PA600 II Standard PDA - PA600 II - Unitech is a member of Oracle Embedded Software Licensing Program User’s Manual 400769G Version 1.
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA600 II mobile computer. 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. © Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
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. 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&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC 89/336/ EEC directives.
Laser Information The Unitech PA600 II 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 PA600 II 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 PA600 II uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended period. For more details, refer to page 8, Charging the Battery. Note: Rechargeable batteries are advised to replace every year or when 500 charge/discharge cycles achieved to guarantee optimal performance. It is normal that the battery balloons or expands beyond one year or the maximum of 500 cycles.
from inflating, the battery is detected for thermal protection and will not be charged when the temperature of battery is over 50 degrees. Storage and safety notice Although charged Lithium-Ion batteries may be left unused for several months, their capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal resistance. If this happens they will require recharging prior to use.
Table of Contents PREFACE ............................................................................................................................... I ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..................................................................................................... I REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS ................................................................... II FCC Warning Statement ......................................................................ii FCC Label Statement................
GETTING STARTED.......................................................................................................... 6 Installing the Battery............................................................................ 6 Charging the Battery ........................................................................... 7 CHAPTER 2 USING THE HARDWARE .............................................................................................. 12 KEYPADS AND FUNCTION BUTTONS ................................
EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE .......................................................................................... 35 VIEWING FLASH MEMORY FILES ................................................................................. 37 PERFORMING A HARDWARE RESET ............................................................................ 38 APPENDIX I ADVANCED SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 41 APPENDIX II WORLDWIDE SUPPORT ...............
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing the PA600 II The PA600 II is a rugged, compact and lightweight mobile computer with a Windows Mobile 6.1 operating 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 customizing and operating the device.
Features Powerful system Window MobileTM Version 6.1 Classic Intel PXA270 processor with speed of up to 624MHz System memory 128MB (32 bits) SDRAM 576MB (H3) Flash ROM Display 3.
Package Contents 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 3
A Tour of the PA600 II Standard The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA600 II Standard. Front Left View 8 No. Component Description Indicates the battery charging and bar code scanning status. 1 Status indicator Green - Battery is fully charged or bar code scanning process is completed without error. Red - Battery is charging, bar code scanner is fired /activated. 2 Left scanner trigger button Press to activate the bar code laser scanner.
6 7 8 Keypad interface for controlling the PA600 II. See Keypads Keypad and Function Buttons on page 14 for more information. LCD Touch Displays the applications and data stored on your device. It is screen touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or finger. Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the PA600 II. Back View No. 9 Component Battery compartment Description Houses the Removable and rechargeable battery pack Battery 10 compartment Opens the battery compartment.
Enables you to interact with the operating system. To use the 18 Stylus stylus, remove it from its holder and hold it the same way you hold a pen or pencil. 19 20 Right scanner trigger button Press to activate the bar code laser scanner. Infrared (IR) Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data from port other IR-enabled devices.
Compartment contacts Plastic battery tab Battery securing clip The battery compartment is displayed: 2. Position the battery pack, making sure the battery contacts are aligned with the contacts in the compartment and the battery is placed on top of the plastic tab, as shown in the following illustration. 3. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay while simultaneously pulling the plastic tab and securing clip until the battery clicks into place. Replace the battery compartment cover. 4.
Charging the Battery using the USB Cable 1. Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and connect it to the PA600 II. 2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the USB charging cable. 3. 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 an electrical outlet. 2.
LED Status LED PA600 II Docking Station Status Solid Red Charging Solid Green Charging complete Power LED Power ON Charging LED Charging (For Spare Battery Only) Sync LED Synchronization taking place 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. In both cases, perform an Active-Sync operation to back up your data, and then recharge your device as soon as possible.
Turning the PA600 II on for the First Time After you have initially charged your device for about 12 hours, the device is ready to be used. You can now start up your device where you’ll calibrate the display, learn some basic stylus usage, and set up the system time zone, date and time. Powering On 1. Turn on your device by pressing the power button on the front panel. NOTE: The PA600 II screen ships with a protective plastic film. You may remove this if desired by peeling from one corner.
The Screen Settings window appears. This window enables you to customize the screen settings. 3. 4. Tap Align Screen to calibrate the screen. The align screen window appears. 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.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Keypads and Function Buttons The keypad enables you to enter information and interact with the PDA operating system and also operate secondary functions using the function button. When the green 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.
11 Back space, Escape key 12 Alpha 13 4, g, h, i, Left key 14 Asterisk, Illuminates keypad 15 5, j, k, l 16 Number 0, space 17 6, m, n, o, Right key 18 Period, Pound 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.
1. Remove the stylus from its holder. 2. 3. Hold the stylus as you would a pencil. To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on that choice. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers. Use very light pressure. 4. 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.
2. Insert the SD card with the notched corner as shown by the icon on the case. 3. Push the card into the slot until you feel the SD card click into place; this will signal that the card is properly seated within the slot. The card is secure when it is not protruding from the slot. The SD compartment cover can be screwed back into place when a SD/MMC card is inserted. Removing a Storage Card 1. Remove the two screws from the SD compartment cover and remove the cover. 2. Press the card in and release.
1. To launch Scanner Settings, tap Start → Settings → System → Scanner Settings. 2. The Scanner Control Panel opens. From here you can configure bar code scanner parameters such as enabling or disabling bar code symbologies, setting data transmission options, configuring 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 Scan --> Start auto-scan. 7.
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.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and the PA600 II, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Use the USB charging cable that comes with your device to connect the device to your computer. NOTE: If you have a previous version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync.
4. Click Next. You are prompted to read the End User License Agreement (EULA). 5. Accept the license agreement terms and click 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.
8. Click Install. The program begins installation. After the program has finished installing you see the following screen. 9. Click Finish. You may be prompted to restart your computer. After you have installed ActiveSync and restarted your computer, the ActiveSync icon appears in your computer’s system tray as shown, and ActiveSync Connection Wizard starts. For detailed information on how to use ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync then click Help → Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
6. When the configuration process is complete, the ActiveSync window appears. 7. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to synchronize periodically or upon connection. NOTE: Your computer can create partnerships with multiple devices. Also, a single PA600 II can create a partnership with up to two computers. Synchronizing with Your Computer Synchronization takes place according to the options you choose while setting up ActiveSync on your computer.
USB Connection To synchronize with your computer using a USB connection: 1. Open ActiveSync. 2. Connect your device to your computer using the USB charging cable. 3. Initiate the connection by tapping Start → Programs → ActiveSync. 4. Tap Menu → Connections. 5. 6. 7. Select Synchronize all PCs using this connection check box. Select a baud rate or cable type connection. Tap OK. Infrared Connection The infrared port allows you to synchronize information with an infrared enabled computer.
d. e. Check Allow connections to one of the following and select Infrared Port (IR) from the drop-down list. Click OK. PERFORM THE STEPS BELOW ON YOUR DEVICE: a. Align the IR port of your PA600 II with that on your computer so that they are unobstructed and within close range. b. Initiate connection by tapping Start → ActiveSync → Menu → c. Connect via IR. Tap Sync.
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 list and tap Next.
4. You are prompted for a passkey. Enter the Passkey. 5. On the PC screen, you are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN Code Request.5. Enter the same Bluetooth PIN Code you entered in step 4. SELECT SERVICE. CHECK ACTIVESYNC. TAP FINISH. 6. To preserve battery power, be sure 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.
Do the network settings. (For PA600 II Mobile) 1. Tap the RF icon at the bottom of the screen. 2. 3. A selection menu pops up. Select “Enable Wireless”. 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”.
6. Enter the network key. Tap “Connect”. 7. Icon turns to double arrow, indicating that the RF connection is running. 8. If you do not need the RF connection, you can repeat steps 1 ~ 2 and select “Disable Wireless”. Synchronizing Information All files created on the device are stored in My Document/PA600 II My Document folder (if the designated device name is PA600 II). You can view files by double-clicking the PA600 II My Documents icon on your computer.
Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files You can use ActiveSync to exchange information from your device to your computer and vice versa. Changes you make to the information on one location will not affect the information on the other one. If you want to automatically update information on both your device and computer, synchronize the information instead. You 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.
2. 3. Locate the file that you want to copy on your device or computer. Do either one of the following: 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, right-click the file and click Copy. Place the cursor in the desired folder for your computer, right click, and then click Paste.
Chapter 4 Bar Code Scanner Programs 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 Scan2Key, scanned data can 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.
Bar code Symbologies Bar code Enable / Symbology Disable Bookland Char Check Transmit / Digit Check verification Char/digit Max/Min Length Leading Digit Others Transmit YES EAN Codabar YES YES YES Transmit Start/Stop bits, CLSI format, *data length Code 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 separat
Bar code Enable / Symbology Disable Char Check Transmit / Digit Check verification Char/digit Max/Min Length Leading Digit Others Transmit first or last digit, *data length Label Code YES YES IV&V MSI/Plessey YES YES * Check digit double module 10, * data length Interleaved YES YES YES Fixed Length, 2 of 5 Telepen *Data Length YES *Standard Character Set UPC A YES YES YES UPC E YES YES YES Zero Expension,NSC UPC/EAN Supplement 2, Group Supplement 5,Insert Space before supp
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Adjusting Settings This section describes how to adjust the settings of your 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, system volume, and processor speed. You can also assign functions to buttons, configure menus, enter owner information, and set up connections.
Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status This section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup battery. To minimize power consumption, you can define settings for the auto-off function and the processor’s operation speed. To check the main 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 Power screen appears. 2.
Extending Battery Life You can extend the PA600 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 PA600 II will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the PA600 II automatically turns itself off if it remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power connected.
1. Tap Start → Settings → System. 2. Tap Backlight. 3. Do any of the following: In the Battery Power or External Power tab, tap the “Turn off backlight if device 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 activate the backlight when the screen is tapped or a key is pressed.
Viewing Flash Memory Files The Flash Storage folder is a rewritable location for programs or data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Storage are unaffected by the PA600 II power 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, click Mobile Device > Flash Storage. 2. Select the file that you want to transfer. 3.
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 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 in some cases be lost. Performing a Warm Boot 1. Remove the stylus from its holder. 2.
Performing a Cool Boot A hard reset cuts off power to your device, erasing all records and entries, deleting all programs you have added, and restoring the device to default factory settings. Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset 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 2: Registry Cleanup 1. Press and hold the TAB key. 2. While holding the TAB key and Func key, insert the tip of the stylus 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.
Appendix I Advanced Settings CPU Memory OS Keypad Display PXA270 624Mhz SDRAM: 128MB (32 bits) Flash ROM: 576MB (H3) Window MobileTM Version 6.1 Classic 20-key alpha-numeric keypad with backlight 240x320 QVGA, Color Transflective TFT, with touch screen, backlight and sunlight readable LCD Scanner Laser scan engine, CCD scan engine optional Scan rate: 104 scans/sec. ± 12 scans/sec. (bi-directional) Scan Angle: 47o±3o default / 35o±3o reduced Indicator LED, Vibrator USB Host & Client V1.1 IrDA 1.
Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95%(non-condensing) Environmental Drop test to Concrete: 4 feet Environmental Sealing: IP64 (Front Side IP65) Models Regulatory Approvals Accessories BT+WLAN BT Only CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, CCC, RoHS compliant 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 42 Microsoft Visual Stu
Appendix II 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: Web Site Region 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.
