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- Page 1 ® Falcon 4210 Product Reference Guide...
- Page 2 Electronic versions will either be downloadable from the PSC web site (www.pscnet.com) or provided on appropriate media. If you visit our web site and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other PSC publications, please let us know via the “Contact PSC”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ......1 Falcon 4210 & Accessories ......2 Tour of the 4210 . - Page 4 Update OS via Serial Port ......45 Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide ......47 Falcon 4210...
- Page 5 This unit is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack and Lithium backup battery. It is pos- sible that the Falcon 4210 may not power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage. In the above situation, plug the 4210 to the RS232-Charging cable or put the unit into the Falcon 4210 Cradle (with 9V/2A AC-DC adapter), and recharge the unit for 14 hours in order to fully charge its Lithium backup battery.
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Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction The Falcon 4210 series is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-size computer. It utilizes the Windows CE operating system, and incorporates ® an integral bar code scanning laser device, an MSR reader, an IrDA inter- face and wireless communication capability. It provides the user with a standard Windows-based environment for customizing and operating the device. -
Page 8: Falcon 4210 & Accessories
Falcon 4210 & Accessories After opening the box, please make sure the following accessories for the 4210 are present: 4210CD 4210 Main Body with Stylus Falcon 4210 Quick Rubber Feet Reference Guide Pulling-tags RF Card Cushion Falcon 4210... -
Page 9: Tour Of The 4210
Tour of the Falcon 4210 4210 Front and Left Side ON/OFF key Left laser trigger Press this button to Press this button to turn the 4210 on or off enable laser engine to scan barcode label. Good read LED Laser engine... -
Page 10: First Steps With The 4210
First Steps with the Falcon 4210 There are three ways to provide power to the 4210: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack RS232/Charging cable Docking Station NOTE: Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately charged. -
Page 11: Supplying Power To The 4210
Supplying Power to the 4210 Connect the RS232/Charging Cable to the 4210, and then connect the AC adapter to the cable’s power jack and an electrical outlet. Or place the 4210 into the Docking Station (first connect the power supply to the Docking Station). -
Page 12: Using The Stylus
Protective Screen Film The 4210 screen ships with a protective plastic film. You 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. Falcon 4210... -
Page 13: First Operation Of The 4210
First Operation of the Falcon 4210 Pressing the ON/OFF Key The Falcon 4210 welcome screen appears. The ® Windows CE screen will appear shortly thereafter. Adjusting Screen Contrast Press [FUNC]+[TAB] key or [FUNC]+[ ] key to decrease or increase screen contrast. - Page 14 Tap here to popup list of months Or directly tap location of year or month to change the year or month setting. Exiting Date/Time Properties Settings Tap OK or X (cancel) button at upper-right corner to exit. Falcon 4210...
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Page 15: Flash Memory
Flash Memory Flash Memory is a re-writable location in which to store up to 5.5 MB of programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the 4210’s power status. To access the contents of Flash Memory, simply select “My Computer”... -
Page 16: Chapter 2. Using The Keypad And Scanner
The Tab key is used to toggle between data fields or to place the cursor at pre-determined places in a programming or word pro- cessing application. [ENT] The Enter key is used to initiate a process or confirm a selection made by the user. Falcon 4210... -
Page 17: Software Keyboard (Windows Ce Keyboard)
Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) Since the 4210’s keypad allows input of numeric characters only, the Windows CE Software provides a touch screen keyboard for input of other characters. The Windows based keyboard replicates the layout of a standard PC keyboard. Opening the Windows CE Keyboard: The Windows CE keyboard can be opened by double tapping the “keyboard”... -
Page 18: Using The Laser Scanner Or Msr
Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) The 4210MSR has an integrated Magnetic Stripe Reader which is activated by simply sliding a card with a magnetic stripe through its slot. The TTY.EXE sample program can also be used to demonstrate the MSR. Falcon 4210... -
Page 19: Chapter 3. Power System
Power system Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack The optional Falcon 4210 Docking Station is a convenient accessory for daily use of the 4210. The docking station has a built-in circuit that can fully charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack in about 3 hours. Or, when using the included Charging/ RS232 Cable the charging time of the battery pack is also about 3 hours. -
Page 20: Power Status Indication
Backup Battery Low low and needs to be charged. “Backup Battery Very Low” icon: When displayed indicates the backup bat- tery is very low. Stopping the operation and charging the 4210 immediately is highly recommended. Backup Battery Very Low Falcon 4210... -
Page 21: Checking Main And Backup Battery Status
“GOOD”. It is necessary to charge the battery when “Low” or “Very Low” are displayed in bold characters. If “Low” or “Very Low” are still displayed after charging, please contact PSC Technical Support. Product Reference Guide... -
Page 22: How To Save Battery Power
If a backlight is required, set “automatically turn off the back-light” function. To change backlight settings, select Settings / Control Panel from the Start menu, and then double tap the “Display” icon. Falcon 4210... -
Page 23: Warm Boot / Cold Boot
Tap the “Backlight” menu item to display the following 3 selections: Automatically turn off the backlight when using battery power: Tap the check box to toggle this function. Available idle times are: 15 and 30 seconds, and 1, 2, and 5 minutes. Automatically turn off the backlight when using external power: Tap the check box to toggle this function. -
Page 24: Charging Considerations
-4 F and 158 F (-20 C to 70 C), however they may be depleted more rapidly at the high end of this range. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature ranges. Falcon 4210... -
Page 25: Chapter 4. Communication
Chapter 4. Communication Introduction The Falcon 4210 allows users to link to a host computer via RS-232, IrDA, Modem, or RF connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the communication of the 4210. The following subchapters cover these topics: ”Microsoft ActiveSync”... -
Page 26: Activesync
Try connecting first, and if unsuccessful, reinstall the latest service pack. Installation Follow the installation procedure below to install Microsoft ActiveSync, connect your 4210 to your desktop computer, and establish a partnership for synchroniza- tion (if desired): Falcon 4210... - Page 27 Download the executable program “msasync.exe” from the Microsoft web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/ pocketpc/downloads/ activesync35.asp. Execute this program. Select the folder into which Microsoft ActiveSync will be in- stalled. If you choose not to down- load into the displayed default folder, click the Change button. After you’ve selected the folder, click Next to set up Microsoft ActiveSync.
- Page 28 “Partnership”. Setting up a Partnership is required if your 4210 is to be synchronized with other computers and/or terminals. Otherwise select No. Now select synchronization set- tings. Currently the 4210 can support “Synchronized Files” Falcon 4210...
- Page 29 Different 4210s cannot share the same Device Name if more than one terminal is to be connected to the same PC via a “Partnership”. The default Device Name as- signed to the 4210 is “WinCE”. It is important to specify a different name for each terminal if more than one terminal is to be con- nected to the same PC.
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Page 30: Using The Mobile Devices Window
Mobile Devices window. Use this window, which is the root window to the 4210, to copy and move files between the 4210 and your desktop computer, as de- scribed in the “Synchronization” section starting on page 26. Falcon 4210... -
Page 31: Changing Communication Settings
Changing Communications Settings If Microsoft ActiveSync fails to detect the 4210 during installation, set up commu- nications manually instead. Make sure the following conditions are met: Verify that the correct communications port is selected for your desktop computer, and that it is free. Microsoft ActiveSync uses the specified communication ports to connect to the 4210. -
Page 32: Synchronization
ActiveSync is setup to sync using the IrDA port on both PC and 4210). To turn on IrDA: 1. Click on the “Control Panel” icon on your 4210 2. Double-click the “Communication” icon 3. Click the “PC Connection” tab 4. Tap the “Change Connection” button 5. Select IrDA. Falcon 4210... -
Page 33: What Gets Synchronized
Synchronization will take place according to options you’ve chosen. To initiate synchronization manually, click Tools, and then Synchronize Now. Synchronization may take a few minutes, as each item to be synchronized needs to be processed. You’ll see a message indicating that synchronization is taking place. -
Page 34: Changing Synchronization Options
First install the software on your desktop computer and then connect the 4210 to your desktop computer. Some software programs provide their own setup instructions. Most software programs use Application Manager to install and remove software on the 4210. In the Mobile Device window, click Tools, and then click Application Manager. Falcon 4210... -
Page 35: Inbox
Application Manager detects the software that is available but not yet installed on the 4210. System software and programs added to the 4210 at the factory are stored in FlashROM. You cannot remove or modify this software, and you’ll never accidentally lose FlashROM contents. -
Page 36: Setting Up Remote Mail
Provider), the ISP must use a POP3 mail server and an SMTP mail gateway. For dial-up connections, you’ll require an internal PCMCIA type modem card available from PSC, or external modem for the 4210. You’ll also need to set up the remote connection on the 4210 using the Connections program. -
Page 37: Receiving Messages
You can also work offline. Once you’ve downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the server and then decide which message to download completely. The next time you connect, InBox automati- cally downloads the complete messages you’ve marked for retrieval and sends the messages you’ve composed. -
Page 38: Sending Messages
4210 to a network via TCP/IP. There are several PCMCIA RF cards available on the market. These cards provide the 4210 with wireless communications. Currently, PSC provides Cisco 350, Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco) RF support for the 4210 with the drivers pre-installed. -
Page 39: Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Card
Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Power off the 4210. Remove the stylus, remove the screw, and then open the PCMCIA compartment. Attach the snap-on antenna to the RF card if required (only the Cisco card comes with a pre-installed antenna). Attach pulling-tag to the RF card. - Page 40 TCP/IP setting. Note : To change the above settings, please perform the following steps: Tap Start, Control Panel. Double tap the Net- work icon. Select the proper RF card driver and then tap the Properties button. Falcon 4210...
- Page 41 Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK. Click OK again. Select SSID. Click OK Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool: The Falcon 4210 includes the Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool pre-loaded. To access the Site Survey Tool: 1. Open My Computer (or use File Explorer).
- Page 42 Under the “Power Management” tab, select “Card Power Management”. Tap OK Cisco Tap Start. Run, Browse. Select the Windows directory. Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK. Click OK again. Select Power Save Mode. Select Fast PSP. Click OK Falcon 4210...
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Page 43: Chapter 5. Useful Application Program
Bar2Key The 4210’s built-in scanner is connected to the COM3 port. Applications written for the 4210 should therefore call PSC’s scanner DLL library (please refer to the 4210 SDK/Programming Manual for detailed functions of the DLL library). Some- times, however, it is not easy for the user to get scanned data into the user’s... - Page 44 2. Select your delimiter setting from the displayed choices (None, Tab, CR, LF, CRLF, Comma) and tap OK. Tap File, Save Setting. Name your new delimiter setting with a “.b2k” extension (default is “Default.b2k”). Tap OK. 5. Start the Bar2Key program. Falcon 4210...
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Page 45: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical Specifications CPU/Memory 92 MHz 32 bits MIPS CPU. Built-in real-time clock. 32MB for OS and application programs. Flash ROM 32MB Built-in (Flash Memory Manager included) SDRAM 32 MB Input/Output Input Devices Touch screen, stylus, keypad, full alphanumeric software keyboard, mag stripe reader, and bar code scanner Keypad 16 physical keys including numeric keypad, TAB, ESC,... -
Page 46: Interface Port
Power charging and EIA RS232C supports full duplex RS232/Charging Port asynchronous communications and baud rate up to 115.2K bps. Compliant to IrDA 1.2 (SIR). Baud rate up to 115.2K bps. IrDA PCMCIA Type II slot accepts memory, modem, and RF cards Falcon 4210... - Page 47 Power Power Options Lithium-Ion @3.6V, 1550mAH Main Battery Pack (Battery pack can be recharged 500 cycles or more) External AC/DC adapter @9VDC/2A with regulator Power Consumption Lithium-Ion battery: At 4V Standby mode: 85mA Suspend mode: 3.1mA Battery Charge 3 hours with external AC/DC adapter 2.5 hours with docking station Backup Battery 1 rechargeable 3V, 30mAH lithium-ion battery cell for...
- Page 48 One EIA RS232C IDC type connector via PC/computer Power Input 12 pin connector for charging and communication pads to main unit Quick charging typically takes 2.5 hours AC/DC adapter @ 9 VDC/2A with regulator Pin Assignment of Charge and Communication Port Falcon 4210...
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Page 49: Appendix B Update And Upgrade Os
Update and Upgrade OS Update OS via Compact Flash (ATA card) In order to upgrade or re-install the 4210 OS via Compact Flash, you will require the following files (available from PSC Technical Support): RTOS.OUT Image file of 4210 OS Note: File name must be “RTOS.OUT”... - Page 50 [160][161][162][163][164][165][166][167] [168][169][170][171][172][173][174][175] [176][177][178][179][180][181][182][183] [184][185][186][187][188][189][190][191] [192][193][194][195][196][197][198][199] [200][201][202][203][204][205][206][207] [208][209][210][211] Write Block [104][105][106][107][108][109][110][111] [112][113][114][115][116][117][118][119] [110][121][122][123][124][125][126][127] [128][129][130][131][132][133][134][135] [136][137][138][139][140][141][142][143] [144][145][146][147][148][149][150][151] [152][153][154][155][156][157][158][159] [160][161][162][163][164][165][166][167] [168][169][170][171][172][173][174][175] [176][177][178][179][180][181][182][183] [184][185][186][187][188][189][190][191] [192][193][194][195][196][197][198][199] [200][201][202][203][204][205][206][207] [208][209][210][211] After the OS is successfully updated, the 4210 will automatically cold-start with the new OS. Falcon 4210...
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Page 51: Update Os Via Serial Port
Update OS via Serial Port In order to upgrade or re-install the 4210 OS from the serial port, you will require the following files (available from PSC Technical Support): *_AllImg.OUT Image file of 4210 OS DL_AllImg_Com1.BAT Batch file for upgrading OS from COM1 DL_AllImg_Com2.BAT... - Page 52 Tap Start -> Programs -> File Explorer -> double tap “Windows” folder. Locate program “BootMode.exe” and then double tap it. Press the BS key and hold it when tapping the OK button. The 4210 will cold start with the new OS. Falcon 4210...
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Page 53: Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide
Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Battery needs recharging or replacement (see page 13). Terminal does not power on. Insure that battery is installed correctly (see page 4). Adjust "Power Properties" (see page 16). Terminal shuts itself down. Battery needs recharging (see page 13). Adjust "Power Properties"... -
Page 54: Falcon
336/EEC directives. Laser Information The Falcon 4210 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 prod- ucts are not considered to be hazardous. The 4210 contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth inthe above regulations. - Page 55 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standards: Directives: R&TTE - 1999/5/EC EMC - 89/336/EEC Low Voltage - 73/23/EEC Standards: EN 55022-A:1998 - Generic Emissions...
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