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PA970 User's Manual
Tour of the Unitech PA970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 1. - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unitech PA970 & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
First Steps with the Unitech PA970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Protective Screen Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6First Operation of the PA970
Pressing the ON/OFF Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adjusting Screen Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Calibrating the PA970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2. - Using the Keypad and Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Alpha Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Useful Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Opening the Windows CE Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Keying-in Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
International Character Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Moving the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Closing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Chapter 3. - Power system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
14Power Status Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlight Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Checking Main and Backup Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to Save Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warm Boot / Cold Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Charging Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Storage and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Supplying Power to the PA970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Bluetooth Setup 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PA970 User's Manual
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using the Mobile Devices Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing Communications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
What Gets Synchronized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Changing Synchronization Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
InBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sending and Receiving E-Mail with InBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sending Mail Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting Up Remote Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Work Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wireless Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Bluetooth ActiveSync 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power On 802.11b 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining an IP Address via DHCP Server 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying an IP Address 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How To Set SSID 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power On GPRS 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bar Code Symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Installing and Removing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 4. - Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Scanner Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 5. - Bar Code Input Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Appendix B - Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appendix A - Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Canadian Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
European Conformity Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Laser Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

NOTICE
This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. It is possible that the Unitech PA970
may not immediately power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage.
In the above situation, plug the PA970 to the RS232 or USB cable, or place the unit into the Unitech
PA970 Cradle (with 12V/2A AC-DC adapter, part number 1010-601478), 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 PA970
for 16 hours in order for the main battery to fully charge the backup battery.
Backing-up data via backup battery only (without the main battery installed) may take as long as 4
hours. Therefore, in order to prevent data loss due to backup battery failure, do not leave the PA970
without the rechargeable battery pack installed or without connection to AC power for an extended
period of time.
PA970 User's Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Unitech PA970.
Your PA970 is a rugged, compact, and lightweight palm-size mobile computer. It utilizes the Win-
dows CE.NET operating system, and incorporates an integral bar code scanning laser device, color
LCD with touch screen, keypad, built -in GSM/GPRS, 802.11b, and SD Card Bluetooth® communi-
cation capability.
This PA970 product reference guide will guide you in your use of your PA970.
Chapter 1.
PA970
Introduction

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Unitech PA970 & Accessories
After opening the PA970 box, please make sure the following items are present:
Battery Pack
User Guide CD
Quick Reference Guide
PA970 Main Unit
Stylus

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Tour of the Unitech PA970
Keypad
Touch
Screen
Bar Code
Laser Scanner
Cursor
Button
Scanner
Trigger
On/Off Key
Stylus
Cold Start
(inside SD Card Compartment)
IrDA Port
Reset Hole
CF Slot
(inside Battery
Compartment)
WEAN
(inside)
GPRS
(inside)
SD Card
Compartment
SIM Card
Socket
(inside Battery
Compartment)
Hand Strap
Battery Compartment Latches
Battery Compartment Charging/Communication Port

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Position the battery pack with the recessed
contacts towards the bottom right side of the
battery (to line up with the battery contacts in the
battery compartment). Insert and fully seat the
battery pack, making sure the shape of the
battery pack fits the shape of the battery com-
partment.
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3. Re-attach the battery compartment door with the battery compartment latches.
First Steps with the Unitech PA970
There are three ways to provide power to the PA970:
Note:
Docking Station
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RS232/Charging cable or USB/Charging cable
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Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
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Installing the Battery Pack
Remove the battery compartment door using the flip-out battery
compartment latches located on the bottom of the PA970.
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Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately
charged. Please remember to turn on the back-up battery before you charge the terminal.

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Or place the PA970 into the Docking Station, after connecting
the power supply between an electrical outlet and the Docking
Station.
Connect the RS232/Charging Cable or USB/Charging Cable
between the PA970 and your PC, and then connect the AC
adapter between the cable’s power jack and an electrical
outlet.
Supplying Power to the PA970
Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time
After insuring that the Backup Battery Switch is indeed in the ON position, follow the steps below to
charge your PA970’s batteries. Please note that the first time charge of the PA970 might take up to
16 hours.
IMPORTANT! Before charging the PA970’s batteries for the first time, refer to page 13
in this manual or page 1 of the QuickStart Guide. This PA970 arrives
from the factory with its Backup Battery Switch in the OFF position. In
order to charge and activate the Backup Battery, its switch must be in
the ON position. Otherwise data can be lost if the Main Battery shuts
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Protective Screen Film
The PA970 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, and the touchscreen will work better.
First Operation of the Unitech PA970
Press the ON/OFF Key
The Unitech PA970 welcome screen appears. The Windows CE®screen
will appear shortly thereafter.
Adjust Screen Brightness
Press [FUNC] key and Cursor key to increase or increase screen brightness.
Using the Stylus
CAUTION:
To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters
or numbers. Use very light pressure.
3.
To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on
that choice.
2.
Hold the stylus as you would a pencil.1.
Never use anything other than the PA970’s stylus on the screen.
Using another object as a stylus could cause permanent damage.
Calibrate the PA970
The PA970 will prompt you to calibrate the unit by tapping a sequence of
screen locations. Tap gently but firmly. When you have completed the
series of taps, press the [ENT] key to confirm it or press the [ESC] key to
cancel it.
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 accessed
at any time by pressing the hot key [FUNC] and the [ESC] key.

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Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time
After Calibrating the PA970, the “Date/Time Properties” dialog box will
appear. Follow the steps below to set the date and time.
Exiting Date/Time Properties Settings
Tap OK or the X (cancel) button at upper-right corner to exit.
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 the Year and Month
Tap here to
popup a list
of months
Tap the Left or
Right arrows to
scroll the month
Tap here to
directly change
the year setting
Tap the up or
down arrows to
scroll the year

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Flash Memory
To save to Flash Storage, select File, Save To, and select Flash Storage
just like you would select any other storage medium.
To access the contents of Flash Memory, simply select My Computer on
the desktop and then select Flash Storage. The programs and data files
currently stored in Flash Memory will be displayed.
Flash Memory is a re-writable location in which to store up to 64 MB of
programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and
programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the PA970’s power
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Chapter 2.
[ENT] The Enter key is used to initiate a process or confirm a selection made by
the user.
[TAB] The Tab key is used to toggle between data fields or to place the cursor at
pre-determined places in a programming or word processing application.
[FUNC] The Function key is used to perform alternative key functions.
[ Back space] The Backspace key is used to erase previously input characters.
[ESC] The Escape key will perform the same function as tapping the CANCEL
button or the Xicon on the touch screen.
ON/OFF
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.
[Alpha] This Alpha key is used to toggle between Numberic and Alpha Mode.
This Apha key is also used to toggle CAPS in Alpha Mode.
[Cursor] The Cursor key is used to navigate among applications.
Using the Keypad and Scanner
Please refer to the picture to the right.
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Keypad
The PA970 keypad contains 19 keys, including:
Esape key
Cursor key
Enter key
Backspace key
ON/OFF key
Tab key
Function key
0~9 numerals
Alpha key
Decimal Point key

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Alpha Key
When the PA970 boots, the default condition is Numeric Mode on.
When the Apha Mode is toggled on, the default condition is CAPS mode off.
Key in Press the Cursor-UP to select a character.
CAPS Press the Alpha key twice to toggle CAPS
Alpha Mode Press Alpha for alpha mode, the default condition is CAPS off.
[FUNC] + [ ]
[FUNC] + [6]
[FUNC] + [TAB]
[FUNC] + [ESC]
[FUNC] + [8]
[FUNC] + [9]
[FUNC] + [0]
[FUNC] + [ ]
[FUNC] + [7]
[FUNC] + [ ]
[FUNC] + [ ]
Useful Hotkeys
The PA970 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.
Decrease screen brightness
Task manager
Toggle screen & LCD backlight
Increase screen brightness
Check stylus properties & re-calibrate the PA970’s touch screen
Power Properties
System Information
Space
Toggle keypad brighter
Scanner Setting.exe
Toggle keypad dimmer

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Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard)
Since the PA970’s 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.
Closing the Keyboard:
Tap the keyboard icon to close the Windows CE 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.
International Character Support:
Tap the [áü] button to switch from the standard English keyboard to the
European keyboard.
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 corresponding to the character you want to input.
Opening the Windows CE Keyboard:
The Windows CE keyboard can be opened by tapping the
keyboard icon on the task bar. (Refer to picture at right). Double-tap here
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Using the Laser Scanner
Note:
The PA970 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.
The PA970 has an integrated laser scanner, which reads
all major bar code labels with excellent performance.
Trigger keys are located on the left and right sides of the
unit. Press either one to activate the laser scanner.
Laser Scanner
Left
Trigger
Right
Trigger
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.

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Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Chapter 3. Power System
Or, when using the included Charging/USB cable or Charging/RS232
cable, the charging time of the battery pack is also about 3 hours.
IMPORTANT!
The PA970 arrives with its Backup Battery Switch in the OFF position.
Before charging your PA970’s batteries, open the SD Card Compartment (see page 3), locate the
Backup Battery Switch (see below) and move the Backup Battery Switch to the ON position (toward
the stylus slot). Otherwise data can be accidentally lost in case of Main Battery shutdown or removal.
Conversely, switch the Backup Battery Switch to the OFF position for long-term storage.
The optional Docking Station is a convenient accessory for daily
use of the PA970. Charging the battery pack using the Docking
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Four different icons are displayed on the status bar to indicate the on-board power status.
Power Status Indication
It may take up to 96 hours to backup data when the PA970 is automatically shut down
because of very low battery power while the depleted batteries are still installed in
the battery compartment.
Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time
Note: Before using the PA970 for the first time, charge the unit for 16 hours to fully charge the
empty backup battery. Operating the PA970 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 4 hours. Therefore, in order to prevent data protection
failure due to backup battery failure, do not leave the PA970 without the rechargeable
battery pack installed, or without connection to AC power for an extended period of time.
“Plug” icon: When displayed, this icon indicates that the
battery is charging. The PA970 is either plugged-in via the
DC 12V/2A power adapter or in the docking station. Plug with power adapter
“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 PA970 is recommended.
Battery Low
“Battery Very Low” icon: When displayed indicates the
battery is very low. Stopping the operation and charging the
PA970 immediately is highly recommended. Battery Very Low
No icon: When displayed means there is no external power
supply to the PA970 but its battery power status is good.
“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 indi-
cates the backup battery is very low. Stopping the operation
and charging the PA970 immediately is highly recommended. Backup Battery Very Low
or Backup Battery is not turned on.

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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 display the Power Properties screen.
Or, select Settings/Control Panel from the Start menu and then double tap
the Power icon to display Power Properties.
How to Save Battery Power
Automatic shut-down of the PA970
The PA970 will enter Idle Mode when there is no task, or all tasks are
waiting for input. In default setting, the PA970 will automatically go to
sleep if it remains idle for longer than 3 minutes and when there is no
external charging power applied. Pressing the power button will return
the PA970 to the same point at the time of automatic snooze.
This function can also be activated when the PA970 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.
In Power Properties, select “Power Off”. Customize automatic shut off
time by tapping the arrow to select from a list of time periods. The avail-
able time periods are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 minutes.
Check Battery Status:
It is necessary to charge the battery when “Low” or “Very Low” are dis-
played in bold characters. If “Low” or “Very Low” are still displayed after
charging, please contact Unitech Technical Support.
The battery menu item will show the status of the main and backup
batteries. There are 3 kinds of status indicators — “Good”, “Low” and
“Very Low”. Bold characters indicate the actual status - e.g. battery icons
in the illustration at right mean both the main and backup batteries are
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Backlight Setting
To change backlight settings, select Settings / Control Panel from the Start
menu, and then double tap the Display icon.
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, select
the “automatically turn off the back-light” function.
Tap the “Backlight” menu item to display the following three selections:
Warm Boot / Cold Boot
Warm Boot
WARNING: Warm Boot will cause unsaved data to be lost.
Via Hardware: To perform a warm boot while the PA970 is operating,
insert the end of an unfolded paperclip into the reset hole on the back
of the terminal, right below the SD Card compartment cover.
Via Software: Under the Windows folder of your terminal, locate the file
BootMode.exe, execute the program, and confirm the warning message.
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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 battery power:
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 any key is pressed:
This function is activated by the PA970’s keypad rather than the Windows
CE keyboard.