Unitech PA982 User Manual

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PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer

User’s Manual

400556G Rev. C

Preface

About This Manual

This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from the manufacturer. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech global website address: http:\\www.unitech-adc.com.tw Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG.

Microsoft, Windows and ActiveSync are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product na mes mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective compan ies and are hereby acknowledged.

unitech is a member of Oracle Embedded Software Licensing

Program

Regulatory Compliance Statements

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.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel broilleur du Canada.

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

European Conformity Statement

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

RoHS Statement

This device conforms to RoHS (Reduction Of Hazardous Substances) European Union regulations that set maximum concentration limits on hazardous materials used in electrical and electronic equipment.

Laser Information

The unitech PA982 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 PA982 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 PA982 series's 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 binoculars, microscopes, and magnifying glasses. This does not include eye glasses worn by the user.

Battery Notices

This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. Both batteries will discharge after an extended period of not being used.

When both batteries are discharged, recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge the main battery and backup battery. There are two ways to recharge PA982:

1. Plug the synchronization cable to the PA982 and plug the 12V/2A AC-DC adapter to the power jack of the synchronization cable.

2. Place the P A982 into the docking station and plug the 12V/2A AC-DC adapter to the power jack of the docking station.

If the main battery is removed, the backup battery ensures the data on SDRAM is safe for up to 6 hours. To prevent data loss, do not leave the PA982 uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended period.

Refer to Chapter 7, Charging the battery

Battery Charge Notice

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.

About This Manual

Storage and Safety Notice

Although charged Lithium-Ion batteries may be left unused for several months, their capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal resistance. If this happens they will require recharging prior to use. Lithium-Ion batteries may be stored at temperatures between-20°C to 60°C, however they may be depleted more rapidly at the high end of this range. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature.

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual

Regulatory Compliance Statements............................................................................. i

FCC Statement........................................................................................................................ i

Canadian Compliance Statement............................................................................................ i

European Conformity Statement ............................................................................................. i

RoHS Statement...................................................................................................................... i

Laser Information................................................................................................................. ii

Battery Notices...................................................................................................................... ii

Battery Charge Notice ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... .......................................... ... ...... ii

Storage and Safety Notice...................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introducing the PA982.. ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ... .... ... ........................... 1

Features ................................................................................................................................. 2

Package Contents .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .... . 3

A Tour of the PA982.................................... ... ... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... ..... 4

Front Left View...................................... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ........................ 4

Back View............................................................................................................................... 5

Setting up the PA982.............. .... ... ... ... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... .... ................. 6

Installing the Battery............................................................................................................... 6

Charging the Battery... .......................................... .......................................... ........................ 9

Charging the Battery using the Synchronization Power Cable............... ... ... ..................... 9

Charging the Battery with the Docking Station............. ....................................... ... ... ... .... . 9

Checking the Battery Status............................................................................................ 10

Connecting the PA982 to a PC............................................................................................. 11

Turning the PA982 on for the First Time............................................................................... 11

Powering On.................................................................................................................... 11

Calibrating the PA982 Screen......................................................................................... 12

Adjusting the Screen Brightness ..................................................................................... 14

Chapter 2

Using the Hardware

Using the Alpha Key.......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ................................ 15

Using Hotkeys....................................................................................................................... 16

Using the Stylus................................................................................................................. 16

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

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Chapter 3

Getting Connected

Establishing Device-PC Connection.......................................................................... 19

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync............................................................................................. 19

Connecting the Device to Your Computer............................................................................ 20

Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files ........................................................................ 20

Infrared Connection............................................................................................................... 22

Bluetooth Connection ............................................................................................................ 23

Installing the WLAN Card(Optional)........................................................................... 27

WiFi Connection.............................................................................................................. 28

Chapter 4

Barcode Scanner Programs

Scanner Settings................................................................................................................ 30

Scan2Key.............................................................................................................................. 30

Barcode Symbologies........................................................................................................... 31

Chapter 5

Advanced Settings

Adjusting Settings............................................................................................................. 32

Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status..................................................... 33

Extending Battery Life..................................................................................................... 34

Changing the Automatic Power Settings.............................................................................. 34

Reducing CPU Speed.............................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ............ 34

Adjusting Backlight Setting................................................................................................... 35

Performing a Hardware Reset ...................................................................................... 36

Performing a Cold Boot ........................................................................................................ 37

Performing a Cold Boot using the Boot Mode Utility ....................................................... 37

Performing a Cold Boot using the Hardware Reset Button............................................. 37

Appendix

System Specifications

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introducing the PA982

Thank you for purchasing the P A982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer. Your P A982 was designed for users needing a compact and durable portable computer for data collection and real time transactions.

Ultra-rugged Design

The unitech PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer is a compact mobile computing device designed for maximum durability. The PA982 is compliant with IP67 to resist water and dust and is industry tested to meet harsh environmental operation requirements including underwater submersion up to one meter.

Easy to Use

The unit is equipped with large display, touch screen, and a 22-key keypad. The keypad is watertight and has high visibility backlit keys that allow for operation in dim light conditions. The PA982 supports integrated long range scanners for fast and accurate data collection.

Advanced Power Capacity

The double cell 7.4V 2200mAh battery pack support operation up to 12 hours. An optional gun grip handle includes an additional battery for operation over extended periods.

Features

Powerful system

• Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Professional Plus operating system

• Intel Xscale PXA255 processor with speed up to 400Mhz

System memory

•64 MB SDRAM

• 64 MB Flash ROM

Display

• 3.5-inch QVGA LCD touch-sensitive screen

• 320 x 240 resolution

Barcode scanner

• Built-in Bar Code Scan Engine

• Long range capacity (optional)

• RFID reader (optional)

• Symbol SE1200 support

• UNITECH HAMSTER barcode decoder

Expansion slot

PCMCIA Type II slot

Wireless connectivity

• 802.11b/g (optional)

• Bluetooth wireless technology

• Infrared port

Communication

• USB Host & Client

• IrDA 1.2 (SIR) using the cradle

• G SM / GPRS (via expansion slot)

• VOIP support

• 802.11b/g (optional)

• Bluetooth version 1.2 (supports Bluetooth Printer, Bluetooth Modem, Bluetooth ActiveSync)

Battery life

• Batch usage with 50% backlight: 12 hours

• Charging time: 4 hours

• Embedded backup battery cell

User-friendly interface

• Quick launch hot keys for accessing often used system applications, calibration, and other device management tasks

• Keys for barcode scanning

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Package Contents

After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA982 are present:

PA982 Terminal Power Adapter and Cable Battery Pack

Stylus

USB Cable

(optional)

Synchronization and

Power Cable

CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide Cradle (optional)

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

A Tour of the PA982

Alpha

FUNC

TAB

BKSP

ESC

ENTER

The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA982.

Front Left View

No. Component Description

1. Status indicator Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning status.

Green - Battery is fully charged or barcode scanning process is completed without error.

Red - Battery is charging, barcode scanner is fired/ activated.

2. Left scanner

Press to activate the barcode laser scanner.

trigger button

3. Power button If the device is off, press this button to turn it on. Alternatively, when the unit is on, this key must be

pressed and held down for about two seconds in order to turn the device off.

4. Universal

connector

Connects your device to a synchronization power cable.This cable connects to the computer’s com port and accepts the 12V AC adapter to provide power to

the PA982. See page 9 for further instructions. The unit can simultaneously recharge and perform an Activesync operation.

5. Stylus Enables you to interact with the operating system. To

6. Desktop cradle

connector

use the stylus, remove it from its holder and hold it the same way you hold a pen or pencil.

Enables you to interface with the optional desktop cradle.

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7. Infrared (IR) port Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data from other IR-enabled devices.

8. Keypad Keypad interface for controlling the PA982. See Using the Harware on page 15 for more information.

9. LCD Touch screen Displays the applications and data stored on your device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or finger.

Back View

No. Component Description

10. Battery compartment Houses the removable and rechargeable 7.4V 2200mAh lithium-ion battery pack

11. Reset button Press the end of the stylus into the button to reset your device.

12. Handstrap Enables you to securely hold the PA982 while using it.

13. Right scanner trigger

button

14. PCMCIA compartment Open this compartment to access the PCMCIA

15. Barcode scanner window Window where scan laser pass thru.

Press to activate the barcode laser scanner.

slot.

Setting up the PA982

This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to connect the PA982 to a PC, how to turn on the PA982 for the first time, how to install a PCMCIA card, and how to calibrate the screen.

Installing the Battery

WARNING!There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improp-

erly. DO NOT disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose the battery pack in fire or water. DO NOT attempt to open or service the battery pack. Dispose of used batteries according to local recycling guidelines in your area.

A backup battery cell is embedded into your device to prevent data loss in instances when the removable battery pack is removed or completely discharged. The backup battery will keep the data and system setting for up to 6 hours if the main battery is removed.

NOTE:

• To enable the internal battery cell to provide backup power supply,

charge your device with the main battery pack for at least 16 hours.

• The first time you use the P A982, you must turn on the backup battery

switch.

• The first time you use the PA982, you must activate the LCD heater

switch. When activated, LCD heater will turn on automatically when the temperature is lower than -10°C.

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LCD heater switch

Backup battery switch

Compartment contacts

Battery contacts

1. Open the battery compartment by removing the four screws that secure the battery compartment cover (A) and removing the cover (B).

2. Locate the backup battery switch and LCD heater switch and turn them on.

3. Position the battery pack, make sure the battery contacts are aligned with the contacts in the compartment, as shown in the following illustration.

4. Place the battery pack into the battery bay and press the battery securely into the compartment.

5. Replace the battery compartment cover and the four compartment screws.

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Charging the Battery

Before using the PA982 for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16 hours. After that, you can charge the P A982 every day to recharge the battery to full cap acity. Charge the PA982 using the synchronization power cable or the docking station.

CAUTION! Operating the PA982 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. When the main battery is removed, the backup battery retains RAM data in memory for 6 hours; charge the battery as soon as possible to avoid the data loss in RAM memory.

Charging the Battery using the Synchronization Power Cable

1. Connect the synchronization power cable connector to the PA982 (1).

2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the RS232 serial connector (2).

3. Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet (3).

Charging the Battery with the Docking Station

1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the docking station, then connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.

2. Slide the device into the docking station until it clicks into

Backup battery icon

Main battery icon

place.

3. The connection is secure when the bottom edge of the device is aligned with the docking station, and the LED indicator on the device lights up red.

LED Status

LED Meaning

PA982 Solid Red Charging

Solid Green Charging complete

Docking

Power LED Power is on

Station

Charging LED Charging Sync LED Synchronization is taking place

Checking the Battery Status

If the main battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a status icon appears on the device screen system tray indicating low or

very low battery status. In both cases, perform an ActiveSync operation to back up your data, then recharge your device as soon as possible.

If the battery level reaches a low status, the device will enter sleep mode and cannot be powered up until the battery is charged.

Note: This LED is only applicable in the RS232 model.

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Power Button

Connecting the PA982 to a PC

Use the synchronization power cable to connect the PA982 to a PC to use with ActiveSync.

1. Connect the RS232 connector jack to the PA982 (1).

2. Plug the RS232 serial connector into a serial port on the PC and connect the AC adapter into the RS232 connector (2).

3. Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet (3).

Turning the PA982 on for the First Time

After you have initially charged your device for about 16 hours, the device is ready to be used. You can now start up your device where you’ll adjust the screen brightness, calibrate the display, and set up the system time zone, date and time.

Powering On

1. Turn on your device by pressing the power

button on the front panel.

NOTE: The PA982 screen ships with a pro-

tective plastic film. You may remove

2. The unitech PA982 welcome screen appears for a moment followed by the calibration screen.

this if desired by peeling from one corner . The screen will be more susceptible to scratching without the film, but will be more readable.

Calibrating the PA982 Screen

The calibrate screen automatically appears when the unit is powered-on for the first time or after the system is reset.

There are 2 ways to calibrate the screen:

A. Press Func Key + ESC Key.

1. Tap Start → Settings, tap the Control Panel tab

2. Tap the Stylus icon.

The Stylus Settings window appears. This window enables you to calibrate the screen.

3. Tap Recalibrate to calibrate the screen. The align screen window appears.

4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately.

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The cross hair moves to the next location.

5. Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Function Button

Increase Brightness

Decrease Brightness

Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the Function button [FUNC] to enable the soft keys and pressing the left (decrease brightness) or right (increase brightness) cursor buttons.

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Using the Harware

The following table describes the main keypad keys.

Key Main Function

Press this button to turn the PA982 on. Press and hold this button for two seconds to turn the PA982 off.

Pressing this button corresponds to tapping the cancel or X button on the screen.

Press the backspace key to erase characters.

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Press the function key to perform alternative key functions. Refer to Using Hotkeys on page 16.

Use the tab key to toggle between fields or to tab forward in word processing applications.

Press the enter key to confirm an action or entry by the user.

Use the cursor keys to navigate in applications. Press and hold the Function key and then press the right and left arrows to raise and lower the screen brightness.

Press the alpha key to toggle between numeric and alphabetic entry modes. This key also toggles between upper and lower case alphabetic characters.

Press these keys to enter numbers or characters depending on whether the Alpha key has been pressed. Press the 0 key to enter a space.

Press this key to add punctuation.

Using the Alpha Key

When the PA982 boots, the default condition is N ume r ic Mod e on. When you toggle to Alpha Mode, the default condition is CAPS mode o

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

ff.

Using Hotkeys

The PA982 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 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] + [ESC] Re-calibrate the touch screen. [FUNC] + [FUNC] +

[FUN C] + [T A B*] T oggle screen and LCD backlight. [FUNC] + [6] Open the Task manager [FUNC ] + [7] Scanner Setting.exe [FUNC] + [8] Open the Power Properties dialog [FUNC] + [9] Open System Information [FUNC] + [0] Space [FUNC] + [CursorS] Toggle Display Backlight [FUNC] + [CursorT] Toggle Keypad LED Back light

Decrease screen brightness Increase screen brightness

Using the Stylus

CAUTION! Never use anything other than the PA982 stylus on the screen. Using

another object as a stylus could cause permanent damage.

1. Slide the stylus in the direction of the arrow (A) and then pull out (B) to remove the stylus from its holder.

2. Hold the stylus as holding a pencil.

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

4. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers.

Chapter 2 Using the Harware

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Using the Laser Scanner

The P A982 has an integrated laser scanner which reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance.

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 or Scan2key.

Activate the laser scanner by pressing either one of the trigger keys located on the left and right side of the unit.

The PA982 has a built-in Scanner Setting utility that allows you to test the device’s barcode scan function.

1. To launch Scanner Settings, press [FUNC] + [7].

NOTE: Alternatively, tap Start → Settings →

System → Scanner Settings.

2. The Scanner Control Panel opens.

From here you can configure barcode scanner parameters such as enabling or disabling barcode symbologies, setting data transmission options, configuring magnetic and proximity reading options, and setting power management options.

3. To test the barcode scanner, tap the Test tab.

4. Tap Tools

5. Tap Enable Scan.

6. To perform auto scan, Tap Tools → Auto Scan → Start Auto- Scan

7. Choose Interval : 3 secs

8. Tap : Start

9. Laser scans every 3 seconds and barcode is scanned automatically.

10. Tap Tools → Auto-Scan → Stop Auto-

Scan

11. To enable the scanner outside of the test tab, user must enable Scan2Key.exe. This can be done via the To Kpd tab.

12. Check the box labeled “Start Scan2Key When Exit and tap OK at the top right. The scanner will be enabled and scans will be directed to the keyboard buffer.

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Chapter 3 Getting Connected

The unitech P A982 enables users to link to a host computer using an RS-232, IrDA, or WLAN connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of PA982 communication options.

Establishing Device-PC Connection

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

In order to exchange data between your computer and the PA982, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Use the RS232 serial/charging cable that comes with your device or the docking station to connect the device to your computer.

NOTE: If you have a previous version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in

your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync. The PA982 Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer requires ActiveSync version 4.2 or higher.

To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer:

1. Close any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virus-scanning software.

2. Download the ActiveSync software from the Microsoft ActiveSync Download page at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7269173a-28bf4cac-a682-58d3233efb4c&DisplayLang=en

3. Browse to the location of the downloaded file, and double-click it. The installation wizard begins.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Microsoft ActiveSync.

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

1. After ActiveSync has been installed, connect the PA982 to your PC as described in Connecting the PA982 to a PC on page 11.

2. Turn the PA982 on.

3. ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the PA982. The New Partnership setup wizard automatically starts.

NOTE: If ActiveSync

doesn’t start automatically, click

Start → Programs → Microsoft ActiveSync.

If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the Can- cel button and manually configure the communication settings.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

5. When the configuration process is complete, the ActiveSync window appears.

6. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to synchronize periodically or upon connection.

NOTE: Your computer can create a partnership with multiple PA982s. Also, a

PA982 can create a partnership with up to two computers.

Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files

You can use ActiveSync to exchange information from your device your computer and vice versa. Changes you make to the information on one location will not affect the information on the other one. If you want to automatically update information on both your device and computer, synchronize the information instead.

You can copy two types of information to your device: files and Pocket Access Windows CE Store information.

The following procedure only applies to copying files. Refer to the ActiveSync Help on your computer for instructions on how to copy Pocket Access Windows CE Store information.

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NOTE: Files created on your computer may need to be converted by Active-

Sync so that they can be viewed and edited on your device, and vice versa.

To copy files:

1. Connect your device to your computer.

2. In ActiveSync on your computer, click Explore.

3. Locate the file that you want to copy on your device or computer.

4. Do either one of the following: – To copy the file to your device, right-click the file and click Copy. Place the

cursor in the desired folder for your device, right-click, then click Paste.

– To copy the file to your computer, right-click the file and click Copy . Place the

cursor in the desired folder for your computer, right click, then click Paste.

Infrared Connection

The infrared port allows you to synchronize information with an infrared enabled computer. Align the infrared port of your device with the infrared port on the computer.

This method is ideal for quickly switching between multiple devices since there are no cables or adapters to change.

1. Perform the steps below on your computer: a. Configure an infrared port on your computer following the manufacturer’s

instructions. b. Once your computer’s IR port is ready, open ActiveSync. c. Click File → Connection Settings.

d. Check Allow connections

to one

of the following and select

Infrared

Port (IR) from the drop-down

list. e. Click OK.

2. Perform the steps below on your device: a. Align the IR port of your PA982

with the IR port on your computer so that they are unblocked and within close range.

b. Initiate connection by tapping

Start → Settings → Control Panel → PC Connection.

c. Select Enable direct connections

to the desktop computer using this

check box. d. Tap the Change Connection. e. Select IRDA.

f. Tap OK.

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Bluetooth Connection

Your device is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to synchronize information with a computer equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or access point. Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to communicate with the computer whenever it is within range.

Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection.

1. Tap Start → Programs → Bluetooth

→ BTPowerON and check Turn on Bluetooth module. Tab OK.

2. Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel

→ Bluetooth Device Properties.

3. Tab Scan Device.

4. Select a device from the list and select Trusted.

You are prompted for a passkey.

5. Enter the Passkey.

On the PC screen, you are prompted to enter the Bluetooth PIN Code Request.

6. Enter the same Bluetooth PIN Code as you entered in step 4.

7. On the PA982 select a device from the list and select Active.

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8. On your PC, click ActiveSync→

Connection Setting → Select your BT COM Port →OK

9. On the PA600 tap Start --> Program --> Bluetooth --> BTActiveysnc.

10. An icon appears on the taskbar. Double tap the icon.

11. You will see the Activesync window pops up. Tap More

12. Tap Inquiry. Select the bluetooth device you want to sync. Tap OK.

13. Tap BTActivesync icon again. Tap Sync.

14. Activesync begin.

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Installing the WLAN Card (Optional)

You can install an optional Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card in the PA982 to provide wireless network function. Follow these instructions.

1. Remove the two screws securing the WLAN compartment cover.

2. Slide the WLAN card module into the PA982 as shown until the card’s contacts are firmly connected.

3. Replace the WLAN compartment cover screws.

NOTE: WiFi access requires a separate purchase of a service contract with a

wireless service provider. Contact a wireless service provider for more information.

WiFi Connection

Unitech terminals come with built-in RF facility.This chapter guides the user on how to setup the RF setting.

1. Double tap the Summit Client Utility.

2. Under “Main” tab, for Active Profile, select “Third- PartyConfig”.

3. A Power Cycle is required to make settings activate properly. Tap “OK”.

4. Tap “OK”.

5. Warm Start the terminal

6. Once the RF card is detected, you will see the RF setting window pop up.

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7. Tap “Add New”(Or double tap your preferred network) to add a new SSID.

8. Enter the SSID. Uncheck “The key is provided automatically”.Enter the network key.

9. Tap OK. Start to search for RF signal and the RF is connected.

Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs

Chapter 4

Barcode Scanner Programs

Scanner Settings

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

Press [FUNC] + 7 to display the Scanner Control Panel.

NOTE: Alternatively , tap Start → Settings

→ System → Scanner Settings

to display the Scanner Control Panel.

Scan2Key

The Scan2Key application routes input from a scanner port to a keypad buffer, making all input from the scanner emulate input from the keypad. Using Scan2Key, scanned data will be directed from the scanner port to any waiting(active/ focused) text editor such as MS Mobile Word or a text box in an application.

Press [FUNC] + [7] to display the Scanner Control Panel, then tap To Kpd to access Scan2Key settings.

Barcode Symbologies

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Symbology Enable/

Disable

Bookland EAN YES — — — — — Codabar YES YES YES — — Transmit Start/Stop

Code 11 YES — YES — — * check digits, *data

Code 128 YES — — — — *data length Code 32 YES — — — YES Transmit Tailing digit Code 39 YES YES — — — For ASCII, Transmit

Code 93 YES — Yes — — *data length Deta Code YES YES YES — — — EAN 128 YES — Yes — — Transmit Code ID,

EAN 13 YES YES — — YES — EAN 8 YES YES — — YES * Not suppress first or

Interleaved 2 of 5YES YES YES — — Fixed Length, * Not

Label Code IV&V

MSI/Plessey YES — YES — — * Check digit double

Standard 2 of 5

Telpen YES — — — — *Standard

UPC A YES — YES — YES UPC E YES — YES — YES Zero Expansion,

UPC/EAN Group

YES — YES — — —

YES YES YES — — Fixed Length, *Data

— — — — — Supplement 2,

Check Char/Digit verification

Transmit Check Char/digit

Max/ Min Length

Transmit Leading Digit

Other

bits, CLSI format, *data length

length

Start/Stop bit s, Function Code, Double label decoding, *data length, *double labels separator

* Field separator

last digit, *data length

suppress first or last digit, *data length

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Chapter 5 Advanced Settings

Adjusting Settings

This section describes how to adjust the settings of your device to accommodate your work habits.

To access Settings, tap Start → Settings→ Control Panel.

The Control Panel appears. From here you can adjust such user configu-

rable items as the backlight, auto power off timer, system volume, and processor speed. You can also assign functions to buttons, configure menus, enter owner information, and set up connections.

Chapter 2 Advanced Settings

Main battery voltage

Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status

This section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup battery. T o minimize power consumption, you can define settings for the auto-off function and the processor’s operation speed.

To check the main and backup battery status:

1. Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel → Power:

The Power Properties screen appears.

2. The battery menu item displays the status of the main and backup batteries.

On the screen shown here, the main battery is good, but the backup battery charge is very low. You should charge the backup battery as soon as possible in this case.

NOTE: It is necessary to charge the battery

when the battery charge reaches below 10%. If the battery does not accept a charge, contact unitech Technical Support.

Extending Battery Life

You can extend the PA982 battery life by doing either of the following:

• Changing the automatic power settings

• Reducing CPU speed

• Minimizing the use of backlight

Changing the Automatic Power Settings

The P A982 enters idle mode when there is no task, or all t asks are waiting for input. In the default setting, the PA982 enters User Idle mode when there is no user input after one minute. The remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power connected. Pressing the power button returns the PA982 to the same point at the time of automatic shutdown.

To change the automatic power settings:

1. In the Power Properties screen tap the Schemes tab.

2. Tap the automatic shut off time arrow to select from a list of time periods for the following modes:

– User Idle: the PA982 switches to User Idle

mode when there is no user input after the selected time.

– Switch state to System Idle: the PA982

switches to from User Idle mode to System Idle mode when the system is inactive after the selected time.

– Switch state to Suspend: the PA982

switches from System Idle mode to Suspend mode when the system is inactive after the selected time.

The available time periods are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 30 minutes and Never.

Reducing CPU Speed

Follow these instructions to reduce the CPU speed.

1. Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel → CPU Speed:

2. Select a lower CPU speed to conserve battery

power

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Adjusting Backlight Setting

The power consumption of the LCD backlight is high. To conserve battery power, turn off the backlight function if it is not necessary.

To change backlight settings:

1. Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel.

2. Tap Backlight.

The Backlight screen appears.

3. Tap the Battery Power or External Power radio button and do any of the following:

– Tap the Dim backlight if device is not used

for check box and select the amount of time before the unit reduces the backlight intensity from the drop-down list.

– Tap the Turn off backlight if device is not

used for check box and select the amount of time before the unit turns off the backlight from the drop-down list.

– Tap the Turn on the backlight... checkbox to

activate the backlight when the screen is tapped or a button is pressed.

– Use the slider bars to select the intensity of the backlight when it is fully on or

dimmed.

Performing a Hardware Reset

You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen). There are three ways to

Performing a Warm Boot A warm boot allows your device to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer.

This will restart your device and adjust memory allocation. All records and entries are retained after a warm boot. Unsaved data in open programs may in some cases be lost.

1. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → Boot Mode:

The BootMode screen opens.

2. Tap Warm Boot. The system is reset and you will lose all unsaved data.

Alternatively, to perform a warm boot, lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the PA982.

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Performing a Cold Boot

A cold boot cuts off power to your device, erasing all records and entries, deleting all programs you have added, and restoring the device to default factory settings.

Never perform a cold boot unless a soft reset does not correct your problem. When you perform your next ActiveSync operation, you can restore any data that you previously synchronized to your computer or you can restore data that you backed up to a storage card.

You can perform a cold boot using the Boot Mode utility in the operating system, or by pressing the Cold Boot hardware reset button in the PCMCIA bay.

Performing a Cold Boot using the Boot Mode Utility

1. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → Boot Mode:

The BootMode screen opens.

2. Tap Cold Boot. The system is reset and you will lose all data including all files in the RAM memory.

NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, the date

and time settings are not be retained. Formats, preferences, and other settings are restored to their default factory settings.

Performing a Cold Boot using the Hardware Reset Button

The hardware reset button enables you to reset the PA982 in the even that the operating system does not work or boot up.

Remove the PCMCIA bay cover and press the white hardware reset button inside the PCMCIA bay with the tip of a screwdriver.

Chapter 2 System Specifications

Appendix

System Specifications

Processing/Memory CPU Intel Xscale PXA255 400Mhz

Memory SDRAM: 64 MB

Flash ROM: 64 MB OS Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Professional Plus Keypad 22-key, including numeric key, alpha key and function key Display 240x320 QVGA, Color Transflective TFT with Touch Screen & backlight Scanner Integrated liner barcode scanner

Long Range (optional)

RFID Reader (optional) Indicator Dual color (red/green) LED Communication USB Host & Client

IrDA 1.2(SIR) through cradle

GSM/GPRS (via expansion slot)

802.11b/g (optional)

Bluetooth Audio Speaker Expansion Slot PCMCIA Type II slot Power Source Main Lithium-lon @ 7.4V 2200mAh Main battery pack

Backup One rechargeable Li-ion backup battery Enclosure Weight 700g

Dimension Approximately L221.3 X H177.5 X W99.5mm Environmental Operating temperature -30ºC~ 50ºC

Storage temperature -30ºC~ 70ºC

Relative Humidity 5% ~ 95%(non-condensing)

Drop test to Concrete 4 feet

Environmental Sealing IP67 Certification CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS compliant Accessories Desktop Cradle with power jack

USB cable

Synchronization and power cable

AC/DC power adapter

Gun grip handle with internal Li-ion battery Software Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 SDK

unitech PA982 SDK

VOIP (via 3rd party)

Unitech PA982 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Manual

Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Statement

Canadian Compliance Statement

European Conformity Statement

RoHS Statement

Laser Information

Battery Notices

Battery Charge Notice

Storage and Safety Notice

Getting Started

Introducing the PA982

Features

A Tour of the PA982

Front Left View

Back View

Installing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Charging the Battery using the Synchronization Power Cable

Charging the Battery with the Docking Station

Checking the Battery Status

Connecting the PA982 to a PC

Turning the PA982 on for the First Time

Powering On

Calibrating the PA982 Screen

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Using the Harware

Using the Alpha Key

Using Hotkeys

Using the Stylus

Using the Laser Scanner

Chapter 3

Getting Connected

Establishing Device-PC Connection

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files

Installing the WLAN Card (Optional)

WiFi Connection

Barcode Scanner Programs

Scanner Settings

Scan2Key

Barcode Symbologies

Chapter 5

Advanced Settings

Adjusting Settings

Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status

Extending Battery Life

Changing the Automatic Power Settings

Reducing CPU Speed

Adjusting Backlight Setting

Performing a Hardware Reset

Performing a Cold Boot

Performing a Cold Boot using the Boot Mode Utility

Performing a Cold Boot using the Hardware Reset Button

System Specifications