Unitech PA692 User manual

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PA692 Rugged Handheld Computer
- PA692 -
User’s Manual
400979G_Version 1.2

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Preface
About This Manual
This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA692 Rugged
Handheld Computer.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any
electrical or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or
information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from
the manufacturer. The material in this manual is subject to change without
notice.
© Copyright 2013 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Unitech global website address: http:\\www.unitech-adc.com
Microsoft, Windows and ActiveSync are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Other product names mentioned in
this manual may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies and are
hereby acknowledged.
UNITECH IS A MEMBER OF ORACLE
EMBEDDED SOFTWARE LICENSING
PROGRAM.
Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth
SIG, Inc.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna
during transmitting.
3. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device
that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Operation on the 5.15 - 5.25GHz frequency band is restricted to indoor use
only. The FCC requires indoor use for the 5.15-5.25GHz band to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.
Therefore, it will only transmit on the 5.25-5.35 GHz, 5.47-5.725 GHz and
5.725 –5.850 GHz band when associated with an access point (AP).

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FCC Label Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement
For body contact during operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC
RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal
and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of
other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement
sur le material broilleur du Canada.
European Conformity Statement
Declaration of Conformity with regards to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC
89/336/ EEC directives.
RoHS Statement
This device conforms to RoHS (Reduction Of
Hazardous Substance
s) European Union regulations
that set maximum concentration limits on hazardous
materials used in electrical and electronic
equipment.

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TaiwanNCC Warning Statement
交通部電信總局低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 (930322)
根據交通部低功率管理辦法規定
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者
均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有
干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合
法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電
機設備之干擾。
Laser Information
The Unitech PA692 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 PA692 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 prescribed
service operations.
The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the PA692 series'
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, including binoculars,
microscopes, and magnifying glasses, with will increase eye
damage. This does not include eyeglasses worn by the user.

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Battery Notices
The PA692 is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack and a Ni-Mh backup
battery. Both batteries will discharge after an extended period of no use.
When both batteries are discharged, recharge the unit for 12 hours in order to
fully charge the main battery and backup battery. Recharge the PA692 battery
by doing the following:
1. Plug the USB charging cable into the PA692 and plug the 5V/3A AC-DC
adapter into the power jack of the USB charging cable.
2. Place the PA692 into the docking station and plug the 5V/3A AC-DC
adapter into 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 2 hours. To prevent data loss, do not leave the PA692
uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended period. See the
Charging the Battery unit on for more details.
Note: To guarantee optimal performance, it is advised that rechargeable
batteries be replaced every year, or when 500 charge/discharge cycles
are achieved. It is normal that the battery balloons or expands beyond
one year or the maximum of 500 cycles. Although it does not cause
harm, it cannot be used again and must be disposed of according to the
location's safe battery disposal procedures.
If the performance decrease is greater than 20% in a Lithium-Ion battery,
the battery is at the end of its life cycle. Do not continue to use, and
ensure the battery is disposed of properly.
The length of time that a battery lasts depends on the battery type and how the
device is used. Conserve the battery life by doing the following:
 Avoid frequent full discharges because this places additional strain on the
battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better than
a full discharge. Recharging a partially charged lithium-Ion battery does
not cause harm because there is no memory.
 Keep the lithium-Ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car. For prolonged storage,
keep the battery at a 40% charge level.
 Do not leave the lithium-Ion battery discharged and unused for an
extended period because the battery will wear out and the longevity of the
battery will be at least half of the one with frequent recharges.

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Battery charge notice
It is important to consider the environment temperature when the Lithium-Ion
battery pack is charged. Charging is most efficient at normal room temperature
or in a slightly cooler environment. It is essential that batteries are charged
within the stated range of 0°C to 40°C. Charging batteries outside of the
specified range could damage the batteries and shorten their charging life
cycle.
CAUTION! Do not charge batteries at a temperature lower than 0°C. This will
increase the internal resistance to cause heat and make the
batteries unstable and unsafe. Please use a battery temperature
detecting device for a charger to ensure a safe charging
temperature range.
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 deplete
more rapidly at higher temperatures. It is recommended to store batteries at
room temperature.
Warranty
The following items covered under the Unitech Limited Warranty are free from
defects during normal use:
 PA692 – 1-year limited warranty.
 Lithium-Ion battery – 6-month limited warranty.
Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified, improperly installed or used,
damaged by accident or neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or
replaced by the user.
Use only the adapter supplied. Using the wrong adapter may damage the unit
and will void the warranty.

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Table of Contents
PREFACE .........................................................................................................I
ABOUT THIS MANUAL.....................................................................................I
CHAPTER 1.....................................................................................................1
GETTING STARTED........................................................................................1
Using Function keys....................................................................................... 11
Using Alpha keys ...........................................................................................12
CHAPTER 2...................................................................................................14
USING THE HARDWARE..............................................................................14
Inserting a Memory Card ...............................................................................14
Removing the Memory Card ..........................................................................14
Inserting the SIM card....................................................................................15
CHAPTER 3...................................................................................................18
GETTING CONNECTED ...............................................................................18
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync.......................................................................18
Connecting the Device to Your Computer ......................................................19
Using the Summit Utilities ..............................................................................20
To Open u-CenterMobile................................................................................24
To Download Data..........................................................................................24
CHAPTER 4...................................................................................................26
BARCODE SCANNER PROGRAMS.............................................................26
Barcode Symbologies ....................................................................................27
Barcode Symbologies 2D ..............................................................................28
CHAPTER 5...................................................................................................30
ADVANCED SETTINGS ................................................................................30
Performing a Warm Boot................................................................................30
Performing a Cold Boot..................................................................................31
Performing a Clean Boot................................................................................32
APPENDIX I...................................................................................................34
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION............................................................................34
APPENDIX II..................................................................................................38
DISINFECTING AND CLEANING MCA MODELS .........................................38
APPENDIX III.................................................................................................42
WORLDWIDE SUPPORT ..............................................................................42

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Introducing the PA692
Thank you for purchasing the PA692 Rugged Handheld
Computer.
The Unitech PA692 is a rugged handheld computer
designed to empower your mobile workforce in today’s
aggressive business environment. As productivity and
efficiency define the benchmark for success, the PA692
provides field-based workers with a host of data collection
tools and a comprehensive wireless communication
platform, all in a compact, durable and ergonomic form
factor.

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Features
Powerful system
 Microsoft Windows Embedded
Handheld 6.5 operating system
 TI OMAP3 AM3715 processor
with speed of up to 1GHz
System memory
 512MB Mobile DDR
 512MB NaNDFlash
Display
 3.8” TFT LCD touch screen
 480 (W) x 800 (H) resolution
(WVGA)
 Supports display rotation
Communication
 USB 1.1 Host & Client
 Bluetooth 2.1 EDR (supports
Bluetooth Printer, Bluetooth
Modem, Bluetooth ActiveSync,
and Bluetooth Headset)
Camera
 Built-in 5M/AF camera with
2 flash LEDs
OS
 Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5
professional version (Phone
version) W/O Office
 Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5
classic version (W/O Phone
version) W/O Office
Audio
 MIC
 Speaker
 Receiver (Headphone)
Expansion slot
 MicroSD memory card slot,
supporting up to 32GB
Wireless connectivity
 WLAN, 802.11a/b/g/n
 WWAN, GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
UMTS/HSPA+ (DL 14.4Mbps, UL
5.7Mbps)
 WPAN, Class II, Bluetooth
2.1+EDR with Bluetooth SIG
certification
 GPS/AGPS
 RFID/HF (Optional)
 G-Sensor
User-friendly interface
 Special keys to launch particular
applications and display the
on-screen keyboard
 Keys for barcode scanning
Barcode scanner engine
 1D CCD Barcode scanner
 2D imager (optional)
RFID Reader (Optional)
 FREQUENCY: 13.56MHZ
 Tag Support: ISO15693,
ISO14443A, ISO14443, and
NFC

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What’s Included
PA692 Terminal Manual CD
Stylus Battery
Elastic Stylus String Hand Strap
Power Adaptor Plugs

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Tour of the PA692
The following sections describe the main components and features of the
PA692.
PA692 Front and Right View
1 LED indicators 7 Power button
2 LCD touch screen 8 Universal connector
3A
Microphone
3B
Reset button
9 Scanner trigger button
4 Receiver 10
Mute / vibration button*
5 Scan button 11
Camera button
6 Keypad 12
Memory card slot
*Note: If you just want Mute, hit the “+ -“ button on the left side of the unit, and then
select “OFF”. The unit will not mute, nor will it vibrate when you scan.
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3A
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PA692 Rear and Left View
1 Barcode scanner window 7 SPEAKER
2 Earphone jack 8 5M/AF camera
3 Microphone 9 LED flash light
4 Battery compartment 10
BATTERY COMPARTMENT TAB
5 Antenna 11
SCANNER TRIGGER BUTTON
6 Stylus 12
VOLUME UP/DOWN
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PA692 HF Rear and Left View
1 Barcode scanner window 7 SPEAKER
2 Earphone jack 8 5M/AF camera
3 Microphone 9 LED flash light
4 Battery compartment 10
BATTERY COMPARTMENT TAB
5 Antenna 11
SCANNER TRIGGER BUTTON
6 Stylus 12
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Turning
ON
the PA692 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. You can then calibrate the
display, learn some basic stylus usage, and set up the system time zone, date
and time.
Power-On Button
Turn ON your device by pressing the power button on the front panel.
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Language Setting
1. The screen asking you to select a language for PA692 shows.
Use the “Volume up/down” (up/down) buttons to highlight the target
language and then press the “Camera” (ENTER) button to confirm your
selection.
2. Use the “Volume up/down” (up/down) buttons to highlight the “Yes, I want to
use……” box and press the “Camera” (ENTER) button to check it.
Use the “Volume up/down” (up/down) buttons to highlight “NEXT >” and
then press the “Camera” (ENTER) button to confirm.
3. The procedure goes on and PA692 will restart when finished.

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Installing the Battery
WARNING! There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled
improperly. 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 when
the main battery pack is removed or completely discharged. This backup
battery will keep the data and system setting for up to 2 hours if the main
battery is removed.
NOTE: To enable the backup battery cell to provide backup power supply,
charge your device with the main battery pack for at least 16 hours.
NOTE: To power on the device properly, make sure to replace the battery
compartment cover after installing the battery.
1. Open the battery compartment
cover by sliding the tabs on both
sides in the direction of the arrows
shown and lift the cover up.
2.
Push up the backup battery switch
to the “ON position by using a
stylus to turn on the backup
battery.
3. Slide and position the battery
pack, making sure the battery
contacts are aligned with the
contacts in the compartment.
4. Use your thumb to snap the
battery in place.
Bat
tery Compartment Tab
Backup Battery
Switch
Battery
Compartment
Contacts
Plastic Tab

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5. Replace the battery compartment
cover by pushing down on the
tabs and sliding them back into
place as shown.
NOTE: Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely closed, or you
may be unable to turn ON the terminal.
Charging the Battery
Before using the terminal for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16
hours. After that, you can charge the terminal for 4 hours to recharge the
battery to full capacity. Charge the terminal using the USB charging cable or
the docking station.
CAUTION: Turn ON the backup battery switch before charging the battery.
Data you entered may not be properly stored until the built-in
backup battery has been adequately charged.
CAUTION! Operating the terminal 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 2 hours. Please
fully charge the backup battery to avoid data loss in RAM memory.
1. Press and hold the release button on both sides of the USB charging
cable and connect it to the PA692 (1).
2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack of the USB charging cable
(2). Plug the AC adapter cord into an electrical outlet (3).

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Checking the LED status
LED Status Description
GPRS Flashing Yellow GPRS module is enabled.
Solid Red Ready for ReadingScan
Solid Green Successful reading
Solid Red Being charged
Terminal
Power
Solid Green Fully charged
Checking the Battery Status
If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a status icon
appears on the device screen indicating low or very low battery status. In both
cases, perform an ActiveSync operation to back up your data, and then
recharge your device as soon as possible.
CAUTION! Once the device is shut down, you should recharge the device
within 48 hours. Otherwise you will lose all data including files
stored in the RAM memory.
Keypads and Function Buttons
Numeric Keypad Qwerty Keypad
Key Description Key Description
Power key
Escape key
Enter key Backspace key
Terminal LED indicators
from left to right:
-- GPRS Communication
-- Scan
-- Power