Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the HT680 Rugged Enterprise Terminal. 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.
Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Warning Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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. European Conformity Statement Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC 89/336/ EEC directives.
Laser Information The Unitech HT680 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.
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 HT680 uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended period. See First Time to Charge the Main Battery &...
It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature ranges. Warranty The following items covered under Unitech Limited Warranty are free from defects during normal use: HT680 – 1-year limited warranty.
Universal Adaptor ................4 Holster ....................4 Hand Strap & Stylus ................4 Li-Ion Battery Pack ................4 HT680 Product Introduction & Accessory Kit ..........5 HT680 Front View................6 HT680 Rear View ................7 HT680 First Steps........ Error! Bookmark not defined.8...
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Supply Power to the HT680............... 9 First Time to Charge the Main Battery & Backup Battery ....9 Protective Screen Film..............10 First Time Use of the HT680............10 Setting the Time Zone First...............11 Setting Date/Time ................12 Chapter 2 Using the Keypad and Scanner ..............
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Chapter 4 Data Communication ................... 23 Introduction ..................... 23 Connecting....................23 Serial or USB Cable................. 23 Docking Station................24 RF Communication ................24 Using ActiveSync ................24 Installation....................25 Using the Mobile Devices Window............27 Changing Communications Settings............28 Wireless Communication ..............28 Bluetooth Setup ................
This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. It is possible that the Unitech HT680 may not be powered on due to battery discharge as a result of storage. In the above situation for first-time use, plug the...
If it is charged for the first time, the backup battery will be fully charged if the main battery is fully charged. Warranty Unitech's Limited Warranty provides four different warranty periods for different parts and accessories: Terminal is covered by one-year limit warranty.
Holster The holster holds the terminal for mobile use. Hand Strap & Stylus The hand strap is convenient for carrying your HT680 and also includes a stylus attachment. Li-Ion Battery Pack The 3.7v, 1950mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack provides the main power...
HT680 First Steps Before using the HT680 for the first time, please ensure the battery is fully charged. There are three ways to charge your HT680: Docking station USB/charging cable Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack NOTE: Data loss may occur if the HT680's backup battery is not adequately charged.
Connect the USB/Charging Cable to the HT680 and connect the AC adapter to the cable’s power jack and an electrical outlet. Or place the HT680 into the Docking Station (first connect the power supply to the Docking Station). First Time Charging the Main & Backup Battery Unitech recommends charging the battery at least up to 16 hours for the first time to use.
Protective Screen Film To protect the screen during shipping, the HT680’s screen is covered with a protective plastic film. You may remove it if required. The screen will be more susceptible to scratching without the film, but can be read and used easier.
Setting Time Zone/ Date Before using the HT680 please take a few minutes to set the time and date so that data can be properly time-stamped. Setting the Time Zone Follow the steps below to set up your time zone.
Setting Date/Time Select the Left or Right Arrows to scroll to the year and month you desire. To set up the time, select the Hr/Min/Sec AM/PM to input the Hr/Min/Sec...
Chapter 2 Using the Keypad and Scanner Keypad Data can be entered into the HT680 via the keypad, which includes: 0~9, alpha, function, escape, enter, scanner trigger, cursor, and on/off keys. Scan Key Enter Key Escape Key Cursor Key Power ON/OFF Key...
Path: My computer/Windows/RegFuncKey.exe Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) Besides its hardware keypad, the HT680 provides a touch screen keyboard as an alternative method of character input. This software keyboard replicates the layout of a standard PC keyboard.
[áü] key on the touch screen keyboard to display the available characters. Bar Code Scanner The HT680 has an integrated 1D laser and 2D imager bar code scanner (depending on model number) capable of reading all major bar code labels.
(see the description below). Charging the Batteries for the First Time When first charging the HT680, please allow at least 16 hours to fully charge both the main and backup batteries. When the HT680 arrives from the factory the backup battery switch is in the OFF position in order to protect the backup battery.
Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Automatic shutdown of the HT680 The HT680 will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In the default setting, the HT680 will automatically turn itself off if it remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power applied.
Conserving the battery: Suggestion 1: Turn off wireless mode if you are not using it. This will conserve battery power. Suggestion 2: Disable the I/O card if Internet access is not required. Storage and Safety Precautions Batteries should be stored in an open environment and placed where there is no risk of accidental shorting or other damage.
Warm Boot / Cold Boot Warm Boot A Warm Boot will reset the HT680 without losing any saved data. Perform a warm boot when: The terminal fails to respond.
Cold Boot via Software To perform a Cold Boot via software, locate the file Windows/Boot.exe. Select “Cold Boot”. The system will be re-started and reset back to factory default. You will need to recalibrate the screen and reset the date and time. Cold Boot via Hardware Remove the Main Battery.
Chapter 4 Data Communication Introduction The Unitech HT680 allows users to link to a host computer via RS-232 / USB, Bluetooth, or Wireless connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the communication of the HT680. The following subchapters cover these topics: ...
For data transmission, plug one end of your HT680's USB communication cable into your PC's USB Port and the other end into the docking station's USB port. To simultaneously charge the HT680, plug the AC power adaptor into the power receptacle on the Docking Station. RF Communication...
Because you will be restarting your computer during installation, save your work and quit all programs before you begin. To set up your communication settings, the HT680 serial cable is required to connect the HT680 to your host computer.
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Turn the HT680 on and click the Next button. Microsoft ActiveSync should recognize your HT680 and configure your communication port. If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication settings.
Click the Next button and follow the instructions to set up a partnership between the HT680 and your desktop computer. This partnership allows you to synchronize information between the two computers. When the configuration process is complete, you will see the following screen.
ActiveSync to connect to the HT680. Other programs cannot use them while the HT680 and your desktop computer are connected. Set your baud rate on the HT680 - the desktop computer will match it. To check the communications settings, open the Mobile Devices folder, and click File / Connection Settings.
Bluetooth Setup Select the BTPowerON program from Wireless Connection on your HT680’s Startup Bar/ Program/ Bluetooth Select Bluetooth Module Power On and select Bluetooth ActiveSync Select BTActiveSync from Communication on the Startup bar. On your PC, select the Bluetooth icon on the task bar.
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HT680 when prompted. When prompted by your HT680, enter the same PIN code that you entered on your PC. Once it is successfully entered, your synchronization is complete.
Chapter 5 Useful Utilities Introduction Scanner Setting data, and save the settings. Run this program from \Start\Setting\Control Panel\Scanner Setting.exe and Scanner Control Panel will be displayed. Bar Code Symbologies Char Transmit Leading Bar code Enable/ Check / Max/Min Check Digit Others Symbology Disable...
Char Transmit Leading Bar code Enable/ Check / Max/Min Check Digit Others Symbology Disable Digit Length Char/digit Transmit verification UPC/EAN Supplement 2, Group Supplement 5, Insert Space before supplement, most have supplement, *Add-on code try level Note: *Value Adjustable Scanner Control Panel V3.0 Scan2Key The Scan2Key application routes input from the scanner port to the keyboard buffer, with the result...
Registry Backup. Registry Restore allows the user to restore the HT680s registry to a previously saved version. \Start\Program\Utilities\Registry Backup UniPing This Unitech program enables the user to ping their IP to determine the status of the connection.
Chapter 6 Device Setting Introduction The Device Setting is a short cut for you to view device information and change settings, such as Function Key, I/O, Server etc. The following description will guide you through completion of all device-setting items. Click Control Panel in My Device.
Info The Info tab shows general information of the terminal such as the OS version, memory space, battery power, product ID and etc. Funckey Select the “FuncKey” tab. Users can change the four hot keys. Select “Func6”. Select “Browse” to select a file. Select “Set”.
1. Select “IO” tab. 2. Under status, select “Enable” or “Disable”. 3. When enable, SD/ Wireless card is always accessible; when disabled, SD/Wireless card is not accessible. Server Server Manager is a tool for the user to manager the NTLM (Windows NT LAN Manager) users, FTP users and telnet users.
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Under “FTP” tab, tap “Add” to add FTP user. Select the user and tap “Add”. To delete ftp user, select the user and select “Delete”. You will see the dialog box – “Do you want to delete the user X?” Select “Yes”. Telnet Under “Telnet”...
Server Settings Option Click “Option”. For telnet server setting, enable/disable server. For FTP server setting, enable/disable server and define anonymous login. Save Select “Save” to save the server settings. Load Select “Load” to load the saved server settings. Virtual Key This tool allows you to enable/disable the alpha keys on the terminal’s keypad, set auto enter and enter character delay.
10. Select “Load” to load the previous setting. Screen Select Rotate Right. Screen rotates to the right. Select Rotate Left. Screen rotates to the left. Select Upside Down. Screen rotates upside down. Ping This tool allows you to ping to other devices in LAN network while your terminal is connected to the network.
This allows you to select the speed of the CPU according to your requirement of the performance. 1. Select “Most Efficient”: This will speed up the CPU but is consumes a lot of power. 2. Select “Most Power Saving”: This will save the battery power but the efficiency is lower.
Appendix Worldwide Support Unitech’s professional support team is available to quickly answer questions and technical-related issues. Should an equipment problem occur, please contact the nearest Unitech regional service representative. For complete contact information please visit the Web sites listed below:...