Honeywell MX9 Laptop User Manual


 
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Tap OK to return to the Control Panel. If desired, any control panel windows may be closed.
IMPORTANT – DO NOT PUT THE MX9 INTO SUSPEND WHILE CONNECTED VIA USB. The device will be unable to
connect to the host PC when it resumes operation.
Connect the correct cable to the PC (the host) and the mobile device (the client) as detailed below. USB will start automat-
ically when the USB cable is connected, not requiring you to select “Connect” from the start menu.
Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection
MX9051CABLE - MX9 USB Client Cable Assembly (ActiveSync connection)
Connect the I/O connector to the I/O port on the bottom of the MX9.
The USB client type A plug on the MX9 cable connects to a USB port on a PC or laptop.
It is not necessary to connect the power receptacle to the MX9 power adapter in order to use ActiveSync. Do not allow
the device to enter Suspend while connected.
Serial Connection
The connection type must be changed to Serial 1 @ 57600.
To change the connection type select Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection.
Tap the Change button. From the popup list, choose Serial 1 @ 57600.
This will set up the mobile device to use the serial port. Tap OK and ensure the check box for “Allow connection with desk-
top computer when device is attached” is checked.
Tap OK to return to the Control Panel. If desired, any control panel windows may be closed.
Select Start > Settings > Scanner and ensure the integrated scanner is set to a port that is NOT the same as the
ActiveSync port.
Connect the correct cable to the PC (the host) and the mobile device (the client). Select “Connect” from the Start Menu on
the client (Start > Programs > Communications > Connect).
Note: Run “Connect” when the “Get Connected” wizard on the host PC is checking COM ports to establish a connection for
the first time.
Cable for Serial ActiveSync Connection
MX9055CABLE - MX9 Serial Cable Assembly (ActiveSync connection)
Connect the I/O connector to the I/O port on the bottom of the MX9.
The serial port on the MX9 cable connects to a COM port on a PC or laptop.
It is not necessary to connect the power receptacle to the MX9 power adapter in order to use ActiveSync. Do not allow
the MX9 to enter Suspend while connected.
Wireless Connection
Note: You must establish a partnership with a desktop computer prior to running ActiveSync on the mobile device. The initial
partnership must be done using direct serial or USB cable connection.
Once the relationship is established using the USB or serial port, the ActiveSync link in the Start Menu gives a choice of
connections, one of which is Network.
Select Start > Settings > Programs > Communication > ActiveSync. From the popup list, choose Network and then tap
the Connect button.
1. Connect to Input/Output port on
MX9
2. Insert A/C adapter cable
3. Connect to host USB port
Insert A/C
Adapter Cable
Connect to Input/
Output port on
MX9
Connect to host
Serial port