Falcon 4400 manual Getting Started, System Requirements, Connecting to a PC

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Getting Started

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 10 for instructions.

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 13 for more information.

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System Requirements

Minimum Desktop Computer Requirements

Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Server 2003 with the most current Service Pack installed.

Microsoft Outlook 98 or later required for synchronization to the desk- top or portable computer of e-mail, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes. (Outlook 2003 is recommended).

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 or later.

Hard disk drive with 12 to 65 MB of available hard disk space (actual requirements will vary based on selection of features and user's current system configuration).

Available 9- or 25-pin communications port (adaptor required for 25- pin communications port), or USB port.

VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter at 256 color or better.

Keyboard.

Microsoft Mouse or compatible input device.

Connecting to a PC

Falcons communicate with the host PC using Microsoft ActiveSync protocol via either a USB port or a serial port. Connect the Falcon to your PC as shown:

1.Connect the appropriate interface cable to the Falcon Dock and the computer.

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Falcon® 4400 Series with Windows Mobile®

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Contents Falcon 4400 Series Key modelPSC Inc DisclaimerPatents Table of Contents Appendix E Laser Safety Falcon 4400 Series OverviewSystem Requirements Connecting to a PCGetting Started Minimum Desktop Computer RequirementsInstalling ActiveSync Connecting your Falcon to a PCFeatures of the Falcon Falcon Key Keypad Handled modelFalcon Scanner and Battery Door Views Features of the Falcon Feature Function/Description MorePowering the Falcon Battery PackInstalling the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Checking Battery Power Battery Status Indicators Battery Power Gauge Charging the BatteriesFalcon Charge LED Dock or ChargerCharging with the Dock Top/Rear View of Single-Slot DockBackup Battery Battery Status DisplaySetting Up the Mobile Computer Charging with a Battery ChargerBattery Discharge Characteristics Entering a Password Touchscreen CalibrationRadio Card Setup Entering DataUsing the Stylus Back View of a Falcon 4420 with a StylusNavigating the Display Today ScreenSoft key bar Start Menu Start MenuSettings On-Screen KeyboardKeyboard Icon Settings screen ProgramsKeypads OverviewKey Name Keypad Function/Description Keyboard Indicators Function Press Fn to enter FN modeIcon Modes are not onKey Keypad Key KeypadNormal Alpha Mode Key Functions Keypad KeypadScanning Bar Codes Laser ScanningLaser Beam Positions Bar Code Scanning with 2D Imager Scanning DifferencesLaser Scanning Illumination Aiming Beam PositioningAccessing Help Image CaptureOCR Scanning Procedure to Warm Reset Resetting the FalconWarm Reset PSC recommends using a straightened paper clipHard Reset After Warm ResetAfter Hard Reset Hard Reset Key SequenceClean Boot Hold Power & press Reset ... then press ESC + After Clean BootDid not charge TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution On the displayTransmitted data was Problem Possible Cause Solution During dataWas transmitted, or IncompleteTery pack charging has Do the following RF Connectivity Troubleshooting StartReseller Technical Support Technical SupportPSC Website Support PSC Website TekForum 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 Advisory Statement Laser Safety LabelRegulatory Statements Radio Frequency Interference Canadian Compliance StatementEnglish FrenchGerman ItalianDanish DutchSwedish Finnish NorwegianPortuguese SpanishChinese Japanese Page Appendix E Laser Safety Declaration of Conformity France Latin America Asia Pacific ItalyAustralia Japan Germany United Kingdom