30 Hardware
Configuration
MX6 PPC Reference Guide
E-EQ-MX6PCRG-C-ARC
Core Logic
The MX6 PPC supports the following I/O components of the core logic:
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One user accessible Secure Digital (SD) memory expansion card slot.
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One InfraRed port.
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One serial/USB port.
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One Digitizer Input port (Touch screen).
System Memory
On-board 64 MB RAM and 32MB non-volatile Flash contain the Pocket PC operating system,
hardware-specific OEM Adaptation Layer, device drivers, standard Pocket PC applications and
utilities. The operating system supports MFC, ATL and Visual Basic programming languages,
TCP/IP and PPP network protocols. The Flash is configured as the primary boot device.
The computer has one Secure Digital card (SD) slot. The MX6 PPC supports and auto detects up
to 256MB of memory. SD cards are neither installed nor supported by LXE.
Video Subsystem
The touch screen is a 3/8” (9.65cm) ¼ VGA 320 by 240 pixel TFT Reflective Active Color LCD
or greyscale monochrome. Backlighting is available for the display (and keypad), and can be
turned on and off with a keypress. The turn-off timing is configured through
Start |
Settings |
System | Backlight
icon. The display controller supports Microsoft Pocket PC graphics modes.
The touch screen allows mouse functions (pointing and tapping on the display or Signature
Capture) using an LXE approved stylus.
The color display is optimized for outdoor use but may also be used indoors. The color display
has a CCFL (Cold-Cathode Fluorescent Lighting) frontlight.
The transflective color display appears to have a greenish hue when the unit is in Suspend.
Power Supply
The LXE MX6 PPC uses two batteries for operation.
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A replaceable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) 2000mAh battery pack. The battery pack recharges
while in the MX6 PPC with the computer in a powered docking cradle. The main battery
pack can be removed from the MX6 PPC and inserted in a single charger or four-bay
multi-charger.
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An internal 450 mAh Lithium (Li) backup battery. The backup battery is recharged
directly by the main battery when it is installed. Full charging of the backup battery will
take seven hours. The recharging of the backup battery is automatically controlled by the
MX6 PPC. The backup battery must be replaced by qualified service personnel.
Audio Interface
An interface is available for headset/microphone operation. When the headset is plugged into the
port, the main speaker is disabled.