Rugged Handheld Computer - PA820 - User’s Manual 401131G Version 1.0 © 2015 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA820 Rugged Handheld Computer. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the manufacturer. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice © 2015 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Warning Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
FCC Label Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
TaiwanNCC 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率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者 均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有 干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合 法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電 機設備之干擾。 Laser Information The unitech PA820 series is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J and to the requirements of IEC 825-1. Class II and Class 2 products are not considered to be hazardous.
Battery Notices The PA820 is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack and a Ni-Mh backup battery. Both batteries will discharge after an extended period of no use. When both batteries are discharged, recharge the unit for 12 hours in order to fully charge the main battery and backup battery. Recharge the PA820 battery by doing the following: 1. Plug the USB charging cable into the PA820 and plug the 5V/3A AC-DC adapter into the power jack of the USB charging cable. 2.
Do not leave the lithium-Ion battery discharged and unused for an extended period because the battery will wear out and the longevity of the battery will be at least half of the one with frequent recharges. Battery charge notice It is important to consider the environment temperature when the Lithium-Ion battery pack is charged. Charging is most efficient at normal room temperature or in a slightly cooler environment. It is essential that batteries are charged within the stated range of 0°C to 40°C.
Warranty The following items covered under the unitech Limited Warranty are free from defects during normal use: PA820 – 1-year limited warranty. Lithium-Ion battery – 6-month limited warranty. Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by accident or neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user. Use only the adapter supplied. Using the wrong adapter may damage the unit and will void the warranty.
Table of Contents Preface ............................................................................................................... i About This Manual ............................................................................................i Regulatory Compliance Statements ............................................................. ii FCC Warning Statement........................................................................... ii FCC Label Statement ..........................................
Establishing Device-PC Connection.......................................................... 17 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync............................................................... 17 Connecting the Device to Your Computer.............................................. 18 WiFi Connection........................................................................................ 19 Using the Summit Utilities......................................................................
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing the PA820 Thank you for purchasing the PA820 Rugged Handheld Computer. The unitech PA820 is a rugged handheld computer designed to empower your mobile workforce in today’s aggressive business environment. As productivity and efficiency define the benchmark for success, the PA820 provides field-based workers with a host of data collection tools and a comprehensive wireless communication platform, all in a compact, durable and ergonomic form factor.
Toughness and Reliability The PA820 is built to enable high performance and reliability in the challenging environments. PA820 is rugged enough to drop from the 1.8 meters onto concrete. In addition, it has IP66 certification, completely sealing durable housing against dust and moisture to withstand high pressure water jets.
Specifications Features Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system Ultra-Rugged Construction: IP66 rated, 1.8M drop and MIL-STD-810G certified Compact design: only 452g Large 3.5 -inch color TFT multi-touch sunlight-readable display Built in 1D scanner and 5 Megapixel camera Latest Bluetooth v2.1, GPS, and WiFi 802.
WWAN Power Source Main Battery Backup Battery Enclosure Weight Dimension Environmental Operating temperature Storage temperature Charging Temperature Relative Humidity Drop Specification Sealing Vibration and Shock test 3.75G Radio UMTS / HSPA+ USA: Dual Band UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 1900 MHz), Dual-Band GSM (850/1900 MHz) EU: Dual Band UMTS/HSPA+ (900/2100 MHz), 8.14 Watt-Hour 3.7V @2200 mAh 14.8 Watt- Hour 3.7V @4000 mAh Li-Coin battery Supports 2 hours backup 452g with Battery 163.8x87.4x36.
PA820 Product Introduction & Accessory Kit PA820 Terminal Manual CD Power Adaptor Plugs Battery Hand Strap -3-
Tour of the PA820 The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA820.
PA820 Rear and Left View 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 1 Barcode scanner window 5 Battery compartment tab 2 5M/AF camera 6 Battery compartment 3 LED flash light 7 Earphone jack 4 Speaker 8 Scanner trigger button -5-
Turning ON the PA820 for the First Time After you have initially charged your device for about 16 hours, the device is ready to be used. You can now start up your device. You can then calibrate the display, learn some basic stylus usage, and set up the system time zone, date and time. Power-On Button Turn ON your device by pressing the power button on the top-right corner. Installing the Battery WARNING! There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly.
2. Push up the backup battery switch to the“ON position by using a stylus to turn on the backup battery. Backup Battery Switch 3. Slide and position the battery pack, making sure the battery contacts are aligned with the contacts in the compartment. Battery Compartment Contacts 4. Use your thumb to snap the battery in place. Plastic Tab 5. Replace the battery compartment cover by pushing down on the tabs and sliding them back into place as shown.
Charging the Battery Before using the terminal for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16 hours. After that, you can charge the terminal for 4 hours to recharge the battery to full capacity. Charge the terminal using the USB charging cable or the docking station. CAUTION: Turn ON the backup battery switch before charging the battery. Data you entered may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately charged.
Checking the LED status Terminal LED indicators from left to right: -- GPRS Communication -- Scan -- Power LED Terminal Status Description GPRS Flashing Yellow GPRS module is enabled. Scan Solid Green Successful reading Solid Orange Being charged Solid Green Fully charged Power Checking the Battery Status If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a status icon appears on the device screen indicating low or very low battery status.
Keypads and Function Buttons Numeric Keypad Key ~ Description Key Description Enter key Backspace key Tab key Function key Alpha key, toggle between numeric and alphabetic entry modes Windows/Escape key Alphanumeric keys Left cursor key Right cursor key Up cursor key Down cursor key When the PA820 turns on, the numeric mode is on by default. When you toggle to alpha mode, the CAPS mode is off by default. Use the Alpha key to toggle to CAPS.
Using Function keys If you press key, it will appear a blue symbol "F" in the status bar at the top of the screen. Then you can refer to the following table to excute the desired functions or inputs.
Using Alpha keys Key Alpha Off Alpha On CAPS Off CAPS On 0 Space, @, $, “, 0 Space, @, $, “, 0 1 +, -, \, %, 1 +, -, \, %, 1 2 a, b, c, 2 A, B, C, 2 3 d, e, f, 3 D, E, F, 3 4 g, h, i, 4 G, H, I, 4 5 j, k, l, 5 J, K, L, 5 6 m, n, o, 6 M, N, O, 6 7 p, q, r, 7 P, Q, R, 7 8 t, u, v, 8 T, U, V, 8 9 w, x, y, z, 9 W, X, Y, Z, 9 - 12 -
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Using the MicroSD Memory Card The PA820 has an expansion slot compatible with a range of MicroSD memory cards, which are primarily used to back up or transfer files and data. Inserting a Memory Card 1. Open battery compartment cover and remove the main battery. 2. To release the SIM card cover, slide it to the right and then open it with thumb. To release the MicroSD card cover, slide it downwards and then open it with thumb. 3 1 2 3.
Using the SIM Card The PA820 has a slot for a GPRS SIM card inside the battery compartment. CAUTION! Before installing the SIM card, please backup your data to prevent data loss because of a low backup battery. Inserting the SIM card 1. Remove the battery compartment cover and the main battery. 2. To release the SIM card cover, slide it to the right and then open it with thumb. 4. Insert the SIM card into the cover with the notched corner up, and the contact side of the SIM card faces down. 5.
Using the Barcode Laser Scanner The PA820 has an integrated laser scanner, which reads all major 1D barcode labels with excellent performance. NOTE: The 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 Settings or Scan2Key. To launch the Scanner Control Panel, follow these instructions: 1. Tap Start → Settings → System 2. Tap the Scanner icon. The Scanner Control Panel appears.
3. Aim the laser scanner at the selected barcode, and press either one of the scanner trigger buttons on the device. If you enable Auto-Scan, you don’t have to press any button. Aim the laser scanner at the selected barcode while the laser emits light at regular intervals. The scanned barcode data appears on the screen. 4. Tap Tools → Auto-Scan → Stop Auto-Scan.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected The PA820 enables users to link to a host computer using an RS-232 cable, or Bluetooth, WiFi, or GPRS connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the PA820 communication options. Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and the PA820, Microsoft Active-Sync must be installed on your computer.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer 1. After ActiveSync has been installed, connect the PA820 to your PC as described in Connecting the terminal to a host (PC/Notebook). 2. Turn the PA820 on. 3. ActiveSync starts automatically and configures the USB port to work with the PA820. The New Partnership setup wizard automatically starts. NOTE: If ActiveSync doesn’t start automatically, click Start → Programs → Microsoft ActiveSync.
WiFi Connection A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manually entering network settings. Before following these instructions, make sure if authentication information is needed. Using the Summit Utilities You can use the Summit Client Utility tool to setup or change the WiFi settings. Admin Login 1. Tap Start → Summit folder → scu. The Summit Client Utility window appears. 2. You are led to the main page.
3. Tap Profile to scan available APs Scan Available AP 1. Under Profile tab, tap Scan for available AP. 2. You may select a desired AP to create a new profile. Tap Configure.
3. Tap Yes to create the new profile. 4. Enter the WEP key or network key. Tap OK. Commit and Activate 1. Tap Commit to activate the setting.
2. Under the Main tab, select the profile you want to activate from the drop-down menu of the Active Profile. 3. Under the Status tab, you can see the IP address, signal strength and quality. 4. Tap OK to exit the Summit Client Utility. 5. If you want to disconnect the AP, tap Disable Radio.
u-CenterMobile for Quick GPS Connection Before you start to use your device for GPS navigation, use the u-CenterMobile program first to download ephemeris data (current satellite position and timing information) onto your device. This data is needed to accelerate GPS positioning. u-CenterMobile allows you to download ephemeris data from a specified Web server or satellite; you may use the Internet connection on your device, which can be via ActiveSync, WIFI, or GPRS to download from the server.
To Download Data Please follow the following steps to download the ephemeris data. 1. Tap Rx → Autobauding. 2. Tap Rx → Port. 3. Select COM4.
4. The tool starts to download the ephemeris data (current satellite position and timing information). 5. When the download is finished, you will see the data shown in the upper right corner.
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Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs The PA820 provides an option for the barcode scanner, allowing you to scan and decode various types of 1D barcodes. Scanner Setting When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode 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 → Scanner. The Scanner Control Panel appears.
Scan2Key The Scan2Key application routes input from a scanner port to a keypad buffer, making all input from the scanner emulate input from the keypad. Using the Scan2Key, scanned data will be directed from the scanner port to any waiting (active/focused) text editor such as MS Mobile Word or a text box in an application.
Matrix 2 of 5 MSI Planet Postnet RSS (Databar) YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES UPC A YES YES UPC E YES YES UPC E1 YES YES *data length *data length *data length 2 digit addenda, 5 digit addenda, Addenda required, Include addenda separator, Send number system 2 digit addenda, 5 digit addenda, Addenda required, Include addenda separator, Send number system, Expanded UPC-E 2 digit addenda, 5 digit addenda, Addenda required, Include addenda separator, Send number system, Expanded UPC-E NOTE: *Valu
Chapter 5 Performing a Hardware Reset Performing a Hardware Reset You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., the device no longer responds to the buttons or tapping on the screen). A soft reset 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 soft reset. Unsaved data in open programs may be lost. Performing a Warm Boot Method 1: From Hardware 1.
Method 2: From Windows Embedded 1. Tap Start → BootMode. The BootMode Screen appears. 2. Tap Warm Boot. The system is reset and you will lose unsaved data.
Performing a Cold Boot A cold boot will erase all data and all programs you have added, and will restore the device to the default factory settings. Never perform a cold boot unless a warm boot does not correct your problem. When you perform your next ActiveSync operation, you can restore any data that you previously synchronized to your computer or you can restore data that you backed up to a storage card. Method 1: From Windows Embedded 1. Tap Start → BootMode. The BootMode Screen appears. 2.
Performing a Clean Boot Performing clean boot will set the terminal to the factory default settings. To perform a Clean Boot, long press the power button until the Power Menu appears. Tap Reset and the terminal will perform warm boot. After the Startup display appears, press and hold left trigger button and then press backspace key. You will see a warning message 'Delete all data. Press Enter to start, any key to leave' appears at bottom of the screen.
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