Unitech Electronics PA600BTGP Wireless Data Collection Terminal User Manual PDA PA600 II UM EN

Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. Wireless Data Collection Terminal PDA PA600 II UM EN

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Chapter 3 Getting Connected26Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.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 Computer1. After ActiveSync has been installed, connect the USB charging cable to the uni-versal connector on the bottom of your device. If necessary, connect an adapter. Refer to Connecting the PA600 II to a PC on page 10.2. Plug the other end of the USB charging cable into a USB port on your com-puter.3. Turn the device on.4. ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the PA600 II. The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start.NOTE: If ActiveSync doesn’t start automatically, click Start → Programs → Microsoft ActiveSync.If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication set-tings. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions.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 syn-chronize periodically or upon connection.NOTE: Your computer can create a partnership with multiple PA600 IIs. Also, a PA600 II can create a partnership with up to two computers.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected27Synchronizing with Your ComputerSynchronization 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 II to your desktop computer and synchronization will take place.If you have not enabled the On Connect feature in Active Sync, you can start Active-Sync in either of the following ways:• On your computer, double-click My Computer → Mobile Devices folder.• Connect the USB cable between the computer and PA600 II.Connection optionsYou can set remote synchronization with your computer using the following connec-tion options:• USB connection• Bluetooth connection• GPRS Connection• WiFi connectionUSB ConnectionTo synchronize with your computer using a USB connection:1. Connect your device to your computer using the USB charging cable.2. Initiate connection by tapping Start → Pro-grams → ActiveSync.3. Tap Menu → Connections.4. Select Synchronize all PCs using this con-nection check box.5. Select a baud rate or cable type connection.6. Tap OK.Bluetooth ConnectionYour device is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to syn-chronize 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.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected28Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.1. Tap Start → Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Mode and check Turn on Bluetooth.2. Tap Devices → Add new device.3. Select a device from the list and tap Next.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected294. .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 Blue-tooth PIN Code you entered in step 4.7. Select service. Check Activesync and tap Finish.8. To preserve battery power, be sure to end the bluetooth activesync connection when synchronizing is complete. Tap OK.9. From Start → Programs, double tap ActiveSync.10. Tap Menu at right bottom corner. Select Connect via Bluetooth. Terminal con-nects to the host via Bluetooth Activesync.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected30Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.GPRS ConnectionPA600 II comes with a built-in GPRS module, which allows you to connect to the inter-net. Follow the instructions below to access the internet.NOTE: Make sure you insert the SIM card properly. See Using the SIM Card on page 19.1. Tap Start → Settings. Under Connections tab, tap Connections.2. Under My ISP, tap Manage existing con-nections.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected313. Tap and hold the GPRS (internet) in the list. Select Connect. A prompt appears, you are connected to internet via GPRS.WiFi ConnectionWith the device’s embedded WLAN module, you can send and receive signals to a WiFi network then synchronize files.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. Before doing these steps, determine if authentication information is needed.1. If the WIFI icon appears on the device, dou-ble-tap the icon and tap enable wireless.WiFi icon
Chapter 3 Getting Connected32Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.2. Tap the Wireless Manager icon.3. Tap Menu at the right bottom corner of Wire-less Manager. Select Wi-Fi Settings.4. If there are available networks detected, tap and hold the network name, and then select Connect.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected33NOTE: Press Func key and “9” button to bring the Device Setting screen.Under IO, select Wireless and Enable. While Multiple Networks Detected screen pop up, select a net-work to connect.Follow instructions below to add a new wireless network.1. Tap Add New. Configure Wireless Network screen appears.2. Enter a name for the network. Tap Next.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected34Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.3. Enter the network key. Tap Next.4. Tap Finish. Configure Wireless Network screen appears again, and the new wireless network becomes available in the list.To disable the wireless network, you may do one of the following.1. Double-tap the WIFI icon and tap Disable Wireless.2. Tap the Wi-Fi bar in the Wireless Manager screen.3. Press Func key and “9” button to bring the Device Setting screen. Under IO, select Wireless and Disable.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected35Synchronizing InformationAll 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-click-ing the PA600 II My Documents icon on your computer.If you have enabled file synchronization, your PA600 II files are automatically synchro-nized in the My Documents folder on your computer, unless a different name was cho-sen for PA600 II.Synchronization OptionsSynchronization 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 Set-tings button. After enabling a service, you must close and reopen the ActiveSync.Using ActiveSync to Exchange FilesYou can use ActiveSync to exchange information from your device to your computer and vice versa. Changes you made 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 Win-dows CE Store information.The procedure below only applies to copying files. Refer to the ActiveSync Help on your computer for instructions on how to copy Pocket Access Windows CE Store information.NOTE: Files created on your computer may need to be converted by Active-Sync so that they can be viewed and edited on your device, and vice versa.To copy files:1. Connect your device to your computer.2. In ActiveSync on your computer, click Explore.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected36Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.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.
37Chapter 4Barcode Scanner ProgramsScanner SettingWhen it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a differ-ent application, the Scanner Control Panel provides the ability to change default sym-bology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings.Tap Start → Settings → System → Scanner.Scan2KeyThe 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 applicaton.
Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs38Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Barcode SymbologiesNote: *Value Adjustable Scanner Control Panel V.5.11Barcode SymbologyEnable/DisableCheck Char/Digit verificationTransmit Check Char/digitMax/Min LengthTransmit Leading Char/digitOtherBookland EANYESCodabar YES YES YES YES Transmit start & stop bits, CLSI format, *data lengthCode 11 YES YES YES * check digits, *data lengthCode 128 YES YES *data lengthCode 32 (Pharmacy Code)YES YES Transmit tailing digitCode 39 YES YES YES YES Full ASCII, Transmit start & stop bits, Function Code, *data length, Double labels decoding, *Double labels separatorCode 93 YES YES *data lengthDelta Code YES YES YESEAN 128 YES Transmit code ID, *Fields separatorEAN 13 YES YES YESEAN 8 YES YES YESInterleaved 2 of 5YES YES YES YES *Not suppress start or stop digit, Fixed length, *data lengthLabel Code IV & VYES YESMSI/Plessey YES YES YES *Check digital double module 10, *data lengthStandard 2 of 5YES YES YES YES Fixed length, *data lengthTelepen YES *Standard character setUPC A YES YES YESUPC E YES YES YES Zero expansion, NSCUPC/EAN GroupSupplement 2, Supplement 5, Insert space before supplement, Must have supplement, *Add-on code try level
39Chapter 5Advanced SettingsAdjusting SettingsThis 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 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 Advanced Settings40Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Checking the Main and Backup Battery StatusThis section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup bat-tery. 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.– Tap Start → Settings → System → Power.NOTE: Press Func key and “8” button.Plug icon
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings41The 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 reaches below 10%. If the battery does not accept a charge, contact unitech Technical Support.Extending Battery LifeYou can extend the PA600 II battery life by doing either of the following:• Change the automatic power settings• Minimize the use of backlightChanging the Automatic Power SettingsThe 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. Pressing the power button returns the PA600 II to the same point at the time of automatic shutdown.To change the automatic power settings:1. In the Power screen tap the Advanced tag. 2. Tap the automatic shut off time arrow to select from a list of time periods. The avail-able time periods are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 min-utes.3. This function can also be activated when the PA600 II 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.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings42Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Adjusting Backlight SettingThe 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 → System.2. Tap Backlight.3. The Backlight screen appears.Do any of the following:– In the Battery 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 run-ning in battery power mode from the drop-down list.– In the 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 run-ning in external power mode from the drop-down list.– Tap the Turn on backlight when check-box to activate the backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings43– In the Brightness tap, tap and drag the slider to adjust a dimmer backlight.Viewing Flash Memory FilesThe 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:1. Tap My Device > Flash Storage folder.To transfer files to the Device’s flash memory:1. Connect the device to your computer by ActiveSync.2. On your computer’s Activesync, Click Mobile Device > Flash Storage.3. Select the file that you want to transfer.4. Drag the file from your terminal’s flash storage folder to your computer’s folder or drag the file from your computer’s folder to the terminal’s flash storage folder.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings44Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Performing a hardware resetYou 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 Boot1. Remove the stylus from its holder.2. Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the PA600 II.Reset button
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings45Performing a Cold BootA cold boot cuts off power of your device, erasing all records and entries, deleting all programs you have added, and restoring the device to default factory settings.When you perform a cold boot, the date and time settings are not be retained. For-mats, preferences, and other settings are restored to their default factory settings. Data stored in the flash storage are retained.NOTE: 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.Follow these instructions to perform a cold boot.1. Press the TAB key.2. While holding the TAB key, insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hold on the back of the PA600 II. Press and hold the reset button until you see the unitech splash logo screen. Wait 5 sec-onds and then release the TAB key.NOTE: The system is returned to the default settings. All registry settings and all files (include the hidden files) are returned to their original factory defaults.FUNCLsESC ghi jkl mnowxyzENTERTABtuvpqrskeyOKabc Rs defALPHA1472580369.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings46Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Performing a Clean BootA clean boot, similar to cold boot, cuts off power of your device, erasing all records and entries, deleting all programs you have added, cleaning storage memory, and restoring the device to default factory settings.When you perform a clean boot, the date and time settings are not be retained. For-mats, preferences, and other setting are restored to their default factory settings. Data stored in the flash storage are retained.NOTE: 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.Follow these instructions to perform a clean boot.1. Press and hold the Func key and Back-space key.2. While holding the Func key and Back-space key, insert the tip of the stylus into the reset hold on the back of the PA600 II. Press and hold the reset but-ton until you see the unitech splash logo screen. Wait 5 seconds and then release the Func key and Backspace keys.NOTE: The system is returned to the default settings. All registry settings and all files (include the hidden files) are returned to their original factory defaults. And this will clean up storage memory.FUNCLsESC ghi jkl mnowxyzENTERTABtuvpqrskeyOKabc Rs defALPHA1472580369.
47AppendixSystem SpecificationsProcessor / Memory CPU Intel PXA270 624MHzMemory SDRAM: 128MBFlash ROM: 320MBOS Windows MobileTM version 5.0Keypad 20-Key, including phone keys, alphanumeric keys, and function keysDisplay 240x320 QVGA, Color Transflective TFT,with Touch Screen & backlightLaser Barcode Scanner Scan rate 104 scans/sec. ± 12 scans/sec.(bi-directional)Scan angle 47°±3° default / 35°±3° reducedInput Device KeypadTouch ScreenFull Alphanumeric Software KeyboardBarcode ScannerIndicator Led, VibratorCommunication USB Host & Client802.11b/gBluetooth 2.0 + EDRBluetooth supports Bluetooth Printer, Bluetooth Modem, Bluetooth ActiveSynceGPRS (Siemens MC75 Radio Module)Audio MICSpeakerHeadset connectorReceiverExpansion Slot SDIO slot supports SDHC up to 4GPower Source Main 3.7V 2200mAh Li-ion battery packBackup One rechargeable Ni-MH backup batteryEnclosure Weight 290g with batteryDimension L149.5 X H26.6 X W85mmEnvironmental Operating temperature -10° C~ 50° C (14° F to 122° F)Storage temperature -20° C~ 60° C (-4° F to 140° F)Charging temperature 10° C~ 45° CRelative Humidity 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)Drop test to Concrete 4 feet (1.2 meter)Environmental Sealing IP64Certification CE, CB, FCC, BSMI, CCC, RoHS complianceAccessories Battery CradleBattery ChargerHolster4 slot Multi-BayExtended BatteryVehicle DockSoftware Microsoft Visual Studio 2005Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 SDK for Pocket PCunitech PA600 SDKOracle Database LifeWavelink AvalancheMCL development suite

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