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AppLock (Application Locking)

Introduction

AppLock is designed to be run on Windows based devices only. The AppLock program is installed before shipping.

Configuration parameters are specified by the AppLock Administrator for the MX9 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 MX9 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 chapter, is that the first user to power up a new mobile device is the system administrator.

MX9 AppLock is setup by the Administrator by tapping Start > Settings > System > Administration.

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

Setup a New Device

Prerequisites:

• An MX9 default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is assigned.

Devices with AppLock are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no default password, thus when the device is first booted, the user has full access to the MX9 and no password prompt is displayed. After the administrator specifies applications to lock, a password is assigned and the device is rebooted or the hotkey is pressed, the MX9 switches to end-user mode.

The process to configure a new device is as follows:

1.Insert a fully charged battery and press the Power button.

2.Connect an external power source to the device (if required).

3.Adjust screen display, audio volume and other parameters if desired. Install accessories (e.g., handstrap, stylus).

4.Tap Start and open the Administration control panel.

5.Assign a Switch Key (hotkey) sequence for AppLock on the Security Panel.

6.Assign an application on the Application panel. More than one application can be assigned.

7.Assign a password on the Security panel.

8.Select a view level on the Status Panel, if desired.

9.Tap OK.

10.Press the Switch Key sequence to launch AppLock and lock the configured application(s). The device is now in end-user mode.

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