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Using the Laser Scanner

Note: Reading software must be enabled in order to operate

the scanner. This can be a user-loaded application or a pre-

loaded utility such as Scanner Setting.exe.

The PA970 has an integrated laser scanner,

which reads all major bar code types with

excellent performance. Trigger keys are

located on the left and right sides of the unit.

Press either one to activate the laser scanner.

The PA970 also has a built-in Scanner Setting.exe program

that allows the user to test the bar code scan function.

Scanner Setting.exe is located in the directory

\Windows\Control and is also accessible by shortcut via

Setting\Control on the Start menu.

Since the PA970’s keypad allows input of numeric

characters only, 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.

Opening the Windows CE Keyboard

The Windows CE keyboard can be opened by tapping the

keyboard icon on your task bar.

Keying in Characters

Once the Windows CE keyboard appears, character input is

similar to that of a standard PC. Simply tap the on-screen

key corresponding to the character you want to input.

International Character Support

Tap the [áü] button to toggle

between the standard English

keyboard and the European

keyboard.

Moving the Keyboard

Use the stylus to point to the title

bar (the bar displaying “Input

Panel”), and move the stylus

without lifting it from the screen.

Closing the Keyboard

Tap the keyboard icon to close

the Windows CE keyboard.

Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard)

Initial Operation

Note: Your Unitech PA970 is shipped with a protective film

covering the display. This film may be left in place to protect

the screen from scratches, but this will slightly reduce the

clarity and contrast of the screen image. If you choose to

remove the protective film, do so by peeling it from one corner.

Note: Make sure the unit is fully charged before turning it on.

Pressing the ON / OFF Key

The Unitech PA970 welcome screen

appears.

The Windows CE

appears shortly

thereafter.

Adjusting Screen Brightness

Press the [FUNC] key and the

Cursor key to increase or decrease

screen brightness.

Calibrating the PA970

The first time the PA970 is powered

on, or after it’s been reset, the

calibration screen to the right

appears. This screen can also be

accessed at any time by pressing

the [FUNC] and [Esc] keys.

The PA970 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 [Enter] key to

confirm, or press the [ESC] key to cancel.

Flash Storage

Flash Storage is a re-writable

location in which to store up to

64MB of data and program files.

The benefit of this feature is

that files and programs saved in

Flash Storage are unaffected by

the PA970’s power status.

To access the contents of Flash

Storage, simply select My

Computer on the desktop and

then select Flash Storage. The

programs and data files

currently stored in Flash

Storage 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.

Charging the PA970

16 hours of charging are required to initially charge the

empty Backup Battery to insure proper backup.

CAUTION: Operating the PA970 without fully charging the

Backup Battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM.

RECYCLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN TRASH.

Connect the Charging Cable

(RS232 or USB) to the PA970, and

then connect the AC Adapter to

the cable’s power jack and

electrical outlet.

Or place the PA970 into

the Docking Station (after

connecting the Docking

Station to the AC Adapter).

NOTE: The PA970’s Backup

Battery arrives to the customer

switched off. Before charging the

PA970, the Backup Battery must

be switched ON in order

to avoid accidental data loss.

Open the SD Compartment and

flip the white switch toward the

stylus slot.

Using the Keypad

Keypad

The PA970 keypad contains 19 keys, which includes 0 - 9

numbers, Cursor, Alpha, On/Off, Function, Escape,

Backspace, and Enter keys.

When the PA970 is off, pressing the On/Off key will

turn the unit on. Alternatively, when the unit is on,

this key must be pressed down for about two

seconds in order to turn the unit off.

ESC The Escape key performs the same function as

tapping the CANCEL or X button on the touch

screen.

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.

The Backspace key is used to erase previously input

characters.

Backspace

Power On/Off

Ta b

Function

Escape

Enter

Alpha

Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time

After calibrating the PA970, the Date/TIme Properties

dialog box will appear. Follow the steps below to set the

date and time.

Exiting Date / Time Properties Settings

Tap OK to affirm or X to cancel and exit.

Setting Year and Month

Tap the left or right arrows to

scroll the month.

Tap the up and down arrows to

scroll the year.

Or, tap the year and month

directly to change their settings.

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 one

in your time zone

Check the Daylight Savings

Time box if applicable

Tap the apply button4.

Useful Hotkeys

The PA970 provides eight combination hotkeys to activate

specified screen setting functions or programs, listed below.

Press and hold the [FUNC] key in combination with the

corresponding second key.

Toggle screen and keypad backlight.[FUNC] + [TAB]

[FUNC] + [8] Scanner Setting utility

[FUNC] + [7] Scanner Setting.exe

[FUNC] + [6] Task manager

[FUNC] + [ESC] Check stylus properties and re-calibrate

the PA970’s touch screen.

[FUNC] + [9] System information

[FUNC] + [0] Space

[FUNC] + Increase keypad brightness.

[FUNC] + Decrease keypad brightness.

Alpha Key

When the PA970 boots, the default condition is numeric

mode on. After toggling to alpha mode, the default condition

is Caps off (lower case).

Key In Press Cursor-Up to enter selected character.

Caps Press the alpha key twice to toggle Caps.

Alpha Mode Press alpha to enter alpha mode. The default

condition is Caps off.

[Cursor] The Cursor key is used to navigate amont the

applications.

alpha The Alpha key is used to toggle between numeric

and alpha mode. The Alpha key is also used to

toggle between upper and lower case while in

alpha mode.

ENT The Enter key is used to initiate a process

or confirm a selection made by the user.

[FUNC] + Increase screen brightness.

[FUNC] + Decrease screen brightness.

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