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 iii
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

1
Getting Started

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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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2
Standard Features

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Standard Features
This chapter discusses the standard features included on all
FC-600 models.
Operating System
This FC-600 is powered by the Android Open Source Project
(AOSP) operating system. Topcon chose this operating system
because of its versatility and familiarity among users.
Turn on, Power O, or Restart
To turn the FC-600 on, press and release the power key. On the
Lock Screen, swipe up to reveal the Home Screen.
Press and briefly hold the power key to select Power O or Restart.
Note: The display automatically goes to sleep after a set amount of
time passes (you can adjust this in Settings). Press the power key
and the lock screen appears. After you swipe up, the last screen
open is shown.
Preloaded Apps
The FC-600 comes with the following preloaded apps:
Calculator
Calendar
Clock
Contacts
Downloads
Email
Files
Gallery
Music
Opera (web browser)
Search
Settings
Sound Recorder
Note: Software on individual units may vary from this list.

Chapter 2 Standard Features 9
Installing Apps
The FC-600 is powered by the Android Open Source Project
(AOSP). This project was created and is still maintained by Google.
It is at the core of every Android OS. However, many Android
devices have another layer, called Google Mobile Services (GMS).
This is a suite of Google apps with proprietary features that are
owned by Google. The FC-600 doesn’t have GMS, which means
that it doesn’t have Google Play.
Although Google Play is a convenient and familiar way to download
Android apps, it is not the only way.
Topcon App Information
Your FC-600 came preloaded with a widget to take you to a Topcon
information and documentation page for Magnet Field.

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APKPure
In the APKPure app store, you will find many of the same apps
available through Google Play.
To access the APKPure store, go to apkpure.com.
On the home screen, you can tap on Hot Apps to go to the main
app store or download the APKPure App for ongoing convenience.
Go to Apps
Download
APKPure
App

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Note: If APKPure doesn’t install after downloading, you may need
to change a security setting. Go to Settings > Security. Turn on
Unknown Sources. This allows the FC‑600 to accept installation of
apps from a less familiar source. If desired, disable this setting after
installing APKPure.
APKPure App Versions on the FC‑600
Only specific versions of apps in the APKPure store will work with
the FC-600, which supports apps built using the armeabi‑v7a
architecture. To find the correct version, do the following:
1. Tap on the app you wish to download.
2. On the app page, scroll down to Previous Versions.
3. Select the most recent version that has variants.
Scroll
down
This is the
most recent
version, and
it has two
variants.

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4. Download the armeabi‑v7a variant of the app.
Other options for installing apps onto your FC-600 include the
Amazon App Store, app developer webpages, and side loading
apps by downloading them to a PC and then sharing them via USB
or Flash drive to your FC-600. Android apps use the extension .apk.
Download
the armeabi-
v7a variant.

Chapter 2 Standard Features 13
Display and Touchscreen
To adjust display settings including brightness, wallpaper, sleep
interval, font size, and orientation, go to Settings > Display.
Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the following elements:
Touchscreen Touch Control Setting
To adjust the Touchscreen Control setting, go to Settings > Touch
Control. Select the profile you want the screen optimized for: Finger,
Stylus, or Wet.
Note: When using the FC‑600 in wet conditions, you must use
your finger or the blunt tipped stylus that is included. A hard‑tipped
stylus will not work. Other third party styli might work with the
FC‑600 touch profiles.
Status Bar and Icons
Web Link for Downloading Apps
Favorites Tray
Navigation Bar

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Disabling and Enabling the Touchscreen
The touchscreen on the FC-600 can be disabled. This is useful
when you are running an application and you want to see the screen
while avoiding accidental touchscreen activation. The touchscreen
can also be disabled for cleaning purposes.
To disable the touchscreen, it is necessary to program one of the
programmable keys to provide this functionality.
1. Go to Settings > Keypad.
2. Select a key to program (P1–P8).
3. Scroll up and select Touchscreen Enable/Disable.
This programmed key will now function as the On/O switch for the
touchscreen.
While the touchscreen is disabled, the following icon displays in the
Status bar:

Chapter 2 Standard Features 15
Keypad Features
The FC-600 has a sealed, backlit numeric keypad with function
keys. Most of the keys are programmable.
To reprogram keys, go to Settings > Keypad.
The following table lists default settings for each key:
Button Press and Release Shift Function
Home Home
Back Back
App select App select
P1 P5 Left Brightness up
P2 P6 Up Brightness down
P3 P7 Down Tab
P4 P8 Right Volume up
22 Up
44 Left
66Right
88Down
Backspace (delete) Volume down
Enter Enter

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Button Press and Release Shift Function
Shift (Function)
Use specific shift
function: Press and
release first, then press
and release the button
with the desired shift
function.
Turn shift function on
for all keys: Press and
release twice. To
turn shift o, press and
release again.
See green LED description
See description of the
specific buttons
Power
Restart None
The following functions are only available via programmable keys:
Volume Control
Control the volume on the FC-600 using the programmable keys.
The default volume keys are P8 ( + P4) for volume up and
+ for volume down. The keys can be customized according to
what is most comfortable for you by going to Settings > Keypad.
Screenshots
Taking screenshots on the FC-600 is enabled via the programmable
key\s. There is no default key for taking screenshots. To enable this
function:
1. Go to Settings > Keypad.
2. Select a key you would like to program to take screenshots
(P1–P8).
3. Scroll up and select Screenshot.