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Unitech PA600 User Manual

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PA600 Rugged Enterprise PDA
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400546G Rev. A

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  • Page 1 PA600 Rugged Enterprise PDA User’s Manual 400546G Rev. A...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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 infor- mation storage and retrieval systems.

  • Page 4: Laser Information

    Unitech PA600 may not power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage. In the above situation, plug the PA600 to the USB charging cable which is with DC in port or put the unit into the Unitech PA600 Cradle (with 5V/2A AC-DC adapter), and recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge its backup battery.

  • Page 5: Storage And Safety Notice

    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 tempera- tures between-20°C to 60°C, however they may be depleted more rapidly at the high end of this range.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 8 Chapter 3 Getting Connected Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ... 20 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ... 23 Synchronizing with Your Computer Connection options ... 24 USB Connection ... 24 Infrared Connection ... 25 Bluetooth Connection ... 26 WiFi Connection ...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    LCD with touchscreen, keypad, IrDA interface, and wireless communication capability. It provides users with a standard Windows-based environment for customizing and operating this device. To reduce TCO, the PA600 is sealed to meet IP54 standards and has undergone multiple drop tests to prevent downtime.

  • Page 10: Features

    802.11b/g for power saving • Bluetooth version 1.2 (supports Bluetooth Printer, Bluetooth Modem, Bluetooth ActiveSync) Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Audio • Voice recording and playback • •...

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA600 are present: PA600 Terminal Battery Pack USB Charging Elastic Stylus String Cables If anything is missing or appear damaged in any way, contact your dealer. Chapter 1...

  • Page 12: A Tour Of The Pa600

    Keypad LCD touch screen Speaker Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Description Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning status. Green - Battery is fully charged, the device is running on battery power, or barcode scanning process is completed without error.

  • Page 13: Back View

    Opens the battery compartment. Press the end of the stylus into the button to reset your device. Enables you to securely hold the PA600 while using it. Enables you to hear audio from the PA600. Attachment location for holding hand strap, carrying strap, and stylus.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    The battery compartment is displayed: NOTE: The plastic battery tab makes it easy to remove the battery. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Compartment contacts Plastic battery tab...
  • Page 15 2. 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. 3. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay while simultaneously pulling the plastic tab and securing clip until the battery clicks into place.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

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

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery With The Docking Station

    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 Solid Red Solid Green Docking Power LED...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Pa600 To A Pc

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

  • Page 19: Turning The Pa600 On For The First Time

    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.

  • Page 20: Calibrating The Pa600 Screen

    To calibrate the screen at any time, follow these instructions. 1. Tap Start → Settings, and then click the System tab. 2. Tap the Screen icon. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Using The Hardware

    Number 1 Alphanumeric 2, a, b, c Alphanumeric 3, d, e, f Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Chapter 2 is pressed, an icon Function activated icon Secondary Function —...
  • Page 23 Main Function Enter key Back space Alphanumeric 4, g, h, i Alphanumeric 5, j, k, l 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, space Period...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    4. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers. Use very light pressure. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Increase...

  • Page 25: Using The Sd/Mmc Memory Card

    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 sup- ports SDIO cards for added connectivity options. Inserting a Storage Card 1.

  • Page 26: Using The Laser Scanner

    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. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Scan button...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 3. 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.

  • Page 28: Getting Connected

    3. Browse to the location of the downloaded file, and double-click it. The installation wizard begins. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Chapter 3...
  • Page 29 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. Chapter 3 Getting Connected...
  • Page 30 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. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Device To Your Computer

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

  • Page 32: Synchronizing With Your Computer

    5. Select Synchronize all PCs using this con- nection check box. 6. Select a baud rate or cable type connec- tion. 7. Tap OK. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 33: Infrared Connection

    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.

  • Page 34: Bluetooth Connection

    Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection. 1. Tap Start → Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Mode and check Turn on Bluetooth. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 Getting Connected 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.
  • Page 36 → Select COM Port (COM 14) → OK. 8. On the PA600 tap Start → Programs → ActiveSync → Menu → Connect via Bluetooth. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 37: Wifi Connection

    WiFi Connection Through the use of the SDIO card, you can send and receive signals to a WiFi network then synchronize files. 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 38: Synchronizing Information

    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. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 39 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.

  • Page 40: Barcode Scanner Programs

    Tap Start → Settings → System → Scanner Settings to display the Scanner Control Panel. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 41: Barcode Symbologies

    Barcode Symbologies Check Barcode Enable/ Char/Digit Symbology Disable verification Lookland EAN YES Codabar Code 11 Code 128 Code 32 Code 39 Code 93 Deta Code EAN 128 EAN 13 EAN 8 Interleaved 2 of 5 Label Code IV&V MSI/Plessey Standard 2 of 5 Telepen UPC A...

  • Page 42: Advance Settings

    You can also assign functions to buttons, configure menus, enter owner information, and set up connec- tions. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 43: Checking The Main And Backup Battery Status

    Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status This section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup bat- tery. 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.

  • Page 44: Extending Battery Life

    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.

  • Page 45: Adjusting Backlight Setting

    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.

  • Page 46: Viewing Flash Memory Files

    2. On your computer, click My Computer > Flash Storage. 3. Select the file that you want to save. 4. Click File > Save To and select Flash Storage. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5 Advance Settings

    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 Chapter 5 Advance Settings...

  • Page 48: Preforming A Cool Boot

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

  • Page 49: Method 2

    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 PA600 and press and hold the reset button until you see the Unitech splash logo screen appear and then release the TAB and reset buttons.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 SDK Unitech PA600 SDK VOIP (via 3rd party) Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Appendix Intel PXA270 520MHz SDRAM:64MB Flash ROM:128MB 3.7V 1950mAH Li-Ion battery pack...

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