LXE MX7 Tecton CE Reference Manual

MX7 Tecton™ CE Reference Guide

Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 6 Operating System

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Components 2

I/O Port and Cables 3

Scanner / Imager Aperture 4

Handle 5

Handstrap 5

Keypads 6

Reboot Sequences 8

Suspend / Resume 8

Warmboot 8

Restart 8

MX7 Tecton Troubleshooting 9

Hardware 10

System Hardware 10

802.11 a/b/g Wireless Client 10

Central Processing Unit 10

System Memory 11

Internal SD Card Slot 11

Video Subsystem 11

Power Supply 11

COM Ports 12

RS-232 Serial Port 12

USB Client Port 12

Audio Connection 12

Audio Support 12

Scanner / Imager Port 13

Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing 13

Keypads 14

Using the 55 Key Alpha-Numeric Keypad 14

Using the 32 Key Numeric-with Triple-Click Alpha 15

Display 16

Display Backlight Timer 16

Status LEDs 17

Cold Storage Configuration 18

Cold Storage Battery 18

Snowflake Decal 18

Heating Elements 18

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Recharging Batteries 19

Normal Operation Temperature Ranges 19

Power 20

Power Modes 20

On Mode 20

Suspend Mode 20

Off Mode 20

Batteries 21

Checking Battery Status 21

Main Battery Pack 21

Battery Hotswapping 21

Low Battery Warning 22

Super-cap Internal Battery 22

Handling Batteries Safely 22

Software 23

Introduction 23

Operating System 23

Windows CE Operating System 23

General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts 24

Warmboot 25

Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings 25

Folders Copied at Startup 25

Saving Changes to the Registry 25

Software Load 26

Software Applications 26

ActiveSync 26

Bluetooth (Optional) 26

LXE RFTerm (Optional) 26

Avalanche 27

Software Development 27

MX7 Tecton Utilities 28

LAUNCH.EXE 28

LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage 30

REGEDIT.EXE 30

REGLOAD.EXE 30

REGDUMP.EXE 30

WARMBOOT.EXE 30

WAVPLAY.EXE 30

MX7 Tecton Command-line Utilities 30

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PrtScrn.EXE 30

Desktop 31

Desktop Icons 31

Taskbar 32

My Device Folders 32

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) 33

Internet Explorer 33

Start Menu Program Options 34

Communication 35

Connect and LXEConnect 35

Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server 35

Summit 35

Certs 35

Command Prompt 36

eXpress Scan 37

Internet Explorer 37

Microsoft Wordpad 37

Remote Desktop Connection 37

Settings 37

Transcriber 38

Windows Explorer 38

Taskbar 39

General Tab 39

Advanced Tab 40

Taskbar Icons 41

Reflash the MX7 Tecton 42

Introduction 42

Reflashing and Language Options 42

Preparation 42

Procedure 42

Troubleshooting 44

Battery State and OS Upgrade 44

Enhanced Launch Utility 45

Introduction 45

Registry Based Launch Items 45

Launch Startup options 47

Example 47

Script Based Launch Items 48

Enhanced Launch Utility Use 48

File Names 49

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Command line structure 49

Comments 49

Commands Supported by Launch 50

Launch Error Messages 64

Example Script File 66

Using ActiveSync 67

Introduction 67

Initial Setup 68

Connect via USB 68

Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection: 68

Explore 68

Backup Data Files using ActiveSync 69

Prerequisites 69

Connect 69

Disconnect 69

MX7 Tecton with a Disabled Touchscreen 69

Reset and Loss of Host Re-connection 69

Troubleshooting ActiveSync 70

Configuring the MX7 Tecton with LXEConnect 71

Install LXEConnect 71

Using LXEConnect 72

Control Panel 74

About 75

Version Tab and the Registry 75

Languages 76

Identifying Software Versions 76

MAC Address 76

Accessibility 77

Administration - for AppLock 78

Introduction 78

Factory Default Settings - AppLock 79

Setup a New Device 80

Administration Mode 81

End User Mode 82

Passwords 82

End-User Switching Technique 83

Using a Stylus Tap 83

Using the Switch Key Sequence 83

Hotkey (Activation hotkey) 83

End User Internet Explorer (EUIE) 84

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Application Configuration 85

Application Panel 86

Launch Button 87

Auto At Boot 88

Auto Re-Launch 89

Manual (Launch) 90

Allow Close 91

Match 92

Security Panel 93

Options Panel 94

Status Panel 95

View 95

Log 96

Save As 96

Troubleshooting AppLock 96

Battery 97

Bluetooth 98

Bluetooth Devices 100

Discover 101

Bluetooth Device Menu 103

Bluetooth Device Properties 104

Settings 105

Turn Off Bluetooth 105

Options 106

About 108

Using Bluetooth 109

Initial Use 109

Subsequent Use 110

Bluetooth Indicators 111

Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup 112

MX7 Tecton with Label 112

MX7 Tecton without Label 113

Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications 114

Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect 114

Brightness 115

Certificates 116

Data Collection Wedge 117

Introduction 117

Barcode Readers 118

Return to Factory Default Settings 118

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Data Processing Overview 119

Factory Default Settings 120

Main Tab 121

Continuous Scan Mode 122

COM1 Tab 123

Notification Tab 124

Internal Scanner Sound 124

Vibration 124

Data Options Tab 125

Enable Code ID 126

Buttons 126

Data Options - Symbology Settings 127

Advanced Button 128

Clear Button 129

Enable, Min, Max 130

Strip Leading/Trailing Control 131

Barcode Data Match List 132

Barcode Data Match Edit Buttons 132

Match List Rules 133

Add Prefix/Suffix Control 134

Symbologies 135

Custom AIM IDs 135

Codabar - Advanced Properties 136

Code11 - Advanced Properties 137

Code39 - Advanced Properties 138

Interleaved 2 of 5 - Advanced Properties 139

MSI - Advanced Properties 140

Custom Code IDs - Symbol 141

HHP Custom IDs 142

Codabar - Advanced Properties 144

Code11 - Advanced Properties 145

Code39 - Advanced Properties 146

EAN8 - Advanced Properties 147

EAN13 - Advanced Properties 148

Interleaved 2 of 5 - Advanced Properties 149

Mesa - Advanced Properties 150

MSI - Advanced Properties 151

OCR Properties - Advanced 152

Planet - Advanced Properties 153

Posicode - Advanced Properties 154

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Telepen - Advanced Properties 155

UPCA- Advanced Properties 156

UPCE0- Advanced Properties 157

UPCE1- Advanced Properties 158

Ctrl Char Mapping 159

Translate All 159

Parameters 159

Custom Identifiers 161

Parameters 161

Buttons 162

Control Code Replacement Examples 163

Barcode Processing Examples 164

HHP Properties 165

Centering 166

DecodeMode 166

LinearRange 167

AimTimer 167

LeaveLightsOn 167

About Tab 168

Length Based Barcode Stripping 169

Date / Time 171

Dialing 172

Display 173

Background 174

Appearance 174

Backlight 175

Input Panel 176

Internet Options 177

Keyboard 180

Keypad Backlight 181

KeyPad 182

KeyMap Tab 183

LaunchApp Tab 185

RunCmd Tab 186

License Viewer 187

Mixer 188

Output Panel 189

Input Panel 190

Mouse 191

MX7TOptions 192

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Communication 192

Enable TCP/IP Version 6 192

Allow Remote Desktop Autologon 192

Autolaunch TimeSync 193

Misc 194

CapsLock 194

Touch Screen Disable 194

Enable Keypad Backlight 194

Status Popup 195

Network and Dialup Options 196

Owner 197

Password 199

PC Connection 200

Peripherals 201

Heaters 201

Power 202

Regional and Language Settings 204

Registry 206

Remove Programs 207

Stylus 208

System 209

General Tab 209

Memory Tab 210

Device Name Tab 210

Copyrights Tab 211

Volume and Sounds 212

Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds 213

WiFi Control Panel 213

Enabler Installation and Configuration 214

Introduction 214

Installation 214

Installing the Enabler on LXE Devices 214

Briefly . . . 214

Enabler Uninstall Process 215

Stop the Enabler Service 215

Update Monitoring Overview 215

Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings 216

Preparing an LXE Device for Remote Management 217

Using Wavelink Avalanche to Upgrade System Baseline 218

Version Information on LXE Mobile Devices 218

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User Interface 219

Enabler Configuration 220

File Menu Options 221

Avalanche Update using File | Settings 222

Menu Options 222

Connection 223

Execution 224

Server Contact 225

Preferences 226

Taskbar 227

Scan Config 228

Display 229

Shortcuts 230

Adapters 231

Status 234

Exit 235

Using Remote Management 236

Using eXpress Scan 237

Step 1: Create Barcodes 237

Step 2: Scan Barcodes 237

Step 3: Process Completion 239

Wireless Network Configuration for LXE Devices 240

Important Notes 240

Summit Client Utility 241

Help 241

Summit Tray Icon 241

Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio 242

Main Tab 243

Admin Login 244

Profile Tab 245

Buttons 246

Profile Parameters 247

Status Tab 249

Diags Tab 250

Global Tab 251

Custom Parameter Option 252

Global Parameters 253

Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials 257

How to: Use Stored Credentials 257

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How to: Use Sign On Screen 257

Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path 259

User Certificates 259

Root CA Certificates 259

Configuring the Profile 261

No Security 261

WEP 262

LEAP 263

PEAP/MSCHAP 264

PEAP/GTC 267

WPA/LEAP 269

EAP-FAST 271

EAP-TLS 273

WPA PSK 275

Certificates 276

Generating a Root CA Certificate 277

Installing a Root CA Certificate 281

Generating a User Certificate 283

Installing a User Certificate 289

Verify Installation 291

Keymaps 293

55 key Alphanumeric Keymap - Primary Delete 293

55 Key 5250 Alphanumeric KeyMap - Primary Delete 299

32 key Numeric-Alpha Keymap 305

55 key Alphanumeric Keymap - Primary Backspace 311

Technical Specifications 317

Hardware 317

Dimensions and Weight 318

Environmental Specifications 318

Network Card Specifications 319

Summit 802.11 a/b/g SDIO 2.4/5.0GHz 319

Bluetooth 319

AC Wall Adapter 319

AppLock Error Messages 320

Hat Encoding 327

Revision History 328

Index 329

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Introduction

The LXE® MX7 Tecton with Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 6 operating system (MX7 Tecton) is a rugged, portable,
hand-held mobile computer capable of wireless data communications. The MX7 Tecton can transmit information using an

802.11 network card and it can store information for later transmission through an RS-232 or USB port. The MX7CS (Cold
Storage) device functions normally in various temperature ranges.

The MX7 Tecton is vertically oriented and features backlighting for the display. Keypads are available in 55-key alphanumeric
and 32-key numeric-alpha versions.

This device can be scaled from a limited function batch computer to an integrated wireless scanning computer. A trigger handle
is available as an accessory.

The stylus attached to the handstrap is used to assist in entering data and configuration. Protective film for the touchscreen is
available as an accessory.

The MX7 Tecton is powered by a 2200mAh Lithium-Ion main battery pack and an internal Super-capacity (Super-cap) battery.

MX7CERG Reference guide for the user of an MX7 Tecton with a Windows Embedded CE 6 operating system.

MX7RG Reference guide for the user of an MX7 with a Windows CE 5 operating system.

End User License Agreement (EULA)

When a new MX7 Tecton starts up a EULA is displayed on the touchscreen. 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 Tecton continues the startup process. The EULA is not
presented to the user again.

Tap the Decline button to decline the EULA and the MX7 Tecton 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.

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Components

Components

Front

1. Scanner/Imager Aperture

2. Speaker

3. System Status LED

4. Scan Button

5. Orange Key (Sticky Key)

6. Blue Key (Sticky Key)

7. Scan Status LED

8. Cable Port

9. On / Off Button

10. Alpha Lock LED (32 Key keypad only)

Diamond Keys

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I/O Port and Cables

Back

1. Scanner/Imager Aperture

2. Stylus and Stylus Pocket

3. Trigger Handle Attach Points

4. Main Battery

5. Battery Fastener

6. Cable Port

I/O Port and Cables

Cable: Multipurpose RS-232 and Power
MX7055CABLE

I/O Port

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Scanner / Imager Aperture

Cable: Multipurpose USB and Power
MX7052CABLE

Adapter/Cable : Audio
MX7060CABLE

Adapter: RS-232 PC port to D9 male
MX7058CABLE

Scanner / Imager Aperture

1. Scanner Aperture

2. MX7 Tecton 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.

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Handle

Handle

Handstrap

1. Imager / Scanner Aperture

2. Trigger

3. Handle

4. Tether Attach Point

1. Handstrap

2. Handstrap Retainer Bracket and mounting screws

3. Handstrap Clip

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Keypads

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

55 Key Backspace Primary ANSI Keypad

Spc and Del key location

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

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Keypads

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

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Reboot Sequences

Reboot Sequences

When the Desktop is displayed or an application begins, the power up sequence is complete. If you have previously saved
your settings, they will be restored on reboot. Application panel changes are saved when ok is tapped on an application
properties panel.

During the processes that follow there may be small delays while the wireless client connects to the network and Bluetooth
relationships establish or re-establish.

Suspend / Resume

Quickly tapping the Power key places the MX7 Tecton in Suspend mode. Quickly tapping the Power key again, pressing any
key, pressing the trigger (on the trigger handle), or tapping the touchscreen, returns the MX7 Tecton from Suspend. The
System LED blinks green when the video display is Off (and the device is not in Suspend Mode or critical suspend).

or

Tap Start then tap Suspend. The MX7 Tecton enters suspend mode. Quickly tapping the Power key again, pressing any key,
pressing the trigger (on the trigger handle), or tapping the touchscreen, returns the MX7 Tecton from Suspend

Warmboot

A warmboot reboots the MX7 Tecton without erasing any registry data. Configuration settings and data in RAM are preserved
during a warmboot. Network sessions are lost and any data in running applications that has not been previously saved may be
lost. CAB files already installed remain installed.

l Using the Registry, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Registry and tap the Warmboot button. The MX7 Tecton

immediately warmboots.

l Using the Start menu, select Start | Run and type WARMBOOT in the text box. Press Enter. The MX7 Tecton imme-

diately warmboots. The WARMBOOT text command is not case-sensitive1.

l Using the keypad, press the Ctl key and release it, press the Alt key and release it, press the Del key and release it. The

MX7 Tecton immediately warmboots.

Restart

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Registry

Tap the Restart button on the Registry panel. The operating system performs the operation and then the MX7 Tecton restarts.

The OS and CAB files are reloaded. Restart erases the contents of RAM but preserves all registry configuration settings. Any
files that are stored only in RAM drives will be lost. Restart erases any user-stored applications or data, but preserves anything
stored on the System drive in flash (which are files explicitly copied to the System folder, plus the registry files created by the
OS). All CABs / applications that are configured are reinstalled by LXE’s launch utility. Touch screen calibration data is
preserved. Network sessions are lost, and any data in running applications that has not been specifically sent to storage may
be lost.

1

The 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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MX7 Tecton Troubleshooting

MX7 Tecton Troubleshooting

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

Touchscreen is not accepting
stylus taps or needs
recalibration.

The MX7 Tecton seems to
lockup as soon as it is rebooted.

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

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

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

If the touchscreen is not accepting stylus taps, press <Ctrl>+<Esc> to force the Start
Menu to appear. Use the tab, backtab, arrow keys and Enter to move the highlight to Start |
Settings | Control Panel | Registry | Warmboot. Press Enter and the MX7 Tecton
warmboots.

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

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 Tecton is always ‘on’ even when in the Suspend state
and draws a small amount of battery power at all times.

Note: Cold Storage 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 barcodes. The LXE Li-Ion main battery (MX7A381BATT) has been
designed specifically for the Cold Storage device. This 1250mAh battery has a blue
label while the standard 2200mAh battery has a white (MX7A380BATT) label.

Disconnect the cable, wait 1-2 seconds and reconnect the cable. The MX7 Tecton will not
enter suspend as long as an ActiveSync session is running. ActiveSync session prevents
it from going into suspend.

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System Hardware

Hardware

802.11 a/b/g Wireless Client

The MX7 Tecton has an LXE 802.11 network card that supports diversity with two internal antennas. The CPU board does not
allow hot swapping the network card. WEP, WPA and LEAP are supported.

Central Processing Unit

The CPU is an 806MHz Intel Xscale PXA320 CPU. The operating system is Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0. The OS
image is stored in internal flash and is loaded into RAM for execution. Xscale turbo mode switching is supported and turned on
by default.

The MX7 Tecton supports the following I/O components of the core logic:

l One SD card slot under the main battery pack.
l One serial port.
l One Digitizer Input port (Touchscreen).

Program CAB files, MX7 Tecton utilities, wireless drivers, the registry and registry backup information are stored in internal
Flash.

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System Memory

System Memory

The CPU configuration supports 256MB on-board flash. The system optimizes for the amount of RAM available.

Internal flash is used for boot loader code and system low-level diagnostics code. Bootloader code is validated at system
startup.

Internal SD Card Slot

One SD Memory card slot for Expansion Memory, located in the main battery well, and protected by a rubber flap. 1GB and
4GB flash memory cards are available from LXE.

Video Subsystem

The touchscreen 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 icon. The display controller supports Microsoft CE 6 graphics modes.

A touchscreen allows mouse functions (tapping on the display or signature capture) using an LXE approved stylus. The
touchscreen 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 Tecton is in Suspend Mode.

Power Supply

The MX7 Tecton uses one of two batteries for operation.

l Main Battery A replaceable 2200 mAh Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. The battery pack recharges while in the MX7

Tecton when the device is connected to the optional external MX7 Tecton AC/DC power source. The main battery pack
can be removed from the MX7 Tecton and inserted in the MX7 Tecton Multi- Charger which simultaneously charges up
to five battery packs in four hours. A new main battery pack can be fully charged in 6 hours when it is in an MX7 Tecton
connected to AC power and 3.5 hours when it is in the MX7 Tecton multicharger.

l Low temperature Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries have a 1250 mAh capacity.
l Super-capacitor (Super-cap). No backup "battery" is used. Super-cap internal battery maintains RAM and other vital set-

tings during a critical shutdown.

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

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COM Ports

COM Ports

The MX7 Tecton has one mini D 20-pin serial port (a multifunction I/O port) that can be configured by the user. It has a power
input interface to allow powering the MX7 Tecton from an external source (AC/DC power supply or vehicle power). The power
input interface range is 10 - 18VDC.

RS-232 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 RS-232 and Power and Adapter, RS-232 terminal port to D9 male accessories can
be used with the RS-232 serial port. External AC power is available when the multipurpose RS-232/Power cable is connected.
External AC power is not available for the Adapter, RS-232 terminal port to D9 male option. Power is drawn from the main
battery pack when this adapter is connected..

USB Client Port

The MX7 Tecton has one USB Client port for ActiveSync applications. An accessory USB cable, Cable, Multipurpose USB

and Power is available to connect the MX7 Tecton 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 Tecton 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 Tecton 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 Tecton COM port turns off audio
output to the MX7 Tecton 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 Tecton, above the MX7 Tecton logo. The mobile device emits a Sound Pressure Level
(loudness) of at least 102 dB measured as follows:

l Frequency: 2650 + 100 Hz
l Distance: 10 cm on axis in front of Speaker opening in front of unit.
l 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 a Windows CE control panel applet, an API and the Orange-Scan up/down
arrow 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 Tecton I/O connector.

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Scanner / Imager Port

Scanner / Imager Port

The MX7 Tecton has one integrated barcode scanner/imager port. Only one scan engine is installed at a time. Scan engines
are not “hot swappable”. The MX7 Tecton may have one of three Symbol laser scan engines:

l Short Range Laser Scanner, 955I
l Low Power Scanner, 955E (see Note)
l Multi-Range "LORAX" Laser, 1524ER

or a Hand Held Products 2D Area Imager, 5300.

Note: Low Power Scanner, 955E does not support aim mode. Any attempt to adjust the aiming beam using SE955
programming barcodes will fail. The Low Power scanner does not decode Codablock, Code93i, Matrix 2 of 5 or Telepen
symbologies.

The integrated scan engine activates when the Scan button on the front of the MX7 Tecton is depressed or when the trigger on
an installed trigger handle is depressed. A system applet (Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection) 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 Tecton. Functions
may include audible tones on good scan (at the maximum db supported by the speaker), failed scan, 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 Tecton contains Bluetooth version 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR). 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 Tecton. However, the MX7
Tecton supports authentication requests from pairing devices. If a pairing device requests authentication or encryption, the
MX7 Tecton displays a prompt for the PIN or passcode. Maximum encryption is 128 bit. Encryption is based on the length of
the user’s passcode.

Bluetooth devices can be paired and managed using the LXEZ Pairing control panel (Start | Settings | Control Panel |
Bluetooth).

l The MX7 Tecton does not have a Bluetooth managed LED.
l The LED on a mobile Bluetooth scanner illuminates during a scanning operation; the Scan LED on the MX7 Tecton does

not illuminate.

l Barcode data captured by a mobile Bluetooth scanner is manipulated by the settings in the MX7 Tecton Data Collection

panel.

l Multiple beeps may be heard during a barcode scan using a mobile Bluetooth scanner; beeps from the mobile Bluetooth

scanner as the barcode data is accepted/rejected, and other beeps from the MX7 Tecton during final barcode data
manipulation.

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Keypads

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.

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.

l 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.

l Alphabetic keys default to lower case letters. Press the Shft key, then the alphabetic key for an uppercase letter.
l 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.

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Using the 32 Key Numeric-with Triple-Click Alpha

Using the 32 Key Numeric-with Triple-Click Alpha

l 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.

l 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.

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

Alpha and Numeric mode.

l 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

Display

The touchscreen 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 touchscreen allows signature capture and touch
input. A pen stylus is included. The touchscreen 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 and the keypad 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

Status LEDs

l The MX7 Tecton does not have a Bluetooth managed LED. Bluetooth activity indicators are located in the Desktop task-

bar.

l System Status LED is located at the top left of the keypad, above the Scan button.
l The Scan Status LED is located below the keypad.
l The Alpha Mode LED is located below the F4 key on the 32-key keypad (Numeric-Alpha keypad).

LED Color - Activity Indicates ...

Power fail. Replace the main battery with a fully charged main battery.

Red - Blinking

Or

Connect the MX7 Tecton to external AC power then replace the main
battery with a fully charged main battery.

System Status

Scan Status

Alpha Mode
(Alph LED)

Red - Steady

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

Green - Blinking Display Off. No user intervention required.

MX7 Tecton is either full on - with the display on (backlights may be

No Color

dimmed when the status LED has no color) or in Suspend - with the dis­play off.

Green - Steady Good scan.

Red – Steady Scan in progress.

No color Integrated Scanner / Imager ready for use.

Amber - Steady Barcode decoder engine is storing changed parameters.

Green - Steady MX7 Tecton 32-key is in Alpha character input mode.

No color MX7 Tecton 32-key is in Numeric key input mode.

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Cold Storage Configuration

Cold Storage Configuration

Highlights

l MX7 Tecton 1250mAh Cold Storage battery has a blue label.
l Snowflake decal above the MX7 Tecton keypad.
l Heating element visible on the touchscreen and the scan aperture.
l Cold storage battery is recharged in the MX7 Tecton Battery Charger, MX7 Tecton Desk Cradle and when in an MX7

Tecton attached to an external power source (e.g. AC adapter).

The Cold Storage version is designed to operate normally when reading barcodes 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

Cold Storage Battery Label(L)andStandard MX7 Tecton Battery Label (R)

There is no change in the way the Cold Storage battery is inserted into and removed from the MX7 Tecton battery well. See the
section in the MX7 Tecton User Guide titled Inserting Fully Charged Battery for instruction.

Cold Storage 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
barcodes. The LXE Li-Ion main battery (MX7A381BATT) has been designed specifically for the Cold Storage device. This
1250mAh battery has a blue label while the standard MX7 Tecton 2200mAh battery has a white (MX7A380BATT) label.

Snowflake Decal

A Cold Storage device has a snowflake decal between the touchscreen and the keypad. The decal is located to the left when
the mobile device screen is facing forward.

Heating Elements

Heating elements activate when ambient temperature drops below 0°C (32°F). LXE recommends using the stylus when
performing screen touch functions. There may be some condensation as the Cold Storage device moves in and out of cold
storage areas. The condensation on the touchscreen and the scan aperture quickly dissipates.

The touchscreen heating elements and scanner aperture heating elements may be visible when the Cold Storage device is
tilted slightly. No user interaction is required to turn the heating elements on/off. Stylus taps on the touchscreen function
normally. Due to the heating element overlaying the scan aperture, barcode scanning may require the user to move the scan
aperture closer to the barcode for good scan results.

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Recharging Batteries

Recharging Batteries

The Cold Storage battery pack can be recharged to full capacity while in a Cold Storage MX7 Tecton connected to an external
power source and also while the Cold Storage battery pack is inserted in the charging bay in a powered MX7 Tecton desk
cradle. The battery pack temperature must be above 10°C (50°F) before re-charging can begin.

Battery packs in the 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 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 device.

Contact your LXE representative 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 Guide for instruction and technical information.

Hot-swapping the Cold Storage Battery

The Cold Storage mobile device, with a fully charged Super-cap 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

l In the freezer where the temperature ranges between –30°C to -18°C (-22°F to 0°F).
l In the loading dock where temperature ranges between 0°C to 5°C (32°F to 41°F) with the relative humidity at 65%
l 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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Power

Power Modes

On Mode

The Display

When the display is On:

l the keypad, touchscreen and all peripherals function normally
l the display backlight is on until the Backlight timer expires

The MX7 Tecton

After a new MX7 Tecton has been received, a charged main battery inserted, and the Power key tapped, the MX7 Tecton is
always On until both batteries are drained completely of power.

When the main battery and Super-cap 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
Tecton Suspend timers are set using Start | Settings | Control Panel Power | Schemes tab.

Wake-up Events - all configurable via an LXE Power Management API call:

l Any key on the keypad
l Stylus touch on the touchscreen
l Handle trigger press
l Connecting to AC adapter
l Power button tap
l USB connection
l COM port control CTS
l Real time clock
l Bluetooth device reconnect / disconnect message

When the MX7 Tecton 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 Tecton does not
need to be placed in Suspend mode before hotswapping the main battery.

Off Mode

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

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Batteries

Batteries

The MX7 Tecton is designed to work with a Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery from LXE. Under normal conditions it should last
approximately eight to ten hours before requiring a recharge. The more you use the scanner or the wireless transmitter, the
shorter the time required between battery recharges.

A suspended MX7 Tecton maintains settings for a minimum of two days using a main battery that has reached the Low
Warning point and a fully charged Super-cap internal battery. The MX7 Tecton 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 Tecton
Battery Charger and six hours when the MX7 Tecton 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.

Note: Power drain increases substantially in Turbo mode.

Note: When the Battery control panel is displayed power Management is disabled, meaning the backlights and display
will not turn off nor will the unit suspend, after the configured inactivity times expire.

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 Tecton Multi-Charger or the MX7 Tecton 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.

Battery Hotswapping

Important: When the internal battery power is Low or Very Low (Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power) connect the AC
adapter to the MX7 Tecton before replacing the main battery pack.

When the main battery power level is low, the MX7 Tecton 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 Tecton using an AC Adapter.

You can replace the main battery by first placing the MX7 Tecton in Suspend Mode then removing the discharged main battery
and installing a charged main battery within a five minute time limit (or before the Super-cap internal battery depletes). When
the main battery is removed the MX7 Tecton enters Critical Suspend state; the MX7 Tecton remains in Suspend mode, the
display is turned off and the internal battery continues to power the unit for at least five minutes.

Though data is retained, the MX7 Tecton cannot be used until a charged main battery 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 internal battery depletes before a fully charged main battery can be inserted, the MX7
Tecton will turn Off.

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Low Battery Warning

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.

Super-cap Internal Battery

The MX7 Tecton has an internal battery that is designed to provide limited-duration electrical power in the event of main battery
failure. The energy needed to maintain the internal battery near full charge at all times is drawn from the MX7 Tecton main
battery. It takes 5 minutes or less to fully charge the internal battery. The duration of internal battery life is dependent upon
operation of the MX7 Tecton, its features and any operating applications. The internal battery has a minimum service life of two
years. The Super-cap internal battery is replaced by LXE.

Handling Batteries Safely

l Never dispose of a battery in a fire. This may cause an explosion.
l Do not replace individual cells in a battery pack.
l Do not attempt to pry open the battery pack shell.
l Be careful when handling any battery. If a battery is broken or shows signs of leakage do not attempt to charge it. Dis-

pose 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.

NiMH 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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Software

Introduction

There are several different aspects to the setup, configuration and operation of the MX7 Tecton. 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 Tecton computer may
vary. The following sections provide a general reference for the configuration of the MX7 Tecton and some of its optional
features.

Operating System

Your MX7 Tecton operating system is Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 6. The MX7 Tecton operating system revision is
displayed on the Desktop. This is the LXE 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
on-line Help application installed with the MX7 Tecton

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 Tecton and its
Windows CE environment.

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General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts

General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts

Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with the MX7 Tecton 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.

Shift and Ctrl keys can be used with the touch screen for multiple selection of items as well. To select disconnected items,
press the Ctrl key and then touch the screen for the items to be selected. Press the Ctrl key again to terminate this mode. To
select a contiguous set of items, press the Shift key, then touch the first item in the series and the last item in the series. Press
the Shift key again to terminate the selection mode.

The touchscreen provides equivalent functionality to a mouse:

l A touch on the touchscreen is equivalent to a left mouse click.
l 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.

l A double stylus tap is equivalent to a double click.
l A touch and hold is equivalent to a right mouse click
l LXE Devices with Shift and Ctrl Keys The Shift and Ctrl keys can be used with the touch screen for multiple item selec-

1

.

tion.

l To select disconnected items, press the Ctrl key and then touch each item to be selected in the set. Press the

Ctrl key again to terminate this mode.

l 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.

1

Some 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

Warmboot

A warmboot reboots the MX7 Tecton without erasing any registry data. Configuration settings and data in RAM are preserved
during a warmboot. Network sessions are lost and any data in running applications that has not been previously saved may be
lost. CAB files already installed remain installed.

There are several warmboot methods available:

l Using the Registry, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Registry and tap the Warmboot button. The MX7 Tecton

immediately warmboots.

l Using the Start menu, select Start | Run and type WARMBOOT in the text box. Press Enter. The MX7 Tecton imme-

diately warmboots. The WARMBOOT text command is not case-sensitive1.

l Using the keypad, press the Ctl key and release it, press the Alt key and release it, press the Del key and release it. The

MX7 Tecton immediately warmboots.

Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings

Use the Registry control panel Restart button to set the MX7 Tecton registry back to LXE 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

This function copies only the folder contents, no sub-folders.

The following folders are NOT copied on startup:

l Windows\AppMgr
l Windows\Recent
l Windows\Startup

Because copying these 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.

Saving Changes to the Registry

The MX7 Tecton saves the registry when you:

l 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 5 seconds. It is also saved every 256th time the registry settings are changed.
Registry settings are changed when control panel applet (e.g. Date/Time) parameters are changed by the user. A warmboot is
not required.

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The 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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Software Load

Software Load

The software loaded on the MX7 Tecton consists of Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 6 OS, hardware-specific OEM
Adaptation Layer, device drivers, Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows CE browser and utilities. The software supported is
summarized below:

l Full Operating System License: Includes all operating system components, including Microsoft® Windows® Embed-

ded CE 6 kernel, file system, communications, connectivity (for remote APIs), device drivers, events and messaging,
graphics, keyboard and touchscreen input, window management, and common controls.

l Network and Device Drivers
l Bluetooth (Optional)

Note: Please contact your LXE representative for software updates and CAB files as they are released by LXE.

Software Applications

The following applications are included:

l WordPad
l LXE Data Collection Wedge (barcode result manipulation)
l ActiveSync
l Transcriber
l Internet Explorer

ActiveSync

ActiveSync is pre-loaded on all LXE mobile devices. Using Microsoft ActiveSync you can copy files from your MX7 Tecton to
your desktop/laptop , and vice versa. After an ActiveSync relationship (partnership) has been established with a
desktop/laptop, ActiveSync will automatically startup each time the MX7 Tecton is cabled to the desktop/laptop.

Bluetooth (Optional)

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Bluetooth

Only installed on a Bluetooth equipped MX7 Tecton. The System Administrator can Discover and Pair targeted Bluetooth
devices for each MX7 Tecton. The System Administrator can enable / disable Bluetooth settings and assign a Computer
Friendly name for each MX7 Tecton.

The Bluetooth control panel can also be accessed by double-tapping the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar or on the desktop.

LXE RFTerm (Optional)

Start | Programs | RFTerm

Installed by LXE. The application can also be accessed by double clicking the RFTerm desktop icon.

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Avalanche

Avalanche

The Wavelink Avalanche Enabler installation file is loaded on the MX7 Tecton by LXE; 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

See Also: LXE CE API Programming Guide

The LXE CE API Programming Guide documents LXE-specific API calls for the MX7 Tecton. It is intended as an addition to
Microsoft Windows CE API documentation.

A Software Developers Kit (SDK) and additional information about software development can be found on LXE's Developer
Portal. For more information and to access the portal, go to www.lxe.com/developer or contact your LXE representative.

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MX7 Tecton Utilities

MX7 Tecton Utilities

The following files are pre-loaded by LXE.

LAUNCH.EXE

Launch works in coordination with registry settings to allow drivers or applications to be loaded automatically into DRAM at
system startup. Registry settings control what gets launched; see the App Note for information on these settings. For
examples, you can look at the registry key

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ LXE \ Persist

Launch will execute .CAB files, .BAT files, or .EXE files.

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:

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

l If the Installed flag is set, auto-launch looks for the FileCheck file. If it is present, the CAB file is installed, and that reg-

istry entry is complete. If the FileCheck file is not present, memory has been lost, and the utility calls WCELOAD to rein­stall the CAB file.

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

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LAUNCH.EXE

l 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.

l 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.

l 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 Tecton.

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LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage

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 folders:

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 – LXE recommends caution when editing the Registry and also recommends making a backup copy of the
registry before changes are made.

REGLOAD.EXE

Double-tapping a registry settings file (e.g. REG) causes RegLoad to open the file and make the indicated settings in the
registry.

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
restart, LXE recommends copying the file to the System folder on the MX7 Tecton or storing a copy of the REG.TXT file
on a PC.

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 Tecton Command-line Utilities

Command line utilities can be executed by Start | Run | [program name].

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

Desktop

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

The MX7 Tecton Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 2000 or XP.

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 Tecton Desktop. Please Contact your LXE representativeabout the latest updates and
upgrades for your operating system.

Icon Function

My Device. Access files and programs.

Recycle Bin. Storage for files that are to be deleted.

Bluetooth shortcut. 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 LXE).

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

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

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

A shortcut to the Remote Desktop utility.

Avalanche shortcut. 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
LXE® computers with Microsoft® Windows® CE. The enabler for Wavelink Avalanche is loaded on the LXE
device but not installed. When the enabler is installed the Avalanche icon is displayed on the desktop.

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Taskbar

Icon Function

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 Tecton.

My Device Folders

Folder Description Preserved upon Reboot?

Application Data Data saved by running applications No

My Documents Storage for downloaded files / applications No

Network Mounted network drive No

Program Files Applications No

System Internal Flash Card (CAB file storage) Yes

Storage Card or SD Card Additional optional storage space Yes

Temp Location for temporary files No

Windows Operating System in Secure Storage No

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Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional)

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:

l IP address: DHCP or static IP
l RF network SSID
l DNS hosts (primary, secondary, tertiary)
l Subnet mask
l Enabler update

Related Manual: Using Wavelink Avalanche on LXE Windows Computers

The MX7 Tecton has the Avalanche Enabler installation files loaded, but not installed, on the mobile device when it is shipped
from LXE. 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_MX7CE.

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.

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Start Menu Program Options

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

Connect Run this command after setting up a connection
Start (or Stop) FTP

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
Microsoft WordPad Opens an ASCII notepad
Remote Desktop Connection Log on to a Windows Terminal Server
RFTerm Option. Terminal emulation application

Settings

Summit Set Summit radio / network parameters
Transcriber Enter data using the stylus on the touchscreen
Wavelink Avalanche Option. Remote management for networked devices
Windows Explorer File management program

Begin / end connection to FTP server

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

l If installed, RFTerm runs automatically at the conclusion of each reboot.
l If installed and enabled, AppLock runs automatically at the conclusion of each reboot.
l The wireless client connects automatically during each reboot.
l Bluetooth re-connects to nearby paired devices automatically at the conclusion of each reboot.
l If installed and pre-configured, Wavelink Avalanche connects remotely and downloads updates automatically during

each reboot.

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Communication

Communication

Start | Programs | Communication

Connect and LXEConnect

Upon cabling your MX7 Tecton to the desktop/laptop, and ActiveSync on the desktop/laptop opens, if the Connect or
LXEConnect installation does not open on your host PC, contact your LXE representative for assistance.

Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server

Start | 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

Command Prompt

Start | Programs | Command Prompt

Pocket CMD Prompt Screen

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

eXpress Scan

The eXpress Scan utility allows an administrator to scan barcodes to provide the initial network and Avalanche Mobile Device
Server address configuration.This eliminates the need to edit radio parameters manually on the MX7 Tecton.

eXpress Scan uses barcodes created with eXpress Config.

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.

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 Tecton 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.

Settings

Start | Settings

The Settings menu option may include the following:

Control Panel All control panels

Network

Taskbar Set Taskbar parameters

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

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Transcriber

Transcriber

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Input

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

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 "Taskbar Icons" on page 41

General Tab

Factory Default Settings

Always on Top Enabled

Auto hide Disabled

Show Clock Enabled

Taskbar Properties, General Tab

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Advanced Tab

Advanced Tab

Taskbar Properties, 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

Taskbar Icons

As MX7 Tecton 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 Tecton and LXE 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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Reflash the MX7 Tecton

Reflash the MX7 Tecton

Introduction

Depending on the size of the operating system, the total time required for successful reflashing may require several minutes.

The OS upgrade files are unique to your MX7 Tecton's physical configuration and date of manufacture. OS upgrade files
designed for one device configuration should not be used on a different device configuration. The SD Flash card must be
formatted as FAT and be less than 1GB.

Reflashing and Language Options

Note: If the image to be updated is a non-English Language image (48M), check the Non- English checkbox before
updating to a Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean or Japanese version of the OS. The update process may
take between 6 and 10 minutes when Non-English is checked. The Non-English checkbox is greyed when the Update is
processing.

Same Language to
Same Language

Change Language
during Reflash
Process

During the reflash process all settings revert to factory defaults. Parameters will need to be changed
from factory defaults to your preferred values at the conclusion of the reflash process.

When changing from one language to another during the reflash process, all files in the System
folder will be deleted as the system is repartitioned and all system settings are cleared. Parameters
will need to be changed from factory defaults to your preferred values at the conclusion of the reflash
process.

Preparation

l Contact your LXE representative to get the OS Upgrade files from LXE.
l LXE recommends that removal or installation of the SD Flash card be performed on a clean, well-lit surface.
l Always perform MX7 Tecton updates when it has a fully charged main battery and/or a dependable external power

source connected to the MX7 Tecton and a fully charged internal battery.

Procedure

Place new image files on a SD card.

Place the MX7 Tecton in Suspend Mode and remove the main battery pack.

Lift the rubber barrier and slide the SD card out of the slot. Do not remove the rubber barrier.

Flash Disk Location Update Icon

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Procedure

1. Place the SD flash card with new image files on it into the SD slot. The label on the SD card is facing up.

2. Launch MX7UPDATE.EXE in My Device | Storage Card.

3. English Windows CE OS: Verify the Non-English and Windows Mobile checkboxes are not checked.

4. Non-English Windows CE OS: Verify the Windows Mobile checkbox is not checked and the Non-English checkbox is
checked.

Important: If a failure occurs during the update, DO NOT RESTART (coldboot). Follow the instructions on the screen to
Exit the update utility. Restart the update utility.

5. Tap Start to start the update. The Non-English checkbox is dimmed when the Update is processing. The Windows
Mobile checkbox is dimmed when the Update is processing. Tap Exit to exit without updating.

Tap the Yes button to restart immediately. Tap the No button to restart later.

When the flash update is complete, remove the SD card (if desired), replace the rubber barrier and replace the main battery.
The unit automatically performs a Restart.

Check the OS update version by selecting Start | Settings | Control Panel | About | Software tab.

Note: If the application displays “Update OS Image Failed” or “Update Boot Loader Image Failed”, do not Restart the
system manually. Perform a warm boot, then try reflashing again. Restarting will cause an MX7 Tecton system crash,
since there is no valid image in the system.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

The powered device won't boot up after reflashing finished.

Send the MX7 Tecton to LXE Service and Support to be reflashed.

Warning: Opening the device e.g. removing endcaps or access panels, etc. could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.

Battery State and OS Upgrade

LXE recommends a fully charged main battery be installed in the MX7 Tecton 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 update.

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 update and the MX7 Tecton will be left in an
inoperable state.

When main battery power level is too low, connect external power to the MX7 Tecton before performing the reflash procedure.
Do not disconnect external power before the reflash process is complete.

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Enhanced Launch Utility

Enhanced Launch Utility

Introduction

The launch utility on the MX7 Tecton has two functions:

l Process registry based Launch items
l Process script based Launch items.

The registry based Launch items are processed before the script based Launch items.

Registry Based Launch Items

Note: The Registry based Launch items (documented here) are processed before the Script Based Launch items.

The Launch utility can use registry entries to auto-launch Windows CAB files. These CAB files exist as separate files from the
main installation image, and are copied to the device using ActiveSync, or using the optional SD card. The CAB files are
copied into the folder System, which is the internal Flash 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

The main subkey is any text, and is a description of the file. Then the values are added:

Value Need

Data
Type

Description

FileName Required String Name of the CAB file, with full path (usually \System)

Installed Required DWORD Starts as 0, changed to 1 when the CAB file is installed

FileCheck Required String

File name, with full path, of a file installed by the CAB file. If this file is not found, Launch
assumes the CAB file is not installed or memory was lost.

Order Optional DWORD Determines sequence of installation. Order=0 is installed first, order=99 is installed last.

Delay Optional DWORD

Delay, in seconds, after this item is installed and before the next one is installed. If the
install fails (or is not found) the delay does not occur.

PCMCIA Optional DWORD 1=power up PCMCIA/CF slot after installation

The auto-launch process is as follows.

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

2. First it looks for FileName to see if the CAB file is present.

l If not, the registry entry is ignored.
l If it is present, and the Installed flag is not set, auto-launch performs the installation.

3. If the Installed flag is set, auto-launch looks for the FileCheck file.

l If it is present, the CAB file is installed and that registry entry is complete.
l If the FileCheck file is not present, memory has been lost, and the auto-launch installs the CAB.

4. This process repeats for the next entry in the registry, until all registry entries are analyzed.

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Registry Based Launch Items

Notes:

l To force execution every time, use a FileCheck of “dummy”, which is never found, forcing the item to execute. If an

AUTOEXEC.BAT file is found, the terminal runs it by default.

l For persist keys specifying .EXE or .BAT files, the executing process is started, and then Launch continues, leaving

the loading process to run independently.

l For other persist keys (including .CAB files), Launch waits 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.

l The Order field is used to force a sequence of events; Order=0 is first, and Order=99 is last. Two items which have the

same order are installed in the same pass, but not in a predictable sequence.

l The Delay field 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.

l The PCMCIA field is used to indicate that the file (usually a CAB file) being loaded is a radio driver, and the PCMCIA

slots must be started after this file is loaded. By default, the PCMCIA slots are off on power up, 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.

l 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 OS application is
called, depending on file type.

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Launch Startup options

Launch Startup options

The Launch utility uses registry entries to enable or disable startup options. These flags are located in the registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\LXE\Launch

These can be configured using RegEdit. The options are as follows:

Value

LaunchPSM 1 0 Execute the Persist keys

JumpStart 1 0 Look for and execute JumpStart scripts

LaunchStart 1 0 Execute any auto-install files in \System\Startup

TimeService 0 0

It can often be useful to disable these as necessary, to troubleshoot system startup.

Ship
Default

LTK
Default

Description

Launches the GrabTime utility as a service, so that the time and date are periodically
automatically updated.

Example

The following example loads and launches RFTerm.

;; ------- RFTerm support

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LXE\Persist\LXE TE]

"FileName"="\\System\\RFTERM.CAB"

"Installed"=dword:0

"FileCheck"="\\WINDOWS\\LXE\\RFTERM.EXE"

"Order"=dword:11

;; run the app after it has loaded and client device is ready

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LXE\Persist\RFTERM]

"FileName"="\\WINDOWS\\LXE\\RFTERM.EXE"

"Installed"=dword:0

"FileCheck"="ALWAYSEXEC"

"Order"=dword:40

"Delay"=dword:1

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Script Based Launch Items

Script Based Launch Items

Note: The Script Based Launch items (documented here) are processed after the Registry Based Launch items
(documented earlier).

The Enhanced (script based) portion of the Launch utility provides several features:

l Launch .CAB file
l Run .EXE file
l Run .EXE file using specified parameters
l Run .BAT file
l Process .REG file
l Copy file, with or without overwriting of existing file
l Delete file
l Create directory
l Remove directory
l Add / Update a registry field
l Delete a registry field
l Add a registry subkey
l Delete a registry key
l Display an on-screen message; message requires OK to continue
l Conditional commands, based on existence of file or folder
l Conditional commands, based on device type
l End block of conditional commands
l Create a shortcut
l Perform a Warm boot (Restart is not useful in this context)

The script developer has the option of pausing script file execution until the current action completes, or continuing script file
processing. The script developer is also able to pause for a specified number of milliseconds between commands.

The utility also processes .REG files, using the same format as the legacy Launch Utility. It does this by calling the RegLoad
utility. It can also process .BAT files, by calling the Command Prompt utility.

This utility allows the user to configure separate processing for Suspend/Resume and Warmboot.

l By default, Enhanced Launch processes both registry entries and scripts, if present. There are registry settings to ena-

ble/disable processing of both types of files.

l Script files may have the extension .WRM (for warm boot). With this extension, they may be clicked to execute from

the File Explorer. When clicked directly, the extensions do not matter (a script ending in .WRM does not have to be pre­ceded by a suspend/resume).

Enhanced Launch Utility Use

The Enhanced Launch Utility can be used at OS startup to execute commands from a script file or to launch programs. The
user can configure scripts or registry entries for different operation after Suspend/Resume and Warm Boot. Use of scripts and
registry entries is documented in the following sections.

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File Names

File Names

From a Warm Boot it looks for JmpStart.wrm. The Launch program can also be run manually. Unless it is given a file as part of
the command line it tries to run Launch.txt. The script file may be in ASCII or Unicode.

When trying to find a script file, Launch looks in the following locations (in sequence):

root directory of the Flash (\System\Launch.xxx)

root directory of the SD card (\SD Card\Launch.xxx).

In addition, a script file can be written (with a .wrm extension), and can be double-clicked to run from the File Explorer.

Command line structure

Each command takes up one line. Every command uses the format:

COMMAND,PARAMETER1,PARAMETER2,...etc.

Parameters are separated by a single comma. If a parameter requires a comma within it, the whole parameter must be
enclosed in quote marks ("). Extra spaces are ignored between the comma and the next parameter.

For Example

To delete a file called Ive, got, commas, in, my, name.txt, use the command

delete,"Ive, got, commas, in, my, name.txt".

Enclosing quotes are used to allow commas inside a parameter, but are removed prior to executing the command. Thus,
delete,deleteme.txt is the same as delete,"deleteme.txt". If a parameter requires a quote mark within it, the whole parameter
must first be enclosed within quote marks, and the required quote mark is represented by two quote marks (""). For example, to
place the message This is how you display "quote marks" on the screen, use the command

message,This is a heading,"This is how you display ""quote marks""".

The case of a command is ignored, so delete is the same as DELETE and DeLeTe.

Comments

Any line that starts with a semicolon (;), a slash (‘/’) or an asterisk (*) is treated as a comment, and ignored by Launch.

Launch also ignores any extra parameters (more than the required number) in a command. It is not recommended that
comments be placed on the end of lines as any future changes could render your script files incompatible.

Blank lines are also ignored.

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Commands Supported by Launch

Commands Supported by Launch

Copy ElseIfFIile IfFile Mkdir
Delete EndIf IfTerm Rmdir
DelRegData EndIfFile Launch SetRegData
DelRegKey EndIfTerm LaunchCmd SetRegKey
ElseIf FCopy Message Shortcut

Warmboot

The commands supported by Launch are detailed below. Square brackets indicate that a parameter is optional. Characters in
Italics represent a variable, and not a literal.

Copy

Description

Copies a file but does not overwrite an existing file.

Syntax

Copy,source-file,destination-file

Parameters

source-file: The file to be copied, including its path
destination-file: The destination path and filename

Example

copy,\Storage Card\MyData.dat,\Temp\MyData.dat

Notes

If the destination file already exists, it is not overwritten, and no error is given.

If the source file is blank, a zero-byte file is created.

Delete

Description

Deletes the specified file.

Syntax

Delete,source-file

Parameters

source-file: The file to be deleted, including its path

Example

delete,\Temp\MyData.dat

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Commands Supported by Launch

DelRegData

Description

Deletes a specified registry data field.

Syntax

Delregdata,key,subkey,field

Parameters

key: The abbreviated major registry key where you want to delete a field. Can be one of:

l cr or hkcr (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT)
l cu or hkcu (HKEY_CURRENT_USER)
l lm or hklm (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE).

The case of key doesn’t matter
subkey: The subkey that holds the field you want to delete.
field: The field that you want to delete.

Example

delregdata,LM,Software\WidgetsPlc\OurApp,AppName

Notes

An error isn’t displayed if you specify a non-existent field, but is displayed if you specify a non-existent key or subkey.

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Commands Supported by Launch

DelRegKey

Description

Deletes a specified registry subkey.

Syntax

DelRegKey,key,subkey

Parameters

key: The abbreviated major registry key where you want to delete the subkey. Can be one of:

l cr or hkcr (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT)
l cu or hkcu (HKEY_CURRENT_USER)
l lm or hklm (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE).

The case of key doesn’t matter
subkey: The subkey you want to delete.

Example

delregkey,LM,Software\WidgetsPlc\OurApp

Notes

Deletes the specified subkey and all of its contents (if any).

ElseIf

Description

Begins conditional command block, executed only if the previous IF command was FALSE.

Syntax

ElseIf

Parameters

None

Example

See IfFile , below

Notes

Results are unpredictable if not paired properly with If… command.

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Commands Supported by Launch

ElseIfFIile

Description

Begins conditional command block executed only if the file specified in the previous IfFile does not exist.

Syntax

ElseIfFile

Parameters

None

Example

See IfFile , below

Notes

Results are unpredictable if not paired properly with IfFile command.

EndIf

Description

Ends conditional command block begun with the previous IF command.

Syntax

EndIf

Parameters

None

Example

See IfFile, below

Notes

Results are unpredictable if not paired properly with If… command.

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Commands Supported by Launch

EndIfFile

Description

Ends conditional command block begun with the previous IF command.

Syntax

EndIfFile

Parameters

None

Example

See IfFile , below

Notes

Results are unpredictable if not paired properly with IfFile command.

EndIfTerm

Description

Ends conditional command block executed only if the device type specified in IfTerm matches.

Syntax

EndIfTerm

Parameters

None

Example

See IfTerm , below

Notes

Results are unpredictable if not paired properly with IfTerm command.

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Commands Supported by Launch

FCopy

Description

Copies a file, overwriting any existing file.

Syntax

fcopy,source-file,destination-file

Parameters

source-file: The file to be copied, including its path
destination-file: The destination path and filename

Example

fcopy,\Storage Card\MyData.dat,\Temp\MyData.dat

Notes

If the destination file already exists it is overwritten.

If the source file is blank, a zero-byte file is created.

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Commands Supported by Launch

IfFile

Description

Begins the conditional execution of a block of commands only if the specified file exists.

Syntax

IfFile,file

Parameters

file: The path and filename to determine if the commands should be executed

Example

IfFile,\System\MyData.dat

any number of commands, executed if file exists

ElseIfFile

any number of commands, executed if file does not exist

EndIfFile

Notes

If the file already exists the commands are executed.

This test does not care if file is a file or directory.

Nesting is supported.

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Commands Supported by Launch

IfTerm

Description

Begins the conditional execution of a block of commands only if the terminal matches the specified terminal type.

Syntax

IfTerm,terminal

Parameters

terminal: The terminal type to determine if the commands should be executed

Example

IfTerm,MX3X

any number of commands

EndIfTerm

Notes

If the terminal type is identical (not case-dependent) the commands are executed.

Nesting with IfFile is supported. Nesting with IfTerm is meaningless.

Launch

Description

Runs a program.

Syntax

Launch,program,wait-code

Parameters

program: The full path and filename of the program to be run.
wait-code Tells Launch how to behave when the program is running.

w(ait) causes Launch to stop processing the script until the program has finished executing.

c(ontinue) makes Launch continue processing the script while the program is executing.

Example

launch,\Windows\Calc.exe,w

Notes

This differs from LaunchCmd in that Launch has no parameters.

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Commands Supported by Launch

LaunchCmd

Description

Runs a program with arguments.

Syntax

Launchcmd,program,arguments,wait-code

Parameters

program: The full path and filename of the program to be run.
wait-code Tells Launch how to behave when the program is running.

w(ait) causes Launch to stop processing the script until the program has finished executing.

c(ontinue) makes Launch continue processing the script while the program is executing.

arguments: The command line arguments for program.

Example

launchcmd,\Windows\Pword.exe,\My Documents\Doc1.doc,w

Notes

This differs from Launch in that LaunchCmd allows parameters.

Message

Description

Displays a message on the screen.

Syntax

Message,message-title,message-body

Parameters

message-title: A heading for the message. Can be left empty.
message-body: The main body of the message. To display a message over multiple lines, use the \n character combination

at the end of each line. To display a single backslash use two together (\\).

Example

message,This is a message,"This is the first line,\nand this is the second"

Notes

Displaying a message pauses the execution of the script file until the message is OK’d. This is displayed with a modal dialog.

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Commands Supported by Launch

Mkdir

Description

Creates a directory.

Syntax

Mkdir,dir

Parameters

dir: The full path and name of the directory to be created.

Example

mkdir,\Program Files\MyApp

Notes

A new directory cannot be created if its parent directory doesn’t exist.

For example, to create a directory called \MyApp with a subdirectory called SubDir1, use mkdir,\MyApp followed by

mkdir,\MyApp\SubDir1.

Rmdir

Description

Removes a directory.

Syntax

Rmdir,dir

Parameters

dir: The full path and name of the directory to be removed.

Example

rmdir,\Program Files\MyApp

Notes

A directory cannot be removed if it contains files or subdirectories.

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Commands Supported by Launch

SetRegData

Description

Adds or updates a data field in the registry.

Syntax

Setregdata,key,subkey,type,field,data[,data2][,data3]...

Parameters

key: The abbreviated major registry key where you want to create/update the subkey. Can be one of:

l cr or hkcr (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT)
l cu or hkcu (HKEY_CURRENT_USER)
l lm or hklm (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE).

The case of key doesn’t matter
subkey: The subkey you want to create/update a field in.
type: The data type of the field you wish to create/update. Can be s (for string value), dd (for decimal value), dx

(for hexadecimal value) or b (for binary value). The case of type doesn’t matter. If you’re altering an existing

field, type can be different from the current type

field: The name of the new field to be created/updated.
data: The value of the field being created. This depends on the type of field. Binary fields can have many values

(up to 2000 bytes). In this case the data field holds the number of bytes in the binary field, and each byte is

given as a subsequent parameter in hexadecimal (data2, data3 etc.).

Example

Setregdata,LM,WidgetsPlc\Info,s,AppName,The Widget Program

Setregdata,LM,WidgetsPlc\Info,dx,HexField,FA5B

Setregdata,LM,WidgetsPlc\Info,b,5,d3,62,58,f1,9c

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Commands Supported by Launch

SetRegKey

Description

Adds a sub key to the registry.

Syntax

Setregkey,key,subkey

Parameters

key: The abbreviated major registry key where you want to create the subkey. Can be one of:

l cr or hkcr (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT)
l cu or hkcu (HKEY_CURRENT_USER)
l lm or hklm (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE).

The case of key doesn’t matter

subkey: The subkey you want to create.

Example

Setregkey,LM,Software\MyApp

Notes

Attempting to create a key that already exists does not cause an error.

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Commands Supported by Launch

Shortcut

Description

Creates a shortcut.

Syntax

Shortcut,name,target

Parameters

name: The path and name of the shortcut file. The file name must end in .lnk for Windows to recognize it as a short-

cut.
target: The target of the shortcut. If the target has a space in it quote marks must be used (see Command Line

Structure section and example below).

Example

shortcut,\Program Files\Widget.lnk,"""\My App\Widget.exe"""

Notes

No validation is performed on target to be sure it is executable.

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Commands Supported by Launch

Warmboot

Description

Warm boots the device.

Syntax

Warmboot

Parameters

None

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Launch Error Messages

Launch Error Messages

Launch displays a message if it encounters an error during the processing of a script. It is possible to get cascading error
messages, as Launch does not stop processing the script if it encounters an error. An example of this would be a failure
creating a directory causing the failure of all files copied to that directory.

Here is a list of the possible error messages that could be given:

Error Message Given by Description

Bad wait code wait-code

Directory Creation Failed error­code

Directory Removal Failed error­code

Error reading script file - An error occurred reading the script file.

File Copy Failed error-code

File Delete Failed error-code Delete There was a problem encountered deleting the file

Invalid Command: command - The command wasn’t recognized

Invalid Data Length data SetRegData Tried to set more than 2000 byte values in a binary field

Invalid Data Type type SetRegData The value of the type parameter is invalid

Invalid decimal data data SetRegData The data field doesn’t contain decimal data

Invalid hex data data SetRegData The data field doesn’t contain hexadecimal data

Invalid Registry Key key

Launch

The wait-code wasn’t recognized

LaunchCmd

MkDir There was a problem encountered creating the directory

RmDir There was a problem encountered removing the directory

Copy

There was a problem encountered copying the file

Fcopy

DelRegData

DelRegKey

The key parameter to the command has not been recognized

SetRegData

DelRegKey

Parms: Invalid Create Directory MkDir Not enough parameters were supplied.

Parms: Invalid Create Registry
Key

Parms: Invalid Create Shortcut Shortcut Not enough parameters were supplied.

Parms: Invalid Delete Registry
Data

Parms: Invalid Delete Registry
Key

Parms: Invalid File Copy

Parms: Invalid File Delete Delete Not enough parameters were supplied.

Parms: Invalid Program Name

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SetRegKey Not enough parameters were supplied.

DelRegData Not enough parameters were supplied.

DelRegKey Not enough parameters were supplied.

Copy

Not enough parameters were supplied.

Fcopy

Launch

Not enough parameters were supplied.

LaunchCmd

Launch Error Messages

Error Message Given by Description

Parms: Invalid Remove Directory RmDir Not enough parameters were supplied.

Parms: Invalid Set Registry Data SetRegData Not enough parameters were supplied.

Parms: Invalid User Message Message Not enough parameters were supplied.

Program Launch couldn't get
ExitCode error-code

Program Launch Failed error-code

Registry Key Create Failed error­code

Registry Key Delete Failed error­code

Registry Value Delete Failed error­code

Registry Value Set Failed error­code

Shortcut Creation Failed error­code

Unable to open file script-file -

Launch

There was a problem getting the exit status of the program.

LaunchCmd

Launch

There was a problem executing the program.

LaunchCmd

SetRegKey There was a problem creating the registry key given.

DelRegKey There was a problem deleting the registry key given.

DelRegData There was a problem deleting the registry data. Most likely a bad subkey.

SetRegData There was a problem setting the registry data. Most likely a bad subkey.

Shortcut There was a problem encountered creating the shortcut.

There was a problem opening the script-file. This message is only
displayed when manually running Launch.

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Example Script File

Example Script File

iffile,\System\applock.cab

launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \System\applock.cab",w

launch,\Windows\applockprep.exe,c

endiffile

launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \System\wedge.cab",w

iffile,\System\summit.cab

launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \System\summit.cab",w

endiffile

iffile,\System\RFTerm.cab

launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \System\RFTerm.cab",w

endiffile

iffile,\System\Java.cab

launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \System\Java.cab",w

launchcmd,\Windows\wceload.exe,"/noaskdest /noui \Windows\Jeode.cab",w

endiffile

launch,\System\regrest.exe,w

coldboot

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Using ActiveSync

Using ActiveSync

Introduction

Once a relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect (on a desktop computer), ActiveSync will synchronize
using the USB cable on the MX7 Tecton.

Requirement : 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 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 Tecton 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:

l Back up and restore your device data.
l Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer.
l Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can synchronize con-

tinually 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:

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

Initial Setup

The initial setup of ActiveSync must be made via a USB connection. When there is a Connect icon on the desktop, this section
can be bypassed. Partnerships can only be created using USB cable connection.

Connect via USB

The default connection type is USBClient

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.

Connect the USB 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.

When the MX7 Tecton loses connection, e.g. enters Suspend Mode, etc., the connection to ActiveSync will be lost. When the
MX7 Tecton resumes, the ActiveSync session will automatically re-connect.

Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection:

MX7052CABLE - MX7 Tecton Charge/Comm Interface Cable with USB Client port for ActiveSync. USB end of cable

connects to PC/Laptop USB port.

l Connect the MX7 Tecton end of the cable to the I/O port on the bottom of the MX7 Tecton
l The USB type A connector on the cable connects to a USB port on a PC or laptop.
l It is not necessary to connect the power connector on the cable in order to use ActiveSync.

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

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 cable
and Microsoft’s ActiveSync.

Prerequisites

A partnership between the mobile device and ActiveSync has been established.

l A desktop or laptop PC with an available USB port and a mobile device with a USB port. The desktop or laptop PC must

be running Windows XP or greater.

l Use the LXE-specific USB cable as listed in Connect Via USB.

Connect

Connect the USB cable to the PC (the host) and the mobile device (the client).

The “Get Connected” wizard on the host PC checks COM ports to establish a connection for the first time.

Note: USB synchronization will start automatically when the cable is connected.

Disconnect

l Disconnect the cable from the MX7 Tecton.
l Open the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button.

When the MX7 Tecton loses connection, e.g. enters Suspend Mode, etc., the connection to ActiveSync will be lost. When the
MX7 Tecton resumes, the ActiveSync session will automatically re-connect.

MX7 Tecton with a Disabled Touchscreen

An MX7 Tecton touchscreen can be disabled (using the Options control panel Misc tab). In these cases, it may be easier to
configure the MX7 Tecton using ActiveSync and LXEConnect rather than using the MX7 Tecton keypad only.

Reset 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 reset (return to default settings), 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 reset 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 re­establishing partnerships with hosts.

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Troubleshooting ActiveSync

Troubleshooting ActiveSync

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 Tecton is connected to a PC by a cable, disconnect the cable from the MX7 Tecton and reconnect it again.

Check that the correct connection is selected (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 (USB “Client” if this
is the initial ActiveSync installation).

-or-

Incorrect 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 Tecton.

1. Disconnect MX7 Tecton USB cable from PC.

2. Suspend/Resume or Restart the MX7 Tecton.

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 Tecton 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.

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Configuring the MX7 Tecton with LXEConnect

Configuring the MX7 Tecton with LXEConnect

LXEConnect allows a user to view the MX7 Tecton screen remotely from a PC using an ActiveSync connection:

Requirements: ActiveSync version 4.5 (or higher) must be resident on the host (desktop/laptop) computer.

ActiveSync is already installed on the MX7 Tecton. The MX7 Tecton is preconfigured to establish a USB ActiveSync
connection to a host PC when the USB cable is attached to the MX7 Tecton and the host PC.

Install LXEConnect

1. Contact your LXE representative for the LXEConnect files.

2. Download the files to a location on your host PC hard drive.

3. Execute the setup.exe file that was copied to the host PC. This setup program installs the LXEConnect utility.

LXEConnect Setup

4. Follow the on screen installation prompts. The default installation directory is C:\Program Files\LXE\LXEConnect.

5. 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.

6. LXEConnect is now installed on the host PC and ready to use.

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Using LXEConnect

Using LXEConnect

1. Power up the MX7 Tecton.

2. Connect the MX7 Tecton to the host PC using the USB connection cable. Once connected, the ActiveSync dialog box
appears and the ActiveSync connection is automatically established.

3. 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.

4. Double-click the LXEConnect icon that was created on the PC desktop.

5. LXEConnect launches.

Example LXEConnect Notice

6. Click the OK button to dismiss the About CERDisp dialog box (see Example LXEConnect Notice image above) on the
MX7 Tecton desktop by clicking the OK button in the LXEConnect window on the PC desktop. The dialog box auto­matically times out and disappears after approximately 20 seconds.

ActiveSync Explore

7. On the ActiveSync screen on the PC select Explore.

8. An explorer window is displayed for the MX7 Tecton.

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Using LXEConnect

Explorer Window on PC

9. The MX7 Tecton 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 Tecton.

10. When the remote session is completed, close the LXEConnect program by selecting File | Close or clicking on the X in
the upper right hand corner to close it then disconnect the ActiveSync cable.

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Control Panel

Control Panel

Start | Settings | Control Panel or My Device | Control Panel link

Note: Change the language displayed on the touchscreen by choosing Start | Settings | Control Panel | Keyboard and
then the Key map dropdown list.

Tap the ? button for Help when changing MX7 Tecton Control Panel options. Contact your LXE representative for updates as
they become available.

Option Function

About

Accessibility

Administration LXE AppLock Administration utility.

Battery View voltage and status of the main and backup batteries.

Bluetooth Set the parameters for Bluetooth device connections.

Brightness Adjust the screen brightness

Certificates Manage digital certificates used for secure communication.

Data Collection Wedge

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

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

Display

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

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

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

LXE Data Collection Wedge utility. Wedge utility for data collected from barcode
scans. Set data collection device, notifications, data stripping, prefix/suffix, and
vibration (if installed) options. Assign baud rate, parity, stop bits and data bits for
COM1 port. Assign collected data manipulation parameters.

Set background graphic and scheme. Set touchscreen and keypad backlight
properties and timers.

Internet Options

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

KeyMap Configure KeyMap keys, LaunchCmd and LaunchApp.

License Viewer Displays license information for installed licensed applications.

Mixer

Mouse Set the double-tap sensitivity for stylus taps on the touchscreen.

MX7T Options Set various device specific configuration options.

Network and Dial Up Options Set network driver properties and network access properties.

Owner

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

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

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

About

Option Function

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

PC Connection

Peripherals Set the touch screen and scan aperture heaters on or off, if installed.

Power Set Power scheme properties. Review device status and properties.

Regional Settings

Remove Programs Select to remove specific user installed programs.

Registry

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

System

Volume and Sounds

WiFi Set the parameters for a Summit client.

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

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

Load User Defaults, Save User Defaults, Load Factory Defaults, Warmboot and
Restart.

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

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

About

Start | Settings | Control Panel | About

Note: The data cannot be edited by the MX7 Tecton user on these panels.

Tab Contents

GUID, Windows CE Version, OAL Version, Bootloader Version, Compile Version,

Software

Hardware CPU Type, Codec Type, Display, Flash memory, and DRAM memory

Versions

Network IP

Version window information is retrieved from the registry.

Programmable Component Version(s) and Language. Language indicates localized
version.

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

Current IP address, MAC address, and gateway address for all network ports (radio,
ActiveSync).

Version Tab and the Registry

Modify the Registry using the Registry Editor. LXE recommends caution when editing the Registry and also recommends
making 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 .

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Languages

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.

Languages

The Software tab displays any languages built into the OS image. The languages built into the OS image are noted in the
Language section of this tab:

l English only – No additional languages are built into the OS
l Japanese
l Simplified Chinese
l Traditional Chinese
l Korean
l Spanish

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

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 Tecton. The LXE
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

Accessibility

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Accessibility

Customize the way the MX7 Tecton keyboard, sound, display, mouse, automatic reset and notification sounds function. There
are a few changes from general Windows desktop Accessibility options.

The following exceptions are due to a limitation in the Microsoft Windows CE operating system:

l If the ToggleKeys option is selected, please note that the ScrollLock key does not produce a sound as the CapsLock

and NumLock keys do.

l 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

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.

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

Administration - for AppLock

Introduction

LXE’s AppLock is designed to be run on LXE certified Windows CE based devices only. LXE loads the AppLock program as
part of the LXE customer installation process.

MX7 Tecton AppLock is setup by the Administrator by tapping Start | Settings | Control Panel | Administration.

Configuration parameters are specified by the AppLock Administrator for the mobile device 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 Tecton 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 your LXE representative for assistance, downloads
and update availability.

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Factory Default Settings - AppLock

Factory Default Settings - AppLock

Application Panel

Filename Blank

Title Blank

Arguments Blank

Order 1

Internet Disabled

Global Key Ctrl+Spc

Global Delay 10 sec

Input Panel Disabled

Launch Button Panel

Auto at Boot Enabled

Auto at Boot Retries 0

Auto at Boot Delay 10 sec

Auto Re-launch Enabled

Auto Re-launch Retries 0

Auto Re-launch Delay 0 sec

Manual Launch Disabled

Allow Close Disabled

Security Panel

Hotkey (Activation key) Shft+Ctl+A

Password Blank

Status Panel

Filename \System\applock.txt

View Level None

Log Level None

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Setup a New Device

Setup a New Device

LXE devices with the AppLock feature are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no default password, thus when the
MX7 Tecton 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.

Briefly, 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

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:

l Create/change the keystroke sequence to activate administrator access.
l Create/change the password for administrator access.
l Assign the name of the application, or applications, to lock.
l 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

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.

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:

l If inaccurate configuration information is entered by the administrator, i.e. an application is specified that does not exist.
l If the application name, which is mandatory for end-user mode, is missing in the configuration.
l Invalid installation of AppLock (e.g. missing DLLs).
l 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: Troubleshooting

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End-User Switching Technique

End-User Switching Technique

Note: The touch screen must be enabled.

Switchpad Menu

A checkmark indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the user. When Keyboard is selected, the
MX7 Tecton 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)

If the mobile device uses LXE’s Multi AppLock to allow the user to switch between applications, 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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End User Internet Explorer (EUIE)

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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Application Configuration

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

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.

Application Panel

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

Default is blank. Move the cursor to the Filename text box and either type the application path or tap the Browse

Filename

Title

Arguments Default is blank. Enter the command line parameters for the application in the Arguments text box.

Order

Internet

Launch
Button

button (the … button). The standard Windows CE Browse dialog is displayed. After selecting the application
from the Browse dialog, tap OK.

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.

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.

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.

See following section titled Launch Button.

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

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

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Launch Button

Option Explanation

key is presented to the end-user as the Activation key.

Default is 10 seconds. Enter the number of seconds that Applications must wait before starting to run after

Global
Delay

reboot.

Note: 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

Clear
Button

Scroll
Buttons

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.

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

Use the left and right scroll buttons to move from application setup screen to application setup screen. The left
and 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 your LXE representative for
assistance, downloads and AppLock update availability.

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

Application Launch Options

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

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Auto At Boot

Auto At Boot

Default is Enabled.

Auto At Boot Settings

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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