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PA600 II Standard PDA

- PA600 II -

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User’s Manual

400769G Version 1.0

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Page 1: ...PA600 II Standard PDA PA600 II Unitech is a member of Oracle Embedded Software Licensing Program User s Manual 400769G Version 1 0 ...

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Page 3: ...and retrieval systems The material in this manual is subject to change without notice Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved Unitech global website address http www unitech adc com Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Microsoft Windows and ActiveSync are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other product names mentioned in this ...

Page 4: ...eiving 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 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...

Page 5: ...Statement Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R TTE 1999 5 EC and EMC 89 336 EEC directives RoHS Statement This device conforms to RoHS Reduction Of Hazardous Sub stances European Union regulations that set maximum concentration limits on hazardous materials used in electrical and electronic equipment Taiwan NCC Warning Statement 交通部電信總局低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 930322 根據交通部低功率管理辦法規定第十二條經型式認證合格之低功...

Page 6: ... 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 will increase eye hazard Optical instruments include binoculars microscopes and magnifying glasses This does not include eye glasses worn by the user Battery Notices The PA600 II is equipped with a Lithium Io...

Page 7: ...in on the battery Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better than a deep one Recharging a partially charged lithium Ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory Keep the lithium Ion battery cool Avoid a hot 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 ba...

Page 8: ...etween 20 C to 60 C however they may deplete more rapidly at the higher temperature ranges It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature ranges Warranty The following items covered under Unitech Limited Warranty are free from defects during normal use PA600 II 1 year limited warranty Lithium Ion battery 6 month limited warranty Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified i...

Page 9: ...e Statement iii European Conformity Statement iii RoHS Statement iii Taiwan NCC Warning Statement iii LASER INFORMATION IV BATTERY NOTICES IV Battery charge notice v Storage and safety notice vi WARRANTY VI CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED 1 INTRODUCING THE PA600 II 1 FEATURES 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS 3 A TOUR OF THE PA600 II STANDARD 4 Front Left View 4 Back View 5 ...

Page 10: ... MEMORY CARD 14 USING THE LASER SCANNER 15 CHAPTER 3 GETTING CONNECTED 18 ESTABLISHING DEVICE PC CONNECTION 18 SYNCHRONIZING WITH YOUR COMPUTER 21 SYNCHRONIZING INFORMATION 27 USING ACTIVESYNC TO EXCHANGE FILES 28 CHAPTER 4 BAR CODE SCANNER PROGRAMS 30 SCAN2KEY 30 SCANNER SETTING 30 Bar code Symbologies 31 CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED SETTINGS 33 ADJUSTING SETTINGS 33 CHECKING THE MAIN AND BACKUP BATTERY ST...

Page 11: ...ix EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE 35 VIEWING FLASH MEMORY FILES 37 PERFORMING A HARDWARE RESET 38 APPENDIX I ADVANCED SETTINGS 41 APPENDIX II WORLDWIDE SUPPORT 43 ...

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Page 13: ...ntegrated 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 customizing and operating the device To reduce the total cost of ownership the PA600 II is sealed to meet IP54 standards and has undergone multiple drop tests to prevent downtime ...

Page 14: ...h 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 CCD scan engine optional Symbol SE950 support UNITECH HAMSTER bar code decoder Battery life Batch usage with 50 backlight 12 hours RF enabled usage with 50 backlight 6 hours Charging time 4 hours Embedded backup battery cell Communication USB Host Client I...

Page 15: ...nts After opening the box ensure the following accessories for the PA600 II are present PA600 II Standard Terminal AC Adapter Battery Pack Stylus USB Charging Cables Elastic Stylus String CD ROM Quick Reference Guide ...

Page 16: ...is 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 Microphone Enables you to record voice audio 5 Universal connector Connects your device to a USB charging communication cable This USB cable connects to the computer s USB port and accepts the 5V AC adapter to provide power to the PA600 II See the...

Page 17: ...ck 10 Battery compartment release latch Opens the battery compartment 11 Reset button Press the end of the stylus into the button to reset your device 12 Handstrap Enables you to securely hold the PA600 II while using it 13 Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the PA600 II 14 Strap holder Attachment location for holding hand strap carrying strap and stylus 15 Memory card slot Accommodates Secure...

Page 18: ... 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 Dispose of used batteries according to local recycling guidelines in your area A backup battery cell is embedded into your device to prevent data loss in instances when the removable battery pack is removed...

Page 19: ...hours After that you can charge the PA600 II every day to recharge the battery to full capacity Charge the PA600 II using the USB charging cable or the docking station CAUTION Operating the PA600 II 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 When the battery is removed the backup battery retains RAM data i...

Page 20: ... 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 an electrical outlet 2 Slide the device into the docking station until it clicks into place 3 The connection is secure when the bottom edge of the device is aligned with the docking station and the LED indicator ...

Page 21: ...ge 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 retain installed applications and data when the main battery is completely drained for extended periods of time Connecting the PA600 II to a PC Use the USB cable to connect the PA600 II to a PC to use with Active...

Page 22: ...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 Unitech PA600 II welcome screen appears for a moment followed by the Windows CE screen Calibrating the PA600 II Screen The calibrate screen automatically appears when the unit is powered on for the first time or after t...

Page 23: ... 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 location 5 Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated ...

Page 24: ...n 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 The following table describes the keypad keys 1 Turns the PA600 II ON and OFF 2 Function keys 3 Number 1 Left soft key 4 Tab Windows key opens 5 2 a b c Up key 6 7 p q r s brightness 7 3 d e f Right soft key 8 8 t u v Down key 9 Enter key ...

Page 25: ...19 Up button 20 Down Button 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 Using the Stylus CAUTION Never use anything other than the stylus on the screen Using another object as a stylus may cause permanent damage ...

Page 26: ... 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 primarily used to back up or transfer files and data The slot also sup ports SDIO cards for added connectivity options Inserting a Storage Card 1 Remove the two screws from the SD compartment cover and remove th...

Page 27: ... 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 PA600 II has an integrated laser scanner that reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance NOTE Reading 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 o...

Page 28: ...gnetic 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 Scan Start auto scan 7 Choose Interval 3 secs 8 Tap Start 9 Laser scan every 3 seconds and bar code is scanned automatically 10 Tap Tools Auto Scan Stop AutoScan 11 To enable the scanner outside of the test tab...

Page 29: ...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 30: ... 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 ...

Page 31: ...ck Next You are prompted for user information 6 Type 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 information it needs to install ActiveSync and prompts you to begin installation ...

Page 32: ...After ActiveSync 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 PA600 II to a PC on page 9 2 Plug the other end of the USB charging cable into a USB port on your computer 3 Turn the device ON 4 ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the PA600 II The Ne...

Page 33: ...iveSync 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 II to your desktop computer and synchronization will take place If you have not enabled the On Connect feature in Active Sync you can start Active Sync in either of the following ways On your computer double click My Computer Mobi...

Page 34: ...e 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 port on the computer This method is ideal for quickly switching between multiple devices since there are no cables or adapters to change PERFORM THE STEPS BELOW ON YOUR COMPUTER a Configure an infrared port on y...

Page 35: ... 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 Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to synchronize information with a computer equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or access point Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to communicate with the computer when...

Page 36: ...llow 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 list and tap Next ...

Page 37: ...re to end the 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 to the host via Bluetooth Activesync WiFi Connection The terminal comes with built in RF functionality After setting the network successfully it will connect to the LAN network automatical...

Page 38: ...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 Select one of the networks Tap OK 5 Select The Internet Tap Connect ...

Page 39: ...on on your computer If you have enabled file synchronization your PA600 II files are automatically synchronized in the My Documents folder on your computer unless a different name was chosen for PA600 II Synchronization Options Synchronization options can be modified including when you synchronize and what gets synchronized In the Mobile Device window click Tools Sync Options For each type of info...

Page 40: ...wo 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 for instructions on how to copy Pocket Access Windows CE Store information NOTE Files created on your computer may need to be converted by Active Sync so that they can be viewed and edited on your device and vice...

Page 41: ...py 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 right click the file and click Copy Place the cursor in the desired folder for your computer right click and then click Paste ...

Page 42: ...ner port to any waiting active focused text editor such as MS Mobile Word or a text box in an application Scanner Setting When it is necessary for the user to change the default bar code symbology for a different application the Scanner Control Panel provides the ability to change default symbology place delimiter characters behind scanned data and save the settings Tap Start Settings System Scann...

Page 43: ...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 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 EAN 8 YES YES Not suppress first or last digit data length Interl...

Page 44: ...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 YES YES Zero Expension NSC UPC EAN Group Supplement 2 Supplement 5 Insert Space before supplement most have supplement Add on code try level adjustable Scanner Control Panel V 3 0 ...

Page 45: ...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 system volume and processor speed You can also assign functions to buttons configure menus enter owner information and set up connections ...

Page 46: ...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 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 at almost 100 charge NOTE It is necessary to charge the battery when the ch...

Page 47: ...own 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 periods are 1 2 3 4 and 5 minutes 2 This function can also be activated when the PA600 II is plugged into the power adapter or placed in its docking station by tapping the On external power check box and then tapping th...

Page 48: ...d 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 activate the backlight when the screen is tapped or a key is pressed In the Brightness tab tap and drag the slider to choose a dimmer backlight when operating on battery power ...

Page 49: ... 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 click Mobile Device Flash Storage 2 Select the file that you want to transfer 3 Drag the file from your terminal s flash storage folder to your computer s folder or drag the file from your computer s folder to the...

Page 50: ...ce 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 Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the PA600 II ...

Page 51: ...form 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 to perform a cool boot 1 Press and hold the Func Backspace key 2 While holding the Func key and Backspace key insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hole on the back of the PA600 II Press and hold the reset butto...

Page 52: ...s into the reset hole on the back of the PA600 II Press and hold the reset button until you see the Unitech splash logo screen appear Wait for 5 seconds and then release the TAB and Func key NOTE All registry settings are returned to default settings Applications and any data is retained Files in the Flash Storage are retained ...

Page 53: ...r Communication USB Host Client V1 1 IrDA 1 2 SIR Summit CCX4 Certified 802 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 Battery One rechargeable Ni MH backup battery with 2HR backup time Operation Hours Up to 11 hours 2200mAH and 15 hours 3300mAH de...

Page 54: ...CC RoHS compliant Accessories USB Desktop Cradle 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 Holster regionally available Software Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 SDK for Pocket PC Unitech PA600 SDK Oracle Database Lite ...

Page 55: ... contact the nearest Unitech regional service representative For complete contact information please visit the web sites listed below Region Web Site Global Operation Center www ute com Unitech Asia Pacific Middle East apac ute com Greater China Division cn ute com Unitech Japan jp ute com Unitech America us ute com Unitech Latin America latin ute com Unitech Europe eu ute com ...

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