FC300 FC300 Handheld Getting Started Guide
Identification FC300 Handheld Getting Started Guide 12/19/2011 TDC-0898-004 Copyright © 2009-2011 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidentiality Notice The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and is being provided subject to the condition that (i) it be held in confidence except to the extent required otherwise by law and (ii) it will be used only for the purposes described herein. Any third party that is given access to this information shall be similarly bound in writing.
Compliance Statement Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Déclaration de Conformité Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Lithium Ion Battery Warning Warning Follow these procedures to avoid injury to yourself or others: • The lithium battery may cause a fire or chemical burn if it is not disposed of properly. • Do not recharge, disassemble, or heat above 158° Fahrenheit (70° Celsius), or incinerate the lithium battery. • Keep the lithium battery away from children. • Replace the lithium battery only with batteries meeting Itron specifications. Any other battery may cause a fire or explosion.
Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 Unpacking the FC300 Handheld Computer.............................................................. 1 Getting Familiar with Your FC300 ............................................................................ 2 Front View ........................................................................................................... 2 Back View with Hand Strap ............
Contents Disabling/Enabling the Touch Screen .................................................................... 29 Input Panel ............................................................................................................. 31 Setting Owner Information ...................................................................................... 32 Setting the Device Name ........................................................................................ 35 Setting the Date/Time ...............
Contents Itron Applications ...................................................................................................... 70 Index ...........................................................................................................................
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Introduction This document contains information to help you get started using your Itron FC300 series (FC300 and FC300 with SRead radio) handheld computer. For additional information, refer to the FC300’s online help (select Windows logo > Help), or the documentation/online help for your FC300 Itron software application (MV-RS, Field Collection System, Endpoint-Link, Endpoint-Link Pro, Field Deployment Manager).
Introduction Note Communication docks, power supply, and cabling are ordered and packaged separately; see the FC300 Docks User Guide. Getting Familiar with Your FC300 The following illustrations identify the main features of the FC300.
Introduction Back View with Hand Strap 1 Hand strap, upper connector on hand strap base 2 Stylus tether (using hand strap upper connector as anchor) 3 Stylus 4 Hand strap (adjustable end) 5 Stylus holders on hand strap (available on both left and right sides) 6 Hand strap, lower connector inserts into opening on bottom of FC300 Back View of Battery Compartment 1 Battery well access tab 2 Battery well 3 FC300 serial number 4 Battery well terminals FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confid
Introduction Top View The following picture shows top views of two FC300s with different options. Note the difference in depth (front to back) of the two examples.
Introduction Bottom View 1 Opening for lower hand strap connector 2 IO (input/output) connector (uncovered) LED Status Indicators The FC300 has three light-emitting diode (LED) status indicators located at the top of the keypad. The LEDs light up when a particular function of the computer is active.
Introduction Battery Charging LED The Battery Charging Status LED indicates the main battery charging status. Light Description Off No charge. The battery is not being charged by AC power or is not present. Blinking red Fault. The battery pack has faulted or failed. Yellow/amber Standby. The battery pack temperature is out of range. Red Charging. The battery pack is charging (icon on touch screen). Green Charged. The battery pack is fully charged and connected to external power.
Introduction System Status LED The System Status LED indicates power management status. Light Description Blinking red Battery power failure; critical suspend. Solid red Main battery is low. Blinking green FC300 is in System Idle. The display is turned off, but the FC300 is still powered on. For details, see Setting Power Schemes on page 37. Yellow/amber Initial few seconds when Power key is pressed. off None of the above.
Introduction Software Setup Checklist √ Task Description See 1 Calibrate the touch screen. Calibrating the Touch Screen on page 26. 2 Set device name. Setting the Device Name on page 35. 3 Set owner information. Setting Owner Information on page 32. 4 Set date and time zone. Setting the Date/Time on page 36. 5 Set power scheme timers. Setting Power Schemes on page 37. 6 Set speaker sounds and volume. Setting Speaker Sounds and Volume on page 40. 7 Set peripheral options.
Introduction Installing the Battery The FC300’s lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery is sealed in a separate bag during shipping. Remove the battery from its packing before installation. A spare main battery can be ordered from Itron to carry and replace while in the field, if necessary. For more details, see Batteries on page 15. Be sure to fully charge the battery before powering on the FC300; see Charging the Battery on page 9. To install the battery 1. Detach the bottom hook of the hand strap. 2.
Introduction After you have turned on the FC300, you can check battery status details (see Batteries on page 15). • Double-click the battery gauge icon system tray. in the FC300's or • Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Battery. Note From within an Itron software application, the battery gauge icon or the Control Panel may not be accessible. Check the Itron software application documentation for how to view battery status from within the application.
Introduction To assemble the AC power unit 1. Plug the connector to AC power supply (4) into the AC receptacle for the AC power unit (2). 2. Plug the wall plug (3) into a wall outlet. USB Client Y Cable The USB client Y cable provides a connection between the host PC via USB (using synchronization software) and the FC300. An AC adapter pin provides the connector to external power. This cable setup can be used if not using a dock.
Introduction Applying External Power to the FC300 Before beginning, review the setup for the AC power unit (see External Power Supply on page 10) and the features of the USB client Y cable on page 11. To apply external power to the FC300 1. Using the USB client Y cable, pinch the catch/release latches on the I/O connector until they are open. 2. Connect the I/O connector to the bottom of the FC300, matching the shape of the connectors. 3. Release the catch/release latches. 4.
Introduction • Suspend. Occurs when the FC300 is inactive for a predetermined period of time (see Setting Power Schemes on page 37), the user presses Power when the FC300 is already on, or selects Windows logo > Suspend. The FC300 remains in the Suspend state until any of these wake-up events occur: • Pressing Power. • External power is applied. • Off. Occurs when the main battery and the backup battery are depleted. You never turn off the FC300; you only suspend it.
Introduction Caution When you perform a hard reset, you may lose some settings saved in the operating system, as well as non-saved data stored in RAM. (This is not an issue with Itron software applications as they are installed in non-volatile memory and data is written to the disk when entered). When you restart, you may have to reenter the time, date, and personal data, and recalibrate your touch screen.
Batteries Batteries The FC300 uses a replaceable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack from Itron as the main battery. Under normal conditions, a fully charged battery should last for a full eight hour work shift before requiring a recharge. resides in the FC300's system tray—if A battery gas gauge icon enabled—and shows four levels of charge: 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%. At any level below 25%, the system status LED and the battery gas gauge icon turn red indicating low battery.
Batteries The Status area shows JACKED if the main battery is receiving external power. 3. Select OK. 4. Close the Control Panel to return to the desktop. Backup Battery The FC300 uses an internal backup battery to retain data for five minutes while the depleted main battery is removed and replaced with a fully charged battery.
Batteries To check the backup battery status 1. From the desktop, double-tab the battery icon ( ) or select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Power. 2. Select the Battery tab. 3. View the Backup battery status. If Low or Very Low, do not replace the main battery unless on external power. 4. Select OK. 5. Close the Control Panel to return to the desktop. Replacing the Battery Before replacing the battery, you must: • Have a fully charged battery as a replacement.
Batteries 18 4. Tilt the end (with the extended terminals) of the fully charged battery into the upper end of the battery well. Press and slide the battery locking latch toward the bottom of the unit and seat the battery until it clicks into place and is firmly seated in the battery well. Release the locking latch. 5. Reattach the hand strap, if installed. 6.
Controls Controls Once the FC300 is running, get familiar with the keypad and how to use modified keys. Several settings should also be defined based on your needs.
Controls Modifier Keys The SHFT (shift), Orange, and Blue keys are considered modifier keys; they modify the action of another key. For example: Key initial key with Orange key with Blue key Action SPC (space) Esc (escape) - (hyphen or minus) Usually a modifier key is used sequentially with another key; the keys are not pressed simultaneously unless indicated in this document with a + between the keys. The following icons appear in the taskbar to indicate usage. Icon Indicates CapsLock is active.
Controls In some cases of a modifier key sequence—such as Caps (CapsLock)—the state is active until the key sequence is toggled off. For example: 1. Press Orange O to activate Caps (uppercase). 2. Press A, the A is uppercase; press B, the B is uppercase. 3. Press Orange O to deactivate Caps. 4. Press C, the c is lowercase. Keys and Key Sequence Press multiple keys sequentially.
Controls To get this function Press keys in this order Results/comments Uppercase letter SHFT Toggles letter to uppercase or lowercase Backspace BKSP Moves back a space Tab TAB Tabs to next field or item Back Tab SHFT or Orange Cursor up Up arrow Moves cursor up a line Cursor down Down arrow Moves cursor down one line Cursor right Right arrow Moves cursor one space to the right Cursor left Left arrow Moves cursor one space to the left TAB Tabs backwards to previous field or item
Controls To get this function Press keys in this order Results/comments ; (semicolon) Blue F Semicolon : (colon) Blue D Colon ! (exclamation) Blue Q Exclamation point ? (question mark) Blue L Question mark ( (left parenthesis) Blue O (letter) Left or open parenthesis ) (right parenthesis) Blue P Right or close parenthesis _ (underscore) Blue M Underscore or horizontal bar / (forward slash) Blue J Forward slash \ (back slash) Blue S Backward slash ` (grave accent) Blue
Controls Accented Keys To get this result Press keys in this order à è ì ò ù Orange A A or the appropriate letter À È Ì Ò Ù Orange A SHFT á é í ó ú ý Orange 8 A or the appropriate letter Á É Í Ó Ú Ý Orange 8 SHFT â ê î ô û Orange C A or the appropriate letter Â Ê Î Ô Û Orange C SHFT ã ñ õ Orange N A or the appropriate letter Ã Ñ Õ Orange N SHFT ä ë ï ö ü ÿ Orange 6 A or the appropriate letter Ä Ë Ï Ö Ü Orange 6 SHFT ¡ Blue 9 ¿ Orange 9 ç Blue 4 Ç Orange
Controls Taskbar Icons The following icons may appear in the FC300 taskbar. In most cases, double-tapping the icon in the taskbar opens the related application or properties screen. Up to six icons can display in the taskbar. A blue arrow indicates that more icons are available. Icon or Indicates Bluetooth module is connected to one or more of the targeted Bluetooth devices. See Bluetooth on page 54. Any of the following conditions: • Bluetooth is off.
Controls Icon Indicates Tap the switchpad icon to access the desktop or a list of open applications. Input method: keyboard/input panel/transcriber. See Input Panel on page 31. Calibrating the Touch Screen The FC300 touch screen should be calibrated for first time use. At any time, you can recalibrate the touch screen if it is not responding properly to stylus taps. Calibration involves tapping the center of a target.
Controls 3. Select Recalibrate. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Press ENTER to save the calibration settings or press Esc to cancel or quit.
Controls Calibrating the Double-Tap The FC300 touch screen responds to stylus double-taps. Use this procedure to set the sensitivity of the double-taps and test the setting. To calibrate the double-tap 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus. 2. Select the Double-Tap tab. 3. Double-tap the checkered grid icon speed and distance between taps. 4. to test the setting. The Double-tap the movie clapper icon icon should change to show an open clapper .
Controls Disabling/Enabling the Touch Screen Note Be sure you know how to enable the touch screen before you disable it; see To enable the touch screen on page 29. To disable the touch screen 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > FC300 Options. 2. Select the Misc tab. Select or clear the Touch Screen Disable option as needed. 3. Select OK. A Restart message appears; select Yes to restart the FC300 and have the touch screen disabled. The touch screen display shows the desktop.
Controls To enable the touch screen 1. Using the keypad, press CTRL ESC (key sequence is Orange Y Orange SPC) to access the Start menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Settings > Control Panel and press ENTER. 3. Use the arrow keys to locate FC300 Options and press ENTER. 4. Use the right arrow key to access to Misc tab. Use the down arrow key to highlight the Touch Screen Disable field. Press SPC to clear the check box. Press ENTER. 5.
Controls Input Panel The FC300 has two input methods: • Keyboard. For using the physical keypad and the on-screen keyboard. • Transcriber. Uses Microsoft Transcriber as the handwriting recognition solution for the FC300 touch screen. Icon Input method Description Input panel Tap to access the different input methods. Keyboard Indicates Keyboard input method. Transcriber Indicates transcriber input method. Example of the Control Panel using the Keyboard (on-screen keyboard) input method.
Controls Example of the Control Panel using the Transcriber input method. Notice the Transcriber icon. Setting Owner Information Owner information includes: 32 • Identification. Name, company, address, work and home phone numbers, and whether to display this information when powered on. • Notes. Allows you to enter specific notes and whether to display the note when powered on. • Network ID. User name, password, and domain to access defined network resources.
Controls The following is an example of owner identification and notes displayed when powered on. To set owner information 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Owner. 2. Select the Identification tab. Enter information as desired. To display the information when powered on, select Display owner identification.
Controls 3. Select the Notes tab. Enter information in the Notes field if desired. To display the information when powered on, select Display owner notes. 4. Select the Network ID tab. If accessing network resources, enter the appropriate user name, password, and domain information. 34 5. Select OK. 6. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop.
Controls Setting the Device Name Set up the FC300's device name before starting other applications. This device name may be used as a default name when setting up for other applications and when setting up a Bluetooth device. To set the FC300 device name 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > System. 2. Select the Device Name tab. Enter the desired name in the Device name field.
Controls Setting the Date/Time Set the date, time, time zone, and whether the system automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST). To set the date/time 1. ), or select From the desktop, double-tap the Time icon ( Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Date/Time. 2. Select the correct month: • Tap the month name and select the desired month from the pop-up menu. or • Tap the left arrow or right arrow beside the month name to step through the months. 36 3. Select the correct year.
Controls 5. To set the time, tap the parameter to change (hours, minutes, or seconds). • Use the numeric keypad to type the correct value. or • Use the field's up/down arrows to locate the correct value. or • Press the up/down arrows on the keypad to locate the correct value. 6. Tap AM or PM to toggle between the two values. 7. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. 8. Select Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving, if desired. 9. Select OK. 10.
Controls • Suspend. After the set time passes without activity or the Power key is pressed, the system is suspended. When suspended, the touch screen is off, the SYS light is not flashing green, and the FC300 will not respond to regular key presses. Press the Power key to resume using the FC300. The time is cumulative. When the User Idle time has expired, the System Idle time begins. When the System Idle time has expired, the Suspend time begins.
Controls 4. In each field, select the desired time. Note The Switch state to User Idle setting here is the same for the backlight's Battery power, and device is idle for more than setting (see Touch Screen Backlight on page 45). 5. In the Power Scheme field, select AC Power. In each field, select the desired time. Note The Switch state to User Idle setting here is the same for the backlight's External power, and device is idle for more than setting (see Touch Screen Backlight on page 45). 6.
Controls Setting Speaker Sounds and Volume The FC300 speaker is located under the LED status indicators. You can enable sounds for system events, applications, notifications (alarms, reminders), key clicks, and screen taps. You can also select a specific sound for an individual event. Once a sound is enabled, adjust the volume from the Control Panel setting or from the keyboard. There are six volume level settings; they are the same for keypad use and Volume & Sound properties.
Controls Select which items will have sounds enabled. • If Applications is cleared, Notifications is unavailable for selection. • For Key clicks and Screen taps, select for Soft or Loud sound. 3. Select the Sounds tab. You can make changes to a current scheme or create a new one. If changing a current scheme, select that scheme from the Scheme list. Select an Event. Select a Sound; several sounds are already included such as Beepe, Beeph, and Buzzh. Tap to preview the sound. Tap stop the sound example.
Controls Select OK. The Save Scheme As dialog box closes. • If replacing a current scheme, a Change Scheme dialog appears. Make an appropriate selection. • If you no longer want a specific scheme, select it in the Scheme list and tap Delete. A Scheme dialog box appears; make an appropriate selection. 5. When completely done, select OK from the Volume & Sounds Properties screen. 6. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop.
Controls Using the Flashlight The FC300 has an LED flashlight in the top of the unit. The flashlight on/off key is located at the bottom of the keypad. A Control Panel setting defines the time-out period before the FC300 shuts off the flashlight. The flashlight timer starts when the flashlight key is toggled on. The flashlight remains on until the flashlight key is toggled off, the flashlight timer expires, or the FC300 enters Suspend mode. To set the flashlight timer 1.
Controls Backlight Settings The FC300 has two types of backlights: • Keypad backlight • Touch screen backlight Keypad Backlight The keypad backlight is white and can be enabled (default) or disabled. If enabled, the keypad backlight follows the touch screen backlight settings for when to turn off. If disabled, the keypad backlight does not turn on during a suspend, restart, or reboot. To set the keypad backlight option 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > FC300 Options. 2.
Controls Touch Screen Backlight The touch screen backlight settings control dimming of the backlight when the FC300 is idle after a user-defined time for battery use and external power use (see Setting Power Schemes on page 37). When the backlight timer expires, the touch screen backlight is dimmed, not turned off. Any action on the FC300 returns the brightness setting. The keypad backlight also uses these time settings, but turns off instead of dimming.
Controls Note The Battery power, and device is idle for more than setting here is the same for the Power Scheme: Battery Power setting in Switch state to User Idle. The External power, and device is idle for more than setting here is the same for the Power Scheme: AC Power setting in Switch state to User Idle. For more details, see Setting Power Schemes on page 37. 46 4. Select OK. 5. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop.
Accessories Accessories The following optional accessories can be set up for the FC300: • SRead radio with antenna • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) • Wi-Fi • Bluetooth devices • GPS (an embedded GPS module) • Imager (an embedded imager for 2D barcode and monochrome imager) • Holster • Carry case • Charging FC300 in a vehicle • Touch screen protective film Setting the Radio The FC300 is optionally equipped with an SRead radio which is connected via an internal serial port and integrat
Accessories Antenna Types If you ordered the FC300 with SRead, or the FC300 with SRead + Imager, you need to attach the appropriate antenna to the top of the FC300. Length Part number Description Gain Type Impedance 8¼ inch antenna FC3277ANTENNA 2.1 dBi Vertical omni 50-ohm 2½ inch antenna FC3280ANTENNA Unity Vertical Omni 50-ohm Use this antenna when reading endpoints at long range, more than six feet (1.8 meters) away.
Accessories Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.
Accessories Setting Up Wi-Fi If your company uses a wireless network, you can set up the FC300 handheld—if it has a Wi-Fi card—to access that wireless network. If you don't see the Wi-Fi icons ( or ) in the taskbar, the FC300 may not be enabled for Wi-Fi. Another way to check for Wi-Fi is to access the Summit Client Utility screen (steps 1 and 2 in the following procedure). If the Radio Type field is blank (--), the FC300 is not enabled for Wi-Fi. To set up Wi-Fi 1.
Accessories 3. In the Admin Password Entry screen, type SUMMIT (all uppercase) and then tap OK. 4. From the Summit Client Utility screen, select the Profile tab and then tap Scan.
Accessories 52 5. From the Scan screen, select the desired wireless network and then tap Configure. 6. An SCU screen appears asking if you want to create a new profile; the name is based on the wireless network you selected earlier. Tap Yes.
Accessories 7. Select the Main tab and change the Active Profile field to the new profile you just created. The Status field changes from Not Associated (first example) to Associated (second example). In the Radio Type field, BG indicates an 802.11 b/g radio; ABG indicates an 802.11 a/b/g radio. 8. Select the Status tab and check to be sure an IP address is shown in the IP field. Tap OK to exit the Summit Client Utility screen. 9. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop.
Accessories Bluetooth Devices The FC300 includes Bluetooth capability and supports a bar code scanner, Itron belt clip radios, and GPS receivers. Pairing can occur at line-of-sight distances up to 32.8 feet (10 meters). Setting Up a Bluetooth Device To use a Bluetooth device, the FC300 must first discover and pair with that device. Pairing occurs when two Bluetooth devices agree to communicate with each other and establish a connection.
Accessories 3. Select the Bluetooth Devices tab. Be within line-of-sight range of the desired Bluetooth device to pair. Select Discover. All discoverable Bluetooth devices in the vicinity are listed.
Accessories 56 4. Select the desired device. Double-tap and select the correct pairing; select Pair as Serial Device for a GPS receiver. 5. Check the pairing properties. Select the device again. Double-tap and select Properties. 6. The paired device now shows a connected icon.
Accessories Discovered and paired devices may be identified with an icon which is assigned by the system. Icons in the left column provide information about the device. White background indicates the device is connected and the Bluetooth connection is active. Red background indicates the Bluetooth connection is inactive. 7. Select OK to close this screen and return to the Control Panel. After a successful Bluetooth discovery and pairing, the following is visible.
Accessories To delete a Bluetooth device 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth. 2. Select the Bluetooth Devices tab. 3. Double-tap the device to delete and select Disconnect. The icon to the left of the device name changes to inactive 58 . 4. Double-tap the device again and select Delete. 5. A Bluetooth message appears stating that the pairing will be deleted the next time you open the Bluetooth screen. Select OK. 6. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop.
Accessories GPS The FC300 has an optional embedded (internal) GPS (Global Positioning System) module to work with a GPS-enabled application, including any Itron GPS-enabled software application. The embedded GPS module must be enabled before use. For details, see the documentation for the Itron software application. To enable the embedded GPS 1. Select Windows logo > Control Panel > Settings > Peripherals. 2. Select the GPS tab. By default, GPS Power = OFF.
Accessories Imager The FC300 has an optional embedded imager. The imager can only be used from within an Itron application which supports an imager, such as Endpoint-Link. For details on using the imager within an Itron software application, see the documentation for that software application. The imager has two functions: • Monochrome image capture • Built-in imager for linear and 2D (two dimensional) barcode scanning Warning The imager uses laser light. • • • Do not look into the laser's lens.
Accessories Holster The FC300 has an optional holster available. The holster can be worn on the left or right side in conjunction with the Itron holster belt. The holster can also be used with a shoulder strap. The holster has an accessory pocket that can be used to carry a probe, a spare main battery, or whatever you want.
Accessories Holster Belt The holster belt has a quick-release buckle and is adjustable. 1 Adjustable slider 2 Webbing doubled-end 3 Slider clip 4 Three-prong buckle end 5 Buckle clasp Attaching Holster to Belt The holster belt must be partially unassembled so it can slip through the holster belt loop on the holster. It is then reassembled. Red numbers—such as (1)—refer to parts in the labeled picture preceding this procedure. To attach the holster belt to the holster 62 1.
Accessories 4. Remove the slider clip by pinching the webbing and sliding it out of the clip ends. 5. Lay out the belt so that the front of the remaining buckle end (5) is down, as is the adjustable slider (1). Stretch out the rest of the belt so it is flat. The doubled-end of the belt (from which you just removed the three-prong buckle end) should be facing up. 6. Grab the unthreaded doubled-end and thread it through the holster's belt loop so the webbing doubled-end is facing away from the holster.
Accessories 8. To rethread the three-prong buckle end with the webbing, grasp the webbing doubled-end and insert it through the bottom slot of the three-prong buckle end. Be sure you insert from the back of the buckle; there is a slight curvature to the buckle. Insert the webbing doubled-end into the concave curved side. 9. Loop the webbing and insert the webbing doubled-end into the top slot of the three-prong buckle end. 10. Pull the webbing so there is a tight fit on the three-prong buckle end. 11.
Accessories 12. Grasp the end of the webbing and slide it into the clip opening. This keeps webbing doubled-end semi-attached to the belt. 13. The holster is now attached to the belt and ready to use. Carry Case The FC300 has an optional carry case to provide extra protection. The touch screen and keypad are still accessible as is the top of the FC300 for the flashlight, and antenna and imager (if installed). The FC300 main battery compartment remains easily available.
Accessories Front and Back Views 66 1 Clear plastic holding strap 2 Latches for shoulder strap 3 Hand strap 4 Stylus holder (on other side too) 5 Zipper for enclosing FC300 (on other side too) 6 Latch for attaching shoulder strap (on other side too) 7 Shoulder strap FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential
Accessories Top and Bottom Views 1 Flashlight 2 Hirose connector, covered 3 Hand strap bottom connector, attached 4 I/O (input/output) connector, covered 5 Tether for I/O connector cover 6 Latches for shoulder strap Charging an FC300 from a Vehicle The FC300 can be charged in a vehicle without using the vehicle dock.
Accessories To provide power to the FC300 1. Using the FC300 charger cable, plug the (1) end into the I/O (input/output) connector on the bottom of the FC300. 2. Plug the (2) end into the vehicle's 12 volt DC power supply receptacle (cigarette lighter). Applying the Touch Screen Protective Film (Optional) Apply the touch screen protective film to extend the life of the touch screen. To apply the touch screen protective film 1.
Maintenance Maintenance Consider the following maintenance issues: • Cleaning the FC300 • Batteries • Exposure to moisture Cleaning The FC300 should only be cleaned as needed. Do • Remove lint and dust with clean, filtered canned air. • If needed, apply a small amount of a mild household cleaning chemical to a soft, non-abrasive cloth and gently wipe the soiled touch screen surface or imager window. Don't • Do not spray any cleaning chemical directly onto the FC300.
Troubleshooting Exposure to Moisture While the FC300 is designed to handle moisture, it is a best practice to keep the handheld as dry as possible. If moisture occurs due to inclement weather such as rain or snow, be sure to gently dry the FC300 when you return to the office. Use compressed air to dry the handheld, taking special care to dry the terminal contacts on the bottom. If compressed air is not available, use a soft towel.
Index A E ActiveSync • 10 antenna • 48 attaching • 49 long range antenna • 48 short range antenna • 48 enable touch screen • 30 F flash card • 70 flashlight • 43 B backlight • 44 keypad • 44 touch screen • 45 barcode reader • 60 barcode scanner • 60 battery • 15 backup battery • 16 checking backup battery status • 17 conserving battery power • 37 installing • 9 maintaining the battery • 69 replacing • 17 setting battery icon • 15 Bluetooth • 54 discovery • 54 LED indicators • 6 pairing • 54 task bar i
Index maintenance • 69 cleaning the FC300 • 69 drying the FC300 • 70 maintaining the battery • 69 modifier keys • 20 O owner information • 32 W warm boot • 13 Wi-Fi • 50 setting up • 50 taskbar icons • 25 Windows Mobile Device Center • 10 WWAN • 49 P power scheme settings • 37 R resetting the FC300 • 13 S scanner • 60 SD card • 70 serial number • 3 soft reset • 13 sounds • 40 synchronization software • 10 T task bar icons • 25 touch screen protective film • 68 touch screen applying protective film
