Unitech PA600 MCA, User Manual

Page 1: ...PA600 Mobile Clinical Assistant PA600 MCA User s Manual unitech unitech 400744G Version 1 0...

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Page 3: ...ensing Program Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Warning Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig ital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC ru...

Page 4: ...ject to the follow ing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation...

Page 5: ...e end of its life cycle Do not continue to use and ensure the battery is disposed of properly The length of time that a battery power lasts depends on the battery type and how the device is used Conse...

Page 6: ...her temperature ranges It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temper ature ranges Warranty The following items covered under Unitech Limited Warranty are free from defects during norm...

Page 7: ...e PA600 1 Features 2 Package Contents 3 A Tour of the PA600 4 Front Left View 4 Back View 5 Getting Started 6 Installing the Battery 6 Charging the Battery 8 Charging the Battery using the USB Cable 8...

Page 8: ...nizing Information 32 Synchronization Options 32 Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files 32 Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs 34 Scanner Setting 34 Barcode Symbologies 1D barcode 35 Barcode Symbologies 2D...

Page 9: ...lightweight palm size com puter using the Windows Mobile 6 1 operating system and incor porating an integral bar code scanning laser device RFID HF reader color LCD with touchscreen keypad and wirele...

Page 10: ...der HF 13 56MHz supports ISO 15693 ISO 14443A B Communication USB Host Client 802 11b g Bluetooth version 1 2 Class 2 supports Bluetooth Printer Bluetooth Modem Bluetooth ActiveSync Audio MIC Speaker...

Page 11: ...x ensure the following accessories for the PA600 are present If anything is missing or appear damaged in any way contact your dealer PA600 Terminal AC Adapter with universal plugs Battery Pack Stylus...

Page 12: ...y when the unit is on this key must be pressed and held down for about three seconds in order to turn the device off 4 Microphone Enables you to record voice audio 5 Universal connector Connects your...

Page 13: ...he button to reset your device 12 Handstrap Enables you to securely hold PA600 while using it 13 Speaker Enables you to hear audio from PA600 14 Stylus Enables you to interact with the operating syste...

Page 14: ...ttery pack Dispose of used batteries according to local recycling guidelines in your area A backup battery cell is embedded into your device to prevent data loss in instances when the removable batter...

Page 15: ...ith the contacts in the compartment and the battery is placed on top of the plastic tab as shown in the following illustration 4 Slide the battery pack into the battery bay while simultaneously pullin...

Page 16: ...ging the backup battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory When the main battery is removed the backup battery retains RAM data in memory for 2 hours please charge the battery for the per...

Page 17: ...the Battery Status If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use a status icon appears on the device screen indicating low or very low battery status In both cases perform an Active Sy...

Page 18: ...600 to a PC in order to use with ActiveSync NOTE To avoid low battery situation while synchronizing you should connect the power supply 1 Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable...

Page 19: ...s usage and set up the system time zone date and time Powering On 1 Turn on your device by pressing the power button on the front panel NOTE PA600 screen ships with a protective plastic film You may r...

Page 20: ...the first time or after the system is reset To calibrate the screen at any time follow these instructions 1 Tap Start Settings and then switch to System tab 2 Tap the Screen icon Or Press Func key and...

Page 21: ...Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 The cross hair moves to the next location 5 Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated...

Page 22: ...ons using the function button When the green function button is pressed the green icon functions on the keypad become available When the Function button is pressed an icon appears in the operating sys...

Page 23: ...meric 6 m n o Right navigation key Enables disables secondary function keys Tab Windows key opens Start menu Alphanumeric 7 p q r s Decreases screen brightness Alphanumeric 8 t u v Down navigation key...

Page 24: ...corner of the screen press the 7 decrease bright ness or 9 increase brightness buttons to adjust the screen brightness Using the Stylus CAUTION Never use anything other than the PA600 stylus on the s...

Page 25: ...MC 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 f...

Page 26: ...er The PA600 has an integrated 2D Imager which reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance NOTE Scanning software must be enabled in order to operate the scanner This can be a user load...

Page 27: ...ading options and setting power management options 3 To test the barcode scanner tap the Test tab 4 Tap Tools 5 Tap Enable Scan 6 To perform auto scan tap Tools Auto Scan Start auto scan 7 Choose Inte...

Page 28: ...td All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd 12 Check the box labeled Start Scan2Key When Exit and tap OK at the top right The scanner will be enabled and sca...

Page 29: ...g you to read various types of RFID Cards The scanning area is shown as the illustration Locate the scanning area and bring an RFID tag close to the RFID antenna allowing the device to read a tag The...

Page 30: ...Tap Start to activate the RFID reader 3 Bring a tag close to the RFID antenna The tag is read into the field Check Beeper to enable beep sound when reading tags Check Inventory to limit a tag being r...

Page 31: ...version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer uninstall it first before installing the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer 1 Close...

Page 32: ...ark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd 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...

Page 33: ...ram and click Next The installation wizard has gathered the information it needs to install Active Sync and prompts you to begin the installation 8 Click Install The program begin the installation Aft...

Page 34: ...necting 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 3 Turn the device on 4 ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port...

Page 35: ...either of the following ways On your computer double click My Computer Mobile Devices folder Connect the USB cable between the computer and PA600 Connection options You can set remote synchronization...

Page 36: ...less technology that you can use to syn chronize information with a computer equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or access point Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to communicate with the computer...

Page 37: ...e PC screen you are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN Code Request 5 Enter the same Blue tooth PIN Code you entered in step 4 6 Select service Check Activesync Tap Finish 7 To preserve battery power...

Page 38: ...ction The terminal come with built in RF functionality After setting the network successfully it will connect to the LAN network automatically Suspend and warm start will always resume the auto reconn...

Page 39: ...5 Select The Internet Tap Connect 6 Enter the network key Tap Connect 7 Icon turn to double arrow indicate that the RF connection is running 8 If you do not need the RF connection you can repeat step...

Page 40: ...chronized To do this select a service and click the Set tings button After enabling a service you must close and reopen the ActiveSync Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files You can use ActiveSync to exch...

Page 41: ...r computer 4 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 then click Paste To c...

Page 42: ...vides the ability to change default sym bology place delimiter characters behind scanned data and save the settings Tap Start Settings System Scanner Settings to display the Scanner Control Panel Scan...

Page 43: ...it UPCA check char digit Transmit UPCA number Transmit UPCE check char digit Transmit UPCE number convert UPCE to UPCA Zero expansion RSS YES YES RSS expanded RSS stacked RSS limited RSS14 RSS14 stack...

Page 44: ...ction 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...

Page 45: ...wer consumption you can define settings for the auto off function and the processor s operation speed To check the main and backup battery status 1 Open Power Properties Do either of the following If...

Page 46: ...r 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...

Page 47: ...he Battery 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 back light while running in battery power mode from the...

Page 48: ...his feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the PA600 power status To access the Flash Memory files 1 On PA600 double tap My Device double tap Flash Storage folder T...

Page 49: ...Boot A warm boot allows your device to get a fresh start similar to rebooting a computer This will restart your device and adjust memory allocation All records and entries are retained after a warm b...

Page 50: ...em When you perform your next ActiveSync operation you can restore any data that you previ ously synchronized to your computer or you can restore data that you backed up to a storage card 1 Press and...

Page 51: ...etooth ActiveSync Audio MIC Speaker Headset Connector Receiver Expansion Slot SDIO Slot Power Source Main 3 7V 2200mAH Li ion battery pack Backup Rechargeable Ni MH backup battery Enclosure Weight 310...