Power Modes 43
E-EQ-MX6RG-E-ARC MX6 Reference Guide
Both Batteries Dead
When the main battery and backup battery are drained completely, the unit is in the Off mode. The
unit transitions from the Off mode to the On mode when a charged main battery is inserted, the
MX6 is placed in a powered docking cradle, or external power is applied to the MX6. The unit
performs a Hard Reset upon receiving power from a charged main battery pack.
LXE recommends connecting the MX6 to external power frequently during the work week to
maintain a charge in the backup battery.
Main Battery Hot-swapped
The MX6 automatically enters Suspend mode when the main battery is removed while the backup
battery has adequate power to maintain the MX6 operating system. To wake the unit after the
main battery has been replaced, press the Power key or the Scan key.
Suspend Mode
The Suspend mode is entered when the unit is inactive for a predetermined period of time or the
user taps the Power key. The MX6 does not enter Suspend when it is connected to AC power or
when it is connected via ActiveSync unless it has been configured to do so. When connected to
ActiveSync, the unit will enter Suspend if the Power key is tapped.
MX6 Suspend timers are set using Start | Settings | System | Power tab.
A Power key tap wakes the unit and resets the display backlight timers.
A touch screen tap or any key tap wakes the unit and resets the display backlight timers.
Placing the MX6 in a powered dock wakes the unit and resets the display backlight timers.
When the unit wakes up, the Display Backlight and the Power Off timers begin the countdown
again. When any one of the above events occurs prior to the Power Off timer expiring, the timer
starts the countdown again.
Off Mode
The unit is in Off Mode when the main battery and the backup battery are depleted. Insert a fully
charged main battery and press the Power key to turn the MX6 On. The unit performs a Hard
Reset upon receiving power from a charged main battery pack.
