Unitech PA520 User manual

Rugged Mobile Computer

- PA520 -

Quick Reference Guide

400891G Version 1.0

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

PA520 Product Introduction & Accessory Kit

After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PA520 are

present:

PA520 Terminal Power Adapter* Battery Pack

Wrist Strap USB charging cable USB docking station

(optional)

QRG/UM CD-ROM

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1 Barcode laser scanner

(optional)

2 Status indicator

3 Power button

4 LCD touch screen

5 Keypad

6 (Reserved)

7 Left scanner trigger key

8 Cord holder

PA520 Front View

PA520 Rear View

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9 MicroSD

10 Speaker

11 Battery release latch

12 Reset button

13 Main battery

14 Universal connector

15 Right scanner trigger key

16 Stylus

Installing the Battery

WARNING! Thereisariskofreandburnsifthebatterypackishandled

improperly. DO NOT disassemble, crush, puncture, short external

contacts,ordisposethebatterypackinre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ts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, PA520 will be warm start.

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

power, PA520 will be clean booted.

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Charging the Battery

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PA520fortherst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

PA520 (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.

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

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

device lights up red.

LED status during charging:

– Solid red: Charging

– Solid green: Charging complete

If the battery level becomes low, astatus icon appears on the device screen

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

ActiveSync opetion to back up yourata, and then recharge your device asoon

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

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.

Turning ON the PA520 for the First Time

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PA520screenshipswithaprotectiveplasticlm.Youmayremove

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

scratchingwithoutthelm,butwillbemorereadable.

The unitech PA520 welcome screen appears. The Windows Mobile screen

will appear shortly.

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2. Calibrate the PA520

The calibrate screen will automatically appear when the unit is powered-

onforthersttimeorafterthesystemisreset.Thisscreencanalsobe

accessedatanytimebytappingStart→Settings→Systemtab→Screen.

The PA520 will prompt you to calibrate the unit by tapping a sequence of

screenlocations.Tapgentlybutrmly.Whenyouhavecompletedtheseries

of taps, press the Enterbuttontoconrmit.

3. Set the Time Zone, Date, and Time

Select your current time zone from the Time zone drop-down menu, and

then tap Next.

4. Follow all onscreen instructions to complete the set up. The setup wizard

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

access your device.

After the device setup, you can create an ActiveSync partnership to

synchronize information between your computer and your device. See

Establishing Device-PC Connection in chapter 3 for detailed instructions.

Using the MicroSD Slot

Your device has an expansion slot compatible with a MicroSD cards, which are

primarilyusedtobackuportransferlesanddata.

T0 Insert a Storage Card:

1. Hold the device securely, and then remove the battery from the battery

compartment.

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2. Lift the rubber cover form the MicroSD slot , then push the card into the

slot.

To Remove a Storage Card:

1. Hold the device securely, and then remove the battery from the battery

compartment.

2. Remove the card from the slot.

No. Button Name Description

1 Navigation key Use the up and left arrow keys to navigate through the menu

options.

2 FUNC Press the FUNC button to operate blue symbol function

3 ESC Press the ESC button to exit from the section you entered

4 Navigation key Use the down and right arrow keys to navigate through the

menu options.

5 ALPHA Press the ALPHA button to operate orange letters

6 ENT Press the ENT button to access the menu options and

conrmyourselection.

Using the Keypad

The PA520 keypad has a navigation key and six special keys to launch

particular applications and display the on-screen keyboard.

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