Using the Laser Scanner
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.exe.
The PA970 has an integrated laser scanner,
which reads all major bar code types with
excellent performance. Trigger keys are
located on the left and right sides of the unit.
Press either one to activate the laser scanner.
The PA970 also has a built-in Scanner Setting.exe program
that allows the user to test the bar code scan function.
Scanner Setting.exe is located in the directory
\Windows\Control and is also accessible by shortcut via
Setting\Control
on the Start menu.
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Since the PA970’s keypad allows input of numeric
characters only, Windows CE software provides a touch-
screen keyboard for input of other characters. The
Windows-based keyboard replicates the layout of a standard
PC keyboard.
Opening the Windows CE Keyboard
The Windows CE keyboard can be opened by tapping the
keyboard icon on your task bar.
Keying in Characters
Once the Windows CE keyboard appears, character input is
similar to that of a standard PC. Simply tap the on-screen
key corresponding to the character you want to input.
International Character Support
Tap the [áü] button to toggle
between the standard English
keyboard and the European
keyboard.
Moving the Keyboard
Use the stylus to point to the title
bar (the bar displaying “Input
Panel”), and move the stylus
without lifting it from the screen.
Closing the Keyboard
Tap the keyboard icon to close
the Windows CE keyboard.
Software Keyboard
(Windows CE Keyboard)
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Initial Operation
Note:
Your Unitech PA970 is shipped with a protective film
covering the display. This film may be left in place to protect
the screen from scratches, but this will slightly reduce the
clarity and contrast of the screen image. If you choose to
remove the protective film, do so by peeling it from one corner.
Note:
Make sure the unit is fully charged before turning it on.
Pressing the ON / OFF Key
The Unitech PA970 welcome screen
appears.
The Windows CE
®
appears shortly
thereafter.
Adjusting Screen Brightness
Press the [FUNC] key and the
Cursor key to increase or decrease
screen brightness.
Calibrating the PA970
The first time the PA970 is powered
on, or after it’s been reset, the
calibration screen to the right
appears. This screen can also be
accessed at any time by pressing
the [FUNC] and [Esc] keys.
The PA970 will prompt you to
calibrate the unit by tapping a
sequence of screen locations. Tap
gently but firmly. When you have
completed the series of taps, press the [Enter] key to
confirm, or press the [ESC] key to cancel.
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Flash Storage
Flash Storage is a re-writable
location in which to store up to
64MB of data and program files.
The benefit of this feature is
that files and programs saved in
Flash Storage are unaffected by
the PA970’s power status.
To access the contents of Flash
Storage, simply select
My
Computer
on the desktop and
then select
Flash Storage
. The
programs and data files
currently stored in Flash
Storage will be displayed.
To save to Flash Storage, select
File, Save To
, and select
Flash
Storage
just like you would
select any other storage
medium.
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Charging the PA970
16 hours of charging are required to initially charge the
empty Backup Battery to insure proper backup.
CAUTION:
Operating the PA970 without fully charging the
Backup Battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM.
RECYCLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN TRASH.
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Connect the Charging Cable
(RS232 or USB) to the PA970, and
then connect the AC Adapter to
the cable’s power jack and
electrical outlet.
Or place the PA970 into
the Docking Station (after
connecting the Docking
Station to the AC Adapter).
NOTE:
The PA970
’
s Backup
Battery arrives to the customer
switched off. Before charging the
PA970, the Backup Battery must
be switched ON in order
to avoid accidental data loss.
Open the SD Compartment and
flip the white switch toward the
stylus slot.
Using the Keypad
Keypad
The PA970 keypad contains 19 keys, which includes 0 - 9
numbers, Cursor, Alpha, On/Off, Function, Escape,
Backspace, and Enter keys.
When the PA970 is off, pressing the On/Off key will
turn the unit on. Alternatively, when the unit is on,
this key must be pressed down for about two
seconds in order to turn the unit off.
ESC
The Escape key performs the same function as
tapping the CANCEL or X button on the touch
screen.
TAB
The Tab key is used to toggle between data fields or
to place the cursor at pre-determined places in a
programming or word processing application.
FUNC
The Function key is used to perform alternative key
functions.
The Backspace key is used to erase previously input
characters.
Backspace
Power On/Off
Tab
Function
Escape
Enter
Alpha
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Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time
After calibrating the PA970, the Date/TIme Properties
dialog box will appear. Follow the steps below to set the
date and time.
Exiting Date / Time Properties Settings
Tap OK to affirm or X to cancel and exit.
Setting Year and Month
Tap the left or right arrows to
scroll the month.
Tap the up and down arrows to
scroll the year.
Or, tap the year and month
directly to change their settings.
Setting the Time Zone First
Follow the steps below to set up your time zone:
1. Tap the location arrow to see
a list of cities
2. Choose your location or one
in your time zone
Check the Daylight Savings
Time box if applicable
3.
Tap the apply button
4.
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Useful Hotkeys
The PA970 provides eight combination hotkeys to activate
specified screen setting functions or programs, listed below.
Press and hold the [FUNC] key in combination with the
corresponding second key.
Toggle screen and keypad backlight.
[FUNC] + [TAB]
[FUNC] + [8]
Scanner Setting utility
[FUNC] + [7]
Scanner Setting.exe
[FUNC] + [6]
Task manager
[FUNC] + [ESC]
Check stylus properties and re-calibrate
the PA970’s touch screen.
[FUNC] + [9]
System information
[FUNC] + [0]
Space
[FUNC] +
Increase keypad brightness.
[FUNC] +
Decrease keypad brightness.
Alpha Key
When the PA970 boots, the default condition is numeric
mode on. After toggling to alpha mode, the default condition
is Caps off (lower case).
Key In
Press Cursor-Up to enter selected character.
Caps
Press the alpha key twice to toggle Caps.
Alpha Mode
Press alpha to enter alpha mode. The default
condition is Caps off.
[Cursor]
The Cursor key is used to navigate amont the
applications.
alpha
The Alpha key is used to toggle between numeric
and alpha mode. The Alpha key is also used to
toggle between upper and lower case while in
alpha mode.
ENT
The Enter key is used to initiate a process
or confirm a selection made by the user.
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[FUNC] +
Increase screen brightness.
[FUNC] +
Decrease screen brightness.
