Unitech Pa500ii User manual

PA500II Enterprise Mobile Computer

- PA500II -

User’s Manual

400892G Preliminary

Preface

About This Manual

This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA500II

Enterprise Mobile Computer.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any

electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from the

manufacturer. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as

photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The

material in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Unitech global website address: http://www.ute.com

Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG.

Battery Notices

The PA500II is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack and backup battery.

Both batteries will discharge after an extended period of not being used.

When both batteries are discharged, recharge the unit for 4.5 hours in order to

fully charge the main battery and backup battery. Recharge the PA500II

through the following:

1. Plug the USB charging cable to the PA500II and plug the 5V/3A AC-DC

adapter to the power jack of the USB charging cable.

2. Place the PA500II into the docking station and plug the 5V/3A AC-DC

adapter to 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 PA500II

uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended period. For more

details, refer to the section titling Charging the Battery.

Note: Rechargeable batteries are advised to replace every year or when 500

charge/discharge cycles achieved to guarantee optimal performance. 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 power lasts depends on the battery type and

how the device is used. Conserve the battery life through the following:

 Avoid frequent full discharges because this places additional strain on the

battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better than

a deep one. 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 shorter than half of the one with frequent recharges.

Battery charge notice

It is important to consider the environment temperature whenever 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, which 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. Further, to protect and avoid battery

from inflating, the battery is detected for thermal protection and will

not be charged when the temperature of battery is over 50

degrees.

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 the higher temperature ranges. It is recommended to store

batteries within normal room temperature ranges.

Warranty

The following items covered under Unitech Limited Warranty are free from

defects during normal use:

 PA500II – 1-year limited warranty.

 Lithium-Ion battery – 6-month limited warranty.

Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified, improperly installed or used,

dam-aged 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

About This Manual............................................................................................i

Battery Notices...........................................................................................i

Battery charge notice.......................................................................... ii

Storage and safety notice................................................................... iii

Warranty................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1

Getting Started.................................................................................................1

Introducing the PA500II.............................................................................1

PA500II Product Introduction &Accessory Kit...........................................2

Tour of the PA500II....................................................................................3

Setting up the PA500II...............................................................................5

Installing the Battery............................................................................5

Charging the PA500II..........................................................................6

Powering On the PA500II....................................................................7

Chapter 2

Using the Hardware.........................................................................................9

Using the Keypad......................................................................................9

Using the Stylus.........................................................................................9

Using the SDIO/MMC Slot.......................................................................10

Chapter 3

Getting Connected.........................................................................................13

Establishing Device-PC Connection........................................................13

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync..........................................................13

Connecting the Device to Your Computer.........................................14

WiFi Connection......................................................................................15

Using the Summit Utilities.................................................................15

Chapter 4

Barcode Scanner Programs...........................................................................19

Scanner Setting.......................................................................................19

Scan2Key................................................................................................19

Barcode Symbologies.......................................................................20

Barcode Symbologies 2D..................................................................21

Chapter 5

Advanced Settings.........................................................................................23

Performing a Hardware Reset.................................................................23

Performing a Warm Boot...................................................................23

Performing a Cold Boot.....................................................................23

Appendix I

System Specification......................................................................................25

Appendix II

Worldwide Support.........................................................................................27

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introducing the PA500II

Thank you for purchasing the PA500II Enterprise Mobile Computer. Your

PA500II was designed for users who need a compact and durable portable

computer for data collection and real time transactions. The unitech PA500II

Enterprise Mobile Computer is a compact mobile computing device designed

for maximum durability.

Easy to Use

The unit is equipped with a color display with touch screen, a five-way

directional key, and six application keys. The PA500II supports integrated long

range scanners for fast and accurate data collection. The device also supports

infrared interface, Bluetooth, and wireless communication capability for

exchanging information in a computing communication system.

PA500II Product Introduction & Accessory Kit

After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA500II are

present:

PA500II Terminal Power Adapter* Battery Pack

Stylus with bungee

lanyard USB charging cable USB docking station

(optional)

QRG/UM CD-ROM

* The adapter’s replaceable clip plugs is available, depending on the region.

If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer.

Tour of the PA500II

The following sections describe the main components and features of the

PA500II.

Front View

No. Component Description

1 Barcode laser scanner

(optional) Reads and captures information on a barcode label.

2 Status indicator

Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning

status.

Green - Battery is fully charged, the device is running on

battery power, or barcode scanning

Red – Battery is being charged and barcode scanner is

fired/activated.

3 SDIO/MMC slot

Accepts an SD (Secure Digital), MMC (Multimedia Card)

or SDIO (Secure Digital Input Output) cards, allowing you

to add more memory.

Install add-on applications or use audio text files stored in

it for use with internal applications. You can also use it to

backup data from your device.

4 Power button

If the device is off, press this button to turn it on.

Alternatively, when the unit is on, this key must be

pressed and held down for about two seconds in order to

turn the device off.

5 LCD touch screen Displays the applications and data stored on your device.

It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or finger.

6 Keypad Includes a software keyboard button, navigation key and

application buttons to launch Microsoft Outlook Mobile

programs.

7 (Reserved)

8 Left scanner trigger key Press to activate the barcode laser scanner.

9 Cord holder Eyelet for holding the elastic bungee lanyard.

Rear View

No. Component Description

10 Speaker When the speaker is active, sounds are emitted here.

11 Battery release latch Slide toward the right side of the device and hold firmly,

then detach the battery from its bay.

12 Reset button Press the end of the stylus into the button to reset your

device.

13 Main battery Removable and rechargeable 3.7 V, 2200 mAh battery

pack.

14 Universal connector

Connects your device to a USB charging/communication

cable. This USB cable connects to the computer's USB

port and accepts the 5V AC adapter to provide power to

the PA500II.

The unit can simultaneously recharge and perform an

ActiveSync operation. You can also use it to connect

peripheral hardware, such as a docking station, to your

device.

This port can also support USB and RS232 hosting for

devices such as a USB or RS232 scanner, keyboard, or

USB memory key.

11 15

15 Right scanner trigger key Press to activate the barcode laser scanner.

16 Stylus To use the stylus, remove it from its holder and hold it the

same way as you hold a pen or pencil.

Setting up the PA500II

Perform the following set up tasks to begin using your device:

 Install the battery pack.

 Charge your device.

 Power on the PA500II

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 the local recycling guidelines in your area.

A backup battery cell is embedded into your device to prevent data loss when

the removable battery pack is removed or completely discharged. The backup

battery will keep the data and system settings up to 1 hour if the main battery is

removed.

NOTE: To enable the internal battery cell to provide backup power supply,

charge your device with the main battery pack for at least three and a

half hours.

1. Position the battery pack, making sure the battery pack fits the shape of

the battery compartment.

2. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay. The battery pack locks to the

chassis with an audible click.

3. If you remove the main battery and plug it back before the backup battery

lost power, PA500II will be warm start.

4. If you remove the main battery and plug it back after the backup battery

lost power, PA500II will be clean booted.

Charging the PA500II

For initial use, you need to charge your device for about 16 hours. After that,

you can charge it everyday to recharge the battery to full capacity. You can

charge your device using the USB charging cable or the docking station.

CAUTION! Operating the PA500II 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: Data you entered may not be properly stored until the internal backup

battery has been fully charged.

To charge the device using the USB charging cable:

1. Attach the clip plug to the AC adapter, if necessary. Slide the replaceable

clip plug into the AC adapter until it locks into place with an audible click.

2. Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and

connect it to the PA500II (1).

3. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the USB charging cable

(2).

4. Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet (3).

To charge the device using the docking station:

1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the docking station.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.

3. Slide the device into the docking station until it clicks into place.

The connection is secure when the bottom edge of the device is aligned tation

g complete status icon appears on the device screen

smoothly with the docking station, and the LED indicator on the docking s

and device lights up red.

LED status during chargin

– Solid red: Charging

– Solid green: Chargin

If the battery level becomes low, a

indicating low or very low battery status. In both cases, perform an

ActiveSync ope tion to back up your ata, and then recharge your device a

soon as possible. If the battery level reaches a low status, the device will enter

a sleep mode and cannot be powered up until the battery is charged. Windows

Mobile 5.0 devices will retain installed applications and data when the main

battery is completely drained for extended periods of time.

Powering On the PA500II

ra d s

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 where you can calibrate

the screen, set up the system time zone, and learn some basic stylus usage.

1. Turn on your device by pressing the Power button on the front panel.

NOTE: The PA500II screen ships with a protective plastic film. You may

ble.

The unitec

2. ill automatically appear when the unit is reen can

will prompt you to calibrate the unit by tapping a sequence of

3. he Time zone drop-down menu, and

4. een instructions to complete the set up. The setup wizard

, you can create an ActiveSync partnership to e s.

remove it by peeling from one corner. The screen will be more

susceptible to scratching without the film, but will be more reada

h PA500II welcome screen appears. The Windows Mobile

screen will appear shortly.

Calibrate the PA500II

The calibrate screen w

powered-on for the first time or after the system is reset. This sc

also be accessed at any time by tapping Start →Settings →System tab

→Screen.

The PA500II

screen locations. Tap gently but firmly. When you have completed the

series of taps, press the Enter button to confirm it.

Set the Time Zone, Date, and Time

Select your current time zone from t

then tap Next.

Follow all onscr

provides tips for using the pop-up menus and assign a lock password to

access your device.

After the device setup

synchronize information between your computer and your device. Se

Establishing Device-PC Connection in chapter 3 for detailed instruction

Chapter 2

Using the Hardware

Using the Keypad

The PA500II keypad has a navigation key and six special keys to launch

particular applications and display the on-screen keyboard.

3 4

No. Button Name Description

1 ESC Press the ESC button to exit from the section you entered.

2 P1Press P1to enable Task Manager.

3 P2Press P2to enable scanner.

4 P3Press P3to enable Battery.

5 P4Press P4to enable Device Setting.

6 Enter Press the Enter button to access the menu options and confirm

your selection.

7 Navigation key Use the up, down, left, and right arrow keys to navigate through

the menu options.

8 OK Press the OK button to access the menu options and confirm

your selection.

Using the Stylus

CAUTION! Never use anything other than PA500II stylus on the screen;

otherwise this could cause a permanent damage.

1. Push the stylus in the direction of the arrow, then pull out to remove the

stylus from its holder.

2. Hold the stylus like holding a pencil.

3. To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on that

choice.

4. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or

numbers (of on-screen keyboard). Use very light pressure.

Using the SDIO/MMC Slot

Your device has an expansion slot compatible with a range of SD, SDIO, and

M C age cards, whic nd

T n rt a storage card

1 d the device secu ber cover from the

IO/MMC slot

M stor h are primarily used to back up or transfer files a

ata.

o i se :

. Hol rely, and then lift the rub

2. Push the card into the slot until you feel the SD card click into place, and

this will signal that the

card is already properly seated in the slot.

The card is secure when it is not protruding from the slot.

device securely. Push the card in and release. The card pops

To remove a storage card:

1. Hold the

out.

2. Remove the card from the slot.

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