Falcon manual Falcon 4400 Series, Overview

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Falcon® 4400 Series

with Windows Mobile®

Overview

The Falcon® 4400 series combines the flexibility of Windows Mobile® with the power of the Intel XScale processor, WiFi wireless technology, a large color display, and laser 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 requir- ing 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 on the CD that comes with every unit, providing remote manage- ment and configurability.

This Quick Reference Guide contains the following sections:

Getting Started on page 4 — getting your Falcon up and running.

Features of the Falcon on page 6 — describes the functions and keys of the Falcon.

Powering the Falcon on page 9 — gives information about the batteries, shows how to install the battery pack, and provides options for charging.

Setting Up the Mobile Computer on page 17 — tells how to calibrate the Touchscreen and set up a Password.

Entering Data on page 19 — using the stylus, navigating the display, about keypads, and bar code scanning.

Accessing Help on page 37 — accessing Help from the Falcon.

Resetting the Falcon on page 38 — describes Warm Reset, Hard Reset and Clean Boot.

Troubleshooting and Technical Support on page 47.

Quick Reference Guide

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Contents Key model Falcon 4400 SeriesPatents PSC IncDisclaimer Table of Contents Appendix E Laser Safety Overview Falcon 4400 SeriesGetting Started Connecting to a PCSystem Requirements Minimum Desktop Computer RequirementsConnecting your Falcon to a PC Installing ActiveSyncFalcon Key Keypad Handled model Features of the FalconFalcon Scanner and Battery Door Views Feature Function/Description More Features of the FalconBattery Pack Powering the FalconInstalling the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Checking Battery Power Battery Status Indicators Charging the Batteries Battery Power GaugeDock or Charger Falcon Charge LEDTop/Rear View of Single-Slot Dock Charging with the DockBattery Status Display Backup BatteryBattery Discharge Characteristics Setting Up the Mobile ComputerCharging with a Battery Charger Touchscreen Calibration Entering a PasswordEntering Data Radio Card SetupBack View of a Falcon 4420 with a Stylus Using the StylusToday Screen Navigating the DisplaySoft key bar Start Menu Start MenuKeyboard Icon SettingsOn-Screen Keyboard Programs Settings screenKey Name Keypad Function/Description KeypadsOverview Keyboard Indicators Icon Press Fn to enter FN modeFunction Modes are not onKey Keypad Key KeypadNormal Alpha Mode Key Functions Keypad KeypadLaser Scanning Scanning Bar CodesLaser Beam Positions Laser Bar Code Scanning with 2D ImagerScanning Differences Aiming Beam Positioning Scanning IlluminationOCR Scanning Accessing HelpImage Capture Warm Reset Resetting the FalconProcedure to Warm Reset PSC recommends using a straightened paper clipAfter Warm Reset Hard ResetHard Reset Key Sequence After Hard ResetClean Boot After Clean Boot Hold Power & press Reset ... then press ESC +Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingDid not charge On the displayWas transmitted, or Problem Possible Cause Solution During dataTransmitted data was IncompleteTery pack charging has Do the following Start RF Connectivity TroubleshootingPSC Website Support PSC Website TekForum Technical SupportReseller Technical Support Telephone Technical SupportFalcon 4400 Series with Windows Mobile General Eula Terms and Conditions Transfers, Support Limitation Of Liability Appendix B. Microsoft Windows Mobile Addendum to Eula Software END Appendix C PSC Falcon Windows Mobile Product Series Warranty Regulatory Statements Laser Safety LabelAdvisory Statement Radio Frequency Interference Canadian Compliance StatementFrench EnglishItalian GermanSwedish DanishDutch Norwegian FinnishSpanish PortugueseChinese Japanese Page Appendix E Laser Safety Declaration of Conformity Australia Japan Asia Pacific ItalyFrance Latin America Germany United Kingdom