Topcon FC-500 User manual

Owner’s Manual

ii FC-500 Handheld Field Controller Owner’s Manual
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Contents iii
Contents
1 Getting Started
The Anatomy of the FC-500 2
Perform Initial Tasks 3
Home Screen and Windows Start Menu 8
Navigating Around Your FC-500 9
2 Hardware Components
Keypad Features 12
Display and Touchscreen 16
Power Management 21
LED Activity Indicators 23
Flashlight 24
SD Cards 24
Connector I/O Module 25
Audio Features 25
3 Programs and Settings
Home Screen 28
Windows Start Menu 33
On-Screen Keyboard 34
Suspend, Reset, Power Off, and Restore Defaults 36
Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode 38
Compass and Accelerometer Calibration 39
Communicating with a Desktop Computer 41
Getting Started Application 42
4 Bluetooth Wireless Communication
Creating a Partnership 44
Bluetooth Control Panel 45
Serial Device (COM) Control Panel 47
5 Wi-Fi Wireless Networking
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 50

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6 GPS/GNSS
Using GPS/GNSS 54
JSNav Application 57
7 Camera
Camera Settings for Still Images 64
Take Photos and Select Photo Options 68
Videos 70
Photo and Video Library 71
8 3G Data Modem
Set up a Data Account with a Wireless Provider 74
Install the SIM Card 74
Set up the Cell Modem 76
Wireless Safety 77
Maintenance of Your Modem 78
A Storage, Maintenance and Recycling
Storing the FC-500 and Battery Pack 80
Protecting the Touchscreen 80
Cleaning the FC-500 81
Recycling the FC-500 and Batteries 82
B Warranty and Repair Information
Limited Product Warranty 84
Repairing the FC-500 86
C Warnings and Regulatory Information
Product Warnings 90
Certications and Standards 91
D Specifications
FC-500 Handheld Field Controller Specications 96
Index

1
Getting
Started

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Getting Started
The FC-500 Handheld Field Controller™ from Topcon
Positioning Systems features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Standard
accessories include a lithium-ion battery pack, AC wall
charger, USB micro client sync cable, hand strap, and a
capacitive stylus and tether. A camera, GPS/GNSS, and
cellular data modem are options.
The Anatomy of the FC-500
Front and Back Features
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5
2
4 6
7
1Bumper, Top
2Touchscreen
3Keypad
4Sensor (option)
5Led Indicators (red
charging indicator on
the right, blue function
lock or green notication
indicator on the left)
6Power Button
7Microphone
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9
10
11
13
12
3
8Camera Window (option)
9Camera Flash and Flashlight
Window (option)
10 Speaker
11 Screw Holding Battery Door
in Place (1 of 4 captive screws)
12 Hand Strap with Stylus
Holder and Tether Ring
13 Door to Battery
Compartment and Card Slots

Ch 1 Getting Started 3
Battery Compartment and Card Slots
Connector Module and Connector Protector
Perform Initial Tasks
When you receive your FC-500, perform the tasks outlined in
this section before rst use.
Review Documentation
You can download the FC-500 Handheld Field Controller
operator’s manual and quick start guide from www.
TopconTotalCare.com.
1Battery Door (screws and
door removed)
2Battery Pack
3 SIM Card Slot
4 SD/SDHC Card Slot, Micro
5Battery Compartment
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3 4 5
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1 Connector Module
2USB Client, Micro
3Microphone/Speaker Jack
4USB Host, Full Size
5 9-pin Serial Port
612V DC Jack
7Connector Protector
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Apply a Screen Protector (Optional)
The touchscreen is extremely scratch resistant, so a screen
protector is not included with the FC-500. If you decide to
apply one, refer to the installation instructions included with
your screen protector for specic details.
Install the Battery Pack, SD Card, and SIM Card
The FC-500 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 4 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-500 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
or a SIM card with the 3G Data Modem (optional), you
can install them now before you install the battery pack
or at another time. See more details about these cards
in Chapter 2, Hardware Components, Micro SD Cards
and Chapter 8, 3G Data Modem, Install the SIM Card.
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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.
4. Replace the door and tighten the screws.
5. Plug the AC wall power charger that came with the
FC-500 into a wall socket. Plug the other end into the DC
power jack on the FC-500. The red LED on the keypad
blinks when the battery pack is charging.
Line the symbols up
on the case and the
battery pack as shown

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Attach the Stylus Tether
A capacitive stylus and tether are included with the
handheld.
Note: A stylus is not required to use the touchscreen. The
optimal way to make selections is by nger touch.
One end of the tether is attached to the stylus. To attach it
to the hand strap, follow these steps:
1. Pull the free tether loop through the tether ring on the
hand strap. Insert the stylus with the attached tether
through this loop and tighten the loop.
2. Place the stylus into the holder on the hand strap.
Perform Set Up and Charge the Battery
1. The handheld powers on and begins the startup
process. A splash screen is shown that includes a
progress indicator at the bottom of the screen.
2. A Microsoft®Windows Embedded Handheld screen is
shown.
3. The Clock and Alarms control panel appears. Adjust the
time zone, date and time if necessary and tap OK.