Page 2 - Notices; Important; Revision Notice; Introduction Updated
Language: English Notices LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this guide 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 er...
Page 3 - MX3X User’s Guide; Table of Contents; NTRODUCTION
E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Table of Contents I NTRODUCTION 1 Overview.................................................................................................................................... 1 Features/Options ...........................................................................
Page 6 - Illustrations
iv Table of Contents MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Illustrations Figure 1 CDRH / IEC 825 Caution Label Location – MX3X, Back................................................................. 5 Figure 2 Caution Label – Laser Scanner ....................................................................
Page 7 - Introduction; Overview; The LXE®
E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Introduction Overview The LXE® MX3X is a rugged, portable, hand-held Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET 4.2 or CE 5.0 equipped mobile computer capable of wireless data communications. The mobile device can transmit information using wireless LAN radios with internal antenn...
Page 8 - Feature; Identifying an MX3 Computer; Related Manuals; MX3Plus; VX3Plus; not
2 Overview MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Features/Options Feature MX3X Operating System - CE .NET 4.2 X Operating System - CE 5.0 X MX3X Main Battery X AC/DC Power Supply X Remote Antenna Connector X Color and Touch Panel X SE 923 Laser Scanner X SE 955 Laser Scanner X Power/Communication Cradle...
Page 10 - Document Conventions; ATTENTION; CAUTION; Environmental Specifications
4 Overview MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N 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 guide uses the convention “choose File | Save”. “...
Page 11 - Laser Warnings and Labels; Do not look into the laser’s lens.; Figure 1 CDRH / IEC 825 Caution Label Location –
Laser Warnings and Labels 5 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X 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 MX3X. • Do not connect the laser barcode window to any other device. The laser b...
Page 12 - Battery Well Vent Aperture; Caution; other than an; Figure 3 Vent Aperture in Battery Well – Do Not Cover
6 Laser Warnings and Labels MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Battery Well Vent Aperture Caution The vent aperture in the battery well should never be blocked with any device other than an approved LXE main battery . The vent aperture functions to relieve any heat or pressure that may build up in th...
Page 13 - Figure 4 Front; Figure 5 Back
Components 7 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Components Front and Back Views ` Figure 4 Front 1 Endcap 9 Shift LED 2 Display 10 Caps LED 3 Scan, Enter or Field Exit (programmable) 11 Scanner LED 4 Beeper 12 Backup Battery LED 5 On/Off Button 13 Status LED 6 2 nd LED 14 Main Battery LED 7 Alt LED 1...
Page 14 - Endcap Options; Figure 6 Endcaps; or
8 Components MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Endcap Options Figure 6 Endcaps 1 DC Power Jack 3 Serial COM 1 or USB Client Port (USB-C) 2 Serial COM 3 or USB Host (USB-H) or Scanner Port 4 Audio Jack or External Antenna Connector Note: The IR port on the back of the mobile device is COM 2. MX3X Lef...
Page 15 - Quick Start; If the mobile device has AppLock installed, please refer to; Troubleshooting
Quick Start 9 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Quick Start Important If the mobile device has AppLock installed, please refer to MX3X Reference Guide , AppLock for setup and processing information before continuing. Note: When your mobile device is pre-configured, the radio, PCMCIA card and endcaps...
Page 16 - About Lithium-Ion Batteries; tab to check the battery status and power reading.
10 About Lithium-Ion Batteries MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N 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 – this mobile device is always ‘on’ even when in...
Page 17 - Insert Main Battery; Figure 7 Battery Contacts in Battery Compartment; Battery Contacts; Figure 8 Main Battery; Check Battery Status
Insert Main Battery 11 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Insert Main Battery Press the Power button after the battery is inserted into the battery compartment. Note: New batteries must be charged prior to first use. This process takes up to four hours in an LXE Multi-Charger Plus and eight hours wit...
Page 18 - Optional Devices; Figure 9 MX3X With Handstrap Installed; Place the MX3X, with the screen facing down, on a flat stable surface.
12 Optional Devices MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Optional Devices Attach Handstrap (Optional) Once installed, the elastic handstrap provides a means for the user to secure the computer to their hand. It is adjustable to fit practically any size hand and does not interfere with battery charging ...
Page 19 - Figure 10 Hip-Flip Accessory
Optional Devices 13 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Attach to Hip-Flip (Optional) Figure 10 Hip-Flip Accessory Note: #1 flat head screwdriver is not supplied by LXE. A waist belt accessory can be ordered from LXE. Once the MX3X is attached to the hip-flip and the hip-flip securely fastened to the ...
Page 20 - Connect External Power Supply to MX3X or Cradle (Optional); US AC/DC 12V Power Supply; Figure 11 US AC/DC 12V Power Supply and Automotive Power Adapter; See section titled
14 Optional Devices MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Connect External Power Supply to MX3X or Cradle (Optional) The LXE-approved AC Power Adapter is only intended for use in a 25ºC (77ºF) maximum ambient temperature environment. There are three external power supplies available for the MX3X and the...
Page 21 - Audio; MX3X Reference; Figure 14 Connect Audio Jack; Set the Audio Speaker Volume; Prerequisite; MX3 Cradle Reference Guide
Optional Devices 15 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Connect MX3X Audio Jack (Optional) Note: When the MX3X has a remote antenna connector, it does not have an audio jack. The audio jack is located on the endcap. The MX3X provides an external headset connection via an audio jack connector labeled A...
Page 22 - Power Button; Refer to the section titled; Figure 15 Power Button; Power Modes; Restart Sequence; warmboot; Enter
16 Power Button MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Power Button Note: Refer to the section titled Power Modes in the MX3X Reference Guide for information relating to the power states of the mobile device. Figure 15 Power Button The power button is located above the ESC key on the keypad. When a batte...
Page 23 - Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus; Accessories; Keypad Shortcuts; Use keyboard shortcuts instead of the stylus:
Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus 17 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the touchscreen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, abrasive or sharp object to write on the touchscreen. Hold the ...
Page 24 - Entering the AppLock Activation Key; The touch screen must be enabled. See the; Figure 16 End-User Multi Applock Touch Panel Segment; Using a Stylus Tap; Activation key; . The Activation key
18 Entering the AppLock Activation Key MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Entering the AppLock Activation Key Note: The touch screen must be enabled. See the MX3X Reference Guide for AppLock instruction. AppLock may be installed and running on the mobile device. AppLock restricts access to programs a...
Page 25 - Touchscreen; To recalibrate the screen, select; Figure 17 Touchscreen Recalibration
Touchscreen 19 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Touchscreen Calibration If the touchscreen is not responding properly to pen touch taps, you may need to recalibrate the touchscreen. Recalibration involves tapping the center of a target. If you miss the center, keep the stylus on the screen, slide i...
Page 26 - Set The Display Contrast; Set the Display Backlight Timer; The backlight will remain on all the time when both checkboxes are; dims the backlight; Set The Display Brightness; Color; Press the Enter key to exit this mode.
20 Touchscreen MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Set The Display Contrast Adjusting screen contrast lightens or darkens the characters to make them visible at a comfortable level. The contrast is incremented or decremented one step each time the contrast key is pressed. To adjust screen contrast, lo...
Page 27 - Set the Power Schemes Timers; Battery Power Scheme; Never; The backlight turns off after 3 seconds of no activity,
Touchscreen 21 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Set the Power Schemes Timers Note: Refer to the section titled Power Modes in the MX3X Reference Guide for information relating to the power states of the mobile device. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power | Schemes tab. Change the paramet...
Page 28 - Set The Audio Speaker Volume; MX3X Reference Guide; Using the Keypad; Using the Touchscreen
22 Set The Audio Speaker Volume MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N 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 speaker is located on the front of the device above the Power button. The ...
Page 29 - Appendix A - Key Maps; Stylus Entry; The cursor begins to flash in the field.; Input Panel
Enter Data 23 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Enter Data You can enter data into the mobile device through several different methods. The Scanner window accepts barcode data entry, the RS-232 and the IR port are used to input/output data, and the keypad and stylus provide manual entry. Keypad Entr...
Page 30 - Integrated Laser Scanner Data Entry; Read all cautions, warnings and labels; before; using the laser; Correct Scan; Figure 18 Scan Beam; Is the scan aperture unscratched and unsoiled?
24 Enter Data MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Integrated Laser Scanner Data Entry Read all cautions, warnings and labels before using the laser scanner. To scan with the integrated laser barcode reader, point the laser window towards a barcode and press the Scan button. You will see a red laser be...
Page 31 - Using a Headset and Voice for Data Entry; Connecting the Audio Cable and a Headset; Figure 20 Audio Cable and Headset; Adjust Microphone and Secure the Cable; Talk; Leave the cable exposed only at the top of the collar.; Over Clothing; Use clothing clips to hold the cable close to your body.
Enter Data 25 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Using a Headset and Voice for Data Entry Connecting the Audio Cable and a Headset Note: The audio option draws power from the main battery. The speaker is disabled when a headset is plugged into the audio jack. The headset consists of an earpiece, a mi...
Page 32 - Entering Data; Tethered Scanner; for the MX3X only
26 Enter Data MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Entering Data Data is entered into the mobile device by speaking into the headset’s microphone when prompted. Please contact your System Administrator if assistance is needed with the voice software installed on the mobile device. Note: When the MX3X e...
Page 33 - Bluetooth Devices; Assumption; The MX3X does not have a Bluetooth managed LED.; Mobile Bluetooth Accessories
Bluetooth Devices 27 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Bluetooth Devices Assumption : The System Administrator has Discovered and Paired targeted Bluetooth devices for each MX3X. The System Administrator has also enabled / disabled Bluetooth settings and assigned a Computer Friendly Name for each MX...
Page 34 - Getting Help; Contacting LXE; Manuals
28 Getting Help MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Getting Help All LXE user guides 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 39 - The MX3X Hand Held Computer; Touchscreen Display; Figure 21 Touchscreen Display; Applying the Protective Film to the Display; Cleaning the Glass; Display Backlight; See the section titled
E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide The MX3X Hand Held Computer Touchscreen Display Figure 21 Touchscreen Display The Touchscreen Display is an LCD unit capable of supporting VGA graphics modes. Display size is 640 x 240 pixels. The touchscreen allows signature capture and touch input. A pen stylus is...
Page 40 - Touchscreen Calibration; Figure 22 Touchscreen Recalibration; See the; Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture
34 Touchscreen Display MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Touchscreen Calibration If the touchscreen is not responding properly to stylus touch taps, the touchscreen may need to be recalibrated. Press <Ctrl>+<Esc> to force the Start Menu to appear, if needed. Contact your System Administr...
Page 41 - Scan Buttons; Figure 23 Programmable Buttons
Touchscreen Display 35 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Scan Buttons Figure 23 Programmable Buttons There are two buttons, one on each side of the display. The buttons can be programmed to perform specific functions. The programmable keys have no effect on barcode scanners tethered to the device. W...
Page 42 - Scan Buttons and the SCNR LED; Unlit – laser scanner is inactive.
36 Touchscreen Display MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Field Exit Key Function (IBM 5250/TN5250 Only) The Field Exit key is used to exit an input field. If the field is an Auto Enter field, the auto transmit function is activated. This key function is present on the IBM 5250/TN5250 specific keypad...
Page 43 - Endcaps and COM Ports; Figure 24 Endcap and COM Ports; Labelled Port for Cables with USB; Figure 25 Labelled Ports and Cables
Endcaps and COM Ports 37 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Endcaps and COM Ports The computer supports three COM port options. Two external serial ports are dependent on the end cap chosen. A third serial port is used to support an infrared transciever (barcode reader). An additional endcap configur...
Page 44 - Endcap Combinations; Left Port; Tethered Scanners; Cradles; USB Port
38 Endcaps and COM Ports MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Endcap Combinations MX3X Left Port Right Port Serial COM3 Serial COM1 Audio Jack Serial COM3 USB Client Audio Jack USB Host Serial COM1 Audio Jack USB Host USB Client Audio Jack Scanner* Serial COM1 Audio Jack Scanner* USB Client Audio Jack ...
Page 45 - IR Port; Refer to the
Endcaps and COM Ports 39 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide IR Port Figure 26 IR Port (COM 2) The InfraRed (IR) port provides a means of transferring information to a device with a similar port and the proper software. The IR port can be used to communicate with printers or a host computer with the u...
Page 46 - The Keypad; Figure 27 The QWERTY Keypad; Maps; Key Functions; Key Function; Scan; Field Exit; Ctrl
40 The Keypad MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N The Keypad The QWERTY keypad is phosphorescent. A phosphorescent keypad does not use a keypad backlight but glows in dim/dark areas after exposure to a light source. The keypad is installed and configured by LXE. Figure 27 The QWERTY Keypad ASCII, TN52...
Page 47 - Shft; Caps Key and CapsLock Mode; No CapsLock AND No Shift keypress – result is a lowercase letter.; Keypress Sequences
The Keypad 41 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Key Function Shft The Shft key enables the shifted functions of the keypad. This function is similar to a regular keyboard’s Shift key. Note that the Shift key only stays active for one keystroke. Each time you need to use a Shifted function, you need ...
Page 48 - LED Functions; Figure 28 LED Functions
42 The Keypad MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N LED Functions Figure 28 LED Functions Across the top of the keypad are LEDs that provide visual cues to current computer operation. When the LED is not illuminated, the function is inactive. LED When illuminated ... 2nd The next keypress is a 2 nd keyp...
Page 49 - Batteries
Batteries 43 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Batteries Note: New batteries must be charged prior to use. If the main battery and backup battery are depleted, the computer reverts to last saved registry values. RF configuration parameters will need to re-entered when the depleted main battery is re...
Page 50 - Battery Chargers; Figure 29 MX3 Multi-Charger Plus; The DC power jack is located on the endcap.; Figure 30 US AC/DC 12V Power Supply and Cigarette Lighter Adapter
44 Battery Chargers MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Battery Chargers Note: LXE recommends that the correct MX3 Multicharger Plus always be used to charge the MX3X main battery. The Multicharger plus label is located on the back of the device and the charger must have been upgraded to V1.01 or grea...
Page 51 - Storage Cradles; Status LED; Amber
Storage Cradles 45 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Storage Cradles Note: The MX3 Cradle Reference Guide contains cradle installation and technical information. There are two types of cradles for the MX3X: a desktop cradle for table top charging/communication applications and a vehicle mount cradle...
Page 52 - Desktop Cradle for MX3X; Connectors
46 Storage Cradles MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Desktop Cradle for MX3X Note: LXE recommends the correct Desktop Cradle always be used to store / charge / communicate with the MX3X. The MX3X Desktop Cradle label is located on the bottom of the device. The MX3X Desktop cradle Product Number is M...
Page 53 - Vehicle Mount Cradle for MX3X; ActiveSync with a Cradle; Figure 32 ActiveSync Cable Connected to Serial port on Cradle
Storage Cradles 47 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Vehicle Mount Cradle for MX3X This cradle is specifically designed for vehicle mount applications. The cradle restrains the mobile device and isolates the computer from shock and vibration. The MX3X is inserted into the cradle by placing the base ...
Page 54 - Tethered Scanner and a Cradle
48 Storage Cradles MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N Tethered Scanner and a Cradle To use a tethered scanner connected to the RS-232 port on the cradle, the cradle must be powered off, the cable removed and the cradle powered up. Then, the tethered scanner can be attached to the cradle’s serial port...
Page 55 - Appendix A Key Maps; Keypad; When using a sequence of keys that includes the 2; key first then the rest of the key sequence.; CAPS LED is illuminated when CapsLock is On.; Press These Keys and Then; Shift Ctrl Alt CapsLock
E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Appendix A Key Maps Keypad Note: The key mapping in this appendix relates to the physical keypad. See section titled Input Panel for the Virtual (or Soft) Keypad used with the stylus. Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies Note: This key mapping is used on mobile devices tha...
Page 59 - Please refer to the
Key Maps 53 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Press These Keys and Then To get this key 2 nd Shift Ctrl Alt CapsLock Press this key “ x G ! x Q @ x W # x E $ x R % x T ^ x Y & x U ( x O ) x P 3270 Key Sequences Legend ........................Explanation ......................... Key Sequence Att...
Page 61 - Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information; Note; authority to operate this equipment.; EMC Directive Requirements
E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information FCC Information: This device complies with FCC Rules, part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interferen...
Page 62 - This device contains transmitter Module FCC ID: KDZLXE4830P; This device contains transmitter Module FCC ID: KDZLXE4831P
56 Regulatory Notices and Safety Information MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N This device contains transmitter Module FCC ID: KDZLXE4830P RF Safety Notice (4830) Caution This portable device with its antenna complies with FCC’s and Industry Canada’s RF exposure limits set for an uncontrolled enviro...
Page 63 - Approvals
Regulatory Notices and Safety Information 57 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Approvals Product EMI / EMC Standards Safety Standards MX3X FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class A EN 55022:1998 Class A EN 55024:1998 Industry Canada Class A UL 60950; CSA C22.2 No. 60950 CDRH: 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 EN 6095...
Page 64 - A/C Power Supply Safety Statement – MX3X; Προαιρετική
58 Regulatory Notices and Safety Information MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N A/C Power Supply Safety Statement – MX3X Output Rated 12 VDC, 1 A. The LXE-approved AC Power Adapter is only intended for use in a 25ºC (77ºF) maximum ambient temperature environment. Optional A/C Power Supply: Outside No...
Page 65 - Laser Light Safety Statement
Regulatory Notices and Safety Information 59 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide 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 rayon laser. L’une ...
Page 66 - Aþaðýdaki etiketlerden bir tanesi
60 Regulatory Notices and Safety Information MX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N 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; Finnish-FI; French...
Page 67 - Revision History; Revision M, September 2008
Regulatory Notices and Safety Information 61 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Revision History Revision M, September 2008 • Chapter 1 – Introduction -- Accessories: Corrected “2381” power adapter part number. Revision L, August 2008 • Introduction-Removed LXEbook – MX3X User’s Guide. Marked Custom ...
Page 69 - Index
Index 63 E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide Index 2 2nd key function ...................................................40 A AC Power and LEDs on cradles ...........................................44 Accessories ...........................................................28 Electrostatic Discharge ......