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PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer

User’s Manual

400556G Rev. C

Summary of Contents for PA982

Page 1: ...unitech PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer User s Manual 400556G Rev C...

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Page 3: ...emarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged unitech is a member of Oracle Embedded Software Licensing Program Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Statement This is a FCC Part 15...

Page 4: ...es worn by the user Battery Notices This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery Both batteries will dis charge after an extended period of not being used When both batteries are disch...

Page 5: ...acity 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...

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Page 7: ...ontents 3 A Tour of the PA982 4 Front Left View 4 Back View 5 Setting up the PA982 6 Installing the Battery 6 Charging the Battery 9 Charging the Battery using the Synchronization Power Cable 9 Chargi...

Page 8: ...code Scanner Programs 30 Scanner Settings 30 Scan2Key 30 Barcode Symbologies 31 Chapter 5 Advanced Settings 32 Adjusting Settings 32 Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status 33 Extending Battery Li...

Page 9: ...st water and dust and is industry tested to meet harsh environmental operation require ments including underwater submersion up to one meter Easy to Use The unit is equipped with large display touch s...

Page 10: ...reader optional Symbol SE1200 support UNITECH HAMSTER barcode decoder Expansion slot PCMCIA Type II slot Wireless connectivity 802 11b g optional Bluetooth wireless technology Infrared port Communicat...

Page 11: ...If anything is missing or appears damaged in any way contact your dealer PA982 Terminal Power Adapter and Cable Battery Pack Stylus USB Cable optional Synchronization and Power Cable CD ROM Quick Refe...

Page 12: ...evice is off 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 Universal connector Connec...

Page 13: ...itive and responds to the stylus or finger No Component Description 10 Battery compartment Houses the removable and rechargeable 7 4V 2200mAh lithium ion battery pack 11 Reset button Press the end of...

Page 14: ...r water DO NOT attempt to open or service 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...

Page 15: ...A and removing the cover B 2 Locate the backup battery switch and LCD heater switch and turn them on 3 Position the battery pack make sure the battery contacts are aligned with the contacts in the com...

Page 16: ...ights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd 4 Place the battery pack into the battery bay and press the battery securely into the compartment 5 Replace the battery c...

Page 17: ...ss of data stored in RAM memory When the main battery is removed the backup battery retains RAM data in memory for 6 hours charge the battery as soon as possible to avoid the data loss in RAM memory C...

Page 18: ...e of normal use a status icon appears on the device screen system tray indicating low or very low battery status In both cases perform an ActiveSync operation to back up your data then recharge your d...

Page 19: ...tially charged your device for about 16 hours the device is ready to be used You can now start up your device where you ll adjust the screen brightness calibrate the display and set up the system time...

Page 20: ...e screen automatically appears when the unit is powered on for the first time or after the system is reset There are 2 ways to calibrate the screen A Press Func Key ESC Key B 1 Tap Start Settings tap...

Page 21: ...ndow enables you to calibrate the screen 3 Tap Recalibrate 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...

Page 22: ...rk of unitech Electronics Co Ltd Adjusting the Screen Brightness Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the Function button FUNC to enable the soft keys and pressing the left decrease brightness or...

Page 23: ...6 Use the tab key to toggle between fields or to tab forward in word processing applications Press the enter key to confirm an action or entry by the user Use the cursor keys to navigate in applicatio...

Page 24: ...the PA982 stylus on the screen Using another object as a stylus could cause permanent damage 1 Slide the stylus in the direction of the arrow A and then pull out B to remove the stylus from its holde...

Page 25: ...t The PA982 has a built in Scanner Setting utility that allows you to test the device s barcode scan function 1 To launch Scanner Settings press FUNC 7 NOTE Alternatively tap Start Settings System Sca...

Page 26: ...hoose Interval 3 secs 8 Tap Start 9 Laser scans every 3 seconds and barcode is scanned automatically 10 Tap Tools Auto Scan Stop Auto Scan 11 To enable the scanner outside of the test tab user must en...

Page 27: ...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 The PA982 Ultr...

Page 28: ...lete the ActiveSync window appears 6 Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you ve chosen to syn chronize periodically or upon connection NOTE Your computer can create a partnershi...

Page 29: ...nc on your computer click Explore 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 Cop...

Page 30: ...ckly 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 manufactu...

Page 31: ...computer using this check box d Tap the Change Connection e Select IRDA f Tap OK Bluetooth Connection Your device is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to syn chronize inform...

Page 32: ...reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd 2 Tap Start Settings Control Panel Bluetooth Device Properties 3 Tab Scan Device 4 Select a device from the list and select Tru...

Page 33: ...are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN Code Request 6 Enter the same Bluetooth PIN Code as you entered in step 4 7 On the PA982 select a device from the list and select Active 8 On your PC click Acti...

Page 34: ...Electronics Co Ltd 9 On the PA600 tap Start Program Bluetooth BTActiveysnc 10 An icon appears on the taskbar Double tap the icon 11 You will see the Activesync window pops up Tap More 12 Tap Inquiry S...

Page 35: ...low these instructions 1 Remove the two screws securing the WLAN compartment cover 2 Slide the WLAN card module into the PA982 as shown until the card s contacts are firmly connected 3 Replace the WLA...

Page 36: ...ilt in RF facility This chapter guides the user on how to setup the RF setting 1 Double tap the Summit Client Utility 2 Under Main tab for Active Profile select Third PartyConfig 3 A Power Cycle is re...

Page 37: ...RF card is detected you will see the RF setting window pop up 7 Tap Add New Or double tap your preferred network to add a new SSID 8 Enter the SSID Uncheck The key is provided automatically Enter the...

Page 38: ...save the settings Press FUNC 7 to display the Scanner Con trol Panel NOTE Alternatively tap Start Settings System Scanner Settings to display the Scanner Control Panel Scan2Key The Scan2Key applicatio...

Page 39: ...ble 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 suppr...

Page 40: ...adjust the settings of your device to accommodate your work habits To access Settings tap Start Settings Control Panel The Control Panel appears From here you can adjust such user configu rable items...

Page 41: ...battery status 1 Tap Start Settings Control Panel Power The Power Properties screen appears 2 The battery menu item displays the status of the main and backup batteries On the screen shown here the ma...

Page 42: ...PA982 to the same point at the time of automatic shutdown To change the automatic power settings 1 In the Power Properties screen tap the Schemes tab 2 Tap the automatic shut off time arrow to select...

Page 43: ...on and do any of the following Tap the Dim backlight if device is not used for check box and select the amount of time before the unit reduces the backlight intensity from the drop down list Tap the T...

Page 44: ...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 boot Un...

Page 45: ...a cold boot using the Boot Mode utility in the operating system or by pressing the Cold Boot hardware reset button in the PCMCIA bay Performing a Cold Boot using the Boot Mode Utility 1 Tap Start Prog...

Page 46: ...Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co Ltd Remove the PCMCIA bay cover and press the white hardware reset button inside the PCMCIA bay with...

Page 47: ...lot 802 11b g optional Bluetooth Audio Speaker Expansion Slot PCMCIA Type II slot Power Source Main Lithium lon 7 4V 2200mAh Main battery pack Backup One rechargeable Li ion backup battery Enclosure W...

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