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This User’s Guide contains instructions for using the PSC®Falcon®4620
Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC), including configuration, and use of its
software, peripherals, and accessories. It assumes the computer has been
installed and is ready for use. For full instructions on installation of the com-
puter, reference the Installation Guide packaged with the unit. Other publica-
tions and important updates for this product can be downloaded from the
PSC website listed on the back cover of this manual.
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This section of the manual provides an overview of the manual’s contents and
organization:
• This first chapter, “About this Guide” provides an overview of the man-
ual contents and document style conventions.
•Chapter
2, “Getting Started” on page 5, discusses powering up the com-
puter, working with the Touchscreen, and setting up a mouse.
• Refer to Appendix A, “Technical Specifications", on page 11, for specifi-
cations of the computer.
• Refer to Appendix B, for information on “Setting up and Configuring a
PowerScan” with the computer.
• Refer to Appendix C, “Accessories and Peripherals" for a list of all avail-
able accessories, peripherals, and their specifications, on page 19.
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Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide to provide a consistent
method for representing the user interface and vehicle mount computer mate-
rial. This guide also provides special conventions for information of high inter-
est, in the form of notes, cautions, and warnings.
1RPHQFODWXUH For the purposes of this manual, the PSC®Falcon®4620
Vehicle Mount Computer may be referred to as the computer, the VMC, or
the unit.
.H\VWURNHV Filenames, file paths, field selections from a pull-down list, and
data or keystrokes entered by the user are shown in this monospaced type-
face.
:LQGRZV&RQWUROV Windows controls including task bar icons, menubar
sequences, prompts, dialog boxes, fields, pull-down lists, checkboxes and
radio-buttons are printed in this bold typeface.
Notes appear throughout the manual to provide additional information on a topic,
including technical details, exceptions to instructions and other pertinent
information. These notes are identified by the notepad symbol to the left.
CAUTION
‘CAUTION’ blocks inform you that proper handling (adherence to the procedures
described) is required to avoid damage to equipment and/or property.
WARNING
‘WARNING’ blocks alert you to potential physical harm or injury.
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Your computer may come with an integrated keyboard mouse (on a NEMA4
keyboard) and/or a stylus. This section describes actions that you take with the
mouse or the stylus and how they are referred to in this manual.
6HOHFW&OLFNRU7DS Press and immediately release the left mouse button
without moving the mouse or tap with the stylus and release. Clicking and
tapping are used to select specific buttons on various forms and tables.
'RXEOH&OLFN'RXEOH7DS Click the left mouse button twice in rapid suc-
cession or tap twice with the stylus. Used to initiate an application.
5LJKW&OLFN7DSDQG+ROG Press and hold the right mouse button without
moving the mouse or tap and hold the stylus to view the context menu.
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PSC values your feedback. Please take a few moments and complete the Prod-
uct Registration form located on PSC’s website. Registering your products
ensures that you will be informed of the latest product news, software updates
and other future developments from PSC.
Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the computer’s touchscreen display.
Use only a PSC accessory stylus or other plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a
touchscreen-sensitive display. Order or replace a missing stylus from your
authorized dealer.
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The Falcon®4620 is a Vehicle Mount Computer, to which you can attach
numerous peripheral devices for data collection. When the Falcon 4620 has
been attached to its mounting bracket and the peripherals and accessories have
been connected (as instructed in the Installation Guide), the system is ready
for use.
This chapter provides descriptions of the basic unit, peripherals, and basic
configuration information:
• “Powering the Falcon 4620”, below
• “Using the Touchscreen” on page 7.
• “Configuring the Falcon 4620” on page 9.
• “Communicating with the Network” on page 9.
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The following sections cover information on turning the unit on, power sup-
ply, backup battery, rebooting the unit, and turning it off.
Unless you have ordered a custom system, your Falcon 4620 comes from the
factory with either Windows®
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dows®XP Professional operating system installed.
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CAUTION
During certain conditions, the power drain from a vehicle’s power source may cause
the voltage level to drop below 10V. A delay timer filter or available external UPS unit
may be necessary. Refer to the pricebook at www.pscnet.com for accessories and
peripherals.
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1. Turn the power on by pressing the power button, illustrated above.
2. When the start-up sequence is complete, the system is ready for use.
Upon initial boot-up the Falcon 4620 will go through the calibration
sequence. Refer to “Calibrating the Touchscreen” on page 7for more
information.
3. You can now open and run the desired applications.
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Power is supplied by the vehicle to which it is mounted, or an external AC
power supply. PSC provides the following four power accessories:
Refer to page 25 for more information on power supplies.
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1. Close all applications.
2. Select Start > Shut down.
3. When It is now safe to turn off your computer dialog opens, press and hold
the power button for seven (7) seconds or until the screen goes blank.
Dimmer Buttons
Power Button
Power Cable with Bare leads 8 foot long (One bare leads power cord is included with the
unit when ordered.)
Power Supply 110/220 VAC Power supply (70w)
DC to DC Power Converter DC to DC Converter (18VDC - 72 VDC for vehicles > 24
volts.)
DC/DC Delay Timer/Filter DC/DC Delay Timer/Filter
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