unitech PA600 Rugged Enterprise PDA - BT + GPRS + WiFi Model - h unitec User’s Manual 400599G Rev.
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 information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co.
• • 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. 1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
About This Manual Laser Information The unitech PA600 series 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 PA600 series contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations.
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 temperatures 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 temperature.
Table of Contents Preface About This Manual i Regulatory Compliance Statements ............................................................................. i FCC Warning Statement.......................................................................................................... FCC Label Statement .............................................................................................................. Canadian Compliance Statement ..............................................................
Inserting the sim card ...................................................................................................... 19 Chapter 3 Getting Connected 20 Establishing Device-PC Connection.......................................................................... 20 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ............................................................................................. 20 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ......................................................................
Chapter 1 Getting Star ted Introducing the PA600 Thank you for purchasing the PA600 PDA Barcode Scanner. Your PA600 was designed for users who need a compact and durable PDA for data collection and real time transactions. h unitec The PA600 is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-size computer using the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, and incorporating an integral bar code scanning laser device, color LCD with touchscreen, keypad, IrDA interface, and wireless communication capability.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Features Powerful system • Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system • Intel PXA270 processor with speed of up to 520 MHz System memory • 64 MB SDRAM • 320 MB Flash ROM Display • 3.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA600 are present: h unitec PA600 Terminal Battery Pack USB Charging Cables AC Adapter with universal plugs Stylus Elastic Stylus String CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide If anything is missing or appear damaged in any way, contact your dealer.
Chapter 1 Getting Started A Tour of the PA600 The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA600. Front Left View 8 1 7 6 2 3 4 No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4 Component Status indicator Left scanner trigger button Power button Microphone Universal connector 5 Description Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning status. Green - Battery is fully charged, or barcode scanning process is completed without error.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 6. Keypad 7. LCD touch screen 8. Speaker Keypad interface for controlling the PA600. See Keypads and Function Buttons on page 14 for more information. Displays the applications and data stored on your device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or finger. Enables you to hear audio from the PA600. Back View 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 No. 9. Component Battery compartment 10. 11. Battery compartment release latch Reset button 12. Handstrap 13. 14.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting Started This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to turn on the PA600, and how to calibrate the screen. Installing the Battery WARNING! There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. DO NOT disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose the battery pack in fire or water. DO NOT attempt to open or service the battery pack.
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. Contacts Plastic tab 4. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay while simultaneously pulling the battery hook until the battery clicks into place. Battery hook 5.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Charging the Battery Before using the PA600 for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16 hours. After that, you can charge the PA600 4 hours to recharge the battery to full capacity. Charge the PA600 using the USB charging cable or the docking station. CAUTION! Operating the PA600 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.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Charging the Battery with the Docking Station 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the docking station, then connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. Slide the device into the docking station until it clicks into place. unitech 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.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting the PA600 to a PC Use the USB cable to connect the PA600 to a PC, in order 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). 2 3 1 10 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Turning the PA600 on for the First Time After you have initially charged your device for about 16 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. 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.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 switch to System tab. 2. Tap the Screen icon. Or Press Func key and ESC key simultaneously. The Screen Settings window appears. This Window enables you to customize the screen settings. 3. Tap Align Screen to calibrate the screen.
Chapter 1 Getting Started The cross hair moves to the next location. 5. Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Keypads and Function Buttons The keypad enables you to both enter information and interact with the PDA operating system and also operate secondary functions 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: Function activated icon The following table describes the keypad keys.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Key Main Function Secondary Function 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 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
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Adjusting the Screen Brightness Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the Function button to enable the soft keys and pressing the 7 (decrease brightness) or 9 (increase brightness) buttons. Increase Brightness Decrease Brightness Function Button Using the Stylus CAUTION! Never use anything other than the PA600 stylus on the screen. Otherwise this could cause a permanent damage. 1. Remove the stylus from its holder. 2. Hold the stylus as you hold a pencil. 3.
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 supports SDIO cards for added connectivity options. Inserting a Storage Card 1. Remove the four screws from the SD compartment cover and remove the cover. 2. Insert the SD card with the notched corner as shown by the icon on the case. 3.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Using the Laser Scanner The PA600 has an integrated laser scanner 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-loaded application or a pre-loaded utility such as Scanner Setting and Scan2Key. Activate the laser scanner by pressing either one of the trigger keys located on the left and right side of the unit.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 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 Interval: 3 secs 8. Tap: Start 9. Laser scans every 3 seconds and barcode is scanned automatically. 10. Tap Tools → Auto-Scan → Stop AutoScan. Using the Sim Card The PA600 has a slot for GPRS Sim card. It is placed inside the battery compartment. Inserting the sim card 1. Take out the battery cover and the main battery.
Chapter 3 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. 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.
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.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 7. Select a drive to install the program and click Next. The installation wizard has gathered the information it needs to install ActiveSync and prompts you to begin the installation. 8. Click Install. The program begin the installation After the program has finished installing you see the following screen. 22 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 9. Click Finish. You may be prompted to restart your computer. After you have installed ActiveSync and restarted your computer, the ActiveSync icon appears in your computer’s system tray as shown and ActiveSync Connection Wizard starts. For detailed information on how to use ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync then click Help → Microsoft ActiveSync Help. Connecting the Device to Your Computer 1.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected Synchronizing with Your Computer Synchronization takes place according to the options you choose while setting up ActiveSync on your computer. If you accept the default (On Connect) synchronization option in the Microsoft ActiveSync Setup Wizard, you’ll be able to simply connect your PA600 to your desktop computer and synchronization will take place.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 1. Tap Start → Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Mode and check Turn on Bluetooth. 2. Tap Devices → Add new device... 3. Select a device from the list and tap Next.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 4. .You are prompted for a passkey. 5. Enter the Passkey. On the PC screen, you are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN Code Request. 6. Enter the same Bluetooth PIN Code you entered in step 4. 7. Select service. Check Activesync and tap Finish. 8. To preserve battery power, be sure to end the bluetooth activesync connection when synchronizing is complete. Tap OK. 9. From Start → Programs, double tap ActiveSync. 10. Tap Menu at right bottom corner. Select Connect via Bluetooth.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected GPRS Connection Insert the SIM card in you terminal. See Using the Sim Card, Pg19. 1. Power on the terminal. Tap the GPRS icon at the right bottom corner. 2. 32WAN Dial Up Tool pop up. Tap Open Connection. 3. Under My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 4. Enter a name for the connection. Select a modem: GPRS. Tap Next. 5. Enter the number: *99***1#. Tap Next. 6. Enter the username and password (optional). Tap Advanced and enter an APN string (optional) indicated by your service provider. Tap Finish. 28 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 7. Under My ISP, tap Manage existing connections. 8. Tap and hold the connection in the list. Select Connect. 9. Enter the user name and password (optional), tap OK. 10. GPRS is connected. 11. You can check Reconnect after suspend and Reconnect after warm boot in the 32WAN Dial Up Tool, so that the GPRS is automatically reconnected after the terminal is warm started or powered on.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected WiFi Connection With the device’s embedded WLAN module, you can send and receive signals to a WiFi network then synchronize files. NOTE: WiFi access requires a separate purchase of a service contract with a wireless service provider. Contact a wireless service provider for more information. A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manually entering settings information. Before doing these steps, determine if authentication information is needed.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 3. Tap Menu at the right bottom corner of Wireless Manager. Select Wireless Settings. 4. If there are available networks detected, tap and hold the network name, and then select Connect. NOTE: Press Func key and “9” button to bring the Device Setting screen. Under IO, select Wireless and Enable. While Multiple Networks Detected screen pop up, select a network to connect.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected To add a new wireless network: 1. Tap Add New... Configure Wireless Network screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the network. Tap Next. 3. Enter the 10-digit network key. Tap Next. 32 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 4. Tap Finish. Configure Wireless Network screen appears again, and the new wireless network becomes available in the list. To disable the wireless network, you may do one of the following: 1. Double-tap the WIFI icon and tap Disable Wireless. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi bar in the Wireless Manager screen. 3. Press Func key and “9” button to bring the Device Setting screen. Under IO, select Wireless and Disable.
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. If you have enabled file synchronization, your PA600 files are automatically synchronized in the My Documents folder on your computer, unless a different name was chosen for PA600.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected Windows Explorer opens the Mobile Device window for your device. 3. Locate the file that you want to copy on your device 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.
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 will be directed from the scanner port to any waiting (active/focused) text editor such as MS Mobile Word or a text box in an applicaton.
Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs Barcode Symbologies Barcode Symbology Check Transmit Max/ Transmit Enable/ Char/Digit Check Min Leading Other Disable verification Char/digit Length Digit YES Bookland EAN Codabar YES Code 11 YES Code 128 Code 32 Code 39 YES YES YES Code 93 Delta Code EAN 128 YES YES YES EAN 13 EAN 8 YES YES Interleaved 2 of 5 YES Label Code IV&V MSI/Plessey YES YES YES YES Standard 2 of 5 Telepen UPC A UPC E UPC/EAN Group YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Transmit
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 you can adjust such user configurable items as the backlight, auto power off timer, system volume, and processor speed. You can also assign functions to buttons, configure menus, enter owner information, and set up connections. 38 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status This section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup battery. To minimize power 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 the Plug or Battery icon appears on your device, double-tap the icon to bring the Power Properties screen.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings The Power screen appears. 2. The battery menu item displays the status of the main and backup batteries. On the screen shown here, both batteries are Good. NOTE: It is necessary to charge the battery when the battery charge reaches below 10%. If the battery does not accept a charge, contact unitech Technical Support.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Adjusting Backlight Setting The power consumption of the LCD backlight is high, turn off the backlight function if it is not necessary. If a backlight is required, set “automatically turn off the backlight” function. To change backlight settings: 1. Tap Start → Settings → System. 2. Tap Backlight. The Backlight screen appears. 3.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings – In the Brightness tap, tap and drag the slider to adjust a dimmer backlight. Viewing Flash Memory Files The Flash Storage folder is a rewritable location for programs or data files. The benefit 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. Tap My Device > Flash Storage folder. To transfer files to the Device’s flash memory: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Performing a hardware reset You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons or tapping on the screen). A soft reset 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 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.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Performing a Cold Boot A cold boot cuts off power of your device, erasing all records and entries, deleting all programs you have added, and restoring the device to default factory settings. Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem. When you perform your next ActiveSync operation, you can restore any data that you previously synchronized to your computer or you can restore data that you backed up to a storage card.
Appendix System Specifications Processor / Memory CPU Memory OS Keypad Window Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition 18-Key, including numeric key, alpha key and function key 240x320 QVGA, Color Transflective TFT, with Touch Screen & backlight Laser Scan Engine, CCD Scan Engine (optional) Led, Vibrator USB Host & Client 802.
