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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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Installation Guide packaged with the unit. Other publica- tions and important updates for this product can be downloaded from the PSC website listed on the back cover of this manual. 'RFXPHQW 2YHUYLHZ This section of the manual provides an overview of the manual’s contents and organization: •...
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This guide also provides special conventions for information of high inter- est, in the form of notes, cautions, and warnings. ® ® 1RPHQFODWXUH For the purposes of this manual, the PSC Falcon 4620 Vehicle Mount Computer may be referred to as the computer, the VMC, or the unit.
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Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the computer’s touchscreen display. Use only a PSC accessory stylus or other plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touchscreen-sensitive display. Order or replace a missing stylus from your authorized dealer.
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3RZHULQJ WKH )DOFRQ The following sections cover information on turning the unit on, power sup- ply, backup battery, rebooting the unit, and turning it off. Unless you have ordered a custom system, your Falcon 4620 comes from the ® ®...
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1. Turn the power on by pressing the power button, illustrated above. 2. When the start-up sequence is complete, the system is ready for use. Upon initial boot-up the Falcon 4620 will go through the calibration sequence. Refer to “Calibrating the Touchscreen” on page for more information.
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Use a pointing device, such as a plastic stylus or your finger to select items from the display that you wish to use or open. The normal resolution for the Falcon 4620 is 800 x 600 SVGA. It can be decreased to 480 x 640.
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*HWWLQJ 6WDUWHG 1. Select to open the Start > Settings > Control Panels > Pointer Devices Pointer dialog. Devices Properties 2. Click or tap the button at the bottom left of the dialog box to Calibrate open the applet as shown in , below.
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If you need to clean the Falcon’s display, clean it with a lens cloth or other soft cloth dampened only with a specific glass cleaning agent. Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the Falcon 4620’s touchscreen display. Use only the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-sensitive screen.
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$SSHQGL[ $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV %DVLF 6\VWHP Processors VIA C3 800MHz RAM Memory 128 MB expandable to 512MB Chipset VIA Technologies’ Twister-T Display 12.1" (30.7 cm) diagonal 800x600 SVGA, 420 NIT resistive touchscreen Graphic 4x AGP, ProSavage 4 controller with 32 MB of Video RAM controller Boot Devices Hard Disk drive, Flash Drive, USB Floppy disk, or USB CDROM drive Hard Disk 20 GB, 2.5”...
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7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Please contact PSC directly for upgrades and conversions to your Falcon 4620. 8SJUDGH 2SWLRQV )DFWRU\ 2QO\ Internal Memory 128 MB Expandable to 512 MB Flash Drive 2 GB (optional) Radio Kit Both internal or external antenna available. Keyboard...
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.H\ERDUG 6SHFLILFDWLRQV 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Material Industrial silicone rubber Life Greater than 10 million cycles Travel 0.055” (1.4mm) Actuation Force 5 oz. (130g) Keyboard 5V@10ma (from CPU port) Hulapoint 5V@10ma (from mouse connector. port) Temperature Range -40F to +194F (-40C to +90C) Humidity 100% Shock...
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$SSHQGL[ % 6HWWLQJ XS DQG &RQILJXULQJ D 3RZHU6FDQ 2YHUYLHZ This chapter contains information about the PowerScan bar code scanner: • "PSC PowerScan RF Product Overview" starting on page B-15 • "Setup for Keyboard Wedge Interface" starting on page B-17 36& 3RZHU6FDQ 5) 3URGXFW 2YHUYLHZ...
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16 ozs. (454 g) &RQQHFWLQJ $ 3RZHU6FDQ WR WKH )DOFRQ Connect either a PSC PowerScan and PowerScan RF to COM1 on the FAlcon 4620. Use a scanner interface configuration that supports RS232. The Scan- ner draws power from the cable connection to the computer, rather than from a separate power cord (referred to as “POT”...
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6HWXS IRU .H\ERDUG :HGJH ,QWHUIDFH These settings can be modified, if necessary, by following the instructions in the PowerScan Programming Guide. Please refer to the PowerScan Programming Guide at for more information. www.pscnet.com 6HWXS IRU .H\ERDUG :HGJH ,QWHUIDFH is a feature within , which is a control panel SerialKeys Accessibility Options...
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$SSHQGL[ & $FFHVVRULHV DQG 3HULSKHUDOV 2YHUYLHZ This appendix covers the following peripherals and accessories: • “Mounting Systems” on page • “Top or Wall Mounting Assembly” on page • “Ram Ball Mounting Assembly” on page • “Keyboards” on page • “Rugged NEMA4X Keyboard (Standard/5250)” on page •...
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0RXQWLQJ 6\VWHPV 5DP %DOO 0RXQWLQJ $VVHPEO\ Computer H Plate Rotational Ram Ball Assembly with Computer H Plate Keyboard Tray for H Plate 8VHU¶V *XLGH...
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.H\ERDUGV 5XJJHG 1(0$; .H\ERDUG 6WDQGDUG These rugged, high-quality, NEMA 4X approved keyboards both include an integrated mouse. There are two models available (Standard and 5250), designed for industrial environments. ,QGXVWULDO 5DWLQJV Standard layout NEMA 4, 4X, 12 UL-1950 FCC Class 15, Part B )HDWXUHV 12 Function Keys 84 Total Keys...
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Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the Falcon’s touchscreen display. Use only a PSC accessory stylus or other plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touchscreen-sensitive display. Order or replace a missing stylus at www.pscnet.com.
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5) $FFHVVRULHV Antenna 2.4 Ghz external antenna Radio Dome Metal Radio Dome (for external antenna) Radio Dome Plastic Radio Dome (for end cap antennas) RF Flexcable For use in external antenna option only. Rubber Bumpers Rubber bumpers (For insertion inside the end cap/dome to prevent the radio card from being dislodged.)
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2WKHU $FFHVVRULHV 2WKHU $FFHVVRULHV Power Cord 8 foot long bare leads cord (An initial power cord is included with the unit when ordered.) Power 110/220 VAC Supply Power supply (70w) for desktop or fixed use. Power DC to DC Step Converter Down (Step Down...
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DB9 to 3.5mm Sound Cable x3 Sound Cable External USB External USB CDROM CDROM Drive (bootable). To avoid hardware conflicts, PSC recommends using only an external CDROM drive supplied by PSC, Inc. External USB External USB Floppy Floppy Drive Drive (bootable) Ã...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the fol- lowing Directives and Standards: Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage 73/23/EEC, R&TTE 1999/5/EC, Automotive 95/54/EC-Variant to model JLT1202 Standards: EN 55022-B, EN55024:1998...
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Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496 Australia Japan PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. PSC Japan K.K. North Ryde, Australia Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761 Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688...