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Falcon 4400 Series ® ® with Windows Mobile Falcon 4420 48-Key model 26-Key model 52-Key NU 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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Hard Reset ......................40 Maintaining the Falcon ....................42 Troubleshooting ......................43 RF Connectivity Troubleshooting ................46 Technical Support ......................47 Datalogic Mobile Website Support ................47 Reseller Technical Support ..................47 Telephone Technical Support ................... 47 ® Appendix A. Datalogic Mobile Falcon Windows Mobile End User License Agreement ................
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. ® ® For further 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.
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.
Getting Started Features of the Falcon ® ® Four perspectives of the Falcon 4400 with Windows Mobile are shown. Refer to Table 1 on page for a list of the illustrated parts with references to more detailed information. Figure 2. Falcon Keypad and Connector Views Touchscreen USB/Serial Connector Display...
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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 Datalogic reseller. The use of any other power supplies can damage the Falcon and void your warranty. Refer to the PRG for the correct power sup- plies 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. Datalogic 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...
Powering the Falcon 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 >...
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 chargers give visual indication of the charge state. The initial charge for a Falcon should be done in a Dock in order to charge the Backup Battery.
Use only the correct battery charger and docks with this color Falcon. This tech- nology used for these models is incompatible with other Datalogic Falcon charg- ers 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.
Setting Up the Mobile Computer Communications Setup Bluetooth Setup Open the Bluetooth control panel at > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth to search for available Bluetooth Devices. Scan Device Double tap the listing for the device you want to activate. Specify the device as , and authenticate if needed.
Entering Data • View the contents of configuration profiles, or configs, each of which houses the RF, security, and other settings for the radio • Select the config to be used to connect to a WLAN • View global settings, which apply to every config •...
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 Datalogic Mobile website listed on the back cover of this manual. The stylus is located next to the scanning pod as illustrated in Figure 13. The stylus on the Falcon is the equivalent of the mouse on a PC.
Entering Data Figure 14. 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.
Entering Data Figure 15. The Today Screen Connection Battery Volume Status Status Title bar Start Button Clock & Alarms Shortcut Links Today Screen Soft key bar The Start Menu at the top of the screen contains the icon, program name, Title bar Start and notification icons.
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Entering Data Figure 16. Start Menu Start Menu 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 17.
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Entering Data Use the stylus to select letters, numbers, or symbols from the on-screen key- board for the current application. Tap the key to change the keypad to show international letters. You can also set up the Falcon to use Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, or Transcriber to enter data.
Entering Data 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 19. Programs screen Program Icons Keypads Overview Refer to the Falcon 4400 PRG for more information on configuring the key- pads.
Entering Data Table 4. Keypad Overview - Special Keys Keypad Key Name Function/Description Model(s) Press <Alpha> to access lower case alpha characters and symbols on the 26- <Alpha> 26-key key keypad. Alpha- Normal mode, use the alpha-numeric keys to enter numbers and letters. In Numeric Shift CAPS...
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Entering Data Figure 20. Keyboard Indicators Keyboard Indicators • 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. Scroll between icons to view the active modes. Table 5.
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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 the <Fn> + <Alpha> keys again to generate lower case characters. Punctuation keys are not affected. CAPS Press <Fn>...
Entering Data 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 21). Use the ten alphanumeric keys and to type letters, numbers, and symbols listed in Table 6 on <Esc>...
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 so you can type all letters and numbers without requiring multiple key presses.
Entering Data another key to access the desired input state. See Table 4 on page for fur- ther information. 48-Key Functions Press to toggle the backlight on or off. Press <Backlight> <Fn>+<Backlight> adjust the brightness. Press to accept the changes. <ENTER>...
Entering Data 52-Key Functions Press (period/decimal) to toggle the backlight on or off. To adjust <Fn>+< . > the brightness, press or tap . Press <Fn>+<Alt> > Settings > System > Backlight to accept the changes. <ENTER> 52-Key Input States The input states for the 52-key keypad are , and .
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Entering Data 5250 Keypad The 5250 keymap is designed to provide the keyboard functions needed to run 5250 terminal emulation software. The 5250 keypad is available with the 48-key, 52-key or 52-key NU model. Figure 25. 5250 Keypad Scan . (Backlight) Shift POWER Quick Reference Guide...
Scanning Bar Codes 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. Figure 26. Scanning a bar code Press <Scan>...
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Scanning Bar Codes Figure 27. 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.
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.
Image Capture Figure 29. 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.
Accessing Help Accessing Help Access Microsoft Windows Mobile help by tapping from any > Help screen. Figure 30. Using Windows Mobile Context Sensitive Help Additionally, you can tap the in the upper right corner of some screens to access context sensitive help for that screen. Resetting the Falcon There are several reset methods for the Falcon.
Resetting the Falcon Warm Reset A Warm Reset is a complete reset of the Falcon in which all applications are forcibly closed and working RAM is cleared. The RAM file system is pre- served. Reason to Warm Reset. Perform a Warm Reset when the Windows Mobile operating system locks up and you cannot reset a “hung”...
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. Datalogic recommends using a straightened paper clip. Procedure to Hard Reset. To perform a Hard Reset, insert a paper clip...
Maintaining the Falcon 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: • To prolong its life and avoid problems, keep the Falcon clean. Use a clean, soft cloth dampened with a mild, dilute cleanser.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ® Refer to the Falcon 4400 with Windows Mobile PRG for more information. 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.
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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 Datalogic. 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 t r a c ert comman d to determin e loca tion of brea kd own of connectivity. c ontac t Datalogic Mobile technical s upport. (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.)
Datalogic reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses, application software, and computer systems and can provide individualized assistance. Telephone Technical Support If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact Datalogic techni- cal support at (541) 743-4802. Quick Reference Guide...
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Technical Support NOTES 4400 Series with Windows Mobile ® ® Falcon...
EULA. If you do not intend to be bound to the terms of this EULA, Datalogic is not willing to license the Software to you, you may not use the Datalogic Product or the Software, and you must con- tact the party from whom you acquired the Datalogic Product for instructions on how to return the Datalogic Product.
Datalogic Inc, 1505 Westec Drive, Eugene, OR 97402. 7.2 In the defense or settlement of any such claim, Datalogic may, at its option, 1) procure for End User the right to continue using the Datalogic Product, 2) modify the Datalogic Product so that it becomes non- infringing, 3) replace the Datalogic Product with an equivalent product not subject to such claim, or 4) provide End User an opportunity to return the Datalogic Product and receive a refund of the purchase price paid, less a reasonable allowance for use.
7.3 Datalogic shall have no liability to End User for claims of infringement based upon 1) the use of any Datalogic Product in combination with any product which Datalogic has not either furnished or authorized for use with such Datalogic Product 2) the use of any Datalogic Product designed, manufactured, or modified to the specifications of End User, or 3) End User's modifica- tion of the Datalogic Product without written authorization from Datalogic.
(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 Datalogic and the end user – not between the PC manufacturer and end user.
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• Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Datalogic 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 com- ponent parts.
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For product support, please refer to Datalogic support number provided in the documentation for the DEVICE. Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact Datalogic for any other reason, please refer to the address provided in the documentation for the DEVICE.
Datalogic service center, with shipping charges prepaid. Datalogic shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Datalogic service cen- ter is located.
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 Datalogic Mobile website at www.mobile.datalogic.com. ® ®...
This does not include eye glasses worn by the user. French Ce scanneurs du Datalogic sont certifié conforme à la norme DHHS/CDRH 21CFR sous-chapitre J et à la norme IEC/EN 60825-1:1998-2001. Les produits de class 1, 2, 3R, class II, et de IIA ne sont pas considérés dangereux. Le scanneur contient une diode laser visible (VLD) dont les émissions ne dépassent pas les limites prescrites dans les normes précitées.
VORSICHT: Sollte das Abtastbild bei gedrücktem Auslöser aus einem einzigen Punkt bestehen, muß der Betrieb eingestellt und der Scanner an Datalogic 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 Datalogic. 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 Datalogic: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 Datalogic. 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.
International Caution Statements for CLASS 1, 2, 3R, II, and IIA Laser Devices Japanese Datalogic Quick Reference Guide...
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Appendix E: Laser Safety NOTES Falcon 4400 Series with Windows Mobile ® ®...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Datalogic hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standards: EU Directives: 89/336/EEC EMC 2006/95/EC Low Voltage 1999/5/EC RE&TTE Standards: EN300 328 2004 - Radio Emission V1.6.1: EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002 - Radio Immunity...
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