MX5X Reference Guide (Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET 4.2 / CE 5.0 Equipped) IMPORTANT NOTICE - The LXE MX5 CE .NET computers are obsolete. This electronic manual has been made available as a courtesy to our customers. Please contact your LXE customer support representative for replacement and assistance. Copyright © 2010 by LXE Inc.
Notices LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this document 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 Chapter 3 – System Configuration Revised Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration. Added eXpress Scan section. Removed Windows CE .NET 4.2 specific information and placed it in Appendix C – MX5X CE .NET 4.2. Chapter 4 – Scanner Added Length Based Barcode Stripping. Chapter 5 – Wireless Network Configuration Added note to Profile Tab parameter Radio Mode. Appendix C – MX5X CE .NET 4.2 New. Contains Windows CE .NET 4.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 1 Important Battery Information .............................................................................................................. 2 Li-Ion Battery........................................................................................................................................
ii Table of Contents RS-232 Data Entry .............................................................................................................................. 28 Getting Help.......................................................................................................................................... 29 Manuals............................................................................................................................................... 29 Accessories......................
Table of Contents iii Ctrl Key Function................................................................................................................................ 48 Alt Key Function................................................................................................................................. 48 Shft Key Function ............................................................................................................................... 48 Spc Key Function.........................
iv Table of Contents Synchronizing from the MX5X........................................................................................................ 67 Get Connected .................................................................................................................................. 67 Remote Desktop Connection............................................................................................................... 68 Command Prompt ....................................................
Table of Contents v Main.................................................................................................................................................. 93 Keys.................................................................................................................................................. 94 Change a Virtual Key (F20 or F21) Value..................................................................................... 94 Advanced..............................................
vi Table of Contents Manage Backups ............................................................................................................................... 112 Restore Backups................................................................................................................................ 112 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration ................................................................................... 113 Briefly . . . ...................................................
Table of Contents vii Control Code Replacement Examples............................................................................................. 152 Barcode Processing Examples .......................................................................................................... 153 Length Based Barcode Stripping..................................................................................................... 155 CHAPTER 5 WIRELESS NETWORK CONFIGURATION 157 Introduction .....................
viii Table of Contents AppLock Password Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 205 End-User Switching Technique........................................................................................................ 206 Using a Stylus Tap ............................................................................................................................ 206 Using the Switch Key Sequence .....................................
Table of Contents ix Wavelink Avalanche Enabler ...................................................................................................... 231 Bluetooth Manager (CE .NET 4.2 only) ...................................................................................... 231 Desktop CE .NET 4.2........................................................................................................................ 232 My Computer Folders (CE .NET 4.2)..................................................
x Table of Contents Network and Dialup Connections................................................................................................... 251 Create a Communication Option ................................................................................................. 251 Owner ............................................................................................................................................. 252 Password.................................................................
Table of Contents xi Cisco ACU ................................................................................................................................ 279 EAP-TLS Authentication Configuration ..................................................................................... 281 User Certificate ......................................................................................................................... 281 Setting EAP/TLS Parameters .................................................
xii Table of Contents Illustrations Figure 1-1 Identify your Device...........................................................................................................................4 Figure 1-2 Features ..............................................................................................................................................5 Figure 1-3 Front of MX5X.................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents xiii Figure 3-18 Scanner Properties / Main Tab .......................................................................................................93 Figure 3-19 Scanner Properties / Keys Tab .......................................................................................................94 Figure 3-20 Scanner Properties / Advanced tab.................................................................................................
xiv Table of Contents Figure 5-20 LEAP Credentials.........................................................................................................................183 Figure 5-21 Configure a Summit Profile with WPA PSK Encryption.............................................................184 Figure 5-22 Summit PSK Entry Dialog ...........................................................................................................184 Figure 5-23 Configure a Summit Profile with PEAP/GTC..........
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Note: At the bottom of the MX5X is a label that indicates the operating system resident on the mobile device. This guide is directed toward an MX5X with Windows CE on the label. The LXE® MX5X is a rugged, portable, hand-held Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET 4.2 or CE 5.0 equipped mobile computer capable of wireless data communications. The MX5X can transmit information using a 2.
2 When to Use This Guide Important Battery Information Important: If the main battery has been out of the MX5X for an extended period of time or becomes fully discharged or dead, a fully charged backup battery in the MX5X will last for up to 24 hours. If this happens, the device will cold reset the next time power is applied from either AC power or a charged main battery. A cold reset will cause loss of data and custom programs.
Document Conventions 3 Appendix C - MX5X CE .NET 4.2 takes you through the Windows CE .NET 4.2 system setup and file structure. Also included are the wireless network configuration instructions for the Cisco and Symbol radios. Appendix D - Reference Material contains parameter programming charts. It also contains the Single Application AppLock information and instruction. Document Conventions ALL CAPS All caps are used to represent disk directories/folders, file names, and application names.
4 Identify Your Device Identify Your Device At the front bottom of the MX5X is a label indicating the operating system resident on the mobile device. This document is one in a series covering the MX5X family of computers: Label : Windows CE .NET For MX5X computers equipped with Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 or CE 5 Operating System : • MX5X User’s Guide • MX5X Reference Guide • LXEbook – MX5X User’s Guide (can be downloaded to the MX5X device from the LXE Manuals CD.
MX5X Features 5 MX5X Features New features affect user interaction and internal operation of the MX5X. The appropriate wireless client utility for your device configuration has been pre-installed by LXE and the utility icon is displayed on the desktop. Windows CE .NET 4.
6 Upgrading an MX5X to CE 5.0 Upgrading an MX5X to CE 5.0 Microsoft CE 5.0 Licenses must be purchased from LXE and applied to each upgraded device. The mobile device cannot be upgraded to CE 5.0 using the Wavelink / eXpress Config application. Note: The MX5X operating system cannot be upgraded using Wavelink Avalanche. If your (3.6 inch / 9.1 cm diagonal) MX5 touch screen border looks like this: It can be upgraded to Windows CE 5.0. If your (3.8 inch / 9.
MX5X Hazardous Location Device 7 MX5X Hazardous Location Device Label : I-SAFE Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Rating Operating Humidity Vibration -6°F to 140°F (-21°C to 60°C) [non-condensing] -60°F to 160°F (-51°C to 71°C) [non-condensing] IEC IP67 5% to 90% non-condensing at 140°F (60°C) Based on MIL Std 810F Read Before Use DO NOT USE THIS UNIT IN CLASSIFIED AREAS UNSUITABLE FOR ITS SAFETY RATINGS. CSA C22.2 No.
8 Getting Started Getting Started Note: When your MX5X is pre-configured, the wireless client, flash card and scanner are programmed by LXE to your specifications. The sequence of steps in Getting Started must also be completed when the MX5X returns from a Cold Reset and when a new OS version is loaded. The wireless client, flash card, virtual keyboard and scanner parameters may also need to be reset after a cold reset.
Setup the Client and Network 9 Troubleshooting Start-up Can’t align the screen, change the date/time or adjust the volume. AppLock is installed and running on the mobile device. AppLock restricts user access to the control panels. See Chapter 6 - AppLock for setup and processing information. RFTerm® opens and runs upon each cold reset and warm reset. This activity is the default setting for RFTerm. Tap File | Exit to close the RFTerm application. Touch screen won’t accept stylus taps.
10 Access Terminal Emulation Parameters Access Terminal Emulation Parameters RFTerm icon on desktop. Before you make a host connection, you will, at a minimum, need to know: • the alias name or IP address (Host Address) and • the port number (Telnet Port) of the host system to properly set up your host session. Make sure the mobile client network settings are configured and functional. If you are connecting over wireless LAN (802.11b/g), make sure your mobile client is communicating with the Access Point.
Components 11 Components Figure 1-3 Front of MX5X 1 2 3 Scanner Housing Microphone Touchscreen 4 5 6 Keypad Power Key Speaker Figure 1-4 Scan Aperture and Audio Jack 1 Scan Aperture E-EQ-MX5CERG-F-ARC 2 Audio Jack MX5X Reference Guide
12 Components Figure 1-5 Ports 1 2 COM 1 – RS-232, Ethernet, USB and AC Power Connection COM 3 – IR Port 3 COM 4 – RS-232 and AC Power Connection Figure 1-6 Back w/Optional Handle or Hand Strap 1 2 3 MX5X Reference Guide Scanner Stylus and Stylus Pocket Trigger Handle 4 5 6 Trigger Battery Fastener Main Battery E-EQ-MX5CERG-F-ARC
Components 13 Figure 1-7 Handle (Optional) 1 2 Scan Aperture Trigger E-EQ-MX5CERG-F-ARC 3 Handle MX5X Reference Guide
14 Power Key Power Key Note: Refer to the section titled Power Modes later in this guide for information relating to the power states of the MX5X. Figure 1-8 Power Key Location The Power key is located next to the < Z > key on the keypad. When a battery is inserted in the MX5X for the first time press the Power key. Tapping the Power key places the MX5X immediately in Suspend mode. Tapping the Power key again, or connecting to AC power, immediately releases the MX5X from Suspend Mode.
Assembly 15 Assembly Insert Main Battery Press the Power key after the battery is inserted into the MX5X. Note: On first use the MX5X batteries should be charged with an external power source (i.e. AC Adapter, powered MX5 cradle or MX5 Multi-Charger) – 3 hours for the main battery and 7 hours for the backup battery. New main battery packs alone must be charged prior to first use – this process takes up to four hours in an MX5 Multi-Charger.
16 Assembly Connect External Power Supply (Optional) Note: The External Power Supply for MX5X is not approved for sale in China. The MX5X receives AC/DC power from the AC/DC 12V Power Supply or a powered MX5 Cradle. The MX5X DC power connection is located at the base of the MX5X. The cradle power jack is located on the back of the cradle. The A/C power cable is not included with the Power Supply, please contact your LXE representative for replacement power cables.
Assembly 17 Install Pistol Grip Handle (Optional) The MX5X can be purchased with a customer-installable pistol grip handle. The handle enables the user of the MX5X to hold the unit while pointing and activating the scanner with one hand. Pressing the trigger activates the scanner and functions the same as the Scan key on the keypad. With the handle installed the Scan key on the keypad remains active. The trigger duplicates the operation.
18 Assembly Install Handstrap Note: The handstrap cannot be used/installed when the MX5X has the trigger handle installed at the same time. An elastic hand strap is available for the MX5X. Once installed, the hand strap provides a means for the user to secure the computer to their hand. It is adjustable to fit practically any size hand and is easily moved to allow installation or removal of the MX5X battery pack. Figure 1-13 MX5X With Handstrap Installed Installation 1.
Assembly 19 Figure 1-15 Strap Inserted in Upper Bracket 5. Prior to securing the upper bracket to the unit, slide the bottom assembly into the slots at the bottom of the MX5X. Insure that both ends of the bottom assembly are securely installed. 6. After securing the bottom of the strap to the MX5X, loosen the closed loop fastener strap and then secure the upper bracket to the unit with a screw. Removal 1. Separate the closed loop fastener tabs and loosen the strap through the upper bracket. 2.
20 How To How To Tap the Touchscreen with a Stylus Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display. Never use an actual pen, pencil, abrasive or sharp object to write on the touchscreen. Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil. Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen. Firmly press the stylus into the stylus holder on the MX5X when the stylus is not in use.
How To 21 Set Time Zone (Optional) Note: The first time it is used, or the device returns from a Cold Reset, the MX5X sets Date and Time to the factory default values. To set the Time Zone, tap the Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time icon. Select the physical time zone. Enable the checkbox next to Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving if applicable. Adjust the time and calendar date and tap Apply. Tap OK when you are finished or X to ignore any changes.
22 How To Set the MX5X Power Schemes Timers Note: Refer to the section titled Power Modes later in this guide for information relating to the power states of the MX5X. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power | Schemes tab. Change the parameter values and tap OK to save the changes. Battery Power Scheme Use this option when the MX5X will be running on battery power only.
How To 23 Set The Audio Speaker Volume Note: An application may override the control of the speaker volume. Turning off sounds saves power and prolongs battery life. The audio volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level for the user. The MX5X has an internal speaker and a jack for an external headset. Using the Keypad Note: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Audio must have the options below Enable sounds for enabled before the following key sequences will adjust the volume.
24 How To Enter the Multi AppLock Activation Key Note: The touch screen must be enabled. See Chapter 6 - AppLock for AppLock instruction. AppLock may be installed and running on the mobile device. AppLock restricts access to programs and the Windows CE Control Panel. Please contact your system administrator for instruction. or Figure 1-17 End-User Multi AppLock Touch Panel Segment A checkmark indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the user.
How To 25 Copy the MX5X LXEbook to the MX5X (Optional) Note: The LXEbook user guides do not contain the illustrations and regulatory information contained in the full user guides on the LXE Manuals CD and on the LXE Website. See the full format user guide MX5X User’s Guide on the LXE Manuals CD.
26 Enter Data Enter Data You can enter data into the MX5X through several different methods. The Scanner aperture provides barcode data entry, the RS-232 serial port or the IR port are used to input/output data, and the keypad provides manual entry. Mobile devices with a touch screen and Microsoft CE software can use a stylus to input data, the COM ports and/or the keypad. An input panel (virtual keyboard) is available in applications that expect keyed input.
Enter Data 27 Scanner Entry Read all cautions, warnings and labels before using the laser scanner. To scan with the laser barcode reader, point the laser window towards a barcode and press the Scan button. You will see a red laser beam strike the barcode. Correct Scan Incorrect Scan Incorrect Scan Figure 1-18 Scan Beam Align the red beam so that the barcode is centered within the beam. The laser beam must cross the entire barcode.
28 Enter Data Input Panel The Input Panel is always available. Tap the virtual keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen to put the input panel on the display. Using the stylus: • Tap the Shift key to type one capital letter. • Tap the CAPS key to type all capital letters. • Tap the au key to access symbols. Figure 1-20 Input Panel RS-232 Data Entry The MX5X accepts input from an RS-232 device connected to either RS-232 port.
Getting Help 29 Getting Help All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE ServicePass or PartnerPass 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’s ServicePass or PartnerPass page.
30 Getting Help Accessories Note: Bluetooth access, Bluetooth modules and Bluetooth Manager are not supported by LXE. MX5X Standard Note: R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Items with a Green letter R in the first column are ROHS-compliant. Please contact your LXE representative when ordering ROHS-compliant items as the part number may have changed. Items without the letter R may have received ROHS-compliance after this guide was published.
Getting Help 31 Tethered Scanners (requires 3” D26 to DA9M cable) R R R R R R Cable, MX5X for Powerscan, 3”, D26 to DA9M Scanner, Powerscan, SR, 8’ Cbl Strap with Scanner clip Scanner, Powerscan, SR, 12’ Cbl Scanner, Powerscan, LR, 8’ Cbl Scanner, Powerscan, LR, 12’ Cbl Scanner, Powerscan, XLR, 8’ Cbl Scanner, Powerscan, XLR, 12’ Cbl MX5A055CBL3IND26D9M 8300A326SCNRPWRSR8DA9F 9000A411SCNRSTRAP 8300A327SCNRPWRSR12DA9F 8310A326SCNRPWRLR8DA9F 8310A327SCNRPWRLR12DA9F 8320A326SCNRPWRXLR8DA9F 8320A327SCNRPWR
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Chapter 2 Physical Description and Layout Hardware Configuration System Hardware The MX5X hardware configuration is shown in the following figure. Figure 2-1 System Hardware Note: LXE does not distribute nor support headsets connected to the MX5X. Central Processing Unit The LXE MX5X CPU is an Intel Xscale processor running at 400 MHz. The operating system is either Microsoft CE .NET 4.2 or Microsoft CE 5.0, resident in flash memory.
34 Hardware Configuration • • • • One ATA compact Flash card slot under the main battery pack. One InfraRed port. Two serial ports. One Digitizer Input port (Touchscreen). Note: As the MX5X does not have PC Card Management software installed, LXE recommends purchasing pre-formatted cards. System Memory On-board 128MB low power DRAM, 64MB Compact Flash for operating system, 40MB available for application and data storage.
Hardware Configuration 35 COM Ports The MX5X has two mini D serial ports that are configurable using the Start | Settings | Handheld | Comms tab: Figure 2-2 COM Ports – Left and Right Port 1 (left) COM 1 Port 2 (right) COM 4 USB RS-232 RS-232 AC Power AC Power Ethernet COM 3 is always the IR port. ActiveSync Power to the COM ports may be turned on and off. Note: ActiveSync is not configurable to work on COM 4. IR ActiveSync application is available.
36 Power Key Power Key Note: Refer to the section titled Power Modes for information relating to the power states of the MX5X. The power key is located next to the < Z > key on the keypad. When a battery is inserted in the MX5X for the first time, the Power key must be pressed. Quickly tapping the Power key places the MX5X immediately in Suspend mode. Quickly tapping the Power key again, or connecting the AC adapter, immediately returns the MX5X from Suspend.
PCMCIA and Flash Cards 37 PCMCIA and Flash Cards Note: When removing or installing PCMCIA and/or Compact Flash cards, protect the MX5X internal components from electrostatic discharge. Use and operation of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) device (e.g. PC card) is dependent upon both the type of device installed and the application(s) running on the computer. Make sure the proper software is pre-loaded and wireless client cards are properly configured.
38 PCMCIA and Flash Cards Installation / Removal Equipment required: A screwdriver (not supplied by LXE) • LXE recommends that installation/removal of cards be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. • Anti-static protection is required when installing/removing cards. (Not supplied by LXE) If you anticipate keeping a card out of the MX5X for a long period of time place it in a static-free storage container. Store in an area that is protected from dirt, moisture, and electrostatic contact.
PCMCIA and Flash Cards 39 Accessing the Data on CF and PCMCIA Cards ATA CF Card Tap the Start | Programs | Windows Explorer | System folder. Hatch CF Card Tap the Start | Programs | Windows Explorer | Storage Card (Storage Card 2 when the PCMCIA slot is not empty). Hatch PCMCIA Card Tap the Start | Programs | Windows Explorer | Storage Card.
40 COM Ports COM Ports The MX5X supports three COM port options. Scanner Port RS-232 Port, Ethernet, USB and AC Power (COM 1, left) RS-232 Port, AC Power (COM 4, right) IR Port (COM 3) Figure 2-4 COM Ports COM 1 port is always the left (with screen facing up) RS-232 port on the base of the MX5X. COM 1 port accepts RS-232, USB, USB Host, Ethernet and AC power connectors.
COM Ports 41 Integrated Scanner Port (Optional) The MX5X integrated barcode scanner is used to collect barcode data from any nearby compatible barcode label. Depending on the size of the barcode, size of bars and spacing and quality of the barcode, the scanner is used to read barcodes between 3 in (7.6 cm) and 30 in (76 cm). The barcode scanner reads UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 93, I 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Code 128, Codabar and MSI symbologies.
42 COM Ports Data Entry and Tethered Scanners Please refer to the tethered scanner manufacturer’s user guide for instruction. RS-232 Serial Ports RS-232 connection is made through an RS-232 serial port. The connector is an industry-standard RS-232 DB26 female connector. The MX5X automatically detects the cable configuration type. Figure 2-5 RS-232 Ports COM1 Cable connections: RS-232, Ethernet, USB and AC Power.
COM Ports 43 USB Port The USB port (the left port when the MX5X is face up) requires a DB26 to USB cable (available from LXE). The connector is an industry-standard RS-232 DB26 female connector. Figure 2-7 MX5X USB Port The serial port/USB port also supports serial data transfer (using a null modem cable) and USB I/O at 1.5 Mbps. The MX5X automatically detects the cable configuration. Refer to section titled Accessories in this guide for part numbers for the DB26-USB cable and the null modem cable.
44 Programmable Buttons Programmable Buttons Figure 2-10 Scan Buttons The Scan buttons can be programmed by the System Administrator to perform the following functions: Disabled Key press has no effect. Scan Pressing this key activates the laser scanner. Enter Pressing this key confirms a forms entry or transmits information. See the following section titled Enter Key Function in The Keypad section. Tab Pressing this key moves the cursor to the next input field.
Power Modes 45 Power Modes Figure 2-11 Power Modes – On, Suspend and Off 1. On 2. Tap Power key or the power has failed 3. Power key or connect to AC power supply 4. Suspend 5. Backup battery and main battery depleted 6. Off 7.
46 Power Modes LED Indicators LED When On ... Integrated barcode scanner function. Scanner Active Red – scanning. Green – good scan. Main Battery Charging Left Green LED flashes. When the battery is fully charged, the green LED remains lit. Suspend Mode The MX5X The Suspend mode is entered when the unit is inactive for a predetermined period of time or the user taps the Power key. MX5X Suspend timers are set using Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power | Schemes tab.
The Keypad 47 The Keypad Figure 2-12 The ANSI / Batch Keypad 1 2 3 4 5 Scanner Active LED Left and Right Scan Blue and Orange 2nd Function Key Ctrl Enter 6 7 8 9 10 Tab Spc Power On/Off Alt Shift The keymaps (keypress sequences) are located in Appendix A – Key Maps. Scan Key Function When programmed as Scan keys, either the left or right Scan key activates the scanner.
48 The Keypad Enter Key Function The Enter key is used to confirm a forms entry or to transmit information. How it is used is determined by the application running on the computer. 2nd Key Function The Orange (top left) and Blue (top right) keys are 2nd keys used to activate the 2nd functions of the keypad. Printed above many keys are small characters, in either orange (on the left side of the key) or blue (on the right side of the key), that represent the 2nd function of that key.
The Keypad 49 Spc Key Function The Spc key adds a space to the line of data on the display. This function is similar to a regular keyboard’s Spacebar. Note that the Spc key only stays active for one keystroke. Field Exit Function IBM TN5250 specific keypad only. The left Scan key can be programmed as a Field Exit key. The Field Exit key is used to exit an input field. If the field is an Auto Enter field, the auto transmit function is activated. Refer to the Programmable Buttons section for instruction.
50 Accessing Files on the Compact Flash Card Accessing Files on the Compact Flash Card Double tap My Computer then select System. Files stored on the Compact Flash (CF) card are listed. Touchscreen Figure 2-13 Touchscreen The MX5X Touchscreen is an Active Color LCD unit capable of supporting QVGA graphics modes. Display size is 240 x 320 pixels in portrait orientation. The covering is designed to resist stains. The touchscreen allows signature capture and touch input. A pen stylus is included.
Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture 51 Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture Keep fingers and rough or sharp objects away from the scan aperture and display. If the glass becomes soiled or smudged, clean only with a standard household cleaner such as Windex® without vinegar or use Isopropyl Alcohol. Do not use paper towels or harsh-chemical-based cleaning fluids since they may result in damage to the glass surface. Use a clean, damp, lint-free cloth. Do not scrub optical surfaces.
52 Speaker Set The Audio / Speaker Volume The audio volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level for the user. The MX5X has an internal speaker and a jack for an external headset. Using the Keypad Note: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Audio must have the options in the Enable sounds for checked before the following key sequences will adjust the volume. To adjust speaker volume, locate the key and the Blue key.
Power Supply 53 Power Supply The MX5X computer is designed to work with a Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery from LXE. Under normal conditions it should last approximately eight to ten hours before requiring a recharge. The more you use the scanner or the wireless transmitter, the shorter the time required between battery recharges. A suspended MX5X maintains the date and time for a minimum of two days using a main battery that has reached the Low Warning point and a fully charged backup battery.
54 Power Supply Caution Nickel-based cells contain a chemical solution which burns skin, eyes, etc. Leakage from cells is the only possible way for such exposure to occur. In this event, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water. If the solution contacts the eyes, get immediate medical attention. NiCd and Li-Ion batteries are capable of delivering high currents when accidentally shorted. Accidental shorting can occur when contact is made with jewelry, metal surfaces, conductive tools, etc.
Power Supply 55 Low Battery Warning It is recommended that the main battery pack be removed (with the battery removal tool) and replaced when it’s energy depletes. When the Low Battery Warning appears perform an orderly shut down, minimizing the operation of any installed devices and insuring any information is saved that should be. When the unit is in an ON state, a low battery warning dialog box appears on the display and a warning tone is emitted.
56 Battery Chargers Battery Chargers MX5 Multi-Charger (Optional) Figure 2-15 LXE Multi-Charger The MX5X main battery pack can be charged in the LXE Multi-Charger. The main battery pack can be charged in the LXE Multi-Charger. Please refer to the MX5 MultiCharger User’s Guide for instruction. The multi-charger requires an external power source before battery pack charging can commence. The external Power Supply for the Multi-charger is shipped with the multi-charger.
Battery Chargers 57 External Power Supply for MX5X and Cradle The MX5X DC adapter can be plugged into either of the D26 pin connectors on the bottom of the MX5X. The cradle power jack is located on the back of the cradle. Figure 2-17 AC/DC 12V Power Supply Note: When the MX5X is receiving power through a cradle connected to external power the Battery Charge LED on the MX5X is green.
58 Cradles Cradles MX5 cradles are not approved for use in Hazardous Locations. Important: The cradles are not designed to secure an MX5X with a protective padded case. The vehicle cradle is not designed to secure an MX5X with a trigger handle. The desktop cradles will secure mobile device’s with handstraps or trigger handles. MX5 docking cradles give the MX5X the ability to communicate with a host computer and other devices.
Cradles 59 Tethered Barcode Scanner Data Entry Using the MX5 Cradle The MX5X supports an accessory barcode label reading device (a tethered scanner) connected to the serial port on a vehicle cradle. Keypad data entries can be mixed with barcode data entries. Any tethered scanner that decodes the barcode internally and outputs an RS-232 data stream may be used. It sends the data to the MX5X in ASCII format. The serial port parameters may need to be changed to match the parameters of the tethered scanner.
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Chapter 3 System Configuration Introduction There are several different aspects to the setup and configuration of the mobile device. 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, as the configuration of your specific mobile device may vary.
62 Installed Software Software Load The software loaded on the MX5X computer consists of Windows CE 5.0 OS, hardware-specific OEM Adaptation Layer, device drivers, Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows CE browser and utilities. The software supported is summarized below: • Operating System -- Full Operating System License: Includes all operating system components, including Windows CE 5.
Installed Software 63 JAVA (Option) Installed by LXE. Files can be accessed by tapping Start | Programs | JEM-CE. Doubletap the EVM icon to open the EVM Console. A folder of JAVA examples and Plug-ins is also installed with the JAVA option. LXE does not support all JAVA applications running on the mobile device. LXE RFTerm (Option) Installed by LXE. The application can be accessed by tapping Start | Programs | RFTerm.
64 Desktop Desktop For general use instruction, please refer to commercially available Windows CE 5.0 user’s guides or the Windows on-line Help application installed in the mobile device. Note: Whenever possible, use the AC power adapter with the MX5X to conserve the main battery and to ensure the backup battery is charged. The Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 2000 or XP.
Desktop 65 My Device Folders Preserved upon Reboot? Folder Description Application Data Data saved by running applications No My Documents Storage for downloaded files / applications No Network Mounted network drive No Program Files Applications No System Internal SD Flash Card (CAB file storage) Yes Temp Location for temporary files No Windows Operating System in Secure Storage No Folders Copied at Startup The following folders are copied on startup: • • • • • System\Desktop Syst
66 Start Menu Program Options 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. Note that there can be only one wireless client installed at a time. The client driver configuration utility chosen is based on the type of installed wireless client card (Cisco, Summit, Symbol). | Programs Access: Cisco Requires Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system.
Start Menu Program Options 67 ActiveSync Once a relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect (on a desktop computer), ActiveSync will synchronize using the wireless link, serial port, USB or the infrared port on the MX5X. Refer to ActiveSync Processes later in this guide. Note: ActiveSync does not transmit through the IR port in vehicle cradles. It will transport through the IR port of the MX5 desktop cradles.
68 Start Menu Program Options Remote Desktop Connection Access: | Programs | Communication | Remote Desktop Connection There are few changes in the CE 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 and tap the Connect button. Tap the Options >> button to access the General, Display, Local Resources, Programs and Experience tabs.
Start Menu Program Options 69 Media Player Access: | Programs | Media Player There are few changes in the CE version of Media Player as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Media Player options. Tap the button to access Media Player Help. Windows Explorer Access: | Programs | Windows Explorer There are a few changes in the CE version of Windows Explorer as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Explorer options. Tap the button to access Windows Explorer Help.
70 Start Menu Program Options Taskbar Access: | Settings | Taskbar and Start Menu The Taskbar can be used to determine how the taskbar appears on the display. Use the Advanced tab to clear the contents of the Documents menu. Factory Default Settings General Always on Top Auto hide Show Clock Advanced Expand Control Panel Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled There are a few changes in the CE version of Taskbar as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Taskbar options.
Control Panel Options 71 Control Panel Options Access: | Settings | Control Panel or My Computer | Control Panel Getting Help Please tap the box to get Help when changing Control Panel options. Option Function Accessibility Customize the way the keyboard, audio, display or mouse function for users with hearing or viewing difficulties. Administration LXE AppLock Administration utility. See Chapter 6 – AppLock for details. Audio Set volume parameters and assign sound wav files to CE events.
72 Control Panel Options Option Function PC Connection Control the connection between the MX5X and a local desktop or laptop computer. Power Set Power scheme properties. Review battery status and properties.. Regional Settings Set appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on regional and language settings. Remove Programs Remove user installed programs in their entirety. Scanner Set scanner keyboard wedge, scanner icon appearance, active scanner port, and scan key settings.
Control Panel Options 73 Customize the way the keyboard, sound, display, mouse, automatic reset and notification sounds function. There are a few changes from general desktop Accessibility options. Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately.
74 Control Panel Options Audio Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Audio Set volume parameters and assign sound wav files for operating system events. Adjust the volume, record gain, and sidetone for headphone, software and microphone. Set volume for Bay Digital, CRMA Radio and Mixer.
Control Panel Options 75 Factory Default Settings Wireless Phone (Network card) Headset CRMA Radio Exp. Bay Disable Headset Disable Speaker (Mute) Microphone Gain Volume Headphone Software Microphone Extra Volume Bay Digital CRMA Radio Mixer Events Scheme Note: Disabled N/A N/A N/A 1 Enabled Enabled 60% 80% 60% 60% 60% 60% Windows CE Default Bluetooth access, Bluetooth modules and Bluetooth Manager are not supported by LXE.
76 Control Panel Options Date/Time Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time Icon Set Date, Time, Time Zone, and Daylight Savings after cold boot or at anytime. Factory Default Settings Current Time Midnight Time Zone GMT-05:00 Daylight Savings Disabled Note: Date and time is reset to the default value each time the MX5X is rebooted. Figure 3-7 Date/Time Properties There is minimal change from general desktop PC Date/Time Properties options.
Control Panel Options 77 Dialing Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Dialing Set dialup properties for internal modems (not supplied/supported by LXE). Tap the and follow the instructions in Help.
78 Control Panel Options Display Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Display Icon Select the Desktop image and set the display/keypad backlight timers when on battery or external power. Factory Default Settings Background Tile Backlight Battery Auto Turn Off Idle Timer External Auto Turn Off Idle Timer Windows CE Disabled Enabled 1 minute Enabled 10 minutes Display Properties Figure 3-9 Display Properties Background There is no change from general desktop PC Display Properties / Background options.
Control Panel Options 79 Handheld Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Handheld Displays hardware, communications, versions and WLAN client details. How to Disable Touch and / or Calibration upon Cold Reset Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Handheld | Misc tab Use this option to disable the touch panel. It can also be used to disable the touch screen calibration configuration during a Cold Reset. When touch is disabled, the keypad must be used for input. The Input Panel cannot be used.
80 Control Panel Options Handheld Properties Figure 3-10 Handheld Properties – Version 1.02 Versions tab Bootloader, CPU type, CPU, Controller, PCB.CPLD, Platform versions. Mobile device serial number.
Control Panel Options 81 Radios tab Parameter Default CF Slot Enabled Enabled (checkmark) CF Slot Wakeup Enabled Disabled (blank) PC Slot Enabled Enabled (checkmark) PC Slot Wakeup Enabled Disabled (blank) Bluetooth Radio Enabled Disabled (blank) [see Note] Ethernet Enabled Enabled (checkmark) Note: Bluetooth access, modules and Bluetooth Manager are not supported by LXE.
82 Control Panel Options Input Panel Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Input Panel Select the current key / data input method. Factory Default Settings Input Method Allow applications to change input panel state Options Keys Use gestures Keyboard Enabled Small keys Disabled Figure 3-11 Input Panel Use this option to make the Input Panel or the physical keypad primarily available when entering data. When new key maps are added to the registry, they will appear in the Input Method dropdown list.
Control Panel Options 83 Internet Options Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options Set MX5X user options for internet connectivity. Factory Default Settings General Start Page http://www.lxe.com/ Search Page http://www.google.com Cache Size 512 Kb Connection Use LAN Disabled Autodial Name Blank Proxy Server Disabled Bypass Proxy Disabled Security Allow cookies Enabled Allow TLS 1.0 security Disabled Allow SSL 2.0 security Enabled Allow SSL 3.
84 Control Panel Options Keyboard Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Keyboard Icon Set key repeat delay and key repeat rate. Factory Default Settings Repeat Enable Delay Short Rate Slow Figure 3-12 Keyboard Properties There is no change from general desktop PC Keyboard Properties options. Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. These values do not affect virtual keyboard (Input Panel) taps.
Control Panel Options 85 Mouse Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Mouse Set the double-click sensitivity for stylus taps on the touch screen. Network and Dialup Connections Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections Create a dialup, direct, Ethernet or VPN connection on the MX5X. Create a Communication Option 1. On the MX5X, select | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections. A window is displayed showing the existing connections. 2.
86 Control Panel Options Owner Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Owner Icon Set MX5X owner details. Factory Default Settings Identification Name, Company, Address, Telephones Display at power-on Notes Notes Display at power-on Network ID User Name Password Domain Blank Disabled Blank Disabled Blank Blank Blank Figure 3-13 Owner Properties There is little change from general desktop PC Owner Properties display. Enter the information and tap the OK box to save the changes.
Control Panel Options 87 Password Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Password Icon Set MX5X access/power up password properties. Factory Default Settings Password Blank At Power On Disabled Screensaver Disabled Note: Once a password is assigned, each Control Panel option requires the password 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 everything in memory).
88 Control Panel Options Figure 3-14 PC Connection / Change Connection Please refer to the Backup MX5X Files section later in this chapter for parameter setting recommendations.
Control Panel Options 89 Power Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Power Set Power Off, Backlight properties. Review battery status and details. Please refer to Chapter 2 Physical Description and Layout section titled Power Modes. Factory Default Settings Status Main Battery Power Gauge Power Schemes Battery Suspend 3 minutes AC Power Suspend 5 minutes Figure 3-15 Power Properties Status The Status tab shows the status and the percentage of power left in the main battery (removable).
90 Control Panel Options Regional Settings Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Regional Settings Set the appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on regional and language settings. Factory Default Settings Regional Setting English (United States) Number 123,456,789.00 / -123,456,789.00 neg Currency $123,456,789.00 pos / ($123,456,789.
Control Panel Options 91 Scanner Access: | 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. Scanner parameters apply to the MX5X integrated scanner/imager only. Barcode manipulation parameters apply to barcodes scanned by the integrated scanner/imager engine only.
92 Control Panel Options Factory Default Settings Factory Default Settings Main Port 1 Port 2 Send key messages WEDGE Translate Control Codes Keys Left Enter Right Enter Advanced (Version 2) Translate Disabled Strip Leading 0 characters Strip Trailing 0 characters Prefix Disabled Suffix Disabled COM Ports (COM1, COM4) Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Data Bits COM1 : 8 Note: Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled COM4 : greyed out If the internal scanner has to be configured to operate at any communi
Control Panel Options 93 Main Version 1 Version 2 Figure 3-18 Scanner Properties / Main Tab Adjust the settings and tap 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.
94 Control Panel Options Keys Figure 3-19 Scanner Properties / Keys Tab The Keys tab sets up what happens when one of the Scan keys are pressed. Note that the two keys can do the same or different functions. Disabled Scan Enter Tab Field Exit Esc When either scan key is set to Disabled, it does nothing when pressed. When set to Scan the integrated scanner is activated. If no integrated scanner is present, the Scan selection is greyed out.
Control Panel Options 95 Advanced Figure 3-20 Scanner Properties / Advanced tab Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. The title in the group box reflects the current mode. If you are in Block mode, the title of the group box is Block. If you are in Key Message mode, the title of the group box is Key Message.
96 Control Panel Options Prefix / Suffix If Add Prefix and / or Add Suffix are combined with Strip Leading and / or Strip Trailing, the leading and / or trailing characters are stripped before the prefix or suffix is added. The mode for Prefix/Suffix feature is determined by the Send Key Messages (WEDGE) setting in the Main tab. When checked (enabled), the prefix/suffix feature is in Key Message mode. Key message mode sends the prefix, barcode, and suffix to the application with the focus as keystrokes.
Control Panel Options 97 COM Ports Figure 3-21 Scanner Properties / COM Port Settings Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. The COM 1 display contains the same parameters as the COM 2 and COM 3 Tab. Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Note: Neither COM1 nor COM4 support 5V switchable power on Pin 9 for tethered scanners.
98 Control Panel Options Storage Manager Access: Note: | Settings | Control Panel | Storage Manager Storage Manager is not available until a storage device is installed in the MX5X. 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. Figure 3-22 Storage Properties On-line help is available for this option.
Control Panel Options 99 Stylus Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Stylus Set double-tap sensitivity properties and/or calibrate the touch panel. Double Tap Follow the instructions on the screen and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Calibration Figure 3-23 Stylus Properties / Calibration Start / Calibration Begin Press and hold the stylus on the center of the target as it moves around the screen. Press Enter to keep the new calibration settings or Esc to cancel.
100 Control Panel Options System Access: | 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 Middle of Memory Bar Device Name Windows CE Device Description Windows CE Device Copyrights N/A General System - This screen is presented for information only. The System parameters cannot be changed by the user. Computer - The processor type is listed.
Control Panel Options 101 Device Name Figure 3-25 System / Device Name The device name and description can be changed. Enter the name and description using either the keypad or the Input Panel and tap OK to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Copyrights This screen is presented for information only. The Copyrights information cannot be changed by the user.
102 Compact Flash Cards, CAB Files and Programs Compact Flash Cards, CAB Files and Programs CF Compact Flash Card | Flash Card The CF card, located under the main battery pack, is intended to protect the user from losing the LXE drivers and configuration information in the event of a cold boot. Also, on a cold boot, the contents of any CAB files (for API, drivers, etc.) are automatically unpacked and then restarted after the subsequent warm boot.
API Calls 103 API Calls Refer to Accessories for the LXE MX5 SDK part number. The LXE specific API calls for the MX5X are included in the LXE CE API Programming Guide. The guide lists only the LXE-specific API calls and details which calls from the standard LXE API are and are not supported on the MX5X. It is intended as an appendix to the standard Microsoft Windows CE API documentation. The APIs detailed in the Programming Guide are included in the file LXEAPI.DLL..
104 ActiveSync / Get Connected Process ActiveSync / Get Connected Process Introduction Requirement: computer. ActiveSync version 3.7 (or higher) must be on the host (desktop/laptop, PC) See Also: Section titled ActiveSync. A partnership between a PC and the MX5X (Windows CE .NET 4.2 or Windows CE 5.0) must be established using serial RS-232 or USB connection between the PC and the MX5X. When more than one PC will be synchronizing with the MX5X, each PC will need it’s own partnership established.
ActiveSync / Get Connected Process 105 Initial Install Initial installation / relationship must be established using serial RS232 or USB cable connection between the MX5X and the desktop/laptop (PC). Once a relationship has been established, tap Start | Help | ActiveSync for help. Install ActiveSync on Desktop/Laptop Go to the Microsoft Windows website ActiveSync Download | Install file location: www.microsoft.com/downloads and type ActiveSync in the Keywords text box.
106 ActiveSync / Get Connected Process Connect – Initial Install Process Connect the correct** cable to the PC (the host) and the MX5X (the client). Tap the | Communication | Get Connected on the MX5X. Note: | Programs ActiveSync connection between the MX5X and the desktop/laptop computer must be established using cabled USB or Serial connection for the initial setup only. The other connection options can be used thereafter. See Change Connection Parameters for a list of connection options. | Run.
ActiveSync / Get Connected Process 107 Backup MX5X Files Using ActiveSync Use the following to backup data files from the MX5X to a desktop or laptop PC using the appropriate cables and Microsoft’s ActiveSync. Prerequisites Initial ActiveSync partnership between the MX5X and the target PC has been completed. After the partnership has been established with the mobile device and the host computer, ActiveSync can be performed over Serial, USB, wireless, InfraRed, or Ethernet.
108 ActiveSync / Get Connected Process Ethernet or Wireless Connection After establishing an Ethernet connection run \Windows\REPLLOG.EXE /remote. Select Network Connection in the ActiveSync dropdown box and your computer name in the second drop down box. Tap Connect on the MX5X. If a partnership has previously been established, the Connection Status dialog box is displayed. Tap Sync Now to continue the synchronization or Disconnect to close the Ethernet connection.
ActiveSync / Get Connected Process 109 Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection ActiveSync assigns a partnership between a mobile device and a PC. A partnership is defined by two objects – a unique computer name and a random number generated when the partnership is first created. An ActiveSync partnership for a unique client can be established to two hosts. If the MX5X is cold booted, the random number is deleted – and the partnership with the last one of the two hosts is also deleted.
110 ActiveSync / Get Connected Process On the MX5X Tap Start | Programs | Communication | Get Connected to establish an ActiveSync connection to the host. ActiveSync indicator on the host turns green and spins, but connection never occurs Baud rate of connection is not supported or detected by host. -orIncorrect or broken data lines in cable. ActiveSync indicator on the host remains gray The host doesn’t know you are trying to connect.
iRescue 111 iRescue Note: iRescue material is copied from copyrighted iRescue material with permission from Itronix. You can use the iRescue program to backup and restore the contents of the MX5X files and registry. There are four basic reasons to use iRescue: • • • • To clone program settings and files from one device onto other devices. To restore data if the battery is drained completely before a recharge. To restore data following a cold reset.
112 iRescue Change Backup Settings Open iRescue and select the Backup tab > Settings button to perform the following: • Set the backup location • Specify how many backups the program is allowed to keep. Note: If the number of backups is exceeded, iRescue prompts the user to delete one or more of the existing backups before performing a new backup. • Enable/Disable automatic backup on a battery low event. Note: Once the battery level reaches 10%, iRescue automatically performs a backup.
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 113 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration An MX5X device manufactured before October 2006 must have drivers and system files upgraded before it can use the Avalanche Enabler functions. Please contact an LXE representative for details on upgrading the mobile device baseline. If the user is NOT using Wavelink Avalanche to manage their mobile device, the Enabler should not be installed on the mobile device.
114 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Stop the Enabler Service To stop the Enabler from monitoring for updates from the Management Console: 1. Open the Enabler Settings Panels by tapping the Avalanche icon on the desktop. 2. Select File | Settings. Enter the password. 3. Select the Startup/Shutdown tab. 4. Select the Do not monitor or launch Enabler parameter to prevent automatic monitoring upon startup. 5.
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 115 Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings Once the connection to the Moble Device Server is established, the Enabler will attempt to apply all network and wireless settings contained in the active profile. The success of the application of settings is dependent upon the local configuration of control parameters for the Enabler. These local parameters cannot be overridden from the Avalanche Mobility Console.
116 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Enabler Configuration The Enabler user interface application is launched by clicking: Avalanche Icon Either the Avalanche icon on the desktop or Taskbar or selecting Avalanche from the Programs menu. The opening screen presents the user with the connection status and a navigation menu.
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 117 File Menu Options Connect The Connect option under the File menu allows the user to initiate a manual connection to the Moble Device Server and Avalanche Mobility Center. The connection methods, by default, are wireless and COM connections. Any updates available will be applied to the mobile device immediately upon a successful connection. Abort Stop transmission.
118 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Avalanche Update using File | Settings Access: | Avalanche | File | Settings Use these menu options to setup the Avalanche Enabler on the mobile device. LXE recommends changing and then saving the changes (reboot) before connecting to the network. Alternatively, the Mobile Device Server can be disabled until needed (refer to the Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center User Guide for details).
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 119 Connection Tab Figure 3-28 Connection Options Avalanche Server Address Enter the IP Address or host name of the Mobile Device Server assigned to the mobile device. Check Serial Connection Indicates whether the Enabler should first check for serial port connection to the Mobile Device Server before checking for a wireless connection to the Mobile Device Server. Disable ActiveSync Disable ActiveSync connection with the Mobile Device Server.
120 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Execution Tab Note the dimmed options on this panel. This menu option is designed to manage downloaded applications for automatic execution upon startup. LXE recommends using AppLock. See Chapter 6 – AppLock. Figure 3-29 Execution Options (Dimmed) Auto-Execute Selection An application that has been installed with the Avalanche Management system can be run automatically following each boot.
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 121 Server Contact Tab Figure 3-30 Server Contact Options Sync Clock Reset the time on the mobile computer based on the time on the Mobile Device Server. Contact On Startup – Connect to the Mobile Device Server when the Enabler is accessed. On Resume – Connect to the Mobile Device Server when resuming from Suspend mode. On Ext.
122 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Startup/Shutdown Tab LXE recommends using LXE AppLock for this function. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows OS. AppLock configuration instructions are located in Chapter 6. Figure 3-31 Startup / Shutdown Options Do not monitor or launch Enabler When the device boots, do not launch the Enabler application and do not attempt to connect to the Mobile Device Server.
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 123 Scan Config Tab Note: Scan Config functionality is a standard option of the Wavelink Avalanche System but is not currently supported by LXE on Windows CE devices. Figure 3-32 Scan Config Option Display Tab Figure 3-33 Window Display Options Update Window Display The user interface for the Enabler can be configured to dynamically change based on the status of the connection with the Mobile Device Server. At startup Half screen, Hidden or Full screen.
124 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Shortcuts Tab LXE recommends using LXE AppLock for this function. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows OS. AppLock configuration instructions are located in Chapter 6. Figure 3-34 Application Shortcuts Configure shortcuts to other applications on the mobile device. Shortcuts are viewed and activated in the Programs panel. This limits the user’s access to certain applications when the Enabler is controlling the mobile device display.
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 125 Adapters Tab Note: LXE recommends the user review the network settings configuration utilities and the default values in Chapter 5 before setting All Adapters to Enable in the Adapters applet. Figure 3-35 Adapters Options – Network Manage Network Setting When enabled, the Enabler will control the network settings. This parameter cannot be configured from the Avalanche Mobility Center Console and is enabled by default.
126 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Use Avalanche Network Profile The Enabler will apply all network settings sent to it by the Mobility Center Console. Avalanche Icon Selecting the Avalanche Icon will access the Avalanche Network Profile tab which will display current network settings.
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 127 Use Manual Settings When enabled, the Enabler will ignore any network or wireless settings coming from the Avalanche Mobility Center Console and use only the network settings on the mobile device. Properties Icon Selecting the Properties icon displays the Manual Settings Properties dialog applet.
128 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Status Tab The Status panel displays the current status of the mobile device network adapter selected in the drop down box. Note the availability of the Windows standard Refresh button. When tapped, the signal strength, signal quality and link speed are refreshed for the currently selected adapter. It also searches for new adapters and may cause a slight delay to refresh the contents of the dropdown menu..
eXpress Scan 129 eXpress Scan eXpress Scan may be used for the initial network configuration of the mobile device. Available configuration parameters can include wireless network settings and the Avalanche Mobile Device Server Address. Barcodes are created with the eXpress Config utility. Please refer to Using Wavelink Avalanche on LXE Windows Computers, available on the LXE manuals CD, for information on eXpress Config.
130 eXpress Scan Figure 3-41 Scan Barcode 1 4. If the passwords match, the barcode data is processed and the screen is updated to reflect the number of barcodes included in the set. Figure 3-42 Scan Remaining Barcodes The remaining barcodes may be scanned in any order. After a barcode is scanned, that barcode is removed from the “Remaining:” list and placed in the “Scanned:” list. 5. If the passwords do not match, an error message is displayed.
eXpress Scan 131 7. After the last barcode is scanned, the settings are automatically applied. Figure 3-43 Configuring Settings 8. Once configured, the device is warmbooted and the new settings are active. 9. If Wavelink Avalanche is deployed and the appropriate network settings are configured, the device connects to the Mobile Device Server and any software updates and additional configuration data are downloaded.
132 MX5X Reference Guide eXpress Scan E-EQ-MX5CERG-F-ARC
Chapter 4 Scanner Introduction Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner Set scanner keyboard wedge parameters, enable or disable symbologies from being scanned, active scanner port, and scan key settings. Assign baud rate, parity, stop bits and data bits for available COM ports. Scanner parameters apply to the MX5X integrated scanner only. Barcode manipulation parameters apply to barcodes scanned by the integrated scanner engine only.
134 Barcode Processing Overview Barcode Processing Overview Note: Steps 1-7 describe the barcode manipulation. Steps 8-12 describe how the manipulated data is built. Step 13 describes how the manipulated data is output. The complete sequence of barcode processing is as follows: 1. Scanned barcode is tested for a code ID. If one is found, it is stripped from the data, and the settings for the symbology specified are used. Otherwise, the All symbology settings are used. 2.
Factory Default Settings 135 Factory Default Settings Factory Default Settings Main Port 1 Enable Internal Scanner Sound Send Key Messages (WEDGE) Output Enable Port 2 Enable Internal Scanner Sound Send key messages WEDGE Output enable Keys Left Scan key Right Scan key COM Ports (COM1 / COM4) Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits Data Bits Barcode Enable Code ID Symbology Settings AIM (ID) Symbol (ID) Custom Control Character Translate All Character/Replacement Custom Identifiers Name ID Code Disabled Enabled Enabl
136 Main Tab Main Tab Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner | Main tab Factory Default Settings Main Port 1 Port 2 Enable Internal Scanner Sound Send key messages (WEDGE) Output enable Internal Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled (Dimmed) Figure 4-1 Scanner Control / Main Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Note: The left and right Scan buttons have no effect on tethered external scanners.
Keys Tab 137 Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds Good scan and bad scan sounds are stored in the Windows directory, as SCANGOOD.WAV and SCANBAD.WAV. These are unprotected WAV files and can be replaced by a WAV file of the user’s choice. By default a good scan sound on the MX5X is a single 2700 Hz beep, and a bad scan sound is a double beep.
138 Keys Tab L / R Scan Key Function Esc When set to Esc the Scan key press halts the current function. Virtual key When set to Virtual, the Virtual Left (Scan button) key produces a default F20 and the Virtual Right (Scan button) key produces a default F21. Change a Virtual Key (F20 or F21) Value The virtual keys are set in the User Interface. The text name of the key is typed into the text box below the key.
COM1/COM4 Tab 139 COM1/COM4 Tab Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner | COM1 tab or COM4 tab Factory Default Settings COM1 Port Baud Rate 9600 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Data Bits 8 COM4 Port Baud Rate 9600 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Data Bits 8 Figure 4-3 Scanner Control / COM1 and COM4 Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Note: Pin 9 power for tethered scanners is supported via the Handheld Settings control panel applet.
140 Barcode Tab Barcode Tab Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner | Barcode tab The Scanner application (Wedge) can only enable or disable the processing of a barcode inside the Wedge software. The Scanner application enables or disables the Code ID that may be scanned. Enabling or disabling a specific barcode symbology is done manually using the configuration barcode in the Integrated Scanner Programming Guide (available on the LXE Manuals CD and the LXE ServicePass website).
Barcode Tab 141 Enable Code ID This parameter programs the internal scanner to transmit the specified Code ID and/or determines the type of barcode identifier being processed. If the scanner being configured is not an integrated scanner, the scanner driver expects that the setting has been programmed into the scanner externally, and that the data will be coming in with the specified Code ID attached.
142 Barcode Tab Barcode – Symbology Settings The Symbology selected in the Symbologies dialog defines the symbology for which the data is being configured. The features available on the Symbology Settings dialog include the ability to individually enable or disable a barcode from scanning, set the minimum and maximum size barcode to accept, strip Code ID, strip data from the beginning or end of a barcode, or (based on configurable Barcode Data) add a prefix or suffix to a barcode.
Barcode Tab 143 Note: In Custom mode on the Barcode tab, any Code IDs not specified by the user will not be stripped, because they will not be recognized as code IDs. If a specific symbologys settings have been configured, a star (*) will appear next to it in the Symbology drop-down box, so the user can tell which symbologies have been modified from their defaults. If a particular symbology has been configured, the entire set of parameters from that symbologies screen are in effect for that symbology.
144 Barcode Tab Strip Leading/Trailing Control This group of controls determines what data is removed from the barcode before the data is buffered for the application. If all values are set, Code ID takes precedence over Leading and Trailing; Barcode Data stripping is performed last. Stripping occurs before the Prefix and Suffix are added, so does not affect them. See Also: Barcode Processing Overview earlier in this chapter.
Barcode Tab 145 Barcode Data Match List Barcode Data -- This panel is used to strip data that matches the entry in the Match list from the barcode. Enter the data to be stripped in the text box and tap the Insert or Add button. The entry is added to the Match list. To remove an entry from the Match list, highlight the entry in the list and tap the Remove button. Tap the OK button to store any additions, deletions or changes.
146 Barcode Tab Match List Rules The data in the list is processed by the rules listed below: • Strings in the list will be searched in the order they appear in the list. If the list contains ABC and AB, in that order, incoming data with ABC will match first, and the AB will have no effect. • When a match between the first characters of the barcode and a string from the list is found, that string is stripped from the barcode data.
Barcode Tab 147 Add Prefix/Suffix Control See Also: Barcode Processing Overview earlier in this chapter. Figure 4-8 Add Prefix/Suffix Control Use this option to specify a string of text, hex values or hat encoded values to be added to the beginning (prefix) or the end (suffix) of the barcode data. Up to 19 characters can be included in the string. The string can include any character from the keyboard plus characters specified by hex equivalent or entering in hat encoding.
148 Barcode Tab Barcode – Ctrl Char Mapping See Also: Barcode Processing Overview earlier in this chapter. The Ctrl Char Mapping button activates a dialog to define the operations the LXE Wedge performs on control characters (values less than 0x20) embedded in barcodes. Control characters can be replaced with user-defined text which can include hat encoded or hex encoded values. In key message mode, control characters can also be translated to their control code equivalent key sequences.
Barcode Tab 149 Character This is a drop down combo box that contains the control character name. Refer to the Character drop down box for the list of control characters and their names. When a character name is selected from the drop down box, the default text Ignore (drop) is shown and highlighted in the Replacement edit control. Ignore (drop) is highlighted so the user can type a replacement if the control character is not being ignored.
150 Barcode Tab Barcode – Custom Identifiers Code IDs can be defined by the user. This allows processing parameters to be configured for barcodes that do not use the standard AIM or Symbol IDs or for barcodes that have data embedded at the beginning of the data that acts like a Code ID. These are called custom code IDs and are included in the Symbology drop down box in the Symbology dialog, unless Enable Code ID is set to None.
Barcode Tab 151 Buttons Add Entering data into both the Name and ID Code fields enables the Add button. Tap the Add button and the data is added to the next empty location in the Custom ID list. Insert Tap on an empty line in the Custom ID list. The Add button changes to Insert. Enter data into both the Name and ID Code fields and tap the Insert button. The data is added to the selected line in the Custom IDs list. Edit Double tap on the item to edit.
152 Control Code Replacement Examples Control Code Replacement Examples Example Control Character Example configuration The control character is discarded from the barcode data, prefix and suffix ESCape ‘Ignore (drop)’ 0x1B in the barcode is discarded. Printable text Text is substituted for Control Character. Start of TeXt ‘STX’ 0x02 in a barcode is converted to the text ‘STX’. Hat-encoded text The hat-encoded text is translated to the equivalent hex value.
Control Code Replacement Examples 153 Barcode Processing Examples The following table shows examples of stripping and prefix/suffix configurations. The examples assume that the scanner is configured to transmit an AIM identifier.
154 Control Code Replacement Examples Provided that the wedge is configured with the previous table, below are examples of scanned barcode data and results of these manipulations.
Length Based Barcode Stripping 155 Length Based Barcode Stripping Use this procedure to create symbology rules for two barcodes with the same symbology but with different discrete lengths. This procedure is not applicable for barcodes with variable lengths (falling between a maximum value and a minimum value). Example 1: • A normal AIM or Symbol symbology role can be created for the desired barcode ID.
156 Length Based Barcode Stripping AIM custom symbology setup is assigned in the following manner: • c1 min length = 34, max length = 34, strip leading 2, strip trailing 18, Code ID enabled, Barcode Data = “01” • c2 min length = 26, max length = 26, strip leading 2, strip trailing 10, Code ID enabled, Barcode Data = “01” • c3 min length = 24, max length = 24, strip leading 2, strip trailing 8, Code ID enabled, Barcode Data = “01” • c4 min length = 20, max length = 20, strip leading 0, strip trailing 4, Co
Chapter 5 Wireless Network Configuration Introduction The Cisco and Symbol clients are 802.11b wireless devices and are compatible only with the Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system. Instruction for Cisco and Symbol clients is located in Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 section titled Wireless Network Configuration. Note: It may be necessary to upgrade client drivers in order to use certain Summit Client Utility (SCU) features described in this chapter. Please contact your LXE representative for details.
158 Summit Client Configuration Summit Client Configuration Summit Client Utility Icon Note: Terminology used on your screen displays may be different than those shown in the figures in this chapter. Start the Summit Client configuration by tapping the Summit Client Utility icon on the desktop. You can also start the Summit Client utility by tapping Start | Programs | Summit | SCU. Important: After making changes to a profile, tap the Commit button and perform a Warm Reset / Suspend and Resume.
Summit Client Configuration 159 Summit Tray Icon The Summit tray icon provides access to the SCU and is a visual indicator of link status. The Summit tray icon is displayed when: • • • • The Summit radio is installed and active. The Windows Zero Config utility is not active. The Tray Icon setting is On. Tap the icon to launch the Summit Configuration Utility. Use the tray icon to view the link status: Summit client is not currently associated or authenticated to an Access Point.
160 Summit Client Configuration Main Tab Note: Terminology used on your screen displays may be different than those shown in the figures in this chapter. Factory Default Settings Admin Login password Radio Active Config/Profile Regulatory Domain SUMMIT Enabled Default FCC or ETSI or Figure 5-2 SCU – Main Tab The Main tab displays information about the wireless client device including: • • • • • • • SCU (Summit Client Utility) version Driver version Radio Type (the radio is an 802.
Summit Client Configuration 161 Admin Login To login to Admin mode, tap the Admin login button. Once logged in, the button label changes to Admin Logout. The admin is automatically logged out when the SCU is exited. The Admin can either tap the Admin Logout button, or a navigation button (X or OK), to logout. The Admin remains logged in when the SCU is not closed and a Suspend/Resume function is performed.
162 Summit Client Configuration Config or Profile Tab Note: Tap the Commit button to save changes before leaving this panel or the SCU.
Summit Client Configuration 163 Button Function Delete Deletes the profile. The current active profile cannot be deleted and an error message is displayed if a delete is attempted. New Creates a new profile with the default settings (see Config/Profile Parameters) and prompts for a unique name. If the name is not unique, an error message is displayed and the new profile is not created. Rename Assigns a new, unique name.
164 Summit Client Configuration Config/Profile Parameters Parameter Default Explanation Config or Edit Profile Default A string of 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters, establishes the name of the profile. Options are Default or ThirdPartyConfig. SSID Blank A string of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Establishes the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the WLAN to which the client connects. Client Name Blank A string of up to 16 characters.
Summit Client Configuration 165 Parameter Default Explanation EAP Type None Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) type used for 802.1x authentication to the Access Point. Options are: None, LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAPMSCHAP, PEAP-GTC, or EAP-TLS. Note: EAP type chosen determines whether the Credentials button is active and also determines the available entries in the Credentials pop-up window. Encryption None Type of encryption to be used to protect transmitted data.
166 Summit Client Configuration Status Tab This screen displays information on the current profile and wireless connection. Information cannot be edited or changed on the Status panel. or Figure 5-6 SCU – Status Tab The panel displays: • • • • • • • • • • Profile being used. The client name, IP address and MAC address. The status of the network connection (down, associated, authenticated, etc.). The name, IP address and MAC address of the Access Point maintaining the connection to the network.
Summit Client Configuration 167 Diags Tab The Diags panel can be used for troubleshooting network traffic and wireless connectivity issues for the IP address shown above the Release/Renew button. Admin login is required for the (Re)connect button function. Note: Diagnostics and Site Survey functions are not available in all SCU releases.
168 Summit Client Configuration Button Function Site Survey Not available in this release. Global or Global Settings Tab The parameters on this panel can only be changed when an Admin is logged in with a password. The current values for the parameters can be viewed by the general user without requiring a password. Note: Tap the Commit button to save changes.
Summit Client Configuration 169 Parameter Ping Payload Ping Timeout Ping Delay ms LED Hide Passwords Admin Password Auth Timeout Certs Path CCX WMM Tray Icon Factory Default Value 32 bytes 5000 1000 Off Off Blank 8 sec. (not available in all versions) System Off Off On Global Parameters Parameter Default Function RX Diversity On-start on Main How to handle antenna diversity when receiving packets from the Access Point.
170 Summit Client Configuration Parameter Default Function Roam Period 10 sec The amount of time, after association or a roam scan with no roam, that the radio collects Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) scan data before a roaming decision is made. Options are: 5 sec, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 seconds or Custom.
Summit Client Configuration 171 Parameter Default Function Certs Path System A valid directory path, of up to 64 characters, where WPA Certificate Authority and User Certificates are stored on the mobile device. LXE suggests ensuring the directory path currently exists before assigning the path in this parameter. See sections titled Root Certificates and User Certificates later in this chapter for instructions on obtaining CA and User Certificates. This value is masked when the Admin is logged out.
172 Summit Client Configuration Summit Wireless Security Use the instructions in this section to complete the entries on the Config or Profile tab according to the type of wireless security used by your 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.
Summit Client Configuration 173 Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials When using wireless security that requires a user name and password to be entered, the Summit Client Utility offers two choices: • The Username and Password may be entered on the Credentials screen. If this method is selected, anyone using the device can access the network. • The Username and Password are left blank on the Credentials screen. When the device attempts to connect to the network, a sign on screen is displayed.
174 Summit Client Configuration 5. The default is to use the entire certificate store for the CA certificate. Alternatively, use the Browse button next to the CA Cert (CA Certificate Filename) on the Credentials screen to select an individual certificate. 6. For EAP-TLS, also enter the User Cert (User Certificate filename) on the credentials screen by using the Browse button. 7. Click the OK button then the Commit button. 8.
Summit Client Configuration 175 Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path User Certificates EAP-TLS authentication requires a user certificate. The user certificate must be stored in the Windows certificate store. To generate the user certificate, follow the instructions in “Generating a User Certificate for the Mobile Device”, later in this chapter.
176 Summit Client Configuration How To: Use the Certs Path 1. Follow the instructions later in this chapter for “Downloading a Root CA Certificate to a PC”. 2. Copy the certificate to a specified directory on the mobile device. The default location for Certs Path is \System. A different location may be specified by using the Certs Path global variable. Please note the location chosen for certificate storage should persist after warmboot. 3.
Summit Client Configuration 177 WEP Keys Please see your System Administrator for complete information about your network WEP key requirements. To connect using WEP, use the following minimum required profile options.. • Auth Type = Open • EAP Type = None • Encryption = Manual WEP Tap the WEP/PSK Keys button. The WEP Key Entry text entry box appears. Figure 5-12 Summit WEP Key Dialog Enter the WEP key. If there are more than one set of keys, tap the radio button in front of the Key to be used.
178 Summit Client Configuration LEAP w/o WPA Authentication If the Cisco/CCX certified AP is configured for open authentication, set the Auth Type client parameter to Open. If the AP is configured for network EAP only, set the Auth Type client parameter to LEAP. Start the Summit Utility by tapping the Summit Client icon. Tap the Admin Login button on the Main panel. Enter the Admin password and tap OK. Tap the Config or Profile tab.
Summit Client Configuration 179 Enter the Password, if desired. Tap OK. Tap the Commit button to save the new profile configuration. Perform a warm reset to connect using the new profile configuration. See Also: WPA/LEAP Authentication later in this section to configure the client for WPA LEAP. See Also: Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials earlier in this chapter if the username and password are left blank during setup. EAP-FAST Authentication Start the Summit Utility by tapping the Summit Client icon.
180 Summit Client Configuration or Figure 5-16 Summit EAP-FAST Credentials Enter the Username or Domain \Username in the Credentials popup text entry box, if desired. Enter the Password, if desired. For automatic PAC provisioning, once a username/password is authenticated, the PAC information is stored on the mobile device. The same username/password must be used to authenticate each time.
Summit Client Configuration 181 PEAP/MSCHAP Authentication Start the Summit Utility by tapping the Summit Client icon. Tap the Admin Login button on the Main panel. Enter the Admin password and tap OK. Tap the Config or Profile tab. or Figure 5-17 Configure a Summit Profile for PEAP/MSCHAP Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile. Set Auth Type to Open. Set EAP Type to PEAP-MSCHAP. Set Encryption to Auto WEP (without WPA). To configure PEAP-MSCHAP for WPA set Encryption to WPA TKIP.
182 Summit Client Configuration or Figure 5-18 PEAP/MSCHAP Credentials Dialog If using the Windows certificate store: • • • • Check the Use MS store checkbox. The default is to use the Full Trusted Store. To select an individual certificate, click on the Browse [ . . .] button. Uncheck the Use full trusted store checkbox. Select the desired certificate and click Select. You are returned to the Credentials screen. If using the Certs Path option: • Leave the Use MS store box unchecked.
Summit Client Configuration 183 WPA/LEAP Authentication Start the Summit Utility by tapping the Summit Client icon. Tap the Admin Login button on the Main panel. Enter the Admin password and tap OK. Tap the Config or Profile tab. or Figure 5-19 Configure a Summit Profile with LEAP for WPA TKIP Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile. Set Auth Type to Open. Set EAP Type to LEAP. Set Encryption to WPA TKIP. To use Stored Credentials, tap the Credentials button.
184 Summit Client Configuration WPA PSK Authentication Start the Summit Utility by tapping the Summit Client icon. Tap the Admin Login button on the Main panel. Enter the Admin password and tap OK. Tap the Config or Profile tab. or Figure 5-21 Configure a Summit Profile with WPA PSK Encryption Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile. Set Auth Type to Open. Set EAP Type to None. Set Encryption to WPA PSK. Tap the WEP/PSK Keys button.
Summit Client Configuration 185 PEAP/GTC Authentication Start the Summit Utility by tapping the Summit Client icon. Tap the Admin Login button on the Main panel. Enter the Admin password and tap OK. Tap the Config or Profile tab. or Figure 5-23 Configure a Summit Profile with PEAP/GTC Enter the SSID of the access point assigned to this profile. Set Auth type to Open. Set EAP type to PEAP-GTC. Set Encryption to WPA TKIP. To use stored credentials, tap the Credentials button.
186 Summit Client Configuration or Figure 5-24 PEAP/GTC Credentials Dialog If using the Windows certificate store: • • • • Check the Use MS store checkbox. The default is to use the Full Trusted Store. To select an individual certificate, click on the Browse [ . . .] button. Uncheck the Use full trusted store checkbox. Select the desired certificate and click Select. You are returned to the Credentials screen. If using the Certs Path option: • Leave the Use MS store box unchecked.
Summit Client Configuration 187 EAP-TLS Authentication Start the Summit Utility by tapping the Summit Client icon. Tap the Admin Login button on the Main panel. Enter the Admin password and tap OK. Tap the Config or Profile tab. Figure 5-25 Configure a Summit Profile with EAP-TLS Enter the SSID of the access point assigned to this profile. Set Auth type to Open. Set EAP type to EAP-TLS Set Encryption to WPA TKIP. To use stored credentials, tap the Credentials button.
188 Summit Client Configuration Note: The date must be accurate on the device to authenticate a certificate. Figure 5-26 EAP-TLS Credentials Dialog If using the Windows certificate store: • • • • Check the Use MS store checkbox. The default is to use the Full Trusted Store. To select an individual certificate, click on the Browse [ . . .] button. Uncheck the Use full trusted store checkbox. Select the desired certificate and click Select. You are returned to the Credentials screen.
Certificates 189 Certificates Please refer to the LXE Security Primer to prepare the Authentication Server and Access Point for communication. It is important that all dates are correct on CE computers when using any type of certificate. Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail. Root Certificates Download a Root CA Certificate The easiest way to get the root CA certificate is to use a browser on a desktop PC to navigate to the CA (Certificate Authority).
190 Certificates Make sure the correct root CA certificate is selected in the list box. Figure 5-29 Download CA Certificate Screen Tap the DER button. To download the CA certificate, tap on the Download CA certificate link. Figure 5-30 Download CA Certificate Save to Desktop Tap the Save button and save the certificate to the desktop PC. Keep track of the name and location of the certificate as the certificate file name and file location is required in later steps.
Certificates 191 Installing a Root CA Certificate on the Mobile Device Copy the certificate file from the desktop PC to the mobile device. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Figure 5-31 Certificate Stores Tap the Import button. Figure 5-32 Import Certificate From a File Make sure From a File is selected and tap OK.
192 Certificates Figure 5-33 Browsing to Certificate Location Using the Explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and tap OK. Tap Yes to import the certificate. Once the certificate is installed, return to the proper authentication section, described later in this chapter.
Certificates 193 User Certificates Generating a User Certificate for the MX5X 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 of the user certificate required. Figure 5-34 Logon to Certificate Authority This process saves a user certificate and a separate private key file.
194 Certificates Figure 5-36 Request a Certificate Type Tap on the advanced certificate request link. Figure 5-37 Advanced Certificate Request Screen Tap on the Create and submit a request to this CA link.
Certificates 195 Figure 5-38 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.
196 Certificates Be sure to note the name used for the private key file, for example MX5USER.PVK. The certificate file created later in this process must be given the same name, for example, MX5USER.CER. DO NOT check Enable strong private key protection. Make any other desired changes and tap the Submit button. Figure 5-39 Script Warnings If any script notifications occur, tap the Yes button to continue the certificate request.
Certificates 197 Figure 5-41 User Certificate Issued Tap the Download certificate link. Figure 5-42 Download Certificate Security Warning Tap Save to download and store the user certificate to the PC. Keep track of the name and location of the certificate as the file name and location is required in later steps. The private key file is also downloaded and saved during this process. Be sure use the same name for the certificate file as was used for the private key file.
198 Certificates Installing a User Certificate on the MX5X (WPA-TLS Only) Copy the certificate and private key files to the mobile device. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Select My Certificates from the pull down list. Figure 5-43 Certificate Stores Tap the Import button. Figure 5-44 Import User Certificate Make sure From a File is selected and tap OK.
Certificates 199 Figure 5-45 Browsing to Certificate Location Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location on the mobile device where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and tap OK. Tap Yes to import the certificate. The certificate is now shown in the list. Figure 5-46 User Certificate Listing Highlight the certificate you just imported and tap the View. . button. From the Field pull down menu, select Private Key. If the private key is present, the process is complete.
200 Certificates To import the private key, tap OK to return to the Certificates screen. Tap import. Figure 5-47 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 tap OK. Tap on View to see the certificate details again. The private key should now say Present. If it does not, there is a problem.
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.
202 Setup a New Device Setup a New Device Prerequisites: • The touch panel must be enabled. Refer to the (Start | Settings | Control Panel | Handheld | Misc | ) Touch Panel Disabled setting. • An MX5X default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is assigned. LXE CE devices with the AppLock feature are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no default password, thus when the device is first booted, the user has full access to the device and no password prompt is displayed.
Setup a New Device 203 OR Application Panel OR End User Switchpad Application – Launch Panel Security Panel Status Panel Figure 6-2 AppLock Panels E-EQ-MX5CERG-F-ARC MX5X Reference Guide
204 Administration Mode Administration Mode Administration mode gives full access to the device and 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: • • • • Create/change the keystroke sequence to activate administrator access. Create/change the password for administrator access.
Passwords 205 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 Administrator 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.
206 End-User Switching Technique End-User Switching Technique Note: The touch screen must be enabled. Refer to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Handheld | Misc | Touch Panel Disabled setting. or Figure 6-3 Switchpad Menu A checkmark indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the user. When Keyboard is selected, the MX5X default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated.
Multi-Application Configuration 207 Multi-Application Configuration Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Administration icon The default Administrator Hotkey sequence is Shift+Ctrl+A. Note: AppLock cannot support multiple windows of some applications. Attempting to open multiple windows of RFTerm or Pocket Word will cause AppLock to switch to administration mode.
208 Multi-Application Configuration Option Explanation Order Default is 1. 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. Internet Default is Disabled. 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 (EUIE) for more details.
Multi-Application Configuration 209 Launch Button Note: The Launch button may not be available in all versions of Multi-AppLock. Contact your LXE representative for assistance, downloads and AppLock update availability. When clicked, displays the Launch options panel for the Filename selected on the Administration panel. Figure 6-5 Application Launch Options Note: Launch order is determined by the Order specified in the Application tab. The Order value does not have to be sequential.
210 Multi-Application Configuration Auto Re-Launch Default is Enabled. Auto Re-Launch, when enabled for a specific application. automatically relaunches it (subject to the specified Auto Re-Launch Delay in seconds) after it terminates. This option allows the Administrator to disable the re-launch operation. AppLock cannot prevent all applications from closing.
Multi-Application Configuration 211 Allow Close Default is Disabled. When enabled, the associated application can be closed by the end-user. This option allows the administrator to configure applications that consume system resources to be terminated if an error condition occurs or at the end-user’s request. Error conditions may generate a topmost popup requiring an end-user response, memory resource issues requiring an end-user response, etc.
212 Multi-Application Configuration Security Panel Figure 6-6 Security Panel – Multi-Application Note: If your Status Panel does not look like the figure shown above, you may have the Single Application version. Refer to Appendix D – Reference Material, AppLock - Single Application Version for instruction. Setting an Activation Hotkey Specify the hotkey sequence that triggers AppLock to switch between administrator and user modes and the password required to enter Administrator mode.
Multi-Application Configuration 213 Setting a Password in the Security Panel 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.
214 Multi-Application Configuration Extended Extended status provides more detailed information than that logged by Process Logging. All All messages are displayed. 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.
Multi-Application Configuration 215 Troubleshooting AppLock The mobile device won’t switch from Administration mode to end-user mode. If two copies of the same application are configured, but the application only allows one copy to run at a time, for example Microsoft Pocket Word, the switch to end-user fails. AppLock stays in Administration mode and is stopped until the Administrator password is entered. The hotkey sequence needed is not allowed.
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Appendix A Key Maps Keypad ANSI / Batch Keypad Remember : The Orange (on the left) and Blue (on the right) keys are 2nd function keys. Ctrl, Alt, Shft, Blue and Orange keys are sticky keys. Sticky keys do not need to be held down before pressing the next (or desired) key. It is valid to use combined modifiers on specific keys.
218 Keypad Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies Note: This key mapping is used on hand held computers that are NOT running RFTerm. • When using a sequence of keys that includes the Orange or Blue keys, press the color key first then the rest of the key sequence. • Alphabetic keys default to lower case letters. Press the Shft key, then the alphabetic key for an uppercase letter. Note: When the computer boots, the default condition of Caps (or CapsLock) is Off.
Keypad 219 Press These Keys and Then … To Get This Key / Function Page Down F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18 F19 F20 F21 F22 F23 F24 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y E-EQ-MX5CERG-F-ARC Blue Orange Ctrl Alt Shft x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Caps Lock Press This Key Down Arrow 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y MX5X Reference Guide
220 Keypad Press These Keys and Then … To Get This Key / Function z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 .
Keypad 221 Press These Keys and Then … To Get This Key / Function ; (semicolon) .
222 IBM Keypad Overlays IBM Keypad Overlays 3270 Keypad Please refer to the RFTerm Reference Guide for further information about 3270 key functions on the mobile device. Note: The MX5X device approved for use in Hazardous Locations has a blue keypad overlay with the same 3270 keymap markings as shown in this figure.
IBM Keypad Overlays 223 5250 Keypad 5250 Keypad Overlay Please refer to the RFTerm Reference Guide for further information about 5250 key functions on the mobile device. Note: The MX5X device approved for use in Hazardous Locations has a blue keypad overlay with the same 5250 keymap markings as shown in this figure.
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Appendix B Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Features CPU Memory Display ROM RAM LCD Removable CF Card (Customer Installable) PCMCIA Interface Specifications Intel Xscale operating at 400 MHz 64 MB Flash (N/A January 2006) 128 MB low power DRAM Transflective Color Mass Storage ATA Flash Type II PC Cards (Various Sizes) Weights One PCMCIA Slot: Slot 0 accepts Type II Slot 1 accepts Type I and II CF Unit with network card, battery and scanner endcap Battery Wireless Card - 2.
226 Appendix B Technical Specifications Display Specifications Feature Type Resolution Size Diagonal Viewing Area Dot Pitch Dot Size Color Scale Specification LCD - Transflective Color / CCFL Front Light 320 x 240 pixels 1/4 VGA portrait 3.8 in (150.4mm) 0.22mm 0.20mm x 0.
Appendix B Technical Specifications 227 Network Card Specifications Summit Client Type II Bus Interface: Network Frequencies: RF Data Rates: RF Power Level: Channels Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Connectivity: Compact Flash via a PCMCIA adapter 2.4 - 2.4897 GHz IEEE 802.11b 802.11g DSSS OFDM 1, 2, 5.
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Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 System Configuration CE .NET 4.2 Introduction There are several different aspects to the setup and configuration of the mobile device. 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 appendix are to be used as examples only, as the configuration of your specific mobile device may vary.
230 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Software Load The software loaded on the MX5X computer consists of Windows CE .NET 4.2 or Windows CE 5.0 OS, hardware-specific OEM Adaptation Layer, device drivers, Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows CE browser and utilities. The software supported is summarized below: • Operating System -- Full Operating System License: Includes all operating system components, including Windows CE 5.0 or CE .NET 4.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 231 Optional AppLock (Option) Installed by LXE. The AppLock program is accessed by the user or the AppLock Administrator at bootup or upon completion of a warm boot. Set parameters using the Administration option in the Control Panel. See Chapter 6 - AppLock for instruction. JAVA (Option) Installed by LXE. Files can be accessed by tapping Start | Programs | JEM-CE. Doubletap the EVM icon to open the EVM Console.
232 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Desktop CE .NET 4.2 For general use instruction, please refer to commercially available Windows CE .NET 4.2 user’s guides or the Windows on-line Help application installed in the mobile device. Note: Whenever possible, use the AC power adapter with the MX5X to conserve the main battery and to ensure the backup battery is charged. The Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 2000 or XP.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 233 My Computer Folders (CE .NET 4.
234 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Start Menu Program Options CE .NET 4.2 The following options represent the factory default program installation. Your system may be different based on the software and hardware options purchased. Note that there can be only one wireless client installed at a time. The client driver configuration utility chosen is based on the type of installed wireless client card (Cisco, Summit, Symbol). Access: Start | Programs Cisco Requires Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 235 ActiveSync Once a relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect (on a desktop computer), ActiveSync will synchronize using the wireless link, serial port, USB or the infrared port on the MX5X. Refer to ActiveSync Processes later in this guide. Note: ActiveSync does not transmit through the IR port in vehicle cradles. It will transport through the IR port of the MX5 desktop cradles.
236 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Command Prompt Access: Start | Programs | Command Prompt 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 version of Inbox as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Outlook Inbox options. Tap the button to access Inbox Help.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 237 Taskbar Access: Start | Settings | Taskbar and Start Menu The Taskbar can be used to determine how the taskbar appears on the display. Use the Advanced tab to clear the contents of the Documents menu. Factory Default Settings General Always on Top Auto hide Show Clock Advanced Expand Control Panel Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled There are a few changes in the CE version of Taskbar as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Taskbar options.
238 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Control Panel Options CE .NET 4.2 Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel or My Computer | Control Panel Getting Help Please tap the box to get Help when changing Control Panel options. Option Function Accessibility Customize the way the keyboard, audio, display or mouse function for users with hearing or viewing difficulties. Administration LXE AppLock Administration utility. See Chapter 6 – AppLock for details.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 239 Option Function PC Connection Control the connection between the MX5X and a local desktop or laptop computer. Power Set Power scheme properties. Review battery status and properties.. Regional Settings Set appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on regional and language settings. Remove Programs Remove user installed programs in their entirety. Scanner Set scanner keyboard wedge, scanner icon appearance, active scanner port, and scan key settings.
240 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Accessibility Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Accessibility Customize the way the keyboard, sound, display, mouse, automatic reset and notification sounds function. There are a few changes from general desktop Accessibility options. Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 241 Audio Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Audio Set volume parameters and assign sound wav files for operating system events. Adjust the volume, record gain, and sidetone for headphone, software and microphone. Set volume for Bay Digital, CRMA Radio and Mixer. Audio Properties Factory Default Settings System Speaker Volume Events Applications Notifications Key Clicks Screen taps Routing System (Normal) Wireless Phone (Network card) Headset CRMA Radio Exp.
242 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Factory Default Settings Disable Headset Disable Speaker (Mute) Microphone Gain Volume Headphone Software Microphone Extra Volume Bay Digital CRMA Radio Mixer Events Scheme Note: Bootloader Version 1.01 Enabled Disabled Disabled Version 1.02 1 Enabled Enabled 60% 80% 60% 60% 80% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% Windows CE Default Windows CE Default MX5X Bluetooth access, Bluetooth modules and Bluetooth Manager are not supported by LXE.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 243 Date/Time Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time Icon Set Date, Time, Time Zone, and Daylight Savings after cold boot or at anytime. Factory Default Settings Current Time Midnight Time Zone GMT-05:00 Daylight Savings Disabled Note: Date and time is reset to the default value each time the MX5X is rebooted. There is minimal change from general desktop PC Date/Time Properties options.
244 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Display Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Display Icon Select the Desktop image and set the display/keypad backlight timers when on battery or external power. Factory Default Settings Background Tile Backlight Battery Auto Turn Off Idle Timer External Auto Turn Off Idle Timer Windows CE Disabled Enabled 1 minute Enabled 10 minutes Display Properties Display Properties Background There is no change from general desktop PC Display Properties / Background options.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 245 Handheld Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Handheld Displays hardware, communications, versions and WLAN client details. How to Disable Touch and / or Calibration upon Cold Reset Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Handheld | Misc tab Use this option to disable the touch panel. It can also be used to disable the touch screen calibration configuration during a Cold Reset. When touch is disabled, the keypad must be used for input.
246 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Bootloader Version 1.02 Handheld Properties – Version 1.02 Versions tab Bootloader, CPU type, CPU, Controller, PCB.CPLD, Platform versions. Mobile device serial number.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 247 Radios tab Parameter Default CF Slot Enabled Enabled (checkmark) CF Slot Wakeup Enabled Disabled (blank) PC Slot Enabled Enabled (checkmark) PC Slot Wakeup Enabled Disabled (blank) Bluetooth Radio Enabled Disabled (blank) [see Note] Ethernet Enabled Enabled (checkmark) Note: Bluetooth access, modules and Bluetooth Manager are not supported by LXE.
248 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Bootloader Version 1.01 Versions tab Bootloader, CPU type, CPU, Controller, PCB.CPLD, Platform versions. Mobile device serial number.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 249 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 Options Keys Use gestures Keyboard Enabled Small keys Disabled Input Panel Use this option to make the Input Panel or the physical keypad primarily available when entering data. When new key maps are added to the registry, they will appear in the Input Method dropdown list.
250 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Internet Options Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options Set MX5X user options for internet connectivity. Windows CE .NET 4.2 Defaults Factory Default Settings General Start Page http://www.msn.com/ Search Page search.msn.com Cache Size 512 Kb Connection Use LAN Disabled Autodial Name Blank Proxy Server Disabled Bypass Proxy Disabled Security Allow cookies Enabled Allow TLS 1.0 security Disabled Allow SSL 2.0 security Enabled Allow SSL 3.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 251 Network and Dialup Connections Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections Create a dialup, direct, Ethernet or VPN connection on the MX5X. Create a Communication Option 1. On the MX5X, 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, tap Connection. Then tap New… 3.
252 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Owner Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Owner Icon Set MX5X owner details. Factory Default Settings Identification Name, Company, Address, Telephones Display at power-on Notes Notes Display at power-on Network ID User Name Password Domain Blank Disabled Blank Disabled Blank Blank Blank Owner Properties There is little change from general desktop PC Owner Properties display. Enter the information and tap the OK box to save the changes.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 253 Password Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Password Icon Set MX5X access/power up password properties. Factory Default Settings Password Blank At Power On Disabled Screensaver Disabled Note: Once a password is assigned, each Control Panel option requires the password 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 everything in memory).
254 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Power Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power Set Power Off, Backlight properties. Review battery status and details. Please refer to Chapter 2 Physical Description and Layout section titled Power Modes. Factory Default Settings Status Main Battery Power Gauge Power Schemes Battery Suspend 3 minutes AC Power Suspend 5 minutes Power Properties Status The Status tab shows the status and the percentage of power left in the main battery (removable).
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 255 Regional Settings Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Regional Settings Set the appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on regional and language settings. Factory Default Settings Regional Setting English (United States) Number 123,456,789.00 / -123,456,789.00 neg Currency $123,456,789.00 pos / ($123,456,789.
256 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 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. Scanner parameters apply to the MX5X integrated scanner/imager only. Barcode manipulation parameters apply to barcodes scanned by the integrated scanner/imager engine only.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.
258 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Main Version 1 Version 2 Scanner Properties / Main Tab Adjust the settings and tap 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.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 259 Keys Scanner Properties / Keys Tab The Keys tab sets up what happens when one of the Scan keys are pressed. Note that the two keys can do the same or different functions. Disabled Scan Enter Tab Field Exit Esc When either scan key is set to Disabled, it does nothing when pressed. When set to Scan the integrated scanner is activated. If no integrated scanner is present, the Scan selection is greyed out.
260 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Advanced Scanner Properties / Advanced tab Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. The title in the group box reflects the current mode. If you are in Block mode, the title of the group box is Block. If you are in Key Message mode, the title of the group box is Key Message.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 261 Prefix / Suffix If Add Prefix and / or Add Suffix are combined with Strip Leading and / or Strip Trailing, the leading and / or trailing characters are stripped before the prefix or suffix is added. The mode for Prefix/Suffix feature is determined by the Send Key Messages (WEDGE) setting in the Main tab. When checked (enabled), the prefix/suffix feature is in Key Message mode.
262 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 COM Ports Scanner Properties / COM Port Settings Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. The COM 1 display contains the same parameters as the COM 2 and COM 3 Tab. Adjust the settings and tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Note: Neither COM1 nor COM4 support 5V switchable power on Pin 9 for tethered scanners.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 263 Storage Manager Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Storage Manager Note: Storage Manager is not available until a storage device is installed in the MX5X. 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. Storage Properties On-line help is available for this option.
264 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 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 tap the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Calibration Stylus Properties / Calibration Start / Calibration Begin Press and hold the stylus on the center of the target as it moves around the screen. Press Enter to keep the new calibration settings or Esc to cancel.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 265 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 Middle of Memory Bar Device Name Windows CE Device Description Windows CE Device Copyrights N/A General System - This screen is presented for information only. The System parameters cannot be changed by the user. Computer - The processor type is listed.
266 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Device Name System / Device Name The device name and description can be changed. Enter the name and description using either the keypad or the Input Panel and tap OK to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Copyrights This screen is presented for information only. The Copyrights information cannot be changed by the user.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 267 Wireless Network Configuration (Cisco and Symbol Clients) All Summit wireless network configuration is included in Chapter 5 – Wireless Network Configuration. Cisco Client Configuration (CE .NET 4.2 only) Prerequisites • Windows CE .NET 4.
268 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 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. Cisco Wireless Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is only available on mobile device’s equipped with the updated Cisco client driver (release 2.60 or later). • WPA requires software revision 1ED or greater.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 269 Checking for the Cisco PEAP Supplicant With a Cisco wireless device installed, open the Wireless network properties as described in Wireless Network Configuration, later in this section. 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. Cisco PEAP Installed PEAP Installed Cisco PEAP Authentications If the Cisco installation is correct, continue with the configuration.
270 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Cisco WPA 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 titled WPA/LEAP Authentication Configuration). Tap the ACU icon on the desktop. Cisco ACU Profile Selection From the Select Active Profile pull down list, select . Tap OK and warmboot.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 271 Cisco Wireless Information Screen Make sure the Notify me when new wireless networks are available box is not checked.. Tap the Advanced… button. Cisco 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. Tap the OK button on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen and the Wireless Information Screen is displayed.
272 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Cisco 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.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 273 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 Cisco Wireless Client Drivers, earlier in this chapter, for more information.
274 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 The login screen appears for logging into the wireless network. Cisco Wireless Network Login Once authenticated, tap the IP Information tab. Cisco IP Information Tab If the network is set to use DHCP, the mobile device displays the IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Now go back and authenticate the server.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 275 Server Authentication To validate the server certificate install the root CA certificate. For instructions for installing, see Root Certificates, in this chapter. Cisco Authentication Settings, Validate Server Navigate to the Wireless Network Properties configuration screen. Tap the Properties button. Check Validate server. Tap OK to dismiss the configuration boxes.
276 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 PEAP / GTC Authentication Configuration The Microsoft supplicant authenticates a user with the PEAP/GTC protocol. Configuring the PEAP/GTC Supplicant Cisco PEAP/GTC Wireless Network Properties With the client parameters configured (see Wireless Network Configuration in this chapter) set the EAP type to Cisco PEAP as shown above.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 277 The login screen appears for logging into the wireless network. Cisco Wireless Network Login Enter valid user credentials. Once authenticated, tap the IP Information tab. Cisco IP Information Tab If the network is set to use DHCP, the mobile device displays the IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Now go back and authenticate the server.
278 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Server Authentication To validate the server certificate install the root CA certificate. For instructions for installing, see Root Certificates, in this chapter. Navigate to the Wireless Network Properties configuration screen. Tap the Properties button. Cisco Authentication Settings, Validate Server Check Validate server. Tap OK to dismiss the configuration boxes. If the login screen appears, enter valid user credentials.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 279 WPA/LEAP LEAP is a Cisco proprietary authentication protocol and is not supported by the Microsoft supplicant. To configure the mobile device for WPA/LEAP, use the Cisco ACU installed during normal installation of the Cisco client driver. Cisco ACU Start the Cisco ACU by tapping the icon on the desktop or navigate to Start | Programs | Cisco | ACU. Tap on the Profile tab. Tap the Rename button. Name the profile. Cisco Renaming Profile Tap the Edit . . . button.
280 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 The profile properties screen is displayed. Cisco Profile Properties Screen Enter the SSID and Client Name in the correct fields. Set the Network Security Type to LEAP(WPA). Tap the OK button and the Profiles tab is displayed again. Use the drop down box to choose the profile just configured. Tap OK. The mobile device associates and displays the sign on screen. Cisco Login Screen Tap the Status tab to display status.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 281 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 CE mobile devices when using any type of certificate.
282 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Setting EAP/TLS Parameters With the client parameters configured (see Wireless Network Configuration) set the EAP type to TLS as shown. Cisco EAP/TLS Configuration Tap the Properties button. Cisco Authentication Settings Tap the Select button to choose the user certificate.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 283 Cisco Select Certificate Cisco 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. Tap the OK button to dismiss the configuration screens. When the client re-connects the user is authenticated with the user certificate.
284 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Validating the Server Certificate Before validating the server certificate, make sure the Root CA certificate is installed on the mobile device. Navigate to the Wireless Network Properties configuration screen. Tap the Properties button. Check the Validate server box as shown below. Cisco Validate Server Tap OK to dismiss the configuration boxes.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 285 WPA PSK Configuration Configure the Wireless Network Settings as described in Wireless Network Settings 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. Tap the OK button to complete the configuration.
286 Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 Symbol Client (CE .NET 4.2 only) Note: When making changes to profile parameters, the mobile device should be warmbooted afterwards unless noted otherwise. Prerequisites • Windows CE .NET 4.
Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.2 287 View Log Displays the logon/connection data for the current network connection. Add a new connection Select Add New. Enter the ESSID in the Network Name text box. 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.
288 MX5X Reference Guide Appendix C MX5X CE .NET 4.
Appendix D Reference Material Introduction Contents of this Appendix include: • AppLock – Single Application Configuration. Includes information and instruction for an MX5X using AppLock to manage a single application. AppLock error messages and registry settings are also included. • MX5X Reference Guide Revision History and the following charts: • • • • Valid VK Codes for CE .
290 AppLock - Single Application Configuration AppLock - Single Application Configuration Access: | Settings | Control Panel | Administration icon LXE’s AppLock is designed to be run on LXE certified Windows CE .NET / 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.
AppLock - Single Application Configuration 291 Setup a New Device LXE devices with the AppLock feature are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no default password, thus when the device is first booted, the user has full access to the device and no password prompt is displayed. After the administrator specifies an application to lock, a password is assigned and the device is rebooted or the hotkey is pressed, the device switches to end-user mode.
292 AppLock - Single Application Configuration End User Mode End-user mode locks the end-user into the configured application (or applications). The end user can still reboot and respond to dialog boxes. The single application is automatically launched, and runs in full screen mode when the device boots up. The user cannot unintentionally or intentionally exit the application nor can the end user execute any other applications.
AppLock - Single Application Configuration 293 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).
294 AppLock - Single Application Configuration Control Panel Control Panel Note: If your Administrator Control Panel does not look like the figure shown above, you may have the Multi-Application version. Use the Control tab options to select the application to launch when the device boots up. Move the cursor to the Application text box and either type the application path or tap the Browse button (the … button). The standard Windows CE Browse dialog is displayed.
AppLock - Single Application Configuration 295 Security Panel Security Panel Specify a Hotkey Sequence 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.
296 AppLock - Single Application Configuration After the user closes the dialog box, the Security Panel is displayed and the password can then be entered and confirmed again. If the passwords match, the password is encrypted and saved. See Also: Passwords Status Panel Status Panel Note: If your Status Panel does not look like the figure shown above, you may have the MultiApplication version.
AppLock - Single Application Configuration 297 Levels 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. The system default is ‘None’; however to reduce registry use, the administrator may want to select ‘None’ after verifying the configuration.
298 AppLock Error Messages AppLock Error Messages Any messages whose first word is an ‘ing’ word is output prior to the action described in the message. For example, Switching to admin-hotkey press is logged after the administrator has pressed the hotkey but prior to starting the switch process. For all operations that can result in an error, an Error level message is displayed when a failure occurs. These messages contain the word failure.
AppLock Error Messages Message Could not hook keyboard Could not start thread HotKeyMon Ctrl after L or X Ctrl pressed Ctrl Decrypt acquire context failure Decrypt acquired context OK Decrypt create hash failure Decrypt created hash OK Decrypt failure Decrypt import key failure Decrypt imported key OK Encrypt acquire context failure Encrypt acquire encrypt context failure Encrypt acquired encrypt context OK Encrypt create hash failure Encrypt create key failure Encrypt created encrypt hash OK Encrypt expor
300 Message Enter ToAdmin Enter ToUser Enter verify password Exit AppLockEnumWindowsFound Exit AppLockEnumWindows-Not found Exit DecryptPwd Exit EncryptPwd Exit FullScreenMode Exit GetAppInfo Exit password dialog Exit password dialog-cancel Exit password dialog-OK Exit password timeout Exit restart app timer Exit TaskbarScreenMode Exit ToAdmin Exit ToUser Exit ToUser-Registry read failure Exit verify password-no pwd set Exit verify password-response from dialog Found taskbar Getting address of keyboard hook
AppLock Error Messages Message In app hook:WM_WINDOWPOSCHANG ED Initializing keyboard hook procedure Keyboard hook initialization failure Keyboard hook loaded OK L after Ctrl Loading keyboard hook Open failure Open registry failure Opened status file Out of memory for encrypted pwd pRealTaskbarWndProc already set Pwd cancelled or invalid-remain in user mode Read registry error-hot key Read registry failure-app name Read registry failure-Cmd Line Read registry failure-Internet Registering Backdoor MSG
302 Message Reset system work area failure Shift pressed Shift Show taskbar Switching to admin-backdoor Switching to admin-hotkey press Switching to admin-kbdhook.
AppLock Registry Settings Message Unhook taskbar wndproc failure Unhook wndproc failure Unhooking taskbar Unhooking wndproc WM_SIZE adjusted X after Ctrl+L Ret from password <#> Decrypt data len <#> Window handle to enumwindows=%x WM_WINDOWPOSCHG adjusted=%x 303 Explanation and/or corrective action AppLock could not remove its control of the taskbar. This error does not affect AppLock processing AppLock could not remove the hook that allows monitoring of the application.
304 Valid VK Codes for CE Valid VK Codes for CE This is the list of codes parsed by KEYCOMP compiler. Refer to Microsoft Windows documentation for further clarification of the meaning of these key codes. Any VK keys not defined here are not valid for use under Windows CE.
ASCII Control Codes 305 ASCII Control Codes The following table lists ASCII Control codes in hexadecimal and their corresponding Control-key combinations.
306 ASCII Control Codes Char Hex ControlKey Control Action EM 19 ^Y End of Medium Ctrl-y SUB 1a ^Z SUBstitute Ctrl-z ESCape VK_CONTROL (0x11)down VK_PACKET (0xe7) down WM_CHAR 0x1b VK_PACKET up VK_CONTROL up File Separator VK_CONTROL (0x11)down VK_PACKET (0xe7) down WM_CHAR 0x1c VK_PACKET up VK_CONTROL up Group Separator VK_CONTROL (0x11)down VK_PACKET (0xe7) down WM_CHAR 0x1d down WM_CHAR (0x1d) up VK_PACKET up VK_CONTROL up Record Separator VK_CONTROL (0x11)down VK_SHIFT (0x10) down
Hat Encoding 307 Hat Encoding Desired ASCII NUL SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DLE DC1 (XON) DC2 DC3 (XOFF) DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US IND NEL SSA Hex Value 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1A 0x1B 0x1C 0x1D 0x1E 0x1F 0x7F 0x80 0x81 0x82 0x83 0x84 0x85 0x86 Hat Encoded ^@ ^A ^B ^C ^D ^E ^F ^G ^H ^I ^J ^K ^L ^M ^N ^O ^P ^Q ^R ^S ^T ^U ^V ^W ^X ^Y ^Z ^[ ^\\ ^] ^^ ^_ (Un
308 Desired ASCII ® ¯ ° ± ² ³ ´ µ ¶ · ¸ ¹ º » ¼ ½ ¾ ¿ À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç È É Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï Ð Ñ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Hat Encoding Hex Value 0xAE 0xAF 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC8 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC 0xCD 0xCE 0xCF 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 Hat Encoded ~.
Decimal – Hexadecimal Chart 309 Decimal – Hexadecimal Chart 0 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 35 36 37 38 39 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1A 0x1B 0x1C 0x1D 0x1E 0x1F 0x20 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x26 0x27 40 41 42 6 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 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 0x28 0x29 0x2A
310 Decimal – Hexadecimal Chart 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA4 0xA5 0xA6 0xA7 0xA8 0xA9 0xAA 0xAB 0xAC 0xAD 0xAE 0xAF 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228
Revision History 311 Revision History Revision D, July 2007 • Notices-Added PowerScan registered trademark information. • Chapter 1 – Introduction-Added “MX5X Features.” Added “Upgrading an MX5X to CE 5.0.” Updated AppLock application switching instruction to include AppLock Launch function. Updated Accessories. • Chapter 3 – System Configuration-Added Windows CE 5.0 information or instruction where applicable. • Chapter 5 – Wireless Network Configuration-Added EAP-FAST and EAP-TLS instruction.
312 Revision History Revision B, Nov 2005 • Entire Manual-Added note (for backward compatibility) to all references to “Bluetooth”: Note Bluetooth access, modules and Bluetooth Manager are not supported by LXE. • Chapter 1 – Introduction-Added explanatory note to “Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus” right mouse click function. Removed headset with microphone from “Accessories”. Added Neoprene trigger handle cover to “Accessories”. • Chapter 3 – System Configuration-Added “2.
Index 2nd key function .......................................................48 3270 key functions.................................................220 5250 key functions.................................................221 A About software, hardware, version, network IP.............79 AC External Power Supply, How to........................16 AC Power and LEDs on cradles ...........................................58 Accessibility settings ...............................................
314 Baud Rate ..............................................................133 Bluetooth Manager ................................................229 Bootloader versions .................................................80 C CAB files ...............................................................102 Cable connections COM1 and COM4...............................................42 Calibrate touchscreen ..............................................20 Calibration ..............................................
Index 315 2nd Key ................................................................48 Alt Key................................................................48 Caps Mode ..........................................................49 Ctrl Key...............................................................48 Enter Key ............................................................47 Field Exit Key .....................................................48 Scan Key ......................................................
316 Important Battery Information...................................2 Inbox Outlook .......................................................68, 234 Increase or Decrease Keypad and Display Backlight Intensity ...............................................................22 Indicators LEDs ...................................................................46 Infrared (IR) port, described ....................................43 Input Panel...............................................................
Index P Parts is Parts ............................................................11 Password..................................................................87 AppLock ...........................................................203 Passwords AppLock Save As .............................................212 PC Card ...................................................................37 Storage ................................................................38 PC Card Management software .....................
318 Send Key Messages and Wedge ......................93, 136 Set the double-click sensitivity for stylus taps.85, 252 Set up RFTerm ........................................................10 Setup AppLock ...........................................................199 Setup new device AppLock ...........................................................200 Setup Software.........................................................61 Shift key function ....................................................
Index Use Avalanche network profile .............................126 User Certificate on the MX5..................................196 User Certificates Generating.........................................................191 V Vehicle cradle..........................................................58 Video Subsystem Display Characteristics .......................................34 View Display ................................................................50 Virtual Key, change..............................
320 MX5X Reference Guide Index E-EQ-MX5CERG-F-ARC
