unitech PA968 Rugged Mobile Computer H1 H2 Enter ESC 1 2 abc 4 ghi 5 7pqrs 8 tuv alpha 0 jkl TAB 3 def 6 mno 9wxyz FUNC User’s Manual © Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. 400648G Version 1.
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PA968 Rugged 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. © Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co.
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.
About This Manual 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 be depleted more rapidly at the high end of this range. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature.
Table of Contents Preface About This Manual i Regulatory Compliance Statements ............................................................................. i FCC Warning Statement.......................................................................................................... i Canadian Compliance Statement ............................................................................................ ii European Conformity Statement .................................................................
Establishing Device-PC Connection.......................................................................... 18 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ............................................................................................. 18 Connecting the Device to Your Computer ............................................................................ 19 Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files ........................................................................ Bluetooth Connection .......................
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Chapter 1 Getting Star ted Introducing the PA968 Thank you for purchasing the PA968 Rugged Mobile Computer. Your PA968 was designed for users who need a compact and durable mobile computer for data collection and real time transactions. The PA968 is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-size mobile computer using Windows CE 5.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Features Powerful system • Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 operating system • Intel PXA270 processor with speed of up to 520 MHz Audio • MIC • Speaker • Headset connector • Receiver System memory • 128 MB SDRAM • 320 MB Flash ROM Picture Capture • Built-in 2.0M Pixel camera • 1/4-inch CMOS sensor Display • 3.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA968 are present: H1 H2 Enter ESC 1 4 ghi 2 abc 5 jkl TAB 7pqrs 8 tuv alpha 0 3 def 6 mno 9wxyz FUNC PA968 Battery Pack Stylus Elastic Stylus String CD-ROM 3 Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 1 Getting Started A Tour of the PA968 The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA968. Front View 1 5 6 2 7 3 4 8 9 No. 1. Component Status indicator 2. LCD touch screen 3. Microphone 4. Power button 5. 6. 7. Fingerprint reader Receiver Scanner trigger button Keypad 8. Description Indicates the terminal operating statuses.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 9. Universal connector Back View Connects your device to a USB charging/ communication cable. This USB cable connects to the computer’s USB port and accepts the 12V AC adapter to provide power to the PA968. 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.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting up the PA968 This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to turn on the terminal, 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 dispose the battery pack in fire or water. DO NOT attempt to open or service the battery pack.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 3. Position the battery pack, making sure the battery contacts are aligned with the contacts in the compartment and the battery is placed on top of the plastic tab. Battery compartment contacts 4. Slide the battery pack while simultaneously pulling the plastic tab until the battery clicks into place. Plastic tab 5. Replace the battery compartment cover, push down the tabs and slide them back into place as shown.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 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! 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.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 3. Slide the terminal into the cradle until it clicks into place. Terminal LED indicators from left to right: - GPRS/GPS Communication - Engine reading - Power charging Cradle LED indicator 4. The connection is secure when the bottom edge of the terminal is aligned with the cradle, and the LED indicator on the terminal lights up red.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 2. Connect the USB charging cable to the USB port on a PC/ Notebook and plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack of the USB charging cable (2). 3. Plug the AC adapter cord into an electrical outlet (3). 3 2 1 Turning the terminal on for the first time After you have initially charged your device for about 16 hours, the terminal is ready to be used.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 3. Tap Recalibrate to calibrate the screen. The alignment screen appears. NOTE: Or press Func key and ESC key simultaneously to bring up the alignment screen. 4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately. A B 5. Continue tapping the cross hair until the screen has been calibrated. 6. Press Enter key to accept the new settings. Press Esc key to keep the old settings. 11 Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Using the SD/MMC Memory Card PA968 has an expansion slot compatible with a range of SD and MMC storage cards, which are primarily used to backup or transfer files and data. The slot also support SDIO cards for added connectivity options. Inserting a Storage Card 1. Remove the two screws from the SD compartment cover and remove the cover. 2. Insert the SD card with the notched corner as shown. 3. Push the card into the slot until you feel the SD card click into place. 4.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Using the SIM Card The PA968 has a slot for GPRS SIM card inside the battery compartment. CAUTION! Before installing the SIM card, please backup your data to prevent data loss because of a low backup battery. Inserting the SIM card 1. Remove the battery compartment cover and the main battery. See Installing the Battery on page 6. 2. Slide the cover of the SIM card slot to the left to release the latch. 3.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Using the Camera The device has a powerful 2.0-megapixel digital camera to deliver superior image capture performance. To launch the demo program, follow these instructions. 1. Tap Start → Program → Utilities → CameraDemo. 2. Tap Preview → Start to activate the camera. 3. Tap Capture → Image to capture an image. 4. Tap Capture → Start Video to start recording a video. Tap Capture → End Video to end the recording.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 2. Tap Snap to test the fingerprint reader. “Please sweep your finger!” message pops up. Gently sweep the finger inwards on the reader. 3. Tap Enroll to enroll a fingerprint. “Please sweep your finger!” message pops up. 4. Gently sweep the finger inwards on the reader five times following on-screen instructions until a pop-up window appears informing you the reading quality. Click OK.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 5. Tap Match to carry out identification. “Please sweep your finger!” message pops up. Gently sweep the finger inwards on the reader following on-screen instructions until a message pops up saying “Matching Success!” or “Matching Fail!”. Using the Barcode Laser Scanner PA968 has an integrated laser scanner which reads all major barcode labels with excellent performance. NOTE: The reading software must be enabled in order to operate the scanner.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 2. Tap Tools → Enable Scan. Or tap Tools → Auto-Scan → Start Auto-Scan. Define the scan interval. Tap Start. 3. Aim the laser scanner at the selected barcode, and press either one of the scanner trigger button on the device. If you enable Auto-Scan, you don’t have to press any button. Aim the laser scanner at the selected barcode while the laser emits light at regular intervals. The scanned barcode data appears on the screen. 4. Tap Tools → Auto-Scan → Stop Auto-Scan.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected The PA968 enables users to link to a host computer using an RS-232, or Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPRS connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of PA968 communication options. Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and the PA968, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected Connecting the Device to Your Computer 1. After ActiveSync has been installed, connect PA968 to your PC as described in Connecting the terminal to a host (PC/Notebook) to a PC on page 10. 2. Turn the PA968 on. 3. ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the PA968. The New Partnership setup wizard automatically starts. NOTE: If ActiveSync doesn’t start automatically, click Start → Programs → Microsoft ActiveSync.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected Using ActiveSync to Exchange Files You can use ActiveSync to exchange information from your device your computer and vice versa. Changes you make 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 Windows CE Store information.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 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 3 Getting Connected 3. Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel → Bluetooth Device Properties. 4. Tap Scan Device. Select a device you want to connect. Double tap the desired device and check Trusted and then Active. 5. On your computer, click ActiveSync → Connection Settings. Select your BT COM port and click OK.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 6. On your terminal, tap Start → Programs → Bluetooth → BTActiveSync. 7. The BTActiveSync icon appears on the taskbar. Double tap the icon. 8. Tap More. 9. Tap Inquiry. Select a device you want to synchronize. Tap OK. 10. Tap BTActiveSync icon again. Tap Sync. ActiveSync begins. 23 Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected GPRS Connection Insert the SIM card in your terminal first. See Using the SIM Card on page 13. NOTE: Please turn off the SIM card lock if your SIM card is password protected. 1. Tap Start → Programs → GPRS → 32WANDEMO. 2. Tap Power on. 3. The screen displays “Modem Power Status is ON”. Tap OK.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 4. Tap Start → Programs → GPRS → 32WANRAS. The 32WANRAS DialUp window appears. Tap Open Connection. 5. The Connection window appears. Tap Connect. 6. The GPRS icon on the taskbar indicating the signal strength. Tap Disconnect Connection, you can end the GPRS connection. 25 Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected WiFi Connection Unitech terminals come with built-in RF facility. A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manually entering settings information. Before following these instructions, make sure if authentication information is needed. 1. Tap Start → Programs → Summit → scu. The Summit Client Utility window appears. 2. Select Third Party Config from the drop down menu of Active Profile. 3.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 4. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → BootMode. Tap Warm Boot to warm start the terminal and load the previous settings. 5. The RF setting window pops up once the RF signal is detected. Tap Add New or double tap a preferred network. 6. Enter the Network name (SSID). Uncheck The key is provided automatically. Enter the network key. Tap OK. 7. The network icon appears on the taskbar when the RF is connected. 27 Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected Using the Summit Utilities You can use the Summit Client Utility tool to setup or change the WiFi settings. Admin Login 1. To login as an administrator, tap Admin Login. 2. Enter the Admin Password. (Default password: SUMMIT) Scan Available AP 1. Under Profile tab, tap Scan for available AP.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 2. You may select a desired AP to create a new profile. Tap Configure. 3. Tap Yes to create the new profile. 4. Enter the WEP key or network key. Tap OK. Commit and Activate 1. Tap Commit to activate the setting. 29 Copyright 2009 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected 2. Under Main tab, select the profile you want to activate. 3. A pop-up window appears “A Power Cycle is required to make settings activate properly.” Tap OK, and then tap OK to exit the Summit Client Utility. 4. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → BootMode. Tap Warm Boot to warm start the terminal and load the previous settings. 5. The Summit icon on the taskbar indicating the AP is connected. Double tap this icon to bring up Summit Control Utility.
Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs PA968 provides an option for the barcode scanner, allowing you to scan and decode various types of 1D/2D barcodes. Scanner Setting When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a different application, the Scanner Control Panel provides the ability to change default symbology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings. Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel → Scanner. The Scanner Control Panel appears.
Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs Barcode Symbologies Barcode Symbology Enable/ Disable Check Transmit Char/Digit Check verification Char/Digit Australian Post British Post Canadian Post Codabar YES YES YES YES Code 11 Code 128 / EAN 128 Code 39 YES YES YES YES YES Code 93 Dutch (KIX) Post EAN 13 Others Send bar width data YES Transmit start & stop char, *data length *data length *data length YES YES YES YES For ASCII, Transmit start & stop char, Append mode, *data length *data length YES
Chapter 4 Barcode Scanner Programs Barcode Symbologies 2D Barcode Symbology Enable/ Disable Aztec Codablock F Code 49 Data Matrix EAN-UCC Composite MaxiCode MicroPDF417 OCR PDF-417 QR Code TLC-39 (TCIF Linked Code 39) NOTE: 33 Check Transmit Char/Digit Check verification Char/Digit Others YES YES YES YES YES Runes, *data length *data length *data length *data length UPC composite, *data length YES YES YES *data length *data length OCR mode, OCR direction, Template, Group G, Group H, Check charact
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Performing a Hardware Reset You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., the 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 lost. Performing a Warm Boot 1. Remove the stylus from its holder. 2.
Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Method 1: From WinCE 1. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → Bootmode. The BootMode Screen appears. 2. Tap Cold Boot. The system is reset and you will lose all data including all files in the RAM memory. Method 2: From Hardware 1. Remove the battery compartment cover and the main battery. See Installing the Battery on page 6. 2. Turn the backup battery switch off. 3. Turn the backup battery switch on. 4.
Appendix System Specification Processor / Memory CPU Memory Operation System Keypad Display Communication WinCE.NET 5.0 24-Key, including numeric key, alpha key and function key, swappable keypads 240x320 pixel, 3.5” color transflective TFT-LCD with touch screen & backlight USB 1.1 Client/ Host Bluetooth 2.0 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g 3.5G Mobile communication system 1D Laser scanner engine 2D Imager (optional) Resolution 500dpi, 256 grey scale 2.
