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MX7
Hand-Held Computer
Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 5 Operating System

Reference Guide

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Components

1-1
1-2

Front

1-2

Back

1-3

I/O Port and Cables

1-4

Scanner / Imager Aperture

1-5

Handle

1-5

Handstrap

1-5

Keypads

1-6

Reboot

1-7

Warm Boot

1-7

Cold Boot

1-8

Startup Help

1-8

Chapter 2: Hardware
System Hardware

2-1
2-1

802.11b/g and a/b/g Wireless Client

2-1

Central Processing Unit

2-1

System Memory

2-2

Internal SD Memory Card

2-2

Video Subsystem

2-2

Power Supply

2-3

COM Ports

2-4

RS232 Serial Port

2-4

USB Client Port

2-4

Audio Connection

2-4

Audio Support

2-4

Card Slot

2-5

Scanner / Imager Port

2-5

Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing

2-5

Keypads

2-6

Using the 55 Key Alpha-Numeric Keypad

2-6

Using the 32 Key Numeric-with Triple-Click Alpha

2-7

Display
Display Backlight Timer
Status LEDs
MX7 Cold Storage Configuration

2-8
2-8
2-9
2-10

Cold Storage Battery

2-10

Snowflake Decal

2-10
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Heating Elements

2-10

Recharging Batteries

2-11

Hot-swapping the Cold Storage Battery
Normal Operation Temperature Ranges

Chapter 3: Power
Power Modes

2-11

3-1
3-1

Primary Events Listing

3-1

On Mode

3-1

Suspend Mode

3-1

Off Mode

3-2

Batteries

3-3

Checking Battery Status

3-3

Main Battery Pack

3-3

Battery Hotswapping

3-3

Low Battery Warning

3-4

Backup Battery

3-4

Discharging

3-4

Handling Batteries Safely

Chapter 4: Software
Operating System and Software Load

3-4

4-1
4-1

Operating System

4-1

Windows CE Operating System

4-1

General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts

4-2

Warmboot

4-3

Coldboot

4-3

Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings

4-3

Folders Copied at Startup

4-3

Saving Changes to the Registry

4-4

Software Load

2-11

4-4

Software Applications

4-4

Bluetooth (Optional)

4-4

Java (Optional)

4-4

RFTerm (Optional)

4-5

Avalanche

4-5

Software Development

4-5

Access Files on the Flash Card

4-5

MX7 Utilities

4-6

LAUNCH.EXE

4-6

LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage

4-7

REGEDIT.EXE

4-7

REGLOAD.EXE

4-7

REGDUMP.EXE

4-7

WARMBOOT.EXE

4-8

WAVPLAY.EXE

4-8

MX7 Command-line Utilities

4-8

COLDBOOT.EXE

4-8

PrtScrn.EXE

4-8

Desktop
Desktop Icons

4-9
4-9

Taskbar

4-10

My Device Folders

4-11

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional)

4-11

Internet Explorer

4-12

Start Menu Program Options

4-12

Communication

4-13

ActiveSync

4-13

Connect and LXEConnect

4-13

Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server

4-13

Summit

4-13

Certs

4-13

Command Prompt

4-14

eXpress Scan

4-15

Internet Explorer

4-15

Microsoft WordPad

4-15

Remote Desktop Connection

4-15

Settings

4-16

Transcriber

4-16

Windows Explorer

4-16

Taskbar

4-17

General Tab

4-17

Advanced Tab

4-18

Taskbar Icons

4-19

MX7 OS Upgrade

4-20

Introduction

4-20

Preparation

4-20

Procedure

4-20

Battery State and OS Upgrade

4-21

Upgrade Help

4-21

Control Panel

4-22
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About
Version Tab and the Registry

4-24

Language and Fonts

4-24

Identifying Software Versions

4-25

MAC Address

4-25

Accessibility

4-26

Administration (for AppLock)

4-28

Introduction

4-28

Factory Default Settings - AppLock

4-29

Setup a New Device

4-30

Administration Mode

4-31

End User Mode

4-32

Passwords

4-33

End-User Switching Technique

4-34

Using a Stylus Tap

4-34

Using the Switch Key Sequence

4-34

Hotkey (Activation hotkey)

4-34

Application Configuration

4-35

Application Panel

4-36

Launch Button

4-37

Auto At Boot

4-38

Auto Re-Launch

4-39

Manual (Launch)

4-40

Allow Close

4-41

Match

4-42

End User Internet Explorer (EUIE)

4-43

Security Panel

4-44

Options Panel

4-45

Status Panel

4-46

View

4-46

Log

4-47

Save As

4-47

AppLock Help

4-48

AppLock Error Messages

4-49

Battery
Backup Battery Maintenance
Bluetooth

4-56
4-57
4-58

Bluetooth Devices

4-59

Discover

4-60

Stop Button
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4-24

4-60

Clear Button

4-61

Bluetooth Device Menu

4-62

Bluetooth Properties

4-63

Settings

4-64

Turn Off Bluetooth

4-64

Options

4-64

Reconnect

4-66

Options

4-66

OPP Setup

4-68

OPP Send

4-70

Buttons

4-70

About

4-71

Using Bluetooth

4-72

Initial Configuration

4-72

Subsequent Use

4-73

Bluetooth Indicators

4-74

Bluetooth Bar Code Reader Setup

4-75

MX7 with Label

4-75

MX7 without Label

4-76

Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications

4-77

Bluetooth Printer Setup

4-77

Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect

4-77

Using OPP

4-78

Pairing with an OPP Device

4-78

Remote Device Pushes File to MX7

4-78

MX7 Pushes File to Remote Device

4-79

LXEZ Pairing and External Application

4-79

Certificates

4-80

Date / Time

4-81

Device Management

4-82

Dialing

4-83

Display

4-84

Background

4-84

Appearance

4-85

Backlight

4-86

Input Panel

4-87

Installed Programs

4-88

Internet Options

4-89

Keyboard

4-92

Backlight

4-93
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KeyPad
KeyMap Tab

4-95

LaunchApp Tab

4-97

RunCmd Tab

4-98

License Viewer

4-99

Mixer

4-100

Output Panel

4-100

Input Panel

4-101

Mouse

4-102

MX7 II Options

4-103

Communication

4-103

Enable TCP/IP Version 6

4-103

Allow Remote Desktop Autologon

4-103

Autolaunch TimeSync

4-104

Disable SNMP

4-104

Misc

4-94

4-105

CapsLock

4-105

Touch Screen Disable

4-105

Touch Screen Heater Disable

4-105

Backup Battery Low Warn Dialog Enable

4-105

Main Battery Low Warn Dialog Enable

4-106

Set Main Battery Warning 10% Earlier

4-106

Power Icon Enable

4-106

Enable RFTerm Auto Launch

4-106

Enable Auto Launch IP Wait

4-106

IP Wait Timeout

4-106

Status Popup

4-107

Touch Screen

4-108

Bulk Samples

4-108

Sample Rate

4-108

Network and Dialup Options

4-109

Network Capture

4-110

Netlog

4-110

NDISLog

4-112

Owner

4-113

Password

4-115

PC Connection

4-116

Power

4-117

Regional and Language Settings

4-119

Remove Programs

4-121

Scanner Wedge Introduction

4-122

Bar Code Readers

4-123

Return to Factory Default Settings

4-123

Bar Code Processing Overview

4-124

Factory Default Settings

4-125

Main Tab

4-126

COM1 Tab

4-127

Barcode Tab

4-128

Buttons

4-129

Continuous Scan Mode

4-130

Enable Code ID

4-131

Bar Code – Custom Identifiers

4-133

Parameters

4-134

Buttons

4-134

Control Code Replacement Examples

4-135

Bar Code Processing Examples

4-136

Bar Code - Ctrl Char Mapping

4-137

Translate All

4-137

Parameters

4-137

Bar Code - Symbology Settings

4-139

Parameters

4-140

Strip Leading/Trailing Control

4-141

Barcode Data Match List

4-142

Barcode Data Match Edit Buttons

4-142

Match List Rules

4-143

Add Prefix/Suffix Control

4-144

Length Based Bar Code Stripping

4-145

Vibration Tab

4-147

Hat Encoding

4-148

Stylus

4-150

System

4-151

General Tab

4-151

Memory Tab

4-152

Device Name Tab

4-152

Copyrights Tab

4-153

Terminal Server Client Licenses

4-154

Volume and Sounds

4-155

Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds
WiFi Control Panel

4-156
4-156
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Chapter 5: ActiveSync and LXEConnect
Introduction

5-1

Initial Setup

5-2

Connect via USB
Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection:
Connect and Communicate
Cable for Serial ActiveSync Connection

5-2
5-2
5-3
5-3

Wireless Connection

5-3

Synchronizing from the Mobile Device

5-4

Explore
Backup Data Files using ActiveSync

5-4
5-5

Connect

5-5

Disconnect

5-5

Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection

5-5

ActiveSync Help

5-6

Configuring the MX7 with LXEConnect

5-7

Install LXEConnect

5-7

Using LXEConnect

5-9

Chapter 6: Enabler Installation and Configuration

6-1

Introduction

6-1

Installation

6-1

Installing the Enabler

6-2

Enabler Uninstall Process

6-2

Stop the Enabler Service

6-2

Update Monitoring Overview

6-3

Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings

6-4

Preparing a Device for Remote Management

6-5

Using Wavelink Avalanche to Upgrade System Baseline
Version Information

6-6
6-6

User Interface

6-7

Enabler Configuration

6-8

File Menu Options

6-9

Avalanche Update using File > Settings

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5-1

6-10

Menu Options

6-10

Connection

6-11

Server Contact

6-12

Data

6-13

Preferences

6-14

Display

6-16

Taskbar

6-17

Execution

6-18

Scan Config

6-19

Shortcuts

6-20

SaaS

6-21

Adapters

6-22

Status

6-25

Startup/Shutdown

6-26

Exit

6-27

Using Remote Management

6-28

Using eXpress Scan

6-29

Step 1: Create Bar Codes

6-29

Step 2: Scan Bar Codes

6-29

Step 3: Process Completion

6-31

Chapter 7: Wireless Network Configuration

7-1

Introduction

7-1

Important Notes

7-1

Summit Client Utility

7-2

Help

7-2

Summit Tray Icon

7-3

Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio

7-3

Main Tab

7-4

Auto Profile

7-5

Admin Login

7-6

Profile Tab

7-7

Buttons

7-8

Profile Parameters

7-9

Status Tab

7-11

Diags Tab

7-12

Global Tab

7-13

Custom Parameter Option

7-14

Global Parameters

7-15

Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials

7-19

How to: Use Stored Credentials

7-19

How to: Use Sign On Screen

7-20

Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path

7-21

User Certificates

7-21

Root CA Certificates

7-21

Configuring the Profile

7-23
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No Security

7-23

WEP

7-24

LEAP

7-26

PEAP/MSCHAP

7-28

PEAP/GTC

7-31

WPA/LEAP

7-33

EAP-FAST

7-35

EAP-TLS

7-37

WPA PSK

7-40

Certificates
Generating a Root CA Certificate

7-41

Installing a Root CA Certificate

7-45

Generating a User Certificate

7-47

Installing a User Certificate

7-53

Verify Installation

Chapter 8: Key Maps

7-56

8-1

55 key Alphanumeric Key Map

8-1

55 Key 5250 Alphanumeric Key Map - Primary Delete

8-6

32 key Numeric-Alpha Key Map

8-12

MX7 Bksp Primary Key Map

8-17

Chapter 9: Technical Specifications

9-1

Dimensions and Weight

9-2

Environmental Specifications

9-2

Network Card Specifications

9-3

Summit 802.11 b/g CF 2.4GHz

9-3

Summit 802.11a/b/g CF 2.4/5.0GHz

9-3

Bluetooth

9-3

Chapter 10: Autovision Keypad

10-1

Introduction

10-1

AppLock and the MX7 Autovision Keypad

10-2

Hot Key

10-2

Global Key

10-2

Backdoor Key

10-2

Autovision Key Map

10-3

Chapter 11: Technical Assistance

7-41

11-1

Chapter 1: Introduction
The MX7 is a rugged, portable, hand-held Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 equipped mobile computer capable of wireless data
communications. The MX7 can transmit information using an 802.11 network card and it can store information for later
transmission through an RS232 or USB port. The MX7CS (Cold Storage) device functions normally in various temperature
ranges.
The MX7 is vertically oriented and features backlighting for the display. Keypads are available in 55-key alphanumeric and 32key numeric-alpha versions. This device can be scaled from a limited function batch computer to an integrated RF scanning
computer.
Note:

Contact Technical Assistance for upgrade availability if your application or control panels are not the same as the
application or control panels presented in this guide.

End User License Agreement (EULA)
When a new MX7 starts up a EULA is displayed on the touch screen. It remains on the screen until the Accept or Decline
button is tapped with a stylus.
Tap the Accept button to accept the EULA terms and the MX7 continues the startup process. The EULA is not presented to the
user again.
Tap the Decline button to decline the EULA and the MX7 will reboot. It will continue to reboot until the Accept button is tapped
with the stylus.
Note:

The EULA will be presented after any operating system upgrade or re-installation, including language-specific
operating systems.

1-1

Components
Front

1. Scanner/Imager Aperture

6. Blue Key (Sticky Key)

2. Speaker

7. Scan Status LED

3. System Status LED

8. Cable Port

4. Scan Button

9. On / Off Button

5. Orange Key (Sticky Key)

10. Alpha Lock LED (32 Key keypad only)
Diamond Keys

1-2

Back

1. Scanner/Imager Aperture
2. Stylus and Stylus Pocket
3. Trigger Handle Attach Points
4. Main Battery
5. Battery Fastener
6. Cable Port

1-3

I/O Port and Cables

Cable: Multipurpose RS232 and Power MX7055CABLE

Cable: Multipurpose USB and Power MX7052CABLE

Adapter/Cable: Audio MX7060CABLE

Adapter: RS232 PC port to D9 male MX7058CABLE

1-4

Scanner / Imager Aperture

1. Scan Aperture
2. Front

Caution: Never stare directly into the beam aperture.
If Continuous Scan Mode has been enabled (default is disabled), the laser is always on and decoding. Caution: Laser beam
is emitted continuously. Do not stare into the laser beam.

Handle

1. Imager / Scanner Aperture
2. Trigger
3. Handle
4. Tether Attach Point

Handstrap

1. Handstrap
2. Handstrap Retainer Bracket
3. Handstrap Clip

1-5

Keypads
55 Key Delete Primary ANSI Keypad
1. System Status LED
2. Volume Control Icon
3. Display Brightness Icon
4. Diamond Key
5. Scan Button
6. Enter Key
7. Orange Key (Sticky Key)
8. Blue Key (Sticky Key)
9. On Off Button
10. Scan Status LED

Spc and Del key location
55 Key Backspace Primary ANSI Keypad
1. System Status LED
2. Volume Control Icon
3. Display Brightness Icon
4. Diamond Key
5. Scan Button
6. Enter Key
7. Orange Key (Sticky Key)
8. Blue Key (Sticky Key)
9. On Off Button
10. Scan Status LED

Spc and Bksp key location

1-6

32 Key Numeric-Alpha Keypad

1. System Status LED
2. Alpha Status LED
3. Diamond Keys
4. Scan Button
5. Enter Key
6. Alph Key
7. Orange Key (Sticky Key)
8. Blue Key (Sticky Key)
9. On Off Button
10. Scan Status LED

Reboot
When the Windows CE desktop is displayed or an application begins, the power up (or reboot) sequence is complete.

Warm Boot
Start > Run
In warm boot, the MX7 reloads the operating system and CAB files from the internal SD card and the preserved registry is also
reloaded. Anything not saved or preserved to the registry is lost.
Hold down the Power key for 15 seconds until the display blanks, then release the key.
Or, using the input panel,
Tap Start > Run and type WARMBOOT.EXE or WARMBOOT. This command is not case-sensitive.1 Tap the OK button.
This process takes less than 15 seconds. Temporary data not saved is lost.
Note:

There may be slight delays while the wireless client connects to the network, re-authorization for voice-enabled
applications completes, Wavelink Avalanche management of the MX7 startup completes, or Bluetooth relationships
establish or re-establish.

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1-7

Cold Boot
Start > Run
The Cold Boot function reboots the device, erases all registry data, and user-specified settings. The factory default settings are
restored when the MX7 powers on again.
Tap Start > Run and type COLDBOOT.EXE or COLDBOOT. This command is not case-sensitive1. Tap the OK button.
Note:

Because of the extreme nature of cold boot, Honeywell recommends using this command only as an emergency (or
when instructed to do so as part of a specific MX7 procedure).

Startup Help
Can’t change the date/time or
adjust the volume.

AppLock is installed and may be running in User Mode on the MX7. AppLock user mode
restricts access to the control panels.

Touch screen is not accepting
stylus taps or needs
recalibration.

Press + to force the Start Menu to appear. Use the tab, backtab and cursor
keys to move the cursor from element to element.

MX7 seems to lockup as soon
as it is warm booted.

There may be slight delays while the wireless client connects to the network, authorization
for voice-enabled applications complete, and Bluetooth relationships establish or reestablish. When the desktop appears or an application begins, the MX7 is ready for use.

New MX7 main batteries don't
last more than a few hours.

New batteries must be fully charged prior to first use. Li-Ion batteries (like all batteries)
gradually lose their capacity over time (in a linear fashion) and never just stop working. This
is important to remember – the MX7 is always ‘on’ even when in the Suspend state and
draws a small amount of battery power at all times.

Keep losing ActiveSync
connection between my host
computer and the MX7.

When the MX7 enters Suspend Mode, all connections are closed to save battery power.
When the MX7 wakes up, if ActiveSync connection does not automatically re-establish,
disconnect the cable, wait 1-2 seconds and reconnect the cable.

1The text typed in the text box can be upper or lower case or a combination of upper and lower case letters.

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Chapter 2: Hardware
System Hardware

802.11b/g and a/b/g Wireless Client
The MX7 has a 802.11 network card that supports diversity with two internal antennas. The CPU board does not allow hot
swapping the network card. Adjusting power management on the network card is set to static dynamic control. WEP, WPA
and LEAP are supported.

Central Processing Unit
The CPU is a 400MHz Intel Xscale PXA255 CPU. The operating system is Microsoft® Windows® CE 5. The OS image is
stored on an internal SD flash card and is loaded into DRAM for execution. Xscale turbo mode switching is supported and
turned on by default.
The MX7 supports the following I/O components of the core logic:
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One SD card slot under the main battery pack.

One serial port.

One Digitizer Input port (Touch screen).

2-1

System Memory
The CPU configuration supports 128MB SDRAM, 128MB SD card. The system optimizes for the amount of SDRAM
available.
Internal flash is used for boot loader code and system low-level diagnostics code. Bootloader code is validated at system
startup. The UUID required by CE 5.0 is stored in the boot flash. A second copy of the bootloader code is stored on the internal
SD Flash drive, so that if a damaged bootloader is detected, it may be re-flashed correctly.

Internal SD Memory Card
The MX7 has one SD card interface for storage of operating system and program code, as well as persistent storage. The SD
slot is accessible from the battery compartment and ships with a 128MB SD Flash card. Larger capacity flash cards are
available.
The internal SD flash card supports a FAT file system, via a special device driver, and appears to the OS as a folder. This
allows the contents to be manipulated via the standard Windows CE interface. Operating system files are hidden on this drive
with a terminal unique identifier in the internal flash, to prevent them being accidentally erased. In addition, the registry hive
files are stored on this device. At least 32MB of Flash is available for customer use.

Video Subsystem
The touch screen is a 3.5” (8.9 cm) diagonal viewing area, ¼ VGA 320 by 240 pixel TFT Reflective Active Color LCD.
Backlighting is available and can be turned on and off with key sequences. The turn-off timing is configured through the Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Display > Backlight icon. The display controller supports Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 graphics
modes.
A touch screen allows mouse functions (tapping on the display or signature capture) using a stylus. The touch screen has an
actuation force with finger less than 100 grams. The color display has an LED backlight and is optimized for indoor use.
The display appears black when the MX7 is in Suspend Mode.

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Power Supply
The MX7 uses two batteries for operation.
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Main Battery A replaceable 2200 mAh Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. The battery pack recharges while in the MX7
when the device is connected to the optional external MX7 AC/DC power source. The main battery pack can be
removed from the MX7 and inserted in the MX7 Multi- Charger which simultaneously charges up to five battery packs in
four hours. The MX7 status indicator is illuminated when the backup battery is being charged by the main battery pack.
A new main battery pack can be fully charged in 6 hours when it is in an MX7 connected to AC power and 3.5 hours
when it is in the MX7 battery charger.

Backup Battery An internal 50mAh Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) battery. The backup battery is recharged directly by the
MX7 main battery pack. Recharging maintains the battery near full charge at all times. When the backup battery is fully
drained, it may take up to 5 hours to recharge. The capability to discharge the backup battery is provided to allow the
user to condition the battery in order to recover full battery capacity. The backup battery must be replaced by qualified
service personnel. The battery has a minimum 2 year service life.

An uninterrupted external power source (wall AC adapters) transfers power to the MX7’s internal charging circuitry which, in
turn, recharges the main battery and backup battery. Frequent connection to an external power source, if feasible, is
recommended to maintain backup battery charge status as the backup battery cannot be recharged by a dead or missing main
battery.
Note:

The MX7 Battery Charger/Analyzer (Model MX7A385CHGR5US, MX7A386CHGR5WW) has been discontinued.
The replacement is the MX7 Tecton Battery Charger (Model MX7390CHARGER, MX7391CHARGER). An updated
battery pack has been released. MX7 battery packs can be charged using the MX7 Battery Charger/Analyzer and the
MX7 Tecton Battery Charger.

2-3

COM Ports
The MX7 has one mini D 20-pin serial port (a multifunction I/O port) that can be configured by the user.

RS232 Serial Port
Configured as COM1. Bi-directional full duplex and supports data rates up to 115 Kb/s. The port does not have RI or CD
signals nor does it support 5V switchable power on pin 9 for tethered scanners. The serial port driver supports full duplex
communications over the serial port. It supports data exchange via ActiveSync, but does not automatically start ActiveSync
when connected. The “Cable, Multipurpose RS232 and Power” and “Adapter, RS232 terminal port to D9 male” accessories can
be used with the RS232 serial port. External AC power is available when the multipurpose RS232/Power cable is connected.
External AC power is not available for the “Adapter, RS232 terminal port to D9 male” option. Power is drawn from the main
battery pack when this adapter is connected..

USB Client Port
The MX7 has one USB Client port for ActiveSync applications. An accessory USB cable, “Cable, Multipurpose USB and
Power” is available to connect the MX7 to a USB Type A plug on a PC for ActiveSync functions. External AC power is
available when the multipurpose USB Client/Power cable is connected.

Audio Connection
An audio headset interface is available using the “Adapter, Audio” accessory with the I/O port. The connection cable connects
the MX7 to a Voxware quick disconnect 4-pin interface. This cable adapts to specific styles of headsets for voice input, stereo
or mono output. The MX7 with a Summit Client supports mono only. A 3-wire connector with (at a minimum) connections for
ground, microphone, and 1 speaker. Connecting the headset to the MX7 COM port turns off audio output to the MX7 speaker
on the front of the mobile device. All sounds previously directed to the speaker are redirected to the headphone, including
beeps. Bias voltage for an electric condenser microphone is available. External AC power is not available for this option. Power
is drawn from the main battery pack.

Audio Support
Speaker The speaker supplies audible verification signals normally used by the Window’s CE operating system. The speaker
is located on the front of the MX7, above the MX7 logo. The mobile device emits a Sound Pressure Level (loudness) of at least
102 dB measured as follows:
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Frequency: 2650 + 100 Hz

Distance: 10 cm on axis in front of Speaker opening in front of unit.

Duration : Continuous 2650 Hz tone.

The default is 1 beep for a good scan and 2 beeps for a bad scan.
Volume Control Volume control is managed by Windows CE control panel applet, an API and the Orange-Scan up/ down
arrow key key sequence.
Voice All Microsoft-supplied audio codecs are included in the OS image. The hardware codecs, the input and output analog
voice circuitry and the system design are designed to support voice applications using a headset connected to the Adapter,
Audio accessory cable and the MX7 I/O connector.

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Card Slot
There is one user-accessible SD Flash card slot, located in the main battery well, and protected by a rubber flap. Program CAB
files, MX7 utilities, wireless drivers, the registry and registry backup information are stored on the SD Flash card.

Scanner / Imager Port
The MX7 has one integrated bar code scanner/imager port. Only one scan engine is installed at a time. Scan engines are not
“hot swappable”. The MX7 may have one of three Symbol laser scan engines:
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Symbol SE824-I00A (Note: The SE 955 scanner replaced the SE 824 scanner on all MX7’s manufactured after July
2006.)

Symbol SE955i Short Range Laser

Symbol SE955E Base Laser

Symbol SE1524

or one of two Imagers:
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Intermec EV-15 Imager

Hand Held Products 5380SF 2D Imager

Note:

Base Laser Scanner, 955E does not support aim mode. Any attempt to adjust the aiming beam using SE955
programming bar codes will fail. The Low Power scanner does not decode Codablock, Code93i or Telepen
symbologies.

The integrated scan engine activates when the Scan button on the front of the MX7 is depressed or when the trigger on an
installed trigger handle is depressed. A control panel applet (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Scanner) is available to set
scanner/imager options.
Functionality of the integrated scan engine driver is based on the decoder driver version installed in the MX7. Functions may
include audible tones on good scan (at the maximum db supported by the speaker), failed scan, LED indication of a scan in
progress, among other functions. If enabled, a vibration device provides a tactile response on a good scan event.

Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing
The MX7 contains Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3.0 Mbit/s over the air. Bluetooth device
connection (or pairing) can occur at distances up to 32.8 ft (10 meters) Line of Sight. The wireless client retains network
connectivity while Bluetooth is active.
The user will not be able to select PIN authentication or encryption on connections from the MX7. However, the MX7 supports
authentication requests from pairing devices. If a pairing device requests authentication or encryption, the MX7 displays a
prompt for the PIN or passcode. Maximum encryption is 128 bit. Encryption is based on the length of the user’s passcode.
The Bluetooth client can simultaneously connect to one Bluetooth scanner and one Bluetooth printer. Up to four Bluetooth
devices can be paired and managed using the LXEZ Pairing control panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth).
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The MX7 does not have a Bluetooth managed LED.

The LED on the Bluetooth scanner illuminates during a scanning operation; the Scan LED on the MX7 does not
illuminate.

Bar code data captured by the Bluetooth scanner is manipulated by the settings in the MX7 Scanner Properties control
panel applet.

Multiple beeps may be heard during a bar code scan using the Bluetooth scanner; beeps from the Bluetooth scanner as
the bar code data is accepted/rejected, and other beeps from the MX7 during final bar code data manipulation.

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Keypads

Using the 55 Key Alpha-Numeric Keypad
There are three options available for the 55 key keypad:
1. ANSI Primary Delete
2. 5250 Primary Delete. 5250 commands are displayed on the keypad overlay next to the affected keys.
3. ANSI Primary Backspace. This keypad resembles the ANSI Primary Delete keypad with the exception that the Del key
function on the ANSI Primary Delete keypad is replaced by the BkSp key function.

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When using a sequence of keys that includes a sticky key, press the sticky key first, release it, then press the rest of
the key sequence.

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.

When the computer boots, the default condition of Caps (or CapsLock) is Off. The Caps (or CapsLock) condition can be
toggled with Blue plus Tab key sequence.

Using the 32 Key Numeric-with Triple-Click Alpha

When using a sequence of keys that require an alpha key, first press the Alph key. Use the Shft sticky key or the Caps
key sequence (Blue+Tab) for upper case alphabetic characters.

Pressing the Alph key forces “Alpha” mode for the 2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 9 keys. The 1 and 0 keys continue to place a 1 and
0 into the text field.

To create a combination of numbers and letters before pressing Enter, remember to tap the Alph key to toggle between
Alpha and Numeric mode.

When using a sequence of keys that do not include the Alph key but does include a sticky key, press the sticky key first
then the rest of the key sequence.

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Display
The touch screen display is an active color LCD unit capable of supporting VGA graphics modes. Display size is 240 x 320
pixels in portrait orientation. The covering is designed to resist stains. The touch screen allows signature capture and touch
input. A pen stylus is included. The touch screen responds to an actuation force (touch) of 4 oz. of pressure (or greater). The
color display is optimized for indoor lighting. The display is black when the device is in Suspend Mode or when both batteries
have expired and the unit is Off.

Display Backlight Timer
When the Backlight timer expires the display backlight is turned off. The default value for the battery power timer is 3 seconds.
The default value for the external power timer is “never” and the checkbox is blank.
The backlight timer dims the backlight on the touch screen at the end of the specified time.
When the display wakes up, the Backlight timer begins the countdown again.
The keypad backlight can be synchronized with the display backlight activity.

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Status LEDs
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The MX7 does not have a Bluetooth managed LED. Any Bluetooth activity indicators are located in the Desktop
taskbar.

System Status LED is located at the top left of the keypad, above the Scan button.

The Scan Status LED is located below the keypad.

The Alpha Mode LED is located below the F4 key on the 32-key keypad (Numeric-Alpha keypad).

LED

Color - Activity

Indicates ...

Red - Blinking

Power fail. Replace the main battery with a fully charged main battery.
Or
Connect the MX7 to external AC power then replace the main battery with
a fully charged main battery.

Red - Steady

Main Battery Low. If the main battery is not replaced with a fully charged
battery before the main battery fails, the MX7 is turned Off.

Green - Blinking

Display Off. No user intervention required.

No Color

Status is good. No user intervention required.

Green - Steady

Good scan.

Red – Steady

Scan in progress.

No color

Scanner / Imager ready for use.

Amber - Steady

Decoder engine storing changed parameters.

Green - Steady

MX7 32-key is in Alpha character input mode.

No color

MX7 32-key is in Numeric key input mode.

System Status

Scan Status

Alpha Mode
(Alph LED)

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MX7 Cold Storage Configuration
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MX7 1250mAh Cold Storage (MX7CS) battery has a blue label.

Snowflake decal above the MX7CS keypad.

Heating element visible on the MX7CS touch screen and the scanner aperture.

MX7CS cold storage battery is recharged in the MX7 Tecton battery charger, MX7 Desk Cradle and when in an MX7
attached to an external power source (e.g., AC adapter).

The MX7 Cold Storage device is designed to operate normally when reading bar codes and moving from, and into, cold storage
warehouses, freezers and vehicles where the temperatures may vary between -30°C and 5°C (-22°F and 41°F).

Cold Storage Battery
There is no change in the way the Cold Storage battery is inserted into and removed from the MX7CS battery well. MX7CS
Battery Life – minimum 2.5 hours while the unit is roaming, powered on with ambient temperature -10°C (14°F) or above,
Display backlight turned on, Keypad LED backlight on, radio connected to Access Point, and scanner decoding bar codes. The
Li-Ion main battery (MX7A381BATT / MX7392BATT) has been designed specifically for the MX7 Cold Storage device. This
1250mAh battery has a blue label while the standard MX7 2200mAh battery has a white (MX7A380BATT / MX7393BATT)
label.

Snowflake Decal
A Cold Storage device has a snowflake decal between the touch screen and the keypad. The decal is located to the left when
the mobile device screen is facing forward. Due to the heating elements overlaying the scan aperture, scanning may require the
user to move the MX7CS scan aperture closer to the bar code for good scan results.

Heating Elements
Heating elements activate when ambient temperature drops below 0°C (32°F). Use the stylus when performing screen touch
functions. There may be some condensation as the MX7CS moves in and out of cold storage areas. The condensation on the
touch screen and the scan aperture quickly dissipates.
The touch screen heating elements and scanner aperture heating elements may be visible when the MX7CS is tilted slightly.
No user interaction is required to turn the heating elements on/off. Stylus taps on the touch screen function normally.

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Recharging Batteries
The Cold Storage battery pack can be recharged to full capacity while in an MX7CS connected to an external power source and
also while the Cold Storage battery pack is inserted in the charging bay in a powered desk cradle. The battery pack
temperature must be above 10°C (50°F) before re-charging can begin.
Battery packs in the MX7 Tecton battery charger begin charging when the battery pack temperature is between 10°C (50°F)
and +40°C (100°F).
To charge the Cold Storage battery pack to full capacity, the MX7 multi-charger (obsolete, replaced by MX7 Tecton battery
charger) firmware must be at V1.07 or greater. The firmware version is noted on the battery charger label on the bottom of the
charger.
Contact Technical Assistance if your battery charger firmware needs to be upgraded.
The battery charger and AC adapter are not designed to operate in a freezer or cold storage environment. Please refer to the
MX7 Tecton Battery Charger User's Guide for instruction and technical information.

Hot-swapping the Cold Storage Battery
The MX7CS, and a charged 2.5V SuperCap backup battery, retains data during a main battery hot-swap at -30°C (-22°F) for at
least 90 seconds. The temperature of the fully charged replacement Cold Storage main battery must be +10°C (14°F), or
above.

Normal Operation Temperature Ranges
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In the freezer where the temperature ranges between –30°C to -18°C (-22°F to 0°F).

In the loading dock where temperature ranges between 0°C to 5°C (32°F to 41°F) with the relative humidity at 65%

Moving between the freezer and a loading/unloading area where the temperature transitions from -30°C to 5°C (-22°F to
41°F).

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Chapter 3: Power
Power Modes
Primary Events Listing
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Any key on the keypad

COM1 activity

Stylus touch on the touch screen

External power connection

Power button tap

USB client connection

Scanner activity

Bluetooth device reconnect / disconnect message

On Mode
The Display
When the display is On:
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the keyboard, touch screen and all peripherals function normally

the display backlight is on until the Backlight timer expires

The MX7
After a new MX7 has been received, a charged main battery inserted, and the Power key tapped, the MX7 is always On until
both batteries are drained completely of power.
When the main battery and backup battery are drained completely, the unit is in the Off mode. The unit transitions from the Off
mode to the On mode when a charged main battery is inserted or external power is applied and the Power key is pressed.

Suspend Mode
The Suspend mode is entered when the unit is inactive for a predetermined period of time or the user taps the Power key. MX7
Suspend timers are set using Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power > Schemes tab.
The following primary events will wake the unit and reset the display timer and display backlight timer. Any of the following
primary events can be configured via a Power Management API call:
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Any key on the keypad

Stylus touch on the touch screen

Handle trigger press

Connecting to AC power supply

Power button tap

Bluetooth device reconnect / disconnect message
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When the MX7 wakes up, the Display Backlight and the Power Off timers begin the countdown again. When any one of the
above events occurs prior to the Power Off timer expiring, the timer starts the countdown again. The MX7 should be placed in
Suspend mode before hotswapping the main battery.

Off Mode
The unit is in Off Mode when the main battery and the backup battery are depleted. Insert a fully charged main battery and
press the Power key to turn the MX7 On.

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Batteries
The MX7 is designed to work with a Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery. 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 MX7 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. The MX7 retains data, during a main battery hot swap, for at least 5 minutes.
Note:

New main battery packs must be charged prior to use. This process takes up to four hours in an MX7 Multi-Charger
and six hours when the MX7 is connected to external power.

Checking Battery Status
Tap the Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power > Battery tab. Battery level, power status and charge remaining is displayed.
Turbo setting can be enabled and disabled using this control panel.
Note:

Power drain increases substantially in Turbo mode.

Main Battery Pack
The main battery pack has a rugged plastic enclosure that is designed to withstand the ordinary rigors of an industrial
environment. Exercise care when transporting the battery pack making sure it does not come in contact with excessive heat or
any power source other than the MX7 Multi-Charger or the MX7 unit. When the main battery pack is properly installed in the unit
it provides up to eight hours of operation depending upon use and accessories installed. The battery pack is resistant to impact
damage and falls of up to four feet to a concrete surface. Under normal conditions it should last approximately eight hours
before requiring a recharge. The more you use the scanner or the wireless transmitter, the shorter the time required between
battery recharges.
Note:

Battery Hotswapping
Important: When the backup battery power is Low or Very Low (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power > Battery tab)
connect the AC adapter to the MX7 before replacing the main battery pack. When the main battery power level is low, the MX7
will signal the user with the low battery warning indicator (the Status LED remains a steady red) that continues until the main
battery is replaced, the battery completely depletes, or external power is applied to the MX7 using an AC Adapter.
You can replace the main battery by first placing the MX7 in Suspend Mode then removing the discharged main battery and
installing a charged main battery within a five minute time limit (or before the backup battery depletes). When the main battery
is removed the MX7 enters Critical Suspend state, the MX7 remains in Suspend mode, the display is turned off and the backup
battery continues to power the unit for at least five minutes.
Though data is retained, the MX7 cannot be used until a charged main battery pack is installed. After installing the new battery,
press the Power key. Full operational recovery from Suspend can take several seconds while the client is reestablishing a
network link. If the backup battery depletes before a fully charged main battery can be inserted, the MX7 will turn Off. Full
operational recovery from Suspend can take several seconds while the wireless client connects to the network, authorization
for Voxware-enabled applications complete, Wavelink Avalanche management of the MX7 startup completes, and Bluetooth
relationships establish or re-establish.

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Low Battery Warning
It is recommended that the main battery pack be removed and replaced when its energy depletes. When the main battery Low
Battery Warning appears (the Status LED remains a steady red) perform an orderly shut down, minimizing the operation of any
installed devices and insuring any information is saved that should be saved.
Note:

Once you receive the main battery Low Battery Warning, you have approximately 5 minutes to perform an orderly
shutdown and replace the main battery pack before the device powers off. The Low Battery Warning will transition the
MX7 to Suspend before the MX7 powers off.

Backup Battery
The MX7 has a backup battery that is designed to provide limited-duration electrical power in the event of main battery failure.
The backup battery is a 50 mAh Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) battery that is factory installed in the unit. The energy needed to
maintain the backup battery near full charge at all times is drawn from the MX7 main battery. It takes several hours of operation
before the backup battery is capable of supporting the operation of the MX7. The duration of backup battery life is dependent
upon operation of the MX7, its features and any operating applications. The backup battery has a minimum service life of two
years. The backup battery is replaced by Honeywell.

Discharging
The backup battery can be discharged, recharged and conditioned using a CE Control Panel applet. Tap Start > Settings >
Control Panel > Battery then tap the Discharge button.

Handling Batteries Safely
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Never dispose of a battery in a fire. This may cause an explosion.

Do not replace individual cells in a battery pack.

Do not attempt to pry open the battery pack shell.

Be careful when handling any battery. If a battery is broken or shows signs of leakage do not attempt to charge it.
Dispose of it using proper procedures.

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., making the objects very hot. Never place a battery
in a pocket or case with keys, coins, or other metal objects.

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Chapter 4: Software
Operating System and Software Load
There are several different aspects to the setup, configuration and operation of the MX7. 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 section are to be used as examples only, the configuration of your specific MX7 computer may vary. The following
sections provide a general reference for the configuration of the MX7 and some of its optional features.

Operating System
Your MX7 operating system is Microsoft® Windows® CE 5. The MX7 operating system revision is displayed on the Desktop.
This is the factory default setting for the Desktop Display Background.

Windows CE Operating System
Note:

For general use instruction, please refer to commercially available Windows CE user’s guides or the Windows CE online Help application installed with the MX7

This segment assumes the system administrator is familiar with Microsoft Windows options and capabilities loaded on most
standard Windows computers.
Therefore, the sections that follow describe only those Windows capabilities that are unique to the MX7 and its Windows CE
environment.

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General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts
Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with the MX7 keyboard. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for
Windows CE applications.
Press these keys …

To …

CTRL + C

Copy

CTRL + X

Cut

CTRL + V

Paste

CTRL + Z

Undo

DELETE

Delete

SHIFT with any of the arrow keys

Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text
within a document.

CTRL+A

Select all.

ALT+ESC

Cycle through items in the order they were opened.

CTRL+ESC

Display the Start menu.

ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name

Display the corresponding menu.

Underlined letter in a command name on an
open menu

Carry out the corresponding command.

ESC

Cancel the current task.

The touch screen provides equivalent functionality to a mouse:
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A touch on the touch screen is equivalent to a left mouse click.

Many items can be moved by the “drag and drop” method, touching the desired item, moving the stylus across the
screen and releasing the stylus in the desired location.

A double stylus tap is equivalent to a double click.

A touch and hold is equivalent to a right mouse click1.

Devices with Shift and Ctrl Keys The Shift and Ctrl keys can be used with the touch screen for multiple selection of
items.
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Ctrl key again to terminate this mode.
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To select a connected set of items, press the Shift key, then touch the first item in the series. Touch the last item
in the series. Press the Shift key again to terminate the selection mode.

1Some applications may not support this right click method. Please review documentation for the application to see if it pro-

vides for right mouse click configuration.
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Warmboot
A warmboot reboots the computer without erasing any registry data. However, any applications installed to RAM are lost, as is
all data in RAM. This occurs because the operating system is stored on the flash drive, but must be loaded into RAM to run.
All registry configurations are automatically preserved. Any applications stored as .CAB files in the System folder and
configured in the Registry to persist are reinstalled on boot up by the Launch utility.

Coldboot
A coldboot reboots the computer, erases all registry data and returns the computer to factory default settings. In order to be
preserved, applications and data must be stored in the System folder. Registry information is not preserved. Only factory
default applications and drivers stored as .CAB files in the System folder are loaded by Launch.
A cold boot is initiated by running the Coldboot application in the Windows folder. This application automatically cold boots the
MX7, erasing any customer applied registry changes and returning the MX7 to its factory settings.

Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings
The coldboot utility sets all registry settings back to factory defaults. No other clearing is available or necessary.

Folders Copied at Startup
The following folders are copied on startup:
System\Desktop

copied to

Windows\Desktop

System\Favorites

copied to

Windows\Favorites

System\Fonts

copied to

Windows\Fonts

System\Help

copied to

Windows\Help

System\Programs

copied to

Windows\Programs

AppMgr

copied to

Windows\AppMgr

Recent

copied to

Windows\Recent

This function copies only the folder contents, no sub-folders.
The Windows\Startup folder is not copied on startup because copying this folder has no effect on the system or an incorrect
effect.
Files in the Startup folder are executed, but only from System\Startup. Windows\Startup is parsed too early in the boot process
so it has no effect.
Executables in System\Startup must be the actual executable, not a shortcut, because shortcuts are not parsed by Launch.

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Saving Changes to the Registry
The MX7 saves the registry when you:
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Tap Start > Run then type Warmboot. Tap OK.

Perform a Suspend / Resume function (by pressing the Pwr key and then pressing it again).

The registry save process takes 0 – 3 seconds. If nothing has been changed, nothing is saved (e.g., 0 seconds).
The registry is automatically saved every 20 minutes. It is also saved every tenth time the registry settings are changed.
Registry settings are changed when control panel applet (e.g., Date/Time) parameters are changed by the user and a warm
boot was not performed afterward.
When you tap Start > Run then type Coldboot and tap the OK button, factory default registry settings are loaded during
coldboot. All customized changes and settings are lost.

Software Load
The software loaded on the MX7 consists of Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 OS, hardware-specific OEM Adaptation Layer,
device drivers, Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows CE browser and utilities. The software supported is summarized below:
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Full Operating System License: Includes all operating system components, including Microsoft® Windows® CE 5
kernel, file system, communications, connectivity (for remote APIs), device drivers, events and messaging, graphics,
keyboard and touch screen input, window management, and common controls.

Network and Device Drivers

Bluetooth (Optional)

Note:

Contact Technical Assistance for software updates and CAB files as they are released by Honeywell.

Software Applications
The following applications are included:
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WordPad

Scan Wedge (bar code result manipulation)

ActiveSync

Transcriber

Internet Explorer

Bluetooth (Optional)
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth
Only installed on a Bluetooth equipped MX7. The System Administrator can Discover and Pair targeted Bluetooth devices for
each MX7. The System Administrator can enable / disable Bluetooth settings and assign a Computer Friendly name for each
MX7.
The Bluetooth control panel can also be accessed by doubletapping the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar or on the desktop.

Java (Optional)
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. Java applications running on the mobile device are not
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supported.

RFTerm (Optional)
Start > Programs > RFTerm
Installed by Honeywell. The application can also be accessed by double clicking the RFTerm desktop icon.

Avalanche
The Wavelink Avalanche Enabler installation file is pre-loaded on the MX7; however, the device is not configured to launch the
installation file automatically. The installation application must be run manually the first time Avalanche is used. Following
installation, the Wavelink Avalanche Enabler will be an auto-launch application. This behavior can be modified by accessing
the Avalanche Update Settings panel through the Enabler Interface.

Software Development
The CE API Programming Guide documents CE API calls for the MX7. It is intended as an addition to the standard Microsoft
Windows Mobile API documentation.
A Software Developers Kit (SDK) and additional information about software development can be found on the Developer
Portal. Contact Technical Assistance for more information.

Access Files on the Flash Card
Click the My Device icon on the Desktop then click the System icon.
A flash card is used for permanent storage of the MX7 drivers, CAB files and utilities. It is also used for registry content back
up.
CAB files, when executed, are not deleted.
Note:

Always perform a warm reset (Start / Run / Warmboot) when exchanging one flash card for another.

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MX7 Utilities
The following files are pre-loaded.

LAUNCH.EXE
Launch works in coordination with registry settings to allow drivers or applications to be loaded automatically into DRAM at
system startup. Registry settings control what gets launched; see the App Note for information on these settings. For
examples, you can look at the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ LXE \ Persist
Launch will execute .CAB files, .BAT files, or .EXE files.
App Note
All applications to be installed into persistent memory must be in the form of Windows CE CAB files. These CAB
files exist as separate files from the main installation image, and are copied to the CE device using ActiveSync,
or using a Compact Flash ATA card. The CAB files are copied from ATA or using ActiveSync Explore into the
folder System, which is the persistent storage virtual drive. Then, information is added to the registry, if desired,
to make the CAB file auto-launch at startup.
The registry information needed is under the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ LXE \ Persist, as follows. The main
subkey is any text, and is a description of the file. Then 3 mandatory values are added:
FileName is the name of the CAB file, with the path (usually \System).
Installed is a DWORD value of 0, which changes to 1 once auto-launch installs the file.
FileCheck is the name of a file to look for to determine if the CAB file is installed. This will be the name of one of
the files (with path) installed by the CAB file. Since the CAB file installs into DRAM, when memory is lost this file
is lost, and the CAB file must be reinstalled.
There are three optional fields that may be added:
1. Order is used to force a sequence of events. Order=0 is first, and Order=99 is last. Two items which have the same
order will be installed in the same pass, but not in a predictable sequence.
2. Delay is used to add a delay after the item is loaded, before the next is loaded. The delay is given in seconds, and
defaults to 0 if not specified. If the install fails (or the file to be installed is not found), the delay does not occur.
3. PCMCIA is used to indicate that the file (usually a CAB file) being loaded is a radio driver, and the PCMCIA slots should
be started after this file is loaded. By default, the PCMCIA slots are off on powerup, to prevent the “Unidentified
PCMCIA Slot” dialog from appearing. Once the drivers are loaded, the slot can be turned on. The value in the PCMCIA
field is a DWORD, representing the number of seconds to wait after installing the CAB file, but before activating the slot
(a latency to allow the thread loading the driver to finish installation). The default value of 0 means the slot is not
powered on. The default values for the default radio drivers (listed below) is 1, meaning one second elapses between the
CAB file loading and the slot powering up.
The auto-launch process proceeds as follows:

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The launch utility opens the registry database and reads the list of CAB files to auto-launch.

First it looks for FileName to see if the CAB file is present. If not, the registry entry is ignored. If it is present, and the
Installed flag is not set, auto-launch makes a copy of the CAB file (since it gets deleted by installation), and runs the
Microsoft utility WCELOAD to install it.

If the Installed flag is set, auto-launch looks for the FileCheck file. If it is present, the CAB file is installed, and that
registry entry is complete. If the FileCheck file is not present, memory has been lost, and the utility calls WCELOAD to
reinstall the CAB file.

Then, the whole process repeats for the next entry in the registry, until all registry entries are analyzed.

To force execution every time (for example, for AUTOEXEC.BAT), use a FileCheck of “dummy”, which will never be
found, forcing the item to execute.

For persist keys specifying .EXE or .BAT files, the executing process is started, and then Launch will continue, leaving
the loading process to run independently. For other persist keys (including .CAB files), Launch will wait for the loading
process to complete before continuing. This is important, for example, to ensure that a .CAB file is installed before the
.EXE files from the .CAB file are run.

Note that the auto-launch process can also launch batch files (*.BAT), executable files (*.EXE), registry setting files
(*.REG), or sound files (*.WAV). The mechanism is the same as listed above, but the appropriate CE application is
called, depending on file type.

Note:

Registry entries may vary depending on software revision level and options ordered with the MX7.

LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage
If any of the following directories are created in the System folder, Launch automatically copies all of the files in these
directories to the respective folder on the flash drive:
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AppMgr

Desktop

Favorites

Fonts

Help

Programs

Recent

Note:

Files in the Startup folder are executed, but only from System > Startup. They are not copied to another folder.

REGEDIT.EXE
Registry Editor – Use caution when editing the Registry and make a backup copy of the registry before changes are made.

REGLOAD.EXE
Double-tapping a registry settings file (e.g., REG) causes RegLoad to open the file and make the indicated settings in the
registry. This is similar to how RegEdit works on a desktop PC. The .REG file format is the same as on the desktop PC.

REGDUMP.EXE
Registry dump – Saves a copy of the registry as a text file. The file, REG.TXT, is located in the root folder.
Note:

The REG.TXT file is not saved in persistent storage. To use the REG.TXT file as a reference in the event of a
coldboot, copy the file to the System folder on the MX7 or store a copy of the REG.TXT file on a PC.

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WARMBOOT.EXE
Double click this file to warm boot the computer (i.e., all RAM is preserved). It automatically saves the registry before rebooting
which means configuration changes are not lost.

WAVPLAY.EXE
Double tapping a sound file (e.g., WAV) causes WavPlay to open the file and run it in the background.

MX7 Command-line Utilities
Command line utilities can be executed by Start > Run > [program name].

COLDBOOT.EXE
Command line utility which performs a cold boot (all RAM is erased).
Passwords are lost upon cold boot. If a password is set, that password must be entered to begin the cold boot power cycle
process.

PrtScrn.EXE
Command line utility which performs a screen print and saves the file in .BMP format in the \System folder. Tap Start > Run
and type prtscrn and tap OK, or press Enter. There is a 10 second delay before the screen print is made. The device beeps and
the screen captured file (scrnnnnn.bmp) is placed in the \System folder. The numeric filename is incremented by 1 each time
the PrtScrn function is activated. The command is not case-sensitive.

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Desktop
Note:

For general use instruction, please refer to commercially available Windows CE user’s guides or the Windows on-line
Help application installed in the mobile device.

The MX7 Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows XP or later.
At the bottom of the screen is the Start button. Tapping the Start Button causes the Start Menu to pop up. It contains the
standard Windows menu options: Programs, Favorites, Documents, Settings, Help, and Run.

Desktop Icons
At a minimum, the desktop displays icons for My Device, Internet Explorer and the Recycle Bin. Following are a few of the
other icons that may be on the MX7 Desktop. Please Contact Technical Assistance about the latest updates and upgrades for
your operating system.
Icon

Function

Access files and programs.

Storage for files that are to be deleted.

Discover and then pair with nearby discoverable Bluetooth devices.

My Documents. Storage for downloaded files / applications.

Internet Explorer. Connect to the Internet/intranet (requires radio card and Internet Service Provider –
ISP enrollment is not available from Honeywell).

Used for accessing the appropriate wireless configuration, SCU (Summit Client Utility).

The eXpress Scan utility allows an administrator to scan bar codes to provide the initial network and
Avalanche Mobile Device Server address configuration. This eliminates the need to edit radio
parameters manually on the device. eXpress Scan uses bar codes created with eXpress Config.

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Icon

Function
RFTerm is an optional terminal emulation program for devices with a Windows operating System. When
RFTerm is installed, this icon is displayed on the desktop.

A shortcut to the Remote Desktop Connection utility.

Wavelink® Avalanche Mobility Center™ (Avalanche MC) is a remote client management system that is
designed to distribute software and configuration updates to monitored devices, including computers
with Microsoft® Windows® CE. The enabler for Wavelink Avalanche is loaded on the device but not
installed. When the enabler is installed this icon is displayed on the desktop.
The demo version of Wavelink Telnet CE is installed on all devices. Contact Technical Assistance for
licensing information. When installed, license details are maintained in the Wavelink tab in the License
Viewer control panel.
Option. Tapping the desktop icon displays information on the Java version installed. 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. Java applications running
on the mobile device are not supported.
Start button. Access programs, select from the Favorites listing, documents last worked on,
change/view settings for the control panel or taskbar, on-line help or run programs.

Taskbar

The number and type of icons displayed are based on the device type, installed options and configuration of the MX7.

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My Device Folders
Folder

Description

Preserved upon Reboot?

Application Data

Data saved by running applications

My Documents

Storage for downloaded files / applications

Network

Mounted network drive

Program Files

Applications

System

Internal Flash Card (CAB file storage)

Yes

Storage Card or SD Card Additional optional storage space

Yes

Temp

Location for temporary files

Windows

Operating System in Secure Storage

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional)
Note:

If the user is NOT using Wavelink Avalanche to manage their mobile device, the Enabler should not be installed on the
mobile device(s).

The following features are supported by the Wavelink Avalanche Enabler when used in conjunction with the Avalanche
Manager.
After configuration, Enabler files are installed upon initial bootup and after a hard reset. Network parameter configuration is
supported for:
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IP address: DHCP or static IP

RF network SSID

DNS hosts (primary, secondary, tertiary)

Subnet mask

Enabler update

Related Manual: Using Wavelink Avalanche
The MX7 has the Avalanche Enabler installation files loaded, but not installed, on the mobile device when it is shipped. The
installation files are located in the System folder on CE devices. The installation application must be run manually the first time
Avalanche is used.
After the installation application is manually run, a reboot is necessary for the Enabler to begin normal performance. Following
this reboot, the Enabler will by default be an auto-launch application. This behavior can be modified by accessing the
Avalanche Update Settings panel through the Enabler Interface.
The designation of the mobile device to the Avalanche CE Manager is LXE_MX7.
CE devices manufactured before October 2006 must have their drivers and system files upgraded before they can use the
Avalanche Enabler functions. Please Contact Technical Assistance for details on upgrading the mobile device baseline.

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Internet Explorer
Start > Programs > Internet Explorer
This option requires a radio card and an Internet Service Provider. There are a few changes in the Windows CE version of
Internet Explorer as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Internet Explorer options. Tap the “?” button to access
Internet Explorer Help.

Start Menu Program Options
The following list represents the factory default program installation. Your system may contain different items from those
shown below, based on the software and hardware options purchased.
Communication

Stores Network communication options

ActiveSync

Transfer files between a MX7 and a desktop computer

Connect

Run this command after setting up a connection

Start (or Stop) FTP
Begin / end connection to FTP server
Server
Command Prompt

The command line interface in a separate window

eXpress Scan

Option. Requires Wavelink Avalanche option eXpress Config.

Internet Explorer

Access web pages on the world wide Internet

Java

Option.

Microsoft WordPad

Opens an ASCII notepad

Remote Desktop Connection Log on to a Windows Terminal Server
RFTerm

Option. Terminal emulation application.

Settings

Access to all Control Panels, a shortcut to the Network and Dialup Control Panel
and access to Taskbar options.

Transcriber

Enter data using the stylus on the touch screen

Wavelink Avalanche

Option. Remote management for networked devices

Windows Explorer

File management program

If installed, RFTerm runs automatically at the conclusion of each reboot.

If installed and enabled, AppLock runs automatically at the conclusion of each reboot.

The wireless client connects automatically during each reboot.

Bluetooth re-connects to nearby paired devices automatically at the conclusion of each reboot.

If installed and pre-configured, Wavelink Avalanche connects remotely and downloads updates automatically during
each reboot.

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Communication
Start > Programs > Communication

ActiveSync
ActiveSync is pre-loaded on all Windows mobile devices.
Using Microsoft ActiveSync you can copy files from your MX7 to your desktop computer , and vice versa.
Once an ActiveSync relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect (on a desktop computer), ActiveSync will
synchronize using the wireless link, serial port, or USB on the MX7.

Connect and LXEConnect
Upon cabling your MX7 to the desktop/laptop, and ActiveSync on the desktop/laptop opens, if the Connect or LXEConnect
installation does not open on your MX7, contact Technical Assistance.

Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server
Start > Programs > Communication > Start (or Stop) FTP Server
These shortcuts call the Services Manager to start and stop the FTP server. The server defaults to Off (for security) unless it is
explicitly turned on from the menu.

Summit
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Summit
Use this option to set up radio client profiles.
The Summit Control Panel can also be accessed by doubletapping the Summit icon in the taskbar or on the desktop.

Certs
The Certs option displays a readme file containing details on how the Summit Configuration Utility (SCU) handles certificates
for WPA authentication.

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Command Prompt
Start > Programs > Command Prompt

Type help cmd at the command prompt to view valid Pocket PC (Console) commands.
Exit the command prompt by typing exit at the command prompt or tap File > Close.

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eXpress Scan
The eXpress Scan utility allows an administrator to scan bar codes to provide the initial network and Avalanche Mobile Device
Server address configuration. This eliminates the need to edit radio parameters manually on the MX7.
eXpress Scan uses bar codes created with eXpress Config.

Microsoft WordPad
Start > Programs > Microsoft WordPad
Create and edit documents and templates in WordPad, using buttons and menu commands that are similar to those used in the
desktop PC version of Microsoft WordPad.
By default WordPad files are saved as .PWD files. Documents can be saved in other formats e.g., .RTF or .DOC.
Tap the ? button to access WordPad Help.

Remote Desktop Connection
Start > Programs > Remote Desktop
There are few changes in the Windows CE version of Remote Desktop as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC
Microsoft Remote Desktop options.
If installed, Remote Desktop on the MX7 can be accessed by Start > Programs > Remote Desktop.
Select a computer from the drop down list or enter a host name and tap the Connect button.
Tap the Options >> button to access the General, Display, Local Resources, Programs and Experience tabs. Tap the ? button
to access Remote Desktop Connection Help.

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Settings
Start > Settings
The Settings menu option may include the following:
Control Panel
Network
Taskbar

All control panels
Shortcut to the Network and Dialup Connections control panel. Connect to a network, create a new
connection, and adjust parameters for client connections.
Set Taskbar parameters

Transcriber
To make changes to the Transcriber application, tap the keyboard icon in the status bar. Select Transcriber from the pop-up
menu. Then open the Input control panel and tap the Options button. Transcriber Options (Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Input Panel) are available only when Transcriber is selected as the active input method. Tap the “?” button or the Help button to
access Transcriber Help.

Windows Explorer
Start > Programs > Windows Explorer
There are a few changes in the Windows CE version of Windows Explorer as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows
Explorer options. Tap the “?” button to access Windows Explorer Help.

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Taskbar
Start > Settings > Taskbar
There are a few changes in the Windows CE version of Taskbar as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Taskbar
options.
When the taskbar is auto hidden, press the Ctrl key then the Esc key to make the Start button appear.
Clicking the Taskbar option on the Settings menu displays theTaskbar General tab and the Taskbar Advanced tab.
See Also: "Taskbar Icons"

General Tab
Factory Default Settings
Always on Top

Enabled

Auto hide

Disabled

Show Clock

Enabled

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Advanced Tab

Expand Control Panel
Tap the checkbox to have the Control Panel folders appear in drop down menu format from the Settings > Control Panel menu
option.
Clear Contents of Document Folder
Tap the Clear button to remove the contents of the Document folder.

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Taskbar Icons
As MX7 devices and applications open and change state, icons are placed in the Taskbar. In most cases, tapping the icon in
the Taskbar opens the related application.
Refer to Start > Help for an explanation of standard Windows CE taskbar icons.
Following are a few of the MX7 and unique taskbar icons that may appear in the Taskbar. These icons are in addition to the
Windows CE taskbar icons.
Wireless Zero Config Inactive / Connected / Not Connected.
Clicking on the icon opens the Wireless Zero Config utility.
Bluetooth connected / disconnected. Clicking the icon opens the Bluetooth control panel.
ActiveSync Connection
Cerdisp connected (displayed when LXEConnect is connected)
Summit Client signal indicator no signal/ excellent signal. Clicking on the icon opens the
Summit Client Utility
Battery charge indicator. Percent of battery charge is indicated.
External power connected
Current time. Clicking the time display opens the Date/Time control panel.
Click this icon to return to the Desktop.
AppLock switchpad.
Input method, keyboard / input panel / transcriber
CapsLock active
No modifier key is in focus
Orange modifier key active
Blue modifier key active
Shift modifier key active

Multiple modifier keys active, Shift plus Orange

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MX7 OS Upgrade
Introduction
Depending on the size of the operating system, the total time required for a successful upgrade may require several minutes.
The OS upgrade files are unique to your MX7 physical configuration and date of manufacture. OS upgrade files designed for
one device configuration should not be used on a different device configuration.

Preparation
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Please Contact Technical Assistance to get the OS upgrade files.

Use ActiveSync to back up MX7 user files and store them elsewhere before beginning an upgrade on the MX7.

Maintain an uninterrupted AC/DC power source to the MX7 throughout this process.

The SD / CF card with the OS and systems files must be present for the MX7 to boot. Removing or installing SD or CF
cards should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface.

Always perform OS updates when the MX7 has a dependable external power source connected to the MX7 and/or a
fully charged main battery.

Procedure
1. Verify a dependable power source is applied to the MX7 and will stay connected during the upgrade procedure.
2. Establish an ActiveSync connection between the MX7 and a desktop/laptop computer.
3. Download the OS files from the desktop/laptop to the MX7's System folder.
4. During the file copy process to the MX7 System folder, when asked “Overwrite ?”, select Yes to All.
5. Review the files that were downloaded to the System folder.
6. Restart the MX7.
7. Disconnect from ActiveSync.
8. When the OS finishes loading, check the OS update version by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel > About >
Software tab.
The touch screen may require calibration, however most Windows OS versions save the calibration data, eliminating the need
to calibrate.

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Battery State and OS Upgrade
Honeywell recommends a fully charged main battery be cabled to the MX7 prior to reflashing or upgrading the operating
system. A prompt may appear when the battery reaches Critical Low that informs the user there is not enough power in the
main battery to perform the upgrade.
The operating system will not be able to execute the OS update when the battery level is too low (25% or less), as there is a
high risk that the power remaining in the battery expires when executing the upgrade and the MX7 will be left in an inoperable
state.
When main battery power level is too low, connect external power to the MX7 before performing the upgrade procedure. Do not
disconnect external power before the upgrade process is complete.

Upgrade Help
The powered device won't boot up after the upgrade is finished.
Contact Technical Assistance for re-imaging options.
Warning: Opening the device e.g., removing endcaps or access panels, etc. could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.

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Control Panel
Start > Settings > Control Panel or My Device > Control Panel link
Note:

Change the font displayed on the touch screen by choosing Start > Settings > Control Panel > Keyboard and then the
Key map dropdown list.

Tap the ? button for Help when changing MX7 Control Panel options. Contact Technical Assistance for updates as they
become available.
Option

Function

About

Software, hardware, versions and network IP. No user intervention allowed. Integrated
scanner type is identified.

Accessibility

Customize the way the keyboard, audio, display or mouse function for users with
hearing or viewing difficulties.

Administration

AppLock Administration utility.

Battery

View voltage and status of the main and backup batteries.

Bluetooth

Set the parameters for Bluetooth device connections.

Certificates

Manage digital certificates used for secure communication.

Date/Time

Set Date, Time, Time Zone, and Daylight Savings.

Device Management

Allows a Device Management client (the device equipped with a Microsoft Windows
CE operating system) to work with a Microsoft Systems Management Server.

Dialing

Connection setup for modem attached to COM port or Compact Flash slot.

Display

Set background graphic and scheme. Set touch screen and keypad backlight
properties and timers.

Input Panel

Select the current key / data input method. Select custom key maps.

Installed Programs

View the list of installed programs. In some OS versions this panel replaced Remove
Programs.

Internet Options

Set General, Connection, Security, Privacy, Advanced and Popups options for Internet
connectivity.

Keyboard

Select a Key Map (or font). Set key repeat delay and key repeat rate.

Keypad

Configure KeyMap keys, RunCmd and LaunchApp.

License Viewer

Displays license information for installed licensed applications.

Mixer

Adjust the input and output parameters – volume, sidetone, and record gain, for
headphone, software and microphone.

Mouse

Set the double-tap sensitivity for stylus taps on the touch screen.

MX7II Options

Set various device specific configuration options.

Network and Dial Up Options

Set network driver properties and network access properties.

Network Capture

Start network logging options.

Owner

Set the owner details. Enter notes. Enable / disable Owner display parameters. Enter
Network ID for the device – user name, password, domain.

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Option

Function

Password

Set OS access password properties for signon and/or screen saver.

PC Connection

Control the connection between the mobile device and a local desktop or laptop
computer.

Power

Set Power scheme properties. Review device status and properties.

Regional Settings

Set appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on country region and
language settings.

Remove Programs

Select to remove specific user installed programs in their entirety. In some OS
versions this panel has been replaced by Installed Programs.

Scanner

Scan Wedge utility. Set scanner key wedge, scanner port, and imager LED illumination
options. Assign baud rate, parity, stop bits and data bits for COM1 port. Assign
scanned bar code data manipulation parameters.

Stylus

Set double-tap sensitivity properties and/or calibrate the touch panel.

System

Review System and Computer data and revision levels. Adjust Storage and Program
memory settings. Enter device name and description. Review copyright notices.

Terminal Server Client Licenses

Select a server client license from a drop down list.

Volume and Sounds

Enable / disable volume and sounds. Set volume parameters and assign sound WAV
files to events.

WiFi

Set the parameters for a Summit client.

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About
Start > Settings > Control Panel > About
The data cannot be edited by the MX7 user on these panels.

Tab

Contents

Software

GUID, Windows CE Version, OAL Version, Bootloader Version, Compile Version,
FPGA Version and Language. Language indicates any pre-installed Asian fonts.

Hardware

CPU Type, Codec Type, FPGA Version, Scanner type, Display, Flash memory, and
DRAM memory

Versions

Revision level of installed software modules and .NET Compact Framework Version.
Utilities, Drivers, Image, API, and Internet Explorer.

Network IP

Current network connection IP and MAC address. Only the first 2 network ports are
shown (usually radio and ActiveSync).

Version window information is retrieved from the registry.

Version Tab and the Registry
Modify the Registry using the Registry Editor. Use caution when editing the Registry and also make a backup copy of the
registry before changes are made.
The registry settings for the Version tab are under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ LXE \ Version in the registry.
To add a user application to the Version panel, create a new string value under the HKLM\Software\LXE\Version key. The
string name should be the Application name to appear in the Version window. The data for the value should be the version
number to appear in the Version window .
Version strings can be equal to or less than 254 characters. Because the strings are displayed in a text box, any number can be
accommodated, up to the 64K byte text box limitation.

Language and Fonts
The Software tab displays any fonts built into the OS image. The fonts built into the OS image are noted in the Language
section of this tab:
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English only – No additional fonts are built into the OS

Japanese

Simplified Chinese

Traditional Chinese

Korean

The above listed Asian fonts are ordered separately and built-in to the OS image. Built-in fonts are added to registry entries and
are available immediately upon startup. Thai, Hebrew, Arabic and Cyrillic Russian fonts are available in the (English only)
default (extended) fonts.

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Identifying Software Versions
The Versions tab displays the versions of many of the software programs installed. Not all installed software installed on the
mobile device is included in this list and the list varies depending on the applications loaded on the MX7. The Image line
displays the revision of the system software installed. Refer to the last three digits to determine the revision level.

MAC Address
The Network IP tab displays the MAC address of the network card.

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Accessibility
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Accessibility
Customize the way the MX7 keyboard, sound, display, mouse, automatic reset and notification sounds function. There are a
few changes from general Windows desktop Accessibility options.
Note:

Honeywell disables the keypad StickyKeys and StickyKeys Settings on the Keyboard panel as this setting, when
enabled, interferes with assigned sticky key implementation.

The following exceptions are due to a limitation in the Microsoft Windows CE operating system:
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If the ToggleKeys option is selected, please note that the ScrollLock key does not produce a sound as the CapsLock
and NumLock keys do.

If the SoundSentry option is selected, please note that ScrollLock does not produce a visual warning as the CapsLock
and NumLock keys do.

Keyboard Tab
Sticky Keys - Disabled.
ToggleKeys - Disabled by default. Tap the Use ToggleKeys checkbox to enable this option. Tap the Settings button to view or
change parameters.
Sound Tab
SoundSentry is disabled by default. Tap the Use SoundSentry checkbox to enable this option. Tap the Settings button to view
or change parameters.
Display Tab
High Contrast is disabled by default. Tap the Use High Contrast checkbox to enable this option. Tap the Settings button to
view or change parameters.

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Mouse Tab
MouseKeys is disabled by default. Tap the Use MouseKeys checkbox to enable this option. Tap the Settings button to view or
change parameters.
General Tab
Automatic reset is disabled by default. Tap the Turn off accessibility features checkbox to enable this option and use the
dropdown option to assign a timer.
Notification is enabled by default. Sounds are emitted when turning a feature on or off.

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Administration (for AppLock)
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administration
AppLock is designed to be run on Windows CE based devices only.

Introduction
Configuration parameters are specified by the AppLock Administrator for the MX7 end-user. AppLock is password protected by
the Administrator.
End-user mode locks the end-user into the configured application or applications. The end user can still reboot the mobile
device and respond to dialog boxes. The administrator-specified applications are automatically launched in the specified order
and run in full screen mode when the device boots up.
When the mobile device is reset to factory default values, for example after a cold reset, the Administrator may need to
reconfigure the AppLock parameters.
The assumption, in this section, is that the first user to power up a new mobile device is the system administrator.
Note:

AppLock Administrator Control panel file Launch option does not inter-relate with similarly-named options contained in
other MX7 Control Panels.

Note:

A few applications do not follow normal procedures when closing. AppLock cannot prevent this type of application
from closing, but is notified that the application has closed. For these applications, AppLock immediately restarts the
application (see Auto Re-Launch) which causes the screen to flicker. If this type of application is being locked, the
administrator should close all other applications before switching to end-user mode to minimize the screen flicker.

AppLock is updated periodically as new options become available. Contact Technical Assistance for assistance, downloads
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Factory Default Settings - AppLock
Application Panel
Filename

Blank

Title

Blank

Arguments

Blank

Order

Internet

Disabled

Global Key

Ctrl+Spc

Global Delay

10 sec

Input Panel

Disabled

Launch Button Panel
Auto at Boot

Enabled

Auto at Boot Retries

Auto at Boot Delay

10 sec

Auto Re-launch

Enabled

Auto Re-launch Retries

Auto Re-launch Delay

0 sec

Manual Launch

Disabled

Allow Close

Disabled

Security Panel
Hotkey (Activation key)

Shft+Ctl+A

Password

Blank

Options Panel
Launch timeout

60000

Replace timeout

20000

Restart timeout

20000

Status Panel
Filename

\System\applock.txt

View Level

None

Log Level

None

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Setup a New Device
New devices with the AppLock feature are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no default password, thus when the
MX7 is first booted, the user has full access to the device and no password prompt is displayed. After the administrator
specifies the applications to lock, a password is assigned and the device is rebooted or the hotkey is pressed, the device
switches to end-user mode.
The process to configure a new device is as follows:
1. Connect an external power source to the device and press the Power button.
2. Adjust screen display, audio volume and other parameters if desired. Install accessories.
3. Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administration icon.
4. Assign applications on the Control (single application) or Application (dual application) tab screen.
5. Assign a password on the Security tab screen.
6. Select a view level on the Status tab screen, if desired.
7. Tap OK
8. Press the hotkey sequence to launch AppLock and lock the configured application(s)
9. The device is now in end-user mode.

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Administration Mode
Administration mode gives full access to the mobile device, hardware and software configuration options.
The administrator must enter a valid password (when a password has already been assigned) before access to Administration
mode and configuration options are allowed. The administrator can configure the following options:
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Create/change the keystroke sequence to activate administrator access.

Create/change the password for administrator access.

Assign the name of the application, or applications, to lock.

Select the command line of the application to lock.

In addition to these configuration options, the administrator can view and manage the status logs of AppLock sessions.
Administrator default values for this device:
Administrator Hotkey
Shift+Ctrl+A
Password
none
Application path and name
none
Application command line
none

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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. Each 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. Normal
application exit or switching methods and all Microsoft defined Windows CE key combinations, such as close (X) icon, File
Exit, File Close, Alt-F4, Alt-Tab, etc. are disabled. The Windows CE desktop icons, menu bars, task bar and system trays are
not visible or accessible. Task Manager is not available.
If the end-user selects File/Exit or Close from the applications menu bar, the menu is cleared and nothing else happens; the
application remains active. Nothing happens when the end-user clicks on the Close icon on the application’s title bar and the
application remains active.
Note:

A few applications do not follow normal procedures when closing. AppLock cannot prevent this type of application
from closing, but is notified that the application has closed. For these applications, AppLock immediately restarts the
application which causes the screen to flicker. If this type of application is being locked, the administrator should close
all other applications before switching to end user mode to minimize the screen flicker.

Windows accelerator keys such as Alt-F4 are disabled.

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Passwords
A password must be configured. If the password is not configured, a new device switches into Administration mode without
prompting for a password. In addition to the hotkey press, a mode switch occurs if inaccurate information has been configured
or if mandatory information is missing in the configuration.
There are several situations that display a password prompt after a password has been configured.
If the configured hotkey is pressed, the password prompt is displayed. In this case the user has 30 seconds to enter a
password. If a valid password is not entered within 30 seconds, the password prompt is dismissed and the device returns to
end-user mode.
All other situations that present the password prompt do not dismiss the prompt -- this is because the other situations result in
invalid end-user operation.
These conditions include:
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If inaccurate configuration information is entered by the administrator, i.e., an application is specified that does not
exist.

If the application name, which is mandatory for end-user mode, is missing in the configuration.

Invalid installation of AppLock (e.g., missing DLLs).

Corrupted registry settings.

To summarize, if an error occurs that prevents AppLock from switching to user mode, the password will not timeout and
AppLock will wait until the correct password is entered.
Forgotten password?
See: AppLock Help

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End-User Switching Technique
Note:

The touch screen must be enabled.

A checkmark indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the user. When Keyboard is selected, the
MX7 default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated.
The check to the left of the application name indicates that the application is active.
If the application is listed but does not have a checkmark to the left of the application name, this means the application is
configured in AppLock and can be manually launched by clicking on the application name in the list.

Using a Stylus Tap
When the mobile device enters end-user mode, a Switchpad icon (it looks like three tiny windows one above the other) is
displayed in the lower right corner of the display. The Switchpad is always visible on top of the application in focus. However, if
only one application is configured in AppLock and the Input Panel is disabled the Switchpad is not visible.

When the user taps the Switchpad icon, a menu is displayed showing the applications available to the user. The user can tap
an application name in the popup menu and the selected application is brought to the foreground. The previous application
continues to run in the background. Stylus taps affect the application in focus only. When the user needs to use the Input
Panel, they tap the Keyboard option. Input Panel taps affect the application in focus only.
See Also: Application Panel > Launch > Manual (Launch) and Allow Close

Using the Switch Key Sequence
One switch key sequence (or hotkey) is defined by the administrator for the end-user to use when switching between locked
applications. This is known as the Activation key. The Activation key is assigned by the Administrator using the Global Key
parameter. When the switch key sequence is pressed on the keypad, the next application in the AppLock configuration is
moved to the foreground and the previous application moves to the background. The previous application continues to run in
the background. End-user key presses affect the application in focus only.
See Also: Start > Settings > Administration > Application Panel > Global Key

Hotkey (Activation hotkey)
The default Activation key is Ctrl+Spc. The key sequence switches the focus between one application and another. Data
entry affects the application running in the foreground only. Note that the system administrator may have assigned a different
key sequence to use when switching applications.

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Application Configuration
Settings > Control Panel > Administration icon
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). A password must be entered within 30 seconds (and
within three tries) or the password prompt is removed and the device remains in end-user mode with the focus returned to the
locked application. Without entry of a valid password, the switch into Administrator mode will not occur.
The password prompt is displayed if a password has been configured. When the valid password is entered, the Administration
Control panel is displayed. When a valid password is not entered within 30 seconds, the user is returned to the System Control
Panel.
If a password has not been configured, the Administrator Control panel is displayed.
Important: Before setting up multiple instances of the same application, make sure the targeted software application will allow
two instances to run at the same time.

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Application Panel
Note:

Users of Single-Application AppLock have a Control tab instead of an Application tab. Some of the options in this
section do not apply to the Control tab.

Note:

If your Application Panel does not look like the figure shown above, you may have the Single Application version.

Use the Application tab options to select the applications to launch when the device boots up in End-user Mode.
If no application is specified when the Administrator Control Panel is closed, the mobile device reboots into Administrator
mode. If a password has been set, but an application has not been specified, the user will be prompted for the password before
entering administration mode. The password prompt remains on the display until a valid password is entered.
Option

Explanation

Filename

Default is blank. Move the cursor to the Filename text box and either type the application path or tap the Browse
button (the … button). The standard Windows CE Browse dialog is displayed. After selecting the application
from the Browse dialog, tap OK.

Title

Default is blank. Enter the Title to be associated with the application. The assumption is that multiple copies of
the same application may need unique titles in order to differentiate them in the Switchpad.

Arguments Default is blank. Enter the command line parameters for the application in the Arguments text box.
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 and do not need to be sequential.

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.

Launch
Button

See following section titled Launch Button.
AppLock Administrator Control panel file Launch option does not inter-relate with similarly-named options contained in other Control Panels.

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Option

Explanation

Global
Key

Default is Ctrl+Spc. Select the Global Key key sequence the end-user is to press when switching between applications. The Global Key default key sequence must be defined by the AppLock Administrator. The Global key is presented to the end-user as the Activation key.

Global
Delay

Default is 10 seconds. Enter the number of seconds that Applications must wait before starting to run after reboot.
Delay (Global) may not be available in all versions of AppLock. You can simulate a Global Delay function by setting
a delay for the first application (lowest Order) launched and setting the delay to 0 for all other applications. See Boot
Options.

Input
Panel

Default is Disabled. Enable (check) to show the Keyboard option on the Switchpad menu. When enabled the input
panel cannot be enabled or disabled for each individual application, and is available to the user for all configured
applications.

Clear
Button

Tap the Clear button to clear all currently displayed Filename or Application information. The Global settings are not
cleared.

Scroll
Use the left and right scroll buttons to move from application setup screen to application setup screen. The left and
Buttons right buttons update the information on the screen with the previous or next configured application respectively.

Launch Button
Note:

The Launch button may not be available in all versions of Multi-AppLock. Contact Technical Assistance for
assistance, downloads and AppLock update availability.

When clicked, displays the Launch options panel for the Filename selected on the Administration panel.

Note:

Launch order is determined by the Order specified in the Application tab. The Order value does not have to be
sequential.

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Auto At Boot

Default is Enabled.
Auto At Boot
When enabled, automatically launches (subject to the specified Delay in seconds) the application after the unit is rebooted. If a
Delay in seconds is specified, AppLock waits for the specified period of time to expire before launching the application. The
Delay default value is 10 seconds; valid values are between 0 “no delay” and a maximum of 999 seconds.
Retries
This is the number of times the application launch will be retried if a failure occurs when the application is automatically
launched at bootup. Valid values are between 0 (no tries) and 99 tries or -1 for infinite. Infinite tries ends when the application
successfully launches. The default is 0 retries.
Delay
This timer is the time that AppLock waits prior to the initial launch of the selected application when it is automatically launched
at bootup. Delay default is 10 seconds. Valid values are between 0 seconds (no delay) and 999 seconds.
The Auto At Boot delay is associated for each application; it will be either a value specified by the Administrator or it will be the
delay default value. At startup, when a delay has been assigned for each application, AppLock waits for the delay associated
with the first application to expire before launching the first application then AppLock waits for the delay associated with the
second application to expire before launching the second application. AppLock continues in this manner until all applications
are launched.
Note:

A “Global Delay” can be accomplished by setting a timed delay for the first application to be launched (by lowest Order
number) and no delay (0 seconds) for all other applications.

Note:

Launch order is determined by the Order specified in the Application tab. The Order value does not have to be
sequential.

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Auto Re-Launch

Auto Re-Launch
Default is Enabled.
When enabled for a specific application. automatically re-launches 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. When an application that AppLock cannot prevent from closing terminates, perhaps because of an
error condition, AppLock re-launches the application when this option is enabled.
Note:

If Allow Close is enabled and both Auto Re-launch and Manual (Launch) are disabled, the application cannot be
restarted for the end-user or by the end-user after the application terminates.

Retries
Default is 0 tries. Retries is the number of times AppLock will try to re-launch the application. The retry count is reset after an
application is successfully launched and controlled by AppLock. Valid values are between 0 (no tries) and 99 tries or -1 for
infinite. Infinite tries ends when the application successfully launches.
Delay
Default is 0 seconds (no delay). Delay is the amount of time AppLock waits prior to re-launching an application that has
terminated. The delay is specified in seconds. Valid values are between 0 (no delay) and 99 seconds.
AppLock must also be configured to automatically re-launch an application. To AppLock, application termination by the enduser is indistinguishable from application termination for any other reason.

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Manual (Launch)

Default is Disabled. Enabling this option allows the end-user to launch the specified application(s). Upon bootup completion an
application with Manual enabled is listed on the Switchpad accompanied by a checkmark that indicates the application is
currently active or available for Launching. When an application name is tapped by the end-user, the application is launched (if
inactive) and brought to the foreground.
Applications set up with Manual (Launch) enabled may or may not be launched at bootup. This function is based on the
application’s Auto At Boot setting. The applications have been listed as approved applications for end-user manual launch
using the Switchpad menu structure. The approved applications are listed on the Switchpad. A checkmark indicates the
applications active status.
When Manual (Launch) is disabled for an application, and Allow Close is enabled for the application, when the end-user closes
the specific application it is no longer available (shown) on the Switchpad.
When Auto At Boot and Manual (Launch) are both disabled for a specific application, the application is 1) not placed on the list
of approved applications for end-user manual launch and 2) never launched, and 3) not displayed on the Switchpad.

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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. Also at the administrator’s discretion, these types of applications
can be started manually (see Manual [Launch]) by the end-user.

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Match

Match
Default is blank (match is not used).
AppLock works by associating display windows with the launched process ID. If an application uses different process IDs for
windows it creates, the Match field must be used.
Use the Match field to specify up to 32 characters of the class name for the application.
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DOS applications using a standard DOS display box should specify condev_appcls in the Match textbox.

Remote Desktop (remote.exe) should specify TSSHELLWND in the Match textbox.

Note:

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An update may be required to support locking remote.exe. Contact Technical Assistance for details.

End User Internet Explorer (EUIE)
AppLock supports applications that utilize Internet Explorer, such as .HTML pages and JAVA applications. The end user can
run an application by entering the application name and path in Internet Explorer’s address bar.
To prevent the end user from executing an application using this method, the address bar and Options settings dialog are
restricted in Internet Explorer. This is accomplished by creating an Internet Explorer that is used in end user mode: End-user
Internet Explorer (EUIE.EXE). The EUIE executes the Internet Explorer application in full screen mode which removes the
address bar and status bar. The Options Dialog is also removed so the end user cannot re-enable the address bar.
The administrator specifies the EUIE by checking the Internet checkbox in the Application tab of the Administrator applet. The
internet application should then be entered in the Application text box.
When the Internet checkbox is enabled, the Menu and Status check boxes are available.
Enabling the Menu checkbox displays the EUIE menu which contains navigation functions like Back, Forward, Home,
Refresh, etc., functions that are familiar to most Internet Explorer users. When the Menu checkbox is blank, the EUIE menu is
not displayed and Navigation functions are unavailable.
When the Status checkbox is enabled, the status bar displayed by EUIE gives feedback to the end-user when they are
navigating the Internet.
If the standard Internet Explorer that is shipped with the mobile device is desired, it should be treated like any other application.
This means that IEXPLORER.EXE should be specified in the Application text box and the internet application should be
entered in the command line. In this case, do not check the Internet checkbox.

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Security Panel

Hotkey
Specify the hotkey sequence that triggers AppLock to switch between administrator and user modes and the password
required to enter Administrator mode. The default hotkey sequence is Shift+Ctrl+A. A 2nd key keypress is an invalid keypress
for a hotkey sequence.
Move the cursor to the Hot Key text box. Enter the new hot key sequence by first pressing the Shift state key followed by a
normal key. The hotkey selected must be a key sequence that the application being locked does not use. The hotkey sequence
is intercepted by AppLock and is not passed to the application.
Input from the keyboard or Input Panel is accepted with the restriction that the normal key must be pressed from the keyboard
when switching modes. The hotkey sequence is displayed in the Hot key text box with “Shift”, “Alt”, and “Ctrl” text strings
representing the shift state keys. The normal keyboard key completes the hotkey sequence. The hotkey must be entered via
the keypad. Some hotkeys cannot be entered via the Input Panel. Also, hotkeys entered via the SIP are not guaranteed to work
properly when switching operational modes.
For example, if the ‘Ctrl’ key is pressed followed by ‘A’, “Ctrl+A” is entered in the text box. If another key is pressed after a
normal key press, the hotkey sequence is cleared and a new hotkey sequence is started.
A normal key is required for the hotkey sequence and is unlike pressing the normal key during a mode switch; this key can be
entered from the SIP when configuring the key. However, when the hotkey is pressed to switch modes, the normal key must
be entered from the keypad; it cannot be entered from the SIP.
Password
Move the cursor to the Password text box. The passwords entered in the Password and Confirm Password fields must match.
Passwords are case sensitive. When the user exits the Administrator Control panel, the two passwords are compared to verify
that they match. If they do not match, a dialog box is displayed notifying the user of the error. 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 and AppLock Help

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Options Panel
AppLock contains several types of delays and timeouts to accommodate different applications. Please note that the delays
specified on the Launch panel are delays before AppLock attempts to start the specified application(s). The timeouts specified
on this panel are delays after AppLock has attempted to launch the application.

Launch timeout
This timeout specifies the period of time for AppLock to wait for the application to initially launch after the application has been
called. For example, if the application takes time to launch and then initialize before a display a window is created, use this
delay to specify the delay period.
Replace timeout
This timeout specifies the period of time for AppLock to wait after an initial screen (like a password prompt screen) is replaced
by another application window.
Restart timeout
This specifies the period of time for AppLock to wait for an application to restart. If the application fails to restart automatically,
AppLock then proceeds according to the options selected when the application was configured on the Application and Launch
panels.

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Status Panel
Use the Status panel to view the log of previous AppLock operations and to configure which messages are to be recorded
during AppLock operation.
Status information is stored in a specific location on the storage device and in a specific logfile specified by the Administrator.
For this reason, the administrator can configure the type of status information that is logged, as well as clear the status
information.

Move the cursor to the Filename text box and either type the logfile path or tap the Browse button (the … button). The standard
Windows CE Browse dialog is displayed. After selecting the logfile from the Browse dialog, tap OK.
Note:

If your Status Panel does not look like the figure shown above, you may have the Single Application version which
does not have as many options.

View
Error

Error status messages are logged when an error occurs and is intended to be used by the administrator to determine why the specified application cannot be locked.

Process

Processing status shows the flow control of AppLock components and is mainly intended for Customer Support
when helping users troubleshoot problems with their AppLock program.

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.

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Log
Note:

If a level higher than Error is selected, the status should be cleared frequently by the administrator.

In addition to the three view levels the administrator can select that all status information be logged or turn off all status
information logging completely. The system default is ‘None’; however to reduce registry use, the administrator may want to
select ‘None’ after verifying the configuration. Tap the Clear button to clear the status information from the registry.
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None

Error

Processing

Extended

All

Save As
When the 'Save As'… button is selected, a standard 'Save As' dialog screen is displayed. Specify the path and filename. If the
filename exists, the user is prompted whether the file should be overwritten. If the file does not exist, it is created.
See Also: Error Messages

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AppLock Help
The mobile device won’t switch from Administration mode to end-user mode.
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If the configuration is valid for one application but not the other, the switch to end-user mode fails. AppLock stays in
Administration mode and is stopped until the Administrator password is entered.

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 and RFTerm, 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. What does this mean?
When the Administrator is selecting a hotkey sequence to use when switching user modes, they are not allowed to enter key
combinations that are reserved by installed software applications. Honeywell has validated RFTerm key combinations ONLY.
When RFTerm is installed on the mobile device and an RFTerm restricted key sequence is specified as a hotkey sequence by
the Administrator, the following error message is displayed in a message box:
Selected hotkey is not allowed. Please reenter.
When RFTerm is not installed on the mobile device, the RFTerm keys are not restricted from use.
Can’t locate the password that has been set by the administrator?
Contact Technical Assistance for assistance.

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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”. These messages have a partner Extended level message that is logged which contains the word
“OK” if the action completed successfully rather than with an error.
For processing level messages, “Enter…” is logged at the beginning of the function specified in the message and “Exit…” is
logged at the end (just before the return) of the function specified in the message.
Message

Explanation and/or corrective action

Level

Error reading hotkey

The hotkey is read but not required by AppLock.

LOG_EX

Error reading hotkey;
using default

A hotkey is required. If there is a failure reading the hotkey, the internal factory default is
used.

LOG_ERROR

App Command Line=

Command line of the application being locked

LOG_PROCESSING

App=

Name of the application being locked

LOG_PROCESSING

dwProcessID= <#>

Device ID of the application being locked

LOG_EX

Encrypt exported key len
<#>

Size of encrypt export key

LOG_EX

Encrypt password
length= <#>

The length of the encrypted password.

LOG_EX

Encrypted data len <#>

Length of the encrypted password

LOG_EX

hProcess= <#>

Handle of the application being locked

LOG_EX

Key pressed = <#>

A key has been pressed and trapped by the hotkey processing.

LOG_EX

*****************

The status information is being saved to a file and the file has been opened successfully.

LOG_EX

Address of keyboard
hook procedure failure

AppLock found the kbdhook.dll, but was unable to get the address of the initialization procedure. For some reason the dll is corrupted. Look in the \Windows directory for
LOG_ERROR
kbdhook.dll. If it exists, delete it. Also delete AppLock.exe from the \Windows directory and
reboot the unit. Deleting AppLock.exe triggers the AppLock system to reload.

Address of keyboard
hook procedure OK

AppLock successfully retrieved the address of the keyboard filter initialization procedure.

LOG_EX

Alt pressed

The Alt key has been pressed and trapped by the HotKey processing.

LOG_EX

Alt

Processing the hotkey and backdoor entry

LOG_EX

Application handle
search failure

The application being locked did not complete initialization.

LOG_ERROR

Application handle
search OK

The application initialized itself successfully

LOG_ERROR

Application load failure

The application could not be launched by AppLock; the application could not be found or
is corrupted.

LOG_ERROR

Backdoor message
received

The backdoor keys have been pressed. The backdoor hotkeys provide a method for customer service to get a user back into their system without editing the registry or reloading
the device.

LOG_PROCESSING

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Message

Explanation and/or corrective action

Level

Cannot find kbdhook.dll

The load of the keyboard filter failed. This occurs when the dll is missing or is corrupted.
Look in the \Windows directory for kbdhook.dll. If it exists, delete it. Also delete
AppLock.exe from the \Windows directory and reboot the unit. Deleting AppLock.exe
triggers the AppLock system to reload.

LOG_ERROR

Converted Pwd

Converted password from wide to mbs.

LOG_EX

Could not create event
EVT_HOTKEYCHG

The keyboard filter uses this event at the Administrator Control panel. The event could not
LOG_ERROR
be created.

Could not hook keyboard If the keyboard cannot be controlled, AppLock cannot process the hotkey. This failure preLOG_ERROR
vents a mode switch into user mode.
Could not start thread
HotKeyMon

The keyboard filter must watch for hot key changes. The watch process could not be initiated.

LOG_ERROR

Ctrl after L or X

Processing the backdoor entry.

LOG_EX

Ctrl pressed

The Ctrl key has been pressed and trapped by the HotKey processing.

LOG_EX

Ctrl

Processing the hotkey and backdoor entry.

LOG_EX

Decrypt acquire context
failure

Unable to decrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Decrypt acquired context
Decryption process ok.
OK

LOG_EX

Decrypt create hash failure

Unable to decrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Decryption process ok.

LOG_EX

Unable to decrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Unable to decrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Decrypt imported key OK

Decryption process ok.

LOG_EX

Encrypt acquire context
failure

Unable to encrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Encrypt acquire encrypt
context failure

Unable to encrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Decrypt created hash OK
Decrypt failure
Decrypt import key failure

Encrypt acquired encrypt
Encrypt password process successful.
context OK

LOG_EX

Encrypt create hash failure

Unable to encrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Unable to encrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Encrypt password process successful.

LOG_EX

Unable to encrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Encrypt export key length
Unable to encrypt password.
failure

LOG_ERROR

Encrypt exported key OK

LOG_EX

Encrypt create key failure
Encrypt created encrypt
hash OK
Encrypt export key failure

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Encrypt password process successful.

Message

Explanation and/or corrective action

Level

Encrypt failure

The password encryption failed.

LOG_ERROR

Encrypt gen key failure

Unable to encrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Encrypt generate key failUnable to encrypt password.
ure

LOG_ERROR

Encrypt get user key failure

Unable to encrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Encrypt get user key ok

Encrypt password process successful.

LOG_EX

Encrypt hash data failure

Unable to encrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Encrypt hash data from
pwd OK

Encrypt password process successful.

LOG_EX

Encrypt length failure

Unable to encrypt password.

LOG_ERROR

Encrypt out of memory for
Unable to encrypt password.
key

LOG_ERROR

Encrypted data OK

The password has been successfully encrypted.

LOG_EX

Enter AppLockEnumWindows

In order for AppLock to control the application being locked so it can prevent the application from exiting, AppLock launches the application and has to wait until it has created
and initialized its main window. This message is logged when the function that waits for
the application initialization is entered.

LOG_EX

Enter DecryptPwd

Entering the password decryption process.

LOG_PROCESSING

Enter EncryptPwd

Entering the password encryption processing.

LOG_PROCESSING

Enter FullScreenMode

Entering the function that switches the screen mode. In full screen mode, the taskbar is
hidden and disabled.

LOG_PROCESSING

Enter GetAppInfo

Processing is at the beginning of the function that retrieves the application information
from the registry.

LOG_PROCESSING

Enter password dialog

Entering the password dialog processing.

LOG_PROCESSING

Enter password timeout

Entering the password timeout processing.

LOG_PROCESSING

Enter restart app timer

Some application shut down before AppLock can stop it. In these cases, AppLock gets
notification of the exit. When the notification is received, AppLock starts a timer to restart
the application. This message logs that the timer has expired and the processing is at the
beginning of the timer function.

LOG_PROCESSING

Enter TaskbarScreenMode

Entering the function that switches the screen to non-full screen mode and enable the
taskbar.

LOG_PROCESSING

Enter ToAdmin

Entering the function that handles a mode switch into admin mode.

LOG_PROCESSING

Enter ToUser

Entering the function that handles the mode switch to user mode

LOG_PROCESSING

Enter verify password

Entering the password verification processing.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit AppLockEnumWindows-Found

There are two exit paths from the enumeration function. This message denotes the enumeration function found the application.

LOG_PROCESSING

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Message

Explanation and/or corrective action

Level

Exit AppLockEnumWindows-Not
found

There are two exit paths from the enumeration function. This message denotes the enumeration function did not find the application.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit DecryptPwd

Exiting password decryption processing.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit EncryptPwd

Exiting password encryption processing.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit FullScreenMode

Exiting the function that switches the screen to full screen.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit GetAppInfo

Processing is at the end of the function that retrieved the application information from the
registry.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit password dialog

Exiting password prompt processing.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit password dialog-canExiting password prompt w/cancel.
cel

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit password dialog-OK

Exiting password prompt successfully.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit password timeout

Exiting password timeout processing.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit restart app timer

Processing is at the end of the timer function

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit TaskbarScreenMode Exiting the function that switches the screen mode back to normal operation for the admin- LOG_PROCistrator.
ESSING
Exit ToAdmin

Exiting the function that handles the mode switch into admin mode.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit ToUser

Exiting the user mode switch function.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit ToUser-Registry
read failure

The AppName value does not exist in the registry so user mode cannot be entered.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit verify password-no
pwd set

Exiting password verification.

LOG_PROCESSING

Exit verify passwordresponse from dialog

Exiting password verification.

LOG_PROCESSING

Found taskbar

The handle to the taskbar has been found so that AppLock can disable it in user mode.

LOG_PROCESSING

Getting address of keyboard hook init procedure

AppLock is retrieving the address of the keyboard hook.

LOG_PROCESSING

Getting configuration
from registry

The AppLock configuration is being read from the registry. This occurs at initialization and
LOG_PROCalso at entry into user mode. The registry must be re-read at entry into user mode in case
ESSING
the administration changed the settings of the application being controlled.

Getting encrypt pwd
length

The length of the encrypted password is being calculated.

LOG_EX

Hook wndproc failure

AppLock is unable to lock the application. This could happen if the application being
locked encountered an error after performing its initialization and shut itself down prior to
being locked by AppLock.

LOG_ERROR

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Message

Explanation and/or corrective action

Level

Hook wndproc of open
app failure

The application is open, but AppLock cannot lock it.

LOG_ERROR

Hot key event creation
failure

The Admin applet is unable to create the hotkey notification.

LOG_ERROR

Hot key pressed

Processing the hotkey and backdoor entry

LOG_EX

Hot key pressed

Processing the hotkey and backdoor entry

LOG_EX

Hot key set event failure

When the administrator changes the hotkey configuration the hotkey controller must be
notified. This notification failed.

LOG_ERROR

Hotkey press message
received

The user just pressed the configured hotkey.

LOG_PROCESSING

In app hook:WM_SIZE

In addition to preventing the locked application from exiting, AppLock must also prevent
the application from enabling the taskbar and resizing the application’s window. This mes- LOG_EX
sage traps a change in the window size and corrects it.

In app hook:WM_WINDOWPOSCHANGED

Initializing keyboard
hook procedure

AppLock is calling the keyboard hook initialization.

LOG_PROCESSING

Keyboard hook initialization failure

The keyboard filter initialization failed.

LOG_ERROR

Keyboard hook loaded
OK

The keyboard hook dll exists and loaded successfully.

LOG_EX

L after Ctrl

Processing the backdoor entry.

LOG_EX

Loading keyboard hook

When AppLock first loads, it loads a dll that contains the keyboard hook processing. This
message is logged prior to the load attempt.

LOG_PROCESSING

Open failure

The status information is being saved to a file and the file open has failed. This could
occur if the file is write protected. If the file does not exist, it is created.

LOG_ERROR

Open registry failure

If the Administration registry key does not exist, the switch to user mode fails because the
AppName value in the Administration key is not available.

LOG_ERROR

Opened status file

The status information is being saved to a file and the file has been opened successfully.

LOG_EX

Out of memory for
encrypted pwd

Not enough memory to encrypt the password.

LOG_ERROR

pRealTaskbarWndProc
already set

The taskbar control has already been installed.

LOG_EX

Pwd cancelled or invalid- The password prompt was cancelled by the user or the maximum number of failed
remain in user mode
attempts to enter a password was exceeded.

LOG_EX

Read registry error-hot
key

The hotkey registry entry is missing or empty. This is not considered an error. The keyboard hook uses an embedded default if the value is not set in the registry.

LOG_ERROR

Read registry failure-app
name

AppName registry value does not exist or is empty. This constitutes a failure for switching
into user mode.

LOG_ERROR

Read registry failureCmd Line

AppCommandLine registry entry is missing or empty. This is not considered an error
since command line information is not necessary to launch and lock the application.

LOG_ERROR

Read registry failure-Inter- The Internet registry entry is missing or empty. This is not considered an error since the
net
Internet value is not necessary to launch and lock the application.

LOG_ERROR

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Message

Explanation and/or corrective action

Level

Registering Backdoor
MSG

The AppLock system communicates with the keyboard hook via a user defined message.
Both AppLock.exe and Kbdhook.dll register the message at initialization.

LOG_PROCESSING

Registering Hotkey MSG

The AppLock system communicates with the keyboard hook via a user defined message.
Both Applock.exe and Kbdhook.dll register the message at initialization.

LOG_PROCESSING

Registry read failure at
reenter user mode

The registry has to be read when entering user mode is the AppName is missing. This
user mode entry is attempted at boot and after a hotkey switch when the administrator has
LOG_ERROR
closed the application being locked or has changed the application name or command
line.

Registry read failure at
reenter user mode

The registry has to be read when switching into user mode. This is because the administrator can change the settings during administration mode. The read of the registry failed
LOG_ERROR
which means the Administration key was not found or the AppName value was missing or
empty.

Registry read failure

The registry read failed. The registry information read when this message is logged is the
application information. It the Administration key cannot be opened or if the AppName
value is missing or empty, this error is logged. The other application information is not
required. If the AppName value is not available, AppLock cannot switch into user mode.

LOG_ERROR

Reset system work area
failure

The system work area is adjusted when in user mode to cover the taskbar area. The system work area has to be adjusted to exclude the taskbar area in administration mode.
AppLock was unable to adjust this area.

LOG_ERROR

Shift pressed

The Shift key has been pressed and trapped by the HotKey processing.

LOG_EX

Shift

Processing the hotkey and backdoor entry

LOG_EX

Show taskbar

The taskbar is now being made visible and enabled.

LOG_PROCESSING

Switching to admin-back- The system is currently in user mode and is now switching to admin mode. The switch
door
occurred because of the backdoor key presses were entered by the administrator.

LOG_PROCESSING

Switching to admin-hotkey press

The system is currently in user mode and is now switching to admin mode. The switch
occurred because of a hotkey press by the administrator.

LOG_PROCESSING

Switching to adminkbdhook.dll not found

The keyboard hook load failed, so AppLock switches to admin mode. If a password is
specified, the password prompt is displayed and remains until a valid password is
entered.

LOG_PROCESSING

Switching to admin-keyboard hook initialization
failure

If the keyboard hook initialization fails, AppLock switches to admin mode. If a password is
specified, the password prompt is displayed and remains until a valid password is
entered.

LOG_PROCESSING

Switching to admin-registry read failure

See the explanation of the “Registry read failure” above. AppLock is switching into Admin
LOG_PROCmode. If a password has been configured, the prompt will be displayed and will not be disESSING
missed until a valid password is entered.

Switching to TaskbarScreenMode

In administration mode, the taskbar is visible and enabled.

LOG_EX

Switching to user mode

The registry was successfully read and AppLock is starting the process to switch to user
mode.

LOG_PROCESSING

Switching to user-hotkey
press

The system is currently in admin mode and is now switching to user mode. The switch
occurred because of a hotkey press by the administrator.

LOG_PROCESSING

Taskbar hook failure

AppLock is unable to control the taskbar to prevent the locked application from re-enabling it.

LOG_ERROR

Taskbar hook OK

AppLock successfully installed control of the taskbar.

LOG_EX

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Message

Explanation and/or corrective action

Level

Timeout looking for app
window

After the application is launched, AppLock must wait until the application has initialized
itself before proceeding. The application did not start successfully and AppLock has timed LOG_ERROR
out.

ToUser after admin, not
at boot

The user mode switch is attempted when the device boots and after the administrator
presses the hotkey. The mode switch is being attempted after a hotkey press.

LOG_EX

ToUser after admin-app
still open

The switch to user mode is being made via a hotkey press and the administrator has left
the application open and has not made any changes in the configuration.

LOG_EX

ToUser after admin-no
app or cmd line change

If user mode is being entered via a hotkey press, the administrator may have left the configured application open. If so, AppLock does not launch the application again unless a
new application or command line has been specified; otherwise, it just locks it.

LOG_EX

Unable to move desktop

The desktop is moved when switching into user mode. This prevents them from being visible if the application is exited and restarted by the timer. This error does not affect the
screen mode switch; processing continues.

LOG_ERROR

Unable to move taskbar

The taskbar is moved when switching into user mode. This prevents them from being visible if the application is exited and restarted by the timer. This error does not affect the
screen mode switch; processing continues.

LOG_ERROR

Unhook taskbar wndproc AppLock could not remove its control of the taskbar. This error does not affect AppLock
failure
processing

LOG_ERROR

Unhook wndproc failure

AppLock could not remove the hook that allows monitoring of the application.

LOG_ERROR

Unhooking taskbar

In administration mode, the taskbar should return to normal operation, so AppLock’s control of the taskbar should be removed.

LOG_EX

Unhooking wndproc

When the administrator leaves user mode, the device is fully operational; therefore,
AppLock must stop monitoring the locked application.

LOG_EX

WM_SIZE adjusted

This message denotes that AppLock has readjusted the window size.

LOG_EX

X after Ctrl+L

Processing the backdoor entry.

LOG_EX

Ret from password <#>

Return value from password dialog.

LOG_EX

Decrypt data len <#>

Length of decrypted password.

LOG_EX

The window handle that is passed to the enumeration function. This message can be
Window handle to enumused by engineering with other development tools to trouble shoot application lock failwindows=%x
ures.

LOG_EX

WM_WINDOWPOSCHG
adjusted=%x

LOG_EX

Output the window size after it has been adjusted by AppLock

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Battery
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Battery
This panel is used to view the status and percentage of power remaining in the MX7 main battery. The data cannot be edited
by the user.
The battery gas gauge icon resides in the system tray and shows four levels of charge – 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%. At a
point below 25%, the system status LED will turn red and the gas gauge icon will turn red indicating the battery is low.
Jacked is shown in the Status box when the Main battery is receiving external power.
The main battery is charged/recharged when the MX7 is docked in a powered cradle or directly cabled to an external power
source.

The backup battery draws power from the Main battery to maintain a charge. The backup battery voltage and percentage of
power fluctuate continuously.
When there is no Main battery in the unit, the backup battery begins to discharge as it maintains RAM and other vital settings.
After a Main battery is installed, the backup battery begins to draw power from the Main battery again.
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Frequent connection to an external power source, if feasible, is recommended to maintain backup battery charge
status as the backup battery cannot be recharged by a dead or missing main battery.

Backup Battery Maintenance
For best results, discharge and recharge the backup battery twice a year. Use the Charge or Discharge buttons to charge and
discharge the backup battery:
To Charge
Tap the Charge button. The Discharge button text changes to “Off”. When the backup battery is charging, tap the Off button to
stop the Charge process.
To Discharge
Tap the Discharge button. The Charge button text changes to “Off”. When the backup battery is discharging, tap the Off button
to stop the Discharge process.

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Bluetooth
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth
Note:

Contact Technical Assistance for upgrade availability if your Bluetooth control panel is not the same as the control
panels presented in this section.

Discover and manage pairing with nearby Bluetooth devices.
Factory Default Settings
Discovered Devices

None

Settings
Turn Off Bluetooth

Disabled

Computer is connectable

Enabled

Computer is discoverable

Disabled

Prompt if devices request to pair

Enabled

Continuous search

Disabled

Filtered Mode

Enabled

Printer Port on COM 9:

Disabled (unchecked) by default in both Filtered and Non
Filtered Modes. The option is dimmed in Non Filtered Mode.

Logging

Disabled

Computer Friendly Name

System Device Name

Reconnect
Report lost connection

Enabled

Report when reconnected

Disabled

Report failure to reconnect

Enabled

Clear Pairing Table on boot

Disabled

Auto Reconnect on Boot

Enabled

Auto Reconnect

Enabled

OPP Setup
Inbox

\My Device\My Documents\DefaultInbox

Outbox

\My Device\My Documents\DefaultOutbox

Write Capable

Enabled

Enable Notifications

Enabled

Disable LXEZ Pairing OPP

Unchecked, OPP is enabled

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Bluetooth taskbar Icon state and Bluetooth device Icon states change as Bluetooth devices are discovered, paired, connected
and disconnected. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices re-connect with the MX7.
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The default Bluetooth setting is On.

The MX7 cannot be discovered by other Bluetooth devices when the Computer is discoverable option is disabled
(unchecked) on the Settings panel.

Other Bluetooth devices cannot be discovered if they have been set up to be Non-Discoverable or Invisible.

When Filtered Mode is enabled, the MX7 can pair with one Bluetooth scanner and one Bluetooth printer.

When Filtered Mode is disabled, the MX7 can pair with up to four Bluetooth devices, with a limit of one scanner, one
printer, two HID1 devices (one Mouse, one Keyboard), one PAN2 device, and one DUN3 device connected at the same
time.

It is not necessary to disconnect a paired scanner and printer before a different scanner or printer is paired with the MX7.

The target Bluetooth device should be as close as possible (up to 32.8 ft (10 meters) Line of Sight) to the MX7 during the
pairing process.

Assumption: The System Administrator has Discovered and Paired targeted Bluetooth devices for the MX7. The MX7
operating system has been upgraded to the revision level required for Bluetooth client operation. An application (or API) is
available that will accept data from serial Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth Devices tab displays any device previously discovered and paired with the MX7.

1Human Interface Device profiles used by Bluetooth keyboards, mice, pointing devices and remote monitoring devices.
2Personal Area Networking profile. Un-modified Ethernet payloads (using BNEP) can exchange packets between Bluetooth

devices. PANU is a PAN User service that uses either the NAP or the GN service.
3Dial-Up Networking provides access to the Internet and other dial-up services using Bluetooth technology.
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Discover
Tap the Discover button to locate all discoverable Bluetooth devices in the vicinity. The Discovery process also queries for the
unique identifier of each device discovered.

Stop Button
Tap Stop at any time to end the Discover and Query for Unique Identifier functions. Devices not paired are not shown after any
reboot sequence.
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When an active paired device enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the MX7 Bluetooth scanning range, the
Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the MX7 is lost. There may be audible or visual signals as paired
devices disconnect from the MX7.

Bluetooth Device List

The discovered paired devices may or may not be identified with an icon. Discovered devices without an icon can be paired as
a Scanner or a Printer. The Bluetooth panel assigns an icon to the device name.
The discovered paired devices may or may not be identified with an icon. Discovered devices without an icon can be paired as
a Serial device, a Bluetooth scanner, a Bluetooth printer, a PAN, and a DUN connected at the same time. More than one HID
device can be connected but only one Bluetooth mouse and one Bluetooth keyboard. The Bluetooth panel assigns an icon to
the device name.
An icon with a red background indicates the device's Bluetooth connection is inactive.
An icon with a white background indicates the device is connected to the MX7 and the device's Bluetooth connection is active.
Double-tap a device in the list to open the device properties menu. The target device does not need to be active.

Clear Button
Deletes all devices from the Device table that are not currently paired. A dialog box is presented, "Delete all disconnected
devices? Yes/No". Tap the Yes button to remove disconnected or deleted devices from the device table. The devices are
removed from the Device table after any reboot sequence and when LXEZ Pairing is re-launched without a reboot sequence.
Tap the No button to make no changes. See Clear Pairing Table on Boot.

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Bluetooth Device Menu
Pre-requisite: The Discover button has been clicked and there are Bluetooth devices listed.
Click on a device in the list to highlight it. Double click the highlighted device to display the Bluetooth Device right click menu.
The Bluetooth device does not need to be active.

Filtered Mode Enabled

Filtered Mode Disabled

Right Click Menu Options
Pair as Scanner

Receive data from the highlighted Bluetooth scanner or Bluetooth imager.

Pair as Printer

Send data to the highlighted Bluetooth printer.

Pair as Serial Device

Communicate with the highlighted serial Bluetooth device. This option is available when Filtered
Mode is disabled.

Pair as HID Device

Communicate with the highlighted HID (Human Interface Device). This option is available when Filtered Mode is disabled/unchecked.

Pair as PAN Device
(PANU to NAP)

Communicate with the highlighted PAN (Personal Area Networking) device. This option is available
when Filtered Mode is disabled/unchecked.

Pair as DUN Device

Communicate with the highlighted DUN (Dial-Up Networking) device. This option is available when
Filtered Mode is disabled/unchecked.

Disconnect

Stop the connection between the MX7 and the highlighted paired Bluetooth device.

Delete

Remove an unpaired device from the Bluetooth device list. The highlighted device name and identifier is removed from the MX7 Bluetooth Devices panel after the user taps OK.

Properties

More information on the highlighted Bluetooth device.

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Bluetooth Properties

Data on the Bluetooth Properties panel cannot be changed by the user. The data displayed is the result of the device Query
performed during the Discovery process.
The Status dialog box reflects the current state of the highlighted device.

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Settings

Note:

These options can still be checked or unchecked whether Bluetooth connection is enabled or disabled.

Turn Off Bluetooth
Tap the button to toggle the Bluetooth client On or Off. The button title changes from Turn Off Bluetooth to Turn On Bluetooth.
When the button is dimmed (grey), the Bluetooth client cannot be disabled.
Default
The default value is Bluetooth On.

Options
Option
Computer is connectable

Computer is discoverable

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Function
This option is Enabled by default.
Disable this option to inhibit MX7 connection initiated by a Bluetooth scanner.
This option is Disabled by default.
Enable this option to ensure other devices can discover the MX7.

Option

Function
This option is Enabled by default.
A dialog box appears on the MX7 screen notifying the user a Bluetooth device requests to pair
with the MX7.

The requesting Bluetooth device does not need to have been Discovered by the MX7 before the
Prompt if devices request to
pairing request is received.
pair
Tap the Accept button or the Decline button to remove the dialog box from the screen.
Note:

In some cases, if a Bluetooth device is already paired this setting cannot be changed.
If this is the case, an error message is displayed and the option is not changed. The
Bluetooth device must be disconnected before changing this setting.

This option is Disabled by default.
Continuous Search

When enabled, the Bluetooth connection never stops searching for a device it has paired with
when the connection is broken (such as the paired device entering Suspend mode, going out of
range or being turned off). When disabled, after being enabled, the MX7 stops searching after
30 minutes. This option draws power from the Main Battery.
This option is Enabled by default.
Determines whether the Bluetooth client discovers and displays all serial Bluetooth devices in
the vicinity (Filtered Mode is disabled/unchecked) or the discovery result displays Bluetooth
scanners and printers only (Filtered Mode is enabled/checked).

Filtered Mode

When Filtered Mode is disabled, the MX7 can pair with up to four Bluetooth devices, with a limit
of one Bluetooth scanner, one Bluetooth printer, one PAN, and one DUN connected at the
same time. More than one HID device can be connected but only one Bluetooth mouse and one
Bluetooth keyboard.
A Warmboot is required every time Filtered Mode is toggled on and off.
This option is Disabled by default.

Printer Port - COM9

This option assigns Bluetooth printer connection to COM9 instead of COM19. To enable this
option, Filtered Mode must be enabled.
This option is Disabled by default.

Logging

When logging is enabled, the MX7 creates bt_log.txt and stores it in the /System folder.
Bluetooth activity logging is added to the text file as activity progresses. A bt_log_bak.txt file
contains the data stored by bt_log.txt prior to reboot.
During a reboot process, the MX7 renames bt_log.txt to bt_log_bak.txt. If a file already exists
with that name, the existing file is deleted, the new bt_log_bak.txt file is added and a new bt_
log.txt is created.
Default: Computer System Name (System Panel > Device Name tab).

Computer Friendly Name

The name, or identifier, entered in this space by the System Administrator is used exclusively
by Bluetooth devices and during Bluetooth communication.

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Reconnect

Note:

These options can still be checked or unchecked whether Bluetooth connection is enabled or disabled.

Options
Option

Function
This option is Enabled (checked) by default.

Report when connection
lost

There may be an audio or visual signal when a connection between a paired, active device is
lost.
A visual signal may be a dialog box placed on the display notifying the user the connection
between one (or all) of the paired Bluetooth devices has stopped. Tap the ok button to remove
the dialog box from the screen.
This option is Disabled (unchecked) by default.

Report when reconnected

There may be an audio or visual signal when a connection between a paired, active device is
made.
A visual signal may be a dialog box placed on the display notifying the user the connection
between one (or all) of the paired Bluetooth devices has resumed. Tap the ok button to remove
the dialog box from the screen.

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Option

Function
This option is Enabled (checked) by default.
The default time delay is 30 minutes. This value cannot be changed by the user.

Report failure to reconnect

There may be an audio or visual signal when a connection between a paired, active device fails
to re-connect. A visual signal may be a dialog box placed on the display notifying the user the
connection between one (or all) of the previously paired Bluetooth devices has failed.
Tap the X button or ok button to close the dialog box.
Possible reasons for failure to reconnect: Timeout expired without reconnecting; attempted to
pair with a device that is currently paired with another device; attempted to pair with a known
device that moved out of range or was turned off; attempted to pair with a known device but the
reason why reconnect failed is unknown.
This option is Disabled (unchecked) by default.

Clear Pairing Table on Boot

When enabled (checked), all previous paired information is deleted upon any reboot sequence
and no devices are reconnected.
When enabled (checked) "Auto Reconnect on Boot" is automatically disabled (dimmed).

Auto Reconnect on Boot

This option is Enabled (checked) by default. All previously paired devices are reconnected
upon any reboot sequence.
When disabled (unchecked), no devices are reconnected upon any reboot sequence.
This option is Enabled (checked) by default. This option controls the overall mobile Bluetooth
device reconnect behavior.
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When Auto Reconnect is disabled (unchecked), Auto Reconnect on Boot is
automatically disabled and dimmed.

When Auto Reconnect is disabled (unchecked), no devices are reconnected in any
situation. The status of Auto Reconnect on Boot is ignored and no devices are
reconnected on boot. The status of Clear Pairing Table on Boot controls whether the
pairing table is populated on boot.

When Auto Reconnect is enabled (checked) and Auto Reconnect on Boot is disabled
(unchecked), devices are not reconnected on boot, but are reconnected in other
situations (example: return from out-of-range).

When Auto Reconnect is enabled (checked) and Clear Pairing Table on Boot is enabled
(checked), devices are not reconnected on boot, but are reconnected in other situations
(example: return from out-of-range). The pairing table is cleared on boot. The status of
Auto Reconnect on Boot is ignored and the option is automatically disabled (unchecked)
and dimmed.

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OPP Setup
Use this screen to setup the MX7 for Object Push Protocol (OPP).

Option

Information
This is an alphanumeric field displaying the currently selected Inbox.
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The Inbox is the location where files pushed to the MX7 from a remote client are stored.
Use the browse button ... to browse to and select the Inbox folder.

Use Windows Explorer to create a custom directory, if desired, before selecting the
Inbox folder.

The default Inbox is \My Device\My Documents\DefaultInbox.

Inbox

This is an alphanumeric field displaying the currently selected Outbox.
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The Outbox is the location where files are stored to be pushed from the MX7 to a remote
server. Use the browse button ... to browse to and select the Outbox folder.

Use Windows Explorer to create a custom directory, if desired, before selecting the
Outbox folder.

Outbox

The default Inbox is \My Device\My Documents\DefaultOutbox.
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When checked, files may be written to the MX7. When unchecked, inbound files are rejected.
This option is enabled (checked) by default.

Option

Enable Notifications

Information
When checked, the user is notified and may be prompted for a response when files are received
by the MX7. When unchecked, inbound files are received with no notification to and no required
action from the user.
This option is enabled (checked) by default.
When checked, OPP is disabled in LXEZ Pairing. When unchecked, OPP is enabled in LXEZ
Pairing.
The default is unchecked, OPP is enabled for LXEZ Pairing.

Disable LXEZ Pairing OPP

Because only one application can use OPP at a given time, custom applications should
disable OPP in LXEZ Pairing via an API call while the application is using OPP and
restore this setting upon completion.

When this item is checked, the other parameter settings on this screen are unavailable
(dimmed).

See Also: "Hat Encoding"

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Bar Code 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.
Symbology
All

EAN-128(]C1)

EAN-13(]E0)

Intrlv 2 of 5(]IO)

Code93

Enable

Enabled

Disabled

Min length

Max length

all

Strip Code ID

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Strip Leading

*123

456

Strip Bar Code Data
Strip Trailing

Prefix

aaa

bbb

ccc

ddd

Suffix

www

xxx

yyy

zzz

Provided that the wedge is configured with the above table, below are examples of scanned bar code data and results of these
manipulations.
Bar Code Symbology

Raw Scanner Data

Resulting Data

EAN-128

]C11234567890123

bbb1234567890xxx

EAN-128

]C111234567890123

bbb11234567890xxx

EAN-128

]C1123

< rejected > (too short)

EAN-13

]E01234567890987

ccc]E04567890yyy

EAN-13

]E01231234567890987

ccc]E0234567890yyy

EAN-13

]E01234

ccc]E0yyy

I2/5

]I04444567890987654321

< rejected > (too long)

I2/5

]I04444567890123

ddd7890zzz

I2/5

]I0444

dddzzz

I2/5

]I022245622

ddd45zzz

Code-93

]G0123456

< rejected > (disabled)

Code-93

]G0444444

< rejected > (disabled)

Code-39

]A01234567890

aaa4567890www

Code-39 full ASCII

]A41231234567890

aaa1234567890www

Code-39

]A4

< rejected > (too short)

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Rejected bar codes generate a bad scan beep. In some cases, the receipt of data from the scanner triggers a good
scan beep (from the external scanner), and then the rejection of scanned bar code data by the processing causes a
bad scan beep on the same data.

Bar Code - Ctrl Char Mapping
The Ctrl Char Mapping button (Control Character Mapping) activates a dialog to define the operations the Wedge performs on
control characters (values less than 0x20) embedded in bar codes. 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.

Translate All
When Translate All is checked, unprintable ASCII characters (characters below 20H) in scanned bar codes are assigned to
their appropriate CTRL code sequence when the bar codes are sent in Character mode.
The wedge provides a one-to-one mapping of control characters to their equivalent control+character sequence of keystrokes.
If control characters are translated, the translation is performed on the bar code data, prefix, and suffix before the keystrokes
are simulated.

Parameters
Translate All
This option is grayed unless the user has Send Key Messages (WEDGE) on the Main tab selected.
In Key Message mode, when this option is enabled, control characters embedded in a scanned bar code are translated to their
equivalent control key keystroke sequence (13 [0x0d] is translated to Control+M keystrokes as if the user pressed the CTRL,
SHIFT, and m keys on the keypad).
Additionally, when Translate All is disabled, any control code which has a keystroke equivalent (enter, tab, escape,
backspace, etc.) is output as a keystroke.
Any control code without a keystroke equivalent is dropped.

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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 to be
ignored.
Once the user types any character into the Replacement edit control, reselecting the character from the Character drop down
box redisplays the default Ignore (drop) in the Replacement edit control.
Replacement
The edit control where the user types the characters to be assigned as the replacement of the control character.
Replacements for a control character are assigned by selecting the appropriate character from the Character drop down box,
typing the replacement in the Replacement edit control (according to the formats defined above) and then clicking the button.
The assigned replacement is then added to the list box above the Assign button.
For example, if Carriage Return is replaced by Line Feed (by specifying ^J or 0x0A) in the configuration, the value 0x0d
received in any scanned bar code (or defined in the prefix or suffix) will be replaced with the value 0x0a.
The Wedge then sends Ctrl+J to the receiving application, rather than Ctrl+M.
List Box
The list box shows all user-defined control characters and their assigned replacements.
All replacements are enclosed in single quotes to delimit white space that has been assigned.
Assign Button
Click this button when you want to assign the characters in the Replacement text box to the character in the Character drop
down box.
Delete Button
This button is grayed unless an entry in the list box is highlighted.
When an entry (or entries) is highlighted, and the Delete button is clicked, the highlighted material is deleted from the list box.

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Bar Code - 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 bar code from scanning, set the
minimum and maximum size bar code to accept, strip Code ID, strip data from the beginning or end of a bar code, or (based on
configurable Barcode Data) add a prefix or suffix to a bar code.

The Symbology drop-down box contains all symbologies supported on the MX7. An asterisk appears in front of symbologies
that have already been configured or have been modified from the default value.
Each time a Symbology is changed, the settings are saved as soon as the OK button is clicked. Settings are also saved when
a new Symbology is selected from the Symbology drop-down list.
Clear Button -- Clicking this button will erase any programmed overrides, returning to the default settings for the selected
symbology. If Clear is pressed when All is selected as the symbology, a confirmation dialog appears, then all symbologies are
reset to their factory defaults, and all star (*) indications are removed from the list of Symbologies.
The order in which these settings are processed are:
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Min / Max

Code ID

Leading / Trailing

Barcode Data

Prefix / Suffix

Note:

When Enable Code ID is set to None on the Barcode tab and when All is selected in the Symbology field, Enable
and Strip Code ID on the Symbology panel are grayed and the user is not allowed to change them, to prevent
deactivating the scanner completely.

When All is selected in the Symbology field and the settings are changed, the settings in this dialog become the defaults, used
unless overwritten by the settings for individual symbologies. This is also true for Custom IDs, where the code IDs to be
stripped are specified by the user.

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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 symbology's 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. In other words, either the settings for the configured symbology will be used, or the default settings are used, not a
combination of the two.
If a symbology has not been configured (does not have an * next to it) the settings for All are used which is not necessarily the
default.

Parameters
Enable
This checkbox enables (checked) or disables (unchecked) the symbology field.
The scanner driver searches the beginning of the bar code data for the type of ID specified in the Barcode tab -- Enable Code ID
field (AIM or Symbol) plus any custom identifiers.
When a code ID match is found as the scanner driver processes incoming bar code data, if the symbology is disabled, the bar
code is rejected. Otherwise, the other settings in the dialog are applied and the bar code is processed. If the symbology is
disabled, all other fields on this dialog are grayed.
When there are no customized symbology settings, and the Enable checkbox is unchecked, while All is selected, a warning
message is displayed.

Click the Yes button or the No button. Click the X button to close the dialog without making a decision.
If there are customized settings, uncheck the Enable checkbox for the All symbology. This results in disabling all symbologies
except the customized ones.
Min
This field specifies the minimum length that the bar code data (not including Code ID) must meet to be processed.
Any bar code scanned that is less than the number of characters specified in the Min field is rejected. The default for this field is
1.
Max
This field specifies the maximum length that the bar code data (not including Code ID) can be processed. Any bar code
scanned that has more characters than specified in the Max field is rejected. The default for this field is All (9999).
If the value entered is greater than the maximum value allowed for that symbology, the maximum valid length is used instead.

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Strip Leading/Trailing Control
This group of controls determines what data is removed from the bar code before the data is buffered for the application. When
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.

If the total number of characters being stripped is greater than the number of characters in the bar code data, it becomes a zero
byte data string. If, in addition, Strip Code ID is enabled, and no prefix or suffix is configured, the processing will return a zerobyte data packet, which will be rejected.
The operation of each type of stripping is defined below:
Leading
This strips the number of characters specified from the beginning of the bar code data (not including Code ID). The data is
stripped unconditionally. This action is disabled by default.
Trailing
This strips the number of characters specified from the end of the bar code data (not including Code ID). The data is stripped
unconditionally. This action is disabled by default.
Code ID
Strips the Code ID based on the type code id specified in the Enable Code ID field in the Barcode tab. By default, Code ID
stripping is enabled for all symbologies (meaning code IDs will be stripped, unless specifically configured otherwise).

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Barcode Data Match List
Barcode Data Panel
This panel is used to strip data that matches the entry in the Match list from the bar code. 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.

Barcode Data Match Edit Buttons
Add

Entering data into the text entry box 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. Its values are copied to the text boxes for editing. The Add button
changes to Replace. When Replace is tapped, the values for the current item in the list are updated.

Clear All

When no item in the Custom IDs list is selected, tapping the Clear All button clears the Custom ID
list and any text written (and not yet added or inserted) in the Name and ID Code text boxes.

Remove

The Clear All button changes to a Remove button when an item in the Custom IDs list is selected.
Tap the desired line item and then tap the Remove button to delete it. Line items are Removed one at
a time. Contents of the text box fields are cleared at the same time.

Prefix and Suffix data is always added on after stripping is complete, and is not affected by any stripping settings.

If the stripping configuration results in a 0 length bar code, a good beep will still be sounded, since bar code data was
read from the scanner.

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Match List Rules
The data in the match list is processed by the rules listed below:
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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 bar code and a string from the list is found, that string is stripped from
the bar code data.

Processing the list terminates when a match is found or when the end of the list is reached.

If the wildcard * is not specified, the string is assumed to strip from the beginning of the bar code data. The string ABC*
strips off the prefix ABC. The string *XYZ will strip off the suffix XYZ. The string ABC*XYZ will strip both prefix and
suffix together. More than one * in a configuration string is not allowed. (The User Interface will not prevent it, but results
would not be as expected, as only the first * is used in parsing to match the string.)

The question mark wildcard ? may be used to match any single character in the incoming data. For example, the data
AB?D will match ABCD, ABcD, or AB0D, but not ABDE.

The Barcode Data is saved per symbology configured. The Symbology selected in the Symbologies dialog defines the
symbology for which the data is being configured.

Note that the Code ID (if any are configured) is ignored by this dialog, regardless of the setting of Strip: Code ID in the
Symbologies dialog. According to the sequence of events (specified above), the Code ID must not be included in the bar
code data being matched, because when the matching test occurs, the Code ID has already been stripped. If Strip
Code ID is disabled, then the bar code data to match must include the Code ID. If Strip Code ID is enabled, the data
should not include the Code ID since it has already been stripped.

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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 bar code 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. Please see Hat Encoding for a list of
characters with their hex and hat-encoded values.
Using the Escape function allows entering of literal hex and hat values.
To enable a prefix, check the Prefix checkbox and enter the desired string in the textbox.

Add Prefix

The default is disabled (unchecked) with a blank text string. When bar code data is processed, the
Prefix string is sent to the output buffer before any other data.
Because all stripping operations have already occurred, stripping settings do not affect the prefix.
The prefix is added to the output buffer for the Symbology selected from the pull down list.
If All is selected, the prefix is added for any symbology that has not been specifically configured.
To enable a suffix, check the Suffix checkbox and enter the desired string in the textbox.

Add Suffix

The default is disabled (unchecked) with a blank text string. When bar code data is processed, the
Suffix string is sent to the output buffer after the bar code data.
Because all stripping operations have already occurred, stripping settings do not affect the suffix.
The suffix is added to the output buffer for the Symbology selected from the pull down list.
If All is selected, the suffix is added for any symbology that has not been specifically configured.

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Non-ASCII equivalent keys in Key Message mode are unavailable in this option. Non-ASCII equivalent keys include
the function keys (e.g., F1), arrow keys, Page up, Page down, Home, and End.

Length Based Bar Code Stripping
Use this procedure to create symbology rules for two bar codes with the same symbology but with different discrete lengths.
This procedure is not applicable for bar codes with variable lengths (falling between a maximum value and a minimum value).
Example 1:
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A normal AIM or Symbol symbology role can be created for the desired bar code ID.

Next, a custom bar code symbology must be created using the same Code ID as the original AIM or Symbol ID rule and
each rule would have unique length settings.

Example 2:
For the purposes of this example, the following sample bar code parameters will be used – EAN 128 and Code 128 bar codes.
Some of the bar codes start with ‘00’ and some start with ‘01’. The bar codes are different lengths.
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34 character length with first two characters = “01” (strip first 2 and last 18)

26 character length with first two characters = “01” (strip first 2 and last 10)

24 character length with first two characters = “01” (strip first 2 and last 8). This 24 character bar code is Code 128.

20 character length with first two characters = “00” (strip first 0 (no characters) and last 4)

On the Barcode tab, set Enable Code ID to AIM.
Create four custom IDs, using 1 for EAN 128 bar code and 0 for Code 128 bar code.
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c1 = Code = ‘]C1’

c2 = Code = ‘]C1’

c3 = Code = ‘]C0’ (24 character bar code is Code 128)

c4 = Code = ‘]C1’

AIM custom symbology setup is assigned in the following manner:
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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”

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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, Code ID enabled, Barcode Data = “00”

Add the AIM custom symbologies. Refer to the previous section Bar Code – Symbology Settings for instruction.

Click the Barcode Data button.
Click the Add button.
Add the data for the match codes.

Refer to the previous section Barcode Data Match List for instruction.
Scan a bar code and examine the result.

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Vibration Tab
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Scanner > Vibration
Vibration is activated when the trigger on the trigger handle is pressed or either Scan button is pressed. The default setting for
both Good Scan and Bad Scan vibration is Off.

Enable this parameter when a tactile response on a good scan or bad scan is desired. Scan sounds are accompanied by a
tactile response when the internal scanner Sound parameter is enabled. Enable short, medium or long duration for each
selection (good scan and bad scan).

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Hat Encoding
Hat Encoded Characters Hex 00 through AD

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Hat Encoded Characters Hex AE through FF

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Stylus
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus
Use this control panel option to set stylus double-tap sensitivity properties and calibrate the MX7 touch panel when needed.

Double Tap
Follow the instructions on the screen and tap the OK button to save any double tap changes.
Calibration Tab
Calibration involves tapping the center of a target. If you miss the center, keep the stylus on the screen, slide it over the
target's center, and then lift the stylus.
To begin, tap the Recalibrate button on the screen with the stylus. Press and hold the stylus on the center of the target as it
moves around the screen. Press the Enter key to keep the new calibration setting or press the Esc key to revert to the previous
calibration settings.

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System
Start > Settings > Control Panel > System
Use these MX7 panels to:
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Review System and mobile device data and revision levels.

Adjust Storage and Program memory settings.

Assign a device name and device descriptor.

Factory Default Settings
General

No user interaction

Memory

1/3 storage, 2/3 program memory

Device Name

Unique to equipment type

Device Description LXE_unique to equipment type
Copyrights

No user interaction

General Tab

System: This screen is presented for information only. The System parameters cannot be changed by the user.
Computer: The processor type is listed. The type cannot be changed by the user. Total computer memory and the
identification of the registered user is listed and cannot be changed by the user.
Memory sizes given do not include memory used up by the operating system. For example, a system with 128 MB may only
report 99 MB memory, since 29 MB is used by the operating system. This is actual DRAM memory, and does not include
internal flash used for storage.

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Memory Tab

Move the slider to allocate more memory for programs or storage. If there isn’t enough space for a file, increase the amount of
storage memory. If the mobile device is running slowly, try increasing the amount of program memory.

Device Name Tab

The device name and description can be changed by the user. Enter the name and description using either the keypad or the
Input Panel and tap OK to save the changes. This information is used to identify the MX7 to other computers and devices.

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Copyrights Tab

This screen is presented for information only. The Copyrights information cannot be changed by the user.

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Terminal Server Client Licenses
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Terminal Server Client Licenses

Any licenses stored on the MX7 appear in the drop-down list.
Select a license and tap the Close button. The license is available for use immediately.

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Volume and Sounds
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Volume & Sounds
Note:

An application may override the control of the speaker volume. Turning off sounds saves power and prolongs battery
life.

Set volume parameters and assign sound WAV files to CE events using these options.
You can also select / deselect sounds for key clicks and screen taps and whether each is loud or soft.
As the volume scrollbar is moved between Loud and Soft, the MX7 emits a tone each time the volume increases or decreases.
Volume must be enabled when you want to adjust volume settings using keypad keys.
Factory Default Settings
Volume
Events

Enabled

Application

Enabled

Notifications

Disabled

Volume

Middle of Bar

Key click

Disabled

Screen tap

Disabled

Sounds
Scheme

LOUD!

Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds

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The volume setting is stored in the registry and is recalled at power on.
Note:

Rejected bar codes generate a bad scan beep. In some cases, the receipt of data from the scanner triggers a good
scan beep from a tethered scanner, and then the rejection of scanned bar code data by the bar code processing
causes a bad scan beep from the mobile device on the same data.

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 MX7 is a single beep, and a bad scan sound is a double beep.

WiFi Control Panel
Start > Settings > Control Panel > WiFi or click the Summit Client Utility icon
Use this option to set parameters and manage profiles for the wireless client pre-loaded on your MX7. See the Summit Client
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Chapter 5: ActiveSync and LXEConnect
Introduction
Once a relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect (on a desktop computer), ActiveSync will synchronize
using the wireless link, serial port, or USB on the MX7.
Requirement : ActiveSync (version 3.8 or higher for Windows XP desktop/laptop computers) must be resident on the host
(desktop/laptop) computer. Windows Mobile Device Center (version 6.1 or higher) is required for a Windows Vista/Windows 7
desktop/laptop computer. ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center for the PC is available from the Microsoft website.
Follow their instructions to locate, download and install ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center on your desktop
computer.
Note:

For readability in this section, ActiveSync will be used in instructions and explanations. If you have a Windows Vista
or Windows 7 operating system on your desktop/laptop, replace ActiveSync with Windows Mobile Device Center.

Using Microsoft ActiveSync you can synchronize information on your desktop computer with the MX7 and vice versa.
Synchronization compares the data on your mobile device with your desktop computer and updates both with the most recent
data.
For example, you can:
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Back up and restore your device data.

Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer.

Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can synchronize
continually while connected to your desktop computer or only when you choose the synchronize command.

By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Use ActiveSync Options to specify the
types of information you want to synchronize. The synchronization process makes the data (in the information types you
select) identical on both your desktop computer and your device.
When installation of ActiveSync is complete on your desktop computer, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard begins and starts the
following processes:
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connect your device to your desktop computer,

set up a partnership so you can synchronize information between your device and your desktop computer, and

customize your synchronization settings.

Because ActiveSync is already installed on your device, your first synchronization process begins automatically when you
finish setting up your desktop computer in the ActiveSync wizard. For more information about using ActiveSync on your
desktop computer, open ActiveSync, then open ActiveSync Help.

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Initial Setup
The initial setup of ActiveSync must be made via a USB or serial connection. When there is a Connect icon on the desktop,
this section can be bypassed.
Partnerships can only be created using direct serial or USB cable connection.
After the partnerships are established, ActiveSync communication can be initiated using:
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USB

Serial

Wireless

Connect via USB
The default connection type is USB Client
To change the connection type or to verify it is set to USB, select
Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection
Tap the Change button. From the popup list, choose
USB Client
This will set up the mobile device to use the USB port. Tap OK and ensure the check box for “Allow connection with desktop
computer when device is attached” is checked.
Tap OK to return to the Control Panel. If desired, any control panel windows may be closed.
IMPORTANT – DO NOT PUT THE MOBILE DEVICE INTO SUSPEND WHILE CONNECTED VIA USB. The device will be
unable to connect to the host PC when it resumes operation.
Connect the correct cable to the PC (the host) and the mobile device (the client) as detailed below. USB will start automatically
when the USB cable is connected, not requiring you to select “Connect” from the start menu.

Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection:
MX7052CABLE - MX7 Charge/Comm Interface Cable with USB Client port for ActiveSync. USB end of cable connects to
PC/Laptop USB port.

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Connect the MX7 end of the cable to the I/O port on the bottom of the MX7

The USB type A connector on the cable connects to a USB port on a PC or laptop.

It is not necessary to connect the power connector on the cable in order to use ActiveSync.

Connect and Communicate
The connection type must be changed to Serial 1 @ 57600.
To change the connection type select
Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection
Tap the Change button. From the popup list, choose
Serial 1 @ 57600
This will set up the mobile device to use the serial port. Tap OK and ensure the check box for “Allow connection with desktop
computer when device is attached” is checked.
Tap OK to return to the Control Panel. If desired, any control panel windows may be closed.
Select Start > Settings > Scanner and ensure the integrated scanner is set to a port that is NOT the same as the ActiveSync
port.
Connect the correct cable to the PC (the host) and the mobile device (the client). Select “Connect” from the Start Menu on the
client (Start > Programs > Communications > Connect).
Note:

Run “Connect” when the “Get Connected” wizard on the host PC is checking COM ports to establish a connection for
the first time.

Cable for Serial ActiveSync Connection
Serial ActiveSync
MX7055CABLE - MX7 Charge/Comm Interface Cable with serial connector to connect to PC/Laptop serial port.
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Connect the MX7 end of the cable to the I/O connector on the bottom of the MX7.

Connect the serial port cable end to a COM port on a PC or laptop.

It is not necessary to connect the power connector on the cable in order to use ActiveSync.

Wireless Connection
Note:

You must establish a partnership with a desktop computer prior to running ActiveSync on the mobile device. The initial
partnership must be done using direct serial or USB cable connection.

Once the relationship is established using the serial port, the ActiveSync link in the Start Menu gives a choice of connections,
one of which is Network.
Select Start > Settings > Programs > Communication > ActiveSync. From the popup list, choose Network and then tap the
Connect button.

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Synchronizing from the Mobile Device
To synchronize using a wireless LAN card, you must have set up ActiveSync on your desktop computer and completed the
first synchronization process before you initiate synchronization from your device.
To initiate synchronization from your device, tap Start > Programs > Communication > ActiveSync to begin the process.
Tap Sync to connect and synchronize. View synchronization status.
Tap Tools to synchronize or change synchronization settings. View connection status.
Tap Stop to stop synchronization.
Tap Start > Help for context-sensitive help.

Explore
From the ActiveSync Dialog on the Desktop PC, tap the Explore button, which allows you to explore the mobile device from
the PC side, with some limitations. You can copy files to or from the mobile device by drag-and-drop. You will not be allowed to
delete files or copy files out of the \Windows folder on the mobile device. (Technically, the only files you cannot delete or copy
are ones marked as system files in the original build of the Windows image. This, however, includes most of the files in the
\Windows folder).

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Backup Data Files using ActiveSync
Use the following information to backup data files from the mobile device to a desktop or laptop PC using the appropriate
cables and Microsoft’s ActiveSync.

Connect
Connect the modem cable to the PC (the host) and the mobile device (the client). Select “Connect” from the Start Menu on the
mobile device (Start > Programs > Communications > Connect).
Note:

Run “Connect” when the “Get Connected” wizard on the host PC is checking COM ports to establish a connection for
the first time.

Note:

USB synchronization will start automatically when the cable is connected, not requiring you to select “Connect” from
the Start menu.

Disconnect
USB Connection
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Disconnect the cable from the MX7.

Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button.

IMPORTANT – Do not put the MX7 into Suspend while connected via USB. The device will be unable to connect to the host
PC when it resumes operation.
Serial Connection
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Disconnect the cable from the MX7.

Put the MX7 into Suspend.

Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button.

Network Connection
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Put the MX7 into Suspend.

Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button.

Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection
ActiveSync assigns a partnership between a client and a host computer. 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 between a
unique client can be established to two hosts.
When the mobile device is cold booted, the random number is deleted – and the partnership with the last one of the two hosts is
also deleted. The host retains the random numbers and unique names of all devices having a partnership with it. Two clients
cannot have a partnership with the same host if they have the same name. (Control Panel > System > Device Name)
If the cold booted mobile device tries to reestablish the partnership with the same host PC, a new random number is generated
for the mobile device and ActiveSync will insist the unique name of the mobile device be changed. If the mobile device is
associated with a second host, changing the name will destroy that partnership as well. This can cause some confusion when
re-establishing partnerships with hosts.

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ActiveSync Help
ActiveSync on the host says that a device is trying to connect, but it cannot identify it
One or more control lines are not connected. This is usually a cable problem, but on a laptop or other device, it may indicate a
bad serial port.
If the MX7 is connected to a PC by a cable, disconnect the cable from the MX7 and reconnect it again.
Check that the correct connection is selected (Serial or USB “Client” if this is the initial ActiveSync installation).
See Also: “Cold Boot and Loss of Host Reconnection”.
ActiveSync indicator on the host (disc in the toolbar tray) turns green and spins as soon as you connect the cable,
before tapping the Connect icon (or REPLLOG.EXE in the Windows directory).
One or more control lines are tied together incorrectly. This is usually a cable problem, but on a laptop or other device, it may
indicate a bad serial port.
ActiveSync indicator on the host turns green and spins, but connection never occurs
Baud rate of connection is not supported or detected by host. Check that the correct connection is selected (Serial or USB
“Client” if this is the initial ActiveSync installation).
-orIncorrect or broken data lines in cable.
ActiveSync indicator on the host remains gray
Solution 1: ActiveSync icon on the PC does not turn green after connecting USB cable from MX7.
1. Disconnect MX7 USB cable from PC.
2. Suspend/Resume or Restart the MX7.
3. In ActiveSync > File > Connection Settings on PC disable Allow USB Connections and click OK.
4. Re-enable Allow USB Connections on the PC and click OK.
5. Reconnect USB cable from MX7 to PC.
Solution 2: The host doesn’t know you are trying to connect. May mean a bad cable, with no control lines connected, or an
incompatible baud rate. Try the connection again, with a known good cable.
Testing connection with a terminal emulator program, or a serial port monitor
You can use HyperTerminal or some other terminal emulator program to do a rough test of ActiveSync. Set the terminal
emulator to 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bits, and the same baud rate as the connection on the CE device. After double-tapping
REPLLOG.EXE on the CE device, the word “CLIENT” appears on the display in ASCII format. When using a serial port
monitor, you see the host echo “CLIENT”, followed by “SERVER”. After this point, the data stream becomes straight (binary)
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Configuring the MX7 with LXEConnect
LXEConnect allows a user to view the MX7screen remotely from a PC using an ActiveSync connection:
Requirements: ActiveSync (version 4.5 or higher for Windows XP desktop/laptop computers) must be resident on the host
(desktop/laptop) computer. Windows Mobile Device Center (version 6.1 or higher) is required for a Windows Vista/Windows 7
desktop/laptop computer. ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center for the PC are available from the Microsoft website.
Follow their instructions to locate, download and install ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center on your desktop
computer.
ActiveSync is already installed on the MX7. The MX7 is preconfigured to establish a USB ActiveSync connection to a PC
when the proper cable is attached to the MX7 and the PC.
If The MX7 uses a serial port for ActiveSync, it is necessary to configure the MX7 to use the serial port. Complete details on
the proper cables and port configuration are included in the ActiveSync section.

Install LXEConnect
1. Install Microsoft ActiveSync on a PC with a USB port. For details, please see Initial Setup.
2. Power up the MX7.
3. Connect the MX7 to the PC using the proper connection cable. Once connected, the ActiveSync dialog box appears. If
using the USB connection, the ActiveSync connection is automatically established. If using a serial connection, it is
necessary to initiate the connection from the MX7.
4. Select “No” for partnership when prompted. Dismiss any ActiveSync dialog boxes warning a partnership is not set up. It
is not necessary to establish a partnership to use LXEConnect. However, if a partnership is desired for other reasons,
one may be established now. More details on partnerships are included in ActiveSync Help.
5. When the ActiveSync screen appears, select Explore.

6. An explorer window is displayed for the MX7. Browse to the \System\LXEConnect folder. Contact Technical
Assistance for the necessary files if this folder is not present.

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7. Select and copy the LXEConnect.msi and Setup.exe files from the MX7 to the user PC. Note the location chosen for
files
8. Close the ActiveSync explorer dialog box. Do not disconnect the MX7 ActiveSync connection.
9. Execute the setup.exe file that was copied to the user PC. This setup program installs the LXEConnect utility.

10. Follow the on screen installation prompts. The default installation directory is C:\Program Files\LXE\LXEConnect.
11. When the installation is complete, create a desktop shortcut to the following file: C:\Program
Files\LXE\LXEConnect\LXEConnect.exe. If a different directory was selected during installation, please substitute the
appropriate directory.
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Using LXEConnect
1. If an ActiveSync connection is has not been established, connect the MX7 to the PC.
2. Double-click the LXEConnect icon that was created on the desktop.
3. LXEConnect launches.

4. Click the OK button to dismiss the About CERDisp dialog box (shown above) on the MX7desktop by clicking the OK
button in the LXEConnect window on the PC desktop. The dialog box automatically times out and disappears after
approximately 30 seconds.

5. The MX7 can now be configured from the LXEConnect window. Input from the PC’s mouse and keyboard are
recognized as if they were attached to the MX7.
6. When the remote session is completed, terminate the LXEConnect program by selecting File > Exit or clicking on the X
in the upper right hand corner to close the application then disconnect the ActiveSync cable.
Note:

After using LXEConnect, the MX7 cannot go into Suspend mode until after a warmboot. If using Power Management
on a MX7, always warmboot the MX7 when finished using LXEConnect.

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Chapter 6: Enabler Installation and Configuration
Introduction
This section discusses Honeywell supported features with Wavelink Avalanche Mobile Device Servers. This section is split
into three basic areas:
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Installation

User Interface

Enabler Configuration

Installation
To use the Wavelink Avalanche MC System, the following items are required:
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A desktop or laptop PC on which to install the Avalanche MC Console.

A desktop or laptop PC on which to install the Avalanche Mobile Device Server (this can be the same PC where the
Avalanche MC Console is installed).

Wavelink Avalanche MC Console 4.2 or later.

A Wavelink Device License for each client device.

To use Avalanche Remote Control, the follow additional items are required:
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Wavelink Remote Control plug-in, 2.0 or later

A Wavelink Remote Control License for each client device

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Installing the Enabler
CE devices have the Avalanche Enabler installation files loaded, but not installed, on the mobile device when it is shipped. The
installation files are located in the \System folder on CE devices.
An MX7 manufactured before April 2007 must have some software components upgraded before they can use the Avalanche
Enabler functions described in this reference guide. Contact Technical Assistance for details on upgrading the mobile device
baseline.
Note:

Important: If the user is NOT using Wavelink Avalanche to manage their mobile device(s), the Enabler should not be
installed on the mobile device(s). Doing so results in unnecessary delays when booting the device.

The Avalanche Enabler installation file LXE_ENABLER.CAB is loaded on the MX7 by Honeywell; however, the device is not
configured to launch the Enabler installation file automatically. The installation application must be run manually the first time
Avalanche is used.
Note:

Older versions of the Enabler may have a device specific name such as LXE_XXX_ENABLER.CAB.

After installation, the Enabler runs as a background application monitoring for updates. This behavior can be modified by
accessing the Avalanche Update Settings panel through the Enabler Interface.
The RMU.CE.CAB file is placed on the device during manufacturing in the \System\RMU folder.
During the Enabler installation process, the Enabler checks for the RMU.CE.CAB file in the \System folder.
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If present, it assumes the RMU.CE.CAB file is already installed and continues.

If the file RMU.CE.CAB file is not present, it looks for the file in the \System\RMU folder.

If present, the Enabler copies the file to the \System folder and installs it.

At this point, the OS will automatically install the Remote Management Utility (RMU) after the MX7 reboots.

Enabler Uninstall Process
To remove the Avalanche Enabler from the MX7:
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Delete the Avalanche folder located in the \System directory.

Warm boot the MX7.

The Avalanche folder cannot be deleted while the Enabler is running. See Stop the Enabler Service.
If sharing errors occur while attempting to delete the Avalanche folder, warm boot the MX7, immediately delete the Avalanche
folder, and then perform another warm boot.

Stop the Enabler Service
To stop the Enabler from monitoring for updates from the Mobility Center Console:
1. Open the Enabler Settings Panels by tapping the Enabler icon on the MX7 desktop.
2. Select File > Settings.
3. Select the Startup/Shutdown tab.
4. Select the Do not monitor or launch Enabler parameter to prevent automatic monitoring upon startup.
5. Select Stop Monitoring for an immediate shutdown of all Enabler update functionality upon exiting the user interface.
6. Click the OK button to save the changes.
7. Reboot the MX7 if necessary.

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Update Monitoring Overview
There are three methods by which the Enabler on the MX7 can communicate with the Mobile Device Server running on the host
machine.
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Wired via a serial cable between the Mobile Device Server PC and the MX7.

Wired via a USB connection, using ActiveSync, between the Mobile Device Server PC and the MX7.

Wirelessly via the MX7 2.4GHz radio and an access point

After installing the Enabler on the MX7 the Enabler searches for a Mobile Device Server, first by polling all available serial ports
and then over the wireless network.
The Enabler running on the MX7 will attempt to access COM1, COM2, and COM3. “Agent not found” will be reported if the
Mobile Device Server is not located or a serial port is not present or available (COM port settings can be verified using the bar
code wedge control panels on the MX7).
The wireless connection is made using the default wireless [radio] interface on the mobile device therefore the MX7 must be
actively communicating with the network for this method to succeed.
If a Mobile Device Server is found, the Enabler automatically attempts to apply all wireless and network settings from the
active profile. The Enabler also automatically downloads and processes all available packages.
If the Enabler does not automatically detect the Mobile Device Server, the IP address of the Mobile Device Server can be
entered on the Connect tab of the Enabler setup. Please see Enabler Configuration for details.

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Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings
Once the connection to the Mobile Device Server is established, the MX7 Enabler attempts 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 MC Console.
The default Enabler adapter control settings are:
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Manage network settings – enabled

Use Avalanche network profile – enabled

Manage wireless settings – disabled for Windows CE devices

To configure the Avalanche Enabler management of the network and wireless settings:
1. Open the Enabler Settings Panels by tapping the Enabler icon on the desktop.
2. Select File > Settings.
3. Select the Adapters tab.
4. Choose settings for the Use Manual Settings parameter.
5. Choose settings for Manage Network Settings, Manage Wireless Settings and Use Avalanche Network Profile.
6. Click the OK button to save the changes.
7. Reboot the device.

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Preparing a Device for Remote Management
Two additional utilities are necessary for remote management. These utilities are included on CE mobile devices manufactured
after April 2007.
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The Remote Management Utility (RMU) must be installed on all mobile devices first – then you can control mobile
device reboot, storage RAM adjustment, real-time updates and Avalanche Enabler properties. If the RMU is not already
installed on the MX7, see Using Wavelink Avalanche.
If in doubt, verify RMU.CE.CAB exists in the \System folder. If the RMU.CE.CAB file is present when the Enabler is
installed, the RMU is also installed.
Important: If the OS package includes double-byte Asian fonts, the storage RAM property of the RMU must be higher
than the default value (40MB).
If the amount of storage RAM is too low, the Enabler returns a “Mobile unit out of resources” error.
To determine the minimum value required, inspect the RMU.StorageRAM>=nn parameter in the Criteria field for the OS
package. Generally, this setting should be approximately 40 MB above the amount of RAM in use on the device for a
standard OS and 50MB above the amount of RAM in use for an OS with Asian fonts.
For example, if after installing all the software, the device shows 5MB in use, this setting should be about 45MB for a
standard OS, 55 MB for an Asian font OS.

Use the Wireless Configuration Application (WCA) when you want to remotely manage the Summit client device.
This utility is downloaded and installed in addition to the Remote Management Utility. The WCA is included when the
Summit radio driver software is updated. The WCA is automatically installed when the radio driver is updated.

If the Remote Management Utility (RMU) is not present on the MX7, see Using Wavelink Avalanche.

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Using Wavelink Avalanche to Upgrade System Baseline
This procedure assumes the Avalanche Enabler is already installed on the MX7 and is already in communication with the
Avalanche MC Console.
Part 1 – Bootstrapping the RMU
1. Install the RMUCEbt package into the Avalanche MC Console. Do NOT include the Reboot option as part of the
configuration (i.e., the Reboot button in the “Reboot Options” branch must be unbolded).
2. Enable ONLY the RMUCEbt package in the Avalanche MC Console and update the devices. The RMU is downloaded
and automatically installed.
3. Disable the RMUCEbt package in the Avalanche MC Console.
4. For each device, double-click on the device to open the Client Controls dialog box.
5. Check the Delete Orphaned Packages checkbox and click the Update Now button.
6. After the sync completes, uncheck Delete Orphaned Packages and close the dialog box.
Part 2 – Installing Packages
1. Enable the RMUCE package in the Avalanche MC Console.
2. Enable all remaining packages and send them down. It is important that you include the new OS package in this group
(be sure to include the Enabler). If the radio is to be managed remotely, it is important to include the radio package in this
group so that after the reboot the radio can automatically associate. If the radio package is not sent, the device loses
connection to the network and manual configuration of the radio parameters is required.
3. Set the Reboot setting for the OS package to Auto.
4. After all packages are downloaded (this may take several minutes) the RMU is launched. The RMU processes all the
downloaded packages. If the radio package was downloaded, the WCA is launched to process the new radio settings.
5. After the RMU finishes installing all the packages, the device is automatically coldbooted (assuming the Reboot setting
was set to Auto in Step 3).
6. After the Device completes the coldboot, the RMU is autoinstalled by the OS and the previously downloaded packages
are restored. Assuming at least one package has registry settings that were restored, and that package was set to
reboot (either auto or prompt), the RMU then performs an automatic warmboot.
7. After the warmboot, the device is configured.
8. If the device will no longer be monitored by Wavelink Avalanche, you may remove the Enabler to eliminate boot up
delays, if desired. Even if the Enabler is removed, the installed packages and their configurations continue to be
restored with every reboot by the RMU.

Version Information
The VersionInfo.EXE file is included in the Remote Management Utility package downloaded to the MX7. It is stored in the
\Program Files\RMU folder. When VersionInfo.EXE is opened, a dialog box is presented to the MX7 user displaying:
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Remote Management Utility (RMU) version

Wireless Configuration Application (WCA) version

VersionInfo displays the version for each utility only after that utility has been executed at least once.

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User Interface
The Enabler can be configured and controlled manually through the user interface on the MX7. This section details the
functionality that can be controlled by the user or system administrator.
Parameters and Screen Displays
Screen displays shown in this section are designed to present the end-user with information graphically.
Placement of information on the screen displays may be split between one or many tabbed panels.
Standard Avalanche Enabler parameters that are not supported may be missing or dimmed (visible but unable to be edited) on
the tabbed panels or screen displays.

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Enabler Configuration
Depending on the version of the Enabler running on the MX7 the desktop Enabler icon may look like one of the following:

The available configuration options and tabs may vary by Enabler version. The examples shown in this section assume the
latest version of the Enabler is installed on the MX7.
The Enabler user interface application is launched by clicking either the Enabler icon on the desktop or Taskbar or by
selecting Avalanche Enabler from the Programs menu.
The opening screen presents the MX7 user with the connection status and a navigation menu.

Note:

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Some parameters and features described in this section may not be available if you are not running the latest version
of the Enabler. Contact Technical Assistance for upgrades.

File Menu Options
The Connect option under the File menu allows the user to initiate a manual connection to the Mobile Device
Connect Server. The connection methods, by default, are wireless and COM connections. Any updates available will be
applied to the MX7 immediately upon a successful connection.
Scan
Config

The Scan Configuration feature is not supported. The Scan Config option under the File menu allows the user to
configure Enabler settings using a special bar code that can be created using the Avalanche MC Console utilities.
Refer to the Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center User Guide for details.
The Settings option under the File menu allows the MX7 user to access the control panel to locally configure the
Enabler settings. The Enabler control panel is, by default, password protected.

Settings

The default Settings password is
system
The password is not case-sensitive.

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Avalanche Update using File > Settings
Use these menu options to setup the Avalanche Enabler on the MX7. Always change settings and then save 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’s Guide for details).

Menu Options
Note:

Your MX7 screen display may not be exactly as shown in the following menu options. Contact Technical Assistance
for version information and upgrade availability.

Connection

Enter the IP Address or host name of the Mobile Device Server. Set the order in which serial ports or
RF connections are used to check for the presence of the Mobile Device Server.

Execution

Not available in this release. Use AppLock, which is resident on each Windows device.

Data

Control when data is transferred between the device and the Mobile Device Server.

Server Contact

Setup synchronization, scheduled Mobile Device Server contact, suspend and reboot settings.

Startup/Shutdown

Set options for Enabler program startup or shutdown. Replaced by Preferences and Taskbar tabs in
some versions of Enabler.

Preferences

Set options for Enabler startup or shutdown and logging. Replaces Startup/Shutdown tab in some
versions of Enabler.

Taskbar

Set options for Taskbar. Replaces Startup/Shutdown tab in some versions of Enabler.

Scan Config

This option allows the user to configure Enabler settings using a special bar code that is created by
the Avalanche MC Console. Scan Config not currently supported.

Display

Set up the Windows display at startup, on connect and during normal mode. The settings can be
adjusted by the user.

Shortcuts

Add, delete and update shortcuts to user-allowable applications.

SaaS

Configure the Enabler to connect with Avalanche on Demand.

Adapters

Enable or disable network and wireless settings. Select an adapter and switch between the
Avalanche Network Profile and manual settings.

Status

View the current adapter signal strength and quality, IP address, MAC address, SSID, BSSID and
Link speed. The user cannot edit this information.

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Connection

Avalanche
Server Address

Enter the IP Address or host name of the Mobile Device Server assigned to the MX7.

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.

Restrict Adapter
Default is disabled. Minimum Link Speed dimmed.
Link Speed

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Server Contact

Note:

Your MX7 screen display may not be exactly as shown above. Contact Technical Assistance for upgrade availability
and version information.

Sync Clock

Reset the time on the MX7 based on the time on the Mobile Device Server host PC.
On Startup – Connect to the Mobile Device Server when the Enabler is accessed.

Contact

On Resume – Connect to the Mobile Device Server when resuming from Suspend mode.
On Ext. Power – Initiate connection to the Mobile Device Server when the device is connected to an
external power source, such as based on a docking event.

Periodic Update

Allows the administrator to configure the Enabler to contact the Mobile Device Server and query for
updates at a regular interval beginning at a specific time.

Wakeup device if
suspended

If the time interval for periodic contact with the Mobile Device Server occurs, a mobile device that is in
Suspend Mode can wakeup and process updates.

Reboot before
attempt

Reboot mobile device before attempting to contact Mobile Device Server.

Require external
power

Only connect when the mobile device has external power.

Use relative offset Dimmed.

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Data

The Data tab controls when data is transferred between the MX7 and the Mobile Device Server.
Real-time Statistics /
Network

When checked, the statistics are transmitted over the network by the Enabler.

Report

Specifies the Report Interval, how frequently the Enabler reports statistics to the Mobile Device
Server.

Retransmit After
Server Contact

Specifies if the device sends statistics to the Mobile Device Server immediately following a connection to the server.

Restrict Bandwidth to
User Idle Time

When enabled, periodic updates from the Mobile Device Server are postponed until the MX7 has
been idle for the specified period of time. The default is disabled.

Idle timeout

Specify the length of time the device must be idle before a periodic update can run, used when the
parameter above is enabled.

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Preferences
For best results, use AppLock to manage the taskbar. AppLock is resident on each mobile device.

Administration
By default, Keep settings unlocked for 10 minutes is disabled (checkbox is blank).
Application
Behavior of the Enabler when the MX7 boots up. The default is Monitor for Updates.
l Do not Monitor - When the device boots, do not launch the Enabler application and do not attempt to
connect to the Mobile Device Server.
Startup

Monitor for Updates - Attempt to connect to the Mobile Device Server and process any updates that are
available. Do not launch the Enabler application.

Launch User Interface - Attempt to connect to the Mobile Device Server and process any updates that are
available. Launch the Enabler application.

Behavior of the monitor when the Enabler is exited. The default is Monitor for Updates.
l Monitor for Updates - Attempt to connect to the Mobile Device Server and process any updates that are
available. Do not launch the Enabler application.
Shutdown
l Exit Application - Terminates the monitor (requires successful password entry if a password has been
configured).

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Activity Log
Use this option to control the level of detail recorded in the log file. The default is No Activity Log.
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Log Level

Critical - Only critical errors written to the log files.

Error - Communication or configuration problems are written to the log file along with critical
messages.

Warning - Possible operation problems are written to the log file along with critical and error messages.

Info - Operational information is written to the log file.

Debug - The most detailed log file.

Use this option to control the level of detail shown on the main Enabler screen. The default is Basic Output.
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Display Level

Critical - Critical errors are displayed in addition to those above.

Error - Communication or configuration problems are displayed in addition to those above.

Warning - Possible operation problems are displayed in addition to those above.

Info - Operational information is displayed in addition to those above.

Debug - The most detailed list is displayed.
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Display

Update Window Display
The user interface for the Enabler can be configured to dynamically change based on the status of the MX7 connection with the
Mobile Device Server.
At startup

Default is Half Screen. Options are Half screen, Hidden or Full screen.

On connect

Default is As Is. Options are As is, Half screen, or Full screen.

Normal

Default is As Is. Options are Half screen, Hidden or As Is.

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Taskbar
For best results use AppLock to manage the taskbar. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows OS.
If the Taskbar tab is not present on the Enabler installed on your device, please see the equivalent options on the
Startup/Shutdown tab.

The Display State options control the appearance of the taskbar while using the Enabler interface.
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Normal - taskbar is visible, taskbar icons function normally.

Hidden - taskbar is not displayed

Locked - taskbar is visible, but most icons are hidden or for information only.

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Execution
Note the dimmed options on this MX7 panel. This menu option is designed to manage downloaded applications for automatic
execution upon startup.

Auto-Execute
Selection

An application that has been installed with the Avalanche Management system can be run
automatically following each boot.

Select AutoExecute App

The drop-down box provides a list of applications that have been installed with the Avalanche
Management System.

Delay before
execution

Time delay before launching Auto-Execute application.

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Scan Config
For best results use eXpress Config and eXpress Scan for this function. eXpress Scan is included with the updated MX7
enablers.

Scan Config functionality is a standard option of the Wavelink Avalanche MC system but is not currently supported on the
MX7.

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Shortcuts
For best results use AppLock for this function. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows OS.

Configure shortcuts to other applications on the MX7. 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.

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SaaS

Use to configure the Enabler to connect with Avalanche on Demand. This is a Software-as-a-Service version of Avalanche.
Using either of the SaaS configuration options below assumes the user has registered with Wavelink.
Disable SaaS

No SaaS connection is used.

Scan Configure
SaaS

Scan bar codes printed from within the Avalanche Console to configure the Enabler for the SaaS connection.

Manually Configure SaaS

Manually enter the SaaS connection information. Enter the server address on the Connection tab and the
customer ID in the Company textbox.

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Adapters
Note:

Review the network settings configuration utilities and the default values before setting All Adapters to Enable in the
Adapters applet.

Manage
Network
Settings

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.

Manage
Wireless
Settings

When enabled, the Enabler will control the wireless settings. This parameter cannot be configured from the
Avalanche Mobility Center Console and is disabled by default. For Summit clients, Manage Wireless Settings
should not be checked as Summit configuration packages provide more radio configuration options.

Current
Adapter

Lists all network adapters currently installed on the MX7.

Primary
Adapter

Indicates if the Enabler is to attempt to configure the primary adapter (active only if there are multiple network
adapters).

Icon on
taskbar

Places the Avalanche icon in the Avalanche taskbar that may, optionally, override the standard Windows
taskbar.

Use
Avalanche
Network
Profile

The Enabler will apply all network settings sent to it by the Mobile Device Server.

Avalanche

Selecting the Avalanche Icon will access the Avalanche Network Profile tab which will display current
network settings.

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Icon (varies
by Enabler
version)

Use Manual
Settings

When enabled, the Enabler will ignore any network or wireless settings coming from the Avalanche MC
Console and use only the network settings on the MX7.

Properties
Icon

Selecting the Properties icon displays the Manual Settings Properties dialog applet. From here, the user can
configure Network, DNS and Wireless parameters using the displays shown below:

Note:

A reboot may be required after enabling or disabling these options.

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Note:

The Authentication tab may not be present in all versions of the Enabler.

Do not enable “Manage Wireless Settings” for Summit Client devices.
Note:

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When you download a profile that is configured to manage network and wireless settings, the Enabler will not apply
the manage network and wireless settings to the adapter unless the global Manage wireless settings and Manage
network settings options are enabled on the Adapters panel. Until these options are enabled, the network and wireless
settings are controlled by the third-party software associated with these settings.

Status
The Status panel displays the current status of the MX7 network adapter selected in the drop down box. Note the availability of
the Windows standard Refresh button.
When the Windows Refresh button is 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 drop-down
menu.

Link speed indicates the speed at which the signal is being sent from the adapter to the MX7. Speed is dependent on signal
strength.

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Startup/Shutdown
For best results use AppLock to manage the taskbar. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows OS.
If the Startup/Shutdown tab is not present on the Enabler installed on your device, please see the equivalent options on the
Preferences tab and the Taskbar tab.

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.

Monitor for updates

Attempt to connect to the Mobile Device Server and process any updates that are available.
Do not launch the Enabler application.

Monitor and launch Enabler

Attempt to connect to the Mobile Device Server and process any updates that are available.
Launch the Enabler application.

Manage Taskbar (Lock or
Hide)

Note the dimmed options. The Enabler can restrict user access to other applications when the
user interface is accessed by either locking or hiding the taskbar.

Program Shutdown
(Continue or Stop
monitoring)

The system administrator can control whether the Enabler continues to monitor the Mobile
Device Server for updates once the Enabler application is exited.

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Exit
The Exit option is password protected. The default password is leave. The password is not case-sensitive.

If changes were made on the MX7 Startup/Shutdown tab screen, then after entering the password, tap OK and the following
screen is displayed:

Change the option if desired. Tap the X button to cancel Exit. Tap the OK button to exit the Avalanche applet.

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Using Remote Management
1. Configure the radio to connect to the network running the Mobile Device Server. After the MX7 is connected, proceed to
step 2.
2. If it is desired to configure the radio using the Summit package, add the configured package to the Wavelink Avalanche
MC Console and enable it.
3. Verify RMU.CE.CAB exists in the \System\RMU folder.
4. Double click the MX7 enabler CAB file in the \System folder.
5. The enabler automatically launches after installation and contacts the Mobile Device Server. The Avalanche MC
Console connected to that Mobile Device Server identifies the remote device and performs a sync. This downloads any
available packages available for the MX7.

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Using eXpress Scan

eXpress Scan Desktop Icon

If the MX7 has an eXpress Scan icon on the desktop, eXpress Scan may be used for the initial configuration of the device.
If the eXpress Scan icon is not present on the desktop, install the Enabler. If the icon is still not present, the Enabler must be
updated.
If the eXpress Scan icon is present, follow these steps to configure the MX7 to connect with the wireless network and the
Mobile Device Server.

Step 1: Create Bar Codes
Bar codes are created with the eXpress Config utility on the desktop/laptop computer, not the mobile device. Depending on the
bar code length and the number of parameters selected, eXpress Config generates one or more bar codes for device
configuration. The bar codes contain configuration parameters for the wireless client in the device and may also specify the
address of the Mobile Device Server.
Bar codes should be printed at a minimum of 600 dpi.

Step 2: Scan Bar Codes
For each device to be configured, please follow these instructions.
Start eXpress Scan on the MX7 by double clicking the eXpress Scan icon.
Enter the bar code password, if any.

Click Start.
Bar code 1 must be scanned first. The scanned data is displayed in the “Data” text box. The password, if any, entered above
is compared to the password entered when the bar codes were created.

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If the passwords match, the bar code data is processed and the screen is updated to reflect the number of bar codes included
in the set.
If the passwords do not match, an error message is displayed. The current screen can be closed using the X box in the upper
right corner. The password can be re-entered and Bar code 1 scanned again.

The remaining bar codes may be scanned in any order. After a bar code is scanned, that bar code is removed from the
“Remaining:” list and placed in the “Scanned:” list.

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Step 3: Process Completion
After the last bar code is scanned, the settings are automatically applied.

Once configured, the MX7 is warmbooted. Once connected to the wireless network and the Mobile Device Server, any
software updates and additional configuration data are downloaded.

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Chapter 7: Wireless Network Configuration
Introduction
The Summit client device is either an 802.11g radio, capable of both 802.11b and 802.11g data rates or an 802.11a radio,
capable of 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g data rates.The radio can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA
security.
Security Options Supported are
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None

WEP

LEAP

WPA-PSK

WPA/LEAP

PEAP-MSCHAP

PEAP-GTC

EAP-TLS

EAP-FAST

Complete configuration options are detailed in the Summit Client Utility.

Important Notes
It is important that all dates are correct on the MX7 and host computers when using any type of certificate. Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.
It may be necessary to upgrade radio software in order to use certain Summit Client Utility (SCU) features.
Contact Technical Assistance for details.
When using the 802.11a radio, the U-NII 1 band is the preferred band for indoor operation. For regulatory domains
in which the U-NII 3 band is allowed, the following channels are supported: 149, 157 and 161. The AP must be
configured accordingly.
After making any changes to the wireless configuration, warmboot the MX7.

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Summit Client Utility
Note:

When making changes to profile or global parameters, the device should be warmbooted afterwards.

Access:
Start | Programs | Summit | SCU or
SCU Icon on Desktop or
Summit Tray Icon (if present) or
Wi-FI Icon in the Windows Control Panel (if present)
The Main Tab provides information, admin login and active profile selection.
Profile specific parameters are found on the Profile Tab. The parameters on this tab can be set to unique values for each profile.
This tab was labeled Config in early versions of the SCU.
The Status Tab contains information on the current connection.
The Diags Tab provides utilities to troubleshoot the radio.
Global parameters are found on the Global Tab. The values for these parameters apply to all profiles. This tab was labeled
Global Settings in early versions of the SCU.

Help
Help is available by clicking the ? icon in the title bar on most SCU screens.
The SCU help may also be accessed by selecting Start > Help and tapping the Summit Client Utility link. The SCU does not
have to be accessed to view the help information using this option.

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Summit Tray Icon
The Summit tray icon provides access to the SCU and is a visual indicator of radio status.
The Summit tray icon is displayed when:
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The Summit radio is installed and active

The Windows Zero Config utility is not active

The Tray Icon setting is On

Click the icon to launch the SCU.
Use the tray icon to view the radio status:
The radio is not currently associated or authenticated to an Access Point
The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is less than -90 dBm
The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is -71 dBm to -90 dBm
The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is -51 dBm to -70 dBm
The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is greater than -50 dBm

Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio

The WZC utility has an icon in the toolbar that looks like networked computers with a red X through them, indicating that
Wireless Zero Config application is enabled but the connection is inactive at this time (the device is not connected to a
network). The WZC icon may not be visible until control is passed to the WZC utility as described below.

You can use either the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility or the Summit Client Utility to connect to your network. For
best results use the Summit Client Utility to connect to your network. The Wireless Zero Configuration Utility cannot
control the complete set of security features of the radio.

How To: Use the Wireless Zero Config Utility
1. Select ThirdPartyConfig in the Active Profile drop down list as the active profile (see Main Tab).
2. Warmboot the device.
The Summit Client Utility passes control to Wireless Zero Config and the WZC Wireless Information control panel. Using the
options in the Wireless Zero Config panels, setup radio and security settings. There may be a slight delay before the Wireless
Zero Config icon indicates the status of the connection.
How to: Switch Control to SCU
1. To switch back to SCU control, select any other profile in the SCU Active Profile drop down list, except
ThirdPartyConfig.
2. Warmboot the device.
Radio control is passed to the SCU.
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Main Tab
Start > Programs > Summit > Main tab
Factory Default Settings
Admin Login

SUMMIT

Radio

Enabled

Active Config/Profile

Default

Regulatory Domain

FCC or ETSI

The Main tab displays information about the wireless client device including:
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SCU (Summit Client Utility) version

Driver version

Radio Type (BG is an 802.11 b/g radio, ABG is an 802.11 a/b/g radio).

Regulatory Domain

Active Config profile / Active Profile name

Status of the client (Down, Associated, Authenticated, etc).

The Active Profile can be switched without logging in to Admin mode. Selecting a different profile from the drop down list does
not require logging in to Administrator mode. The profile must already exist. For best results perform a Suspend/Resume
function when changing profiles. Profiles can be created or edited after the Admin login password has been entered and
accepted.
When the profile named “ThirdPartyConfig” is chosen as the active profile, the Summit Client Utility passes control to
Windows Zero Config for configuration of all client and security settings for the network module.

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The Disable Radio button can be used to disable the network card. Once disabled, the button label changes to Enable Radio.
By default the radio is enabled.
The Admin Login button provides access to editing wireless parameters. Profile and Global may only be edited after entering
the Admin Login password.
The password is case-sensitive.
Once logged in, the button label changes to Admin Logout. To logout, either tap the Admin Logout button or exit the SCU
without tapping the Admin Logout button.

Auto Profile
Auto Profile allows the user to configure a list of profiles that the SCU can search when a radio connection is lost. After using
the Profile tab to create any desired profiles, return to the Main tab. To specify which profiles are to be included in Auto Profile,
click the List button.

The Auto Profile selection screen displays all currently configured profiles. Click on the checkbox for any profiles that are to be
included in Auto Profile selection then click ok to save.
To enable Auto Profile, click the On button on the Main tab.
When Auto Profile is On, if the radio goes out of range from the currently selected profile, the radio then begins to attempt to
connect to the profiles listed under Auto Profile.
The search continues until:
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the SCU connects to and, if necessary, authenticates with, one of the specified profiles or

the Off button is clicked to turn off Auto Profile.

Note:

Do not include any profiles with an Ad Hoc Radio Mode in this listing.

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Admin Login
To login to Administrator 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 the OK button to logout. The Administrator remains logged in when the
SCU is not closed and a Suspend/Resume function is performed.

Enter the Admin password (the default password is SUMMIT and is case sensitive) and tap OK. If the password is incorrect,
an error message is displayed.
The Administrator default password can be changed on the Global tab.
The end-user can:
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Turn the radio on or off on the Main tab.

Select an active Profile on the Main tab.

View the current parameter settings for the profiles on the Profile tab.

View the global parameter settings on the Global tab.

View the current connection details on the Status tab.

View radio status, software versions and regulatory domain on the Main tab.

Access additional troubleshooting features on the Diags tab.

After Admin Login, the end-user can also:

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Create, edit, rename and delete profiles on the Profile tab.

Edit global parameters on the Global tab.

Enable/disable the Summit tray icon in the taskbar.

Profile Tab
Start | Programs | Summit | Profile tab
Note:

Tap the Commit button to save changes before leaving this panel or the SCU. If the panel is exited before tapping the
Commit button, changes are not saved!

Factory Default Settings
Profile

Default

SSID

Blank

Client Name

Blank

Power Save

Fast

Tx Power

Maximum

Bit Rate

Auto

Radio Mode

See Profile Parameters for default

Auth Type

Open

EAP Type

None

Encryption

None

When logged in as an Admin (see Admin Login), use the Profile tab to manage profiles. When not logged in as an Admin, the
parameters can be viewed, and cannot be changed. The buttons on this tab are dimmed if the user is not logged in as Admin.
The Profile tab was previously labeled Config.

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Buttons
Button

Function

Commit

Saves the profile settings made on this screen. Settings are saved in the profile.

Credentials

Allows entry of a username and password, certificate names, and other information required to authenticate with
the access point. The information required depends on the EAP type.

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 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. If the new name is not unique, an error message is displayed and the profile is not
renamed.
Opens a window that lists access points that are broadcasting their SSIDs. Tap the Refresh button to view an
updated list of APs. Each AP’s SSID, its received signal strength indication (RSSI) and whether or not data
encryption is in use (true or false). Sort the list by tapping on the column headers.
If the scan finds more than one AP with the same SSID, the list displays the AP with the strongest RSSI and the
least security.

Scan

If you are logged in as an Admin, tap an SSID in the list and tap the Configure button, you return to the Profile
window to recreate a profile for that SSID, with the profile name being the same as the SSID (or the SSID with a
suffix such as “_1” if a profile with the SSID as its name exists already).
WEP Keys
/ PSK
Allows entry of WEP keys or pass phrase as required by the type of encryption.
Keys
Note:

Unsaved Changes – The SCU will display a reminder if the Commit button is not clicked before an attempt is made to
close or browse away from this tab.

Important – The settings for Auth Type, EAP Type and Encryption depend on the security type chosen.

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Profile Parameters
Parameter

Default

Edit Profile Default

Explanation
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. The client name is assigned to the network card and the device using
the network card. The client name may be passed to networking wireless devices, e.g., Access
Points.

Power
Save

Fast

Tx Power

Maximum

Bit Rate

Power save mode is On.

Auto

Options are: Constantly Awake Mode (CAM) power save off, Maximum (power saving mode) and
Fast (power saving mode). When using power management, use FAST for best throughput results.
Maximum setting regulates Tx power to the Max power setting for the current regulatory domain.
Options are: Maximum, 50mW, 30mW, 20mW, 10mW, 5mW, or 1mW.
Setting the rate to Auto will allow the Access Point to automatically negotiate the bit rate with the
client device.
Options are: Auto, 1 Mbit, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 or 54 Mbit.

Auth Type Open

802.11 authentication type used when associating with the Access Point.
Options are: Open, LEAP, or Shared key.
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) type used for 802.1x authentication to the Access Point.

EAP Type None

Options are: None, LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP-MSCHAP, PEAP-GTC, PEAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, 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.

Type of encryption to be used to protect transmitted data. Available options may vary by SCU
version.
Encryption None

Options are: None, WEP (or Manual WEP), WEP EAP (or Auto WEP), WPA PSK, WPA TKIP,
WPA CCKM, WPA2 PSK, WPA2 AES, or WPA2 CCKM.
CKIP is not supported in the MX7.
Note:

The Encryption type chosen determines if the WEP Keys / PSK Keys button is active and
also determines the available entries in the WEP or PSK pop-up window.

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Parameter Default

Explanation
Specify 802.11a, 802.11b and/or 802.11g rates when communicating with the AP. The options
displayed for this parameter depend on the type of radio (802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g) installed in the
mobile device.
Options:

Radio
Mode

BG
radio:
BG
Rates
Full
Or
A radio:
BGA
Rates
Full

B rates only (1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps)
BG Rates Full (All B and G rates)
G rates only (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps)
BG optimized or BG subset (1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11, 24, 36 and 54 Mbps)
A rates only (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps)
ABG Rates Full (All A rates and all B and G rates with A rates preferred)
BGA Rates Full (All B and G rates and all A rates with B and G rates preferred)
Ad Hoc (when connecting to another client device instead of an AP)
Default:
BG Rates Full (for 802.11b/g radios)
BGA Rates Full (for 802.11a/b/g radio)
Note:

BG radio only – Previous SCU versions may have the default set as BG Rates Full.
Depending on the SCU version, either BG Optimized or BG subset is the default.

It is important the Radio Mode parameter correspond to the AP to which the device is to connect. For example, if this
parameter is set to G rates only, the MX7 may only connect to APs set for G rates and not those set for B and G rates.
The options for the Radio Mode parameter should be set, based on the antenna configuration, as follows:
Antenna Configuration

Radio Mode

A Main and BG Main

ABG Rates Full
BGA Rates Full

A Main and A Aux

A Rates Only

BG Main and BG Aux

B Rates Only
G Rates Only
BG Rates Full
BG Subset

Contact Technical Assistance if you have questions about the antenna(s) installed on your MX7.

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Status Tab
Start | Programs | Summit | Status tab

This screen provides information on the radio:
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The profile being used

The status of the radio card (down, associated, authenticated, etc.)

Client information including device name, IP address and MAC address.

Information about the Access Point (AP) maintaining the connection to the network including AP name, IP address and
MAC address.

Channel currently being used for wireless traffic

Bit rate in Mbit.

Current transmit power in mW

Beacon period – the time between AP beacons in kilomicroseconds. (one kilomicrosecond = 1,024 microseconds)

DTIM interval – A multiple of the beacon period that specifies how often the beacon contains a delivery traffic indication
message (DTIM). The DTIM tells power saving devices a packet is waiting for them. For example, if DTIM = 3, then
every third beacon contains a DTIM.

Signal strength (RSSI) displayed in dBm and graphically

Signal quality, a measure of the clarity of the signal displayed in percentage and graphically.

There are no user entries on this screen.
Note:

After completing radio configuration, it is a good idea to review this screen to verify the radio has associated (no
encryption, WEP) or authenticated (LEAP, any WPA), as indicated above.

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Diags Tab
Start > Programs > Summit > Diags tab

The Diags screen can be used for troubleshooting network traffic and radio connectivity issues.
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(Re)connect – Use this button to apply (or reapply) the current profile and attempt to associate or authenticate to the
wireless LAN. All activity is logged in the Diagnostic Output box on the lower part of the screen.

Release/Renew – Obtain a new IP address through release and renew. All activity is logged in the Diagnostic Output
box. If a fixed IP address has been assigned to the radio, this is also noted in the Diagnostic Output box. Note that the
current IP address is displayed above this button.

Start Ping – Start a continuous ping to the IP address specified in the text box to the right of this button. Once the
button is clicked, the ping begins and the button label changes to Stop Ping. Clicking the button ends the ping. The ping
also ends when any other button on this screen is clicked or the user browses away from the Diags tab. The results of
the ping are displayed in the Diagnostic Output box.

Diagnostics – Also attempts to (re)connect to the wireless LAN. However, this option provides more data in the
Diagnostic Output box than the (Re)connect option. This data dump includes radio state, profile settings, global
settings, and a list of broadcast SSID APs.

Save To… – Use this to save the results of the diagnostics to a text file. Use the explorer window to specify the name
and location for the diagnostic file. The text file can viewed using an application such as WordPad.

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Global Tab
Start > Programs > Summit > Global 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. If the panel is exited before tapping the Commit button, changes are not
saved!

Factory Default Settings
Roam Trigger

-65 dBm

Roam Delta

5 dBm

Roam Period

BG: 10 sec.
A: 5 sec.

BG Channel Set

Full

DFS Channels

Off

Ad Hoc Channel

Aggressive Scan

CCX Features

BG: Off
A: Optimized

WMM

Off

Auth Server

Type 1

TTLS Inner Method

Auto-EAP

PMK Caching

Standard

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WAPI

Off (dimmed)

TX Diversity

BG: On
A: Main Only

RX Diversity

BG: On-Start on Main
A: Main Only

Frag Threshold

2346

RTS Threshold

2347

LED

Off

Tray Icon

Hide Passwords

Admin Password

SUMMIT (or blank)

Auth Timeout

8 seconds

Certs Path

System

Ping Payload

32 bytes

Ping Timeout

5000 ms

Ping Delay ms

1000 ms

Custom Parameter Option
Honeywell does not support the parameter Custom option. The parameter value is displayed as “Custom” when the operating
system registry has been edited to set the Summit parameter to a value that is not available from the parameter’s drop down
list. Selecting Custom from the drop down list has no effect. Selecting any other value from the drop down list will overwrite the
“custom” value in the registry.

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Global Parameters
Parameter

Roam
Trigger

Default

Function
If signal strength is less than this trigger value, the client looks for a different Access Point with a
stronger signal.

-65 dBm

Options are: -50 dBm, -55, -60, -65, -70, -75, -80, -85, -90 dBm or Custom.
Note:

Roam
Delta

The amount by which a different Access Point signal strength must exceed the current Access
Point signal strength before roaming to the different Access Point is attempted.
5 dBm

Options are: 5 dBm, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 dBm or Custom.
Note:

Roam
Period

Available options may vary by SCU revision.

BG: 10
sec.
A: 5 sec.

Roam delta dBm may vary by SCU revision.

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.
Defines the 2.4GHz channels to be scanned for an AP when the radio is contemplating roaming. By
specifying the channels to search, roaming time may be reduced over scanning all channels.

BG Channel Set

Full

Options are:
Full (all channels)
1,6,11 (the most commonly used channels)
1,7,13 (for ETSI and TELEC radios only)
Custom.
Support for 5GHZ 802.11a channels where support for DFS is required.

DFS
Channels

Off

Options are: On, Off, Optimized.
Note:

Not supported (always off) in some releases.

Use this parameter when the Radio Mode profile parameter is set to Ad Hoc.
Ad Hoc
Channel

Specifies the channel to be used for an Ad Hoc connection to another client device. If a channel is
selected that is not supported by the by the radio, the default value is used.
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Options are:
1 through 14 (the 2.4GHz channels)
36, 40, 44, 48 (the UNII-1 channels)
When set to On and the current connection to an AP weakens, the radio aggressively scans for
available APs.

Aggressive
On
Scan

Aggressive scanning works with standard scanning (set through Roam Trigger, Roam Delta and
Roam Period). Aggressive scanning should be set to On unless there is significant co-channel
interference due to overlapping APs on the same channel.
Options are: On, Off
Use of Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) radio management and AP specified maximum
transmit power features.

CCX or
CCX
Features

Options are:
BG: Off
A:
Full - Use Cisco IE and CCX version number, support all CCX features. The option known as "On"
Optimized in previous versions.
Optimized –Use Cisco IE and CCX version number, support all CCX features except AP assisted
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Parameter

Default

Function
roaming, AP specified maximum transmit power and radio management.
Off - Do not use Cisco IE and CCX version number.
Cisco IE = Cisco Information Element.

WMM

Off

Use of Wi-Fi Multimedia extensions. Devices running Windows CE OS cannot change the default
value.
Options are: On, Off

Auth
Server

Type 1

Specifies the type of authentication server.
Options are: Type 1 (ACS server) and Type 2 (non-ACS server)

Authentication method used within the secure tunnel created by EAP-TTLS.
TTLS Inner
Auto-EAP Options are: AUTO-EAP (Any available EAP method), MSCHAPV2, MSCHAP, PAP, CHAP, EAPMethod
MSCHAPV2

PMK CachStandard
ing

Type of Pairwise Master Key (PMK) caching to use when WPA2 is in use. PMK caching is designed
to speed up roaming between APs by allowing the client and the AP to cache the results of 802.1X
authentications, eliminating the need to communicate with the ACS server. Standard PMK is used
when there are no controllers. The reauthentication information is cached on the original AP. The
client and the AP use the cached information to perform the four-way handshake to exchange keys.
Opportunistic PMK (OPMK) is used when there are controllers. The reauthentication information
cached on the controllers. The client and the controller behind the AP use the cached information to
perform the four-way handshake to exchange keys.
If the selected PMK caching method is not supported by the network infrastructure, every roam
requires full 802.11X authentication, including interaction with the ACS server.
If the active profile is using WPA2 CCKM, the global PMK Caching setting is ignored and the client
attempts to use CCKM.
Options are: Standard, OPMK
Note:

This change does not take effect until after a Suspend/Resume cycle.

WAPI

Off

Default is Off and dimmed (cannot be changed).

TX
Diversity

BG: On
A: Main
Only

How to handle antenna diversity when transmitting packets to the Access Point.
Options are: Main only (use the main antenna only), Aux only (use the auxiliary antenna only), or On
(use diversity or both antennas).

The options for the TX Diversity parameter should be set, based on the antenna configuration, as follows:
Antenna Configuration TX Diversity
A Main and BG Main

Main Only

A Main and A Aux

BG Main and BG Aux

Contact Technical Assistance if you have questions about the antenna(s) installed on your MX7.

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Parameter
RX
Diversity

Default

Function

BG: On-Start
on Main
A: Main Only

How to handle antenna diversity when receiving packets from the Access Point.
Options are: Main Only (use the main antenna only), Aux Only (use the auxiliary antenna
only), On-start on Main (on startup, use the main antenna), or On-start on Aux (on startup, use
the auxiliary antenna).

The options for the RX Diversity parameter should be set, based on the antenna configuration, as follows:
Antenna Configuration

RX Diversity

A Main and BG Main

Main Only

A Main and A Aux

On-start on Main

BG Main and BG Aux

On-start on Main

Contact Technical Assistance if you have questions about the antenna(s) installed on your MX7.
Parameter Default
Frag
Thresh

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Function
If the packet size (in bytes) exceeds the specified number of bytes set in the fragment threshold, the
packet is fragmented (sent as several pieces instead of as one block). Use a low setting in areas
where communication is poor or where there is a great deal of wireless interference.
Options are: Any number between 256 bytes and 2346 bytes.

RTS
Thresh

2347

If the packet size exceeds the specified number of bytes set in the Request to Send (RTS) threshold,
an RTS is sent before sending the packet. A low RTS threshold setting can be useful in areas where
many client devices are associating with the Access Point.
Options are: Any number between 0 and 2347.

LED

Off

The LED on the wireless card is not visible to the user when the wireless card is installed in a sealed
mobile device.
Options are: On, Off.

Tray Icon

Hide
Password

Admin
Password

Determines if the Summit icon is displayed in the System tray.
Options are: On, Off
When On, the Summit Config Utility masks passwords (characters on the screen are displayed as an
*) as they are typed and when they are viewed. When Off, password characters are not masked.
Options are: On, Off.

SUMMIT
(or
Blank)

A string of up to 64 alphanumeric characters that must be entered when the Admin Login button is
tapped. If Hide Password is On, the password is masked when typed in the Admin Password Entry
dialog box. The password is case sensitive. This value is masked when the Admin is logged out.
Options are: none.
Specifies the number of seconds the Summit software waits for an EAP authentication request to
succeed or fail.

Auth
Timeout

8
seconds

If the authentication credentials are stored in the active profile and the authentication times out, the
association fails. No error message or prompting for corrected credentials is displayed.
If the authentication credentials are not stored in the active profile and the authentication times out,
the user is again prompted to enter the credentials.
Options are: An integer from 3 to 60.

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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 when not using the Windows certifcates store. Make sure the
Windows folder path currently exists before assigning the path in this parameter. See Certificates for
instructions on obtaining CA and User Certificates. This value is masked when the Admin is logged
out.
Options are: none.
For example, when the valid certificate is stored as My Computer/System/MYCERTIFICATE.CER,
enter System in the Certs Path text box as the Windows folder path.

Ping
Payload
Ping
Timeout
ms

32 bytes

5000

Ping Delay
1000
ms
Note:

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Maximum amount of data to be transmitted on a ping.
Options are: 32 bytes, 64, 128, 256, 512, or 1024 bytes.
The amount of time, in milliseconds, that a device will be continuously pinged. The Stop Ping button
can be tapped to end the ping process ahead of the ping timeout.
Options are: Any number between 0 and 30000 ms.
The amount of time, in milliseconds, between each ping after a Start Ping button tap.
Options are: Any number between 0 and 30000 ms.

Tap the Commit button to save changes. If this panel is closed before tapping the Commit button, changes are not
saved!

Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials
When using wireless security that requires a user name and password to be entered, the Summit Client Utility offers these
choices:
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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. The user must enter the Username and Password at that time to authenticate.

How to: Use Stored Credentials
1. After completing the other entries in the profile, click on the Credentials button.
2. Enter the Username and Password on the Credentials screen and click the OK button.
3. Click the Commit button.
4. For LEAP and WPA/LEAP, configuration is complete.
5. For PEAP-MSCHAP and PEAP-GTC, importing the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store is optional.
6. For EAP-TLS, import the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store. Also import the User Certificate into the
Windows certificate store.
7. Access the Credentials screen again. Make sure the Validate server and Use MS store checkboxes are checked.
8. 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.
9. For EAP-TLS, also enter the User Cert (User Certificate filename) on the credentials screen by using the Browse
button.
10. If using EAP FAST and manual PAC provisioning, input the PAC filename and password..
11. Click the OK button then the Commit button.
12. If changes are made to the stored credentials, click Commit to save those changes before making any additional
changes to the profile or global parameters.
13. Verify the device is authenticated by reviewing the Status tab. When the device is property configured, the Status tab
indicates the device is Authenticated and the method used.
Note:

See Configuring the Profile for more details.

Note:

If invalid credentials are entered into the stored credentials, the authentication will fail. No error message is displayed
and the user is not prompted to enter valid credentials.

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How to: Use Sign On Screen
1. After completing the other entries in the profile, click on the Credentials button. Leave the Username and Password
blank. No entries are necessary on the Credentials screen for LEAP or LEAP/WPA.
2. For PEAP-MSCHAP and PEAP-GTC, importing the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store is optional.
3. For EAP-TLS, import the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store. Also import the User Certificate into the
Windows certificate store.
4. Access the Credentials screen again. Make sure the Validate server and Use MS store checkboxes are checked.
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. When the device attempts to connect to the network, a sign-on screen is displayed.
9. Enter the Username and Password. Click the OK button.

10. Verify the device is authenticated by reviewing the Status tab. When the device is property configured, the Status Tab
indicates the device is Authenticated and the method used.
11. The sign-on screen is displayed after a reboot.
Note:

See Configuring the Profile for more details.

If a user enters invalid credentials and clicks OK, the device associates but does not authenticate. The user is again prompted
to enter credentials.
If the user clicks the Cancel button, the device does not associate. The user is not prompted again for credentials until:
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the device is rebooted,

the radio is disabled then enabled,

the Reconnect button on the Diags Tab is clicked or

the profile is modified and the Commit button is clicked.

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Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path
Note:

It is important that all dates are correct on the MX7 and host computers when using any type of certificate.
Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.

User Certificates
EAP-TLS authentication requires a user certificate. The user certificate must be stored in the Windows certificate store.
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To generate the user certificate, see Generating a User Certificate.

To import the user certificate into the Windows certificate store, see Installing a User Certificate.

A Root CA certificate is also needed. Refer to the section below.

Root CA Certificates
Root CA certificates are required for EAP/TLS, PEAP/GTC and PEAP/MSCHAP. Two options are offered for storing these
certificates. They may be imported into the Windows certificate store or copied into the Certs Path directory.
How To: Use the Certs Path
1. See Generating a Root CA Certificate and follow the instructions to download the Root Certificate to a PC.
2. Copy the certificate to 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 a reboot.
3. When completing the Credentials screen for the desired authentication, do not check the Use MS store checkbox after
checking the Validate server checkbox.
4. Enter the certificate name in the CA Cert textbox.
5. Click OK to exit the Credentials screen and then Commit to save the profile changes.

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How To: Use Windows Certificate Store
1. See Generating a Root CA Certificate and follow the instructions to download the Root Certifcate to a PC.
2. To import the certificate into the Windows store, See Installing a Root CA Certificate.
3. When completing the Credentials screen for the desired authentication, be sure to check the Use MS store checkbox
after checking the Validate server checkbox.
4. The default is to use all certificates in the store. If this is OK, skip to the last step.
5. Otherwise, to select a specific certificate click on the Browse (…) button.

6. Uncheck the Use full trusted store checkbox.
7. Select the desired certificate and click the Select button to return the selected certificate to the CA Cert textbox.
8. Click OK to exit the Credentials screen and then Commit to save the profile changes.

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Configuring the Profile
Use the instructions in this section to complete the entries on the 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.
To begin the configuration process:
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On the Main Tab, click the Admin Login button and enter the password.

For best results edit the default profile with the parameters for your network. Select the Default profile from the pull down
menu.

Make any desired parameter changes as described in the applicable following section determined by network security
type and click the Commit button to save the changes.

IMPORTANT – Remember to click the Commit button after making changes to ensure the changes are saved. Many versions
of the SCU display a reminder if the Commit button is not clicked before an attempt is made to close or browse away from the
tab in focus if there are unsaved changes.
If changes are made to the stored credentials, click Commit to save those changes first before making any additional changes.

No Security
To connect to a wireless network with no security, make sure the following profile options are used.
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Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile

Set EAP Type to None

Set Encryption to None

Set Auth Type to Open

Once configured, click the Commit button.
Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated
after the radio connects to the network.
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WEP
To connect using WEP, make sure the following profile options are used.
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Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile

Set EAP Type to None

Set Encryption to WEP or Manual WEP (depending on SCU version)

Set Auth Type to Open

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Click the WEP keys/PSKs button.

Valid keys are 10 hexadecimal or 5 ASCII characters (for 40-bit encryption) or 26 hexadecimal or 13 ASCII characters (for 128bit encryption). Enter the key(s) and click OK.
Once configured, click the Commit button.
Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated
after the radio connects to the network.

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LEAP
To use LEAP (without WPA), make sure the following profile options are used.
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Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile

Set EAP Type to LEAP

Set Encryption to WEP EAP or Auto WEP (depending on SCU version)

Set Auth Type as follows:
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If the Cisco/CCX certified AP is configured for open authentication, set the Auth Type radio parameter to
Open.

If the AP is configured to use shared key or passphrase, set the Auth Type radio parameter to Shared.

If the AP is configured for network EAP only, set the Auth Type radio parameter to LEAP.

See Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials for information on entering credentials.

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To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will
be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network.

Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username.
Enter the password.
Click OK then click the Commit button.
Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated
after the radio connects to the network.

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PEAP/MSCHAP
To use PEAP/MSCHAP, make sure the following profile options are used.
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Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile

Set EAP Type to PEAP-MSCHAP

Set Encryption to WPA TKIP

Set Auth Type to Open

To use another encryption type, select WPA CCKM, WPA2 AES or WPA2 CCKM for encryption and complete other entries as
detailed in this section.

See Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials for information on entering credentials.
Click the Credentials button.
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No entries except the CA Certificate Filename are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for
the User Name and Password when connecting to the network.

For Stored Credentials, User, Password and the CA Certificate Filename must be entered.

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Enter these items as directed below.

Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username.
Enter the password.
Leave the CA Certificate File Name blank for now.
Click OK then click Commit. Ensure the correct Active profile is selected on the Main Tab.
See Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path for more information on certificate storage.

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Once successfully authenticated, import the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store. Return to the Credentials screen
and check the Validate server checkbox.

If using the Windows certificate store:
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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:
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Leave the Use MS store box unchecked.

Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox.

Click OK then click Commit.
The device should be authenticating the server certificate and using PEAP/MSCHAP for the user authentication.
Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated
after the radio connects to the network.
Note:

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The date must be properly set on the device to authenticate a certificate.

PEAP/GTC
To use PEAP/GTC, make sure the following profile options are used.
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Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile

Set EAP Type to PEAP-GTC

Set Encryption to WPA TKIP

Set Auth Type to Open

To use another encryption type, select WPA CCKM, WPA2 AES or WPA2 CCKM for encryption and complete other entries as
detailed in this section.

See Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials for information on entering credentials.
Click the Credentials button.
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No entries except the CA Certificate Filename are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for
the User Name and Password when connecting to the network.

Enter these items as directed below.

Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username.
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Enter the password.
Leave the CA Certificate File Name blank for now.
Click OK then click Commit. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main Tab.
See Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path for more information on certificate storage.
Once successfully authenticated, import the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store. Return to the Credentials screen
and check the Validate server checkbox.

If using the Windows certificate store:
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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:
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Leave the Use MS store box unchecked.

Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox.

Click OK then click Commit.
The device should be authenticating the server certificate and using PEAP/GTC for the user authentication.
Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated
after the radio connects to the network.
Note:

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The date must be properly set on the device to authenticate a certificate.

WPA/LEAP
To use WPA/LEAP, make sure the following profile options are used.
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Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile

Set EAP Type to LEAP

Set Encryption to WPA TKIP

Set Auth Type as follows:
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If the Cisco/CCX certified AP is configured for open authentication, set the Auth Type radio parameter to
Open.

If the AP is configured to use shared key or passphrase, set the Auth Type radio parameter to Shared.

If the AP is configured for network EAP only, set the Auth Type radio parameter to LEAP.

To use another encryption type, select WPA CCKM, WPA2 AES or WPA2 CCKM for encryption and complete other entries as
detailed in this section.

See Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials for information on entering credentials.

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To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will
be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network.

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EAP-FAST
To use EAP-FAST, make sure the following profile options are used.
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Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile

Set EAP Type to EAP-FAST

Set Encryption to WPA TKIP

Set Auth Type to Open

To use another encryption type, select WPA CCKM, WPA2 AES or WPA2 CCKM for encryption and complete other entries as
detailed in this section.
The SCU supports EAP-FAST with automatic or manual PAC provisioning. With automatic PAC provisioning, the user
credentials, whether entered on the saved credentials screen or the sign on screen, are sent to the RADIUS server. The
RADIUS server must have auto provisioning enabled to send the PAC provisioning credentials to the MX7.

For automatic PAC provisioning, once a username/password is authenticated, the PAC information is stored on the MX7. The
same username/password must be used to authenticate each time. See the note below for more details.
For manual PAC provisioning, the PAC filename and Password must be entered.
See Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials for information on entering credentials.
The entries on the Credentials screen are determined by the type of credentials (stored or sign on) and the type of PAC
provisioning (automatic or manual).
Click on the Credentials button.
To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials with automatic
PAC provisioning as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network.

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To use Sign-On credentials:
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Do not enter a User and Password as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the
network.

To use Stored Credentials:
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Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username.

Enter the password.

To use Automatic PAC Provisioning:
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No additional entries are required.

To use manual PAC Provisioning:
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Enter the PAC Filename and PAC Password.

The PAC file must be copied to the directory specified in the Certs Path global variable. The PAC file must not be read
only.

Tap OK then click the Commit button.
Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated
after the radio connects to the network.
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When using Automatic PAC Provisioning, once authenticated, there is a file stored in the \System directory with the
PAC credentials. If the username is changed, that file must be deleted. The filename is autoP.00.pac.

EAP-TLS
To use EAP-TLS, make sure the following profile options are used.
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Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile

Set EAP Type to EAP-TLS

Set Encryption to WPA TKIP

Set Auth Type to Open

To use another encryption type, select WPA CCKM, WPA2 AES or WPA2 CCKM for encryption and complete other entries as
detailed in this section.

See Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials for information on entering credentials.
Click the Credentials button.
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No entries except the User Certificate Filename and the CA Certificate Filename are necessary for Sign-On Credentials
as the user will be prompted for the User Name and Password when connecting to the network.

For Stored Credentials, User, Password and the CA Certificate Filename must be entered.

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Enter these items as directed below.

Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username.
Select a user certificate from the Windows certificate store. Use the Browse button to locate the User Cert from the certificate
store. Highlight the desired certificate and press the Select button. The name of the certificate is displayed in the User Cert
box.
Some versions of the SCU require a User Cert password. If this entry field is present, enter the password for the user
certificate in the User Cert pwd box.
If there are no user certificates in the Windows certificate store, follow these instructions to generate and install the user
certificate.
See Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path for more information on CA certificate storage.
Check the Validate server checkbox.

If using the Windows certificate store:
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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:
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Leave the Use MS store box unchecked.

Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox.

Click OK then click Commit.
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The MX7 should be authenticating the server certificate and using EAP-TLS for the user authentication.
Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated
after the radio connects to the network.
See Certificates for information on generating a Root CA certificate or a User certificate.
Note:

The date must be properly set on the device to authenticate a certificate.

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WPA PSK
To connect using WPA/PSK, make sure the following profile options are used:
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Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile

Set EAP Type to None

Set Encryption to WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK

Set Auth Type to Open

Click the WEP keys/PSKs button.

This value can be 64 hex characters or an 8 to 63 byte ASCII value. Enter the key and click OK.
Once configured, click the Commit button.
Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated
after the radio connects to the network.

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Certificates
Note:

Please refer to the Security Primer to prepare the Authentication Server and Access Point for communication.

Note:

It is important that all dates are correct on the MX7 and host computers when using any type of certificate.
Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.

Quick Start
Root Certificates are necessary for EAP-TLS, PEAP/GTC and PEAP/MSCHAP.
1. Generate a Root CA Certificate and download it to a PC.
2. Connect the MX7 to the desktop PC using ActiveSync and copy the certificate to the MX7 \System folder.
3. Install the Root CA Certificate.
User Certificates are necessary for EAP-TLS
1. Generate a User Certificate and Private Key file and download it to a PC.
2. Connect the MX7 to the desktop PC using ActiveSync and copy the certificate and private key file to the MX7 \System
folder.
3. Install the User Certificate and Private Key file.
4. After installation, perform a Suspend/Resume.
5. Verify installation.

Generating a Root CA Certificate
Note:

It is important that all dates are correct on the MX7 and host computers when using any type of certificate.
Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.

The easiest way to get the root CA certificate is to use a browser on a PC to navigate to the Certificate Authority. To request
the root CA certificate, open a browser to
http:///certsrv.
Sign into the CA with any valid username and password.

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Click the Download a CA certificate, certificate chain or CRL link.
Make sure the correct root CA certificate is selected in the list box.

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Click the DER button.
To download the CA certificate, click on the Download CA certificate link.

Click the Save button and save the certificate. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate.
Install the certificate on the MX7.

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Installing a Root CA Certificate
Note:

This section is only if the Windows certificate store is used. If the certificate store is not used, copy the certificate to
the \System folder or other path specified in the Summit Certs global parameter.

Copy the certificate file to the MX7. Import the certificate by navigating to Start > Control Panel > Certificates.

Tap the Import button.

Make sure From a File is selected and tap OK.

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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, earlier in this manual.

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Generating a User Certificate
The easiest way to get the user certificate is to use a browser on a PC to navigate to the Certificate Authority. To request the
user certificate, open a browser to
http:///certsrv.
Sign into the CA with the username and password of the person who will be logging into the mobile device.

This process saves a user certificate and a separate private key file. Windows CE equipped devices such as the MX7 require
the private key to be saved as a separate file rather than including the private key in the user certificate.

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Click the Request a certificate link.

Click on the advanced certificate request link.

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Click on the Create and submit a request to this CA link.

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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.

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Be sure to note the name used for the private key file, for example USER.PVK. The certificate file created later in
this process must be given the same name, for example, USER.CER.
DO NOT check to use strong private key protection.
Make any other desired changes and click the Submit button.

If any script notifications occur, click the “Yes button to continue the certificate request.

When prompted for the private key password:
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Click None if you do not wish to use a password, or

Enter and confirm your desired password then click OK.

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Click the Download certificate link.

Click Save to download and store the user certificate to the PC. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the
certificate. The private key file is also downloaded and saved during this process.
Note:

Be sure use the same name for the certificate file as was used for the private key file. For example, it the private key
was saved as USER.PVK then the certificate file created must be given the same name, for example, USER.CER.

Install the user certificate.

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Installing a User Certificate
Copy the certificate and private key files to the MX7. Import the certificate by navigating to Start > Control Panel >
Certificates.

Select My Certificates from the pull down list.

Tap the Import button.

Make sure From a File is selected and tap OK.

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Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and tap OK.
The certificate is now shown in the list.

With the certificate you just imported highlighted, tap View.
From the Field pull down menu, select Private Key.

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If the private key is present, the process is complete.

If the private key is not present, import the private key.

To import the private key, tap OK to return to the Certificates screen.
Tap import.

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. Enter the password for the certificate if appropriate.

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Verify Installation
Tap on View to see the certificate details again.

The private key should now say present. If it does not, there is a problem. Possible items to check:
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Make sure the certificate was generated with a separate private key file, as shown earlier in this section. If the
certificate was not generated with a separate private key file, generate a new certificate and follow the import process
again.

Make sure the certificate and private key file have the same name, for example user.cer for the certificate and user.pvk
for the private key file. If the file names are not the same, rename the private key file and import it again.

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Chapter 8: Key Maps
Remember : “Sticky” keys are also known as “second” function keys. Ctl/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.
The key mapping in this section relates to the physical keypad. See the Input Panel for the Virtual (or Soft) Keypad used with
the stylus.

55 key Alphanumeric Key Map
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The following keypad key map is used on an MX7 that is NOT running a Honeywell Terminal Emulator. Terminal
emulators use a separate key map.

When using a sequence of keys that includes a sticky key, press the sticky key first, release it, then press the rest of
the key sequence.

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.

Tapping the Power key when in any sticky mode (Blue, Orange, Shift, etc.) either turns the device On (when Off) or
places it in Suspend (when On).

Alphabetic keys default to lower case letters. Press the Shft key, then the alphabetic key for an uppercase letter.

When the computer boots, the default condition of Caps (or CapsLock) is Off. The Caps (or CapsLock) condition can be
toggled with Blue plus Tab key sequence.

For those keymaps that require remapping (MAP), keys can be remapped using the Keypad Control Panel (Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Keypad).
Press these Keys in this Order

To get this Key / Function
Power / Suspend

Power

Field Exit (default VK_PAUSE)
MAP = Mappable

Blue (MAP)

Orange (MAP)

Shift (MAP)

Volume Adjust Mode

Orange

Scan

Up Arrow / Down Arrow

Volume Adjust Mode

Blue

Up Arrow / Down Arrow

Display Backlight Brightness Adjust Mode

Blue

Scan

Toggle Blue Mode

Blue

Toggle Orange Mode

Orange

Toggle Shift Mode

Shft

Alt

Control

Ctl

Esc

Blue

Space

Spc

Enter

Diamond #1

Alt

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To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Scan

CapsLock (Toggle)

Blue

Tab

Back Space

Orange

Spc

Tab

Back Tab

Orange

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Right Arrow

Left Arrow

Insert

Blue

I (letter i)

Insert

Orange

Ctl

Delete

Del

Home

Shft

Down Arrow

End

Shft

Up Arrow

Page Up

Orange

Up Arrow

Page Down

Orange

Down Arrow

Orange

F10

Orange

F11

Blue

F12

Blue

F13

Blue

F14

Blue

F15

Blue

F16

Shft

F17

Shft

F18

Shft

8-2

Tab

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

F19

Shft

F20

Shft

F21

Shft

Orange

F22

Shft

Orange

F23

Shft

Orange

F24

Shft

Orange

Shft

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To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Shft

8-4

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

. (period)

Orange

DEL

. (period

Orange

Blue

[

Blue

]

Blue

{

Blue

}

Blue

Spc

Blue

Del

* (asterisk)

Orange

I (letter i)

* (asterisk)

Shft

: (colon)

Orange

; (semicolon)

Orange

` (accent)

Orange

_ (underscore)

Orange

, (comma)

Orange

' (apostrophe)

Orange

~ (tilde)

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

8-5

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

(

Orange

(

Shft

)

Orange

)

Shft

0 (zero)

55 Key 5250 Alphanumeric Key Map - Primary Delete
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The following keypad key map is used on an MX7 that is running a 5250 Terminal Emulator.

When using a sequence of keys that includes a sticky key, press the sticky key first, release it, then press the rest of
the key sequence.

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.

Tapping the Power key when in any sticky mode (Blue, Orange, Shift, etc.) either turns the device On (when Off) or
places it in Suspend (when On).

Alphabetic keys default to lower case letters. Press the Shft key, then the alphabetic key for an uppercase letter.

When the computer boots, the default condition of Caps (or CapsLock) is Off. The Caps (or CapsLock) condition can be
toggled with Blue plus Tab key sequence.

For those keymaps that require remapping (MAP), keys can be remapped using the KeyPad Panel (Start > Settings >
Control Panel > KeyPad).
Press these Keys in this Order

To get this 5250 Key / Function
Attn (Attention)

Ctl

Clr (Clear)

Ctl

Del (Delete)

Ctl

Dup (Duplicate)

Ctl

E-Inp (Erase Input)

Ctl

Field Exit (Enter)

Diamond 1

Fld - (Field Minus)

Ctl

Fld + (Field Plus)

Ctl

Ins (Insert)

Ctl

NL (New Line)

Ctl

SysReq (System)

Ctl

The following are ANSI keymaps

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To get this 5250 Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Power / Suspend

Power

Field Exit (default VK_PAUSE)
MAP = Mappable

Blue (MAP)

Orange (MAP)

Shift (MAP)

Volume Adjust Mode

Orange

Scan

Up Arrow / Down Arrow

Volume Adjust Mode

Blue

Up Arrow / Down Arrow

Display Backlight Brightness Adjust Mode

Blue

Scan

Toggle Blue Mode

Blue

Toggle Orange Mode

Orange

Toggle Shift Mode

Shft

Alt

Control

Ctl

Esc

Blue

Space

Spc

Enter

Scan

CapsLock (Toggle)

Blue

Tab

Back Space

Orange

Spc

Tab

Back Tab

Orange

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Right Arrow

Left Arrow

Insert

Blue

I (letter i)

Insert

Orange

Ctl

Delete

Del

Home

Shft

Down Arrow

End

Shft

Up Arrow

Page Up

Orange

Up Arrow

Page Down

Orange

Down Arrow

Diamond #1

Alt

Tab

8-7

To get this 5250 Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Orange

F10

Orange

F11

Blue

F12

Blue

F13

Blue

F14

Blue

F15

Blue

F16

Shft

F17

Shft

F18

Shft

F19

Shft

F20

Shft

F21

Shft

Orange

F22

Shft

Orange

F23

Shft

Orange

F24

Shft

Orange

8-8

To get this 5250 Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Shft

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To get this 5250 Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Shft

. (period)

Orange

DEL

. (period

Orange

Blue

[

Blue

]

Blue

{

Blue

}

Blue

Spc

Blue

Del

* (asterisk)

Orange

I (letter i)

* (asterisk)

Shft

: (colon)

Orange

; (semicolon)

Orange

` (accent)

Orange

_ (underscore)

Orange

, (comma)

Orange

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To get this 5250 Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

' (apostrophe)

Orange

~ (tilde)

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

(

Orange

(

Shft

)

Orange

)

Shft

0 (zero)

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32 key Numeric-Alpha Key Map
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The following keypad key map is used on an MX7 that is NOT running a Honeywell Terminal Emulator. Terminal
emulators use a separate key map.

When using a sequence of keys that require an alpha key, first press the Alph key. Use the Shft sticky key or the Caps
key sequence (Blue+Tab) for upper case alphabetic characters.

Pressing the Alph key forces “Alpha” mode for the 2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 9 keys. The 1 and 0 keys continue to place a 1 and
0 into the text field.

To create a combination of numbers and letters before pressing Enter, remember to tap the Alph key to toggle between
Alpha and Numeric mode.

When using a sequence of keys that do not include the Alph key but does include a sticky key, press the sticky key first
then the rest of the key sequence.

Pressing the Power key when in any sticky mode (Blue, Orange, Shift, etc) either turns the device On (when Off) or
places it in Suspend (when On).

For those key maps that require remapping (MAP), keys can be remapped using the Keypad Control Panel (Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Keypad).
Press these Keys in this Order

To get this Key / Function
Power / Suspend

Power

Field Exit (default is VK_PAUSE)
MAP = Mappable

Blue (MAP)

Shft (MAP)

Diamond #1

Orange

Shft (MAP)

Diamond#2
Default is Mappable

(

Blue

Shft (MAP)

Diamond#2
Default is Mappable

Orange

Shft (MAP)

Diamond#3
Default is Mappable

)

Blue

Shft (MAP)

Diamond#3
Default is Mappable

Volume Adjust Mode

Orange

Scan

Up Arrow
Down Arrow

Display Backlight Brightness
Adjust Mode

Blue

Scan

Up Arrow
Down Arrow

Toggle Alpha Mode

Alph

Toggle Blue Mode

Blue

Toggle Orange Mode

Orange

Toggle Shift Mode

Shft

Alt Mode

Alt

Control Mode

Ctrl

Esc

Blue

Space

Spc

8-12

Alt

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Enter

Scan Mode

Scan

CapsLock (Toggle)

Blue

Tab

Back Space

Orange

Spc

Tab

Back Tab

Orange

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Right Arrow

Blue

Up Arrow

Left Arrow

Blue

Down Arrow

Insert

Orange

Ctrl

Delete

Del

Home

Shft

Down Arrow

End

Shft

Up Arrow

Page Up

Orange

Up Arrow

Page Down

Orange

Down Arrow

Orange

F10

Orange

F11

Blue

F12

Blue

F13

Blue

F14

Blue

F15

Blue

F16

Shft

F17

Shft

F18

Shft

Tab

8-13

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

F19

Shft

F20

Shft

F21

Shft

Orange

F22

Shft

Orange

F23

Shft

Orange

F24

Shft

Orange

Alpha

222

Alpha

333

Alpha

444

Alpha

555

Alpha

666

Alpha

777

Alpha

7777

Alpha

888

Alpha

999

Alpha

9999

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

8-14

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Shft

Alpha

222

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

333

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

444

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

555

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

666

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

777

Shft

Alpha

7777

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

888

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

Shft

Alpha

999

Shft

Alpha

9999

8-15

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

. (period)

Orange

DEL

Blue

[

Blue

[

Orange

]

Blue

]

Orange

Blue

Orange

Diamond#2

{

Blue

}

Blue

Spc

Blue

Del

* (asterisk)

Orange

Diamond#1

* (asterisk)

Shft

: (colon)

Orange

; (semicolon)

Blue

Orange

` (accent)

Blue

_ (underscore)

Orange

, (comma)

Orange

' (apostrophe)

Orange

Alph

~ (tilde)

Blue

Orange

Alt

Blue

Alph

Orange

Diamond#3

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

8-16

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Shft

Blue

Ctrl

Shft

(

Blue

Diamond#2

(

Shft

)

Blue

Diamond#3

)

Shft

0 (zero)

MX7 Bksp Primary Key Map
Note:

This keypad features a dedicated Backspace key.

The following key map is used on an MX7 that is NOT running a Honeywell Terminal Emulator. Terminal emulators use
a separate keymap.

When using a sequence of keys that includes a sticky key, press the sticky key first, release it, then press the rest of
the key sequence.

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.

Tapping the Power key when in any sticky mode (Blue, Orange, Shift, etc.) either turns the device On (when Off) or
places it in Suspend (when On).

Alphabetic keys default to lower case letters. Press the Shft key, then the alphabetic key for an uppercase letter.

When the computer boots, the default condition of Caps (or CapsLock) is Off. The Caps (or CapsLock) condition can be
toggled with Blue plus Tab key sequence.

For those keymaps that require remapping (MAP), keys can be remapped using the Keypad Control Panel (Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Keypad).
Press these Keys in this Order

To get this Key / Function
Power / Suspend

Power

Field Exit (default VK_PAUSE)
MAP = Mappable

Blue (MAP)

Orange (MAP)

Shift (MAP)

Volume Adjust Mode

Orange

Scan

Up Arrow / Down Arrow

Volume Adjust Mode

Blue

Up Arrow / Down Arrow

Display Backlight Brightness Adjust Mode

Blue

Scan

Toggle Blue Mode

Blue

Toggle Orange Mode

Orange

Toggle Shift Mode

Shft

Alt

Control

Ctl

Esc

Blue

Diamond #1

Alt
8-17

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Space

Spc

Enter

Scan

CapsLock (Toggle)

Blue

Back Space

Bksp

Tab

Back Tab

Orange

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Right Arrow

Left Arrow

Insert

Blue

I (letter i)

Insert

Orange

Ctl

Delete

Orange

Spc

Home

Shft

Down Arrow

End

Shft

Up Arrow

Page Up

Orange

Up Arrow

Page Down

Orange

Down Arrow

Orange

F10

Orange

F11

Blue

F12

Blue

F13

Blue

F14

Blue

F15

Blue

F16

Shft

8-18

Tab

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

F17

Shft

F18

Shft

F19

Shft

F20

Shft

F21

Shft

Orange

F22

Shft

Orange

F23

Shft

Orange

F24

Shft

Orange

8-19

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Shft

8-20

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

. (period)

Orange

Bksp

. (period

Orange

Blue

[

Blue

]

Blue

{

Blue

}

Blue

Spc

Blue

Bksp

* (asterisk)

Orange

I (letter i)

* (asterisk)

Shft

: (colon)

Orange

; (semicolon)

Orange

` (accent)

Orange

_ (underscore)

Orange

, (comma)

Orange

' (apostrophe)

Orange

~ (tilde)

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

8-21

To get this Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

(

Orange

(

Shft

)

Orange

)

Shft

0 (zero)

8-22

Chapter 9: Technical Specifications

Processor

Xscale PXA255 CPU operating at 400 MHz. Turbo mode switching is supported. 32 bit CPU (with on-chip
cache)

Memory

RAM: 128 MB / 512MB / 1GB SDRAM

Mass
Storage

Removable SD Card.128MB 32MB available for customer use, SD Flash Card, FAT file system

Operating
System

Microsoft® Windows® CE 5

Radio
Modules

802.11 a/b/g radio / Bluetooth

Scanner
options

Display
technology

Transmissive Color LCD. Touch Screen. Customer Configurable Display. Backlighting
Type - LCD – Active Transmissive Color / LED Backlight
Resolution - 320 (Vertical) x 240 (Horizontal) pixels
Size - 1/4 VGA portrait
Diagonal Viewing Area - 3.5 in (8.9cm)
Dot Pitch - 0.22mm
Dot Size - 0.20mm x 0.20mm
Color Scale - Reflective – 256 colors

External
RS232 COM1 mini D serial port.
Connectors / 20 Position “D” (female) Connector. Provides cabled connection to external devices such as an audio headset,
Interface
printer, USB/power connection, RS232/power connection.
Main Battery

Standard: Li-Ion battery pack 7.4V 2200mAh.In-Unit and External Re-Chargeable
Cold Storage: Li-Ion battery pack 7.4V 1250mAh.In-Unit and External Re-Chargeable

Backup
Battery
(CMOS)

Internal Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) 1.42V max. Automatically charges from main battery during normal operation.
Requires AC power for re-charging. Memory operational for 5 minutes when main battery is depleted. Minimum life expectancy is 2 years.

9-1

Dimensions and Weight
Dimension
Length

8.8” | 22.3 cm

Width at Display
Width at handgrip

3.4” | 8.6 cm
2.8” | 7.1 cm

Depth at Scanner
Depth at Battery

2” | 5.1 cm
1.7” | 4.3 cm

Weight
Unit with network card, battery, SE1524ER scanner and handle

1.6 lbs (26.1 oz) | 740g

Unit with network card, battery, SE1524ER scanner and handstrap

1.4 lbs (22.6 oz) | 640g

Battery

4.3 oz | 122g

Handle

4 oz | 110g

Network Card

0.35 oz | 9.9g

SD Flash Card

1 oz | 28g

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature

14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)

Storage Temperature

-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)

ESD

8 KV air, 4kV direct contact

Operating Humidity

Up to 90% non-condensing at 104°F (40°C)

Water and Dust

IEC 60529 compliant to IP65

Vibration

Based on MIL Std 810D

9-2

Network Card Specifications
Summit 802.11 b/g CF 2.4GHz
Bus Interface

16-bit Compact Flash Type I with 50-pin connector

Wireless Frequencies

2.4 to 2.4897 GHz

RF Data Rates

1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

RF Power Level

50 mW max.

Channels

1-11 FCC, 1-13 ETSI

Operating Temperature

Same as MX7 Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Same as MX7 Storage Temperature

Connectivity

TCP/IP, Ethernet, ODI

Diversity

Yes

Summit 802.11a/b/g CF 2.4/5.0GHz
Bus Interface

16-bit Compact Flash Type I with 50-pin connector

Wireless Frequencies

2.4 to 2.4897 GHz IEEE 802.11b / 802.11g DSSS OFDM
5.0GHz IEEE 802.11a DSSS OFDM

RF Data Rates

1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

RF Power Level

64 mW (18dBm)

Channels

FCC: 1-11, 36, 40 ,44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161
ETSI: 1-13, 36, 40, 44 ,48

Operating Temperature

Same as MX7 Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Same as MX7 Storage Temperature

Connectivity

TCP/IP, Ethernet, ODI

Diversity

Yes

Bluetooth
Enhanced Data Rate

Up to 3.0 Mbit/s over the air

Connection

No more than 32.80 feet (10 meters) line of sight

Operating Frequency

2.402 – 2.480 GHz

Bluetooth Version

2.0 + EDR

9-3

9-4

Chapter 10: Autovision Keypad
Introduction
The MX7 Autovision keypad is a specialized optional 55-key keypad. The keypad overlay and certain key functions differ from
the standard MX7 55-key keypad.

Remember : “Sticky” keys are also known as “second” 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.
Note that Ctrl and Alt modes are accessed by a keypress combination, rather than a single keypress with this keypad. See the
following key map section for details.

10-1

AppLock and the MX7 Autovision Keypad
Because the Shift key is the only primary state key on the MX7 Autovision keypad, special instructions must be followed when
using AppLock on this device.
Please uses these instruction in combination with the information in AppLock.
Please note: Most of the methods below require the use of the touch screen, either for the Software Input Panel (SIP) or the
Switchpad. Therefore the touch screen cannot be disabled when using these methods.

Hot Key
The Hot Key is used to switch between Administrator and User modes.
Please see Start > Control Panel > Administration > Security tab.
The default Hot Key is: Shift + Ctrl + A. This is not valid for the MX7 Autovision keypad since the Ctrl keypress requires
multiple keys (Orange + BkSp).
Shift + a single key could be defined as the as the Hot Key, but this only works if Shift + that key is not needed by the
application configured in AppLock. For example, Shift + Down Arrow (which results in Home) can be an acceptable Hot Key
only if Home is not used by the application.
The SIP can be used in combination with the physical keypad to specify a Hot Key. For example, Ctrl + Shift +7 can be
specified by selecting Ctrl +Shift from the SIP and pressing 7 on the keypad. To use this Hot Key, the shift state keys must be
selected on the SIP (Ctrl + Shift) then press 7 on the keypad.

Global Key
The Global Key is used to allow the user to switch between applications.
Please see Start > Control Panel > Administration > Application tab.
The default Global Key is Ctrl + Space. All options for the Global Key require the use of the Ctrl key. These keypress
sequences are not valid for the MX7 Autovision keypad since the Ctrl keypress requires multiple keys (Orange + BkSp).
The Switchpad must be used to toggle between locked applications.

Backdoor Key
Can’t locate the password that has been set by the administrator?
Contact Technical Assistance for assistance.

10-2

Autovision Key Map
l

When using a sequence of keys that includes a sticky key, press the sticky key first, release it, then press the rest of
the key sequence.

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.

Tapping the Power key when in any sticky mode (Blue, Orange, Shift, etc.) either turns the device On (when Off) or
places it in Suspend (when On).

Alphabetic keys default to lower case letters. Press the Shft key, then the alphabetic key for an uppercase letter.

When the computer boots, the default condition of Caps (or CapsLock) is Off. The Caps (or CapsLock) condition can be
toggled with Blue plus Spc key sequence.
Press these Keys in this Order

To get this Autovision Key / Function
Power / Suspend

Power

Volume Adjust Mode

Orange

Scan

Up Arrow / Down Arrow

Volume Adjust Mode

Blue

Up Arrow / Down Arrow

Display Backlight Brightness Adjust Mode

Blue

Scan

Toggle Blue Mode

Blue

Toggle Orange Mode

Orange

Toggle Shift Mode

Shft

Alt

Orange

Esc

Control

Orange

BkSp

Esc

Space

Spc

Enter

Scan

CapsLock (Toggle)

Blue

Back Space

BkSp

Tab

Back Tab

Blue

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Right Arrow

Left Arrow

Insert

Blue

I (letter i)

Insert

Orange

Tab

Delete

Del

Spc

Tab

10-3

To get this Autovision Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Home

Shft

Down Arrow

End

Shft

Up Arrow

Page Up

Orange

Up Arrow

Page Down

Orange

Down Arrow

Orange

Blue

F10

Orange

F11

Blue

F12

Blue

10-4

To get this Autovision Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Shft

10-5

To get this Autovision Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

. (period)

Orange

DEL

. (period

Orange

Blue

[

Blue

]

Blue

{

Blue

}

Blue

Bksp

Blue

Del

* (asterisk)

Orange

I (letter i)

* (asterisk)

Shft

: (colon)

Orange

; (semicolon)

Orange

` (accent)

Orange

_ (underscore)

Orange

, (comma)

Orange

' (apostrophe)

Orange

~ (tilde)

Orange

10-6

To get this Autovision Key / Function

Press these Keys in this Order

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

Orange

Shft

(

Orange

(

Shft

)

Orange

)

Shft

0 (zero)

10-7

10-8

Chapter 11: Technical Assistance
If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting your device, please contact us by using one of the methods below:
Knowledge Base: www.hsmknowledgebase.com
Our Knowledge Base provides thousands of immediate solutions. If the Knowledge Base cannot help, our Technical Support
Portal (see below) provides an easy way to report your problem or ask your question.
Technical Support Portal: www.hsmsupportportal.com
The Technical Support Portal not only allows you to report your problem, but it also provides immediate solutions to your
technical issues by searching our Knowledge Base. With the Portal, you can submit and track your questions online and send
and receive attachments.
Web form: www.hsmcontactsupport.com
You can contact our technical support team directly by filling out our online support form. Enter your contact details and the
description of the question/problem.
Telephone: www.honeywellaidc.com/locations
For our latest contact information, please check our website at the link above.

Product Service and Repair
Honeywell International Inc. provides service for all of its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain
warranty or non-warranty service, please visit www.honeywellaidc.com and select Support > Contact Service and Repair
to see your region’s instructions on how to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #). You should do this prior to
returning the product.

Limited Warranty
Honeywell International Inc. ("HII") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform
to HII’s published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty does not cover
any HII product which is (i) improperly installed or used; (ii) damaged by accident or negligence, including failure to follow the
proper maintenance, service, and cleaning schedule; or (iii) damaged as a result of (A) modification or alteration by the
purchaser or other party, (B) excessive voltage or current supplied to or drawn from the interface connections, (C) static
electricity or electro-static discharge, (D) operation under conditions beyond the specified operating parameters, or (E) repair or
service of the product by anyone other than HII or its authorized representatives.
This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published by HII for the product at the time of purchase
("Warranty Period"). Any defective product must be returned (at purchaser’s expense) during the Warranty Period to HII factory
or authorized service center for inspection. No product will be accepted by HII without a Return Materials Authorization, which
may be obtained by contacting HII. In the event that the product is returned to HII or its authorized service center within the
Warranty Period and HII determines to its satisfaction that the product is defective due to defects in materials or workmanship,
HII, at its sole option, will either repair or replace the product without charge, except for return shipping to HII.
EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
HII’S RESPONSIBILITY AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT WITH NEW OR REFURBISHED PARTS. IN NO EVENT
11-1

SHALL HII BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL
ANY LIABILITY OF HII ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER (WHETHER SUCH
LIABILITY ARISES FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE
ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID TO HII FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN FULL
FORCE AND EFFECT EVEN WHEN HII MAY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH INJURIES,
LOSSES, OR DAMAGES. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
All provisions of this Limited Warranty are separate and severable, which means that if any provision is held invalid and
unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of enforceability of the other provisions hereof. Use of any
peripherals not provided by the manufacturer may result in damage not covered by this warranty. This includes but is not
limited to: cables, power supplies, cradles, and docking stations. HII extends these warranties only to the first end-users of the
products. These warranties are non-transferable.
The duration of the limited warranty for the MX7 is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the MX7 Desktop Cradle is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the MX7 Vehicle Cradle is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the MX7 Passive Vehicle Cradle is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the MX7 Tecton Battery Charger is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the MX7 2200mAh Li-Ion and 1250mAh Li-Ion Battery is 6 months.
The duration of the limited warranty for the MX7 AC power supply and cables is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the MX7 DC-DC Converter and cable is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the MX7 cables (USB, Serial, Communication, Power) is 1 year.
The duration of the limited warranty for the MX7 fabric accessories (e.g., belt, case, holster) is 90 days.

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Fort Mill, SC 29707
www.honeywellaidc.com

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