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Falcon 4410 26-Key model Quick Reference Manual

Summary of 4410 26-Key model

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    Quick reference guide falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce falcon 4410 26-key model falcon 4420 48-key model falcon 4420 52-key model.

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    Psc inc 959 terry street eugene, oregon 97402 telephone: (541) 683-5700 fax: (541) 345-7140 an unpublished work - all rights reserved. No part of the contents of this documentation or the procedures described therein may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written ...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Quick reference guide 1 table of contents falcon® 4400 series with windows® ce ............................................................. 3 overview ......................................................................................................................3 getting started ...............

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    Table of contents 2 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce flash memory .............................................................................................................. 34 saving to flash .....................................................................................................

  • Page 5: Falcon

    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 dis- play, and laser (1d) and imaging (1d and 2d) scanning in an ergonomic pdt...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started 4 falcon ® 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 t...

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    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 r...

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    Features of the falcon 6 falcon ® 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 ...

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    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...

  • Page 10: Powering The Falcon

    Powering the falcon 8 falcon ® 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 bat- tery pack reaches a low state. After charging the first time, a comp...

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery Pack

    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 ela...

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    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 bat- tery contacts aligned with the matching contacts ...

  • Page 13: Checking Battery Power

    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 batt...

  • Page 14: Charging The Batteries

    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...

  • Page 15: Charging With The Dock

    Powering the falcon quick reference guide 13 charging with a battery charger a liion four-slot battery charger is available to charge batteries indepen- dently 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 ch...

  • Page 16: Backup Battery

    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 batter- ies. Backup battery the 3...

  • Page 17: Touchscreen Calibration

    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 car...

  • Page 18: Radio Card Setup

    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 list...

  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    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...

  • Page 20: Entering Data

    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...

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    Entering data quick reference guide 19 figure 10. Back view of a falcon 4420 with a 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. Figure 11. Tethered...

  • Page 22: Navigating The Display

    Entering data 20 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce 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 t...

  • Page 23: The Task Bar

    Entering data quick reference guide 21 the task bar the task bar at the bottom of the screen displays the start menu icon, an icon 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)...

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    Entering data 22 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce figure 13. Soft input panel to open the sip: tap the keyboard icon to open the menu and select key- pad from the pop-up menu to open the keyboard to close the sip: tap the keyboard icon to open the menu and select hide input panel to close the ...

  • Page 25: Keypads

    Entering data quick reference guide 23 keypads overview the falcon is available with several different keypad models: • 26-key keypad on page 26 • 48-key keypad on page 27 • 52-key keypad on page 28 • 5250 keypad on page 29 refer to the prg for information on configuring the keypads. Keypad attribut...

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    Entering data 24 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce system tray keyboard indicators the system tray keyboard indicators are located at the bottom of the display in the task bar. The most recently activated state is in the left position if more than one state is active. • the icon is displayed if...

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    Entering data quick reference guide 25 caps mode 26-key press + to activate caps mode. Caps mode generates upper case alpha characters a - z . Caps mode is persistent; press + again to generate lower case characters. Punctuation keys are not affected. 48-key 52-key press + to activate caps mode. Cap...

  • Page 28: 26-Key Keypad

    Entering data 26 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce 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 14 ). Use the ten (10) alpha- numeric keys and the key to type letters, numbers, and symbols listed in table 6...

  • Page 29: 48-Key Keypad

    Entering data quick reference guide 27 table 6. 26-key keypad alpha characters and symbols 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 normal mode alpha mode key first keypress second keypre...

  • Page 30: 52-Key Keypad

    Entering data 28 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce some of the keys on the 48-key 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. See table 4 on page 23 for fur- ther informatio...

  • Page 31: 5250 Keypad

    Entering data quick reference guide 29 52-key functions press + (period/decimal) to toggle the backlight on or off. To adjust the contrast, press + or select start > settings > backlight . Press to accept the changes. Accessing fn and alt modes the input states for the 52-key keypad are shift, alt, ...

  • Page 32: Scanning Bar Codes

    Scanning bar codes 30 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce 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 ® wordpad. Figure 18. Scanning a bar cod...

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    Scanning bar codes quick reference guide 31 figure 19. Laser beam positions 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. 6. The bar code data is entered in the current application. 7. Once a bar code i...

  • Page 34: Scanning Differences

    Scanning bar codes 32 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce 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 beha...

  • Page 35: Scanning Illumination

    Scanning bar codes quick reference guide 33 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. Symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read ...

  • Page 36: Image Capture

    Image capture 34 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce image capture the 2d imager can be used for capturing, manipulating, and transferring images. You can set options for image capture in the imaging control panel. Various image formats can be selected, including tiff, jpeg and bmp. You can also ...

  • Page 37: Flashfx Disk Size

    Flash memory quick reference guide 35 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 cur...

  • Page 38: Context Sensitive Help

    Context sensitive help 36 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce 2. Press and hold the flashfx disk directory with the stylus, and select properties from the pop-up menu (see figure 23 a ). 3. The flashfx properties dialog opens (see figure 23 b ). The number following free is the amount of memory c...

  • Page 39: Resetting The Falcon

    Resetting the falcon quick reference guide 37 resetting the falcon there are two reset methods for the falcon. • a warm reset terminates a “hung” application, and clears the working ram, but preserves the file system. • a cold reset forces all applications to close and clears working ram and files n...

  • Page 40: Warm Reset

    Resetting the falcon 38 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce warm reset a warm reset is a transition from the on or idle condition that closes all appli- cations, clears the working ram, but preserves the file system. If an application “hangs,” initiate a warm reset to terminate the application. P...

  • Page 41: After Warm Reset

    Resetting the falcon quick reference guide 39 after warm reset • the splash screen will appear briefly. • the desktop appears with the application shortcuts on the screen. • the custom settings in the registry are persistent. • rf network pc card (if present) connects to the network system. Cold res...

  • Page 42: After Cold Reset

    Resetting the falcon 40 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce figure 26. Cold reset after cold reset when a falcon goes through the cold reset sequence, it clears the working ram and initializes the file system. You will lose any applications and data which are not stored in persistent flash memory...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting quick reference guide 41 troubleshooting refer to the falcon 4400 windows ce prg for more information. Table 9. Troubleshooting problems, causes, and solutions problem possible cause solution the falcon does not turn on. The battery pack is not installed properly. Ensure the battery ...

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    Troubleshooting 42 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce the falcon does not accept scan input. The scanning window is dirty. Carefully wipe the scanning window with a soft, clean cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. The scanning application is not loaded. Verify that the unit is loaded with a scan...

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    Troubleshooting quick reference guide 43 the spare battery led on the dock is flashing red. Time-out fault: the spare bat- tery pack charging has exceeded the maximum time- out period. In either case, if the spare battery led is flashing red, do the following: 1. Disconnect the ac adapter from the d...

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    Troubleshooting 44 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce rf connectivity troubleshooting does the falcon respond to a ping command from a pc? No does the falcon associate with the ap ? Yes display an error during the boot process? Gather facts: • falcon type • ap & rf card brand (ensure latest vers...

  • Page 47: Technical Support

    Technical support quick reference guide 45 technical support psc website support the psc website ( www.Psc.Com ) is the complete source for technical support and information for psc products. The site offers the psc tekforum, prod- uct support, product registration, warranty information, product man...

  • Page 48: Notes

    Technical support 46 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce notes.

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Psc Falcon

    Quick reference guide 47 appendix a: psc falcon ® windows ® ce series end user license agreement notice to end user: the psc product you have acquired contains software, which is integral to the product’s operation. This software is being provided to you under license, subject to the terms and condi...

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    Appendix a: psc falcon ® windows ® ce series end user license agreement 48 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce 3.3 end user may obtain support for software from psc at psc’s standard support fees and under psc’s standard support terms and conditions in effect at the time the support is requested....

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    Appendix a: psc falcon ® windows ® ce series end user license agreement quick reference guide 49 ments, whether oral or written, between the parties concerning such claims, and will not be modified or amended by any past, contemporaneous, or future agreements or dealings between the parties, whether...

  • Page 52: Appendix  B: Microsoft

    50 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce appendix b: microsoft ® windows ® ce end user license agreement microsoft ® has contractually obligated psc inc. To include the following information as part of our software end user license agreement: you have acquired a device (“device”) that includes soft...

  • Page 53: Appendix C: Psc Falcon

    Quick reference guide 51 appendix c: psc falcon ® windows ® ce product series warranty warranty falcon products are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified at the time of sale. This warranty shall apply to falcon portable data terminals (pdt's), base stations...

  • Page 54: Laser Safety Label

    52 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce appendix d: safety information laser safety label figure 1. Laser safety label advisory statement regulatory statements radio frequency interference this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a class a digital device, pursuant to p...

  • Page 55: Appendix  E: Laser Safety

    Quick reference guide 53 appendix e: laser safety international caution statements for class 1 1 , 2 2 , 3r 3 , ii 4 , and iia 5 laser devices english psc scanners are certified in the u.S. To conform to the requirements of dhhs/cdrh 21cfr subchapter j and to the requirements of iec/en 60825-1:1998-...

  • Page 56: German

    Appendix e: laser safety 54 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce attention l’utilisation d’instruments optiques avec le scanneur augmente le danger pour les yeux. Les instruments optiques comprennent les jumelles, les microscopes et les verres grossissants. Ils ne comprennent pas les lunettes port...

  • Page 57: Danish

    International caution statements for class 1, 2, 3r, ii, and iia laser devices quick reference guide 55 danish denne scanner opfylder de amerikanske krav stillet i "dhhs/cdrh 21cfr subchapter j" og opfylder også de krav, der stilles i iec/en 60825-1:1998-2001. Klasse 1, 2, 3r, klasse ii eller klasse...

  • Page 58: Finnish

    Appendix e: laser safety 56 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce var fÖrsiktig försök inte öppna eller reparera komponenter i den optiska kamaren. Om icke auktoriserad personal öppnar eller reparerar delar i den optiska kammaren, kan detta strida mot säkerhetsföreskrifterna för laserutrustning. De...

  • Page 59: Portuguese

    International caution statements for class 1, 2, 3r, ii, and iia laser devices quick reference guide 57 portuguese este scanner foi certificado nos eua para atender os requisitos do subcapítulo j do dhhs/cdrh 21 cfr e os requisitos do iec/en 60825-1:1998-2001. Os produtos da classe 1, 2, 3r, classe ...

  • Page 60: Chinese

    Appendix e: laser safety 58 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce chinese japanese.

  • Page 61: Notes

    International caution statements for class 1, 2, 3r, ii, and iia laser devices quick reference guide 59 notes.

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    Appendix e: laser safety 60 falcon ® 4400 series with windows ® ce notes.

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    Declaration of conformity psc hereby declares that the equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following directives and standards: brad west vice president quality and process management psc, inc. 959 terry street eugene, or 97402 u.S.A. Peter lomax vice president europe...

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    Asia pacific psc hong kong hong kong telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 fax: [852]-2-521-0291 australia psc asia pacific pty ltd. North ryde, australia telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688 france psc s.A.R.L. Les ulis cedex, france telephone: [33].01.64.86.71.00 fax: [33].01.64 46.72.4...