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Quick Reference Guide

Falcon

4400 Series

with Windows Mobile

26-Key model

Falcon 4420
48-Key model

52-Key model

Summary of Contents for Falcon 4400 Series

Page 1: ...Quick Reference Guide Falcon 4400 Series with Windows Mobile 26 Key model Falcon 4420 48 Key model 52 Key model ...

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Page 3: ...us Indicators 12 Charging the Batteries 13 Charging with the Dock 15 Backup Battery 16 Charging with a Battery Charger 17 Battery Discharge Characteristics 17 Setting Up the Mobile Computer 17 Touchscreen Calibration 18 Entering a Password 18 Radio Card Setup 19 Entering Data 19 Using the Stylus 20 Navigating the Display 21 Keypads 26 Scanning Bar Codes 33 Laser Scanning 33 Bar Code Scanning with ...

Page 4: ...ement 49 Appendix B Microsoft Windows Mobile Addendum to EULA 52 Appendix C PSC Falcon Windows Mobile Product Series Warranty 55 Appendix D Safety Information 56 Laser Safety Label 56 Advisory Statement 56 Regulatory Statements 56 Radio Frequency Interference 56 Canadian Compliance Statement 56 Appendix E Laser Safety 57 International Caution Statements for CLASS 1 2 3R II and IIA Laser Devices 57...

Page 5: ...ironments The Falcon Management Utility FMU and Falcon Desktop Utility FDU are included on the CD that comes with every unit providing remote manage ment and configurability This Quick Reference Guide contains the following sections Getting Started on page 4 getting your Falcon up and running Features of the Falcon on page 6 describes the functions and keys of the Falcon Powering the Falcon on pag...

Page 6: ... with 12 to 65 MB of available hard disk space actual requirements will vary based on selection of features and user s current system configuration Available 9 or 25 pin communications port adaptor required for 25 pin communications port or USB port VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter at 256 color or better Keyboard Microsoft Mouse or compatible input device Connecting to a PC F...

Page 7: ...omputer you can install it from the Getting Started CD included with your device or download it from the Microsoft website www microsoft com USB Cable AC Adapter Power Cord When the device is connected to the PC using Activesync a Desktop Pass Through DTPT connection is established causing any WiFi connections to be disconnected To continue to use a WiFi connection while the device is in a cradle ...

Page 8: ...llustrated parts with refer ences to more detailed information Figure 2 Falcon Keypad and Connector Views For a complete description of each key on the Falcon refer to page 26 Touchscreen Display POWER Reset part of the key sequence for a Hard Reset or a Clean Boot Handle USB Serial Connector Strap Studs w Rubber Bumpers Falcon 4420 Handled model LED Scanning Charging Indicator Falcon 26 Key Keypa...

Page 9: ...r more information please refer to the Falcon 4400 Windows Mobile Product Reference Guide PRG located on the Falcon 4400 Product CD that came with your device Strap Studs Trigger Handle Stylus Tether Lanyard Port Stylus Holder Battery Door Speaker Battery Door Latch 2 each Scanner Aperture ...

Page 10: ...arranty page 38 Keypad Use the alpha numeric function and navigation keys on the keypad t o enter numbers letters symbols and navigate with the keypad page 26 Lanyard Port Insert a lanyard to secure a Falcon to a person or work station page 7 Scanner Aperture The laser or imaging scanning beam is emitted from this aperture page 33 LED When scanning a red LED indicates the laser is on and a green L...

Page 11: ...ature water or fire Do not short circuit open or disassemble battery Recycle or dispose of properly 2000mAh 5 1764 Product of USA U S CAUTION You must charge the battery pack and backup battery in a dock or with a power cable prior to your first use of the Falcon The initial charge time is approximately 24 hours If you remove the battery pack or it fails there is a 30 minute window in which to ins...

Page 12: ...in or near fire direct sunlight or other high tempera ture locations or heat the battery Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal object such as wire or coin Do not expose the battery to liquids or allow the battery to get wet Do not disassemble modify or pierce the battery The battery contains safety and protection devices which if dam...

Page 13: ...serting the bottom tab into the slot If the battery pack is installed incorrectly the door will not seat properly 5 Rotate the battery door latches on the battery door towards the base of the unit 6 On the 441X replace the handstrap hook on the strap stud at the base of the unit Battery Door Cover Plate unit may have Handle here instead Falcon Battery Door Latches Unhook hook Strap As Needed Batte...

Page 14: ...escription Battery Full This icon indicates that the battery is fully charged Battery Charging This icon indicates that the battery pack is in the process of recharging Battery Low This icon indicates that the battery pack is low Discharged Battery Condition no icon When the battery is totally discharged the battery sensor initiates a shutdown of all applications and closes the RF Network connecti...

Page 15: ...ide PRG for more information on configuration items Figure 7 Battery Power Gauge Charging the Batteries There are several methods for charging the battery pack and backup battery LEDs on the Falcon the Single Slot Dock Four Slot Dock and Four Slot Battery charger give visual indication of the charge state Table 3 on page 14 gives an overview of all the LEDs and what they indicate The initial charg...

Page 16: ...4 6 hours 4 6 hours 3 5 hours 3 hours Battery Pack Charge Indication Charging RED Fully Charged GREEN Charging RED Fully Charged GREEN N A N A Falcon Charge LED Dock or Charger Battery Charge LED s No effect No effect Charging Solid RED Fully charged GREEN Fault Flashing RED Charging Charging LEDs are AMBER Fully charged Ready LEDs are GREEN Simultaneously Charges Backup Battery YES YES NO NO Refe...

Page 17: ...ck Operating Instructions that come with each dock Figure 8 Charging the Battery Pack in a Single Slot Dock Refer to Table 3 on page 14 for a list of LED indicators and their purpose Refer to the PRG for more information on storage and disposal of batteries Use only the correct battery chargers and docks with this color Falcon This tech nology used for these models is incompatible with other PSC F...

Page 18: ... retain date time data and other settings for the Falcon maintain at least a minimal charge on the Battery Pack To view the status of the Backup battery tap Settings System Power then tap the Battery tab to view See the Falcon 4400 with Windows Mobile Product Reference Guide PRG for more information on configuration items Figure 9 Battery Status Display ...

Page 19: ...0 Four Slot Battery Charger Battery Discharge Characteristics Battery discharge characteristics vary from eight to nine and a half 8 9 5 hours depending upon device usage number of scans per minute backlight usage and other factors that draw upon battery power Setting Up the Mobile Computer At first use or a Clean Boot the unit will go through a series of initial bootup sequences See Touchscreen C...

Page 20: ...p if you do not want the device to be password protected Figure 12 Password setup Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your password Reference the Microsoft help system on your device for more information You can return to the Password screen anytime by tapping Settings Personal Lock Follow the on screen directions to cali brate the touchscreen For more information on touchscreen calibration ...

Page 21: ...oard by typing with the stylus Refer to On Screen Keyboard on page 24 Select text Use the stylus to highlight the desired text by dragging the stylus across the desired text double tapping to select one word and triple tapping to select an entire paragraph Use the bar code scanner or imager to enter data Press the trigger or scan button 26 or 52 key only to initiate a scan The scanned data will be...

Page 22: ...ations and dialog boxes Figure 13 Back View of a Falcon 4420 with a Stylus It is good practice to replace the stylus in the holder after each use so you don t misplace it An optional Tethered Stylus is also available preventing accidental loss of the stylus Never use a pen pencil or other sharp object on the Falcon s touchscreen dis play Use only the supplied stylus or plastic tipped pens intended...

Page 23: ...gation as well Take the time to familiarize yourself with these features to save yourself valuable time The Today Screen After initial startup the first screen you will see will be the Today screen unless your device has been customized differently You can also access the Today Screen anytime by tapping Today The Title bar at the top of the screen shows Connection status a link to Vol ume control ...

Page 24: ...Entering Data 22 Falcon 4400 Series with Windows Mobile Figure 15 The Today Screen Start Button Shortcut Links Connection Status Volume Today Screen Title bar Soft key bar Battery Status Clock Alarms ...

Page 25: ...notification icons Tap Start to open the Start menu The Start menu includes access to Programs Settings Help and shortcuts to programs and func tions The soft key bar at the bottom of the screen provides context sensitive menus for tasks in programs such as opening a file saving a file or editing a file Figure 16 Start Menu Start Menu ...

Page 26: ... to select letters numbers or symbols from the on screen key board for the current application Tap the key to change the keypad to show international letters You can also set up the Falcon to use Block Recognizer Letter Recognizer or Transcriber to enter data Reference the help system on the Falcon for more information on these features Settings The Settings screen has three tabs Personal System a...

Page 27: ...ce Guide 25 Figure 18 Settings screen Programs Tap Programs to open the Programs screen to view and open the avail able Programs on your Falcon Tap a program to open it Figure 19 Programs screen Tabs Settings Icons Program Icons ...

Page 28: ...a Numeric Keys All In Normal mode use the alpha numeric keys to enter numbers and letters In Shift and CAPS modes the alpha numeric keys enter upper case letters Backlight Brightness 26 key 48 key BACKLIGHT toggles the Backlight on or off when you press it Fn All Press Fn to enter the FN input state Use FN mode to access additional fea tures and operations POWER All Press POWER to go into sleep su...

Page 29: ...layed Scroll between icons to view the active modes Ctrl 48 key Set keyboard shortcuts like a PC with Ctrl You can perform functions such as Save Ctrl s and Find Ctrl f Toggle on and off for text formatting for example Ctrl b for bold Ctrl i for italics Ctrl u for underline Alt 48 key 52 key Press Alt to enter the Alt input state Use Alt mode to access application menus Shift 48 key 52 key Press t...

Page 30: ...erate lower case characters Punctuation keys are not affected If CAPS is active and SHIFT is active no icon is displayed Fn Mode 26 key Press Fn to enter FN mode Fn is independent of Alpha Use FN mode to access the features and oper ations on the keypad 48 key 52 key Fn mode converts alpha keys to punctuation and function keys Fn mode is acti vated by pressing Fn Shift Mode 48 key 52 key Shift mod...

Page 31: ...ys on the keypad of the Falcon have more than one function To access the secondary features and functions you must first press another key to access the desired input state Alpha Numeric Keys Press the keys in Table 6 once twice or more times to cycle through the alpha letters and symbols until the desired character appears in the Title bar After the last letter or symbol in the sequence for that ...

Page 32: ...esses Figure 22 48 Key Keypad Some of the keys on the 48 key keypad of the Falcon have more than one function To access the secondary features and functions you must first press Normal Mode Alpha Mode Key First Keypress Second Keypress Third Keypress Fourth Keypress Fifth Keypress Esc 1 2 A B C A B 3 D E F D E 4 G H I G H 5 J K L J K 6 M N O M N 7 P Q R S P 8 T U V T U 9 W X Y Z W Fn Esc Alt Shift...

Page 33: ...or the 48 key keypad are Shift Ctrl Alt and Fn Each state is described in Table 5 on page 28 52 Key Keypad The standard 52 key keypad is designed to allow you to type all letters and numbers without requiring multiple key presses Figure 23 52 Key Keypad Some of the keys on the keypad of the Falcon have more than one function To access the secondary features and functions you must first press anoth...

Page 34: ...5 on page 28 The control panel for the 52 key keypad has some additional options and an additional tab for key mapping 1 Tap Settings System Keyboard to open the Keyboard control panel 2 On the Options tab adjust the slider for Initial Delay This configures the time to hold down a key before it repeats 5250 Keypad The 5250 52 key keypad is designed to provide the keyboard functions needed to run 5...

Page 35: ...3 Press and hold the Scan button 26 or 52 key only or the trigger The laser scans as long as you hold the button or trigger until a good scan is obtained There is a 10 second timeout for attempting to scan 4 Aim the laser beam at the center of the bar code Position the unit close to the bar code when scanning small bar codes Position it at a distance when scanning larger bar codes The laser is dis...

Page 36: ...r to the section on Scanner Configuration in the PRG to modify the default settings Correct Scanning Positions Incorrect Scanning Positions Ideal positioning A bit high will read correctly A bit angled will read correctly Positioned too far to the right Will not read entire bar code Too angled cannot read the entire bar code Bar code will not read The scanner should be posi tioned perpendicular to...

Page 37: ...r line for purposes of orienting the imager to a bar code Figure 27 shows how the aiming beam visually differs from the laser beam in laser scanning devices Figure 27 Laser vs Imaging beam Note that the aiming beam for the imager is green rather than red Orientation Rotational orientation does not affect the imager module s ability to read bar codes For example the imager can read a bar code when ...

Page 38: ... To scan a label hold the imager at an appropriate distance from the target pull the trigger and center the aim ing beam on the symbol Scanning Illumination Another feature that can be enabled for 2D scanning is an array of illumina tion LEDs These LEDs provide illumination in dark environments and can improve scanning performance under certain lighting conditions By default the illumination LEDs ...

Page 39: ... manipulating and transferring images You can set options for image capture in the Imaging Control Panel Various image formats can be selected including TIFF JPEG and BMP You can also scale rotate and modify image quality settings See the PRG for detailed infor mation on using the Falcon 2D for image capture Accessing Help Access Microsoft Windows Mobile help by tapping Help from any screen Figure...

Page 40: ...arm Reset when the Windows Mobile operating system locks up and you cannot reset a hung application using the Settings as described above Procedure to Warm Reset The reset procedure varies depending upon the keypad on your Falcon The first two keys of the sequence can be pressed in any order but the unit will not reset until they both are held down and then the third key Bksp or F1 is pressed All ...

Page 41: ...iod The Today screen appears The custom settings in the registry are persistent The RF Network PC Card if present connects to the network system Hard Reset A Hard Reset is a complete reset of the Falcon in which all applications are forcibly closed working RAM is cleared and the system time and date are reset Reason to Hard Reset Perform a Hard Reset when the Windows Mobile operating system locks ...

Page 42: ...ettings in the registry are persistent The RF Network PC Card if present connects to the network system The system time and date are reset CAUTION Once you initiate a Hard Reset all applications are forcibly closed working RAM and files are cleared and the Real Time clock is reset Any files or data in RAM will be lost if you Hard Reset Do not use a sharp object to perform a Hard Reset as this can ...

Page 43: ...ame for all keyboards To perform a Clean Boot 1 Insert a paper clip into the Reset aperture while pressing POWER refer to Figure 32 The Splash screen will appear after you remove the reset pin from the hole 2 Press and hold Esc and 0 zero on the Falcon keypad until the unit beeps CAUTION Once you initiate a Clean Boot all applications are forcibly closed and installed applications and data are del...

Page 44: ...d applica tions custom registry settings and data Recalibrate the touch screen Reset Password if desired The Today screen appears The RF Network PC Card if present will require reconfiguration to connect to the network system 26 Key Model 52 Key Model 48 Key Model Hold Power press Reset then press ESC 0 Scan Esc BkSp Enter Tab Fn Alpha Shift Tab Caps Start Home Space G H I P Q R S W X Y Z T U V J ...

Page 45: ...y pack and backup battery require 4 hours to fully charge Characters are not visible on the display The Falcon is not powered on Press POWER The ambient room light is too dark or low Turn on the backlight Refer to the PRG No sound is audible Volume setting is low or turned off Adjust the sound volume by going to the Volume icon on the Task bar at the top of the screen The expected sound is not con...

Page 46: ...incorrect Be sure you are within proper scanning range The Falcon is not programmed for that symbology Be sure the terminal is programmed to accept the type of bar code you are scanning Try using FF3A to turn on maximum defaults as described in Programming Parameters in the Falcon 4400 PRG The Falcon is not programmed to generate a beep If you are expecting a beep on a good decode and don t hear o...

Page 47: ...e dock Disconnect the AC adapter from the dock and contact a service technician 5 If the Spare Battery LED is off insert a different spare battery pack in the dock 6 If in the course of charging the spare battery the Spare Battery LED is flashing red there is a problem with the dock Disconnect the AC adapter from the dock and contact a service technician 7 Otherwise there is a problem with the fir...

Page 48: ... Problems IP Address Issue Check security settings Potential Problems Host unavailable Potential Problems IP address issue duplicate address on Falcon Turn off the Falcon and attempt PING again Run tracert command to determine location of breakdown of connectivity RF connectivity obtained See your software manual for further information or contact PSC technical support Does the Falcon connect to t...

Page 49: ...ir PSC Website TekForum Search for information on the TekForum by clicking on the Support link on the PSC home page Browse the TekForum to find answers to your questions about common technical issues Reseller Technical Support An excellent source for technical assistance and information is an authorized PSC reseller A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses applica tion software a...

Page 50: ...Technical Support 48 Falcon 4400 Series with Windows Mobile NOTES ...

Page 51: ...or similar materials associated with or related to the PSC Product whether in printed online or other form 1 2 Proprietary Information means a source code object code software documentation and any related internal design system design data base design algorithms technology technical data or information implementation techniques and trade secrets related to the Software b any other trade secrets m...

Page 52: ... operation the PSC Product will conform substantially to the applicable Documen tation for the period specified in the Documentation During this period for all reproducible nonconformities for which PSC has been given written notice PSC will use commercially reasonable efforts to remedy nonconformities verified by PSC End User agrees to supply PSC with all reasonably requested information and assi...

Page 53: ...l not apply to this EULA 10 Termination 10 1 Either party may terminate this EULA or any license granted under this EULA at any time upon written notice if the other party breaches any provision of this EULA 10 2 Upon termination of this EULA End User immediately shall cease using any non preloaded software and shall return to PSC or destroy all non preloaded software covered by this EULA and shal...

Page 54: ...re may be inoperable if you do not have and maintain a service account with an appropriate wireless telecommunication carrier to whom PSC may distribute its DEVICES Mobile Operator or if the Mobile Operator s network facilities are not operating or configured to operate with the DEVICE Microsoft Outlook If Microsoft Outlook is included with your Device the following terms apply to your use of Micr...

Page 55: ...re Content Secure Content Owners may request that MS block the ability of DRM license servers and personal computers to deliver new licenses that enable an affected DEVICE to play Secure Content This action does not alter the DRM Software s ability to play unprotected content A list of revoked DRM Soft ware is sent to your DEVICE whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet...

Page 56: ... means and labeled For Upgrade Purposes Only you may i install and use one 1 copy of such component s on the computer s you use to exchange data with the DEVICE as a replacement copy for the exist ing Companion CD component s COPYRIGHT All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE including but not limited to any images photo graphs animations video audio music text and applets...

Page 57: ...e of product with any other instrument equipment or apparatus modification or alteration of product or units with Warranty Void labels that have been tampered with External cables and replacement of upper window cartridge due to scratching stains or other degra dation will not be covered under the Warranty External power supplies returned for service must be accompanied by the original product for...

Page 58: ...sse A est confirme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada This figure illustrates an example of a laser safety label which is located on the scanning pod of laser based Falcon 4400 series units The label on your unit may appear different or have different informa tion Please refer to your unit for specific laser safety requirements The Advanced Long Range Laser is rated Class 3R per EN60825 1 and Class II p...

Page 59: ...binoculars micro scopes and magnifying glasses This does not include eye glasses worn by the user French Ce scanneurs du PSC sont certifié conforme à la norme DHHS CDRH 21CFR sous chapitre J et à la norme IEC EN 60825 1 1998 2001 Les produits de class 1 2 3R class II et de IIA ne sont pas considérés dangereux Le scanneur contient une diode laser visible VLD dont les émissions ne dépassent pas les ...

Page 60: ...ystem darf nur werkseitig rep ariert werden VORSICHT Die Verwendung von Optiksystemen mit diesem Scanner erhöht die Gefahr einer Augenbeschädigung Zu optis chen Instrumenten gehören unter anderem Ferngläser Mikroskope und Vergrößerungsgläser nicht aber die von Benutzern getragenen Brillen Italian È stato certificato che questo scanner si conforma ai requisiti della sezione J della normativa DHHS C...

Page 61: ...gevaarlijk te zijn De scanner bevat een inwendige Visible Laser Diode VLD waarvan de emissies de maximumgrenzen van boven staande reglementen niet overschrijden De scanner is zo ontworpen dat men bij normaal gebruik onderhoud of tijdens het uitvoeren van de voorge schreven onderhoudswerkzaamheden niet aan schadelijke niveaus wordt blootgesteld WAARSCHUWING Als het scanpatroon bij het overhalen van...

Page 62: ...san avauksen tai huoltotoimen voidaan katsoa olevan rikkomus lasersuojaohjeita vastaan Optisen järjestelmän saa korjata ainoastaan tehtaalla VAROITUS Mikäli optisia järjestelmiä käytetään tutkainmen kanssa silmille aiheutuva vaara lisääntyy Optiset kojeet käsittävät kiikarit mikroskoopit ja suurennuslasit Käyttäjän silmälasit eivät kuulu tähän ryhmään Norwegian Denne skanneren er godkjent i USA i ...

Page 63: ...rumentos ópti cos os binóculos microscópios e lentes de aumento Não se incluem os óculos usados pelo usuário Spanish Este escáner está certificado en los EE UU porque reúne los requisitos DHHS CDRH 21CFR Sección J y los req uisitos de IEC EN 60825 1 1998 2001 Los productos de Clase 1 2 3R Clase II o IIA no se consideran como peligrosos El escáner tiene en su interior un Diodo Láser Visible VLD cuy...

Page 64: ...Appendix E Laser Safety 62 Falcon 4400 Series with Windows Mobile Chinese Japanese ...

Page 65: ...International Caution Statements for CLASS 1 2 3R II and IIA Laser Devices Quick Reference Guide 63 NOTES ...

Page 66: ...Appendix E Laser Safety 64 Falcon 4400 Series with Windows Mobile NOTES ...

Page 67: ... the essential requirements other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante voorzieningen van EU richtlijn 1999 5 EC Tämä laite noudattaa direktiivin 1999 5 EC keskeisiä vaatimuksia ja sen muita olennaisia määräyksiä Cet équipement répond aux exigences et provisions de la Directive 1999 5 EC Diese Geräte entsprechen den Anfor...

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