unitech PA600 Rugged Enterprise PDA h unitec User’s Manual Rev.
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA600 PDA Barcode Scanner. 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 2006 unitech Electronics Co.
Laser Information The unitech PA600 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 series contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations.
About This Manual 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. Lithium-Ion batteries may be stored at temperatures between-20°C to 60°C, however they may be depleted more rapidly at the high end of this range. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature.
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Table of Contents Preface About This Manual i Regulatory Compliance Statements ............................................................................. i FCC Statement ........................................................................................................................ i Canadian Compliance Statement ............................................................................................ i European Conformity Statement ...........................................................
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 20 Establishing Device-PC Connection.......................................................................... 20 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ............................................................................................. 20 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ............................................................................ 23 Synchronizing with Your Computer...........................................................................
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introducing the PA600 Thank you for purchasing the PA600 PDA Barcode Scanner. Your PA600 was designed for users who need a compact and durable PDA for data collection and real time transactions. h unitec The PA600 is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-size computer using the Windows CE 5.0 operating system, and incorporating an integral bar code scanning laser device, color LCD with touchscreen, keypad, IrDA interface, and wireless communication capability.
Features Powerful system • Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 operating system • Intel PXA270 processor with speed of up to 520 MHz System memory • 128 MB SDRAM • 320 MB Flash ROM Display • 3.5-inch QVGA LCD touch-sensitive screen • 320 x 240 resolution Barcode scanner • Built-in Bar Code Scan Engine • Built-in vibrator for scanning indication Communication • USB Host & Client • VOIP 900MHz/1800MHz • 802.11b/g for power saving • Bluetooth version 1.
Chapter 1 Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA600 are present: h unitec PA600 Terminal Battery Pack USB Charging Cables AC Adapter with universal plugs Stylus Elastic Stylus String CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide If anything is missing or appear damaged in any way, contact your dealer.
A Tour of the PA600 The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA600. Front Left View 8 1 7 6 2 3 4 No. 1. 2. 3. 4 5 Component Status indicator Description Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning status. Green - Battery is fully charged or barcode scanning process is completed without error. Red - Battery is charging, barcode scanner is fired / activated. Left scanner trigger button Power button Press to activate the barcode laser scanner. 4. 5.
Chapter 1 Back View 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 No. 9. Component Battery compartment Description Houses the removable and rechargeable 3.7 V, 1950 mAH battery pack Opens the battery compartment. 10. 11. Battery compartment release latch Reset button 12. Handstrap 13. 14. Speaker Stylus 15. Strap holder 16. Memory card slot Accommodates Secure Digital memory cards and can serve as a SDIO port. 17. Barcode scanner window Scan barcodes window where the laser pass through.
Getting Started This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to turn on the PA600, and how to calibrate the screen. Installing the Battery WARNING! There is a risk of fire and burns if 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.
Chapter 1 2. Locate the backup battery switch and turn it on. Backup battery switch 3. 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. Contacts Plastic tab 4. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay while simultaneously pulling the battery hook until the battery clicks into place. Battery hook 5. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Charging the Battery Before using the PA600 for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16 hours. After that, you can charge the PA600 4 hours to recharge the battery to full capacity. Charge the PA600 using the USB charging cable or the docking station. CAUTION! Operating the PA600 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.
Chapter 1 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. unitech 3. The connection is secure when the bottom edge of the device is aligned with the docking station, and the LED indicator on the device lights up red.
Connecting the PA600 to a PC Use the USB cable to connect the PA600 to a PC, in order to use with ActiveSync. 1. Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and connect it to the PA600 (1). 2. Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the PC and connect the AC adapter into the USB connector (2). 3. Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet (3). 2 3 1 10 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Chapter 1 Turning the PA600 on 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 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 screen ships with a protective plastic film. You may remove this if desired by peeling from one corner.
Calibrating the PA600 Screen The calibrate screen automatically appears when the unit is powered-on for the first time or after the system is reset. There are 2 ways to calibrate the screen: A. Press Func Key + ESC Key. B. 1. Tap Start → Settings, tap the Control Panel tab 2. Tap the Stylus icon. 12 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 1 The Stylus Settings window appears. This window enables you to calibrate the screen. 3. Tap Recalibrate to calibrate the screen. The align screen window appears. 4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately. The cross hair moves to the next 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 both 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 appears on the taskbar: is pressed, an icon Function activated icon The following table describes the keypad keys.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Key Main Function Secondary Function Enter key OK Back space Escape key Alphanumeric 4, g, h, i Left navigation key Alphanumeric 5, j, k, l — Alphanumeric 6, m, n, o Right navigation key — Enables/disables secondary function keys Tab Windows key opens Start menu Alphanumeric 7, p, q, r, s Decreases screen brightness Alphanumeric 8, t, u, v Down navigation key Alphanumeric 9, w, x, y, z Increases screen brightness Alpha — Asterisk Illuminates keypad Num
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. Increase Brightness Decrease Brightness Function Button Using the Stylus CAUTION! Never use anything other than the PA600 stylus on the screen. Otherwise this could cause a permanent damage. 1. Remove the stylus from its holder. 2. Hold the stylus as you hold a pencil. 3.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 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 supports SDIO cards for added connectivity options. Inserting a Storage Card 1. Remove the four screws from the SD compartment cover and remove the cover. 2. Insert the SD card with the notched corner as shown by the icon on the case. 3.
Using the Laser Scanner The PA600 has an integrated laser scanner which reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance. NOTE: Scanning 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 or Scan2Key. Activate the laser scanner by pressing either one of the trigger keys located on the left and right side of the unit.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 3. To test the barcode 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 scans every 3 seconds and barcode is scanned automatically. 10. Tap Tools → Auto-Scan → Stop AutoScan. 11. To enable the scanner outside of the test tab, user must enable Scan2Key.exe. This can be done via the To Kpd tab. 12.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and PA600, 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.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 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 and click Next. The installation wizard has gathered the information it needs to install ActiveSync and prompts you to begin the installation. 8. Click Install. The program begin the installation After the program has finished installing you see the following screen. 22 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 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. Connecting the Device to Your Computer 1.
Synchronizing with Your Computer Synchronization takes place according to the options you choose while setting up ActiveSync 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 to your desktop computer and synchronization will take place.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 1. Tap Start → Programs → Bluetooth → BTPowerON and check Turn on Bluetooth module. Tab OK. 2. Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel → Bluetooth Device Properties. 3. Tab Scan Device. 4. Select a device from the list and select Trusted.
You are prompted for a passkey. 5. Enter the Passkey. On the PC screen, you are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN Code Request. 6. Enter the same Bluetooth PIN Code as you entered in step 4. 7. On the PA600 select a device from the list and select Active. 26 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 8. On your PC, click ActiveSync → Connection Setting → Select your BT COM Port → OK 9. On the PA600 tap Start → Program → Bluetooth → BTActiveSync. 10. An icon appears on the taskbar. Double tap the icon.
11. You will see the Activesync window pop up. Tap More. 12. Tap Inquiry, Select the bluetooth device you want to sync. Tap OK. 13. Tap the BTActiveSync icon again. Tap Sync. 14. Activesync begin. 28 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected WiFi Connection Unitech terminals come with built-in RF facility.This chapter guides the user on how to setup the RF setting. . 1. Double tap the RF icon on the taskbar. 2. Under “Wireless Information” tab, double tap “Add New”. 3. Enter the SSID.
4. For Authentication, select “Open”. 5. For Encryption, Select “WEP”. 6. Uncheck “The key is provided automatically”. 7. Enter the Network Key. 8. Tap OK. Start to search for RF signal and the RF is connected. 30 Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected Synchronizing Information All files created on the device are stored in My Document/PA600 My Document folder (if the designated device name is PA600). You can view files by double-clicking the PA600 My Documents icon on your computer. If you have enabled file synchronization, your PA600 files are automatically synchronized in the My Documents folder on your computer, unless a different name was chosen for PA600.
Windows Explorer opens the Mobile Device window for your device. 3. Locate the file that you want to copy on your device or computer. 4. 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, 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, then click Paste.
Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs Chapter 4 Barcode 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 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.
Barcode Symbologies (1D barcode) Barcode Symbology Check Transmit Max/ Transmit Enable/ Char/Digit Check Min Leading Other Disable verification Char/digit Length Digit YES Bookland EAN Codabar YES Code 11 YES Code 128 Code 32 Code 39 YES YES YES Code 93 Delta Code EAN 128 YES YES YES EAN 13 EAN 8 YES YES Interleaved 2 of 5 YES Label Code IV&V MSI/Plessey YES YES YES YES Standard 2 of 5 Telepen UPC A UPC E UPC/EAN Group YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Transmit Code ID, * Field separ
Chapter 5 Advance settings Barcode Symbologies (2D barcode) Barcode Symbology Composite Data Matrix MaxiCode PDF-417 QR Code Check Transmit Max/ Transmit Enable/ Char/Digit Check Min Leading Other Disable verification Char/digit Length Digit YES YES UPC composite, RSS composite, Code 128 composite, Only linear code, EAN 128 EM mode YES YES Rectangle, Negative YES YES Mode 0~ 5, Not only primary YES YES YES YES Negative 35
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 → Control Panel. The Control Panel screen appears. From here you 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.
Chapter 5 Advance settings 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. Do either of the following: – If the Plug or Battery icon appears on your device, double-tap the icon to bring the Power Properties screen.
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 Good. NOTE: It is necessary to charge the battery when the battery charge is Low or Very Low. If the battery does not accept a charge, contact unitech Technical Support.
Chapter Settings Chapter5 5Advanced Advance settings Adjusting Backlight Setting The power consumption of the LCD backlight is high, turn off the backlight function if it is not necessary. If a backlight is required, set “automatically turn off the backlight” function. To change backlight settings: 1. Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel. 2. Tap Backlight. The Backlight screen appears. 3.
– Set the Intensity, tap and drag the slider to set the backlight ON Intensity and Dim Intensity. Viewing Flash Memory Files Flash memory is rewritable location for programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the PA600 power status. To access the Flash Memory files: 1. On PA600, double tap My Device, double tap Flash Storage folder. To transfer files to Device’s Flash Memory: 1. Connect the device to your computer. See page 24. 2.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Performing a hardware reset You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., 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 in some cases be lost. Performing a Warm Boot 1. Remove the stylus from its holder. 2.
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. However, data and application programs stored at the Flash Storage/Flash Disk will be not be deleted. 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.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Appendix System Specification Processor / Memory CPU Memory OS Keypad Windows CE 5.0 18-Key, including numeric key, alpha key and function key 240x320 QVGA, Color Transflective TFT, with Touch Screen & backlight 2D Barcode Scanner Led, Vibrator USB Host & Client 802.11b/g for power saving Bluetooth 1.
