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Chapter 3 Getting Connected

9. Click Finish.

You may be prompted to restart your computer.

After you have installed ActiveSync and restarted your computer, the ActiveSync icon

appears in your computer’s system tray as shown and ActiveSync Connection

Wizard starts. For detailed information on how to use ActiveSync on your computer,

start ActiveSync then click Help → Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

1. After ActiveSync has been installed, connect the USB charging cable to the uni-

versal connector on the bottom of your device. If necessary, connect an

adapter. Refer to Connecting the PA600 II to a PC on page 10.

2. Plug the other end of the USB charging cable into a USB port on your com-

puter.

3. Turn the device on.

4. ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the

PA600 II. The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start.

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 Cancel button and manually configure the communication set-

tings.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

6. When the configuration

process is complete, the

ActiveSync window

appears.

7. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to syn-

chronize periodically or upon connection.

NOTE: Your computer can create a partnership with multiple PA600 IIs. Also, a

PA600 II can create a partnership with up to two computers.

Chapter 3 Getting Connected

Synchronizing with Your Computer

Synchronization takes place according to the options you choose while setting up

ActiveSync on your computer. If you accept the default (On Connect) synchronization

option in the Microsoft ActiveSync Setup Wizard, you’ll be able to simply connect your

PA600 II to your desktop computer and synchronization will take place.

If you have not enabled the On Connect feature in Active Sync, you can start Active-

Sync in either of the following ways:

• On your computer, double-click My Computer → Mobile Devices folder.

• Connect the USB cable between the computer and PA600 II.

Connection options

You can set remote synchronization with your computer using the following connec-

tion options:

• USB connection

• Bluetooth connection

• GPRS Connection

• WiFi connection

USB Connection

To synchronize with your computer using a USB connection:

1. Connect your device to your computer using the USB charging cable.

2. Initiate connection by tapping Start → Pro-

grams → ActiveSync.

3. Tap Menu → Connections.

4. Select Synchronize all PCs using this con-

nection check box.

5. Select a baud rate or cable type connection.

6. Tap OK.

Bluetooth Connection

Your device is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to syn-

chronize 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.

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1. Tap Start → Settings → Connections →

Bluetooth → Mode and check Turn on

Bluetooth.

2. Tap Devices → Add new device.

3. Select a device from the list and tap Next.

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4. .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 Blue-

tooth PIN Code you

entered in step 4.

7. Select service. Check Activesync and tap Finish.

8. To preserve battery power, be sure to end the bluetooth activesync connection

when synchronizing is complete. Tap OK.

9. From Start → Programs, double tap ActiveSync.

10. Tap Menu at right bottom corner. Select Connect via Bluetooth. Terminal con-

nects to the host via Bluetooth Activesync.

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GPRS Connection

PA600 II comes with a built-in GPRS module, which allows you to connect to the inter-

net. Follow the instructions below to access the internet.

NOTE: Make sure you insert the SIM card properly. See Using the SIM Card on

page 19.

1. Tap Start → Settings. Under Connections

tab, tap Connections.

2. Under My ISP, tap Manage existing con-

nections.

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3. Tap and hold the GPRS (internet) in the list.

Select Connect.

A prompt appears, you are connected to

internet via GPRS.

WiFi Connection

With the device’s embedded WLAN module, you can send and receive signals to a

WiFi network then synchronize files.

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

wireless service provider. Contact a wireless service provider for more

information.

A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manually

entering settings information. Before doing these steps, determine if authentication

information is needed.

1. If the WIFI icon appears on the device, dou-

ble-tap the icon and tap enable wireless.

WiFi icon

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2. Tap the Wireless Manager icon.

3. Tap Menu at the right bottom corner of Wire-

less Manager. Select Wi-Fi Settings.

4. If there are available networks detected, tap

and hold the network name, and then select

Connect.

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NOTE: Press Func key and “9” button to

bring the Device Setting screen.

Under IO, select Wireless and

Enable. While Multiple Networks

Detected screen pop up, select a net-

work to connect.

Follow instructions below to add a new wireless network.

1. Tap Add New. Configure Wireless Network

screen appears.

2. Enter a name for the network. Tap Next.

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3. Enter the network key. Tap Next.

4. Tap Finish. Configure Wireless Network

screen appears again, and the new wireless

network becomes available in the list.

To disable the wireless network, you may do one of the following.

1. Double-tap the WIFI icon and tap Disable Wireless.

2. Tap the Wi-Fi bar in the Wireless Manager screen.

3. Press Func key and “9” button to bring the Device Setting screen. Under IO,

select Wireless and Disable.

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Synchronizing Information

All files created on the device are stored in My Document/PA600 II My Document

folder (if the designated device name is PA600 II). You can view files by double-click-

ing the PA600 II My Documents icon on your computer.

If you have enabled file synchronization, your PA600 II files are automatically synchro-

nized in the My Documents folder on your computer, unless a different name was cho-

sen for PA600 II.

Synchronization Options

Synchronization options can be modified, including when you synchronize and what

gets synchronized. In the Mobile Device window, click Tools → 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 Set-

tings button. After enabling a service, you must close and reopen the ActiveSync.

Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files

You can use ActiveSync to exchange information from your device to your computer

and vice versa. Changes you made 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 Win-

dows CE Store information.

The procedure below 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.

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.

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Windows Explorer opens the Mobile Device window for your device.

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.

Chapter 4

Barcode Scanner Programs

Scanner Setting

When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a differ-

ent application, the Scanner Control Panel provides the ability to change default sym-

bology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings.

Tap Start → Settings → System → Scanner.

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 applicaton.

Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs

Barcode Symbologies

Note: *Value Adjustable Scanner Control Panel V.5.11

Barcode

Symbology

Enable/

Disable

Check

Char/Digit

verification

Transmit

Check

Char/digit

Max/

Min

Length

Transmit

Leading

Char/digit

Other

Bookland

EAN

YES

Codabar YES YES YES YES Transmit start &

stop bits, CLSI

format, *data length

Code 11 YES YES YES * check digits, *data

length

Code 128 YES YES *data length

Code 32

(Pharmacy

Code)

YES YES Transmit tailing digit

Code 39 YES YES YES YES Full ASCII,

Transmit start &

stop bits, Function

Code, *data length,

Double labels

decoding, *Double

labels separator

Code 93 YES YES *data length

Delta Code YES YES YES

EAN 128 YES Transmit code ID,

*Fields separator

EAN 13 YES YES YES

EAN 8 YES YES YES

Interleaved 2

of 5

YES YES YES YES *Not suppress start

or stop digit, Fixed

length, *data length

Label Code

IV & V

YES YES

MSI/Plessey YES YES YES *Check digital

double module 10,

*data length

Standard 2

of 5

YES YES YES YES Fixed length, *data

length

Telepen YES *Standard

character set

UPC A YES YES YES

UPC E YES YES YES Zero expansion, NSC

UPC/EAN

Group

Supplement 2,

Supplement 5, Insert

space before

supplement, Must

have supplement,

*Add-on code try level

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.

The Settings screen appears.

From here you can adjust such user configurable

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 5 Advanced Settings

Checking the Main and Backup Battery Status

This section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup bat-

tery. To 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. Open Power Properties. Do either of the following:

– If the Plug or Battery icon appears on your

device, double-tap the icon to bring the

Power Properties screen.

– Tap Start → Settings → System →

Power.

NOTE: Press Func key and “8” button.

Plug icon

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The Power screen appears.

2. The battery menu item displays the status of

the main and backup batteries.

On the screen shown here, both batteries are

Good.

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 PA600 II battery life by doing either of the following:

• Change the automatic power settings

• Minimize the use of backlight

Changing the Automatic Power Settings

The PA600 II will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for

input. In default setting, the PA600 II automatically turns itself off if it remains idle for 3

minutes and when there is no external charging power connected. Pressing the power

button returns the PA600 II to the same point at the time of automatic shutdown.

To change the automatic power settings:

1. In the Power screen tap the Advanced tag.

2. Tap the automatic shut off time arrow to

select from a list of time periods. The avail-

able time periods are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 min-

utes.

3. This function can also be activated when the

PA600 II is plugged into the power adapter

or placed in its docking station by tapping

the On external power 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.

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Adjusting Backlight Setting

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 backlight” function.

To change backlight settings:

1. Tap Start → Settings → System.

2. Tap Backlight.

3. The Backlight screen appears.

Do any of the following:

– In the Battery Power tab, 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 while run-

ning in battery power mode from the drop-

down list.

– In the External Power tab, 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 while run-

ning in external power mode from the drop-

down list.

– Tap the Turn on backlight when check-

box to activate the backlight when a button

is pressed or the screen is tapped.

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– In the Brightness tap, tap and drag the

slider to adjust a dimmer backlight.

Viewing Flash Memory Files

The Flash Storage folder is a rewritable location for programs or data files. The benefit

of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Storage are unaffected by the

PA600 II power status.

To access the Flash Memory files:

1. Tap My Device > Flash Storage folder.

To transfer files to the Device’s flash memory:

1. Connect the device to your computer by ActiveSync.

2. On your computer’s Activesync, Click Mobile Device > Flash Storage.

3. Select the file that you want to transfer.

4. Drag the file from your terminal’s flash storage folder to your computer’s folder

or drag the file from your computer’s folder to the terminal’s flash storage folder.

Chapter 5 Advanced Settings

Performing a hardware reset

You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds

to the buttons or tapping on the screen).

A soft reset 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 soft reset. Unsaved data in open programs may in some cases be lost.

Performing a Warm Boot

1. Remove the stylus from its holder.

2. Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the

PA600 II.

Reset button

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Performing a Cold Boot

A cold boot cuts off power of your device, erasing all records and entries, deleting all

programs you have added, and restoring the device to default factory settings.

When you perform a cold boot, the date and time settings are not be retained. For-

mats, preferences, and other settings are restored to their default factory settings.

Data stored in the flash storage are retained.

NOTE: Never perform a hard reset 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.

Follow these instructions to perform a cold boot.

1. Press the TAB key.

2. While holding the TAB key, insert the tip

of the stylus into the reset hold on the

back of the PA600 II. Press and hold

the reset button until you see the

unitech splash logo screen. Wait 5 sec-

onds and then release the TAB key.

NOTE: The system is returned to the default settings. All registry settings and all

files (include the hidden files) are returned to their original factory

defaults.

FUNC

ESC ghi jkl mno

wxyz

ENTER

TAB

tuvpqrs

key

abc Rs def

ALPHA

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Performing a Clean Boot

A clean boot, similar to cold boot, cuts off power of your device, erasing all records

and entries, deleting all programs you have added, cleaning storage memory, and

restoring the device to default factory settings.

When you perform a clean boot, the date and time settings are not be retained. For-

mats, preferences, and other setting are restored to their default factory settings. Data

stored in the flash storage are retained.

NOTE: Never perform a hard reset 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.

Follow these instructions to perform a clean boot.

1. Press and hold the Func key and Back-

space key.

2. While holding the Func key and Back-

space key, insert the tip of the stylus

into the reset hold on the back of the

PA600 II. Press and hold the reset but-

ton until you see the unitech splash

logo screen. Wait 5 seconds and then

release the Func key and Backspace

keys.

NOTE: The system is returned to the default settings. All registry settings and all

files (include the hidden files) are returned to their original factory

defaults. And this will clean up storage memory.

FUNC

ESC ghi jkl mno

wxyz

ENTER

TAB

tuvpqrs

key

abc Rs def

ALPHA

Appendix

System Specifications

Processor / Memory CPU Intel PXA270 624MHz

Memory SDRAM: 128MB

Flash ROM: 320MB

OS Windows MobileTM version 5.0

Keypad 20-Key, including phone keys, alphanumeric keys,

and function keys

Display 240x320 QVGA, Color Transflective TFT,

with Touch Screen & backlight

Laser Barcode Scanner Scan rate 104 scans/sec. ± 12 scans/sec.

(bi-directional)

Scan angle 47°±3° default / 35°±3° reduced

Input Device Keypad

Touch Screen

Full Alphanumeric Software Keyboard

Barcode Scanner

Indicator Led, Vibrator

Communication USB Host & Client

802.11b/g

Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR

Bluetooth supports Bluetooth Printer, Bluetooth

Modem, Bluetooth ActiveSync

eGPRS (Siemens MC75 Radio Module)

Audio MIC

Speaker

Headset connector

Receiver

Expansion Slot SDIO slot supports SDHC up to 4G

Power Source Main 3.7V 2200mAh Li-ion battery pack

Backup One rechargeable Ni-MH backup

battery

Enclosure Weight 290g with battery

Dimension L149.5 X H26.6 X W85mm

Environmental Operating temperature -10° C~ 50° C (14° F to 122° F)

Storage temperature -20° C~ 60° C (-4° F to 140° F)

Charging temperature 10° C~ 45° C

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

Drop test to Concrete 4 feet (1.2 meter)

Environmental Sealing IP64

Certification CE, CB, FCC, BSMI, CCC, RoHS compliance

Accessories Battery Cradle

Battery Charger

Holster

4 slot Multi-Bay

Extended Battery

Vehicle Dock

Software Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 SDK for Pocket PC

unitech PA600 SDK

Oracle Database Life

Wavelink Avalanche

MCL development suite

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