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.
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 PA600 uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended period.
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.
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...
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Chapter 3 Getting Connected Establishing Device-PC Connection ................20 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ..................... 20 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ................23 Synchronizing with Your Computer ................24 Connection options ....................... 24 USB Connection ......................24 Bluetooth Connection ...................... 24 GPRS Connection ......................
IrDA interface, and wireless communi- cation capability. It provides users with a standard Windows- based environment for customizing and operating the device. To reduce TCO, the PA600 is sealed to meet IP54 standards and has undergone multiple drop tests to prevent downtime.
Trigger keys for barcode scanning • Bluetooth version 1.2 (supports Bluetooth Printer, Bluetooth Modem, Bluetooth ActiveSync) • Built-in Siemens MC75 GPRS Module Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA600 are present: AC Adapter with universal PA600 Terminal plugs Battery Pack Stylus Quick USB Charging Elastic Stylus String CD-ROM Reference Cables Guide If anything is missing or appear damaged in any way, contact your dealer.
This port can also support USB and RS232 hosting for devices such as a USB or RS232 scanner, keyboard, or USB memory key. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Keypad Keypad interface for controlling the PA600. See Keypads and Function Buttons on page 14 for more information. LCD touch screen Displays the applications and data stored on your device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or finger.
The battery compartment is displayed: Compartment contacts Plastic battery tab Battery hook 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.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 2. Locate the backup battery switch and turn it on. Backup battery switch 3. 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.
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.
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 Meaning PA600 Solid Red Charging Solid Green Charging complete Docking...
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.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Turning the PA600 on for the First Time After you have initially charged your device for about 16 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.
3. Tap Align Screen to calibrate the screen. The align screen window appears. 4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started The cross hair moves to the next location. 5. Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated.
Alphanumeric 2, a, b, c Up navigation key Right soft key - activates function Alphanumeric 3, d, e, f above in LCD screen. Enter key Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Main Function Secondary Function Back space Escape key Alphanumeric 4, g, h, i Left navigation key Alphanumeric 5, j, k, l — Alphanumeric 6, m, n, o Right navigation key Enables/ disables secondary — function keys Windows key opens Start menu Alphanumeric 7, p, q, r, s Decreases screen brightness...
Use very light pressure. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 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.
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. Using the Sim Card The PA600 has a slot for GPRS Sim card. It is placed inside the battery compartment. Inserting the sim card 1. Take out the battery cover and the main battery. Insert the SIM card with the notched corner as shown in the picture below.
2. Download the ActiveSync software from the Microsoft ActiveSync Download page at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/activesync42.mspx. 3. Browse 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 Getting Connected 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.
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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. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
If necessary, connect an adapter. Refer to Connecting the PA600 to a PC on page 10. 2. Plug the other end of the USB charging cable into a USB port on your com- puter.
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to communicate with the computer whenever it is within range. Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Chapter 3 Getting Connected 1. Tap Start → Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Mode and check Turn on Bluetooth. 2. Tap Devices → Add new device... 3. Select a device from the list and tap Next.
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9. From Start → Programs, double tap ActiveSync. 10. Tap Menu at right bottom corner. Select Connect via Bluetooth. Terminal con- nects to the host via Bluetooth Activesync. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected GPRS Connection Insert the SIM card in you terminal. See Using the Sim Card, Pg19. 1. Power on the terminal. Tap the GPRS icon at the right bottom corner. 2. 32WAN Dial Up Tool pop up. Tap Open Connection.
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6. Enter the username and password (optional). Tap Advanced and enter an APN string (optional) indicated by your service provider. Tap Finish. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Chapter 3 Getting Connected 7. Under My ISP, tap Manage existing con- nections. 8. Tap and hold the connection in the list. Select Connect. 9. Enter the user name and password (optional), tap OK. 10. GPRS is connected. 11. You can check Reconnect after suspend and Reconnect after warm boot in the 32WAN Dial Up Tool, so that the GPRS is automatically reconnected after the terminal...
1. If the WIFI icon appears on the device, dou- ble-tap the icon and tap enable wireless. WiFi icon 2. Tap the Wireless Manager icon. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Chapter 3 Getting Connected 3. Tap Menu at the right bottom corner of Wireless Manager. Select Wireless Set- tings. 4. If there are available networks detected, tap and hold the network name, and then select Connect. NOTE: Press Func key and “9” button to bring the Device Setting screen.
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1. Tap Add New... Configure Wireless Net- work screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the network. Tap Next. 3. Enter the 10-digit network key. Tap Next. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Chapter 3 Getting Connected 4. Tap Finish. Configure Wireless Network screen appears again, and the new wire- less network becomes available in the list. To disable the wireless network, you may do one of the following: 1. Double-tap the WIFI icon and tap Disable Wireless. 2.
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.
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Chapter 3 Getting Connected 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.
Scanner Control Panel provides the ability to change default sym- bology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings. Tap Start → Settings → System → Scanner. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
You can also assign functions to buttons, config- ure menus, enter owner information, and set up connections. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings 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.
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.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings 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.
4. Drag the file from your terminal’s flash storage folder to your computer’s folder or drag the file from your computer’s folder to the terminal’s flash storage folder. Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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...
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.
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