PSC Falcon 4210 Quick Reference Manual

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, while installed in the unit, in about 3 hours. Or, when
using the optional Charging/RS232 Cable the charging time
of the battery pack is also about 3 hours.
Note: Backing-up data by Lithium battery only without
the main battery installed in battery compartment may
take as long as 2 hours. Therefore, in order to prevent
data protection failure due to backup battery failure, do
not leave the 4210 without the rechargeable battery pack
installed, or without connection to AC power for an
extended period of time (2.5 hours maximum).
If batteries are low, recharge them before attempting to
back-up data.
Radio Card Installation
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 (Orinoco card).
Attach pulling-tag to the RF card.
Insert the RF card into the PCMCIA
slot.
Install RF card cushion to inside the
upper edge of the PCMCIA cover.
Troubleshooting
If the screen is blank or the unit fails to
turn on, charge the battery for 14
hours. If the battery is fully charged
and the unit still fails to turn on, reboot
the device by inserting a pin in the
Reset Hole
reset hole.
Radio
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interferance-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du
Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.
The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-139-1 for 2.4 GHz
spread spectrum devices.
This product is used in an occupational setting/professional use
(not consumer goods).
The Falcon 4210 does not have a belt-loop, pocket clip or other
means to be body-worn while the potential exists for a card to be in
transmit mode.
Europe
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and
EMC 89/336/EEC directives.
Power Status Indication
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Four different icons are displayed on the status bar to indicate
the on-board power status.
"Plug" icon: When displayed, this icon indicates that the
battery is charging. The 4210 is either plugged-in via the DC
9V/2A power adapter or in
the docking station.
Plug with power adapter
"Battery Low" icon: When displayed indicates the battery
is low and needs to be charged. In other words, there is no
external power supply, the battery charge is low or very low,
and charging the 4210 is
recommended.
Battery Low
"Battery Very Low" icon: When displayed indicates the
battery is very low. Stopping the operation and charging the
4210 immediately is highly
recommended.
Battery Very Low
No icon: Means there is no external power supply to the
4210 but its battery power
status is good.
"Backup Battery Low" icon: When displayed indicates the
backup battery is low and
needs to be charged.
Backup Battery Low
"Backup Battery Very Low" icon: When displayed
indicates the backup battery is very low. Stopping the
operation and charging
the 4210 immediately is
Backup Battery Very Low
highly recommended.
Laser
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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 products 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. The scanner
is designed so that there is no human access to harmful laser light
during normal operation, user maintenance or during prescribed
service operations.
CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous laser light. Use of optical instruments with the scanner
will increase eye hazard. Optical instruments include binolulars,
microscopes, and magnifying glasses. This does not include eye
glasses worn by the user.
The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the
4210's optional laser scanner module is located on the memory
compartment cover, on the back of the unit.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with this instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
users will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense.
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Falcon
Quick Reference Guide
Falcon 4210 & Accessories
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After opening the box, please make sure the
following accessories for the 4210 are present:
4210 Main Body
with Stylus
Rubber Feet
Pulling-tags
Additional accessories are shipped separately.
Unpack the box and save the packaging in the
event the unit needs to be stored or returned to
PSC for service.
Check the unit for shipping damage. If anything
is missing or damaged, notify your PSC sales
representative.
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Introduction
The Falcon 4210 series is a rugged, compact and
lightweight palm-size computer. It utilizes the
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Windows CE operating system, and incorporates
an integral barcode-scanning laser device, an MSR
reader, an IrDA interface and wireless communica-
tion capability. It provides the user with a standard
Windows-based environment for customizing and
operating the device. The 4210 is well suited for
warehouse management, transportation, distribution,
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retail logistics, asset tracking, and many other data
collection applications.
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Tour of the Falcon 4210
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4210 Front and Left Side
ON/OFF key
Press this button to turn
4210 on or off.
Right laser trigger
Press this button to enable
4210CD
laser engine to scan barcode label.
4210 Back
Stylus slot
Holds the 4210
stylus
Speaker
Reset Hole
4210 Quick
Push enclosed
Reference Guide
button for System
Warm-start
Expansion Memory
compartment
Install expansion
memory here.
RF Card Cushion
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.
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Good read LED Left laser trigger
Press this button
to enable laser
engine to scan
barcode label.
Laser engine
Stylus
PCMCIA compartment
Install PC card here.
Battery compartment
Install Lithium-ion
battery pack here.
RS232/Charging port
IrDA port
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