E-EQ-VX7RG-D VX7 Reference Guide
Chapter 6 AppLock
Introduction
Note: LXE has made the assumption, in this chapter, that the first user to power up a new
mobile device is the system administrator.
LXE’s AppLock is designed to be run on LXE certified Windows CE based devices only. LXE
loads the AppLock program as part of the LXE customer installation process.
Configuration parameters are specified by the AppLock Administrator for the mobile device end-
user. AppLock is password protected by the Administrator.
End-user mode locks the end-user into the configured application or applications. The end user
can still reboot the mobile device and respond to dialog boxes. The administrator-specified
application is automatically launched and runs in full screen mode when the device boots up.
When the mobile device is reset to factory default values, for example after a cold reset, the
Administrator may need to reconfigure the AppLock parameters.
Sections in this chapter that are not specifically Multi-Application or Single Application are
used/changed in the same way by both versions.
Note: To reset the device to factory default values, please refer to Chapter 4 “System
Configuration” section titled “Utilities” and the RegClear, PSMFormat and ColdBoot
executable files.
Setup a New Device
LXE devices with the AppLock feature are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no
default password, thus when the device is first booted, the user has full access to the device and no
password prompt is displayed. After the administrator specifies an application to lock, a password
is assigned and the device is rebooted or the hotkey is pressed, the device switches to end-user
mode.
Briefly, the process to configure a new device is as follows:
1. Insert a fully charged battery and press the Power button.
2. Connect an external power source to the device (if required).
3. Adjust screen display, audio volume and other parameters if desired. Install accessories (e.g.
handstrap, stylus).
4. Tap Start | Settings | Control Panel | Administration icon.
5. Assign an application on the Control (single application) or Application (dual application)
tab screen.
6. Assign a password on the Security tab screen.
7. Select a view level on the Status tab screen, if desired.
8. Tap OK
9. Press the hotkey sequence to launch AppLock and lock the configured application(s).
10. The device is now in end-user mode.
Important: Before setting up multiple application parameters, make sure the targeted
software applications will allow two versions to run at the same time.
