Chapter 1 Getting Started
A Tour of the PA500
The following sections describe the main components and features of the PA500.
Front View
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1. | Barcode laser scanner | Reads and captures information on a barcode label. |
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2. | Status indicator | Indicates the battery charging and barcode scanning status. |
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| •GreenGreen- Battery- Batteryis fullyis fullychargedcharged,or barcodethe devicescanningis running on |
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| processbatteryispower,completedor barcodewithoutscanningerror. process is completed |
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| Redwithout- Batteryrroris. charging, barcode scanner is |
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| • Red - Battery is charging, barcode scanner is activated and |
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3. | SDIO/MMC slot | Accepts an SD (Secure Digital), MMC (Multimedia Card) or SDIO |
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| use with internal applications. You can also use it to backup data |
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4. | Power button | If the device is off, press this button to turn it on. |
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| Alternatively, when the unit is on, this key must be pressed and |
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| held down for about two seconds in order to turn the device off. |
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5. | LCD touch screen | Displays the applications and data stored on your device. It is |
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6. | Keypad | Includes a software keyboard button, navigation key and |
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| application buttons to launch Microsoft Outlook Mobile programs. |
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7. | Microphone | Inputs audio into your device when recording the voice notes. |
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8. | Left scanner trigger | Press to activate the barcode laser scanner. |
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9. | Cord holder | Eyelet for holding the elastic bungee lanyard. |
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