Honeywell MX8, Reference Manual

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Video Subsystem
The touch screen is a 2.8” (7.1 cm) diagonal viewing area, ¼ VGA 320 by 240 pixel TFT Transmissive Active Color LCD.
Backlighting is available. The turn-off timing is configured through the
Start > Settings > System > Backlight icon. The display
controller supports Microsoft CE 5.0 graphics modes.
A touch screen allows mouse functions (tapping on the display or signature capture) using a stylus. The touch screen has an
actuation force with finger less than 100 grams. The color display has an LED backlight and is optimized for indoor use.
The display appears black when the MX8 is in Suspend Mode.
Power Supply
The MX8 uses two batteries for operation.
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Main Battery A replaceable 3000 mAh Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. The battery pack recharges while in the MX8
when the device is connected to the optional external MX8 AC/DC power source. The main battery pack can be
removed from the
MX8 and inserted in the MX8 Multi- Charger which simultaneously charges up to four battery packs in
five hours. The MX8 status indicator is illuminated when the backup battery is being charged by the main battery pack.
A new main battery pack can be fully charged in 5 hours when it is in an MX8 connected to AC power and 5 hours when
it is in the MX8 multicharger.
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Backup Battery An internal 160mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. The backup battery is recharged directly by
the MX8 main battery pack. Recharging maintains the backup battery near full charge at all times. When the backup
battery is fully drained, it may take up to 5 hours to recharge. The capability to discharge the backup battery is provided
to allow the user to condition the battery in order to recover full battery capacity. The backup battery must be replaced
by qualified service personnel. The battery has a minimum 2 year service life.
Note: An uninterrupted external power source (wall AC adapters) transfers power to the MX8’s internal charging circuitry
which, in turn, recharges the main battery and backup battery. Frequent connection to an external power source, if
feasible, is recommended to maintain backup battery charge status as the backup battery cannot be recharged by a
dead or missing main battery.
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