Unitech PA963 Product Reference Manual

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Chapter 1. Introduction............................................................................ 4

Unitech PA962 & Accessories.........................................................................................6

Tour of the Unitech PA962...............................................................................................7

PA962 Front and Left Side..............................................................................................7

PA962 Back....................................................................................................................7

First Steps with the Unitech PA962..................................................................................8

Installing the Battery Pack...............................................................................................8

Supplying Power to the PA962........................................................................................9

Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time...............................................9

Using the Stylus...........................................................................................................10

PCMCIA Pulling Tags....................................................................................................10

Insert CF card to PA962................................................................................................10

Protective Screen Film..................................................................................................11

First Operation of the Unitech PA962.............................................................................11

Pressing the ON/OFF Key............................................................................................11

Adjusting Screen Brightness.........................................................................................11

Calibrating the PA962....................................................................................................11

Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time................................................................................11

Flash Memory...............................................................................................................13

Chapter 2. Using the Keypad and Scanner.......................................... 14

Keypad.........................................................................................................................14

Alpha Key.....................................................................................................................15

Useful hotkeys..............................................................................................................15

Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard)..................................................................16

Opening the Windows CE Keyboard:.............................................................................16

Keying-in Characters:....................................................................................................16

International Character Support:.....................................................................................16

Moving the Keyboard:....................................................................................................16

Closing the Keyboard:...................................................................................................16

Using the Laser Scanner...............................................................................................17

Chapter 3. Power system......................................................................... 18

Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack...........................................................................18

Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time................................................18

Power Status Indication................................................................................................19

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Checking Main and Backup Battery Status....................................................................20

How to Save Battery Power...........................................................................................21

Warm Boot / Cold Boot.................................................................................................22

Charging Considerations...............................................................................................23

Storage and Safety Precautions....................................................................................23

Chapter 4. Communication..................................................................... 24

Introduction...................................................................................................................24

Connecting...................................................................................................................24

ActiveSync...................................................................................................................25

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync......................................................................................25

Using the Mobile Devices Window.................................................................................29

Changing Communications Settings..............................................................................30

Synchronization............................................................................................................31

What Gets Synchronized..............................................................................................32

Changing Synchronization Options................................................................................33

Installing and Removing Software...................................................................................33

InBox............................................................................................................................34

Sending and Receiving E-Mail with InBox.......................................................................34

Sending Mail Remotely.................................................................................................34

Setting Up Remote Mail................................................................................................35

Work Remotely.............................................................................................................35

Receiving Messages.....................................................................................................36

Sending Messages......................................................................................................37

RF Communication.......................................................................................................37

Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card................................................38

RF Card Cushion..........................................................................................................38

Setting Up the Wireless Card........................................................................................38

Chapter 5. Useful Application Program.................................................. 42

Scanner Setting............................................................................................................42

Appendix A...................................................................................................................44

Appendix B...................................................................................................................48

Update OS via Compact Flash (ATA card).......................................................................48

Appendix C...................................................................................................................50

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Chapter 1.Introduction

Thank you for purchasing PA962.

Your PA962 is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-size computer. It
utilizes the Windows CE6 operating system, and incorporates an integral bar
code scanning laser device, color LCD with touch screen, keypad, IrDA
interface, and wireless communication capability. It provides the user with a
standard Windows-based environment for customizing and operating the
device.
This PA962 product reference guide will guide you to access your PA962.

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NOTICE

This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. It is possible that the Unitech
PA962 may not power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage.

In the above situation, plug the PA962 to the RS232 or USB cable which is with DC in port or
put the unit into the Unitech PA960/PA962 Cradle (with 12V/2A AC-DC adapter), and recharge
the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge its backup battery.

The backup battery will charge from external power or the main battery (if the main battery still
has enough power to turn on). In the event the main battery is fully charged, refrain from using
the PA962 for 16 hours in order for the main battery to fully charge the backup battery.

Backing-up data by backup battery only without the main battery installed in battery compart­ment may take as long as 6 hours. Therefore, in order to prevent data protection failure due to
backup battery failure, do not leave the PA962 without the rechargeable battery pack installed,
or without connection to AC power for an extended period of time.

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Unitech PA962 & Accessories

After opening the box, please make sure the
following accessories for the PA962 are present:

Stylus

Pulling-tags

RF Card Cushion

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Quick Reference

Guide

PA962 CD

PA962 Main Body

Battery pack

CF slot drawer for

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Tour of the Unitech PA962

PA962 Back View

PCMCIA compartment

Install PC card here.

Battery compartment

Install Lithium-ion battery
pack here.

IrDA port

Reset Hole

Push enclosed button
for system warm-start

Keypad

Stylus

This stylus is design for tapping screen
and also for accessing batter door

Bar Code Laser Scanner

LED Indicator for scanning
good and charging indica­tion

Touch Screen

Right Side Scanner
Trigger

Press it to enable laser sccanner
to read bar code.

RS232/USB/Charging Port

CF slot compartment

Please remove the battery
door to access CF slot.

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First Steps with the Unitech PA962

There are three ways to provide power to the PA962:

NOTE: Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery
has been adequately charged. Please be remided to turn on the back up battery
before you charge the terminal.

Installing the Battery Pack

Remove the battery compartment door
(located on the lower back side of the
unit).

Position the battery pack with the label side towards you,
and the battery pack strap towards the bottom of the unit.
Insert and fully seat the battery pack, making sure the
shape of the battery pack fits the shape of the battery
compartment.

Docking Station

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RS232/Charging cable or USB/Charging cable

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Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack

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Or place the PA962 into the Docking
Station (first connect the power supply
to the Docking Station).

Connect the RS232/Charging Cable or USB/
Charging Cable to the PA962, and then connect
the AC adapter to the cable7s power jack and an
electrical outlet.

Supplying Power to the PA962

3.
Position the battery pack and install the battery
compartment door.

Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time

It may take up to 16 hours to fully charge the empty backup battery. The first time
charge should be for at least 16 hours to insure a proper charge.

CAUTION: Operating the PA962 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.

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If a PCMCIA card is inserted into the PA962 without
previously attaching a Pulling Tag, the card can be
removed by affixing a length of adhesive tape to the
surface of the card and pulling the card out by pulling
outward on the piece of tape.

PCMCIA Pulling Tags

Pulling Tags simplify the removal of PCMCIA cards from the
PA962. Before inserting a PCMCIA card, remove one of the
three Pulling Tags from the Pulling Tag sheet and adhere it to
both sides of the PCMCIA card, leaving a short (approx. 89) tab.
To remove the PCMCIA card, simply pull outward on this tab.

Using the Stylus

CAUTION: Never use anything other than the PA9627s stylus on the

screen. Using another object as a stylus could cause permanent
damage.

To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters
or numbers. Use very light pressure.

3.

To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on
that choice.

2.

Hold the stylus as you would a pencil.1.

Front side of PCMCIA card

Insert CF card to PA962

Find the CF drawer from PA962 package, insert CF card to the
CF drawer. Then insert the CF drawer to the PA962 and place
the CF slot door. Re-install the battery door to PA962 with screw
driver of PA962 stylus.

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Your CF card.

CF drawer

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First Operation of the Unitech PA962

Pressing the ON/OFF Key

The Unitech PA962 welcome screen appears. The
Windows CE6 screen will appear shortly thereafter.

Adjusting Screen Brightness

Press [FUNC] key and Cursor key to decrease
or increase screen brightness.

Calibrating the PA962

The PA962 will prompt you to calibrate the unit by
tapping a sequence of screen locations. Tap
gently but firmly. When you have completed the
series of taps, press the [ENT] key to confirm it or
press the [ESC] key to cancel it.

This screen will automatically appear when the
unit is powered-on for the first time or after the
system is reset. This screen can also be ac­cessed at any time by pressing the hot key
[FUNC] and the [ESC] key.

Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time

After Calibrating the PA962, the :Date/Time Prop-
erties9 dialog box will appear. Follow the steps
below to set the date and time.

Protective Screen Film

The PA962 screen ships with a protective plastic film. You may remove this if
desired by peeling from one corner. The screen will be more susceptible to
scratching without the film, but will be more readable.

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Setting the Time Zone first

Setting Year and Month

Follow the steps below to set up your time zone.

1. Tap the location arrow to see a list of cities.

2. Choose your location (or nearest listed one).

3. Select the Daylight Savings Time check box, if necessary.

4. Tap the APPLY button.

Tap the Left or Right arrows to scroll the month.

Or directly tap location of year or month to change the year or month setting.

Exiting Date/Time Properties Settings

Tap OK or X (cancel) button at upper-right corner to exit.

Tap here to

directly
change

year setting

Tap here to

popup list

of months

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Flash Memory

To save to Flash Storage, select File, Save To, and
select Flash Storage just like you would select any other
storage medium.

Flash Memory is a re-writable location for programs and
data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and
programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the
PA9627s power status.

To access the contents of Flash Memory, simply select
:My Computer9 on the desktop and then select :Flash
Storage9. The programs and data files currently stored
in Flash Memory will be displayed.

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Chapter 2.Using the Keypad and Scanner

Keypad

The PA962 series keypad contains 19 keys, including Cursor key, 0~9, Alpha key,
ON/OFF, Function, Escape, Backspace, and Enter key. Please refer to the
picture below.

[ENT] The Enter key is used to initiate a process or confirm a selection

made by the user.

[TAB] The Tab key is used to toggle between data fields or to place the

cursor at pre-determined places in a programming or word pro­cessing application.

[FUNC] The Function key is used to perform alternative key functions.

[ Back space]The Backspace key is used to erase previously input characters.

[ESC] The Escape key will perform the same function as tapping the

CANCEL button or the X button on the touch screen.

ON/OFF When the unit is off, pressing the On/OFF key will turn the unit on.

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

[Alpha] This Alpha key is used to toggle between Numberic & Alpha Mode.

This Apha key is also used to toggle CAPS at Alpha Mode.

Backspace

Power On/Off

TAB

Function

[Cursor] This Cursor key is used to navigate among applications.

Alpha

Cursor

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Useful hotkeys

The PA962 provides eight combination hot keys to activate specified screen
setting functions or programs. These hotkeys are useful for calibrating the touch
screen, toggling the backlight, and adjusting screen contrast when the menu­driven 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.

[FUNC] + [

Decrease screen brightness.

[FUNC] + [7] Scanner Setting.exe

[FUNC] + [6]

Task manager

[FUNC] + [TAB*]

Toggle screen & LCD backlight.

[FUNC] + [
]

Increase screen brightness.

[FUNC] + [ESC] Check Stylus properties & Re-Calibrate the PA9607s touch screen.

[FUNC] + [8] Power Properties
[FUNC] + [9] System Information

[FUNC] + [Cursor] Use Function key & Cursor :UP9 to Toggle Display Backlight

Alpha Key

Alpha Mode Press alpha to alpha mode, the default condition is CAPS off.
CAPS Press Apaha key twice to toggle CAPS

Key in Press Cursor-UP to enter selected character.

When the PA962 boots, the default condition is Numeric Mode on. When you
toggle to Aphal Mode, the default condition is CAPS mode off.

[FUNC] + [0] Space

[FUNC] + [Cursor] Use Function key & Cursor :Down9 to Toggle Keypad LED Backlight

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Keying-in Characters:

After tapping the :keyboard9 icon, the Windows CE keyboard pops up. Character
input is the same as on a standard PC. Simply tap the on-screen button corre­sponding to the character you want to input.

Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard)

Since the PA9627s keypad allows input of numeric characters only, the Windows
CE Software provides a touch screen keyboard for input of other characters. The
Windows based keyboard replicates the layout of a standard PC keyboard.

Closing the Keyboard:

Tap the keyboard icon to close the Windows CE keyboard.

Moving the Keyboard:

Use the stylus to point to the title bar (the bar displaying
:Input panel9) and then move the stylus without lifting it
from the screen.

International Character Support:

Tap the [=@] button to switch from the standard English
keyboard to the European keyboard.

Opening the Windows CE Keyboard:

The Windows CE keyboard can be opened by tapping the :keyboard9 icon on the
task bar. (Refer to picture).

Double-tap here

Title Bar

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Using the Laser Scanner

Note: Reading 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.
exe.

The PA962 has an integrated laser scanner,
which reads all major bar code labels with
excellent performance.

Trigger keys are located on the left and right
sides of the unit. Press either one to activate
the laser scanner.

The PA962 also has a built-in Scanner Setting.
exe program that allows the user to test the
barcode scan function. Scanner Setting.exe is
located in directory \Windows\Control and is
also accessible by shortcut via
:Setting\Control9 on the Start menu.

Laser Scanner

Left
side
trigger

Right
side
trigger

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Chapter 3. Power system

Note: Backing-up data by backup battery only without the main battery installed
in the battery compartment may take as long as 6 hours. Therefore, in order to
prevent data protection failure due to backup battery failure, do not leave the
PA962 without the rechargeable battery pack installed, or without connection to
AC power for an extended period of time.

It may take up to 72 hours to backup data when the PA962 is automatically shut
down because of very low battery power while the depleted batteries are still
installed in the battery compartment.

Note: Before using the PA962 for the first time, charge the unit for 16 hours to
fully charge the empty backup battery. Operating the PA962 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.

Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time

Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

The optional Docking Station is a convenient accessory for daily use of the PA962.
The charging will be completed withing 3 hours. Or, when using the included
Charging/RS232 Cable or Carging / USB cable the charging time of the battery
pack is about 3 hours.

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“Backup Battery Very Low” icon: When
displayed indicates the backup battery is
very low. Stopping the operation and charg­ing the PA962 immediately is highly
recommended.

“Battery Very Low” icon: When displayed
indicates the battery is very low. Stopping the
operation and charging the PA962 immedi­ately is highly recommended.

“Battery Low” icon: When displayed
indicates the battery is low and needs to be
charged. In other words, there is no external
power supply, the battery charge is low or
very low, and charging the PA962
is recommended.

Power Status Indication

Four different icons are displayed on the status bar to indicate the on-board power
status.

“Backup Battery Low” icon: When
displayed indicates the backup battery is low
and needs to be charged.

Backup Battery Low

“Plug” icon: When displayed, this icon
indicates that the battery is charging. The
PA962 is either plugged-in via the DC
12V/2A power adapter or in the docking
station.

Plug with power adapter

Battery Low

Battery Very Low

Backup Battery Very Low or Backup

Battery is not turned on.

No icon: When displayed means there is

no external power supply to the PA962 but
its battery power status is good.

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Checking Main and Backup Battery Status

Enter “Power Properties”:

If the above mentioned :Plug9 icon or :Battery9 icon is
displayed, double tap this icon to bring up the :Power
Properties9 screen.

Or, select Settings/Control Panel from the Start menu
and then double tap the :Power9 icon to display :Power
Properties9.

Check Battery Status:

It is necessary to charge the battery when :Low9 or :Very
Low9 are displayed in bold characters. If :Low9 or :Very
Low9 are still displayed after charging, please contact
Unitech Technical Support.

The battery menu item will show the status of the main
and backup batteries. There are 3 kinds of status indica­tors C :Good9, :Low9 and :Very Low9. Bold characters
indicate the actual status, e.g. battery icons in the illustra­tion at right mean both the main and backup batteries are
:GOOD9.

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Tap the :Backlight9 menu item to display the following 3 selections:

How to Save Battery Power

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, set :automatically turn off the
back-light9 function.

To change backlight settings, select Settings / Control
Panel from the Start menu, and then double tap the :Dis-
play9 icon.

Backlight Setting

Automatic shut-down of the PA962

The PA962 will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for
input. In default setting, the PA962 will automatically turn itself off if it remains idle
for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power applied. Pressing the
power button will return the PA962 to the same point at the time of automatic
shutdown.

This function can also be activated when the PT962 is
plugged into the power adapter or placed in its cradle by
tapping the 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.

In Power Properties, select :Power Off9. Customize
automatic shut off time by tapping the arrow to select from
a list of time periods. The available time periods are 1, 2,
3, 4, and 5 minutes.

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Warm Boot / C old Boot

Tap the check box to toggle this function. Available idle
times are: 15 and 30 seconds, and 1, 2, and 5 minutes.

Automatically turn off the backlight when using
battery power:

Automatically turn off the backlight when using
external power:

Tap the check box to toggle this function. Available idle
times are: 15 and 30 seconds, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, and 30
minutes.

Automatically turn on the backlight when key

This function is only activated by the PA9627s keypad
rather than the Windows CE keyboard.

Cold Boot

Press the coldboot buttom underneith the
PCMCIA cover, the terminal will perofrm coldboot.

NOTE: Cold Boot will cause the PA962 to
return to its original factory settings.

Warm Boot

WARNING: Warm Boot will cause unsaved data to be lost.

To perform a warm boot while the PA962 is operating, insert a pin (paper clip
works well) into the reset hole on the back of the terminal, right below the
PCMCIA cover.

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Under the Windows folder of your terminal, locate the file BootMode.exe,
execute the program, and confirm the warning message.

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Storage and Safety Precautions

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 ranges.

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. It is essential that you charge batteries within the
stated range of -5°C to 50°C. Charging batteries outside of the specified range
could damage the batteries and shorten their charging life cycle.

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Chapter 4. Communication

Connecting

Introduction

The Unitech PA962 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 of the PA962. The
following subchapters cover these topics:

:RF Communication9 for details about wireless communication between
mobile PA962 and host computers.

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9Microsoft ActiveSync9 for details about serial communication via RS232/ USB
port.

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Docking Station

Plug the RS232 end of the communication cable to
the PC7s 9 pin Com Port and the other end into the
Cradle7s RS232 Port. Plug the Power Supply into
the Power Receptacle on the Docking Station.

Serial or USB Cable

Plug the RS232 or USB end of the communication
cable to the PC7s 9 pin Com Port and the other into
the PA962 RS232/USB/Charging Port (see page 3).
Plug the Power Supply into the Power Receptacle
on the RS232 or USB plug.

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ActiveSync

In order to exchange data between your desktop computer and the PA962,
Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your desktop computer.

This chapter will introduce Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.5. ActiveSync provides
a user-friendly interface and it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft7s
Web site.

With Microsoft ActiveSync you can:

Add programs to and remove programs from the PA962.

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Transfer data.

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Back up and restore PA962 data.

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Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

Before beginning installation, carefully read the following:

If you run the Windows NT6 operating system with a service pack, you will be
informed during setup that you may need to reinstall the service pack. Try
connecting first, and if unsuccessful, reinstall the latest service pack.

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To set up your communication settings, a PA962 serial cable is required to
connect the PA962 to your host computer.

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Because you will be restarting your computer during installation, save your
work and quit all programs before you begin.

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Installation

Follow the installation procedure below to install Microsoft ActiveSync, connect
your PA962 to your desktop computer, and establish a partnership for synchroni­zation (if desired):

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Download the executable program
:msasync.exe9 from the Microsoft
web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/
pocketpc/downloads/activesync35.
asp.
Execute this program.

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Select the folder into which
Microsoft ActiveSync will be
installed. If you choose not to
download into the displayed default
folder, click the Change button.

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After you7ve selected the folder,
click Next to set up Microsoft
ActiveSync. After you7ve installed
Microsoft ActiveSync and restarted
your computer, you7ll see the
following screen:

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Using the RS232 cable or USB, plug the PA962 into a communication port on
your desktop computer.

=

Turn the PA962 on. Click the Next button.

=

Microsoft ActiveSync should recognize your PA960 and configure your communi­cation port. If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a
connection, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication
settings. For more information, see :Change Communications Settings9 later in
this chapter.

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When the PA962 is initially con­nected to a PC, the following
screen appears prompting you to
set up a :Partnership9. Setting up
a Partnership is required if your
PA962 is to be synchronized with
other computers and/or terminals.
Otherwise select No.

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Now select synchronization
settings. Currently the PA962 can
support :Synchronized Files9

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When the configuration process is
complete, you7ll see the following
screen:

Click the Next button and follow the instructions to set up a partnership between
the PA962 and your desktop computer.

This partnership allows you to synchronize information between the two
computers.

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Different PA962 cannot share the
same Device Name if more than
one terminal is to be connected to
the same PC via a :Partnership9.
The default Device Name assigned
to the PA962 is :WinCE9.
It is important to specify a different
name for each terminal if more than
one terminal is to be connected to
the same PC. When ActiveSync
displays the following screen,
assign each terminal its own
unique name.

Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you7ve chosen to synchro­nize periodically or upon connection.

Note: Your desktop computer can create a partnership with multiple PA962. Also,
a PA962 can create a partnership with up to two desktop computers.

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In the displayed window, you can:

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Select your PA962 to use Microsoft
ActiveSync features such
as changing synchronization
options, as described in the :Syn-
chronization9 section.

Use this window, which is the root
window to the PA962, to copy and
move files between the PA962 and
your desktop computer, as de­scribed in the :Synchronization9
section.

Open the Explorer window by
double-clicking your device icon in
the Mobile Devices window.

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Using the Mobile Devices Window

Start Microsoft ActiveSync by clicking
the Microsoft ActiveSync shortcut on
your desktop and then clicking the
:Explore9 icon.

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Changing Communications Settings

If Microsoft ActiveSync fails to detect the PA962 during installation, set up commu­nications manually instead. Make sure the following conditions are met:

To check communications settings,
open the Mobile Devices folder, and
click File => Connection Settings.

The baud rate on the PA962 is set to
57600bps by default. To adjust the
baud rate, tap Start, Settings, Con-

trol Panel, select the Communication
icon, select the PC Connection Tab,
and then tap the :Change
Connection….9 Button. For more

information, see Microsoft ActiveSync
Help.

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Set your baud rate on the PA962 and desktop computer will match it.

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Microsoft ActiveSync uses the specified communication ports to connect to
the PA962. Make sure these resources are available for Microsoft ActiveSync
to connect to the PA962. Other programs cannot use them while the PA962
and your desktop computer are connected.

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Verify that the correct communications port is selected for your desktop
computer, and that it is free.

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Synchronization

You can synchronize information between the PA962 and your desktop computer
to insure both computers have current information. First you7ll need to install
Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop computer.

Synchronization takes place according to the options you chose during Microsoft
ActiveSync setup. If you accept the default (On Connect) synchronization option
in the Microsoft ActiveSync Setup Wizard, you7ll be able to simply connect your
PA960 to your desktop computer, and synchronization will take place.

If you have not enabled On Connect, start Microsoft ActiveSync in either of the
following ways:

If you want to change the terminal7s default baud rate or
use IrDA to communicate with the Host PC, follow the
steps below to adjust it:

Select the baud rate from the list box.4.

Tap the Change Connection button3.

Tap the PC Connection tab.2.

Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, Communica-

tions

1.

On your desktop computer, double-click the My Computer
icon and then double-click the Mobile Devices folder.

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Plug the RS232 cable or USB cable between the PC and the
PA962.

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Execute :Repllog.exe9 from the PA9627s Windows directory
(if ActiveSync is setup to sync using the IrDA port on both PC
and PA962).

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To turn on IrDA:

1.Click on the :Control Panel9 icon on your PA962

2.Double-click the :Communication9 icon

3.Click the :PC Connection9 tab

4.Tap the :Change Connection9 button

5.Select IrDA.

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After you7ve synchronized, you7ll see the status message in the status bar of the
Mobile Devices windows. At any time, you can check the status. Click the Tools
menu, and click ActiveSync Status to display the ActiveSync Status window.

Synchronization may take a few minutes,
as each item to be synchronized needs to
be processed. You7ll see a message
indicating that synchronization is taking
place.

Synchronization will take place according
to options you7ve chosen. To initiate
synchronization manually, click Tools, and
then Synchronize Now.

Files

All files you create on the PA962 are stored in a My Document/PA962 My Docu­ments folder (if the assigned Device Name is PA962). View those files by double-

clicking the short-cut PA962 My Documents icon on your desktop computer.

If you have enabled file synchronization, your PA962 files are automatically syn­chronized on your desktop computer file folder WinCE_PC My Documents ­unless a different name was chosen for the PA962. This folder can be found in
one of following locations:

During synchronization, files are copied back and forth between the PA962 and
the desktop computer.

Windows NT:WINNT\Profiles\your user-name\Personal\WinCE_PC My
Documents.

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Windows 95/98: My Documents\WinCE_PC My Documents.

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What Gets Synchronized

The following sections provide an overview of how various types of information
are synchronized. For details on synchronizing specific items, see Microsoft
ActiveSync Help.

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Installing and Removing Software

Changing Synchronization Options

Synchronization options can be
modified, including when you synchro­nize and what gets synchronized. In
the Mobile Device window, click Tools,
and then 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.

Any program created for your PA962 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 PA962 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 PA962. In the Mobile Device window, click Tools, and
then click Application Manager.

After enabling a service, you must close and reopen the ActiveSync
Options dialog box before the Option button is available for that service.

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Note: The PA962 only supports File synchronization. Inbox, channels, and

Tasks are not supported.

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Inbox, Tasks, and
Channels not supported

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Application Manager detects the software
that is available but not yet installed on the
PA962.

System software and programs added to
the PA960 at the factory are stored in
FlashROM. You cannot remove or modify
this software, and you7ll never accidentally
lose FlashROM contents.

Software programs and data files added to
your PA962 after factory installation can be
stored in RAM or Flash Memory.

InBox

Following is an overview of InBox. Step-by-Step information on how to use this
program can be found in the Help function on the PA962. To view Help, tap Start,
and then Help.

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.

Sending and Receiving E-Mail with InBox

Use InBox to send and receive e-mail messages using any of these methods:

Send and receive messages using a wireless network card to a local area
network (LAN).

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Send and receive messages using a dial-up connection to a service provider
or your corporate network.

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Note: You can send and receive messages with Inbox, but this function cannot
be synchronized with Outlook.

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Note: If you7re 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, you7ll require an internal PCMCIA type modem card or
external modem for the PA962. You7ll also need to set up the remote connection
on the PA962 using the Connections program.

For wireless connections, you7ll require an RF card for the PA962. You7ll also
need to set up the remote connection on the PA962 via the Network setting.

The software for creating an Internet Mail connection to an ISP is pre-installed on
the PA962.

Setting Up Remote Mail

You can use multiple mail ser­vices to obtain mail. For each
mail service you will access, first
set up and name each mail
service. If you will use the same
service to connect to different
mailboxes, set up and name each
mailbox connection.

In the InBox on the PA962, tap

Compose, Options, the Ser­vices tab, and then the Add

button. A setup wizard will walk
you through the steps.

Work Remotely

Mail received via dial-up connection appears in the InBox folder on the PA962,
together with the mail you synchronize with your desktop computer. Messages
received remotely are linked to your mail server rather than to your desktop
computer.

You can work online, which means that you read and respond to messages while
connected to the server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send, which
saves space on your device.

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You can also work offline. Once you7ve downloaded new message headers or
partial messages, you can disconnect from the server and then decide which
message to download completely. The next time you connect, InBox automati­cally downloads the complete messages you7ve marked for retrieval and sends
the messages you7ve composed.

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. When you synchronize with your desktop computer, only
the first 50 lines of each new message remains on the mail server or your desk­top computer.

You7ll need to download a full message before you can view its attachments.

You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in
their entirety the next time you synchronize or connect to
your mail service. Select the message, tap Service, and
then tap Retrieve Full Copy. The icons in the InBox
messages list give you a visual indication of the message
status.

Specify your downloading preferences when setting up
the service or selecting your synchronization options.
You can change them at any time.

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To change InBox delivery options for mail synchronization: in the Mobile
Devices window on your desktop computer select your WinCE icon, click

Tools, and then click ActiveSync Options. Select Message and then click
Options. (For the Options button to be available, you must have previously

enabled message synchronization.)

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To change InBox delivery options for remote mail: in InBox on your PA962, tap

Service and then tap the service name. Then tap Service again and tap
Properties.

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To send your message, tap File and Send. Messages are placed in your OutBox
folder on the PA962 and will be delivered to their destination in one of two ways:

Sending Messages

To compose a new message, tap the New Message button on the command bar.
Enter an e-mail address in the To field or select a name from the Address Book.
All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in Contacts appear in the Address
Book.

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They are transmitted to your mail server the next time you connect remotely.
In InBox, make sure the appropriate service is selected on the Service menu.
Then tap Connect.

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They are transferred to the OutBox folder in Exchange or Outlook on your
desktop computer the next time you synchronize.

RF Communication

Windows CE can support TCP/IP protocol, so the user can easily connect to the
Internet by Modem or RF. The following chapter is an introduction on how to
connect the PA962 to a network via TCP/IP.

There are several PCMCIA RF cards available on the market. These cards
provide the PA962 with wireless communications. Currently, Unitech provides
Cisco 350, Agere (Lucent OEM 802.11b card) support for the PA962 with the
drivers pre-installed. By selecting a supported card for the PA962 RF communi­cation will be :plug-and-play9.

RF networks look and operate similarly to Ethernet networks. The only differ­ence is that a radio transmission replaces the hard-wire connection between
the various nodes. This means all of your existing applications that currently
operate over Ethernet will also function utilizing WLAN without any special
wireless network software. This picture illustrates a typical network topology
including the PA962 with RF.

WMS Database

Hub

WMS Database

Hub

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Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card

RF Card Cushion

Remove the protective backing from the sticky side of the RF Card Cushion and
install the cushion along the inside upper edge of the PCMCIA Cover as shown.
The RF Card Cushion prevents damage to the RF card antenna in case the
PA962 is accidentally dropped.

Re-attach cover to the PA962

Setting Up the Wireless Card

The PA962 is pre-loaded with connection software from
Cisco and Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco). The PA962
will automatically detect these RF cards and then display
the following screen during the first-time installation.
Please note that there are two ways to set the IP
address:

Insert the RF card into the PCMCIA slot.

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Attach pulling-tag to antenna.

Remove the stylus, using the screw driver
in the stylus to remove the screw, and
then open the PCMCIA compartment.

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Power off the PA962.

=

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Attach the snap-on antenna to the RF card
if required (only the Cisco card comes
with a pre-installed antenna).

PCMCIA card
front side

PCMCIA card
front side

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To avoid conflict with your LAN environment, please consult with your MIS depart­ment for the correct TCP/IP setting.

If there is no DHCP server in your LAN environment, specify the individual IP
address on each PA962 with the following steps:

Specifying an IP Address

Obtaining an IP Address via DHCP Server

Please check with your MIS department to determine whether a DHCP server is
available in your LAN environment. If available, tap the radio button Obtain an IP
address via DHCP, and then tap the OK button.

Tap the Name Servers tab,
and then input the proper

Primary DNS, Secondary
DNS, Primary WINS, and
Secondary WINS.

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Input the proper IP address,
Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway.

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Tap the radio button Specify
IP Address.

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Note :

To change the above settings, please perform the following steps:

Select the proper RF
card driver and then
tap the Properties
button.

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Double tap the Net­work icon.

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Tap Start, Control
Panel.

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How to Set SSID

Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco)

Tap Start, Control Panel.=

Double-click the WaveLAN icon.=
Under the “Basic” tab, after :WaveLAN Network

Name9, enter :SSID9. Tap OK

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Cisco

Select SSID. Click OK=

Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK.
Click OK again.

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Select the Windows directory.=

Tap Start. Run, Browse.=

Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool:

The Unitech PA960 includes the Cisco 350 Site
Survey Tool pre-loaded.

To access the Site Survey Tool:

1.Open My Computer (or use File Explorer).

2.Open the Cisco file folder.

3.Open Site Survey Tool.
For more information on the Site Survey Tool, refer to the Cisco CE Manual.
Or, go to: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/

airo_350/350cards/win_ce/hig/ce_appe.htm.

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Power Management

Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco)

Tap Start, Control Panel.=
Double-click the WaveLAN icon.=
Under the “Power Management” tab, select

“Card Power Management”. Tap OK

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Cisco

Select Power Save Mode. Select MAXPSP.
Click OK

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Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK.
Click OK again.

=

Select the Windows directory.=

Tap Start. Run, Browse.=

(Required to prevent battery drainage due to extra power
usage of RF cards.)

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Chapter 5. Useful Application Program

Scanner Setting

When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a
different application, Scanner Control Panel provides the ability to change default
symbology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the
settings.

Run this program from \Windows\Scanner Setting.exe and Scanner Control
Panel will be displayed.

Scan2Key

The Scan2Key application can route input from a scanner port to kaypad buffer, so
that all input from scanner will be treated as they are just input from keypad. With
this router, scanned data can be directly input into scanner port aware application,
like MS Pocket Word.

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Barcode Symbologies:

Set customization symbologies for each symbology including:

Symbology

Enable

Disable

Send

Check

Digit

Max./Min

Length

Send

Leading

Digit

Other

Code 39 Yes Yes Yes

Full ASCII
Send Start/Stop Character

I 2 of 5 Yes Yes Yes

Send Start/Stop Character
Fix Length

S25/Toshiba Yes Yes Yes Fix Length

Code 32 Yes

Send Leading Code
Send Trailing Code

Telpen Yes Character Set

EAN 128 Yes

Code 128 Yes Yes

MSI/Plessy Yes Yes Yes Check Digit Module

Code 93 Yes Yes

Code 11 Yes Yes Yes One/Two Check Digit

CodaBar Yes Yes Yes

Send Start/Stop Character
CLSI Format On

Label Code Yes Yes

UPC-A Yes Yes Yes

UPC-E Yes Yes Yes

Zero Expansion On
Enable NSC

EAN 13 Yes Yes Yes Enable Bookland

EAN 8 Yes Yes Yes

Delta Code Yes Yes Calculate Check Digit

Supplement

Supplement 2
Supplement 5
Space Separator Inserted
If Present, Transmit / Presence Required

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Appendix A

Technical Specifications

CPU/Memory

Input/Output

Audio Output A piezoelectric buzzer with software controlled volume

Contrast adjustable by software hotkey

Display 240 x 320 pixels portrait type, 65535 Color LCDwith touch

screen and Electroluminescent backlight.

Dual colors (green/red) for barcode good read indicationLED Indicator

SDRAM 64MB

Flash ROM 64MB Built-in (Flash Memory Manager included)

CPU Intel X-Scale 400MHz 32 CPU. Built-in real-time clock.

Input Devices Touch screen, stylus, keypad, full alphanumeric software

keyboard, mag stripe reader, and bar code scanner

Keypad 19 physical keys with backlight including cursor key, nu-

meric keypad, alpha keypad,TAB, ESC, FUNC, brightness
and contrast controls

Scan Engine

Light Source: Visible Laser Dicode(VLD) 650nm.
Scan Rate: 39+Scan/Sec

Scan angle: +53E from normal
Min. print contrast: 25% absolute dark/light reflectanceat 650nm

Power Consumption: 65mA typicle@5V
Depth of Field: See next page

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Laser Typical Depth of Field

Interface Port

PCMCIA & CF PCMCIA Type II slot & CF Type I & Type II slot accept

memory, modem, and RF cards

RS232/USB/Charg­ing Port

Power charging and EIA RS232C supports full duplex
asynchronous communications and baud rate up to 115.2K
bps.

IrDA

Compliant to IrDA 1.2 (SIR). Baud rate up to 115.2K bps.

Near Far

5 mil 2.0 in. (5.1 cm) 5.2 in. (13.2 cm)

7.5 mil 1.7 in. (4.3 cm) 8.0 in. (20.3 cm)
10 mil 1.8 in. (4.6 cm) 10 in. (25.4 cm)
100% UPC 1.9 in. (4.8 cm) 13 in. (33 cm)
20 mil * 20 in. (50.8 cm)
40 mil * 25 in. (63.5 cm)
55 mil * 30 in. (76.2 cm)

* Dependent upon symbol width

Decode Zone

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OS and Software Programming Tools

Power

Power Management Power consumption indicated on status bar

Backup Battery 1 rechargeable 3.7V, 120mAH Li-ion Polymer battery

cell for data backup

Power Options

(Battery pack can be recharged 500 cycles or
more)

External AC/DC adapter @12VDC/2A with regulator

Lithium-Ion @7.4V, 1850mAH Main Battery Pack

Standby mode: 45mA for sytem only without
backlight.
Suspend mode: 2mA for system only

Power Consumption Lithium-Ion battery: At 8V, room temperature.

Battery Charge 3 hours with external AC/DC adapter

3 hours with docking station

Barcode/Symbology

Symbology 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
Toshiba
UPC-A, E

Development LanguageMicrosoft Embedded Visual Tool for VB and VC pro-

gramming

OS Microsoft Windows CE.NET 4.2 Professional Plus

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Pin Assignment of Charge

and Communication Port

Mechanical and Environmental

Shock Multiple 4.0’ (1.2m) drops to concrete

5% to 95% RH non-condensingHumidity

Weight 15.59 oz. (442g) with battery pack

1.70” (4.33cm)Depth:

Width: 3.49” (8.76cm)

Dimensions 7.28” (18.5cm)Length:

Storage: -20°C to 60°C

Temperat ure

Operation: -5°C to 50°C

Docking Station

Quick charging typically takes 3 hours

AC/DC adapter @ 12 VDC/2A with regulator

Power Input 16 pin connector for charging and communication pads to main

unit

Interface 1 EIA RS232C IDC type connector via PC/computer, 1 USB port

IP Rating IP 65

P in A ss ignm en t

De sc ript ion

1 DC D

2 R XD Rec eiv e D ata

3 T XD S end D ata

4 D TR D ata T ran smi t R ead y

5 S G Sig nal G rou nd

6 D SR D at a S et R ea dy

7 R TS Re qu est to S en d

8 C TS Cle ar to S en d

9 R I Ring I ndi cato r

10 US B 5 V US B 5 V

11 12 V 12 V I npu t

12 NC

13 NC

14 G DN G rou nd

15 U DC US B D iff ere ntia l Da ta Si gna l H igh Si de

16 /UD C U SB D iffe ren tia l Da ta Sig na l Lo w S ide

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Update and Upgrade OS

Appendix B

Update OS via Compact Flash (ATA card)

In order to upgrade or re-install the PA962 OS via Com­pact Flash, you will require the NK.bin file (available from
Unitech Technical Support):

Note: File name must be :NK.bin9 F do not rename it.
CAUTION: Users files will be erased!

Press OK.5.

Run \Windows\BootMode.exe from PA962 by tapping
My Computer -> Windows -> double tapping
:BootMode9 .

4.

Plug the power adapter into the PA962.3.

Insert the Compact Flash Card into the PA962.2.

Copy file :NK.bin9 from the PC to the root directory of
the Compact Flash card.

1.

The PA960 will display the following screen:6.

Insert CompactFlash
chip into PC Card
Adapter

PA960 BootLoader Ver 1.11
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC­PA960 Boot Loader Option
(1) Ethernet Image Update
(2) OS Image Update
(3) Boot Loader Update
(4) Serial Port Image Update
(5) Jump to WinCE
(6) Flash Erase

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Choise:

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After the OS is successfully updated, the PA962 will automatically cold-start with
the new OS.

Press the G27 key to select :OS Image Update9. FlashRom7s content will be
erased and the new OS will be written to FlashRom. Then you will see the
system will automaticlly run the following steps.:

7.

(1). Image goint to Flash
(2). Erasing Flash
(3). New programming Flash

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Appendix C

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Solution

Battery needs recharging or replacement.
Insure that battery is installed correctly.
Adjust " Power Properties"
Battery needs recharging.
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 cylces.)

"Low Backup Battery" message Charge terminal for 16 hours.

Make sure terminal is powered on.
Adjust screen brightness.
Calibrate touch screen.
Perform a warm boot - WARNING - Unsaved data will be lost.

Perform a cold boot - WARNING - Terminal will be reset to default

settings and data will be lost.

Make sure scanning application is loaded and operational.
Run " Scanner Setting" program to modify barcode read setting.
Bar code might be distorted and should be replaced.
Battery needs recharging or replacement.
If terminal is processing data, attach charging cable to insure the

battery isn't depleted.

If terminal is connected to AC power, disconnect.
Perform a warm boot - WARNING - Unsaved data will be lost.

Perform a cold boot

- WARNING - Terminal will be reset to default

settings and data will be lost.

Terminal does not power on.

Bar code not read.

Terminal will not shut off.

Terminal either dow not respond,
or responds inaccurately to touch
screen input.

Screen is blank

Battery life is short

Terminal shuts itself down.

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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.

European Conformity Statement

Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC 89/336/
EEC directives.

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.
The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-139-1 for 2.4 GHz spread
spectrum devices.

Canadian Compliance Statement

Laser Information

The Unitech PA960 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 PA960 series contains internally a
Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth
in the above regulations. The scanner is designed so that there is no human access to
harmful laser light during normal operation, user maintenance or during prescribed service
operations.

The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the PA960 series7s optional
laser scanner module is located on the memory compartment cover, on the back of the unit.

CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser light. Use of optical instruments with the
scanner will increase eye hazard. Optical instruments include binolulars, microscopes, and
magnifying glasses. This does not include eye glasses worn by the user.