E-EQ-MX5PCRG-F-ARC MX5 Reference Guide
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
Note: LXE’s MX5 running Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002 is obsolete.
The replacement mobile device for this product is the MX5 running Windows CE .NET.
The LXE® MX5 is a rugged, portable, hand-held computer that uses Microsoft® Windows® for
Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002 software. The MX5 can transmit information using a 2.4 GHz
radio (with an internally mounted antenna) and it can store information for later transmission
through an RS-232, InfraRed or communication port.
The mobile device is vertically oriented and features backlighting for the display and the keypad.
The touch-screen display supports graphic features and icons that the Pocket PC operating system
supports. It can be scaled from a limited function batch computer to an integrated RF scanning
computer. It is powered by a 2800 mAh Lithium-Ion main battery pack and an internal backup
battery. A stylus is attached to the MX5 to assist in entering data and configuring the unit.
Important Battery Information
Important: If the main battery has been out of the MX5 for an extended period of time or
becomes fully discharged or dead, a fully charged backup battery will last for up
to 24 hours. If this happens, the device will cold reset the next time power is
applied from either AC power or a charged main battery. A cold reset will cause
loss of data and custom programs. Always store unused MX5’s with a fully
charged main battery pack installed. The MX5 requires periodic connection to
an external power source to maintain an optimum backup battery charged status.
• Until the main battery and backup battery are completely depleted, the MX5 is always
drawing power from the batteries (On).
• New batteries must be fully charged prior to use.
• Whenever possible, use the AC power adapter with the MX5 to conserve the main
battery and charge the backup battery.
• When a new battery is installed in the MX5 for the first time (or when the backup battery
is completely depleted), the Time and Date reverts to it’s default values.
Important
If the mobile device has AppLock installed, please refer to “Chapter 4 – AppLock” for
setup and processing information before continuing.
