Topcon FC-600 User manual

i
FC‑600
Field Computer
Operator’s Manual

ii FC-600 Field Computer Owner’s Manual
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Contents
1 Getting Started 1
The Anatomy of the FC-600........................2
Perform Initial Tasks ..............................4
2 Standard Features 7
Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preloaded Apps .................................8
Installing Apps ..................................9
Display and Touchscreen .........................13
Keypad Features ...............................15
Power Management.............................17
LED Activity Indicators ...........................18
Data Storage Options............................18
Bluetooth®Wireless Communication ...............19
Wi-Fi Wireless Networking ........................20
File Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 Storage, Maintenance, and Recycling 21
Storing the FC-600 for More than Two Weeks .........22
Cleaning the FC-600 ............................22
Recycling the FC-600 and Batteries.................23
4 Warranty and Repair Information 25
Warranty Exclusions.............................26
Remedy ......................................27
Limitation of Liability .............................27
Warranty Repairs ...............................28
Repairing the FC-600............................29
5 Warnings and Certifications 31
Battery Warnings ...............................32
Wall Charger Warnings...........................33

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6 Specifications 37
FC-600 Field Computer Specifications...............38
Index 43

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Getting Started

2FC-600 Field Computer Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
The FC-600 Field Computer powered by Android™ features
Bluetooth®wireless technology, Wi-Fi, and a numeric keypad.
Standard accessories include a lithium-ion battery pack, AC wall
charger, USB micro client sync cable, tripod hook, hand strap, and
a capacitive blunt tip stylus and tether.
The Anatomy of the FC‑600
Front and Back Features
1
5
2
4
6
7
1Bumper, Top
2Touchscreen
3Keypad
4Sensor (option)
5Microphone
6Power Button
7LED Indicators (charging
indicator on the right,
status indicator on the
left)
8
9
11
10
3
8Speaker
9Screw Holding Battery
Door in Place (1 of 4 captive
screws)
10 Hand Strap with Stylus
Holder and Tether Ring
11 Door to Battery
Compartment and SD Card
Slot

Chapter 1 Getting Started 3
Battery Compartment and Card Slots
Connector Module
1
345
6
1Connector Module
2USB Client, Micro
3Microphone/Speaker Jack
4USB Host, Full Size
59-pin Serial Port
612-24V DC Jack
2
1Battery Door, Screws,
Hand Strap (door removed)
2Battery Pack
3SD/SDXC Card Slot, Micro
4Battery Compartment
1
2
3 4

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Perform Initial Tasks
When you receive your FC-600, perform the tasks outlined in this
section before first use.
Install the Battery Pack and SD Card
The FC-600 uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Install and
charge the battery pack as follows:
1. The battery compartment is accessed from the back of the
handheld. Loosen the four captive screws holding the battery
compartment door in place using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
Remove the door. You do not need to remove the hand strap.
CAUTION: The FC-600 is not sealed against water and dust
when the battery door is not installed.
2. If you are using a micro SD card for additional memory, you
can install it now before you install the battery pack or at
another time. See more details about installing an SD card, see
“Data Storage Options” on page 18.
3. Place the Li-Ion battery pack in the compartment. Make sure
the symbols on the battery pack label align with the symbols
inside the compartment.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 5
4. Replace the door and tighten the screws.
The red LED on the keypad blinks when the battery pack
is charging. Charge the battery pack for 4-6 hours at room
temperature.
Line up the symbols
on the case and the
battery pack as shown

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