Unitech PA963 Product Reference Manual
Unitech PA962
Product Reference Guide
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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
PA962
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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
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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.
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To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on
that choice.
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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] + [
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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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