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- Page 1 ® Falcon 4400 Series ® with Windows Falcon 4420 48-Key model Falcon 4410 Falcon 4420 26-Key model 52-Key model Quick 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. ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows® CE ............. 3 Overview ........................3 Getting Started ......................4 Features of the Falcon ....................4 Powering the Falcon .......................8 Battery Pack ......................8 Installing the Battery Pack ..................9 Checking Battery Power ..................11 System Tray Battery Status Indicators ..............11 Charging the Batteries .................... - Page 4 Saving to Flash ...................... 34 Flash FX Location ....................34 FlashFX Disk Size ....................35 Context Sensitive Help ....................36 Resetting the Falcon ..................... 37 Warm Reset ......................38 Cold Reset ......................39 Troubleshooting ......................41 RF Connectivity Troubleshooting ................44 Technical Support ......................
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Page 5: Falcon® 4400 Series With Windows® Ce
® Overview The Falcon® 4400 series combines the flexibility of Windows® CE with the power of the Intel XScale processor, WiFi wireless technology, a large color dis- play, and laser (1D) and imaging (1D and 2D) scanning in an ergonomic ®... -
Page 6: Getting Started
You must charge the battery pack and backup battery in a dock or with a power cable prior to your first use of the Falcon. The initial charge time is Charging the Batteries on page 12 approximately 24 hours. See for more information. - Page 7 USB/Serial Connector Display Strap Studs LED Scanning/ w/Rubber Charging Indicator Bumper Falcon Handle 44xx 26-Key Keypad Falcon 4420 Handled model Power Key Reset For a complete description of each key on the Falcon, refer to page 23. Quick Reference Guide...
- Page 8 Strap Studs ® ® For more information, please refer to the Falcon 4400 Windows CE Mobile Computer Product Reference Guide (PRG), located on the Falcon 4400 Product CD that came with your device. ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows...
- Page 9 When scanning, a red LED indicates the laser is on and a green LED indicates a Figure good read. When the Falcon is charging in the dock, a red LED on the Falcon indi- cates charging and a green LED on the Falcon indicates fully charged.
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Page 10: Powering The Falcon
You must charge the battery pack and backup battery in a dock or with a power cable prior to your first use of the Falcon. The initial charge time is approximately 24 hours. -
Page 11: Installing The Battery Pack
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. Complete the following instructions to install the battery pack: 1. - Page 12 Powering the Falcon Figure 4. 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.
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Page 13: Checking Battery Power
Powering the Falcon Checking Battery Power If you remove the battery pack or the battery fails, you have about 30 minutes to swap in a new battery pack or charge the battery pack before the backup battery fails (if the backup battery has been fully charged). -
Page 14: Charging The Batteries
Charging the Batteries There are several methods for charging the battery pack and backup battery. LEDs on the Falcon, the Single-Slot Dock, Four-Slot Dock, and Four-Slot Battery charger give visual indication of the charge state. Table 3 on page gives an overview of all the LEDs and what they indicate. -
Page 15: Charging With A Battery Charger
Power Indicator LED Charging with the Dock There are two models of docks for the Falcon: a Single-Slot Dock and a Four- Slot Dock. On both models, an external power supply (AC adaptor) provides power to the dock. Falcons communicate with the host PC using Microsoft ActiveSync protocol either via a USB port or via a serial port. -
Page 16: Backup Battery
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. When the backup battery is low, an icon will display on the status bar (see Table 2 on page 11), and a dialog box will open to alert you. -
Page 17: Setting Up The Mobile Computer
Setting Up the Mobile Computer Setting Up the Mobile Computer At first use or after a cold reset, the unit will go through a series of initial bootup sequences. Each of these sequences are described as noted: 1. Touchscreen Calibration, illustrated in Figure 7. 2. -
Page 18: Radio Card Setup
So the Host PC can communicate with the Falcon, install the USB driver file from the CD that came with the Falcon, or download it from the PSC website. Follow the directions on the CD, or use the following instructions: 1. -
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time
Setting Up the Mobile Computer Figure 8. Modifying the Network Connection Settings. DHCP • : Select or set static IP settings. IP Address WINS • : If using static IP, set servers. Name Servers Setting the Date and Time To set or change the date and time, complete the following steps: Figure 9. -
Page 20: Entering Data
PSC price book at www.psc.com. The stylus is located next to the scanning pod as illustrated in Figure 10. The stylus on the Falcon is the equivalent of the mouse on a PC. Use the stylus to: •... - Page 21 Entering Data Figure 10. Back View of a Falcon 4420 with a Stylus Stylus Holder Stylus It is good practice to replace the stylus into the holder after each use so you don’t misplace it. An optional Tethered Stylus is also available, preventing acci- dental loss of the stylus.
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Page 22: Navigating The Display
Command Bar (Top) Desktop Application Icons System Tray ActiveSync Connection Navigation Arrow Battery Charging Indicator Keyboard Indicator Soft Input Panel Task Bar (Bottom) Active Application Window Extras Menu Button (Open Applications) Start Button ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows... -
Page 23: The Task Bar
Entering Data The Task Bar bar at the bottom of the screen displays the start menu icon, an icon Task for the active program, the current time, and system icons for utilities loaded in memory, including the keyboard icon, which opens and closes the soft input panel (SIP). - Page 24 Input Panel Use the stylus to select letters, numbers, or symbols from the Soft Input Panel for the current application. Tap the key to change the keypad to show international letters. ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows...
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Page 25: Keypads
Power to put the Falcon into sleep (suspend) mode if it is currently run- <Power> ning, and wake up (resume) the Falcon if it was in sleep mode. Press and hold it briefly to turn off the Falcon. 26-key <Scan>... - Page 26 Alpha tor. 26-key Mode Alpha mode is persistent, which means that the system stays in Alpha mode until you press <Alpha> again. ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows...
- Page 27 Entering Data Keypad Icon State Function Model(s) Press <Fn> + <Alpha> to activate CAPS mode. CAPS mode generates upper case alpha characters 26-key CAPS mode is persistent; press <Fn> + <Alpha> again to generate lower case characters. Punctuation keys are not affected. CAPS Press <Fn>...
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Page 28: Key Keypad
Power Backlight 26-Key Functions. Most 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. Only one system tray icon is visible at a time. The most recently activated state is in the left position of the system tray if more than one state is active. - Page 29 Entering Data Table 6. 26-Key Keypad Alpha Characters and Symbols Normal Alpha Mode Mode First Second Third Fourth Fifth Keypress Keypress Keypress Keypress Keypress <ESC> <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7> <8> <9> 48-Key Keypad The 48-key keypad is designed to allow you to type all letters and numbers without requiring multiple key presses.
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Page 30: Key Functions
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. See Table 4 on page for more information. - Page 31 Entering Data 52-Key Functions Press (period/decimal) to toggle the backlight on or off. To adjust <Fn>+< . > the contrast, press or select . Press <Fn>+<Alt> Start > Settings > Backlight <Enter> to accept the changes. Accessing FN and ALT Modes The input states for the 52-key keypad are Shift, Alt, and Fn.
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Page 32: Scanning Bar Codes
Press (on 26 and 52- <Scan> 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. Press the key (26 or 52-key only) or trigger. The laser scans as <Scan>... - Page 33 Scanning Bar Codes Figure 19. Laser Beam Positions Correct Scanning Positions A bit angled, will read correctly Ideal positioning A bit high, will read correctly 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.
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Page 34: Bar Code Scanning With 2D Imager
The aiming beam should be centered over the bar code, but it can be positioned in any direction for a good read. Figure 21. Aiming Beam Positioning Linear bar codes 2D Matrix symbol ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows... -
Page 35: Ocr Scanning
OCR Scanning Optical character recognition (OCR) decodes certain fonts and outputs the data as a string, in a similar fashion to bar code labels. The Falcon 2D imager supports the decoding of four OCR fonts. Table gives examples of how these fonts are printed. -
Page 36: Image Capture
Because of this, PSC very strongly recommends installing all applications, applets, programs, and important data files to the FlashFX disk of the Falcon. If an application or a data file is only installed or saved in RAM, a hard reset will result in the loss of that application or data file. -
Page 37: Flashfx Disk Size
Flash Memory Figure 22. Location of the FlashFX Disk FlashFX Disk Size The size of the FlashFX disk will vary, depending upon several factors, such as the size and number of currently running applications and the amount of memory currently consumed by the OS. To view the current size of Flash Memory: 1. -
Page 38: Context Sensitive Help
3. The dialog opens (see Figure 23B). The number FlashFX Properties following is the amount of memory currently available on the Free Falcon. Table 8. FlashFX Disk Specifications FlashFX Disk Specifications Total Flash size 64.0 MB OS/Firmware uses up to 32.0 MB FlashFX size 32.0 MB... -
Page 39: Resetting The Falcon
Refer to Flash Memory on page for more information on Flash Memory. CAUTION DO NOT use a sharp object on the reset button. Sharp objects can puncture the keypad, disabling the reset function, rupturing the Falcon’s industrial seal, and voiding your warranty. Quick Reference Guide... -
Page 40: Warm Reset
If an application “hangs,” initiate a warm reset to terminate the application. Procedure to Warm Reset The reset procedure varies, depending upon the keypad on your Falcon. The first two keys of the sequence can be pressed in any order, but the unit will not... -
Page 41: Cold Reset
RF Network PC Card (if present) connects to the network system. Cold Reset A cold reset is a complete reset of the Falcon in which all applications are forc- ibly closed and working RAM is cleared. PSC recommends that you always attempt a warm reset before initiating a cold reset. - Page 42 Button Access After Cold Reset When a Falcon goes through the cold reset sequence, it clears the working RAM and initializes the file system. You will lose any applications and data which are not stored in persistent flash memory (refer to Flash Memory start- ing on page 34).
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Page 43: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Refer to the Falcon 4400 Windows CE PRG for more information. Table 9. 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. - Page 44 Try using FF3A to turn on maximum defaults, as described in “Programming Parameters” in the Falcon 4400 PRG. The Falcon is not programmed If you are expecting a beep on a good decode and to generate a beep.
- Page 45 1. Disconnect the AC adapter from the dock. out period. 2. Remove the spare battery pack and the Falcon from the dock. Over-voltage fault: the spare battery pack charging has 3. Connect the AC adapter to the dock.
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Page 46: 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 47: Technical Support
Technical Support Technical Support PSC Website Support The PSC website (www.psc.com) is the complete source for technical support 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 48 Technical Support NOTES ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows...
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Page 49: Appendix A: Psc Falcon Windows Ce Series End User License Agreement
(4) independently developed without access to Proprietary Information. 1.3 “PSC Product” means PSC’s Falcon® Windows®CE .NET Series, including all preloaded Software in or provided in connec- tion with the PSC Product and all Documentation related to such product, which has been purchased or otherwise acquired by End User, whether obtained directly or indirectly from PSC. -
Page 50: Limited Warranty
® ® Appendix A: PSC Falcon Windows CE Series End User License Agreement 3.3 End User may obtain support for Software from PSC at PSC’s standard support fees and under PSC’s standard support terms and conditions in effect at the time the support is requested. -
Page 51: Limitation Of Liability
® ® Appendix A: PSC Falcon Windows CE Series End User License Agreement MENTS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, BETWEEN THE PARTIES CONCERNING SUCH CLAIMS, AND WILL NOT BE MODIFIED OR AMENDED BY ANY PAST, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR FUTURE AGREEMENTS OR DEALINGS BETWEEN THE PARTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN A FUTURE WRITING SIGNED BY BOTH PAR- TIES. -
Page 52: Appendix B: Microsoft Windows Ce End User License Agreement
SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and country destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. For additional information on exporting the SOFTWARE, see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/ ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows... -
Page 53: Appendix C: Psc Falcon ® Windows ® Ce Product Series Warranty
Warranty Falcon products are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified at the time of sale. This warranty shall apply to Falcon Portable Data Terminals (PDT's), Base Stations for the Falcon and Chargers for the Falcon. -
Page 54: Appendix D: Safety Information
PRODUCT OF USA Eugene, OR 97402 laser safety label, which is located on the scanning pod of laser-based Falcon 4400 series units. The label on your unit may appear different or have different informa- Complies with 21CFR and Part 15 of FCC rules. -
Page 55: Appendix E: Laser Safety
Class 1 applies to IEC/EN STD (Europe). Class 2 applies to IEC/EN STD (Europe). Class 3R applies to the Falcon 44xx using ALR (Advanced Long Range) Laser, only. Class II applies to CDRH STD (US/Canada). Class IIA applies to CDRH STD (US/Canada). -
Page 56: German
ATTENZIONE L’uso di strumenti ottici assieme allo scanner può aumentare il pericolo di danno agli occhi. Tali strumenti ottici includono cannocchiali, microscopi e lenti di ingrandimento. Essi non includono gli occhiali indossati dall’utente. ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows... -
Page 57: Danish
International Caution Statements for CLASS 1, 2, 3R, II, and IIA Laser Devices Danish Denne scanner opfylder de amerikanske krav stillet i "DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J" og opfylder også de krav, der stilles i IEC/EN 60825-1:1998-2001. Klasse 1, 2, 3R, klasse II eller klasse IIA produkter anses for at være sikre. Scanneren indeholder en Visible Laser Diode (VLD), der ikke overskrider maksimumgrænserne, som beskrevet i ovenstående reglement. -
Page 58: Finnish
Optikksystemet skal bare repareres på fabrikken. OBS! Bruk av optiske systemer med skanneren kan innebære høyere fare for øynene. Optiske instrumenter innbefatter, kikkerter, mikroskop og forstørrelsesglass. Dette omfatter ikke briller som brukeren har på seg. ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows... -
Page 59: Portuguese
International Caution Statements for CLASS 1, 2, 3R, II, and IIA Laser Devices Portuguese Este scanner foi certificado nos EUA para atender os requisitos do subcapítulo J do DHHS/CDRH 21 CFR e os requisitos do IEC/EN 60825-1:1998-2001. Os produtos da Classe 1, 2, 3R, Classe II ou IIA não são considerados perigosos. O scanner contém internamente um Diodo de Laser Visível (VLD - Visible Laser Diode) cujas emissões não ultrapassam os limites definidos nos regulamentos mencionados acima. -
Page 60: Chinese
Appendix E: Laser Safety Chinese Japanese ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows... - Page 61 International Caution Statements for CLASS 1, 2, 3R, II, and IIA Laser Devices NOTES Quick Reference Guide...
- Page 62 Appendix E: Laser Safety NOTES ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows...
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Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity
Equipment Portable Data Terminal Equipment Type: Product: Falcon 44xx, Four-Slot Battery Charger, Single/Four-Slot Dock Stations Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements & other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. - Page 64 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...