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- Page 1 PA600 Mobile Clinical Assistant - PA600 MCA - User’s Manual 400744G Version 1.0...
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Page 3: Regulatory Compliance Statements
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA600 MCA. 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: Canadian Compliance Statement
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure com- pliance requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. -
Page 5: Battery Notices
About This Manual Battery Notices The PA600 is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack and backup battery. Both bat- teries will discharge after an extended period of not being used. When both batteries are discharged, recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge the main battery and backup battery. -
Page 6: Storage And Safety Notice
-20°C to 60°C, however they may deplete more rapidly at the higher temperature ranges. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temper- ature ranges. Warranty The following items covered under Unitech Limited Warranty are free from defects during normal use: • PA600 – 1-year limited warranty. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface About This Manual Regulatory Compliance Statements ..............i FCC Warning Statement..................i FCC Label Statement ..................ii Canadian Compliance Statement ............... ii European Conformity Statement ................ ii RoHS Statement....................ii Taiwan NCC Warning Statement............... ii Battery Notices..................... iii Battery charge notice.................. - Page 8 Removing a Storage Card ................18 Using the 2D Imager ................... 18 Using the RFID HF Reader ................. 21 Chapter 3 Getting Connected Establishing Device-PC Connection ..............23 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ................. 23 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ............26 Synchronizing with Your Computer..............
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Page 9: Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing the PA600 Thank you for purchasing the PA600 Mobile Clinical Assistant. Your PA600 was designed for users who need a compact and durable PDA for data collection and real time transactions. The PA600 is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-size com- puter using the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, and incor- porating an integral bar code scanning laser device, RFID HF reader, color LCD with touchscreen, keypad, and wireless com-... -
Page 10: Features
Anti-microbial casing • USB Host & Client • 802.11b/g • Bluetooth version 1.2 Class 2 (supports Bluetooth Printer, Bluetooth Modem, Bluetooth ActiveSync) Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 11: Package Contents
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 USB Charging Cables Elastic Stylus String CD-ROM If anything is missing or appear damaged in any way, contact your dealer. -
Page 12: A Tour Of The Pa600
USB memory key. Keypad Keypad interface for controlling the PA600. See Keypads and Function Buttons on page 14 for more information. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 13: Back View
Chapter 1 Getting Started LCD touch screen Displays the applications and data stored on your device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or finger. Speaker Enables you to hear audio from PA600. Back View No. Component Description Battery compartment Houses the removable and rechargeable 3.7 V, 2200 mAh battery pack Battery compartment... -
Page 14: Getting Started
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 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 15: Chapter 1 Getting Started
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. -
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 2009 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
Chapter 1 Getting Started Charging the Battery with the Docking Station 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the docking station, then con- nect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Slide the device into the docking station until it clicks into place. -
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 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 19: Turning Pa600 On For The First Time
The screen will be more susceptible to scratching without the film, but will be more readable. Power Button 2. The unitech PA600 welcome screen appears for a moment fol- lowed by the Windows Mobile screen. -
Page 20: Calibrating The Pa600 Screen
3. Tap Align Screen to calibrate the screen. The align screen window appears. 4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. - Page 21 Chapter 1 Getting Started The cross hair moves to the next location. 5. Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated.
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Page 22: Using The Hardware
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Keypads and Function Buttons The keypad enables you to both enter information and interact with the PDA operating system and also operate secondary functions using the function button. When the green function button is pressed, the green icon functions on the keypad become available. - Page 23 Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Main Function Secondary Function Alphanumeric 3, d, e, f Enter key 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 —...
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Page 24: Adjusting The Screen Brightness
1. Remove the stylus from its holder. Copyright 2009 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. -
Page 25: Using The Sd/Mmc Memory Card
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 2. Hold the stylus as you hold a pencil. 3. To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on that choice. 4. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers. Use very light pressure. -
Page 26: Removing A Storage Card
1. To launch Scanner Settings, tap Start → Settings → System → Scanner Settings. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. - Page 27 Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 2. The Scanner Control Panel opens. 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.
- Page 28 When Exit and tap OK at the top right. The scanner will be enabled and scans will be directed to the keyboard buffer. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Page 29: Using The Rfid Hf Reader
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Using the RFID HF Reader The device has a built-in RFID HF Reader allowing you to read various types of RFID Cards. The scanning area is shown as the illustration. Locate the scanning area and bring an RFID tag close to the RFID antenna, allowing the device to read a tag. - Page 30 2. Select a card type 15693, 14443A, or 14443B. Tap Start to activate the RFID reader. Bring a tag close to the RFID antenna. The tag is read into the field. Check Beeper to enable beep sound when reading tags. Check Inventory to limit a tag being read once only.
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Page 31: Getting Connected
Chapter 3 Getting Connected Chapter 3 Getting Connected Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and PA600, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Use the USB charging cable that comes with your device to connect the device to your computer. - Page 32 You are prompted for user information. 6. Type the user name and organization and click Next. You are prompted for the destination folder. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
- Page 33 Chapter 3 Getting Connected 7. Select a drive to install the program and click Next. The installation wizard has gathered the information it needs to install Active- Sync and prompts you to begin the installation. 8. Click Install. The program begin the installation. After the program has finished installing you see the following screen.
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Page 34: Connecting The Device To Your Computer
NOTE: Your computer can create a partnership with multiple PA600s. A PA600 can create a partnership with up to two computers. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 35: Synchronizing With Your Computer
Chapter 3 Getting Connected Synchronizing with Your Computer Synchronization takes place according to the options you choose while setting up ActiveSync on your computer. If you accept the default (On Connect) synchronization option in the Microsoft ActiveSync Setup Wizard, you’ll be able to simply connect your PA600 to your desktop computer and synchronization will take place. -
Page 36: Bluetooth Connection
1. Tap Start → Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Mode and check Turn on Bluetooth. 2. Tap Devices → New Partnership… Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. - Page 37 Chapter 3 Getting Connected 3. Select a device from the list and tap Next. You are prompted for a passkey. 4. Enter the Passkey. On the PC screen, you are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN Code Request. 5. Enter the same Blue- tooth PIN Code you entered in step 4.
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Page 38: Wifi Connection
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 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. - Page 39 Chapter 3 Getting Connected 5. Select “The Internet”. Tap “Connect”. 6. Enter the network key.Tap “Connect”. 7. Icon turn to double arrow, indicate that the RF connection is running. 8. If you do not need the RF connection, you can repeat step 1 ~ 2 and select “Disable Wireless”.
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Page 40: Synchronizing Information
To copy files: 1. Connect your device to your com- puter. 2. In MS ActiveSync window on your computer, click Explore. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. - Page 41 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.
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Page 42: Barcode Scanner Programs
MS Mobile Word or a text box in an appli- cation. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 43: Barcode Symbologies (1D Barcode)
Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs Barcode Symbologies (1D barcode) Check Transmit Barcode Enable/ Max/Min Char/Digit Check Other Symbology Disable Length verification Char/digit Codabar Transmit STSP, STSP Caps Code 128 Code 39 For ASCII, Transmit Start & Stop bits Code 93 EAN 128 Transmit GS Interleaved 2 of 5 YES... -
Page 44: Advanced Settings
You can also assign functions to buttons, configure menus, enter owner information, and set up connections. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 45: Checking Main And Backup Battery Status
Checking 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 46: Extending Battery Life
The available time periods are 1, 2, 5,10, 15 and 30 minutes. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 47: 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 48: Viewing Flash Memory Files
Copy. Place the cursor in the flash stor- age folder of your device, right-click, then click Paste. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 49: Performing A Hardware Reset
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Performing a hardware reset You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons or tapping on the screen). Performing a Warm Boot A warm boot allows your device to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer. This will restart your device and adjust memory allocation. -
Page 50: Performing A Cold Boot
When you perform a cold boot, the date and time settings will not be retained. Formats, preferences, and other settings are restored to their default factory settings. Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. -
Page 51: Appendix
4 feet Environmental Sealing IP64 Anti-microbial casting/protection Certification CE, FCC, NCC, VCCI, CCC, RoHS compliant Accessories Battery Charger, Desktop Cradle, Modem Cradle, Multi-bay, Holster Software unitech Software Development Kit Oracle Database Lite Wave Link Avalanche Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2...