IBM LXE MX5 User Manual

MX5 User’s Guide (For Microsoft Windows Pocket PC Equipped MX5’s) IMPORTANT NOTICE LXE’s MX5 running Pocket PC 2000/2002 is obsolete. This electronic

The following chart is an approximation. Actual battery capacity will vary based on usage, ambient temperature and peripherals drawing power from the

If the MX5 has a dead main battery and is as cold as the extended operating temperature’s lowest value, the unit must be warmed to above –20°C (-4°F)

Note: When performing a Cold Reset on a device, the system will ask if you want to overwrite files –LXE recommends selecting “No” and continuing with

The trigger handle is a mechanical device. Battery or external A/C power is not required for operation of the trigger handle. The trigger handle does

6. After securing the bottom of the strap to the MX5, loosen the closed loop fastener strap and then secure the upper bracket to the unit with a scre

dialog. • Press Orange then press numeric dot to delete the currently highlighted file(name). Or, tap and hold the stylus on the filename and a menu

time-out expires. A keypress, stylus tap, key sequence toggle or Suspend / Resume cycle will all turn the backlights on after a time-out. Keypad backl

Pocket PC 2002 The volume is adjusted using Windows icon | Settings | Personal tab | Sounds & Notifications icon then select the Notifications tab

Entering Data You can enter data into the MX5 through several different methods. The Scanner aperture provides barcode data entry, the RS-232 or the I

• Touch the stylus to the field of the data entry form to receive the next data feed. • The cursor begins to flash in the field. • The unit is ready

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Virtual Keyboard The virtual keyboard is always available. Tap the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen to put the virtual keyboard on the displa

Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture Note: These instructions are for components made of glass. If there is a removable protective film sheet

COM Ports The MX5 supports three COM port options. COM 1 port is always the left RS-232 port on the base of the MX5. COM 1 port accepts RS-232, USB a

configuration. Refer to section titled "Accessories" in this manual for part numbers for the DB26-USB cable and the null modem cable. IR Por

one keystroke. Each time you need to use a Ctrl function, you need to press the Ctrl key before pressing the desired key. Alt Key Function The Alt ke

A Capital A is displayed in the taskbar when the device is in CapsLock mode or the Caps Key has been pressed and the next key (to be capitalized) has

removed or has failed. The backup battery requires no user intervention. Replacement is performed by LXE. LXE recommends an MX5 in storage have a char

Critically Low the user. Battery Chargers Charge Battery in LXE Multi-Charger The main battery can be charged in the LXE Multi-Charger. The Multi-cha

converters, the cradle charges the Main Battery. The MX5 can be either on or in suspend mode while in the cradles. LXE offers three desktop cradles a

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 info

Table of Contents Introduction 5 Pocket PC Versions 5 Identify Your Device 6 Laser Warnings and Labels 7 Important Battery Information 7 MX5 Envi

Power Supply, 12V Auto to VM Cradle (EU) - MX5A381PSAUTO12VWW Power Supply, 24V - 72V, Bare Wire Input, MX5 Output - 9000A316PS24V72VMX5 Cables for Cr

Appendix A Key Maps Keypad Remember : The Orange (on the left) and Blue (on the right) keys are “2nd function” keys. Ctrl, Alt, Shft, Blue and Oran

Press These Keys and Then … To Get This Key / Function Blue Orange Shft Press This Key Orange Mode Orange Shift Shft Alt Alt Ctrl Ctr

Press These Keys and Then … To Get This Key / Function Blue Orange Shft Press This Key F3 Orange 3 F4 Orange 4 F5 Orange 5 F6 Orange 6 F

Press These Keys and Then … To Get This Key / Function Blue Orange Shft Press This Key p P q Q r R s S t T u U v V w

Press These Keys and Then … To Get This Key / Function Blue Orange Shft Press This Key 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8

Press These Keys and Then … To Get This Key / Function Blue Orange Shft Press This Key $ Orange R % Orange T ^ Orange Y & Orange U (

Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information FCC Information: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

appareils numeriques de le Class B préscrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édits par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

Permitted for use in: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, N

Virtual Keyboard 20 Touch Screen Display 20 Display Backlight 20 Touch Screen Calibration 20 Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture 21 Progr

Transceiver RF Standards Notes 6726 (LXE Model No.) FCC Part 15, Subpart C FCC Part 2 EN 300 328 EN 300 826 IC-RSS 139 IC-RSS 102 Unlicensed Opera

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

Introduction The MX5 is a rugged, portable, hand-held computer that uses Microsoft® Windows® for Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002 software. The MX5 c

If there is no distinction between Pocket PC 2000 and Pocket PC 2002, the instruction or information is the same for both versions. Identify Your Devi

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

Note: Until the Main Battery and Backup Battery are completely depleted, the MX5 is always drawing power from the batteries (On). MX5 Environmental

Quick Start This section's instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre-configured and requires only accessory installati