HT680 Rugged Handheld Terminal - HT680 - User’s Manual 400737G Version 1.
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the HT680 Rugged Enterprise Terminal. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from the manufacturer. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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 to radio communications.
Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. European Conformity Statement Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC 89/336/ EEC directives.
Laser Information The Unitech HT680 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. The HT680 series contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations.
If the main battery is removed, the backup battery ensures the data on SDRAM is safe for up to 6 hours. To prevent data loss, do not leave the HT680 uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended period. See First Time to Charge the Main Battery & Backup Battery on page 9 for more details. Note: Rechargeable batteries are advised to replace every year or when 500 charge/discharge cycles achieved to guarantee optimal performance.
inflating, the battery is detected for thermal protection and will not be charged when the temperature of battery is over 50 degrees. Do not leave the terminal for a long time in the charging cradle and do not charge the battery with a cable long, which will shorten the battery life and cause battery expanding/ballooning. The unit should not be subject to very high temperature, excessive moisture, and direct heat. Avoid the battery from being fully charged and staying in a high temperature environment.
Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ............................................................................................ i Regulatory Compliance Statements.......................................................... ii FCC Warning Statement .................................................................... ii FCC Label Statement ........................................................................ ii Canadian Compliance Statement .....................................................
HT680 Accessories ...................................................................................4 Communication and Charging Cradle................................................4 Communication and Charging Cable Kits ..........................................4 Universal Adaptor ..............................................................................4 Holster ...............................................................................................4 Li-ion Battery Pack .....................
Bar Code Scanner ..................................................................................15 Chapter 3 Power system ................................................................................................17 Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack ...................................................17 Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time ...............17 Environment Consideration for Charging.........................................18 Power Status Indication ................
Installation...............................................................................................25 Using the Mobile Devices Window..........................................................27 Changing Communications Settings.......................................................28 Wireless Communication .................................................................28 Bluetooth Setup ...............................................................................29 Bluetooth ActiveSync ..........
Ping .................................................................................................58 CPU .................................................................................................59 Backup.............................................................................................59 Battery .............................................................................................59 Appendix Worldwide Support.......................................................................
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing the HT680 The HT680 is a rugged, compact and ergonomic handheld terminal powered by the WinCE. NET OS to enhance your work more efficient and profitable. It incorporates an integral barcode scanning 1D laser/ 2D imager device, color LCD with touch screen, keypad, BT and wireless communication interface capability. It provides the user with a standard Windows-based environment for customization and operation.
Warranty Unitech's Limited Warranty provides for different warranty periods for different parts and accessories: Terminal is covered by 1-year limit warranty. Docking Station is covered by 1-year limit warranty. Cable is covered by 1-year limit warranty. Battery is covered by 6-month warranty.
HT680 Model Specification Rugged/Environment Keypads Physical Drop 1.5M IP Rating IP 54 Operation Temp. -10°C to 50°C Storage Temp. -20°C to 70°C (W/O Battery) Humidity 5%~95% non-condensing ESD Contact ± 8KV, Air ± 12KV Full Alphanumeric 12 keys Weight (g) 280g ± 10g (W/O Battery) Dimension (LxWxH mm) 169 x 55 x 30 Main Battery Type Power supply & Management Battery Recharging Time 3.7V / 2200mAH Li-ion, 8.14WH Under 4 hrs.
HT680 Accessories Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your HT680 terminal’s capabilities. Communication and Charging Cradle USB Cradle is for data transmission and charging purpose. Modem Cradle is for data transmission via phone line and charging purpose. Communication and Charging Cable Kits An included USB cable or an optional serial cable connects the HT680 terminal directly to a peripheral device for communication and a power source for charging.
HT680 Product Introduction & Accessory Kit HT680 Terminal Manual CD Communication Cable Battery Adaptor Plugs Communication Cradle 5
HT680 Front View LED Indicator Touch Screen Display Trigger Function Alpha I/O Port Power 6
HT680 Rear View Bar Code Scanner Stylus miniSD Slot Speaker Battery Cover 7
First Step with HT680 Before first using the HT680, please ensure the battery is fully charged. There are three ways to charge your HT680: Docking Station USB/Charging cable Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack NOTE: Data loss may occur if the HT680's backup battery is not adequately charged. Before charging the main battery, make sure the backup battery switch is ON. Install the Battery Pack 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Move the backup battery switch to the ON position (see the description 3.
4. Cover the battery. Switch On Backup Battery Locate the backup battery switch inside the battery compartment on the left-hand side. Please ensure that it is in the “ON” position before charging the main battery. Supply Power to the HT680 Before using the power adapter, please follow the instruction made below to remove the O-ring from the socket of the adapter.
Then, Connect the USB/Charging Cable to the HT680 and connect the AC adapter to the cable’s power jack and an electrical outlet. To connect the USB cable to the terminal: 1. Hold the terminal face up; 2. Face the side of the connector with the smaller pillar up, as shown below; and 3. Connect. WARNING CONNECTING CABLE INCORRECTLY MAY CAUSE DAMAGE! 1. CONNECT CABLE “UP” WITH KEYPAD FACE UP. 2. TIGHTEN SCREWS TO SECURE CONNECTION.
Protective Screen Film To protect screen, the HT680 has been provided with a protective plastic film. You may remove it (if required). The screen will be more susceptible to scratching without the film, but will be more readable. First Time Use of the HT680 Pressing the Power ON/OFF Key The Unitech HT680 welcome screen appears. The Windows CE screen will appear shortly thereafter. Align the Screen When prompted, use the stylus to tap the targets as they appear in order to align the touch screen.
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 nearest listed one). 3. Select the Daylight Savings Time check box, if necessary. 4. Tap the Apply button. If you would like the terminal automatically adjust clock for daylight saving, please tick on it. Setting Date/Time Tap the Left or Right arrows to scroll the year and month you desire.
Chapter 2 Using the Keypad and Scanner Keypad Data can be entered into the HT680 via its keypads, which includes: 0~9, alpha, function, escape, enter, scanner trigger, cursor, and on/off keys. Scan Key Enter Key Escape Key Cursor Key Power ON/OFF Key Function Key [ENT] Alpha Key The Enter key confirms data entry. [FUNC] The Function Key is used in conjunction with specific number keys to operate as Hotkeys (see next page). [ESC] The escape key returns the user to a previous page.
HT680 HotKey The HT680 provides hotkeys for frequently used functions. Press the Function key and the appropriate numeric key for the following functions listed below: Func 6 = Task Manager Func 7 = Scanner Setting Func 8 = Power Properties Func 9 = System Info Hotkeys can be modified to suit the user's preferences. To modify hotkeys, please follow the path below: Path: My computer/Windows/RegFuncKey.
Other Character Support from WinCE Keyboard In addition to standard keyboard input, the HT680 supports special European character and symbol input. To enter these characters, tap the [áü] key on the touch screen keyboard to display the available characters. Bar Code Scanner The HT680 has an integrated 1D laser and 2D imager bar code scanner (depending on model number) capable of reading all major bar code labels.
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Chapter 3 Power system Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack The HT680's batteries can be charged via the USB or serial communication cable, or via the optional docking station - both using the included AC adaptor. Please charge the battery for at least 4 hours per session to ensure a full charge. Please note that the first time charge should be for at least 16 hours (see the description below).
Environment Consideration for Charging It is important to consider the environment temperature whenever you are charging the Lithium-Ion battery pack. The process is most efficient at normal room temperature or slightly cooler. It is essential that you charge batteries within the stated range of -5°C to 50°C. Charging batteries outside of the specified range could damage the batteries and shorten their charging life cycle.
terminal or spare battery from staying in a hot vehicle. For prolonging the storage time, keep the battery at a 40% charge level. Lithium ion batteries oxidize least when they are stored at the state of 40% charge. To save the battery power, it is better to turn off wireless mode. Please follow the steps below to turn off the wireless mode Tap Setting → Control Panel → Device Setting to enter the Device Setting zone. Alternatively, Press Func key and “9” button to bring the Device Setting screen.
Backlight Setting The backlight for color display is user-defined. There are two tabs – one for Battery Power and the other for External Power. Field Description Dim Backlight if Select how many minutes you want to elapse before the backlight dims. Turn Off Backlight if Select how many minutes you want to elapse before the backlight automatically turns off. Turn on Backlight Select this option if you want the backlight to turn on when the button is pressed or the touch screen is tapped.
Warm Boot via Software Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → BootMode. Tap “Warm Boot”. The system will be warm started. Warm Boot via Hardware warm-boot Use a blunt pin (like an unfolded paper clip) to stab the warm-boot pinhole located on the front of the HT680, above the keypad. pinhole Cold Boot A Cold Boot is used to reset the operating system, restore the terminal back to factory default, and reset the terminal after a bootloader, keyboard, or kernel upgrade.
Cold Boot via Software Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → BootMode. Tap “Cold Boot”. The system is reset and you will lose all data including all files in the RAM memory. You will need to recalibrate the screen and reset the date and time. Cold Boot via Hardware 1. Remove the Main Battery. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 22 Switch OFF the Backup Battery. Switch the Backup Battery back ON. Insert the Main Battery. The terminal will be cold started and reset back to factory default.
Chapter 4 Data Communication Introduction The Unitech HT680 allows users to link to a host computer via RS-232 / USB, Bluetooth, or Wireless connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the communication of the HT680.
Docking Station USB Cradle For data transmission, plug one end of your HT680's USB communication cable into your PC's USB Port and the other end into the HT680 Docking Station's USB port. To simultaneously charge the HT680, plug the AC power adaptor into the power receptacle on the Docking Station. RF Communication Windows CE can support TCP/IP protocol and the user can link to the Internet via the settings under “ Network and Dial-up Connections”.
past appointments you want synchronized. Before beginning installation, carefully read the following: Because you will be restarting your computer during installation, save your work and quit all programs before you begin. To set up your communication settings, the HT680 serial cable is required to connect the HT680 to your host computer. If you run the Windows NT® operating system with a service pack, you will be informed during setup that you may need to reinstall the service pack.
After you’ve selected the folder, click Next to set up Microsoft ActiveSync. After you’ve installed Microsoft ActiveSync and restarted your computer, you’ll see the screen: Using the USB, plug the PA966 into a communication port on your desktop computer. Turn the HT680 on. Click the Next button. Microsoft ActiveSync should recognize your HT680 and configure your communication port.
Click the Next button and follow the instructions to set up a partnership between the HT680 and your desktop computer. This partnership allows you to synchronize information between the two computers. When the configuration process is complete, you’ll see the screen. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to synchronize periodically or upon connection. Note: Your desktop computer can create a partnership with multiple HT680.
Open the Explorer window by double Clicking your device icon in the Mobile Devices window. Use this window, which is the root window to the HT680, to copy and move files between the HT680 and your desktop computer, as described in the “Synchronization” section. Changing Communications Settings If Microsoft ActiveSync fails to detect the HT680 during installation, set up communications manually instead.
Bluetooth Setup Tap Start → Programs → Bluetooth → BTPowerON. Select Bluetooth Module Power On and tap OK. Bluetooth ActiveSync Select BTActiveSync from Communication on the Startup bar. On your PC, tap the Bluetooth icon on the task bar. The screen to the right will appear. Select More...
Choose Inquiry. The inquiry process might take a few seconds. Then select the device to synchronize and tap OK. Tap the Bluetooth icon on the task bar again. Click Sync. The message “Connecting to Bluetooth” will appear on your HT680. A Bluetooth security screen will appear prompting you to enter a PIN code. This PIN code can be any series of letters and numbers, and must be the same code you enter on your HT680 when prompted.
GPRS Connection Before GPRS connection, insert a SIM card into your terminal first. NOTE: Please turn off the SIM card lock if your SIM card is password protected. 1. Tap Start → Programs → GPRS → 32WANDEMO. 2. Tap Power On. 3. The screen displays “Modem Power Status is ON”. Tap OK.
4. Tap Start → Programs → GPRS → 32WANRAS. The 32WANRAS DialUp window appears. Tap Open Connection. 5. The Connection window appears. Tap Connect. For the detailed settings, please consult your local telecom company. 6. The GPRS icon on the taskbar indicating the signal strength. Tap Disconnect Connection, you can end the GPRS connection.
WiFi Connection Unitech terminals come with built-in RF facility. A wireless network can be added either when the network access point is detected or by manually entering setting data. Before following these instructions, make sure if authentication information is needed. Using the Summit Utility You can use the Summit Client Utility tool to do or change the WiFi settings. Admin Login 1. Tap Start → Programs → SUMMIT → scu. 2. To login as an administrator, tap Admin Login.
3. Enter the Admin Password. pass-word: SUMMIT (Default 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 Main tab, select the profile you want to activate. 3. A pop-up window appears “A Power Cycle is required to make settings activate properly.” Tap OK, and then tap OK to exit the Summit Client Utility. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → Boot-Mode. Tap Warm Boot 4. to warm start the terminal and load the previous settings. 5. The Summit icon on the taskbar indicating the AP is connected. Double tap this icon to bring up Summit Control Utility. Tap Disable Radio, you can disconnect the AP.
Using the Microsoft Wireless Networking Tool Alternatively, you may use the built-in Microsoft wireless networking tool to connect to an access point. 1. Tap Start → Programs → Summit → scu. 2. The Summit Client Utility window appears. Select Third Party Config from the drop down menu of Active Profile. 3. A pop-up window appears “A Power Cycle is required to make settings activate properly.” Tap OK, and then tap OK to exit the Summit Client Utility.
4. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → Boot-Mode. Tap Warm Boot to warm start the terminal and load the previous settings. 5. Tap the wireless network icon as a shortcut on the desktop. 6. Tap Add New or double tap a preferred network.
7. Enter a Network Name (SSID) and a Network Key. For the detailed instruction on wireless network encryption setting, please visit Microsoft website. 8. The network icon appears on the taskbar when the RF is connected. Bluetooth Connection Your device is provided with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to synchronize information with a computer equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or access point.
2. Check Bluetooth Module Power ON, and tap OK. Alternatively, you may use BTMAN, which will be described, to enable the Bluetooth module. Using BTMAN to connect and pair a Bluetooth device After enabling the built-in Bluetooth module, you may use BTMAN to connect and pair a Bluetooth device around. BTMAN is a Bluetooth manager gathering and managing all Bluetooth profiles you add. Tap Start → Programs → Bluetooth → BTMAN to open the manager.
Power OFF/ON: To enable or disable paired Bluetooth earphones First of all, tap the Power OFF icon to enable the Bluetooth module. Tap Yes to turn ON the Bluetooth module. Tap the Scan Device tab to scan Bluetooth devices around. Tap Scan Device.
Scanned Bluetooth devices around are listed. Later, you may double tap a desired device and check Trusted and then Active. ActiveSync Between HT680 and a PC or Terminal On the Scan Device tab, for example, select and double tap a desired PC. Tap Trusted. Tap Yes.
Enter a PIN code on the terminal and tap OK. Then, an Enter PIN dialog box pops up and enter the PIN code same as that you inputted on the terminal. Double tab the paired PC. When the pairing is successful, Trust and Active are checked. Move to the Service tab and tap ActiveSync. Tap Yes to launch ActiveSync. Then, HT680 will synchronize with the desired PC by means of Bluetooth.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) via Bluetooth You may use the FTP profile to transfer files to and receive files from a PC or terminal. Please follow the instruction below to connect and pair the PC or terminal for file transfer and receiving. On the Serve tab, tap the FTP icon. The terminal is searching for PCs and terminals that are provided with the FTP function. Select a device and tap OK.
An Authentication Request box pops up. Then, input a PIN code and tap OK. Choose a desired PC or terminal to or from which you want to transfer or receive data. Tap OK to confirm the connection. Next, a dialog box pops up on the selected PC. Select and determine a path where a file or files may be transferred between HT680 and the PC. The FTP Service zone appears. All function icons in the zone are defined below.
Modem You may surf on Internet by connecting HT680 to a mobile phone that serves as a modem. Follow the instruction below to connect and pair a mobile phone with GPRS function. Tap the Scan Device tab to scan Bluetooth devices around. Tap Scan Device. Scanned Bluetooth mobile phones around are listed. Later, you may double tap a desired phone and check Trusted and then Active. Then, HT680 is successfully connect to and paired with the phone as the modem.
Audio (Headset) OFF/ON: HT680 is provided with the feature of headset profile. Follow the instruction below to connect and pair a Bluetooth earphone. Tap the Scan Device tab to scan Bluetooth devices around. Tap Scan Device. Scanned Bluetooth earphones around are listed. Later, you may double tap a desired earphone. Tap Trusted.
Tap Yes. Input a specified PIN code and tap OK. When the Bluetooth earphone is successfully paired with HT680, you will see Audio ON on the Service tab.
Chapter 5 Useful Utilities Introduction Unitech has been developing some of useful utilities for user’s application. The followings are Unitech Utilities introduction. Scanner Setting When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a different application, Scanner Control Panel provides the setting function to change default symbology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings. Run this program from \Start\Setting\Control Panel\Scanner Setting.
Barcode Enable/ Char Check / Symbology Disable Digit verification Code 39 YES Transmit Leading Check Digit Char/digit Transmit YES Others For ASCII, Transmit Start/Stop bits, Function Code, Double label decoding,*data length, *double labels separator Code 93 YES Deta Code YES EAN 128 YES YES YES *data length YES YES Transmit Code ID, * Field separator EAN 13 YES YES EAN 8 YES YES * Not suppress first or last digit, *data length Interleaved YES YES YES Fixed Length, * 2
Barcode Enable/ Char Check / Symbology Disable Digit verification Transmit Leading Check Digit Char/digit Transmit Others 5,Insert Space before supplement, most have supplement, *Add-on code try level Group GS1 YES Note: *Value Adjustable Scanner Control Pannel V3.
Scan2Key The Scan2Key application can route input from the scanner port to the keyboard buffer, with the result that all scanned data will be treated as if they were input from the keypad. With this router, scanned data can be directly input into generic applications like MS Pocket Word. Scan2Key can be found at: \Start\Setting\Control Panel\Scanner Setting\ To kpd. Registry Backup/Restore The Registry Backup program stores the HT680's registry settings for the user to access.
Chapter 6 Device Setting Introduction The Device Setting is a short cut for you to view device information and do settings, such as Function Key, I/O, Server and so on. The following description will guide you through completion of all device-setting items. 1. Left click Control Panel in My Device. 2. Double click Device Setting.
Info Info tab shows general information of this terminal such as OS version, memory space, battery power, product ID and etc. Funckey 1. Tap “FuncKey” tab. Four hot keys can be changed by the users. 2. Tap “Func6”. Tap “Browse” to select a file. Tap “Set”. 3. Press “Func” key and “6” key. Func6 will call the application that the users specified. You can repeat the steps for Func7, Func8, and Func9. 4.
IO 1. Tap “IO” tab. 2. 3. Under status, select “Enable” or “Disable”. When enable, SD/ Wireless card is always accessible; when disabled, SD/Wireless card is not accessible. Server Server Manager is a tool for the user to manager the NTLM (Windows NT LAN Manager) users, FTP users and telnet users. Account Manager NTLM 1. 2. Tap “Server” tab. Tap “NTLM”. Tap “Add” to add a new user.
3. 4. 5. 6. Key in the user name and password. Tap OK. To modify a user’s password, select the user and tap “Modify”. Enter the new password and confirm password. Tap OK. To delete a user, select the user you want to delete, tap “Delete”. FTP 1. Under “FTP” tab, tap “Add” to add FTP user. 2. 3. Select the user and tap “Add”. To delete ftp user, select the user and tap “Delete”. You will see the dialog box – “Do you want to delete the user X?” Tap “Yes”. Telnet 1. 2. Under “Telnet” tab, tap “Add”.
Server Settings Option 1. Tap “Option”. For telnet server setting, enable/disable server. 2. For FTP server setting, enable/disable server and define anonymous login. Save Tap “Save” to save the server settings. Load Tap “Load” to load the saved server settings. Virtual Key This tool allows you to enable/disable the alpha keys on the terminal’s keypad, set auto enter and inter character delay. 1. Tap “Virtual Key tab. 2. 3. 4. Check “Enable Virtual Keys Applet”. Tap “Set”. Tap OK.
5. Press “alpha” key and press numeric key. The characters output as non-alpha keys. 6. In “Virtual keys”, enter the time delay for “Delay To Send Key”. Characters will be output in the speed as defined. 7. In “Virtual keys”, check “Enable Auto Enter”. 8. Define a value for “Auto Enter Timeout”. Tap “Set”. Tap OK. 9. In MS WordPad, turn to alpha mode. Press and hold a key. The alpha characters are highlighted in a loop. Release the key.
CPU This allows you to select the speed of the CPU according to your requirement of the performance. 1. Select “Most Efficient”. This will speed up the CPU but very power consuming. 2. Select “Most Power Saving”. This will save the battery power but the efficiency is lower. 3. Select “Dynamic arrange”. This will let the speed changes according to the system status. 4. For every selection, please tap “Apply” button to take the effect.
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Appendix Worldwide Support Unitech’s professional support team is available to quickly answer questions or technical-related issues. Should an equipment problem occur, please 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.unitech-adc.com Unitech Asia Pacific & Middle East www.unitech-utp.com.tw Greater China Division www.unitech-sbd.com Unitech Japan www.unitech-japan.
