Falcon® 4220 Windows®CE .
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Table of Contents About this Guide ................................................................................................................. v Chapter 1. Batteries and Power ...................................................................................... 1-1 Overview ...................................................................................................................1-1 Suspend Mode ..................................................................................................
Contents PC Connection ............................................................................................................3-8 Power Configuration ....................................................................................................3-8 Regional settings .........................................................................................................3-9 Scanner Settings ......................................................................................................
Contents Internet Explorer Configuration (IE Tab) ..................................................................B-7 Modifying Windows Controls (Win Tab) ....................................................................B-9 Application Selector (AppSelect Tab) ............................................................................ B-10 Add Application ................................................................................................... B-12 Application Selector .....................
Contents iv Falcon® 4220 Windows® CE PDA
Preface About this Guide How to Use This Manual This Product Reference Guide contains comprehensive user instructions for the PDA, software, dock, serial cable, and data transfer. This section provides an overview of the manual’s contents and organization. • "Document Overview" on page v. • "Document Conventions" on page vi. • "PDA Keys" on page vii. • "Stylus Actions" on page vii. • "Mouse Actions" on page vii. • "Registering Your Product" on page viii.
About this Guide • Chapter 3, “Configuring a PDA”, reviews the use of control panels to adjust the settings for touchscreen calibration, date and time, display backlight/contrast, volume/sounds, scanner, power, memory and many other custom settings. • Chapter 4, “Networks, Communications, and Connections”, describes installing, setting up, and using Microsoft ActiveSync with your PDA to communicate with a host PC.
Document Conventions Windows Controls. Windows controls including command bar sequences, prompts, dialog boxes, fields, pull-down lists, checkboxes and radio-buttons are printed in this bold typeface. PDA Keys Keys on the PDA are bracketed by “greater than” and “less than” characters (< >) to distinguish them from keys on the PC. Key. To differentiate the key on the portable from the Enter key on the PC’s keyboard, portable keys are bracketed as shown: .
About this Guide Right Click. Press and hold the right mouse button without moving the mouse. Select. Click and release the left mouse button to choose an item or items from a pull-down list. Registering Your Product PSC values your feedback. Please take a few moments and complete the Product Registration form located on the PSC website at www.psc.com or on the product CD that came with your product.
Chapter 1 Batteries and Power Overview Battery charging, installation, and information about the single-slot dock, battery charger and power cable are located in the Quick Reference Guide. This section contains the following topics: • "Suspend Mode" starting on page 1-1 • "Batteries" starting on page 1-2 • "Battery Warnings and Cautions" starting on page 1-2 • "Battery Disposal" starting on page 1-4.
Batteries and Power Resuming Use one of the following methods to resume (wake up the PDA): • Press key to suspend or resume (wake up). • Put the PDA into a dock. • Press the key to wake up the unit. When a battery pack completely discharges while the unit is in suspend mode, the PDA remains suspended until the discharged battery condition is corrected. Batteries The battery pack in the PDA is a Lithium Ion battery pack 3.7V, 1800 mAh.
Batteries Lithium-ion Polymer battery packs can get hot, explode, ignite and/or cause serious injury if exposed to abusive situations. Follow the safety warnings listed below: WARNING • Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat the battery. • Do not install the battery pack backwards so the polarity is reversed. • Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery pack to each other with any metal object (such as wire).
Batteries and Power PSC recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum performance. Battery Disposal Replace the battery pack only with one supplied by a PSC reseller. When the battery is worn out, insulate the battery contacts with adhesive tape or a similar material prior to disposal. Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries. CAUTION Do not throw Lithium-Ion Batteries in the trash.
Chapter 2 Software Applications Overview This section contains the following topics: Product Reference Guide • "Inbox" starting on page 2-2. • "Internet Explorer" starting on page 2-3. • "Media Player" starting on page 2-4 • "Quick ScanSet Application" on page 2-5. • "Rotating the Screen" on page 2-4. • "WordPad" starting on page 2-6. • "Installing Programs" on page 2-7. • "Using an Installation Wizard" on page 2-7. • "Installing Programs Manually" on page 2-7.
Software Applications Inbox The PDA comes with Inbox for Windows CE .NET installed from the factory. Inbox is a familiar Microsoft email interface. To set up Inbox: 1. Open Inbox by selecting Start > Programs > Internet > Inbox. 2. Select Services > Options from the command bar. Drag the dialog to show the right edge to configure email. 3. Select Add... 4. Select Service Type and enter in name of email service in the Service Name field. 5. Select the type of service. 6.
Internet Explorer Internet Explorer The PDA comes with Internet Explorer for Windows CE .NET installed 1. Open Internet Explorer by selecting Start > Programs > Internet Explorer. 2. To set a default home page, navigate to the desired default web page. 3. Select View > Internet Options from the command bar. 4. Enter the desired URL in the Start Page field. 5. Press the OK button Internet Explorer uses sliding menus for application and navigation control.
Software Applications Media Player The PDA comes with Media Player for Windows CE .NET installed. 1. Open Media Player by selecting Start > Programs > Multimedia > Media Player or selecting Media Player from the desktop. 2. Select File > Open to open a new media file. 3. Please refer to www.microsoft.com for additional information and help with your Microsoft Windows Media Player. Rotating the Screen You can rotate the screen 90 degrees to a Landscape orientation on the PDA. To rotate the screen.
Quick ScanSet Application Quick ScanSet Application Go to Start > Programs > Scanner > Quick ScanSet to open the bar code scanning application. Figure 2-1. Quick ScanSet Application Tap the Quick ScanSet Icon to modify the applet settings. This application works in the background and has a System Tray Icon you can use to access it’s features and functions. Select/tap the bar code icon to open the menu shown in Figure 2-1 on the right.
Software Applications WordPad To start Wordpad, select Start > Programs > Microsoft WordPad. The PDA comes with WordPad for Windows CE .NET installed from the factory. The following text and document file types are compatible with WordPad: • Text (*.txt) • Word Document (*.doc) • Rich Text File (*.rtf ) • WordPad (*.pwd) When you transfer file types other than *.pwd to the Windows CE .NET device, it translates the files into a compressed Windows CE .NET file type.
Installing Programs Installing Programs Programs pre-installed on the device are stored in ROM (read only memory). You cannot remove, or modify this software. You may add programs and data files to RAM (random access memory) or into DiskOnChip. Please follow the directions provided with the software to install it. Using an Installation Wizard If the file has an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen.
Software Applications Using File Explorer to Add to the Start Menu 1. Select Start > Programs > File Explorer, and select the folder where the program is stored. 2. Select Cut from the Edit > Cut from the command bar. 3. Open the Programs folder located in the Windows folder, select Paste from the pop-up menu. The program appears on the menu. Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu 1. Use the Explorer in ActiveSync on your desktop computer to explore the files on your PDA and locate the program.
Firmware Update Utility Firmware Update Utility The PDA is equipped with a field upgradeable firmware mechanism. Firmware updates for the PDA terminal are uploaded to PSC‘s website (www.psc.com). After you have downloaded the desired update, there are several ways you can update the firmware on the PDA. • Use the Falcon Management Utility (FMU) if you have several terminals to update. Refer to the FMU User’s Guide for more information.
Software Applications 8. Press the OK button to start copying the files to your local machine (or local network location). Installing FUU on the Host PC The Firmware Update Utility (FUU), provides administrators with a field upgrade mechanism. You must have Microsoft® ActiveSync already loaded and running on the host PC to use FUU. Refer to "Installing & Setting Up Microsoft® ActiveSync" on page 4-1 for more information ActiveSync.
Firmware Update Utility Figure 2-2. Welcome to FUU Setup Program 6. The Destination Location dialog asks you to confirm the installation location or choose a new location. Figure 2-3. Destination Location Dialog • To choose a new location, press the Browse button and navigate to the desired installation location. • Press Next to continue the installation. 7. The Select Program Manager Group dialog opens.
Software Applications Figure 2-4. Select Program Manager Group Dialog • Press Next to accept the default Program Manager Group. • Or select a new group and press Next. 8. The Start Installation screen opens. Press Next to begin the installation. Figure 2-5. Start Installation Dialog 9. The Installing Dialog will open and close very quickly. You may not even see this screen.
Firmware Update Utility Figure 2-6. Installing Dialog 10. Press Finish to exit the installation. Figure 2-7. Installing Dialog 11. Congratulations! You have successfully installed FUU on the host PC.
Software Applications Updating Falcon Firmware After copying the firmware image to the host PC and extracting the FUU utility, you can upgrade the firmware on your PDA. The following steps require that you have already established an ActiveSync connection between the host computer and the PDA. To establish an ActiveSync connection with the Falcon, refer to "Installing & Setting Up Microsoft® ActiveSync" on page 4-1. 1. Go to Start > Programs > Firmware Update Utility > FUU. 2. Double-click on the FUU.
Firmware Update Utility Figure 2-9. Query Terminal 8. Press the Update button on the FUU utility on the host PC. Figure 2-10. Falcon Firmware Update Utility 9. The FUU will compare the selected firmware image with the firmware already loaded on the PDA. If the images are different, the FUU will proceed to update the firmware image on your terminal. Please be patient during this procedure. The firmware image of the PDA can take several minutes to download.
Software Applications 10. After the firmware of your PDA has been updated, you must perform a warm reset on the Falcon (refer to the Quick Reference Guide for instructions on the reset method for your Falcon model.) Restoring Falcon Firmware If the firmware image on the Falcon 4220 becomes corrupted, the terminal will continue to display the PSC Falcon logo with an error message at the bottom of the screen. This can happen if the firmware update is aborted, as can happen during a power loss.
AutoCAB If the terminal has been cold reset, the AutoCAB checks to see if there is a DiskOnChip\CAB directory on the terminal. If not, the program just exits. If the CAB directory is found, the program will step through the files in the directory, calling the Windows CAB file installer for each of the files. Once all of the CAB files have been installed, the program will exit. As an example, assume you received an application program as a cab file named INVENTORY.CAB.
Software Applications AutoCE The AutoCE program allows the user to create a list of applications to run when the PDA is reset. Each application may be designated to run only on a cold reset, or on both warm and cold reset. The applications run sequentially, allowing interdependencies to be handled. To create the application list, use a text editor to build a file named autoexec.ini. This file should contain the fully qualified names of each application to run.
Chapter 3 Configuring a PDA Customizing the Settings To change the settings on your new PDA, select Start > Settings > Control Panel to view the Control Panels and settings you can modify. This chapter contains the following topics: • "Aligning the Touchscreen Display" on page 3-2 • "Date and Time" on page 3-3. • "Display Configuration" on p. 3-4. • "Input Panel Properties" on p. 3-5. • "Internet Settings" on page 3-5. • "Owner" starting on page 3-7. • "Password" starting on page 3-7.
Configuring a PDA Aligning the Touchscreen Display You might need to align the touch screen (i.e. when you notice that when you attempt to select one item with the stylus, another item is erroneously selected). 1. To align the touch screen, press + to open the align Screen dialog as shown to the right 2. Carefully press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target as the target moves around the screen.
Date and Time Date and Time In the Date/Time options, you can change the year, month, date, time, time zone, or select automatic adjust for Daylight Savings Time. To set or change the date and time: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Date/Time. 2. Select the month to open a pulldown list of months or press the arrow buttons on either side of the month to increase or decrease the month. 3. To change the year, select the year to open a numeric dial.
Configuring a PDA Display Configuration To modify the display and/or backlight of the PDA refer to the following: Background To change the Background image: 1. The current file is located in the Windows directory with the PSC logo file named PSC.bmp. 2. Place a new image in the Windows directory. This file must be exactly 240 by 320 pixels. 3. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display. 4. Select the new file name by using the Browse button. 5.
Input Panel Properties Input Panel Properties To change the Soft Input Panel settings: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Input Panel. 2. Change the desired settings. 3. To change the Soft Keyboard Options, tap the Options button. 4. Change the soft keyboard options as desired, selecting from: • Large or small keys. • Using gestures for space, backspace, shift, and enter. 5. To exit the Soft Keyboard Options, press OK on the control bar, or press the key on the keypad. 6.
Configuring a PDA Figure 3-1. Internet Settings A B C 4. On the Security tab (refer to Figure 3-1C) modify the security settings as desired. You can enable any of the following by tapping the checkbox: • Allow cookies • Allow TLS 2.0 security • Allow SSL 2.0 security • Allow SSL 3.0 security • Warn when switching across secure and insecure areas. 5. To exit Internet Settings, press OK from the control bar, or press the key on the keypad.
Owner Owner To change the Owner default settings: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Owner Properties. The Input Panel opens to facilitate entering data. 2. Enter data using the input panel or the keypad on the PDA. 3. To exit the Owner Properties control panel, press OK from the control bar, or press the key on the keypad. For more information on using the Network ID tab, refer to "Setting up the Network ID" on page 4-6. Password To change the Password default settings: 1.
Configuring a PDA PC Connection The PC Connection control panel determines how ActiveSync works with the PDA. To modify the default settings: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection. 2. Select the first checkbox to enable direct connections to the desktop computer. 3. Tap the Change Connection button to modify the connection method from USB, IrDA, or Serial. 4. To exit the Change Connection dialog, press OK from the control bar, or press the key on the keypad. 5.
Regional settings Schemes Tab The Schemes tab allows you to determine the User Idle, System Idle, and Suspend mode times when using either battery or AC power. The Power Schemes are additive. To exit, press OK from the command bar, or press the key on the keypad. Regional settings To change the Regional Settings defaults: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Regional Settings. 2. Select the desired language/location. 3. Review the Appearance Samples in the bottom half of the screen. 4.
Configuring a PDA Scanner Settings To change the Scanner Settings and bar code symbologies, complete as follows: 1. Go to Start > Programs > Scanner > Quick ScanSet to open the bar code scanning application. The only indicator that the program is open is the bar code System Tray icon. 2. Select/tap the bar code icon in the System Tray to open the menu shown on the left in Figure 3-2A. • Select Settings to open the Scanner Configure applet. Figure 3-2.
Scanner Settings Section (Menu Item) Field Name Keyboard Message (Result Type) Function/Operation Select from copy & paste or Type writing. Select a method based upon the bar code scanning application you will use. Termination Code (Terminator) Select the desired termination code from the pulldown list. Continuous Scan Enable (Auto Scan) Tap/enable this checkbox to receive beep tone when scanning, or select from the menu.
Configuring a PDA Table 3-2. Scanner Configuration Barcode Tab Field Name Function/Operation Symbology list Select the bar code symbology from this pull-down list. Enable this Code Tap/enable this checkbox to enable the selected bar code symbology. Symbology features Select the desired features you wish to enable for that specific bar code symbology. Length Set the minimum and maximum lengths from the pull-down lists. If the numbers are the same, acceptable bar codes will only be that length.
Storage Properties Storage Properties To change the Storage Properties control panel default settings: Insert a compact flash (CF) or secure digital (SD) storage card into the unit (refer to "Installing Compact Flash Type Peripherals" starting on page C-2). 7. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Storage Properties. 8. From the Store Info pull-down list, select the desired storage device. 9. You can also format, dismount, and create partitions on storage devices using this control panel. 10.
Configuring a PDA System Properties Refer to the System control panel for information related to the system. General Tab Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > System Properties > General tab to determine the following information about your PDA: • Firmware version (in parens). • Serial number (S/N). Memory Allocation Adjust the Memory Allocation with the following steps: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > System Properties. 2. Select the Memory tab. 3.
System Properties Device Name Your device uses this information to identify itself to other computers. The Input Panel will open to facilitate data entry. To close the Device Name, Press the OK button, or the key on the Falcon. Copyrights Refer to this tab for specific copyright data. As a user, you are responsible to read this statement.
Configuring a PDA Volume and Sounds The factory default for the Volume is maximum. You can adjust the volume to your environment and comfort. There are two ways to adjust the volume. Using the Key to Adjust the Volume The first method is accomplished without accessing the Volume & Sounds Properties control panel and is described below: 1. Press the key while simultaneously pressing on the Up or Down edge of the Navigation key. 2.
Falcon Management Utility 4. Select the Sounds tab to choose from various wave (*.wav) files in the menu. 5. You can listen to the sound by selecting the Preview button. 6. Save your new sound scheme by selecting the Save As button and entering a name for your new Sound Scheme in the field. Delete a sound scheme by pressing the Delete button. 7. Press OK when finished modifying your volume and sounds properties.
Configuring a PDA NOTES 3-18 ® Falcon® 4220 Windows CE PDA
Chapter 4 Networks, Communications, and Connections Overview This section contains the following topics: • "Installing & Setting Up Microsoft® ActiveSync" starting on page 4-1. • "Installing Microsoft® ActiveSync on the Host PC" starting on page 4-1. • "Using ActiveSync" starting on page 4-4. • "Networking" starting on page 4-6. • "Setting up the Network ID" starting on page 4-6. • "Network Setup: Remote ActiveSync" starting on page 4-8.
Networks, Communications, and Connections 1. Go to the Microsoft® Windows CE .NET website and download the most current version of ActiveSync: http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/. 2. Install the most current version of Microsoft® ActiveSync (v3.7 or higher) on the host PC (refer to Figure 4-1 on page 4-2). Figure 4-1. Microsoft ActiveSync Installer 3. Click the Next button to continue the installation. Click Cancel to cancel the installation of ActiveSync. 4.
Connecting PDA to Host PC 7. Select File > Connection Settings from ActiveSync’s menu bar. Figure 4-2. Checking COM Ports Window 8. Go to "Using ActiveSync" on page 4-4 to continue using ActiveSync. Connecting PDA to Host PC 1. You can use either the USB/Serial (RS-232) dock or a USB/Serial (RS232) cable to connect the PDA to the Host PC. • To use the dock, you must first insert the PDA into the slot, making sure that the unit is firmly seated in the dock.
Networks, Communications, and Connections Using ActiveSync Use ActiveSync to transfer and synchronize files between the PDA and the Host PC. Setting up a Partnership During the Microsoft ActiveSync installation, you were prompted to create a partnership with your mobile device. When you set up a partnership, you select synchronization and file conversion settings, which are contained in a file on your desktop computer. This file enables your desktop computer to recognize your device.
Using ActiveSync Figure 4-3. Exploring the Mobile Device 4. Navigate to the target directory on your portable and copy the desired file by using the Copy/Paste method or dragging and dropping the desired file(s) into the folder. Depending on the file type, ActiveSync may convert the file into a format appropriate for the Windows CE .NET device. ActiveSync File Synchronization ActiveSync file synchronization requires an ActiveSync partnership between the Falcon and the Host PC.
Networks, Communications, and Connections Figure 4-4. Select Synchronization Settings 3. Place the file to be synchronized in the Synchronization folder created in your My Documents directory. Defaults to the desktop. During the ActiveSync connection, all files in the Synchronization folder will be synchronized to the \My Documents directory on the Falcon.
Networking Network and Dialup Connections RF Configuration Parameters Use this utility to set different profile combinations and designate the current profile for the wireless RF card. Figure 4-5. Wireless Configuration A B C Network Icon To set the RF configuration parameters, complete the following steps: 1. To open the Wireless Properties, tap the Network icon in the system tray or select a hotkey. (Refer to Figure 4-5A.) 2.
Networks, Communications, and Connections Network Setup: Remote ActiveSync An ActiveSync Partnership must be established between the PDA and the desired host prior to using Remote ActiveSync. Refer to "Setting up a Partnership" starting on page 4-4 for more information. To execute Remote ActiveSync, complete the following steps: 1. Go to Start > Settings > Network ActiveSync. 2. Verify that Network Configuration is selected from the Method to Connect pull-down list. 3.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Overview All specifications are subject to change without prior notification. This section contains the following topics: • "Decoding Capabilities (Symbologies)" on page A-1. • "Dock" on page A-1. • "Mechanical Specifications" on page A-2 • "System Specifications" starting on page A-3. • "Optical Specifications" on page A-4. • "Environmental Specifications" starting on page A-4. • "Safety and Regulatory Specifications" on page A-5.
Technical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Figure A-1. Dimensional Illustration 3.1" (78mm) 3.5" (89mm) 6.6" (168mm) 1.3" (33mm) Weight Specifications A-2 12.7 oz. (360 g.) 11.1 oz. (315 g.) (with battery) (without battery) Display 3.5" / 8.
System Specifications System Specifications Operating System Windows® CE .NET version 4.2 > Microprocessor Intel® XScale™ PXA255 Memory Flash ROM 64 MB total memory (includes memory used for firmware and software.) Communication Ports Infrared One IrDA 1.2 compliant port Serial RS-232 via optional cable or dock USB Supports USB v1.1 both host and client (dock and terminal) I/O Slots One SD card slot One Compact Flash Type II slot (3.3V) Audio One mono speaker 2.
Technical Specifications Optical Specifications Laser Scanner Light source Laser: 650nm VLD Scan rate 39 scans/second nominal Indicators One triple-color LED for ALARM notification (Red) Charger indicator (Green/Blue). One dual-color LED for scanner indicator. Ambient light immunity Artificial light 450 ft.-candles /4,844 lux Sunlight 10,000 ft.
Safety and Regulatory Specifications Safety and Regulatory Specifications Electrical VL 60950, CSA 60950, EN 60950 Emissions FCC Part 15 B & C, R&TTE, CISPR 22 Laser Scanner classification CDRH Class II (CAUTION: Laser Radiation—do not stare into beam); IEC 60825 Class 2. Linear Imager classification Class 1 LED product.
Technical Specifications NOTES A-6 ® Falcon® 4220 Windows CE PDA
Appendix B: Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows®CE. NET Overview Falcon® Desktop Utility (FDU) allows PSC Falcon® Windows® administrators to configure Falcon Windows®CE .NET PDAs to control individual user access. This includes: • Preventing users from changing Falcon OS settings. • Defining keys to access specific functionality/programs. • Application Selector to replace desktop with a selection of authorized applications.
Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows®CE. NET Falcon Desktop Utility To open the FDU for the first time, from the Start menu, select Programs > Falcon Management > FDU Admin Tool. Figure B-1. Accessing FDU from the Start Menu These options are available from all screens: Figure B-2. Options Available on all Screens Command B-2 Description OK Tap the OK button to apply the settings and modifications you have made in the FDU tabs. OK saves every modification.
Falcon Desktop Utility Administrative Options (Admin Tab) When you open the Falcon® Desktop Utility (FDU) the Admin tab will open. Figure B-3. Setting a Password/Admin Tab Fields Table B-1. Setting a Password/ Admin Tab Fields Command Enable Falcon Desktop Description Select/tap this checkbox to activate the FDU functions such as Hot Key assignments, IE Restrictions, Windows Settings, and the authorized application menu. Enter Password Enter a password in the text box.
Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows®CE. NET 1. Enter a password in the text box. This allows the user to specify a password when this utility is launched. By default there is no password already set. 2. Re-enter the password in the second text box. 3. Select/tap Set Password to enable the password. 4. Select/tap OK close the Set Password Confirmation dialog. You must select/tap the Set Password button prior to exiting FDU in order to store and activate your new password.
Falcon Desktop Utility Figure B-4. Enter Password Table B-2. Enter Password Dialog Command Description Enter Password Enter your password using the keypad, or using the stylus on the soft input panel (SIP) in the text box. OK Select/tap the OK button to accept the password. X Select/tap the X button to cancel the request to start the FDU. Complete the FDU Config dialog: 1. Type in your password using either the keypad on the unit, or using the stylus on the soft input panel (SIP).
Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows®CE. NET \Windows\pword.exe. Figure B-5. HotKeys Tab Table B-3. Hotkeys Tab Fields Command Hot Key This pull-down list displays the available function keys to define. Select the desired one from the list. New Not available on Falcon 4220 units. Delete Not available on Falcon 4220 units. Associated Function cation or Action. Application Displays path to the selected application.
Falcon Desktop Utility The key is initially assigned to FDU Admin. If you wish to assign this key to a different function, you must first select an unassigned hotkey and assign it to the Action - FDU Admin. You can then go back and reassign the FKey to something else. Table B-4. Hotkeys Available Falcon 4220 App1 - App4 Audio Calibrate Copy Delete Down Home IE Left Paste Rec Right Up Windows The administrator is responsible for verifying that these keys don't override existing functions.
Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows®CE. NET Figure B-6. IE Configuration Tab / IE Window Features IE Address Bar IE Tool Bar IE Menu Bar IE Status Bar Table B-5.
Falcon Desktop Utility Command Description Show Menu Bar Select/tap this check box to show the IE menu bar. Internet Options Press the Internet Options button on the IE tab to open the Windows CE .NET Internet Options control panel. Customize these settings as necessary. The Internet Options control panel applet is part of the Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET operating system. For more information on the Windows CE .NET operating system, please refer to the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.
Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows®CE. NET Table B-6. Win Tab Fields Command Description Show Taskbar Select/tap Show Taskbar to specify that the taskbar is shown or hidden. Taskbar Enabled Select/tap Taskbar Enabled to specify whether the taskbar is accessible. This option is only available when the Show Taskbar is checked. Start Menu Enabled Select/tap Start Menu Enabled to specify whether the Start menu is accessible or not.
Application Selector (AppSelect Tab) Table B-7. AppSelect Tab Fields Command Description Enable Application Select/tap Enable Application Selector to enable/disabled the application selector. When this is enabled, the Application Selector Selector replaces the desktop and allows only authorized use of applications. Authorized Applications This is a list of applications that the user may access. New Select/tap the New button to create a new application entry.
Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows®CE. NET Add Application The Add Application dialog opens when you press either the New button or the Edit button. Figure B-9. Add Application Dialog Table B-8. Add Application Dialog Command Description Application Title Type the name of the application in this textbox in the way you wish it to appear for the user. Executable Displays the path for the executable file which you want to run. Browse Button Select/tap to browse for the desired executable file.
Application Selector Command Description Delay Enter a delay duration in seconds in the combo box. This option delays auto start of application(s) to allow drivers to load prior to starting applications OK Select/tap the OK button to add/save changes. X Select/tap the X button to cancel the creation of this entry. From the Add Application dialog, the administrator can configure and/or add/ change an a new application entry in the list.
Falcon® Desktop Utility for Windows®CE. NET Application Switcher User Interface The application switcher provides the same functionality as the standard windows Alt+Tab function. This allows the user to cycle through the various open applications. The key can be used to close the Application Switcher. The application switcher is activated via an assigned Action key specified in the Hot Key tab. (Refer to Setting Hot Keys (HKeys Tab) on page 5.
Appendix C Accessories & Peripherals Overview This appendix covers the following accessories and peripherals: • "Using the Car Charger/Adapter" on page C-1. • "Installing Compact Flash Type Peripherals" on page C-2. • "Using the Earphones / Microphone" on page C-4. • "Installing the Handstrap" on page C-5. • "Using a High Capacity Battery" on page C-6. • "Holster" on page C-7. • "Using SD Memory Card" on page C-9. • "Using the USB / Serial Connection" on page C-10.
Accessories & Peripherals Parameters Input Current Test Conditions Min. Max Unit of Measure Vin = 12V, Off Load Quiescent Current 10 - mA Vin = 12/33, RL = 2.5 Inrush Current Vin = 10.8~33V Input Voltage Surge (Fuse Protected) 30V < Vin ≤ 40V Output Voltage Output Current 0.8 (30V) 1.2 (10.8V) A 3 A - - - Vin = 12V, RL = 2.5 4.75 5.25 V Vin = 12V, RL = 2.5 0 2 A Figure C-1.
Using the Docks Figure C-2. Compact Flash Type II Memory Card Open Slot CF Card a CF Card Sealed Unit (no opening) b c 1. Remove the handstrap plate or the handle accessory if there is one on the PDA. Refer to "Installing the Handstrap" on page C-5 and the Handle Accessory Installation Instructions included on the product CD for more information. 2. Remove the screws from the CF cover by using a small Phillips head screwdriver. Remove the CF cover plate. 3.
Accessories & Peripherals Using the Earphones / Microphone To use the Earphones/Microphone cord, connect it to the port along the top left edge of the PDA. Figure C-3. Earphones/Microphone Device Ear/Microphone Port Icon Microphone Earphones/ The Falcon 4220 supports stereo sound. The earphone/microphone is similar to one you receive with a cellular phone or other portable media device. There will be a Voice Record feature in a future release of this product.
Installing the Handstrap Installing the Handstrap To use the PDA for extended periods of time, install the handstrap for increased comfort and usability. To install the handstrap, you must have the standard CF cover installed. Because the handstrap plate will cover the opening, the handstrap cannot be used with the open CF (compact flash card) cover. Complete the following steps: 1. Turn the PDA face-down on a clean, dry surface. Ensure that power is OFF. 2.
Accessories & Peripherals Installing the Handle Refer to the Instruction Sheet that comes with the handle for complete instructions on installation. Refer to the Product CD for an electronic copy. Using a High Capacity Battery There is also an optional high capacity battery available. This battery is rated at 2700mAh. This battery upgrade kit comes with a high capacity battery cover as shown below. Figure C-5.
Holster Holster There is a heavy duty nylon holster available as an accessory for the both the handled and non-handled versions of the Falcon PDA. It features a belt mount (clip on both sides for left or right mount) and is shown in Figure C-6. Figure C-6.
Accessories & Peripherals Using the IrDA Port Use the IrDA Port to synchronize data transmission with a desktop computer, portable printer, or another handheld device with an IrDA port. To use the IR port, position the IR port of both devices towards each other. Remove the protective shipping overlay from the IrDA port of both devices (if applicable). Figure C-7.
Using SD Memory Card Using SD Memory Card Secure Digital memory cards come in various data storage sizes. To use a Secure Digital (SD) type card, complete the following steps: 1. Remove the SD cover located along the left side of the unit by removing the two screws with a Phillips head screw-driver. Figure C-8. Secure Digital Card SD Cover SD Card 2. Make sure that the SD card is oriented correctly with the small notch on the top left, and insert it into the SD card slot. 3.
Accessories & Peripherals Using the USB / Serial Connection Use either a USB or serial connection cable to synchronize your data transmission with a Host PC. Use the appropriate connection for the system you are using. Figure C-9. Serial and USB Data Synchronization Cables Device USB Connection Device Serial Connection USB Cable Host USB Connection Device USB Connection Serial Cable You must install Microsoft ActiveSync v3.7 or higher on the Host PC prior to synchronizing data.
Appendix D Cable & Connector Configurations Introduction The following pages contain pinout information, enabling you to create standard interface cables for use in interconnecting the Falcon to power and/or peripheral devices. Falcon Termination USB Host Cable Table D-1 lists the Pin number and signal for the Falcon USB Host cable. Table D-1.
Cable & Connector Configurations Falcon Termination USB and Serial Cables Table D-2 lists the Pin number and signal for Falcon (client) end of the 22 pin Port, Serial or USB cable. Table D-2.
PC Termination Serial Cable PC Termination Serial Cable Table D-3 lists the Pin number and signal for PC end of the Serial cable for the Falcon. Table D-3.
Cable & Connector Configurations NOTES D-4 ® Falcon® 4220 Windows CE PDA
Appendix E Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support Overview This section contains the following topics: • "Maintaining the PDA" on page E-1. • "Troubleshooting" on page E-2. • "Technical Support" on page E-5. Maintaining the PDA With normal use, the PDA, Dock, 4-Slot Dock and 4-slot battery charger require no maintenance. For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using the Falcon: • To prolong its life and avoid problems, keep the Falcon and its dock clean.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support Troubleshooting Table E-1. Troubleshooting Problems, Causes, and Solutions Problem The PDA does not turn on. Possible Cause The battery pack is not charged. Solution Charge or replace the battery pack in the PDA. The battery pack not installed Ensure the battery pack is installed properly. properly. System crash. Rechargeable battery pack did not charge. Characters are not visible on the display. Perform a cold reset.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause The PDA has gone into suspend mode and is inactive. The PDA turns off (suspends) after a period of inactivity. To resume, press the key. (refer to "Suspend Mode" on page 1-1. You can set duration from one to 30 minutes. Refer to "Power Configuration" on page 3-8 to modify the default settings. The Quick ScanSet application has not been started. Go to Start > Programs > Scanner > Quick ScanSet to open the bar code scanning application.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support RF Connectivity Troubleshooting Gather facts: • Falcon type • AP & RF card brand (ensure latest version of firmware installed) • Host type • Software type • Software version (ensure latest version is installed) • Frequency and duration of issue START Does the Falcon respond to a PING command from a PC? YES Does the Falcon connect to the host ? YES RF connectivity obtained.
Technical Support 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, product support, product registration, warranty information, product manuals, product tech notes, software updates, demos, and instructions for returning products for repair.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support NOTES E-6 ® Falcon® 4220 Windows CE PDA
Appendix F Glossary Many definitions for this Glossary were taken directly from the Microsoft Developer’s Network website at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp. 4-way rocker key Refer to navigation key. active notification The state of a user notification from the time the user is notified until the user handles the event. active window The window in which a user is currently working or directing input.
Glossary Compact Flash (CF) card Compact Flash® is a very small removable mass storage device. Compact Flash cards are designed with flash technology, a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely. CF™ cards consume only five percent of the power required by small disk drives. CF cards weigh a half ounce and are the size of a matchbook. CF cards are available as modems, Ethernet, serial, digital phone cards, scanners, BlueTooth wireless, 802.11b WiFi LAN, etc.
Firmware Update Utility (FUU) A PSC Windows-based field upgradeable firmware mechanism. Use the Firmware Update Utility (FUU), described starting on page 2-9, to install or update the firmware using an ActiveSync connection. gripper bar A gripper bar is a tall, thin rectangle with a dark stripe running through it that appears on a rebar or a command band control. By touching and dragging a gripper bar with a stylus, a user can reposition a rebar or command bar.
Glossary Network ID Here used to mean that you should configure the Windows user settings, such as the user name, password, and domain name. Microsoft’s definition includes some wireless network IDs as equivalent to SSIDs. non-persistent state A non-persistent state affects only the next keypress. FN state is a non-persistent state. object store The persistent storage that Windows CE makes available to applications.
RTC Real Time Clock on the PC. Secure Digital (SD) SD Memory Cards are small, non-volatile, solid-state devices, that provide high storage Memory Card capacity (32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB), fast data transfer, and security. shortcut menu A menu that is displayed for a selected object. The menu contains commands that are contextually relevant to the selection. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) SNMP is the standard protocol for managing devices on a network.
Glossary Symbology A symbology is a protocol for arranging the bars and spaces that make up a particular kind of bar code. A bar code is made up of numbers, letters, and computer-recognized characters that can be represented in a combination of bars and spaces. There is not one standard bar code; there are currently over 400 barcode symbologies that serve different uses, industries, or geographic needs.
INDEX ... (browse) B-8, B-12 400 Invalid Syntax B-8 403 Request Forbidden B-8 404 Object Not Found B-8 406 No Response Format B-8 410 Page Doesn’t Exist B-8 4-way rocker key F-1 500 Internal Server Error B-8 501 Server Can’t Do That B-8 802.
Index AutoCE 2-18, F-1 enable selector B-11 file synchronization 4-1 Inbox 2-2 Media Player 2-4 Quick ScanSet 2-5, 3-10 selector B-10, B-13 title B-12 WordPad 2-6 applications 2-1 overview 2-1 removing 2-8 reset list 2-18, F-1 AppSelect tab B-10 arguments B-6, B-12 Assign as Default B-8 associated function B-6 authorized applications B-11 AutoCAB application 2-16, F-1 AutoCE application 2-18, F-1 autoexec.
Index clicking 0-vii cold reset reinstall applications 2-16, F-1 command band F-1 command bar F-1 communication, overview 4-1 compact flash card 3-13, A-3, C-2, F-2 cover C-5 open C-2, C-5 installing C-2 complete discharge 1-1 battery 1-2 configuration display 3-4 memory 3-14 overview 3-1 power 3-8 settings 3-1 sounds 3-16 volume 3-16 configure connectors D-1 connection dialup 4-7 network 4-7 overview 4-1 connector configurations D-1 context sensitive help F-2 control F-2 control panel 3-1, F-2 background
Index maintenance E-1 make sure PDA is firmly seated 4-3, E-2 resume 1-2 serial 4-3 spare battery charging slot 1-4 USB 4-3 document conventions 0-vi overview 0-v domain 4-6 double-click 0-vii double-tap 0-vii duration idle 1-1 power 3-9 sleep mode 1-1 suspend 1-1, 3-9 system idle 3-9 E earphones A-3 installing C-4 edit B-11, B-12 email program 2-2 embedded F-2 Embedded Visual C++ A-3 enable address bar B-8 application selector B-11 Falcon Desktop B-3 menu bar B-9 status bar B-8 tool bar B-8 environmental
Index file icons B-12 firmware F-2 image 2-16 corrupted 2-16 restoration 2-9 restoring 2-16 retrieving image 2-9 updates link 2-9 updating 2-14 version 3-14 Firmware Update Utility 2-9, F-3 flash memory 1-3, F-2 FMU, see Falcon Management Utility FN2 mute 3-16 rotating the screen 2-4 volume 3-16 formatting conventions 0-vi FUU 2-9, F-3 FUU.
Index internet options B-9 internet settings 3-5 inventory.
Index network 4-6 ActiveSync setup 4-8 CAUTION 4-7 connections 4-7 icon 4-6 ID F-4 name 4-7 overview 4-1 setup ID 4-6 new B-11 button B-12 hotkey B-6 non-persistent state F-4 Not Available Offline B-8 O object store F-4 OK button B-2, B-5, B-13 optical specifications A-4 options, internet B-9 overview B-1 manual 0-v technical specifications A-1 owner control panel 4-6 owner settings 3-7 P password 4-6, B-3, B-4 enter B-5 re-enter B-4 request B-4 set B-3, B-4 settings 3-7 PDA care and cleaning E-1 connect
Index IrDA port C-8 PSC.
Index network with ActiveSync 4-8 shortcut menu F-5 Show Taskbar B-10 sleep duration 1-1 mode 1-1 timer 1-1 slot spare battery 1-4 SNMP F-5 soft input panel F-5 properties 3-5 software 2-1 sound 3-16 preview 3-17 speaker A-3 specifications environmental A-4 mechanical A-2 optical A-4 regulatory A-5 safety A-5 system A-3 technical A-1 touchscreen A-2 splash screen F-5 SSID 4-7, F-5 start button F-5 menu adding programs with Explorer using ActiveSync 2-8 status bar F-5 bar, enable B-8 icon F-6 icons F-5 stor
Index communications 4-3 failure E-2 data communications E-2 display E-2 RF E-4 scanning E-3 unit does not turn on E-2 unit turns itself off E-3 U unauthorized use B-10 Up/Down B-11 URL 3-5, F-6 Syntax Error B-8 USB A-3, F-6 dock 4-3 installing C-10 using a mouse 0-vii Wavelink TE A-3 WEP F-6 Win tab B-9 Windows CE .
Asia Pacific Italy PSC Hong Kong Hong Kong Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 PSC S.p.A. Vimercate (MI), Italy Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1 Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496 Australia Japan PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. North Ryde, Australia Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688 PSC Japan K.K. Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761 Fax: 81 (0)3 3491 6656 France Latin America PSC S.A.R.L. LES ULIS Cedex, France Telephone: [33].01.64.86.71.00 Fax: [33].01.
