E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
The VX5 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted, PC (Personal
Computer) running a Microsoft® Windows® operating system and capable of wireless data
communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle. The VX5 provides the
power and functionality of a desktop computer in a vehicle mounted unit, with a wide range of
options:
CPU 933MHz PIII
Memory 256 or 512MB SDRAM
Display
Indoor or Outdoor 12.1” display, integrated Touchscreen, adjustable
brightness
Network
connectivity
2.4 Wireless LAN radio (single or dual antenna)
Ethernet port
Audio Speakers in front bezel, audio jack for headset with microphone
Storage media
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Removable rotating
Compact Flash
PCMCIA
Operating
system
Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Professional
No operating system
Other options
Extended temperature version (512MB RAM only)
RAM Mount
TM
vehicle mounting
For information on installing Microsoft Windows on a VX5 ordered with no operating system,
please refer to Chapter 3, “System Configuration”, section titled “VX5 Delivered with No OS”.
Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot)
If your VX5 is shipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system pre-installed, it is
necessary to complete the Windows licensing/registration screens when starting the
VX5 for the first time. To complete this information, you need the Microsoft
Windows software/product key that was included with the VX5.
Please refer to Chapter 3 “System Configuration”, section titled “Microsoft Windows License
Agreement (First Boot)” for instruction.
The “VX5 User’s Guide” is directed toward the VX5 user. It is delivered on the LXE
Documentation CD. It contains safety warnings, descriptions of the controls and
connectors, instruction on installing antennas, and day to day operation.
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The available storage media types and capacity may vary depending on date of manufacture
and other VX5 options. Contact your LXE representative for details.
