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- Page 1 Wasp WPA206 Product Reference Guide www.Waspbarcode.com Product Reference Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tour of the Wasp WPA206 ... 7 WPA206 Front and Left Side ... 7 WPA206 Back ... 7 First Steps with the Wasp WPA206 ... 8 Installing the Battery Pack ... 8 Supplying Power to the WPA206 ... 9 Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time ... 9 Using the Stylus ... - Page 3 Checking Main and Backup Battery Status ... 20 How to Save Battery Power ... 21 Warm Boot / Cold Boot ... 22 Charging Considerations ... 23 Storage and Safety Precautions ... 23 Chapter 4. Communication ... Introduction ... 24 Connecting ... 24 ActiveSync ...
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Page 4: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing WPA206. Your WPA206 is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-size computer. It utilizes the Windows CE operating system, and incorporates an integral bar ® code scanning laser device, color LCD with touch screen, keypad, IrDA interface, and wireless communication capability. - Page 5 WPA206 may not power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage. In the above situation, plug the WPA206 to the RS232 or USB cable which is with DC in port or put the unit into the Wasp WPA206 Cradle (with 12V/2A AC-DC adapter), and recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge its backup battery.
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Page 6: Wasp Wpa206 & Accessories
Wasp WPA206 & Accessories After opening the box, please make sure the following accessories for the WPA206 are present: WPA206 CD WPA206 Main Body Wasp WPA206 Quick Reference Guide Battery pack CF slot drawer for WPA206 Stylus Pulling-tags RF Card Cushion... -
Page 7: Tour Of The Wasp Wpa206
Tour of the Wasp WPA206 Stylus This stylus is design for tapping screen and also for accessing batter door via the screw driver in the stylus. LED Indicator for scanning good and charging indica- tion Touch Screen RS232/USB/Charging Port WPA206 Back... -
Page 8: First Steps With The Wasp Wpa206
First Steps with the Wasp WPA206 There are three ways to provide power to the WPA206: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack RS232/Charging cable or USB/Charging cable Docking Station NOTE: Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately charged. -
Page 9: Supplying Power To The Wpa206
It may take up to 16 hours to fully charge the empty backup battery. The first time charge should be for at least 16 hours to insure a proper charge. CAUTION: Operating the WPA206 for the first time without the AC adapter, and without fully charging the backup battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory. -
Page 10: Using The Stylus
Insert CF card to WPA206 Find the CF drawer from WPA206 package, insert CF card to the CF drawer. Then insert the CF drawer to the WPA206 and place the CF slot door. Re-install the battery door to WPA206 with screw driver of WPA206 stylus. -
Page 11: Protective Screen Film
Protective Screen Film The WPA206 screen ships with a protective plastic film. You may remove this if desired by peeling from one corner. The screen will be more susceptible to scratching without the film, but will be more readable. First Operation of the Wasp WPA206 Pressing the ON/OFF Key The Wasp WPA206 welcome screen appears. - Page 12 Or directly tap location of year or month to change the year or month setting. Exiting Date/Time Properties Settings Tap OK or X (cancel) button at upper-right corner to exit. Tap here to directly change year setting Tap here to popup list of months Wasp WPA206...
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Page 13: Flash Memory
8 MB of programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the WPA206’s power status. To access the contents of Flash Memory, simply select “My Computer” on the desktop and then select “Flash Storage”. -
Page 14: Chapter 2. Using The Keypad And Scanner
Chapter 2. Using the Keypad and Scanner Keypad The WPA206 keypad contains 19 keys, including Cursor key, 0~9, Alpha key, ON/ OFF, Function, Escape, Backspace, and Enter key. Please refer to the picture below. Backspace Power On/Off Function ON/OFF When the unit is off, pressing the On/OFF key will turn the unit on. -
Page 15: Alpha Key
Press Cursor-UP to enter selected character. Useful hotkeys The WPA206 provides eight combination hot keys to activate specified screen setting functions or programs. These hotkeys are useful for calibrating the touch screen, toggling the backlight, and adjusting screen contrast when the menu- driven operation is disabled. -
Page 16: Software Keyboard (Windows Ce Keyboard)
Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) Since the WPA206’s keypad allows input of numeric characters only, the Win- dows CE Software provides a touch screen keyboard for input of other charac- ters. The Windows based keyboard replicates the layout of a standard PC keyboard. -
Page 17: Using The Laser Scanner
Scanner Setting.exe. Laser Scanner The WPA206 has an integrated laser scanner, which reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance. Trigger keys are located on the left and right sides of the unit. -
Page 18: Chapter 3. Power System
3 hours. Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time Note: Before using the WPA206 for the first time, charge the unit for 16 hours to fully charge the empty backup battery. Operating the WPA206 for the first time without the AC adapter, and without fully charging the backup battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory. -
Page 19: Power Status Indication
WPA206 immedi- ately is highly recommended. No icon: When displayed means there is no external power supply to the WPA206 but its battery power status is good. “Backup Battery Low” icon: When displayed indicates the backup battery is low and needs to be charged. -
Page 20: Checking Main And Backup Battery Status
“GOOD”. It is necessary to charge the battery when “Low” or “Very Low” are displayed in bold characters. If “Low” or “Very Low” are still displayed after charging, please contact Wasp Technical Support. Wasp WPA206... -
Page 21: How To Save Battery Power
How to Save Battery Power Automatic shut-down of the WPA206 The WPA206 will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the WPA206 will automatically turn itself off if it re- mains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power applied. -
Page 22: Warm Boot / Cold Boot
Windows CE keyboard. Warm Boot / Cold Boot Warm Boot To perform a warm boot while the WPA206 is operating, insert a pin (paper clip works well) into the reset hole on the back of the terminal, right below the PCMCIA cover. -
Page 23: Charging Considerations
Charging Considerations It is important to consider the environment temperature whenever you are charg- ing the Lithium-Ion battery pack. The process is most efficient at normal room temperature or slightly cooler. It is essential that you charge batteries within the °... -
Page 24: Chapter 4. Communication
Chapter 4. Communication Introduction The Wasp WPA206 allows users to link to a host computer via RS-232,USB, IrDA, or RF connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the communication of the WPA206. The following subchapters cover these topics: ”Microsoft ActiveSync”... -
Page 25: Activesync
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, a WPA206 serial cable is required to connect the WPA206 to your host computer. If you run the Windows NT informed during setup that you may need to reinstall the service pack. - Page 26 If you choose not to down- load into the displayed default folder, click the Change button. After you’ve selected the folder, click Next to set up Microsoft ActiveSync. After you’ve installed Microsoft ActiveSync and restarted your computer, you’ll see the follow- ing screen: Wasp WPA206...
- Page 27 Using the RS232 cable or USB, plug the WPA206 into a communication port on your desktop computer. Turn the WPA206 on. Click the Next button. Microsoft ActiveSync should recognize your WPA206 and configure your commu- nication port. If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connec- tion, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication settings.
- Page 28 Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to synchro- nize periodically or upon connection. Note: Your desktop computer can create a partnership with multiple WPA206. Also, a WPA206 can create a partnership with up to two desktop computers. Wasp WPA206...
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Page 29: Using The Mobile Devices Window
Open the Explorer window by double-clicking your device icon in the Mobile Devices window. Use this window, which is the root window to the WPA206, to copy and move files between the WPA206 and your desktop com- puter, as described in the “Syn- chronization”... -
Page 30: Changing Communications Settings
ActiveSync to connect to the WPA206. Other programs cannot use them while the WPA206 and your desktop computer are connected. Set your baud rate on the WPA206 and desktop computer will match it. To check communications settings, open the Mobile Devices folder, and click File =>... -
Page 31: Synchronization
Tap the Change Connection button Select the baud rate from the list box. Synchronization You can synchronize information between the WPA206 and your desktop com- puter to insure both computers have current information. First you’ll need to install Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop computer. -
Page 32: What Gets Synchronized
If you have enabled file synchronization, your WPA206 files are automatically synchronized on your desktop computer file folder WinCE_PC My Documents - unless a different name was chosen for the WPA206. This folder can be found in one of following locations: Windows 95/98: My Documents\WinCE_PC My Documents. -
Page 33: Changing Synchronization Options
Options dialog box before the Option button is available for that service. Installing and Removing Software Any program created for your WPA206 can be installed as long as there is suffi- cient memory or storage space. First install the software on your desktop computer and then connect the WPA206 to your desktop computer. -
Page 34: Inbox
RAM or Flash Memory. InBox Following is an overview of InBox. Step-by-Step information on how to use this program can be found in the Help function on the WPA206. To view Help, tap Start, and then Help. Sending and Receiving E-Mail with InBox... -
Page 35: Setting Up Remote Mail
Provider), the ISP must use a POP3 mail server and an SMTP mail gateway. For dial-up connections, you’ll require an internal PCMCIA type modem card or external modem for the WPA206. You’ll also need to set up the remote connec- tion on the WPA206 using the Connections program. -
Page 36: Receiving Messages
Options. (For the Options button to be available, you must have previously enabled message synchronization.) To change InBox delivery options for remote mail: in InBox on your WPA206, tap Service and then tap the service name. Then tap Service again and tap Properties. -
Page 37: Sending Messages
To send your message, tap File and Send. Messages are placed in your OutBox folder on the WPA206 and will be delivered to their destination in one of two ways: They are transferred to the OutBox folder in Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer the next time you synchronize. -
Page 38: Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Card
The WPA206 is pre-loaded with connection software from Cisco and Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco). The WPA206 will automatically detect these RF cards and then display the following screen during the first-time installation. Please note that there are two ways to set... - Page 39 DHCP, and then tap the OK button. Specifying an IP Address If there is no DHCP server in your LAN environment, specify the individual IP address on each WPA206 with the following steps: Tap the radio button Specify IP Address.
- Page 40 Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK. Click OK again. Select SSID. Click OK Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool: The Wasp WPA206 includes the Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool pre-loaded. To access the Site Survey Tool: 1. Open My Computer (or use File Explorer).
- Page 41 Power Management (Required to prevent battery drainage due to extra power usage of RF cards.) Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco) Tap Start, Control Panel. Double-click the WaveLAN icon. Under the “Power Management” tab, select “Card Power Management”. Tap OK Cisco Tap Start. Run, Browse. Select the Windows directory.
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Page 42: Chapter 5. Useful Application Program
When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a different application, Scanner Control Panel provides the ability to change default symbology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings. Run this program from \Windows\Scanner Setting.exe and Scanner Control Panel will be displayed. Wasp WPA206... - Page 43 Barcode Symbologies: Set customization symbologies for each symbology including: Send Enable Symbology Check Disable Digit Code 39 I 2 of 5 S25/Toshiba Code 32 Telpen EAN 128 Code 128 MSI/Plessy Code 93 Code 11 CodaBar Label Code UPC-A UPC-E EAN 13 EAN 8 Delta Code Supplement...
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Page 44: Appendix A
Scan Engine Light Source: Visible Laser Dicode(VLD) Scan Rate: 39+Scan/Sec Scan angle: +53 Min. print contrast: 25% absolute dark/light reflectanceat 650nm Power Consumption: 65mA typicle@5V Depth of Field: See next page Appendix A Technical Specifications from normal ° 650nm. Wasp WPA206... - Page 45 Laser Typical Depth of Field Laser 5 mil 7.3 mil 10 mil 100% UPC 20 mil 0 in. 5 in. 0 cm 12.7 cm 25.4 cm Typical Depth of Field in Inches/Centimeters *Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Note: Typical performance at 68˚...
- Page 46 Visual Studio .Net 2003 (Battery pack can be recharged 500 cycles or more) Standby mode: 100mA Suspend mode: 5mA EAN128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Label Code MSI/Plessy Standard 2 of 5 Toshiba Telpen Toshiba UPC-A, E Wasp WPA206...
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Page 47: Docking Station
Mechanical and Environmental Dimensions Length: Width: Depth: Weight 15.59 oz. (442g) with battery pack IP Rating IP 54 Temperature Operation: -5 Storage: -20 Humidity 5% to 95% RH non-condensing Shock Multiple 4.0’ (1.2m) drops to concrete Docking Station Interface 1 EIA RS232C IDC type connector via PC/computer, 1 USB port Power Input 16 pin connector for charging and communication pads to main unit... -
Page 48: Appendix B
Update OS via Compact Flash (ATA card) In order to upgrade or re-install the WPA206 OS via Compact Flash, you will require the NK.bin file (available from Wasp Technical Support): Note: File name must be “NK.bin” – do not rename it. - Page 49 OS will be written to FlashRom. Then you will see the system will automaticlly run the following steps.: (1). Image goint to Flash (2). Erasing Flash (3). New programming Flash After the OS is successfully updated, the WPA206 will automatically cold-start with the new OS. Product Reference Guide...
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Page 50: Appendix C
If terminal is connected to AC power, disconnect Perform a warm boot - WARNING - Unsaved data will be lost Perform a cold boot - WARNING - Terminal will be reset to factory default settings and data will be lost Solution Wasp WPA206... -
Page 51: Fcc Statement
336/EEC directives. Laser Information The Wasp WPA2060 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. The WPA206 contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations.
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