the MX5 to hold the unit while pointing and activating the scanner with one hand. Pressing the trigger ac...
Page 22 - Install Handstrap; Figure 13 MX5 With Handstrap Installed
16 Quick Start MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Install Handstrap Note: The handstrap cannot be used/installed when the MX5 has the trigger handle installed at the same time. An elastic hand strap is available for the MX5. Once installed, the hand strap provides a means for the user to secure t...
Page 23 - Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper bracket screw.
Quick Start 17 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide 4. After slipping the strap through the bracket, fold the strap over so that the two closed loop fastener surfaces mate evenly. Figure 15 Strap Inserted in Upper Bracket 5. Prior to securing the upper bracket to the unit, slide the bottom assembly...
Page 24 - Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus; Keypad Shortcuts
18 Quick Start MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Tapping the Touchscreen with a 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. Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or penci...
Page 25 - Toggle the Display and Keypad Backlight On and Off; When the keypad backlight option is Enabled in Windows icon |; Increase or Decrease Backlight Intensity; Tap the Windows icon
Quick Start 19 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Toggle the Display and Keypad Backlight On and Off When the keypad backlight option is Enabled in Windows icon | Settings | System | Backlight tab, both the display and the keypad backlights can be toggled on and off. Locate the Blue key at the to...
Page 26 - Set the Power Off Timer; Power; Turn off device if not used for; Saving Settings
20 Quick Start MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Set the Power Off Timer Note: Refer to the section titled "Power Modes" in the “MX5 Reference Guide” for information relating to the power states of the MX5. Tap the Windows icon | Settings | System | Handheld Settings icon. Then select th...
Page 27 - Set The Audio Speaker Volume; power and prolongs battery life.; Using the Keypad; Press the Enter key to exit this mode.; Using the Touch Screen; Sounds
Quick Start 21 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Set The Audio Speaker Volume Note: An application may override the control of the speaker volume. Turning off sounds saves power and prolongs battery life. The audio volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level for the user. The MX5 has an intern...
Page 28 - Enter Data; Keypad Entry; The Orange or Blue keys are pressed when you want to use a 2; you press a Blue or Orange key (the 2; function key. The specific 2; Stylus Data Entry; The cursor begins to flash in the field.
22 Quick Start MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Enter Data You can enter data into the MX5 through several different methods. The Scanner aperture provides barcode data entry, the RS-232 or the IR port are used to input/output data, and the keypad provides manual entry. MX5's with a touch scree...
Page 29 - Scanner Entry; Read all cautions, warnings and labels; before; using the laser; Correct Scan; Figure 16 Scan Beam; Green; Figure 17 Scanner LED Location
Quick Start 23 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Scanner Entry Read all cautions, warnings and labels before using the laser scanner. To scan with the laser barcode reader, point the laser window towards a barcode and press the Scan button. You will see a red laser beam strike the barcode. Corre...
Page 30 - Voice Recording; Record a voice message within; Notes; From the Start menu select Notes.; Virtual Keyboard; Tap the Shift key to type one capital letter.; Figure 18 Virtual Keyboard
24 Quick Start MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Voice Recording In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording, or include a recording in a written note. Record a voice message within Notes . 1....
Page 31 - Getting Help; Holding Accessories
Getting Help 25 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Getting Help All LXE manuals are now available on one 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 telephon...
Page 32 - Enhanced Desktop Cradle; Cables for Cradle and MX5 Serial Ports
26 Getting Help MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Enhanced Desktop Cradle MX5A003EDESKCRADLE Power Supply, AC/DC w/ US Power Cable MX5A305PSACUS Power Supply AC/DC w/o Power Cable MX5A305PSACWW Power Supply, 12V, Bare Wire I, MX5 O MX5A306PS12V Power Supply, 12V Auto to VM Cradle MX5A380PSAUTO12...
Page 33 - The MX5 Hand Held Computer; Touch Screen Display; Figure 19 MX5 Touch Screen Display; Display Backlight; To recalibrate the screen, tap the Windows icon
E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide The MX5 Hand Held Computer Touch Screen Display Figure 19 MX5 Touch Screen Display The MX5 Touch Screen Display is an Active Color LCD unit capable of supporting QVGA graphics modes. Display size is 320 x 240 pixels in portrait orientation. The display covering ...
Page 34 - Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture; How To: Program the Scan Buttons
28 Touch Screen Display MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture Keep fingers and rough or sharp objects away from the scan aperture and touch display. If the glass becomes soiled or smudged, clean only with a standard household cleaner such as Windex(R) with...
Page 35 - COM Ports; Figure 21 COM Ports; Tethered Scanners and the MX5; tethered
COM Ports 29 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide COM Ports The MX5 supports three COM port options. Scanner Port RS-232 Port, USB and Power Connection (COM 1, COM 4) IR Port (COM 3) Figure 21 COM Ports COM 1 port is always the left RS-232 port on the base of the MX5. COM 1 port accepts RS-232, USB...
Page 36 - USB Port; Figure 22 IR Port on MX5
30 COM Ports MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC USB Port The USB port requires a DB26 to USB cable (available from LXE). The serial port/USB port also supports serial data transfer (using a null modem cable) and non-host USB I/O at 1.5 Mbps. The MX5 automatically detects the cable configuration. ...
Page 37 - The Keypad; Figure 23 The ANSI / Batch Keypad
The Keypad 31 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide The Keypad Figure 23 The ANSI / Batch Keypad 1 Scanner Active LED 6 Tab 2 Left and Right Scan 7 Spc 3 Blue and Orange 2 nd Function Key 8 Power Key 4 Ctrl 9 Alt 5 Enter 10 Shift The keymaps (keypress sequences) are located in “Appendix A - Key Maps...
Page 38 - on the upper left side of the keypad
32 The Keypad MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Scan Key Function When programmed as Scan keys, either the left or right Scan key activates the scanner. The internal scanner scans only when the Scan button is pressed (or when the scan trigger is pressed on the optional trigger handle, if install...
Page 39 - Spc Key Function; IBM TN5250 specific keypad only.; Mode Key Functions; Caps Key and CapsLock Mode; No CapsLock AND No Shift keypress – result is a lowercase letter.; Keypress Sequences; See Appendix A for key maps for all keypads.
The Keypad 33 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Spc Key Function The Spc key adds a space to the line of data on the display. This function is similar to a regular keyboard’s Spacebar. Note that the Spc key only stays active for one keystroke. Field Exit Function IBM TN5250 specific keypad only....
Page 40 - Batteries; Retaining Screws; Figure 24 Main Battery; Backup Battery
34 Batteries MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Batteries Note: On first use the MX5 batteries should be charged with an external power source (i.e. AC Adapter) – 3 hours for the Main Battery and 7 hours for the Backup Battery. New Main Battery packs alone must be charged prior to first use -- th...
Page 41 - Battery Hot-Swapping; Figure 25 Insert Main Battery in Charging Cup
Batteries 35 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Battery Hot-Swapping Replace the main battery pack after first pressing the power key and placing the MX5 in Suspend Mode. LXE recommends any work in progress be saved prior to replacing the main battery pack. Simply replace the discharged main batt...
Page 42 - Battery Chargers; Figure 26 LXE Multi-Charger; The cradle power jack is located on the back of the cradle.; Figure 27 AC/DC 12V Power Supply
36 Battery Chargers MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Battery Chargers LXE Multi-Charger (Optional) Figure 26 LXE Multi-Charger The main battery pack can be charged in the LXE Multi-Charger. Please refer to the “MX5 Multi-Charger Operator’s Guide” for instruction. The multi-charger requires an e...
Page 43 - Cradles; LXE offers three desktop cradles and one vehicle cradle:
Cradles 37 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Cradles Important: The cradles are not designed to secure an MX5 with a protective padded case. The vehicle cradle is not designed to secure an MX5 with a trigger handle. The desktop cradles will secure mobile device’s with handstraps or trigger handl...
Page 45 - Appendix A Key Maps; Keypad; Figure 28 ANSI / Batch Keypad
E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Appendix A Key Maps Keypad Figure 28 ANSI / Batch Keypad Remember : The Orange (on the left) and Blue (on the right) keys are “2 nd function” keys. Ctrl, Alt, Shft, Blue and Orange keys are “sticky keys”. They do not need to be held down before pressing the next...
Page 46 - Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies; condition can be toggled with Blue plus Tab key sequence.; Blue; sequence toggles the backlight on and at it’s brightest intensity.
40 Keypad MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies Note: This key mapping is used on hand held computers that are NOT running an LXE Terminal Emulator. When using a sequence of keys that includes the Orange or Blue keys, press the color key first then the rest of the key s...
Page 53 - Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information; Warning; EMC Directive Requirements
E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information FCC Information: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro...
Page 54 - Approvals; Transceiver
48 Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC R&TTE Directive Requirements (Applies only to equipment operated within the EU/EFTA) Information to User A label on the exterior of the device should resemble one of the labels shown below (the label co...
Page 57 - LXE Transceiver LXE 6726 Declaration of Conformity
Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information 51 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide LXE Transceiver LXE 6726 Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to Directives: 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their ...
Page 59 - LXE Transceiver LXE 6816 Declaration of Conformity
Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information 53 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide LXE Transceiver LXE 6816 Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to : the R&TTE Directive; 99/5/EEC The EMC Directive; 89/336/EEC The Low Voltage Directive; 73/23/EEC and the Marki...
Page 61 - A/C Power Supply Safety Statement – MX5; Προαιρετική; Valfri A/C Strömförsörjning
Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information 55 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide A/C Power Supply Safety Statement – MX5 Output Rated 12 VDC, 3.75 A. Optional A/C Power Supply: Outside North America, this unit is intended for use with an IEC certified ITE power supply with output rated ...
Page 62 - Laser Light Safety Statement
56 Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Laser Light Safety Statement Warning: This product uses laser light. One of the following labels is provided on the scanner. Please read the Caution statement. (US) Mise én garde: Ce produit utilise un rayo...
Page 63 - Aþaðýdaki etiketlerden bir tanesi
Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information 57 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Laser Light Safety Statement Aþaðýdaki etiketlerden bir tanesi tarayýcýnýn üstünde saðlanýr. Lütfen Dikkat ifadesini okuyun. (TR) (GR) (KR) (JP) (CN) Legend: Chinese-CN; Danish-DK; Dutch-NL; English-US; Fin...
Page 64 - Class 2 Labels - MX5 Hand Held Computer
58 Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC Class 2 Labels - MX5 Hand Held Computer
Page 65 - Class 3R Labels - MX5 Hand Held Computer
Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information 59 E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Class 3R Labels - MX5 Hand Held Computer
Page 67 - Index; AC Power
E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide Index 2 2nd key function ...................................................32 A AC Power and LEDs on cradles .....................................36, 37 Access Files, How to ..............................................6 Accessories ..............................
Page 68 - Warnings and Labels
62 Index MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC bi-directional half-duplex....................................30 K Keymaps ...............................................................40 Keypad and entering data .....................................22 Keypad Shortcuts..................................
