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Chapter 1. - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unitech PA966 & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tour of the Unitech PA966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
First Steps with the Unitech PA966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Battery Pack
Supplying Power to the PA966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time
Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Protective Screen Film
Press the ON/OFF Key
Adjust Screen Brightness
Calibrate the PA970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set Time Zone, Date, and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Flash Memory
Chapter 2. - Using the Keypad and Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keypad Layout
Useful Hotkeys
Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Opening the Windows CE Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Keying-in Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
International Character Support
Moving the Keyboard
Closing the Keyboard
Using the Built-In Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Scan2Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Modifying the Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bar Code Symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2D Symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Data Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Suffix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Replace Suffix with Carriage Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmit Function Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Proximity Reading Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Scanning Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Imaging Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Power Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Timeout To Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Imager Idle Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Illumination Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Miscellaneous Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power On Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Re-Open Scanner After Resume Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Enable Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1D Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Show Data Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Auto-Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Show Sequence Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reset Sequence Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Save to File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Clear Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Enable Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2D Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Auto-Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Image Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Save Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To Kpd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Scan2Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 3. - Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
25Power Status Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Main and Backup Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
How to Save Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Backlight Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warm Boot / Cold Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Charging Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Storage and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 4. - Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
Using the Mobile Devices Window
Mobile Devices Features
Changing Communications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
What Gets Synchronized
Changing Synchronization Options
Installing and Removing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
InBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Sending and Receiving E-Mail with InBox
Sending Mail Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting Up Remote Mail
Work Remotely
Receiving Messages
Sending Messages
Wireless Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Bluetooth Setup
Bluetooth ActiveSync
Appendix A - Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix B - Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
FCC St atement
Canadian Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
European Conformity Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Laser Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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NOTICE
This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery . It is possible that the Unitech PA966/
967 may not immediately power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage.
In the above situation, plug the P A966/967 to the RS232 or USB cable, or place the unit into the
Unitech P A966/967 Cradle (with 12V/2A AC-DC adapter , p art number 1010-601478), 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 P A966/
967 for 16 hours in order for the main battery to fully charge the backup battery .
Backing-up data via backup battery only (without the main battery installed) may take as long as 4
hours. Therefore, in order to prevent data loss due to backup battery failure, do not leave the PA966/
967 without the rechargeable battery pack installed or without connection to AC power for an extended period of time.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Unitech PA966/967 (subsequently referred to as the PA966, unless
the P A967 is specifically referenced).
Your PA966 is a rugged, compact, and lightweight palm-size mobile computer. It utilizes the Windows CE 4.2 .NET operating system, and incorporates either an internal laser bar code scanning
device (for 1D scanning) or an imaging module (for 2D scanning or imaging) as well as a color LCD
touch screen, a 36 key alphanumeric keypad, and CF and PCMCIA expansion slots to support
Bluetooth, WiFi, GPRS, and additional functionality.
This product reference guide will assist in the setup and use of your PA966.
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Unitech PA966 & Accessories
After opening the PA966 box, please make sure the following items are present:
P A966 Main Unit
Quick Reference Guide
User Guide CD
Battery Pack
Stylus
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Tour of the Unitech PA966
IrDA Port
Bar Code Scanner /
2D Imager
Cold Start
(inside PCMCIA Card Comp artment)
PCMCIA Card
Compartment
Stylus
Scanner
Trigger
T ouch
Screen
Cursor
Buttons
Keypad
On/Off Key
Reset Hole
CF Slot
(inside Battery
Compartment)
Battery
Compartment
Hand Strap
Battery
Compartment
Latches
Charging /
Communication Port
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First Steps with the Unitech PA966
There are three ways to provide power to the P A966:
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Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
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RS232/Charging cable or USB/Charging cable
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Docking St ation
Note:
Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately
charged. Please remember to turn on the back-up battery before you charge the terminal.
Installing the Battery Pack
Remove the battery compartment door using the flip-out battery
1.
compartment latches located on the bottom of the PA966.
Position the battery pack with the recessed
2.
contacts towards the bottom right side of the
battery (to line up with the battery contacts in the
battery compartment). Insert and fully seat the
battery pack, making sure the shape of the
battery pack fits the shape of the battery compartment.
3. Re-attach the battery compartment door with the battery compartment latches.
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Supplying Power to the PA966
Connect the RS232/Charging Cable or USB/Charging Cable
between the PA966 and your PC, and then connect the AC
adapter between the cable’s power jack and an electrical
outlet.
Or place the PA966 into the Docking Station, after connecting
the power supply between an electrical outlet and the Docking
Station.
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 PA966 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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Using the Stylus
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CAUTION:
Hold the stylus as you would a pencil.1.
To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on
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that choice.
To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters
3.
or numbers. Use very light pressure.
Never use anything other than the PA966’s stylus on the screen.
Using another object as a stylus could cause permanent damage.
Protective Screen Film
The PA966 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, and the touchscreen will work better.
First Operation of the Unitech PA966
Press the ON/OFF Key
The Unitech PA966 welcome screen appears. The Windows CE
will appear shortly thereafter.
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screen
Adjust Screen Brightness
Press [FUNC] key and Cursor key to increase or increase screen brightness.
Calibrate the P A966
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 .
The PA966 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.
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Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time
After Calibrating the PA966, the “Date/Time Properties” dialog box will
appear. Follow the steps below to set the date and time.
Setting the Time Zone first
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.
Setting the Year and Month
Tap the Left or
Right arrows to
scroll the month
Tap the up or
down arrows to
scroll the year
Tap here to
directly change
the year setting
Exiting Date/Time Properties Settings
Tap OK or the X (cancel) button at upper-right corner to exit.
Tap here to
popup a list
of months
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Flash Memory
Flash Memory is a re-writable location in which to store up to 64 MB of
programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and
programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the PA966’s power
status.
To access the contents of Flash Memory, simply select My Computer on
the desktop and then select Flash Storage. The programs and data files
currently stored in Flash Memory will be displayed.
To save to Flash Storage, select File, Save To, and select Flash Storage
just like you would select any other storage medium.
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Chapter 2.
Using the Keyp ad and Scanner
Keypad
The PA966 keypad contains 36 keys, including:
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Esape key
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Cursor key
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Enter key
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Backspace key
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ON/OFF key
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Tab key
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Function key
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0~9 numerals
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Alpha keys
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Decimal Point key
Please refer to the picture to the right.
When the unit is off, pressing the ON/OFF key will turn the unit on.
ON/OFF
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.
[ESC]
[ Back space] The Backspace key is used to erase previously input characters.
[FUNC]
[TAB]
[ENT]
[Cursor]
[Alpha]
The Escape key will perform the same function as tapping the CANCEL
button or the X icon on the touch screen.
The Function key is used to perform alternative key functions.
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.
The Enter key is used to initiate a process or confirm a selection made by
the user.
The Cursor key is used to navigate among applications.
The Alpha key is used to toggle between Numberic and Alpha Mode.
Use the Func key to toggle caps in Alpha Mode.
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When the PA966 boots, the default condition is Alpha Mode off.
When the Apha Mode is toggled on, use the Func key to toggle caps on and off.
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Useful Hotkeys
The PA966 provides eight combination hot keys to activate specified screen setting functions or
programs. These hotkeys are useful for toggling the backlight and adjusting screen contrast when
the menu-driven 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 + 7
Func + 8
Func + 9
Func +
Func +
Func +
Func +
Scanner setting
Power status
System information
LCD backlight on/off
Keypad backlight on/off
Display brightness - decrease
Display brightness - increase
Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard)
In addition to the 966’s alphanumeric keypad, Windows CE provides a touch screen keypad in
QWERTY format.
Opening the Windows CE Keyboard:
The Windows CE keyboard can be opened by tapping the keyboard icon
on the task bar. (Refer to picture at right).
Keying-in Characters:
After tapping the “keyboard” 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.
International Character Support:
Tap the [áü] button to switch from the standard English keyboard to the
European keyboard.
Moving the Keyboard:
Use the stylus to point to the title bar (the bar displaying “Input Panel”)
and then move the stylus without lifting it from the screen.
Closing the Keyboard:
Tap the keyboard icon to close the Windows CE keyboard.
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Using the Built-in Scanner
The PA966 has an integrated 1D or 2D scanner
which will read all major barcodes. Trigger keys
are located on the left and right sides of the
screen. When the scanner is active press either of
these to scan for barcode data or capture an
image (2D scanner only).
You must run software that can access the scanner
in order to operate and/or test it. This can be the
Scanner Settings tool (My Computer > Control
Panel > Scanner Settings), Scan2Key .exe (My
Computer > Windows > Scan2Key.exe; by default
a hidden file), or a custom application.
Right
Trigger
Left
Trigger
Scan2Key
While Scan2Key is running data from barcodes will input as a keypad entry. To test, open the
WordPad text editor and note the cursor location. As you aim and trigger the scanner you will
hear a scan confirmation beep and see the data appear in WordPad.
Modifying the Scanner Settings
Sometimes the PA966’s default scanner settings are inappropriate for a
particular situation. In this case, the next several pages will guide you in
customizing you P A966’s scanner output.
In Control Panel, click Scanner Settings to run the settings utility.
The screen to the right appears with the following tabs:
Settings
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Test
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To Kpd
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Version
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Each of these topics are discussed in detail below, beginning with Settings.
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The screen to the right appears displaying the following tabs:
Settings
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Test
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To Kpd
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Version
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Each of these topics are discussed in detail on the following pages,
beginning with Settings, below .
Bar Code Symbologies
Tap the + next to Barcode Symbologies to reveal a list of all supported 1D barcode symbologies. A check in the box next the symbology indicates it is currently enabled (i.e. can be scanned.) Tap the box
to check or uncheck (enable or disable) the symbology. You can
access additional settings specific to the symbology (such as whether
to send check digit, maximum and minimum length, ISBN output, etc.)
by clicking the plus sign next to the symbology.
Tap the box to check or uncheck (enable or disable) the symbology.
Access additional settings specific to the symbology (such as whether
to send check digit, maximum and minimum length, ISBN output, etc.)
by clicking the plus sign next to the symbology.
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