Wasp WPA1200 User manual

WPA1200 II Standard PDA
Users’ Manual

WPA 1200 II Users’ Guide
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Preface
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 to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to 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 compliance
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.
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.

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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.
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.
RoHS Statement
This device conforms to RoHS (Reduction Of Hazardous Sub-stances) European Union
regulations that set maximum concentration limits on hazardous materials used in electrical
and electronic equipment.

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Laser Information
The WPA1200 II 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 WPA1200 II 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.
The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the WPA1200 II 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 will increase eye hazard. Optical instruments include binoculars,
microscopes, and magnifying glasses. This does not include eyeglasses worn by
the user.
Battery Notices
The WPA1200 II 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 16 hours in order to fully charge the
main battery and backup battery. Recharge the WPA1200 II through the following:
1. Plug the USB charging cable to the WPA1200 II and plug the 5V/2A AC-DC adapter to
the power jack of the USB charging cable.
2. Place the WPA1200 II into the docking station and plug the 5V/2A AC-DC adapter to
the power jack of the docking station.

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If the main battery is removed, the backup battery ensures the data on the SDRAM is safe for
up to 6 hours. To prevent data loss, do not leave the WPA1200 II uncharged with the main
battery removed for an extended period. For more details, refer to page 8, Charging the
Battery.
Note: Rechargeable batteries are advised to be replaced every year, or after 500
charge/discharge cycles to guarantee optimal performance. It is normal for the battery
to balloon or expand after one year or the maximum 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. This places additional strain on the battery. Several
partial discharges with frequent recharges are better than a deep one.
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 shorter.
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 10°C to 45°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 the battery from
inflating, the battery is detected for thermal protection and will not be charged
when the temperature of the 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
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60°C, however they may deplete more rapidly at the higher temperature ranges. It is
recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature ranges.

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Table of Contents
PREFACE................................................................................................................................... I
R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE S TATEMENTS ................................................................................ I
FCC Warning Statement ..............................................................................................i
FCC Label Statement...................................................................................................i
Canadian Compliance Statement ...............................................................................ii
European Conformity Statement.................................................................................ii
RoHS Statement .........................................................................................................ii
L ASER I NFORMATION ............................................................................................................ III
B ATTERY N OTICES ............................................................................................................... III
Battery charge notice .................................................................................................iv
Storage and safety notice ..........................................................................................iv
CHAPTER 1 – GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................ 1
1.1 I NTRODUCING THE WPA1200 II ...................................................................................... 1
1.2 F EATURES ...................................................................................................................... 2
P ACKAGE C ONTENTS ............................................................................................................ 3
A T OUR OF THE WPA1200 II S TANDARD ............................................................................... 4
Front Left View ........................................................................................................... 4
Back View .................................................................................................................. 5
G ETTING S TARTED ............................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Battery................................................................................................... 6
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER 2 – USING THE HARDWARE .............................................................................. 12
2.1 K EYPADS AND F UNCTION B UTTONS ............................................................................... 12
A DJUSTING THE S CREEN B RIGHTNESS ................................................................................ 13
U SING THE S TYLUS ............................................................................................................ 13
U SING THE SD/MMC MEMORY CARD ................................................................................... 14
U SING THE L ASER S CANNER ............................................................................................... 15

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CHAPTER 3 – GETTING CONNECTED ................................................................................ 18
3.1 E STABLISHING D EVICE -PC C ONNECTION ....................................................................... 18
3.2 S YNCHRONIZING WITH Y OUR C OMPUTER ....................................................................... 21
3.3 S YNCHRONIZING I NFORMATION ..................................................................................... 27
3.4 U SING A CTIVE S YNC TO E XCHANGE F ILES ...................................................................... 28
CHAPTER 4 – BARCODE SCANNER PROGRAMS............................................................. 30
4.1 S CAN 2K EY .................................................................................................................. 30
4.2 S CANNER S ETTING ....................................................................................................... 30
Bar code Symbologies ............................................................................................. 31
CHAPTER 5 – ADVANCED SETTINGS ................................................................................. 33
5.1 A DJUSTING S ETTINGS ................................................................................................... 33
3.2 C HECKING THE M AIN AND B ACKUP B ATTERY S TATUS ...................................................... 34
3.3 E XTENDING B ATTERY L IFE ............................................................................................ 35
3.4 V IEWING F LASH M EMORY F ILES .................................................................................... 37
3.5 P ERFORMING A HARDWARE RESET ................................................................................. 38
APPENDIX I – ADVANCED SETTINGS ................................................................................. 41

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Chapter 1 – Getting Started
1.1 Introducing the WPA1200 II
The WPA1200 II is a rugged, compact and lightweight mobile computer with a
Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, integrated laser bar code scanner,
color LCD with touch screen, keypad, IrDA interface, and wireless
communication capability. It provides users with a standard Windows-based
environment for customizing and operating the device. To reduce the total cost
of ownership, the WPA1200 II is sealed to meet IP54 standards and has
undergone multiple drop tests to prevent downtime.

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1.2 Features
Powerful system
Window Mobile
TM
Version 6.1
Classic
Intel PXA270 processor with
speed of up to 624MHz
Audio
Voice recording and playback
MIC
Speaker
Headset Connector
Receiver
System memory
128MB (32 bits) SDRAM
576MB (H3) Flash ROM
Wireless connectivity
802.11b + g with diversity antenna
Bluetooth wireless technology
Serial infrared port
Display
3.5-inch QVGA LCD
touch-sensitive screen
320 x 240 resolution
Expansion slot
Accommodates Secure Digital
High Class (SDHC
) memory cards
and can serve as a SDIO port.
Bar code scanner
Built-in Bar Code Scan Engine
Built-in vibrator for scanning
indication
Symbol SE950 support
Battery life
Batch usage with 50% backlight:
12 hours
RF enabled usage with 50%
backlight: 6 hours
Charging time: 4 hours
Embedded backup battery cell
Communication
USB Host & Client
IrDA 1.2 (SIR)
GPRS (Data Only)
VOIP support

Summit CCX4 Certified 802.11b/g
WLAN
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
User-friendly interface

Quick launch hot keys for enabling
backlight, calibration, software
key-board, and other device
management tasks
Trigger keys for bar code scanning

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Package Contents
After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the WPA1200 II
are present:
WPA1200 II Standard Terminal AC Adapter
Battery Pack Stylus
USB Charging Cables Elastic Stylus String
CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide

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A Tour of the WPA1200 II Standard
The following sections describe the main components and features of the
WPA1200 II Standard.
Front Left View
No. Component Description
1 Status indicator
Indicates the battery charging and bar code scanning status.
Green –
Battery is fully charged or bar code scanning process
is completed without error.
Red – Battery is charging, bar code scanner is fired /activated.
2 Left scanner
trigger button Press to activate the bar code laser scanner.
3 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.
4 Microphone Enables you to record voice audio.
5 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
WPA1200 II. See the detailed description below for furt
her
instructions. 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 for devices such
as a USB scanner, keyboard, or USB memory key.
6 Keypad
Keypad interface for controlling the WPA1200 II. See Keypads
and Function Buttons on page 14 for more information.
7 LCD Touch
Displays the applications and data stored on your device. It is
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screen touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or finger.
8 Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the WPA1200 II.
Back View
No. Component Description
9 Battery
compartment Houses the Removable and rechargeable battery pack
10
Battery
compartment
release latch
Opens the battery compartment.
11 Reset button Press the end of the stylus into the button to reset your device.
12 Hand strap Enables you to securely hold the WPA1200 II while using it.
13 Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the WPA1200 II.
14 Strap holder Attac
hment location for holding hand strap, carrying strap, and
stylus.
15 Memory card
slot
Accommodates Secure Digital High Class
memory cards and
can serve as a SDIO port.
16
Bar code
scanner window
Used to scan bar codes.
17 Earphone jack Connects to audi
o lineout devices (earphones or headphones)
for use in noisy environments.
18 Stylus
Enables you to interact with the operating system. To use the
stylus, remove it from its holder and hold it the same way you
hold a pen or pencil.
19 Right scanner
trigger button Press to activate the bar code laser scanner.

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20 Infrared (IR)
port
Uses infrared technology to transmit and receive data from
other IR-enabled devices.
Getting Started
This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check
battery status, how to turn on the WPA1200 II, and how to calibrate the
screen.
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 d
ispose 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 in
instances when the removable battery pack is removed or completely
discharged. The backup battery will keep the data and system settings for up
to 6 hours 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 16 hours.
1. Open the battery compartment by pushing the latch in the direction of the
arrow and lifting up.

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The battery compartment is displayed:
2.
Position the battery pack, making sure the
batt
ery contacts are aligned with the contacts
in the compartment and the battery is placed
on top of the plastic tab, as shown in the
following illustration.
3.
Slide the battery pack into the battery bay
while simultaneously pulling the plastic tab
and secu
ring clip until the battery clicks into
place.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Charging the Battery
Before using the WPA1200 II for the first time, you need to charge it for about
16 hours. After that, you can charge the WPA1200 II every day to recharge the
battery to full capacity. Charge the WPA1200 II using the USB charging cable
or the docking station.
CAUTION!
Operating the WPA1200 II for the first time without the AC adapter,
and without fully charging the backup battery may result in los
s of
data stored in RAM memory.
When the battery is removed, the
backup battery retains RAM data in memory for 6 hours, please
charge the battery for the period to avoid the data loss in RAM
memory.
NOTE: To enable the internal battery cell to provide ba
ckup power supply,
charge your device with the main battery pack for at least 16 hours.
Plastic tab
Securing clip
Compartment contacts
Plastic battery tab
Battery securing clip

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Charging the Battery using the USB Cable
1. Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and
connect it to the WPA1200 II.
2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the USB charging cable.
3. Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
Charging the Battery with the Docking Station
1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack on the docking station,
then connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
2.
Slide the device into the docking station until it
clicks into place.
3.
The connection is secure when the bottom
edge of the device is aligned with the docking
station, and the LED indicator on the device
lights up red.

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LED Status
LED Status
Solid Red Charging
WPA1200 II Solid Green Charging complete
Power LED Power ON
Charging LED Charging (For Spare Battery
Only)
Docking Station
Sync LED Synchronization taking place
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 Active-Sync operation to back up your data, and then
recharge your device as soon as possible.
If the battery level reaches a low status, the device will enter sleep mode and
cannot be powered up until the battery is charged. Windows Mobile 6.1 will
retain installed applications and data when the main battery is completely
drained for extended periods of time.
Connecting the WPA1200 II to a PC
Use the USB cable to connect the WPA1200 II to a PC to use with ActiveSync.
1. Press and hold the connector button on the USB charging cable and
connect it to the WPA1200 II (1).
2. Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the PC and connect the AC
adapter into the USB connector (2).
3. Connect the AC adapter into an electrical outlet (3).

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Turning the WPA1200 II on for the First Time
After you have initially charged your device for about 12 hours, the device is
ready to be used. You can now start up your device where you’ll calibrate the
display, learn some basic stylus usage, and set up the system time zone, date
and time.
Powering On
1.
Turn on your device by pressing the power
button on the front panel.
NOTE: The WPA1200 II 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.
2.
The WPA1200 II welcome screen appears
for a moment followe
d by the Windows CE
screen.
Calibrating the WPA1200 II Screen
The calibrate screen automatically appears when the unit is powered-on for
the first time or after the system is reset.
To calibrate the screen at any time, follow these instructions.
1. Tap Start → Settings, and then switch to the
System tab.
2. Tap the Screen icon.
Or press the Func key and ESC key
simultaneously.
Power
Button

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The Screen Settings window appears.
This window enables you to customize the
screen settings.
3. Tap Align Screen to calibrate the s
creen.
The align screen window appears.
4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately.
The cross hair will move to another location.
5.
Continue tapping the cross hairs until the
screen has been calibrated.