Honeywell Vx9 Manual

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Keyboard Backlight
The keyboard keys are backlit with LEDs.  The backlight is manually controlled using the 2nd + CTRL + F10 keypress 
sequence.
Control Keys
The VMT keyboard has several control keys. Because of the construction of the Thor VX9 and the Microsoft Windows 
operating system, many of the Control Keys are not used on the Thor VX9.
The 2
nd functions of the F4 and F5 keys are not used as the display brightness is adjusted via the buttons on the Thor 
VX9.
The 2
nd functions of the F6 and F7 keys are not used as the Thor VX9 has TFT LCD screen with no provision for con-
trast adjustments.
The 2
nd functions of the F8 and F9 keys are not used as the sound volume on the Thor VX9 is controlled with the 
Sound icon in the Microsoft Windows System Tray.
The F10 key is used to toggle the backlight as part of the keypress sequence 2
nd + CTRL + F10. This key sequence 
immediately toggles the status of the keyboard backlight. Pressing 2nd + F10 has no effect on the keyboard backlight.
1. Display Brightness Control Keys (Not 
used)
2. Display Contrast Control Keys (Not used)
3. Speaker Volume Control Keys (Not used)
4. Backlight Control Key (See above) 
						

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Keyboard LEDs
The Thor VX9 keyboard has two (2) LED indicators.
CAPS LED
This LED indicates the state of the keyboard CapsLock mode. If CapsLock is enabled this LED is illuminated 
green. When CapsLock is off, the LED is dark.
Press 2
nd then F1 to toggle CapsLock On and Off.
The default value of CapsLock is “Off ”.
Secondary Keys LED
The VMT keyboard is equipped with several secondary keys. These keys are identified by the superscripted text 
found on the keyboard keys. The secondary keys are accessible by using two (2) keystrokes: the 2nd key followed 
by the superscripted key.
Once the 2
nd state is enabled (by pressing the 2nd key) the Secondary Mode LED is illuminated and the 2nd state 
is enabled until another key is pressed. The 2nd key is toggled on with a 2nd keypress and then immediately off 
with another 2nd keypress.
For example:
Press 2
nd and F1 to turn CapsLock on and off.
Press 2
nd and ? (up arrow) to initiate the PgUp command.
Press 2
nd and Q to type the “!” key.
Press 2
nd and BkSp to enter the Insert (Ins) mode.1. CapsLock Mode LED Indicator
2. Secondary Mode LED 
Indicator
3. Status LED - Not used 
						

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IBM 3270 Keypad Overlay
The 60-key keypad is available with an IBM 3270 overlay designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator com-
mands when running RFTerm.
IBM 5250 Keypad Overlay
The 60-key keypad is available with an IBM 5250 overlay designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator com-
mands when running RFTerm. 
						

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General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with any Thor VX9 keyboard. These are standard keyboard 
shortcuts for Windows applications.
The touch screen provides equivalent functionality to a mouse:
 A touch on the touch screen is equivalent to a left mouse click.
 Many items can be moved by the “drag and drop” method, touching the desired item, moving the stylus across the screen 
and releasing the stylus in the desired location.
 A double stylus tap is equivalent to a double-click.
 Right-click is generated by tapping the mouse icon in the system tray. After tapping, the mouse icon highlights the right 
button of the icon in red. The next touch screen tap is treated as a right-click. The mouse icon then returns to the left 
button highlighted in red so subsequent taps are treated as left clicks. Press these keys … To …
CTRL + C Copy
CTRL + X Cut
CTRL + V Paste
CTRL + Z Undo
DELETE Delete
SHIFT with any of the arrow keys Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within 
a document.
CTRL+A Select all.
ALT+ESC Cycle through items in the order they were opened.
CTRL+ESC Display the Start menu.
ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name Display the corresponding menu.
Underlined letter in a command name on 
an open menuCarry out the corresponding command.
ESC Cancel the current task. 
						

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PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
A standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be attached to the Thor VX9 using the two PS/2 connectors, one labeled “Key-
board” and one labeled “Mouse”. Please refer to documentation provided with the PS/2 keyboard and mouse for more infor-
mation on their operation.
Virtual Keyboard
The optional software keyboard provides a virtual keyboard on the touch screen. The soft keyboard is available in several 
configurations.
Note: When the virtual keyboard is displayed, the physical keyboard is still active, if attached. Therefore it is possible to 
input data from both keyboards.
Windows Embedded Standard, Windows XP Professional/Embedded
For more information on configuring the virtual keyboard, click on Start > Programs > MountFocus POS > Keyboard 
Control Panel.
Windows 7 Professional
For more information on configuring the soft keyboard, click on the Tools down arrow > Options > Opening on the 
soft keyboard or Start > Control Panel > Tablet PC Settings > Other > Go to Input Panel options.
Disable the Soft Keyboard
Windows 7 Professional only.
Open the on-screen Tablet PC Input Panel (see previous figure Soft Keyboard, Typical Configuration). Click the 
Tools down arrow > Options > Opening tab. Disable (uncheck) For touch input, show the icon next to the text 
box. Disable (uncheck) Show the icon on the taskbar. Disable (uncheck) Use the Input Panel tab. Click OK. 
The soft keyboard is disabled immediately. The soft keyboard is not restored on reboot.
Enable the Soft Keyboard
Windows 7 Professional only.
Select Control Panel > Tablet PC Settings > Other. Click the link Go to Input Panel Settings. On the Opening tab, 
enable (check) For touch input, show the icon next to the text box. Enable (check) Show the icon on the 
taskbar. Enable (check) Use the Input Panel tab. Click OK. The soft keyboard is enabled immediately. 
						

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Display
The Thor VX9 Display is capable of supporting SVGA graphics modes. The display covering is designed to resist stains. The 
touch screen allows signature capture and touch input. A display optimized for outdoor viewing is available.
Cleaning the Display
Keep fingers and rough or sharp objects away from the display. If the glass becomes soiled or smudged, clean only with a 
standard household cleaner such as Windex® without vinegar or use Isopropyl Alcohol. Do not use paper towels or harsh-
chemical-based cleaning fluids since they may result in damage to the glass surface. Use a clean, damp, lint-free cloth. Do 
not scrub optical surfaces. If possible, clean only those areas which are soiled. Lint/particulates can be removed with clean, 
filtered canned air.
Touch Screen
The touch screen is a Resistive Panel with a scratch resistant finish that can detect touches by a stylus, and translate them 
into computer commands. In effect, it simulates a computer mouse. Only Delrin or plastic styluses should be used.
The touch screen is available in standard, hardened and defroster versions.
Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display. Never use an actual pen, pencil or 
sharp object to write on the touch screen.
An extra or replacement stylus may be ordered from Honeywell.
Please refer to Touch Screen (page 5-8) for more information, including:
 Calibrating the touch screen
 Disabling the touch screen.
Screen Blanking
The display supports screen blanking to eliminate driver distraction when the vehicle is in motion.
See Connect Vehicle Power (page 4-14) for information on installing the screen blanking box.
PCMCIA Slot (Optional)
The Thor VX9 has an optional PCMCIA slot The PCMCIA slot is only installed if the Thor VX9 is ordered with a WWAN radio. 
The PCMCIA slot is behind the hard drive cable, indicated by the arrow in the illustration below.
PCMCIA Card Management is handled by Microsoft Windows. The PCMCIA cards are Plug and Play devices and can be “hot 
swapped”. For more details, refer to Help and Support on the Windows Start menu or refer to the documentation delivered with 
the PCMCIA card.
Install PCMCIA Cards
Equipment Needed: Torx 20 screwdriver
1. Turn the Thor VX9 off and detach the power cable.
2. Loosen the three (3) Torx 20 screws securing the service hatch so the cover can be removed. The screws are a captive 
part of the cover and cannot be removed. Use care not to dislodge or break antenna cables. 
						

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3. Insert the PCMCIA card into the slot.
4. Reattach the service panel and tighten the screws.
5. Re-connect the power cord/cable and turn the Thor VX9 on.
PCMCIA Slots
The Thor VX9 has two optional PCMCIA slots. The PCMCIA slots are stacked on top of each other and can be accessed by 
removing the service lid.
PCMCIA Card Management is handled by Microsoft Windows. The PCMCIA cards are Plug and Play devices and can be “hot 
swapped”. For more details, refer to Help and Support on the Windows Start menu or refer to the documentation delivered with 
the PCMCIA card.
Install PCMCIA Cards
Equipment Needed: Torx 20 screwdriver
1. Turn the Thor VX9 off and detach the power cable.
2. Loosen the two (2) Torx 20 screws securing the service hatch so the cover can be removed. The screws are a captive 
part of the cover and cannot be removed.
3. Partially insert the 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA Radio into Slot 0 (the upper right slot).
4. Insert the PCMCIA card into the slot.
5. Reattach the service panel and tighten the screws. Exercise care to make sure the antenna cables are not pinched.
6. Re-connect the power cord/cable and turn the Thor VX9 on.
PCMCIA Pinout
1. Torx 20 Screws
2. PCMCIA Card Slots
3. PCMCIA Card Ejection Buttons
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 24 A5 47 A18
2 D3 25A4 48A19
3 D4 26A3 49A20
4 D5 27A2 50A21
5 D6 28A1 51SLOT_VCC
6 D7 29A0 52SLOT_VPP
7 -CE1 30D0 53A22
8 A10 31 D1 54 A23 
						

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9 -OE 32 D2 55 A24
10 A11 33 WP/A_-IOIS16 56 A25
11 A9 34 GND 57 n.c. or VS2#
12 A8 35 12V_RF_POWER 58 RESET
13 A13 36 -CDI 59 -WAIT
14 A14 37 D11 60 -INPACK
15 -WE 38 D12 61 -REG
16 RDY/-IREQ 39 D13 62 BVD2/-SPKR
17 SLOT_VCC 40 D14 63 BDV1/-STSCHG
18 SLOT-VPP 41 D15 64 D8
19A16 42-CE2 65D9
20 A15 43 n.c. or VS1# 66 D10
21 A12 44 -IORD 67 -CD2
22 A7 45 -IOWR 68 GND
23 A6 46 A17   Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 
						

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Power Supply
Vehicle power input for the Thor VX9 is dependent on the power supply selected. Availability of power supplies may vary by 
region:.  See Connect Vehicle Power (page 4-14) for available DC/DC power supplies and instructions, cautions ans warnings 
for installation.
Important – A DC to DC power supply is required to provide a conditioned power source to the Thor VX9. The Thor VX9 cannot 
be connected to vehicle power without the DC to DC power supply.
If DC power is not available – for example, in an office environment – an optional External AC Power Supply (page 4-27) can be 
used to convert AC wall power to an appropriate DC level.
Please review the installation cautions and warnings contained in Connect Vehicle Power (page 4-14).
Uninterruptible Power Supply Battery Pack
An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is built into the Thor VX9 to provide power for short periods of time when vehicle 
power is unavailable (such as when vehicle batteries are swapped). The UPS, when enabled, can be used to power the 
Thor VX9 for a specified period of time before shutdown.
Configuration of the UPS is handled via the VMT Manager (page 5-10) option in the Control Panel..
CMOS Battery
The Thor VX9 has a permanent Lithium battery installed to maintain time, date and CMOS setup information. The lithium 
battery is not user serviceable and should last five years with normal use before it requires replacement.
Note: This battery should only be changed by authorized service personnel. 
						

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Hardware Problems
This section lists possible solutions to some common problems with hardware.
Power Source
The Thor VX9 receives power from either an AC-DC adapter or a vehicle battery. Power source problems are usually inter-
related. For example, a malfunctioning AC-DC adapter or vehicle battery will not power the computer.
The following table provides solutions to common power source problems:
Contact Technical Assistance (page 9-1)if you cannot find the source of the problem.
Keyboard
The following table provides solution to common keyboard problems:ATTENTION
Using the wrong AC adapter or DC converter could damage the Thor VX9. Honeywell assumes no liability for damage to 
the Thor VX9 or adapter/converter caused by using the wrong adapter/converter.
Problem Solution
The computer won’t 
start.Make sure you’ve attached the power cord properly and that you have the power switch in the On 
position.
Make sure the wall outlet (for AC-DC adapter) is working or the vehicle battery is charged.
Check all inline fuses and replace if blown.
Make sure the vehicle battery is connected properly to the Thor VX9 power cable.
Problem Solution
No characters generated on keypress. Verify that all keyboard cables are securely attached and that any 
set screws on the cable/adapter are tightened.
Get an unexpected character or function when press-
ing some keys.Reboot the machine to return to its original setting. If the problem 
continues refer to Key Maps (page 7-1) for correct key combina-
tions.
The 2
nd key on the keyboard remains active and does 
not toggle on and off when another key is pressed.Press the SP key or an arrow key to release the 2nd state. Contact 
Technical Assistance (page 9-1) if the problem continues.
Note: The 95-key keyboard does not have 2nd key functionality.
The keyboard locked and you cannot use Ctrl + Alt + 
Del to reboot.Press and hold the power button to shutdown then press again to 
restart the computer.