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  • Page 1 1.800.241.6264 Unitech PA600 Manual More information available at POSMicro.com QUESTIONS? BULk DISCOUNTS SE HaBLa Ask the experts at POSMicro.com. ESpañOL FREE SHIPPING* 1.800.241.6264 Live Chat Now support@POSMicro.com Monday - Friday 6 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time *Free ground shipping to the continental USa on orders over $100.
  • Page 2 PA600 II Standard PDA - PA600 II - Unitech is a member of Oracle Embedded Software Licensing Program User’s Manual 400769G Version 1.0...

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA600 II mobile computer. 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.

  • Page 5: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Warning Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 6: Canadian Compliance Statement

    Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-139-1 for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices.

  • Page 7: Laser Information

    Laser Information The Unitech PA600 II series 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.

  • Page 8: Battery Charge Notice

    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 II uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended period. For more details, refer to page 8, Charging the Battery.

  • Page 9: Storage And Safety Notice

    The following items covered under Unitech Limited Warranty are free from defects during normal use:  PA600 II – 1-year limited warranty.  Lithium-Ion battery – 6-month limited warranty. Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, dam-aged by accident or neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Storage and safety notice ..............vi ........................ARRANTY CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED ......................1 PA600 II ..................1 NTRODUCING THE ........................2 EATURES ..................... 3 ACKAGE ONTENTS PA600 II S ................4 OUR OF THE TANDARD Front Left View ..................4 Back View ................... 5...
  • Page 11 ......................6 ETTING TARTED Installing the Battery................6 Charging the Battery ................7 CHAPTER 2 USING THE HARDWARE ....................12 EYPADS AND UNCTION UTTONS ................12 DJUSTING THE CREEN RIGHTNESS ..............13 ....................... 13 SING THE TYLUS SD/MMC ................ 14 SING THE MEMORY CARD ..................
  • Page 12 ..................35 XTENDING ATTERY ................. 37 IEWING LASH EMORY ILES ................38 ERFORMING A HARDWARE RESET APPENDIX I ADVANCED SETTINGS ....................41 APPENDIX II WORLDWIDE SUPPORT ....................43...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing the PA600 II The PA600 II is a rugged, compact and lightweight mobile computer with a Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, integrated laser bar code scanner, color LCD with touch screen, keypad, IrDA interface, and wireless communication capability.

  • Page 15: Features

    Features Powerful system Audio Window Mobile Version 6.1 Voice recording and playback   Classic   Intel PXA270 processor with  Speaker speed of up to 624MHz  Headset Connector  Receiver System memory Wireless connectivity  128MB (32 bits) SDRAM ...

  • Page 16: Package Contents

    Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA600 II are present: PA600 II Standard Terminal AC Adapter Battery Pack Stylus USB Charging Cables Elastic Stylus String CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 17: A Tour Of The Pa600 Ii Standard

    Connects your device to a USB charging/communication cable. This USB cable connects to the computer’s USB port and accepts the 5V AC adapter to provide power to the PA600 II. See the detailed description below for further Universal instructions. The unit can simultaneously recharge and connector perform an Activesync operation.

  • Page 18: Back View

    Press the end of the stylus into the button to reset your Reset button device. Handstrap Enables you to securely hold the PA600 II while using it. Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the PA600 II. Attachment location for holding hand strap, carrying strap, Strap holder and stylus.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    IR-enabled devices. Getting Started This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to turn on the PA600 II, and how to calibrate the screen. Installing the Battery WARNING! There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Plastic tab Charging the Battery Before using the PA600 II for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16 hours. After that, you can charge the PA600 II every day to recharge the battery to full capacity. Charge the PA600 II using the USB charging cable or the docking station.
  • Page 21 Charging the Battery using the USB Cable Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and connect it to the PA600 II. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the USB charging cable. Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 22 Connecting the PA600 II to a PC Use the USB cable to connect the PA600 II to a PC to use with ActiveSync. Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and connect it to the PA600 II (1).
  • Page 23 Turning the PA600 II on for the First Time After you have initially charged your device for about 12 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.
  • Page 24 The Screen Settings window appears. This window enables you to customize the screen settings. Tap Align Screen to calibrate the screen. The align screen window appears. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately. The cross hair will move to another location. Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated.

  • Page 25: Using The Hardware

    When the Function button is pressed, an icon appears in the operating system. The following table describes the keypad keys. Turns the PA600 II ON and OFF. Function keys Number 1, Left soft key Tab, Windows key opens 2, a, b, c, Up key 7, p, q, r, s, brightness -  ...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    Back space, Escape key Alpha 4, g, h, i, Left key Asterisk, Illuminates keypad 5, j, k, l Number 0, space 6, m, n, o, Right key Period, Pound Up button Down Button Adjusting the Screen Brightness Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the Function button to enable the soft keys and pressing the 7 (decrease brightness) or 9 (increase brightness) buttons.

  • Page 27: Using The Sd/Mmc Memory Card

    Remove the stylus from its holder. Hold the stylus as you would a pencil. To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on that choice. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers.

  • Page 28: Using The Laser Scanner

    Press the card in and release. The card pops out. Remove the card from the slot. Using the Laser Scanner The PA600 II has an integrated laser scanner that reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance. NOTE: Reading software must be enabled in order to operate the scanner.
  • Page 29 To launch Scanner Settings, tap Start Settings System Scanner Settings. The Scanner Control Panel opens. From here you can configure bar code scanner parameters such as enabling or disabling bar code symbologies, setting data transmission options, configuring magnetic and proximity reading options, and setting power management options.
  • Page 30 12. Check the box labeled “Start Scan2KeyWhen Exit and tap OK at the top right. The scanner will be enabled and scans will be directed to the keyboard buffer.

  • Page 31: Getting Connected

    Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and the PA600 II, 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 Click Next. You are prompted to read the End User License Agreement (EULA). Accept the license agreement terms and click Next. You are prompted for user information. Type the user name and organization and click Next. You are prompted for the destination folder. Select a drive to install the program to and click Next.
  • Page 33 If necessary, connect an adapter. Refer to Connecting the PA600 II to a PC on page 9. Plug the other end of the USB charging cable into a USB port on your computer.

  • Page 34: Synchronizing With Your Computer

    NOTE: Your computer can create partnerships with multiple devices. Also, a single PA600 II can create a partnership with up to two computers. Synchronizing with Your Computer Synchronization takes place according to the options you choose while setting up ActiveSync on your computer.
  • Page 35 USB Connection To synchronize with your computer using a USB connection: Open ActiveSync. Connect your device to your computer using the USB charging cable. Initiate the connection by tapping Start Programs ActiveSync. Tap Menu Connections. Select Synchronize all PCs using this connection check box.
  • Page 36 Port (IR) from the drop-down list. Click OK. ERFORM THE STEPS BELOW ON YOUR DEVICE Align the IR port of your PA600 II with that on your computer so that they are unobstructed and within close range. Initiate connection by tapping Start...
  • Page 37 Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection. Tap Start Settings Connections Bluetooth Mode and check Turn on Bluetooth. Tap Devices New Partnership Select a device from the list and tap Next.
  • Page 38 You are prompted for a passkey. Enter the Passkey. On the PC screen, you are prompted to enter Bluetooth Code Request.5. Enter the same Bluetooth PIN Code you entered in step 4. ELECT SERVICE HECK CTIVE INISH To preserve battery power, be sure to end the Bluetooth ActiveSync connection when synchronizing is complete.
  • Page 39 Do the network settings. (For PA600 II Mobile) Tap the RF icon at the bottom of the screen. A selection menu pops up. Select “Enable Wireless”. Once the RF card is detected, a dialog pops up. Select a network SSID to connect to.

  • Page 40: Synchronizing Information

    “Disable Wireless”. Synchronizing Information All files created on the device are stored in My Document/PA600 II My Document folder (if the designated device name is PA600 II). You can view files by double-clicking the PA600 II My Documents icon on your computer.

  • Page 41: Using Activesync To Exchange Files

    Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files You can use ActiveSync to exchange information from your device to your computer and vice versa. Changes you make to the information on one location will not affect the information on the other one. If you want to automatically update information on both your device and computer, synchronize the information instead.
  • Page 42 Locate the file that you want to copy on your device or computer. 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, and then click Paste.

  • Page 43: Bar Code Scanner Programs

    Chapter 4 Bar Code Scanner Programs Scan2Key The Scan2Key application routes input from a scanner port to a keypad buffer, making all input from the scanner emulate input from the keypad. Using Scan2Key, scanned data can be directed from the scanner port to any waiting (active/focused) text editor such as MS Mobile Word or a text box in an application.

  • Page 44: Bar Code Symbologies

    Bar code Symbologies Char Check Transmit Leading Bar code Enable / Max/Min / Digit Check Digit Others Symbology Disable Length verification Char/digit Transmit Bookland Codabar Transmit Start/Stop bits, CLSI format, *data length Code 11 * check digits, *data length Code 128 *data length Code 32 Transmit Tailing...
  • Page 45 Char Check Transmit Leading Bar code Enable / Max/Min / Digit Check Digit Others Symbology Disable Length verification Char/digit Transmit first or last digit, *data length Label Code IV&V MSI/Plessey YES * Check digit double module 10, * data length Interleaved Fixed Length, 2 of 5...

  • Page 46: Advanced Settings

    Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Adjusting Settings This section describes how to adjust the settings of your device to accommodate your work habits. To access Settings, tap Start Settings. The Settings screen appears. From here can adjust such user configurable items as the backlight, auto power off timer, system volume, and processor speed.

  • Page 47: Checking The Main And Backup Battery Status

    Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status This section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup battery. 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: Open Power Properties.

  • Page 48: Extending Battery Life

     Changing the Automatic Power Settings The PA600 II will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the PA600 II automatically turns itself off if it remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power connected.
  • Page 49 Tap Start Settings System. Tap Backlight. Do any of the following:  In the Battery Power or External Power tab, tap the “Turn off backlight if device is not used for” check box, and select the amount of time before the unit turns off the backlight while running in battery power mode from the drop-down list.

  • Page 50: Viewing Flash Memory Files

    The Flash Storage folder is a rewritable location for programs or data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Storage are unaffected by the PA600 II power status. To access the Flash Memory files: >...

  • Page 51: Performing A Hardware Reset

    Unsaved data in open programs may in some cases be lost. Performing a Warm Boot Remove the stylus from its holder. Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the PA600 II.
  • Page 52 While holding the Func key and Backspace key, insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hole on the back of the PA600 II. Press and hold the reset button until you see the Unitech splash logo screen. Wait 5 seconds...
  • Page 53 While holding the TAB key and Func key, insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hole on the back of the PA600 II. Press and hold the reset button until you see the Unitech splash logo screen appear. Wait for 5 seconds and then release the TAB and Func key.

  • Page 54: Advanced Settings

    Appendix I Advanced Settings PXA270 624Mhz SDRAM: 128MB (32 bits) Memory Flash ROM: 576MB (H3) Window Mobile Version 6.1 Classic Keypad 20-key alpha-numeric keypad with backlight 240x320 QVGA, Color Transflective TFT, with touch screen, Display backlight and sunlight readable LCD Laser scan engine, CCD scan engine optional Scanner Scan rate: 104 scans/sec.
  • Page 55 4-Slot Multi-Bay Ethernet Cradle Accessories Extension Battery 3300mAH Vehicle Cigarette Quick Charging cable Professional Vehicle Cradle (regionally available) Holster (regionally available) Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 SDK for Pocket PC Software Unitech PA600 SDK Oracle Database Lite...

  • Page 56: Appendix Ii

    Appendix II Worldwide Support Unitech’s professional support team is available to quickly answer questions or technical-related issues. Should an equipment problem occur, please contact the nearest Unitech regional service representative. For complete contact information please visit the web sites listed below: Web Site Region Global Operation Center...

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