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PSC Falcon 4220 Product Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Falcon 4220 ® ® Windows CE .NET Ruggedized PDA Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 PSC is a registered trademark of PSC Inc. The PSC logo is a trademark of PSC. All other trademarks and trade names referred to herein are property of their respective owners. ® Falcon is a registered trademark of PSC Inc. and of its wholly owned subsidiaries. ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Removing Programs ....................2-8 Firmware Update Utility ....................2-9 Retrieving a Firmware Image Update ...............2-9 Installing FUU on the Host PC ................2-10 Updating Falcon Firmware ..................2-14 Restoring Falcon Firmware ..................2-16 AutoCAB ........................2-16 AutoCE ........................2-18 Chapter 3. Configuring a PDA..................3-1 Customizing the Settings .....................3-1...
  • Page 4 Linear Imager ...................... A-4 Environmental Specifications ..................A-4 Safety and Regulatory Specifications ................A-5 ® Appendix B: Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows CE. NET ........... B-1 Overview ........................B-1 Falcon Desktop Utility ....................B-2 Administrative Options (Admin Tab) ............... B-3 Setting a Password ....................
  • Page 5 Appendix D. Cable & Connector Configurations.............. D-1 Introduction ......................D-1 Falcon Termination USB Host Cable ................D-1 Falcon Termination USB and Serial Cables ..............D-2 PC Termination Serial Cable ..................D-3 Appendix E. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support ........ E-1 Overview ........................E-1...
  • Page 6 Contents ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    In addition, installing, selecting, using, and removing applications are covered, specifically the factory default Windows CE .NET applica- tions, and specialized applications such as the Falcon Management Util- ity and the Quick ScanSet application. Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 8 • Appendix , “Glossary”, is a glossary of terms used in this manual that ® are specific to the Falcon 4220 and Microsoft Windows CE .NET. Document Conventions Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide to provide a consistent method for representing screen shots, command entries, and keyboard characters.
  • Page 9 Document Conventions Windows Controls. Windows controls including command bar sequences, prompts, dialog boxes, fields, pull-down lists, checkboxes and radio-buttons are printed in this typeface. bold PDA Keys Keys on the PDA are bracketed by “greater than” and “less than” characters to distinguish them from keys on the PC.
  • Page 10 CD that came with your product. Registering your products ensures that you will be informed of the latest product news, software updates and other future developments from PSC. viii ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Batteries And Power

    Chapter 1 Batteries and Power Overview Battery charging, installation, and information about the single-slot dock, bat- tery charger and power cable are located in the Quick Reference Guide. This section contains the following topics: • "Suspend Mode" starting on page •...

  • Page 12: Resuming

    PDA and void your warranty. For the correct supplies for the PDA, please refer to the PSC Price Book on www.psc.com contact your PSC reseller. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...
  • Page 13 Batteries Lithium-ion Polymer battery packs can get hot, explode, ignite and/or cause serious injury if exposed to abusive situations. Follow the safety warnings listed below: • Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat the battery. • Do not install the battery pack backwards so the polarity is reversed. •...

  • Page 14: Battery Disposal

    Replace the battery pack only with one supplied by a PSC reseller. When the battery is worn out, insulate the battery contacts with adhesive tape or a similar material prior to disposal. Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries. CAUTION Do not throw Lithium-Ion Batteries in the trash. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...
  • Page 15 • "Using File Explorer to Add to the Start Menu" on page • "Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu" on page • "Removing Programs" starting on page • "Firmware Update Utility" on page • "Restoring Falcon Firmware" on page 2-16 • "AutoCAB" on page 2-16 • "AutoCE" on page...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2. Software Applications

    Inbox 10. Select from the command bar. Services > Connect 11. Select from the command bar to manually Services > Send/Receive Mail retrieve mail. Any pending email appears in the inbox after connecting. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 17: Internet Explorer

    Quick Reference Guide for informa- tion on the cold reset. For more advanced control over the way Internet Explorer is displayed, refer to “Falcon® Desktop Utility for Win- dows®CE. NET”, starting on page B-1 Internet Explorer window the Status...

  • Page 18: Media Player

    Each time you press keys simultaneously again, the screen rotates <FN2>+<9> another 90 degrees clockwise. You must press keys simultaneously <FN2>+<9> four (4) times to return to the Portrait orientation. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 19: Quick Scanset Application

    Quick ScanSet Application Quick ScanSet Application Go to to open the bar code scanning Start > Programs > Scanner > Quick ScanSet application. Figure 2-1. Quick ScanSet Application Tap the Quick ScanSet Icon to modify the applet settings. This application works in the background and has a you can System Tray Icon use to access it’s features and functions.

  • Page 20: Wordpad

    Rich Text File (*.rtf ) • WordPad (*.pwd) When you transfer file types other than *.pwd to the Windows CE .NET device, it translates the files into a com- pressed Windows CE .NET file type. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 21: Installing Programs

    Installing Programs Installing Programs Programs pre-installed on the device are stored in ROM (read only memory). You cannot remove, or modify this software. You may add programs and data files to RAM (random access memory) or into DiskOnChip. Please follow the directions provided with the software to install it.

  • Page 22: Using File Explorer To Add To The Start Menu

    Only user installed programs can be removed. 1. To remove a program select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Remove Programs 2. Select the program you wish to remove from the list and press remove. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 23: Firmware Update Utility

    PDA. • Use the Falcon Management Utility (FMU) if you have several terminals to update. Refer to the FMU User’s Guide for more information. • If FMU is not available or you have only a few terminals to update, use the Firmware Update Utility (FUU), described below, to install or update the firmware using an ActiveSync connection.

  • Page 24: Installing Fuu On The Host Pc

    PC to use FUU. Refer to "Installing & Setting Up Microsoft® ActiveSync" on page for more information ActiveSync. ® To install PSC’s Falcon Firmware Update Utility, complete the following steps on the PC: 1. Go to the CD ROM shipped with your PDA or the PSC website at and download the most current version of the Firmware www.psc.com...
  • Page 25 Firmware Update Utility Figure 2-2. Welcome to FUU Setup Program 6. The dialog asks you to confirm the installation loca- Destination Location tion or choose a new location. Figure 2-3. Destination Location Dialog • To choose a new location, press the button and navigate to the Browse desired installation location.
  • Page 26 Start Installation Press to begin the installation. Next Figure 2-5. Start Installation Dialog 9. The Dialog will open and close very quickly. You may not even Installing see this screen. ® ® 2-12 Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...
  • Page 27 Firmware Update Utility Figure 2-6. Installing Dialog 10. Press to exit the installation. Finish Figure 2-7. Installing Dialog 11. Congratulations! You have successfully installed FUU on the host PC. Product Reference Guide 2-13...

  • Page 28: Updating Falcon Firmware

    5. Select the current *.bin file and press the button. Open Figure 2-8. Select the.bin file 6. Verify that the PDA is turned on. Insert the Falcon into a powered dock connected to the host computer. 7. Press the button on the utility on the host PC.
  • Page 29 8. Press the button on the utility on the host PC. Update Figure 2-10. Falcon Firmware Update Utility 9. The will compare the selected firmware image with the firmware already loaded on the PDA. If the images are different, the will pro- ceed to update the firmware image on your terminal.

  • Page 30: Restoring Falcon Firmware

    If the firmware image on the Falcon 4220 becomes corrupted, the terminal will continue to display the PSC Falcon logo with an error message at the bot- tom of the screen. This can happen if the firmware update is aborted, as can happen during a power loss.
  • Page 31 As an example, assume you received an application program as a cab file named INVENTORY.CAB. If the cab file were to be copied to the Falcon and then double clicked, it will be installed and the cab file would be deleted. If the terminal were to be cold reset, the application would be lost, requiring the cab file to be downloaded and installed again.

  • Page 32: Autoce

    The third line will run echobox but only when the terminal is cold reset. The fourth line will again run the echobox com- mand whenever the terminal is reset. ® ® 2-18 Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...
  • Page 33 "Falcon Management Utility" on page 3-17 Other than the Quick ScanSet applet and FMU (Falcon Management Utility), the list of settings are standard Windows CE .NET settings. For more infor- mation on the Windows CE .NET operating system, please refer to Microsoft’s website at...

  • Page 34: Chapter 3. Configuring A Pda

    For more information about using the stylus with the touch-sensitive display, refer to the following: • "Using the Stylus" on page • "Soft Keypad/Input Panel" on page ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 35: Date And Time

    Date and Time Date and Time In the options, you can change the year, month, date, time, time Date/Time zone, or select automatic adjust for Daylight Savings Time. To set or change the date and time: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel >...

  • Page 36: Display Configuration

    <FN2> increase or decrease the backlight. 5. To exit the settings, Backlight press from the control bar, or press the key on the keypad. <Enter> ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 37: Input Panel Properties

    Input Panel Properties Input Panel Properties To change the settings: Soft Input Panel 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Input Panel 2. Change the desired settings. 3. To change the Soft Keyboard , tap the button. Options Options 4.
  • Page 38 • Allow SSL 3.0 security • Warn when switching across secure and insecure areas. 5. To exit , press from the control bar, or press the Internet Settings key on the keypad. <Enter> ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 39: Owner

    Owner Owner To change the default settings: Owner 1. Select Start > Settings > Control . The Panel > Owner Properties opens to facilitate Input Panel entering data. 2. Enter data using the input panel or the keypad on the PDA. 3.

  • Page 40: Pc Connection

    Power Battery Tab tab provides change level Battery indicators for , and Main battery Backup battery To exit, press from the command bar, or press the key on the key- <Enter> pad. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 41: Regional Settings

    Regional settings Schemes Tab tab allows you to deter- Schemes mine the , and User Idle System Idle Sus- times when using either pend mode battery or AC power. The Power Schemes are additive. To exit, press from the command bar, or press the key on the key- <Enter>...

  • Page 42: Scanner Settings

    (Menu Item) Tap/enable this checkbox to receive beep tone Basic Beep when scanning, or select from the menu. Trigger Timeout Select a trigger timeout duration (in seconds) from (sec.) this pull-down list. ® ® 3-10 Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...
  • Page 43 Scanner Settings Section Field Name Function/Operation (Menu Item) copy & paste Type Select from Keyboard Message writing . Select a method based upon the bar (Result Type) code scanning application you will use. Select the desired termination code from the pull- Termination Code (Terminator) down list.
  • Page 44 After modifying the current settings, if you wish to return to the previous setting settings, tap the Revert to Last Setting button. 6. To exit the applet, press from the control bar, Scanner Configuration or press the key on the keypad. <Enter> ® ® 3-12 Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 45: Storage Properties

    Storage Properties Storage Properties To change the control panel default settings: Storage Properties Insert a compact flash (CF) or secure digital (SD) storage card into the unit (refer to "Installing Compact Flash Type Peripherals" starting on page 7. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel >...

  • Page 46: System Properties

    3. Move the slider to adjust mem- ory allocation. Default storage memory is normally set to about 8 MB with the remainder assigned to Program memory. 4. Press the button, or the key on the Falcon. <Enter> ® ® 3-14 Falcon 4220 Windows...

  • Page 47: Device Name

    System Properties Device Name Your device uses this information to identify itself to other computers. will open to facilitate Input Panel data entry. To close the , Press the Device Name button, or the key on the Fal- <Enter> con. Copyrights Refer to this tab for specific copyright data.

  • Page 48: Volume And Sounds

    Panel > Volume & Sounds Properties to open the settings. Volume 2. Set the volume by adjusting the slider from Soft Loud 3. Enable the desired sounds for key clicks, screen taps, notifications, and applications. ® ® 3-16 Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 49: Falcon Management Utility

    The Falcon Management Utility (FMU) is the easiest method to use to config- ure multiple Falcons, especially if you have an enterprise-wide deployment. A copy of FMU is shipped with all Falcon Windows CE .NET units. For more information on installation and setup of FMU, refer to the FMU Product Ref- erence Guide on the FMU CD.
  • Page 50 Configuring a PDA NOTES ® ® 3-18 Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 51: Overview

    ActiveSync is a file transfer tool to synchronize the files on a PC with the files on your PDA. The Falcon comes from the factory with Active- Sync loaded. If you have ActiveSync already installed on your PC, make sure that you have v3.7 or higher.
  • Page 52 Click to cancel the Cancel installation of ActiveSync. 4. Once ActiveSync is installed, it will attempt to connect to the Falcon; allow it to fail on the first attempt. 5. Reset your PC. 6. Open ActiveSync. ® ® Falcon...

  • Page 53: Connecting Pda To Host Pc

    • To use the cable, connect the USB/Serial cable to the PDA. It is very important to make sure that the Falcon is firmly seated in the dock to initiate ActiveSync communication with the Host PC.

  • Page 54: Using Activesync

    Sync System Tool Tray 3. After you have established a connection with your PDA, tap the button at the Explore top of the window (or select from the menu). ActiveSync Explore File ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 55: Activesync File Synchronization

    Windows CE .NET device. ActiveSync File Synchronization ActiveSync file syn- chronization requires an ActiveSync part- nership between the Falcon and the Host PC. Refer to "Setting up a Partnership", above. 1. Select the files in the synchro-...

  • Page 56: Networking

    My Documents directory. Defaults to the desktop. During the ActiveSync connection, all files in the Synchroniza- tion folder will be synchronized to the \My Documents directory on the Falcon. Networking Setting up the Network ID To set up your Network ID (configure the Windows user settings, such as the user name, password, and domain), complete the following steps on the PDA: 1.

  • Page 57: Network And Dialup Connections

    Networking Network and Dialup Connections RF Configuration Parameters Use this utility to set different profile combinations and designate the current profile for the wireless RF card. Figure 4-5. Wireless Configuration Network Icon To set the RF configuration parameters, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 58: Network Setup: Remote Activesync

    3. Select the target host that you wish to ActiveSync with from the Connect pull-down list. 4. Press the button. Connect 5. A network connection will be established. ActiveSync Network functions and operations work the same when using the dock. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 59: Appendix A. Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Overview All specifications are subject to change without prior notification. This section contains the following topics: • "Decoding Capabilities (Symbologies)" on page • "Dock" on page • "Mechanical Specifications" on page • "System Specifications" starting on page •...

  • Page 60: Mechanical Specifications

    (without battery) (with battery) Display 3.5" / 8.9 cm 240 x 320 graphic, transflective TFT, 256,000 colors, Sunlight readable (for outdoor use) Keypad 17 plus 4-way navigation Construction Industrial, high-strength poly-carbonate/ ABS-blend plastic ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 61: System Specifications

    VT100/220, HP700/92, IBM 3270 & 5250 via Wavelink TE ® Browser support via Microsoft Internet Explorer Wireless software distribution and terminal configuration via Falcon Management Utility (FMU) TCP/IP Communications Development Environments Many standard Windows CE development tools (Embedded Visual C++, Visual C#, Visual Basic .NET, Personal Java 1.1) Java Virtual Machine (JVM) ®...

  • Page 62: Optical Specifications

    -4° to 140° F / -20° to 60° C Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Shock/Drop multiple 4.0 ft./1.2m drops to concrete Sealing (Water and Dust) IEC 529 rating IP54 Vibration Exceeds MIL STD 810F 15KV air and 8KV contact ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 63: Safety And Regulatory Specifications

    Safety and Regulatory Specifications Safety and Regulatory Specifications Electrical VL 60950, CSA 60950, EN 60950 Emissions FCC Part 15 B & C, R&TTE, CISPR 22 Laser Scanner classification CDRH Class II (CAUTION: Laser Radiation—do not stare into beam); IEC 60825 Class 2. Linear Imager classification Class 1 LED product.
  • Page 64 Technical Specifications NOTES ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 65: Ce. Net

    Falcon Windows CE .NET PDAs to control individual user access. This includes: • Preventing users from changing Falcon OS settings. • Defining keys to access specific functionality/programs. • Application Selector to replace desktop with a selection of authorized applications.

  • Page 66: Falcon Desktop Utility

    Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows CE. NET ® Falcon Desktop Utility To open the for the first time, from the menu, select Start Programs > Fal- con Management > FDU Admin Too Figure B-1. Accessing FDU from the Start Menu These options are available from all screens: Figure B-2.

  • Page 67: Administrative Options (Admin Tab

    Falcon Desktop Utility Administrative Options (Admin Tab) ® When you open the Falcon Desktop Utility ( ) the tab will open. Admin Figure B-3. Setting a Password/Admin Tab Fields Table B-1. Setting a Password/ Admin Tab Fields Command Description Select/tap this checkbox to activate the...

  • Page 68: Changing A Password

    Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows CE. NET ® 1. Enter a password in the text box. This allows the user to specify a pass- word when this utility is launched. By default there is no password already set. 2. Re-enter the password in the second text box.

  • Page 69: Setting Hot Keys (Hkeys Tab

    HKeys Not available on Falcon 4220 units. The Delete options for Hot Keys are only available on the Falcon Windows CE .NET 44xx Series units. For example, you could set to launch a sample application like: <F2> Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 70: Falcon 4220 Windows Ce Pda

    Description This pull-down list displays the available function keys to define. Select the Hot Key desired one from the list. Not available on Falcon 4220 units. Delete Not available on Falcon 4220 units. Appli- This pull-down list displays the available functions. Select either...

  • Page 71: Internet Explorer Configuration (Ie Tab

    Falcon Desktop Utility key is initially assigned to Admin. If you wish to assign this <App4> key to a different function, you must first select an unassigned hotkey and assign it to the Action - Admin. You can then go back and reassign the to something else.
  • Page 72 Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows CE. NET ® Figure B-6. IE Configuration Tab / IE Window Features IE Address Bar IE Tool Bar IE Menu Bar IE Status Bar Table B-5. IE Tab Fields Command Description Error Types pull-down list displays available...

  • Page 73: Modifying Windows Controls (Win Tab

    Falcon Desktop Utility Command Description Show Menu Bar Select/tap this check box to show the menu bar. Internet Options Press the button on the tab to open the Windows CE .NET Internet Options control panel. Customize these settings as necessary.

  • Page 74: Application Selector (Appselect Tab

    Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows CE. NET ® Table B-6. Win Tab Fields Command Description Select/tap Show Taskbar to specify that the taskbar is shown or Show Taskbar hidden. Select/tap Taskbar Enabled to specify whether the taskbar is Taskbar Enabled accessible.
  • Page 75 Application Selector (AppSelect Tab) Table B-7. AppSelect Tab Fields Command Description Select/tap Enable Application Selector to enable/disabled the Enable Application application selector. When this is enabled, the Application Selector Selector replaces the desktop and allows only authorized use of applications. Authorized This is a list of applications that the user may access.

  • Page 76: Add Application

    Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows CE. NET ® Add Application dialog opens when you press either the button or the Add Application button. Edit Figure B-9. Add Application Dialog Table B-8. Add Application Dialog Command Description Application Title Type the name of the application in this textbox in the way you wish it to appear for the user.

  • Page 77: Application Selector

    Application Selector Command Description Enter a delay duration in seconds in the combo box. Delay This option delays auto start of application(s) to allow drivers to load prior to starting applications Select/tap the button to add/save changes. Select/tap the button to cancel the creation of this entry. From the dialog, the administrator can configure and/or add/ Add Application...

  • Page 78: Application Switcher User Interface

    Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows CE. NET ® Application Switcher User Interface The application switcher provides the same functionality as the standard win- dows Alt+Tab function. This allows the user to cycle through the various open applications. <ESC> key can be used to close the Application Switcher.

  • Page 79: Overview

    Customize your PDA with the many peripherals, data storage devices, battery packs and other accessories available for the Falcon 4220. Using the Battery Charger Refer to the Falcon 4220 Quick Reference Guide for more information on the Battery Chargers. Using the Car Charger/Adapter One of the Accessories available for the PDA is a car adapter/charger.

  • Page 80: Installing Compact Flash Type Peripherals

    Because the handstrap plate will cover the opening, the handstrap cannot be used with the open CF (compact flash card) cover. To install a Compact Flash (CF) Type II peripheral, follow these steps: ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 81: Using The Docks

    Refer to Figure C-2A Using the Docks Refer to the Falcon 4220 Quick Reference Guide and the Falcon 4220 Dock Instruction Sheet for more information on the Falcon 4220 Single- and Quad- Slot docks.

  • Page 82: Using The Earphones / Microphone

    When ever you use the Ethernet Adapter, you must wait a minimum of 60 seconds before removing the Falcon from the dock. If you do not, the unit will lock up and you must perform a warm reset. (Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for instructions on warm resetting the Falcon.)

  • Page 83: Installing The Handstrap

    Installing the Handstrap Installing the Handstrap To use the PDA for extended periods of time, install the handstrap for increased comfort and usability. To install the handstrap, you must have the standard CF cover installed. Because the handstrap plate will cover the opening, the handstrap cannot be used with the open CF (compact flash card) cover.

  • Page 84: Installing The Handle

    PDA the dock, in the dock’s spare battery slot, or the battery charger. Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide for a table showing battery charging methods, durations, and LED indicators. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 85: Holster

    There is a heavy duty nylon holster available as an accessory for the both the handled and non-handled versions of the Falcon PDA. It features a belt mount (clip on both sides for left or right mount) and is shown in Figure C-6 Figure C-6.

  • Page 86: Using The Irda Port

    IR port of both devices towards each other. Remove the protective shipping overlay from the IrDA port of both devices (if applicable). Figure C-7. Using the IrDA Port Falcon 4220 IrDA Port Path of the IrDA beam (Not visible) Palm Device IrDA Port Falcon 4220...

  • Page 87: Using Sd Memory Card

    Using SD Memory Card Using SD Memory Card Secure Digital memory cards come in various data storage sizes. To use a Secure Digital (SD) type card, complete the following steps: 1. Remove the SD cover located along the left side of the unit by removing the two screws with a Phillips head screw-driver.

  • Page 88: Using The Usb / Serial Connection

    You must install Microsoft ActiveSync v3.7 or higher on the Host PC prior to synchronizing data. For more information on data synchronization using Microsoft ActiveSync, refer to "Connecting PDA to Host PC" on page and Microsoft’s website. ® ® C-10 Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 89: Appendix D. Cable & Connector Configurations

    Cable & Connector Configurations Introduction The following pages contain pinout information, enabling you to create stan- dard interface cables for use in interconnecting the Falcon to power and/or peripheral devices. Falcon Termination USB Host Cable lists the Pin number and signal for the Falcon USB Host cable.

  • Page 90: Falcon Termination Usb And Serial Cables

    Cable & Connector Configurations Falcon Termination USB and Serial Cables lists the Pin number and signal for Falcon (client) end of the 22 pin Table D-2 Port, Serial or USB cable. Table D-2. 22-Pin Port for the USB and Serial Cable, Falcon Termination USB &...

  • Page 91: Pc Termination Serial Cable

    PC Termination Serial Cable PC Termination Serial Cable lists the Pin number and signal for PC end of the Serial cable for the Table D-3 Falcon. Table D-3. Serial Cable, PC End PC Termination (DB9-Female), Serial Cable Pin# Signal Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 92 Cable & Connector Configurations NOTES ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 93: Appendix E. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, And Technical Support

    If you need to clean the display, clean it with a lens cloth or other soft cloth dampened with a mild, dilute cleaning solution. Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the Falcon’s display/touch screen. Use only the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch- sensitive screen.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Battery cycle life has expired. to the Quick Reference Guide for information on the reset procedure. Make sure that the Falcon is firmly seated in the The Falcon is not firmly dock. If it is not firmly seated, battery charging will seated in the dock.
  • Page 95 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The PDA turns itself off. The PDA turns off (suspends) after a period of inac- tivity. To resume, press the <Power> key. (refer to The PDA has gone into sus- "Suspend Mode" on page . You can set duration pend mode and is inactive.

  • Page 96: Rf Connectivity Troubleshooting

    ? RF connectivity Potential Problems: • obtained. See your IP address issue (duplicate address on Falcon). Turn off the Falcon and software manual for attempt PING again further information or • Run Tracert command to determine location of breakdown of connectivity.

  • Page 97: Technical Support

    Technical Support Technical Support PSC Website Support The PSC website ( is the complete source for technical support www.psc.com and information for PSC products. The site offers the PSC TekForum, prod- uct support, product registration, warranty information, product manuals, product tech notes, software updates, demos, and instructions for returning products for repair.
  • Page 98 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support NOTES ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...

  • Page 99: Appendix F Glossary

    The AutoCAB program allows the PDA to automatically reinstall selected applications AutoCAB when the terminal is cold reset. When the Falcon is reset, the AutoCAB program runs auto- matically and determines if it is a warm or cold reset. The AutoCE program allows the user to create a list of applications to run when the PDA is reset.
  • Page 100 In a narrower sense, code that is typically stored in ROM and dedicated to either controlling a device or providing a specific functionality. Part of PSC’s application for the Falcon that updates Falcon Management Utility (FMU) FAST the operating system and applications automatically from a server using the wireless net- work system.
  • Page 101 Gripper bars are especially useful for bringing off-screen rebar or command bar controls into view. PC using the Microsoft Windows operating system and Falcon Management Utility host PC system and/or in a device partnership with the PDA...
  • Page 102 Windows CE supports remote access the standard Microsoft Win32 RAS functions; however, it allows only one connection at a server (RAS) time. RAS functions can be implemented for direct serial connections or dial-up modem connections. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...
  • Page 103 Real Time Clock on the PC. Secure Digital (SD) SD Memory Cards are small, non-volatile, solid-state devices, that provide high storage Memory Card capacity (32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB), fast data transfer, and security. A menu that is displayed for a selected object. The menu contains commands that are con- shortcut menu textually relevant to the selection.
  • Page 104 As per Microsoft, Windows CE .NET, the successor to Windows CE 3.0, combines an Windows CE .NET advanced real-time embedded operating system with the most powerful tools for rapidly creating the next generation of smart, connected, and small-footprint devices. ® ® Falcon 4220 Windows CE PDA...
  • Page 105 NDEX ... (browse) B-8, B-12 file synchronization 400 Invalid Syntax Host PC application 403 Request Forbidden installation 404 Object Not Found network setup 406 No Response Format partnership 410 Page Doesn’t Exist settings 4-way rocker key start menu 500 Internal Server Error transferring files 501 Server Can’t Do That using...

  • Page 106: Index

    2-5, 3-10 cable scanning serial application 3-10 symbologies 3-11, A-1 calibration troubleshooting touchscreen battery 1-1, 1-2 care and cleaning 1800 mAh CAUTIONS 1-2, 1-3, C-2, E-1 2700 mAh CD, product 3.7V charging alert troubleshooting Falcon 4220 Win CE PDT ® ®...
  • Page 107 Index clicking 0-vii scanner 3-10 cold reset sounds 3-16 reinstall applications 2-16, F-1 system 3-14 command band volume 3-16 command bar volume & sounds properties 3-16 communication, overview copyrights, operating system 3-15 compact flash corrupted firmware card 3-13, A-3, C-2, F-2 Couldn't Find Server cover cover...
  • Page 108 3-16 failure earphones complete discharge 1-1, 1-2 installing to read bar code edit B-11, B-12 Falcon CE Developers Toolkit email program Falcon Desktop Utility embedded Falcon Management Utility 2-9, 3-1, A-3, F-2 Embedded Visual C++ FAST enable FDU Config...
  • Page 109 2-14 bar code 2-5, 3-10 version 3-14 input state Firmware Update Utility 2-9, F-3 network flash memory 1-3, F-2 program FMU, see Falcon Management Utility Quick ScanSet status mute 3-16 system tray rotating the screen icons volume 3-16 file B-12...
  • Page 110 1-1, F-5 mounted file system landscape mode mouse LEAP click 0-vii double-click 0-vii right click 0-viii select 0-viii using 0-vii maintenance 4-slot dock battery charger dock navigation xxiv Falcon 4220 Win CE PDT ® ®...
  • Page 111 Index network technical support ActiveSync setup troubleshooting CAUTION peripherals connections compact flash card icon earphones ethernet port name handle overview handstrap setup ID IrDA port B-11 microphone button B-12 secure digital card hotkey serial C-10 non-persistent state C-10 Not Available Offline persistent state Personal Java pinouts...
  • Page 112 4-7, F-4 adjusting configuration parameters background troubleshooting backlight right click 0-viii control panel date and time rotate screen internet regional Run Program on Startup B-12 scanner 3-10 sychronization setup network ID xxvi Falcon 4220 Win CE PDT ® ®...
  • Page 113 Index network with ActiveSync style conventions 0-vi shortcut stylus menu actions 0-vii Show Taskbar B-10 what is it? sleep suspend mode 1-1, F-5 duration symbologies mode synchronization timer files slot settings spare battery system SNMP copyrights 3-15 soft input panel firmware version 3-14 properties...
  • Page 114 C-10 using a mouse 0-vii version ActiveSync Falcon firmware 3-14 Visual Basic .NET Visual C# volume adjusting 3-16 factory default 3-16 slider 3-16 wake up how to resume 1-1, 1-2 WARNINGS xxviii Falcon 4220 Win CE PDT ® ®...
  • Page 116 Asia Pacific Italy PSC Hong Kong PSC S.p.A. Hong Kong Vimercate (MI), Italy 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...

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