Unitech PA600 User Manual

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2Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.FeaturesPowerful

Chapter 1 3Package ContentsAfter opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA600 are present:If anything is missing or appear damage

4Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.A Tour of the PA6

Chapter 1 5Back ViewNo. Component Description9. Battery compartment Houses the removable and rechargeable 3.7 V, 1950 mAH battery pack10. Battery co

6Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Getting StartedTh

Chapter 1 72. Locate the backup battery switch and turn it on.3. Position the battery pack, making sure the battery contacts are aligned with the co

8Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Charging the Batt

Chapter 1 9Charging the Battery with the Docking Station1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the docking station, then con-nect the A

10Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Connecting the P

Chapter 1 11Turning the PA600 on for the First TimeAfter you have initially charged your device for about 16 hours, the device is ready to be used.

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Chapter 1 13The Stylus Settings window appears. This window enables you to calibrate the screen. 3. Tap Recalibrate to calibrate the screen. The ali

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Chapter 2 Using the Hardware15Enter key OKBack space Escape keyAlphanumeric 4, g, h, i Left navigation keyAlphanumeric 5, j, k, l —Alphanumeric 6, m

16Adjusting the Screen BrightnessAdjust the screen brightness by pressing the Function button to enable the soft keys and pressing the 7 (decrease bri

Chapter 2 Using the Hardware17Using the SD/MMC memory cardYour device has an expansion slot compatible with a range of SD and MMC storage cards, whi

18Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Using the Laser

Chapter 2 Using the Hardware193. To test the barcode scanner, tap the Test tab.4. Tap Tools5. Tap Enable Scan6. To perform auto scan, Tap Tools → A

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Chapter 3 Getting Connected214. Click Next. You are prompted to read the End User License Agreement (EULA).5. Accept the license agreement terms and

iPrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA600 PDA Barcode Scanner. No part of this publication may be r

227. Select a drive to install the program and click Next.The installation wizard has gathered the information it needs to install Active-Sync and pro

Chapter 3 Getting Connected239. Click Finish. You may be prompted to restart your computer.After you have installed ActiveSync and restarted your co

24Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Synchronizing wi

Chapter 3 Getting Connected251. Tap Start → Programs → Bluetooth → BTPowerON and check Turn on Blue-tooth module. Tab OK.2. Tap Start → Settings

26Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.You are prompted

Chapter 3 Getting Connected278. On your PC, click Active-Sync → Connection Set-ting → Select your BT COM Port → OK9. On the PA600 tap Start → Progra

28Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.11. You will see

Chapter 3 Getting Connected29WiFi ConnectionUnitech terminals come with built-in RF facility.This chapter guides the user on how to setup the RF set

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Chapter 3 Getting Connected31Synchronizing InformationAll files created on the device are stored in My Document/PA600 My Document folder (if the des

iiLaser InformationThe unitech PA600 series is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J and to the require

32Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Windows Explorer

Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs33Chapter 4Barcode Scanner ProgramsScan2KeyThe Scan2Key application routes input from a scanner port to a keypad

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35Barcode Symbologies (2D barcode)Barcode SymbologyEnable/DisableCheck Char/Digit verificationTransmit Check Char/digitMax/Min LengthTransmit Leading

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37Checking the Main and Backup Battery StatusThis section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup bat-tery. To minimize pow

38Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.The Power screen

Chapter 5 Advanced Settings39Adjusting Backlight SettingThe power consumption of the LCD backlight is high, turn off the backlight function if it is

40Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.– Set the Intens

Chapter 5 Advanced Settings41Performing a hardware resetYou may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to th

About This ManualiiiStorage and safety noticeAlthough charged Lithium-Ion batteries may be left unused for several months, their capacity may be de

42Copyright 2006 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.Performing a Col

Chapter 5 Advanced Settings43AppendixProcessor / Memory CPU Intel PXA270 520MHzMemory SDRAM:128MBFlash ROM:320MBOS Windows CE 5.0Keypad 18-Key, incl

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vTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Manual iRegulatory Compliance Statements...

viChapter 3Getting Connected 20Establishing Device-PC Connection...... 20Installi

1Chapter 1Introducing the PA600 Thank you for purchasing the PA600 PDA Barcode Scanner.Your PA600 was designed for users who need a compact and durab