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User’s Manual PA-60 Mobile Computer DOC NO. UM-PA605-01 Feb. 2013 Version 1.0...
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Argox will not be liable in case modifications are made by the customer. In such case the standard repair charge will be applicable. The standard charge for repair will also be applicable in case no defect is found at all.
3.1 K ....................17 EYPAD ESCRIPTION 3.2 I ....................19 NSTALLING CARD 3.2.1 Inserting SD card into the PA-60 ..............19 3.3 C PA-60 S ................20 ONFIGURING ETTINGS 3.3.1 Calibrating Touch Screen Alignment .............20 3.3.2 Adjusting LCD Backlight Brightness .............21 3.3.3 Adjusting Sound Volume ................21 3.3.4 Using the Stylus ....................21...
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ARTNERSHIP 7.5 C PA-60 ..................54 ONNECTING THE 7.5.1 Synchronizing Data ..................54 7.5.2 Solving Problems during Synchronization .............54 7.5.3 Searching PA-60 Contents from a Desktop PC ..........55 OVERVIEW OF MICROSOFT WINDOWS CE 5.0 ...........56 8.1 M ......................56 INDOWS 8.2 T ........................58 ASKBAR 8.3 S...
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8.3.22 Timeout and Brightness ..................77 8.3.24 Volume and Sound..................77 TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................79 9.1 G ....................79 ENERAL HECKS 9.2 R ..................79 PERATION ROBLEMS 9.3 M ................79 OBILE OMPUTER ROBLEMS User’s Manual...
1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the PA-60, a Microsoft Windows® CE 5.0 Mobile Computer. Its special combination of features makes it perfect for use in a wide range of applications. These features as: Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 operating system ...
Conditions exceeding IP54 standards could result in water or other contaminants entering the PA-60. Use only the approved AC Adapter with the PA-60. Use of an unapproved AC Adapter could result in electrical problems, or even cause a fire or an electrical shock to the user.
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[ENT] key, which can discharge your batteries or change settings you do not want changed. Using the Cradle Do not place any product other than the PA-60 mobile computer in the cradle. Maintenance There are no user-serviceable parts inside the mobile computer or the cradle. So do not try to take it apart.
1.3 Specifications Model PA-6030 Wireless Communication WPAN Bluetooth Class2, version 1.2 WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n External I/O interface USB / RS-232(4 Wires) Expansion slot Standard SD General Characteristics Windows CE 5.0 ARM9 Core 533MHz 256MB DRAM 256MB Flash 2.4” LCD TFT Transmissive, 240 x 320 QVGA 65K colors with Touch panel Display Blue, Green and Red Keypad...
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Developing tools Visual Studio 2005, Visual Studio 2008 , Windows CE SDK Scanner Configuration Utility Scanner Scanner system Long Range CCD scanner 2048 pixels Resolution 0.127mm (5mil) at PCS 90% Depth of field 600mm (code 39, 20mils, PCS 90%) Scanning rate 400 scans /sec Supported all popular linear barcodes included GS1 databar, Code 39, Code 93, Readable barcode...
Getting Started This chapter describes the PA-60 physical characteristics, how to install and charge the batteries, how to remove and replace the strap assembly and how to start the PA-60 for the first time. 2.1 Check the package Carefully remove all protective material from around the PA-60 and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping.
2.1.2 Cradle Package CRD-22 USB cable Cradle USB cable Figure 2-2 Cradle Package Inspect the package contents for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the Argox Technical Support Center immediately. User’s Manual...
2.2 Detailed View The pictures below provide information on the PA-60’s various buttons, ports and other functions. 2.2.1 PA-60 Mobile Computer Dimensions of the PA-60 168.8mm (L) x 70.1mm (W) x 34.0mm (H) Details of the PA-60 Figure 2-3 The details of Terminal...
For charging a spare rechargeable battery pack DC Input Socket Input for AC adapter USB Socket For connecting to PC USB port through a standard USB cable RS-232 Socket For connecting to PC serial port through Argox RS232 cable User’s Manual...
2.3 Assembly Follow the next steps to make your terminal ready for installation in a system that is described further in the manual. 2.3.1 Terminal The hand strap protects the Terminal from being damaged as a result of it being dropped by mistake during movement.
Figure 2-6 BatterCharging Terminal on cradle Take notice that the PA-60 cradle is designed for the PA-60 or PA-20 terminal. No other type of terminal can be placed into this cradle. This can cause damages to the connector on the cradle.
Use the right charger for batteries. The rechargeable battery pack form Argox can be charged in the cradle when either it is in the terminal or alone in the charging slot in the back of the cradle.
2.4.1 Installing / Replacing the Battery Pack How to install or replace the main battery in the terminal Slide the main battery compartment cover lock to the FREE position and remove the cover Figure 2-8-1 Installing /Replacing The Battery Pack Load a lithium-ion battery pack into the main battery compartment...
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How to install or replace the battery in the gun grip Turn the screw Figure 2-9-1 Installing /Replacing The Gun Grip Battery Open the cover Figure 2-9-2 Installing /Replacing The Gun Grip Battery User’s Manual...
2.4.2 Charging the Battery Pack with Cradle Figure 2-10 Charging with Cradle a) Leaving the battery pack inside the Mobile computer Connect the power adaptor to a power source Plug in the connector of the power adaptor to the Cradle Insert the Mobile computer into the Cradle When charging the battery pack, the Power LED on the Mobile computer turns Note:...
2.5 Installing in a System Notes: Exercise caution at all times when working with AC-powered equipment. Turn off your devices before installation. Because of the special pin-out of the connectors, use the cables supplied by the manufacturer. Do not modify the cable provided by the manufacturer. If you need a special cable for some cases, contact your supplier to purchase the right cables or technical support.
Operation of the Mobile Computer 3.1 Keypad Description The PA Series keypad consists of 29 rubber keys including one SCAN key. Figure 3-1 Keypad Description 1. Scan key Scan a bar code read operation 2. Navigation key This cursor key navigates among applications. 3.
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7.Control keys ALPHA Switches between the number input mode or the character input mode. When [1] on the screen Icon-Bar indicate that the input mode at number input mode. (Default on number mode) When [a] or [A] on the screen Icon-Bar indicate that the input mode at character input mode.
3.2 Installing SD card Caution: Make sure you have fully charged the battery before turning the unit on. 3.2.1 Inserting SD card into the PA-60 1. Open the SD cover. 2. Insert a correctly oriented SD card. 3. Close the SD cover.
3.3 Configuring PA-60 Settings 3.3.1 Calibrating Touch Screen Alignment Calibrating the PA-60 This screen can be accessed at any time by pressing the hot key “FN” and “TAB” key. Or by accessing the menus and tab in order of Start → Settings →Control Panel→...
Using the Stylus The stylus is located next to CF cover or hand-strap on the rear of the PA-60 as illustrated in figure 2-3 PA-60 Back view (page 8). The stylus functions the same as a mouse on a PC. Use the stylus to: ...
Scan bar code data into data fields. Use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize or copy information form the host computer to the PA-60. For more information on ActiveSync, refer to Chapter 6. 3.4.1 Entering Information Using a Keypad The alphanumeric keypads produce the 26-character alphabet (A-Z), number s (0-9), function keys and assorted characters.
3.5 Power Management 3.5.1 Power Status Indication Checking main and Backup Battery Statue Enter “Power Properties” If the above mentioned “Plug” or “Battery” icon is displayed, double tap this icon to bring up the “Power Properties” screen. Or, select Settings/ Control Panel from the Start menu and then double tap the “Power” icon to display “Power Properties”.
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Five different icons are displayed on the status bar to indicate the on-board power status. Icon Description Indicates there is no external power supply to the PA-60 but No icon: the battery power status is good. Shows external power is in use. The PA-60 is either “Plug”...
Automatic shut-down of the PA-60 The PA-60 enters idle mode when there is no task or if all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the PA-60 automatically turns itself off if idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power.
3.5.3 Suspend Mode The PA-60 will go into suspend mode when it is idle for a period of time. Customize the idle duration using the Power control panel (refer to Figure “Schemes Tab”). Suspend mode appears just like you have turned the unit off. Press the key to suspend the PA-60.
Resume Press key to suspend or resume (wake up) Waking the PA-60 The default wakeup conditions define what actions wakeup the PA-60. These setting are configurable and the factory default settings are subject to change / update. Status Description Condition for Wakeup...
3.6 Resetting the PA-60 If the PA-60 stops responding to input, reset it. There are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot. A warm boot restarts the PA-60 by closing all running programs. All data that is not saved is lost.
Flash memory is a re-writable location in which to store 256MB of programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the PA-60’s power status. The Flash Disk storage memory persists for all reset (warm/cold reboot) Note: conditions and software/firmware updates.
3.7.3 Flash Disk Size The size of the Flash Disk varies depending on the size of the system firmware. A. Inside the Flash Disk directory, tap File → Properties B. The Flash Disk Properties dialog: The number following Free is the amount of memory currently available on your device.
3.8 Bluetooth Enable Setting 3.8.1 Please enable Bluetooth first like Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15 Enable Bluetooth 3.8.2 After enable Bluetooth, please double click BT Icon like figure 3-16 Figure 3-16-1 BT Icon Figure 3-16-2 Show BT User’s Manual...
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3.8.3 On Bluetooth manager screen, select file new connection like Figure 3-17. Figure 3-17 Bluetooth connection 3.8.4 Bluetooth has four functions to choose like Figure 3-18. Figure 3-18 Bluetooth Explorer User’s Manual...
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Bluetooth PIN code like Figure 3-19. Figure 3-19-1 Bluetooth Pairing Figure 3-19-2 Bluetooth Pairing 3.8.6 After PA-60 check pin code with device. PA-60 will appear a pop window and show success message like Figure 3-20. Figure 3-19-3 Bluetooth Pairing Figure 3-19-4 Bluetooth Pairing...
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3.8.7 Second function is serial Port which communication with device via com port like Figure 3-20. Figure 3-20 3.8.8 After press next button, it will start to search device like Figure3-21. Figure3-21 User’s Manual...
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3.8.9 After press Connect button, it will appear a connection with SPP mode like Figure 3-22. Figure 3-22 3.8.10 Third function is File Transfer like Figure 3-23 Figure 3-23 User’s Manual...
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After press next button, it will start to search device and it needs to enter pin code like Figure 3-24 Figure 3-24 3.8.12 After checking pin code with the connect device. PA-60 will enter FTP mode like Figure 3-25. Figure 3-25 User’s Manual...
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3.8.13 On Bluetooth manager screen, it will add a FTP connection like Figure 3-26. Figure 3-26 3.8.14 The latest function is ActiveSync connection. The function can connect with computer via ActiveSync. Figure 3-27 User’s Manual...
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3.8.15 After press next button, it will start to search device. Figure 3-28-1 Figure 3-28-2 3.8.16 PA-60 will add an ActiveSync connection on Bluetooth manager screen. It will synchronize with computer. Figure 3-29 User’s Manual...
3.9 WLAN configuration step For models using the 802.11 b/g/n radio, you can find information about the applet for radio configuration: http://http://www.summitdata.com/SCU.html 3.9.1 Please enable Wi-Fi first like Figure 3-30-1. After enable Wi-Fi, summit icon appears as below. Figure 3-30-2 Figure 3-30-1 Figure 3-30-2 User’s Manual...
Scanning The PA-60 has an integrated CCD scanner that reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance. The trigger key is located in the middle of the unit. Press this key to activate the CCD scanner. 4.1 Scan Configuration...
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Figure 4-1-3 Scan Configuration Figure 4-1 -4 Scan Configuration After you change settings, go to the “Setting” page and press the “OK” button to configure, or press “Reset” to return to the scan default settings. The “Download” page allows you to update scan firmware.
4.2 Scan driver Scan driver lets you put data into Microsoft WordPad. Open scan driver and the scan module Figure 4-2-1 Scan Demo Figure 4-2-2 Scan Demo powers on the scanner. You can then scan barcode. To turn off the power, press “Exit” on the task bar.
4.3 Scan test The PA-60 has a built-in Scan Test.exe program that allows you to test the barcode scan function. Scan Test.exe is located in directory \Programs\Scanner\Scan Test.exe. This program shows barcode type and barcode data when pressing the “Scan” key.
4.4 Reading barcode Note: Observe handling precautions. Make sure the mobile computer is installed according to instructions. Never remove the main batteries or battery pack while the mobile computer is turned on. Doing so can cause loss of data in the mobile computer.
4.5 Barcode reading problems When the barcode can not be read, try the following: 1. Change the angle between the barcode and the mobile computer. 2. Change the distance between the bar code and the mobile computer. If the bar code is larger than the LED light beam, try moving the mobile computer a bit further away from the bar code.
Utilities 5.1 Function Key Setting AP Settings Tab To assign your favorite application program from F1 to F9 hot keys: 1. Choose F1, F2, F3 … or F9 from pull-down list. 2. Tap “Define” inside the “Function Key Setting” applet. 3.
5.2 Timeout & Brightness Backlight setting is a tool for changing the LCD backlight. If you wish to save power use this program to change LCD backlight settings. This application supports battery power backlight and external power backlight. Figure 5-3 Timeout & Brightness User’s Manual...
Software Applications The PA-60 includes software applications such as Internet Explore, Media player, Microsoft WordPad, Remote Connection, Transcriber, and Windows Explore. Figure 6-1 Programs Implemented 6.1 Internet Explorer With Internet Explorer, you can view Web or intranet Web pages on your device. You will need to use WLAN to connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network.
6.2 Media Player The PA-60 comes with Media Player for Windows CE 5.0 installed. Open Media Player by selecting Start → Programs → Media Player from the desktop. Select File → Open to open a new media file.
6.5 Transcriber Features: Microsoft Transcriber is the natural handwriting recognition solution for your Windows CE device. It recognizes words from its integrated dictionary, and allows you to write in cursive, print or mixed handwriting. The letter Shapes Selector (note 1) is for optimizing recognition to your own Figure 6-6 Transcriber handwriting style...
Communication The Argox PA-60 lets you link to a host computer via RS-232 or USB port for data communication. This chapter gives an overview of the PA-60’s communication capabilities. 7.1 ActiveSync To exchange data between your desktop computer and the PA-60, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your desktop computer.
Microsoft ActiveSync and restart your computer. 7.3 Connecting the PA-60 to ActiveSync Connect the PA-60 to a desktop PC using a USB cable. Make the partnership between the desktop PC and PA-60 through ActiveSync, and then proceed with the synchronization of the desktop PC and PA-60.
Once the partnership set-up is finished, you can synchronize data with the PA-60. While the PA-60 can set up the partnership with two desktop computers, email messages can be received only through one computer.
By modifying the problem-solving settings, you can have ActiveSync not register the problem as “not completed item” instead, if you select the PA-60 or desktop PC as default version, ActiveSync automatically updates the information contained in the other computer. If you do not want to solve the problem manually, you can modify the problem-solving setting to have ActiveSync always use the PA-60 or desktop PC version.
Searching PA-60 Contents from a Desktop PC If the PA-60 is connected to a desktop PC, you can use ActiveSync on the desktop PC to see the contents of the PA-60. Click Explore from the file menu of ActiveSync. The content of the PA-60 is displayed on the window of Mobile Device.
Overview of Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 This chapter describes Microsoft Windows CE 5.0, the operating system for the PA-60 This introduction to Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 includes: How to use the main Windows How to use a taskbar How to use settings 8.1 Main Windows...
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Start Icon Start icon is the starting point for the PA-60 program. If you point at the start menu with the stylus pen, you can see various menus including program, bookmark, document, setting, help, and operation.
8.2 Taskbar Taskbar shows a variety of information including keying in characters, battery, network connection, status of running programs, etc. If you press and hold the taskbar with the stylus, the right button function menu appears. The right button function menu is composed of task manager and features. If you select the taskbar and start menu feature, general option menus such as “always place above, “automatic hiding,”...
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Upper / lower case Selection: Press this icon to select upper and lower case letters. If you select upper case, capital letters and characters appear on the number key pad. It serves the same function with the Shift key. Hot key Selection: If you use hot key such as “z”, “x”, “c”...
8.3 Setting up the PA-60 You can set up various configurations of the PA-60 such as date/time, Network, Display, Volume, Power, System, etc. at the control panel. Figure 8-5 -1 Control Panel If you press Start → Setting → Control Panel, the control panel window appears. In the View option in the menu, you can change the view mode into large icons, small icons, details or to arrange icons.
8.3.1 Certificates Application programs use certificates to ensure reliability and safe communication. Figure 8-6 Certificates Authorized certificate providers issue certificates that are valid for a specified period. Windows CE 5.0 manages several certificate storages. 1. Select Go to Start → Setting → Control Panel. 2.
8.3.2 Date/Time This screen sets date, time, standard time zone, watch and alarm. Figure 8-7 Date/Time Date/Time You can set standard time zone, year, day and time. Set as follows: Press the down arrow in the standard time zone until it reaches your location. If the previously set value is appropriate, move on to the following.
8.3.3 Dialing Dialing Properties 1. In the When dialing from list, select the “Location” where you want to change settings. 2. To create a new location, select “New”. Enter the name of the location, and then select “OK” 3. Enter or edit the area code and local country code as needed. 4.
8.3.4 Display This screen lets you set the wallpaper image of the PA-60, change the color of the background screen, or change the backlight setting. Call up the right button menu and select “properties” and you can check the Display Properties window.
8.3.5 Hot Function Key Please refer to Function Key Setting above. 8.3.6 Input Panel You can set up the input method and options. Figure 8-10-1 Input Panel Properties Figure 8-10-2 Input Panel Properties 1. Select keyboard and press Options. The Soft Keyboard Options window appears. 2.
8.3.7 Internet Options This setting allows you to specify the home page, clear cache, specify connection, define the security and make advance settings of the IE browser. Figure 8-11-1 Internet Options Figure 8-11-2 Internet Options Figure 8-11-4 Internet Options Figure 8-11-4 Internet Options General Click the General tab.
Connection Under Connection page, specify the network connection you want the browser to connect to the network. To use a proxy server, click [Access the Internet using a proxy server] check box and enter the proxy address and port. Security Under Security page, specify the security option for your browser.
8.3.9 Mouse 1. Double-click the checkerboard grid at a comfortable speed. 2. Double-click the Test icon to test your setting. 3. Tap “OK” to exit the Mouse tab. Figure 8-13 Mouse Properties 8.3.10 Network and Dial-up Connection You can directly link to the network via network (Ethernet, LAN) or phone (modern) connection.
8.3.11 Owner This function lets you set the PA-60 to display user information at start up, add information on the user, and set up a network ID. Figure 8-15 Owner Properties Identification Enter information such as name, company, address, company phone number, home phone number in the user information tab.
You may encounter a request to enter the password again on the initial screen if you have turned off the PA-60’s power after activating password or have done a software reset. If you forget the password and cannot boot the system you may have to do a hardware reset. A hardware reset erases all files, data, as well as programs.
3. Select Connection Change icon. 4. Select the connection mode. 5. Connect to a desktop PC. To connect the PA-60 to a desktop PC, you must have Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or higher on your desktop PC. 8.3.14 Power Please refer to the previous section on Power Management.
8.3.15 Regional Settings Figure 8-18 Regional Setting Properties You can set up region, numbers, currency, time, and date. 1. Select Go to Start → Setting → Control Panel. 2. Open regional setting icon. 3. Select the tab for information to change. 4.
6. Select the program to delete from the program list. 7. Click Delete. You can only remove programs installed in RAM. If you cannot delete a Note: program, see detailed information in Windows CE Help on the PA-60 or in the program documents. User’s Manual...
8.3.17 Scan Configuration Please refer to the previous section on Scan Configuration. 8.3.18 Storage Manager Storage manager allows the users to check the information of the SD/Flash storage and format, dismount or make new partition on SD card. Figure 8-20 Storage Properties 1.
4. If the icon does not change, adjust the setting using the grid above. Calibration If the PA-60 screen does not respond properly, adjust the screen with the calibration function. To start calibration: 1. Select Go to Start → Setting → Control Panel.
Figure 8-22 System Properties The memory of the PA-60 is used for data storage and programs. Basic memory capacity is 128MB. You can set the size of the memory cache used for running programs or storing data.
Figure 8-23 Terminal Server Client Licenses 8.3.22 Timeout and Brightness Please refer to the previous section on Timeout and Brightness. 8.3.24 Volume and Sound Adjust volume and select sound. Volume To adjust the volume of the system: 1. Select Go to Start → Setting → Control Panel. 2.
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Sound To set the sound: 1. Select go to Start → Setting → Control Panel. 2. Open volume and sound icons and select volume tab. 3. Select an event from the event list. 4. Select a sound from the event sound list. 5.
Argox for technical support: http://www.argox.com If the PA-60 mobile computer needs repair, please ensure that the label with the serial number is present. If sending the mobile computer or cradle back to your local supplier or Argox, please use the original package to minimize the chances of damage during shipping.
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Mobile computer will not shut off If the mobile computer is processing data, attach a charging cable to insure the battery isn’t depleted. If the mobile computer is connected to AC power, disconnect. Perform a warm boot – WARNING – Unsaved data will be lost. 3.6.1 Perform a cold boot –...
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