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Falcon 4400 Series ® ® with Windows Mobile Falcon 4420 48-Key model 52-Key NU model 26-Key model Quick Reference Guide...
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Table of Contents Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows Mobile® ............3 Overview ........................3 Getting Started ......................4 System Requirements ....................4 Connecting to a PC ....................5 Features of the Falcon .....................6 Powering the Falcon .......................9 Battery Pack ......................9 Installing the Battery Pack ..................10 Checking Battery Power ..................
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PSC Website Support ....................47 PSC Website TekForum ................... 47 Reseller Technical Support ..................47 Telephone Technical Support ................... 47 Appendix A. PSC Falcon® Windows Mobile End User License Agreement ..49 Appendix B. Microsoft® Windows Mobile Addendum to EULA ......52 ® ®...
Falcon 4400 Series ® with Windows Mobile ® Overview ® The Falcon® 4400 combines the flexibility of Windows Mobile with the power of the Intel XScale processor, WiFi wireless technology, a large color dis- play, laser (1D) and imaging (1D and 2D) scanning in an ergonomic PDT. ®...
Getting Started • Resetting the Falcon on page — describes Warm Reset and Hard Reset. • Troubleshooting and Technical Support on page 47. Getting Started Before using the Falcon for the first time, you must install the battery pack into the Falcon, then charge both the battery pack and the backup battery. See Installing the Battery Pack on page for instructions You must charge the battery pack and backup battery in a dock or with a power...
Getting Started Connecting to a PC Falcons communicate with the host PC using Microsoft ActiveSync protocol via either a USB port or a serial port. Connect the Falcon to your PC as shown: 1. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the Falcon Dock and the computer.
Bumpers Handle Falcon 4420 Falcon 26-Key Keypad Handled model POWER Reset (part of the key sequence for a Hard Reset) For a complete description of each key on the Falcon, refer to page 25. 4400 Series with Windows Mobile ®...
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Getting Started Figure 3. Falcon Scanner and Battery Door Views Scanner Aperture Stylus Stylus Holder Speaker Trigger Handle Battery Door Latch (2 each) Tether/Lanyard Port Battery Door Strap Studs ® ® For more information, please refer to the Falcon 4400 Windows Mobile Product Reference Guide (PRG), located on the Falcon 4400 Product CD that came with your device.
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Getting Started Figure 4. Model comparison Model 4420 with Overmold Model 4420 Model 4410 Table 1. Features of the Falcon More Feature Function/Description Information Figure 5 Battery Door Rotate the latches to unlock the battery door to remove the battery pack. Figure 2 The equivalent of a PC monitor for viewing and interacting with the current Display/Touch...
Use only the authorized power supplies, battery packs, chargers, and docks sup- plied by your PSC reseller. The use of any other power supplies can damage the Falcon and void your warranty. Refer to the PRG for the correct power supplies and Accessories.
In the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into your eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye. PSC recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum performance. Installing the Battery Pack When you first remove the Falcon from the box, you must charge both the battery pack and the backup battery for a minimum of 24 hours.
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Powering the Falcon Figure 5. Installing the Battery Pack Battery Door Latches Battery Door Plastic Pull Tab Unhook/hook Strap As Needed Battery Falcon Strap Studs Cover Plate (unit may have Handle here instead) 2. Turn the battery door latches to unlock the battery door. Remove the door.
Powering the Falcon Checking Battery Power Battery Status Indicators Tap the Battery icon at the top of the screen to view the Battery status. Figure 6. Battery level Battery Full Charging Battery Icon Icon Table 2. Battery Status Indicators Battery Status Icons Battery Status Icon Description...
Charging the Batteries Additionally, the control applet displays a battery power gauge. You can Power check the status of both the Main Battery and the Backup battery. From the Today screen you can tap the Battery icon, or go to >...
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Charging the Batteries Table 3. Battery Charging Methods and Indications PDT Charge LED Spare Battery Charge Charge Charging Location: Charge Indicator LEDs Falcon seated in a Falcon connected Charging slot of Four-Slot Battery Dock (Single or to an external Dock (Single or Charger Four-Slot) power supply...
Use only the correct battery charger and docks with this color Falcon. This tech- nology used for these models is incompatible with other PSC Falcon chargers and docks, including the Falcon 4410/4420 monochrome models. Figure 8. Charging the Battery Pack in a Single-Slot Dock...
Setting Up the Mobile Computer Backup Battery The 3V Lithium Backup Battery receives its charge from the Battery Pack. To retain date, time, data, and other settings for the Falcon, maintain at least a minimal charge on the Battery Pack. See Figure 7 on page for information on viewing the Backup Battery status.
Setting Up the Mobile Computer Touchscreen Calibration Figure 10. Touchscreen Calibration Follow the on-screen directions to cali- brate the touchscreen. For more information on touchscreen calibration, refer to the PRG and the Microsoft help on your device. Entering a Password The first time you use the Falcon you will be prompted to enter a password.
Entering Data Radio Card Setup Windows Zero Config should be used to administer the radio setup. For assis- tance in configuring the radio card, reference the online help on your Falcon. Go to for further information. > Help Entering Data To open an application, tap a link on the page, or tap Today...
Use only the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-sensitive display. Contact your reseller to replace a missing stylus; refer to the PSC price book at www.psc.com. The stylus is located next to the scanning pod as illustrated in Figure 12. The stylus on the Falcon is the equivalent of the mouse on a PC.
Entering Data Figure 13. Tethered Stylus Tethered Stylus Navigating the Display There are several navigation areas on your display, including the title bar and the soft key bar. Each of these navigation areas has sub-areas of navigation as well. Take the time to familiarize yourself with these features to save yourself valuable time.
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Entering Data Figure 14. The Today Screen Connection Battery Volume Status Status Title bar Start Button Clock & Alarms Shortcut Links Today Screen Soft key bar Quick Reference Guide...
Entering Data The Start Menu at the top of the screen contains the icon, program name, Title bar Start and notification icons. Tap to open the menu menu (Start) Start Start includes access to and shortcuts to programs and func- Programs Settings Help...
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Entering Data On-Screen Keyboard In applications that accept keyed input, the on-screen keyboard can be used to enter data using the stylus. The on-screen keyboard is a digital, QWERTY- style keyboard. Tap the icon to open or close the on-screen keyboard. Keyboard Figure 16.
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Entering Data Figure 17. Settings screen Settings Icons Tabs Programs to open the Programs screen to view and open the avail- > Programs able Programs on your Falcon. Tap a program to open it. Figure 18. Programs screen Program Icons 4400 Series with Windows Mobile ®...
Overview Refer to the Falcon 4400 PRG for more information on configuring the key- pads. The Falcon is available with several different keypad models: • 26-Key Keypad on page • 48-Key Keypad on page • 52-Key Keypad on page •...
Keypad Key Name Function/Description Model(s) Press the NAVIGATION keys to move the cursor or highlighted text entry dur- ing a menu/list selection. In a text window: Navigation 26-key • The <Up> arrow moves the cursor one line. Keys 52-key • The <Right>...
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Model(s) Normal Present only on keypads with an <Alpha> key. It appears when Alpha or CAPS (Numeric) 26-key modes are not on. Mode Press <Alpha> to enter lower case alpha characters and symbols. When in Alpha mode, the current alpha character is displayed by a keyboard indicator.
Ctrl-i for italics, Ctrl-u for underline). 26-Key Keypad The 26-key keypad is organized like a cell phone, with multi-tap access to alpha characters on numeric keys (see Figure 20). Use the ten alphanumeric keys and to type letters, numbers, and symbols listed in Table 6 on <Esc>...
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Title bar. After the last letter or symbol in the sequence for that key, the next keypress will generate the first letter or symbol in the sequence. Table 6. 26-Key Keypad Alpha Characters and Symbols Normal Alpha Mode...
Entering Data 48-Key Keypad The 48-key keypad is designed so you can type all letters and numbers without requiring multiple key presses. Figure 21. 48-Key Keypad Backlight Shift (Caps) Ctrl POWER Some of the keys on the 48-key keypad of the Falcon have more than one function.
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Entering Data 52-Key Keypad The standard 52-key keypad is designed to allow you to type all letters and numbers without requiring multiple key presses. Figure 22. 52-Key Keypad Scan . (Backlight) Shift POWER Some of the keys on the keypad of the Falcon have more than one function. To access the secondary features and functions, you must first press another key to access the desired input state.
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Entering Data 1. Tap to open the Keyboard control > Settings > System > Keyboard panel. 2. On the tab, adjust the slider for This configures Options Initial Delay. the time to hold down a key before it repeats. 52-Key Numbers Up (NU) Keypad The full alphanumeric 52-Key Numbers Up (NU) keypad brings frequently used keys into a more ergonomic position, and is available with the 5250 TE overlay.
Scanning Bar Codes Figure 24. 5250 Keypad Scan . (Backlight) Shift POWER Scanning Bar Codes Laser Scanning To use the scanning function on units containing a laser scanning module, complete the following steps: ® 1. Select and open a bar code application, such as Microsoft Word Mobile.
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Scanning Bar Codes Figure 25. Scanning a bar code Press <Scan> (on 26 and 52- key) or the Scan Trigger to ini- tiate a scan with the Falcon. 2. Aim the scan window at the bar code following the guidelines outlined Figure 3.
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Scanning Bar Codes Figure 26. Laser Beam Positions Correct Scanning Positions A bit angled, will read correctly A bit high, will read correctly Ideal positioning Incorrect Scanning Positions Bar code will not read. The Too angled; cannot read the Positioned too far to the right. Will scanner should be posi- entire bar code.
Scanning Bar Codes Bar Code Scanning with 2D Imager Scanning bar codes with the 2D imaging device is similar to scanning with a laser scanner. The operation and configuration of the scanner is performed in the same way as laser scanning devices. Trigger behavior and scanning time- outs are the same as laser scanning devices.
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Scanning Bar Codes Figure 28. Aiming Beam Positioning Linear bar codes 2D Matrix symbol The aiming beam is smaller when the imager is closer to the code and larger when it is farther away. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit.
Image Capture Image Capture The 2D Imager can be used for capturing, manipulating, and transferring images. You can set options for image capture in the Imaging Control Panel. Various image formats can be selected, including TIFF, JPEG and BMP. You can also scale, rotate, and modify image quality settings.
<F1> ) is pressed. All three keys must be held down for the unit to reset. Refer <Del> to Figure 30 on page for the location of the reset keys. 26-Key Falcon. Press and hold: <FN> <Alpha> <Bksp> 48-Key Falcon.
C a p s Ta b Ta b A lp h a 52-Key / 5250 52-Key NU 26-Key 48-Key After Warm Reset When a Falcon goes through the Warm Reset sequence, it clears the working RAM and initializes the file system. •...
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Do not use a sharp object to perform a Hard Reset, as this can puncture the key- pad, disabling the reset function, rupturing the Falcon industrial seal, and voiding CAUTION your warranty. PSC recommends using a straightened paper clip. Procedure to Hard Reset. To perform a Hard Reset, insert a paper clip...
Maintaining the Falcon • The system time and date are reset. The custom settings in the registry are persistent. Maintaining the Falcon With normal use, the Falcon, Dock, Four-Slot Dock and battery charger require no maintenance. For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using the Falcon: •...
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Troubleshooting Table 7. Troubleshooting Problems, Causes, and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution The Falcon does not turn The battery pack is not installed Ensure the battery is installed properly. properly. The battery is not fully charged. Insert the Falcon in dock and begin charging. The bat- tery pack and backup battery require 24 hours to fully charge at first use, and 4 hours thereafter.
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If the scanner stops emitting a laser beam when you press the trigger, check your battery level. Refer to the PRG. Note: If the scanner is still not reading sym- bols, contact your distributor or PSC Inc. Read Verification The UPC/EAN extension Laser beam only crosses over...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The Spare Battery LED on Time-out fault: the spare bat- In either case, if the Spare Battery LED is flashing red, the dock is flashing RED. tery pack charging has do the following: exceeded the maximum time- 1.
• Run tracert command to determine location of breakdown of connectivity. contact PSC technical support. (For more information on the Ping command, go to the command prompt on the PC and type PING. For more information on the trace route command, go to the command prompt on the PC and type tracert.)
PSC reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses, applica- tion software, and computer systems and can provide individualized assistance. Telephone Technical Support If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact PSC technical support at (541) 349-8281. Quick Reference Guide...
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Technical Support NOTES 4400 Series with Windows Mobile ® ® Falcon...
PSC Product. If you use the PSC Product, you will be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of this EULA. If you do not intend to be bound to the terms of this EULA, PSC is not willing to license the Software to you, you may not use the PSC Product or the Software, and you must contact the party from whom you acquired the PSC Product for instructions on how to return the PSC Product.
Inc, 959 Terry Street, Eugene, OR 97402. 7.2 In the defense or settlement of any such claim, PSC may, at its option, 1) procure for End User the right to continue using the PSC Product, 2) modify the PSC Product so that it becomes non- infringing, 3) replace the PSC Product with an equivalent prod- uct not subject to such claim, or 4) provide End User an opportunity to return the PSC Product and receive a refund of the pur- chase price paid, less a reasonable allowance for use.
Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii), whichever is applicable. 9.2 If End User is using the PSC Product outside of the United States, End User must comply with the applicable local laws of the country in which the PSC Product is used, with U.S. export control laws, and with the English language version of this EULA. The provisions of the \"United Nations Convention on International Sale of Goods\"...
(1) copy of Microsoft Outlook on one (1) personal computer to use, exchange data, share data, access and interact with the DEVICE, and (ii) the EULA for Microsoft Outlook is between PSC and the end user – not between the PC manufacturer and end user.
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• Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, PSC or MS may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its compo- nent parts.
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For product support, please refer to PSC support number provided in the documentation for the DEVICE. Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact PSC for any other reason, please refer to the address provided in the documentation for the DEVICE.
Risk of Loss Customer shall bear risk of loss or damage for product in transit to PSC. PSC shall assume risk of loss or damage for product in PSC's possession or product being returned to Customer by PSC, except such loss or damage as may be caused by the negli- gence of Customer, its agents or employees.
This Class A Digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est confirme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. For information about the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), please refer to the PSC website at www.psc.com. ® ®...
CAUTION If the scan pattern is a single dot when depressing the trigger, discontinue operation and return the scanner to PSC. CAUTION Do not attempt to open or otherwise service any components in the optics cavity. Opening or servicing any part of the optics cavity by unauthorized personnel may violate laser safety regulations.
VORSICHT: Sollte das Abtastbild bei gedrücktem Auslöser aus einem einzigen Punkt bestehen, muß der Betrieb eingestellt und der Scanner an PSC zurückgesendet werden. VORSICHT: Unter keinen Umständen darf versucht werden, die Komponenten im Optikhohlraum zu öffnen oder auf irgendwelche andere Weise zu warten. Das Öffnen bzw. Warten der Komponenten im Optikhohlraum durch unbefugtes Personal verstößt gegen die Laser-Sicherheitsbestimmungen.
Forsøg ikke at åbne eller reparere komponenter i det optiske hulrum. Uautoriseret åbning eller reparation af komponenter i det optiske hulrum kan være en overtrædelse af lasersikkerhedsregulativer. Det optiske system må udelukkende repareres as PSC. ADVARSEL Anvendelse af optiske systemer med scanneren øger risikoen for øjenskader. Optiske instruments omfatter kik- kerter, mikroskoper og lupper.
VAROITUS Jos skannauskuva on yksittäinen piste laukaisinta painettaessa, keskeytä käyttö ja palauta tutkain PSC:lle. VAROITUS Älä yritä avata tai muuten huoltaa mitään rakenneosia optisessa osassa. Valtuuttamattoman henkilöstön suoritta- man optisen osan avauksen tai huoltotoimen voidaan katsoa olevan rikkomus lasersuojaohjeita vastaan.
CUIDADO Se ao pressionar o gatilho a luz do laser for um único ponto, interrompa a operação e devolva o scanner à PSC. CUIDADO Não tente abrir ou consertar qualquer componente da cavidade óptica. A abertura ou manutenção de qualquer peça da cavidade óptica por pessoal não autorizado pode infringir os regulamentos de segurança do laser.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standards: Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage 73/23/EEC, R&TTE 1999/5/EC Standards Equipment: EN 55022-B:2001; CISPR 22:2001; EN 55024:2001; EN 60825-1:2001;...
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