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Unitech PA600 User Manual

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PA600 Rugged Enterprise PDA
User's Manual
400546G Rev. E

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  • Page 1 PA600 Rugged Enterprise PDA User’s Manual 400546G Rev. E...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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.

  • Page 4: Laser Information

    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.

  • Page 5: Storage And Safety Notice

    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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 8 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 Infrared Connection ......................25 Bluetooth Connection ......................

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 10: Features

    802.11b/g for power saving ment tasks • Bluetooth version 1.2 • Trigger keys for barcode scanning (supports Bluetooth Printer, Bluetooth Modem, Bluetooth ActiveSync) Copyright 2006 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: PA600 Terminal AC Adapter 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.

  • Page 12: A Tour Of The Pa600

    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 the PA600. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 13: Back View

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

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    The battery compartment is displayed: Compartment contacts Plastic battery tab Battery securing clip 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.

  • 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 2006 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

    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...

  • 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 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 19: Turning The Pa600 On For The First Time

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Turning the PA600 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 20: Calibrating The Pa600 Screen

    1. Tap Start → Settings, and then switch to System tab. 2. Tap the Screen icon. Press Func key and ESC key simultaneously. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Getting Started The Screen Settings window appears. This window enables you to customize the screen settings. 3. Tap Align Screen to calibrate the screen. The align screen window appears. 4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately. The cross hair moves to the next location. 5.

  • Page 22: Using The Hardware

    Function activated icon appears in the operating system: The following table describes the keypad keys. Main Function Secondary Function Turns the PA600 on and off. — Left soft key - activates function Number 1 above in LCD screen. Alphanumeric 2, a, b, c...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Using The Hardware

    Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Main Function Secondary Function 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 —...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The 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.

  • Page 25: Using The Sd/Mmc Memory Card

    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.

  • Page 26: Using The Laser Scanner

    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.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 3. To test the barcode scanner, tap the Test 4. Tap Tools. 5. Tap Enable Scan 6. To perform auto scan,tap Tools --> Auto Scan --> Start auto-scan. 7. Choose Interval: 3 secs 8. Tap Start 9.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Chapter 3 Getting Connected

    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.
  • Page 30 Sync and prompts you to begin installation. 8. Click Install. The program begins installation 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.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Device To Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 32: Synchronizing With Your Computer

    5. Select Synchronize all PCs using this con- nection check box. 6. Select a baud rate or cable type connec- tion. 7. Tap OK. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 33: Infrared Connection

    Chapter 3 Getting Connected Infrared Connection The infrared port allows you to synchronize information with an infrared enabled com- puter. Align the infrared port of your device with the infrared port on the computer. This method is ideal for quickly switching between multiple devices since there are no cables or adapters to change.

  • Page 34: Bluetooth Connection

    Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection. 1. Tap Start → Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Mode and check Turn on Bluetooth. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 Getting Connected 2. Tap Devices → New Partnership… 3. Select a device from the list and tap Next. You are prompted for a passkey. 4. Enter the Passkey.
  • Page 36 8. From Start > Program, double tap Activesync. 9. Tap Menu at the bottom right corner. Select Connect via Bluetooth. Terminal connects 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.

  • Page 37: Wifi Connection

    LAN network automatically. Suspend and warm start will always resume the auto reconnection. Make the network setting. (For PA600 Mobile) 1. Tap the RF icon at the bottom of the screen. 2. A selection menu pop up.
  • Page 38 RF connection is running. 8. If you do not need the RF connection, you can repeat step 1 ~ 2 and select “Disable Wireless”. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 39: Synchronizing Information

    Chapter 3 Getting Connected Synchronizing Information All files created on the device are stored in My Document/PA600 My Document folder (if the designated device name is PA600). You can view files by double-clicking the PA600 My Documents icon on your computer.
  • Page 40 – To copy the file to your computer, right-click the file and click Copy. Place the cursor in the desired folder for your computer, right click, then click Paste. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 41: Barcode Scanner Programs

    Chapter 4 Barcode 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 42: Barcode Symbologies

    Supplement 2, Group Supplement 5,Insert Space before supplement, most have supplement, *Add-on code try level * adjustable Scanner Control Panel, V 3.0 Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 43: 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, sys- tem volume, and processor speed.

  • Page 44: Checking The Main And Backup Battery Status

    Plug icon your device, double-tap the icon to bring the Power Properties screen. – Tap Start → Settings → System → Power. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 45: Extending Battery Life

    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.

  • Page 46: Adjusting Backlight Setting

    – Tap Turn on the backlight when... checkbox to activate the backlight when the screen is tapped or a key is pressed. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 47: Viewing Flash Memory Files

    The Flash Storage folder is a rewritable locations for programs or data files. The ben- efit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Storage are unaffected by the PA600 power status. To access the Flash Memory files: 1.

  • Page 48: Performing A Hardware Reset

    2. Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the PA600. Reset button Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 49: Preforming A Cool Boot

    2. While holding the Func key and- Backspace key, insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hole on the back of the PA600.Press and hold the reset button until you see the Unitech splash logo screen.Wait 5 seconds and then release the Func key and Backspace key.

  • Page 50: Method 2: Registry Cleanup

    All registry settings are returned to default settings. Applications and any data is retained. Files in the Flash Storage are retained. Copyright 2006 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

  • Page 51: System Specification

    802.11b/g + BT BT Only Certification CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS compliant Accessories Desktop Cradle Vehicle Quick Charging Cable 4 slot Battery Charger Holster Software Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 SDK Unitech PA600 SDK VOIP (via 3rd party)

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