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WPA 1200 II Users’ Guide 

 

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3.3 Extending Battery Life 

You can extend the WPA1200 II battery life by doing either of the following: 

 

Change the automatic power settings 

 

Minimize the use of the backlight 

Changing the Automatic Power Settings 

The WPA1200 II will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are 

waiting for input. In default setting, the WPA1200 II 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 WPA1200 II  to  the  same 

point at the time of automatic shutdown. 

To change the automatic power settings: 

I

N THE 

P

OWER SCREEN TAP THE 

A

DVANCED TAB

1.  Tap the automatic shut off time arrow to 

select  from  a  list  of  time  periods.  The 

available time periods are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 

5 minutes. 

2.  This  function  can  also  be  activated 

when the WPA1200 II is plugged into the 

power  adapter  or  placed  in  its  docking 

station by tapping the On external power 

check box and then tapping the arrow to 

select  from  a  list  of  time  periods.  The 

available time periods are 1, 2, 5,10, 15 

and 30 minutes. 

 

Adjusting Backlight Setting

 

If 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: 

Summary of Contents for WPA1200

Page 1: ...WPA1200 II Standard PDA Users Manual...

Page 2: ...sp and the Wasp logo are registered trademarks of Wasp Barcode Technologies All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners http www waspbarcode com Bluetooth...

Page 3: ...locate 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...

Page 4: ...aterial broilleur du Canada The device is certified to the requirements of RSS 139 1 for 2 4 GHz spread spectrum devices European Conformity Statement Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R TT...

Page 5: ...back of the unit 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 w...

Page 6: ...t car For prolonged storage keep the battery at a 40 charge level Do not leave the lithium Ion battery discharged and unused for an extended period because the battery will wear out and the longevity...

Page 7: ...WPA 1200 II Users Guide v 60 C however they may deplete more rapidly at the higher temperature ranges It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature ranges...

Page 8: ...Battery charge notice iv Storage and safety notice iv CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 1 INTRODUCING THE WPA1200 II 1 1 2 FEATURES 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS 3 A TOUR OF THE WPA1200 II STANDARD 4 Front Left View...

Page 9: ...USING ACTIVESYNC TO EXCHANGE FILES 28 CHAPTER 4 BARCODE SCANNER PROGRAMS 30 4 1 SCAN2KEY 30 4 2 SCANNER SETTING 30 Bar code Symbologies 31 CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED SETTINGS 33 5 1 ADJUSTING SETTINGS 33 3 2...

Page 10: ...ating system integrated laser bar code scanner color LCD with touch screen keypad IrDA interface and wireless communication capability It provides users with a standard Windows based environment for c...

Page 11: ...nsion slot Accommodates Secure Digital High Class SDHC memory cards and can serve as a SDIO port Bar code scanner Built in Bar Code Scan Engine Built in vibrator for scanning indication Symbol SE950 s...

Page 12: ...age Contents After opening the box ensure the following accessories for the WPA1200 II are present WPA1200 II Standard Terminal AC Adapter Battery Pack Stylus USB Charging Cables Elastic Stylus String...

Page 13: ...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 communication cable This US...

Page 14: ...00 II while using it 13 Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the WPA1200 II 14 Strap holder Attachment location for holding hand strap carrying strap and stylus 15 Memory card slot Accommodates Secu...

Page 15: ...spose the battery pack in fire or 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 embed...

Page 16: ...about 16 hours After that you can charge the WPA1200 II every day to recharge the battery to full capacity Charge the WPA1200 II using the USB charging cable or the docking station CAUTION Operating t...

Page 17: ...Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet 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...

Page 18: ...en recharge your device as soon as possible If the battery level reaches a low status the device will enter sleep mode and cannot be powered up until the battery is charged Windows Mobile 6 1 will ret...

Page 19: ...s with a protective plastic film You may remove this if desired by peeling from one corner The screen will be more susceptible to scratching without the film but will be more readable 2 The WPA1200 II...

Page 20: ...bles 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 will move to another loca...

Page 21: ...e 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 1 Turns the WPA1200 II O...

Page 22: ...sting 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 Using the Stylu...

Page 23: ...orm use the stylus to print the letters or numbers Use very light pressure Using the SD MMC memory card Your device has an expansion slot compatible with a range of SD and MMC storage cards which are...

Page 24: ...mpartment cover and remove the cover 2 Press the card in and release The card pops out 3 Remove the card from the slot Using the Laser Scanner The WPA1200 II has an integrated laser scanner that reads...

Page 25: ...figuring magnetic and proximity reading options and setting power management options 3 To test the bar code scanner tap the Test tab 4 Tap Tools 5 Tap Enable Scan 6 To perform auto scan tap Tools Auto...

Page 26: ...WPA 1200 II Users Guide 17 12 Check the box labeled Start Scan2KeyWhen Exit and tap OK at the top right The scanner will be enabled and scans will be directed to the keyboard buffer...

Page 27: ...ft 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 incl...

Page 28: ...pe the user name and organization and click Next You are prompted for the destination folder 7 Select a drive to install the program to and click Next The installation wizard has gathered the informat...

Page 29: ...c has been installed connect the USB charging cable to the universal connector on the bottom of your device If necessary connect an adapter Refer to Connecting the WPA1200 II to a PC on page 9 2 Plug...

Page 30: ...tting 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 WPA1200 II to your deskt...

Page 31: ...r cable type connection 7 Tap OK Infrared Connection The infrared port allows you to synchronize information with an infrared enabled computer Align the infrared port of your device with the infrared...

Page 32: ...computer so that they are unobstructed and within close range b Initiate connection by tapping Start ActiveSync Menu Connect via IR c Tap Sync Bluetooth Connection Your device is equipped with Blueto...

Page 33: ...Guide 24 Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection 1 Tap Start Settings Connections Bluetooth Mode and check Turn on Bluetooth 2 Tap Devices New Partnership 3 Select a device from the...

Page 34: ...e Bluetooth ActiveSync connection when synchronizing is complete Tap OK 7 From Start Program double tap ActiveSync 8 Tap Menu at the bottom right corner Select Connect via Bluetooth Terminal connects...

Page 35: ...1200 II Mobile 1 Tap the RF icon at the bottom of the screen 2 A selection menu pops up Select Enable Wireless 3 Once the RF card is detected a dialog pops up 4 Select a network SSID to connect to Sel...

Page 36: ...My Documents icon on your computer If you have enabled file synchronization your WPA1200 II files are automatically synchronized in the My Documents folder on your computer unless a different name was...

Page 37: ...ou can copy two types of information to your device files and Pocket Access Windows CE Store information The procedure below only applies to copying files Refer to the ActiveSync Help on your computer...

Page 38: ...owing 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 and then click Paste To copy the file to your computer righ...

Page 39: ...the scanner port to any waiting active focused text editor such as MS Mobile Word or a text box in an application 4 2 Scanner Setting When it is necessary for the user to change the default bar code...

Page 40: ...e 11 YES YES Check digits data length Code 128 YES Data length Code 32 YES Transmit Tailing digit Code 39 YES YES For ASCII Transmit Start Stop bits Function Code Double label decoding data length dou...

Page 41: ...Code IV V YES YES MSI Plessey YES YES Check digit double module 10 data length Interleaved 2 of 5 YES YES YES Fixed Length Data Length Telepen YES Standard Character Set UPC A YES YES YES UPC E YES Y...

Page 42: ...ur 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 syst...

Page 43: ...n and backup battery status 1 Open Power Properties 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 The Powe...

Page 44: ...automatic shutdown To change the automatic power settings IN THE POWER SCREEN TAP THE ADVANCED TAB 1 Tap the automatic shut off time arrow to select from a list of time periods The available time per...

Page 45: ...is not used for check box and select the amount of time before the unit turns off the backlight while running in battery power mode from the drop down list Tap Turn on the backlight when checkbox to...

Page 46: ...ower status To access the Flash Memory files CLICK MY DEVICE FLASH STORAGE To transfer files to Device s Flash Memory CONNECT THE DEVICE TO YOUR COMPUTER BY ACTIVESYNC 1 On your computer s Active Sync...

Page 47: ...ws 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 o...

Page 48: ...NOTE When you perform a hard reset the date and time settings are not retained Formats preferences and other settings are restored to their default factory settings Method 1 Follow these instructions...

Page 49: ...tip of the stylus into the reset hole on the back of the WPA1200 II Press and hold the reset button until you see the logo screen appear Wait for 5 seconds and then release the TAB and Func key NOTE...

Page 50: ...11b g WLAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Audio MIC Speaker AMP 1W Headset Connector Expansion Slot SDIO 1 2a SDHC supported Power Source Main Battery 3 7V 2200mAh 3300mAH optional Li ion battery pack Backup Batt...

Page 51: ...radle with Battery Charger 4 Slots Battery Charger 4 Slot Multi Bay Ethernet Cradle Extension Battery 3300mAH Vehicle Cigarette Quick Charging cable Professional Vehicle Cradle regionally available Ho...

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