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- Page 1 Unitech PT930SA Product Reference Guide www.unitech-adc.com Unitech America Unitech APAC Unitech Europe Unitech Greater China Unitech Japan P/N 400260 REV.A Product Reference Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tour of the Unitech PT930SA ....................7 PT930SA Front and Left Side .................... 7 PT930SA Back ........................7 First Steps with the Unitech PT930SA ................8 Installing the Battery Pack ....................8 Supplying Power to the PT930SA ..................9 Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time ..........9 Using the Stylus ...................... - Page 3 Warm Boot / Cold Boot ....................21 Charging Considerations ....................22 Storage and Safety Precautions ..................22 Chapter 4. Communication ............... Introduction ........................23 Connecting ........................23 ActiveSync ........................24 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ..................24 Using the Mobile Devices Window ..................28 Changing Communications Settings .................
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Page 4: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for puchaing PT930SA. Your PT930SA series is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-size computer. It utilizes the Windows CE operating system, and incorporates an ® integral bar code scanning laser device, touch screen, keypad, IrDA interface, and wireless communication capability. - Page 5 In the above situation, plug the PT930SA to the RS232-Charging cable or put the unit into the Unitech PT093 Cradle (with 9V/2A AC-DC adapter), and recharge the unit for 8 hours in order to fully charge its backup battery. (It is not necessary to power on the PT930SA in order to charge the backup battery.) The backup battery will charge from external power or the main battery (if the main battery still has enough power to turn on).
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Page 6: Unitech Pt930Sa & Accessories
Unitech PT930SA & Accessories After opening the box, please make sure the following accessories for the PT930SA are present: PT930SA CD PT930SA Main Body with Stylus Unitech PT930SA Quick Reference Rubber Feet Guide Pulling-tags RF Card Cushion Unitech PT930SA... -
Page 7: Tour Of The Unitech Pt930Sa
Tour of the Unitech PT930SA PT930SA Front and Left Side Left laser trigger Press this button to ON/OFF key enable laser engine to Press this button to turn scan barcode label. the PT930SA on or off Good read LED Laser engine... -
Page 8: First Steps With The Unitech Pt930Sa
First Steps with the Unitech PT930SA There are three ways to provide power to the PT930SA: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack RS232/Charging cable Docking Station NOTE: Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately charged. Please be remided to turn on the back up battery before you charge the terminal. -
Page 9: Supplying Power To The Pt930Sa
It may take up to 8 hours to fully charge the empty backup battery. The first time charge should be for at least 8 hours to insure a proper charge. CAUTION: Operating the PT930SA for the first time without the AC adapter, and without fully charging the backup battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory. -
Page 10: Using The Stylus
Protective Screen Film The PT930SA screen ships with a protective plastic film. You may remove this if desired by peeling from one corner. The screen will be more susceptible to scratching without the film, but will be more readable. -
Page 11: First Operation Of The Unitech Pt930Sa
This screen can also be ac- cessed at any time by pressing the hot key [FUNC] and the [ESC] key. The PT930SA will prompt you to calibrate the unit by tapping a sequence of screen locations. Tap gently but firmly. When you have completed the series of taps, press the [ENT] key to confirm it or press the [ESC] key to cancel it. - Page 12 Tap here to popup list of months Or directly tap location of year or month to change the year or month setting. Exiting Date/Time Properties Settings Tap OK or X (cancel) button at upper-right corner to exit. Unitech PT930SA...
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Page 13: Flash Memory
Flash Memory Flash Memory is a re-writable location in which to store up to 6 MB of programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the PT930’s power status. To access the contents of Flash Memory, simply select “My Computer”... -
Page 14: Chapter 2. Using The Keypad And Scanner
Chapter 2. Using the Keypad and Scanner Keypad The PT930SA keypad contains 17 keys, including 0~9, ON/OFF, Function, Escape, Backspace, and Enter key. Please refer to the picture below. ON/OFF When the unit is off, pressing the On/OFF key will turn the unit on. -
Page 15: Software Keyboard (Windows Ce Keyboard)
Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) Since the PT930SA’s keypad allows input of numeric characters only, the Win- dows CE Software provides a touch screen keyboard for input of other characters. The Windows based keyboard replicates the layout of a standard PC keyboard. -
Page 16: Using The Laser Scanner
Bar2Key.exe (see page 37). Laser Scanner The PT930SA has an integrated laser scanner, which reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance. Trigger keys are located on the left and right sides of the unit. -
Page 17: Chapter 3. Power System
Cable the charging time of the battery pack is about 3 hours. Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time Note: Before using the PT930SA for the first time, charge the unit for 8 hours to fully charge the empty backup battery. Operating the PT930SA for the first time without the AC adapter, and without fully charging the backup battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory. -
Page 18: Power Status Indication
Backup Battery Low “Backup Battery Very Low” icon: When displayed indicates the backup battery is very low. Stopping the operation and charging the PT930SA immediately is highly recommended. Backup Battery Very Low or Backup Battery is not turned on. -
Page 19: Checking Main And Backup Battery Status
“GOOD”. It is necessary to charge the battery when “Low” or “Very Low” are displayed in bold characters. If “Low” or “Very Low” are still displayed after charging, please contact Unitech Technical Support. Product Reference Guide... -
Page 20: How To Save Battery Power
How to Save Battery Power Automatic shut-down of the PT930SA The PT930SA will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the PT930SA will automatically turn itself off if it remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power applied. -
Page 21: Warm Boot / Cold Boot
Warm Boot / Cold Boot Warm Boot To perform a warm boot while the PT930SA is operating, insert a pin (paper clip works well) into the reset hole on the back of the terminal, right on top of the Extension Memory compartment (see page 6), and Press Power On. -
Page 22: Charging Considerations
-4 F and 158 F (-20 C to 70 C), however they may be depleted more rapidly at the high end of this range. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature ranges. Unitech PT930SA... -
Page 23: Chapter 4. Communication
Chapter 4. Communication Introduction The Unitech PT930SA allows users to link to a host computer via RS-232, IrDA, Modem, or RF connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the communication of the PT930SA. The following subchapters cover these topics: ”Microsoft ActiveSync”... -
Page 24: Activesync
Because you will be restarting your computer during installation, save your work and quit all programs before you begin. To set up your communication settings, a PT930SA serial cable is required to connect the PT930SA to your host computer. If you run the Windows NT ®... - Page 25 Download the executable program “msasync.exe” from the Microsoft web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/ pocketpc/downloads/activesync35. asp. Execute this program. Select the folder into which Microsoft ActiveSync will be installed. If you choose not to download into the displayed default folder, click the Change button. After you’ve selected the folder, click Next to set up Microsoft ActiveSync.
- Page 26 Using the RS232 cable, plug the PT930SA into a communication port on your desktop computer. Turn the PT930SA on. Click the Next button. Microsoft ActiveSync should recognize your PT930SA and configure your commu- nication port. If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication settings.
- Page 27 Device Name if more than one terminal is to be con- nected to the same PC via a “Partnership”. The default Device Name assigned to the PT930SA is “WinCE”. It is important to specify a different name for each terminal if more than one terminal is to be connected to the same PC.
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Page 28: Using The Mobile Devices Window
Open the Explorer window by double-clicking your device icon in the Mobile Devices window. Use this window, which is the root window to the PT930SA, to copy and move files between the PT930SA and your desktop computer, as described in the “Synchronization”... -
Page 29: Changing Communications Settings
ActiveSync to connect to the PT930SA. Other programs cannot use them while the PT930SA and your desktop computer are connected. Set your baud rate on the PT930SA and desktop computer will match it. To check communications settings, open the Mobile Devices folder, and click File =>... -
Page 30: Synchronization
ActiveSync setup, as described on page 20. If you accept the default (On Con- nect) synchronization option in the Microsoft ActiveSync Setup Wizard, you’ll be able to simply connect your PT930SA to your desktop computer, and synchroni- zation will take place. -
Page 31: What Gets Synchronized
If you have enabled file synchronization, your PT930SA files are automatically synchronized on your desktop computer file folder WinCE_PC My Documents - unless a different name was chosen for the PT930SA. This folder can be found in one of following locations: Windows 95/98: My Documents\WinCE_PC My Documents. -
Page 32: Changing Synchronization Options
Options dialog box before the Option button is available for that service. Installing and Removing Software Any program created for your PT930SA can be installed as long as there is suffi- cient memory or storage space. First install the software on your desktop computer and then connect the PT930SA to your desktop computer. -
Page 33: Inbox
RAM or Flash Memory. InBox Following is an overview of InBox. Step-by-Step information on how to use this program can be found in the Help function on the PT930SA. To view Help, tap Start, and then Help. Sending and Receiving E-Mail with InBox... -
Page 34: Setting Up Remote Mail
PT930SA using the Connections program. For wireless connections, you’ll require an RF card for the PT930SA. You’ll also need to set up the remote connection on the PT930SA via the Network setting. Setting Up Remote Mail You can use multiple mail ser- vices to obtain mail. -
Page 35: Receiving Messages
You can also work offline. Once you’ve downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the server and then decide which message to download completely. The next time you connect, InBox automati- cally downloads the complete messages you’ve marked for retrieval and sends the messages you’ve composed. -
Page 36: Sending Messages
To send your message, tap File and Send. Messages are placed in your OutBox folder on the PT930SA and will be delivered to their destination in one of two ways: They are transferred to the OutBox folder in Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer the next time you synchronize. -
Page 37: Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Card
RF Card Cushion and install the cushion along the inside upper edge of the PCMCIA Cover as shown. The RF Card Cushion prevents damage to the RF card antenna in case the PT930SA is accidentally dropped. Re-attach cover to the PT930SA Setting Up the Wireless Card The PT930SA is pre-loaded with connection software from Cisco and Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco). - Page 38 TCP/IP setting. Note : To change the above settings, please perform the following steps: Tap Start, Control Panel. Double tap the Net- work icon. Select the proper RF card driver and then tap the Properties button. Unitech PT930SA...
- Page 39 Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK. Click OK again. Select SSID. Click OK Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool: The Unitech PT930SA includes the Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool pre-loaded. To access the Site Survey Tool: 1. Open My Computer (or use File Explorer).
- Page 40 Double-click the WaveLAN icon. Under the “Power Management” tab, select “Card Power Management”. Tap OK Cisco Tap Start. Run, Browse. Select the Windows directory. Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK. Click OK again. Select Power Save Mode. Select MAXPSP. Click OK Unitech PT930SA...
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Page 41: Chapter 5. Useful Application Program
Chapter 5. Useful Application Program Bar2Key The PT930SA’s built-in scanner is connected to the COM3 port. Applications written for the PT930SA should therefore call Unitech’s scanner DLL library (please refer to the PT930SA SDK/Programming Manual for detailed functions of the DLL library). Sometimes, however, it is not easy for the user to get scanned data into the user’s application program, especially if the application has been... - Page 42 2. Select your delimiter setting from the displayed choices (None, Tab, CR, LF, CRLF, Comma) and tap OK. Tap File, Save Setting. Name your new delimiter setting with a “.b2k” extension (default is “Default. b2k”). Tap OK. 5. Start the Bar2Key program. Unitech PT930SA...
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Page 43: Appendix A
Appendix A Technical Specifications CPU/Memory Intel StrongARM 206MHz 32 CPU. Built-in real-time clock. 32MB for OS and application programs. Flash ROM 32MB Built-in (Flash Memory Manager included) SDRAM 32 MB Input/Output Input Devices Touch screen, stylus, keypad, full alphanumeric software keyboard, mag stripe reader, and bar code scanner Keypad 16 physical keys including numeric keypad, TAB, ESC,... - Page 44 Power charging and EIA RS232C supports full duplex Port asynchronous communications and baud rate up to 115.2K bps. IrDA Compliant to IrDA 1.2 (SIR). Baud rate up to 115.2K bps. PCMCIA Type II slot accepts memory, modem, and RF cards Unitech PT930SA...
- Page 45 Power Power Options Lithium-Ion @3.6V, 1500mAH Main Battery Pack (Battery pack can be recharged 500 cycles or more) External AC/DC adapter @9VDC/2A with regulator Power Consumption Lithium-Ion battery: At 4V Standby mode: 100mA Suspend mode: 5mA Battery Charge 3 hours with external AC/DC adapter 2.5 hours with docking station Backup Battery 1 rechargeable 2.4V, 20mAH Ni-MH battery cell for data...
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Page 46: Mechanical And Environmental
One EIA RS232C IDC type connector via PC/computer Power Input 12 pin connector for charging and communication pads to main unit Quick charging typically takes 2.5 hours AC/DC adapter @ 9 VDC/2A with regulator Pin Assignment of Charge and Communication Port Unitech PT930SA... -
Page 47: Update Os Via Compact Flash (Ata Card)
Appendix B Update and Upgrade OS Update OS via Compact Flash (ATA card) In order to upgrade or re-install the PT930SA OS via Compact Flash, you will require the NK.bin file (available from Unitech Technical Support): Note: File name must be “NK.bin” – do not rename it. - Page 48 OS will be written to FlashRom. Then you will see the system will automaticlly run the following steps.: (1). Image goint to Flash (2). Erasing Flash (3). New programming Flash After the OS is successfully updated, the PT930SA will automatically cold-start with the new OS. Unitech PT930SA...
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Page 49: Appendix C
Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Battery needs recharging or replacement (see page 13). Terminal does not power on. Insure that battery is installed correctly (see page 4). Adjust "Power Properties" (see page 16). Terminal shuts itself down. Battery needs recharging (see page 13). Adjust "Power Properties"... -
Page 50: Fcc Statement
EEC directives. Laser Information The Unitech PT930 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. The PT930 contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations.