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Product Reference Guide, Falcon 4400 Lite R44-2618A

1. 1 k s sall s ne kaw aa a mal a ua nn u aa aa daw kan a w wa Wa k D 1 OVERVIEW ka sin ena nenn a neh NR md AR K DA DRA n DRA W N ne D 1 SNMP CONCEDES cua arc n D 1 MIB FIJES ascii eR dann da STRE DES D 1 Additional RESQUICES ksllskekik k aub iba D 2 Appendix E Cable amp Connector Configurations 1 eren E 1 INTO dUCtION 3 33 553 a nan n B D E 1 Product Reference Guide iii Contents General Sp cillGati0h8 eS E 1 WIRE RequIrements sesi zek siren dae acc DO N n Be n Me dal yi n ke k RD DERNG E 1 sismo e A ea E 1 USB Cable EE E 1 senal Cables alada E 2 Printer Cable tT E 2 Appendix F Programming Parameters ooncconnconnnonnconanenncennronnrnnarennannarenanenannanas F 1 OVERVIGW DTE F 1 Programming Godes Without Parameters 5 5 cep aora b aki O yA n d din n F 2 BarCode Parafn b ks sih bie dnnebal bal bayan bi hid and xl key nel e celew ca F 3 Appendix G Programming Bar Codes eene nnn nnn G 1 uide e dais G 1 Predefined Defaults osa n an n bn ona nimane ue E a g n RU SEE ME MEN a nRD NE Ka n nd y DERI HDAY G 2 Codabai TV r A A a G 3 Code 39 dkin k na waa due era a ta da l G M b a Dada n EH cp A Dak b uc Dan Aka k A Daha ai dn i Da La dak kak G 6 COS O
2. E bbe b n k rk G 8 mon mI AA A mmc G 10 EFANS T3 la nebini k n d Ni 2ik wi Ed n dab penam Unt oe anka n RE AE k han ni n w d baw l n n Q h bi ERA YEW NO b d G 12 a E pem G 14 Interleaved 2 0f B rta kn db a db rata ita Delta G 15 Mlr NED EE G 17 hi E T MUT G 19 Pharmacode 39 Code 32 sweet dte pi m d a G 21 RS aaa eo a en Otal G 21 RS Sul n Ik d UT G 22 RSS Expanded nece end alk iia G 22 Standard 2508 Ec k A u eW eba G 24 Dln ee doe er EE G 26 UPC E EET G 26 UPGHE EE G 28 UPC EAN EXtENSIOMS sicario retina mote UE OE eda n n a te Dead Bar na desee ud Aus G 29 Other Controls eU TM G 30 Appendix H Maintenahce ii k sina xi sin kana k n eue va sa k n UAE k wa kan ba naa nen EUREN TATE UAE CERRO REA H 1 Maintaining the Falcom c H 1 Appendix I Glossary iocus kaka saa cix kala anka ka kala aa ki kud ev kala aa ka la ke a ak a k i ak AR kala WE BE B I 1 o AAA ao Ae i iv Falcon 4400 Lite Preface About this Guide How to Use this Manual This Product Reference Guide contains comprehensive basic user instructions for the Falcon 4400 Lite mobile computer software batteries dock serial cable data transfer as well as advanced user information such as bar code configuration and parameters This section of the manual provides an overview of the manual s contents and organ
3. Bar Code Parameters This feature specifies the maximum Maximin allowable length of a Matrix 2 of 5 label Label The length includes check and data 0225 01 50 01 50 10 Length characters Maximum Label Length should be greater than or equal to Mini mum Label Lengih Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted BER oe n d Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent by the decoder when Any single parameter Send Code ID Index 0025 ASCII T W dka is set to 3 ASCII code zero null is a character D B used to indicate that an identifier is not 00 Off to be sent for the symbology MSI Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable Enables disables the MSI symbology 0608 On Off Off On Off esa Enables more aggressive decoding Me se algorithms to be used in order to scan 0609 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels Require 2 Check al den label must contain 2 check 060A On Off on off Off Digits als Send This instructs the decoder to include Check Dig any enabled check digit s in the label 060B On Off Off On Off its which is transmitted 2nd Check Instructs the decoder to interpret any Digit Mod second MSI check digit as modulo 11 060C On Off Off Off Off 11 instead of modulo 10 Minimum a Label Set the minimum label length to be less 0624 01 15 01 01 04 Length than or equal to maximum labe
4. n 0 1 30 012001 F F 3 E 01203 0F F3 E G 6 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Code 39 10 40 012 010F F 3 E 1 012 04 0F F 3 E 20 50 1 012 02 0F F 3 E 012 05 0F F 3 E MAXIMUM LENGTH 1 30 1 012 101 F F 3 E 1 012 13 0F F 3 E 10 40 1 012 110 F F 3 E 1 012 14 0F F 3 E 20 50 1 012 12 0F F 3 E 012 15 0F F 3 E READ VERIFICATION 1 3 1 012 201 F F 3E 1 012 203 F F 3 E 2 4 1 012 202 F F 3 E 1 012 20 4 F F 3 E Product Reference Guide G 7 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED Code 93 ENABLE Off 04001 F F 3 E 1 040 00F F 3 E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING Off 1 104011FF3E AAN NA MINIMUM LENGTH n 0 n 0 2 30 1 042 002 F F 3E 1 042 03 0F F 3 E 10 40 1 1 042 010F F 3 E 1 1 042 04 0F F 3 E 20 50 1 042 02 0F F 3 E 1 042 05 0F F 3 E MAXIMUM LENGTH 2 30 1 1 042 102 F F 3 E 1 1 042 13 0F F 3 E 10 40 1 1 042 110 F F 3 E 1 1042 14 0F F 3 E G 8 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Code 93 20 50 1 042120FPF3E 042 15 0F F 3E READ VERIFICATION 1 1042201FF3E 2 1 1 042 202 F F 3 E Product Reference Guide 3 1 1042203FF3E 4 T 1042204F
5. C 4 Falcon 4400 Lite Web Server Registry Settings For more information on the registry settings and what each key represents see the Windows CE SDK help documentation included with embedded Visual C 4 0 SP2 The help file contains a wealth of information on this topic Adding these values will create virtual root directories for the Basic and NTLM based authentication methods HKEY LOCAL MACHINE COMM HTTPD VROOTS WebAdmi n windows httpdadm d11 a dword 0 HKEY LOCAL MACHINE COMM HTTPD VROOTS Bas icOnly a dword 1 Basic dword 1 NTLM dword 0 HKEY LOCAL MACHINE COMM HTTPD VROOTS NTLMOnly a dword 1 Basic dword 0 NTLM dword 1 HKEY LOCAL MACHINE COMM HTTPD VROOTS BothAuth a dword 1 Basic dword 1 NTLM dword 1 Setting the a value to zero 0 enables anonymous users to have access to all files in the virtual directory This potentially opens the device up to hackers Set ting this value to zero 0 is permissible for internal development and testing pur poses However you should never ship a Web Server device with the a value set CAUTION to zero 0 for any configuration page gt To set the password for the entire Web Server device for Basic authentication you can create a configuration application that runs on the device and calls the Set 4 Password function Setting the password programmatically through SetP
6. Product Reference Guide Software Applications Communicate Using Image File Activesync gt mages w1_60 R36 7538 img Ez Terminal Image File Version zum io Model 4410Colr 4410 Color Language Westem European Thai Keyboard 52Key 26 48 52key Total Progress B wz NN j T ansfen nglmage Guey Update Exit 7 FUU will compare the selected firmware image with the firmware already loaded on the Falcon if the images are different FUU will pro ceed to update the firmware image on your Falcon Please be patient and do not remove the Falcon from the Dock during this proce dure The firmware image of the Falcon can take as long as OTE 3 minutes to download using a USB connection A 22 minutes to download using a serial connection with 115K baud rate 130 minutes to download using a serial connection with 19 2K baud rate 8 After the firmware of your Falcon has been updated you must per form a warm reset of the Falcon Refer to the Falcon 4400 Lite Quick Reference Guide QRG for reset instructions Restoring Falcon Firmware If the firmware image on the Falcon becomes corrupted the Falcon will beep twice and show a blank screen when powered on This can happen if a firm ware update is aborted such as during a power loss or if the Falcon is removed from the Dock before completion of the procedure To reinstall the firmware complete the following steps 1 On the
7. When the battery pack is worn out insulate the battery pack terminals with adhe sive tape or similar materials before disposal CAUTION Recycle Lithium lon Batteries Do not throw Lithium lon Batteries in the trash IX amp Please reference your local regulations for any further guidelines about battery disposal 1 4 Falcon 4400 Lite Chapter 2 Configuring the Falcon A Overview This section contains the following topics on Control Panels configuring your Falcon Most control panels _ EE are accessed by selecting tapping Start gt Set Ble View ix tings Control Panel el e Aironet Client Utility on page 2 2 only on units with Cisco radio Mi y e Backlight on page 2 2 e Certificates on page 2 3 e Date and Time on page 2 4 Input Panel Internet Options Decoding on page 2 5 e Display Configuration on page 2 11 a 3 Internet Keyboard Network e Falcon Config on page 2 12 and a Contro 2 07 PM e Input Panel Properties on page 2 12 zd iis 2 Internet Options on page 2 13 He view El e Keyboard Configuration on page 2 16 Q A Network and Dialup on page 2 19 Omer e r r an e Owner on page 2 20 e Password on page 2 20 Persistent Power Regional Registry Settings e PC Connection on page 2 21 i 2 a e Persistent Registry on page 2 21 Remove Storage Stylus Programs Manager Power Configuration on page 2 22 a JO Regi
8. 03 05 0F F 3 E CONVERT TO CLSI n Off 0 Off 03 061 F F 3 E 03 060F F 3 E n Product Reference Guide G 3 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED ALLOW WIDE INTERCHARACTER GAPS On Off 03 071 F F 3 E 03 07 0F F 3 E MINIMUM LENGTH 1 30 1 03 2001 F F 3 E 1 03 203 0F F 3 E 4 40 1 03 2004 F F 3 E 1 03 204 0F F 3 E 10 50 1 03 2010F F 3 E 1 03 205 0F F 3 E 20 1 03 202 0F F 3 E MAXIMUM LENGTH 1 30 117 032101 F F 3 CE f 03213 0F F 3E 10 40 1 03 2110 F F 3 E 1 03 214 0F F 3 E G 4 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Codabar 20 50 03 212 0F F 3E 03 215 0F F 3E READ VERIFICATION 1 3 1 03 22 0 1F F 3 E 1 03 22 03 F F 3 E 2 4 1 03 22 02 F F 3 E 1 03 22 04 F F 3 E mba Product Reference Guide G 5 Programming Bar Codes Code 39 Factory default settings are OUTLINED ENABLE On Off 01001 F F 3 E 1 01 000F F 3 E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING Off 10101 11 F F 3 E 1 01 010F F 3 E ENABLE CHECKSUM On Off 0102 1 FF 3E 0102 0F F 3E SEND CHECKSUM On Off 0103 1 FF 3E 0103 0F F 3E FULL ASCII MODE On Off 01051 FF 3E 0105 0FF 3E MINIMUM LENGTH
9. Decoding hard to read labels Minimum s Label a the deha label AT de W 0420 01 50 01 01 02 Length an or equal to maximum label lengih This feature specifies the maximum HU allowable length of a Code 93 label Label The length Includes check and data 0421 01 50 01 50 20 L characters Maximum Label Length ength des should be greater than or equal to Mini mum Label Lengih Product Reference Guide F 5 Programming Parameters Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted ee ores my Me Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent when parameter Send Any single Code ID Index 0025 is set to 3 ASCII i ira id ASCII code zero null is used to indi Pm character L L L cate that an identifier is not to be sent 00 Off for the symbology Code 128 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable Enables disables the Code 128 sym 0408 On Off Oft On On bology o Enables more aggressive decoding ia ds algorithms to be used in order to scan 0409 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels Instructs the decoder to recognize UCC 128 versions of Code 128 labels and process them differently by chang i BANE ing the Code ID and replacing each EE S On On e occurrence of the FNC1 character with GS ASCII 29 characters ISBT Con Instructs the decoder to concatenate ealenatieri Code 128 labels
10. Figure E 3 illustrates the connector configuration of the Printer cable for the Falcon Figure E 3 Printer Connector Configurations 6 inches 1 Printer Cable End Falcon End E 2 Falcon 4400 Lite Appendix F Programming Parameters Overview This section contains information about programmable settings for the Falcon 4400 Lite Use the Falcon Management Utility FMU the Decoding Control Panel applet the Imaging or OCR Control Panel applets or the bar codes pro vided in Appendix G to program the Falcon Table F 2 starting on page F 3 provides the following information Product Reference Guide Code Parameter is the human name for the programming option 1 D is the decoder name for the programming option For example to set a Code 39 minimum label length use I D 0120 Program ming I D numbers given in this appendix can be used with all pro gramming methods On Off is a toggle 1 turns the parameter on and O turns it off Acceptable Input gives the settings or range of settings for each code parameter Default Options indicate how the parameters are set when one of the predefined defaults is selected Minimum FF39 turns every on off parameter off and sets all min imum and Maximum Label Lengths to the lowest values To set the Falcon to minimum default settings scan the Minimum bar code on page G 2 e Maximum FF 3A turns every on off parameter on sets all Mini mum Labe
11. G 26 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED UPC A ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING Off 05 011 F F 3 E 05 01 0F F 3 E SEND CHECK DIGIT n 0 Off On 0502 1F F 3E 0502 0 F F 3E SEND SYSTEM DIGIT Off On 05 03 1F F 3 E 1 05 03 0F F 3 E CONVERT UPC A TO EAN 13 Off On 0504 1F F 3E 0504 0FF 3E READ VERIFICATION 1 3 052001 FF 3E 105 2 003 F F 3E 2 4 05 2002 F F 3 E 1 05 2004 F F 3 E Product Reference Guide G 27 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED UPC E ENABLE SYSTEM DIGIT O On Off 05 08 1F F 3E 0508 0F F 3E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING Off PF 05 0 9 4 F F3 05 0 89 8 PPS E SEND CHECK DIGIT On Off 050 A1F F 3E 050A 0 FF 3E SEND SYSTEM DIGIT On Off 05 0B 1F F 3E 050B OFF 3E CONVERT UPC E TO UPC A On Off 11050C 1FFG3E 05 0C0F F 3 E READ VERIFICATION 1 3 1 05 22 01 F F 3 E 1 05 22 03 F F 3 E n 0 G 28 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED UPC EAN Extensions 2 4 105 22 02 F F 3 E 1 05 22 04 F F 3 E UPC EAN Extensions ENABLE 2 DIGIT EXTENSIONS On Off 051C 1 FF 3E 05 1C0 FF 3E ENABLE 5 DIGIT EXTENSIONS Off I9 8B bt EF 3 E Prost por Fae REQUIRE EXTENSIONS O
12. It is not necessary to select Enable Falcon Desktop AN If you select tap Restore Defaults it will remove all custom settings and restore all the factory default settings except a previously set password CAUTION Changing a Password To change to a new password 1 Enter a new value in the Enter Password field 2 Re enter the new value in the Re enter Password field 3 Select tap Set Password Removing a Password To remove a password 1 Enter blanks in both Password fields 2 Select tap Set Password Password Request Dialog Box Once the password is set the next time you open the Falcon Desktop Utility the FDU Password dialog box opens B 4 Falcon 4400 Lite Falcon Desktop Utility This dialog box will only open if a password was defined Figure B 3 Setting a Password Be View all Clent Utility 4 fam 2 m Aj Date Time Decoding Display Falcon Config Admin OK a Keyboard Network Owner a i OF 9542 B4 Draco Lor 12 12 PM GA Table B 3 Setting a 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 OK to accept the password X Select tap X 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 If you enter
13. Management Infor mation Base files and provides additional resources e Appendix E Cable and Connector Configurations contains information about standard interface cables for use in intercon necting the Dock to power and or peripheral devices e Appendix F Programming Parameters provides the programma ble settings for the Falcon e Appendix G Programming Bar Codes provides bar codes for common setup parameters for programming the Falcon e Appendix H Maintenance describes Falcon maintenance pro vides a list of error messages and gives information on contacting PSC for technical support e Appendix I Glossary is a glossary of terms used in this manual that you may not be familiar with that are specific to Win dows CE and the mobile computer Registering Your PSC Product PSC values your feedback Please take a few moments and complete the Product Registration form located on our website www psc com Registering your products ensures that you will be informed of the latest product news technical specifications software updates and other future developments from PSC vi Falcon 4400 Lite Document Conventions Document Conventions OTE CAUTION A WARNING Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide to provide a consistent method for representing screen shots command entries and keyboard characters This guide also provides special conventions for notes and cautions information of
14. PC Connection PC Connection The PC Connection control panel determines how ActiveSync works with the PDA To modify the default settings 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt PC Connection Select the first checkbox to enable direct connections to the desktop computer Tap Change Connection to mod ify the connection method from USB or Serial To exit tap OK on the control bar or press lt Enter gt on the key pad To exit the PC Connection Prop erties control panel tap OK on the control bar or press lt Enter gt on the keypad Persistent Registry Persistent Registry saves the RAM based registry to persistent storage 1 2 l OTE Product Reference Guide Tap Persist to persist the registry Tap Persist registry settings to automatically persist the settings at the time specified in the drop down box Tap Clear to delete all persistent registry files from the Flash FX disk PC Connection Proper OK A Persistent Registry 2 Persist or clear registry settings now or persist settings automatically at a regular interval Jeu Persist registry settings Every fi hour y Warning automatically persisting the registry at frequent intervals can degrade system performance Automatically persisting the registry at frequent intervals may slow system per formance Configuring the Falcon Power Configuration To adjust power management settings
15. The process is complete A 8 Falcon 4400 Lite Installing the Handle or Handstrap Installing a Handle on the Falcon 4410 To install the handle on the Falcon 4410 complete the following steps 1 Remove the handstrap as shown in Figure A 10 by removing the screws located just above the battery covers latch dials Figure A 11 Removing Replacing the Handle 2 Insert the top tab of the handle into the slot at the top of the handle recess refer to Figure A 11 3 Replace the screws located just above the battery cover s latch dials The process is complete upon successful test of the trigger function Product Reference Guide A 9 Accessories NOTES A 10 Falcon 4400 Lite Appendix B Falcon Desktop Utility for Windows CE Overview Falcon Desktop Utility FDU allows PSC Falcon Windows administra tors to configure Falcon Windows CE Falcons to control individual user access This includes Prevent users from changing Falcon OS settings e Define keys to access specific functionality programs e Use Application Selector to replace desktop with a selection of autho rized applications Internet Explorer access restriction configuration and customized recovery mechanisms This section covers the following information e Falcon Desktop Utility on page B 2 Administrative Options on page B 3 Setting Hot Keys on page B 5 Internet Explorer Configuration on page B 9 Modif
16. and click Modify to the right of the Default Website box The Default Website page appears 6 Click the link to Configure the Virtual Directories The Virtual Directory Configuration page appears 7 Verify that the following virtual directories are listed on the page WebAdmin NetAdmin 8 Click Return to the Default Website configuration page The Default Web site page appears 9 Click Configure the Administrative Users for this Website The Adminis trative Users page appears 10 Select Enabled for Testuser and then click Update A message tell ing you that your modifications have been saved and asking you to restart the Web Server appears at the top of the page 11 To restart the Web Server select Restart Web Server from the menu bar Launching the Network Administration Page To launch the network administration page from your host PC 1 Open Internet Explorer and type the following information in the address bar http lt IP address from Falcon 44XX gt NetAdmin A dialog box asking for the user name and password appears 2 Type Testuser in the User name box and the password you created for this user in the Password box and then click OK The Network Administration page appears Web Server Registry Settings To gain access to a virtual path a user must be authenticated using N TLM authentication or Basic authentication Specify the authentication level by set ting the a value for each virtual path
17. e Devices Enable the keyboard wedge for bar code scanner Magnetic Stripe Reader REID and enable Read Ahead for attached devices Bar Code Symbology Pages Use the pull down menu from Configure gt 1D Bar Code or tap the left and right arrow keys to navigate the different pages of the bar code symbology pages Each bar code symbology opens to its own page as shown in Figure 2 8 on page 2 10 Falcon 4400 Lite Decoding Figure 2 7 Available 1D Bar Code Symbologies Codabar Pharmacode 39 Code 39 RSS 14 Code 93 RSS Limited Code 128 RSS Expanded EAN 13 Standard 2 5 EAN 8 Trioptic Interleaved 2 5 UPC A Matrix 2 5 UPC E MSI UPC EAN Extensions See Appendix G for details on parame ters available for each symbology Refer to the sample symbology control panels in Figure 2 8 for examples of the types of fields and options you can modify Decoding parameters are described in Programming Parameters starting on page F 1 bar code settings are provided in Programming Bar Codes starting on page G 1 Product Reference Guide 2 9 Configuring the Falcon ee 2 8 Common ci Code 39 and UPC A 89 tm Des Lf 12 53 Pm A amp ET Decos J 2 23 Pm AB e Code 39 Select from enable min max lengths enable checksum send checksum and Full ASCII conversion e UPC A Select from Enable Send Check Digit and Send System Digit Settings Select from the Settings menu to restor 9 STOL D
18. gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System Properties gt General tab System Properties Ez OK x Version 5 00 Build 1400 Copyright 1996 2005 Microsoft Corp All rights reserved This computer program is protected by U S and international copyright law Computer Processor Corp ARM X Memory 23544 KB RAM Expansion cards Cisco Systems Registered to 5 syste 3 3 27 Pu AB Firmware Tab Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System Properties gt Firmware tab to view the device serial number model number firmware version and keyboard type The serial number is also displayed on the safety label on the scanning pod Falcon 4400 Lite System Properties Figure 2 20 Serial Number Locations AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Rugene OR 97402 PRODUCT OF USA Complies with 21CFR and Part 15 of FCC rules Item 345 4201 005 DATE OF MANUF RADIO BREEZECOM Q EUR CE0560 CAN 24611032079A FCC M52PCRNZZ 00 SERIAL 4 FLYYDDDXXX Serial Number BACKUP BATTERY 3 1 V Lithium lu NOM rj Approved RLAN Module inside NYCE egre 593 186 4 460 120 4 gt kg uL sae 2 M s lt p Memory Configuration S N F40001234 Model Falcon 4410 4420 Color Version 2 02 Keyboard type 48 Key Language Western European 20 syste 2 3 3 29 P A A RAM Memory Alloc
19. trioptic G 26 UPC EAN extensions G 29 UPC A G 26 UPC E G 28 without parameters F 2 battery CAUTIONS 1 3 1 4 disposal 1 4 failure 1 3 window 1 3 lithium ion 1 3 tab 2 22 WARNINGS 1 2 beep duration good read F 19 G 32 good read number F 19 G 31 tone good read F 19 G 31 volume F 19 G 30 beeps twice on reboot 3 14 button cab files 3 cable serial E 1 E 2 calibration l 2 touchscreen 2 24 care and cleaning H 1 checksum 1 2 control panel 2 25 CISCO1 2 19 clicking 0 viii 4 3 codabar 2 9 F 3 G 10 code 128 2 9 F 6 G 10 code 39 2 9 2 10 F 4 G 6 code 93 2 9 F 5 G 8 code parameters cold reset reinstall applications 3 16 l command band 1 2 command bar 2 communication overview 4 1 configuration backlight 2 2 display 2 11 memory 2 27 overview 2 1 power 2 22 scanner 2 5 defaulttab 2 10 general tab 2 5 symbologies tab 2 9 2 settings 2 1 sounds 2 29 volume 2 29 configure connectors E 1 connect tonewdevice 4 5 connection dialup E 4 10 network 2 19 4 10 overview p connector configurations E 1 context sensitive help l 2 control 1 2 control panel 2 1 l 2 backlight 2 2 battery 2 22 calibration 2 25 Falcon 4400 Lite Index date time 2 4 display 2 11 internet 2 13 keypad 2 16 owner 2 20 password 2 20 power 2 22 power gage 2 22 regional settings 2 22 scanner 2 5 options 2 5 2 6 2 8 2 9 2 10 system 2 26 volume
20. 02 00 1F F 3E 02 000F F 3E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING Off 02 011 F F 3 E 02 010F F 3 E ENABLE CHECKSUM n 0 On Off 1 0202 1F F 3 E 02 02 0F F 3 E SEND CHECKSUM On Off 02031 FF 3 E 0203 0F FF 3E USE 2 BAR START STOP On Off 02 041 F F 3 E 0204 OFF 3E MINIMUM LENGTH 1 30 1 1022001FF 3E 1 02 203 0F F 3 E Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Standard 2 of 5 6 40 11022006FF3E 1 02 20 40F F 3 E 10 50 02 2 010F F 3 E 02 205 0F F 3 E 20 02 202 0F F 3 E MAXIMUM LENGTH 1 30 022 101 F F 3 E 1 02 213 0F F 3 E 0 1 40 022 110 F F 3 E 1 02 214 0F F 3 E 20 50 1 02212 0F F 3 E 1 02 215 0F F 3 E READ VERIFICATION 1 3 1 02 2 2 0 1F F 3 E 1 02 2 2 03 F F 3 E 2 4 1 02 22 02 F F 3 E 1 02 22 04 F F 3 E Product Reference Guide G 25 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED Trioptic ENABLE Off On 010 8 1 F F 3E 010 8 0FF 3E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING Off 0109 1F EF 3 E 0109 0F F 3 E 0 READ VERIFICATION 1 3 0124 01 FF 3E 01240 3FF 3E 2 4 0124 02 F F 3E 0124 04 FF 3E UPC A n ENABLE On otf 05001 FF 3E 05000 FF 3E
21. 0228 02 50 02 02 06 Length than or equal to maximum label length Product Reference Guide F 9 Programming Parameters This feature specifies the maximum allowable length of a Interleaved 2 of 5 Maximum a Lab l label The length includes check and 0229 02 50 02 50 10 Length data characters Maximum Label Length should be greater than or equal to Minimum Label Length Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted m oe ot AE n Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent by the decoder when Any single parameter Send Code ID Index 0025 ASCII m ie eid is set to 3 ASCII code zero null is RP character p used to indicate that an identifier is not 00 Off to be sent for the symbology Matrix 2 of 5 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable Enables disables the Matrix 2 of 5 sym 0208 On Off Oft On Ott bology cad Enables more aggressive decoding s algorithms to be used in order to scan 0209 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels Enable Requires the use of checksum charac Checksum ters to verify a bar code BEDA oat 9i aa om Send Instructs the terminal to include the Checksum checksum in the label transmission Bes MIN SEIEN A Minimum ia Label the n label eae E Men 0224 01 50 01 01 06 Length an or equal to maximum label lengih F 10 Falcon 4400 Lite
22. 1316 CON l hels and append the check digi aii l garor ot oi Off ISBN per ISBN guidelines to the end of the label Cun This instructs the decoder to identify EAN 13 to ISSN labels and append the check digit 0515 On Off of off Of ISSN per ISSN guidelines to the end of the label Product Reference Guide F 7 Programming Parameters Enable EAN 4 Digit Price Requires the use of a 4 digit price Weight weight check digit to verify a bar code sd n TOI nw L Check Digit Enable EAN 5 Digit Price Requires the use of a 4 digit price Weight weight check digit to verify a bar code RE Garam rian i Check Digit Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted NER eee i ne Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent by the decoder when Any single parameter Send Code ID Index 0025 ASCII m um ika EORR is set to 3 ASCII code zero null is PN character M M M used to indicate that an identifier is not 00 Off to be sent for the symbology European Article Numbering 8 Enter 1 for On EAN 8 and 0 for Off Enable Bom the EAN 8 symbol 0518 On Off Off On On zr Enables more aggressive decoding 27 algorithms to be used in order to scan 0519 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels Send Instructs the terminal to include the Check oe a 051A On Off Off On Off Digit chec
23. 6 symbologies 2 7 bar code GA 2 6 2 7 2 9 2 10 codabar F 3 G 10 code 128 P G 10 code 39 F 4 G 6 code 93 ES G 8 EAN 13 F 7 G 12 EAN 8 F 8 G 14 IDs 2 6 interleaved 2 of 5 F 9 F 10 G 15 matrix 2 0f 5 G 17 MSI F 11 G 19 Pharmacode 39 Code 32 F 12 G 21 RSS G 21 G 22 send identifiers F 20 G 34 standard 2 of 5 F 14 G 24 trioptic F 15 G 26 UPC EAN extensions F 17 UPC A F 16 G 26 UPC E F 17 G 28 synchronization folder 4 7 synchronizing files 4 6 system firmware version 2 26 properties 2 26 serial number 2 26 e ES viii system tray l 6 icons l 6 keyboard Indicators keyboard indicators T tap stylus O viii taskbar B 10 l 6 enabled B 11 task switcher B 14 time setting 2 4 title application B 13 touchscreen display alignment 2 24 calibration 2 24 trigger 2 7 trioptic 2 9 F 15 G 26 two beeps on reboot 3 14 U unauthorized use B 10 Uniform Resource Locator URL 6 Up Down B 12 UPC EAN Extensions 2 9 UPC EAN extensions F 17 G 29 UPC A 2 10 F 16 G 26 UPC E F 17 G 28 URL 2 13 Syntax Error B 9 USB 1 6 driver 4 4 user IDs 2 7 username 4 8 using a mouse O viii ActiveSync 4 6 lO lO Falcon 4400 Lite Index V version ActiveSync 4 2 volume adjusting 2 29 beeper F 19 G 30 tab 2 2 wake up 1 2 Win tab B 10 Windows Explorer 3 6 Windows CE NET 7 Windows CE Desktop Enabled B 11 windows co
24. Configure gt General from the menu General Options Select from Label Programming Enable Symbology IDs Label Prefix Label Suffix and Data Separator options Figure 2 4 Decoding Properties Decoding Options L Aggressive Decoding amp Ti Decodi J f 3 03 Pm FA 9 Em Decosi 2 2 11 Pm FA To view other configuration options select Configure gt General from the ment 2 6 Falcon 4400 Lite Decoding e Decoding Options Set the User ID character associated with a symbology the Redundancy and select Aggressive Decoding when available Figure 2 5 Decoding Properties Trigger Options amp Hm Decosi 2 0 3 03 Pm A E amp Em Decosi 2 2 13 Pm A E To view other configuration options select Configure gt General from the men e Trigger Options Select from Pistol Trigger and Scan Key enable for Bar code Image and RFID available only on selected models Select the desired radio buttons to define the button functions Available items may vary depending on the model Product Reference Guide 2 7 Configuring the Falcon 2 8 Figure 2 6 Decoding Properties Devices Decoding Properties ok x METAS settings gt gt Magnetic Stripe RFID Read Ahead M Internal Imager 9 lm Decosi 2320F 3 03 pm FA B amp Moecos 3 gt 2 15 pm A E To view other configuration options select Configure gt General from the menu
25. Em vem Address http www psc com y y 4 Lati f I ITiatlori SOMULIONS TOF tsch English Espa ol Francais Italiz IE Status Bar 8 Psc 1 De 9 19 AM DA Ea Table B 7 IE Tab Fields Command Error Type Description The Error Types pull down list displays available IE Error Types 400 Invalid Syntax 403 Request Forbidden 404 Object Not Found 406 No Response Format 410 Page Doesn t Exist 500 Internal Server Error 501 Server Can t Do That Generic Error Server Is Busy Couldn t Find Server URL Syntax Error Request Cancelled Not Available Offline Error Page Edit this textbox to associate a website or html file with the specified error Assign as Default Select tap to set a specified error page as the default A confirmation dialog opens to ask if the default error page applies to all errors Browse Select tap to browse for files al Show Address Bar Select tap this check box to show the IE address bar Product Reference Guide B 9 Falcon Desktop Utility for Windows CE Command Description Show Tool Bar Select tap this check box to show the IE toolbar Show Status Bar Select tap this check box to show the IE status bar Show Menu Bar Select tap this check box to show the IE menu bar Internet Options Tap Internet Options on the IE tab to open the Windows CE Internet Options control pan
26. F 6 code 39 F 4 code 93 F 5 code parameters F 1 default F 1 EAN 13 F 7 EAN 8 F 8 IDE F 1 n EE _ iS interleaved 2 of 5 vi io G 35 label prefix F 2 label suffix F 2 MSI F 11 on off F 1 Pharmacode 39 Code 32 F 12 programming F 1 standard 20f5 F 14 trioptic F 15 UPC EAN extensions F 17 UPC A F 16 UPC E F 17 password 4 8 B 3 B 4 enter B 5 re enter B 4 request B 4 set B 3 B 4 settings 2 20 PC card expansion 2 26 persistent state 1 5 Pharmacode 39 Code 32 2 9 F 12 G 21 pinouts E 1 pistol trigger 2 7 portable data assistant PDA 1 4 portable data terminal PDT l portable keys O0 vii portables keys O vii power 1 1 check battery 2 22 configuration 2 22 control panel 2 22 power off tab 2 22 Printer Adapter A 4 product registration O vi program memory 1 5 program adding B 12 programming barcodes G 1 parameters F 1 programs adding to the start menu 3 6 installing 3 5 removing 3 7 I n IND IS N5 RS Falcon 4400 Lite Index PSC bmp 2 11 R RAM 2 27 1 5 ReadMe files 3 6 rebar 1 5 reboot after restoring firmware 3 16 application list 3 17 l 1 regional settings 2 22 registry defaults G 2 reinstall applications from cold boot 3 16 l 1 release scan timeout F 19 remote access server RAS 1 5 removing applications 3 7 Request Cancelled B 9 restore firmware 3 16 from registry G 2 restore defaults B 3
27. LED _ LED A 2 Falcon 4400 Lite Power Supplies Four Slot Dock Figure A 3 Four Slot Dock Battery Charger Figure A 4 Four Slot Lilon Battery Charger Product Reference Guide A 3 Accessories USB Cable See Figure E 1 on page E 1 Serial Charging Cable See Figure E 2 on page E 2 Printer Cable See Figure E 3 on page E 2 Serial Printer Adapter The Serial Printer Adapter attaches to the bottom of a Falcon unit and allows you to print directly to a printer Figure A 5 Serial Printer Adapter To attach the printer adapter to a Falcon you must remove the strap studs as well as the optional strap stud bumpers if present Use the procedure that fol lows A 4 Falcon 4400 Lite Power Supplies Removing Strap Studs Figure A 6 Strap Studs 1 Use a 5 64 Allen wrench included with the printer adapter to loosen and remove each Strap Stud 2 Once you have removed the strap studs attach the adapter to the Fal con by tightening the thumbscrews on the adapter Figure A 7 Attaching the Serial Printer Adapter Product Reference Guide A 5 Accessories Holsters and Softcases A holster and a softcase are available that will work with both the Falcon 4410 and the handled Falcon 4420 models Holsters Figure A 8 Three Holster Views e Quick release swivel belt mount clip on both sides for left or right mount e Heavy duty nylon A 6 Fal
28. Menu 1 Select Start gt Programs gt Windows Explorer and select the directory where the application or program is stored 2 Select Cut from the Edit menu Open the Programs folder located in the Windows folder select Paste from the pop up menu The program appears on the menu 3 6 Falcon 4400 Lite Removing Programs Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu 1 Use the Explorer in ActiveSync on your desktop computer to explore the files on your Falcon and locate the program For more informa tion on using ActiveSync refer to the ActiveSync online Help 2 Right click on the program then select Create Shortcut Move the shortcut to the Programs folder in the Windows folder The shortcut appears on the menu Removing Programs Only user installed programs can be removed Remove Programs fa oK x 1 To remove a program select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Remove Programs To remove a program select it and then press Remove 2 Select the program you wish to remove from the list and tap Remove 39 y Remo 33 4 03 A S Firmware Update Utility The Falcon is equipped with a field upgradeable firmware mechanism Firm ware updates for the Falcon 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 Falcon e Use the Falcon Management Utility FMU if you have multiple Fal cons to
29. PC click Start gt Programs gt Firmware Update Utility gt Firmware Update Utility Falcon 4400 Lite Firmware Update Utility Product Reference Guide A FUU EN 71x ActiveSync m mware w1_50 R36 7482 img USB repai COMI i Gem ww 2 Set Communicate Using to the communications port to which the dock is attached to ActiveSync USB COM1 or COM2 3 Click browse and navigate to the file location Buey Update Select the current img file and click Open Verify that the Falcon is turned on Insert the Falcon into a powered dock connected to the host computer Click Update Terminal on FUU on the host PC FUU will restore the firmware on the Falcon as shown on page 3 13 Software Applications Please be patient and do not remove the Falcon from the Dock during this proce ore dure The firmware image of the Falcon can take as long as 3 minutes to download using a USB connection 22 minutes to download using a serial connection with 115K baud rate 130 minutes to download using a serial connection with 19 2K baud rate 8 After the firmware has been restored the Falcon will automatically reset AutoCAB The AutoCAB program allows the Falcon to automatically reinstall selected applications when the Falcon is cold reset When the Falcon is reset the Auto CAB program runs automatically and determines if it is a warm or cold reset If it is a
30. an incorrect password the system will prompt you to input the correct one 2 Select tap OK to verify the password Or tap X to cancel Setting Hot Keys You can use Hot Keys HKeys Tab to associate specific keys such as lt F1 gt lt F10 gt with specific applications You can also create a new Hot Key combina tions Adding a New Hot Key on page B 7 Select the HKeys tab to access these options Product Reference Guide B 5 Falcon Desktop Utility for Windows CE orelg New and Delete options for Hot Keys are only available on the Falcon 4400 Lite units For example you could set lt F2 gt to launch a sample application like Windows pword exe Figure B 4 Hot Keys Tab no Action E 89 Draco o 12 13 pu A Y Draco Da 12 14 Pm A Table B 4 Hot Keys Tab Fields Command Hot Key Description This pull down list displays the available function keys to define Select the desired one from the list New Select tap to specify a new Hot Key not on the Hot Key list This opens a new dialog shown on page B 7 Delete Tap to delete the selected Hot Key You can only delete the Hot Keys you have added You cannot delete lt F1 gt lt F10 gt Associated Function This pull down list displays the available functions Select either Appli cation or Action Application Displays path to the selected application Browse Seleci tap zi to bro
31. configure User and Group Permissions for the Web Server 1 On the Falcon 44xx launch Internet Explorer and type the following address in the address bar http localhost NetAdmin The Web based network configuration utility appears Fill in the Enter new password and Confirm new password boxes then click Submit on the bottom of the page On the menu bar of the displayed web page click the User Accounts link The Enter Network Password dialog box appears Type Admin in the User Name box and type the password that you specified above in the Password box Leave the Domain box empty Click OK The User Manager Setup page appears Falcon 4400 Lite Testing the Web Server 6 10 11 In the Logon Name dialog type Testuser in the Create a new user box then click Create The User Manager Setup page appears On the User Configuration page type a password for Testuser con firm the password and then click Create Account The new user will appear below the Logon Name box on the User Manager Setup page In the User Group Setup box type Testgroup in the Create a new group box Click Create Click Return to user configuration page to return to the User Manager Setup page The new group will appear below the Group Name box on the User Manager Setup page Click Modify beside the Group Name box containing Testgroup The Group Configuration page appears Select the check box in the Member of group column for Testuse
32. conforming to the 040E On Off Off Off ISBT 128 standard Minimum E Label d the end label e a de Ma 0424 01 50 01 01 02 Length an or equal to maximum label lengih This feature specifies the maximum ada allowable length of a Code 128 label Label The length includes check and data 0425 01 50 01 50 20 Length characters Maximum Label Length should be greater than or equal to Mini mum Label Length F 6 Falcon 4400 Lite Bar Code Parameters Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted Lan Kaka d i Specifies the symbology identifier if any sent when parameter Send Code Any single ID Index 0025 is set to 3 ASCII ASCII um izi n MER code zero null is used to indicate that aj character an identifier is not to be sent for the 00 Off symbology European Article Numbering 13 Enter 1 for On EAN 13 and 0 for Off Enable e the EAN 13 symbol 0510 On Off Off On On i Enables more aggressive decoding ida T algorithms to be used in order to scan 0511 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels Sad Includes a check digit in the label which Check 0512 On Off Off On Off Diai is transmitted igit This instructs the decoder to include SendSys the system digit in the label transmis tem Digit sion For UPC E the system digit is Bet EME M j n 2n zero Comett This instructs the decoder to identify EAN
33. connection information by double tapping on the Net work icon in the system tray Tap Details to show more information Falcon 4400 Lite Networking The Network Icon The network icon in the system tray shown in Figure 4 8 indicates if the net work is currently connected or not Figure 4 8 The Network Icon Product Reference Guide 4 9 Networks Communications and Connections Network and Dialup Connections OTE RF Configuration Parameters Aironet Client Utility only works for units containing a Cisco radio card This utility allows setting different profile combinations for a Cisco RF card and designating the current profile The ACU also provides firmware updates site sur veys status and statistics data screens For further information see the help file located on your Falcon at WindowsNCisco Setup htm To set the RF configuration parameters for the Cisco 802 11b radio complete the fol lowing steps 1 To open the Cisco Aironet Client Utility ACU go to Start Settings Control Panel Cisco Aironet Aironet Client Utility i foki x Profiles atistics Manage Profiles Rim Profile1 Select Active Profile Profiled 350 Series Radio is Associated 23E Arone 3 2 21 om 2 Tap Edit to edit the Active Profile s Properties 3 Select the desired Property from the menu list 4 Input the appropriate Value 5 Tap OK 6 Select OK o
34. high interest NOTES contain information necessary for properly diagnosing repairing and operating the terminal The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment or property A WARNING symbol calls attention to actions that could result in personal injury Keystrokes Filenames paths field selections from a pull down list and data or keystrokes entered by the user are shown in this monospaced typeface Windows Controls Windows controls including command bar sequences prompts dialog boxes fields pull down lists check boxes and radio buttons are printed in this bold typeface Portable Keys Keys on the Falcon are bracketed by greater than and less than symbols lt gt to distinguish them from keys on the PC lt F1 gt lt F19 gt Keys The Function keys such as lt F1 gt refers only to keys on the Falcon lt ENTER gt Key To differentiate the lt ENTER gt key on the portable from the Enter key on the PC s keyboard portable keys are formatted with greater than and less than symbols lt ENTER gt Product Reference Guide vii Preface Stylus Actions Stylus actions apply to the Falcon only Tap or Select Tap the display screen once with the stylus to activate a specific button or select an item from a pull down list Double Tap Tap the stylus twice rapidly in the same location to open an application Tap and Hold Tap and hold the stylus to view th
35. might need to recalibrate the touch screen i e when you attempt to select one item with the stylus another item is erroneously selected To recalibrate the touch screen complete the following steps 2 24 Falcon 4400 Lite Stylus Calibration 1 Select Start menu gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Stylus to open the Stylus Properties dialog as shown in Figure 2 19 on page 2 25 2 Adjust Double Tap sensitivity if needed or desired 3 Select the Calibration tab to open the Calibration application Figure 2 19 Stylus Properties Control Panel IO TT 4 Tap Recalibrate to open the Calibra Carefully press and briefly hold stylus tion screen shown on the center of the target Repeat as the target moves around to the right the screen 5 Carefully press an d Press the Esc key to cancel briefly hold stylus on the center of the target as the target moves around the screen or press lt ESC gt to cancel the stylus calibration For more information about the touch sensitive display refer to Using the Stylus and Navigating the Display in the Quick Reference Guide QRG Product Reference Guide 2 25 Configuring the Falcon System Properties Refer to the System control panel for information related to the system To view the System properties select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System Prop erties General Tab To view the expansion card settings select Start
36. select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Power Use this control panel to check the charge on the battery or to change the Power settings Battery Tab The Battery tab provides power indicators for External power Main battery and Backup battery as shown in Figure 2 16 on page 2 22 To save your settings tap OK on the command bar or press lt Enter gt on the keypad Power Off Tab The Power Off tab allows you to determine the idle duration and suspend mode initiation to save battery power as shown in Figure 2 16 on page 2 22 To save your settings tap OK on the command bar or press lt Enter gt on the keypad Figure 2 16 Battery and Power Tabs 5 Minutes dV Decre 237 A 5 power 3 gt roer A B Regional Settings To change the Regional Settings defaults select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Regional Settings 1 Select your locale from the spin box See Figure 2 17 on page 2 23 2 22 Falcon 4400 Lite Regional Settings 2 Review the Appearance Samples in the bottom half of the screen Click Customize to change the appearance of Number Currency Time and Date Figure 2 17 Region and Custom Settings Your locale f nglish United States y Appearance samples Time 3 17 56 PM Short date 11 10 2005 Long date Thursday November 10 2005 Positive numbers 123 456 789 00 Negative numbers 123 456 789 00 Positive currency 123 456 789 00 Negative cur
37. soft cloth dampened with a mild dilute cleanser e Ifyou need to clean the display clean it with a lens cloth or other soft cloth dampened with a mild dilute cleaning solution Never use a pen pencil or other sharp object on the display touch screen Use only the supplied stylus or plastic tipped pens intended for use with a touch sensitive screen CAUTION Do not immerse the Falcon docks or battery chargers in liquid Do not use abrasive paper cloth or abrasive corrosive cleaners to clean the unit Do not use a sharp object to Reset use a paper clip A sharp object can puncture the keypad disabling the reset function rupturing the industrial seal and voiding your warranty Refer to the Falcon 4400 Lite Quick Refer ence Guide for reset instructions WARNING Product Reference Guide H 1 Maintenance NOTES H 2 Falcon 4400 Lite Appendix 1 Glossary Many definitions for this Glossary were taken directly from the Microsoft Developers Network website at http msdn microsoft com library default asp A traditional linear bar code The code itself contains no information about the item to obar cois which it is assigned but represents a string of identifying numbers or letters Two dimensional 2D bar codes permit the encoding of information about an item in addi 2D bar code tion to an identifying code Two axes or directions are used for recording and reading the codes and the bar size is reduced increasing t
38. warm reset the program just exits If the Falcon has been cold reset the AutoCAB checks to see if there is a FlashFX Disk CAB directory on the Falcon 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 If the cab file were to be copied to the Falcon and then double clicked it will be installed and the cab file would be deleted If the Falcon were to be cold reset the application would be lost requiring the cab file to be downloaded and installed again By copying the cab file to the FlashFX Disk CAB directory and allowing AutoCAB to run the applica tion is installed but the cab file is not removed So if the Falcon is cold reset the current installation will be removed but AutoCAB will automatically rein stall it 3 16 Falcon 4400 Lite AutoCE AutoCE The AutoCE program allows the user to create a list of applications to run when the Falcon is reset Each application may be designated to run only on a cold reset or on both warm and cold resets 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 f
39. will both be translated as A B C or D Restricts the Codabar decoder to only Convertio read labels that conforms to CLSI CLSI specifications Label length must be 14 0306 On Off Off Off Off and the data is split into fields of 1 4 5 and 4 characters separated by spaces Allow Wide Inter Allows wide gaps to appear between character characters in a label az ada SP an a Gaps Product Reference Guide F 3 Programming Parameters Minimum Label j the e label Pe i ee 0320 01 50 01 01 04 Length an or equal to maximum label length This feature specifies the maximum Boi allowable length of a Codabar label Label The length includes check and data 0321 01 50 01 50 20 Length characters Maximum Label Length should be greater than or equal to Mini mum Label Length Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted Tum Dou Br 9E Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent when parameter Send Any single Code ID Index 0025 is set to 3 ASCII B it it neve ASCII code zero null is used to indi unen character cate that an identifier is not to be sent 00 Off for the symbology Code 39 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable Rc the Code 39 symbol 0100 On Off Off On On Enables more aggressive decoding Ron algorithms to be used in order to scan 0
40. your desktop computer the installer transfers the software to your Falcon Product Reference Guide 3 5 Software Applications Installing Programs Manually To quickly install programs on multiple Falcons use the Falcon Management Utility FMU For more information refer to page 2 12 If the file does not contain an installer an error message indicates the program is valid but is designed for a different type of computer Install cab exe zip setup exe files or other files designed for the Falcon Windows CE applications will also work on the Falcon 1 Read the installation instructions ReadMe files or manual that comes with the program Many programs provide installation instruc tions Ifyou cannot find installation instructions for the program in the ReadMe file or manual use ActiveSync Explore to copy the pro gram file to the Program Files folder on your Falcon For more information on copying files using ActiveSync refer to the ActiveSync online Help 2 Connect your Falcon and desktop computer Refer to Networks Communications and Connections starting on page 4 1 to connect your Falcon with your PC 3 Double click the exe or cab file 4 Once the installation is complete double tap the program icon from the desktop or select Programs gt program icon to select it Refer to Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu on page 3 7 Using Windows Explorer to Add to the Start
41. 1 OVERVIEW naaa 4 1 Installing amp Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync sayi an kek n ki La ac 4 1 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync i sai na a oinnia isnt ara 4 2 Installing ih e USB Driver css a en maki d criado 4 4 serial Cable Setup sy isk nar TIU P 4 4 Setting Up ACUVESYNE a ed 4 4 USING ACUVESYNE ai E 4 6 File Synchronizing Using ACEVSSVEICu 1r nre roa e hr ves Ero ht sb gana rex ob Maca Wan ban nex k ba k 4 6 Mueble EE 4 8 Setting up the Network ID 3 cta pnto eta ra da ka 4 8 The NetWork ICON 5k iyc 4sn nlhnan da ebeka dan nk ak n se akene ita dn bd S hen y n 4 9 Network and Dialup Connections si 3s o sas san minel ora ned ean sauce na doxan aa akena alos 4 10 cue 4 11 Appendix A Accessories ius eiae esas kaka e k a oae danna canina conan daw n ERR ERE SER ERR RE ak RE R A 1 aM MM UIT A 1 Power Supplies issue ES A 1 Battery Pack asi san TEE A 2 ii Falcon 4400 Lite Contents Sihdl sSlot DOCK dec A 2 Four Slot DOCK siii TERT A 3 Battery eie MH A 3 Berni A 4 senal Charging Cable alt A 4 Printer Cable pee CEU A 4 senal Printer Ada t d 1 baaa A 4 Holsters and SOftC as coi A 6 loc ME Mr D UM ERN A 6 acd PTT UP A 7 Installing the Handle or Handstrap rct tno kanan n e agn rar nt ena gu ak as a n ra a FR Kana ade A 8 Installing the Handstrap on the Falcon 4420 voir atra cn nih dab n A 8 Installing a Handle on t
42. 101 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels Enable Requires the use of checksum charac Checksum ters to verify a bar code oag MENAN mp an om Send Instructs the terminal to include the Checksum checksum in the label transmission a unran 9 On eN Supports the entire ASCII character set Full ASCII by replacing various encoded ASCII Mode characters with their corresponding PS On Of gl J Xn n ASCII equivalents F 4 Falcon 4400 Lite Bar Code Parameters Minimum Label gt the do label LD se is 0120 01 50 01 01 01 Length an or equal to maximum label length This feature specifies the maximum RS allowable length of a Code 39 label Label The length Includes check and data 0121 01 50 01 50 20 L characters Maximum Label Length ength should be greater than or equal to Mini mum Label Length Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted im dika u MW Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent when parameter Send Any single Code ID Index 0025 is set to 3 ASCII i R 2 ASCII code zero null is used to indi ee character cate that an identifier is not to be sent 00 Off for the symbology Code 93 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable ee the Code 93 symbol 0400 On Off Off On Off eel Enables more aggressive decoding Pra algorithms to be used in order to scan 0401 On Off Off On Off
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44. 74630 D374869 D375493 D376357 D377345 D377346 D377347 D377348 D388075 D446524 EP0256296 EP0260155 EP0260156 EP0295936 EP0325469 EP0349770 EP0368254 e EP0442215 EP0498366 EP0531645 e EP0663643 EP0698251 GB2252333 GB2284086 GB2301691 GB2304954 e GB2307093 GB2308267 GB2308678 GB2319103 GB2333163 GB2343079 GB2344486 GB2345568 GB2354340 ISR107546 ISR118507 ISR118508 JP 1962823 JP 1971216 JP2513442 JP2732459 JP2829331 JP2953593 JP2964278 MEX185552 MEX187245 RE37166 Other Patents Pending Table of Contents Tzu Preface About this Guide si cis c ik c ak suis kakk kana kaka kann k k laka ak ake k kak a ba kak wa waa aniidae v Chapter 1 Batteries and Power sg gkl l kli lll lk zak ks ak kak ka aka asa aaa kak a bala ia kwa nnn nnn nnn nnns 1 1 OVERVIEW sarao do e Ye ITE tal Suspend Mode ci tel 1 1 eire 1 1 hcl EE 1 2 Battery Warnings and Cautions tied taese ste tpa Desi eios vi paketa ci 1 2 Battery DISpOSal E 1 4 Chapter 2 Configuring the Falcon eese ener nn nn nn nn 2 1 BAM ITE 2 1 Aironet Cliemt Ely cra a 2 2 sre ges 2 2 Certificates Um 2 3 Date and TIME siy ys sune nd nkan in ban 2 4 A gi aside ai PH H 2 5 Configuration Control Panels usina dd 2 5 SENGS ETE IU UL L TE 2 10 Display Configura b nan bakan heka dak a age be risiede ba b ai derbi tad ba tede d 2 11 Isle up 2 11 APPCGN
45. ANGCE ciis Ma kelandi kl Regia Conn EI VER Fa alaya d k kl a ia ala pk ka RUNE LEE Rua ya bal nika b a ka 2 11 Falcon CON N er Tr YD TT DD r rrr rrr 2 12 Inp t Palnel Properties 5 4 x53i54 5455 dini 1 baya naha dina na dad n n a bes A k bata ba QAD br d a h q HANE d 2 12 Internet OPUOMNS dani ia 2 13 Keyboard Config ratiOl serian cintas onee tt kb ono RR T FCR A ka z Han ka D h k MA m ban I RAM RS 1 DER 2 16 26 Key Keypad ME 2 16 AB Key Keypad ninia a nas eh pua ex c exka ku eva ct Pesaa eR EA FE CER PERI RN YR ERR AK EE DR REGE 2 17 52 Key Keypad 22 3 n Eton teneis ie tone ttes e 2 18 Network and Dialup i xiu da nicae u etae tutt tatiana H nh ba Za h k ka ka ka kn k Ai W G Li ih 2 19 0 ipd E 2 20 Password PT MUT 2 20 asses 2 21 siis eT 2 21 Power Configuration si ser nin ia kd Mak bk dank n nij bana dea M b n bal n deka atte bite Pipini dan dre be baa R aa 2 22 Regional Settinds sitos b nan dank in 2 22 REMOVE Programs sik secda lea dil rida n l lan h ka kazan kaka RA VER di kan dd kane a eb a d ka n al e dka h dira ie bia j 2 24 Storage Properties scscssssesemt obse petis han d ib b n a n 3 Dizek S bi Ek G n W k BRA A d db Ek n duak d parar 2 24 Stylus Calibration oci nan dekan nn rik saani nen e PAR Waa DN ie 2 24 Product Reference Guide i Contents System PROBBEUIBS
46. B 4 resume 1 1 revert to saved settings 2 10 RF card 1 5 configuration 4 10 RFID 2 7 2 8 right click 0 viii ROM 1 5 RSS 14 G 21 G 22 RTC 1 5 Run Program on Startup B 13 S save new settings 2 10 save to registry G 2 scan key 2 7 scanner configuration 2 5 scanner properties 2 5 2 6 2 7 audio 2 6 Product Reference Guide configure 2 5 decoding options 2 7 devices 2 8 general options 2 6 settings 2 5 trigger 2 7 select with a mouse O0 viii with the stylus O viii selector application B 11 B 14 enable application B 12 send check digit 2 10 checksum 2 10 system digit 2 1 serial number 2 26 2 27 serial cable E 1 E 2 Serial Cable Setup 4 4 Serial Printer Adapter A 4 Server Is Busy B 9 set ID character 2 7 set password B 3 B 4 settings control panel 2 1 date and time 2 4 internet 2 13 2 10 modifying 2 1 regional 2 22 setup 3 6 network ID 4 8 shortcut 3 7 menu 1 5 Show Taskbar B 11 SNMP 4 11 l 5 Concepts D 1 soft input panel l 5 properties 2 12 softcase A 7 software 3 1 installation 3 6 sound tab 2 29 sounds 2 29 vii Index splash screen 1 5 spotting beam enable F 19 timeout F 19 standard 2 of 5 2 9 F 14 G 24 start button 1 5 start menu adding programsto 3 6 static IP settings 2 19 status bar 1 6 bar enable B 10 icons l 6 strap studs 6 style conventions 0 vii stylus l 6 actions O viii properties 2 25 suspend mode 1 1 l
47. Connect the USB cable to Falcon or place the Falcon in the dock Connect the USB cable to a Host PC Follow the directions onscreen The specified source directory will be the one identified in step 1 5 You are now ready to use ActiveSync Serial Cable Setup 1 To connect the Falcon using a Serial cable go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt PC Connection 2 If not already checked select Enable direct connections to the desktop com puter Click on Change Connection and select Serial from the dropdown box Click OK Setting up ActiveSync otel Important If using USB install the USB driver PRIOR to connecting the Falcon to the host PC 1 Open ActiveSync from the System Tray of the Host PC 2 Connect the Falcon to the Host PC via a dock or USB Serial cable 3 Verify that the Falcon is turned on 4 4 Falcon 4400 Lite Setting up ActiveSync 4 Within a minute the ActiveSync window should appear attempting to connect to a new device Figure 4 4 Microsoft ActiveSync dialog Ortecrosatactwesine E File View Tools Help 0 8 8 B Sync Stop Details Explore Options Falcon4410Color Connected Synchronized 5 If ActiveSync does not connect within two minutes try the following e Double click and open ActiveSync from the Host PC s System Tray if it is not already open Remove the Falcon from the dock and then reinsert it into the dock or disconnect the cable fr
48. ENGTH 1 30 1 02 2 5 0 1F F 3 E 02 2 5 3 0F F 3 E 0 1 40 02 2 5 10 F F 3 E 1 1 02 2 5 40 F F 3 E 20 50 1 02 2 5 2 0F F 3 E 02 2 5 5 0F F 3 E READ VERIFICATION 1 3 11022601FF 3E 02 2603 F F 3 E 2 4 1022602 F F3E 02 2604 F F 3 E zl G 18 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED MSI MSI ENABLE On Off 0608 1F F 3E 0608 OFF 3E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING On Off 0609 1F F 3E 0609 OFF 3E REQUIRE 2 CHECK DIGITS On Off 060 A1F F 3E 060 A0 FF 3E SEND CHECK DIGITS On Off 060B 1F F 3E 06 0B OFF 3E 2ND CHECK DIGIT MOD 11 On Off 06 0C1F F 3E 06 0COFF 3E MINIMUM LENGTH 1 10 110624 01FF 3E 110624 10FF 3 E Product Reference Guide G 19 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED 4 12 NNN N 0000000000008 7 15 A 0N NNN 1 1 062 407 F F 3 E 1 062 41 5 F F3 E 0 4 12 NNN NN HEN NNN 1 062 504 F F 3 E 1 062 5 12 F F 3 E MAXIMUM LENGTH 1 10 062 501 FF 3E 06251 OFF 3E 7 15 062 50 7F F 3E 062 51 5 FF 3E READ VERIFICATION 1 3 062 601 F F 3 E 1 062 603 F F 3 E 2 4 1062602 F F3 E 1 062 604 F F 3 E G 20 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Pharmacod
49. Explorer Internet 3 3 3 4 Windows 3 6 F F2 key B 6 factory G 2 defaults 2 10 failure battery 1 3 Falcon 4400 care and cleaning H 1 Falcon 4400 Lite dock A 1 maintenance H 1 power 1 1 Falcon Desktop Utility B 2 Falcon Management Utility 2 12 3 7 4 11 1 3 FAST 1 3 FDU Config B 5 file PSC bmp 2 11 ReadMe 3 6 setup exe 3 6 synchronization 4 6 zip 3 5 3 6 file icons B 13 firmware 3 aborting update 3 14 restoration 3 8 retrieving image 3 8 updates link 3 8 updating 3 13 Firmware Update Utility 3 7 l 3 FlashFX 1 3 FMU 2 12 formatting conventions O0 vii Full ASCII conversion 2 10 FUU 3 7 1 3 restoring firmware 3 8 G general options 2 6 scanner control panel 2 5 2 6 2 8 2 9 2 10 generic error B 9 glossary 1 1 good read beep duration F 19 G 32 beep tone F 19 G 31 number of beeps F 19 G 31 gripper bar 1 3 H handle A 8 removing A 9 handstrap A 8 installing A 8 hello txt 3 17 holster A 6 host PC system 1 3 hotkey B 5 B 6 B 1 add new B 7 new B 6 I l D F 2 cons file B 13 input state 1 6 Falcon 4400 Lite Index status 1 6 system tray 1 6 IE Tab B 9 image 2 7 Inbox 3 2 Infrared Data Association l 3 input method 1 3 input panel l 3 installation ActiveSync 4 3 handstrap A 8 software 3 6 wizard 3 5 installing ActiveSync 4 3 interleaved 2 of 5 2 9 F 9 F 10 G 15 Internet Explorer 3 3 3 4 B 9 redirection B 9 interne
50. F3E G 9 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED Code 128 ENABLE Off 1104081FF3E 1 0408 0F F 3 E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING Off 0409 1F F 3 E 1104 09S 0F F 3 E ENABLE UCC EAN 128 n Off lI 1 040C1FF3E UIT go Ok ESE 0 ISBT CONCATENATION On 0 ff 1 1 0406 1 F F 3 04060F F3E E MINIMUM LENGTH 1 30 1042 401 F F 3 E 110424 30FF 3 E 2 40 1 1042 402 F F 3 E 1 1042 4 4 0 F F 3 E On n 0 G 10 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Code 128 10 50 1 1042 410 F F 3 E 1 1 042 45 0F F 3 E 20 1 1042 42 0F F 3 E MAXIMUM LENGTH 1 30 1 1 042 501 F F 3 E 042 53 0F F 3 E 10 40 1 1 042 5 10 F F 3 E 1104254 0FF 3 E 20 50 1 042 52 0F F 3 E f 1 042 5 5 0F F 3E READ VERIFICATION 1 3 1 1042601FF3 E Ud 042656 03 FF 3 E 2 4 Ff 042602FF3 E yo 4 256 04 FF Se Product Reference Guide G 11 Programming Bar Codes EAN 13 Factory default settings are OUTLINED ENABLE On Off 05101 F F 3 E 05 10 0F F 3E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING On Off Een W E Oe E t A NNN SEND CHECK DIGIT On Off 05 12 1 FF 3E 0512 0F F 3E SEND SYSTEM DIGIT On Off 1 05 13 1 F F 3 E 05 13 0F F 3 E CONVERT EAN 13 T
51. Falcon Manage ment Utility FMU Firmware Update Utility FUU gripper bar host PC system IrDA Infrared Data Asso ciation input method IM input panel Product Reference Guide Broadly software code or commands built into a device as opposed to software that is added In a narrower sense code that is typically stored in ROM and dedicated to either controlling a device or providing a specific functionality Part of PSC s Falcon Management Utility FMU application for the Falcon that updates the operating system and applications automatically from a server using the wire less network system Operating System on the Falcon Persistent Flash Memory management system made by Datalight Data in the flash memory is retained when a battery pack is fully discharged The backup battery must be charged to retain flash memory Falcon Desktop Utility FDU allows PSC Falcon Windows administrators to configure Falcon Windows CE Falcons to control individual user access A PSC Windows based management application for managing the configuration settings and updating the operating system and applications automatically from a server using the wireless network system on the Falcon A PSC Windows based field upgradeable firmware mechanism Use the Firmware Update Utility FUU described starting on page 3 7 to install or update the firmware using an ActiveSync connection A gripper bar is a tall thin rectangle with a da
52. KSUM Off 102131FFS3E 02 13 0 F F 3 E ENABLE CASE CODE Off 02 141 F F 3 E 02 14 0F F 3 E MINIMUM LENGTH 2 30 1 02 2802 F F 3 E 1 02 283 0F F 3 E n 0 n 0 n 0 Product Reference Guide G 15 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED 6 40 11022806 F F 3 E 1102284 0FF 3 E 10 50 20 1 02 282 0F F 3 E MAXIMUM LENGTH 2 30 1 1 0229 02 F F 3 E 1100229 3 0 F F 3 E 0 1 40 110229 10 F F 3 E 1 0229 40 F F 3 E 20 50 1 0229 20 F F 3 E 11 0229 5 0F F 3 CE READ VERIFICATION 1 3 11022 A01FFS3E 11022 A0 3FFSE 2 4 1 02 2A02 F F 3 E 102 2A0 4 F F 3 E G 16 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Matrix 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 ENABLE On Off 02 08 1F F 3 E 0208 OFF 3E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING Off 492090 F F 3 5 E E E F3E ENABLE CHECKSUM n 0 On Off 020 A1 FF 3E 020 A0 FF 3E SEND CHECKSUM On Off 1 020B1FF3E 020 BOFF 3E MINIMUM LENGTH 1 30 110224 01FF 3E 110224 30FF 3 E 6 40 11022406 F F 3 E 1102244 0FF 3 E Product Reference Guide G 17 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED 10 50 1 02 2 410 F F 3 E 1 02 2 45 0F F 3 E 20 1 1 02 2 42 0F F 3 E MAXIMUM L
53. No Response Format B 9 410 Page Doesn t Exist B 9 4 way rocker key 1 500 Internal Server Error 501 Server Can t Do That A accessories A 1 handle A 8 handstrap A 8 holster A 6 overview A 1 softcase A 7 action B 7 B 15 active notification l 1 active window 1 1 ActiveSync 1 connection 3 7 3 13 1 3 copying files using 3 6 file synchronization 4 6 installation 4 3 installing 4 1 4 3 purpose 4 2 settings 4 8 setup 4 1 StartMenu 3 7 using 4 6 version 4 2 version required 4 2 add i n ko ER ko Product Reference Guide INDEX new hotkey B 7 program B 12 address bar enable B 9 Admin tab B 3 Aironet Client Utility 4 10 alignment touchscreen 2 24 application B 6 adding B 12 authorized B 12 enable selector B 12 selector B 11 B 14 tite B 13 applications 3 1 adding 3 5 overview 3 1 reboot list 3 17 l 1 removing 3 7 AppSelecttab B 11 arguments B 7 B 13 Assign as Default B 9 associated function B 6 audio scanner properties 2 6 authorized applications B 12 AutoCAB 3 16 l 1 AutoCE 3 17 l 1 autoexec ini 3 17 backlight 2 2 bar codes 2 7 codabar G 10 code 128 G 10 code 39 G 6 code 93 G 8 EAN 13 G 12 Index EAN 8 G 14 interleaved 2 of 5 G 15 label suffix G 35 matrix 2 of 5 G 17 MSI G 19 parameters E 3 Pharmacode 39 Code 32 G 21 predefined defaults G 2 programming G 1 RSS G 21 G 22 scanner 2 8 standard 2of 5 G 24 symbologies 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10
54. O ISBN On Off 051 4 1 F F 3 E 05 140 F F 3E CONVERT EAN 13 TO ISSN On Off 05 15 1F E 3E 0515 OFF 3E Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED EAN 13 ENABLE EAN 4 DIGIT PRICE WEIGHT CHECK DIGIT On 110516 1FFSE off 05 16 0F F 3 E ENABLE EAN 5 DIGIT PRICE WEIGHT CHECK DIGIT On 0 I T LLL ME f 110517 1FFSE 0 ff 1 05 17 0F F 3 E READ VERIFICATION Jumbo 1 05 2401 F F 3 E 2 05 2402 F F 3 E Product Reference Guide 3 052 403 F F 3 E 4 052 604 F F 3 E Programming Bar Codes EAN 8 Factory default settings are OUTLINED ENABLE Off On 05 18 1F FE 3E 05 18 0F F 3 E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING 0 On Off 1051 A1FFSE 1 1 05 1A0F F 3 E CONVERT EAN 8 TO EAN 13 n Off I 105198 1FF 3 E 1 05 19 0F FE 3 E SEND CHECK DIGIT Off On 051861 F F 3 E 05 18B860F F 3 E READ VERIFICATION 1 3 0526 01 FF 3E 05260 3FF 3E 2 4 05 2602 FF 3E 052604 FF 3E Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 ENABLE On Off 1102101FF3E 02 10 0F F 3 E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING Off PO 2 4 1 4 F E38 E f f 02 410 FF 3 EB ENABLE CHECKSUM On Off 0212 1 FF 3 E f 102 12 0 F F 3E SEND CHEC
55. Utility starting on page B 1 for complete information on FDU Falcon Management Utility FMU The Falcon Management Utility FMU is the easiest method to use to config ure multiple Falcons especially if you have an enterprise wide deployment A copy of FMU is shipped with all Falcon Windows CE units For complete information on FMU refer to the FMU Users Guide on the product CD included with your Falcon Input Panel Properties To change the Soft Input Panel settings Input Panel Properties KA Cd EJ 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Input Panel 2 Change the desired settings To change the Soft Keyboard Options tap Options 4 Change the soft keyboard options as desired selecting from e Large or small keys Using gestures for space backspace shift and enter ajo 2 Fania 2 12 Falcon 4400 Lite Internet Options 5 To exit the Soft Keyboard Options tap OK on the control bar or press lt Enter gt on the key pad 6 To exit Input Panel settings tap OK on the control bar or press lt Enter gt on the keypad Internet Options To change the Internet default settings 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Internet Settings 2 On the General tab refer to Figure 2 9A type in the URL of the desired start page and the desired search engine You can also select a User Agent change the Cache Size clear the Cache and clear the His tory 3 O
56. ack cover of a book near the bar code but can also appear within the book International Standard Serial Number An ISSN consists of eight digits comprising two groups of four digits each separated by a hyphen The eighth digit is a check digit used as a computer validity check it consists of a number between 0 and 9 or an uppercase X for the arabic numeral 10 A Management Information Base MIB is a file that defines a set of SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol variables their types and usage There are a num ber of standard MIBs available depending on the information being managed The MIB is used by the management tools to allow them to better support the configuration values provided on the terminals such as scanner controls and terminal type information A file system located on a removable medium such as a PC Card storage device The operating system loads or mounts the file system when the medium is inserted into the device It unloads or unmounts the file system when the medium is removed or when the user issues a command to do so A large navigation button 4 way rocker key on the keypad with 4 arrows pointing up down left and right that allows the user to move the cursor or highlighted text entry during menu selection Press and release one edge of the key to move the display screen one line or one character in the direction of the arrow Here used to mean that you should configure the Windows user settings suc
57. age G 3 Code 39 starting on page G 6 Code 93 starting on page G 8 Code 128 on page G 10 EAN 13 starting on page G 12 EAN 8 on page G 14 Tnterleaved 2 of 5 on page G 15 Matrix 2 of 5 on page G 17 MSI starting on page G 19 Pharmacode 39 Code 32 on page G 21 RSS 14 on page G 21 RSS Limited on page G 22 RSS Expanded on page G 22 Standard 2 of 5 starting on page G 24 Irioptic on page G 26 UPC A starting on page G 26 G 1 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED e UPC E on page G 28 e UPC EAN Extensions on page G 29 Other Controls starting on page G 30 Depending on which Falcon model you have some programming parameters may not be available on your unit Refer to Table F 2 on page F 3 for specific details on which parameters are applicable Predefined Defaults IIFF39FF3F I IFF3CFF3F Restore From Registry FF 3 A F F 3 F F F 3D Factor Save To y Registry l F F 3 B F F 3 F F F 3 F Minimum Maximum G 2 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Codabar Codabar ENABLE On Off 03 001 F F 3 E 03 000F F 3 E ENABLE AGGRESSIVE DECODING Off 103011FFGS3E 03 01 0F F 3 E 0 ENABLE CHECKSUM On Off 1103021FF3E 03 02 0F F 3 E SEND CHECKSUM Off On SEND START STOP n Off 0 Off 03 05 1F F 3 E
58. agement Protocol SNMP is a standardized protocol for network management services using a client server model The network management program client issues queries and commands to the remote device Click on the Keyboard icon in the system tray to open the SIP Use this virtual QWERTY keyboard like you would a computer s keypad to enter alpha numeric and symbols in the current application An initial screen displayed by software usually containing a logo version information author credits or a copyright notice The start button opens the Start menu The Start menu contains a list of the resident appli cations applets and utilities viable to the user Glossary status bar status icons strap studs stylus suspend mode Symbology system tray system tray key board Indicators task bar touchscreen dis play Tracert Uniform Resource Locator URL USB An area that displays state information for the content in the window typically placed at the bottom of a window A graphic representation of the status of a feature or function The Falcon 4410 comes with a handstrap that connects to the strap studs The stylus is the equivalent of a mouse on the Falcon Use the stylus on a touch sensitive display Only a plastic tipped stylus should be used on a touch sensitive display Use the stylus to navigate the touchscreen display select characters in the soft input panel SIP select applications from the desk
59. amp sounds 2 29 controls other F 19 copyrights 2 28 corrupted firmware 3 8 Couldn t Find Server B 9 D date setting 2 4 decoding options 2 7 default parameters F 1 factory F 2 maximum F 1 F 2 minimum F 1 F 2 predefined bar codes G 2 registry F 2 defaults restore B 3 B 4 delay B 13 delete B 6 B 12 desktop B 10 device 2 8 name 2 28 device manager 2 device partnership 2 DHCP 2 19 dialup connections 2 19 4 10 disable 2 7 display configuration 2 11 control panel 2 11 DNS 2 19 Product Reference Guide dock which PSC dock to use A 1 document conventions O vii overview 0 v domain 4 8 double click 0 viii double tap 0 viii driver USB 44 EAN 13 EAN 8 2 edit B 12 email application 3 2 embedded 3 enable 2 10 address bar B 9 application selector B 12 checksum 2 10 Falcon Desktop B 3 menubar B 10 read ahead 2 8 status bar B 10 20 E 7 6 12 2 0 F 8 14 tool bar B 10 enter key B 8 error 400 Invalid Syntax B 9 403 Request Forbidden B 9 404 Object Not Found B 9 501 Server Can t Do That B 9 Couldn t Find Server B 9 generic B 9 Generic Error B 9 Not Available Offline B 9 page B 9 Request Cancelled B 9 Server Is Busy B 9 type B 9 406 No Response Format B 9 URL Syntax Error B 9 Index Error Type 410 Page Doesn t Exist B 9 500 Internal Server Error B 9 exe files 3 5 3 6 exit and commit F 2 restore F 2 save F 2 expansion card 2 26
60. assword is the equivalent of the device password setting that you add in Control Panel Product Reference Guide C 5 Configuring the Web Server Creating and Using an ISAPI Service Developers can create an ISAPI service written in eVC to access the APIs available on the Terminal The two sample dlls below demonstrate setting and getting a few of the configurable items available in the Falcon 44xx SDK Setting Configuration Items C 6 The following example shows how to set the Code 39 minimum label length to 10 characters l Create a virtual directory under the root called SetSym and set the Default registry entry to SetSym d11 while making sure the full path is included HKEY LOCAL MACHINE COMM HTTPD VROOTS SetSym windows SetSym d11 Restart the Web Server as described on page C 2 Enter the following information into Internet Explorer on the Termi nal or host PC http lt ip address of Terminal gt SetSym CD39MIN amp 10 Getting Configuration Items The following example demonstrates how to get all the settings for Code 39 1 Create a virtual directory under the root called GetSym and set the Default registry entry to GetSym dll while making sure the full path is included HKEY LOCAL MACHINE COMM HTTPD VROOTS GetSym windows GetSym d11 Restart the Web Server as described in the first section C 2 Enter the following information into the Internet Explorer on the Terminal or desktop com
61. ation and Usage Complete the following steps to adjust the Memory Allocation RAM Memory 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System Properties 2 Select the Memory tab Move the slider to adjust mem ory allocation 4 Tap OK or lt Enter gt on the Falcon System Properties Blom greco nnt Product Reference Guide 2 27 Configuring the Falcon Device Name Your device uses this information to identify itself to other computers Copyrights Refer to this tab for specific copyright data As a user you are responsible to read this statement System Properties Falcon 4400 Lite Volume and Sounds Volume and Sounds To change the Volume and Sound settings complete the following steps 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Volume amp Sounds Properties to open the Volume settings Figure 2 21 Volume and Sounds Control Panels Volume amp Sounds Pro Fz OK E Set the volume by adjusting the slider from Soft to Loud Enable the desired sounds for key clicks screen taps notifications and applications 4 Select the Sounds tab to choose from various wave files in the menu You can listen to the sound by selecting Preview Save your new sound scheme by selecting Save As and entering a name for your new Sound Scheme in the field Delete a sound scheme by tapping Delete 7 Tap OK when finished modifying your volume and sounds prop
62. ators with a field upgrade mechanism You must have Microsoft ActiveSync already loaded and running on the host PC to use FUU Refer to Installing amp Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync on page 4 1 and Using ActiveSync on page 4 6 for more information about ActiveSync Prior to installing FUU you must remove any previous versions of FUU installed on the host PC To install PSC s Falcon Firmware Update Utility complete the following steps on the PC 1 Insert the CD ROM shipped with your Falcon and click on the link to Firmware Update Utility Falcon 4400 Lite Firmware Update Utility OR Go to the PSC website at www psc com and download the most current version of the Firmware Update Utility Unzip the file then double click to run FUU_Setup exe Click OK to continue once you have removed previous versions of FUU 2 The Welcome to FUU Setup Program screen opens Please exit all Windows applications before running this setup Click Cancel to quit Setup and close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program x Welcome to FUU Setup program This program will install FUU on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup Program Click Cancel to quit Setup and close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international
63. co e 2 2 J n gt c c c 26 Key model with handle Falcon 4400 Lite Windows Based Mobile Computer 48 Key model model in Dock Product Reference Guide 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 permission of PSC Inc or its wholly owned subsidiaries PSC Owners of PSC products are hereby granted a non exclusive revocable license to reproduce and transmit this documentation for the purchaser s own internal business pur poses Purchaser shall not remove or alter any proprietary notices including copyright notices contained in this documentation and shall ensure that all notices appear on any reproductions of the documentation Should future revisions of this manual be published you can acquire printed versions by contacting PSC Customer Administration Electronic versions may either be downloadable from the PSC web site www psc com or pro vided on appropriate media If you visit our web site and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other PSC publications please let us know via the Contact PSC page Disclaimer Reasonable measures have been taken to ensure that the information included in this ma
64. colas 2 26 Ier 2 26 Firmware ge 2 26 Memory Configuration ius A Vc nnn nanna Fra Era xaO VARI xd era na a 2 27 DEVICE NIME su k 4u cili nisan ne Delala na Have niada Make a k dak e ki re lan wi h Wu lla k k SEMEN ae h i 2 28 COPY RIG MUS venirte 2 28 Volume anid SOUMCS adriana k ni d n 2 29 Chapter 3 Software Applications s ssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn 3 1 BITES 3 1 INDON td tantus add quel Mu east bek ke kab k be sea v Ser b dilata ek ba e R 352 Internet EX PlOREr pidio H kaka na ba Ele Redde nma iu a b na Derda bak w e bad n G KARN 9 3 Media Player ii Em 3 4 WordPad 3 4 Installing Programs eiii ri A SAGA DA CA AE A 3 5 Using an Installation Wizard viii sr al 3 5 Installing Programs Manually vicio ana 3 6 Using Windows Explorer to Add to the Start Menu 1 ener ennt emn 3 6 Using ActiveSync to Add t the Start Menu esiste res din 3 7 REMOVING PROGFANNS a eI 3 7 Firmware Update UUliby iaa 3 7 Retrieving a Firmware Image Update 52 2 macer sni k nehin neden ERR Pe l sa da noia lada 3 8 Installing FUV on the Host PG sima 3 8 Updating the Falcon FIR WANE acia dict 3 13 Restoring Falcon FIRFWAF cvs ic 3 14 AUTOCAD etc 3 16 AUTOCE traia a A 3 17 Chapter 4 Networks Communications and Connections 4
65. con 4400 Lite Bar Code Parameters RSS 14 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off RSS 14 Enables disables the RSS 14 symbol 0800 On Off Off On On Enable ogy Instructs the decoder to transmit the RSS 14 to UcC EAN bel data as one ormoreUCC 128 cen oni of On off 128 labels The transmission will use the UCC 128 AIM identifier If RSS 14 RSS Expanded RSS Limited or RSS Composite symbologies are enabled for UCC EAN 128 then that setting is also enabled for all other RSS symbologies RSS Limited Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off RSS Lim W ited gt ee the RSS Limited sym 0808 On Off Off On On Enable 9 RSS Lim Instructs the decoder to transmit the ited to label data as one or more UCC 128 UCC EAN labels The transmission will use the 080C On Qi Off On Off 128 UCC 128 AIM ideniifier If RSS 14 RSS Expanded RSS Limited or RSS Composite symbologies are enabled for UCC EAN 128 then that setting is also enabled for all other RSS symbologies RSS Expanded Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off RBS Enables disables the RSS Expanded Expande bala 0810 On Off Off On On d Enable y oy Product Reference Guide F 13 Programming Parameters RSS Instructs the decoder to transmit the Expande label data as one or more UCC 128 dto UCC labels The trans
66. con 4400 Lite Holsters and Softcases Softcases Figure A 9 Softcase for Handled Falcon 4420 Product Reference Guide Belt clip option Stylus holder Open cover Heavy duty nylon Scanner window A 7 Accessories Installing the Handle or Handstrap The Falcon 4420 comes from the factory with the handle installed The Falcon 4410 comes with a handstrap These can be exchanged with a change out kit The handle is removable and can be replaced with a handstrap When you replace the handle with the handstrap you lose the ability to press the trigger on the handle and must use the lt Scan gt key on the Falcon keypad instead To remove the handle and replace it with the handstrap refer to the following sections Reverse the same directions to replace the handstrap with the handle Installing the Handstrap on the Falcon 4420 To install a handstrap on the Falcon 4420 complete the following steps 1 Remove the handle as shown in Figure A 11 by removing the screws located just above the battery covers latch dials 2 Insert the top tab of the handstrap cover into the slot at the top of the handle recess refer to Figure A 10 Figure A 10 Removing Replacing a Handstrap 7 Retaining Pin is threaded through loop in strap and seated in sockets 3 Replace the screws located just above the battery cover s latch dials 4 Connect the handstrap hook onto one of the strap studs at the base of the Falcon
67. con is not in use Refer to Power Off Tab on page 2 22 for more information Suspending The following conditions will put the unit into suspend sleep mode 1 When the unit is on press lt Power gt for 0 5 second to initiate suspend mode 2 When the sleep timer expires indicating that there has been no use for a specified period of time 3 A discharged battery pack Product Reference Guide 1 1 Batteries and Power Resuming Use one of the following methods to resume wake up the Falcon Press lt Power gt to resume wake up e Put the Falcon into a dock Press the Scan Trigger to wake up the unit handled version only When a battery pack is fully discharged while the unit is in suspend mode the Falcon remains in the suspended mode until the battery pack is charged or external power is supplied via the dock or a power cable Battery Warnings and Cautions Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the Falcon When the battery is used in devices other than the Falcon it may damage the battery or reduce its life expectancy If the device causes an abnormal current to flow it may WARNING Cause the battery to become hot explode or ignite and cause serious injury Lithium ion battery packs may get hot explode or ignite and cause serious injury if exposed to abusive conditions Be sure to follow the safety warnings listed below Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat Do not in
68. cuments directory defaults to the desktop Refer to Figure 4 7 on page 4 8 During the ActiveSync connection all files in the Synchronization folder will be synchronized with copied to the My Documents directory on the Falcon Product Reference Guide 4 7 Networks Communications and Connections Figure 4 7 Select Synchronization Settings New Partnership xi Select Synchronization Settings gt Select the type of information you want to synchronize j il patiaa bee of dida is ep synchronization of that information clear its check box eames Microsoft Outlook 8 Channels Channel Synchronization OE Contacts Microsoft Outlook OE Daily Record FranklinCovey PlanPlus OE FC Task FranklinCovey PlanPlus A Files Synchronized Files C a Inbox Microsoft Outlook gt To find out more about and to customize what gets synchronized click Settings on that information type in the list and then click Settings coed Hoe Networking Setting up the Network ID To set up your Network ID configure the Windows user settings such as the user name password and domain complete the following steps on the Fal con 1 Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Owner 2 Select the Network ID tab on the Owner Properties dialog box 3 Enter your User Name Password and Domain on the Network ID tab 4 Select OK on the command bar to save your network ID information Access basic network
69. e 051F On Off ot ot Ott sions mental labels to be with a label in order for a scan to be successful Sets the number of times an extension Read Veri supplemental label must be read j fication before it is included in the transmission kaza Pel u Falcon 4400 Lite Bar Code Parameters Table F 3 Other Controls Other Controls Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable Label Enables disables the ability to FF00 On Off On On On Programming perform label programming 00 Off 00 09 Beeper Volume Adjusts the beeper volume FF20 pri 07 07 07 08 Higher 09 Lower Long Range Selects the Long Range Trigger 0000 nn Ane Off Off Off Trigger Mode mode Timeout P Spotting Beam Enables disables the Spotting 0001 On Off On On On Enable Beam 00 0 25 sec Selin Sets the duration of the spotting 01 0 5 sec polling Beam beam before it automatically 0023 02 1 0 sec 01 01 01 Timeout turns off 03 1 5 sec 04 2 0 sec Release Scan Sets the duration of the scan 0024 1 10 02 02 02 Timeout before it turns off Number of Good Read ets i sei beeps 0020 01 04 0 ot Ot Beeps or a good read indicator i 00 07 Good Read Adjusts the pitch of the beeper 0021 00 Lowest 00 00 00 Beep Tone frequency 07 Highest 00 0 07 sec Good Read Determines the duration of a 01 0 13 sec Beep Duration good read beep 0022 02 0 18 sec 03 0 36
70. e Labal E the T label e A 0220 01 50 01 01 06 Length an or equal to maximum label length This feature specifies the maximum TERNE allowable length of a Standard 2 of 5 Label label The length includes check and 0221 01 50 01 50 10 Length data characters Maximum Label Length should be greater than or equal to Minimum Label Length Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted as d ka O a dl Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent when parameter Send Any single Code ID Index 0025 is set to 3 ASCII a m EL K ASCII code zero null is used to indi ian character P E P cate that an identifier is not to be sent 00 Off for the symbology Trioptic Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable oe the Trioptic symbol 0108 On Off Off on Off Reed Enables more aggressive decoding od algorithms to be used in order to scan 0109 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted Us L MT ME Product Reference Guide F 15 Programming Parameters Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent when parameter Send Any single Code ID Index 0025 is set to 3 ASCII wi iw Ne User IB ASCII code zero null is used to indi oes character A cate that an identifier is not to be sent 00 Off fo
71. e 39 Code 32 Pharmacode 39 Code 32 ENABLE On Off 01101 FF 3E 01100 FF 3E SEND CHECKSUM On Off 0112 1F F 3E 0112 0F F 3E SEND START STOP On Off 011 31 FF 3E 0113 0F F 3E RSS 14 ENABLE On Off ENABLE RSS 14 to UCC 128 On Off 0804 1F F 3E 08 040 F F 3E Product Reference Guide G 21 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED RSS Limited ENABLE On Off 0808 1 FF 3E 0808 OF F 3E ENABLE RSS Limited to UCC 128 n 0 Off 08 0C 1F F 3E 08 00C OFF 3 E RSS Expanded ENABLE On Off 08 101 FF 3E 08 100 FF 3E ENABLE RSS Expanded to UCC 128 On Off 08 14 1 FF 3E 08 14 0 F F 3E MINIMUM LENGTH 1 45 110824 01FF 3E 1 082 4 45 F F 3 E G 22 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED RSS Expanded 0 15 6 1 082 415 F F 3E 1 082 460F F 3 E 30 74 1 08 2 43 0F F 3 E 1 08 2 4 7 4 F F 3 E MAXIMUM LENGTH 5 1 4 082 50 1F F 3 E 1 08 2 5 45 F F 3 E 5 1 6 082 51 5 FF 3E 08256 OFF 3E 0 74 3 4 1 082 53 0F F 3 E 1 08 2 5 74 FF 3 E Product Reference Guide G 23 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED Standard 2 of 5 ENABLE On Off
72. e Name text box Select OK Enter the server and user infor mation in the Mail Service Defini tion Configure your inbox using the Mail General Preferences dialog Configure your mail retrieval set tings in the Mail Inbox Preferences E ES a Tap OK to complete the Inbox configuration Select Services gt Connect from the command bar Select Services gt Send Receive Mail from the command bar to manually retrieve mail Pending email appears in the inbox after connecting Falcon 4400 Lite Internet Explorer Internet Explorer The Falcon comes with Internet Explorer for Windows CE installed 1 Open Internet Explorer by select ing Start gt Programs gt Internet GA LL Automation Solutions f 2 To seta default home page Deutsch English Espa ol Francals navigate to the desired default web page 3 Select View gt Internet Options from the command bar 4 Enter the desired URL in the Start Page field 5 Tap OK 29 0 esc 1 49 3 2 28 Pu a Internet Explorer window with the Status bar and View menu Internet Explorer uses sliding menus for application and navigation control Tap and drag the sliding menus to the left or right to see the hidden menu items and toolbars To achieve more screen real estate in Internet Explorer you can hide the Sta tus bar and View menu From the top ation Solutions f menubar go to View gt Hide Toolbars Automation Solutions f Deu
73. e context menu Refer to the Falcon 4400 Lite Quick Reference Guide QRG for more information on using a stylus with the Falcon Mouse Actions viii Mouse actions apply to the PC software sections of this document Click or Select Press and immediately release the left mouse button without moving the mouse Clicking is used to select specific buttons on various forms and tables Double Click Click the left mouse button twice in rapid succession Used to initiate an application 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 Falcon 4400 Lite Chapter 1 Batteries and Power A Overview This section contains the following topics e Suspend Mode starting on page 1 1 Battery Warnings and Cautions on page 1 2 Battery Disposal starting on page 1 4 Suspend Mode The Falcon will go into a suspend or sleep mode when it is idle for a period of time This duration can be customized using the Power control panel refer to Power Off Tab on page 2 22 Suspend mode works and looks just like you have turned the unit off Press lt Power gt to suspend put to sleep the Falcon Press lt Power gt again for the Falcon to resume its previous state Use the Battery Power control panel to set the idle duration and the initiation of suspend mode These features save battery power when the Fal
74. e registry This is useful for restoring parameters to a known Registry working set of values which have been saved using code parameter FF3F Exit and Stops a label programming sequence and restores all parame FF3D a Restore ter settings to the values that exist in the registry Exit and Stops a label programming sequence The last valid parameter FF3E i Save settings are left intact Stops a label programming sequence and writes all parameter Exit and FF3F settings into the registry This can be used to save a custom Commit ized set of parameter settings for restoring later via parameter FF3C F 2 Falcon 4400 Lite Bar Code Parameters Bar Code Parameters The following table lists the standard customer programmable settings for the Falcon Table F 2 Programmable Standard Bar Code Settings Codabar Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable ne the Codabar symbol 0300 On Off Oft On On Riad Enables more aggressive decoding n es algorithms to be used in order to scan 0301 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels Enable Requires the use of checksum charac Checksum ters to verify a bar code a n z nA n el Send Instructs the terminal to include the Checksum checksum in the label transmission xis RING N 0 iq Instructs the decoder to transmit the Send decoded start and stop characters of aly n Codabar labels The start and stop 0305 On Off Off On Off characters
75. ecoding Properties El OK x revious configurations and or other E 5 me EEXuTAD available default settings Choose from Factory Defaults Minimum Settings Maximum Settings Save New Settings e Reverts to Saved Settings The settings are saved when you select tap OK peso Pra 2 10 Falcon 4400 Lite Display Configuration Display Configuration To change the default Background or Appearance Windows Color Scheme select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Display Background To change the Background image 1 B ae gt Control Background Appearance un per Image EN 2 Place a new image in the Win dows directory This file must be exactly 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high 3 The current file is located in the Windows directory with the PSC logo file named PSC bmp 7 Tie image on background 4 Select the new file name by using Browse Appearance To change the default Windows color scheme 1 Tap the Appearance tab 2 Tap the Scheme pull down list and select a new Windows color scheme if desired 3 Tap OK on the control bar or press lt Enter gt on the keypad Product Reference Guide 2 11 Configuring the Falcon Falcon Config Tap Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Falcon Config to access configuration utili ties such as the Falcon Management Utility FMU and Falcon Desktop Util ity FDU settings See Falcon Desktop
76. el Customize these settings as necessary The Internet Options control panel applet is part of the Microsoft Windows CE OTE operating system For more information on the Windows CE operating system please refer to the Microsoft website at http www microsoft com The FDU allows you to cancel prior to applying your changes However any set tings modified in the Internet Options control panel applet through the FDU inter face will be applied even if you later cancel the your modifications in the FDU CAUTION Modifying Windows Controls Select tap the Win Windows Controls tab to access the Windows Controls option Use Windows controls to allow or restrict access to Windows system functions You can disable normal Windows functions such as the desktop and taskbar leaving nothing but a blank workspace This allows applications to be run on the full screen and prevents users from accidental or unauthorized use of the taskbar Internet Explorer and any other resident applications B 10 Falcon 4400 Lite Application Selector Figure B 7 Windows CE Desktop and Win Tab 5 WinCE Desktop Falcon Configuration OK Ez FMU Admin HKeys IE Win 2 gt Taskbar V Show Taskbar Start Menu M Taskbar Enabled LES Y Start Menu Enabled Windows CE Desktop Enabled Note These settings will be applied when OK is pressed oro ay 1210 Pl Table B 8 Win Tab Fields Command Descripti
77. ence Guide I 1 Glossary Batch units calibration checksum CLSI command band command bar Concatenate control context sensitive help control panel device manager device partnership Batch Falcon units are synchronized and updated using Microsoft ActiveSync software and a dock for communication with the host PC You may need to calibrate the touch screen One way to know that the touch screen needs to be calibrated is that you will notice that when you attempt to select one item with the sty lus another item is erroneously selected A number used to verify the contents of a data file This number is generated by calculating the contents of the data If the calculated checksum is different from the expected check sum the data has errors in it CLSI Inc developer of the LIBS 100 scanning and decoding system The Convert to CLST parameter refers to formatting a Codabar bar code label in the manner defined by CLSI Inc A rebar control with a fixed band at the top that contains a toolbar with a Close X button an OK button and optionally a Help button in the upper right corner A control window that can contain buttons combo boxes and menu bars Windows CE based applications can use a command bar rather than a separate menubar and toolbar to efficiently use available screen space To arrange strings of characters into a connected list A standardized part of the window that ca
78. erties Product Reference Guide 2 29 Configuring the Falcon NOTES 2 30 Falcon 4400 Lite Overview Chapter 3 Software Applications This section contains the following topics Product Reference Guide Inbox starting on page 3 2 Internet Explorer starting on page 3 3 Media Player on page 3 4 WordPad starting on page 3 4 Installing Programs starting on page 3 5 e Using an Installation Wizard starting on page 3 5 Installing Programs Manually on page 3 6 Using Windows Explorer to Add to the Start Menu on page 3 6 Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu on page 3 7 Removing Programs starting on page 3 7 Firmware Update Utility on page 3 7 e Retrieving a Firmware Image Update on page 3 8 Installing FUU on the Host PC on page 3 8 e Updating the Falcon Firmware on page 3 13 e Restoring Falcon Firmware on page 3 14 AutoCAB on page 3 16 AutoCE on page 3 17 351 Software Applications Inbox The Falcon comes with Inbox for Windows CE installed from the factory Inbox is a familiar Microsoft email interface To set up your Inbox 1 2 10 3 2 Open Inbox by selecting Start gt Programs gt Inbox fm raiconsazo TES File Zoom Tools Help Select Services gt Options from the command bar to configure email Drag the screen to show Add Select Add Select the Service Type and type the email service name in the Ser vic
79. file test This information can be typed on the Falcon 4410 4420 using the soft input panel or the keypad zm 23 Zer E Falcon 4400 Lite Installing Programs Installing Programs OTE Programs pre installed on the Falcon 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 Flash memory via the FlashFX Disk You can install cab exe zip files or other files designed to run on Windows CE for the Falcon Compatibility check A compatibility check should be done before installing ANY software l Select Start Settings Control Panel System General on the Falcon 2 Make a note of the informa Microsoft Windows CE NET tion in the Processor field as Version 5 00 Build 1400 1 Copyright 1996 2005 Microsoft shown to the right The pro rh i Corp All cessor type is required to deter The mine file type compatibility 3 Follow the installation instruc tions directions provided with the software gore b sara f Using an Installation Wizard If the file has an installer the installation wizard begins automatically if you have ActiveSync installed Most installation programs require an ActiveSync connection Refer to Installing amp Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync on page 4 1 Follow the directions on the screen Once the software is installed on
80. following steps 1 Enter the key combination to define a new Hot Key in the Enter Key textbox Product Reference Guide B 7 Falcon Desktop Utility for Windows CE 2 The Note displays important information indicating Hot Keys that should not be used Figure B 5 Add a New Hot Key Dialog o Table B 6 Adding a New Hot Key Dialog Command Description Enter Key Enter the desired key combination in this text box to define a Hot Key OK Select tap OK to add the specified Hot Key X Select tap X to cancel the specified Hot Key EW Make sure you do not attempt to add a Hot Key that is already defined 3 Select tap OK to save the New Hot Key If you select tap X the key will not be saved It is possible for the keyboard wedge to activate assigned Hot Keys using alpha AN numeric characters Bar codes containing characters associated with assigned Hot Keys will trigger the action or application assigned to that Hot Key B 8 Falcon 4400 Lite Falcon Desktop Utility Internet Explorer Configuration Tap the IE Internet Explorer tab to access the IE Configuration option Use the IE Error Redirection option to provide customized recovery from common IE errors When an error occurs the browser can redirect access to a specified error page with instructions on how to recover from the problem Figure B 6 IE Configuration Tab IE Window Features IE Address Bar IE Tool Bar IE Menu Bar fe
81. ft ActiveSync 3 7 Reinstall the program to replace the existing installation Microsoft ActiveSync 3 7 is already installed on this computer Click Next to continue with Setup and replace the current installation of ActiveSync Click Cancel to keep the existing installation and quit Setup Cancel Help 5 Click Next to continue the installation Click Cancel to cancel the installation of ActiveSync Figure 4 3 Microsoft ActiveSync Installer Installation Complete Setup has successfully installed all the files necessary to run Microsoft ActiveSync You must restart Windows on this computer before you can setup a connection with your mobile device Once Windows restarts follow the on screen instructions to set up the connection Click Next to continue lt Back Next gt Cancel Help 6 Reboot your PC 7 You have completed installing ActiveSync Product Reference Guide 4 3 Networks Communications and Connections Installing the USB Driver In order for the Host PC to communicate with the Falcon you must install the USB driver file from the CD that came with the Falcon otela Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer before proceeding See Setting up ActiveSync on page 4 4 1 Copy the current USB driver file from your Falcon CD or the PSC website www psc com to the following location on your computer C Program Files Microsoft ActiveSync Driv ers
82. gt gt Cisco Wireless Lan Adapt OK Make New 7 ame Servers Cisco Wireless Lan Adapt 75 Connection gt Culla 2 Double tap the connection to view or change the settings The CISCO1 item shown as an example can vary depending on the radio installed and the number of connections 3 Complete the two tabs as shown in Figure 2 15 IP Address Select DHCP or set s tatic IP settings Name Servers If using static IP set DNS and WINS servers Product Reference Guide 2 19 Configuring the Falcon Owner To change the Owner default settings mer bn 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control z Panel gt 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 tap OK on the control bar or press lt Enter gt on the keypad For more information on using the Net work ID tab refer to Setting up the Network ID on page 4 8 Password To change the Password default set tings 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Password Properties 2 Enter the desired password twice as indicated in the two fields 3 Select to enable password pro tection at power on and or enabling password protection for the screen saver 4 To exit the Password control panel tap OK on the control bar or press lt Enter gt on the keypad 2 20 Falcon 4400 Lite
83. h as the user name password and domain name Microsoft s definition includes some wireless network IDs as equivalent to SSIDs A non persistent state affects only the next keypress FN state is a non persistent state The persistent storage that Windows CE makes available to applications For example Windows CE reserves part of its available RAM for the operating system and uses the rest for the object store This data can be stored in files registry entries or Windows CE data bases A handheld Windows based Pocket PC or Windows CE computer that can be synchro nized with a host PC to share files and data Sometimes contains an infrared device to beam information to another unit An industrial strength handheld computer with a keypad navigation keys and a bar code scanner used in inventory retail and warehouse activities to collect data and upload it to a host PC Falcon 4400 Lite persistent state PRG program memory RF card QRG RAM random access memory ROM read only memory rebar remote access server RAS RTC shortcut menu SNMP Simple Net work Management Protocol soft input panel SIP splash screen start Product Reference Guide A state which is maintained after releasing a key Alpha mode is a persistent mode Also called a sticky state A persistent state must be turned off by pressing the key again Product Reference Guide Memory that is used for stack a
84. he Falcon 4410 ici ar dcir en bb knee En AR An k na A 9 Appendix B Falcon Desktop Utility for Windows CE es ee B 1 uM B 1 Falcon Desktop Utility 1 522 arica dakan E ERAI b na k d ak iced PR RA D R Dan A RAE b 2 3 10n B 2 Administrative OPTIONS asian te B 3 Stung a PassWord sessions B 4 Changing a PassWord aii td kn n n N Nuda d dad G Naka B 4 Removing a PassWord aspiran anne c n nae W RES n O B 4 Password Request Dialog BOX kucesinin na cuna ken banll aia lata B 4 SEUNG HOt S TT r rd B 5 Internet Explorer CONTIGUFALION i dare ne yam nin k sey n gi ran a B 9 Modifying WindOWSControlS ca k n ostro A n nar h n ban a da E B 10 Application Selector RUE B 11 Add Application B 12 Application Selector mias dida B 14 Application Switcher User Interface sisya i 1 oett rias ka nn ba b da ban kaka dente B 14 Appendix C Configuring the Web Server eene nnn C 1 ou aM I a Cel Enabling the Web Server iaiia a an on Innn OAE C 1 Setting upa USER sa aa C 2 Testing tlie WED Server access kare acer toram banka W ba wan o d RR Na be ked C 3 Launching the Network Administration Page i e oce patente ore perro n n b naa p nan n n Rana b wa C 4 Web Server Registry SettiHgs 2 nein eai ee ail k berd kn n b k b n di Ea usa ke C 4 Creating and Using am ISAPI SOV C soria C 6 Appendix D SNMP Interface
85. he space available for data 4 way rocker key Refer to navigation key The state of a user notification from the time the user is notified until the user handles the active notification event The window in which a user is currently working or directing input An active window is typ eiii ically on top of the Z order and is distinguished by the color of its title bar Microsoft Windows Communication application that synchronizes a Windows CE device ActiveSync with a Microsoft Windows based host PC ActiveSync can use RS 232 IrDA USB and Wireless networks AP Access Point used for RF applications American Standard Code for Information Interchange a code for information exchange between computers made by different companies a string of 7 binary digits represents each character used in most microcomputers Any member of the standard code for repre senting characters by binary numbers ASCII The AutoCAB program allows the Falcon to automatically reinstall selected applications AutoCAB when the terminal is cold booted When the Falcon is rebooted the AutoCAB program runs automatically and determines if it is a warm or cold boot The AutoCE program allows the user to create a list of applications to run when the Falcon is rebooted Each application may be designated to run only on a cold boot or on both warm and cold boots The applications run sequentially allowing interdependencies to be handled AutoCE Product Refer
86. ia log shown to the right will be displayed The application switcher can only be assigned amp m M Bo to a single Hot Key not a Hot Key with modifier wo keys For instance lt Shift gt lt F3 gt cannot be assigned to the task switcher action but F3 can be Press the Hot Key assigned to open the applica tion switcher Press the assigned Hot Key to cycle through the running applications when the dialog is open Press Enter to switch to the selected application or Esc to close the application switcher Product Reference Guide B 15 Falcon Desktop Utility for Windows CE NOTES B 16 Falcon 4400 Lite Appendix C Configuring the Web Server Overview The Web Server can perform several different actions including generating a web page containing statistics relating to performance of the mobile computer The Web Server can also be used for creating an interface for interaction with the Terminal to configure system behavior This section contains the following topics on configuring the Web Server e Enabling the Web Server below e Testing the Web Server on page C 3 e Launching the Network Administration Page on page C 4 Web Server Registry Settings on page C 4 e Creating and Using an ISAPI Service on page C 6 Enabling the Web Server By default the Web Server is disabled The following demonstrates how to enable the Web Server 1 On the Falcon 44xx either through a CE based registr
87. ided to test the selected repeat rate setting On the Load Map tab you can select a keyboard key map by browsing or change to the Default Map Use the box provided to test the test the current keyboard mapping Tap OK to save your changes and exit the Keyboard Options control panel Configuring the Falcon 52 Key Keypad The control panel for the 52 key keypad has some additional options and an additional tab for key mapping 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Keyboard to open the Keyboard control panel 2 On the Options tab adjust the slider for Initial Delay This configures the time to hold down a key before it repeats Figure 2 14 52 Key Keypad Control Panels Keyboard Options lo Load Map 3 You can also adjust the slider for Repeat Rate This configures how fast the keys repeat 4 Use the box provided to test the selected repeat rate setting On the Load Map tab you can select a keyboard key map by browsing or change to the Default Map Use the box provided to test the test the current keyboard mapping Tap OK to save your changes and exit the Keyboard Options control panel 2 18 Falcon 4400 Lite Network and Dialup Network and Dialup To change the Network and Dialup connection settings complete these steps 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Network and Dialup Connections a 15 Changing the Network amp Dialup Connection Settings Comecton J es eJ El
88. iguration can also be accomplished for large numbers of terminals using FMU Falcon Management Utility There are two sections in the Decoding control panel each containing addi tional pages There are several General Configuration pages and multiple Bar Code symbology pages Other decoding parameters are described in Programming Parameters starting on page F 1 bar code settings are provided in Programming Bar Codes starting on page G 1 Configuration Control Panels Select the desired configuration from the following options shown in Figure 2 2 and the other Decoding Properties figures on the following pages Use the pull down menus or tap the left and right arrow keys to navigate the different pages of the Configure utility Figure 2 2 Decoding Properties Audio 39 Em Deco J gf 3 03 Pu A B BY El Decosi 7 2 12 Pm d fa To view other configuration options select Configure gt General from the menu Product Reference Guide 2 5 Configuring the Falcon Audio Sets volume tone duration and number of various types of beeps Figure 2 3 Decoding Properties General Options Decoding Properties OK E ET settings gt 2 V Label Programming Enable Symbology IDs or y Label Prefix NULL Label Suffix ENTER v Data Separator ENTER v amp Decodi QF gt 3 03 Pm A B 4 Em Decosi 3 2 09 Pm A To view other configuration options select
89. ity command to determine TCP IP packet routing The address of a resource on the Internet URL syntax is in the form protocol host localinfo where protocol specifies the means of returning the object such as HTTP or FTP Host specifies the remote location where the object resides and localinfo is a string often a file name passed to the protocol handler at the remote location Also called a Uniform Resource Identifier Universal Serial Bus is a protocol for connecting PCs with peripheral devices including PDTs PDAs Falcon mobile computers cameras printers mice scanners etc Falcon 4400 Lite The web server can perform several different actions including generating a web page Web Server containing statistics relating to performance of the mobile computer and creating an inter face for interaction with the terminal to configure system behavior As per Microsoft Windows CE combines an advanced real time embedded operating sys Windows CE tem with the most powerful tools for rapidly creating the next generation of smart con nected and small footprint devices XPing is a protocol that sends a message to another computer and waits for acknowledg ANS ment often used to check if another computer on a network is reachable Product Reference Guide I 7 Glossary NOTES I 8 Falcon 4400 Lite browse B 9 B 13 exe files 3 6 400 Invalid Syntax B 9 403 Request Forbidden B 9 404 Object Not Found B 9 406
90. ization Document Overview Product Reference Guide This document contains the following material This Preface provides an overview of the contents for each chap ter and describes document style conventions Chapter 1 Batteries and Power discusses checking battery power power conservation battery installation battery charging with a dock or battery charger battery storage battery disposal and resetting the mobile computer Chapter 2 Configuring the Falcon uses the control panels to adjust touchscreen calibration date and time display backlight contrast volume sounds scanner power and memory Chapter 3 Software Applications covers flash memory install ing selecting using and removing applications entering data and using the soft input panel with Inbox Internet Explorer and Word Pad Chapter 4 Networks Communications and Connections describes installing setting up and using ActiveSync and Net working Appendix A Accessories describes the Accessories such as docks battery chargers holsters and soft cases available for the Falcon Preface e Appendix B Falcon Desktop Utility FDU allows PSC Win dows administrators to configure Windows CE Falcons to con trol individual user access e Appendix C Configuring the Web Server describes configuring the Falcon to work with a Web Server Appendix D SNMP Interface describes SNMP Simple Net work Management Protocol concepts MIB
91. k digit in the label transmission re Instructs the decoder to expand EAN 8 EAN 8 to labels to their EAN 13 equivalents Any 051B On Off Off On Off EAN 13 EAN 13 parameters will then apply to the result F 8 Falcon 4400 Lite Bar Code Parameters Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted VUE Kaka n s i Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent by the decoder when Any single parameter Send Code ID Index 0025 ASCII m mm RE is set to 3 ASCII code zero null is ai character i 5 used to indicate that an identifier is not 00 Off to be sent for the symbology Interleaved 2 of 5 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable Enables disables the Interleaved 2 of 5 0210 On Off Off On On symbology Rue Enables more aggressive decoding s d algorithms to be used in order to scan 0211 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels Enable Requires the use of checksum charac 0212 On Off on off Off Checksum ters to verify a bar code Send Instructs the terminal to include the Checksum checksum in the label transmission dela EN 2n al N Restricts Interleaved 2 of 5 label Enabl lengths to only 6 and 14 data charac ap ters Enabling this parameter overrides 0214 On Off Off Off Off Case Code a the minimum and maximum length val ues Minimum Label Setthe minimum label length to be less
92. l Lengths to the lowest values and sets all Maximum Label Lengths to the highest values Use this default for trouble shooting it provides the best settings for reading an unknown bar code symbology and can identify the symbology of scanned bar codes To set the Falcon to minimum default settings scan the Maximum bar code on page G 2 F 1 Programming Parameters Factory FF 3B is the factory setting installed on the Falcon T his default set will work for most applications To reset the Falcon to the original defaults scan the Factory bar code on page G 2 Programming Codes Without Parameters The following table describes the functions of special bar codes that take no parameters Table F 1 Programming Codes Without Parameters Defaults FF39 Turns every On Off parameter off and sets all minimum and Minimum Maximum Label Lengths to the lowest values Turns every On Off parameter on and sets all minimum and Maximum Label Lengths to the highest values This default set Defaults FF3A is normally used only for troubleshooting It gives the best Maximum chance of reading an unknown bar code symbology and also identifies the symbology of each bar code scanned Defaults This is the default parameter settings that was installed at the FF3B i ar Factory factory This default set will work for most applications This restores all parameter settings to the values that exist in Defaults FF3C th
93. l length Product Reference Guide F 11 Programming Parameters This feature specifies the maximum ode allowable length of an MSI label The Label length includes check and data charac 0625 01 15 01 15 10 Length ters Maximum Label Length should be greater than or equal to Minimum Label Length Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted dez iod dE Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent by the decoder when Any single parameter Send Code ID Index 0025 ASCII im i m SHE is set to 3 ASCII code zero null is a character M H used to indicate that an identifier is not 00 Off to be sent for the symbology Pharmacode 39 Code 32 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable Enables disables the Pharmacode 39 0110 On Off Off On Off Code 32 symbology Send Instructs the terminal to include the Checksum checksum in the label transmission uE ani n 205 1 an u Send Instructs terminals to prefix a Pharma Start Stop code 39 label with an A prior to trans 0113 On Off Off On Off mission Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent when parameter Send Any single Code ID Index 0025 is set to 3 ASCII WA RA MEM ASCII code zero null is used to indi oer character U y U cate that an identifier is not to be sent 00 Off for the symbology F 12 Fal
94. lations You have successfully installed FUU on the host PC 3 12 Falcon 4400 Lite Firmware Update Utility Updating the Falcon Firmware After copying the firmware image to the host PC Retrieving a Firmware Image Update on page 3 8 and installing FUU Installing FUU on the Host PC on page 3 8 you can upgrade the firmware on your Falcon The following steps require that you have already established an ActiveSync con OTE nection between the host computer and the Falcon To establish an ActiveSync l connection with the Falcon refer to Installing amp Setting Up Microsoft Active Sync on page 4 1 and Using ActiveSync on page 4 6 for more information on ActiveSync Go to Start gt Programs gt Firmware Update Utility gt Firmware Update Utility 2 Verify that ActiveSync is selected from the Communicate Using pull down list 3 Click browse and navigate to the location where you saved the firmware file for your terminal 2 xi Communicate Using Image File ActiveSync v mware v1_B0 R36 7482 img 3 Terminal Image File Version e ESEN Model O avant Language Westem European Keyboard 26 48 52Key Total Progress Block Progress fo Posada o Query Update Abort Exit 4 Select the current img file and click Open Verify that the Falcon is turned on Insert the device into a powered dock connected to the host computer 6 Click Update Terminal on FUU on the host PC
95. lcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Other Controls 11 00010FFSE Spotting Beam Timeout 11002300FF 3E 11022001FF 3E 1 002 3 02 F F 3 E 1 002 303 F F 3 E 1 002 304 F F 3 E Release Scan Timeout IN SECONDS 1 002 401 F F 3 E 1 002 402 F F 3 E Off 0 25 0 a o 1 a 2 o 1 2 Product Reference Guide G 33 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED 002 403 F F 3 E 1 1 002 405 F F 3 E 1 002 4 10 F F 3 E SEND SYMBOLOGY IDENTIFIERS u gg 0 25 00 JF ES E 11002501FF3E 7 1002502FF3E 11002503 FF3E 3 5 10 0 a G 34 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Other Controls LABEL PREFIX 1 002 685 MF F3E Z 1 002 665 I FF 3 E 1 002 6 UF F 3 E o LABEL SUFFIX 1 002 75 MF F3 E Z 1 002 765 I FF3 E 1 1 002 7 UF F 3 E o Product Reference Guide G 35 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED NOTES G 36 Falcon 4400 Lite Appendix H Maintenance Maintaining the Falcon With normal use the Falcon Dock Four Slot Dock and battery charger require no maintenance For trouble free service observe the following tips when using the Falcon e To prolong its life and avoid problems keep the Falcon clean Use a clean
96. lcon is reset The third line will run echobox but only when the Falcon is cold reset The fourth line will again run the echobox command whenever the Falcon is reset Product Reference Guide 3 17 Software Applications NOTES 3 18 Falcon 4400 Lite Chapter 4 Networks Communications and Connections C OOO Overview This section contains the following topics e Installing amp Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync starting on page 4 1 e Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on page 4 2 Setting up ActiveSync on page 4 4 e Installing the USB Driver on page 4 4 e Using ActiveSync starting on page 4 6 e Networking starting on page 4 8 Setting up the Network ID starting on page 4 8 Network and Dialup Connections starting on page 4 10 e SNMP starting on page 4 11 Installing amp Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync This section provides instructions on setting up the Host PC so that the PC can communicate with the Falcon and the dock The screen shots in the manual were taken and the procedures were written using Windows XP If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows NT appearances and procedures may be slightly different OTE Important You must disconnect any other PDAs PDTs or Falcons using USB ActiveSync from the Host PC prior to connecting the Falcon or the Host PC and Microsoft ActiveSync may not recognize the new device Product Reference Guide 4 1 Networks Communications and Co
97. le page transitions Theming support Disable automatic SIP amp underiine links e INE AA T Tp 7 The Popups tab provides options for blocking popups to display noti fication when popups have been blocked and to open new pages in the current window 8 To exit Internet Settings tap OK on the control bar or press Enter on the keypad Product Reference Guide 2 15 Configuring the Falcon Keyboard Configuration The keyboard control panel will appear different depending upon which key pad your Falcon has 26 Key Keypad 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Keyboard Options to open the Keyboard control panel 2 Adjust the slider for Multi Tap Time out to match your personal preferences 3 Use the box provided to test the time out delay 4 Tap OK to exit the Keyboard Options control panel 2 16 Falcon 4400 Lite Keyboard Configuration 48 Key Keypad The control panel for the 48 key keypad has some additional options and an additional tab for key mapping kh Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Keyboard to open the Keyboard control panel On the Options tab adjust the slider for Initial Delay This configures the time to hold down a key before it repeats Figure 2 13 48 Key Keypad Control Panels Product Reference Guide You can also adjust the slider for Repeat Rate This configures how fast the keys repeat Use the box prov
98. mission will use the d u LE i EAN 128 UCC 128 AIM identifier id de Set the minimum bar code label length p to be less than or equal to maximum 0824 1 74 1 74 1 d Mini label length mum This feature specifies the maximum RSS allowable length of a label The length Expande includes check and data characters if d Maxi applicable Maximum Label Length 088 us m r mum should be greater than or equal to Mini mum Label Length Specifies the symbology identifier if RSS any that is sent when parameter Send Any single Expande Code ID Index 0025 is set to 3 0827 ASCII charac R R R d User ASCII code zero null is used to indi ter Code ID cate that an identifier is not to be sent 00 Off for the symbology Standard 2 of 5 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable Enables disables the Standard 2 of 5 0200 On Off Off On Off symbology Find Enables more aggressive decoding Ben algorithms to be used in order to scan 0201 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels Enable Requires the use of checksum charac Checksum ters to verify a bar code vate P N BN ee 9H Send Instructs the terminal to include the Checksum checksum in the label transmission ay Sa EL Sn Falcon 4400 Lite Bar Code Parameters ezi Allows the terminal to recognize labels sessar that are printed using only two bars for 0204 On Off Off Off Off Start Stop start stop characters Minimum
99. n Off 051F 1F F 3 E 05 1 F OFF 3E READ VERIFICATION n 0 1 3 11052801FF 3E 1105280 3FFS3E 2 4 11052802 F F 3 E 1 05 2804 F F 3 E Product Reference Guide G 29 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED Other Controls BEEPER VOLUME FF2000F F 3 E FF200 1F F 3 E F F2004 F F 3 E F F2007 F F 3 E Higher increment higher F F200 8 F F 3 E Lower Decreases the current value one increment lower FF2009 FF 3 E 0 a G 30 Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED Other Controls NUMBER OF GOOD READ BEEPS 1 002 001 F F 3 E 1 002 002 F F 3 E 002 003 F F 3 E 1 002 004 F F 3 E GOOD READ BEEP TONE 1 002 10 0F F 3 E 1 1 002 103 F F 3 E 1 002 107 F F 3 E 1 2 3 4 Lowest Medium Highest Product Reference Guide G 31 Programming Bar Codes Factory default settings are OUTLINED GOOD READ BEEP DURATION IN SECONDS 002 200F F 3 E 1 02 2001 F F 3 E 11 002 202 F F 3 E 1 002 203 F F 3 E Long Range Trigger Mode 00000F F 3 E 11 00001 F F 3 E Spotting Beam Enable 110001 1 FF 3 E 0 e J e h e 0 co 0 e 9 Spot Timeout Release Scan On G 32 Fa
100. n be manipulated by the user to perform an action or display information The most common controls are buttons that allow the user to select options and scroll bars that allow the user to move through a document or position text in a window Tap to open a help dialog about the specific windows application you are using Context sensitive help can tell where you are in a program and can provide assistance with the spe cific problems you might be having Control Panels are several different applets that allow you to configure the Falcon to meet your specific requires There are control panels for scanning keyboard display etc Access the control panels at Start gt Settings gt Control Panel A tool to track all loaded device drivers and their interfaces It issues notification of the appearance disappearance of device interfaces loads and tracks drivers by reading and writing registry values and unloads drivers when their devices are no longer needed A registry key on a Windows CE device that a desktop computer uses to identify the device when it is connected The key defines values for synchronization file conversions and backup and restore information which enable multiple Windows CE devices to con nect to the same desktop computer A device partnership is created the first time you con nect a Windows CE device to a host PC Falcon 4400 Lite embedded FAST firmware FlashFX Falcon Desktop Utility FDU
101. n the Connection tab refer to Figure 2 9B modify the network access settings as desired Figure 2 9 Internet Settings Product Reference Guide 2 13 Configuring the Falcon 4 On the Security tab refer to Figure 2 10A add sites or modify the security settings for Internet Local intranet Trusted Sites and Restricted Sites Figure 2 10 Internet Settings A Internet Options ActiveX controls and plug ins E Script ActiveX controls marke Disable Enable Prompt E Initialize and script ActiveX cc Disable Enable Prompt This zone contains all Web sites you E Run ActiveX controls and pluc haven t placed in other zones Disable 5 The Privacy tab refer to Figure 2 11 allows you to modify the set tings by tapping the radio buttons You can Accept Block or receive a Prompt for First party and Third party Cookies You can also Enable disable session cookies by selecting the check box Figure 2 11 Internet Privacy Settings 2 14 Falcon 4400 Lite Internet Options 6 On the Advanced tab refer to Figure 2 12A modify the advanced set tings for Accessibility Browsing Multimedia and Security by tapping the check boxes Figure 2 12 Advanced Internet and Popup Settings A Internet Options pq B Accessibility _ Always expand ALT text for Anchors navigate on access Always send URLs as UTF 8 Display a notification about e Enable stylesheets Enab
102. n the menu bar to close the control panel For additional assistance in using ACU to configure your RF network tap the ques tion mark to access online help or contact Cisco directly at http www cisco com ser Paton Cx User Password _ x User Domain Mxed Mode El Windows Zero Config should be used to administer the radio for cards not specifically listed for example Broadcom based radio Refer to the manufac turer of your radio card for further information Falcon 4400 Lite SNMP SNMP OTE SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is the standard protocol for managing devices on a network The Falcon Management Utility FMU makes use of SNMP to send and receive configuration information to the PSC terminals Since the networked terminals are constantly running SNMP this allows FMU to interface with the terminal at any time without requiring user intervention on the terminal With SNMP running on the terminal other SNMP based network manage ment tools such as HP Openview and CastleRock SNMPpc may also be used to interface with the terminals To support this capability PSC has released the Management Information Base MIB for the PSC Windows based terminals The MIB is used by the management tools to allow them to better support the configuration values provided on the terminals such as scanner controls and terminal type information The MIB is available at www psc com For more informati
103. n the order listed in the authorized application list 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 Product Reference Guide Falcon Desktop Utility for Windows CE Command Description OK Select tap OK to add save changes X Select tap X to cancel the creation of this entry Application Selector The administrator can choose for the user to have access to the desktop or not The Application Selector can replace the desktop and limit the user to the specified list of applications Figure B 10 Application Selector WordPad e Internet Explorer Media Player P Control Panel 2 Lo 12 22 pm DA The user can select tap the desired application The administrator can customize this list as shown in Application Selector on page B 11 Application Switcher User Interface The ea switcher provides the same functionality as the standard Win dows Alt Tab function This allows the user to cycle through the various open applications B 14 Falcon 4400 Lite Application Switcher User Interface TEW The Esc 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 on page B 5 When the assigned Hot Key is pressed the d
104. nd heap storage for both system and nonsystem applica tions Nonsystem applications are taken from storage memory uncompressed and loaded into program memory for execution A small card shaped device installed in a Falcon that allows wireless connection and com munication with a network Quick Reference Guide You can add applications and data files to RAM or into Flash memory via the FlashFX Disk While Flash memory is persistent as long as the backup battery is charged RAM is not and will be cleared when you remove or replace the battery As you can only suspend the device the only way to turn it fully off is to remove the battery or to perform a cold reset The operating system Windows CE and applications are pre installed on ROM and cannot be removed or modified These applications are persistent A command bar with a gripper bar A feature that connects a device to a host computer Windows CE can connect to a remote access server using direct serial infrared and dial up connections Windows CE supports the standard Microsoft Win32 RAS functions however it allows only one connection at a time RAS functions can be implemented for direct serial connections or dial up modem connections Real Time Clock on the PC A menu that is displayed for a selected object The menu contains commands that are con textually relevant to the selection SNMP is the standard protocol for managing devices on a network Simple Network Man
105. ned by PSC as well as a brief explanation of what each value represents This will also allow the administrator to update most values and provides range checking infor mation for the tool to take advantage of The current PSC MIB can be found on the PSC website at www psc com in the Downloads area Additional Resources Additional information on SNMP can be found at the following websites www snmplink org www snmpworld com www simpleweb com www microsoft com D 2 Falcon 4400 Lite Appendix E Cable amp Connector Configurations Introduction The following pages contain information about standard interface cables for use in interconnecting the Dock to power and or peripheral devices General Specifications Wire Requirements e Cable length should not exceed 15 feet Wire gauge Standard for RJ 45 connectors 28 26 AWG Supply Voltage Current power supply voltage 12V 2 5 amp USB Cable Figure E 1 illustrates the connector configuration of the USB cable for the Fal con Figure E 1 USB Connector Configurations FALCON END Product Reference Guide E 1 Cable amp Connector Configurations Serial Cable Figure E 2 illustrates the connector configuration of the Serial cable for the Falcon Figure E 2 Serial Connector Configurations 72 inches 2 Falcon End Printer Cable
106. nnections Installing Microsoft ActiveSync Microsoft ActiveSync is a file transfer tool used to synchronize the files on a PC with the files on your Falcon The device comes from the factory with ActiveSync loaded If you have ActiveSync already installed on your PC make sure that you have v3 7 1 or higher To install Microsoft ActiveSync on the PC complete the following steps 1 Go to the Microsoft Windows CE website at http www microsoft com downloads 2 Use Search All Downloads to find the most current version of Active Sync 3 Download the current version of ActiveSync from the Microsoft web site Figure 4 1 Microsoft ActiveSync Installer Microsoft ActiveSync Set Up Microsoft ActiveSync 3 7 Before you can exchange information between your mobile device and this computer you must set up ActiveSync This setup wizard will guide you through Installing the ActiveSync program on this computer Setting up your mobile device Note It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before continuing with this setup wizard Click Next to continue with the setup process Click Cancel to quit setup pesos o E 4 Install the most current version of Microsoft ActiveSync v3 7 1 or higher on the host PC refer to Figure 4 1 on page 4 2 4 2 Falcon 4400 Lite Installing amp Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync Figure 4 2 Microsoft ActiveSync Installer Reinstall Microso
107. ntrols O vii B 10 WINS 2 19 wizard installation 3 5 WordPad 3 4 www microsoft com D 2 X Xbutton B 2 B 5 B 8 B 14 Z zip files 3 5 3 6 Product Reference Guide Index NOTES x Falcon 4400 Lite 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 44 Germany PSC GmbH Darmstadt Germany Telephone 49 0 61 51 93 58 0 Fax 49 0 61 51 93 58 58 2006 PSC Inc Italy PSC S p A Vimercate Ml Italy Telephone 39 0 39 62903 1 Fax 39 0 39 6859496 Japan PSC Japan K K Shinagawa ku Tokyo Japan Telephone 81 0 3 3491 6761 Fax 81 0 3 3491 6656 Latin America PSC S A INC Miami Florida USA Telephone 305 539 0111 Fax 305 539 0206 United Kingdom PSC Bar Code Ltd Watford England Telephone 44 0 1923 809500 Fax 44 0 1923 809 505 Cosc WWW PSC COM PSC Inc 959 Terry Street Eugene OR Telephone 541 683 5700 Fax 541 345 7140 R44 2618 Rev A 8 06
108. nual is complete and accurate However PSC reserves the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice PSC is a registered trademark of PSC Inc The PSC logo is a trademark of PSC All other trademarks and trade names referred to herein are property of their respective owners Falcon is a registered trademark of PSC Inc and of its wholly owned subsidiaries Microsoft Windows Windows 2000 Windows CE Windows Mobile Windows NT and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Patents This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents 4603262 4639606 4652750 4672215 4699447 4709369 e 4749879 4786798 4792666 4794240 4798943 4799164 4820911 4845349 4861972 4861973 4866257 4868836 4879456 4939355 4939356 4943127 4963719 4971176 4971177 4991692 5001406 5015831 5019697 5019698 5086879 5115120 5144118 5146463 5179270 5198649 5200597 5202784 5208449 5210397 5212371 5212372 5214270 5229590 5231293 5232185 5233169 5235168 5237161 5237162 5239165 5247161 5256864 5258604 e 5258699 5260554 5274219 5296689 5298728 5311000 5327451 5329103 5330370 5347113 5347121 5371361 5382783 5386105 5389917 5410108 5420410 5422472 5426507 5438187 5440110 5440111 5446271 5446749 5448050 5463211 5475206 5475207 5479011 5481098 5491328 549
109. o used by the FMU Servers to perform the automated Group Configuration update The Server issues SNMP queries to discover the current Terminal Configuration then uses SNMP commands to update any Configuration settings that need it MIB Files A Management Information Base MIB is a file that defines a set of SNMP variables their types and usage There are a number of standard MIBs avail able depending on the information being managed Product Reference Guide D 1 SNMP Interface PSC MIBs Beyond the standard values SNMP allows manufacturers to define their own private MIBs For example PSC has been assigned an MIB by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority that allows PSC to define SNMP values relating specifically to devices that we manufacture Within the PSC MIB several cate gories of values have been defined including scanner Configurations Terminal power Configurations and Terminal network parameters The format of an MIB follows rules laid out in the appropriate standards allowing the manufacturers of network management tools such as HP Open View and CastleRock SNMPc to make use of the MIBs developed by manu facturers So by following the procedures used by the management tool the MIB can be processed by the tool allowing the proper display of SNMP values retrieved from the agent For example if the PSC MIB is loaded into OpenView the administrator can then view all of the values defined by PSC using the names assig
110. om the Host PC and reconnect it e Select File gt Get Connected for ActiveSync to look for a mobile device Goto File gt Connection Settings and make sure that your Connec tion Settings dialog show the same selections as that in Figure 4 5 below if you have a USB connection If you have a serial connec tion select the correct COM port from the pull down list Product Reference Guide 4 5 Networks Communications and Connections Figure 4 5 Connection Settings Connection Settings Statu 6 You have completed setting up ActiveSync Proceed to Installing the USB Driver below to install the USB driver Using ActiveSync Use ActiveSync to transfer and synchronize share files between the Falcon and the Host PC File Synchronizing using ActiveSync ActiveSync file synchronization requires an ActiveSync partnership between the Falcon and the Host PC Refer to the ActiveSync online help for more information 1 Select the controls in the synchronization configuration for the Falcon partnership Refer to Figure 4 6 on page 4 7 2 Select Tools gt Options from the ActiveSync command bar to configure the synchronization options 4 6 Falcon 4400 Lite Using ActiveSync Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Outlook FranklinCovey PlanPlus FranklinCovey PlanPlus Channel Synchronization Microsoft Databases Synchronized Files 3 Place the file to be synchronized in the Synchronization folder created in yourMy Do
111. on 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 This option is only available when both Show Taskbar and Task Bar Enabled are checked Windows CE Desktop Select tap Windows CE Desktop Enabled to specify that the Enabled desktop icons are accessible or not Application Selector Use the Application Selector AppSelect Tab function to edit add or delete applications for the application selector Product Reference Guide B 11 Falcon Desktop Utility for Windows CE Figure B 8 AppSelect Tab E L nen ve 39 E Fao oy 12 17 Pu Table B 9 AppSelect Tab Fields Command Description Enable Application Select tap Enable Application Selector to enable disabled the Selector application selector When this is enabled the Application Selector replaces the desktop and allows only authorized use of applications AUS This is a list of applications that the user may access Applications New Select tap New to create a new application entry Edit Select tap Edit to edit the selected entry Delete Select tap Delete to delete the selected entry Up Down Select tap Up Down to move an en
112. on on SNMP refer to SNMP Interface or go to http www microsoft com Product Reference Guide 4 11 Networks Communications and Connections NOTES 4 12 Falcon 4400 Lite Overview Appendix A Accessories O This appendix covers the following topics Power Supplies on page A 1 Battery Pack on page A 2 Single Slot Dock on page A 2 Four Slot Dock on page A 3 Battery Charger on page A 3 Serial Charging Cable on page A 4 USB Cable on page A 4 Printer Cable on page A 4 Serial Printer Adapter on page A 4 e Holsters and Softcases starting on page A 6 Holsters starting on page A 6 Softcases starting on page A 7 Installing the Handle or Handstrap starting on page A 8 Installing a Handle on the Falcon 4410 on page A 9 Installing the Handstrap on the Falcon 4420 on page A 8 see the options in this appendix or in the PSC price book at www psc com OTE Contact your PSC reseller for accessories and supplies for the Falcon you can Power Supplies Use only the correct battery chargers and docks with this Windows CE Falcon This technology used for these models is incompatible with other PSC Falcon chargers and docks Product Reference Guide A 1 Accessories Battery Pack Figure A 1 Battery Pack DS jJ Single Slot Dock Figure A 2 Single Slot Dock Battery Pack in ME USB Serial Connector Spare Battery Charging Slot Spare Battery Power
113. onal Settings on page 2 22 Sen Names E e Remove Programs on page 2 24 9 3 Contro Lo 140 Pu A e Storage Properties on page 2 24 Product Reference Guide 2 1 Configuring the Falcon Stylus Calibration on page 2 24 System Properties on page 2 26 Volume and Sounds on page 2 29 Aironet Client Utility Aironet Client Utility works only for units with a Cisco network card See Network and Dialup Connections on page 4 10 for further information Backlight OTE Increasing backlight brighiness can cause the battery pack to discharge at a faster rate The battery discharge rate decreases with a decrease in backlight usage To change the Backlight settings complete the following steps 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Backlight to open the Backlight control panel You can also open the Backlight control panel by typing one of the following key sequences e On the 26 key model press lt Fn gt lt Backlight gt e On the 48 key model press lt Fn gt lt Backlight gt 3 e On the 52 key model press lt Fn gt lt gt 2 On the Brightness tab refer to Figure 2 1 select one of the five 5 radio buttons to adjust the brightness to the desired setting by tapping it with the stylus You can also use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt arrow keys to adjust this setting 3 Auto Power Save dims rather than turning off the backlight after 15 seconds of inactivity Thi
114. or Daylight Savings Time To set or change the date and time I Select Start Settings Control Panel Date Time Select the month to open a pull down list of months or tap the arrow buttons on either side of the month to increase or decrease the month To change the year select the year to open a numeric dial Select the up arrow to increase the value select the down arrow to decrease the value Or you can type a new year value in the field To change the time select the hour minute seconds or AM 25 26 27 2 3 4 9 10 11 16 17 18 23 24 25 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 12 26 27 PM 12 13 14 15 19 20 ii 22 26 27 28 29 Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Ca y me 9 Datev 297 12 20 Pulpa PM and select the up arrow to increase the value select tap the down arrow to decrease the value Or you can type a new time value in the field Select your correct time zone from the pull down list To automatically adjust the clock for Daylight Savings Time enable the checkbox at the bottom of the screen Select Apply to save your changes and make additional modifications e Select OK to save your changes and exit Date Time Properties e Select tap the close button to exit without saving your changes Falcon 4400 Lite Decoding Decoding OTE You can configure the Falcon s decoding options by tapping on Start Settings Control Panel Decoding Decoder conf
115. p 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 This allows the user to specify a pass word when this utility is launched By default there is no password A password can consist of all standard keyboard characters Re Enter Password Carefully re enter the password in the second text box Set Password Select tap Set Password to enable the password To change or remove the password enter a new value re enter the new value and select tap Set Password Restore Defaults Select tap Restore Defaults to reset the default values of all the func tions on all the tabs After you select this option you will receive a prompt to verify this selection Product Reference Guide B 3 Falcon Desktop Utility for Windows CE Setting a Password To set a password 1 Enter a password in the field This allows the user to specify a pass word when this utility is launched By default there is no password set OTE Be sure to record the Password for future reference 2 Re enter the password in the second field 3 Select tap Set Password to enable the password 4 Select tap OK close the Set Password Confirmation dialog OTE You must select tap Set Password prior to exiting FDU in order to store and acti vate your new password
116. puter http lt ip address of Terminal gt GetSym C39 These two samples are only the beginning of what can be accomplished with the Web Server Please note that ISAPI is currently the only method of server side method invocation Please consult the Help file associated with the SDK and eVC for more information on ISAPI and Web Server features Falcon 4400 Lite Appendix D SNMP Interface Overview SNMP Concepts Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP is a standardized protocol for network management services using a client server model The network man agement program client issues queries and commands to the remote device agent server The protocol itself defines a number of variable types and struc tures and the rules for using them for data transfer Using these variable types and rules there are a number of standard variables that are supported by all SNMP agents These standards include network addressing IP address sub net mask etc and network statistics total packets bad packets etc FMU uses Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP to perform many of its functions When the Terminal Configuration or Terminal Report func tion is selected SNMP is used to query the Terminal for its current Configura tion settings as well as current status information such as battery status and memory usage In the same function SNMP is used to update Terminal Con figuration settings when directed to SNMP is als
117. r and then click Submit Changes You have now added Testuser to the Testgroup group m You can also create users programmatically by calling the NTLMSetUserlnfo function Windows CE also exposes the NTLMDeleteUser function which is used to delete a ll user from the local database and the NTLMEnumUser function which is used to enumerate users in the local database Testing the Web Server After you have created your user accounts and groups for the Web Server you can test the Web Server by launching the Web Server configuration page from a host PC This will demonstrate that your user has been granted administra tive rights for the Web Server and therefore can access any virtual directory on the Web Server To launch the Web Server configuration page from your host PC 1 Product Reference Guide On the Falcon 44xx verify that the Connected Network icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates you are connected to the network Double click the Network icon and then select the IP Information tab to obtain the Falcon s IP address On the PC launch Internet Explorer and type the following informa tion in the address bar http lt IP address from Falcon 44XX gt Webadmin C 3 Configuring the Web Server 4 The Web Server Login dialog appears Type Admin in the User Name box and enter the password you specified Click OK and the Web Server Configuration page will appear 5 Scroll to the bottom of the page
118. r the symbology Universal Product Code A UPC Enter 1 for On A and 0 for Off Enable lU N the UPC A symbol 0500 On Off Off On On Puede Enables more aggressive decoding x algorithms to be used in order to scan 0501 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels a Includes check digit in the label which Check 0502 On Off Off On Off Diai is transmitted igit PUE Includes the system digit in the label t enc SYS transmission For UPC A the system 0503 On Off Off On On em Digit un digit is always zero Conen Instructs the decoder to expand UPC A UPC A to labels to their EAN 13 equivalents Any 0504 On Off ott On Off EAN 13 EAN 13 parameters will then apply to the result Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted ae Us a Specifies the symbology identifier if any sent when parameter Send Code Any single ID Index 0025 is set to 3 ASCII ASCII h ui ae code zero null is used to indicate that Ua character n A an identifier is not to be sent for the 00 Off symbology Falcon 4400 Lite Bar Code Parameters Universal Product Code E UPC E Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable Enables disables UPC E labels with a System tem diaitof 0508 On Off Off On On Digit 0 system digit of zero newe Enables more aggressive decoding ya algorithms
119. rency 123 456 789 00 3 The options on the Language tab are disabled because the Falcon will display only in English 4 The Input Panel will open to facilitate data input Figure 2 18 Language and Input Tabs Regional and Language 3 OK x The option will determine the language used for the menus dialogs and alerts Engish United States z Product Reference Guide Region Language Input Default Input Language Select the input language to use when you start your device TAE Installed Input Languages Select input languages you plan to use Configuring the Falcon 5 To exit Regional Settings tap OK on the control bar or press lt Enter gt on the keypad Remove Programs See Removing Programs on page 3 7 Storage Properties To change the Storage Properties control panel default settings 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control j Storage Properties Panel gt Storage Properties z E ES 2 From the Store Info pull down list select the desired storage device 3 You can also format dismount and create partitions on storage devices using this control panel 4 To save and exit the Storage Properties control panel tap OK on the control bar or press lt Enter gt on the keypad E sere Spo lB Dismounting or formatting the FlashFX drive will erase all files and program stored in the drive CAUTION Stylus Calibration You
120. rk 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 Gripper bars are especially useful for bringing off screen rebar or command bar controls into view PC using the Microsoft Windows operating system and Falcon Management Utility FMU and or ActiveSync A communications protocol using an Infrared device to communicate with the Host PC The industry organization of computer component and telecommunications vendors who have established the standards for infrared communication between computers and peripheral devices such as printers Windows CE supports the IrDA standard through the Winsock API Windows CE based applications that communicate over serial cables using the Winsock API communicate over IrDA compliant infrared links with only minimal repro gramming A component that allows the user to input text using a touch screen Refer to soft input panel SIP Glossary ISBN ISSN MIB Management Information Base mounted file sys tem navigation key Network ID non persistent state object store portable data assistant PDA portable data ter minal PDT International Standard Book Number A unique number assigned to each book to allow ease of ordering from any source local bookstore online book dealers or directly from the publisher The ISBN number is usually printed on the b
121. s features does not change the behavior of the Auto Off Settings Refer to Power Configuration on page 2 22 2 2 Falcon 4400 Lite Certificates Figure 2 1 Backlight Control Panel amp Brightness 4 On the Auto Off tab enable the desired option checkbox and select the desired options from the pull down lists refer to Figure 2 1 5 On the Activation tab just tap the checkbox es to enable or disable them refer to Figure 2 1 e Set the backlight to turn on automatically when any key is pressed or the touchscreen is tapped either while on battery or external power Turn on the backlight when the trigger is pulled Deselect Launch Control Panel from the Keyboard to turn off the ability to open the Backlight control panel with a key sequence Using Auto on while running from battery power will cause the battery pack to Em discharge at a faster rate The battery discharge rate decreases with a decrease in backlight usage 6 To exit and save your modifications tap OK on the command bar or press Enter on the keypad Certificates Certificates are used by some applications for establishing trust and to secure communications See the Microsoft Windows CE help on your Falcon unit for further information about Certificates Product Reference Guide 2 3 Configuring the Falcon Date and Time In this control panel you can change the year month date time time zone or select automatic adjust f
122. sec Product Reference Guide F 19 Programming Parameters Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent by the decoder 00 Off nda when parameter Send Code ID 01 PS C IDs enc SyTDO Index 0025 is set to 3 ASCII 0025 00 ot 00 ogy Identifiers ibo 02 AIM IDs code zero null used to indicate 03 User IDs an identifier not to be sent for the 7 symbology Any single ASCII Label Prefix Indicates a label prefix 0026 character None None None 00 Off Any single ASCII Label Suffix Indicates a label suffix 0027 character CR CR CR 00 Off Table F 4 PSC Label IDs UPC A A Code 128 K Trioptic X UPC E E 120f5 B Pharmacode 39 Y EAN 8 G S20f5 F RSS 14 P EAN 132 M M2of5 D RSS Limited Q Code 39 C Code 93 L RSS Expanded R Codabar MSI H F 20 Falcon 4400 Lite Overview Appendix G Programming Bar Codes This appendix provides bar codes for common setup parameters for program ming the Falcon 4400 Lite Factory default settings are OUTLINED To make settings that are not provided in the chapter you can design custom bar codes or use the Falcon Management Utility FMU to program the Fal con Refer to Configuring the Falcon on page 2 1 1D Symbologies Symbologies and bar code setup parameters included in this appendix are Product Reference Guide Predefined Defaults on page G 2 Codabar starting on p
123. stall 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 Do not carry or store the battery pack together with metal objects Do not pierce the battery pack with nails strike it with a hammer step on it or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks Donot solder directly onto the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to liquids or allow the battery to get wet In the event the battery pack leaks and the fluid gets into your eye do not rub the eye Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care If left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye 1 2 Falcon 4400 Lite Battery Warnings and Cautions Always charge the battery at 32 113 F 0 45 C temperature range If you remove the battery pack or it becomes completely discharged there is a 30 minute window in which to insert a charged battery pack before the backup bat CAUTION tery fails If your backup battery completely discharges the contents of the RAM memory will be lost If your back up battery is less than fully charged there is pro portionally smaller window of time available Use only the authorized power supplies battery pack chargers and docks sup plied by your PSC reseller The use of any other power supplies can damage the Falcon and void your warranty Refer to Appendix A for
124. t options B 10 internet settings 2 13 inventory cab 3 16 IP address 2 19 IDA 3 K key F2 B 6 hot B 6 navigation 1 4 strokes entered by user O vii keypad options 2 16 overview B 1 L label prefix 2 6 programming 2 6 suffix 2 6 Product Reference Guide long range trigger mode F 19 M magnetic stripe reader 2 8 maintenance H 1 cautions H 1 warning H 1 manual howto use 0 v matrix 2 of 5 G 17 maximum default settings 2 10 G 2 memory allocation 2 27 configuration 2 27 RAM 3 5 read only 3 5 ROM 3 5 usage 2 27 menu bar enable B 10 MIB 1 4 files D 1 PSC D 2 min max lengths 2 10 minimum default settings 2 10 G 2 mobile device 4 5 mode resume 1 1 suspend 1 1 mounted file system l 4 mouse click O viii double click O viii right click O viii select O viii using O viii MSI F 11 G 19 my documents 4 7 name servers 2 19 navigation key 4 Index Network ID 1 4 network connections 2 19 4 10 ID 4 8 overview 4 1 setup ID 4 8 networking 4 8 new B 12 button B 12 hotkey B 6 non persistent state l 4 Not Available Offline B 9 note B 8 O object store 4 OK button B 2 B 5 B 8 B 14 options internet B 10 other controls F 19 overview B 1 overview manual 0 v owner properties 4 8 owner settings 2 20 P parameters acceptable input E 1 bar codes F 3 bar codes without F 2 codabar F 3 code 128
125. the correct Power Sup plies and Accessories Do not disassemble or modify the battery The battery contains safety and protec tion devices which if damaged may cause the battery to generate heat explode or ignite Do not place the battery in or near fire on stoves or other high temperature loca tions Do not place the battery in direct sunlight or use or store the battery inside unventilated areas such as cars in hot weather Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat explode or ignite Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy Do not place the battery in microwave ovens high pressure containers or on induction cookware Immediately discontinue use of the battery if while using charging or storing the battery the battery emits an unusual smell feels hot changes color or shape or appears abnormal in any other way OTE PSC recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum performance Product Reference Guide 1 3 Batteries and Power Battery Disposal If you must dispose of a battery pack please follow the CAUTIONS below Use only a battery pack supplied by a PSC reseller for this device The use of other battery supplies can damage the Falcon and void your warranty Contact your reseller to for the correct power supplies view your options under Battery Pack CAUTION page A 2 or the PSC price book at www psc com
126. to be used in order to scan 0509 On Off Off On Off Decoding hard to read labels P Includes the check digit in the label Check jT 050A On Off Off On Off Diai which is transmitted igit This instructs the decoder to include Send Sys the system digit in the label transmis tem Digit sion For UPC E the system digit is nate omen 2 On o zero Conie Instructs the decoder to expand UPC E UPC E to labels to their UPC A equivalents Any 050G On Off Off On Off UPC A UPC A parameters will then apply to the result Read Veri Sets the number of times a label must fication be read before it is transmitted ae Den w d n Specifies the symbology identifier if any that is sent by the decoder when Any single parameter Send Code ID Index 0025 ASCII ii na ERB is set to 3 ASCII code zero null is ues character E B e used to indicate that an identifier is not 00 Off to be sent for the symbology UPC EAN Extensions Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off ho 2 Requires a 2 digit extension supple P mental label to be verified for a suc 051C On Off Off On On sione cessful decode of a label Product Reference Guide F 17 Programming Parameters of the base UPC EAN label e Requires a 5 digit extension supple dm mental label to be verified for a suc 051D On Off Off On On sions cessful decode of a label Fienie Instructs the decoder to require any Exten enabled UPC EAN extensions suppl
127. top or system tray select tabs fields and text within applications and dialog boxes The Falcon will go into a suspend or sleep mode when it is idle for a period of time Sus pend mode works and looks just like you have turned the unit off Press lt Power gt to sus pend put to sleep the Falcon Press lt Power gt again for the Falcon to resume its previous state 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 charac ters that can be represented in a combination of bars and spaces There is not one stan dard bar code there are currently over 400 bar code symbologies that serve different uses industries or geographic needs An area of the display screen located at the bottom within the Task bar that displays status icons and symbols The System Tray Keyboard Indicators are located at the bottom of the display in the task bar and contain status icons and symbols indicating open features and active applets The Task bar at the bottom of the screen displays the start icon an icon for the active pro gram an icon for the current character the current time and system icons for utilities loaded in memory including the keyboard icon which opens and closes the soft input panel SIP A graphical computer interface display screen that allows the user to enter and select items with a stylus Trace Route A util
128. treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any partion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law 3 You must agree to accept the terms of the License Agreement by click ing on the appropriate button 4 Click Next to continue the installation Product Reference Guide 3 9 Software Applications E FUU Version License Agreement 5 The Destination Location dialog asks you to confirm the installation location or choose a new location To choose a new location click Browse and navigate to the desired installation location Click Next to continue the installation g3 Fuu Destination Location 6 The Select Program Manager Group dialog opens Click Next to accept the default Program Manager Group Or select a new group and click Next 3 10 Falcon 4400 Lite Firmware Update Utility g3 Fuu Select Program Manager Group Buddy Icon Grabber Crimson Editor Diff Debugging Tools for Windows Development Kits DivX 7 The Start Installation screen opens Click Next to begin the installation Product Reference Guide 3 11 Software Applications 8 The Installing dialog will open and close very quickly You may not even see this screen FUU has been successfully installed Click the Finish button to exit this installation 10 Congratu
129. try up or down in the listview Add Application The Add Application dialog opens when you tap either New or Edit From the Add Application dialog the administrator can configure and or add change an a new application entry in the list Applications with the Run Application at Startup option enabled will start auto matically when the Application Selector starts up B 12 Falcon 4400 Lite Application Selector Figure B 9 Add Application Dialog B WordPad o Windowslowor E e Run Application at Startup Delay Seconds p 84 Gora D gt 12 18 pm A f Table B 10 Add Application Dialog Command Application Title Description 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 Select tap zz to browse for the desired executable file The results of this search are placed in the Executable textbox Arguments Type any command line arguments to be used when an application is executed Icon File Displays the path link to the desired icon file Browse Select tap zal to browse for the desired icon file The results of this search are placed in the Icon File textbox Run Application at Startup Select tap this box to force this application to auto start when the Appli cation Selector starts up Applications will be started i
130. tsch English Espa ol Francais Once it is hidden you must cold reset to access these features again Refer to the Falcon 4400 Lite Quick Reference Guide QRG for reset instructions For more fine grained control over the way Internet Explorer is displayed refer to Falcon Desktop Utility for Win dows CE starting on page B 1 Featured News 11 12 03 4 gt pare Bre ra Internet Explorer window with the Status bar and View menu hidden v Product Reference Guide 3 3 Software Applications WordPad Media Player The Falcon comes with Media Player for Windows CE installed 1 Open Media Player by selecting Start gt Programs gt Media Player 2 Select File gt Open to open an available existing media file 3 Please refer to www microsoft com for addi tional information and help with your Microsoft Windows Media Player The Falcon comes with WordPad for Win dows CE installed from the factory The following text and document file types are compatible with WordPad e Text txt Word Document doc Rich Text File rtf e WordPad pwd When file types other than pwd are transferred to the device Windows CE translates the files into a compressed file type To start WordPad select Start gt Programs gt Microsoft WordPad EXACTA wes f Windows Media Odo U io Eres File Edit View For P x This is a Microsoft Word Pad text
131. ully qualified names of each application to run Once the file is created it should be copied into the FlashFX disk directory Any line that begins with a space or a will be treated as a comment and ignored by AutoCE To designate an application to run only at cold reset begin the line with an exclamation mark Please note that any application arguments containing spaces such as directory names must be bracketed by quotation marks The following sample autoexec ini file shows the use of quotes around arguments as well as an example of how to copy files cmd C echo Hello World gt FlashFX Disklhello txt cmd C copy FlashFX Disklhello txt def txt temd C copy FlashFX Disk hello txt FlashFX Disk def txt The first line will generate a file in the FlashFX Disk directory named hello txt whenever the Falcon is reset The second line will copy this file to the root directory as def txt The third line will only run when the Falcon is cold reset and will copy the hello txt file to def txt in the FlashFX Disk The following sample file demonstrates the use of an application in the FlashFX Disk FlashFX Disk echobox test comment FlashFX Disk echobox AutoCE Test 1 FlashFX Disk echobox AutoCE Test 3 FlashFX Disk echobox AutoCE Test 2 The first line begins with a and is treated as a comment The second line will run the echobox command sample application program with two arguments whenever the Fa
132. update Refer to the FMU Users Guide on the Product CD included with your Falcon for more information f FMU is not available or you have only a few Falcons to update use the Firmware Update Utility FUU described below to install or update the firmware using an ActiveSync connection Refer to Product Reference Guide 3 7 Software Applications Installing amp Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync on page 4 1 for more information FUU can also be used to restore the firmware onto a Falcon that has become corrupted such as would happen if the Falcon were powered down during an ActiveSync firmware update See Restoring Falcon Firmware on page 3 14 The following sections provide procedures for the retrieval and installation of the most current firmware image onto a Falcon Retrieving a Firmware Image Update The following instructions use Internet Explorer to retrieve the most current firmware image 1 Launch Internet Explorer on your PC and navigate to www psc com 2 Navigate to the Services gt Download section of the website 3 Select the product desired language and software updates Click Go 4 Select the file you want to download then click Save and navigate to the location where you want to save the firmware files 5 Click Save again to begin copying the files to your local machine or local network location Installing FUU on the Host PC 3 8 OTE The Firmware Update Utility FUU provides administr
133. wse for application files You can associate an exe cutable program with the specified Hot Key B 6 Falcon 4400 Lite Falcon Desktop Utility Command Description Type the command line arguments that are needed for the specified appli Arguments cation This option is only available when Application is selected in the Associated Function pull down list Specify an action to associate with a Hot Key This list includes SIP toggle Taskbar FDU Admin and Application Switcher This option is only available when Action is selected in the Associated Function pull down list Action The lt F6 gt is the key initially assigned to FDU Admin If you wish to assign this key to a different function you must first select an unassigned Hot Key and assign it to the Action FDU Admin You can then go back and reassign the FKey to something else Table B 5 Falcon Models Hot Keys Available Alpha numeric Alt Alpha numeric Alt Alpha numeric F1 F19 Alt F1 F10 Alt F1 F20 F1 F10 F1 F20 Alpha numeric Alpha numeric ing functions To prevent FDU Hot Keys from overriding existing application keys The administrator is responsible for verifying that these keys don t override exist select No Action in the Action combo box Adding a New Hot Key When you select New on the HKeys tab this opens the Add New Hot Key dialog box To define a new Hot Key complete the
134. y editor or using the Remote Tools RemoteRegEdit included with eVC 4 0 modify the following registry entry HKEY LOCAL MACHINENCOMMMHTTPD Enabled dword 1 2 Ina Command Prompt window on the Terminal type the following gt services list This will display a list of loaded and services and their state 3 Ifthe service HTPO is not listed then type the following to load the HTTP Web Server gt services load httpd Product Reference Guide C 1 Configuring the Web Server 4 If the service is listed and not running type the following to start the HTTP Web Server gt services start HTPO To restart the Web Server type gt services refresh HTPO This will cause the Web Server to reload any information pertaining to the Web Server in the registry For additional information on the registry entries see Web Server Registry Settings on page C 4 To configure the Web Server to allow access to the Web and Net administra tion pages I On the Falcon 44xx create the following registry entries HKEY LOCAL MACHINE COMM HTTPD VROOTS NetAdmin Default NwindowsNnatadmin dll HKEY LOCAL MACHINE COMM HTTPD VROOTS WebAdmin Default windows httpdadm d11 In a Command Prompt window on the Terminal type the following gt services refresh HTPO Setting up a User The following example demonstrates how to set up a user named Testuser in a group called Testgroup C 2 To
135. ying Windows Controls on page B 10 e Add Application on page B 12 Product Reference Guide B 1 Falcon Desktop Utility for Windows CE Falcon Desktop Utility These options are available from all screens To open the FDU for the first time select Start gt Settings gt Falcon Config Figure B 1 Accessing FDU n aja File View Client Utility e onfig Date Time Decoding Display lll Input Panel Internet Con gie Aza a at Options gt e Keyboard Network and Di Owner nd Dial u a 9 LL A A a Table B 1 Options Available on all Screens OK Command Tap OK to apply the settings and modifications you have made in the FDU tabs OK saves every modification X Tap X to cancel the settings and modifications you have made in the FDU tabs X cancels all modifications you have made in FDU B 2 Falcon 4400 Lite Falcon Desktop Utility Administrative Options When you open the Falcon Admin control panel the FMU tab will open Select the Admin tab to set up FDU Figure B 2 Setting a Password Admin Tab Fields Falcon Configuration FMU Admin HKeys 1E win Ale orf x Enter Password Note Alphanumeric password should not be Y Enable Falcon Desktop characters used within a defined as hot keys Version 1 1 45 0 pas Table B 2 Setting a Password Admin Tab Fields Command Enable Falcon Deskto

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