Unitech PA600 User Manual

unitech

PA600 Rugged Enterprise PDA

User’s Manual

400546G Rev. E

Preface

About This Manual

This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA600 PDA Barcode

Scanner.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from the manufacturer. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.

© Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Microsoft, Windows and Active-

Sync are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

unitech is a member of Oracle Embedded Software

Licensing Program

Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Statement

This is a FCC Part 15 Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.

The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-139-1 for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices.

European Conformity Statement

Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC 89/336/

EEC directives.

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Laser Information

The Unitech PA600 series is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of

DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J and to the requirements of IEC 825-1. Class II and

Class 2 products are not considered to be hazardous. The PA600 series contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations. The scanner is designed so that there is no human access to harmful laser light during normal operation, user maintenance or during prescribed service operations.

The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the PA600 series's optional laser scanner module is located on the memory compartment cover, on the back of the unit.

CAUTION!

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light. Use of optical instruments with the scanner will increase eye hazard. Optical instruments include binoculars, microscopes, and magnifying glasses.

This does not include eye glasses worn by the user.

Battery Notices

This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. Both batteries will discharge after an extended period of not being used.

When both batteries are discharged, recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge the main battery and backup battery. There are two ways to recharge PA600:

1. Plug the USB charging cable to the PA600 and plug the 5V/2A AC-DC adapter to the power jack of the USB charging cable.

2. Place the PA600 into the docking station and plug the 5V/2A AC-DC adapter to the power jack of the docking station.

For more details, refer to page 8, Charging the Battery.

If the main battery is removed, the backup battery ensures the data on SDRAM is safe for up to 6 hours. To prevent data loss, do not leave the PA600 uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended period.

Battery charge notice

It is important to consider the environment temperature whenever you are charging the Lithium-Ion battery pack. The process is most efficient at normal room temperature or slightly cooler. It is essential that you charge batteries within the stated range of -5°C to 50°C. Charging batteries outside of the specified range could damage the batteries and shorten their charging life cycle.

About This Manual

Storage and safety notice

Although charged Lithium-Ion batteries may be left unused for several months, their capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal resistance. If this happens they will require recharging prior to use. Lithium-Ion batteries may be stored at temperatures between-20°C to 60°C, however they may be depleted more rapidly at the high end of this range. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature.

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual

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Regulatory Compliance Statements ............................................................................. i

FCC Statement ........................................................................................................................ i

Canadian Compliance Statement ............................................................................................ i

European Conformity Statement ............................................................................................. i

Laser Information ................................................................................................................. ii

Battery Notices ...................................................................................................................... ii

Battery charge notice............................................................................................................... ii

Storage and safety notice ....................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1

Getting Started

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Introducing the PA600 ....................................................................................................... 1

Features ................................................................................................................................... 2

Package Contents ............................................................................................................... 3

A Tour of the PA600 ............................................................................................................ 4

Front Left View........................................................................................................................ 4

Back View ............................................................................................................................... 5

Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 6

Installing the Battery ............................................................................................................... 6

Charging the Battery............................................................................................................... 8

Charging the Battery using the USB Cable ....................................................................... 8

Charging the Battery with the Docking Station .................................................................. 9

Checking the Battery Status .............................................................................................. 9

Connecting the PA600 to a PC............................................................................................. 10

Turning the PA600 on for the First Time............................................................................... 11

Powering On .................................................................................................................... 11

Calibrating the PA600 Screen ......................................................................................... 12

Chapter 2

Using the Hardware

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Keypads and Function Buttons ................................................................................... 14

Adjusting the Screen Brightness ................................................................................ 16

Using the Stylus ................................................................................................................. 16

Using the SD/MMC memory card ................................................................................ 17

Inserting a Storage Card ................................................................................................. 17

Removing a Storage Card ............................................................................................... 17

Using the Laser Scanner ................................................................................................ 18 v

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Chapter 3

Getting Connected

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Establishing Device-PC Connection .......................................................................... 20

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ............................................................................................. 20

Connecting the Device to Your Computer ............................................................................ 23

Synchronizing with Your Computer ........................................................................... 24

Connection options ............................................................................................................... 24

USB Connection .............................................................................................................. 24

Infrared Connection ......................................................................................................... 25

Bluetooth Connection ...................................................................................................... 26

WiFi Connection .............................................................................................................. 29

Synchronizing Information ............................................................................................ 31

Synchronization Options....................................................................................................... 31

Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files ........................................................................ 31

Chapter 4

Barcode Scanner Programs

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Scan2Key .............................................................................................................................. 33

Scanner Setting .................................................................................................................. 33

Barcode Symbologies........................................................................................................... 34

Chapter 5

Advanced settings

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Adjusting Settings ............................................................................................................. 35

Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status ..................................................... 36

Extending Battery Life ..................................................................................................... 37

Changing the Automatic Power Settings .............................................................................. 37

Adjusting Backlight Setting ................................................................................................... 38

Viewing Flash Memory Files ......................................................................................... 39

Performing a hardware reset ........................................................................................ 40

Performing a Warm Boot ...................................................................................................... 40

Preforming a Cool Boot ........................................................................................................ 41

Method 1 .......................................................................................................................... 41

Method 2: Registry Cleanup ............................................................................................ 42

Appendix

System Specifications

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introducing the PA600

Thank you for purchasing the PA600 PDA Barcode Scanner.

Your PA600 was designed for user who need a compact and durable PDA for data collection and real time transactions.

The PA600 is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-size computer using the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, and incorporating an integral bar code scanning laser device, color LCD with touchscreen, keypad, IrDA interface, and wireless communication capability. It provides users with a standard Windowsbased environment for customizing and operating the device.

To reduce TCO, the PA600 is sealed to meet IP54 standards and has undergone multiple drop tests to prevent downtime.

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Features

Powerful system

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system

• Intel PXA270 processor with speed of up to 520 MHz

System memory

• 64 MB SDRAM

• 128 MB Flash ROM

Display

• 3.5-inch QVGA LCD touch-sensitive screen

• 320 x 240 resolution

Barcode scanner

• Built-in Bar Code Scan Engine

• Built-in vibrator for scanning indication

• CCD scan engine (optional)

• Symbol SE950 support

• UNITECH HAMSTER barcode decoder

Communication

• USB Host & Client

• IrDA 1.2 (SIR)

• GPRS (Data Only)

• VOIP support

• 802.11b/g for power saving

• Bluetooth version 1.2

(supports Bluetooth Printer,

Bluetooth Modem, Bluetooth

ActiveSync)

Audio

• Voice recording and playback

• MIC

• Speaker

• Headset Connector

• Receiver

Wireless connectivity

• 802.11b + g with diversity antenna

• Bluetooth wireless technology

• Serial infrared port

Expansion slot

• Accomodates Secure Digital (SD) memory cards and can serve as a

SDIO port.

Battery life

• Batch usage with 50% backlight:12 hours

• RF enabled usage with 50% backlight: 6 hours

• Charging time: 3.5 hours

• Embedded backup battery cell

User-friendly interface

• Quick launch hot keys for enabling backlight, calibration, software keyboard, and other device management tasks

• Trigger keys for barcode scanning

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Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Package Contents

After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA600 are present:

PA600 Terminal

Battery Pack Stylus

AC Adapter

USB Charging

Cables

Elastic Stylus String CD-ROM

Quick

Reference

Guide

If anything is missing or appear damaged in any way, contact your dealer.

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A Tour of the PA600

The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA600.

Front Left View

No.

1.

Component

Status indicator

Description

Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning status.

Green - Battery is fully charged or barcode scanning process is completed without error.

Red - Battery is charging, barcode scanner is fired / activated.

Press to activate the barcode laser scanner. 2.

Left scanner trigger button

3.

Power button

4.

6.

Microphone

5.

Universal connector

Keypad

If the device is off, press this button to turn it on.

Alternatively, when the unit is on, this key must be pressed and held down for about two seconds in order to turn the device off.

Enables you to record voice audio.

Connects your device to a USB charging/communication cable. This USB cable connects to the computer’s USB port and accepts the 5V AC adapter to provide power to the

PA600. See page16 for further instructions. The unit can simultaneously recharge and perform an Activesync operation. You can also use it to connect peripheral hardware, such as a docking station, to your device. This port can also support USB and RS232 hosting for devices such as a USB or RS232 scanner, keyboard, or USB memory key.

Keypad interface for controlling the PA600. See Keypads and Function Buttons on page 14 for more information.

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LCD Touch screen Displays the applications and data stored on your device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or finger.

8.

Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the PA600.

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Back View


No.

9.

Component

Battery compartment

Description

Houses the Removable and rechargeable 3.7

V, 1950 mAH battery pack

Opens the battery compartment.

10.

Battery compartment release latch

11.

Reset button

12.

Handstrap

Press the end of the stylus into the button to reset your device.

Enables you to securely hold the PA600 while using it.

13.

14.

Speaker

Strap holder

Enables you to hear audio from the PA600.

Attachment location for holding hand strap, carrying strap, and stylus.

15.

Memory card slot

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Barcode scanner window Used to scan barcodes.

17.

Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones or headphones) for use in noisy environments.

18.

Stylus

Accommodates Secure Digital memory cards and can serve as a SDIO port.

Enables you to interact with the operating system. To use the stylus, remove it from its holder and hold it the same way you hold a pen or pencil.

Press to activate the barcode laser scanner. 19.

Right scanner trigger button

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Infrared (IR) port Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data from other IR-enabled devices.

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Getting Started

This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to turn on the PA600, and how to calibrate the screen.

Installing the Battery

WARNING!

There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. DO NOT disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose the battery pack in fire or water. DO NOT attempt to open or service the battery pack. Dispose of used batteries according to local recycling guidelines in your area.

A backup battery cell is embedded into your device to prevent data loss in instances when the removable battery pack is removed or completely discharged. The backup battery will keep the data and system setting for up to 6 hours if the main battery is removed.

NOTE: To enable the internal battery cell to provide backup power supply, charge your device with the main battery pack for at least 16 hours.

1. Open the battery compartment by pushing the latch in the direction of the arrow and lifting up.

The battery compartment is displayed:

Compartment contacts

Plastic battery tab

Battery securing clip

NOTE: The plastic battery tab makes it easy to remove the battery.

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2. Locate the backup battery switch and turn it on.


Backup battery switch

3. Position the battery pack, making sure the battery contacts are aligned with the contacts in the compartment and the battery is placed on top of the plastic tab, as shown in the following illustration.

Contacts

Plastic tab

4. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay while simultaneously pulling the plastic tab and securing clip until the battery clicks into place.

Securing clip

Plastic tab

5. Replace the battery compartment cover.

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Charging the Battery

Before using the PA600 for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16 hours.

After that, you can charge the PA600 every day to recharge the battery to full capacity.

Charge the PA600 using the USB charging cable or the docking station.

CAUTION!

Operating the PA600 for the first time without the AC adapter, and without fully charging the backup battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory.When the battery is removed, the backup battery retains RAM data in memory for 6 hours, please charge the battery for the period to avoid the data loss in RAM memory.

NOTE: Turn the backup battery switch on before charging the battery. Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately charged.

Charging the Battery using the USB Cable

1. Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and connect it to the PA600 ( 1 ).

2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the USB charging cable ( 2 ).

3. Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet ( 3 ).

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Charging the Battery with the Docking Station

1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the docking station, then connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.

2. Slide the device into the docking station until it clicks into place.

3. The connection is secure when the bottom edge of the device is aligned with the docking station, and the LED indicator on the device lights up red.

LED Status

PA600

Docking

Station

LED

Solid Red

Solid Green

Power LED

Meaning

Charging

Charging complete

Power is on

Charging LED: Charging (For Spare Battery Only)

Sync LED Synchronization is taking place

Checking the Battery Status

If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a status icon appears on the device screen indicating low or very low battery status. In both cases, perform an Active-

Sync operation to back up your data, then recharge your device as soon as possible.

If the battery level reaches a low status, the device will enter sleep mode and cannot be powered up until the battery is charged. Windows Mobile 5.0 will retain installed applications and data when the main battery is completely drained for extended periods of time.

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Connecting the PA600 to a PC

Use the USB cable to connect the PA600 to a PC to use with ActiveSync.

1. Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and connect it to the PA600 ( 1 ).

2. Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the PC and connect the AC adapter into the USB connector ( 2 ).

3. Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet ( 3 ).

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Turning the PA600 on for the First Time

After you have initially charged your device for about 12 hours, the device is ready to be used. You can now start up your device where you’ll calibrate the display, learn some basic stylus usage, and set up the system time zone, date and time.

Powering On

1. Turn on your device by pressing the power button on the front panel.

NOTE: The PA600 screen ships with a protective plastic film.

You may remove this if desired by peeling from one corner. The screen will be more susceptible to scratching without the film, but will be more readable.

2. The Unitech PA600 welcome screen appears for a moment followed by the Windows CE screen.

Power Button

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Calibrating the PA600 Screen

The calibrate screen automatically appears when the unit is powered-on for the first time or after the system is reset.

To calibrate the screen at any time, follow these instructions.

1. Tap Start → Settings , and then switch to System tab.

2. Tap the Screen icon.

Or

Press Func key and ESC key simultaneously.

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The Screen Settings window appears.

This window enables you to customize the screen settings.

3. Tap Align Screen to calibrate the screen.

The align screen window appears.

4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately.

The cross hair moves to the next location.

5. Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated.

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Chapter 2

Using the Hardware

Keypads and Function Buttons

The keypad enables you to both enter information and interact with the PDA operating system and also operate secondary functions using the function button. When the green function button is pressed, the green icon functions on the keypad become available.

When the Function button is pressed, an icon appears in the operating system:

Function activated icon

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The following table describes the keypad keys.

Key Main Function

Turns the PA600 on and off.

Secondary Function

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Number 1

Left soft key - activates function above in LCD screen.

Alphanumeric 2, a, b, c

Alphanumeric 3, d, e, f

Up navigation key

Right soft key - activates function above in LCD screen.

Key Main Function

Enter key

Back space

Alphanumeric 4, g, h, i

Alphanumeric 5, j, k, l

Alphanumeric 6, m, n, o

—

Tab

Alphanumeric 7, p, q, r, s

Alphanumeric 8, t, u, v

Alphanumeric 9, w, x, y, z

Alpha

Asterisk

Number 0, space

Period

Chapter 2 Using the Hardware

Secondary Function

OK

Escape key

Left navigation key

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Right navigation key

Enables disables secondary function keys

Windows key opens Start menu

Decreases screen brightness

Down navigation key

Increases screen brightness

—

Illuminates keypad

—

Pound

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Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the Function button to enable the soft keys and pressing the 7 (decrease brightness) or 9 (increase brightness) buttons.

Increase

Brightness

Decrease

Brightness

Function Button

Using the Stylus

CAUTION!

Never use anything other than the PA600 stylus on the screen. Using another object as a stylus could cause permanent damage.

1. Remove the stylus from its holder.

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2. Hold the stylus as you would a pencil.

3. To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on that choice.

4. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers.

Use very light pressure.


Using the SD/MMC memory card

Your device has an expansion slot compatible with a range of SD and MMC storage cards, which are primarily used to back up or transfer files and data. The slot also supports SDIO cards for added connectivity options.

Inserting a Storage Card

1. Remove the two screws from the SD compartment cover and remove the cover.

2. Insert the SD card with the notched corner as shown by the icon on the case.

3. Push the card into the slot until you feel the SD card click into place; this will signal that the card is properly seated within the slot.The card is secure when it is not protruding from the slot.The SD compartment cover can be screwed back into place when a SD/MMC card is inserted.

Removing a Storage Card

1. Remove the two screws from the SD compartment cover and remove the cover.

2. Press the card in and release. The card pops out.

3. Remove the card from the slot.

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Using the Laser Scanner

The PA600 has an integrated laser scanner which reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance.

NOTE: Reading software must be enabled in order to operate the scanner. This can be a user-loaded application or a pre-loaded utility such as Scanner

Setting or Scan2Key.

Activate the laser scanner by pressing either one of the trigger keys located on the left and right side of the unit.

Scan button

The PA600 has a built-in Scanner Setting utility that allows you to test the device’s barcode scan function.

1. To launch Scanner Settings, tap Start →

Settings → System → Scanner Settings .

2. The Scanner Control Panel opens.

From here you can configure barcode scanner parameters such as enabling or disabling barcode symbologies, setting data transmission options, configuring magnetic and proximity reading options, and setting power management options.

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3. To test the barcode scanner, tap the Test tab

4. Tap Tools .

5. Tap Enable Scan

6. To perform auto scan,tap Tools --> Auto

Scan --> Start auto-scan .

7. Choose Interval: 3 secs

8. Tap Start

9. Laser scan every 3 seconds and barcode is scanned automatically.

10. Tap Tools --> Auto-Scan --> Stop

AutoScan .

11. To enable the scanner outside of the test tab, user must enable Scan2Key.exe

.This can be done via the To Kpd tab.

12. Check the box labeled “ Start Scan2Key

When Exit and tap OK at the top right. The scanner will be enabled and scans will be directed to the keyboard buffer.

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Chapter 3

Getting Connected

Establishing Device-PC Connection

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

In order to exchange data between your computer and PA600, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Use the USB charging cable that comes with your device to connect the device to your computer.

NOTE: If you have a previous version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest version of

Microsoft ActiveSync.

To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer:

1. Close any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virus-scanning software.

2. Download the ActiveSync software from the Microsoft ActiveSync Download page at

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/ downloads/activesync42.mspx.

3. Browse to the location of the downloaded file, and double-click it.

The installation wizard begins.

Chapter 3 Getting Connected

4. Click Next .

You are prompted to read the End User License Agreement (EULA).

5. Accept the license agreement terms and click Next .

You are prompted for user information.

6. Type the user name and organization and click Next .

You are prompted for the destination folder.

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7. Select a drive to install the program to and click Next .

The installation wizard has gathered the information it needs to install Active-

Sync and prompts you to begin installation.

8. Click Install .

The program begins installation

After the program has finished installing you see the following screen.

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9. Click Finish .

You may be prompted to restart your computer.

After you have installed ActiveSync and restarted your computer, the ActiveSync icon

appears in your computer’s system tray as shown and ActiveSync Connection

Wizard starts. For detailed information on how to use ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync then click Help → Microsoft ActiveSync Help .

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

1. After ActiveSync has been installed, connect the USB charging cable to the universal connector on the bottom of your device. If necessary, connect an adapter. Refer to Connecting the PA600 to a PC on page 10.

2. Plug the other end of the USB charging cable into a USB port on your computer.

3. Turn the device on.

4. ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the

PA600. The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start.

NOTE: If ActiveSync doesn’t start automatically, click Start → Programs →

Microsoft ActiveSync .

If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication settings.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

6. When the configuration process is complete, the

ActiveSync window appears.

7. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to synchronize periodically or upon connection.

NOTE: Your computer can create a partnership with multiple PA600s. Also, a

PA600 can create a partnership with up to two computers.

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Synchronizing with Your Computer

Synchronization takes place according to the options you choose while setting up

ActiveSync on your computer. If you accept the default (On Connect) synchronization option in the Microsoft ActiveSync Setup Wizard, you’ll be able to simply connect your

PA600 to your desktop computer and synchronization will take place.

If you have not enabled the On Connect feature in Active Sync, you can start Active-

Sync in either of the following ways:

• On your computer, double-click My Computer → Mobile Devices folder.

• Connect the USB cable between the computer and PA600.

Connection options

You can set remote synchronization with your computer using the following connection options:

• USB connection

• Infrared connection

• Bluetooth connection

• WiFi connection

USB Connection

To synchronize with your computer using a USB connection:

1. Open ActiveSync.

2. Connect your device to your computer using the USB charging cable.

3. Initiate connection by tapping Start →

Programs → ActiveSync .

4. Tap Menu → Connections .

5. Select Synchronize all PCs using this connection check box.

6. Select a baud rate or cable type connection.

7. Tap OK .

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Infrared Connection

The infrared port allows you to synchronize information with an infrared enabled computer. Align the infrared port of your device with the infrared port on the computer.

This method is ideal for quickly switching between multiple devices since there are no cables or adapters to change.

1. Perform the steps below on your computer: a. Configure an infrared port on your computer following the manufacturer’s instructions.

b. Once your computer’s IR port is ready, open ActiveSync.

c. Click File →

Connection Settings .

d. Check Allow connections to one of the following and select

Infrared Port (IR) from the drop-down list.

e. Click OK .

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2. Perform the steps below on your device: a. Align the IR port of your PA600 with that on your computer so that they are unobstructed and within close range.

b. Initiate connection by tapping Start →

ActiveSync → Menu → Connect via

IR .

c. Tap Sync .

Bluetooth Connection

Your device is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to synchronize information with a computer equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or access point. Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to communicate with the computer whenever it is within range.

Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection.

1. Tap Start → Settings → Connections →

Bluetooth → Mode and check Turn on

Bluetooth .

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2. Tap Devices → New Partnership…


3. Select a device from the list and tap Next .

You are prompted for a passkey.

4. Enter the Passkey.

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On the PC screen, you are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN

Code Request.

5. Enter the same Bluetooth PIN Code you entered in step 4.

6. Select service. Check Activesync . Tap Finish .

7. To preserve battery power, be sure to end the bluetooth activesync connection when synchronizing is complete. Tap OK .

8. From Start > Program, double tap Activesync .

9. Tap Menu at the bottom right corner. Select Connect via Bluetooth . Terminal connects to the host via Bluetooth Activesync.

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WiFi Connection

The terminal come with built-in RF functionality. After setting the network successfully, it will connect to the LAN network automatically. Suspend and warm start will always resume the auto reconnection.

Make the network setting.

(For PA600 Mobile)

1. Tap the RF icon at the bottom of the screen.

2. A selection menu pop up.

Select “Enable Wireless”.

3. Once the RF card is detected, a dialog pop up.

4. Select a network SSID to connect to.

Select one of the network. Tap OK.

5. Select “The Internet”. Tap “Connect”.

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6. Enter the network key.Tap “Connect”.

7. Icon turn to double arrow, indicate that the RF connection is running.

8. If you do not need the RF connection, you can repeat step 1 ~ 2 and select “Disable Wireless”.

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Synchronizing Information

All files created on the device are stored in My Document/PA600 My Document folder

(if the designated device name is PA600). You can view files by double-clicking the

PA600 My Documents icon on your computer.

If you have enabled file synchronization, your PA600 files are automatically synchronized in the My Documents folder on your computer, unless a different name was chosen for PA600.

Synchronization Options

Synchronization options can be modified, including when you synchronize and what gets synchronized. In the Mobile Device window, click Tools → Sync Options .

For each type of information, the synchronization process can be hastened by limiting the amount of data to be synchronized. To do this, select a service and click the Settings button. After enabling a service, you must close and reopen the ActiveSync.

Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files

You can use ActiveSync to exchange information from your device your computer and vice versa. Changes you make to the information on one location will not affect the information on the other one. If you want to automatically update information on both your device and computer, synchronize the information instead.

You can copy two types of information to your device: files and Pocket Access Windows CE Store information.

The procedure below only applies to copying files. Refer to the ActiveSync Help on your computer for instructions on how to copy Pocket Access Windows CE Store information.

NOTE: Files created on your computer may need to be converted by Active-

Sync so that they can be viewed and edited on your device, and vice versa.

To copy files:

1. Connect your device to your computer.

2. In ActiveSync on your computer, click Explore .

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Windows Explorer opens the Mobile Device window for your device.

3. Locate the file that you want to copy on your device or computer.

4. Do either one of the following:

– To copy the file to your device, right-click the file and click Copy . Place the cursor in the desired folder for your device, right-click, then click Paste .

– To copy the file to your computer, right-click the file and click Copy . Place the cursor in the desired folder for your computer, right click, then click Paste .

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Chapter 4

Barcode Scanner Programs

Scan2Key

The Scan2Key application routes input from a scanner port to a keypad buffer, making all input from the scanner emulate input from the keypad. Using Scan2Key, scanned data can be directed from the scanner port to any waiting(active/focused) text editor such as MS Mobile Word or a text box in an application.

Scanner Setting

When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a different application, the Scanner Control Panel provides the ability to change default symbology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings.

Tap Start → Settings → System → Scanner

Settings to display the Scanner Control Panel.

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Barcode Symbologies

Barcode

Symbology

Enable/

Disable

Check

Char/Digit verification

Transmit

Check

Char/digit

Max/

Min

Length

Lookland EAN YES

Codabar YES YES YES

Transmit

Leading

Digit

Other

Code 11

Code 128

Code 32

Code 39

YES

YES

YES

YES YES

YES

YES

Transmet Start/

Stop bits, CLSI format, *data length

* check digits, *data length

*data length

Transmit Tailing digit

For ASCII,

Transmit Start/Stop bits, Function

Code, Double label decoding,*data length, *double labels separator

*data length Code 93

Deta Code

EAN 128

YES

YES

YES

YES

Yes

YES

Yes Transmit Code ID,

* Field separator

EAN 13

EAN 8

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Interleaved 2 of 5

YES YES YES

* Not suppress first or last digit, *data length

Fixed Length, * Not suppress first or last digit, *data length

Label Code

IV&V

YES

MSI/Plessey YES

YES

YES

Standard 2 of 5

Telepen

YES

YES

YES YES

* Check digit double module 10,

* data length

Fixed Length,

*Data Length

*Standard

Character Set

UPC A

UPC E

UPC/EAN

Group

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES Zero Expension,NSC

Supplement 2,

Supplement 5,Insert

Space before supplement, most have supplement,

*Add-on code try level

* adjustable Scanner

Control

Panel,

V 3.0

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Chapter 5

Advanced settings

Adjusting Settings

This section describes how to adjust the settings of your device to accommodate your work habits.

To access Settings, tap Start → Settings .

The Settings screen appears.

From here can adjust such user configurable items as the backlight, auto power off timer, system volume, and processor speed. You can also assign functions to buttons, configure menus, enter owner information, and set up connections.

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Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status

This section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup battery. To minimize power consumption, you can define settings for the auto-off function and the processor’s operation speed.

To check the main and backup battery status:

1. Open Power Properties. Do either of the following:

– If the Plug or Battery icon appears on your device, double-tap the icon to bring the Power Properties screen.

Plug icon

– Tap Start → Settings → System →

Power .

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The Power screen appears.

2. The battery menu item displays the status of the main and backup batteries.

On the screen shown here, both batteries are at almost 100% charge.

NOTE: It is necessary to charge the battery when the battery charge reaches below 10%. If the battery does not accept a charge, contact

Unitech Technical Support.

Chapter 5 Advanced settings

Extending Battery Life

You can extend the PA600 battery life by doing either of the following:

• Change the automatic power settings

• Minimize the use of backlight

Changing the Automatic Power Settings

The PA600 will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input.

In default setting, the PA600 automatically turns itself off if it remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power connected. Pressing the power button returns the PA600 to the same point at the time of automatic shutdown.

To change the automatic power settings:

1. In the Power screen tap the Advanced tab.

2. Tap the automatic shut off time arrow to select from a list of time periods. The available time periods are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 minutes.

3. This function can also be activated when the PA600 is plugged into the power adapter or placed in its docking station by tapping the On external power check box and then tapping the arrow to select from a list of time periods. The available time periods are 1, 2, 5,10, 15 and 30 minutes.

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Adjusting Backlight Setting

The power consumption of the LCD backlight is high, turn off the backlight function if it is not necessary.

If a backlight is required, set “automatically turn off the backlight” function.

To change backlight settings:

1. Tap Start → Settings → System .

2. Tap Backlight .

The Backlight screen appears.

3. Do any of the following:

– In the Battery Power tab, tap the Turn off backlight if device is not used for check box and select the amount of time before the unit turns off the backlight while running in battery power mode from the drop-down list.

– In the External Power tab, tap the Turn off backlight if device is not used for check box and select the amount of time before the unit turns off the backlight while running in battery power mode from the drop-down list.

– Tap Turn on the backlight when...

checkbox to activate the backlight when the screen is tapped or a key is pressed.

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– In the Brightness tab, tap and drag the slider to choose a dimmer backlight when operating on battery power.


Viewing Flash Memory Files

The Flash Storage folder is a rewritable locations for programs or data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Storage are unaffected by the PA600 power status.

To access the Flash Memory files:

1. Click My Device > Flash Storage

To transfer files to Device’s Flash Memory:

1. Connect the device to your computer by Activesync.

2. On your computer’s Activesync, click Mobile Device > Flash Storage.

3. Select the file that you want to transfer.

4. Drag the file from your terminal’s flash storage folder to your computer’s folder or drag the file from your computer’s folder to the terminal’s flash storage folder.

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Performing a hardware reset

You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen).

A soft reset allows your device to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer.

This will restart your device and adjust memory allocation. All records and entries are retained after a soft reset. Unsaved data in open programs may in some cases be lost.

Performing a Warm Boot

1. Remove the stylus from its holder.

2. Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the

PA600.

Reset button

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Preforming a Cool Boot

A hard reset cuts off power to your device, erasing all records and entries, deleting all programs you have added, and restoring the device to default factory settings.

Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem. When you perform your next ActiveSync operation, you can restore any data that you previously synchronized to your computer or you can restore data that you backed up to a storage card.

NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, the date and time settings are not be retained. Formats, preferences, and other settings are restored to their default factory settings.

Method 1

Follow these instructions to perform a cool boot.

1. Press and hold the Func + Backspace key.

2. While holding the Func key and-

Backspace key, insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hole on the back of the PA600.Press and hold the reset button until you see the

Unitech splash logo screen.Wait 5 seconds and then release the

Func key and Backspace key.

NOTE: The system is returned to the default settings. All registry settings and all files (include the hidden files) are returned to their original factory defaults

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Method 2: Registry Cleanup

1. Press and hold the TAB key.

2. While holding the TAB key and

Func key, insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hole on the back of the PA600.Press and hold the reset button until you see the

Unitech splash logo screen appear.Wait for 5 seconds and then release the TAB and Func key.

NOTE: All registry settings are returned to default settings. Applications and any data is retained. Files in the Flash Storage are retained.

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Appendix

Processing/Memory

OS

Keypad

Display

Scanner

Indicator

Communication

Audio

Expansion Slot

Power Source

Enclosure

Environmental

Models

Certification

Accessories

Software

CPU

Memory

Window Mobile 5.0 / Windows CE.NET 5.0

18-Key, including numeric key, alpha key and function key

240x320 QVGA, Color Transflective TFT, with Touch Screen & backlight

Laser Scan Engine, CCD Scan Engine as optional

Led, Vibrator

USB Host & Client

IrDA 1.2(SIR)

GPRS (Data Only)

802.11b/g for power saving

Bluetooth

Bluetooth supports Bluetooth Printer,

Bluetooth Modem,

Bluetooth ActiveSync

MIC

Speaker

Headset Connector

Receiver

SDIO slot

Main

Backup

Weight

Dimension

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Relative Humidity

Drop test to Concrete

Environmental Sealing

GPRS + BT

802.11b/g + BT

BT Only

CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS compliant

Desktop Cradle

4 slot Battery Charger

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 SDK

Unitech PA600 SDK

VOIP (via 3rd party)

Intel PXA270 520MHz

SDRAM:64MB

Flash ROM:128MB

3.7V 1950mAH Li-ion battery pack

One rechargeable Ni-MH backup battery

Under 300g with battery & scan engine

Approximately L149.5 X H26.6 X

W85mm

0 C~ 50 C

-20 C~ 60 C

5% ~ 95%(non-condensing)

4 feet

IP54

Vehicle Quick Charging Cable

Holster

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Unitech PA600 User Manual

unitech

PA600 Rugged Enterprise PDA

User’s Manual

Preface

About This Manual

Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Statement

Canadian Compliance Statement

European Conformity Statement

Laser Information

Battery Notices

Battery charge notice

Storage and safety notice

Table of Contents

About This Manual

Getting Started

Using the Hardware

Getting Connected

Barcode Scanner Programs

Advanced settings

System Specifications

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introducing the PA600

Features

Package Contents

A Tour of the PA600

Front Left View

Back View

Getting Started

Installing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Connecting the PA600 to a PC

Turning the PA600 on for the First Time

Chapter 2

Using the Hardware

Keypads and Function Buttons

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Using the Stylus

Using the SD/MMC memory card

Using the Laser Scanner

Chapter 3

Getting Connected

Establishing Device-PC Connection

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

Synchronizing with Your Computer

Connection options

Synchronizing Information

Synchronization Options

Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files

Chapter 4

Barcode Scanner Programs

Scan2Key

Scanner Setting

Barcode Symbologies

Chapter 5

Advanced settings

Adjusting Settings

Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status

Extending Battery Life

Changing the Automatic Power Settings

Adjusting Backlight Setting

Viewing Flash Memory Files

Performing a hardware reset

Performing a Warm Boot

Preforming a Cool Boot

Appendix

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