Datalogic FALCON 4400 User Manual
Falcon® 4400 Series
26-Key model
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Product Reference Guide
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Table of Contents
Preface: About this Guide .................................................................................... v
Chapter 1. Batteries and Power ........................................................................ 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Suspend Mode ............................................................................................................1-1
Suspending .......................................................................................................... 1-1
Resuming ............................................................................................................1-2
Battery Warnings and Cautions ..................................................................................... 1-2
Battery Disposal ........................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2. Configuration Settings..................................................................... 2-1
Overview ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Settings ..................................................................................................................... 2-2
Personal Settings ..................................................................................................2-2
Datalogic System Settings ......................................................................................2-3
Connections ....................................................................................................... 2-23
Chapter 3. Software Programs.......................................................................... 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................................... 3-1
Programs ................................................................................................................... 3-1
Installing Programs ............................................................................................... 3-2
Firmware Update Utility ...............................................................................................3-3
Retrieving a Firmware Image Update .......................................................................3-3
Installing FUU on the Host PC ................................................................................. 3-4
Updating the Falcon Firmware ................................................................................. 3-4
AutoStart ................................................................................................................... 3-6
Installing CAB files ................................................................................................ 3-7
Autostart.ini ......................................................................................................... 3-8
Appendix A. Accessories .................................................................................. A-1
Overview ...................................................................................................................A-1
Power Supplies ...........................................................................................................A-2
Battery Pack ........................................................................................................A-2
Single-Slot Dock ...................................................................................................A-2
Four-Slot Dock .....................................................................................................A-3
Battery Charger ....................................................................................................A-3
USB Cable ............................................................................................................A-3
Serial Charging Cable ............................................................................................A-4
Printer Cable ........................................................................................................A-4
Serial Printer Adapter ............................................................................................A-4
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Holsters and Softcases ................................................................................................ A-6
Holsters ............................................................................................................. A-6
Softcases ............................................................................................................ A-7
Installing the Handle or Handstrap ............................................................................... A-8
Installing the Handstrap on the Falcon 4420 ............................................................ A-8
Installing a Handle on the Falcon 4410 .................................................................... A-9
Tethered Stylus ........................................................................................................ A-11
Installing a Tethered Stylus ..................................................................................A-11
Removing a Tethered Stylus ................................................................................. A-12
Appendix B. Falcon® Desktop Utility ................................................................ B-1
Overview .................................................................................................................. B-1
Falcon Desktop Utility ................................................................................................. B-2
Getting Started .................................................................................................... B-2
Using FDU ........................................................................................................... B-4
FMU ................................................................................................................... B-4
Administrative Options (Admin Tab) ....................................................................... B-5
Setting a Password ............................................................................................... B-7
Changing a Password ............................................................................................ B-7
Removing a Password ........................................................................................... B-7
Password Request Dialog Box ................................................................................ B-7
Setting Hot Keys ................................................................................................. B-9
Internet Explorer Configuration ............................................................................. B-12
Modifying Windows Controls .................................................................................B-13
Application Selector Setup .......................................................................................... B-14
Add Application ...................................................................................................B-15
Application Selector ...................................................................................................B-16
Application Switcher User Interface .............................................................................B-17
Appendix C. SNMP Interface............................................................................. C-1
Overview .................................................................................................................. C-1
SNMP ................................................................................................................. C-1
SNMP Concepts .................................................................................................... C-2
MIB Files ............................................................................................................. C-2
Additional Resources ............................................................................................ C-3
Appendix D. Cable & Connector Configurations ................................................ D-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................. D-1
General Specifications ................................................................................................. D-1
Wire Requirements ............................................................................................... D-1
Supply Voltage .................................................................................................... D-1
USB Cable ................................................................................................................. D-1
Serial Cable ............................................................................................................... D-2
Printer Cable ............................................................................................................. D-2
Appendix E. Programming Parameters ............................................................. E-1
Overview ...................................................................................................................E-1
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Programming Codes Without Parameters ........................................................................E-2
Bar Code Parameters ................................................................................................... E-3
OCR Configuration ..................................................................................................... E-37
OCR Data Output ................................................................................................ E-37
OCR Templates ................................................................................................... E-37
OCR Check Characters ......................................................................................... E-42
Appendix F. Programming Bar Codes ................................................................ F-1
Overview ................................................................................................................... F-1
Predefined Defaults .................................................................................................... F-3
Codabar ..................................................................................................................... F-3
Code 39 ..................................................................................................................... F-5
Code 93 ..................................................................................................................... F-8
Code 128 ................................................................................................................. F-10
EAN-13 .................................................................................................................... F-12
EAN-8 ..................................................................................................................... F-14
Interleaved 2 of 5 ..................................................................................................... F-15
Matrix 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................ F-17
MSI ......................................................................................................................... F-19
Pharmacode 39 (Code 32) .......................................................................................... F-21
RSS-14 .................................................................................................................... F-21
RSS Limited ............................................................................................................. F-22
RSS Expanded .......................................................................................................... F-22
Standard 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................ F-24
Trioptic .................................................................................................................... F-26
UPC-A ..................................................................................................................... F-26
UPC-E ...................................................................................................................... F-28
UPC/EAN Extensions .................................................................................................. F-29
2D Symbologies ........................................................................................................ F-30
Aztec Code ............................................................................................................... F-30
DataMatrix ............................................................................................................... F-32
Composite ................................................................................................................ F-34
Maxicode ................................................................................................................. F-36
OCR ........................................................................................................................ F-38
PDF-417 .................................................................................................................. F-39
MicroPDF-417 ........................................................................................................... F-41
QR Code .................................................................................................................. F-43
Imager Labels .......................................................................................................... F-45
Other Controls .......................................................................................................... F-45
Appendix G. SDK Installation........................................................................... G-1
About the Software Development Kit (SDK): ............................................................ G-1
Appendix H. Glossary....................................................................................... H-1
Index.................................................................................................................. i-i
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How to Use this Manual
This Product Reference Guide contains comprehensive basic user
instructions for the Falcon 4400 Series color mobile computer with
Windows Mobile
cables, data transfer, as well as advanced user information such as bar code
configuration and parameters.
Refer to the Falcon 4400 with Windows Mobile
(QRG) for other information such as a description of the Falcon’s features,
setup and reset procedures, and troubleshooting.
This section of the manual provides an overview of the manual’s contents
and organization.
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. The manual discusses software, batteries, dock, serial
Document Overview
Preface:
About this Guide
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Quick Reference Guide
This document contains the following material:
• This Preface provides an overview of the contents for each chapter, and describes document style conventions.
•Chapter1, Batteries and Power, discusses checking battery power,
power conservation, battery installation, battery charging with a
dock or battery charger, battery storage, battery disposal, and
resetting the mobile computer.
•Chapter2, Configuration Settings, describes how to adjust the
device’s settings, such as date and time, display backlight/contrast,
volume/sounds, scanner, and power.
•Chapter3, Software Programs, covers installing, selecting, using,
and removing applications, entering data, and using the on-screen
keyboard with pre-installed programs such as Outlook, Pocket
MSN, and Word Mobile.
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Preface
•AppendixA, Accessories, describes Accessories like docks, battery
chargers, holsters, and soft cases that are available for the Falcon.
•AppendixB, Falcon
Windows administrators to configure Windows
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Desktop Utility (FDU) allows Datalogic
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Mobile Falcons
to control individual user access.
•AppendixC, SNMP Interface, describes SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) concepts, MIB (Management Information Base) files, and provides additional resources.
•AppendixD, Cable and Connector Configurations contains
information on standard interface cables for use in interconnecting the Dock to power and/or peripheral devices.
•AppendixE, Programming Parameters, provides the programma-
ble settings for the Falcon.
•AppendixF, Programming Bar Codes, provides bar codes for
common setup parameters for programming the Falcon.
•AppendixG, SDK Installation, gives instructions for installation
and setup of SDK software.
•AppendixH, Glossary, is a glossary of terms used in this manual
that you may not be familiar with that are specific to Win-
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dows
Mobile and the portable data terminal.
Registering Your Datalogic Product
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the Product Registration Utility, or go to the form located on the
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products ensures that you will be informed of the latest product news,
technical specifications, software updates and other future developments
from Datalogic.
Document Conventions
Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide to provide a
consistent method for representing screen shots, command entries, and
keyboard characters. This guide also provides special conventions for
notes and cautions, information of high interest to the user.
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CAUTION
WARNING
Document Conventions
NOTES contain information necessary for properly diagnosing, repairing and
operating the terminal.
The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment or
property.
A WARNING symbol calls attention to actions that could result in personal injury.
Keystrokes.
and data or keystrokes entered by the user are shown in
Filenames, paths, field selections from a drop-down list,
monospaced
typeface.
Windows Controls.
boxes, fields, drop-down lists, checkboxes and radio-buttons are printed in
bold typeface.
Portable Keys
Keys on the Falcon are bracketed by “less than” (< ) and “greater than” (>)
symbols to distinguish them from keys on the PC.
<F1> — <F19> Keys.
keys on the Falcon.
<ENTER> Key.
portable keypad from the
are formatted in ALL CAPS:
Stylus Actions
Stylus actions apply to the Falcon only; most PCs use a mouse or trackball
as an input device.
Tap or Select.
specific button or an application, or to select an item from a drop-down
list or box.
Windows controls including prompts, dialog
The Function keys, such as <F1>, refer only to
In order to differentiate the <ENTER> key on the
Enter key on the PC’s keyboard, portable keys
<ENTER>.
Tap the display screen once with the stylus to activate a
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Tap and Hold.
list or drop-down box.
Refer to the Falcon 4400 with Windows Mobile
(QRG) for more information on using a stylus with the Falcon.
Mouse Actions
Applies to the software installation portions of this document using a PC;
the Falcon comes equipped with a stylus. Refer to Stylus Actions on
page vii, or see the QRG for more information.
Click or Select.
without moving the mouse. Clicking is used to select specific buttons on
various forms and tables.
Double-Click.
Used to initiate an application.
Right Click.
mouse.
Select.
items from a drop-down list or box.
Tap and hold the stylus to view and select items from a
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Quick Reference Guide
Press and immediately release the left mouse button
Click the left mouse button twice in rapid succession.
Press and hold the right mouse button without moving the
Click and release the left mouse button to choose an item or
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Overview
This section contains the following topics:
• Suspend Mode, p. 1-1
• Battery Warnings and Cautions, p. 1-2
• Battery Disposal, p. 1-4.
Suspend Mode
The Falcon will go into a suspend or sleep mode when it is idle for a period of
time. This duration can be customized using the on-screen
panel (refer to Advanced Tab, p. 2-22). Suspend mode works and looks just
like you have turned the unit off. Press
Falcon. Press
Chapter 1
Batteries and Power
Powe r control
<POWER> to suspend (put to sleep) the
<POWER> again for the Falcon to resume its previous state.
Use the
pend mode. These features save battery power when the Falcon is not in use.
Refer to Advanced Tab, p. 2-22 for more information.
Power control panel to set the idle duration and the initiation of sus-
Suspending
The following conditions will put the unit into suspend (sleep) mode:
1. When the unit is on, press
pend mode.
2. When the sleep timer expires, indicating that there has been no use
for a specified period of time.
3. A discharged battery pack.
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<POWER> for 0.5 seconds to initiate sus-
Batteries and Power
Resuming
Use one of the following methods to resume (wake up the Falcon):
•Press
<POWER> to resume (wake up).
• Put the Falcon into a dock.
•Press the
Scan Trigger to wake up the unit (handled version only).
When a battery pack is fully discharged while the unit is in suspend mode, the
Falcon remains in the suspended mode until the battery pack is charged or
external power is supplied via the dock or a power cable.
Battery Warnings and Cautions
Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the Falcon. When the
battery is used in devices other than the Falcon, it may damage the battery or
reduce its life expectancy. If the device causes an abnormal current to flow, it may
cause the battery to become hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury.
WARNI NG
Lithium-ion battery packs may get hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury
if exposed to abusive conditions. Be sure to follow the safety warnings listed
below:
• Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery pack
to each other with any metal object (such as wire).
• Do not carry or store the battery pack together with metal objects.
• Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike it with a hammer, step on it or
otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to liquids, or allow the battery to get wet.
In the event the battery pack 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.
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Battery Warnings and Cautions
Always charge the battery at 32°–113°F (0°–45°C) temperature range.
If you remove the battery pack or it becomes completely discharged, there is a 30
minute window in which to insert a charged battery pack before the backup battery fails. If your backup battery completely discharges, the contents of the RAM
memory will be lost. If your back-up battery is less than fully charged, there is a
proportionally smaller window of time available.
Use only the authorized power supplies, battery pack, chargers, and docks supplied by your Datalogic reseller. The use of any other power supplies can damage
the Falcon and void your warranty. Refer to Appendix A for the correct "Power
Supplies" and Accessories.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices, which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode
or ignite.
Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other high temperature locations. Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside
non-ventilated areas such as cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery
to generate heat, explode or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also
result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy.
Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers or on
induction cookware.
Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging or storing the
battery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or
appears abnormal in any other way.
Datalogic recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to
ensure maximum performance.
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Batteries and Power
Battery Disposal
If you must dispose of a battery pack, please follow the CAUTIONS below:
Use only a battery pack supplied by a Datalogic reseller for this device.The use of
other battery supplies can damage the Falcon and void your warranty. Contact
your reseller for the correct power supplies; view your options under Battery
CAUTION
Pack, p. A-2 or the Datalogic Mobile website at www.mobile.datalogic.com.
When the battery pack is worn out, insulate the battery pack terminals with adhesive tape or similar materials before disposal.
CAUTION
Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Do not throw Lithium-Ion Batteries in the trash
Please reference your local regulations for any further guidelines about battery
disposal.
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Overview
Today Screen
Start Menu
Title bar
Chapter 2
Configuration Settings
This section describes how to access and configure customized Datalogic settings and configuration screens. For information about Microsoft configuration items, reference the help system on your device.
Access the items on the Settings screen to configure the Falcon. These include
date and time, display backlight, volume/sounds, scanner, and power.
The first screen you see on your Falcon after powerup is the Today screen. Tap
the (
dows Mobile Quick Reference Guide (QRG) for more information about navigating the Falcon’s menus and screens.
Figure 2-1. Windows Mobile Today screen
Start) icon to access the Start Menu. See the Falcon 4400 with Win-
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Configuration Settings
Settings
Access the Settings screen from (Start), then tap the desired icon to open
the control panel for that item. The icons available on your screen may vary,
depending on your initial configuration.
There are three types of
•
Personal Settings on this page
System Settings on page 2-3
•
•
Connections on page 2-23
This manual describes Datalogic settings and configuration screens. For information about Microsoft configuration items, reference the help system on
your device.
Personal Settings
This manual describes Datalogic settings and configuration screens. For
information about configuration of
Personal Settings, reference the
Microsoft help system on your device.
Settings:
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Datalogic System Settings
Customized Datalogic System Settings are discussed in this section. For information on Microsoft settings, see the help system on your device.
Datalogic System Settings
Backlight, p. 2-4
Decoding, p. 2-5
Falcon Config, p. 2-13
Falcon Information, p. 2-13
Imager, p. 2-14
Keyboard, p. 2-20
Persistent Registry, p. 2-21
Power, p. 2-22
Settings
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Configuration Settings
Backlight
Increasing backlight brightness can cause the battery pack to discharge at a faster
rate. The battery discharge rate decreases with a decrease in backlight usage.
Change the Backlight settings by completing the following steps:
1. Tap
> Settings > System and tap the Backlight icon.
Some Falcon keypads also provide keyboard shortcuts to launch the
Backlight control panel:
• On the 26-key model press:
• On the 48-key model press:
• On the 52-key model press:
<Fn>+<Backlight> ().
<Fn>+<Backlight> ().
<Fn>+< . >.
2. You can specify different settings for use when the device is running
on Battery Power or External Power.
• Specify the amount of time the backlight stays on when device is
not in use.
• Set the backlight to turn on automatically when any key is pressed
or the touchscreen is tapped, either while on battery or external
power.
3. Additionally, the
• Adjust the
PSC tab provides several other options:
Brightness slider by tapping it with the stylus. You can
also use the navigation keys on the Falcon keypad to move the
slider.
• Turn on the backlight when the trigger is pulled.
•Launch the
Backlight control panel from the keyboard. See above
for key sequences.
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Settings
Figure 2-2. Backlight Settings
Using Auto-on while running from battery power will cause the battery pack to
discharge at a faster rate. The battery discharge rate decreases with a decrease in
backlight usage.
4. Exit and save your modifications by tapping OK, or press <ENTER> on
the keypad.
Decoding
You can configure the Falcon’s decoding options by tapping > Settings >
System > Decoding
numbers of terminals using
There are two sections in the
tional pages. There are six General Configuration pages and multiple Bar
Code symbology pages.
Other decoding parameters are described in Programming Parameters, starting
on page E-1; bar code settings are provided in Programming Bar Codes, starting
on page F-1.
Configuration Control Panels
Select the desired configuration from the following options shown in Figure 2-
3, and the other Decoding Properties figures on the following pages.
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. Decoder configuration can also be accomplished for large
FMU (Falcon Management Utility).
Decoding control panel, each containing addi-
Configuration Settings
Select Configure > General from the menu to view other configuration options.
Select Configure > General from the menu to view other configuration options.
Use the drop-down menus or tap the left and right arrow keys to navigate the
different pages of the
Figure 2-3. Decoding Properties: Audio
Configure utility.
• Audio: Sets volume, tone, duration, and number of various types of
beeps.
Figure 2-4. Decoding Properties: General Options
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Settings
Select Configure > General from the menu to view other configuration options
Select Configure > General from the menu to view other configuration options
• General Options: Select from Label Programming Enable, Symbology
IDs, Label Prefix, Label Suffix, and Data Separator.
Figure 2-5. Decoding Properties: Decoding Options
• Decoding Options: Set the User ID character associated with a symbology,
the
Redundancy and select Aggressive Decoding when available.
Figure 2-6. Decoding Properties: Trigger Options
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Configuration Settings
Select Configure > General from the menu to view other configuration options.
Figure 2-7. Decoding Properties: Imager Options
• Trig g e r O p tions: Select to enable or disable Pistol Trigger or Scan Key for
Bar Code, Image, or RFID (if installed). Select the desired radio buttons
to define the button functions. Available items will vary according to the
model.
• Imager Options: (Models with Imaging module only). Enable/Disable
Illumination
and the Aiming Beam for Imaging Mode lets you select
between Concurrent (the aiming beam and the illumination beam
turn on at once); and Interlaced (the aimer beam and illumination
alternate being on). Set Imager
Brightness and Timeout properties
using the sliders.
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Figure 2-8. Decoding Properties: Devices
Select Configure > General from the menu to view other configuration options.
• Devices: Enable the keyboard wedge for Bar Code scanner, Magnetic
Stripe reader, RFID (if installed), and Read-Ahead options for attached
devices.
Settings
Bar Code Symbology Pages
Use the drop-down menus from Configure > 1D Bar Code or 2D Bar Code, or tap
the left and right arrow keys to navigate the different pages of the bar code
symbology pages. Each bar code symbology opens to its own page, as shown in
Figure 2-10 on page 2-10.
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Configuration Settings
Codabar Pharmacode 39
Code 39 RSS-14
Code 93 RSS-Limited
Code 128 RSS-Expanded
EAN-13 Standard 2/5
EAN-8 Trioptic
Interleaved 2/5 UPC-A
Matrix 2/5 UPC-E
MSI UPC/EAN Extensions
See
Appendix F for details on parameters
available for each symbology.
Figure 2-9. Available 1D Bar Code Symbologies
Refer to the sample symbology control panels in Figure 2-10 for examples of
the types of fields and options you can modify.
Other decoding parameters are described in Programming Parameters, starting
on page E-1; bar code settings are provided in Programming Bar Codes, starting
on page F-1.
Figure 2-10. Common Symbologies: Code 39 and UPC-A
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Settings
Aztec Code OCR Template
Data Matrix PDF417
Composite
MicroPDF417
MaxiCode QR Code
OCR
See Appendix F for details on parameters
available for each symbology.
• Code 39: Select Enable, Min/Max Lengths, Enable Checksum, Send
Checksum, Full ASCII Conversion, and Concatenate.
•
UPC-A: Select Enable, Send Check Digit, Send System Digit, and Con-
vert to EAN-13.
2D Bar Code Symbologies
If you have the 2D Imager module installed, the following additional symbology options are also available:
Refer to Figure 2-10 for an example of the types of fields and options you can
modify.
Other decoding parameters are described in Programming Parameters, starting
on page E-1; bar code settings are provided in Programming Bar Codes, starting
on page F-1.
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Configuration Settings
OCR
The OCR page gives you the following
options:
See "OCR Configuration" starting on
page E-37 for more information.
OCR Template
The Falcon provides limited support for
OCR templates. An OCR template lets
you specify the format of an OCR
string that can be read by the Falcon.
The imager will only decode OCR
strings that match the specified template.
• Specify a font by selecting from
the drop-down menu.
• Select the desired Check Digit
from the drop-down menu.
For detailed information on creating
OCR templates, see the section entitled
"OCR Templates" starting on
page E-37.
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Decoding Settings
Select from the Decoding Properties Set-
tings
menu to restore previous configurations and/or other available default
settings. Choose from:
•Factory Defaults
• Minimum Settings
• Maximum Settings
• Save (New Settings)
• Revert to Saved Settings
Settings
The settings are saved when you tap
OK.
Falcon Config
Ta p > Settings > System > Falcon Config to access configuration utilities such
as the Falcon Management Utility (FMU) and Falcon Desktop Utility (FDU)
settings. See Falcon® Desktop Utility, starting on page B-1, for complete
information on FDU.
Falcon Management Utility (FMU)
The Falcon Management Utility (FMU) is the easiest method to use to configure multiple Falcons, especially if you have an enterprise-wide deployment. A
copy of FMU is shipped with all Falcon Windows Mobile units. For complete
information on FMU, refer to the FMU User’s Guide on the product CD
included with your Falcon.
Falcon Information
Ta p > Settings > System > Falcon Information to view the device serial number, model number, firmware version, and keyboard type.
The serial number is also displayed on the safety label on the scanning pod.
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Configuration Settings
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Serial Number
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Figure 2-11. Serial Number Locations
Imager
Imaging Overview
If your Falcon has the Imager module installed, the Imaging Control Panel
icon will be available on your Settings screen. Tap
Imager
> Settings > System >
.
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See Sample Imager Settings, p. 2-18, to view sample settings for different conditions.
Image Capture
The Capture page provides you with configuration options for previewing and
capturing an image with the Falcon.
Capture an image as follows:
1. Aim the Falcon toward the image you want to capture. The screen
will display a preview of the image, making use of the current settings
(to change the settings, see Image Settings, p. 2-18).
2. Tap the
Capture button (refer to Figure 2-12A) or press and hold the
trigger.
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Figure 2-12. Image Capture Settings
3. An hourglass will appear, indicating the image capture process has
begun (see Figure 2-12B). Continue to hold the Falcon steady until
you hear the capture sound, signifying that the image capture is complete.
4. A
File Save message showing the
image file name will appear,
unless that option has been previously deselected in the
File set-
tings (in that case, the file will
automatically save without
prompting). See Image File,
p. 2-16, to change settings.
5. Tap
Yes to save the image, or No
to discard it.
Settings
Product Reference Guide 2-15
Configuration Settings
Image File
1. Specify where you want images to
be saved in the
File Folder field. If
you do not select a folder, images
will be saved to the default folder
“\Images.” Use the
… button to
browse to a different folder.
2. Use
File Format to select the image
format you want. You can choose
between the following graphics
formats:
• TIFF (1-bit monochrome)
• TIFF (8-bit grayscale)
• JPEG (8-bit grayscale)
• BMP (1-bit monochrome)
• BMP (8-bit grayscale)
3. Check
Confirm before Saving File to automatically get a File Save mes-
sage when saving images (see Figure 2-12B). If unchecked, the file will
automatically save to the default file folder without prompting.
4. Check
Exit after Image Capture to cause the Imaging Control Panel to
close automatically after saving the image to a file.
5.
Enable Long Range Filter enhances pictures taken from very long dis-
tances (greater than 10 feet or 3 meters).
6.
Enable Aimer Illumination turns on the aiming LEDs to provide more
light for an image capture.
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