PSC Falcon 4220 User manual

Quick Reference Guide
Falcon
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4220
Windows CE
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.NET Ruggedized PDA

PSC Inc
959 Terry Street
Eugene, Oregon 97402
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Quick Reference Guide 1
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Before Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features of the PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Checking Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Charging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting Up the PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Calibrating the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting up the RF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Entering Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Input States (Modes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Navigating the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The Command Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The Task Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Soft Keypad/Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Scanning Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Context Sensitive Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Resetting the PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warm Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cold Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Appendix A: PSC Falcon
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WinCE End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix B: Microsoft
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Windows
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CE .NET End User License Agreement 34
Appendix C: PSC Falcon
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix D: Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Advisory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Radio Frequency Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Canadian Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Appendix E: Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
International Caution Statements for
CLASS 1, 2, 3R, II, and IIA Laser Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Danish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Swedish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Finnish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Norwegian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Portuguese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Quick Reference Guide 3
Introduction
The Falcon 4220 is a compact and rugged Personal Digital Assistant
(PDA) using the Microsoft Windows® CE .NET v4.2 operating system.
The PDA uses an Intel®XScale microprocessor and a 3.5” VGA, color
touchscreen display. The PDA supports RF wireless LAN 802.11b
(embedded module) for communication.
Before Getting Started
Figure 1. Contents of the Shipping box
Open the package and
check to make sure all
the parts are present:
1. PDA
2. Stylus
3. Earphone/
Microphones
4. CF Open Cover
5. Handstrap and
Plate
6. Lithium Ion
Polymer Battery
Pack
7. Power Adaptor
8. Synchronization
Cable
9. US Power Cord
(standard;
optional power
cords for other
countries can be
ordered.)
10. Falcon 4220 Quick
Reference Guide
(this manual, not
shown)
11. Product CD (not
shown)

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CAUTION
The Backup Battery Low warning (shown here) opens if you turn
the unit on before charging is complete.
You must charge both the battery pack and backup battery for at
least thirteen (13) hours prior to first use. You can use either the
power adaptor or a dock to charge the batteries.
When you install the battery pack, the device will power on.
Power off the PDA until the batteries have charged for a minimum of thirteen (13) hours.
When you install the battery pack, the device will power on. Power off the PDA until the batteries
have charged for a minimum of thirteen (13) hours.
Make sure to
remove the protec-
tive plastic film
from both the IrDA
port and the laser
scanning window
(in units equipped
with a laser scan-
ner) when you first
unpack the unit. If
these protective
films are not
removed, neither
the IrDA port nor
the laser scanner
may operate cor-
rectly.
There is no protec-
tive film on units
equipped with a
Linear Imager.
Protective Plastic Film

Features of the PDA
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Features of the PDA
Refer to Table 1 on page 7for a list and description of the illustrated
features.
Figure 2. PDA Keypad View
Scanner LED Indicator
LCD Touchscreen/Display
Navigation Key
Home Key
Power/Backlight Key
Power LED Indicator
Left Scan Key
SD Slot
DC Power Port
USB/Serial Client Synchronization Port
USB Host Port
Enter Key
Tab/Alpha Key
FN1 Key
FN2 Key
Alpha-Numeric Keys

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Figure 3. PDA Back View
Refer to Table 1 on page 7for a list and description of the illustrated
features.
Handstrap (shown here rolled out of the way)
IrDA Port
Trigger Switch (For use with Optional Handle)
Reset Key
Battery Cover Latch
Right Scan Key
Stylus
DC Power Port
Ear/Microphone Port
Speaker
Battery Cover
USB/Serial Client Synchronization Port
USB Host Port
Handstrap Recess
Serial Number Label
Battery Door Latch
(On/Off Switch)
The color of the stylus in your PDA may vary from that shown in Figure 3.

Features of the PDA
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Table 1. Features of the PDA
Features Function/Description
Backup Battery The backup battery maintains the date, time, memory, and other functions.
Battery Compartment,
Cover, Latch, and On/
Off Switch
Move the On/Off Switch to the “On” position to open the battery door. Move the switch to the
“Off” position to lock the battery door in place.
Move the latch upwards to release the battery cover. Insert the battery into this compart-
ment, following the directions on page 11 and replace the battery cover.
To use high capacity battery pack, you must use the high capacity battery cover.
Compact Flash (CF)
Slot
The Compact Flash card slot accepts storage cards or other CF type peripherals. Refer to
the Falcon 4220 Product Reference Guide for installation instructions.
To use a larger CF interface such as an RF card with an external antenna, camera or GPS
card, you must use the Open CF Cover.
DC Power Adaptor
Connect the external power adaptor to this port to charge the battery. You must charge the
batteries for thirteen (13) hours prior to first use. Charge the battery completely. Subsequent
charge cycles require four (4) hours.
Ear/Microphone Port Connect the Ear/Microphone to listen to audio files using the media player, or record voice
messages with an applicable application.
Handstrap The PDA comes with the handstrap, which is easily removable to access features and can be
replaced by an ergonmically designed handle.
Home Key Moves to desktop window or runs an application defined by the user. Can be defined as a
scan button.
IrDA Port A communications port that uses Infrared to communicate with another
device that also has an IrDA port.
Keypad
Use the alpha-numeric, function, and navigation keys on the keypad to enter numbers, let-
ters, symbols and navigate with the keypad. Press the <FN2> + <Tab/Alpha> keys to access
alpha characters. For details on each key in the keypad, please refer to Table 3 on page 19.
Trigger Switch Used with the optional ergonomically designed handle accessory.
LCD/Touchscreen
(Display)
The display screen shows the desktop and running applications. Tap on screen with stylus to
interact with applications.
Caution: Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the Falcon’s touchscreen display.
Use only the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touchscreen-
sensitive display.
Navigation Key
Press the edge of the 4-way navigation rocker key to move the cursor or highlighted text
entry during a menu/list selection.
• The <Up> arrow moves the cursor up one line.
• The <Right> arrow moves the cursor to the right one character.
• The <Down> arrow moves the cursor down one line.
• The <Left> arrow moves the cursor to the left one character.
Power LED /
Alarm Indicator
When the battery pack is installed in the PDA and charging in the Dock, this LED is Red.
When the battery is completely charged, the LED changes to Green. When the LED flashes
blue, it indicates a low battery. Some applications use a blue LED to indicate an Alarm or
Error.
For more information on each of these features, please refer to the Falcon 4220 Product Reference Guide, which is
located on the CD that came with your PDA and/or on the internet at www.psc.comwww.psc.com.

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Power/Backlight Key
Press the Power/Backlight key briefly to turn the unit on. The Backlight comes on automat-
ically. Press this key again briefly to turn the unit off. To turn the Backlight off while the unit is
on, press and hold the key for at least a second. This key acts to toggle the Backlight func-
tion off and on.
Reset Key
Use the stylus to press this button to perform a warm reset. Press the reset button and
<FN2> key simultaneously to initiate a cold reset. PSC recommends that you always attempt
a warm reset first.
CAUTION: Do not use a paper clip on the reset button, or you could disable the reset func-
tion, puncture the industrial seal, and void your warranty.
Scan key
(Left and Right)
Use either the right or left <Scan> button to activate the scanner and read a bar code. The
scanner starts to read the bar code. The scanner automatically turns off either when the bar
code is read, when you release the scan button, or after 10 seconds, which ever comes first.
Refer to "Scanning Bar Codes" on page 23 for more information.
Scanning LED When scanning, a red LED indicates the scanner is on and a green LED indicates a suc-
cessful, good read.
Scan Window The scanning beam is emitted from this aperture. Aim the scanning beam at the bar code
you wish to scan. Refer to "Scanning Bar Codes" on page 23 for more information.
Secure Digital (SD) Slot The secure digital card slot accepts a secure digital storage card. Refer to the Falcon 4220
Product Reference Guide for installation instructions.
Speaker
The speaker emits the sounds from *.WAV and other media files. It can also be set to emit
beeps or tones to indicate errors or good reads when bar code scanning and inputting data
using the keypad or stylus.
Stylus
Use the stylus for navigation, on the soft input panel (SIP), and to select items on the touch
screen. It is a good idea to replace the stylus in the holder after each use so you don’t lose or
misplace it.
USB Host Port
The USB Host port can be used with a USB keyboard, mouse, compact flash card, and/or
Ethernet connection. When using the dock, you can use standard a USB host port to con-
nect USB peripherals.
The USB Host Port supports only peripherals with low power consumption.
USB/Serial
Synchronization Port
To synchronize data between a PC and the PDA, connect the USB or Serial cable with Desk-
top and the PDA.
You must download and install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or higher in the PC. Download
ActiveSync from the Microsoft Web site at www.microsoft.com.
Features Function/Description
For more information on each of these features, please refer to the Falcon 4220 Product Reference Guide, which is
located on the CD that came with your PDA and/or on the internet at www.psc.comwww.psc.com.

Batteries
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Batteries
The battery pack in the PDA is a Lithium Ion Polymer battery pack
3.7V. The power LED flashes blue to indicate a low battery state.
Installing the Battery Pack
To charge the battery pack, complete the following steps:
1. On units with a handstrap, detach the handstrap by releasing its
hook from the connection at the base of the unit.
Figure 4. Battery Latch Switch
CAUTIONS
Do not turn on the unit for the first time until batteries have charged for at least thirteen (13)
hours. When you install the battery pack, the device will power on. Power off the PDA until the
batteries have charged for a minimum of thirteen (13) hours.
If you remove the battery or the battery completely discharges, there is a two (2) hour window in
which to insert a charged battery before the backup battery fails and the contents of the Flash
memory are lost.
If both the battery pack and the backup battery are allowed to discharge completely, you must
recharge both batteries for thirteen (13) hours.
Always charge the battery at 32°–113°F (0°–45°C) temperature range.
Use only the correct battery, power supplies, charger, and dock supplied by a PSC reseller. The
use of other battery supplies can damage the PDA and void your warranty. For the correct sup-
plies, refer to the PSC Price Book on www.psc.com or contact your PSC reseller.
WARNING
Lithium-ion battery packs may get hot, explode, ignite, or/and cause serious injury if exposed to
abusive conditions.
• Do not place the battery pack in or near fire, direct sunlight, heat, or other high temperature
locations.
• Do not install the battery pack backwards so the polarity is reversed.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery pack to each other
with any metal object (such as a wire or coins).
• Do not expose the battery pack to liquids, or allow it to get wet.
• Do not disassemble, modify, or pierce the battery pack . It contains safety and protection
devices, which, if damaged, may cause it to generate heat, explode or ignite.
In the event the battery pack leaks and fluid gets into one's 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.
OFF ON
Battery Latch Switch

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2. Move the Battery Latch Switch to the “Off” position (see Figure 4).
Figure 5. Releasing Battery Latch & Removing the Battery Cover
3. Slide the battery latch upwards and remove the battery cover
from the battery compartment (see Figure 5).
4. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment with the
label facing out. Set the lower edge of the battery cover into the
bottom edge of the rim of the battery compartment (see Figure 6).
Figure 6. Insert the Battery Pack
5. Slide the battery latch up and press the cover into place, sliding
the battery lock down again (see Figure 6).
6. Move the Battery Latch Switch to the “On” position (see Figure 4).
7. Connect the Power Adaptor or place the unit in the dock to
charge the batteries. (see Figure 7).
Checking Battery Power
If you remove the battery pack or the battery completely discharges,
you have about 2 hours to swap in a new battery pack or charge it
before the backup battery completely discharges.
Battery Power Gauge. The Power control panel applet displays a bat-
tery power gauge. Refer to “Power Configuration” in the 4220 Product
Reference Guide.
Low Battery Conditions. When the battery pack is low, the Power LED
on the device flashes blue.

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Complete Battery Discharge. In this event, the battery sensor ini-
tiates a shutdown of all applications, and closes the RF Network con-
nection. When the battery is replaced, the PDA will resume as before.
Battery Discharge Characteristics. Battery discharge characteristics
are (six) 6 to (sixteen) 16 hours per charge, depending upon usage,
number of scans, backlight usage, and other factors that draw upon
battery power.
Charging the Batteries
After using the Falcon, if a low battery indicator appears, the main
battery needs recharging.
There are four methods for charging a main battery. Refer to Table 2
for a complete listing of methods, durations, and LED indicators.
Table 2. Battery Charging Methods and Indications
Charging with the Power Adapter
1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
Make sure the Falcon is firmly seated in the dock, charger, or power adaptor. If it is not firmly
seated, battery charging and communication with the Host PC will NOT be initiated.
Charging Locations:
Battery Charging
Methods and
Indications
Charge Duration*
(Standard Battery
Pack)
Battery Pack Charge Indication Simultaneously
Charges Backup
Battery?
Falcon Charge LED Dock or Charger
Battery Charge LED(s)
Within the Falcon
while seated in a Sin-
gle- or Quad-Slot
Dock
4 hours
Charging: RED
No effect YES
Fully Charged: GREEN
Within the Falcon
while connected to
an external power
supply
4 hours
Charging: RED
No effect YES
Fully Charged: GREEN
Battery Pack seated
in spare battery
charging slot of Dock
(Single- or Quad-Slot)
3-5 hours N/A
Charging: Solid RED
NO
Fully charged: GREEN
Battery Pack seated
in charging slot of
battery charger (Sin-
gle- or Quad-Slot)
3-4 hours N/A
Charging: Solid RED
NO
Fully charged: GREEN
* High Capacity battery packs take approximately 50% longer to charge than standard battery packs.

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2. Connect the power cord to a power source.
3. Insert the power adapter into to the power port of the PDA.
Figure 7. Charging the PDA with the Power Adaptor
Charging with the Dock
There are two methods for charging the battery pack using the dock:
• Leave the battery pack in the PDA. This method also charges
the spare battery.
• Place the battery pack into the Spare Battery charging slot.
This method does NOT charge the spare battery.
You can charge the battery pack while it is in the PDA.
1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
2. Connect the power cord to a power source.
3. Insert the power adapter into to the power port of the dock.
(Refer to Figure 8.)
4. Put the PDA in the dock.
Charging the Battery Pack in the Spare Battery Slot
You can also charge a spare battery in the dock’s spare battery
charging slot.
1. Remove the battery from the device. Refer to Figure 6.
2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
3. Connect the power cord to a power source.
4. Insert the power adapter into to the power port of the dock.
Power Adaptor
Power Cord
Power Port
PDA
Charging LED
Make sure that the Falcon is firmly seated in the dock. If it is not firmly seated, battery charging
and communication with the Host PC will NOT be initiated.

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5. Insert the battery into the spare battery charging slot in the rear
of the dock. Refer to Figure 8.
Figure 8. Charging with the Dock and Power Adaptor
Charging with the Battery Charger
You can charge the both the standard battery pack and the optional
high capacity battery pack using the battery charger. Place battery
packs into a Quad-slot charger connected to a power source.
A complete charge for the standard battery pack using the battery
charger takes about four-six (4-6) hours depending upon the type of
battery pack being charged (standard battery pack vs. the optional
high capacity battery pack).
Refer to Table 2 on page 11 for a complete listing of battery charging
methods and LED status indicators which indicate the current battery
charger state.
Refer to “Installing the Battery Pack” starting on page 9, to remove
the battery pack from the Falcon.
PDA Power Adaptor
Power
Cord
PDA
Dock
Battery
Spare Battery
Charging Slot
Power Port
Serial
Port
USB Host Port
Dock
Charging
LED

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Figure 9. Quad-Slot Battery Charger
Backup Battery
The backup battery in the PDA is a 25mAh rechargeable backup bat-
tery that holds system data at least 2 hours without main battery.
The backup battery is charged off the battery pack, so it is important
to keep the battery pack with at least a minimal charge so the unit
can maintain date, time, data, and other settings.
Setting Up the PDA
This section covers the basic aspects of preparing the Falcon PDA for
use.
Starting the Device
Powering On: Press the Power/Backlight key briefly to turn the
unit on. The Backlight comes on automatically. Press this key again
briefly to turn the unit off. To turn the Backlight off while the unit is on,
press and hold the key for at least a second. This key acts to toggle
the Backlight function off and on.
Status LEDs
High Capacity
Battery Pack
Standard Battery Pack
CAUTION
If you remove the battery or the battery completely discharges, there is a two (2) hour window in
which to insert a charged battery before the backup battery completely discharges and the con-
tents of the RAM memory are lost. It is a good idea to keep your data and applications in Flash
Memory for that reason. Refer to "Flash Memory" on page 26 for more information.
If both the battery pack and the backup battery are allowed to discharge completely, you must
recharge both batteries for thirteen (13) hours.

Setting Up the PDA
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Desktop: The figure to the right shows the
desktop display, or main screen.
Refer to the "Navigating the Display" on
page 22 for more information on navigat-
ing the touchscreen.
Entering Data: You can input data using
the keypad, stylus, soft input panel (SIP),
and the Scanner.
These methods are described in detail in
"Entering Data" on page 17.
Powering Off: To turn the PDA off, press
the Power/Backlight key again. This
action suspends the device, but does not actually turn it off. All run-
ning applications remain as you left them until you press the Power/
Backlight key again to resume operation of the device.
Adjusting the Brightness
The factory default for the Brightness is set at maximum. You can adjust
the brightness to your environment and comfort.
1. Press the <FN2> key while simultaneously pressing on the Right or
Left edge of the Navigation key.
2. Press the Right edge to increase brightness and the Left edge to
decrease brightness. No screen will open
3. Adjust as desired.
Calibrating the Touch Screen
On the initial boot-up of the PDA,
the Stylus Calibration screen (labeled
Align Screen) opens.
Press and briefly hold the stylus
on the center of each target as it
moves around the screen.
To recalibrate the touchscreen if it
seems out of alignment, press the
<FN2> + <Enter> keys simultaneously
to open the Stylus Calibration (Align
Screen) window.
To circumvent the Touch Screen
Calibration, press the <ESC> key.

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Setting up the RF Card
On the initial boot-up of the PDA, the
WLAGS46B1 screen/Wireless tab opens and
asks you to configure the wireless RF
(radio card) settings.
1. Select the network you wish to access
and tap the Connect button,or select
Advanced for more options.
2. To add a new network, double-tap on
the Add New selection from the list.
Press OK from the control bar, or press the
<Enter> key on the keypad to save your
selections and close the screen.
Adjusting the Volume
The factory default for the Volume is maximum. You can adjust the vol-
ume to your environment and comfort.
1. Press the <FN2> key while simultaneously pressing on the Up or
Down edge of the Navigation key.
2. Press the Up edge to increase volume and the Down edge to
decrease volume. No screen will open.
3. Adjust as desired.
4. To mute the sound, press the <FN2> + <2> keys. Press <FN2> + <2> to
toggle sound on or off.
Setting the Date and Time
You can change the year, month, date, time, time zone, or select
automatic adjust for daylight savings time. To set or change the date
and time:
1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Date/
Time.
2. Select the month.
3. To change the year, select the year to
open a numeric dial.
4. To change the time, select the hour,
minute, seconds, or AM/PM.
5. Select your time zone from the list.
6. To automatically adjust for daylight
savings time, select the checkbox.
7. Tap Apply, OK, or press the <Enter> key
on the PDA to make your changes.

Entering Data
Quick Reference Guide 17
Entering Data
To select and open programs, select Start > Programs from the task bar
to open a list of available programs. Or if the program has an icon on
the desktop, double-tap to open it.
There are several ways to enter data on the PDA once in an applica-
tion:
• Use the keypad to enter alpha-numeric characters. Refer to
"Using the Keypad" on page 18.
• Use the stylus on the touchscreen display. Refer to "Using the
Stylus" on page 17 for more information on using the stylus.
• Select text in the same way you select text on a PC. Use the
stylus to highlight the desired text by dragging the stylus
across the desired text, double-tapping to select one word, and
triple-tapping to select an entire line/paragraph. Refer to "Nav-
igating the Display" on page 22.
• Use the soft input panel (digital keyboard) with the stylus.
Refer to "Soft Keypad/Input Panel" on page 23.
• Use the bar code scanner to enter data. Press the trigger or
scan button to initiate a scan. The scanned data will be entered
into the current application’s open file. Refer to “Scanning Bar
Codes” starting on page 23 for more information on using the
scanner.
For information on factory installed applications, refer to the Falcon
4220 Product Reference Guide.
Using the Stylus
The stylus is located next to the CF cover or handstrap plate on the
right rear of the PDA as illustrated in Figure 10. The stylus on the PDA is
the equivalent of the mouse on a PC.
Use the stylus to:
• Navigate the touchscreen display.
• Select characters in the soft input panel (SIP).
• Select applications from the desktop or system tray.
• Select buttons, tabs, fields and text within applications and
dialog boxes.
CAUTION
Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the Falcon’s touchscreen display. Use only the
supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touchscreen-sensitive display. To
replace a missing stylus refer to the PSC Price Book on www.psc.comwww.psc.com or contact
your PSC reseller.

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Figure 10. Back View of a PDA with a Stylus
It is good practice to replace the stylus into the holder after each use
so you don’t lose or misplace it.
Using the Keypad
The following tables provide the details of key functions:
• Table 3 on page 19 identifies functions and key categories.
• Table 4 on page 20 shows the keypress cycles using Alpha keys.
• Table 5 on page 21 shows how to access the <FN2> and <FN1> key
functions and the results of using them.
Figure 11. Falcon 4220 Keypad
The keypad is organized like a cell phone with multi-tap access to
alpha characters on numeric keys.
Note: Your stylus color may vary from that shown.
Handstrap
Strap Plate
Navigation Key
Home Key
Power LED Indicator
Enter Key
Alpha-
Numeric
Keys
Power/Backlight Key
Tab/Alpha Key
FN1 Key
FN2 Key