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WPA1200
Product Reference Guide
Wasp Barcode Technologies
© 2007
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Laser Information The WPA1200 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 series contains an internal Visible Laser Diode (VLD) The VLD emissions do not exceed the maximum limits set forth in the above regulations. The scanner is designed so that there is no human access to harmful laser light
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................1 Introducing the WPA1200......................................................................................................................................1 Features.............................................................................................................
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Chapter 1: Getting Started Introducing the WPA1200 Thank you for purchasing the WPA1200 PDA Barcode Scanner. Your WPA1200 was designed for users who need a compact and durable PDA for data collection and real time transactions. The WPA1200 is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-sized computer using the Windows Mobile 5.0 / Windows CE 5.0 operating system, and incorporating a barcode scanning laser device, color LCD with touchscreen, keypad, IrDA i
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the WPA1200 are present: Battery Pack AC Adaptor with WPA1200 Universal Plug Elastic Stylus Stylus String USB Charging Cables Quick Start Guide CD-ROM If an item is missing or appears damaged, please contact your dealer. 2
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide A Tour of the WPA1200 The following sections describe the main components and features of the WPA1200. Front Left View No. Component Description 1 Status Indicator Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning status. Green - Battery is fully charged, or barcode ED scanning process is completed without error. Red - Battery is charging, barcode scanner is activated and processing. 2 Left Scan Trigger Button Pr
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide finger. 8 Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the WPA1200. Back View No. Component Description 9 Battery Compartment Houses the removable and rechargeable 3.7 V, 1950 mAH 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 Handstrap Enables you to securely hold the WPA1200 while using it. 13 Speaker Enables you to hear.
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Getting Started This section explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to turn on the WPA1200, 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 of the battery pack in fire or water. DO NOT attempt to open or service the battery pack. Dispose of used batt
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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, as shown in the following illustration. Contacts Plastic Tab 4. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay while simultaneously pulling the securing clip until the battery clicks into place. Securing Clip 5. Replace the battery compartment cover 6
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Charging the Battery Before using the WPA1200 for the first time, you need to charge it for about 16 hours. After that, you can charge the WPA1200 daily for 4 hours to recharge the battery to full capacity. Charge the WPA1200 using the USB charging cable. Caution: Operating the WPA1200 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. When the main battery is removed,
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 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 ActiveSync operation to back up your data, then recharge your device as soon as possible. If the battery level reaches low status, the device will enter sleep mode; if the battery level reaches very low status, the device will enter deep sleep mode. In t
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Calibrating the WPA1200 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 click the Control Panel tab. 2. Tap the Stylus icon on a CE .Net 5 device or the Screen icon on a Windows Mobile 5 device. CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5 3. The Stylus Properties window appears on
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 4. Tap the cross hair firmly and accurately. The cross hair moves to the next location. CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5 CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5 5. Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated. 10
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Chapter 2: Using the Hardware Keypads and Key Functions The keypad enables you to enter information and interact with the PDA operating system and also to operate secondary functions using the function button. When the green function button is pressed, the green icon options on the keypad become available. When the Function button is pressed, an icon appears in the operating system: Windows Mobile 5 The following table describes the keypad k
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric 5, j,k,l None Alphanumeric 6, m,n,o Right Navigation Key __ Enables/Disables Secondary Key Functions Tab Windows Key Opens Start Menu Alphanumeric 7, p,q,r,s Decreases Screen Brightness Alphanumeric 8, t,u,v Down Navigation Key Alphanumeric 9, w,x,y,z Increases Screen Brightness Alpha None Asterisk Illuminates Keypad Number 0, Spaces None Period Pound 12
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Adjusting the Screen Brightness Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the Function button to enable the soft keys and pressing the 7 (decrease brightness) or 9 (increase brightness) buttons. Decrease Brightness Function Button Increase Brightness Using the Stylus CAUTION: Never use anything other than the WPA1200 stylus on the screen as it could cause permanent damage. 1. Remove the stylus from its holder. Hold the stylus as y
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 3. Push the card into the slot until you hear an audible system sound; this will signal that the card is already properly seated within the slot. The card is secured when it is not protruding from the slot. Removing a Storage Card 1. Remove the two screws from the SD compartment cover and remove the cover. 2. Press the card in and release. 3. The card pops out. An audible system sound will signal that the card has been released. 4. Remove the card fr
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 2. The Scanner Control Panel opens. CE .Net 5 Windows Mobile 5 From here you can configure barcode scanner parameters such as enabling or disabling barcode symbologies, setting data transmission options, configuring magnetic and proximity reading options, and setting power management options. 3. For CE .Net 5: To test the barcode scanner, tap the Test tab. a. Tap Tools b. Tap Enable Scan c. To perform auto scan, Tap Tools
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide Chapter 3: Getting Connected Establishing Device-PC Connection Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and the WPA1200, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Use the USB charging cable that comes with your device to connect the device to your computer. If you have a previous version of Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest version of Mic
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WPA1200 Product Reference Guide 5. Accept the license agreement terms and click Next. You are prompted for user information. 6. Type the user name and organization and click Next. 17
