16 Quick Start
MX5X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5CEOGWW-F-ARC
Install Pistol Grip Handle (Optional)
The MX5X can be purchased with a customer-installable pistol grip handle. The handle enables
the user of the MX5X to hold the device while pointing and activating the scanner with one hand.
Pressing the trigger activates the laser scanner and functions the same as the Scan key on the
keypad. With the handle installed the Scan key on the keypad remains active. The trigger
duplicates the function of the Scan key.
The handle is built of a durable and flexible plastic that will not detach from the MX5X if the unit
is dropped.
The trigger handle is a mechanical device. Battery or external A/C power is not required for
operation of the trigger handle. The trigger handle does not need to be removed when replacing
the Battery Pack.
Either the trigger handle is attached to the MX5X or the handstrap is attached, not both.
Figure 13 Trigger Handle Attach Points
Handle Installation
1. Place the MX5X, with the screen facing down, on a flat stable surface.
2. Slip the L-shaped plastic hooks, at the top of the handle, into the slots on each side of
the back of the MX5X and slide the handle downward until the screw holes are
visible.
3. Attach the pistol grip handle to the MX5X (as shown above) with the set of three
screws and washers provided.
4. Test the handle's connection making sure the MX5X is securely connected to the
handle.
Periodically check the pistol grip handle for wear and the connection for tightness. If the handle
gets worn or damaged, it must be replaced. If the pistol grip connection loosens, it must be
tightened before the MX5X is placed in service.
