HT650 Rugged Handheld Terminal - HT650 - User’s Manual 400992G Version 0.
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the HT650 Rugged Enterprise Terminal. 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 information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
1. 2. 3. –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. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
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. European Conformity Statement Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC 89/336/ EEC directives.
CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light. Use of optical instruments with the scanner will increase eye hazard. Optical instruments include binoculars, microscopes, and magnifying glasses. This does not include eyeglasses worn by the user. Battery Notices The HT650 is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack and backup battery. Both batteries will discharge after an extended period of not being used.
Battery charge notice It is important to consider the environment temperature whenever the Lithium-Ion battery pack is charged. Charging is most efficient at normal room temperature or in a slightly cooler environment. It is essential that batteries are charged within the stated range of 10°C to 45°C. Charging batteries outside of the specified range could damage the batteries and shorten their charging life cycle.
Table of Contents Preface Regulatory Compliance Statements ..................................................................................... i FCC Warning Statement ............................................................................................... i FCC Label Statement................................................................................................... ii Canadian Compliance Statement................................................................................
Universal Adaptor.........................................................................................................5 Li-ion Battery Pack.......................................................................................................5 HT650 Package content...................................................................................................... 5 HT650 Front View ...............................................................................................................
Chapter 3 Power system...........................................................................................................................19 Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack.............................................................................. 19 Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time..........................................19 Environment Consideration for Charging ...................................................................19 Power Status Indication ............
Bluetooth Setup .........................................................................................................30 Bluetooth ActiveSync .................................................................................................31 WiFi Connection................................................................................................................ 32 Using the Summit Utility ............................................................................................ 32 Admin Login ...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing the HT650 The HT650 is a rugged, compact and ergonomic handheld terminal powered by Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Core Version to enhance your work more efficient and profitable. It incorporates an integral barcode scanning 1D laser device, color LCD with touch screen, keypad, BT and wireless communication interface capability. It provides the user with a standard Windows-based environment for customization and operation.
Warranty Unitech's Limited Warranty provides for different warranty periods for different parts and accessories: Terminal is covered by 1-year limit warranty. Docking Station is covered by 1-year limit warranty. Cable is covered by 1-year limit warranty. Battery is covered by 6-month warranty.
HT650 Model Specification Operation System CPU Marvell PXA270 312 MHz 64MB SDRAM Memory 64MB Flash ROM + 2GB Flash Storage Operation System Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Core Version Display Trans-missive 2.
Main Battery Backup Battery capacity Weight Dimension Audio Enhanced loudness buzzer Power Source 4.0 Watt-Hour 3.7V @ 1100 mAH 6.8 Watt- Hour 3.7V @ 1840mAH 30 minutes Enclosure 170g with1100mAH battery pack Approximately 135(L) x 50(W) x 25(H) mm Environmental Operating temperature -10℃ to 50℃ Storage temperature -25℃ to 60℃ Relative Humidity 5% ~ 95% ( non-condensing ) Drop test to Concrete 1.
HT650 Accessories Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your HT650 terminal’s capabilities. Communication and Charging Cradle USB Cradle is for data transmission and charging purpose. Modem Cradle is for data transmission via phone line and charging purpose. Communication and Charging Cable Kits An included USB cable or an optional serial cable connects the HT650 terminal directly to a peripheral device for communication and a power source for charging.
HT650 Front View HT650 Rear View 6
Keypad Data can be entered into the HT650 via its keypads, which includes: 0~9, alpha, function, escape, enter, scanner trigger, cursor, and on/off keys. [SCAN] [ENT] Scanning barcode The Enter key confirms data entry. [FUNC] The Function Key is used in conjunction with specific number keys to operate as Hotkeys. [ESC] The escape key returns the user to a previous page. [Cursor] The cursor key moves the cursor around the screen.
Install the Battery Pack 1. Turn the switch cover latch and lift the battery cover away from the Handy Terminal. 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment with the label facing out, and ensuring the battery snaps into place. 3. Replace the battery cover by insert the top first, switch lock the battery cover latch to secure the cover to the Handy Terminal. After the battery is installed, for the first time to charge the battery pack, it needs approximately 4 hours to charge the battery.
Supply Power to the HT650 Charging the battery pack with Power Adapter 1. 2. 3. 4. Plug in the DC-IN Converter to the Handy Terminal bottom connector. Connect the Power cord to the Power adapter. Plug in the connector of the power adapter with DC-IN Converter. Connect the power cord to a power source. Charging the battery pack with Single Dock a) Do not leave the battery pack inside of the Handy Terminal 1. Connect the Power cord to the Power adapter. 2. Connect the power cord to a power source. 3.
b) Place the spare battery pack into the Single Cradle’s spare Battery charging slot. 1. Connect the Power cord to the Power adapter. 2. Connect the power cord to a power source. 3. Plug in the connector of the power adapter with Single Cradle. 4. Insert the Battery pack into the Single Cradle’s spare Battery slot. Caution： ： When charging the battery pack, the Power LED on the Handy Terminal turns Red. After the battery pack is fully charged, the Power LED turns Blue.
Starting the HT650 Pressing the Power ON/OFF Key Press the Power/Backlight key briefly. The Unitech HT650 welcome screen appears. The Windows CE screen will appear shortly thereafter. If the Handy Terminal does not power on, please perform the cold boot. Caution： ： When a battery is fully inserted in Handy Terminal for the first time, upon the Handy Terminal’s first power up, the device boots and powers on automatically.
Adjusting Screen Brightness To adjust the original default setting of the screen brightness, the backlight setting will be required. Setting Time Zone/ Date Before using the HT650 please take a few minutes to set the time and date so that data can be properly time-stamped. Navigating the Display The Command Bar Use the Command bar at top of the screen to perform tasks in programs, such an opening a file, or editing a file.
The Task Bar The Task bar at the bottom of the screen displays the icon, an icon for the active program, the current time, and system icons for utilities loaded in memory. The Task bar includes menu names, buttons, and the keyboard icon, which opens and closes the soft input panel (SIP). The Task bar allows you to select and close programs. Refer to the figure shown below to view the Task bar. Setting the Time Zone First Follow the steps below to set up your time zone. 1.
Setting Date/Time Tap the Left or Right arrows to scroll the year and month you desire. Or, directly tap location of year or month to change the year or month setting. To set up time, tap on the Hr/Min/Sec AM/PM to input the Hr/Min/Sec Control Panel From the Desktop, double click the “My Device” icon then double click the “Control Panel” icon to open the Windows CE 5.0 control panel. The control panel can be launched from Start Settings Control panel also.
Chapter 2 Using the Keypad and Scanner HT650 HotKey The HT650 provides hotkeys for frequently used functions. Press the Function key and the appropriate numeric key for the following functions listed below: Func 6 = Task Manager Func 7 = Scanner Setting Func 8 = Power Properties Func 9 = System Info Hotkeys can be modified to suit the user's preferences. To modify hotkeys, please follow the path below: Path: My computer/Windows/RegFuncKey.
Use the stylus to select letters, numbers, or symbols from the Soft Input Panel for the current application（see Figure 2-5）. Other Character Support from WinCE Keyboard In addition to standard keyboard input, the HT650 supports special European character and symbol input. To enter these characters, tap the [áü] key on the touch screen keyboard to display the available characters.
5. Bad Scanning Position a) Make sure that the bars enter the laser beam when scanning large barcodes. b) Scanning operations may fail if the laser beam position as below. Note: This product scans using laser light. Do NOT look directly into the laser light or shine the laser light into the eyes.
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Chapter 3 Power system Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack The HT650's batteries can be charged via the USB or serial communication cable, or via the optional docking station - both using the included AC adaptor. Please charge the battery for at least 4 hours per session to ensure a full charge. Please note that the first time charge should be for at least 16 hours (see the description below).
Power Status Indication When the "Main Batteries Very Low" icon appears, charging the main battery pack as soon as possible is highly recommended in order to avoid system shutdown at an awkward moment. “Backup Battery Low” Icon When the "Backup Battery Low" icon appears, it indicates that the backup battery is low and needs to be charged. Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Automatic shutdown of the HT650 The HT650 will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input.
Storage and Safety Precautions Batteries should be stored in an open environment and placed where there is no risk of accidental shorting or other damage. Although charged Li-Ion batteries may be left unused for several months, their capacity may be reduced due to back up and internal resistance. If this happens they will require recharging prior to use. Li-Ion batteries may be stored at temperatures between -13°F and 140°F (-25°C to 60°C). Backlight Setting The backlight for color display is user-defined.
Warm Boot via Software Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → BootMode. Tap “Warm Boot”. The system will be warm started. Note： ： After Warm Boot： ： The desktop appears with the application shortcuts on the screen. The custom settings in the registry are persistent. The wireless will reconnects to the network system.
Cold Boot via Software Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → BootMode. Tap “Cold Boot”. The system is reset and you will lose all data including all files in the RAM memory. You will need to recalibrate the screen and reset the date and time.
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Chapter 4 Data Communication Introduction The Unitech HT650 allows users to link to a host computer via USB, Bluetooth, or Wireless connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the communication of the HT650.
Using ActiveSync Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize and transfer information between your desktop computer and terminal. The most current version of ActiveSync can be downloaded from www.microsoft.com. Additional Capabilities With ActiveSync, you can also: Back up and restore your device data. Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer. Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode.
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync Follow the installation procedure below to install Microsoft ActiveSync, connect your HT650 to your desktop computer, and establish a partnership for synchronization, if required. 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.
Now select synchronization settings. Currently the HT650 can support “Synchronized Files”. Different HT650 cannot share the same Device Name if more than one terminal is to be connected to the same PC via a “Partnership”. The default Device Name assigned to the HT650 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. When ActiveSync displays the following screen, assign each terminal its own unique name.
Using the Mobile Devices Window Start Microsoft ActiveSync by clicking the Microsoft ActiveSync shortcut on your desktop and then clicking the “Explore” icon. In the displayed window, you can: Select your HT650 to use Microsoft ActiveSync features such as changing synchronization options, as described in the “Synchronization” section. Open the Explorer window by double Clicking your device icon in the Mobile Devices window.
To check communications settings, open the Mobile Devices folder, and click File / Connection Settings. The connection on the HT650 is set to USB connection by default. To adjust the connection, tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, select the Communication icon, select the PC Connection tab, and then tap the Change Connection… button. For more information see Microsoft ActiveSync Help. Wireless Communication Your HT650 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth for wireless communication.
Bluetooth ActiveSync Select BTActiveSync from Communication on the Startup bar. On your PC, tap the Bluetooth icon on the task bar. The screen to the right will appear. Select More... Choose Inquiry. The inquiry process might take a few seconds. Then select the device to synchronize and tap OK. Tap the Bluetooth icon on the task bar again. Click Sync. The message “Connecting to Bluetooth” will appear on your HT650.
A Bluetooth security screen will appear prompting you to enter a PIN code. This PIN code can be any series of letters and numbers, and must be the same code you enter on your HT650 when prompted. When prompted by your HT650, enter the same PIN code that you’d entered on your PC. Once it is successfully entered, your synchronization is complete. WiFi Connection Unitech terminals come with built-in RF facility.
3. Enter the Admin Password. (Default pass-word: SUMMIT Scan Available AP 1. Under Profile tab, tap Scan for available AP. 2. You may select a desired AP to create a new profile. Tap Configure.
3. Tap Yes to create the new profile. 4. Enter the WEP key or network key. Tap OK. Commit and Activate 1. 34 Tap Commit to activate the setting.
2. Under Main tab, select the profile you want to activate. 3. A pop-up window appears “A Power Cycle is required to make settings activate properly.” Tap OK, and then tap OK to exit the Summit Client Utility. 4. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → Boot-Mode. Tap Warm Boot to warm start the terminal and load the previous settings. 5. The Summit icon on the taskbar indicating the AP is connected. Double tap this icon to bring up Summit Control Utility. Tap Disable Radio, you can disconnect the AP.
Using the Microsoft Wireless Networking Tool Alternatively, you may use the built-in Microsoft wireless networking tool to connect to an access point. 1. Tap Start → Programs → Summit → scu. 2. The Summit Client Utility window appears. Select Third Party Config from the drop down menu of Active Profile. 3. A pop-up window appears “A Power Cycle is required to make settings activate properly.” Tap OK, and then tap OK to exit the Summit Client Utility.
4. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → Boot-Mode. Tap Warm Boot to warm start the terminal and load the previous settings. 5. Tap the wireless network icon as a shortcut on the desktop. 6. Tap Add New or double tap a preferred network.
7. Enter a Network Name (SSID) and a Network Key. For the detailed instruction on wireless network encryption setting, please visit Microsoft website. 8. The network icon appears on the taskbar when the RF is connected. Bluetooth Connection Your device is provided with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to synchronize information with a computer equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or access point.
2. Check Bluetooth Module Power ON, and tap OK.
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Chapter 5 Useful Utilities Introduction Unitech has been developing some of useful utilities for user’s application. The followings are Unitech Utilities introduction. Barcode Setting Double click the “BC Settings” icon from control panel to open the barcode setting. The system administrator can enable /disable the barcode type from the “barcode” page that can be decoded by scanner which you enable.
Tap the “Data Options” page, you can set another option for all barcode type. Tap the “Barcode ID” page, you can set display barcode Id for all barcode type.
Barcode Symbologies Barcode Symbology Enable/ Disable Char Check / Digit verification Bookland EAN Codabar YES Code 11 YES Code 128 Code 32 YES YES Code 39 YES YES Code 93 Deta Code EAN 128 YES YES YES YES EAN 13 EAN 8 YES YES YES YES Interleaved YES 2 of 5 YES YES YES UPC A UPC E YES YES Leading Digit Transmit YES Others Transmit Start/Stop bits, CLSI format, *data length * check digits, *data length *data length Transmit Tailing digit For ASCII, Transmit Start/Stop bits, Functio
Scan2Key The Scan2Key application can route input from the scanner port to the keyboard buffer, with the result that all scanned data will be treated as if they were input from the keypad. With this router, scanned data can be directly input into generic applications like MS Pocket Word. Scan2Key can be found at: \Start\Setting\Control Panel\Scanner Setting\ To kpd. Registry Backup/Restore The Registry Backup program stores the HT650's registry settings for the user to access.
Appendix 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: Region Web Site Global Operation Center http://www.ute.com Unitech Asia Pacific & Middle East http://apac.ute.com Greater China Division http://cn.ute.com Unitech Japan http://jp.ute.
