WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Wasp Barcode Technologies © 2007
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Laser Information The WPA1200 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 WPA1200 series contains an internal Visible Laser Diode (VLD) The VLD emissions do not exceed the maximum limits set forth in the above regulations.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Introducing the WPA1200...................................................................................................................................... 1 Features...............................................................................................................................
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Chapter 1: Getting Started Introducing the WPA1200 Thank you for purchasing the WPA1200 PDA Barcode Scanner. Your WPA1200 was designed for users who need a compact and durable PDA for data collection and real time transactions. The WPA1200 is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-sized computer using the Windows Mobile 5.0 / Windows CE 5.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the WPA1200 are present: Battery Pack AC Adaptor with Universal Plug WPA1200 Stylus Elastic Stylus String USB Charging Cables CD-ROM Quick Start Guide If an item is missing or appears damaged, please contact your dealer.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide A Tour of the WPA1200 The following sections describe the main components and features of the WPA1200. Front Left View No. 1 Component Status Indicator Description Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning status. Green - Battery is fully charged, or barcode ED scanning process is completed without error. Red - Battery is charging, barcode scanner is activated and processing. Press to activate the barcode laser scanner.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide finger. 8 Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the WPA1200. No. 9 Component Battery Compartment Description Houses the removable and rechargeable 3.7 V, 1950 mAH battery pack. 10 Battery Compartment Release Latch Opens the battery compartment. 11 Reset Button Press the end of the stylus into the button to reset your device. 12 Handstrap Enables you to securely hold the WPA1200 while using it. 13 Speaker Enables you to hear.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Getting Started This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to turn on the WPA1200, 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 of the battery pack in fire or water. DO NOT attempt to open or service the battery pack.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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 securing clip until the battery clicks into place. Securing Clip 5.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Charging the Battery Before using the WPA1200 for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16 hours. After that, you can charge the WPA1200 daily for 4 hours to recharge the battery to full capacity. Charge the WPA1200 using the USB charging cable. Caution: Note: Operating the WPA1200 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.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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 ActiveSync operation to back up your data, then recharge your device as soon as possible. If the battery level reaches low status, the device will enter sleep mode; if the battery level reaches very low status, the device will enter deep sleep mode.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Calibrating the WPA1200 Screen The calibrate screen automatically appears when the unit is powered-on for the first time or after the system is reset. To calibrate the screen at any time, follow these instructions. 1. Tap Start → Settings, and then click the Control Panel tab. 2. Tap the Stylus icon on a CE .Net 5 device or the Screen icon on a Windows Mobile 5 device. CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5 3. The Stylus Properties window appears on the CE .Net 5 device.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately. The cross hair moves to the next location. CE .Net 5 CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5 Windows Mobile 5 5. Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Chapter 2: Using the Hardware Keypads and Key Functions The keypad enables you to enter information and interact with the PDA operating system and also to operate secondary functions using the function button. When the green function button is pressed, the green icon options on the keypad become available.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric 5, j,k,l None Alphanumeric 6, m,n,o Right Navigation Key __ Enables/Disables Secondary Key Functions 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 None Asterisk Illuminates Keypad Number 0, Spaces None Period Pound 12
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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. Decrease Brightness Function Button Increase Brightness Using the Stylus CAUTION: Never use anything other than the WPA1200 stylus on the screen as it could cause permanent damage. 1. Remove the stylus from its holder. Hold the stylus as you would a pencil. 2.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 3. Push the card into the slot until you hear an audible system sound; this will signal that the card is already properly seated within the slot. The card is secured when it is not protruding from the slot. 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. 3. The card pops out. An audible system sound will signal that the card has been released. 4. Remove the card from the slot.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 2. The Scanner Control Panel opens. CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5 From here you can configure barcode scanner parameters such as enabling or disabling barcode symbologies, setting data transmission options, configuring magnetic and proximity reading options, and setting power management options. 3. For CE .Net 5: To test the barcode scanner, tap the Test tab. a. Tap Tools b. Tap Enable Scan c. d. e. f.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Chapter 3: Getting Connected Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and the WPA1200, 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. If you have a previous version of Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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 begins installing.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide A confirmation screen will appear when the installation is complete. 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 and the 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.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Synchronization 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 WPA1200 to your desktop computer and synchronization will take place.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide To synchronize with your computer using a USB connection on a Windows Mobile 5 device: 1. Open ActiveSync. 2. Connect your device to your computer using the USB charging cable. 3. Initiate connection by tapping Start → Programs → ActiveSync. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tap Menu → Connections. Select Synchronize all PCs using this connection check box. Select a baud rate or cable type connection. Tap OK.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide d. Check Allow connections to one of the following and select Infrared Port (IR) from the drop-down list. e. Click OK. 2. Perform the steps below on your CE .Net 5 device. a. Align the IR port of your WPA1200 with that on your computer so that they are unblocked and within close range. b. Initiate connection by tapping Start → Settings → Control Panel → PC Connection. c. Select Enable direct connections to the desktop computer using this check box. d.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Bluetooth Connection Your device is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to synchronize information with a computer equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or access point. Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to communicate with the computer whenever it is within range. Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection on a CE .Net 5 device. 1. Tap Start → Programs → Bluetooth → BTPowerON and check Turn on Bluetooth module. Tab OK.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 4. You are prompted for a pin. Enter the pin in the box provided. 5. On the PC screen, you are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN Code. 6. Enter the same pin as you entered in step 4. On the WPA1200 select a device from the list and select Active. 7. On your PC, click ActiveSync → Connection Setting → Select your BT COM Port → OK.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide When you installed your Bluetooth dongle or setup your integrated Bluetooth, a COM port was selected. Select the same COM port here. If you are not sure which COM port was selected look in your BT dongle or integrated BT settings. 8. On the WPA1200 tap Start → Programs → ActiveSync → Menu → Connect via Bluetooth. Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection on a Windows Mobile 5 device. 1.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 4. You are prompted for a passkey. Enter the Passkey. 5. On the PC screen, you are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN Code. Enter the same passkey you entered in step 4. 6. On the WPA1200 tap Partnership Settings → Check Serial Port → Finish. 7. On your PC, click ActiveSync → Connection Setting → Select COM Port → OK. When you installed your Bluetooth dongle or setup your integrated Bluetooth a COM port was selected. Select the same COM port here.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 8. On the WPA1200 tap Start → Programs → ActiveSync → Menu → Connect via Bluetooth. WiFi Connection With the device’s embedded WLAN module, you can send and receive signals to a WiFi network. Note: WiFi access requires a separate purchase of a service contract with a wireless service provider. Contact a wireless service provider for more information. A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manually entering settings information.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide For Windows Mobile 5 Devices: 1. Tap Start → Settings, then tap the Connections tab. 2. Tap Network Cards. The Configure Network Adapters screen appears. 3. Select whether the network card connects to the Internet or your work LAN from the drop-down list. 4. If there are networks already detected, tap and hold network name, then select Connect. 5.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Synchronization Options Synchronization options can be modified, including when you synchronize and what gets synchronized. In the Mobile Device window, click Tools → Sync Options. For each type of information, the synchronization process can be hastened by limiting the amount of data to be synchronized. To do this, select a service and click the Settings button. After enabling a service, you must close and reopen the ActiveSync.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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 aware (active/focused) text editor such as MS Pocket Word.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Barcode Symbologies Defaults Please refer to the previous page for instructions on changing the default settings.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Chapter 5: Advanced Settings This section describes how to adjust the settings of your device to accommodate your work habits. 1. CE .Net 5 Device: To access Settings, tap Start → Settings → Control Panel. Windows Mobile 5 Device: To access Settings, tap Start → Settings. CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5 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.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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. On CE .
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Extending Battery Life You can extend the WPA1200 battery life by doing either of the following: Change the automatic power settings Minimize the use of backlight Changing the Automatic Power Settings The WPA1200 will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the WPA1200 automatically turns itself off if it remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power connected.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 2. Tap the automatic shut off time arrow to select from a list of time periods. The available time periods are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 minutes. This function can also be activated when the WPA1200 is plugged into the power adapter or placed in its docking station by tapping the On external power check box and then tapping the arrow to select from a list of time periods. The available time periods are 1, 2, 5,10, 15 and 30 minutes.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide • Tap the Turn on the LCD and key... checkbox to activate the backlight when the software keyboard is enabled. Windows Mobile 5 CE .Net 5 4. CE .Net 5: To set the Intensity (brightness), tap and drag the slider to choose a dimmer backlight when operating on battery power. CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5: To set the Intensity (brightness), in the Brightness tab, tap and drag the slider to choose a dimmer backlight when operating on battery power.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Viewing Flash Memory Files Flash memory is a 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 WPA1200 power status. To access the Flash Memory files: 1. Connect the device to your computer. 2. In ActiveSync on your computer, click Explore. 3. Double-click Storage Card folder. Click My Device, Double-click Flash Disk. To transfer files to Device’s Flash Memory: 1.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 1. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → Boot Mode. 2. Tap Cold Boot. The system is reset and you will lose all data including all files in the RAM memory. Note: When you perform a cold boot, the date and time settings will not be retained. Formats, preferences, and other settings are restored to their default factory settings.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 2. While holding the Backspace key, insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hole on the back of the WPA1200 and press and hold the reset button until you see the splash logo screen appear and then release the Backspace and reset buttons. Note: The system is returned to the default settings. All registry settings and all files (including any hidden files) are returned to their original factory defaults. Method 2 1. Press and hold the TAB key. 2.
WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Appendix Processing/Memory OS Keypad Display Scanner Indicator Communication Audio Power Source CPU Intel PXA270 520MHz Memory SDRAM:64MB Flash ROM:128MB Window Mobile 5.0 / Windows CE 5.0 18-Key, including numeric key, alpha key and function key 240x320 QVGA, Color Transflective TFT, with Touch Screen & backlight Laser Scan Engine, CCD Scan Engine as optional Led, Vibrator USB Host & Client IrDA 1.2(SIR) GPRS (Data Only) 802.
