Newland NLS-PT980-II Series User Manual
Newland NLS-PT980-II Series User Manual

Newland NLS-PT980-II Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 NLS-PT980-II Series Mobile Computer User Guide...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Do not disassemble the terminal or tearing the seal label on the terminal. Otherwise, FuJian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. does not assume responsibility for the warranty or replacement.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ............................1 ..................................1 NTRODUCTION ..................................1 PECIFICATION ................................2 OFTWARE ERSION ..............................3 HAPTER ESCRIPTIONS CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED ............................4 ..................................4 NTRODUCTION ................................4 ETTING TARTED Installing the Main Battery ............................4 Charging the Battery ..............................
  • Page 4 ..................................21 NTRODUCTION ................................21 NPUT NTERFACE Standard Interface ..............................21 Concise Interface ..............................22 Symbol Input Interface ............................. 23 CHAPTER 6 USING GPRS COMMUNICATION ........................24 ..............................24 ONNECTION ............................26 ETTING ONNECTION ............................. 27 GPRS C ONNECTION TATUS CHAPTER 7USINGWIFI COMMUNICATION ........................
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 About This Guide

    Chapter 1 About This Guide Introduction This guide provides information about using the NLS-PT980-II series mobile computer and accessories. Documentation Set The documentation set for the NLS-PT980-II provides information for specific user needs and includes:  :Describes how to get the NLS-PT980-II Series up and running.
  • Page 6: Software Version

    Drop 1.2 m drop to concrete Environmental Sealing IP54 sealing Bar code/ RFID 1D Laser (≥ 6 mil) Code128, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code-39, UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, 1D CCD (≥ 4 mil) ISBN/ISSN, Code 93, etc. All 1D bar codes as well as common 2D bar codes like PDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix, 2D CMOS (≥...
  • Page 7: Chapter Descriptions

    Series operation. For more product and support information, please visit our web site: http://www.nlscan.com。 Service Information Newland China Phone +86-400-608-0591 Email sales@nlscan.com Newland Europe Phone +31(0)-345-870-033 Email Info@newland-id.com Newland Taiwan Phone +886-2-7731-5388 Email Info@newland-id.com.tw Newland North America Phone +1-510-490-3888 Email Info@newlandna.com...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Introduction This chapter lists the parts and accessories for the PT-980-II Series and explains how to install and charge the batteries, and power on the PT-980-II Series for the first time. Unpacking Carefully remove all protective material from the pack. Verify that you received the following: ...
  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    1. Figure 1 indicates the direction to unlock the latch. 2. Figure 2 indicates the direction to take out the battery cover. 3. Follow the instructions of figure 3 and 4 to insertthe battery. 4. Follow the instructions of figure 5to close down the battery cover. 5.
  • Page 10: Checking Battery Statues

    Figure 2.1:“Stylus Properties” Figure 2.2:Recalibration Checking Battery Statues To check the charge status of the main battery in the terminal. Tap “Start”→“Settings”→”System”→double clicks “Power” Figure 2.3:Power Management Power Management: to save power. When using AC Power by setting duration into power efficiency mode and Automatic idle mode;...
  • Page 11: Installing Mini Sd Card

    Installing Mini SD Card The Mini SD card slot provides secondary non-volatile storage. The slot is located under the battery. Refer to the documentation provided with the card for more information, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use. Please note the following situations will lead to the Mini SD card is not working: Card metal contact pads are not clean, battery voltage instability, the slot being squeezed, slot internal wire rust or bend excessively, the card infected with a virus, the card is not properly formatted, damaged cards, slot damage As shown below to install the Mini SD card, turn the card metal contact points face down then put into the slot.
  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Using The Pt980-Ii Series

    Chapter 3 Using the PT980-II series Introduction This chapter provides the detailed instructions for using and setting the PT-980 II Series Figure 3.1: Desktop Icons Status Icons The status bar at the bottom of the screen can contain the following status icons Icon Description Start...
  • Page 13: Programs Icon

    USB Connection status GPRS signal status WIFI signal status Display current time Background running program selection window Bluetooth management tool Programs Icon Software utilities icons Icon Program Name Description Stylus For the touch screen calibration settings. Light Setting For the screen and keyboard backlight settings. Wi-Fi WiFi communication management and configuration tool.
  • Page 14: Setting Programs Icon

    Setting Programs Icon Icon Description Internet options setting tool. Enable/Disable connects with host PC. Memory storage management and configuration. Battery and devices power status and system power schemes settings. Program setting for each function key System date, time and time zone settings. Region, language and input method settings.
  • Page 15: Keypads

    System information. Screen display interface and backlight configuration. Screen display interface and backlight configuration. View the information about certificates installed on the terminal. Keypads Enter Alphanumeric, Symbol keypad overlay Scan key(F15)+ direction key Cancel Backspace Space Function key(F16) ,User defined application function keys.
  • Page 16: Keypad Output

    Power key(To power on, sleep or wake up the terminal.) Keypad output Output under different input mode 模 式 按 Numeric Uppercase Lowercase Function 键 @ : / - @ : / - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S...
  • Page 17: Memory Storage Management

    If there is no keyboard press within set time, the backlight will turn off automatically. Figure 3.2: Backlight setting Memory storage management Caution: The memory configuration changes will destroy all the data in memory, please contact with technical staff before change “Storage Manager”...
  • Page 18: Resetting The Pt980 Ii

    Resetting the PT980 II Warm reset: Press the reset button to warm reset the terminal. It will take around 6-10 seconds to restart the system. User data in memory will not to destroy. Cold reset: Cold reset the terminal by hold “#”key and the power key, then pressed reset button. It will take around 16-20 seconds system reloading and start again.
  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Barcode Reading

    Chapter 4 Barcode Reading Barcode engine parameter configuration Tap “Start”→“Settings”→“ControlPanel”→“Barcode Settings” Barcode Setting program include Normal setting, Barcode setting and Test three select pages Figure 4.1:information checking and Figure 4.2:information checking and setting setting Information checking and setting Normal window for “Information checking and setting” is as above Figure 4.1 and 4.2, items which can be set are: Output Setting: ...
  • Page 20: Prefix And Suffix Setting

    Prefix and Suffix Setting Provided the barcode reading result plus prefix or suffix function (Figure 4.3) Figure 4.3:Prefix and Suffix Setting Figure 4.4:Decode Setting Decode Mode Setting There are four available modes A, B, C, D to choose from (Figure 4.4) One time read mode Press key start to scanning barcode, and released key to stop scanning Start scan by key press...
  • Page 21: Barcode Configuration

    Figure 4.5:1D Barcode Configuration Figure 4.6:2D Barcode Configuration 2D Barcode configuration Please refer to Figure 4.6 GS1 Code Configuration Please refer to Figure 4.7 复合码的使能及参数设置方式见图 4.7 所示。 Figure 4.7:GS1 Code Configuration Figure 4.8:CMOS CMOS Configuration Refer to Figure 4.8 for Image Setting and working light mode setting...
  • Page 22: Testing

    Tick “Show Image” showing image when decoding, otherwise no image Meanwhile if tick “Keep show last image” after decoding last image will be shown, otherwise no image Tick “Save Image” after successfully decoding, last image will be named as “cmos-img.bmp” and save in “My Equipment” Testing Click “Testing”...
  • Page 23: Reading 2D Barcode

    Correct Reading Incorrect Reading Reading 2D barcode First, start program “Barcode Engine Parameter Configuration”, configure relevant reading parameter on relevant setting page and save the setting. Then, adjust the terminal barcode reading angle or the distance between barcode with terminal. The best reading distance and angle: A.
  • Page 24: How To Read Rfid Card

     The relative pitch angle (the α) with barcode and terminal is less than 45 degrees (0 is the best)  The relative skew angle (the γ) with barcode and terminal is less than 45 degrees (5~20 is the best) ...
  • Page 25: Chapter 5 Keypad Input

    Chapter 5 Keypad Input Introduction There are four type of input: numerical, uppercase, lowercase and functional mode User may use Fn key in the keypad or in the input panel to change current input mode. Input Interface Each input mode corresponds to three type of interfaces: standard, concise and symbol input interface. ...
  • Page 26: Concise Interface

    Figure5.3:Lower Letter Input Figure5.4:Functional Key Input Concise Interface The interface is as following figure: Figure5.5:Concise Interface...
  • Page 27: Symbol Input Interface

    Symbol Input Interface Figure5.6:Symbol Input...
  • Page 28: Chapter 6 Using Gprs Communication

    Chapter 6 Using GPRS Communication Ensure an activated SIM card, from the phone service provider, is installed in the terminal. The default of PT980-II already has a GPRS connection. You can tap “Start” →“Settings”→“ControlPanel”→“Network and Dial-up Connections”, double clicks the GPRS icon to start the communication if you located in China. If you are not located in China, you should modify GPRS connection or create a new GPRS connection follow the instruction of telecommunication service provider.
  • Page 29 Figure 6.3: Modem setting Figure 6.4: Port Setting As shown in figure 6.5, enter [+cgdcont=1,“IP”,“cmnet”] in the bottom of field. This “cmnet” means a service point of GPRS service provider. Different GPRS service provider offer different service name. Please contact with your service provider to get the information, and tap OK button to save it.
  • Page 30: Setting Dial-Up Connection

    Figure 6.6 Set phone number Figure 6.7: Connect Setting Dial-Up Connection The step of setting dial-up connection is: Click the “Dial Properties…” button that is shown in figure 6.8 to setting. Click the “Edit…” button that is shown in figure 6.9 to setting. Figure 6.8: Dial-up connection Figure 6.9: Dialing properties C.
  • Page 31: Gprs Connection Status

    Figure 6.10 Figure 6.11 GPRS Connection Status Click the “Dial Properties…“ icon in status bar as to open the dialog window shown as figure 6.12 to display the GPRS connection status. Figure 6.12 GPRS status...
  • Page 32: Chapter 7Usingwifi Communication

    Chapter 7UsingWiFi Communication A. Main Window The Main window provides an overview of the current wireless network connection configuration (Active Profile) The following image (in Figure 7.1) is the SCU Main windows for Windows CE. Figure 7.1: SCU Main Window Enable Radio/Disable Radio When the radio is enabled, select this button (which displays Disable Radio) to disable it.
  • Page 33  Not Associated The radio has not established a connection to an access point.  Associated The radio has established a connection to an access point. If the radio Encryption type is set to WEP or a pre-shared key (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK), it should now be capable of obtaining an IP address (either statically assigned or through DHCP) and passing traffic.
  • Page 34 Figure 7.3: Scan Window Each row shows an AP's SSID, its received signal strength indication (RSSI), and whether or not data encryption is in use (true or false). You can sort the list by tapping on the column headers. If the scan finds more than one AP with the same SSID, the list displays the AP with the strongest RSSI and the least security.
  • Page 35 C. Status Window The Status window provides status information on the radio connection between the client device and the access point to which it's associated. The following image is the SCU Status windows for Windows CE. Figure 7.5: Status Window D.
  • Page 36 Start a continuous ping to the address in the edit box next to the button. Once the button is tapped, its name and function changes to Stop Ping. Pings continue until you tap Stop Ping, move to a different SCU window (other than Diags or Status), exit SCU, or remove the radio.
  • Page 37: Chapter 8 Activesync

    Chapter 8 ActiveSync Introduction Microsoft ActiveSync (version 4.5 or higher) on the Host computer is use to synchronize information on the mobile computer with the host computer. Install To install ActiveSync on the host computer, download version 4.5 or higher from the Microsoft web site at http://www.microsoft.com.
  • Page 38: Chapter 9 Accessories

    Chapter 9 Accessories Battery Terminal battery capacity too low will cause the terminal malfunction. Please charge the battery at less than 6 hours for sure the main battery and backup battery capacity was in full charge states. Cradle Put PT980-II into cradle Pick up PT980-II from cradle Charging Use cradle charging...
  • Page 39: Charging Indicator Of Cradle

    Charging Indicator of Cradle  Green light long bright : Charge complete  Red light long bright : During charge  Red light flash : No battery or loose contact Use AC adaptor charging LED charging indicator  Green light long bright : Charge complete ...
  • Page 40: Connect Host Pc Via Cradle

    Connect Host PC via Cradle Put the PT980-II into cradle. Plug in USB cable connector to cradle USB port and the other sides of cable connect to host PC. Notice: Please make sure the host PC already installed Microsoft ActiveSync before connection.
  • Page 41: Chapter 10 Maintenance& Troubleshooting

    Considerations on using PT980-II Disassembly and modification Please do not attempt to disassemble or modify the terminal, if cause the damage to the terminal, Newland does not assume warranty responsibility. Connect power source Please use the terminal original power adapter otherwise there is a risk of damage to the terminal.
  • Page 42: Caution

    Battery can charge and discharge at least more than 500 times. Please renew the battery when the battery noticeably in shorter battery life.  Using the battery only provided from Newland, and also use the power adapter only provided from Newland to charge the battery. ...
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    May be the keyboard components damage or cable loose contact between Keyboard wrong character display. with mainboard socket. Please contact Newland maintenance or after service center. Battery indicator doesn't light Check the adapter plugged in power outlet or contact with the terminal is well when charging.

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