Datalogic Falcon X4 Operation & User’s Manual

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Introduction ....................................................................... 1 Conventions ..................................................................................1 Product Presentation ..................................................................2 Available Models ..........................................................................3 Out of the Box ...............................................................................6 General View .................................................................................7 Front View .............................................................................7 Back View ..............................................................................8 Top View ................................................................................9 Bottom View .........................................................................9 Accessories ................................................................................ 10 Battery............................................................................. 15 Install the Battery ..................................................................... 15 Charge the Battery .................................................................... 16 Replace the Battery .................................................................. 18 SD Card ............................................................................ 23 Install the MicroSD Card ........................................................... 23 Getting Started ............................................................... 25 Power On .................................................................................... 25 Desktop Window ....................................................................... 26 Taskbar ............................................................................... 27 Using the Stylus Pen ......................................................... 28 WEC7 Touch Screen Calibration ....................................... 29 Keyboards .................................................................................. 31 Alphanumeric Keyboard (52 Keys) .................................. 31

Functional Keyboard (29 Keys; F1-F12) ...........................36 Resetting the Terminal ..............................................................39 Warm Boot ..........................................................................39 Clean Boot ...........................................................................40 LED Indicators ............................................................................41 Settings ............................................................................ 43 Control Panel ..............................................................................43 Data Capture Configuration ......................................................44 General Decoding Properties ............................................45 Symbology Settings ...........................................................52 Decoding Settings ..............................................................54 WCU (Wireless Configuration Utility) .......................................55 Create a New Profile ..........................................................56 Edit a Profile .......................................................................61 Delete a Profile ...................................................................61 Connect to a Profile ...........................................................62 Disconnect from a Profile ..................................................62 Browse Nearby Wireless Networks .................................63 Audio Settings ............................................................................65 Audio ...................................................................................65 Volume & Sounds ..............................................................66 Bluetooth® Manager Device Setup ..........................................67 Enable Bluetooth® .............................................................67 Connect to Other Bluetooth® Devices .............................69 Configure or Unpair Bluetooth® Devices .........................73 Persistent Registry ....................................................................74 Datalogic Applications.................................................... 77 DL Buttons ..................................................................................77 Add a New Button ..............................................................79 Triggers ...............................................................................80

Desktop Configuration Utility (DXU) ........................................ 82 How DXU Works ................................................................ 83 Installation ......................................................................... 84 Controls .............................................................................. 85 Simplified Deploy ............................................................... 91 Tasks ................................................................................. 103 Command Line DXU Execution ...................................... 129 Datalogic Desktop Utility ........................................................ 130 Administrative Options (Admin tab) ............................. 131 Locked Web Browser Options (LockedWeb Tab) ......... 135 Status Icons Options (Status Tab) ................................. 140 Windows Controls (Win Tab) .......................................... 141 AppSelector Options (AppSelect Tab) ............................ 143 App Selector (Application Selector) ....................................... 146 Locked Web Browser .............................................................. 147 Locked Web Browser Special Metatags ....................... 149 General Metatag Comments .......................................... 149 PAL and PAL Communicator .................................................. 154 Autostart .................................................................................. 155 Installing CAB Files ......................................................... 155 How AutoStart Uses Wceload ........................................ 156 Interactive CAB Install .................................................... 157 Autostart.ini ..................................................................... 158 Tools............................................................................... 165 Windows Embedded Compact 7 SDK .................................... 165 Prerequisites ................................................................... 165 Data Capture................................................................. 167 Imager 1D Data Capture ......................................................... 167 Imager 2D Data Capture ......................................................... 170 Connections .................................................................. 173

USB Connection ....................................................................... 175 USB HandyLink™ Connection ......................................... 175 USB Dock Connection ..................................................... 176 Connection to USB Peripherals ............................................. 177 RS232 Connection ................................................................... 179 RS232 Dock Connection ................................................. 179 WLAN Connection ................................................................... 180 WPAN Connection ................................................................... 182 Wireless and Radio Frequencies Warnings ......................... 184 Technical Features....................................................... 187 Technical Data ......................................................................... 187 Decode Distances .................................................................... 191 Falcon X4 Imager 1D Linear CCD ................................... 191 Falcon X4 Imager 2D ....................................................... 192 Test Codes..................................................................... 193 Maintenance................................................................. 201 Cleaning the Device ................................................................. 201 Dock Contacts Cleaning Procedure ............................... 201 Ergonomic Recommendations .............................................. 204 Safety and Regulatory Information ........................... 205 General Safety Rules .............................................................. 205 Power Supply ........................................................................... 206 Laser Safety ............................................................................. 207 LED Class ................................................................................. 215 Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) ..................... 215 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity .............................. 216 Statement of Compliance ....................................................... 216 Information for the User ................................................ 218 FCC/IC Labeling ....................................................................... 219 FCC Compliance ....................................................................... 219

Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure Information ............... 223 Radio Technologies and Frequency Bands ........................... 224 Europe .............................................................................. 224 US and Canada ................................................................ 225 WEEE Compliance ................................................................... 226 Reference Documentation........................................... 229 Support Through the Website ................................................ 229 Technical Support through email or phone. ......................... 229 Warranty Terms and Conditions ........................................... 229 Glossary......................................................................... 231

"Mobile computer" and "Falcon X4" refer to Falcon X4 mobile computer. "Single Dock" refers to the Falcon X4 Single Slot Dock. The label artworks may be only a draft. Refer to the product labels for more precise information.

this legendary Mobile Computer strikes a new hit along a long track of worldwide successes! A plurality of markets, including verticals like Retail, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics and Healthcare, will benefit of upgraded Falcon performance for their back office and warehousing applications, together with the well-known ergonomics and reliability of this high end Mobile Computer. Falcon X4 represents the best choice for any kind of player in such markets requiring reliable data collection in mobility, from store floor to back office inventory, from warehouse management to distribution center, from 3PL to traceability in intralogistics: Users will appreciate along the full shift the difference of ergonomic handheld and pistol grip form factors, together with a 3.5 inch crystal clear display, an exceptional tactile feeling of the different backlit keyboards, and a hot swappable one-piece 5,200 mAh battery. With a choice of Windows Embedded and Android™ Operating Systems, and an easy upgradability to Android, the Falcon X4 mobile computer delivers the ultimate in ergonomics, intuitive user interface, computing and data capture technologies, combined with best-in-class ruggedness.

options it is equipped with. All options are listed below: • communication features: 802.11 a/b/g/n radio, Bluetooth® • data capture options: 1D, 2D imager • keyboard options: alphanumeric, numeric, functional. All options are listed below: WI-FI 1D HAND HELD • 945500002 Falcon X4 Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 29-Key Numeric, Green Laser-like 1D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7, EU. • 945500004 Falcon X4 Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 52-Key Alpha Numeric, Green Laser-like 1D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7, EU. • 945500010 Falcon X4 Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 29-Key Functional Numeric F1-F12, Green Laser-like 1D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7, EU. WI-FI 2D HAND HELD • 945500006 Falcon X4 Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 29-Key Numeric, White Illumination 2D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7, EU. • 945500005 Falcon X4 Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 52-Key Alpha

Embedded Compact 7, EU. • 945500011 Falcon X4 Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 29-Key Functional Numeric F1-F12, White Illumination 2D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7, EU. WI-FI 1D PISTOL GRIP • 945550005 Falcon X4 Pistol Grip, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 29-Key Numeric, Green Laser-like 1D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7, EU. • 945550004 Falcon X4 Pistol Grip, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 52-Key Alpha Numeric, Green Laser-like 1D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7, EU. • 945550010 Falcon X4 Pistol Grip, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 29-Key Functional Numeric F1-F12, Green Laser-like 1D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7. WI-FI 2D PISTOL GRIP • 945550006 Falcon X4 Pistol Grip, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 29-Key Numeric, White Illumination 2D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7, EU. • 945550002 Falcon X4 Pistol Grip, 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 52-Key Alpha Numeric, White Illumination 2D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7, EU.

v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 1GB RAM/8GB Flash, 29-Key Functional Numeric F1-F12, White Illumination 2D Imager w Green Spot, Windows Embedded Compact 7, EU. For further details about the Falcon X4 models refer to the web site: http://www.datalogic.com. For further information regarding WEC7 refer to the website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded.

The Falcon X4 package contains: • Falcon X4 mobile computer • Rechargeable battery pack • Blank keypad overlay • Quick Start Guide • Safety & Regulatory Addendum • End User License Agreement (EULA) Sheet Remove all the components from their packaging; check their integrity and compare them with all the packing documents. CAUTION Keep the original packaging for use when sending products to the technical assistance center. Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered under the warranty.

Keyboard

Loudspeaker Product Label Reset Key Under Battery MicroSD Card Slot (Under Battery)

HandyLink™ connector (host/client)

Charging Slot. High-Retention USB Type B (client only) and RS-232 ports. Includes Power Supply with Regional Plugs and USB Cable. • 94A150056 Multi Ethernet Dock, recharges 4 terminals and 4 spare batteries. Power supply included in the box. Power cord ordered separately. • 94A151131 Vehicle Dock, Falcon X3/X4. With RS-232 and USB I/O. Includes power cable and fuse. Requires input power source 9-30V DC. • 94A151135 Multi Charge Only Dock, recharges 4 terminals and 4 spare batteries. Power supply included in the box. Power cord ordered separately. • 94A151137 Multi Battery Charger recharges 4 spare batteries. Power supply included in the box. Power cord ordered separately. Power Supplies/Cords • 95ACC1113 POWER LINE CORD, 3-PIN IEC C13, USA. • 95ACC1213 POWER LINE CORD, 3-PIN IEC C13, UK. • 94ACC1150 POWER LINE CORD, 3-PIN IEC C13, EU (5 PCS). • 95A051041 POWER LINE CORD, 3-PIN IEC C13, EU. • 95ACC1215 POWER LINE CORD, 3-PIN IEC C13, AUSTRALIA. • 95ACC1212 POWER LINE CORD,3-PIN IEC C13, JAPAN. • 95ACC1284 POWER LINE CORD, 3-PIN IEC C13, ARGENTINA.

included. • 94ACC1385 Power supply for Multi Battery Charger, 4-Slot Dock. Power line cord has to be ordered separately. • 95ACC1049 DC/DC Converter for 24 V to 48 VDC Trucks (18-55 VDC/10 Amp) for PVD. Batteries • 94ACC1386 Battery, 5200 mAh High Capacity, Falcon X3/X4. Cables • 94A051020 Cable for dock-PC (RS-232) communication. • 94A051970 Cable from device (Handylink) to USB. Device works as client. Connects to PC, 2 m straight cable. • 94A051971 Cable from device (Handylink) to female USB. Device works as host. Connects to printers or most other peripherals. 15 cm straight cable. • 94A051972 Cable from device (Handylink) to female DB9 RS-232. Null Modem Cable. Connects to PC. 2m straight cable. • 94A051973 Cable from device (Handylink) to male DB9 RS-232. Straight through cable, Power on Pin 9 (5V @ 500mA). Connects to printers, scanners, or most other peripherals. 15 cm straight cable. • 94A051968 Cable from Micro USB (dock) to USB. Device works as client. 2m straight cable. • 94A051969 Cable from Micro USB (dock) to female USB. Device works as host. 1m straight. • 94A051975 Car Adapter for PMD (to supply power to PMD from the cigarette lighter). 2 m straight cable.

supply power from the cigarette lighter to device, both 94A051975 and 94A051976 are required). 15 cm straight cable. • 95ACC0003 Clip for Micro USB and Power Supply cables. To be fastened to the RS-232 port of the Single Slot Dock. • 94A050037 Handylink quick-disconnect audio cable for VR12 headsets. Holster/Cases • 95ACC1161 Belt for Falcon Holster and Softcase. • 94ACC1387 Holster, Falcon X3/X4 (Belt Sold Separately). • 94ACC0104 RUBBER SHELL FALCONX3/X4. • 94ACC0063 SOFTCASE HEAVY DUTY W/SHOULDER STRAP for Falcon X3/Falcon X4. • 94ACC0047 Standard Softcase with Quick Release Belt Clip for Falcon X3/X4 (Belt Sold Separately). General Accessories • 94ACC0121 Cover plate, Falcon X3/X4. • 94ACC1390 Handle with Mounting Screws, Falcon X3/X4. • 94ACC0073 Limited Power Source protection for Falcon X3/X4 Vehicle Dock. 12-24V, 1.5A. For vehicle power supplies not compliant IEC/UL 60950. • 94ACC1372 Module, Modem Communication for Single Slot Dock. • 94ACC0079 Module, Ethernet Communication for Single Slot Dock. • 95ACC1033 Screen Protector Kit, 3.5", 5 Pack. • 94ACC1240 Shoulder Strap (5 pcs).

Pack. • 95ACC0002 VR12 Headsets. Requires Handylink audio cable 94A050037. • 95ACC3420 RAM Mount, 1.5in Arm, with 2.75in and 2.5in bases. Recommended RAM mount for Falcon X3/X4 Powered Mobile Dock. • 94ACC0049 Hand-strap, Skorpio X3/X4 and Falcon X3/X4. • 94ACC0081 Lanyard to tether the Skorpio X3/X4 or Falcon X3/X4 to the wrist. Included with all pistol grip models of Skorpio X3/X4 and Falcon X3/X4). CAUTION Use only a Datalogic approved power supply and cables. Use of an alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.

Insert the battery with the contacts down, then press firmly until the battery latch clicks twice:

The rechargeable battery pack is less than half of full charge when delivered. Charge the battery with the single slot dock*, before using the Falcon X4 terminal. You can also charge an additional battery pack by inserting it into the rear slot of the dock. * The power supply for the single slot dock is included in the single slot dock box (P/N 94A150057). CAUTION Do not use the Falcon X4 until batteries are charged for minimum 4 hours. NOTE The Falcon X4 may get warm during charging; this is normal and does not mean a malfunction.

factory to avoid damage due to excessive draining. CAUTION Avoid storing batteries for long periods in a state of full charge or very low charge. We recommend charging the battery pack every two to three months to keep its charge at a moderate level to maximize battery life. Annual replacement of rechargeable battery pack avoids possible risks or abnormalities and ensures maximum performance. CAUTION The battery pack autonomy varies according to many factors, such as the frequency of barcode scanning, RF usage, battery life, storage, environmental conditions, etc. Close to the limits of the working temperature, some battery performance degradation may occur. CAUTION The Falcon X4 should be charged at an ambient temperature between 0 - 35º C (32 to 95 ºF) to achieve the maximum charging rate. Never charge the device battery in a closed space where excessive heat can build up. As a safety precaution, the battery may stop charging to avoid overheating.

To replace the battery pack, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the Falcon X4 (press the power key and wait for device power off). 2. Press the latch release button, pull the battery latch down and remove the battery pack. 3. Insert the new battery pack into the slot (Install the Battery on page 15). WARNING Use only Datalogic approved batteries and accessories for battery charging. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Il y a risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée par une batterie de type incorrect. Mettre au rebut les batteris usagées confor mément aux instructions.

expose to high temperature. Risk of fire and explosion. Use specified charger only. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries as required by local authorities. NOTE Even if the storage temperature range is wider, it is recommended to store the terminal and the batteries at environmental temperature, in order to achieve the longest battery life.

done by authorized personnel and following this manual. The battery pack may get hot, explode, ignite, and/or cause serious injury if exposed to abusive conditions. If the battery pack is replaced with an improper type, there is risk of explosion. Do not place the battery pack in or near a fire or other heat source; do not place the battery pack in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery pack inside unventilated areas in hot weather; do not place the battery pack in microwave ovens, in clothes dryers, in high pressure containers, on induction cook surfaces or similar devices. Doing so may cause the battery pack to generate heat, explode or ignite. Using the battery pack in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy. To power the cradle, use only a Datalogic approved power supply. The use of an alternative power supply will void the product warranty, may cause product damage and may cause heat, an explosion, or fire. The area in which the units are charged should be clear of debris and combustible materials or chemicals. Do not use the battery pack of this terminal to power devices other than this device. Immediately discontinue use of the battery pack if, while using, charging or storing the battery pack, the battery pack emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes colour or shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.

connecting the positive terminal and negative terminal. This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare battery pack in your pocket or purse; accidental short–circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip, or pen causes direct connection of the contacts of the battery pack (these look like metal strips on the battery pack). Short– circuiting the terminals may damage the battery pack or the connecting object. Do not apply voltages to the battery pack contacts. Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike it with a hammer, step on it or otherwise subject it to strong impacts, pressures, or shocks. Do not disassemble or modify (i.e. bend, crush or deform) the battery pack. The battery pack contains safety and protection devices, which, if damaged, may cause the battery pack to generate heat, explode or ignite. In case of leakage of liquid from the battery, avoid contact with liquid the skin or eyes. If the contact occurs, immediately wash the affected area with water and consult a doctor. Do not solder directly onto the battery pack. Do not expose the battery pack to liquids. Avoid any knocks or excessive vibrations. If the device or the battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, you should take it to the nearest Authorised Repair Centre for inspection before continuing to use it.

its battery on other electronic devices without a prior check and approval by an Authorised Repair Centre. Do not replace the battery pack when the device is turned on. Do not remove or damage the battery pack’s label. Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any part. Battery pack usage by children should be supervised. Collect and recycle waste batteries separately from the device in compliance with European Directive 2006/66/EC, 2011/65, 2002/96/EC and subsequent modifications, with US and China regulatory laws and regulations about the environment.

Falcon X4 supports microSD memory cards. To access the microSD card slot and insert the card follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the Falcon X4. 2. Remove the battery pack (see “Replace the Battery” on page -18, steps 1 to 3). 3. Slide the cardholder to the right and then pull it up:

card into place by pushing the cardholder down and then sliding it to the left: 5. Replace the battery pack (Install the Battery on page 15). Remove the MicroSD Card To remove the microSD card, follow the steps above to access the microSD slot, and remove it from its slot. CAUTION Follow proper ESD precautions to avoid damaging the microprocessors in the Falcon X4 or the microSD card itself. Proper ESD precautions include, but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded. Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card, check the orientation, and reinsert it. Do not use the microSD card slot for any other accessories. It is highly recommended that users latch the card cage's bale even when the card is not present.

is inserted and the ON/OFF Power button is pressed. As soon as the mobile computer is on, the Windows Embedded Compact 7 desktop will appear on the screen. Wait a few seconds before starting any activity so that the mobile computer completes its startup procedure. The mobile computer goes into power-off (low power with display and keyboard backlight off), when it is not used for more than a programmable timeout, which can be defined in the Power applet of the Control Panel. In this mode it can be awakened by the ON/OFF key. NOTE The mobile computer can also be awakened or suspended programmatically.

Compact 7 desktop appears on the screen. Wait a few seconds before starting any activity so that the mobile computer completes its startup procedure. Windows Embedded Compact 7 Desktop

ActiveSync connection icon is displayed when connected to ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center either by USB, RS232, or Bluetooth®. Double-tap it to open a status dialog box that will let you disconnect the ActiveSync session without physically disconnecting the device from the PC. It is the only way to disconnect a Bluetooth® ActiveSync connection. Battery icons display the system battery status. Bluetooth® Manager icon displays whether Bluetooth® is enabled, paired, or turned off. Double-tap this icon to open the Bluetooth® Manager control panel applet. Network connectoid icon displays whether you are connected or not to Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth® Personal Area Network.

The stylus selects items and enters information. It functions as a mouse. Double Tap Double tap the screen with the stylus to open items and select options. Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items. Tap-and-hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. CAUTION Use only original Datalogic styluses supplied with the product itself. In harsh applications, use of screen protectors should be taken into consideration, in order to extend the touch screen operating life. To prevent damage to the screen, do not use sharp devices or any device other than the Datalogic provided stylus. Do not apply too much pressure when touching the screen. For applications where an intensive use of the touch screen is foreseen, please consider that touch screen components are subject to progressive wear.

At the very first Falcon X4 startup, after any cold boot (if the user skipped stylus calibration earlier) or following a clean boot, a Welcome Wizard with Stylus Calibration comes up. Also, you might need to recalibrate the touch screen (i.e. when you attempt to select an item with the stylus, another item is erroneously selected). To recalibrate the touch screen, following the steps below: 1. Tap Start > Settings >Control Panel. Double tap the Stylus icon to open the Stylus Properties window:

2. Carefully press and briefly hold the stylus on the center of the target. Repeat as the target moves around the screen. 3. By completing the calibration procedure you implicitly accept the new calibration settings. 4. The new calibration settings are persistently saved in the Registry.

alphanumeric keyboard, a 29-key numeric keyboard and a 29-key functional numeric keyboard. Alphanumeric Keyboard (52 Keys)

Special Function Icons Key Function The SCAN key starts data capture. If enabled, it also wakes up the mobile computer from low-power (see DL Buttons on page 77). For pistol grip models only, the trigger performs the same function as the SCAN key. Direct access to F1-F4. If pressed after the Yellow toggle, these keys enable you to move forwards, backwards, upwards or downwards within text fields, scroll through a Menu list or browse among folder files. Yellow modifier (toggle key): when pressed before a standard key, it enables the character or function printed in yellow above the key. Blue modifier (one shot key): when pressed before a standard key, it enables the character or function printed in blue above the key. The ON/OFF Power button powers the Falcon X4 ON or OFF. It is placed on the upper left side of the terminal. Icon Function After a Blue modifier key press, the Start menu key opens the Start menu. After a Blue modifier key press, the Lock key locks the keyboard.

Special Function Icons Key Function The SCAN key starts data capture. If enabled, it also wakes up the mobile computer from low-power (see DL Buttons on page 77). For pistol grip models only, the trigger performs the same function as the SCAN key. Arrow keys let you move forwards, backwards, upwards or downwards within text fields, scroll through a Menu list or browse among folder files. Yellow modifier (toggle key): when pressed before a standard key, it enables the character or function printed in yellow above the key. Blue modifier (one shot key): when pressed before a standard key, it enables the character or function printed in blue above the key. The ON/OFF Power button powers the Falcon X4 ON or OFF. It is placed on the upper left side of the terminal. Icon Function After a Blue modifier key press, the Start menu key opens the Start menu. After a Blue modifier key press, the Lock key locks the keyboard.

key share the following behavior scheme: A. Function of the key when directly pressed. B. Modified by the Yellow key, repeated presses cycle through the letters shown on the keyboard overlay for each key. The letter is entered if you wait for a short timeout. A B

Special Function Icons Key Function The SCAN key starts data capture. If enabled, it also wakes up the mobile computer from low-power (see DL Buttons on page 77). For pistol grip models only, the trigger performs the same function as the SCAN key. Direct access to F1-F4. If pressed after the Yellow toggle, these keys enable you to move forwards, backwards, upwards or downwards within text fields, scroll through a Menu list or browse among folder files. Yellow modifier (toggle key): when pressed before a standard key, it enables the character or function printed in yellow above the key. Blue modifier (one shot key): when pressed before a standard key, it enables the character or function printed in blue above the key. The ON/OFF Power button powers the Falcon X4 ON or OFF. It is placed on the upper left side of the terminal. Icon Function After a Blue modifier key press, the Start menu key opens the Start menu. After a Yellow modifier key press, the File Manager key opens the file manager. After a Blue modifier key press, the Lock key locks the keyboard.

Period key share the following behavior scheme: A. Function of the key when directly pressed. B. Modified by the Yellow key, repeated presses cycle through the letters shown on the keyboard overlay for each key. The letter is entered if you wait for a short timeout. A B

There are several reset methods for the Falcon X4. A warm boot terminates an unresponsive application and clears the working RAM, but preserves the file system. The Registry is restored from persistent memory if available or returned to factory default. A cold boot forces all applications to close, completely reinitializing the system. It clears the working RAM, but the file system is preserved. The Registry is restored from persistent memory. A clean boot restores the Falcon X4 to a clean configuration: both the Registry and the file system returns to a clean status that conforms to factory default. Warm Boot To perform a warm boot, press and hold the following keys simultaneously: Cold Boot To perform a cold boot, do the following steps: 1. Turn off the Falcon X4 by pressing the ON/OFF Power button. 2. Pull the battery latch down and remove the battery pack. 3. Simultaneously press the SCAN key and the Reset button in the battery compartment. 4. Insert the battery pack. 5. Turn on the Falcon X4 by pressing the ON/OFF Power button.

1. Perform a Cold Boot (see Cold Boot). 2. Press and hold down the ‘Esc’ + ‘0’ keys simultaneously, promptly after resetting: A dialog box will appear asking for confirmation. Press the Enter Key. Warm Boot Cold Boot Clean Boot Registry Restored from flash Restored from flash Clean configuration (no user config) File System Preserved Preserved Clean Installation (no user files)

reader. The following tables list these indications. LED Status Description Charging LED (left side) Red Constant Light is solid red while charging. Green Costant Light is solid green once the charging process has completed (full charge). Red Blink Blinking red indicates a charge fault. Amber Blink Light is blinking amber when the device raises a notification to the user. Keyboard LED (center) Off Keyboard in primary. Yellow Constant Yellow alternate key mode. Blue Constant Blue alternate key mode. Pink CapsLock enabled. Good Read LED* (right side) * The Good Read LED has also a "Suspend LED" feature. The decode LED will glow red when the device begins to suspend, and will turn off when the suspend completes successfully. Red Light is red from the time the user presses the scan key (or trigger) until the barcode is decoded (1D models), or until the scanner times out (2D imager models). Green Light changes to green when a good decode is completed.

expanded view of the Control Panel showing all of the applets.

Before you start reading barcodes, use the Decoding Properties window to view and configure all settings for the scanner. From the control panel main window, double tap the Decoding icon: Tap Configure and select General, 1D barcode or 2D barcode, then use the menu or tap the left and right arrow keys to navigate the different pages of the Decoding Properties window. The menu options will change to reflect the items most recently selected.

Tap Configure > General and select the desired configuration from the options shown in the figure below: Notification Use it to set the number, the duration and the interval of notifications (LED, green spot, beep or vibration) the scanner emits on a good read. You can also set the volume and tone of the beeps.

LED). Drag the Timeout slider to set the maximum amount of time the scanner attempt to decode after the scan key (or the trigger) is pressed: Formatting Allows to format the barcode text by enabling and configuring the use of prefix, suffix and data separator. Scroll the Add special drop-down list to select a special character to be added in the current cursor position.

scanner to read specific barcodes. Scroll the Symbology ID drop-down list to select and add a code identifier prefix or suffix to the barcode string. AIM ID (Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility) is an international barcode identifier. When AIM IDs Before is enabled, the AIM ID is inserted at the beginning of the decoded barcode. DL ID is a Datalogic specific character identifier. User ID is a user specific character identifier you can set in the related symbology settings menu. Group Separator replacement is a non printable data separator character (ASCII code 1D hex). Scroll the Group Separator replacement drop-down list to select a string that will be used as GS data separator substituting the standard GS character. Select Remove non-printable characters to remove non-printable characters from a unicode string. Use the 1D Inverse drop-down list to enable the scanner to read inverse 1D barcodes.

Aggressive Decoding (if supported by the decoding module). Select a symbology to view or change the available properties settings.

devices equipped with 2D decoding engines. Enable illumination If selected, it causes the scanner to turn on the illumination to aid decoding. Read from display It improves capability to read barcodes from LCD screen (e.g. displayed on smartphone display). Enable picklist If selected, it allows you to pick and decode a barcode from multiple barcodes printed close together, when the scan illumination intersects more than one barcode. Only the targeted barcode will be returned. Target mode If enabled, when the scan button is pressed, the scanner will project an aiming pattern to assist in centering over the barcode before

behavior: No Delay Target mode is disabled. Target Timeout Scanning takes place after a programmable time upon pressing the scan button. Drag the Timeout slider to set the maximum amount of time the scanner attempt to decode after target timeout. Release Scan Scanning takes place after the scan button is released. Drag the Timeout slider to set the scanning timeout after releasing the scan button. Enable target after aiming It enables aiming before scanning.

for good read is reached. Select Enable indicators for each label to get an intermediate notification for each label decoded. Keyboard Wedge Use it to enable or disable the keyboard wedge for barcode scanner:

that may affect that specific barcode decoding. Tap Configure and use the 1D barcode/ 2D barcode drop-down menus to configure symbology decoding options:

types of fields and options you can modify. The sample below shows the settings of a Code 128 barcode symbology: Tap the left and right arrow keys to navigate the different pages of the barcode symbology pages.

configurations and/or other available default settings. The settings are saved when you tap Yes. Any change you make is temporary and will be lost when the system restarts. To save these settings to a persistent storage, you need to save the Registry using the Persistent Registry applet in the Control Panel.

Wireless Configuration Utility (WCU) is a user-mode application that provides an interface for configuring and operating an installed wireless network interface card (wireless adapter). Tap Start > Programs > WLink > WCU to open the WCU screen:

Select Add from the menu bar and enter information for the SSID, Security Type and Encryption Type: Security Type: No Authentication (Open) Open authentication allows any device to authenticate and then attempt to communicate with the access point. Using open authentication, any wireless device can authenticate with the access point, but the device can communicate only if its Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys match the access point's WEP keys.

In case of pre-shared key (PSK) authentication, the access point sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device that is attempting to communicate with the access point. The device that is requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the access point. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point allows the requesting device to authenticate. To create a profile with PSK authentication, follow the steps below: 1. Select the Security Type as WPA2-Personal 2. Select the Encryption Type 3. Enter the password in the Security Key field.

This authentication type provides the highest level of security for your wireless network. By using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) to interact with an EAP-compatible RADIUS server, the access point helps a wireless client device and the RADIUS server to perform mutual authentication and derive a dynamic unicast WEP key. The RADIUS server sends the WEP key to the access point, which uses the key for all unicast data signals that the server sends to or receives from the client. The access point also encrypts its broadcast WEP key (which is entered in the access point's WEP key slot 1) with the client's unicast key and sends it to the client. To create a profile with EAP authentication, follow the steps below: 1. Select the Security Type as WPA2-Enterprise 2. Select the Encryption Type 3. Tap settings. The PEAP Properties screen appears, where you can configure connection properties, source of user credentials and authentication properties (inner method) to be used:

credentials: 5. Tap the Authentication tab to select the EAP inner method:

The new profile now appears in the WCU profile list: Each EAP profile can be either "Pairwise Master Key Caching (PMK)" or Opportunistic Key Caching (OKC). By default, OKC radio button is enabled for each of WLAN profile.

Select a profile in WCU profile list and tap Edit on the navigation menu bar: Delete a Profile Select a profile in WCU profile list and tap Delete on the navigation menu bar:

Select a profile in WCU profile list and tap Connect on the navigation menu bar. Tap the Status tab to display the connection status: Disconnect from a Profile Select a connected profile in WCU profile list and tap Disconnect on the navigation menu bar. Tap the Status tab to display the connection status:

The Browse Nearby Wireless Networks window shows the scan list entries of the WLAN driver. It is automatically refreshed periodically, without sending an explicit scan request to driver. Tap Scan List in the Options menu. A window appears, that shows all the detected networks. Connect to/Disconnect from a Network 1. Select a network from the list. Depending on whether or not the adapter network is connected to that network, the Connect or Disconnect button on the menu bar will be enabled. 2. Tap Connect or Disconnect. 3. WCU initiates the Create New Profile dialog box if the profile doesn't exist already. 4. Enter a profile name or leave the default name. 5. Select Security Type and Encryption Type settings for the new profile (see Create a New Profile on page 56). 6. Tap OK to save the profile and connect the adapter to the network, or Cancel to return to the current view without saving the profile.

button triggers a scan request to driver.

Sounds. Audio The Audio Properties window allows to set the volume for the speaker, the microphone, the receiver and the headset. From the control panel main window, double-tap the Audio icon:

From the control panel main window, double-tap the Volume & Sounds icon: The Volume & Sounds applet configures audio features of all speakers and headphones.

To create a Bluetooth® pairing between your device and another device that has Bluetooth® capabilities, ensure that the two devices are turned on, discoverable, and within close range. Enable Bluetooth® To turn the Bluetooth® on: 1. Double-tap the Bluetooth Manager icon from the Control Panel window: 2. Tap Settings. The Settings tab allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth® radio and specify settings for Incoming Connections. Select Enable Bluetooth Radio. NOTE By default, Bluetooth® is turned off. If you turn it on, and then turn off your device, Bluetooth® also turns off. When you turn on your device again, Bluetooth® turns on automatically.

Falcon X4, use the Port control to select a virtual COM port to use for the connection. 4. Tap Find Me if you want to make the Falcon X4 discoverable to other Bluetooth® devices for 60 seconds, allowing them to set up a connection. Tap OK on the Find Me pop-up window. 5. Tap Apply. 6. Once the Bluetooth® radio is enabled, the terminal automatically starts searching for discoverable devices.

1. From the Bluetooth Manager control panel, tap Connections: 2. Search for available Bluetooth® devices by tapping the button for the type of device you want (Printer, Serial or All) or tap Discovery > Discover to skip this step. The Falcon X4 will search for Bluetooth® devices within range. NOTE If you attempt to set up a connection when the Bluetooth® radio is disabled, you will receive a message reminding you that the radio is turned off, and asking if you want to turn it on. Tap Yes if you need to enable the Bluetooth® radio.

displayed in the Discovery tab. Flick the list and select a device to set up a connection and then tap Connect. Icon Service Dialup Networking Printer Object Push (OPP) Object Exchange (OBEX) ActiveSync Human Interface Device (HID) - Keyboard Serial Personal Area Network (PAN) Modem Headset Handsfree

virtual port options required by the service selected. Virtual Port allows you to specify the incoming port, which is used to communicate serially with an incoming device just as if it were a physical COM port. This option is available only if you have selected a Printer or Serial service. 5. To require Authentication, select the Authenticate check box, then tap OK.

enter a PIN. Use the Input Panel or the keyboard to type the PIN. Tap OK to complete. The dialog box will also appear when an authentication request is received from another device. NOTE You can also select Encrypt or Authenticate from the Settings tab of the Bluetooth Manager control panel.

Once you have set up a pairing, you can view and edit the pairing settings by double-tapping the paired device from the Connections tab. Use the Virtual Port drop-down menu to change the Virtual Port. Tap Sync to initiate a Sync (available only if the service is an ActiveSync connection). Tap Delete to remove the device pairing. 1. Tap Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Select a device from the Paired Devices list and tap the settings icon next to its name. The Paired Bluetooth device window displays on the screen:

system for applications and hardware devices. The Registry also contains information that the operating system continually references to during operation. To persist the Registry settings between boots, follow the steps below: 1. From the Control Panel main window, double-tap the Persistent Registry icon. 2. Tap Persist. 3. Tap OK to exit.

1. From the Persistent Registry window, select a time interval from the menu. 2. Tap OK to save and exit. To cancel the Persistent Registry timing: 1. From the Persistent Registry window, deselect the Persist Registry settings check box 2. Tap OK to save and exit.

Buttons you have added. You cannot delete the following buttons: Alt + 6, Left Button, Pistol Trigger, Right Button, Scan. Assign a function This drop-down list shows the available functions. Application Displays the path to the selected application. Browse Tap to browse for application files. You can associate an executable program with the specified button. Arguments Type the command-line arguments that are needed for the specified application. This option is only available when Launch Application is selected from the Assign a function drop-down list. Command Description

To define a new button, follow the steps below: 1. Tap New on the DL Buttons tab to open the Add Key text box. 2. Enter the desired key combination. 3. Tap OK to save the new button. Tap X to cancel. NOTE Make sure you do not attempt to add a button that is already defined. CAUTION The keyboard wedge can activate assigned buttons using alphanumeric characters. Barcodes containing characters associated with assigned buttons will trigger the action or application assigned to that button.

default by DL Buttons. Also, they can be set as wakeup buttons: Triggers Available Functions Scan Barcode: activates the scanner. Pistol Trigger

standard Windows® "Alt + Tab" function. This allows the user to switch between the various open applications. The application switcher is activated via an assigned shortcut key specified in the DL Buttons tab (see Persistent Registry on page 74). When the assigned button is pressed, the dialog box below is displayed: Press the assigned button to cycle through the running applications when the dialog box is open. Press Enter to switch to the selected application or Esc to close the application switcher.

Datalogic DXU is a unified device configuration utility and firmware update utility. DXU can connect directly to the Falcon X4 that connects either directly to a PC via USB or remotely over a network, either via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. DXU reports information about currently connected devices. DXU can configure a wide variety of device parameters, including the scanner and most decoding parameters, the touch screen and the keyboard, interfaces such as NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, and Ethernet, device settings such as date, time, time zone, and power management, and security settings such as password access. DXU can also configure communication parameters between the application that runs on a PC and the client applications that run on the device. DXU offers a method to print out barcodes that Falcon X4 users can scan to quickly connect to DXU, called Scan2Deploy. DXU also offers the capability to create barcodes that can completely configure the device by scanning specific configuration barcodes alone, without connecting to DXU via USB or via a network. This feature may prove

forbid the use of networked computers. DXU offers remote control capabilities for remote troubleshooting, allowing a DXU administrator an opportunity to remotely operate the device to check settings, configure the device using its own user interface, and to see what a user sees. How DXU Works DXU is really two applications working together. The DXU desktop application runs on a Windows PC, providing convenient UI to configure the Falcon X4. An application runs continuously on the device to extract current configuration settings and send them to the DXU desktop application, and to receive updated settings from the DXU desktop application and apply those configuration settings to the device. DXU configurations are stored as configuration files on the PC, and are transmitted to and from the Falcon X4 as XML web pages. XML is a standard data format that is widely used for a variety of applications on the internet. Some data is encrypted in the XML file to protect your sensitive data from prying eyes, but most data which is not sensitive is transmitted in plain text that can be easily viewed and analyzed.

USB, including those inserted into a powered dock which is connected to your PC via USB. DXU can also connect to devices on your network. Ask your network specialists for more information. Installation The DXU desktop application must be installed on a Windows PC. DXU Agent is already pre-installed on the Falcon X4. Supported Windows Versions Windows Vista family DXU is supported on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista. Windows 7 family DXU is supported on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7. Windows 8 family DXU is supported on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 8. Windows 8.1 family DXU is supported on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 8.1. Windows 10 family DXU is supported on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10. Unsupported Windows Versions DXU may run on older, unsupported Windows versions, but Datalogic technical support will not support users who have problems if they install DXU on Windows versions no longer supported by Microsoft.

1. Copy the installer file to any convenient location on your PC. 2. Launch the installer. 3. If User Access Control (UAC) is enabled on your computer, authorize the installer to run. (UAC is enabled by default on all supported Windows operating systems, but it can be disabled by default. If you do not see this prompt, UAC may have been disabled.) 4. Follow on-screen prompts to finish installing DXU. 5. Follow on-screen prompts to finish installing Datalogic Device Support drivers. Controls DXU Agent Controls DXU settings on the device can be configured with the DXU control panel. The following options are available in the DXU control panel: 1. Desktop Port number – needs to match setting on DXU Desktop. Requires warm boot for change to take effect.

of device by DXU Desktop. 3. Enable service – when enabled DXU Agent on the device will function. Requires a warm boot for change to take effect. Version This page displays the DXU Agent version number.

Available Device List and Configuration The Available Devices list displays devices which are either currently connected, have been connected since launching DXU, or were manually connected at some time in the past. You can refresh the view to automatically show devices or hide devices which connect while you work on another device. In general, they should appear automatically as they connect. By default, No Devices Available will display when no devices announce themselves to DXU either when they connect via USB or when they connect over a network. Simply connecting the Falcon X4 to a network, even on the same subnet as the PC running DXU, will not automatically display as being available. The device must try to connect to DXU, which sends an announcement packet to DXU. This can be done by scanning Scan2Deploy barcode labels. However, connecting a device to the PC running DXU via USB will automatically display it in DXU. You will need to enter the DXU control panel on the device and press the Pair button in order to Automatic Discovery of Devices to properly function. To configure a connected device, you simply click its button under Available Devices to load its configuration into DXU.

leftward pointing arrow in a circle). Refresh This button manually refreshes the display of currently connected devices. This can overcome problems with the automatic display of devices as they connect, and it can remove devices from the list that are not currently connected. Add Device This button opens the Add Device dialog box which allows you to type the IP address of a device. This dialog box does not support DNS naming of devices. You can also use a custom TCP port if you have configured your device to use one in DXU Agent. For convenience, this field pre-populates with your PC’s IP subnet. You need only to type in

subnet as your PC. This dialog box allows you to manually connect to devices running DXU Agent that are either inside your PC’s subnet or outside it. The limitation is that devices on other subnets must be on a subnet that is routable from your PC’s subnet. Consult with your network expert for more information. Once connected, devices that respond to DXU’s query over the network will display in the Available Devices list. Load Configuration Clicking the Load Configuration button opens a standard file dialog box that allows you to explore for and select a DXU configuration file. Loading a configuration allows you to edit a device’s configuration when the device is not connected to DXU. This also allows you to save copies of this configuration to new locations or file names, so you can edit a copy of the configuration while leaving the original configuration unchanged.

1. Click the Load Configuration button. 2. Explore to any folder where DXU configuration files are located, then select any configuration file you wish. You can double-click it to streamline opening it. 3. Click the Open button. Note that the default location is your user directory on your PC, but DXU remembers the last directory you opened a DXU configuration file, and always starts in that directory the next time you wish to open another DXU configuration file.

experience Simplified Deploy, using Scan2Deploy. With Simplified Deploy you can automatically connect your device to the network and provision it. The Scan2Deploy button on DXU desktop can be used to print barcodes that allow factory reset (Android) or clean boot (WEC7) devices to automatically connect to Wi-Fi, update their firmware, configure the device, and install applications. In order for Simplified Deploy to function: • The PC where DXU desktop is installed must be accessible from the Wi-Fi network. • There must be a Manifest File, a text file located in the folder C:\Datalogic\DXUManifests. • A Simplified Deploy barcode must be generated and printed using the Scan2Deploy button on DXU desktop. Manifest File Manifest Files are text .ini files indicating which firmware versions to update devices to ([update] tag), which DXU configuration file to apply ([config] tag), and which .apk (Android) and .cab (WEC7) file applications to install ([install] tag). It is recommended that [update] tags be in separate manifest files. You can specify more than one DXU configuration file to apply and more than one application to install. Additionally, you can have more than one active manifest files on the PC where DXU desktop is installed, each with its’ own Simplified Deploy Barcode to be used by Scan2Deploy utility on the device. In this way you can easily have devices provisioned for different tasks. By default, firmware, configuration files, and applications are assumed to reside in the C:\Datalogic\DXUManifests folder. If they don’t, the Manifest File entry must specify the path.

[update] [install] ... [config] WEC7 Example [update] firmware.img [install] install.cab C:\Users\DLUser\Documents\Wec7\auto_sync.cab [config] defaultConfigWec7.dxu C:\Users\DLUser\Documents\Wec7\my_user.dxu