VX7 Reference Guide Copyright © August 2006 by LXE Inc.
Notices Notice: 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 in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
Revision Notice VX7 Reference Guide Upgrade From Revision C to Revision D Section Entire Manual Updated all images with the new LXE logo. Notices Updated copyrights and trademarks. Chapter 1 – Introduction Revised “Accessories” listing. Chapter 2 – Physical Description and Layout Revised “On/Off Switch”, “Scanner Serial Connector (COM1)”, “Printer/PC Serial Connector (COM3)”, “Install the 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA Radio”, “Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard)”, “Video Subsystem” and “The Display” .
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 1 When to Use this Guide............................................................................................ 2 Document Conventions ............................................................................................................3 Quick Start...............................................................................
ii Table of Contents Power Supply..........................................................................................................................18 Uninterruptible Power Supply..............................................................................................18 Backup Battery.....................................................................................................................18 PCMCIA Slots ................................................................................
Table of Contents iii Input .....................................................................................................................................36 Pinout ............................................................................................................................................. 36 Output...................................................................................................................................36 Pinout ..............................................
iv Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................. 59 External Power Supply ........................................................................................... 59 Specifications..........................................................................................................................60 Environmental Specifications...............................................................................
Table of Contents v Identifying Software Versions .............................................................................................78 Radio MAC Address ............................................................................................................78 Accessibility ...........................................................................................................................79 Administrator Control..........................................................................
vi Table of Contents Serial Port Transfer ............................................................................................................105 USB Transfer......................................................................................................................106 Connect .................................................................................................................................106 Explore..........................................................................
Table of Contents CHAPTER 5 WIRELESS NETWORK CONFIGURATION vii 123 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 123 Summit Radio........................................................................................................ 124 Summit Client Utility ...........................................................................................................124 Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio ............
viii Table of Contents Setting EAP/TLS Parameters....................................................................................................... 166 Validating the Server Certificate.................................................................................................. 168 WPA PSK Configuration ...................................................................................................169 Symbol Radio ...............................................................................
Table of Contents ix Error Messages ..................................................................................................... 203 AppLock Registry Settings .................................................................................. 212 APPENDIX A KEY MAPS 213 95-key Keypad with Pointing Device ................................................................... 213 Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies.........................................................................................
x Table of Contents Figure 2-8 VX7 Keyboard Connector and External Keyboard Cable Connector..............................................25 Figure 2-9 VX7 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Dongle Cable......................................................................................26 Figure 2-10 D9 Male Connector ........................................................................................................................26 Figure 2-11 PS/2 Keyboard Connector...............................................
Table of Contents xi Figure 4-12 Mixer ..............................................................................................................................................86 Figure 4-13 Network Connection Properties .....................................................................................................87 Figure 4-14 Owner Properties............................................................................................................................
xii Table of Contents Figure 5-36 Authentication Settings, Validate Server .....................................................................................156 Figure 5-37 Advanced Wireless Settings, Authenticated SSID.......................................................................156 Figure 5-38 PEAP/GTC Wireless Network Properties....................................................................................157 Figure 5-39 PEAP Properties...................................................
Table of Contents xiii Figure 6-1 Administrator Control Panels – Multi-Application........................................................................188 Figure 6-2 Administrator Control Panels – Single Application.......................................................................189 Figure 6-3 Application Panel – Multi-Application ..........................................................................................192 Figure 6-4 Security Panel – Multi-Application.............................
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The VX7 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted, PC (Personal Computer) running a Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET operating system and capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle. The VX7 provides the power and functionality of a desktop computer in a vehicle mounted unit, with a wide range of options: CPU 400MHz Intel® PXA255 Memory 64 or 128MB SDRAM Display Indoor or Outdoor 12.
2 When to Use this Guide When to Use this Guide As the reference for LXE’s VX7 equipped with a Microsoft Windows CE .NET operating system, this guide provides detailed information on its features and functionality. Use this guide as you would any other source book -- reading portions to learn about the VX7, and then referring to it when you need more information about a particular subject.
When to Use this Guide 3 Document Conventions This reference guide uses the following document conventions: ALL CAPS Menu|Choice “Quotes” < > All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application names. Rather than use the phrase “choose the Save command from the File menu”, this guide uses the convention “choose File|Save”. Indicates the title of a book, chapter or a section within a chapter (for example, “Document Conventions”).
4 Quick Start 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. antenna, external keyboard and/or barcode scanner) and a power source. In general, the sequence of events is: 1. Install Vehicle Mounting Bracket on vehicle and secure VX7 in Mounting Bracket Assembly (see “VX7 User’s Guide”). 2. Connect power cable to the VX7.
Components 5 Components 1. Access Panel Cover (See Following Illustrations for Detail) 1 2. Antenna Connectors or Hole Plugs 2 Figure 1-1 VX7 Components, Top View 1 1. Speakers 2 2.
6 Components 1. COM1/Scanner Connector 2. COM3 Connector IP66 LISTED I.T.E. REFER TO MANUAL N107 C UL ® US E-130794 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. CAUTION: For continues protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.
Components 7 1 2 3 1. Power LED 4 4. Brightness Decrease 2. Power Switch 3. Brightness Increase Figure 1-5 VX7 Control Panel SD CF ATA 1. SD Memory Card Slot PCMCIA A PCMCIA B 2. Compact Flash Hard Drive 1 2 3 3. PCMCIA Slots Figure 1-6 VX7 Access Panel Note: E-EQ-VX7RG-D The tethered access panel cover is not shown in the illustration above.
8 Data Entry Data Entry You can enter data into the VX7 through several different methods. A tethered scanner connected to the COM1 serial port provides barcode data entry, the serial ports are used to input/output data, keyboards provide manual entry and the touchscreen also provides manual entry (simulating a desktop PC’s mouse). Keyboard Data Entry Refer to Appendix A “Key Maps” for 101-key keyboard equivalent keypresses. The keyboard is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise.
Data Entry 9 Touchscreen Entry Note: The touchscreen should be calibrated before initial use. See “Touchscreen Calibration” in Chapter 4, “System Configuration”. 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 touchscreen. The touchscreen input performs the same function as the mouse that is used to point to and click elements on a desk top computer.
10 Data Entry Touchscreen and Mouse The behavior of the mouse pointer on the touchscreen varies by VX7 construction. To identify your VX7 platform type, please see “Identifying Your VX7”, in Chapter 2, “Physical Description. P Platform 1 VX7’s Because the touchscreen also functions as a mouse, the pointer for on the 95-key keyboard, a USB mouse or a PS/2 mouse pointer may not always be visible on the screen.
ActiveSync – Initial Setup 11 ActiveSync – Initial Setup The following instructions relate to initial setup of ActiveSync. When there is a Connect icon on the VX7 desktop, this section can be bypassed. USB Connection The VX7 is configured to use USB-C by default. No configuration is necessary Connect the cable to the PC (the host) and to the dongle cable on the VX7 (the client). The ActiveSync connection is established automatically when the cable is connected.
12 Getting Help Getting Help All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE 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 www.lxe.com.
Manuals and Accessories 13 Keyboard Brackets Bracket, Remote, Keyboard, LXE 9000A012BRKTRMTLXE 9000A201BRKTRMTLXE-R Bracket, Remote, Mouse Keyboard 9000A018BRKTMKBDRMT 9000A018BRKTMKBDRMT-R Keyboards Keyboard, LXE Standard, D9, ANSI/PC Overlay, QWERTY 9000A157KBDSTDD9ANSI 9000A157KBDSTDD9ANSI-R Keyboard, LXE Standard, D9, 5250 Overlay, QWERTY 9000A158KBDSTDD95250 9000A158KBDSTDD95250-R Keyboard, LXE Standard, D9, 3270 Overlay, QWERTY 9000A159KBDSTDD93270 9000A159KBDSTDD93270-R Keyboard, Rugged P
14 Manuals and Accessories Antenna and Antenna Mount Kits Replacement antenna, 2.
Chapter 2 Physical Description and Layout Identifying Your VX7 Some features discussed in this document may not be available for all VX7’s. Additionally, some features require a certain revision level of system software. Any feature that is not identified as platform specific or requiring a certain level of system software is available to all VX7’s. Hardware Platforms To determine the platform level of your VX7, please refer to the VX7 serial number decal.
16 Hardware Configuration Hardware Configuration System Hardware The VX7 hardware configuration is shown in the following figure.
Hardware Configuration 17 Central Processing Unit The LXE VX7 contains an 400MHz Intel PXA255 CPU. I/O Components The VX7 supports the following I/O components: • Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports configured as: o o Note: COM1 COM3 (labeled “COM2/3”) There is no COM2 port on the VX7. • Two PCMCIA slots (supporting Type I or II PCMCIA cards). • One slot for SD memory card. • Compact flash drive. • LXE VMT or standard PS/2 keyboard (via a watertight connector).
18 Hardware Configuration Power Supply Vehicle power input for the VX7 is 12V to 80V DC nominal and is accepted without the need to perform any manual operation within the VX7. If 12V to 60V DC power is not available – for example, in an office environment – an optional external Universal Input Power Supply can be used to convert AC wall power to an appropriate DC level. See Chapter 3 “Power Supply”, sub-section titled “External Power Supply”.
Physical Controls 19 Physical Controls On/Off Switch The power (on/off) switch is a push button switch located on the front control panel of the VX7. The switch is a momentary switch. If the VX7 is Off, pressing the power switch turns the VX7 On. For Platform 2 VX7’s, the keyboard LEDs turn on for about one second when the operating system loads the keyboard driver. If the LEDs blink more than once, this indicates a keyboard problem.
20 External Connectors Note: Always turn the computer off prior to removing power cables. VX5 VX7 Figure 2-2 The Power (On/Off) Switch Caution ! The VX7 has voltage on it even when power is off. Always disconnect input power before working on the VX7 (changing fuse, opening access panel, etc). External Connectors Most external connectors for the VX7 are located on the bottom of the unit. • The Keyboard/Mouse connector accepts an LXE VMT keyboard or a dongle cable for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
External Connectors 21 Scanner Serial Connector (COM1) The serial connector, labeled “SCANNER”, (configured as COM1) is industry-standard RS-232. The connector includes a PC/AT standard 9–pin “D” male connector. By default, Pin 9 is configured to supply +5 VDC at 0.4A (max) for an external bar code scanner. Pin 9 may also be configured to provide RI. Refer to Chapter 4, “System Configuration”, section titled “Serial Port Pin 9” for more information on configuring Pin 9.
22 External Connectors Printer/PC Serial Connector (COM3) The serial connector (labeled “COM2/3”) is an industry-standard RS-232 9-pin “D” connector. The connector and its pin assignments are shown below. By default, Pin 9 provides RI. Pin 9 may also be configured to supply +5 VDC at 0.4A (max) for an external bar code scanner. Refer to Chapter 4, “System Configuration”, section titled “Serial Port Pin 9” for more information on configuring Pin 9.
External Connectors 23 Technical Specifications – Connection Cable The exact serial cable is crucial. Many commercial null modem cables will not work. LXE recommends the following cable: Serial cable: 9000A054CBL6D9D9 5 9 1 6 Pinout: DB9 female DB9 female 1 7 2 3 3 2 4 6, 8 5 5 6, 8 4 7 1 9 no connection Figure 2-5 Pinout – Serial Cable Some laptop devices do not properly implement all control lines on the serial port – the laptop connection will not work.
24 External Connectors Technical Specifications – Screen Blanking Cable The customer must supply their own cable. The cable must be designed so that pin 7 (RTS – Request to Send Output) and pin 8 (Clear to Send Input) of a D9 female connector provide continuity only when the vehicle is stopped (for example, via a switch on the accelerator pedal of the fork truck). All other pins on the connector must be left unconnected.
External Connectors 25 Keyboard/Mouse Connector The VX7 external keyboard connector accepts: • An LXE VMT keyboard with integrated pointing device • An LXE VMT keyboard without integrated pointing device • A dongle cable providing PS/2 connections for a standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 5 1 9 6 Figure 2-8 VX7 Keyboard Connector and External Keyboard Cable Connector The +5V supply available from the connector is current limited at 400mA.
26 External Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Dongle Cable The PS/2 keyboard/mouse dongle cable allows a standard PS/2 keyboard and/or mouse to be attached to the VX7. The PS/2 connectors on the dongle cable are labeled for keyboard and mouse. 1 2 3 1 D9 Connector 2 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 3 PS/2 Mouse Connector Figure 2-9 VX7 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Dongle Cable Note: Power the VX7 off before attaching the cable to the Keyboard/Mouse connector.
External Connectors 27 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 5 6 3 1 2 4 Figure 2-11 PS/2 Keyboard Connector Pinout Pin Signal Description 1 KBDAT_A Keyboard Data 2 – Not Connected 3 DGND System Ground 4 KBD_PWR Keyboard Power, 5V 5 KBCLK_A Keyboard Clock 6 – Not Connected Shell CGND Chassis Ground PS/2 Mouse 5 6 3 1 2 4 Figure 2-12 PS/2 Mouse Connector Pinout E-EQ-VX7RG-D Pin Signal Description 1 MSDAT_A Mouse Data 2 – Not Connected 3 DGND System Ground 4 KBD_PWR Keyboar
28 External Connectors Ethernet/USB Connector The VX7 Ethernet/USB connector accepts dongle cables that provide combinations of the following connections: Note: • an Ethernet port, via an RJ45 connector • a USB Host port for connecting a USB device to the VX7 • a USB Client port to connect the VX7 to a USB host or hub. Please refer to the diagrams later in this chapter for details on available ports with the dongle cable options. The connector is shown below.
External Connectors 29 Ethernet/USB Dongle Cables The available dongle cables are shown below. 1 2 1 D15 Connector 2 RJ45 Connector 3 USB Host Connector 4 USB Client Connector 1 D15 Connector 2 RJ45 Connector 3 USB Host Connector 3 4 9000A075CBLUSBHCETH 1 2 3 9000A071CBLD15USBETH Figure 2-14 VX7 Ethernet/USB Dongle Cables Note: Power the VX7 off before attaching a cable or device to the Ethernet/USB connector. The connectors and pinouts for the dongle cables are detailed below.
30 External Connectors D15 Female Connector 1 6 11 5 10 15 Figure 2-15 D15 Female Connector Pinout Pin Signal Description 1 USB2N_A USB-H D – 2 – 3 Not Connected USB-D Power 4 RXP Receive + 5 RXN Receive – 6 USB2P_A 7 DGND 8 USB-H D + USB-H Power Return USB-D D – 9 RJ45_45 RJ45, Pins 4 and 5 Connections 10 RJ45_78 RJ45, Pins 7 and 8 Connections 11 5V_USB_23 USB-H Power, Current Limited 12 USB-D Power Return 13 USB-D D + 14 TXN Transmit – 15 TXP Transmit + Shell
External Connectors 31 USB Host Connector 4 3 2 1 Figure 2-16 Dongle Cable USB Host Port Pinout Pin Signal Description 1 5V_USB_23 2 USB2N_A USB D – 3 USB2P_A USB D + 4 DGND USB Power Return Shell CGND Chassis Ground USB Power, Current Limited USB Client Connector 2 3 1 4 Figure 2-17 Dongle Cable USB Client Port Pinout E-EQ-VX7RG-D Pin Signal Description 1 5V_USB_23 2 USB2N_A USB D – 3 USB2P_A USB D + 4 DGND USB Power, Current Limited USB Power Return VX7 Refer
32 External Connectors RJ45 Connector 1 8 Figure 2-18 Dongle Cable Ethernet Port Pinout Pin Signal Description 1 TXP Transmit + 2 TXN Transmit – 3 RXP Receive + 4 – Not Connected 5 – Not Connected 6 RXN 7 – Not Connected 8 – Not Connected VX7 Reference Guide Receive – E-EQ-VX7RG-D
External Connectors 33 Audio Connector The VX7 audio connector accepts a headset with a 2.5mm plug, such as a mono telephone headset with microphone or a stereo headset. Please refer to “Mixer” in Chapter 4, “System Configuration” for information on configuring the audio port for either a mono headset with microphone or a stereo headset. Figure 2-19 VX7 Audio Jack for External Speaker or Headphones Note: The VX7 is not configured for standard PC speakers.
34 External Connectors Power Supply Connector Power is supplied to the VX7 through the power connector. Additionally this assembly provides a connection point for the vehicle’s chassis ground to be connected internally to the conductive chassis of the computer. The VX7 internal power supply can accept DC input voltages in the range of 12 to 80 Volts.
External Connectors 35 UPS Battery Pack Connectors Input 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-21 The UPS Battery Pack Input Connector Pinout Pin Signal 1 DC Positive (+) 2 Not used 3 Chassis Ground 4 Not used 5 DC Negative (–) Output 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-22 The UPS Battery Pack Output Connector Pinout Pin E-EQ-VX7RG-D Signal 1 DC Positive (+) 2 UPS Battery Positive (+) 3 Chassis Ground 4 UPS Battery Negative (–) 5 DC Negative (–) VX7 Reference Guide
36 External Connectors UPS Battery Extension Cable Connectors Input 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-23 The UPS Battery Extension Cable Input Connector Pinout Pin Signal 1 DC Positive (+) 2 UPS Battery Positive (+) 3 Chassis Ground 4 UPS Battery Negative (–) 5 DC Negative (–) Output 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-24 The UPS Battery Extension Cable Output Connector Pinout Pin Signal 1 DC Positive (+) 2 UPS Battery Positive (+) 3 Chassis Ground 4 UPS Battery Negative (–) 5 DC Negative (–) VX7 Referenc
External Connectors 37 Antenna Connections Note: VX7’s are equipped with a radio and require an either an external or an internal antenna. Some VX7’s may be equipped with a dual antenna option. For these VX7’s, an external antenna must be connected to each antenna connector. 1. Antenna 2. Antenna Connector 1 2 Figure 2-25 2.4GHz External Antenna Spread Spectrum RF Antenna Connector Pin VX7’s ordered with an external antenna option have either one or two antenna connectors located on top of the unit.
38 External Connectors Internal Antenna If the internal antenna option is ordered, an antenna is mounted on the inside of the user access panel cover. Figure 2-27 Internal Antenna Cables The internal antenna assembly has two antenna cables which are attached to the radio card.
The Keyboards 39 The Keyboards The following keyboard options are available for the VX7: The LXE VMT keyboards are customized rugged keyboards, connected to the VX7 via a watertight connector. The keyboards are available in the following configurations: • LXE VMT 95-key QWERTY keyboard with integrated pointing device – a customized rugged keyboard connected to the VX7 via a watertight connector.
40 The Keyboards The 95-key QWERTY Keyboard with Pointing Device Designed for ease of use with the Windows CE .NET operating system, the 95-key keyboard with pointing device connects via a cable to the keyboard port on the VX7. Additional Windows keys (the Windows logo key and the Application key) and an integrated pointing device are provided.
The Keyboards 41 Keyboard Backlight The 95-key keyboard backlights each key. The keyboard backlight is manually controlled using the “backlight” key in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard. Pressing the backlight key cycles the keyboard backlight through the levels of backlight intensity: E-EQ-VX7RG-D • Off • Maximum intensity • Medium intensity • Low intensity.
42 The Keyboards The 60-key QWERTY Keyboard The 60-key keyboard has 101 keyboard functions, including a numeric keyboard pad. Please refer to Appendix A, “Key Maps”, for keypress combinations. This keyboard is also available with either an IBM 3270 or IBM 5250 overlay. ESC CTRL SHIFT 2ND CAPS BREAK R/S F1 F2 F3 @ ! | E % R ; \ A ALT $ # W BKLT F5 F4 & ^ T : D F G Z X C V H J B N F9 ) I O .
The Keyboards 43 Key Maps The 60-key keyboard supports all 101 keyboard functions. However, because the keyboard only has 60 keys, all functions are not visible (or printed on the keyboard). Therefore the VX7 keyboard supports what is called hidden keys -- keys that are accessible but not visible on the keyboard. The hidden keys supported by the VX7 are listed in Appendix A, “Key Maps”. NumLock and the VX7 The 60-key keyboard does not have a NumLock indicator or key.
44 The Keyboards Keyboard LEDs The VX7 keyboard has three (2) LED indicators. KLT CAPS F10 INS BKSP 2nd ENTER / = [ < END 7 1. CapsLock Mode LED Indicator 4 1 2. Secondary Mode LED Indicator 0 Figure 2-33 Keyboard LEDs CAPS LED This LED indicates the state of the keyboard CapsLock mode. If CapsLock is enabled this LED is illuminated green. When CapsLock is off, the LED is dark. D CAPS F1 B Figure 2-34 The CapsLock Key Press <2nd> then to toggle CapsLock On and Off.
The Keyboards 45 Secondary Keys LED The VMT keyboard is equipped with several secondary keys. These keys are identified by the superscripted text found on the keyboard keys. The secondary keys are accessible by using two (2) keystrokes: the <2nd> key followed by the superscripted key. C 2ND C Figure 2-35 The Secondary Key Once the <2nd> state is enabled (by pressing the <2nd> key) the Secondary Mode LED is illuminated and the <2nd> state is enabled until another key is pressed.
46 The Keyboards Control Keys The VMT keyboard has several control keys. Because of the construction of the VX7 and the Microsoft Windows CE .NET operating system, many of the Control Keys are not used on the VX7. Note: The 2nd functions of the and keys are not used as the display brightness is adjusted via the buttons on the VX7 Control Panel. The 2nd functions of the , and keys are not used as the VX7 has TFT LCD screen with no provision for contrast adjustments.
The Keyboards 47 General Windows CE .NET Keyboard Shortcuts Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with any VX7 keyboard. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows CE .NET 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.
48 The Keyboards USB Keyboard/Mouse A standard USB mouse can be attached to the VX7 using the appropriate dongle cable. A standard USB keyboard cane be attached to Platform 2 VX7’s using the appropriate dongle cable. The dongle cable attaches to the VX7 and provides a USB connector. Please refer to documentation provided with the USB keyboard and mouse for more information on their operation. P To identify your VX7 platform type, please see “Identifying Your VX7”, earlier in this chapter.
The Keyboards 49 Enabling the Input Panel The Input Panel is disabled by default. To enable the Input Panel, select Start | Settings | Control Panel |Input Panel icon. Make sure the “Allow applications to change the input panel state” checkbox is checked and warmboot the VX7.
50 The Display The Display The VX7 Display is a thin-film transistor display capable of supporting SVGA graphics modes. Display size is 800 x 600 pixels. The display covering is designed to resist stains. The touchscreen allows signature capture and touch input. The display supports screen blanking to eliminate driver distraction when the vehicle is in motion.
PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots 51 PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots The VX7 has two PCMCIA slots, one Compact Flash slot and one Secure Digital slot. The PCMCIA slots are stacked on top of each other and located on the right hand side of the opening. The PCMCIA slots support the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) 2.1 standards. The upper slot is designated as Slot A and the lower slot is designated as Slot B. Slot A accepts Type I or II PCMCIA cards.
52 PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots PCMCIA Pinout Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 VX7 Reference Guide Signal GND D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 -CE1 A10 -OE A11 A9 A8 A13 A14 -WE RDY/-IREQ SLOT_VCC SLOT-VPP A16 A15 A12 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 D0 D1 D2 WP/A_-IOIS16 GND Pin 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Signal 12V_RF_POWER -CDI D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 -CE2 n.c.
PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots 53 Install PCMCIA Cards Equipment Needed: Phillips No. 1 screwdriver and a Torque wrench capable of measuring to 9±1 inch pounds (1.016±.11 N/m). Note: The example below details installing a 2.4GHz radio card. PCMCIA cards is similar, except there is no antenna. Installation of other Install the 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA Radio The LXE Model VX7 Vehicle Mount Computer is specifically for use with LXE Model 6726, 6816 and 6830 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA radios.
54 PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots 3. Before completely inserting the 2.4GHz Radio, connect the Antenna Cable to the 2.4GHz Radio, using the port(s) indicated below: Note: Radio cards for single antenna units may have the unused antenna port covered with tape. The internal antenna is a dual (diversity) antenna. Cisco Radio Card Hold the radio card with the Cisco logo label facing up.
PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots 55 Summit CF Radio Card The Summit CF radio is installed on a PCMCIA adapter. Hold the radio card with the antenna ports facing down. Connect the antenna cable(s) as follows: • • Summit radio with single antenna – Connect antenna cable to Main port. Auxiliary port is not used. Summit radio with dual antennas – Connect antenna cables to both Main and Auxiliary ports. Main Port Auxiliary Port Figure 2-43 Summit Antenna Cable Connections 4. Now complete the insertion of the 2.
56 PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots CF Card Slot This slot contains the Compact Flash (CF) hard drive. ! The operating system and settings are stored on the CF card. The VX7 cannot operate without this card. Cards in this slot CANNOT be hot swapped. Replace a CF Card 1. Turn the VX7 off and detach the power cable. 2. Loosen the three (3) Phillips head screws securing the access panel cover so the cover can be removed. The screws are a captive part of the cover and cannot be removed. 3.
PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots 57 SD Card Slot The slot accepts a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. The card in this slot can be hot swapped. Note: Although cards in the SD slot may be hot swapped, the VX7 is not environmentally sealed while the access panel cover is removed to hot swap cards. Install an SD Card 1. Turn the VX7 off and detach the power cable. 2. Loosen the three (3) Phillips head screws securing the access panel cover so the cover can be removed.
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Chapter 3 Power Supply Introduction AC to DC power input for the VX7 is delivered via an optional external power supply. See “External Power Supply”. Vehicle power input for the VX7 is 12V to 80V DC nominal and is accepted without the need to perform any manual operation within the VX7. See “Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection”. An optional uninterruptible power supply (UPS) battery can be used with the vehicle DC power supply.
60 External Power Supply Specifications Feature Specification Dimensions 3.40” x 5.87” x 2.00” Weight <3.
CMOS Battery 61 Environmental Specifications The AC to DC adapter will withstand the following environmental characteristics: Feature Specification Operating Temperature see VX7 Environmental Specifications Storage Temperature see VX7 Environmental Specifications Humidity Operates in a relative humidity of: 5 – 95% (non-condensing) ESD Immunity Per IEC 801-1 CMOS Battery The LXE VX7 has a permanent 190 mAh Lithium battery installed to maintain time, date and CMOS setup information.
62 Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection Note: Instructions for using this configuration are contained in “VX7 User’s Guide” section titled “Installation”. 1. To Vehicle Battery 1 GND + - 2. To Vehicle Mounted Device or UPS Battery Pack 2 3 3. Green (GND) 6 4 4. Red / White (DC+) 5 5. Red / Black (DC-) 6. 12 – 80 VDC Figure 3-2 Direct Vehicle Power Connection Cable (12 Ft.) 1. Vehicle Electrical System 2. 5 Amp Slow Blow Fuse 1 2 3 3. DC + 6 4. DC - 7 4 5.
Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection 63 VX7 Input Power Specifications Feature Specification DC Input Voltage 12 - 80 VDC Input Current 3.5 Amps Input Fuse 10A Time Delay Input Power Switch SPST 6 Amp 125VDC Power Adapter Cable LXE offers an adapter cable (part no. 9000A077CBLPWRADPTR) to adapt certain VX1, VX2 or VX4 DC power supplies to the VX7. Please read and follow all cautions in the “VX7 User’s Guide” to determine if your present power supply can be used with the VX7. 1. VX7 Connector 2.
64 Fuse Fuse The VX7 uses a 100V, 10A time delay (slow blow), high current interrupting rating fuse that is externally accessible and user replaceable. Should it need replacement, replace with same size, rating and type of fuse – Littlefuse 0234010 or Optifuse MSC-10A (5x20mm). THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
Chapter 4 System Configuration Introduction There are several different aspects to the setup and configuration of the VX7. Many of the setup and configuration settings are dependent upon the optional features such as hardware and software installed on the unit. The examples found in this chapter are to be used as examples only, the configuration of your specific VX7 computer may vary. The following sections provide a general reference for the configuration of the VX7 and some of its optional features.
66 Installed Software Installed Software When you order a VX7 you receive the software files required by the separate programs needed for operation and radio communication. The files are loaded by LXE and stored in subdirectories in the VX7. This section lists the contents of the subdirectories and the general function of the files. Files installed in each VX7 are specific to the intended function of the VX7.
Desktop 67 Desktop For general use instruction, please refer to commercially available CE .NET user’s guides or the CE .NET on-line Help application installed with the VX7. The VX7 Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 or XP. At a minimum, it has the following icons that can be double tapped with the stylus to access My Computer, Internet Explorer, and the Recycle Bin. At the bottom of the screen is the Start button.
68 Desktop My Computer Folders Folder Description Preserved upon Reboot? System Internal ATA Card (64 or 128 Meg total, minimum 28 Meg free for User Applications) Yes Network Mounted network drive No Storage Card ATA Card in Compact Flash or SD Card No Media Card SD Memory Card No Windows Operating System in ROM No Program Files Applications No Application Data Data saved by running applications No My Documents Storage for downloaded files / applications No Temp Location for te
Start Menu Program Options 69 Start Menu Program Options The following options represent the factory default program installation. Your system may be different based on the software and hardware options purchased.
70 Start Menu Program Options Communication Access: Note: Start | Programs | Communication Some communication menu options require an external modem connection to the VX7. Modems are not available from LXE nor supported by LXE. ActiveSync Once a relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect, ActiveSync will synchronize using the radio link on the VX7. See also: Chapter 1 “Introduction”, section “ActiveSync – Initial Setup”. Requirement: ActiveSync version 3.
Start Menu Program Options 71 Connect Connect is used to initiate a hardwired connection to a host. Several pre-defined connect setups are included in the factory setup: • COM1 direct connect at 57600 or 115200 baud • COM3 1 direct connect at 57600 or 115200 baud • USB direct connect The default connection is USB direct connect. After a connect setup is selected, Start | Programs | Communication | Connect will start to connect to a host.
72 Start Menu Program Options Command Prompt Access: Start | Programs | Command Prompt Figure 4-1 Pocket CMD Prompt Screen Type help at the command prompt for a list of available commands. Exit the Command Prompt by typing exit at the command prompt or select File | Close. Inbox Access: Start | Programs | Inbox This option requires a connection to a mail server. There are a few changes in the CE .NET version of Inbox as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Outlook Inbox options.
Start Menu Program Options 73 Remote Desktop Connection Access: Start | Programs | Remote Desktop Connection There are few changes in the CE .NET version of Remote Desktop Connection as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection options. Select a computer from the drop down list or enter a host name and tap the Connect button. Tap the Options >> button to access the General, Display, Local Resources, Programs and Experience tabs.
74 Start Menu Program Options Taskbar Access: Start | Settings | Taskbar and Start Menu Factory Default Settings Always on Top Enabled Auto hide Disabled Show Clock Enabled There are a few changes in the CE .NET version of Taskbar as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Taskbar options. When the taskbar is auto hidden, press the Ctrl key then the Esc key to make the Start button appear.
Control Panel Options 75 Control Panel Options Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel or My Computer | Control Panel Getting Help Please click the “?” box to get Help when changing Control Panel options. E-EQ-VX7RG-D Option Function About Displays hardware and software details. Accessibility Customize the way the keyboard, display or mouse functions. Administrator Control AppLock configuration. (See Chapter 6, “AppLock”.) Aironet Client Utility Set the parameters for a Cisco radio.
76 Control Panel Options Option Function Storage Manager Manage storage devices, create partitions. Stylus Set double tap sensitivity properties and/or calibrate the touch panel. System Review System and Computer data and revision levels. Adjust Storage and Program memory settings. Volume and Sounds Set volume parameters and assign sound wav files to CE .NET events. About Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | About Displays hardware and software details.
Control Panel Options 77 Language and Fonts The Software tab displays any fonts built into the OS image. Figure 4-3 About Properties, Software The fonts built into the OS image are noted in the Language section of this tab: • English only – No additional fonts are built into the OS • Japanese • Simplified Chinese • Traditional Chinese • Korean The listed Asian fonts are ordered separately and built-in to the VX7 OS image.
78 Control Panel Options Identifying Software Versions The “Versions” tab displays the versions of many of the software programs installed. Not all installed software installed on the VX7 is included in this list and the list varies depending on the applications loaded on the VX7. The LXE Image line displays the revision of the system software installed. Please refer to the last three digits to determine the revision level (i.e.: in the example below, the revision level is 2BT).
Control Panel Options 79 Accessibility Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Accessibility Customize the way the keyboard, sound, display, mouse, automatic reset and notification sound function. There is no change from general desktop Accessibility options. Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Figure 4-6 Accessibility Properties, Keyboard If the StickyKeys option is selected, the Shift, Ctrl and Alt keys become sticky keys.
80 Control Panel Options Administrator Control Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | PC Connection Use this option to set parameters for computers intended to be used as dedicated, single application devices. In other words, only the application or feature specified in the AppLock configuration by the Administrator is available to the user.
Control Panel Options 81 Date/Time Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time Icon Set Date, Time, Time Zone, and Daylight Savings. Factory Default Settings Current Time Midnight Time Zone GMT-05:00 Daylight Savings Disabled Figure 4-8 Date/Time Properties There is little change from general desktop PC Date/Time Properties options. Adjust the settings and click the OK box or the Apply button to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately.
82 Control Panel Options Dialing Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Dialing Figure 4-9 Dialing Set dialup properties for internal modems (not supplied/supported by LXE). Tap the “?” and follow the instructions in Help.
Control Panel Options 83 Display Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Display Icon Set background graphic, color scheme appearance, and power scheme properties. Factory Default Settings Background Tile Appearance Scheme: Backlight Battery Auto Turn Off Idle Time External Auto Turn Off Idle Time Windows CE Disable Windows Standard Enabled 30 seconds Enabled 2 minutes Background There is no change from general desktop PC Display Properties / Background options.
84 Control Panel Options Input Panel Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Input Panel Select the current key / data input method. Factory Default Settings Input Method Allow applications to change input panel state Keys Use gestures Keyboard Disabled Small keys Disabled Figure 4-11 Input Panel Properties Use this option to make the Soft Keyboard or the keypad primarily available when entering data. Selecting Keyboard enables both. The Input Panel is disabled by default.
Control Panel Options 85 Internet Options Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options Set General, Connection, Security and Advanced options for Internet connectivity. Factory Default Settings General Start Page Search Page Cache Size Connection Use LAN Autodial Name Proxy Server Security Allow cookies Allow TLS 1.0 security Allow SSL 2.0 security Allow SSL 3.
86 Control Panel Options Mixer Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Mixer Icon Adjust the volume, record gain, and sidetone for microphone input. Factory Default Settings Master Volume 0dB Record Gain 22.5dB Sidetone 12.0dB Input None Figure 4-12 Mixer Select the Input for the mixer. Move the sliders to adjust the decibel level. Tap OK to save the settings. Note: Set Input to “None” when using stereo headphones. Set Input to “Mic1” when using a mono headset with microphone.
Control Panel Options 87 Network and Dialup Connections Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections Create a dialup, direct, or VPN connection on the VX7. To configure the VX7 to use DHCP or a fixed IP address, select the desired connection. The default is to obtain an IP address via DHCP. A static IP address can be assigned by clicking the Specify an IP address radio button and entering the desired IP address, subnet mask and gateway.
88 Control Panel Options Owner Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Owner Icon Set VX7 owner details. Factory Default Settings Identification Blank Notes Blank There is no change from general desktop PC Owner Properties display. Enter the information and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately.
Control Panel Options 89 Password Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Password Icon Set VX7 access/power up password properties. Factory Default Settings Password Blank At Power On Disabled Note: Once a password is assigned, the Owner and Password Control Panel options require the password to be entered before the Control Panel option can be accessed. If you forget the password, it cannot be restored without performing a cold boot on the unit (which erases all memory).
90 Control Panel Options PC Connection Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | PC Connection Control the connection between the VX7 and a nearby desktop/laptop computer. Factory Default Settings Allow Connection Enabled Connect Using ‘USB Client’ Tap the Change button to adjust the settings and click the OK button to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Unchecking the “Allow connection with …..” disables ActiveSync. Change …. Clicking Change lists configured ActiveSync connections.
Control Panel Options 91 PCMCIA Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | PCMCIA Enable or disable the PCMCIA slots. Information on the card currently in the PCMCIA slots and the Compact Flash slot is provided. Factory Default Settings Disable slot now Unchecked The Slot 0 and Slot 1 Tabs contain the same parameters. If a card is present in the slot, a description of the card is displayed. To disable a slot, check the Disable slot now checkbox and tap OK. The change takes effect immediately.
92 Control Panel Options Power Displays the status of power managed devices. Note that since the VX7 does not support power management, all devices show the “high” power level. There are no user options on this screen. There is no Suspend mode on the VX7. Figure 4-19 Power Properties Regional Settings Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Regional Settings Set the appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on regional and language settings.
Control Panel Options 93 Scanner Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner Set scanner keyboard wedge, scanner icon appearance, active scanner port, and scan key settings. Assign baud rate, parity, stop bits and data bits for available COM ports.
94 Control Panel Options Main Figure 4-20 Scanner Properties / Main Tab Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. If “Send Key Messages …” is checked any data scan is converted to keystrokes and sent to the active window. When this box is not checked, the application will need to use the set of LXE Scanner APIs to retrieve the data from the scanner driver. Note that this latter method is significantly faster than using “Wedge”.
Control Panel Options 95 COM Ports Figure 4-21 Scanner Properties / COM Port Settings Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. The COM1 display contains the same parameters as the COM3 Tab. Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Note: This panel configures the VX7 for an external scanner. It DOES NOT configure the tethered scanner.
96 Control Panel Options Advanced Figure 4-22 Scanner Properties / Advanced Settings The Advanced tab provides options for working with the scanned barcode data. Click the Prefix / Suffix button for options to: Note: • Strip a specified number of characters from the leading end of the barcode data • Strip a specified number of characters from the trailing end of the barcode • Add a specified prefix to the beginning of the barcode data • Add a specified suffix to the end of the barcode data.
Control Panel Options 97 The configuration for stripping leading and trailing characters is specified independently. To enable, either or both of the checkboxes labeled Strip Leading and Strip Trailing must be checked. Then the number of characters to be stripped can be typed into the edit control or set using the spin control on the right of the edit control. The maximum number of characters that can be stripped is 99 characters for each leading and trailing number of characters.
98 Control Panel Options Screen Blanking The VX7 can be configured to blank the display when the vehicle to which it is mounted is moving, eliminating a possible distraction for the driver. When configured properly, the screen blanking feature provides a tamper resistant method to blank the vehicle screen. The screen blanking feature consists of Scanner Control Panel Options and a customer supplied cable connected to one of the COM ports on the VX7.
Control Panel Options 99 Operation To prevent a general user from disabling the screen blanking feature, at least one of the two following actions must be taken: • Password protection can be set via the Password icon in the Windows Control Panel. Without this password, general users are unable to access the Control Panel to disable the screen blanking feature. For more information on the Password feature, please refer “Password”, earlier in this chapter.
100 Control Panel Options Storage Manager Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Storage Manager Installed storage devices are listed by device name in the dropdown box. To view information about the disk or perform store operations, select a device from the list. On-line help is available for this option.
Control Panel Options 101 Stylus Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Stylus Set double tap sensitivity properties and/or calibrate the touch panel. Double Tap Follow the instructions on the screen and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately.
102 Control Panel Options System Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | System Icon Review System and Computer data and revision levels. Adjust Storage and Program memory settings. Factory Default Settings General N/A Memory 1/3 storage, 2/3 program memory Device Name VXC0001 Device LXE_VXC Description Copyrights N/A General Figure 4-27 System / General tab System: This screen is presented for information only. The System parameters cannot be changed by the user.
Control Panel Options 103 Memory Figure 4-28 System / Memory Move the slider to allocate more memory for programs or storage. If there isn’t enough space for a file, increase the amount of storage memory. If the VX7 is running slowly, try increasing the amount of program memory. Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Device Name Figure 4-29 System / Device Name The device name and description can be changed.
104 Control Panel Options Volume and Sounds Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Volume & Sounds Icon Set volume parameters and assign sound wav files to CE .NET events. Factory Default Settings Volume Events Enabled Application Enabled Notifications Enabled Volume Middle of Bar Key click Loud Screen tap Loud Sounds Scheme LOUD! Follow the instructions on the screen and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately.
Backup VX7 Files using ActiveSync 105 Backup VX7 Files using ActiveSync Using Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.7 or higher, you can synchronize information on your desktop computer with the VX7 and vice versa. Synchronization compares the data on your VX7 with your desktop computer and updates both with the most recent data. For example, you can: • Back up and restore your device data. • Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer.
106 Backup VX7 Files using ActiveSync USB Transfer • A desktop or laptop PC with an available USB port and a VX7 with a USB port. The desktop or laptop PC must be running Windows 98 SR2 or Windows 2000. • A standard USB cable with a type A plug on one end, and a type B plug on the other. Connect Connect the modem cable to the PC (the host) and the VX7 (the client). Select “Connect” from the Start Menu on the VX7 (Start | Programs | Communications | Connect).
Backup VX7 Files using ActiveSync 107 Disconnect Serial Connection • • Disconnect the cable from the VX7. Click the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then click the Disconnect button. • • Disconnect the cable from the VX7. Click the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then click the Disconnect button. • Click the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then click the Disconnect button.
108 Backup VX7 Files using ActiveSync Troubleshooting ActiveSync on the host says that a device is trying to connect, but it cannot identify it One or more control lines are not connected. This is usually a cable problem, but on a laptop or other device, it may indicate a bad serial port. ActiveSync indicator on the host (disc in the toolbar tray) turns green and spins as soon as you connect the cable, before clicking the Connect icon (or REPLLOG.EXE in the Windows directory).
Backup VX7 Files using ActiveSync 109 Create a Communication Option 1. On the VX7, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections. A window is displayed showing the existing connections. 2. Assuming the one you want does not exist, double-click Make New Connection. 3. Give the new connection an appropriate name. Click the Direct Connection radio button. Click the Next button. 4. From the popup menu, choose the port you want to connect to.
110 Backup VX7 Files using ActiveSync Technical Specifications – Connection Cable The exact serial cable is crucial. Many commercial null modem cables will not work.
VX7 Utilities 111 VX7 Utilities The following files are pre-loaded by LXE. LAUNCH.EXE Launch works in coordination with registry settings to allow drivers or applications to be loaded automatically into DRAM at system startup. Registry settings control what gets launched; see the App Note for information on these settings. For examples, you can look at the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ LXE \ Persist Launch will execute .CAB files, .BAT files, or .EXE files.
112 VX7 Utilities The auto-launch process proceeds as follows: • The launch utility opens the registry database and reads the list of CAB files to autolaunch. • First it looks for FileName to see if the CAB file is present. If not, the registry entry is ignored. If it is present, and the Installed flag is not set, auto-launch makes a copy of the CAB file (since it gets deleted by installation), and runs the Microsoft utility WCELOAD to install it.
VX7 Utilities 113 "PCMCIA"=dword:1 ; this key loads the RFID driver (N/A to VX7) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LXE\Persist\RFID] "FileName"="\WINDOWS\RFID.CAB" "FileCheck"="\WINDOWS\RFID_WDG.DLL" "Order"=dword:12 ; this key installs RFTERM from the CAB file [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LXE\Persist\LXE TE] "FileName"="\SYSTEM\RFTERM.CAB" "Installed"=dword:0 "FileCheck"="\WINDOWS\LXE\RFTERM.
114 VX7 Utilities [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LXE\Persist\Avalanche] "FileCheck"="\\System\\avalanche\\model.dat" "Installed"=dword:00000000 "PCMCIA"=dword:00000000 "Delay"=dword:00000000 "Order"=dword:00000004 "FileName"="\\System\\LXEAVA.CAB" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LXE\Persist\AvaLaunch] "Order"=dword:00000005 "FileName"="\\System\\Avalanche\\Avainit.
VX7 Utilities 115 REGEDIT.EXE Registry Editor – LXE recommends caution when editing the Registry and also recommends making a backup copy of the registry before changes are made. REGLOAD.EXE Double-tapping a registry settings file (e.g. REG) causes RegLoad to open the file and make the indicated settings in the registry. This is similar to how RegEdit works on a desktop PC. The .REG file format is the same as on the desktop PC. REGDUMP.EXE Registry dump – Saves a copy of the registry as a text file.
116 API Calls API Calls See Also: LXE CE API Programming Guide E-SW-WINAPIPG The LXE CE API Programming Guide documents only the LXE-specific API calls for the VX7. It is intended as an addition to the standard Microsoft Windows CE API documentation. Details of many of the calls in the LXE guide may be found in Microsoft’s documentation. The APIs documented in the programming guide are included in the file LXEAPI.DLL, which is in the standard Windows CE image on the VX7.
Reflash the VX7 117 Reflash the VX7 Note: When reflashing, LXE recommends using a Compact Flash (CF) card that is greater than 64MB. Files to be loaded on the CF card are: NK.BIN, EBOOT.NB0, XSCALE.BIT Requirements: • A screwdriver (not supplied by LXE) • PCMCIA to CF card adapter Preparation • LXE recommends that installation of the CF card be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. • Loosen the captive screws securing the user access panel cover. The cover is tethered to the VX7.
118 Reflash the VX7 9. The VX7 automatically reboots after flashing the bootloader. “Loading OS Image” is displayed on the screen and when the new OS finishes loading, all software upgrades are complete. 10. Secure the user access cover using the captive screws. The touchscreen must be re-calibrated. How To: Reflash using TAG file Method This method requires software revision 2BT or greater. To identify the software revision, please click on the “About” icon in the CE .NET Control Panel. S 1.
Clearing Persistent Storage 119 Clearing Persistent Storage The coldboot utility sets all registry settings back to LXE factory defaults. No other clearing is available or necessary. Keyboard Backlighting This VX7 keyboards illuminate the individual keys 60-Key Keyboard The keyboard is manually controlled by pressing <2nd> + + when using the 60key keyboard. This key sequence immediately changes the state of the keyboard backlight as follows: • Turns the backlight Off if it is currently On.
120 Disabling the Touchscreen Disabling the Touchscreen To disable the touchscreen, run \Windows\TouchDisable.reg and perform a warmboot. To enable the touchscreen, run \Windows\TouchEnable.reg and perform a warmboot. Note: These utilities affect the behavior of the touchscreen on warmboot. After a coldboot, the touchscreen is enabled. Disabling the Touchscreen Heater P The touchscreen heater can only be disabled on Platform 2 VX7’s.
Configuring CapsLock Behavior 121 Configuring CapsLock Behavior S The CapsLock behavior can only be changed on VX7’s with software revision 1ED or greater. For more information on identifying the software version of your VX7, please see “Identifying your VX7” in Chapter 2, “Physical Description and Layout”. To set CapsLock status to On after a warmboot, run \Windows\CapsLockOn.reg and perform a warmboot. To set CapsLock status to Off after a warmboot, run \Windows\CapsLockOff.
122 Enabling GrabTime Enabling GrabTime The ability to enable GrabTime to run automatically is only present on VX7’s with software revision 2BT or greater. For more information on identifying the software version of your VX7, please see “Identifying your VX7” in Chapter 2, “Physical Description and Layout”. S The VX7 has a GrabTime utility which can be used to synchronize the VX7 with a time server (via an Internet connection) at boot up. By default, GrabTime does not run automatically.
Chapter 5 Wireless Network Configuration Introduction The VX7 computer offers a choice of Summit, Cisco or Symbol radios. The Summit radio is an 802.11g radio. The Cisco and Symbol radios are 802.11b radios. The radio can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA security (N/A with Symbol radio). Certificates are necessary for many of the WPA authentications. Please refer to the “Certificates” section at the end of this chapter for more information on generating and installing certificates.
124 Summit Radio Summit Radio The Summit radio requires software revision 2BT or greater. All VX7’s with a Summit radio ship with this software revision or greater. To identify the software revision, please click on the “About” icon in the CE .NET Control Panel. S Please refer to the “LXE Security Primer” to prepare the Authentication Server and Access Point for VX7 communication. It is important that all dates are correct on CE computers when using any type of certificate.
Summit Radio 125 Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio • The WZC utility has an icon in the toolbar that looks like networked computers with a red X through them, indicating that Wireless Zero Config application is enabled but the connection is inactive at this time (the VX7 is not connected to a network). • You can use either the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility or the Summit Client Utility to connect to your network.
126 Summit Radio Admin Login To login to Admin mode, click the Admin login button. Figure 5-3 Admin Password Entry Enter the Admin password and press OK. If the password is incorrect, an error message is displayed. The default password is SUMMIT. Note: The password is case sensitive! The Admin password can be changed on the Global Settings tab. The end user can: • View the current parameter settings for the profiles on the Config tab • View the global parameter settings on the Global Settings tab.
Summit Radio 127 Config Tab Note: If the Admin password is not entered, the user can view the config parameter settings but cannot make any changes. The buttons on this tab are grayed out if the user is not logged in. Figure 5-4 SCU – Config Tab When logged in as an Admin (see the Main tab), use the Config tab to manage profiles: • Rename – Gives the profile a new, unique name. If the new name is not unique, an error message is displayed and the profile is not renamed. • Delete – Deletes the profile.
128 Summit Radio Client Name A string of up to 16 characters – Name assigned to the radio and the device using the radio. The client name may be passed to networking radio devices, e.g. Access Points. Default: Blank Power Save Power save mode. Options: CAM = Constantly Awake Mode, power save off Default: CAM Tx Power Desired transmit power.
Summit Radio 129 EAP Type Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) type used for 802.1x authentication to AP Options: None LEAP EAP-FAST PEAP-MSCHAP PEAP-GTC EAP-TLS Default: None Note: The EAP type chosen determines if the Credentials button is active. Available entries on the Credentials pop up window vary by EAP type chosen. Encryption Type of encryption used to protect transmitted data.
130 Summit Radio Status Tab Figure 5-5 SCU – Status Tab This screen provides information on the radio: • The config profile being used • The client name, IP address and MAC address • The status of the radio card (down, associated, etc.
Summit Radio 131 Diags Tab Figure 5-6 SCU – Diags Tab The Diags screen can be used for troubleshooting network traffic and radio connectivity issues. E-EQ-VX7RG-D • (Re)connect – Use this button to apply (or reapply) the current config profile and attempt to associate or authenticate to the wireless LAN. All activity is logged in the Diagnostic Output box on the lower part of the screen. • Diagnostics – Also attempts to (re)connect to the wireless LAN.
132 Summit Radio Global Settings Tab The parameters on the global settings tab can be changed when an Admin is logged on. Without the admin login, the current values for the parameters can be viewed, but they cannot be edited. Figure 5-7 SCU – Global Settings Tab Parameters IMPORTANT – Remember to click the Commit button after making changes to ensure the changes are saved. RX Diversity How to handle antennas diversity when receiving packets from AP.
Summit Radio 133 Preamble Type of radio preamble or header for packets. Options: Auto, Short, Long Default: Auto G Short Slot 802.11g short slot timing mode. Options: Auto, On, Off Default: Auto Roam Trigger If signal strength is less than this trigger value, the radio looks for a different AP with a stronger signal.
134 Summit Radio Ping Payload Maximum amount of data to be transmitted on a ping. Options: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 bytes Default: 32 Ping Timeout ms The amount of time, in milliseconds, that a device will be continuously pinged. The Stop Ping button can be tapped to end the ping process ahead of the ping timeout. Options: 0 to 30,000 ms Default: 5000 Ping Delay ms The amount of time, specified in milliseconds, between each ping.
Summit Radio 135 Summit Wireless Security Use the instructions in this section to complete the entries on the Config tab according to the type of wireless security used by the network. The instructions that follow are the minimum required to successfully connect to a network. Your system may require more parameters than are listed in these instructions. Please see your system administrator for complete information about your network and its wireless security requirements.
136 Summit Radio No Security To connect to a wireless network with no security, make sure the following profile options are used: • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to None • Set Encryption to None • Set Auth Type to Open Figure 5-9 No Security Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Config is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network.
Summit Radio 137 WEP To connect using WEP, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to None • Set Encryption to Manual WEP • Set Auth Type to Open Figure 5-10 WEP Encryption Click the WEP/PSK Keys button. Figure 5-11 WEP Keys Valid keys are 10 (for 40 bit encryption) or 26 (for 128 bit encryption) hexadecimal characters. Enter the key(s) and click OK. Once configured, click the Commit button.
138 Summit Radio LEAP without WPA Authentication To use LEAP (without WPA) make sure the following profile options are used: • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to LEAP • Set Encryption to Auto WEP • Set Auth Type as follows: o If the Cisco/CCX certified AP is configured for open authentication, set the Auth Type radio parameter to “Open”. o If the AP is configured for network EAP only, set the Auth Type radio parameter to “LEAP”.
Summit Radio 139 Click on the Credentials button. Figure 5-13 LEAP Credentials Enter the Domain\Username (if the Doman is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password and click OK. Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Config is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network.
140 Summit Radio PEAP/MSCHAP To use PEAP/MSCHAP, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to PEAP-MSCHAP • Set Encryption to WPA TKIP • Set Auth Type to Open Figure 5-14 PEAP/MSCHAP Click Credentials button. Figure 5-15 PEAP/MSCHAP Credentials Enter the Domain\Username (if the Doman is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password. Leave the CA Certificate File Name blank for now.
Summit Radio 141 Once successfully authenticated, copy the CA certificate into the \System directory of the device. Once the file is in the \System directory, enter the file name in the CA Certificate Filename text box. For information on generating a Root CA certificate, please see “Generating a Root CA Certificate” later in this chapter. When using the Summit radio, copy the certificate into the \System folder rather than following the process in “Installing a Root CA Certificate”.
142 Summit Radio WPA/LEAP To use WPA/LEAP, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to LEAP • Set Encryption to WPA TKIP • Set Auth Type to Open Please see “LEAP” earlier in this section to configure the radio for LEAP without WPA. Figure 5-17 WPA/LEAP Click on the Credentials button. Figure 5-18 WPA/LEAP Credentials Enter the Domain\Username (if the Doman is required), otherwise enter the Username.
Summit Radio 143 WPA PSK To connect using WPA/PSK, make sure the following profile options are used: • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to None • Set Encryption to WPA PSK • Set Auth Type to Open Figure 5-19 WPA/PSK Encryption Click WEP/PSK Keys button. Figure 5-20 PSK Entry This value can be 64 hex characters or an 8 to 63 byte ASCII value. Enter the key and click OK. Once configured, click the Commit button.
144 Cisco Radio Cisco Radio The Cisco radio is a 2.4GHz 802.11b radio. This radio supports no encryption, WEP, LEAP or WPA (PEAP-MSCHAP, PEAP-GTC, EAP-TLS, WPA/LEAP and WPA-PSK).Configuring without WPA Cisco – Aironet Client Utility (ACU) Note: When making changes to profile parameters, the VX7 should be warmbooted afterwards.
Cisco Radio 145 Profiles Tab Use this option to manage profiles and review firmware information, status, statistics and wireless radio survey data. Profile Parameter SSID Client Name Infrastructure Mode Power Save Mode Network Security Type WEP Authentication Types LEAP Mixed Mode World Mode Data Rates Transmit Power Offline Channel Scan Default Blank Blank Yes Fast PSP None No WEP Open Disabled Disabled Disabled Auto MAX Enabled Select an active profile to manage.
146 Cisco Radio WEP To use WEP, create a new profile or select an exiting profile. • WEP must be set to either Static WEP keys or Dynamic WEP keys. When one of the WEP methods is selected, the WEP Keys button is active. • Authentication must be set to Open • The appropriate WEP keys must be entered: o 40-bit WEP keys consist of 10 hexadecimal characters of 5 ASCII characters o 128 bit WEP keys consist of 26 hexadecimal or 13 ASCII characters.
Cisco Radio 147 Firmware Tab Displays the current firmware version and allows you to load new firmware. Tap the Browse button to locate the new firmware file. Status Tab Immediately runs status on : signal strength and signal quality. Statistics Tab Select the Receive Stats or Transmit Stats. The data is displayed on the screen. Survey Tab Immediately runs signal strength and quality and link speed. An option is available to Setup parameters for Active Mode reporting.
148 Cisco Radio Configuring for WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is only available on VX7’s equipped with the updated Cisco radio driver (release 2.60 or later). WPA requires software revision 1ED or greater. To identify the software revision, please click on the “About” icon in the CE .NET Control Panel. S Please refer to the “LXE Security Primer” to prepare the Authentication Server and Access Point for VX7 communication.
Cisco Radio 149 Checking for the Cisco PEAP Supplicant With a Cisco radio installed, open the Wireless network properties as described in “Wireless Network Configuration”, later in this chapter. With the Authentication tab selected check the text in the EAP type drop down box. Refer to the following figures to determine if Cisco PEAP is installed. Figure 5-24 No Cisco PEAP Figure 5-25 Cisco PEAP installed. If the Cisco installation is correct continue, with the configuration.
150 Cisco Radio If Cisco PEAP is desired: 1. Rename the CISCO.CAB file to CISCOMSCHAP.CAB. 2. Rename the CISCOPEAP.CAB file to CISCO.CAB. 3. Coldboot the terminal to install the new driver with the registry. The renamed CISCO.CAB file provides for Cisco PEAP and PEAP/GTC authentications. When the renamed CISCO.CAB file is loaded, the Wireless Network Properties screen looks like the figure labeled “Cisco PEAP Installed”, above.
Cisco Radio 151 Wireless Network Configuration Use the following instructions for all authentication protocols to configure the Microsoft Wireless Network configuration utility unless WPA/LEAP is used. WPA/LEAP is configured with the Cisco ACU (see Section “WPA/LEAP Authentication Configuration”). Click the ACU icon on the desktop. Figure 5-26 Cisco ACU Profile Selection From the “Select Active Profile” pull down list, select . Click OK and warmboot.
152 Cisco Radio The Wireless Network Connection screen appears. Figure 5-29 Wireless Information Screen Make sure the “Notify me when new wireless networks are available” box is not checked.. Click the Advanced… button. Figure 5-30 Advanced Wireless Settings Make sure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless settings” box is checked. Set the “Networks to access” drop down box to “Only access points”. Click the OK button to return to the Wireless Information Screen. Click the Add New … line.
Cisco Radio 153 Figure 5-31 Wireless Network Properties Enter the Network name (SSID) into the text field. For PEAP/MSCHAP and EAP/TLS, set Encryption to TKIP and Authentication to WPA. For WPA/PSK see “WPA/PSK Authentication Configuration”. To configure the IEEE 802.1X Authentication box see the following sections for configuration of each authentication protocol.
154 Cisco Radio PEAP/MS-CHAP Authentication Configuration The Microsoft supplicant authenticates a user with the PEAP/MS-CHAP protocol. The Cisco CAB file without Cisco PEAP must be used with PEAP/MS-CHAP. See “Installing Radio Drivers”, earlier in this chapter, for more information.
Cisco Radio 155 The login screen appears for logging into the wireless network. Figure 5-34 Wireless Network Login Once authenticated, click the IP Information tab. Figure 5-35 IP Information Tab If the network is set to use DHCP, the VX7 displays the IP address given by the DHCP server. Now go back and authenticate the server.
156 Cisco Radio Server Authentication To validate the server certificate install the root CA certificate. For instructions for installing, see “Root Certificates”, later in this chapter. Figure 5-36 Authentication Settings, Validate Server Navigate to the Wireless Network Properties configuration screen. Click the Properties button. Check the Validate server Click OK to dismiss the configuration boxes.
Cisco Radio 157 PEAP/ GTC Authentication Configuration The Microsoft supplicant authenticates a user with the PEAP/GTC protocol. Configuring the PEAP / GTC Supplicant With the radio parameters configured set the EAP type to Cisco PEAP as shown below. Figure 5-38 PEAP/GTC Wireless Network Properties If the EAP type box text is not exactly as shown see “Installing Radio Drivers”, earlier in this chapter, to change the radio cab file. Click the Properties button.
158 Cisco Radio Note: This box must be checked for the LXE device to roam from one AP to another AP. Click the OK button. The login screen appears for logging into the wireless network. Figure 5-40 Login Screen Enter valid user credentials. Once authenticated click the IP Information tab Figure 5-41 IP Information Tab The .NET device displays the IP address given by the DHCP server. Now go back and authenticate the server.
Cisco Radio 159 Server Authentication To validate the server certificate, the root CA certificate must be installed. For instructions for installing, see “Installing a Root CA Certificate” in this chapter. The RADIUS server certificate is not required, only the root CA which issued the server certificate. Navigate to the Wireless Network Properties configuration screen. Click the Properties button. Figure 5-42 PEAP Properties, Validate Server Certificate Check the Validate server certificate box.
160 Cisco Radio By clicking OK, the Trusted root certificate box is filled in on the properties window. Figure 5-44 PEAP Properties, Trusted Root Certificate The same thing can be done for the Connect only if server name ends in field. Check the box and leave the field blank. A prompt window will appear asking for confirmation of the correct server name.
Cisco Radio 161 Figure 5-46 PEAP Properties, Connect Only If Server Name Ends In If the ACS server name is correct, click the OK button and the server name field will be filled in with the correct server name. The other option is to fill in the correct name Figure 5-47 Wireless Information, Authenticated Once the authentication completes the status will change to Authenticated to as shown.
162 Cisco Radio WPA/LEAP LEAP is a Cisco proprietary authentication protocol and is not supported by the Microsoft supplicant. To configure the VX7 for WPA/LEAP, use the Cisco ACU installed during normal installation of the Cisco radio driver. Cisco ACU Start the Cisco ACU by clicking the icon on the desktop or navigate to Start | Programs | Cisco | ACU. Click on the Profile tab. Figure 5-48 ACU Profile Tab Click the Rename button. Name the profile Figure 5-49 Renaming Profile Click the Edit button.
Cisco Radio 163 The profile properties screen is displayed. Figure 5-50 Profile Properties Screen Enter the SSID and Client Name in the correct fields. Set the Network Security Type to LEAP(WPA). Click the OK button. Figure 5-51 Select Profile Use the drop down box to choose the profile just configured. Click OK.
164 Cisco Radio The VX7 associates and displays the sign on screen. Figure 5-52 Login Screen Click the Status tab to display status.
Cisco Radio 165 EAP-TLS Authentication Configuration To authenticate using the EAP-TLS protocol you need a user certificate file and a private key file. Once you have the user certificate files run the certificate installer from the Microsoft control panel. For EAP-TLS it does not matter which Cisco cab file is installed. Note: It is important that all dates are correct on the .NET computers when using any type of certificate.
166 Cisco Radio Set the Field to Private Key Make sure the private key is Present. If it is not present, install the private key file. If there is no user certificate refer to “User Certificates”, earlier in this chapter, to acquire a user certificate and private key file. Setting EAP/TLS Parameters With the radio parameters configured (see “Wireless Network Configuration”) set the EAP type to TLS as shown. Figure 5-56 EAP/TLS Configuration Click the Properties button.
Cisco Radio 167 Click the Select button to choose the user certificate. Figure 5-58 Select Certificate Figure 5-59 Authentication Settings, Certificate Details Do not check the Validate server certificate box. This allows the user to be authenticated as the first step. When the user certificate successfully authenticates, come back to this screen and validate the server certificate as described in the next section. Click the OK button to dismiss the configuration screens.
168 Cisco Radio Validating the Server Certificate Before validating the server certificate, make sure the Root CA certificate is installed on the VX7. Navigate to the Wireless Network Properties configuration screen. Click the Properties button. Check the Validate server box as shown below. Figure 5-60 Validate Server Click OK to dismiss the configuration boxes. Figure 5-61 SSID Authenticated Once the authentication completes the status changes to show the VX7 has authenticated to as shown above.
Cisco Radio 169 WPA PSK Configuration Figure 5-62 WPA PSK Configuration Configure the Wireless Network Settings as described in “Wireless Network Settings”, earlier in this chapter. Change the Network Authentication to WPA-PSK. Enter an ASCII network key in the text field. Hex keys do not work in the Microsoft Zero Config utility at this time. There is no server authentication when using WPA-PSK. Click the OK button to complete configuration.
170 Symbol Radio Symbol Radio The Symbol radio is a 2.4GHz 802.11b radio. This radio supports no encryption and WEP. Note: When making changes to profile parameters, the VX7 should be warmbooted afterwards. Access: Double Tap the Network Connected Icon in the Status Bar Figure 5-63 Symbol NETWLAN Screen IP Information Tab After the IP Address has been assigned to the VX7, tap the Renew button to renew the IP address if necessary. Tap the Details button to view the Network Connection details.
Symbol Radio 171 Wireless Information Tab Factory Default Settings Wireless Information tab Notify when new networks available Advanced Button Use Windows to configure wireless settings Automatically connect to non-preferred networks Networks to access (Only APs, Only comp-to-comp) Encryption (WEP, TKIP) Authentication (WPA, Open, Shared, WPA-PSK) Ad hoc network Key provided automatically Enable 802.
172 Symbol Radio Add a new connection Select Add New. Enter the SSID in the Network Name text box. Figure 5-65 Symbol Wireless Network Properties Disable WEP • If WEP is to be disabled, tap the down arrow in the Authentication drop down box. Select Open. • Tap the down arrow in the Encryption drop down box. Tap Disabled and WEP is disabled. • Tap the OK button to return to the Wireless Information tab. Enable WEP VX7 Reference Guide • Tap the down arrow in the Authentication drop down box.
Symbol Radio 173 Continue Tap the Advanced … button on the Wireless Information Tab. Make sure there is a checkmark in the “Use Windows to configure my wireless settings” checkbox. Make sure there is no checkmark in the “Automatically connect to non-preferred networks” checkbox. Tap OK to return to the Wireless Information tab. Tap the Connect button. Figure 5-66 Symbol Advanced Wireless Settings To access NETWLAN1 Properties again, double tap the Network Connected icon in the Toolbar.
174 Certificates Certificates Root Certificates Generating a Root CA Certificate Please refer to the “LXE Security Primer” for more information on obtaining and installing root certificates. The easiest way to get the root CA certificate is to use a browser on a PC to navigate to the CA. To request the root CA certificate, open a browser to http:///certsrv. Sign into the CA with any valid username and password.
Certificates 175 Make sure the correct root CA certificate is selected in the list box. Figure 5-69 Download CA Certificate Screen Click the DER button. To download the CA certificate, click on the Download CA certificate link. Figure 5-70 Download CA Certificate Screen Click the Save button and save the certificate. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate.
176 Certificates Installing a Root CA Certificate Note: This section is used for Cisco radios only. Summit radios do not use the Windows certificate store. Instead, copy the certificate to the \System folder for use with a Summit radio. Copy the certificate file to the VX7. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Figure 5-71 Certificates Click the “Import” button. Figure 5-72 Import Certificate Make sure “From a File” is selected and click OK.
Certificates 177 Figure 5-73 Browsing to Certificate Location Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and click OK. Figure 5-74 Certificate Import Confirmation Click Yes to import the certificate. Once the certificate is installed, return to the proper authentication section, earlier in this manual.
178 Certificates User Certificates User certificates are only needed for EAP-TLS. Generating a User Certificate Please refer to the “LXE Security Primer” for more information on obtaining and installing user certificates. The easiest way to get the user certificate is to use a browser on a PC to navigate to the CA. To request the user certificate, open a browser to http:///certsrv. Sign into the CA with the username and password of the person who will be logging into the mobile device.
Certificates 179 Click the Request a certificate link. Figure 5-77 Request a Certificate Screen Click on the advanced certificate request link. Figure 5-78 Advanced Certificate Request Screen Click on the Create and submit a request to this CA link.
180 Certificates Figure 5-79 Advanced Certificate Details For the Certificate Template, select “User”. Check the “Mark keys as exportable” and the “Export keys to file” checkboxes. Type the full path on the local PC where the private key is to be copied. Also specify the private key filename. ! Be sure to note the name used for the private key file, for example VX7USER.PVK. The certificate file created later in this process must be given the same name, for example, VX7USER.CER.
Certificates 181 Figure 5-80 Script Warnings If any script notifications occur, click the “Yes” button to continue the certificate request. Figure 5-81 Script Warnings When prompted for the private key password: E-EQ-VX7RG-D • Click “None” if you do not wish to use a password, or • Enter and confirm your desired password then click “OK”.
182 Certificates Figure 5-82 Certificate Issued Click the Download certificate link. Figure 5-83 Download Security Warning Click Save to download and store the user certificate to the PC. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate. The private key file is also downloaded and saved during this process. ! VX7 Reference Guide Be sure use the same name for the certificate file as was used for the private key file. For example, it the private key was saved as VX7USER.
Certificates 183 Installing a User Certificate Copy the certificate and private key files to the VX7. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Select “My Certificates” from the pull down list. Figure 5-84 Certificates Click the “Import” button. Figure 5-85 Import Certificate Make sure “From a File” is selected and click OK.
184 Certificates Figure 5-86 Browsing to Certificate Location Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and click OK. The certificate is now shown in the list. Figure 5-87 Certificate Listing With the certificate you just imported highlighted, click View. From the Field pull down menu, select “Private Key.
Certificates 185 Figure 5-88 Private Key Not Present • If the private key is present, the process is complete. • If the private key is not present, import the private key. To import the private key, click OK to return to the Certificates screen. Click import. Figure 5-89 Browsing to Private Key Location Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the private key file, change the Type pull down list to “Private Keys”, select the certificate desired and click OK.
186 Certificates Figure 5-90 Private Key Present The private key should now say present. If it does not, there is a problem. Possible items to check: VX7 Reference Guide • Make sure the certificate was generated with a separate private key file, as shown earlier in this section. If the certificate was not generated with a separate private key file, generate a new certificate and follow the import process again. • Make sure the certificate and private key file have the same name, for example vx7user.
Chapter 6 AppLock Introduction Note: LXE has made the assumption, in this chapter, that the first user to power up a new mobile device is the system administrator. LXE’s AppLock is designed to be run on LXE certified Windows CE based devices only. LXE loads the AppLock program as part of the LXE customer installation process. Configuration parameters are specified by the AppLock Administrator for the mobile device enduser. AppLock is password protected by the Administrator.
188 Setup a New Device Multi-Application Version Access: Settings | Control Panel | Administration icon A mobile device running the Multi-Application version of AppLock becomes a dedicated, dual application device. Only the applications or features specified in the AppLock configuration by the Administrator are available to the end-user. This version offers a user-mode taskbar icon allowing the end-user to switch between user applications.
Setup a New Device 189 Single Application Version Access: Settings | Control Panel | Administration icon A mobile device running the Single Application version of AppLock becomes a dedicated, single application device. In other words, only the application or feature specified in the AppLock configuration by the Administrator is available to the user. See section titled Single Application Configuration for information and instruction.
190 Administration Mode Administration Mode Administration mode gives full access to the mobile device, hardware and software configuration options. The administrator must enter a valid password (when a password has already been assigned) before access to Administration mode and configuration options are allowed. The administrator can configure the following options: 1. Create/change the keystroke sequence to activate administrator access. 2. Create/change the password for administrator access. 3.
Passwords 191 Passwords A password must be configured. If the password is not configured, a new device switches into Administration mode without prompting for a password. In addition to the hotkey press, a mode switch occurs if inaccurate information has been configured or if mandatory information is missing in the configuration. There are several situations that display a password prompt after a password has been configured. If the configured hotkey is pressed, the password prompt is displayed.
192 Multi-Application Configuration Multi-Application Configuration The default Administrator Hotkey sequence is Shift+Ctrl+A. Administrator mode allows access to all features on the device. When the hotkey is pressed to switch into Administrator mode, a password prompt is displayed (if a password has been configured).
Multi-Application Configuration 193 Enter the Order in which the application is to be loaded or presented to the end user. Applications are launched in lowest to highest number order. Enable the Internet checkbox to use the End User Internet Explorer (EUIE.EXE) When the checkbox is enabled, the Internet Menu and Internet Status are available. See the section titled End User Internet Explorer for more details. Select the Global Key key sequence the end user is to press when switching between applications.
194 Multi-Application Configuration Security Panel Figure 6-4 Security Panel – Multi-Application Hotkey Specify the hotkey sequence that triggers AppLock to switch between administrator and user modes and the password required to enter Administrator mode. The default hotkey sequence is Shift+Ctrl+A. A 2nd key keypress is an invalid keypress for a hotkey sequence. Move the cursor to the Hot Key text box. Enter the new hot key sequence by first pressing the Shift state key followed by a normal key.
Multi-Application Configuration 195 Password Move the cursor to the Password text box. The passwords entered in the Password and Confirm Password fields must match. Passwords are case sensitive. When the user exits the Administrator Control panel, the two passwords are compared to verify that they match. If they do not match, a dialog box is displayed notifying the user of the error.
196 Multi-Application Configuration Tap the Refresh button after changing from one view level to another. The filtered records are displayed, all others are not displayed. Log Note: If a level higher than Error is selected, the status should be cleared frequently by the administrator. In addition to the three view levels the administrator can select that all status information be logged or turn off all status information logging completely.
Multi-Application Configuration 197 End-User Switching Technique Figure 6-6 End-User Multi-Application Touch Panel Using a Stylus Tap When the mobile device enters end-user mode, a taskbar icon is available to the user so they can switch between the locked applications. The touchscreen must be enabled on the mobile device before the taskbar icon can be used. The taskbar is always visible on top of the application in focus.
198 Multi-Application Configuration Troubleshooting Multi-Application AppLock The mobile device won’t switch from Administration mode to end-user mode. • If the configuration is valid for one application but not the other, the switch to end-user mode fails. AppLock stays in Administration mode and is stopped until the Administrator password is entered.
Single Application Configuration 199 Single Application Configuration The default Administrator Hotkey sequence is Shift+Ctrl+A. Administrator mode allows access to all features on the device. When the hotkey is pressed to switch into Administrator mode, a password prompt is displayed (if a password has been configured).
200 Single Application Configuration End User Internet Explorer AppLock supports applications that utilize Internet Explorer, such as .HTML pages and JAVA applications. The end user can run an application by entering the application name and path in Internet Explorer’s address bar. To prevent the end user from executing an application using this method, the address bar and Options settings dialog are restricted in Internet Explorer.
Single Application Configuration 201 Input from the keyboard or Input Panel is accepted with the restriction that the normal key must be pressed from the keyboard when switching modes. The hotkey sequence is displayed in the Hot key text box with “Shift”, “Alt”, and “Ctrl” text strings representing the shift state keys. The normal keyboard key completes the hotkey sequence. For example, if the ‘Ctrl’ key is pressed followed by ‘A’, “Ctrl+A” is entered in the text box.
202 Single Application Configuration Status Panel Figure 6-9 Administrator Status Panel Use the Status panel to view the log of previous AppLock operation and to configure which messages are to be recorded during AppLock operation. As the status information is stored in the registry and accumulates during AppLock configuration and operation, it is very important that the administrator periodically clear the status information to reduce the amount of registry space used.
Error Messages 203 Save As When the 'Save As'… button is selected, a standard 'Save As' dialog screen is displayed. Specify the path and filename. If the filename exists, the user is prompted whether the file should be overwritten. If the file does not exist, it is created. See Also: Error Messages Error Messages Any messages whose first word is an ‘ing’ word is output prior to the action described in the message.
204 Error Messages Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Address of keyboard hook procedure OK Applock successfully retrieved the address of the keyboard filter initialization procedure. LOG_EX Alt pressed The Alt key has been pressed and trapped by the HotKey processing. LOG_EX Alt Processing the hotkey and backdoor entry LOG_EX Application handle search failure The application being locked did not complete initialization.
Error Messages 205 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Decrypt failure Unable to decrypt password. LOG_ERROR Decrypt import key failure Unable to decrypt password. LOG_ERROR Decrypt imported key OK Decryption process ok. LOG_EX Encrypt acquire context failure Unable to encrypt password. LOG_ERROR Encrypt acquire encrypt context failure Unable to encrypt password. LOG_ERROR Encrypt acquired encrypt context OK Encrypt password process successful.
206 Error Messages Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Enter DecryptPwd Entering the password decryption process. LOG_PROCESSING Enter EncryptPwd Entering the password encryption processing. LOG_PROCESSING Enter FullScreenMode Entering the function that switches the screen mode. In full screen mode, the taskbar is hidden and disabled. LOG_PROCESSING Enter GetAppInfo Processing is at the beginning of the function that retrieves the application information from the registry.
Error Messages 207 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Exit password dialog-OK Exiting password prompt successfully. LOG_PROCESSING Exit password timeout Exiting password timeout processing. LOG_PROCESSING Exit restart app timer Processing is at the end of the timer function LOG_PROCESSING Exit TaskbarScreenMode Exiting the function that switches the screen mode back to normal operation for the administrator.
208 Error Messages Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Hotkey press message received The user just pressed the configured hotkey. LOG_PROCESSING In app hook:WM_SIZE In addition to preventing the locked application from exiting, AppLock must also prevent the application from enabling the taskbar and resizing the application’s window. This message traps a change in the window size and corrects it.
Error Messages 209 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Read registry failure-Cmd Line AppCommandLine registry entry is missing or empty. This is not considered an error since command line information is not necessary to launch and lock the application. LOG_ERROR Read registry failure-Internet The Internet registry entry is missing or empty. This is not considered an error since the Internet value is not necessary to launch and lock the application.
210 Error Messages Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Switching to admin-hotkey press The system is currently in user mode and is now switching to admin mode. The switch occurred because of a hotkey press by the administrator. LOG_PROCESSING Switching to admin-kbdhook.dll not found The keyboard hook load failed, so Applock switches to admin mode. If a password is specified, the password prompt is displayed and remains until a valid password is entered.
Error Messages 211 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Unable to move desktop The desktop is moved when switching into user mode. This prevents them from being visible if the application is exited and restarted by the timer. This error does not affect the screen mode switch; processing continues. LOG_ERROR Unable to move taskbar The taskbar is moved when switching into user mode. This prevents them from being visible if the application is exited and restarted by the timer.
212 AppLock Registry Settings AppLock Registry Settings This system application runs at startup via the “launch” feature of LXE Windows CE .NET devices. When the launch feature is installed on the device, the following registry settings are created. The launch feature registry settings are embedded in the mobile device OS image: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\Software\\LXE\\Persist\\Filename=AppLock.
Appendix A Key Maps 95-key Keypad with Pointing Device Esc F1 ~ F2 ! 1 ` Caps Lock W A Z Shift Ctrl $ % 4 5 E S R D X F5 F4 # 3 @ 2 Q Tab F3 C H I J N 0 O K M Alt < , + = : ; > . BackSpace { [ P L Print Screen SysRq F12 _ - ) 9 U F11 F10 ( 8 Y B F9 * 7 G V F8 & ^ 6 T F F7 F6 } ] " ' ? / | \ Enter Shift Alt Scroll Lock / * - 7 8 9 + 4 5 6 1 2 Home 0 Ins L Break Num Lock End Ctrl Fn Pause PgUp 3 PgDn .
214 60-key Standard Keypad 60-key Standard Keypad ESC CTRL SHIFT ALT 2ND CAPS BREAK R/S F1 F2 F3 @ ! | E ; \ A SP $ # W BKLT F5 F4 % & ^ R T : D F G Z X C V ( * , I . H J B N F9 ) O P PgUp ? K _ ~ F8 F7 U Y ‘ S F6 L Home PgDn CAPS / 2nd = F10 INS BKSP ENTER END M [ < 7 4 1 0 { ] 8 5 2 + } > 9 6 3 DEL . Figure A-2 60-Key VMT QWERTY Keyboard The key map table that follows lists the commands used when running LXE’s VX7.
Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies 215 Press These Keys and Then To get this key nd 2 6 Keyboard Backlight Suspend/Resume 7 Shift x Ctrl x x Shift Shift Alt Alt Ctrl Ctrl Esc Esc Space Sp Enter Enter Enter (numeric) x Enter CapsLock (Toggle) x F1 Back Space Ins/BkSp Tab Tab BackTab Ctrl-Break x 8 Pause Tab x x x E-EQ-VX7RG-D F2 F2 Up Arrow Up Arrow Down Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow 8 F10 2nd 2 7 Press this key CapsLock F3 nd 6 Alt
216 Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies To get this key Press These Keys and Then nd 2 Shift Ctrl Alt Press this key CapsLock F4 F4 F5 F5 F6 F6 F7 F7 F8 F8 F9 F9 F10 F10 F11 x x F1 F12 x x F2 a VX7 Reference Guide A b B c C d D e E F F g G h H I I j J k K l L m M n N o O p P q Q r R s S t T u U v V w W x X y Y z Z A x A B x B C x C D x D E x E E-EQ-VX7RG-D
Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies To get this key 217 Press These Keys and Then nd 2 Shift F E-EQ-VX7RG-D Ctrl Alt Press this key CapsLock x F G x G H x H I x I J x J K x K L x L M x M N x N O x O P x P Q x Q R x R S x S T x T U x U V x V W x W X x X Y x Y Z x Z 1 (alpha) x x 1 2 (alpha) x x 2 3 (alpha) x x 3 4 (alpha) x x 4 5 (alpha) x x 5 6 (alpha) x x 6 7 (alpha) x x 7 8 (alpha) x x 8 9 (alpha) x x 9
218 Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies To get this key Press These Keys and Then nd 2 Shift Ctrl 9 (numeric) Alt Press this key CapsLock 9 0 (numeric) 0 DOT (numeric) DOT VX7 Reference Guide < x 0 [ x 1 ] x 2 > x 3 = x 4 { x 5 } x 6 / (numeric) x / (alpha) x - (numeric) x - (alpha) x + (numeric) x x 7 7 x 8 8 x 9 + (alpha) x 9 * (numeric) x I * (alpha) x : (colon) x D ; (semicolon) x F ? x L ` x N _ (underscore) x M , (comma) x J ‘ (a
Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies 219 IBM 3270 Keypad Ovelay PA1 ESC 2ND PA3 PA2 CAPS BREAK R/S F1 F2 F3 BKLT F5 F4 F6 @ ! Attn SHIFT | $ # W E ; \ % R & ^ T : ‘ D S , G F O P Z 2nd = 7 8 + 9 INS BKSP 4 { 5 } 6 K L [ ENTER 1 ] 2 > 3 NL C X PgUp ? J H _ ~ SP ) I . Clr ALT / E-Inp ( * U Y CAPS F10 Del SysReq A F9 Ins Rst CTRL F8 F7 V B N Home PgDn < END M 0 DEL .
220 VX7 Reference Guide Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies E-EQ-VX7RG-D
Appendix B Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Features Specification CPU 400MHz Intel® PXA255 Memory RAM 64 or 128MB DRAM Display Controller SVGA compatible controller Type TFT Compact Flash 64 or 128MB Mass Storage Comments PCMCIA Secure Digital 16Mb, 64MB, 128MB and 256MB PCMCIA/CardBus Interface Two (2) PCMCIA: Accepts Type I and II PCMCIA cards.
222 Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications The VX7 will withstand the following environmental characteristics and has been tested in accordance with applicable sections of MIL-STD-810E. Feature Specification Altitude Operational to 10,000 ft.
Environmental Specifications 223 Display Specifications Characteristic Type Specification TFT Resolution Cell Size Dot Dimensions Display Dimensions SVGA Default: 800 X 600 pixels (25 lines x 80 characters) Optional: 640x480 pixels on Platform 2 VX7s. 8 x 16 pixels (8 x 8 also supported – 25 lines x 80 chars) .30mm x .30mm 280mm x 218mm x 11mm (11.0” x 8.6” x 0.4”) Viewing Area 249mm x 187.5mm (9.8” x 7.38”) Active Display Area 246mm x 184.5mm (9.7” x 7.
224 Radio Specifications Radio Specifications Summit CF 2.4GHz Bus Interface: Compact Flash via a PCMCIA adapter Radio Frequencies: 2.4 - 2.4897 GHz IEEE 802.11b 802.11g DSSS OFDM RF Data Rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps RF Power Level: 64 mW (18 dBm) Channels 11 US, 13 Europe, 13 Japan Operating Temperature see VX7 Environmental Specifications Storage Temperature see VX7 Environmental Specifications Connectivity: Novell, TCP/IP, Ethernet, ODI PCMCIA Cisco 2.
Revision History 225 Revision History Revision A, Initial Release: November 2004 Revision B: August 2005 Section Explanation Chapter 1 – Introduction Revised “Document Conventions”, “When To Use This Guide”, “Touchscreen and Mouse” and “Accessories” sections. Specified the proper USB adapter cable to use in “Connect” section. Chapter 2 – Physical Description and Layout Added “Identifying Your VX7”, “USB Keyboard/Mouse” and “Touchscreen Heater” sections.
226 Revision History Revision D: June 2006 Section Explanation Entire Manual Updated all images with the new LXE logo. Notices Updated copyrights and trademarks. Chapter 1 – Introduction Revised “Accessories” listing. Chapter 2 – Physical Description and Layout Revised “On/Off Switch”, “Scanner Serial Connector (COM1)”, “Printer/PC Serial Connector (COM3)”, “Install the 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA Radio”, “Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard)”, “Video Subsystem” and “The Display” .
Index A About software, hardware, version, network IP ............76 AC Adapter, Specifications ...................................221 AC to DC Power Supply .........................................59 Accessibility settings ...............................................79 Activation Key.......................................................193 ActiveSync Cables..................................................................11 Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection......107 Configure ..................
228 Backlight.............................................................83 COM port screen blanking ...................................................98 settings tab ..........................................................95 COM Ports...............................................................93 COM1/Scanner Connection, Location ......................6 COM3 Connector, Location ......................................6 Comm Ports COM1 ...........................................................
Index Flash and Reflash ..........................................117, 118 Flash Memory............................................................1 FTP Server, start and stop .......................................71 Fuse Replacement........................................................64 G General ..................................................................102 Getting Started...........................................................4 Global Delay..................................................
230 M MAC Address..........................................................78 Main.........................................................................93 Manuals ...................................................................12 Media Player............................................................72 Memory ...................................................17, 102, 221 allocate for programs or storage........................103 Installed............................................................
Index Recalibration..........................................................101 Reflash...........................................................117, 118 Regional Setting ......................................................92 REGLOAD.EXE ...................................................115 Remote desktop connection.....................................73 Remove user installed programs..............................92 Repeat......................................................................
232 U Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) ......................18 UPS..........................................................................18 Operating Temperature, Specifications.............223 Storage Temperature, Specifications ................223 USB Connector............................................................28 USB Connector, Location .........................................6 USB Mouse .............................................................10 User Certificates Generating..........
