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P A966/967 User's Manual Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Using the Built-In Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Scan2Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Modifying the Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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P A966/967 User's Manual Laser Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 9 European Conformity S tatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 9 Canadian Compliance S tatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 9 FCC S tatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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NOTICE This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery . It is possible that the Unitech P A966/ 967 may not immediately power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage. In the above situation, plug the P A966/967 to the RS232 or USB cable, or place the unit into the Unitech P A966/967 Cradle (with 12V/2A AC-DC adapter , part [...]
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1 P A966/967 User's Manual Thank you for purchasing the Unitech P A966/967 (subsequently referred to as the P A966, unless the P A967 is specifically referenced). Y our P A966 is a rugged, compact, and lightweight palm-size mobile computer . It utilizes the Win- dows CE 4.2 .NET operating system, and incorporates either an internal laser bar c[...]
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2 P A966/967 User's Manual Unitech P A966 & Accessories After opening the P A966 box, please make sure the following items are present: Battery Pack User Guide CD S tylus P A966 Main Unit Quick Reference Guide[...]
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3 P A966/967 User's Manual T our of the Unitech P A966 Keyp ad T ouch Screen Bar Code Scanner / 2D Imager Cursor Buttons Scanner T rigger On/Off Key Stylus Cold St art (inside PCMCIA Card Compartment) IrDA Port Reset Hole CF Slot (inside Battery Compartment) PCMCIA Card Comp artment Hand Strap Battery Comp artment Latches Battery Compartment C[...]
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4 P A966/967 User's Manual 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 fit s the shape of the battery com- partment. 2. 3. Re-att ach the batt[...]
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5 P A966/967 User's Manual Or place the P A966 into the Docking S tation, after connecting the power supply between an electrical outlet and the Docking S tation. Connect the RS232/Charging Cable or USB/Charging Cable between the P A966 and your PC, and then connect the AC adapter between the cable’s power jack and an electrical outlet. Supp[...]
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6 P A966/967 User's Manual Protective Screen Film The P A966 screen ships with a protective plastic film. Y ou 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 P A966 Press [...]
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7 P A966/967 User's Manual Exiting Date/Time Properties Settings T ap OK or the X (cancel) button at upper-right corner to exit. Setting the Y ear and Month T ap here to popup a list of months Setting Time Zone, Date, and T ime After Calibrating the P A966, the “Date/T ime Properties” dialog box will appear . Follow the steps below to set [...]
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8 P A966/967 User's Manual Flash Memory 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 P A966’s power status. T o access the contents of Flash Memory , simply select My Computer on the desktop a[...]
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9 P A966/967 User's Manual Chapter 2. [ENT] The Enter key is used to initiate a process or confirm a selection made by the user . [T AB] The T ab 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 f[...]
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10 P A966/967 User's Manual Keyp ad Layout When the P A966 boots, the default condition is Alpha Mode off. When the Apha Mode is toggled on, use the Func key to toggle caps on and off. 1 a 2 b 3 c d 4 e 5 f 6 g + h % i BkS p Key 7 j 8 k 9 l - m . n @ o 0 p ( q * r [ s t " u , v [ w / x < y = z Del Esc Ente r Position Escape Func Up Alp[...]
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11 P A966/967 User's Manual Sof tware Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) In addition to the 966’s alphanumeric keyp ad, Windows CE provides a touch screen keypad in QWERTY format. Closing the Keyboard: T ap the keyboard icon to close the Windows CE keyboard. Moving the Keyboard: Use the stylus to point to the title bar (the bar displaying “Inp[...]
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12 P A966/967 User's Manual Using the Built-in Scanner Y ou must run software that can access the scanner in order to operate and/or test it. This can be the Scanner Settings tool (My Computer > Control Panel > Scanner Settings), Scan2Key .exe (My Computer > Windows > Scan2Key .exe; by default a hidden file), or a custom applicatio[...]
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13 P A966/967 User's Manual Each of these topics are discussed in detail on the following p ages, beginning with Settings , below . The screen to the right appears displaying the following tabs: Settings T est T o Kpd V ersion • • • • Access additional settings specific to the symbology (such as whether to send check digit, maximum and[...]
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14 P A966/967 User's Manual Prefix Double click on Prefix to setup a special string that will be output before every scan. This can be any alphanumeric string or a special character (see Suffix below). For alphanumeric strings simply type the characters into the text field. S pecial characters like T ab use brackets surround- ing a letter to i[...]
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15 P A966/967 User's Manual T ransmit Function Code Some barcodes contain Function Codes which will cause the reader output a command like t ab or new line, rather than just data. Check this box to enable these codes. Replace Suffix with Carriage Return Check this box to quickly overwrite the terminator with a carriage return If you have insta[...]
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16 P A966/967 User's Manual Imaging Options Imaging options cover settings for the image capture features of the 2D scanner . Again default settings are appropriate for most applica- tions and should you wish to know more call our offices. Imager Idle Timeout This setting controls how long after a scan the reader will go into “idle” mode w[...]
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17 P A966/967 User's Manual Enable Log (scanner .txt) Checking this option will cause a file to be written which records the commands and actions of the reader . This is useful in debugging an application that uses the scanner but not typically needed in normal operation. See the programmers manual for more information. Re-Open Scanner Port Af[...]
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18 P A966/967 User's Manual Now the laser will scan every three seconds. Aim the laser at the target bar codes and each read bar code will appear on your P A966’s screen ( Data Only mode shown to the right). Auto-Scan In the same menu select St art Auto-Scan . In the pop-up menu (shown to the right) select the time interval you want between [...]
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19 P A966/967 User's Manual T o stop auto-scan, tap Menu at the bottom of the screen and select “S top Auto-Scan”. Scanning will be halted. Show Sequence Number Should you want your scanned input displayed with a number showing the sequence of each scan, select Show Sequence Number . Reset Sequence Number T ap Menu . Select Reset Sequence [...]
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20 P A966/967 User's Manual The next scanned bar code will start a new sequence beginning with “1”. Save T o File T ap Menu . Select Save T o File . Select the directory into which you want to save the scanned data. Key in a file name. By default the data will be saved as a text (.txt) file Clear Window T ap Menu . Select Clear Window .[...]
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21 P A966/967 User's Manual The contents of the screen will be cleared. Enable Scan T ap Menu. Select Enable Scan . Press the scanner trigger key . A laser light will exit from the top of the P A966, and if it encounters a bar code it should be read (assuming it is a bar code symbology the P A966 is programmed to recognize). Auto-Scan Select S[...]
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22 P A966/967 User's Manual Image Scanning T ap the Image button at the bottom of the screen (see previous image) to put the scanner into image mode. Press the scanner trigger key to capture an image. The image will be displayed on the screen. Please note that the Image button at the bottom of the screen has changed to a T ext button. Under th[...]
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23 P A966/967 User's Manual Define the Intercharacter Delay and the Shift Key Delay (both in milliseconds). Scanned bar codes will read and output to these specifications. V ersion T ap the V ersion tab to view general information about the P A966’s decoder .[...]
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24 P A966/967 User's Manual Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack The optional Docking S tation is a convenient accessory for daily use of the P A966. Charging the battery pack using the Docking S tation t akes approximately 3 hours. Chapter 3. Power System Or , when using the included Charging/USB cable or Charging/ RS232 cable, the charging [...]
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25 P A966/967 User's Manual “Backup Battery V ery Low” icon : When displayed indi- cates the backup battery is very low . S topping the operation and charging the P A9 66 immediately is highly recommended. Backup Battery V ery Low or Backup Battery is not turned on. “Backup Battery Low” icon : When displayed indicates the backup batter[...]
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26 P A966/967 User's Manual Checking Main and Backup Battery St atus How to Save Battery Power Check Battery St atus : It is necessary to charge the battery when “Low” or “V ery Low” are dis- played in bold characters. If “Low” or “V ery Low” are still displayed after charging, please contact Unitech T echnical Support. The bat[...]
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27 P A966/967 User's Manual Backlight Setting T ap the “Backlight” menu item to display the following three selections: W arm Boot / Cold Boot W arm Boot W ARNING: W arm Boot will cause unsaved dat a to be lost. Via Hardware: T o perform a warm boot while the P A966 is operating, insert the end of an unfolded paperclip into the reset hole [...]
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28 P A966/967 User's Manual Cold Boot W ARNING: Cold Boot will cause the P A966 to return to it s original factory settings. T o perform a coldboot, press the coldboot button inside the PCMCIA Card compartment. • Storage and Safety Precautions Although charged Lithium-Ion batteries may be left unused for several months, their cap acity may b[...]
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29 P A966/967 User's Manual Chapter 4. Connecting Communication Introduction The Unitech P A966 allows users to link to a host computer via RS-232,USB, IrDA, or RF connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the communication methods of the P A966. The following subchapters cover these topics: ”Microsoft ActiveSyn[...]
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30 P A966/967 User's Manual ActiveSync In order to exchange files between your desktop computer and the P A966, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your desktop computer . This chapter will introduce Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.5. ActiveSync provides a user-friendly interface, and it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft’ [...]
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31 P A966/967 User's Manual Select the folder into which Microsoft ActiveSync will be installed. If you choose to download into a folder other than the displayed default folder , click the Change button. • • After you’ve selected the appropriate folder , click Next to set up Microsoft ActiveSync. After you’ve installed Microsoft Active[...]
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32 P A966/967 User's Manual Now select synchronization settings. Currently the P A966 can support “Synchronized Files” • • When the configuration process is complete, you’ll see the screen to the right: • Click the Next button and follow the instructions to set up a partnership between the P A966 and your desktop computer . This pa[...]
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33 P A966/967 User's Manual Mobile Devices Features Using the Mobile Devices Window Open the Explorer window by double-clicking your device icon in the Mobile Devices window . Use this window , which is the root window to the P A966, to copy and move files between the P A966 and your desktop computer , as described in the “Synchronization”[...]
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34 P A966/967 User's Manual Changing Communications Settings T o check communications settings, open the Mobile Devices folder , and click File / Connection Settings . The baud rate on the P A966 is set to 57600bps by default. T o adjust the baud rate, tap S tart, Settings, Control Panel, select the Communication icon, select the PC Connection[...]
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35 P A966/967 User's Manual Synchronization If you have not enabled On Connect , start Microsoft ActiveSync in either of the following ways: Execute “Repllog.exe” from the P A966’s Windows directory (if ActiveSync is setup to sync using the IrDA port on both PC and P A966). • On your desktop computer , double-click the My Computer icon[...]
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36 P A966/967 User's Manual What Get s Synchronized The following sections provide an overview of how various types of information are synchronized. For details on synchronizing specific items, refer to Microsoft ActiveSync Help. Changing Synchronization Options Inbox, T asks, and Channels not supported Synchronization options can be modified,[...]
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37 P A966/967 User's Manual Inst alling and Removing Sof tware Any program created for your P A966 can be installed as long as there is sufficient memory or storage space. First install the software on your desktop computer and then connect the P A966 to your desktop computer . Some software programs provide their own setup instructions. Most [...]
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38 P A966/967 User's Manual Work Remotely Mail received via dial-up connection appears in the InBox folder on the P A966, together with the mail you synchronize with your desktop computer . Messages received remotely are linked to your mail server rather than to your desktop computer . Y ou can work online, which means that you read and respon[...]
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39 P A966/967 User's Manual T o send your message, tap File and Send . Messages are placed in your OutBox folder on the P A970 and will be delivered to their destination in one of two ways: Sending Messages T o compose a new message, tap the New Message button on the command bar . Enter an e-mail address in the To field or select a name from t[...]
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40 P A966/967 User's Manual Bluetooth Setup Select the BTPowerON program from Wireless Connection on your P A966’s S tartup bar . Select Bluetooth Module Power On and tap OK. Wireless Communication Y our P A966 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth for wireless communication.[...]
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41 P A966/967 User's Manual Bluetooth ActiveSync Select BT ActiveSync from Communication on the S t artup bar On your PC, tap the Bluetooth icon on the task bar . The screen to the right will appear . Select More... Choose Inquiry . The inquiry process might take a few seconds. Then select the device to synchronize and tap OK[...]
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42 P A966/967 User's Manual T ap the Bluetooth icon on the task bar again. Click Sync . The message “Connecting to Bluetooth” will appear on your P A966. A Bluetooth security screen will appear prompting you to enter a PIN code. This PIN code can be any series of letters and numbers, and must be the same code you enter on your P A966 when [...]
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43 P A966/967 User's Manual Appendix A: T echnical S pecifications Mechanical / Environment al IP Rating IP54 S torage: -4 ° F to 140 ° F (-20 ° C to 60 ° C) T emperature Operation: 23 ° F to 122 ° F (-5 ° C to 50 ° C) Weight (with battery p ack) 15.59 oz. (442g) 19.77 oz. (560g) P A966 P A967 Dimensions P A966 P A967 7.28” (18.5cm) [...]
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44 P A966/967 User's Manual Interface Port PCMCIA and CF PCMCIA T ype II slot CF T ype I and T ype II slot accepts memory , modem, and RF cards IrDA Compliant to IrDA 1.2 (SIR) Baud rate up to 1 15.2K bps RS232/USB/ Charging Port Power charging and EIA RS232C supports full duplex asynchronous communications and baud rate up to 1 15.2K bps Inpu[...]
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45 P A966/967 User's Manual 1D Scan Engine Depth of Field See next page Power Consumption 65mA typical @ 5V Minimum Print Contrast 25% absolute dark/light reflectance at 650nm Scan Angle +53 ° from vertical Scan Rate 39 +Scans/Second Light Source Visible Laser Dicode(VLD) 650nm * Dependant on symbol width 5 mil 7.5 mil 10 mil 100% UPC 20 mil [...]
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46 P A966/967 User's Manual 1D Scanner Symbologies Codabar Code 1 1 Code 32 Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Interleaved 2 of 5 Label Code MSI/Plessy S tandard 2 of 5 T oshiba Code 93 Code 128 Delta Code EAN-8, 13 EAN128 T elpen UPC-A, E 2D Scan Engine Ambient Light 535 to 100,000 lux (full sunllight) Focal Point 7” (17.8cm) Scan Angle ± 40 ° fr[...]
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47 P A966/967 User's Manual Pin Assignment for Charge / Communication Port Pin Assignment USB Differential Dat a Signal High Side Description USB Differential Dat a Signal Low Side GDN RXD TXD DTR SG DSR NC 12VDC USB 5VDC RI CTS RTS DCD /UDC UDC NC Receive Data Ring Indicator Clear to Send Request to Send Data Set Ready Signal Ground Data T ra[...]
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48 P A966/967 User's Manual Appendix B: T roubleshooting Guide T erminal turns itself off Problem T erminal does not power on Battery life is short “Low Backup Battery” message Screen is blank T erminal will not shut off Solution Charge terminal for 16 hours T erminal either does not respond, or responds inaccu- rately to touch screen inpu[...]
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49 P A966/967 User's Manual This is a FCC Part 15 Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC St atement This Class B Digital app aratus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferance-Causing Equip- ment Regulations. Cet apparei[...]
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50 P A966/967 User's Manual Unitech America 6182 Katella Avenue Cypress, CA 90630 800-861-8648 toll free www .ute.com[...]