PA966 / PA967 Por table Terminal User's Manual
PA966/967 User's Manual Chapter 1. - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unitech PA966 & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Unitech PA966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Steps with the Unitech PA966 . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . Supplying Power to the PA966 . . . . . . . . . . Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protective Screen Film . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PA966/967 User's Manual Show Sequence Number . . . . . . . Reset Sequence Number . . . . . . . Save to File . . . . . . . . . . . . Clear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . Enable Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto-Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . Image Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . Save Image . . . . . . . . . . . . To Kpd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scan2Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3. - Power System . . . . . . . .
PA966/967 User's Manual NOTICE This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. It is possible that the Unitech PA966/ 967 may not immediately power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage. In the above situation, plug the PA966/967 to the RS232 or USB cable, or place the unit into the Unitech PA966/967 Cradle (with 12V/2A AC-DC adapter, part number 1010-601478), and recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge its backup battery.
PA966/967 User's Manual Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Unitech PA966/967 (subsequently referred to as the PA966, unless the PA967 is specifically referenced). Your PA966 is a rugged, compact, and lightweight palm-size mobile computer. It utilizes the Windows CE 4.2 .
PA966/967 User's Manual Unitech PA966 & Accessories After opening the PA966 box, please make sure the following items are present: User Guide CD PA966 Main Unit Battery Pack Quick Reference Guide 2 Stylus
PA966/967 User's Manual Tour of the Unitech PA966 Stylus Bar Code Scanner / 2D Imager Touch Screen Scanner Trigger Cursor Buttons Cold Start (inside PCMCIA Card Compartment) IrDA Port Keypad On/Off Key PCMCIA Card Compartment Reset Hole Hand Strap CF Slot (inside Battery Compartment) Battery Compartment Battery Compartment Latches Charging / Communication Port 3
PA966/967 User's Manual First Steps with the Unitech PA966 There are three ways to provide power to the PA966: • • • Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack RS232/Charging cable or USB/Charging cable Docking Station Note: Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately charged. Please remember to turn on the back-up battery before you charge the terminal. Installing the Battery Pack 1.
PA966/967 User's Manual Supplying Power to the PA966 Connect the RS232/Charging Cable or USB/Charging Cable between the PA966 and your PC, and then connect the AC adapter between the cable’s power jack and an electrical outlet. Or place the PA966 into the Docking Station, after connecting the power supply between an electrical outlet and the Docking Station. Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time It may take up to 16 hours to fully charge the empty backup battery.
PA966/967 User's Manual Using the Stylus CAUTION: Never use anything other than the PA966’s stylus on the screen. Using another object as a stylus could cause permanent damage. 1. Hold the stylus as you would a pencil. 2. To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on that choice. 3. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers. Use very light pressure. Protective Screen Film The PA966 screen ships with a protective plastic film.
PA966/967 User's Manual Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time After Calibrating the PA966, the “Date/Time Properties” dialog box will appear. Follow the steps below to set the date and time. Setting the Time Zone first Follow the steps below to set up your time zone. 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap the location arrow to see a list of cities. Choose your location (or nearest listed one). Select the Daylight Savings Time check box, if necessary. Tap the Apply button.
PA966/967 User's Manual Flash Memory Flash Memory is a re-writable location in which to store up to 64 MB of programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the PA966’s power status. To access the contents of Flash Memory, simply select My Computer on the desktop and then select Flash Storage. The programs and data files currently stored in Flash Memory will be displayed.
PA966/967 User's Manual Chapter 2. Using the Keypad and Scanner Keypad The PA966 keypad contains 36 keys, including: • • • • • • • • • • Esape key Cursor key Enter key Backspace key ON/OFF key Tab key Function key 0~9 numerals Alpha keys Decimal Point key Please refer to the picture to the right. ON/OFF [ESC] [ Back space] [FUNC] When the unit is off, pressing the ON/OFF key will turn the unit on.
PA966/967 User's Manual Keypad Layout When the PA966 boots, the default condition is Alpha Mode off. When the Apha Mode is toggled on, use the Func key to toggle caps on and off. Key Position Esc BkSp Enter 1a 2b 3c d 4e 5f 6g +h % i 7j 8k 9l -m .
PA966/967 User's Manual Useful Hotkeys The PA966 provides eight combination hot keys to activate specified screen setting functions or programs. These hotkeys are useful for toggling the backlight and adjusting screen contrast when the menu-driven operation is disabled. Below is the list of hotkeys. To use them, press and hold the [FUNC] key in combination with the corresponding second key.
PA966/967 User's Manual Using the Built-in Scanner The PA966 has an integrated 1D or 2D scanner which will read all major barcodes. Trigger keys are located on the left and right sides of the screen. When the scanner is active press either of Right these to scan for barcode data or capture an Trigger image (2D scanner only). Left Trigger You must run software that can access the scanner in order to operate and/or test it.
PA966/967 User's Manual The screen to the right appears displaying the following tabs: • Settings • Test • To Kpd • Version Each of these topics are discussed in detail on the following pages, beginning with Settings, below. Bar Code Symbologies Tap the + next to Barcode Symbologies to reveal a list of all supported 1D barcode symbologies. A check in the box next the symbology indicates it is currently enabled (i.e. can be scanned.) Tap the box to check or uncheck (enable or disable) the symbology.
PA966/967 User's Manual 2D Symbologies Symbology settings for 2D barcodes work the same as those for 1D. Take note that some symbologies such as EAN have 1D and 2D counterparts and settings for one will not effect the other. Data Options Data Options deals with the output from the scanner that applies to the data of all scans - regardless of symbology - or even magnetic stripe data.
PA966/967 User's Manual Replace Suffix with Carriage Return Check this box to quickly overwrite the terminator with a carriage return Transmit Function Code Some barcodes contain Function Codes which will cause the reader output a command like tab or new line, rather than just data. Check this box to enable these codes. Proximity Reading Options If you have installed a proximity reader module into your PA966 you can use this option to enable and disable the reader.
PA966/967 User's Manual Imaging Options Imaging options cover settings for the image capture features of the 2D scanner. Again default settings are appropriate for most applications and should you wish to know more call our offices. Power Management Options Power management options affect battery life and scanner performance, the default settings are usually appropriate but if you require greater battery life from your device this is one way to achieve it.
PA966/967 User's Manual Miscellaneous Options Three selections are displayed after clicking Miscellaneous Options: • Power on delay • Re-open scanner after resume power • Enable log Power On Delay This setting controls how long the reader will wait after a device power on to become active. This can be useful for timing startup with a customer application but typically the default setting is appropriate.
PA966/967 User's Manual 1D Scanning The PA966 can be equipped with either a 1D laser bar code scanner or a 2D imager. Following are the procedures for 1D scanning. For 2D scanning, refer to page 22. Select the Test tab near the top of the screen. Tap Menu at the bottom of the screen and a list of options will appear. Show Data Only Select his function if you simply want the scanned data to appear on the screen, one scan after another. Select Show Data Only.
PA966/967 User's Manual To stop auto-scan, tap Menu at the bottom of the screen and select “Stop Auto-Scan”. Scanning will be halted. Show Sequence Number Should you want your scanned input displayed with a number showing the sequence of each scan, select Show Sequence Number. Each scan is displayed with its sequence number. Reset Sequence Number Tap Menu. Select Reset Sequence Number.
PA966/967 User's Manual The next scanned bar code will start a new sequence beginning with “1”. Save To File Tap Menu. Select Save To File. Select the directory into which you want to save the scanned data. Key in a file name. By default the data will be saved as a text (.txt) file Clear Window Tap Menu. Select Clear Window.
PA966/967 User's Manual The contents of the screen will be cleared. Enable Scan Tap Menu. Select Enable Scan. Press the scanner trigger key. A laser light will exit from the top of the PA966, and if it encounters a bar code it should be read (assuming it is a bar code symbology the PA966 is programmed to recognize). 2D Scanning The procedures for 2D scanning are similar to those for 1D scanning, except that the PA966’s optional 2D imager can also capture images. Select the Test tab. Tap Menu.
PA966/967 User's Manual Image Scanning Tap the Image button at the bottom of the screen (see previous image) to put the scanner into image mode. Press the scanner trigger key to capture an image. The image will be displayed on the screen. Please note that the Image button at the bottom of the screen has changed to a Text button. Under the Test tab, this button toggles the scanner between image and text modes. Save Image Tap Menu and select Save To File.
PA966/967 User's Manual Define the Intercharacter Delay and the Shift Key Delay (both in milliseconds). Scanned bar codes will read and output to these specifications. Version Tap the Version tab to view general information about the PA966’s decoder.
PA966/967 User's Manual Chapter 3. Power System Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack The optional Docking Station is a convenient accessory for daily use of the PA966. Charging the battery pack using the Docking Station takes approximately 3 hours. Or, when using the included Charging/USB cable or Charging/ RS232 cable, the charging time of the battery pack is also about 3 hours.
PA966/967 User's Manual Power Status Indication Four different icons are displayed on the status bar to indicate the on-board power status. “Plug” icon: When displayed, this icon indicates that the battery is charging. The PA966 is either plugged-in via the DC 12V/2A power adapter or in the docking station. “Battery Low” icon: When displayed indicates the battery is low and needs to be charged.
PA966/967 User's Manual Checking Main and Backup Battery Status Enter Power Properties: If the above mentioned Plug icon or Battery icon is displayed, double tap this icon to display the Power Properties screen. Or, select Settings/Control Panel from the Start menu and then double tap the Power icon to display Power Properties. Check Battery Status: The battery menu item will show the status of the main and backup batteries. There are 3 kinds of status indicators — “Good”, “Low” and “Very Low”.
PA966/967 User's Manual Backlight Setting Because the power consumption of the LCD backlight is high, turn off the backlight function if it is not necessary. If a backlight is required, select the “automatically turn off the back-light” function. To change backlight settings, select Settings / Control Panel from the Start menu, and then double tap the Display icon.
PA966/967 User's Manual Cold Boot • To perform a coldboot, press the coldboot button inside the PCMCIA Card compartment. WARNING: Cold Boot will cause the PA966 to return to its original factory settings. Charging Considerations 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, and it is essential that you charge batteries as close to this range as possible.
PA966/967 User's Manual Chapter 4. Communication Introduction The Unitech PA966 allows users to link to a host computer via RS-232,USB, IrDA, or RF connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the communication methods of the PA966. The following subchapters cover these topics: • ”Microsoft ActiveSync” details serial communication via RS232/ USB port. • “RF Communication” details wireless communication between mobile PA966 and host computers.
PA966/967 User's Manual ActiveSync In order to exchange files between your desktop computer and the PA966, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your desktop computer. With Microsoft ActiveSync you can: • Transfer files • Back up and restore PA966 files • Add programs to and remove programs from the PA966 This chapter will introduce Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.5. ActiveSync provides a user-friendly interface, and it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft’s Web site.
PA966/967 User's Manual • Select the folder into which Microsoft ActiveSync will be installed. If you choose to download into a folder other than the displayed default folder, click the Change button. • After you’ve selected the appropriate folder, click Next to set up Microsoft ActiveSync.
PA966/967 User's Manual • Now select synchronization settings. Currently the PA966 can support “Synchronized Files” • Different PA966s cannot share the same Device Name if more than one terminal is to be connected to the same PC via a “Partnership”. The default Device Name assigned to the PA966 is “WinCE”. It is important to specify a different name for each terminal if more than one terminal is to be connected to the same PC.
PA966/967 User's Manual Using the Mobile Devices Window • Start Microsoft ActiveSync by clicking the Microsoft ActiveSync shortcut on your desktop and then clicking the Explore icon. Mobile Devices Features • Select your PA966 to use Microsoft ActiveSync features such as changing synchronization options, as described in the Synchronization section (starting page 24). • Open the Explorer window by double-clicking your device icon in the Mobile Devices window.
PA966/967 User's Manual Changing Communications Settings If Microsoft ActiveSync fails to detect the PA966 during installation, set up communications manually instead. Make sure the following conditions are met: • Verify that the correct communications port is selected for your desktop computer and that it is free. • Microsoft ActiveSync uses the specified communication ports to connect to the PA966. Make sure these resources are available for Microsoft ActiveSync to connect to the PA966.
PA966/967 User's Manual Synchronization Synchronizing information between your PA966 and your desktop computer will insure both computers have current information. First you’ll need to install Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop computer. Synchronization takes place according to the options you chose during Microsoft ActiveSync setup.
PA966/967 User's Manual What Gets Synchronized The following sections provide an overview of how various types of information are synchronized. For details on synchronizing specific items, refer to Microsoft ActiveSync Help. Files All files created on the PA966 are stored in the My Document / PA966 My Documents folder (assuming the assigned Device Name is PA966). View those files by double-clicking the short-cut PA966 My Documents icon on your desktop computer.
PA966/967 User's Manual Installing and Removing Software Any program created for your PA966 can be installed as long as there is sufficient memory or storage space. First install the software on your desktop computer and then connect the PA966 to your desktop computer. Some software programs provide their own setup instructions. Most software programs use Application Manager to install and remove software on the PA966. In the Mobile Device window, click Tools, and then click Application Manager.
PA966/967 User's Manual Sending Mail Remotely In addition to exchanging mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive mail from a remote mail server by setting up an e-mail account with a service provider. Note: If you’re setting up an Internet mail account with an ISP (Internet Service Provider), the ISP must use a POP3 mail server and an SMTP mail gateway. For dial-up connections, you’ll require an internal PCMCIA type modem card or external modem for the PA966.
PA966/967 User's Manual Receiving Messages Messages received by synchronizing with your desktop computer and through remote connections appear together in your InBox. Double-tap a message to read it. When you connect to your Internet mail service, the InBox downloads only the first 100 lines of each new message to the InBox folder by default. No mail attachments are downloaded.
PA966/967 User's Manual Wireless Communication Your PA966 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth for wireless communication. Bluetooth Setup Select the BTPowerON program from Wireless Connection on your PA966’s Startup bar. Select Bluetooth Module Power On and tap OK.
PA966/967 User's Manual 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.
PA966/967 User's Manual Tap the Bluetooth icon on the task bar again. Click Sync. The message “Connecting to Bluetooth” will appear on your PA966. 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 PA966 when prompted. When prompted by your PA970, enter the same PIN code that you’d entered on your PC. Once this is successfully entered, your synchronization is complete.
PA966/967 User's Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications CPU / Memory CPU Flash ROM SDRAM Intel 400MHz 32 bit PXA255 CPU Built-in real-time clock 64MB Built-in (Flash Memory Manager included) 64MB OS and Software Programming Tools OS Development Language Microsoft Windows CE.NET 4.2 Professional Plus Microsoft Embedded Visual Tool for VB and VC programming Mechanical / Environmental Dimensions Length: Width: Depth: Weight (with battery pack) IP Rating Temperature Humidity Shock PA966 7.28” (18.
PA966/967 User's Manual Interface Port RS232/USB/ Charging Port IrDA PCMCIA and CF Power charging and EIA RS232C supports full duplex asynchronous communications and baud rate up to 115.2K bps Compliant to IrDA 1.2 (SIR) Baud rate up to 115.
PA966/967 User's Manual 1D Scan Engine Light Source Visible Laser Dicode(VLD) 650nm Scan Rate 39+Scans/Second Scan Angle +53° from vertical Minimum Print Contrast Power Consumption Depth of Field 25% absolute dark/light reflectance at 650nm 65mA typical @ 5V See next page 1D Laser Depth of Field Width ofF ield inI nches/ Centimeters 25.0 in./ 63.5 cm 20.0 in./ 50.8 cm 15.0 in./ 38.1 cm 10.0 in./ 25.4 cm 5.0 in./ 12.7 cm 0 in./ 0 cm 5.0 in./ 12.7 cm Laser 10.0 in./ 25.4 cm 5 mil 15.0 in./ 38.
PA966/967 User's Manual 1D Scanner Symbologies Codabar Code 11 Code 32 Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Code 93 Code 128 Delta Code EAN-8, 13 EAN128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Label Code MSI/Plessy Standard 2 of 5 Toshiba Telpen UPC-A, E 2D Scan Engine Light Sources Red Aiming LEDs @ 626nm ± 30nm Green Aiming LEDs @ 526nm ± 30nm Red Illumination LEDs @ 626nm ± 30nm Scan Angle ±40° from vertical Focal Point 7” (17.
PA966/967 User's Manual Pin Assignment for Charge / Communication Port Pin Assignment Description 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect 2 RXD Receive Data 3 TXD Send Data 4 DTR Data Transmit Ready 5 SG Signal Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 RTS Request to Send 8 CTS Clear to Send 9 RI Ring Indicator 10 USB 5VDC USB 5VDC 11 12VDC 12VDC Input 12 NC 13 NC 14 GDN Ground 15 UDC USB Differential Data Signal High Side 16 /UDC USB Differential Data Signal Low Side Docking Station
PA966/967 User's Manual Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Terminal does not power on Battery needs recharging or replacement Insure that the battery is installed correctly Terminal turns itself off Adjust “Power Properties” Battery needs recharging Battery life is short Adjust “Power Properties” - especially if peripherals are used Adjust backlight of LCD or Keypad Replace battery pack if old (battery can be recharged approximately 500 cycles) “Low Backup Battery” message Charge t
PA966/967 User's Manual FCC Statement This is a FCC Part 15 Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferance-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.
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