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Unitech PA982 User Manual

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PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer
User's Manual
400556G Rev. A

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  • Page 1 PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer User’s Manual 400556G Rev. A...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer. 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 elec- tronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems.

  • Page 4: Laser Information

    PA982 may not power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage. In the above situation, plug the PA982 to the USB charging cable which is with DC in port or put the unit into the unitech PA982 Cradle (with 12V/2A AC-DC adapter), and recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge its backup battery.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Charging the Battery with the Docking Station ..............7 Checking the Battery Status ....................8 Connecting the PA982 to a PC....................9 Turning the PA982 on for the First Time................. 9 Powering On........................9 Calibrating the PA982 Screen ..................10 Setting the Time and Date....................
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Getting Connected Establishing Device-PC Connection ................15 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ..................... 15 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ................15 Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files ................ 16 Installing the WLAN Card (Optional) ................. 17 Setting up the Wireless Local Area Network Card..............18 Obtaining an IP Address via DHCP Server ..............

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    The unitech PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer is a compact mobile computing device designed for maximum durability. The PA982 is compliant with IP67 to resist water and dust and is industry tested to meet harsh environmental operation requirements including underwater submersion up to one meter.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Cable (optional) CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide Cradle (optional) If anything is missing or appears damaged in any way, contact your dealer. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 9: A Tour Of The Pa982

    Chapter 1 Getting Started A Tour of the PA982 The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA982. Front Left View Component Description Status indicator Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning status. Green - Battery is fully charged or barcode scanning process is completed without error.

  • Page 10: Back View

    This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to connect the PA982 to a PC, how to turn on the PA982 for the first time, how to install an optional Wireless Local Area Network PCMCIA card, and how to calibrate the screen.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Open the battery compartment by removing the four screws that secure the battery compart- ment cover (A) and removing the cover (B). Locate the backup battery switch and LCD heater switch and turn them both on. LCD heater switch Backup battery switch Position the battery pack, making sure the battery contacts are aligned with the contacts in the...
  • Page 12 Place the battery pack into the battery bay and press the battery securely into the compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover and the four compartment screws. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Before using the PA982 for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16 hours. After that, you can charge the PA982 every day to recharge the battery to full capacity. Charge the PA982 using the syn- chronization power cable or the docking station.

  • Page 14: Checking The Battery Status

    Main battery Backup battery icon icon Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Pa982 To A Pc

    Getting Started Connecting the PA982 to a PC Use the synchronization power cable to connect the PA982 to a PC to use with ActiveSync. Connect the RS232 connector jack to the PA982 (1). Plug the RS232 serial connector into a serial port on the PC and connect the AC adapter into the RS232 connector (2).

  • Page 16: Calibrating The Pa982 Screen

    [ESC] key to cancel it. After confirming calibration, the Date/Time Properties screen appears prompting you to set the date and time. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 17: Setting The Time And Date

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting the Time and Date In the Date/Time Properties window, use the stylus to select the cur- rent date and time, time zone, and daylight saving time option. Adjusting the Screen Brightness Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the Function but- ton [FUNC] to enable the soft keys and pressing the left (decrease brightness) or right (increase brightness) cursor buttons.

  • Page 18: Using The Hardware

    Alpha key has been pressed. Press the 0 key to enter a space. Press this key to add punctuation. Using the Alpha Key When the PA982 boots, the default condition is Numeric Mode on. When you toggle to Alpha Mode, the default condition is CAPS mode off. Alpha Mode Press alpha to alpha mode, the default condition is CAPS off.

  • Page 19: Using Hotkeys

    Using the Hardware Using Hotkeys The PA982 provides eight combination hot keys to activate specified screen setting functions or pro- grams. These hotkeys are useful for calibrating the touch screen, toggling the backlight, and adjusting screen contrast when the menu-driven operation is disabled. Below is the list of hotkeys. To use them, press and hold the [FUNC] key in combination with the corresponding second key.

  • Page 20: Using The Laser Scanner

    To test the barcode scanner, tap the Test tab and press one of the scanner buttons on a barcode. The screen will dis- play the results of the scan. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 21: Getting Connected

    Chapter 3 Getting Connected The unitech PA982 enables users to link to a host computer using an RS-232, IrDA, or WLAN connec- tion for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of PA982 communication options. Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and the PA982, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer.

  • Page 22: Using Activesync To Exchange Files

    In ActiveSync on your computer, click Explore. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 23: Installing The Wlan Card (Optional)

    Paste. Installing the WLAN Card (Optional) You can install an optional Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card in the PA982 to provide wireless network function. Follow these instructions. Remove the two screws securing the WLAN com- partment cover.

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Wireless Local Area Network Card

    If present, double-tap the WIFI icon in the notification area to open the WIFI Properties screen. Select the Wireless Information Tab. WiFi icon Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 25: Using The Wifi Tool

    The WiFiTool screen appears. The following tools are available in the utility. • IP Tab: enables you to assign an IP address to the PA982, renew an IP address, or release the PA982’s IP address. • Signal Tab: displays the wireless card’s signal strength, and enables you to enable logging at specified intervals.

  • Page 26: Barcode Scanner Programs

    Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs Scanner Settings When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a different application, the Scan- ner Control Panel provides the ability to change default symbology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings.

  • Page 27: Barcode Symbologies

    Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs Barcode Symbologies Symbology Enable/ Check Transmit Max/ Transmit Other Disable Char/Digit Check Leading verification Char/digit Length Digit Lookland EAN — — — — — Codabar — — Transmit Start/Stop bits, CLSI format, *data length Code 11 —...

  • Page 28: Advance Settings

    Chapter 5 Advance 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→ Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. From here you can adjust such user configurable items as the backlight, auto power off timer, system volume, and processor speed.

  • Page 29: Checking The Main And Backup Battery Status

    NOTE: It is necessary to charge the battery when the battery charge reaches below 10%. If the battery does not accept a charge, con- tact unitech Technical Support. Main battery voltage...

  • Page 30: Extending Battery Life

    Changing the Automatic Power Settings The PA982 enters idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In the default set- ting, the PA982 enters User Idle mode when there is no user input after one minute. The remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power connected.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Backlight Setting

    Chapter 5 Advance settings Adjusting Backlight Setting The power consumption of the LCD backlight is high. To conserve battery power, turn off the backlight function if it is not necessary. To change backlight settings: Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel. Tap Backlight.

  • Page 32: Performing A Hardware Reset

    Alternatively, to perform a warm boot, lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the PA982. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 33: Performing A Cold Boot

    Performing a Cold Boot using the Hardware Reset Button The hardware reset button enables you to reset the PA982 in the even that the operating system does not work or boot up. Remove the PCMCIA bay...

  • Page 34: System Specifications

    CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS compliant Accessories Desktop Cradle with power jack USB cable Synchronization and power cable AC/DC power adapter Gun grip handle with internal Li-ion battery Software Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 SDK unitech PA982 SDK...

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