Honeywell Vx9 Manual

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With Relay/Mechanical Switch for Screen Blanking
This option requires a relay/switch that supplies a mechanical electrically conductive connection on vehicle 
motion.
Circular
Power
Connector
-Vo +Vo
DC/DC
Power
SupplySupplied Power Cable
(Shielding tobe trimmed)5
6
1
3 Green
Yellow
Brown
White
Existing Circuitry onVehicle
Forklift Battery
-Vo
+Vo
10A slowfuse
Close to power
source
-Vi
+Vi
Main Switch
ThorVX8
Vehicle
Mounted
Computer
Switch
Circular
Power
Connector
-Vo +Vo
DC/DC
Power...

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External AC Power Supply
When DC power is not available, for example in an office environment, an optional AC power supply is available.
Connect External Power Supply
1. Turn the Thor VX9 off.
2. Connect the appropriate detachable cordset to the external power supply.
3. Plug cordset into appropriate, grounded, electrical supply receptacle (AC mains).
4. Connect the watertight connector end to the Thor VX9’s Power Connector by aligning the connector pins to the 
power connector; push down on the...

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Software
Introduction
Like any personal computer, there are many aspects to the setup and configuration of the Thor VX9. Much of the setup and con-
figuration of the Thor VX9 is dependent upon the optional features (both hardware and software) installed on the computer. 
Since the Thor VX9 uses the Microsoft Windows Plug and Play operating system, much of the hardware setup is automatic. The 
examples found in this section are to be used as samples only; the configuration of your specific...

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Accessing the BIOS Setup
For assistance in determining the type of BIOS installed on your Thor VX9, contact Technical Assistance (page 9-1).
Note: The “Press F2 to Enter Setup” or the “Press Del to run Setup” message may be disabled in the BIOS. The F2 key or 
the Del key still has the same function when the display of the message is disabled.
AMI BIOS
When you turn an Thor VX9 with AMI BIOS on, the unit starts to boot. Watch the bootup sequence and when the fol-
lowing is displayed:
Press DEL to...

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Boot Priority
AMI BIOS
The Boot menu lists the boot devices in order. The default order is:
 Removable Device
 CD/DVD
 Hard Disk Drive (name may vary by drive type)
 USB Hotplug floppy drive

Phoenix BIOS
The Boot menu lists the boot devices in order, as well as any devices excluded from boot order.
The default boot order is:
 USB HDD
 USB CD-ROM
 USB Key
 IDE 0 (hard drive)




Devices excluded from boot order are:
 USB FDC
 USB ZIP
 USB LS120
 PCI BEV
 PCI SCSI
 Bootable add in cards.
PXE - Pre...

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Exit BIOS Configuration
AMI BIOS
Save Changes and Exit - Use this option to immediately save current Setup settings to CMOS RAM and into the 
Flash Boot Device (FBD). When this option is highlighted, press Enter to save. When the saving process is complete, 
the Thor VX9 reboots with the current values.
Discard Changes and Exit - Use this option when any current changes made to Setup parameters are to be 
ignored. The parameters revert to their state when Setup was entered. When this option is...

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Microsoft Windows Setup and Configuration
Options for the Thor VX9 include Windows 7 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows Embedded Standard and Win-
dows XP Embedded.
After the system files are processed, Microsoft Windows begins to load. Windows maintains a System Registry and INI files. 
Standard Windows configuration options apply to the Thor VX9. Configuration options are located in either the System Tray or 
the Control Panel:
 The System Tray contains icons for adjusting the time,...

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Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is installed in the \Windows subdirectory, which is the Windows default. In addition, Windows 
places files in other directories and subdirectories during installation. For more information, please refer to com-
mercially available Windows user guides. Use the Windows Control Panel for Windows configuration.
Device Drivers
Device drivers are installed for all installed hardware options, such as the display, touch screen, radios, Ethernet 
port, etc. For more...

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Thor VX9 Configuration Options
Many configuration options are available via the Microsoft Windows Control panel. For additional information, please refer to 
Help and Support on the Start menu for configuration details.
Date and Time
To set date and time, tap the time displayed in the task bar or tap:
Power Management
Use the Windows interface to set power management options.
Speaker Volume
Use the Windows interface to control speaker volume. Tap the speaker icon in the task bar or tap:
Connect...

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Restart/Shutdown
Use the Windows interface to restart or shut down the Thor VX9.
Soft Keyboard
The optional soft keyboard can be enabled and configured from the keyboard control panel in the MountFocus software.
Ta p  Start > Programs > MountFocus POS > Keyboard Control Panel
Calibrate Touch Screen
To calibrate the touch screen, access the touch screen software, select:
Start > Programs > UPDD > Calibrate and touch the center of the cross displayed on screen and release. Repeat 
as the cross is...