User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer
- About This Manual
- Getting Started
- Introducing the PA982
- Features
- Package Contents
- A Tour of the PA982
- Setting up the PA982
- Installing the Battery
- Charging the Battery
- Charging the Battery using the RS232 Charging Cable
- Charging the Battery with the Docking Station
- Checking the Battery Status
- Connecting the PA982 to a PC
- Turning the PA982 on for the First Time
- Powering On
- Calibrating the PA982 Screen
- Setting the Time and Date
- Adjusting the Screen Brightness
- Using the Hardware
- Getting Connected
- Barcode Scanner Programs
- Advance settings
- System Specifications
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Chapter 3
Getting Connected
The Unitech PA982 enables users to link to a host computer using an RS-232 or
IrDA connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of
PA982 communication options.
Establishing Device-PC Connection
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
In order to exchange data between your computer and the PA982, Microsoft
ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Use the RS232 serial/charging cable
that comes with your device or the docking station to connect the device to your com-
puter.
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 Microsoft ActiveSync Download
page at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/ downloads/activesync42.mspx.
3. Browse to the location of the downloaded file, and double-click it.
The installation wizard begins.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Microsoft ActiveSync.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
1. After ActiveSync has been installed, connect the PA982 to your PC as
described in Connecting the PA982 to a PC on page 10.
2. Turn the PA982 on.
3. ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the
PA982. The New Partnership setup wizard automatically starts.