Unitech PA600BT, User Manual

Page 1: ...unitech PA600 Rugged Enterprise PDA User s Manual 400546G Rev A ...

Page 2: ... by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for ...

Page 3: ... of Microsoft Corporation Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Statement This is a FCC Part 15 Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Canadian C...

Page 4: ...Unitech PA600 may not power on due to battery discharge as a result of storage In the above situation plug the PA600 to the USB charging cable which is with DC in port or put the unit into the Unitech PA600 Cradle with 5V 2A AC DC adapter and recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge its backup battery The backup battery will charge from external power or the main battery if the main...

Page 5: ...ity 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 It is recommended to store batteries within normal room tempera ture ranges ...

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Page 7: ...ft View 4 Back View 5 Getting Started 6 Installing the Battery 6 Charging the Battery 8 Charging the Battery using the USB Cable 8 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 Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 14 Keypads and Function Buttons 14 Adjus...

Page 8: ...nchronization Options 30 Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files 30 Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs 32 Scan2Key 32 Scanner Setting 32 Barcode Symbologies 33 Chapter 5 Advance settings 34 Adjusting Settings 34 Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status 35 Extending Battery Life 36 Changing the Automatic Power Settings 36 Adjusting Backlight Setting 37 Viewing Flash Memory Files 38 Performing a hardw...

Page 9: ...t and lightweight palm size com puter using the Windows Mobile 5 0 operating system and incor porating an integral bar code scanning laser device color LCD with touchscreen keypad 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 ...

Page 10: ... Symbol SE950 support UNITECH HAMSTER barcode decoder Communication USB Host Client IrDA 1 2 SIR GPRS Data Only VOIP support 802 11b g for power saving Bluetooth version 1 2 supports Bluetooth Printer Bluetooth Modem Bluetooth ActiveSync Audio Voice recording and playback MIC Speaker Headset Connector Receiver Wireless connectivity 802 11b g with diversity antenna Bluetooth wireless technology Ser...

Page 11: ...ng the box 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 Battery Pack Stylus USB Charging Cables Elastic Stylus String CD ROM Quick Reference Guide ...

Page 12: ...f press this button to turn it on Alternatively when the unit is on this key must be pressed and held down for about two seconds in order to turn the device off 4 Microphone Enables you to record voice audio 5 Universal connector Connects your device to a USB charging cable which in turn connects to the computer s USB port and through the AC adapter to an electrical outlet This allows you to recha...

Page 13: ...p holder Attachment location for holding hand strap carrying strap and stylus 15 Memory card slot Accommodates Secure Digital memory cards 16 Barcode scanner window Used to scan barcodes 17 Earphone jack Connects to audio line out devices earphones or headphones for use in noisy environments 18 Stylus Enables you to interact with the operating system To use the stylus remove it from its holder and...

Page 14: ...e the battery 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 battery pack is removed or completely discharged This backup battery cell will only support the system for a maximum of 60 minutes NOTE To enable the internal battery cell to provide backup power su...

Page 15: ...artment and the battery is placed on top of the plastic tab as shown in the following illustration 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery bay while simultaneously pulling the plas tic tab and securing clip until the battery clicks into place 4 Replace the battery compartment cover Contacts Plastic tab Plastic tab Securing clip ...

Page 16: ...AC adapter and without fully charging 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 period to avoid the data loss in RAM mem ory NOTE Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built in backup bat tery has been adequately charged Charging the Ba...

Page 17: ...e 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 Sync operation to back up your data then recharge your device as soon as possible If the battery level reaches low status the device will enter sleep mode if the battery level reaches very low status the device will enter deep sleep mode In this case you have ...

Page 18: ... the PA600 to a PC Use the USB cable to connect the PA600 to a PC to use with ActiveSync 1 Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and connect it to the PA600 1 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 ...

Page 19: ...ylus 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 The PA600 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 scratch ing without the film but will be more readable 2 The Unitech PA600 welcome screen appears for a m...

Page 20: ...tech Electronics Co Ltd Calibrating the PA600 Screen The calibrate screen automatically appears when the unit is powered on for 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 click the System tab 2 Tap the Screen icon ...

Page 21: ... 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 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 system The following table describes the keypad keys Key Main Function Secondary Function Turns the PA600 on and off Number 1 Left soft key activates function above in LCD screen Alphanumeric 2 a b c Up ...

Page 23: ...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 Alphanumeric 9 w x y z Increases screen brightness Alpha Asterisk Illuminates keypad Number 0 space Period Pound Key Main Function Secondary Function ...

Page 24: ...object as a stylus could cause permanent damage 1 Remove the stylus from its holder 2 Hold the stylus as you would a pencil 3 To make a choice from a menu lightly tap the tip of the stylus on that choice 4 To write data into a field on a form use the stylus to print the letters or numbers Use very light pressure Function Button Increase Brightness Decrease Brightness Copyright 2006 Unitech Electro...

Page 25: ...er and remove the cover 2 Insert the SD card with the notched corner as shown by the icon on the case 3 Push the card into the slot until you hear an audible system sound this will sig nal that the card is already properly seated within the slot The card is secure when it is not protruding from the slot Removing a Storage Card 1 Remove the two screws from the SD compartment cover and remove the co...

Page 26: ...such as Scanner Setting Activate the laser scanner by pressing either one of the trigger keys located on the left and right side of the unit The PA600 has a built in Scanner Setting util ity that allows you to test the device s barcode scan function 1 To launch Scanner Settings tap Start Settings System Scanner Settings 2 The Scanner Control Panel opens From here you can configure barcode scanner ...

Page 27: ...Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 19 3 To test the barcode scanner tap the Test tab and press one of the scanner buttons on a barcode The screen will display the results of the scan ...

Page 28: ...nect the device to your computer NOTE If you have a previous 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 any open programs including those that run at startup and disable any virus scanning software 2 Download the ActiveSync software from the M...

Page 29: ...ou 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: ... it needs to install Active 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: ...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 to work with the PA600 The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start NOTE If ActiveSync doesn t start automatically click Start Programs Microsoft ActiveSync If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connect...

Page 32: ...ctive Sync in either of the following ways On your computer double click My Computer Mobile Devices folder Connect the USB cable between the computer and PA600 Execute Rellpog exe from the PA600 Windows directory Connection options You can set remote synchronization with your computer using the following connec tion options USB connection Infrared connection Bluetooth connection WiFi connection US...

Page 33: ... ideal for quickly switching between multiple devices since there are no cables or adapters to change 1 Perform the steps below on your computer a Configure an infrared port on your computer following the manufacturer s instructions b Once your computer s IR port is ready open ActiveSync c Click File Connection Settings d Check Allow connec tions to one of the fol lowing and select Infrared Port I...

Page 34: ...connection by tapping Start ActiveSync Menu Connect via IR c Tap Sync Bluetooth Connection Your device is equipped with Bluetooth wireless 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 whenever it is within range Follow these instructions to set up a...

Page 35: ...Chapter 3 Getting Connected 27 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: ...C 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 On the PA600 tap Partnership Settings Check Serial Port Finish 7 On your PC click Active Sync Connection Set ting Select COM Port COM 14 OK 8 On the PA6008 tap Start Programs ActiveSync Menu Connect via Bluetooth ...

Page 37: ...n Before doing these steps determine if authentication information is needed 1 Tap Start Settings then tap the Connections tab 2 Tap Network Cards The Configure Network Adapters screen appears 3 Select whether the network card connects to the Internet or your work LAN from the drop down list 4 If there are networks already detected tap and hold network name then select Connect 5 Under the Network ...

Page 38: ...data to be synchronized 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 exchange information from your device 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 automat...

Page 39: ...or 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 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 ...

Page 40: ... emulate input from the keypad Using Scan2Key scanned data can be directly input into a scanner port aware application such as MS Mobile Word Scanner Setting When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a differ ent application the Scanner Control Panel provides the ability to change default sym bology place delimiter characters behind scanned data and save the set...

Page 41: ... Function Code Double label decoding data length double labels separator Code 93 YES Yes data length Deta Code YES YES YES EAN 128 YES Yes Transmit Code ID Field separator EAN 13 YES YES YES EAN 8 YES YES YES Not suppress first or last digit data length Interleaved 2 of 5 YES YES YES Fixed Length Not suppress first or last digit data length Label Code IV V YES YES MSI Plessey YES YES Check digit d...

Page 42: ...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 items as the backlight auto power off timer sys tem volume and processor speed You can also assign functions to buttons configure menus enter owner information and set up connec tions ...

Page 43: ...tion 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 the Plug or Battery icon appears on your device double tap the icon to bring the Power Properties screen Tap Start Settings System Power Plug icon Chapter 5 Advance settings ...

Page 44: ...er 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 Pressing the power button returns the PA600 to the same point at the time of automatic shutdown To change the automatic power settings 1 In the Power sc...

Page 45: ... 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 drop down list In the 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 back light while running in battery power mode...

Page 46: ...programs and data files The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the PA600 power status To access the Flash Memory files 1 Connect the device to your computer See page 24 2 On your computer click My Computer Flash Storage To transfer files to Device s Flash Memory 1 Connect the device to your computer See page 24 2 On your computer click My Com...

Page 47: ...et 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 soft reset Unsaved data in open programs may in some cases be lost Performing a Warm Boot 1 Remove the stylus from its holder 2 Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the PA600 Reset button Chapter 5 Advance...

Page 48: ...ou can restore data that you backed up to a storage card NOTE When you perform a hard reset the date and time settings are not be retained Formats preferences and other settings are restored to their default factory settings Method 1 Follow these instructions to perform a cool boot 1 Press and hold the Backspace key 2 While holding the Backspace key insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hole...

Page 49: ...he stylus into the reset hole on the back of the PA600 and press and hold the reset button until you see the Unitech splash logo screen appear and then release the TAB and reset buttons NOTE All registry settings are returned to default settings You must reinstall all software All files in flash memory are retained ...

Page 50: ...Bluetooth supports Bluetooth Printer Bluetooth Modem Bluetooth ActiveSync Audio MIC Speaker Headset Connector Receiver Expansion Slot SDIO slot Power Source Main 3 7V 1950mAH Li ion battery pack Backup One rechargeable Ni MH backup battery Enclosure Weight Under 300g with battery scan engine Dimension Approximately L149 5 X H26 6 X W85mm Environmental Operating temperature 0 C 50 C Storage tempera...