Falcon 4410 26-Key model, 4420 48-Key, 4420 52-Key Quick Reference Manual
Quick Reference Guide
Falcon
®
4400 Series
with Windows® CE
Falcon 4410
26-Key model
Falcon 4420
48-Key model
Falcon 4420
52-Key model
PSC Inc
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Telephone: (541) 683-5700
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Quick Reference Guide 1
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 ............................................................................................ 12
Charging with a Battery Charger .............................................................................. 13
Charging with the Dock ........................................................................................... 13
Backup Battery ...................................................................................................... 14
Battery Discharge Characteristics ............................................................................ 14
Setting Up the Mobile Computer ..................................................................................... 15
Touchscreen Calibration .......................................................................................... 15
Radio Card Setup ................................................................................................... 16
Installing the USB Driver ......................................................................................... 16
Serial Cable Setup ................................................................................................. 16
Network Setup ...................................................................................................... 16
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 17
Entering Data .............................................................................................................. 18
Using the Stylus .................................................................................................... 18
Navigating the Display ............................................................................................ 20
Keypads ............................................................................................................... 23
Scanning Bar Codes ..................................................................................................... 30
Laser Scanning ...................................................................................................... 30
Bar Code Scanning with 2D Imager .......................................................................... 32
OCR Scanning ....................................................................................................... 33
Image Capture ............................................................................................................ 34
Table of Contents
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Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows®CE
Flash Memory .............................................................................................................. 34
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 ........................................................................................................ 45
PSC Website Support .............................................................................................. 45
PSC Website TekForum ........................................................................................... 45
Reseller Technical Support ......................................................................................45
Telephone Technical Support ................................................................................... 45
Appendix A: PSC Falcon
®
Windows®CE Series
End User License Agreement.................................................................. 47
Appendix B: Microsoft
®
Windows®CE
End User License Agreement ............................................................................. 50
Appendix C: PSC Falcon
®
Windows® CE Product Series Warranty ..................... 51
Appendix D: Safety Information ........................................................................ 52
Laser Safety Label ........................................................................................................ 52
Advisory Statement ................................................................................................52
Regulatory Statements .................................................................................................52
Radio Frequency Interference .................................................................................. 52
Canadian Compliance Statement .............................................................................. 52
Appendix E: Laser Safety ................................................................................... 53
International Caution Statements for CLASS 1, 2, 3R, II, and IIA Laser Devices ....................53
English ................................................................................................................. 53
French .................................................................................................................. 53
German ................................................................................................................ 54
Italian .................................................................................................................. 54
Danish .................................................................................................................. 55
Dutch ................................................................................................................... 55
Swedish ................................................................................................................ 55
Finnish ................................................................................................................. 56
Norwegian ............................................................................................................ 56
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 57
Spanish ................................................................................................................ 57
Chinese ................................................................................................................ 58
Japanese .............................................................................................................. 58
Quick Reference Guide 3
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 display, and laser (1D) and imaging (1D and 2D) scanning in an ergonomic
PDT. The Falcon
®
4400 series is designed for warehouses, distribution centers, retail in-store environments, and other inventory management applications requiring maximum performance and durability.
Overmolded models will handle 5’ / 1.5M drops to concrete, and have an
IP54 environmental rating; and an 86dBA (at 24") / 100dBA (at 10 cm)
beeper. The Falcon® 4400 Series will handle demanding data collection tasks
in industrial environments.
The Falcon Management Utility (FMU) and Falcon Desktop Utility (FDU)
are included with every unit, providing remote management and configurability.
This Quick Reference Guide contains the following sections:
• Features of the Falcon on page 4 — describes the functions and keys of
the Falcon.
• Powering the Falcon on page 8 — gives information about the batteries,
shows how to install the battery pack, and provides options for charging.
• Setting Up the Mobile Computer on page 15 — tells how to calibrate
the Touchscreen, set up the radio card, and set up other options.
• Entering Data on page 18 — using the stylus, navigating the display,
about keypads, and bar code scanning.
•Flash Memory on page34 — about the Flash FX disk.
• Context Sensitive Help on page 36 — accessing Help from the Falcon.
• Resetting the Falcon on page 37 — describes warm and cold resets.
• Troubleshooting and PSC Technical Support starting on page 41.
Getting Started
4Falcon
®
4400 Series with Windows®CE
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 9 for instructions
.
Features of the Falcon
Four perspectives of the Falcon® 4400 Series Windows® CE mobile computer
are shown. Refer to Table 1 on page 7 for a list of the illustrated parts with references to more detailed information.
CAUTION
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. See
Charging the Batteries on page 12 for more
information.
Features of the Falcon
Quick Reference Guide 5
Figure 1. Falcon 26-Key Keypad and Connector Views
For a complete description of each key on the Falcon, refer to page 23.
Touchscreen
Display
Handle
Falcon
44xx
26-Key
Keypad
USB/Serial Connector
Strap Studs
w/Rubber
Bumper
Falcon 4420
Handled model
Reset
Power Key
LED Scanning/
Charging Indicator
Features of the Falcon
6Falcon
®
4400 Series with Windows®CE
Figure 2. Falcon Scanner and Battery Door Views
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.
Strap Studs
Trigger
Handle
Stylus
Tether/Lanyard Port
Stylus Holder
Battery Door
Speaker
Battery Door
Latch
(2 each)
Scanner Aperture
Features of the Falcon
Quick Reference Guide 7
Figure 3. Model comparison
Table 1. Features of the Falcon
Feature Function/Description
More
Information
Battery Door
Rotate the latches to unlock the battery door so the battery pack can be
removed.
Figure
4,
page
9
Display/Touch
Screen
The equivalent of a PC monitor for viewing and interacting with the current
application. This display is touch-sensitive; use it like you would a mouse on
a PC.
Figure 1,
page
15,
page
20
Handle
The Falcon 442X comes with a handle that is ergonomically designed for
ease of use with a scanner trigger.
Figure
1
Reset key
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.
Do not use a sharp object, or you could disable the reset function, puncture
the keypad’s industrial seal, and void your warranty.
page 37
Keypad
Use the alpha-numeric, function, and navigation keys on the keypad to enter
numbers, letters, symbols and navigate with the keypad.
page
23
Lanyard Port Insert a lanyard to secure a Falcon to a person or work station.
page 6
Scanner Aperture The laser or imaging scanning beam is emitted from this aperture.
page
30
LED
When scanning, a red LED indicates the laser is on and a green LED indicates a
good read. When the Falcon is charging in the dock, a red LED on the Falcon indicates charging and a green LED on the Falcon indicates fully charged.
Figure 1
Power Key
Press the Power key to turn the Falcon on and off, or to toggle the device
between suspend (sleep) mode and resume (on).
Figure
1,
page
23
Speaker
The speaker plays *.WAV and other media files, emits beeps or tones to
indicate errors or good reads when bar code scanning and inputting data
using the keypad or stylus.
Figure 2
Strap Studs The Falcon 441X comes with a handstrap that connects to the strap studs.
Figure
2
Model 4420
Model 4410
Model 4420 with Tethered Stylus
Powering the Falcon
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®
4400 Series with Windows®CE
Powering the Falcon
Battery Pack
The battery pack in the Falcon is a 3.7 V, 2000
mAh Lithium Ion battery pack. You will be
alerted with a message dialog box when the battery pack reaches a low state.
After charging the first time, a complete charge
takes about four (4) hours depending on the battery pack’s state and the recharging method. A
sample battery pack label is shown at the right.
Stylus
Use the stylus for navigation, the soft input panel (SIP), and to select items
on the touch screen. Place the stylus in the holder after use so you don’t lose
or misplace it. An optional Stylus Tether is available for all models.
Figure 10,
page
18
Feature Function/Description
More
Information
3.7V
Li-ion
CAUTION: Battery can explode, leak or catch
fire if exposed to high temperature, water or fire.
Do not short circuit, open or disassemble battery.
Recycle or dispose of properly.
2000mAh
5-1764
Product of USA
U S
CAUTION
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.
If you remove the battery pack or it fails, there is a 30 minute window in which
to insert a charged battery pack before the backup battery fails. If your backup
battery fails, the contents of the RAM memory will be lost. If your back-up battery is less than fully charged, there is proportionally smaller window of time
available. Usage time will be reduced, also.
Always charge the battery pack within the temperature range of 32°–113°F (0°–
45°C).
Use only the authorized power supplies, battery packs, chargers, and docks
supplied 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.
Powering the Falcon
Quick Reference Guide 9
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. 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).
WARNING
Lithium-ion battery packs may get hot, explode, ignite, or/and cause serious
injury if exposed to abusive conditions.
• Do not place the battery in or near fire, direct sunlight, or other high temperature locations, or heat the battery.
• Do not install the battery backwards so the polarity is reversed.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery to
each other with any metal object (such as wire or coin).
• Do not expose the battery to liquids, or allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not disassemble, modify, or pierce the battery. The battery contains
safety and protection devices, which, if damaged, may cause the battery to
generate heat, explode or ignite.
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.
PSC recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to
ensure maximum performance.
Powering the Falcon
10 Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows®CE
Figure 4. Installing the Battery Pack
2. Turn the battery door latches to unlock the battery door. Remove the
door.
3. Insert the battery pack with the pull tab on the outside and the battery contacts aligned with the matching contacts inside the battery
compartment. The battery pack has a keying feature on one side to
prevent incorrect installation (refer to Figure 4).
4. Replace the battery door by inserting the bottom tab into the slot. If
the battery pack is installed incorrectly, the door will not seat properly.
5. Rotate the battery door latches on the battery compartment cover
towards the base of the unit.
6. On the 441X, replace the handstrap hook on the strap stud at the base
of the unit.
Battery Door
Cover Plate (unit may have Handle here instead)
Falcon
Battery Door Latches
Unhook/hook Strap As Needed
Battery
Plastic Pull Tab
Strap Studs
Powering the Falcon
Quick Reference Guide 11
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
The System Tray displays icons to show the status of some battery conditions,
as shown in Table 2.
Table 2. System Tray Battery Status Indicators
Battery Status Icons
Battery Status Icon Description
Backup
Battery Low
Condition
no icon The battery status is updated in the control panel, but no icon is displayed.
Backup
Battery Very
Low Condition
When the backup battery is very low, the system tray contains a very low backup
battery CAUTION icon. In addition, a dialog box pops up and alerts you that the
backup battery is very low and needs to be charged. The dialog comes up every five
minutes until you charge the backup battery.
Battery
Charging
Condition
This icon indicates that the battery pack is currently charging.
Battery Low
Condition
This icon indicates that the battery pack is low.
Battery Very
Low Condition
When the battery pack is very low, the system tray shows a very low battery CAUTION icon. Also, a dialog box pops up and alerts you to charge the battery pack. A
battery warning dialog will pop up every five minutes until you charge the battery.
Battery Power
Gauge
The Power control applet displays a battery power gauge.
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power.
Discharged
Battery
Condition
no icon
When the battery is totally discharged, the battery sensor initiates a shutdown of all
applications, and closes the RF Network connection. If the battery pack has completely discharged, when the battery pack is charged or replaced, the unit will
resume as before after a cold reset.
Refer to Flash Memory on page
34 regarding the data loss of applications and data
stored in RAM.
Main batteries
Remaining power:
0 100
Powering the Falcon
12 Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows®CE
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 12
gives an overview of all the LEDs and what they indicate.
Table 3. Battery Charging Methods and Indications5
Charging Location:
Falcon seated
in a Dock
(Single or Four-
Slot)
Falcon
connected to an
external power
supply
Charging slot of
Dock (Single or
Four-Slot)
Four-Slot Battery
Charger
Charging Duration 4-6 hours 4-6 hours 3-5 hours > 3 hours
Battery Pack Charge
Indication:
Charging: RED
Fully Charged:
GREEN
Charging: RED
Fully Charged:
GREEN
N/A N/A
Falcon Charge LED
Dock or Charger
Battery Charge LED(s)
No effect No effect
Charging:
Solid RED
Fully charged:
GREEN
*Fault:
Flashing RED
Charging: Charging
LEDs are AMBER
Fully charged: Ready
LEDs are GREEN
Simultaneously Charges
Backup Battery?
YES YES NO NO
* Refer to page 45 for more information.
PDT
Charge
LED
PDT Char
ge LE
D
Spare
Battery
Charge
LED
Charge Indicator LEDs
Powering the Falcon
Quick Reference Guide 13
Charging with a Battery Charger
A LiIon Four-Slot Battery Charger is available to charge batteries independently from the Falcon. To use, align the battery contacts with those in the
Charger and insert them into the slots.
Figure 5. Four-Slot Battery Charger
Charging with the Dock
There are two models of docks for the Falcon: a Single-Slot Dock and a FourSlot 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.
There are two methods for charging a battery pack using a Single-Slot Dock.
Refer to Table 3 on page 12 to view methods of battery pack charging using
the dock, charge duration, dock status indicators and their purpose. For more
information on the dock, refer to the Dock Operating Instructions that come
with each dock.
Power Indicator LED
Use only the correct battery chargers and docks with this Windows CE color
Falcon. This technology used for these models is incompatible with other PSC
Falcon chargers and docks, including the Falcon 4410/4420 monochrome
models.
Powering the Falcon
14 Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows®CE
Figure 6. Charging the Battery Pack in a Single-Slot Dock
Refer to Table 3 on page 12 for a list of LED indicators and their purpose.
Refer to the PRG for additional information on storage and disposal of batteries.
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
Tab le 2 o n pa ge 11), and a dialog box will open to alert you.
Battery Discharge Characteristics
Battery discharge characteristics vary from eight to nine and a half (8-9.5)
hours, depending upon device usage, number of scans per minute, backlight
usage, and other factors that draw upon battery power.
Spare Battery LED
Power LED
Power Port
RS-232 Serial Port
USB Port
Battery Tab
USB/Serial Connector
Battery Pack in
Spare Battery
Charging Slot
Top/Rear View of Single-Slot Dock
B
A
Battery Pack in
Spare Battery
Charging Slot
Setting Up the Mobile Computer
Quick Reference Guide 15
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. Radio Card Setup on page 16.
3. Installing the USB Driver on page 16.
4. Network Setup on page 16.
5. Setting the Date and Time on page 17.
Touchscreen Calibration
Figure 7. Touchscreen Calibration
Follow the on-screen directions to calibrate the touchscreen.
For more information on touchscreen
calibration, refer to the PRG.
Setting Up the Mobile Computer
16 Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows®CE
Radio Card Setup
For assistance in configuring the radio card, tap the question mark on your
Falcon to access the Microsoft online help. Windows Zero Config should be
used to administer the radio for cards not specifically listed (for example,
Broadcom-based radio). Refer to the manufacturer of your radio card for further information.
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:
1. Microsoft® ActiveSync must be installed on your computer before proceeding. Go to www.microsoft.com for information.
2. Copy the current USB driver file from the Falcon CD to the
C:\Pro-
gram Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\Drivers
.
3. Connect the USB cable to the Falcon or place the Falcon in the dock.
4. Connect the USB cable to the Host PC.
5. Follow directions on screen. The specified source directory is the one
identified in step 2.
Serial Cable Setup
1. To connect the Falcon using a Serial cable, go to Start > Settings > Control
Panel > PC Connection.
2. If not already checked, select Enable direct connections to the desktop com-
puter
.
3. Click on
Change Connection and select Serial from the dropdown box.
4. Click
OK.
Network Setup
To set up the Network connection settings, complete the following steps:
1. Select
Start > Settings > Network and Dialup Connections.
2. Double-tap on the wireless card icon (varies based upon the radio
installed and the number of connections).
3. Complete the two tabs (shown in Figure 8 on page 17):
Setting Up the Mobile Computer
Quick Reference Guide 17
Figure 8. Modifying the Network Connection Settings.
• IP Address: Select DHCP or set static IP settings.
•
Name Servers: If using static IP, set DNS and WINS servers.
Setting the Date and Time
To set or change the date and time, complete the following steps:
Figure 9. Setting the Date and Time
1. From the Start menu, select Settings >
Control Panel > Date/Time
to open the
Date/Time Properties control panel.
Use the arrows in the application to
navigate, increase or decrease the
time or date.
2. Select the year to open a field where
you can change the year by backspacing, or entering a new year.
3. Select the month to open a pulldown list of months.
4. Tap the checkbox to enable the
Automatically adjust clock for daylight savings time
, if desired.
Entering Data
18 Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows®CE
Entering Data
To open applications select the Start button > Programs to open a list of available
programs. If the program has an icon on the desktop. double-tap to open it.
There are several ways to enter data with the Falcon:
• Use the keypad. Refer to Keypads starting on page 23.
• Use the stylus on the touchscreen display. Refer to Using the Stylus on
page 18 for more information on using the stylus.
• Use the soft input panel (digital keyboard) with the stylus. Refer to
Soft Keypad/Input Panel on page 21.
• Select text in the same way you select text on a PC. Use the stylus to
highlight the desired text by dragging the stylus across the desired
text, double-tapping to select one word, and triple-tapping to select
an entire line.
• Use the bar code scanner to enter data. Press the trigger or scan button
to initiate a scan. The scanned data will be entered into the current
application’s open file. Refer to Scanning Bar Codes starting on
page 30 for more information on using the scanner.
• If your Falcon has the 2D Imaging module installed, you can read and
decode traditional linear bar codes (1D), 2D and composite symbols,
and OCR fonts. You can also capture images such as signatures, labels,
and other items. See Bar Code Scanning with 2D Imager starting on
page 32 for further information.
Using the Stylus
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:
• Navigate the touchscreen display.
• Select characters in the soft input panel (SIP).
• Select applications from the desktop or system tray.
• Select tabs, fields and text within applications and dialog boxes.
Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the Falcon’s touchscreen
display. 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.
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