LXE MX3X, Reference Manual

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32 Hardware Configuration
MX3X Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3XRG-A
The process used to enable the MX3X COM1 serial port for use with a tethered scanner is as
follows:
Note: Use the scanner control panel to setup using both the integrated scanner and a tethered
scanner.
To switch active scanner Com ports select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner | Main tab.
Note: If there is an internal scanner, COM3 is greyed out – if there is no internal scanner,
Internal is greyed out.
To assign baud rate, parity, stop bits and data bits to Com 1, Com 2 or Com3, select Start |
Settings | Control Panel | Scanner | COM .. tab.
See section titled “Tethered Scanners”.
Audio Interface
An interface is available for headset operation. When the headset is plugged into the audio jack on
the endcap, the main speaker is disabled.
PCMCIA Slots
Use and operation of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA)
device (e.g. PC card) is dependent upon both the type of device installed and the application(s)
running on the computer.
Make sure the proper software is pre-loaded and PC cards are properly configured.
There is one PC card slot (Slot 0) and one Compact Flash card slot (Slot 1) in the MX3X. Slot 0
powers a radio PC card, PC SRAM card, ATA Flash card or a linear Flash card. The slots hold
only one card at a time. Slot 0 supplies .75 of an amp at 5V or 3.3V.
The second slot (Slot 1) is designed to support a Type I or II Compact Flash disk.