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“Backup Battery Very Low” icon: When displayedindicates the backup battery is very low. Stopping theoperation and chargingthe 4210 immediately ishighly recommended.

“Backup Battery Low” icon: When displayed indicates thebackup battery is low andneeds to be charged.

Backup Battery Low

“Battery Very Low” icon: When displayed indicates thebattery is very low. Stopping the operation and charging the4210 immediately is highlyrecommended.

Battery Very Low

IntroductionThe Falcon 4210 series is a rugged, compact andlightweight palm-size computer. It utilizes theWindows CE® operating system, and incorporatesan integral barcode-scanning laser device, an MSRreader, an IrDA interface and wireless communica-tion capability. It provides the user with a standardWindows-based environment for customizing andoperating the device. The 4210 is well suited forwarehouse management, transportation, distribution,retail logistics, asset tracking, and many other datacollection applications.

First Steps with the Falcon 4210

NOTE: data you enter may not be properly stored untilthe built-in backup battery has been adequately charged.

Tour of the Falcon 42104210 Front and Left Side

Right laser triggerPress this button to enablelaser engine to scan barcode label.

Laser engine

ON/OFF keyPress this button to turn4210 on or off.

Good read LED Left laser triggerPress this buttonto enable laserengine to scanbarcode label.

4210 Back

Speaker

PCMCIA compartmentInstall PC card here.

Battery compartmentInstall Lithium-ionbattery pack here.

Reset HolePush enclosedbutton for SystemWarm-start

Stylus slotHolds the 4210stylus

Stylus

Expansion MemorycompartmentInstall expansionmemory here.

RS232/Charging port

IrDA port

Additional accessories are shipped separately.

Falcon 4210 & AccessoriesAfter opening the box, please make sure thefollowing accessories for the 4210 are present:

Pulling-tags RF Card Cushion

4210 Main Bodywith Stylus

Falcon®4210

Quick Reference Guide

Power system Power Status Indication

Charging the Lithium-Ion BatteryPack

The optional Falcon 4210 Docking Station is a convenientaccessory for daily use of the 4210. The docking station hasa built-in circuit that can fully charge the Lithium-Ion batterypack, while installed in the unit, in about 3 hours. Or, whenusing the optional Charging/RS232 Cable the charging timeof the battery pack is also about 3 hours.

Note: Backing-up data by Lithium battery only withoutthe main battery installed in battery compartment maytake as long as 2 hours. Therefore, in order to preventdata protection failure due to backup battery failure, donot leave the 4210 without the rechargeable battery packinstalled, or without connection to AC power for anextended period of time (2.5 hours maximum).

If batteries are low, recharge them before attempting toback-up data.

Four different icons are displayed on the status bar to indicatethe on-board power status.

Backup Battery Very Low

“Plug” icon: When displayed, this icon indicates that thebattery is charging. The 4210 is either plugged-in via the DC9V/2A power adapter or inthe docking station.

Plug with power adapter

“Battery Low” icon: When displayed indicates the batteryis low and needs to be charged. In other words, there is noexternal power supply, the battery charge is low or very low,and charging the 4210 isrecommended.

Battery Low

No icon: Means there is no external power supply to the4210 but its battery powerstatus is good.

Unpack the box and save the packaging in theevent the unit needs to be stored or returned toPSC for service.

Check the unit for shipping damage. If anythingis missing or damaged, notify your PSC salesrepresentative.

There are three ways to provide power to the 4210:

4210CD

4210 QuickReference GuideRubber Feet

Docking StationRS232/Charging cableRechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack

This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference when the equipment is operatedin a commercial environment. This equipment generates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with this instructionmanual, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. Operation of this equipment in a residentialarea is likely to cause harmful interference, in which caseusers will be required to correct the interference at their ownexpense.

FCC Statement

Radio Card Installation

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TroubleshootingIf the screen is blank or the unit fails toturn on, charge the battery for 14hours. If the battery is fully chargedand the unit still fails to turn on, rebootthe device by inserting a pin in thereset hole.

LaserThe Falcon 4210 is certified in the U.S. to conform to therequirements of DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J and to therequirements of IEC 825-1. Class II and Class 2 products are notconsidered to be hazardous. The 4210 contains internally aVisible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed themaximum limits as set forth inthe above regulations. The scanneris designed so that there is no human access to harmful laser lightduring normal operation, user maintenance or during prescribedservice operations.

CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance ofprocedures other than those specified herein may result inhazardous laser light. Use of optical instruments with the scannerwill increase eye hazard. Optical instruments include binolulars,microscopes, and magnifying glasses. This does not include eyeglasses worn by the user.

The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the4210’s optional laser scanner module is located on the memorycompartment cover, on the back of the unit.

RadioCanadian Compliance StatementThis Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of theCanadian Interferance-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences duReglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-139-1 for 2.4 GHzspread spectrum devices.This product is used in an occupational setting/professional use(not consumer goods).The Falcon 4210 does not have a belt-loop, pocket clip or othermeans to be body-worn while the potential exists for a card to be intransmit mode.

EuropeDeclaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC andEMC 89/336/EEC directives.

Install RF card cushion to inside theupper edge of the PCMCIA cover.

Insert the RF card into the PCMCIAslot.

Attach pulling-tag to the RF card.

Attach the snap-on antenna to theRF card (Orinoco card).

Remove the stylus, remove thescrew, and then open the PCMCIAcompartment.

Power off the 4210

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Reset Hole

Using the StylusCAUTION! Never use anything other than the 4210’sstylus on the screen. Using another object as a styluscould cause permanent damage.

Hold the stylus as you would a pencil.1.To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap thetip of the stylus on that choice.

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To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to printthe letters or numbers. Use very light pressure.

3. The Windows CE keyboard can be opened by doubletapping the “keyboard” icon onthe task bar. (Refer to picture).

Opening the Windows CE Keyboard:

Setting up the 4210

Or place the 4210into the DockingStation.

Connect the RS232/ChargingCable to the 4210, and thenconnect the AC adapter to thecable’s power jack and anelectrical outlet.

Supplying power to the 4210

Initial Operation

Loading Software

The operating system environment is loaded into your 4210at the factory. If you need to load application software,instructions are provided in the 4210 Product ReferenceGuide.

Flash Memory

To access the contents of Flash Memory, simply select “MyComputer” on the desktop and then select “FlashFX Disk”.The programs and data files currently stored in FlashMemory will be displayed.

Using the Keypad and ScannerKeypadThe 4210 keypad contains 17 keys, including 0~9, ON/OFF,function, escape, backspace, and enter key. Please refer tothe picture below.

Using the Laser Scanner or MSRDouble-tap here

ON/OFF When the unit is off, pressing the ON/OFF key willturn the unit on.Alternatively, when the unit is on, this key must bepressed and held down for about two seconds inorder to turn the unit off.

[ESC] The Escape key will perform the same function astapping the CANCEL button or the X button on thetouch screen.

[BS] The Backspace key is used to erase previouslyinput characters.

[FUNC] The Function key is used to perform alternative keyfunctions.

[TAB] The Tab key is used to toggle between data fieldsor to place the cursor at pre-determined places in aprogramming or word processing application.

[ENT] The Enter key is used to initiate a process orconfirm a selection made by the user.

[FUNC] + [ ] Increase screen contrast.[FUNC] + [TAB] Decrease screen contrast.

[FUNC] + [ESC] Calibrate the 4210’s touch screen(Please refer to Section 1.4.3).

[FUNC] + [0] Toggle screen backlight.[FUNC] + [6] Task manager[FUNC] + [9] System information

Your Falcon 4210 is shipped with a protective film over thedisplay. This film may be left in place to protect the screenfrom scratches, however, it will slightly reduce the readabilityand contrast of the image. You may remove the protectivefilm by peeling it off from one corner.

Note: Be sure that you have fully charged the battery beforeturning the unit on.

Adjusting Screen ContrastPress [FUNC]+[TAB] key or [FUNC]+[¡¡¡¡¡] key to decrease orincrease screen contrast.

Setting Time Zone, Date, and TimeAfter Calibrating the 4210, the “Date/Time Properties” dialog box willappear. Follow the steps below to setthe date and time.

Setting the Time Zone firstSetting the correct time zone first isrecommended because the systemtime will be automatically adjustedaccording to the difference betweenthe original time zone and final timezone that you select.Follow the steps below to set it up.1) Tap the location arrow to see a

list of cities2) Choose your location (or

nearest listed one)3) Select the Daylight Savings Time

check box, if necessary4) Tap the APPLY button

Exiting Date/Time Properties SettingsTap OK or X (cancel) button at upper-right corner to exit.

Setting Year and Month

Or directly tap location of year or monthto change the year or month setting.

Tap the Left or Right arrows to scroll themonth

Installing the Battery Pack

CAUTION Improper installation of the rechargeablebattery pack can cause the metal clips in the batterycompartment to bend or break. Carefully read and followthe procedure below for installing the battery pack.

1. Remove the battery compartmentdoor (located on the lower backside of the unit) by pressing thebutton in the door and sliding thedoor to the side.

Position the battery pack with thelabel side towards you, and thebattery pack strap towards thebottom of the unit. Insert and fullyseat the battery pack, making surethe shape of the battery pack fitsthe shape of the batterycompartment.

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Position the battery pack strap over thebattery pack and install the batterycompartment door by sliding it over thebattery pack from the side of the unit.The door should be pushed firmly intoplace until a click is heard indicatingthat the door latch has seated itselfcorrectly. The battery compartment door should be flush withthe rest of the unit.

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Pressing the ON/OFF Key

After pressing the ON/OFF button forthe first time, the Falcon 4210 welcomescreen appears. The Windows CEscreen will appear shortly thereafter.

The 4210 is always powered on, andthe ON/OFF button suspends oralternatively activates the unit.Suspending the 4210 saves power andallows the unit to resume operationwhere it left off.

Calibrating the 4210

The 4210 will prompt you to calibratethe unit by tapping a sequence ofscreen locations. Tap gently but firmly.When you have completed the series of taps, press the[ENT] key to confirm it or press the [ESC] key to cancel it.

This screen will automatically appearwhen the unit is powered-on for thefirst time or after the system is reset.This screen can also be accessed atany time by pressing the hot key[FUNC] and the [ESC] key.

Charging the Main and Backup batteries for thefirst timeIt may take up to 14 hours to fully charge the empty Lithiumbackup battery. The first time charge should be for at least14 hours to insure a proper charge (see step 12).

NOTE: Operating the 4210 for the first time without the ACadapter, and without fully charging the Lithium backupbattery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory.

Before using the 4210 for the first time, charge the unit for 14hours to fully charge the empty Lithium backup battery.

To save to Flash Memory, from withina program select File, Save To, andselect FlashFX Disk just like youwould select any other storagemedium.

Flash Memory is a re-writable locationin which to store up to 5.5 MB ofprograms and data files. The benefitof this feature is that files andprograms saved in Flash Memory areunaffected by the 4210’s power status.

The 4210 provides four combination hot keys to activatespecified screen setting functions or programs. Thesehotkeys are useful for calibrating the touch screen, togglingthe backlight, and adjusting screen contrast when the menu-driven operation is disabled or malfunctioning. Below is thelist of hotkeys. To use them, press and hold the [FUNC] keyin combination with the corresponding second key.

Useful hotkeys

Closing the Keyboard:Double tap the keyboard icon to close Windows CE keyboard.

Tap the [áü] button to switch from thestandard English keyboard to theEuropean keyboard.

International Character Support:

Keying-in Characters:After double tapping the “keyboard” icon, the Windows CEkeyboard pops up. Character input is the same as on astandard PC. Simply tap the on-screen button correspondingto the character you want to input.

Software Keyboard(Windows CE Keyboard)Since the 4210’s keypad allows input of numeric charactersonly, the Windows CE Software provides a touch screenkeyboard for input of other characters. The Windows basedkeyboard replicates the layout of a standard PC keyboard.

Moving the Keyboard:Use the stylus to point to the title bar(the bar displaying “Input panel”) andthen move the stylus without lifting itfrom the screen.

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Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR)The 4210MSR has an integrated MSR Reader which isactivated by simply sliding a card with a magnetic stripethrough its slot. Use the TTY.EXE program (see previousparagraph) to test the MSR function.

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year setting

Tap here topopup list of

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RECYCLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.DO NOT THROW IN TRASH.

Li-Ion Li-Ion

Laser Scanner

The 4210 has an integratedlaser scanner which readsall major barcode labelswith excellent performance.

Trigger keys are located onthe left and right sides ofthe unit. Press either oneto activate the laserscanner.

The 4210 also has a built-inTTY.EXE program that allowsthe user to test the barcodescan function. TTY.EXE islocated in directory\WINDOWS. It is alsoaccessible by shortcut via“Program” on the Start menu.