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Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Pocket PC Versions 5

Identify Your Device 6

Laser Warnings and Labels 7

Important Battery Information 7

MX5 Environmental Specifications 8

Quick Start 9

Troubleshooting 9

Accessing Files on a CompactFlash Card 9

About Lithium-Ion Batteries 9

How To . . . . 10

Insert Main Battery 10

Using the Power Key 11

Reboot Sequence 11

Warm Reset 11

Cold Reset 11

Connect External Power Supply (Optional) 12

Connect Audio Jack (Optional) 12

Install Pistol Grip Handle (Optional) 12

Install Handstrap 13

Tap the Touchscreen with a Stylus 14

Keypad Shortcuts 14

Toggle the Display and Keypad Backlight On and Off 15

Increase or Decrease Backlight Intensity 15

Set the Display Backlight Timer 15

Set the Power Off Timer 16

Save Current Settings 16

Set The Audio Speaker Volume 16

Using the Keypad 17

Using the Touch Screen 17

Troubleshooting 17

Entering Data 18

Keypad Entry 18

Stylus Data Entry 18

Scanner Entry 19

Voice Recording 19

RS-232 Data Entry 19

Contents

Main MX5 Users Guide Page Page Page Introduction Pocket PC Versions Identify Your Device Laser Warnings and Labels Caution: Important Battery Information MX5 Environmental Specifications Quick Start Troubleshooting Accessing Files on a CompactFlash Card About Lithium-Ion Batteries How To . . . . Insert Main Battery Using the Power Key Reboot Sequence Warm Reset Cold Reset Connect External Power Supply (Optional) Connect Audio Jack (Optional) Install Pistol Grip Handle (Optional) Install Handstrap Tap the Touchscreen with a Stylus Keypad Shortcuts dialog. Toggle the Display and Keypad Backlight On and Off Increase or Decrease Backlight Intensity Set the Display Backlight Timer Set the Power Off Timer Save Current Settings Set The Audio Speaker Volume Using the Keypad Using the Touch Screen Troubleshooting Entering Data Keypad Entry Stylus Data Entry Scanner Entry Voice Recording RS-232 Data Entry Virtual Keyboard Touch Screen Display Display Backlight Touch Screen Calibration Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture not Programmable Buttons Program the Scan Buttons COM Ports Tethered Scanners and the MX5 USB Port IR Port The Keypad on the upper left side of the keypad on the upper right side of the keypad IBM TN5250 specific keypad only. Mode Key Functions CapsLock AND Shift keypress result is a lowercase letter. No CapsLock AND No Shift keypress result is a lowercase letter. CapsLock OR Shift result is an uppercase letter. External Power Supply for MX5 and Cradles Batteries Main Battery Backup Battery Battery Hot-Swapping Checking Battery Status Battery Chargers Charge Battery in LXE Multi-Charger LXE Multi-Charger (Optional) Cradles MX5 cradles are not approved for use in Hazardous Locations. Getting Help Accessories Holding Accessories Miscellaneous Battery Chargers and Battery Cradles and Power Supplies Page Appendix A Key Maps Keypad Page Page Page Page Page Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information Page Page Page Laser Light Safety Statement