IBM LXE MX5 Manuel D’Utilisation

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 Main Battery pack. 
Either the trigger handle is attached to the MX5 or the handstrap is attached, not 

both. 

Handle Installation 

1.  Place the MX5, 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 MX5 and slide the handle downward until 
the screw holes are visible. 

3.  Attach the pistol grip handle to the MX5 with the set of three screws and 

washers provided. 

4.  Test the handle's connection making sure the MX5 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 MX5 is placed in service. 

Note:  Either the trigger handle is attached to the MX5 or the handstrap is 

attached, not both. LXE recommends that, in the absence of a trigger 

handle, the handstrap be used at all times. 

An elastic hand strap is available for the MX5. Once installed, the hand strap 

provides a means for the user to secure the computer to their hand. It is 

adjustable to fit practically any size hand and is easily moved to allow installation 

or removal of the MX5 battery pack. 

Installation 

1.  If a handle is installed, remove it at this time. See section “Install Pistol 

Grip Handle.” 

2.  Slip the strap through the upper bracket prior to securing the upper 

bracket to the unit. 

3.  When slipping the strap through the bracket make sure the closed loop 

fastener surface is up. 

4.   After slipping the strap through the bracket, fold the strap over so that 

the two closed loop fastener surfaces mate evenly. 

5.  Prior to securing the upper bracket to the unit, slide the bottom 

assembly into the slots at the bottom of the MX5. Insure that both ends 

of the bottom assembly are securely installed.