• AC/DC adapter with power cord • RS232 cable - 26-pin to DB-9 • USB cable (client) - 26-pin to USB A-plug Optional: • USB adapter (host) - 26-pin to USB A-receptacle FC200 Desk Dock User’s Guide - TDC-0597-000 10/04...
The following illustrations show the desk dock’s main compo- nents. Battery calibration button Docking connector Spare battery charging slot Spring retaining latch Multiple desk dock alignment port Top view Spring retaining latch Charging indicator LED Infrared optical mirror Front view FC200 Desk Dock User’s Guide - TDC-0597-000 10/04...
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• Starts the battery calibration cycle. “Calibrating a Battery” on page Spare battery charging slot • Accepts a spare battery for charging/ calibration. “Calibrating a Battery” on page Spring retaining latch • Engages and retains the handheld FC200 Desk Dock User’s Guide - TDC-0597-000 10/04...
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AC/DC converter for running and charging the handheld, plus one extra FC200 battery • Full Port A RS-232 communications from the handheld, with 5V DC @ 350mA • USB client or host connection (cable dependent) FC200 Desk Dock User’s Guide - TDC-0597-000 10/04...
• No spare battery • A fully charged spare battery Double-blinking green • A battery fault. (blink, blink, pause..) Example: Battery out of tem- perature range (below 32° F or above 122° F) FC200 Desk Dock User’s Guide - TDC-0597-000 10/04...
Using the Serial or USB Cable for File Transfer Refer to the FC200 Getting Started Guide or the handheld’s online Handheld Computer Help for setup and usage instructions for transferring files using Microsoft's ActiveSync. FC200 Desk Dock User’s Guide - TDC-0597-000 10/04...
LED begins blinking amber. To prevent unintentional battery calibration, the NOTE LED turns solid amber after you hold down the battery calibration button for three seconds. It begins battery calibration after six seconds. FC200 Desk Dock User’s Guide - TDC-0597-000 10/04...
Be careful not to scratch the polished mirror surface. • Do not apply the rubber feet if the alternate screw boss will be used to secure the desk dock to a work surface. FC200 Desk Dock User’s Guide - TDC-0597-000 10/04...
Holding the rubber foot by its edges, firmly stick it into the recessed area in the corner of the base. Do the same with the remaining three feet. FC200 Desk Dock User’s Guide - TDC-0597-000 10/04...
10 Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem with your FC200 desk dock, refer first to the following troubleshooting tips. If you do not find a solution here, contact an Itron customer service representative for help. Problem Possible Solutions FC200 doesn't turn on •...
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LED to blink battery calibration an error code. To clear the error condition, button is held down remove the battery, then try again. • If the condition continues, contact an Itron customer service representative. FC200 Desk Dock User’s Guide - TDC-0597-000 10/04...
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