External Connectors 19
E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide
The VX5 shutdown may be initiated in any of the following ways:
• Selecting the “Shut Down” option from the Windows Start Menu.
• Selecting the “Shut Down” option from the Windows Task Manager. The Windows
Task Manager is displayed by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del.
• Momentarily pressing and releasing the power button. The VX5 behavior when the
power button is pressed can be configured in the Windows Control Panel.
• Pressing and holding the power button for approximately five seconds. Any open
programs and the Windows operating system are shut down before power off. Note
that this option must be used to shut down when the operating system is not
responding.
For more information on the Windows shutdown process, please refer to the
Windows help function or commercially available Windows help guides.
External Connectors
Most external connectors for the VX5 are located on the bottom of the unit.
• The Keyboard/Mouse connector accepts an LXE VMT keyboard or a dongle cable
for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
• COM 1 connects to a serial barcode scanner cable.
• COM 2 connects to a serial printer or PC with the appropriate cables.
• The USB/Ethernet connector accepts a dongle cable providing a USB port and
Ethernet port.
• Audio connects to a mono telephone headset/microphone.
Note: Pin 9 of the COM ports can be switched between +5V and RI to change between a
barcode scanner and a serial port printer or PC cable. See Chapter 3: “System
Configuration” section titled “Serial Port Pin 9”. The COM2 port is labeled either
“COM2” or “COM2/3”.
Other external connectors are located as follows:
• Antenna connectors are located on the top of the VX5. VX5’s can be configured for
a single antenna or dual antennas.
• A USB port is available inside the access panel.
