PSC Falcon 4410 26-Key Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Falcon 4400 Series ® with Windows Falcon 4420 48-Key model Falcon 4410 Falcon 4410 52-Key NU model 26-Key model Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 PSC reserves the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice. 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Falcon® 4400 Serieswith Windows® CE .............. 3 Overview ........................3 Getting Started ......................4 Features of the Falcon ....................4 Powering the Falcon .......................8 Getting Started ......................8 Battery Pack ......................8 Installing the Battery Pack ..................9 Checking Battery Power ..................11 System Tray Battery Status Indicators ..............
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting ......................40 RF Connectivity Troubleshooting ................43 Technical Support ......................44 PSC Website Support ....................44 PSC Website TekForum ................... 44 Reseller Technical Support ..................44 Telephone Technical Support ................... 44 ® Appendix A: PSC Falcon ® Windows CE Series End User License Agreement................
  • Page 5: Falcon® 4400 Serieswith Windows® Ce

    — about the Flash FX disk. • Context Sensitive Help on page — accessing Help from the Falcon. • Resetting the Falcon on page — describes warm and cold resets. • Troubleshooting and PSC Technical Support starting on page 40. Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started 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 cable prior to your first use of the Falcon.
  • Page 7 Features of the Falcon Figure 1. Falcon Front View and Connector View Touchscreen USB/Serial Connector Display Strap Studs LED Scanning/ w/Rubber Charging Indicator Bumpers 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 22. Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 8 Features of the Falcon Figure 2. 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 CE Mobile Computer Product Reference Guide (PRG), located on the Falcon 4400 Product...
  • Page 9 Figure ease of use with a scanner trigger. Insert an object, such as a paper clip, into this hole to perform a cold reset of the unit. PSC recommends that you attempt a warm reset first. Reset key page Do not use a sharp object, or you could disable the reset function, puncture the keypad’s industrial seal, and void your warranty.
  • Page 10: Powering The Falcon

    Powering the Falcon More Feature Function/Description Information Use the stylus for navigation, the soft input panel (SIP), and to select items Figure Stylus on the touch screen. Place the stylus in the holder after use so you don’t lose page or misplace it.
  • Page 11: Installing The Battery Pack

    Use only the authorized power supplies, battery packs, chargers, and docks sup- plied by your PSC reseller. The use of an other power supplies can damage the Falcon and void your warranty. Refer to the PRG for the correct power supplies and Accessories.
  • Page 12 Getting Started 1. On a 441X, detach the elastic handstrap by releasing its hook from the strap studs at the base of the unit (refer to the PRG). Figure 4. Installing the Battery Pack Battery Door Latches Battery Door Plastic Pull Tab Unhook/hook Strap As Needed Battery Falcon...
  • Page 13: Checking Battery Power

    Getting Started 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). System Tray Battery Status Indicators displays icons to show the status of some battery conditions, System Tray...
  • Page 14: Charging The Batteries

    Getting Started 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 gives an over- view of all the LEDs and what they indicate.
  • Page 15: Charging With A Battery Charger

    Use only the correct battery chargers and docks with this Windows CE color Fal- con. This technology used for these models is incompatible with other PSC Fal- con chargers and docks, including the Falcon 4410/4420 monochrome models.
  • Page 16: Backup Battery

    Getting Started Figure 6. Charging the Battery Pack in a Single-Slot Dock Top/Rear View of Single-Slot Dock USB/Serial Connector Battery Pack in Spare Battery Charging Slot Battery Pack in Spare Battery Charging Slot Power Port Battery Tab RS-232 Serial Port USB Port Power LED Spare Battery LED...
  • 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: Installing The Usb Driver

    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: ®...
  • 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

    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 10. The stylus on the Falcon is the equivalent of the mouse on a PC.
  • 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.
  • Page 22: Navigating The Display

    Entering Data Navigating the Display There are several navigation areas on your display, including the command bar, and task bar. Each of these navigation areas have sub-areas of navigation as well. Take the time to familiarize yourself with these features to save yourself valuable time.
  • 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: Keypads

    Entering Data Figure 13. Soft Input Panel Keyboard Icons Soft Input Panel To open the SIP: Tap the icon to open the menu and select Keyboard Key- from the pop-up menu to open the keyboard To close the SIP: Tap the icon to open the menu and select Keyboard Hide...
  • Page 25 Entering Data Keypad Attributes There are a number of keys that are common to the different keypad models. Table lists special function keys that are found on several keypads, as well as those which are unique to specific keypads. Table 4. Keypad Overview - Special Keys Key Name Keypad Model(s) Function/Description...
  • Page 26 Entering Data • icon is displayed if either Shift or CAPS mode is active. • If more than two states are active at the same time, only the last two states are displayed in the System Tray. Scroll between icons to view the active modes. Table 5.
  • Page 27: Key Keypad

    Entering Data Keypad Icon State Function Model(s) 48-key Alt mode converts keys to system keys that allow users to access the menu. Acti- 52-key Alt Mode vated by pressing <Alt>. This state expires after a normal key is pressed unless <Alt>...
  • Page 28 Entering Data 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: Key Functions

    Entering Data 48-Key Keypad The 48-key keypad is designed to allow you to type all letters and numbers without requiring multiple key presses. Figure 15. 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.
  • Page 30 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 16. 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.
  • Page 31: Scanning Bar Codes

    Scanning Bar Codes 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. Figure 17. 52-Key NU Keypad Backlight Scan Ctrl Shift Caps...
  • Page 32 Scanning Bar Codes Figure 18. Scanning a Bar Code Press <Scan> on the keypad (26, 52 or 52-key NU) or the Scan Trigger to initiate a scan with the Falcon. 2. Aim the scan window at the bar code following the guidelines outlined Figure 3.
  • Page 33: Bar Code Scanning With 2D Imager

    Scanning Bar Codes 5. The device beeps and the green LED indicator comes on until the trig- ger is released. The green LED and the beep tone indicate a good read. If the bar code scan failed, adjust the reading angle or distance. Make sure that the laser beam scans across all bars of the bar code.
  • Page 34: Image Capture

    Image Capture Orientation Rotational orientation does not affect the imager module's ability to read bar codes. For example, the imager can read a bar code when the aimer beam is parallel to the lines of the bar code. What is important is the location of the aimer in relation to the center of the bar code.
  • Page 35: Flash Memory

    The FlashFX storage memory persists across all reset (warm/cold reboot) condi- tions and software / firmware updates. Because of this, PSC very strongly recommends installing all applications, applets, programs, and important data files to the FlashFX disk of the Falcon.
  • Page 36: 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 37: Context Sensitive Help

    Context Sensitive Help 2. Press and hold the directory with the stylus, and select FlashFX Disk from the pop-up menu (see Figure 23A). Properties 3. The dialog opens (see Figure 23B). The number FlashFX Properties following is the amount of memory currently available on the Free Falcon.
  • Page 38: Resetting The Falcon

    A cold reset forces all applications to close and clears working RAM and files not resident on the FlashFX Disk. PSC recommends that you always attempt a warm reset before initiating a cold reset. Once you initiate a cold reset, all applications are forcibly closed and work- ing RAM and files are cleared.
  • Page 39: Cold Reset

    Resetting the Falcon Figure 25. Warm Reset Hold down 1 & 2 ...then press 3 : / @ Ctrl S c a n B k S p E s c Enter Enter , \ * A B C D E F Scan BkSp BkSp...
  • Page 40 Resetting the Falcon PSC recommends that you always attempt a warm reset before initiating a cold reset. Once you initiate a cold reset, all applications are forcibly closed and work- ing RAM and files are cleared. Any applications, files, or data in RAM will be lost if you cold reset. Only the appli- cations and the files in the FlashFX Disk are preserved upon a cold reset.
  • Page 41: Maintaining The Falcon

    Maintaining the Falcon • The splash screen will appear after a short period. • Recalibrate the touch screen or press to circumvent calibration. <ESC> • The desktop appears with the application shortcuts on the screen. • RF Network PC Card (if present) connects to the network system. The custom settings in the registry are persistent.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Refer to the Falcon 4400 Windows CE PRG for more information. Table 8. 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.
  • Page 43 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...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45: Rf Connectivity Troubleshooting

    • 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.)
  • Page 46: Technical Support

    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. ®...
  • Page 47: Appendix A: Psc Falcon Windows Ce Series End User License Agreement

    End User's internal business purposes. This Agreement does not convey ownership of the Software to End User. Title to the Software shall be and remain with PSC or the third party from whom PSC has obtained a licensed right.
  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 49: Limitation Of Liability

    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 Agree- ment.
  • Page 50: Appendix B: Microsoft Windows Ce End User License Agreement

    You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by PSC Inc. from Microsoft licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “'online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE ”...
  • Page 51: Appendix C: Psc Falcon ® Windows ® Ce Product Series Warranty

    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.
  • Page 52: Appendix D: Safety Information

    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. ® ®...
  • Page 53: Appendix E: Laser Safety

    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.
  • Page 54: German

    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.
  • Page 55: Danish

    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.
  • Page 56: Finnish

    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.
  • Page 57: Portuguese

    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.
  • Page 58: Chinese

    Appendix E: Laser Safety Chinese ® ® Falcon 4400 Series with Windows...
  • Page 59: Japanese

    International Caution Statements for CLASS 1, 2, 3R, II, and IIA Laser Devices Japanese Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 60 Appendix E: Laser Safety NOTES ® ® 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...
  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity

    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;...
  • Page 64 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 Fax: 49 (0) 61 51/93 58 58 Fax: (305) 591-3007 Australia Italy Spain and Portugal PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. PSC S.p.A. North Ryde, Australia Vimercate (MI), Italy Madrid, Spain Telephone: [61] (2) 9870 3200 Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1...

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