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Power Modes
The VX3Plus has four power modes: On, User Idle, Suspend and Off.
On Mode
When the VX3Plus is attached to either vehicle 12-80 VDC or an external power supply and the power button is pressed, the
VX3Plus is in the On mode. In this mode, the keypad, touchscreen and any attached peripherals such as a scanner function
normally. The display remains on until the backlight timer (if enabled) expires.
User Idle Mode
If the Display Backlight Timer is enabled (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display) , the VX3Plus enters User Idle Mode
when the display backlight timer expires without any Primary Event (see below) to reset the timer. The VX3Plus exits User Idle
Mode with any Primary Event.
The keypress or screen touch that exits User Idle Mode is sent to the operating system.
The VX3Plus then transitions to On Mode.
Primary Events
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Any key on the keypad
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COM1 activity
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Stylus touch on the touchscreen
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Scanner activity
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Power button tap
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USB client connection
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Bluetooth device reconnect / disconnect message
Suspend Mode
The Suspend mode is entered when the Power Button is tapped. Some devices may include a Start > Suspend option to enter
Suspend mode.
In Suspend mode, the display is off. Any of the events listed below wakes the VX3Plus from Suspend and returns the VX3Plus
to On mode.
The keypress or screen touch that exits Suspend Mode is not sent to the operating system.
Any of the following primary events will wake the unit and reset the display / display backlight timers:
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Any key on the keypad
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Power button tap
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Stylus touch on the touchscreen
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Bluetooth device reconnect / disconnect message
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