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PA962.pdf 2006/4/27 02:00:26 PA962.pdf 2006/4/27 02:00:26 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PA962/PA963 Product Reference Guide P/N 400424G REV.A 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 2 Unitech PA962 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 3 Product Reference Guide Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing PA962.(The operation of PA963 is same as PA962's) 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. Unitech PA962 4 Unitech PA962 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 compart-

ment 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. Product Reference Guide 5 Unitech PA962 & Accessories After opening the box, please make sure the following accessories for the PA962 are present:

PA962 CD Unitech PA962 Quick Reference Guide PA962 Main Body Battery pack Stylus CF slot drawer for PA962 Pulling-tags RF Card Cushion 6 Unitech PA962 Tour of the Unitech PA962 Stylus This stylus is design for tapping screen and also for accessing batter door LED Indicator for scanning good and charging indica-

tion Touch Screen RS232/USB/Charging Port PA962 Back View IrDA port Reset Hole Push enclosed button for system warm-start CF slot compartment Please remove the battery door to access CF slot. Product Reference Guide Bar Code Laser Scanner Right Side Scanner Trigger Press it to enable laser sccanner to read bar code. Keypad PCMCIA compartment Install PC card here. Battery compartment Install Lithium-ion battery pack here. 7 First Steps with the Unitech PA962 There are three ways to provide power to the PA962:

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack RS232/Charging cable or USB/Charging cable Docking Station 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 1. Remove the battery compartment door

(located on the lower back side of the unit). 2. 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. 8 Unitech PA962 3. Position the battery pack and install the battery compartment door. Supplying Power to the PA962 Connect the RS232/Charging Cable or USB/

Charging Cable to the PA962, and then connect the AC adapter to the cables power jack and an electrical outlet. Or place the PA962 into the Docking Station (first connect the power supply to 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 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. Product Reference Guide 9 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m 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. 1. 2. 3. Hold the stylus as you would a pencil. To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on that choice. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers. Use very light pressure. 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. 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. Insert CF card to PA962 Front side of PCMCIA card 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. 1. 2. 3 Your CF card. CF drawer 10 Unitech PA962

' &)*+,$- ./012& 10)& 3 5 &&&&&&&&&&&www.pdffactory.com 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. First Operation of the Unitech PA962 Pressing the ON/OFF Key The Unitech PA962 welcome screen appears. The Windows CE screen will appear shortly thereafter. Adjusting Screen Brightness Press [FUNC] key and Cursor key to decrease or increase screen brightness. Calibrating the PA962 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 ac-

cessed at any time by pressing the hot key

[FUNC] and the [ESC] key. 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. Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time After Calibrating the PA962, the Date/Time Prop-

erties dialog box will appear. Follow the steps below to set the date and time. Product Reference Guide 11 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m 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 Year and Month Tap the Left or Right arrows to scroll the month. Tap here to directly change year setting Tap here to popup list of months 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. 12 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Flash Memory 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. To save to Flash Storage, select File, Save To, and select Flash Storage just like you would select any other storage medium. Product Reference Guide 13 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. Backspace Power On/Off TAB Function Cursor Alpha ON/OFF

[ESC]

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. The Escape key will perform the same function as tapping the CANCEL button or the X button on the touch screen.

[ Back space]The Backspace key is used to erase previously input characters.

[FUNC]

[TAB]

[ENT]

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 pro-

cessing application. The Enter key is used to initiate a process or confirm a selection made by the user.

[Cursor]

This Cursor key is used to navigate among applications.

[Alpha]

14 This Alpha key is used to toggle between Numberic & Alpha Mode. This Apha key is also used to toggle CAPS at Alpha Mode. Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Alpha Key When the PA962 boots, the default condition is Numeric Mode on. When you toggle to Aphal Mode, the default condition is CAPS mode off. Alpha Mode Press alpha to alpha mode, the default condition is CAPS off. CAPS Key in Press Apaha key twice to toggle CAPS Press Cursor-UP to enter selected character. 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 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. Check Stylus properties & Re-Calibrate the PA960s touch screen. Decrease screen brightness. Increase screen brightness.

[FUNC] + [ESC]

[FUNC] + [

[FUNC] + [

[FUNC] + [TAB*] Toggle screen & LCD backlight.

[FUNC] + [6]

[FUNC] + [7]

[FUNC] + [8]

[FUNC] + [9]

[FUNC] + [0]

[FUNC] + [Cursor] Use Function key & Cursor UP to Toggle Display Backlight

[FUNC] + [Cursor] Use Function key & Cursor Down to Toggle Keypad LED Backlight Task manager Scanner Setting.exe Power Properties System Information Space Product Reference Guide 15 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) Since the PA962s 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. Opening the Windows CE Keyboard:

The Windows CE keyboard can be opened by tapping the keyboard icon on the task bar. (Refer to picture). 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 corre-

sponding to the character you want to input. Double-tap here International Character Support:

Tap the [] 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. Title Bar 16 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m 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. Laser Scanner The PA962 has an integrated laser scanner, which reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance. Left side trigger Trigger keys are located on the left and right sides of the unit. Press either one to activate the laser scanner. The PA962 also has a built-in Scanner Setting. exe program that allows the user to test the barcode scan function. Scanner Setting.exe is located in directory \Windows\Control and is also accessible by shortcut via Setting\Control on the Start menu. Right side trigger Product Reference Guide 17 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Chapter 3. Power system Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack The optional Docking Station is a convenient accessory for daily use of the PA962. The charging will be completed withing 3 hours. Or, when using the included Charging/RS232 Cable or Carging / USB cable the charging time of the battery pack is about 3 hours. Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time Note: Before using the PA962 for the first time, charge the unit for 16 hours to fully charge the empty backup battery. 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. Note: Backing-up data by backup battery only without the main battery installed in the 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. It may take up to 72 hours to backup data when the PA962 is automatically shut down because of very low battery power while the depleted batteries are still installed in the battery compartment. 18 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Power Status Indication Four different icons are displayed on the status bar to indicate the on-board power status. Plug icon: When displayed, this icon indicates that the battery is charging. The PA962 is either plugged-in via the DC 12V/2A power adapter or in the docking station. Battery Low icon: When displayed indicates the battery is low and needs to be charged. In other words, there is no external power supply, the battery charge is low or very low, and charging the PA962 is recommended. Battery Very Low icon: When displayed indicates the battery is very low. Stopping the operation and charging the PA962 immedi-

ately is highly recommended. No icon: When displayed means there is no external power supply to the PA962 but its battery power status is good. Plug with power adapter Battery Low Battery Very Low Backup Battery Low icon: When displayed indicates the backup battery is low and needs to be charged. Backup Battery Low Backup Battery Very Low icon: When displayed indicates the backup battery is very low. Stopping the operation and charg-

ing the PA962 immediately is highly recommended. Product Reference Guide Backup Battery Very Low or Backup Battery is not turned on. 19 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Checking Main and Backup Battery Status Enter Power Properties :

If the above mentioned Plug icon or Battery icon is displayed, double tap this icon to bring up the Power Properties screen. Or, select Settings/Control Panel from the Start menu and then double tap the Power icon to display Power Properties. Check Battery Status:

The battery menu item will show the status of the main and backup batteries. There are 3 kinds of status indica-

tors Good, Low and Very Low. Bold characters indicate the actual status, e.g. battery icons in the illustra-

tion at right mean both the main and backup batteries are GOOD. It is necessary to charge the battery when Low or Very Low are displayed in bold characters. If Low or Very Low are still displayed after charging, please contact Unitech Technical Support. 20 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m How to Save Battery Power Automatic shut-down of the PA962 The PA962 will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the PA962 will automatically turn itself off if it remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power applied. Pressing the power button will return the PA962 to the same point at the time of automatic shutdown. In Power Properties, select Power Off. Customize automatic shut off time by tapping the arrow to select from a list of time periods. The available time periods are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 minutes. This function can also be activated when the PT962 is plugged into the power adapter or placed in its cradle by tapping the check box and then tapping the arrow to select from a list of time periods. The available time periods are 1, 2, 5,10, 15 and 30 minutes. Backlight Setting Because the power consumption of the LCD backlight is high, turn off the backlight function if it is not necessary. If a backlight is required, set automatically turn off the back-light function. To change backlight settings, select Settings / Control Panel from the Start menu, and then double tap the Dis-

play icon. Tap the Backlight menu item to display the following 3 selections:

Product Reference Guide 21 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Automatically turn off the backlight when using battery power:

Tap the check box to toggle this function. Available idle times are: 15 and 30 seconds, and 1, 2, and 5 minutes. Automatically turn off the backlight when using external power:

Tap the check box to toggle this function. Available idle times are: 15 and 30 seconds, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, and 30 minutes. Automatically turn on the backlight when key This function is only activated by the PA962s keypad rather than the Windows CE keyboard. Warm Boot / Cold Boot Warm Boot

To perform a warm boot while the PA962 is operating, insert a pin (paper clip works well) into the reset hole on the back of the terminal, right below the PCMCIA cover. Under the Windows folder of your terminal, locate the file BootMode.exe, execute the program, and confirm the warning message. WARNING: Warm Boot will cause unsaved data to be lost. Cold Boot Press the coldboot buttom underneith the PCMCIA cover, the terminal will perofrm coldboot. NOTE: Cold Boot will cause the PA962 to return to its original factory settings. 22 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Charging Considerations It is important to consider the environment temperature whenever you are charg-

ing 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. Storage and Safety Precautions 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 hap-

pens 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 ranges. Product Reference Guide 23 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Chapter 4. Communication Introduction The Unitech PA962 allows users to link to a host computer via RS-232,USB, IrDA, or RF connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the communication of the PA962. The following subchapters cover these topics:

Microsoft ActiveSync for details about serial communication via RS232/ USB port. RF Communication for details about wireless communication between mobile PA962 and host computers. Connecting Serial or USB Cable Plug the RS232 or USB end of the communication cable to the PCs 9 pin Com Port and the other into the PA962 RS232/USB/Charging Port (see page 3). Plug the Power Supply into the Power Receptacle on the RS232 or USB plug. Docking Station Plug the RS232 end of the communication cable to the PCs 9 pin Com Port and the other end into the Cradles RS232 Port. Plug the Power Supply into the Power Receptacle on the Docking Station. 24 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your desktop computer and the PA962, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your desktop computer. With Microsoft ActiveSync you can:

Transfer data. Back up and restore PA962 data. Add programs to and remove programs from the PA962.

This chapter will introduce Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.5. ActiveSync provides a user-friendly interface and it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsofts Web site. Installing Microsoft ActiveSync Before beginning installation, carefully read the following:

Because you will be restarting your computer during installation, save your work and quit all programs before you begin. To set up your communication settings, a PA962 serial cable is required to connect the PA962 to your host computer. If you run the Windows NT operating system with a service pack, you will be informed during setup that you may need to reinstall the service pack. Try connecting first, and if unsuccessful, reinstall the latest service pack. Installation Follow the installation procedure below to install Microsoft ActiveSync, connect your PA962 to your desktop computer, and establish a partnership for synchroni-

zation (if desired):

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Download the executable program msasync.exe from the Microsoft web site at:

http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/

pocketpc/downloads/activesync35. asp. Execute this program.

Select the folder into which Microsoft ActiveSync will be installed. If you choose not to download into the displayed default folder, click the Change button.

= After youve selected the folder, click Next to set up Microsoft ActiveSync. After youve installed Microsoft ActiveSync and restarted your computer, youll see the following screen:

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Using the RS232 cable or USB, plug the PA962 into a communication port on your desktop computer.

Turn the PA962 on. Click the Next button. Microsoft ActiveSync should recognize your PA960 and configure your communi-

cation port. If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication settings. For more information, see Change Communications Settings later in this chapter.

= When the PA962 is initially con-

nected to a PC, the following screen appears prompting you to set up a Partnership. Setting up a Partnership is required if your PA962 is to be synchronized with other computers and/or terminals. Otherwise select No.

= Now select synchronization settings. Currently the PA962 can support Synchronized Files Product Reference Guide 27 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m

= Different PA962 cannot share the same Device Name if more than one terminal is to be connected to the same PC via a Partnership. The default Device Name assigned to the PA962 is WinCE. It is important to specify a different name for each terminal if more than one terminal is to be connected to the same PC. When ActiveSync displays the following screen, assign each terminal its own unique name. Click the Next button and follow the instructions to set up a partnership between the PA962 and your desktop computer. This partnership allows you to synchronize information between the two computers.

= When the configuration process is complete, youll see the following screen:

Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if youve chosen to synchro-

nize periodically or upon connection. Note: Your desktop computer can create a partnership with multiple PA962. Also, a PA962 can create a partnership with up to two desktop computers. 28 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Using the Mobile Devices Window Start Microsoft ActiveSync by clicking the Microsoft ActiveSync shortcut on your desktop and then clicking the Explore icon. In the displayed window, you can:

= Select your PA962 to use Microsoft ActiveSync features such as changing synchronization options, as described in the Syn-

chronization section.

Open the Explorer window by double-clicking your device icon in the Mobile Devices window. Use this window, which is the root window to the PA962, to copy and move files between the PA962 and your desktop computer, as de-

scribed in the Synchronization section. Product Reference Guide 29 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Changing Communications Settings If Microsoft ActiveSync fails to detect the PA962 during installation, set up commu-

nications manually instead. Make sure the following conditions are met:

= Verify that the correct communications port is selected for your desktop computer, and that it is free.

= Microsoft ActiveSync uses the specified communication ports to connect to the PA962. Make sure these resources are available for Microsoft ActiveSync to connect to the PA962. Other programs cannot use them while the PA962 and your desktop computer are connected.

= Set your baud rate on the PA962 and desktop computer will match it. To check communications settings, open the Mobile Devices folder, and click File => Connection Settings . The baud rate on the PA962 is set to 57600bps by default. To adjust the baud rate, tap Start, Settings, Con-

trol Panel, select the Communication icon, select the PC Connection Tab, and then tap the Change Connection. Button. For more information, see Microsoft ActiveSync Help. 30 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m If you want to change the terminals default baud rate or use IrDA to communicate with the Host PC, follow the steps below to adjust it:

1. 2. 3. 4. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, Communica-

tions Tap the PC Connection tab. Tap the Change Connection button Select the baud rate from the list box. Synchronization You can synchronize information between the PA962 and your desktop computer to insure both computers have current information. First youll need to install Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop computer. Synchronization takes place according to the options you chose during Microsoft ActiveSync setup. If you accept the default (On Connect) synchronization option in the Microsoft ActiveSync Setup Wizard, youll be able to simply connect your PA960 to your desktop computer, and synchronization will take place. If you have not enabled On Connect, start Microsoft ActiveSync in either of the following ways:

On your desktop computer, double-click the My Computer icon and then double-click the Mobile Devices folder. Plug the RS232 cable or USB cable between the PC and the PA962. Execute Repllog.exe from the PA962s Windows directory

(if ActiveSync is setup to sync using the IrDA port on both PC and PA962). Control Panel icon on your PA962 To turn on IrDA:

1.Click on the 2.Double-click the 3.Click the 4.Tap the Change Connection button 5.Select IrDA. PC Connection tab Communication icon Product Reference Guide 31 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Synchronization will take place according to options youve chosen. To initiate synchronization manually, click Tools, and then Synchronize Now. Synchronization may take a few minutes, as each item to be synchronized needs to be processed. You ll see a message indicating that synchronization is taking place. After youve synchronized, youll see the status message in the status bar of the Mobile Devices windows. At any time, you can check the status. Click the Tools menu, and click ActiveSync Status to display the ActiveSync Status window. What Gets Synchronized The following sections provide an overview of how various types of information are synchronized. For details on synchronizing specific items, see Microsoft ActiveSync Help. Files All files you create on the PA962 are stored in a My Document/PA962 My Docu-

ments folder (if the assigned Device Name is PA962). View those files by double-

clicking the short-cut PA962 My Documents icon on your desktop computer. If you have enabled file synchronization, your PA962 files are automatically syn-

chronized on your desktop computer file folder WinCE_PC My Documents -

unless a different name was chosen for the PA962. This folder can be found in one of following locations:

Windows 95/98: My Documents\WinCE_PC My Documents. Windows NT:WINNT\Profiles\your user-name\Personal\WinCE_PC My Documents. During synchronization, files are copied back and forth between the PA962 and the desktop computer. 32 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Changing Synchronization Options Synchronization options can be modified, including when you synchro-

nize and what gets synchronized. In the Mobile Device window, click Tools, and then Sync Options. For each type of information, the synchronization process can be hastened by limiting the amount of data to be synchronized. To do this, select a service and click the Settings button. Inbox, Tasks, and Channels not supported Note:

The PA962 only supports File synchronization. Inbox, channels, and Tasks are not supported. After enabling a service, you must close and reopen the ActiveSync Options dialog box before the Option button is available for that service. Installing and Removing Software Any program created for your PA962 can be installed as long as there is sufficient memory or storage space. First install the software on your desktop computer and then connect the PA962 to your desktop computer. Some software programs provide their own setup instructions. Most software programs use Application Manager to install and remove software on the PA962. In the Mobile Device window, click Tools, and then click Application Manager. Product Reference Guide 33 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Application Manager detects the software that is available but not yet installed on the PA962. System software and programs added to the PA960 at the factory are stored in FlashROM. You cannot remove or modify this software, and youll never accidentally lose FlashROM contents. Software programs and data files added to your PA962 after factory installation can be stored in RAM or Flash Memory. InBox Following is an overview of InBox. Step-by-Step information on how to use this program can be found in the Help function on the PA962. To view Help, tap Start, and then Help. Sending and Receiving E-Mail with InBox Use InBox to send and receive e-mail messages using any of these methods:

Send and receive messages using a dial-up connection to a service provider or your corporate network. Send and receive messages using a wireless network card to a local area network (LAN). Note: You can send and receive messages with Inbox, but this function cannot be synchronized with Outlook. Sending Mail Remotely In addition to exchanging mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive mail from a remote mail server by setting up an e-mail account with a service provider. 34 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Note: If youre setting up an Internet mail account with an ISP (Internet Service Provider), the ISP must use a POP3 mail server and an SMTP mail gateway. For dial-up connections, youll require an internal PCMCIA type modem card or external modem for the PA962. Youll also need to set up the remote connection on the PA962 using the Connections program. For wireless connections, youll require an RF card for the PA962. Youll also need to set up the remote connection on the PA962 via the Network setting. Setting Up Remote Mail You can use multiple mail ser-

vices to obtain mail. For each mail service you will access, first set up and name each mail service. If you will use the same service to connect to different mailboxes, set up and name each mailbox connection. In the InBox on the PA962, tap Compose, Options, the Ser-

vices tab, and then the Add button. A setup wizard will walk you through the steps. The software for creating an Internet Mail connection to an ISP is pre-installed on the PA962. Work Remotely Mail received via dial-up connection appears in the InBox folder on the PA962, together with the mail you synchronize with your desktop computer. Messages received remotely are linked to your mail server rather than to your desktop computer. You can work online, which means that you read and respond to messages while connected to the server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send, which saves space on your device. Product Reference Guide 35 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m You can also work offline. Once youve downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the server and then decide which message to download completely. The next time you connect, InBox automati-

cally downloads the complete messages youve marked for retrieval and sends the messages youve composed. Receiving Messages Messages received by synchronizing with your desktop computer and through remote connections appear together in your InBox. Double-tap a message to read it. When you connect to your Internet mail service, the InBox downloads only the first 100 lines of each new message to the InBox folder by default. No mail attach-

ments are downloaded. When you synchronize with your desktop computer, only the first 50 lines of each new message remains on the mail server or your desk-

top computer. You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in their entirety the next time you synchronize or connect to your mail service. Select the message, tap Service, and then tap Retrieve Full Copy. The icons in the InBox messages list give you a visual indication of the message status. Specify your downloading preferences when setting up the service or selecting your synchronization options. You can change them at any time.

= To change InBox delivery options for mail synchronization: in the Mobile Devices window on your desktop computer select your WinCE icon, click Tools, and then click ActiveSync Options. Select Message and then click Options. (For the Options button to be available, you must have previously enabled message synchronization.)

= To change InBox delivery options for remote mail: in InBox on your PA962, tap Service and then tap the service name. Then tap Service again and tap Properties. Youll need to download a full message before you can view its attachments. 36 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Sending Messages To compose a new message, tap the New Message button on the command bar. Enter an e-mail address in the To field or select a name from the Address Book. All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book. To send your message, tap File and Send. Messages are placed in your OutBox folder on the PA962 and will be delivered to their destination in one of two ways:

= They are transferred to the OutBox folder in Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer the next time you synchronize.

= They are transmitted to your mail server the next time you connect remotely. In InBox, make sure the appropriate service is selected on the Service menu. Then tap Connect. RF Communication Windows CE can support TCP/IP protocol, so the user can easily connect to the Internet by Modem or RF. The following chapter is an introduction on how to connect the PA962 to a network via TCP/IP. There are several PCMCIA RF cards available on the market. These cards provide the PA962 with wireless communications. Currently, Unitech provides Cisco 350, Agere (Lucent OEM 802.11b card) support for the PA962 with the drivers pre-installed. By selecting a supported card for the PA962 RF communi-

cation will be plug-and-play. RF networks look and operate similarly to Ethernet networks. The only differ-

ence is that a radio transmission replaces the hard-wire connection between the various nodes. This means all of your existing applications that currently operate over Ethernet will also function utilizing WLAN without any special wireless network software. This picture illustrates a typical network topology including the PA962 with RF. Hub Hub WMS Database WMS Database Product Reference Guide 37 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card

Power off the PA962. Remove the stylus, using the screw driver in the stylus to remove the screw, and then open the PCMCIA compartment.

= Attach the snap-on antenna to the RF card if required (only the Cisco card comes with a pre-installed antenna).

= Attach pulling-tag to antenna.

Insert the RF card into the PCMCIA slot. PCMCIA card PCMCIA card front side front side RF Card Cushion Remove the protective backing from the sticky side of the RF Card Cushion and install the cushion along the inside upper edge of the PCMCIA Cover as shown. The RF Card Cushion prevents damage to the RF card antenna in case the PA962 is accidentally dropped. Re-attach cover to the PA962 Setting Up the Wireless Card The PA962 is pre-loaded with connection software from Cisco and Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco). The PA962 will automatically detect these RF cards and then display the following screen during the first-time installation. Please note that there are two ways to set the IP address:

38 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Obtaining an IP Address via DHCP Server Please check with your MIS department to determine whether a DHCP server is available in your LAN environment. If available, tap the radio button Obtain an IP address via DHCP, and then tap the OK button. Specifying an IP Address If there is no DHCP server in your LAN environment, specify the individual IP address on each PA962 with the following steps:

Tap the radio button Specify IP Address. Input the proper IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Tap the Name Servers tab, and then input the proper Primary DNS, Secondary DNS, Primary WINS, and Secondary WINS. To avoid conflict with your LAN environment, please consult with your MIS depart-

ment for the correct TCP/IP setting. Note : To change the above settings, please perform the following steps:

Tap Start, Control Panel. Double tap the Net-

work icon. Select the proper RF card driver and then tap the Properties button. Product Reference Guide 39 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m How to Set SSID Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco)

Tap Start, Control Panel. Double-click the WaveLAN icon. Under the Basic tab, after WaveLAN Network Name, enter SSID. Tap OK

Cisco

Tap Start. Run, Browse. Select the Windows directory. Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK. Click OK again. Select SSID. Click OK

Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool:

The Unitech PA960 includes the Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool pre-loaded. To access the Site Survey Tool:

1.Open My Computer (or use File Explorer). 2.Open the Cisco file folder. 3.Open Site Survey Tool. For more information on the Site Survey Tool, refer to the Cisco CE Manual. Or, go to: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/

airo_350/350cards/win_ce/hig/ce_appe.htm. 40 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Power Management

(Required to prevent battery drainage due to extra power usage of RF cards.) Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco)

Tap Start, Control Panel. Double-click the WaveLAN icon. Under the Power Management tab, select Card Power Management. Tap OK

Cisco

Tap Start. Run, Browse. Select the Windows directory. Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK. Click OK again. Select Power Save Mode. Select MAXPSP. Click OK

Product Reference Guide 41 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Chapter 5. Useful Application Program Scan2Key The Scan2Key application can route input from a scanner port to kaypad buffer, so that all input from scanner will be treated as they are just input from keypad. With this router, scanned data can be directly input into scanner port aware application, like MS Pocket Word. Scanner Setting When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a different application, Scanner Control Panel provides the ability to change default symbology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings. Run this program from \Windows\Scanner Setting.exe and Scanner Control Panel will be displayed. 42 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Barcode Symbologies:

Set customization symbologies for each symbology including:

Enable Disable Send Check Digit Max./Min Length Send Leading Digit Symbology Code 39 I 2 of 5 S25/Toshiba Code 32 Telpen EAN 128 Code 128 MSI/Plessy Code 93 Code 11 CodaBar Label Code UPC-A UPC-E EAN 13 EAN 8 Delta Code Supplement Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Other Full ASCII Send Start/Stop Character Send Start/Stop Character Fix Length Fix Length Send Leading Code Send Trailing Code Character Set Check Digit Module One/Two Check Digit Send Start/Stop Character CLSI Format On Yes Yes Yes Yes Zero Expansion On Enable NSC Enable Bookland Calculate Check Digit Supplement 2 Supplement 5 Space Separator Inserted If Present, Transmit / Presence Required Product Reference Guide 43 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Appendix A Technical Specifications CPU/Memory CPU Intel X-Scale 400MHz 32 CPU. Built-in real-time clock. Flash ROM 64MB Built-in (Flash Memory Manager included) SDRAM 64MB Input/Output Input Devices Keypad Audio Output Display Touch screen, stylus, keypad, full alphanumeric software keyboard, mag stripe reader, and bar code scanner 19 physical keys with backlight including cursor key, nu-

meric keypad, alpha keypad,TAB, ESC, FUNC, brightness and contrast controls A piezoelectric buzzer with software controlled volume 240 x 320 pixels portrait type, 65535 Color LCDwith touch screen and Electroluminescent backlight. Contrast adjustable by software hotkey LED Indicator Dual colors (green/red) for barcode good read indication Scan Engine Light Source: Visible Laser Dicode(VLD) 650nm. Scan Rate: 39+Scan/Sec Scan angle: +53 from normal Min. print contrast: 25% absolute dark/light reflectanceat 650nm Power Consumption: 65mA typicle@5V Depth of Field: See next page 44 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Laser Typical Depth of Field 5 mil 7.5 mil 1 0 mil 1 00% UP C 2 0 mil 4 0 mil 5 5 mil Ne a r 2.0 in. (5.1 cm ) 1.7 in. (4.3 cm ) 1.8 in. (4.6 cm ) 1.9 in. (4.8 cm )

Fa r 5.2 in. (1 3.2 cm ) 8.0 in. (2 0.3 cm ) 1 0 in. (2 5.4 cm ) 1 3 in. (3 3 cm ) 2 0 in. (5 0.8 cm ) 2 5 in. (6 3.5 cm ) 3 0 in. (7 6.2 cm )

* Depen dent u p o n symb ol width Decode Zone Interface Port RS232/USB/Charg-

ing Port IrDA PCMCIA & CF Power charging and EIA RS232C supports full duplex asynchronous communications and baud rate up to 115.2K bps. Compliant to IrDA 1.2 (SIR). Baud rate up to 115.2K bps. PCMCIA Type II slot & CF Type I & Type II slot accept memory, modem, and RF cards Product Reference Guide 45 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Power Power Options Power Consumption Battery Charge Backup Battery Power Management Barcode/Symbology Symbology Lithium-Ion @7.4V, 1850mAH Main Battery Pack

(Battery pack can be recharged 500 cycles or more) External AC/DC adapter @12VDC/2A with regulator Lithium-Ion battery: At 8V, room temperature. Standby mode: 45mA for sytem only without backlight. Suspend mode: 2mA for system only 3 hours with external AC/DC adapter 3 hours with docking station 1 rechargeable 3.7V, 120mAH Li-ion Polymer battery cell for data backup Power consumption indicated on status bar Codabar Code 11 Code 32 Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Code 93 Code 128 Delta Code EAN-8, 13 EAN128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Label Code MSI/Plessy Standard 2 of 5 Toshiba Telpen Toshiba UPC-A, E OS and Software Programming Tools OS Microsoft Windows CE.NET 4.2 Professional Plus Development LanguageMicrosoft Embedded Visual Tool for VB and VC pro-

gramming 46 Unitech PA962

' &)*+,$- ./012& 10)& 3 5 &&&&&&&&&&&www.pdffactory.com Mechanical and Environmental Dimensions 7.28 (18.5cm) 3.49 (8.76cm) 1.70 (4.33cm) Length:

Width:

Depth:

15.59 oz. (442g) with battery pack IP 54 Operation: -5C to 50C Storage: -20C to 60C 5% to 95% RH non-condensing Multiple 4.0 (1.2m) drops to concrete Weight IP Rating Temperature Humidity Shock Docking Station Interface Power Input 1 EIA RS232C IDC type connector via PC/computer, 1 USB port 16 pin connector for charging and communication pads to main unit Quick charging typically takes 3 hours AC/DC adapter @ 12 VDC/2A with regulator Pin Assignment of Charge and Communication Port Description Receive Data Send Data Data Transmit Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator USB 5V 12V Input Pin Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D C D RXD TXD DTR SG DSR RTS CTS RI USB 5V 12V N C N C GD N U D C

/U D C Ground USB Differential Data Signal High Side USB Differential Data Signal Low Side Product Reference Guide 47 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Appendix B Update and Upgrade OS Update OS via Compact Flash (ATA card) In order to upgrade or re-install the PA962 OS via Com-

pact Flash, you will require the NK.bin file (available from Unitech Technical Support):

Note: File name must be NK.bin do not rename it. CAUTION: Users files will be erased!

1. 2. 3. 4. Copy file NK.bin from the PC to the root directory of the Compact Flash card. Insert the Compact Flash Card into the PA962. Plug the power adapter into the PA962. Run \Windows\BootMode.exe from PA962 by tapping My Computer -> Windows -> double tapping BootMode . 5. 6. Press OK. The PA960 will display the following screen:

Insert CompactFlash chip into PC Card Adapter Ethernet Image Update PA960 BootLoader Ver 1.11

PA960 Boot Loader Option

(1)

(2) OS Image Update

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6) Choise:

Boot Loader Update Serial Port Image Update Jump to WinCE Flash Erase 48 Unitech PA962 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m 7. Press the 2 key to select OS Image Update. FlashRoms content will be erased and the new OS will be written to FlashRom. Then you will see the system will automaticlly run the following steps.:

(1). Image goint to Flash

(2). Erasing Flash

(3). New programming Flash After the OS is successfully updated, the PA962 will automatically cold-start with the new OS. Product Reference Guide 49 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Terminal does not power on. Terminal shuts itself down. Battery life is short

"Low Backup Battery" message Screen is blank Terminal either dow not respond, or responds inaccurately to touch screen input. Bar code not read. Terminal will not shut off. Solution Battery needs recharging or replacement. Insure that battery is installed correctly. Adjust " Power Properties"

Battery needs recharging. Adjust " Power Properties" - especially if peripherals are used. Adjust backlight of LCD or Keypad. Replace battery pack if old(battery can be recharged approximately 500 cylces.) Charge terminal for 16 hours. Make sure terminal is powered on. Adjust screen brightness. Calibrate touch screen. Perform a warm boot - WARNING - Unsaved data will be lost. Perform a cold boot - WARNING - Terminal will be reset to default settings and data will be lost. Make sure scanning application is loaded and operational. Run " Scanner Setting" program to modify barcode read setting. Bar code might be distorted and should be replaced. Battery needs recharging or replacement. If terminal is processing data, attach charging cable to insure the battery isn't depleted. If terminal is connected to AC power, disconnect. Perform a warm boot - WARNING - Unsaved data will be lost. Perform a cold boot - WARNING - Terminal will be reset to default settings and data will be lost. 50 Unitech PA960 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferance-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material 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. Laser Information The Unitech PA960 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 PA960 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. 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 binolulars, microscopes, and magnifying glasses. This does not include eye glasses worn by the user. The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the PA960 seriess optional laser scanner module is located on the memory compartment cover, on the back of the unit. Product Reference Guide 51 w wp yc w d f f a c t o r o m