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WPA1200

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Wasp Barcode Technologies
© 2007

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  • Page 1: Product Reference Guide

    WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Wasp Barcode Technologies © 2007...
  • Page 2 In the above situation, plug the WPA1200 to the USB charging cable that is with DC in port or put the unit into the WPA1200 Cradle (with 5V/3A AC-DC adapter), and recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge its backup battery.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LED Status... 7 Checking the Battery Status ... 8 Connecting the WPA1200 to a PC ... 8 Turning On the WPA1200 For the First Time ... 8 Calibrating the WPA1200 Screen ... 9 Chapter 2: Using the Hardware ... 11 Keypads and Key Functions ...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    IrDA interface, and wireless communication capability. It provides users with a standard Windows-based environment for customizing and operating the device. To reduce TCO, the WPA1200 is sealed to meet IP54 standards and has undergone multiple drop tests to prevent downtime.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the WPA1200 are present: Battery Pack AC Adaptor with WPA1200 Universal Plug Elastic Stylus Stylus String USB Charging Cables Quick Start Guide CD-ROM If an item is missing or appears damaged, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 6: A Tour Of The Wpa1200

    A Tour of the WPA1200 The following sections describe the main components and features of the WPA1200. Front Left View Component Status Indicator Left Scan Trigger Button Power Button Microphone Universal Connector Keypad LCD Touch Screen WPA1200 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 7 Memory Card Slot Barcode Scanner Window Earphone Jack Stylus Right Scanner Trigger Button Infrared (IR) Ports WPA1200 Product Reference Guide finger. Enables you to hear audio from the WPA1200. Description Houses the removable and rechargeable 3.7 V, 1950 mAH battery pack.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to turn on the WPA1200, 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 of the battery pack in fire or water.
  • Page 9 4. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay while simultaneously pulling the securing clip until the battery clicks into place. Securing Clip 5. Replace the battery compartment cover WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Contacts Plastic Tab...

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Before using the WPA1200 for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16 hours. After that, you can charge the WPA1200 daily for 4 hours to recharge the battery to full capacity. Charge the WPA1200 using the USB charging cable.

  • Page 11: Checking The Battery Status

    Use the USB cable to connect the WPA1200 to a PC, in order to use with ActiveSync. 1. Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and connect it to the WPA1200 (1). 2. Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the PC and connect the AC adapter into the USB connector (2).

  • Page 12: Calibrating The Wpa1200 Screen

    Calibrating the WPA1200 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 click the Control Panel tab.
  • Page 13 4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately. The cross hair moves to the next location. CE .Net 5 CE .Net 5 5. Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated. Windows Mobile 5 Windows Mobile 5 WPA1200 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Using The Hardware

    When the Function button is pressed, an icon appears in the operating system: The following table describes the keypad keys: Main Function Turns the WPA1200 on and off. Number 1 Alphanumeric 2, a,b,c Alphanumeric 3, d,e,f Enter Key...
  • Page 15 Alphanumeric 6, m,n,o Alphanumeric 7, p,q,r,s Alphanumeric 8, t,u,v Alphanumeric 9, w,x,y,z Alpha Asterisk Number 0, Spaces Period WPA1200 Product Reference Guide None Right Navigation Key Enables/Disables Secondary Key Functions Windows Key Opens Start Menu Decreases Screen Brightness Down Navigation Key...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    (decrease brightness) or 9 (increase brightness) buttons. Decrease Brightness Using the Stylus CAUTION: Never use anything other than the WPA1200 stylus on the screen as it could cause permanent damage. 1. Remove the stylus from its holder. Hold the stylus as you would a pencil.

  • Page 17: Using The Laser Scanner

    Activate the laser scanner by pressing either one of the trigger keys located on the left and right side of the unit. The WPA1200 has a built-in Scanner Setting utility that allows you to test the device’s barcode scan function.
  • Page 18 For Windows Mobile 5: To test the barcode scanner, tap the Test tab and press one of the scanner buttons on a barcode. The screen will display the results of the scan. CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5 Windows Mobile 5 WPA1200 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Getting Connected

    Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and the WPA1200, 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.
  • Page 20 WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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.
  • Page 21 7. Select a drive to install the program and click Next. The installation wizard has gathered the information it needs to install ActiveSync and prompts you to begin the installation. 8. Click Install. The program begins installing. WPA1200 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Device To Your Computer

    2. Plug the other end of the USB charging cable into a USB port on your computer. 3. Turn the device on. ActiveSync starts automatically and configures the USB port to work with the WPA1200. The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start.

  • Page 23: Synchronization With Your Computer

    (On Connect) synchronization option in the Microsoft ActiveSync Setup Wizard, you’ll be able to simply connect your WPA1200 to your desktop computer and synchronization will take place. If you have not enabled the On Connect feature in ActiveSync, you can start ActiveSync in either of the following ways: On your computer, double-click My Computer →...

  • Page 24: Infrared Connection

    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. WPA1200 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 25 Click OK. 2. Perform the steps below on your CE .Net 5 device. a. Align the IR port of your WPA1200 with that on your computer so that they are unblocked and within close range. b. Initiate connection by tapping Start → Settings → Control Panel → PC Connection.

  • Page 26: Bluetooth Connection

    WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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.
  • Page 27 6. Enter the same pin as you entered in step 4. On the WPA1200 select a device from the list and select Active. 7. On your PC, click ActiveSync → Connection Setting → Select your BT COM Port → OK.
  • Page 28 Select the same COM port here. If you are not sure which COM port was selected look in your BT dongle or integrated BT settings. 8. On the WPA1200 tap Start → Programs → ActiveSync → Menu → Connect via Bluetooth. Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection on a Windows Mobile 5 device.
  • Page 29 5. On the PC screen, you are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN Code. Enter the same passkey you entered in step 4. 6. On the WPA1200 tap Partnership Settings → Check Serial Port → Finish. 7. On your PC, click ActiveSync → Connection Setting → Select COM Port → OK.

  • Page 30: Wifi Connection

    8. On the WPA1200 tap Start → Programs → ActiveSync → Menu → Connect via Bluetooth. WiFi Connection With the device’s embedded WLAN module, you can send and receive signals to a WiFi network. Note: WiFi access requires a separate purchase of a service contract with a wireless service provider. Contact a wireless service provider for more information.

  • Page 31: Synchronizing Information

    For more information on how to configure the wireless network settings, tap Start → Help. Synchronizing Information All files created on the device are stored in My Document/WPA1200 My Document folder (if the designated device name is WPA1200). You can view files by double-clicking the WPA1200 My Documents icon on your computer.

  • Page 32: Synchronization Options

    WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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.
  • Page 33 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. WPA1200 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4: Barcode Scanner

    Control Panel provides the ability to change default symbology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings. CE .Net 5 Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel → Scanner. WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Windows Mobile 5 Tap Start → Settings → System → Scanner Settings to display the Scanner Control Panel.

  • Page 35: Barcode Symbologies

    UPC/EAN Group Note: *Value Adjustable Scanner Control Panel V3.0 Check Transmit Max/Min Char/Digit Check Length Verification Char/Digit WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Transmit Other Leading Digit Transmit Start/Stop bits, CLSI format, *data length * check digits, *data length *data length Transmit Trailing digit...

  • Page 36: Chapter 5: Advanced Settings

    From here you 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. CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5 Windows Mobile 5 WPA1200 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 37: Checking The Main And Backup Battery Status

    Note: It is necessary to charge the battery when the battery charge is Low or Very Low (below 10%). If the battery does not accept a charge, contact Technical Support. CE .Net 5 WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Windows Mobile 5 Windows Mobile 5...

  • Page 38: Extending Battery Life

    Changing the Automatic Power Settings The WPA1200 will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the WPA1200 automatically turns itself off if it remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power connected.
  • Page 39 3, 4, and 5 minutes. This function can also be activated when the WPA1200 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.
  • Page 40 CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5: To set the Intensity (brightness), in the Brightness tab, tap and drag the slider to choose a dimmer backlight when operating on battery power. Windows Mobile 5 WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Windows Mobile 5...

  • Page 41: Viewing Flash Memory Files

    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 WPA1200. Reset Performing a Cold Boot on a CE .Net 5 Device A cold boot 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.
  • Page 42 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 Backspace key. WPA1200 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 43 1. Press and hold the TAB key. 2. While holding the TAB key, insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hole on the back of the WPA1200 and press and hold the reset button until you see the splash logo screen appear and then release the TAB and reset buttons.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    Desktop Cradle 4 slot Battery Charger Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 SDK WPA1200 SDK VOIP (via 3rd party) WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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 &...

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