PA500 USB Docking Station (with 5V/3A AC-DC adapter), and 1. Plug the USB charging cable to the PA500 and plug the 5V/2A AC-DC adapter to the power jack of the USB recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge its backup battery.
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 before they are used. 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.
Front View... 3 Back View ... 4 Setting up the PA500 ... 5 Installing the Battery ... 5 Charging the PA500 ... 6 Powering on the PA500 ... 8 Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Using the Keypad ... 9 Using the Stylus ...
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Managing Programs Accessing Programs Using the Barcode Scanner Programs Scan2Key ... 37 Scanner Settings ... 38 Chapter 6 Customizing Your PA500 Adjusting Settings Checking Main and Backup Battery Status Extending Battery Life Adjusting the Backlight Setting Resetting the Device Warm Boot... 45 Clean Boot ...
Getting Started Introducing the PA500 Thank you for purchasing the PA500 Enterprise PDA. Your PA500 was designed for users who need a compact and durable portable computer for data collection and real time transactions. Ultra-rugged Design The unitech PA500 Enterprise PDA is a compact mobile computing device designed for maximum durability.
* The adapter’s replaceable clip plugs is available, depends on the region. If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
A Tour of the PA500 The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA500. Front View Component Barcode laser scanner (optional) Status indicator SDIO/MMC slot Power button LCD touch screen Keypad Microphone Left scanner trigger Cord holder...
Earphone jack Right scanner trigger key Infrared (IR) port Stylus Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Description When speaker phone is active, sounds are emitted here. Slide toward the right side of the device and hold firmly, then detach the battery from its bay.
3. If you remove the main battery and plug it back before the backup battery lost power, PA500 will be warm start. 4. If you remove the main battery and plug it back after the backup battery lost power, PA500 will be clean booted.
Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the USB charging cable (2). Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet (3). Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
To charge the device using the docking station: Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the docking station. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Slide the device into the docking station until it clicks into place. The connection is secure when the bottom edge of the device is aligned smoothly with the docking station, and the LED indicator on the docking station and device lights up red.
After the device setup, you can create an ActiveSync partnership to synchronize information between your computer and your device. See Establishing Device-PC Connection on page 21 for detailed instructions. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. on the front panel.
Using the Hardware Using the Keypad The PA500 keypad has a navigation key and six special keys to launch particular applications and display the on-screen keyboard. Component Icon Software keyboard button Notes button Enter button Navigation key Email button Today button...
To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers(of on-screen keyboard). Use very light pressure. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Using the SDIO/MMC Slot Your device has an expansion slot compatible with a range of SD, SDIO, and MMC storage cards, which are primarily used to back up or transfer files and data. To insert a storage card: Hold the device securely, then lift the rubber cover from the SDIO/MMC slot Push the card into the slot until you feel the SD card click into place, this will signal that the card is already properly seated in the slot.
On the Settings tab, tap Barcode IDs. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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d. Tap the Test tab. Press either one of the scanner trigger keys on the device. Aim the laser scanner at the selected barcode and press both trigger keys to scan. The scanned barcode data appears on the screen. On the Scanner Control Panel screen, tap ok to exit Chapter 2 Using the Hardware...
When viewing another screen, you can do either of the following: Tap Start → Today. • • Press the Today button on the device’s front panel. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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To define a preset period of inactivity after which the Today screen is displayed: Tap Start → Settings. On the Personal tab, tap Today. Chapter 2 Using the Hardware...
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On the Items tab, select the “Today timeout” check box. 4. Select the timeout period beside the check box to set the period of inactivity. Tap ok. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Description Turns all sounds on and off. Indicates Bluetooth wireless technology is on. Indicates that the main battery is charging. The PA500 is either plugged-in via the AC adapter or docking station. Indicates the main battery is fully charged. Indicates the main battery is low and needs to be charged.
• To view the soft keyboard, tap the Input Selector button Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. or you can press the Software keyboard button.
Pop-up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program. To display a pop-up menu: Tap and hold the stylus on the item that you want to perform the action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus, then do either of the following: –...
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On the Notifications tab, select the manner of notification you prefer. The options you choose here are applied globally in your device. Tap ok. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and the PA500, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Use the USB charging cable that comes with your device or cradle to connect the device to your computer.
If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication settings. Follow the onscreen instructions. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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— via USB charging cable, infraRed, or Bluetooth connections. NOTE: Your computer can create a partnership with multiple Enterprise PDA. Also, the PA500 can create a partnership with up to two computers. Chapter 3 Getting Connected appears on your device’s navigation bar.
Click File → Connection Settings. On the “Allow connections to one of the following” list, select Infrared Port (IR). Click OK. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Align the IR port of your device with the IR port on your computer. Open ActiveSync on your device. Tap Menu → Connect via IR. To setup a Bluetooth ActiveSync 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.
– 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. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Synchronization Options By default, ActiveSync only synchronize information for Contacts, Calendar, Messaging (Outlook E-Mail), Tasks, and Favorites (for Internet Explorer Mobile). You can select which information types are synchronized. You can also control how much information is synchronized. To illustrate, when synchronizing Calendar, you can set ActiveSync to synchronize appointments within a certain date range and for specific categories only.
Wireless Communications Managing Wireless Connections Using the Wireless Manager The Wireless Manager provides easy management to the wireless features on your device. This program complements your device’s integrated wireless card and enabling you to turn the wireless features on and off and allows for centralized management of the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings. To open Wireless Manager: Do any of the following: •...
Connectivity Features You can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices and connect to your computer, a network, or the Internet. You have the following options: • Use the infrared sensor or Bluetooth function to exchange files from another IR- or Bluetooth- enabled device.
Using infrared, you can enable short-range file exchange between your device and another IR-enabled device. To exchange files using IR connection: Ensure that the IR function on both your PA500 and on other device(which you want to exchange files with) are turned on. Locate the item you want to send.
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c. On the Mode tab, select all check boxes. Tap ok. NOTE: Deactivate the Bluetooth function when you do not plan to use it for an extended time. Create a Bluetooth partnership. You need to create a Bluetooth partnership with another Bluetooth-enabled device in order to exchange the information.
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The passkey is recommended for enhanced security. Your passkey must be between 1 to 16 alphanumeric characters. If you do not want to use a passkey, tap Next. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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d. On the Partnership Settings screen, type in a device name and select the type of services you want to enable for the Bluetooth partnership. e. Tap Finish. f. On the Bluetooth screen, tap the COM Ports tab. g. To connect to a device, tap New Outgoing Port. h.
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” Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
5. Select “The internet”. Tap “Connect”. d. If there are networks already detected, tap and hold network name, then select Connect. If none, tap Add New and follow all onscreen instructions. e. Under the Network to access drop-down menu, select from the following network connection options: —...
Managing Programs Accessing Programs Your PA500 supports a variety of PDA and wireless communication programs to help you manage both personal and work-related information. To open a Program: • Tap a program name from the Start menu. Tap Start → Programs, then tap a program icon.
Using the Barcode Scanner Programs Scan2Key The Scan2Key application routes input from a scanner port to a keypad buffer. Using Scan2Key, scanned data can be directly input into scanner port aware application, like Word Mobile. To open Scan2Key: Tap Start → Programs. Tap Scan2Key.
To view the default barcode symbologies: Tap Start → Settings. On the System tab, tap Scanner Settings. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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To view the default barcode symbologies: Tap Start → Settings. On the System tab, tap Scanner Settings. On the Settings tab, tap the plus sign in front of Barcode Symbologies to expand and display the list of barcode symbologies. Below table lists the standard protocol for a particular type of barcode symbology. Symbology Enable/ Check...
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Telepen — UPC A — UPC E — UPC/EAN — — Group Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Transmit Transmit Transmit Check Leading Leading Char/ Digit Digit Digit —...
Chapter 6 Customizing Your PA500 Adjusting Settings You can adjust the settings of your device to fit the way you work. Certain settings, such as can be adjusted. backlight, auto power off timer, system volume and processor speed To access Settings:...
If both icons are still displayed after charging, please contact unitech Technical Support. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. icon appears on your device, double-tap the icon to bring the...
To change the Automatic Power Settings: The PA500 will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the PA500 will automatically turn itself off if it remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power applied.
– Tap the “Turn on backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped” check box. Tap ok. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
To perform a clean boot: Hold down the right and left scanner trigger buttons. While holding down the scanner trigger buttons, gently press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the device. Chapter 6 Customizing Your PA500...
Read any installation instructions. Read Me files or documentation that come with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions. Connect your device to your computer. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
If you do not see the program you want, you can either use File Explorer on your device to move the program to the Start Menu folder, or use ActiveSync on your computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder. Tap ok. Chapter 6 Customizing Your PA500...
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Tap the My Device icon (tap the folder list, labeled My Documents by default, and then My Device to see a list of all folders on your device). Open the path: Windows | Start | Programs. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Tap and hold the program you want to add to the menu, then tap Cut on the pop-up menu. Open the path: Windows | Start Menu. Tap and hold a blank area of the screen, then tap Paste on the pop-up menu. Chapter 6 Customizing Your PA500...
Open the path: Windows | Start | Programs. Tap and hold the program you want to remove, then tap Delete on the pop-up menu. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
System Specifications Processing/Memory Memory Input/Output Input Devices Control and Quick launch hot keys Audio Display LED Indicator Scan Engine Connectivity Wireless connectivity Appendix A Intel PXA270 processor with speed of up to 520 MHz • SDRAM: 64 MB • Flash ROM: 64 MB Built-in (Flash Memory Manager included) •...
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Battery charge Backup battery Power management Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. • WLAN (802.11b) 802.11b low power (3.96 mW deep sleep mode) Peak output power: 18 ±2 dBm Frequency band: 2400-2483.5 MHz...
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Barcode/Symbology Barcode Scanner Symbology OS and Software Programming Tools Language Support Mechanical and Dimensions Environmental Weight Temperature Humidity Vibration Shock Drop Appendix A System Specifications Symbol SE950 • Bookland EAN • Codabar • Code 11 • Code 128 • Code 32 (Pharmacy Code) •...
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Scanmaschine Anschlussfahigkeit Drahtlosanschluss Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Intel PXA270-Prozessor mit Frequenzen bis zu 520 • SDRAM: 64 MB • Flash ROM: 64 MB integriert (inklusive Flash- Speicher-Manager) •...
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Gewicht Temperatur Luftfeuchte Erschutterung Stoß Fall Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Symbol SE950 • Bookland EAN • Codabar • Code 11 • Code 128 • Code 32 (Pharmazie-Code) •...
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Especificaciones del sistema CPU/memoria Memoria Entrada/salida Dispositivos de entrada Teclas especiales de control y de lanzamiento rapido Sonido Pantalla Indicador LED Maquina escaner Conectividad Conectividad inalambrica Appendix A System Specifications Procesador Intel PXA270 con velocidad hasta 520 MHz • SDRAM: 64 MB •...
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Carga de bateria Bateria de respaldo Administracion de energia Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. • WLAN (802.11b) 802.11b de baja corriente (3.96 mW en modo dormir profundo) Maxima produccion de corriente: 18 ±2 dBm...
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Codigo de barras/ Escaner de codigos de simbologia barras Simbologia Sistema operativo y Sistema operativo herramientas de Idioma soportado programacion software Mecanicas y del Dimensiones ambiente Peso Temperatura Humedad Vibracion Choque Caida Appendix A System Specifications Simbolo SE950 • Bookland EAN •...
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Voyant diode Moteur de numerisation Connectivite Connectivite sans fil Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Processeur Intel PXA270 avec frequence jusqu'a 520 MHz • SDRAM: 64 MB •...
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Entree/Sortie Connectivite sans fil Alimentation Batterie principale Autonomie de la batterie Charge de la batterie Batterie de secours Gestion de l'alimentation Appendix A System Specifications • Reseau sans fil (802.11b) 802.11b basse puissance (3,96 mW mode de sommeil profond) Sortie d'alimentation de pointe : 18 ±2 dBm Bande de frequence : 2400-2483.5 MHz Canaux de fonctionnement : 11 canaux Type de modulation :...
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Poids Temperature Humidite Vibration Choc Chute Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Symbol SE950 • Bookland EAN • Codabar • Code 11 • Code 128 • Code 32 (Code Pharmacie) •...
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC89/336/ EEC directives. Laser Information The unitech PA500 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 2products are not considered to be hazardous.
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Erklärung zur Übereinstimmung mit den Richtlinien R&TTE 1999/5/EG und EMV 89/336/EWG. Laser-Information Die unitech PA500-Serie ist in den USA für Übereinstimmung mit den Anforderungen von DHHS/CDRH 21CFR, Unterkapitel J, und den Anforderungen von IEC 825-1 zertifiziert. Produkte der Klasse II und Klasse 2 werden nicht als gefährlich angesehen.
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Tales instrumentos opticos pueden ser binoculares, microscopios, y lupas. No se incluyen las gafas portadas por los usuarios. Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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L’étiquette d’avertissement de sécurité du laser exigée par DHHS/IEC pour le module scanner laser en option de la gamme PA500 est située sur le couvercle du compartiment de la mémoire, sur l’arrière de l’unité.
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加拿大符合性声明 RSS-139-1 欧洲符合性声明 R&TTE 1999/5/EC EMC 89/336/ EEC 激光信息 unitech PA500 IEC 825-1 PA500 注意: Copyright 2007 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. 符合性声明 2.4GHz DHHS/CDRH 21CFR PA500 DHHS/IEC...