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Bluetooth Pairing
The HX2 contains Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3.0 Mbit/s over the air. Bluetooth device
connection (or pairing) can occur at distances up to 32.8 ft (10 meters) Line of Sight. The wireless client retains wireless
connectivity while Bluetooth is active.
The user will not be able to select PIN authentication or encryption on connections to from the HX2. However, the HX2
supports authentication requests from pairing devices. If a pairing device requests authentication or encryption, the HX2
displays a prompt for the PIN or passcode. Maximum encryption is 128 bit. Encryption is based on the length of the user’s
passcode.
The Bluetooth client can simultaneously connect to one Bluetooth scanner and one Bluetooth printer. Up to four Bluetooth
devices can be paired and managed using a control panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth).
Blue LED Blinking slowly Bluetooth is active but not connected to a device.
Blue LED Blinking medium Bluetooth is paired and connected to a device.
Blue LED Blinking fast Bluetooth is discovering other Bluetooth devices.
Blue LED Unlit Bluetooth hardware has been turned off or does not exist in the HX2.
Bar code data captured by the Bluetooth scanner is manipulated by the settings in the HX2 Scanner Properties control panel.
Multiple beeps may be heard during a bar code scan using a mobile Bluetooth scanner; beeps from the mobile Bluetooth
scanner as the bar code data is accepted/rejected, and other beeps from the HX2 during final bar code data manipulation.
Input/Output Connectors
The HX2 has three I/O connectors. Two connectors are located next to each other on the back of the mobile device. Each of
the two connectors (one for left-handed users and the other for righthanded users) interfaces with peripherals such as a Laser
Ring Scanner, an Imager Ring Scanner, an audio headset and a tethered battery.
Connector 1 and Connector 2 are located on the back of HX2 and each connector can accommodate a:
l Tethered Laser or Imager Scanner
l Tethered Headset/Microphone and HX2 Battery
l Tethered Battery
Connector 3 Located on the bottom of HX2 and can accommodate:
l Desktop Cradle
l Desktop Cradle Power Input
l USB Keyboard and mouse through cradle connectors
The third I/O connector is used when docking the HX2 in a desktop cradle. The cradle has RS232, USB Client, unpowered
USB Host and Power connections. The power connection on the desktop cradle supplies power to the battery charging bays.
All communication is managed by the desktop cradle connector.
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