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- Page 1 FC200 Getting Started Guide D R A F T !
- Page 2 This device is to be operated by properly trained personnel only. Warning It is important that only authorized Itron personnel attempt repairs on Itron equipment, as this might void any maintenance contract with your company. Unauthorized service personnel might be subject to shock hazard on some Itron equipment if removal of protective covers is attempted.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cleaning Your FC200 ........ - Page 4 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........41 FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04...
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Page 5: Introduction
• FC200 Vehicle Mount User’s Guide, which contains instruc- tions for using and maintaining the FC200 Vehicle Mount. Unpacking the FC200 Computer Make sure you have these items in your FC200 package: • FC200 handheld computer • AC power adapter •... -
Page 6: Getting Familiar With Your Fc200
Touch screen/LCD Charge status LED Custom status LED Blue function key Orange function key Keypad Power key Speaker Stylus External antenna connector (optional) Adjustable handstrap Battery locking screws Hand strap retaining clip FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04 DRAFT... -
Page 7: Led Status Indicators
Red, green, or amber May have customer-specific functions. Communication Ports The FC200 has two communication ports on the bottom of the computer (see picture below). Refer to documentation included with individual devices for details on connecting these devices to your computer. -
Page 8: Installing The Battery Pack
• USB • Ethernet • Serial COM Installing the Battery Pack The FC200’s lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery is sealed in a separate bag during shipping. Remove the battery from its packing before installation. FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04 DRAFT... - Page 9 Place the FC200 face down on a clean surface and insert the battery into the battery compartment. Press the top edge of the battery pack firmly to ensure that the power connector engages securely.
- Page 10 6 Step Action Tighten the two locking screws clockwise with a flat- bladed screwdriver or a coin. Reattach the hand strap. FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04 DRAFT...
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Page 11: Controls
7 Controls The FC200 is equipped with an alphanumeric keypad, cursor control keys, and special function keys. Other functions are available via the touch screen (see “Using the Stylus” on page 10 “Entering Data” on page 11). Blue function key... - Page 12 8 Default Shft Orange FN Blue FN “ < ‘ > ‘ Pause Print Screen Scroll Lock & enter Volume Control* & FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04 DRAFT...
- Page 13 Left Arrow Home enter enter enter Alt mode Alt mode Alt mode Power/ Power/ Power/ Power/ Suspend Suspend Suspend Suspend *After entering volume control, press the up- and down-arrows to change volume. DRAFT FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04...
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Page 14: Turning The Handheld On And Off
If the calibration screen does not appear, see “Troubleshooting” on page Using the Stylus The FC200 stylus is designed to be lightweight, comfortable to use, and gentle on the touch screen. It is stored in a sleeve on the back of the handheld. -
Page 15: Entering Data
• By using the input panel. This appears automatically at the bottom of the screen in some applications when you tap a field requiring text entry, or you can open it by tapping the key- board icon in the taskbar. DRAFT FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04... - Page 16 When you’ve finished using the input panel to enter data, tap the keyboard icon again to hide it, or your application may hide it automatically. FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04 DRAFT...
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Page 17: Resetting Your Handheld
13 Resetting Your Handheld If your FC200 locks-up or fails to operate, you may need to reset it. You can do this in two ways: • A soft reset does not affect the operating system Soft Reset and no data loss occurs. - Page 18 Repeat this step at each corner. When calibration is successful, the target vanishes. Tap the screen once or press Enter to accept the cali- bration settings. Press Esc to cancel the calibration. FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04 DRAFT...
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Page 19: Recording Your Owner Information
“calibration drift” that may occur over time. Recording Your Owner Information It is recommended that you finish setting up your FC200 by setting your owner information, date, and time. To set your owner information, follow these steps. - Page 20 Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and check , if Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving appropriate. When you are finished, tap OK to save your settings and exit. FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04 DRAFT...
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Page 21: Controlling The Screen Backlight
The backlight timeout is enabled by default for Note both battery power and external power. Select the desired time period from the drop-down lists for both battery power and external power. Tap OK when finished. DRAFT FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04... -
Page 22: Batteries
Batteries The FC200 uses a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack as its main power source. The FC200 also has an internal backup battery that maintains the unit for up to 24 hours if the main Li- Ion battery is removed or depleted. -
Page 23: Checking The Batteries
If you turn the handheld off before replacing the battery, you will not lose its Windows registry or data held in memory. The backup battery’s charge status is not displayed because it is constantly charging. DRAFT FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04... -
Page 24: Battery Conservation
Battery Conservation To conserve power when on battery power only, you can set the FC200 to switch itself off (suspend) automatically when not in use. You can also specify how long it waits before switching off. The default setting is three minutes when the handheld is using battery power and five minutes when it is using external power. - Page 25 21 Step Action Plug the FC200’s charging adapter into the handheld’s 26-pin COM port. 26-pin COM port The AC adapter connector has spring-loaded Note clips that keep the adapter attached when the unit is in use. Press in both clip latches before attaching or removing the AC adapter to prevent damage to the clips.
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Page 26: Replacing The Battery Pack
Remove the old battery pack using a coin or flat-bladed screwdriver. Place the new battery pack in position, and press down firmly. Lock the battery retaining screws by turning them clockwise. Refit the hand strap. FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04 DRAFT... -
Page 27: Battery Safety Instructions
Use only the same brand of Li-Ion battery packs as the one WARNING! originally shipped with your FC200. The handheld is not designed to work with any other kind of battery. Use of non-approved batteries can damage the handheld and may be hazardous. -
Page 28: Caring For Your Fc200
– Charge uninstalled packs every six months. • When you bring an FC200 out of storage, charge it for at least eight hours so that both the main battery pack and the internal backup battery are fully charged. -
Page 29: Cleaning Your Fc200
25 Cleaning Your FC200 When the screen of your FC200 gets dusty or mildly dirty, try wiping it with a dry, clean cloth. To clean a very dirty computer, when wiping with a dry cloth fails to clean it, follow these steps. -
Page 30: Using Your Fc200 Safely
26 To store the FC200 for longer than two weeks, first remove the battery pack and store it separately (see “Battery Storage” on page 23). Using Your FC200 Safely Your FC200 is ergonomically designed for safe, comfortable use. However, as with all equipment, you should follow good working practices while using it. -
Page 31: Installing A Compactflash Card
Carefully insert the CompactFlash card into the socket, label side up. Replace the CompactFlash card stop. Refit the battery pack and tighten the two retaining screws. DRAFT FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04... -
Page 32: Accessing Files On The Compactflash Card
Itron customer service representative for a full list of sup- ported peripherals. Connect only approved cables and peripherals to your WARNING! handheld. To connect a peripheral to one of the FC200’s COM ports, follow these steps. Step Action Connect the peripheral cable to the the peripheral (if detached). -
Page 33: Using Irescue
FC200's files and registry. Use iRescue to: • Clone program settings and files from one device onto other devices. • Restore data if the FC200's battery is drained completely before a recharge • Restore data following a reset. • Restore data if files or settings were unintentionally modified or deleted, causing a device malfunction or data loss. -
Page 34: Fc200 Backups
30 FC200 Backups Use iRescue to perform full backups of all handheld files and applications. To perform a full backup of the FC200, follow these steps. Step Action Close all other programs. If any programs are running, iRescue prompts you to close them. - Page 35 You can set iRescue to automatically perform a backup when the battery charge level drops to 10 percent. • Select Automatic Backup on Battery Low Event enable this feature. • Clear the check box to disable it. DRAFT FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04...
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Page 36: Viewing And Deleting Backup Files
Step Action From the iRescue Backup tab page, tap Manage The Manage dialog box appears, listing all available backups. To delete a backup file from the list, select it, then tap Delete FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04 DRAFT... -
Page 37: Restoring Handheld Data From A Backup
33 Restoring Handheld Data from a Backup The Restore tab page lets you restore your FC200’s data from a backup. To restore handheld data from a backup, follow these steps. Step Action Open iRescue and select the tab. Restore Select a backup file from the drop-down list. - Page 38 Attach the appropriate cable or line up the infrared ports on both the FC200 and desktop computer. When using a USB connection, connect the 26- Note pin cable connector to COM1 on your handheld first, then connect the USB connector to your desktop com- puter.
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Page 39: Fc200 Best Practices
Follow the instructions shown on your screen to com- plete the installation. FC200 Best Practices The following recommendations are intended to help maximize the service life of your FC200 and resolve problems you might experience. Daily Operation Perform the following tasks each day of handheld operation. -
Page 40: Power Management
• RF devices can consume battery power unnecessarily when not in use. Disable RF devices when not in use. • A serially connected device may be powered by the FC200. It is best to exit the application prior to powering off. Restarting the application should reinitialize the device. -
Page 41: Charging
• Hold the device 8 inches (20 cm) away from your body when transmitting. • Radio reads are best captured while you are walking during radio communications. • Hold the FC200R so the radio antenna is vertical (upright). DRAFT FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
38 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your FC200, review the appropriate troubleshooting steps, as follows. After that, if you still have not resolved the problem, contact an Itron customer service represen- tative. Handheld will not turn on or stops running •... -
Page 43: Lockups
To change the setting on your handheld, select Windows logo . It is set to USB > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection by default. DRAFT FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04... -
Page 44: Ac Power Adapter
• In the event of overloading, the AC adapter is designed to be fail-safe and may stop functioning. • Do not try to use the AC adapter to power any other equipment. • Avoid use in dusty, damp, or contaminated environments. FC200 Getting Started Guide - TDC-0598-000d 9/16/04 DRAFT... -
Page 45: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Only approved accessories may be used with this equipment. In general, all cables must be high quality, shielded, correctly terminated, and normally restricted to two meters in length. FC200 AC adapters employ special provi- sions to avoid radio interference and should not be altered or substituted for.
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