Unitech PA500II User Manual

PA500II Enterprise Mobile Computer

- PA500II -

User’s Manual

400892G Preliminary

Preface

About This Manual

This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA500II Enterprise 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.

Battery Notices

The PA500II is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack and backup battery. Both batteries will discharge after an extended period of not being used.

When both batteries are discharged, recharge the unit for 4.5 hours in order to fully charge the main battery and backup battery. Recharge the PA500II through the following:

1. Plug the USB charging cable to the PA500II and plug t he 5V/3A AC-DC adapter to the power jack of the USB charging cable.

2. Place the PA500II into the docking station and plug the 5V/3A AC-DC adapter to the power jack of the docking station.

If the main battery is removed, the backup battery ensures the data on SDRAM is safe for up to 2 hours. To prevent data loss, do not leave the PA500II uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended period. For more details, refer to the section titling Charging the Battery.

Note: Rec hargeable 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. Although it does not cause harm, it cannot be

used again and must be disposed of according to the location's safe

battery disposal procedures. If the performance decrease is greater than 20% in a Lithium-Ion battery , the battery is at the end of its life cycle. Do not continue to use, and ensure the battery is disposed of properly.

The length of time that a battery power lasts depends on the battery type and how the device is used. Conserve the battery life through the following:  Avoid frequent full discharges because this places additional strain on the

battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better than a deep one. Recharging a partially charged lithium-Ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory.

 Keep the lithium-Ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car. For prolonged storage,

keep the battery at a 40% charge level.

 Do not leave the lithium-Ion battery discharged and unused for an

extended period because the battery will wear out and the longevity of the battery will be at least shorter than half of the one with frequent recharges.

Battery charge notice

It is important to consider the environment temperature whenever the Lithium-Ion battery pack is charged. Charging is most efficient at normal room temperature or in a slightly cooler environment. It is essential that batteries are charged within the stated range of 0°C to 40°C. Charging batteries outside of the specified range could damage the batteries and shorten their charging life cycle.

CAUTION! Do not charge batteries at a temperature lower than 0°C, which will

increase the internal resistance to cause heat and make the batteries unstable and unsafe. Please use a battery temperature-detecting device for a charger to ensure a safe charging temperature range. Further, to protect and avoid battery 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. Lithium-Ion batteries may be stored at temperatures between -20°C to 60°C, however they may deplete more rapidly at the higher temperature ranges. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature ranges.

Warranty

The following items covered under Unitech Limited Warranty are free from defects during normal use:

 PA500II – 1-year limited warranty.  Lithium-Ion battery – 6-month limited warranty.

Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, dam-aged by accident or neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user.

Use only the adapter supplied. Using the wrong adapter may damage the unit and will void the warranty.

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual............................................................................................i

Battery Notices...........................................................................................i

Battery charge notice.......................................................................... ii

Storage and safety notice................................................................... iii

Warranty................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1

Getting Started.................................................................................................1

Introducing the PA500II .............................................................................1

PA500II Product Introduction & Accessory Kit...........................................2

Tour of the PA500II....................................................................................3

Setting up the PA500II...............................................................................5

Installing the Battery............................................................................5

Charging the PA500II..........................................................................6

Powering On the PA500II....................................................................7

Chapter 2

Using the Hardware.........................................................................................9

Using the Keypad......................................................................................9

Using the Stylus.........................................................................................9

Using the SDIO/MMC Slot.......................................................................10

Chapter 3

Getting Connected......................................................................................... 13

Establishing Device-PC Connection........................................................13

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync..........................................................13

Connecting the Device to Your Computer.........................................14

WiFi Connection......................................................................................15

Using the Summit Utilities.................................................................15

Chapter 4

Barcode Scanner Programs...........................................................................19

Scanner Setting.......................................................................................19

Scan2Key................................................................................................19

Barcode Symbologies.......................................................................20

Barcode Symbologies 2D..................................................................21

Chapter 5

Advanced Settings......................................................................................... 23

Performing a Hardware Reset.................................................................23

Performing a Warm Boot...................................................................23

Performing a Cold Boot.....................................................................23

Appendix I

System Specification......................................................................................25

Appendix II

Worldwide Support.........................................................................................27

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introducing the PA500II

Thank you for purchasing the PA500II Enterprise Mobile Computer. Your PA500II was designed for users who need a compact and durable portable computer for data collection and real time transactions. The unitech PA500II Enterprise Mobile Computer is a compact mobile computing device designed for maximum durability.

Easy to Use

The unit is equipped with a color display with touch screen, a five-way directional key, and six application keys. The PA500II supports integrated long range scanners for fast and accurate data collection. The device also supports infrared interface, Bluetooth, and wireless communication capability for exchanging information in a computing communication system.

PA500II Product Introduction & Accessory Kit

After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA500II are present:

PA500II Terminal Power Adapter* Battery Pack

Stylus with bungee

lanyard

USB charging cable

USB docking station

(optional)

QRG/UM CD-ROM

* The adapter’s replaceable clip plugs is available, depending on the region.

If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer.

Tour of the PA500II

The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA500II.

Front View

No. Component Description

Barcode laser scanner (optional)

Reads and captures information on a barcode label.

2 Status indicator

Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning status. Green - Battery is fully charged, the device is running on battery power, or barcode scanning Red – Battery is being charged and barcode scanner is fired/activated.

3 SDIO/MMC slot

Accepts an SD (Secure Digital), MMC (Multimedia Card ) or SDIO (Secure Digital Input Output) cards, allowing you to add more memory. Install add-on applications or use audio text files stored in it for use with internal applications. You can also use it to backup data from your device.

4 Power button

If the device is off, press this button to turn it on. Alternatively, when the unit is on, this key must be pressed and held down for about two seconds in order to turn the device off.

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