PSC Falcon 4210 Product Reference Manual

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Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Opening Windows CE Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Keying-in Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 International Character Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Moving the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Closing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Useful Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Laser Scanner or MSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chapter 2. Using the Keypad and Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Storage and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Charging Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Warm Boot / Cold Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 How to Save Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Checking Main and Backup Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Power Status Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Chapter 3. Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Calibrating the 4210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adjusting Screen Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pressing the ON/OFF Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 First Operation of the 4210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PCMCIA Pulling-tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time . . . . . . 5 Supplying Power to the 4210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 First Steps with the 4210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4210 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4210 Front and Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tour of the 4210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Falcon 4210 & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Protective Screen Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Bar2Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chapter 5. Useful Application Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Appendix A Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Appendix B Update and Upgrade OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Update OS via Compact Flash (ATA Card) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Update OS via Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Chapter 4. Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the Mobile Devices Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 What Gets Synchronized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Changing Synchronization Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Installing and Removing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 InBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sending and Receiving Mail with InBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sending Mail Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Setting Up Remote Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Work Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 RF Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card . . . . . . 33 Setting Up the Wireless Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 RF Card Cushion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

NOTICE This unit is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack and Lithium backup battery. It is pos- sible that the Falcon 4210 may not power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage. In the above situation, plug the 4210 to the RS232-Charging cable or put the unit into the Falcon 4210 Cradle (with 9V/2A AC-DC adapter), and recharge the unit for 14 hours in order to fully charge its Lithium backup battery. (It is not necessary to power on the 4210 in order to charge the backup battery.) The backup battery will charge from external power or the main battery (if the main battery still has enough power to turn on). In the event the main battery is fully charged, refrain from using the 4210 for 14 hours in order for the main battery to fully charge the backup battery. Backing-up data by Lithium battery only without the main battery installed in battery compart- ment may take as long as 2 hours. Therefore, in order to prevent data protection failure due to backup battery failure, do not leave the 4210 without the rechargeable battery pack in- stalled, or without connection to AC power for an extended period of time.

Chapter 1. Introduction The Falcon 4210 series is a rugged, compact and lightweight palm-size computer. It utilizes the Windows CE® operating system, and incorporates an integral bar code scanning laser device, an MSR reader, an IrDA inter- face and wireless communication capability. It provides the user with a standard Windows-based environment for customizing and operating the device. The 4210 is well suited for warehouse management, transporta- tion, distribution, retail logistics, asset tracking, and many other data collection applications. Falcon 4210 Falcon 4210MSR

After opening the box, please make sure the following accessories for the 4210 are present: 4210 Main Body with Stylus Rubber Feet Pulling-tags RF Card Cushion Falcon 4210 Quick Reference Guide 4210CD

Tour of the Falcon 4210 4210 Back Speaker PCMCIA compartment Install PC card here. Expansion Memory compartment Battery compartment Install Lithium-ion battery pack here. Stylus slot Holds the 4210 stylus RS232/Charging port IrDA port 4210 Front and Left Side ON/OFF key Press this button to turn the 4210 on or off Right laser trigger Press this button to enable laser engine to scan barcode label. Laser engine Stylus Good read LED Left laser trigger Press this button to enable laser engine to scan barcode label. Reset Hole Push enclosed button for system warm-start

There are three ways to provide power to the 4210: NOTE: Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately charged. CAUTION - Improper installation of the rechargeable battery pack can cause the metal clips in the battery compartment to bend or break. Carefully read and follow the procedure below for installing the battery pack. Installing the Battery Pack 1. Remove the battery compartment door (located on the lower back side of the unit) by pressing the button in the door and sliding the door to the side. 2. Position the battery pack with the label side towards you, and the battery pack strap towards the bottom of the unit. Insert and fully seat the battery pack, making sure the shape of the battery pack fits the shape of the battery compartment. 3. Position the battery pack strap over the battery pack and install the battery compartment door by sliding it over the battery pack from the side of the unit. The door should be pushed firmly into place until a click is heard indicating that the door latch has seated itself correctly. The battery compartment door should be flush with the rest of the unit. � Docking Station � RS232/Charging cable Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack �

Or place the 4210 into the Docking Station (first connect the power supply to the Docking Station). Connect the RS232/Charging Cable to the 4210, and then connect the AC adapter to the cable’s power jack and an electrical outlet. Supplying Power to the 4210 Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First Time It may take up to 14 hours to fully charge the empty Lithium backup battery. The first time charge should be for at least 14 hours to insure a proper charge. CAUTION: Operating the 4210 for the first time without the AC adapter, and without fully charging the Lithium backup battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory.

previously attaching a Pulling Tag, the card can be removed by affixing a length of adhesive tape to the surface of the card and pulling the card out by pulling outward on the piece of tape. PCMCIA Pulling Tags Pulling Tags simplify the removal of PCMCIA cards from the 4210. Before inserting a PCMCIA card, remove one of the three Pulling Tags from the Pulling Tag sheet and adhere it to both sides of the PCMCIA card, leaving a short (approx. ½”) tab. To remove the PCMCIA card, simply pull outward on this tab. Protective Screen Film The 4210 screen ships with a protective plastic film. You may remove this if desired by peeling from one corner. The screen will be more susceptible to scratching without the film, but will be more readable. Using the Stylus CAUTION: Never use anything other than the 4210’s stylus on the screen. Using another object as a stylus could cause permanent damage. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers. Use very light pressure. 3. To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on that choice. 2. Hold the stylus as you would a pencil. 1.

First Operation of the Falcon 4210 Pressing the ON/OFF Key The Falcon 4210 welcome screen appears. The Windows CE ® screen will appear shortly thereafter. Adjusting Screen Contrast Press [FUNC]+[TAB] key or [FUNC]+[�] key to decrease or increase screen contrast. Calibrating the 4210 The 4210 will prompt you to calibrate the unit by tapping a sequence of screen locations. Tap gently but firmly. When you have completed the series of taps, press the [ENT] key to confirm it or press the [ESC] key to cancel it. This screen will automatically appear when the unit is powered-on for the first time or after the system is reset. This screen can also be ac- cessed at any time by pressing the hot key [FUNC] and the [ESC] key. Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time After Calibrating the 4210, the “Date/Time Proper- ties” dialog box will appear. Follow the steps below to set the date and time.

Setting Year and Month Follow the steps below to set up your time zone. 1. Tap the location arrow to see a list of cities. 2. Choose your location (or nearest listed one). 3. Select the Daylight Savings Time check box, if necessary. 4. Tap the APPLY button. Tap the Left or Right arrows to scroll the month. Or directly tap location of year or month to change the year or month setting. Exiting Date/Time Properties Settings Tap OK or X (cancel) button at upper-right corner to exit. Tap here to directly change year setting Tap here to popup list of months

Flash Memory To save to Flash Memory, select File, Save To, and select FlashFX Disk just like you would select any other storage medium. Flash Memory is a re-writable location in which to store up to 5.5 MB of programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the 4210’s power status. To access the contents of Flash Memory, simply select “My Computer” on the desktop and then select “FlashFX Disk”. The programs and data files currently stored in Flash Memory will be displayed.

Keypad The 4210 keypad contains 17 keys, including 0~9, ON/OFF, Function, Escape, Backspace, and Enter key. Please refer to the picture below. [ENT] The Enter key is used to initiate a process or confirm a selection made by the user. [TAB] The Tab key is used to toggle between data fields or to place the cursor at pre-determined places in a programming or word pro- cessing application. [FUNC] The Function key is used to perform alternative key functions. [BS] The Backspace key is used to erase previously input characters. [ESC] The Escape key will perform the same function as tapping the CANCEL button or the X button on the touch screen. ON/OFF When the unit is off, pressing the On/OFF key will turn the unit on. Alternatively, when the unit is on, this key must be pressed and held down for about two seconds in order to turn the unit off.

Keying-in Characters: After double tapping the “keyboard” icon, the Windows CE keyboard pops up. Character input is the same as on a standard PC. Simply tap the on-screen button corresponding to the character you want to input. Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) Since the 4210’s keypad allows input of numeric characters only, the Windows CE Software provides a touch screen keyboard for input of other characters. The Windows based keyboard replicates the layout of a standard PC keyboard. Double-tap here Useful hotkeys The 4210 provides four combination hot keys to activate specified screen setting functions or programs. These hotkeys are useful for calibrating the touch screen, toggling the backlight, and adjusting screen contrast when the menu- driven operation is disabled. Below is the list of hotkeys. To use them, press and hold the [FUNC] key in combination with the corresponding second key. Closing the Keyboard: Double tap the keyboard icon to close the Windows CE keyboard. Moving the Keyboard: Use the stylus to point to the title bar (the bar displaying “Input panel”) and then move the stylus without lifting it from the screen. International Character Support: Tap the [áü] button to switch from the standard English keyboard to the European keyboard. Title Bar Opening the Windows CE Keyboard: The Windows CE keyboard can be opened by double tapping the “keyboard” icon on the task bar. (Refer to picture).

Decrease screen contrast. [FUNC] + [9] System information [FUNC] + [6] Task manager [FUNC] + [0] Toggle screen backlight. [FUNC] + [� � � � �] Increase screen contrast. [FUNC] + [ESC] Calibrate the 4210’s touch screen (Please refer to page 7). Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) The 4210MSR has an integrated Magnetic Stripe Reader which is activated by simply sliding a card with a magnetic stripe through its slot. The TTY.EXE sample program can also be used to demonstrate the MSR. Using the Laser Scanner or MSR The 4210 has an integrated laser scanner, which reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance. Trigger keys are located on the left and right sides of the unit. Press either one to activate the laser scanner. The 4210 also has a built-in TTY.EXE program that allows the user to test the barcode scan function. TTY.EXE is located in directory \WINDOWS and is also accessible by shortcut via “Program” on the Start menu. Laser Scanner

Chapter 3. Power system Note: Backing-up data by Lithium battery only without the main battery installed in the battery compartment may take as long as 2 hours. Therefore, in order to prevent data protection failure due to backup battery failure, do not leave the 4210 without the rechargeable battery pack installed, or without connection to AC power for an extended period of time. It may take up to 48 hours to backup data when the 4210 is automatically shut down because of low battery power while the depleted batteries are still installed in the battery compartment. Note: Before using the 4210 for the first time, charge the unit for 14 hours to fully charge the empty Lithium backup battery. Operating the 4210 for the first time without the AC adapter, and without fully charging the Lithium Backup Battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory. Charging the Main and Backup Battery for the First Time Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack The optional Falcon 4210 Docking Station is a convenient accessory for daily use of the 4210. The docking station has a built-in circuit that can fully charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack in about 3 hours. Or, when using the included Charging/ RS232 Cable the charging time of the battery pack is also about 3 hours.

tery is very low. Stopping the operation and charging the 4210 immediately is highly recommended. “Battery Very Low” icon: When displayed indicates the battery is very low. Stopping the operation and charging the 4210 immediately is highly recommended. “Battery Low” icon: When displayed indicates the battery is low and needs to be charged. In other words, there is no external power supply, the battery charge is low or very low, and charging the 4210 is recommended. Power Status Indication Four different icons are displayed on the status bar to indicate the on-board power status. “Backup Battery Low” icon: When displayed indicates the backup battery is low and needs to be charged. Backup Battery Low “Plug” icon: When displayed, this icon indicates that the battery is charging. The 4210 is either plugged-in via the DC 9V/2A power adapter or in the docking station. Plug with power adapter Battery Low Battery Very Low Backup Battery Very Low No icon: When displayed means there is no external power supply to the 4210 but its battery power status is good.

Checking Main and Backup Battery Status Enter “Power Properties”: If the above mentioned “Plug” icon or “Battery” icon is displayed, double tap this icon to bring up the “Power Properties” screen. Or, select Settings/Control Panel from the Start menu and then double tap the “Power” icon to display “Power Properties”. Check Battery Status: It is necessary to charge the battery when “Low” or “Very Low” are displayed in bold characters. If “Low” or “Very Low” are still displayed after charging, please contact PSC Technical Support. The battery menu item will show the status of the main and backup batteries. There are 3 kinds of status indica- tors — “Good”, “Low” and “Very Low”. Bold characters indicate the actual status, e.g. battery icons in the illus- tration at right mean both the main and backup batteries are “GOOD”.

Because the power consumption of the LCD backlight is high, turn off the backlight function if it is not necessary. If a backlight is required, set “automatically turn off the back-light” function. To change backlight settings, select Settings / Control Panel from the Start menu, and then double tap the “Display” icon. Backlight Setting Automatic shut-down of the 4210 The 4210 will enter idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the 4210 will automatically turn itself off if it remains idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power applied. Pressing the power button will return the 4210 to the same point at the time of automatic shutdown. This function can also be activated when the 4210 is plugged into the power adapter or placed in its cradle by tapping the check box and then tapping the arrow to select from a list of time periods. The available time periods are 1, 2, 5,10, 15 and 30 minutes. In Power Properties, select “Power Off”. Customize automatic shut off time by tapping the arrow to select from a list of time periods. The available time periods are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 minutes.

Tap the “Backlight” menu item to display the following 3 selections: Warm Boot / Cold Boot Tap the check box to toggle this function. Available idle times are: 15 and 30 seconds, and 1, 2, and 5 minutes. Automatically turn off the backlight when using battery power: Automatically turn off the backlight when using external power: Tap the check box to toggle this function. Available idle times are: 15 and 30 seconds, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, and 30 minutes. Automatically turn on the backlight when key pressing: This function is only activated by the 4210’s keypad rather than the Windows CE keyboard. Cold Boot While the terminal is ON, press and hold the “BS” key, and either press the reset button or run Bootmode.exe just like performing a “Warm Boot”. After the LCD display has turned OFF and back ON, release the “BS” key. NOTE: Cold Boot will cause the 4210 to return to its original factory settings. Warm Boot WARNING: Warm Boot will cause unsaved data to be lost. To perform a warm boot while the 4210 is operating, insert a pin (paper clip works well) into the reset hole on the back of the terminal, right on top of the Extension Memory compartment (see page 3), or � Under the Windows folder of your terminal, locate the file BootMode.exe, execute the program, and confirm the warning message. �

Although charged Lithium-Ion batteries may be left unused for several months, their capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal resistance. If this happens they will require recharging prior to use. Lithium-Ion batteries may be stored at temperatures between -4°F and 158°F (-20°C to 70°C), however they may be depleted more rapidly at the high end of this range. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room temperature ranges. Charging Considerations It is important to consider the environment temperature whenever you are charg- ing the Lithium-Ion battery pack. The process is most efficient at normal room temperature or slightly cooler. It is essential that you charge batteries within the stated range of 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C). Charging batteries outside of the specified range could damage the batteries and shorten their charging life cycle.

Chapter 4. Communication Connecting Docking Station Plug the RS232 end of the communication cable to the PC’s 9 pin Com Port and the other end into the Cradle RS232 Port. Plug the Power Supply into the Power Receptacle on the Docking Station. Serial Cable Plug the RS232 end of the communication cable to the PC’s 9 pin Com Port and the other into the 4210 RS232/Charging Port (see page 3). Plug the Power Supply into the Power Receptacle on the RS232 plug. Introduction The Falcon 4210 allows users to link to a host computer via RS-232, IrDA, Modem, or RF connection for data communication. This chapter provides an overview of the communication of the 4210. The following subchapters cover these topics: “RF Communication” for details about wireless communication between mobile 4210s and host computers. � ”Microsoft ActiveSync” for details about serial communication via RS232 port. �

Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your desktop computer. This chapter will introduce Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.5. ActiveSync pro- vides a user-friendly interface and it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft’s Web site. With Microsoft ActiveSync you can: Add programs to and remove programs from the 4210. � Transfer data. � Back up and restore 4210 data. � Installing Microsoft ActiveSync Before beginning installation, carefully read the following: If you run the Windows NT® operating system with a service pack, you will be informed during setup that you may need to reinstall the service pack. Try connecting first, and if unsuccessful, reinstall the latest service pack. � To set up your communication settings, a 4210 serial cable is required to connect the 4210 to your host computer. � Because you will be restarting your computer during installation, save your work and quit all programs before you begin. � Installation Follow the installation procedure below to install Microsoft ActiveSync, connect your 4210 to your desktop computer, and establish a partnership for synchroniza- tion (if desired):

Download the executable program “msasync.exe” from the Microsoft web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/ pocketpc/downloads/ activesync35.asp. Execute this program. � Select the folder into which Microsoft ActiveSync will be in- stalled. If you choose not to down- load into the displayed default folder, click the Change button. � � After you’ve selected the folder, click Next to set up Microsoft ActiveSync. After you’ve installed Microsoft ActiveSync and restarted your computer, you’ll see the following screen:

desktop computer. � Turn the 4210 on. Click the Next button. � Microsoft ActiveSync should recognize your 4210 and configure your communi- cation port. If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connec- tion, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication set- tings. For more information, see “Change Communications Settings” later in this chapter. � When the 4210 is initially con- nected to a PC, the following screen appears prompting you to set up a “Partnership”. Setting up a Partnership is required if your 4210 is to be synchronized with other computers and/or terminals. Otherwise select No. � Now select synchronization set- tings. Currently the 4210 can support “Synchronized Files”

� When the configuration process is complete, you’ll see the following screen: Click the Next button and follow the instructions to set up a partnership between the 4210 and your desktop computer. This partnership allows you to synchronize information between the two comput- ers. � Different 4210s cannot share the same Device Name if more than one terminal is to be connected to the same PC via a “Partnership”. The default Device Name as- signed to the 4210 is “WinCE”. It is important to specify a different name for each terminal if more than one terminal is to be con- nected to the same PC. When ActiveSync displays the following screen, assign each terminal its own unique name. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to synchro- nize periodically or upon connection. Note: Your desktop computer can create a partnership with multiple 4210s. Also, a 4210 can create a partnership with up to two desktop computers.

� Select your 4210 to use Microsoft ActiveSync features such as changing synchronization options, as described in the “Syn- chronization” section starting on page 26. Use this window, which is the root window to the 4210, to copy and move files between the 4210 and your desktop computer, as de- scribed in the “Synchronization” section starting on page 26. Open the Explorer window by double-clicking your device icon in the Mobile Devices window. � Using the Mobile Devices Window Start Microsoft ActiveSync by clicking the Microsoft ActiveSync shortcut on your desktop and then clicking the “Explore” icon.

Changing Communications Settings If Microsoft ActiveSync fails to detect the 4210 during installation, set up commu- nications manually instead. Make sure the following conditions are met: To check communications settings, open the Mobile Devices folder, and click File => Communication Set- tings. The baud rate on the 4210 is set to 57600bps by default. To adjust the baud rate, tap Start, Settings, Con- trol Panel, select the Communica- tion icon, select the PC Connection Tab, and then tap the “Change Con- nection….” Button. For more infor- mation, see Microsoft ActiveSync Help. � Make sure the baud rates on the desktop computer and 4210 match. � Microsoft ActiveSync uses the specified communication ports to connect to the 4210. Make sure these resources are available for Microsoft ActiveSync to connect to the 4210. Other programs cannot use them while the 4210 and your desktop computer are connected. � Verify that the correct communications port is selected for your desktop computer, and that it is free.

to insure both computers have current information. First you’ll need to install Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop computer (see page 20). Synchronization takes place according to the options you chose during Microsoft ActiveSync setup, as described on page 20. If you accept the default (On Con- nect) synchronization option in the Microsoft ActiveSync Setup Wizard, you’ll be able to simply connect 4210 to your desktop computer, and synchronization will take place. If you have not enabled On Connect, start Microsoft ActiveSync in either of the following ways: If you want to change the terminal’s default baud rate or use IrDA to communicate with the Host PC, follow the steps below to adjust it: 4. Select the baud rate from the list box. 3. Tap the Change Connection button Tap the PC Connection tab. 2. Tap Start, Settings, Control Panel, Communica- tions 1. On your desktop computer, double-click the My Computer icon and then double-click the Mobile Devices folder. � Plug the RS232 cable between the PC and the 4210. � Execute “Repllog.exe” from the 4210’s Windows directory (if ActiveSync is setup to sync using the IrDA port on both PC and 4210). � To turn on IrDA: 1. Click on the “Control Panel” icon on your 4210 2. Double-click the “Communication” icon 3. Click the “PC Connection” tab 4. Tap the “Change Connection” button 5. Select IrDA.

After you’ve synchronized, you’ll see the status message in the status bar of the Mobile Devices windows. At any time, you can check the status. Click the Tools menu, and click ActiveSync Status to display the ActiveSync Status window. Synchronization may take a few minutes, as each item to be synchronized needs to be processed. You’ll see a message indicating that synchronization is taking place. Synchronization will take place according to options you’ve chosen. To initiate synchronization manually, click Tools, and then Synchronize Now. Files All files you create on the 4210 are stored in a My Document/4210 My Docu- ments folder (if the assigned Device Name is 4210). View those files by double- clicking the short-cut 4210 My Documents icon on your desktop computer. If you have enabled file synchronization, your 4210 files are automatically syn- chronized on your desktop computer file folder WinCE_PC My Documents - unless a different name was chosen for the 4210. This folder can be found in one of following locations: During synchronization, files are copied back and forth between the 4210 and the desktop computer. Windows NT:WINNT\Profiles\your user-name\Personal\WinCE_PC My Documents. � Windows 95/98: My Documents\WinCE_PC My Documents. � What Gets Synchronized The following sections provide an overview of how various types of information are synchronized. For details on synchronizing specific items, see Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

Changing Synchronization Options Synchronization options can be modi- fied, including when you synchronize and what gets synchronized. In the Mobile Device window, click Tools, and then Sync Options. For each type of information, the synchronization process can be hastened by limiting the amount of data to be synchronized. To do this, select a service and click the Settings button. Any program created for your 4210 can be installed as long as there is sufficient memory or storage space. First install the software on your desktop computer and then connect the 4210 to your desktop computer. Some software programs provide their own setup instructions. Most software programs use Application Manager to install and remove software on the 4210. In the Mobile Device window, click Tools, and then click Application Manager. After enabling a service, you must close and reopen the ActiveSync Options dialog box before the Option button is available for that service. � Note: The 4210 only supports File synchronization. Inbox, channels, and Tasks are not supported. � Inbox, Tasks, and Channels not supported

Application Manager detects the software that is available but not yet installed on the 4210. System software and programs added to the 4210 at the factory are stored in FlashROM. You cannot remove or modify this software, and you’ll never accidentally lose FlashROM contents. Software programs and data files added to your 4210 after factory installation can be stored in RAM or Flash Memory. InBox Following is an overview of InBox. Step-by-Step information on how to use this program can be found in the Help function on the 4210. To view Help, tap Start, and then Help. Sending Mail Remotely In addition to exchanging mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive mail from a remote mail server by setting up an e-mail account with a service provider. Sending and Receiving E-Mail with InBox Use InBox to send and receive e-mail messages using any of these methods: Send and receive messages using a wireless network card to a local area network (LAN). � Send and receive messages using a dial-up connection to a service provider or your corporate network. � Note: You can send and receive messages with Inbox, but this function cannot be synchronized with Outlook.

Provider), the ISP must use a POP3 mail server and an SMTP mail gateway. For dial-up connections, you’ll require an internal PCMCIA type modem card available from PSC, or external modem for the 4210. You’ll also need to set up the remote connection on the 4210 using the Connections program. For wireless connections, you’ll require an RF card for the 4210. You’ll also need to set up the remote connection on the 4210 via the Network setting. The software for creating an Internet Mail connection to an ISP is pre-installed on the 4210. Setting Up Remote Mail You can use multiple mail ser- vices to obtain mail. For each mail service you will access, first set up and name each mail service. If you will use the same service to connect to different mailboxes, set up and name each mailbox connection. In the InBox on the 4210, tap Compose, Options, the Ser- vices tab, and then the Add button. A setup wizard will walk you through the steps. Work Remotely Mail received via dial-up connection appears in the InBox folder on the 4210, together with the mail you synchronize with your desktop computer. Messages received remotely are linked to your mail server rather than to your desktop computer. You can work online, which means that you read and respond to messages while connected to the server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send, which saves space on your device.

You can also work offline. Once you’ve downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the server and then decide which message to download completely. The next time you connect, InBox automati- cally downloads the complete messages you’ve marked for retrieval and sends the messages you’ve composed. Receiving Messages Messages received by synchronizing with your desktop computer and through remote connections appear together in your InBox. Double-tap a message to read it. When you connect to your Internet mail service, the InBox downloads only the first 100 lines of each new message to the InBox folder by default. No mail attachments are downloaded. When you synchronize with your desktop com- puter, only the first 50 lines of each new message remains on the mail server or your desktop computer. You’ll need to download a full message before you can view its attachments. You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in their entirety the next time you synchronize or connect to your mail service. Select the message, tap Service, and then tap Retrieve Full Copy. The icons in the InBox messages list give you a visual indication of the mes- sage status. Specify your downloading preferences when setting up the service or selecting your synchronization options. You can change them at any time. � To change InBox delivery options for mail synchronization: in the Mobile Devices window on your desktop computer select your WinCE icon, click Tools, and then click ActiveSync Options. Select Message and then click Options. (For the Options button to be available, you must have previously enabled message synchronization.) � To change InBox delivery options for remote mail: in InBox on your 4210, tap Service and then tap the service name. Then tap Service again and tap Properties.

folder on the 4210 and will be delivered to their destination in one of two ways: Sending Messages To compose a new message, tap the New Message button on the command bar. Enter an e-mail address in the To field or select a name from the Address Book. All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in Contacts appear in the Ad- dress Book. � They are transmitted to your mail server the next time you connect remotely. In InBox, make sure the appropriate service is selected on the Service menu. Then tap Connect. � They are transferred to the OutBox folder in Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer the next time you synchronize. RF Communication Windows CE can support TCP/IP protocol, so the user can easily connect to the Internet by Modem or RF. The following chapter is an introduction on how to connect the 4210 to a network via TCP/IP. There are several PCMCIA RF cards available on the market. These cards provide the 4210 with wireless communications. Currently, PSC provides Cisco 350, Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco) RF support for the 4210 with the drivers pre-installed. By selecting a supported card for the 4210 RF communication will be “plug-and-play”. RF networks look and operate simi- larly to Ethernet networks. The only difference is that a radio transmission replaces the hard-wire connection between the various nodes. This means all of your existing applica- tions that currently operate over Ethernet will also function utilizing WLAN without any special wireless network software. This picture illustrates a typical network topology including the 4210 with RF.

Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card RF Card Cushion Remove the protective backing from the sticky side of the RF Card Cushion and install the cushion along the inside upper edge of the PCMCIA Cover as shown. The RF Card Cushion prevents damage to the RF card antenna in case the 4210 is accidentally dropped. Re-attach cover to the 4210 � Setting Up the Wireless Card The 4210 is pre-loaded with connection software from Cisco and Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco). The 4210 will automatically detect these RF cards and then display the following screen during the first-time installation. Please note that there are two ways to set the IP ad- dress: Insert the RF card into the PCMCIA slot. � � Attach pulling-tag to the RF card. Remove the stylus, remove the screw, and then open the PCMCIA compartment. � Power off the 4210. � � Attach the snap-on antenna to the RF card if required (only the Cisco card comes with a pre-installed antenna). RF Card Cushion

partment for the correct TCP/IP setting. If there is no DHCP server in your LAN environment, specify the individual IP address on each 4210 with the following steps: Specifying an IP Address Obtaining an IP Address via DHCP Server Please check with your MIS department to determine whether a DHCP server is available in your LAN environment. If available, tap the radio button Obtain an IP address via DHCP, and then tap the OK button. Tap the Name Servers tab, and then input the proper Primary DNS, Secondary DNS, Primary WINS, and Secondary WINS. � Input the proper IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. � Tap the radio button Specify IP Address. � Note : To change the above settings, please perform the following steps: Select the proper RF card driver and then tap the Properties button. � Double tap the Net- work icon. � Tap Start, Control Panel. �

How to Set SSID Lucent WaveLAN (Agere Orinoco) Tap Start, Control Panel. � Double-click the WaveLAN icon. � Under the “Basic” tab, after “WaveLAN Net- work Name”, enter “SSID”. Tap OK � Cisco Select SSID. Click OK � Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK. Click OK again. � Select the Windows directory. � Tap Start. Run, Browse. � Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool: The Falcon 4210 includes the Cisco 350 Site Survey Tool pre-loaded. To access the Site Survey Tool: 1. Open My Computer (or use File Explorer). 2. Open the Cisco file folder. 3. Open Site Survey Tool. For more information on the Site Survey Tool, refer to the Cisco CE Manual. Or, go to: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/wireless/airo_350/ 350cards/win_ce/hig/ce_appe.htm.

Tap Start, Control Panel. � Double-click the WaveLAN icon. � Under the “Power Management” tab, select “Card Power Management”. Tap OK � Cisco Select Power Save Mode. Select Fast PSP. Click OK � Select Aironet Client Utility.exe, Click OK. Click OK again. � Select the Windows directory. � Tap Start. Run, Browse. � (Required to prevent battery drainage due to extra power usage of RF cards.)

Chapter 5. Useful Application Program BarSetup When it is necessary for the user to change the default barcode symbology for a different application, BarSetup provides the ability to change default symbology, place delimiter characters behind scanned data, and save the settings. Run this program from \Windows\BarSetup.exe and two buttons will be dis- played: “Barcode Symbologies” and “Delimiter”. Bar2Key The 4210’s built-in scanner is connected to the COM3 port. Applications written for the 4210 should therefore call PSC’s scanner DLL library (please refer to the 4210 SDK/Programming Manual for detailed functions of the DLL library). Some- times, however, it is not easy for the user to get scanned data into the user’s application program, especially if the application has been provided by a 3rd party and user modification of the source program is not allowed. In this situation use Bar2Key.exe. “Bar2Key.exe” is a useful tool for users to get scanned data into any application program. While it is running, all scanned data will be routed to a standard key- board input buffer. In other words, scanned data will be treated as keyboard input. Thus, any application program can receive scanned data as if it were input by the keyboard. Locate “Bar2Key.EXE” in the \Windows folder. After executing it, a Barcode icon will appear on the taskbar. Then press the scanner trigger key to scan the barcode label. In order to exit Bar2Key.exe, double tap the Barcode icon on the taskbar and then tap the Exit button. For detailed barcode symbology settings, please refer to the next section.

Delimiter: Symb olo gy Ena elb si a elb D Send Check tig i D Ma /.x Min ength L Send Lea id ng tig Di ther O Code 39 es Y es Y es Y F llu ASC II end Sta /tr Stop Chara tc er S I 2 of 5 es Y es Y es Y Send Sta /tr Stop Chara tc er xi Length F os ih ba S25/T es Y es Y es Y xi Length F Code 32 es Y Send Lea id ng Code ilia ng Code end Tr S T ple en es Y hara tc er Set C EAN 128 es Y Code 128 es Y es Y MS /I P el ssy es Y es Y es Y Mod elu tig heck Di C Code 93 es Y es Y Code 11 es Y es Y es Y tig ne/Two Check Di O CodaBar es Y es Y es Y Send Sta /tr Stop Chara tc er LSI Format On C Lab le Code es Y es Y UPC-A es Y es Y es Y UPC-E es Y es Y es Y Zero Expan is on On NSC na elb E EAN 13 es Y es Y es Y Boo alk nd na elb E EAN 8 es Y es Y es Y D tle a Code es Y es Y tig alu te Check Di cla C up elp me tn S Sup elp me tn 2 Sup elp me tn 5 Space Separator nI se tr ed Prese ,tn Transm ti / Presence Req riu ed fI 2. Select your delimiter setting from the displayed choices (None, Tab, CR, LF, CRLF, Comma) and tap OK. 3. Tap File, Save Setting. Name your new delimiter setting with a “.b2k” extension (default is “Default.b2k”). Tap OK. 4. 1. First close the Bar2Key program if it’s open. 5. Start the Bar2Key program.

Appendix A Technical Specifications CPU/Memory Input/Output Audio Output A piezoelectric buzzer with software controlled volume Contrast adjustable by software hotkey Display 240 x 320 pixels portrait type, 4 gray scale, FSTN panel with touch screen and Electroluminescent backlight. Dual colors (green/red) for barcode good read indication LED Indicator 186± scans/sec � Scan rate: 39± scans/sec ±37° from nominal � Scan angle: ±53° from nominal 25% absolute dark/ light reflectance at 650 nm � Min. print contrast: 25% absolute dark/ light reflectance at 650 nm 170mA typical @5V � Power consumption: 65mA typical @5V (see next page) � Depth of Field: (see next page) � Light Source: Visible Laser Diode (VLD) 650 nm Visible Laser Diode (VLD) 650 nm Scan Engine 1D Laser: 2D (PDF) Laser SDRAM 32 MB Flash ROM 32MB Built-in (Flash Memory Manager included) 32MB for OS and application programs. CPU 92 MHz 32 bits MIPS CPU. Built-in real-time clock. Input Devices Touch screen, stylus, keypad, full alphanumeric software keyboard, mag stripe reader, and bar code scanner Keypad 16 physical keys including numeric keypad, TAB, ESC, FUNC, brightness and contrast controls

Life 300,000 passes Tap Speed 19 cm/sec (7.5 inch/sec) Measuring Tap PM50-7B (recording density 210BPI) Track Triple tracks Laser Typical Depth of Field Interface Port PCMCIA Type II slot accepts memory, modem, and RF cards RS232/Charging Port Power charging and EIA RS232C supports full duplex asynchronous communications and baud rate up to 115.2K bps. IrDA Compliant to IrDA 1.2 (SIR). Baud rate up to 115.2K bps. Laser 5 mil 7.3 mil 10 mil 100% UPC 20 mil 40 mil 55 mil 0 in. 0 cm 5 in. 12.7 cm 10 in. 25.4 cm 15 in. 38.1 cm 20 in. 50.8 cm 25 in. 63.5 cm 30 in. 76.2 cm Typical Depth of Field in Inches/Centimeters *Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Note: Typical performance at 68˚ F (20˚ C) on high-quality symbols Width of Field in Inches / Centimeters 25.0 in. / 63.5 cm 20.0 in. / 50.8 cm 25.0 in. / 63.5 cm 20.0 in. / 50.8 cm 15.0 in. / 38.1 cm 15.0 in. / 38.1 cm 10.0 in. / 25.4 cm 10.0 in. / 25.4 cm 5.0 in. / 12.7 cm 5.0 in. / 12.7 cm 0 in. / 0 cm 20.3 15.2 8 6 4 10.2 2 5.1 0 0 2 5.1 4 10.2 6 15.2 8 20.3 in. cm 20 50.8 15 38.1 10 25.4 5 12.7 0 0 in. cm SE923HS Depth of Field *Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle 2.0 4.5 5 mil 1.7 5.5 2.0 7.0 7.5 mil 1.5 10 mil 100% UPC 15 mil PDF 20 mil 12.5 40 mil 55 mil 2.0 23.0 23.0 6.1 8.5 11.5 Note: Guaranted performance at 73.4˚F (23˚C) on high quality symbols 6.5 mil PDF 16.0 * W i d t h o f F i e l d Near ar F 5 m li 2.0 in. (5.1 cm) .5 in. (11.4 cm) 4 6.5 m li 1.7 in. (4.3 cm) .5 in. (14.0 cm) 5 7.5 m li 2.0 in. (5.1 cm) .0 in. (17.8 cm) 7 10 m li 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) .5 in. (21.6 cm) 8 100% UPC 2.0 in. (5.1 cm) 1.5 in. (29.2 cm) 1 20 m li * 6.0 in. (40.6 cm) 1 40 m li * 3.0 in. (58.4 cm) 2 55 m li * 3.0 in. (58.4 cm) 2 Dependent upon symbol width * 2D (PDF) Decode Zone Near ar F 5 m li 2.0 in. (5.1 cm) .2 in. (13.2 cm) 5 7.5 m li 1.7 in. (4.3 cm) .0 in. (20.3 cm) 8 10 m li 1.8 in. (4.6 cm) 0 in. (25.4 cm) 1 100% UPC 1.9 in. (4.8 cm) 3 in. (33 cm) 1 20 m li * 0 in. (50.8 cm) 2 40 m li * 5 in. (63.5 cm) 2 55 m li * 0 in. (76.2 cm) 3 * Dependent upon symbol width 1D Decode Zone

OS and Software Programming Tools Power Power Management Power consumption indicated on status bar Backup Battery 1 rechargeable 3V, 30mAH lithium-ion battery cell for data backup Power Options (Battery pack can be recharged 500 cycles or more) External AC/DC adapter @9VDC/2A with regulator Lithium-Ion @3.6V, 1550mAH Main Battery Pack Standby mode: 85mA Suspend mode: 3.1mA Power Consumption Lithium-Ion battery: At 4V Battery Charge 3 hours with external AC/DC adapter 2.5 hours with docking station Barcode/Symbology Symbology Codabar Code 11 Code 32 Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Code 93 Code 128 Delta Code EAN-8, 13 EAN128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Label Code MSI/Plessy Standard 2 of 5 Toshiba Telpen Toshiba UPC-A, E Development Language Microsoft Embedded Visual Tool for VB and VC pro- gramming OS Microsoft Windows CE version 3.0

and Communication Port Mechanical and Environmental Shock Multiple 4.0’ (1.2m) drops to concrete 5% to 95% RH non-condensing Humidity Weight 12.87 oz. (365g) with battery pack 1.57” (4.0cm) Depth: Width: 3.35” (8.5cm) Dimensions 6.85” (17.4cm) Length: Storage: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Temperature Operation: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) Docking Station Quick charging typically takes 2.5 hours AC/DC adapter @ 9 VDC/2A with regulator Power Input 12 pin connector for charging and communication pads to main unit Interface One EIA RS232C IDC type connector via PC/computer IP Rating IP 42 Pin Signal esc ir p it on D 1 CD D 2 RX vie e Data ec R 3 TX end Data S 4 DTR ata Transm ti Ready D 5 GND ign la Ground S 6 DSR ata Set Ready D 7 RTS eque ts to Send R 8 CTS el ar to Send C 9 RI cid ator ing nI R 10 Charge .2V nI p tu 4 11 GND round G 12 EXT 9V Power +

Update and Upgrade OS Appendix B Update OS via Compact Flash (ATA card) In order to upgrade or re-install the 4210 OS via Compact Flash, you will require the following files (available from PSC Technical Support): Note: File name must be “RTOS.OUT” – do not rename it. CAUTION: Users files will be erased! Image file of 4210 OS � RTOS.OUT � PSC TEST MENU [2001/09/27] ======================================= 1. SRAM Test 2. LCD Test 3. Keypad Writer 4. TouchScreen Position 5. TouchScreen Drawer 6. UART B Send/Receive Data (115200bps) 7. Auto Test 8. Update OS Through ATA 9. Reboot 0. Protect Items Select “Update OS through ATA” and then press OK. 5. Run \Windows\updatemode.exe from 4210 by tapping Start -> Programs -> File Explorer -> double tapping “Windows” folder. Locate and then double tap “Updatemode.exe”. 4. Plug the power adapter into the 4210. 3. Insert the Compact Flash Card into the 4210. 2. Copy file “RTOS.OUT” from the PC to the root direc- tory of the Compact Flash card. 1. The 4210 will display the following screen: 6.

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Update OS via Serial Port In order to upgrade or re-install the 4210 OS from the serial port, you will require the following files (available from PSC Technical Support): Note: User’s files will be erased when upgrading the OS. Please backup these files before upgrading. DL_D602.EXE Executable program DL_OS2.BAT � DL_AllImg_Com2.BAT Batch file for upgrading OS from COM2 � DL_AllImg_Com1.BAT Batch file for upgrading OS from COM1 � *_AllImg.OUT Image file of 4210 OS � The new OS will download to the 4210 block by block. Block numbers will count down backwards (normally it takes about 50 minutes to complete this step). 10. If the 4210 is connected to COM1, please execute “DL_AllImg_COM1.bat”. If connected to COM2, please execute “DL_AllImg_COM2.bat”. 9. Open the DOS Prompt window on your desktop PC. 8. The LCD display will disappear (just like power-off status) and the unit is ready to receive the new image. 7. You will see the following display on the 4210 screen. Select “Update OS through serial” and then press OK. 6. Run \Windows\updatemode.exe from 4210 by tapping Start -> Programs -> File Explorer -> double tapping “Windows” folder. Locate and then double tap “Updatemode.exe”. 5. Disable ActiveSync on the desktop PC. 4. Plug the power adapter to the 4210 charging/communication cable or docking station. 3. Connect the 4210 and PC via the RS232 cable or docking station. 2. Copy the following files to a directory on the host PC: Dl_AllImg_COM1.bat, Dl_AllImg_COM2.bat, DL_D602.exe & the OS image (*.out). 1.

16. Press the BS key and hold it when tapping the OK button. 15. Tap Start -> Programs -> File Explorer -> double tap “Windows” folder. Locate program “BootMode.exe” and then double tap it. 14. Close the DOS prompt window from the desktop PC. 13. The 4210’s screen display will re-appear. 12. After the OS is successfully downloaded, a “Finished” message will be dis- played on the PC’s DOS prompt. 11.

Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Battery needs recharging or replacement (see page 13). Insure that battery is installed correctly (see page 4). Adjust "Power Properties" (see page 16). Battery needs recharging (see page 13). Adjust "Power Properties" - especially if peripherals are used (see page 16). Replace battery pack if old (battery can be recharged approximately 500 cycles). "Low Backup Battery" message Charge terminal for 14 hours (see page 15) Make sure terminal is powered on. Adjust screen contrast (see page 7) Calibrate touch-screen (see page 7). Perform a warm boot - Warning - Unsaved data will be lost (see page 17). Perform a cold boot - WARNING - Terminal will be reset to default settings and data will be lost. (see page 17). Make sure scanning application is loaded and operational. Run "BarSetup" program to modify barcode read settings (see page 37). Bar code might be distorted and should be replaced (keypad input might be necessary). Battery needs recharging or replacement (see page 13). If terminal is processing data, attach charging cable to insure the battery isn't depleted. If terminal is connected to AC power, disconnect. Perform a warm boot - Warning - Unsaved data will be lost (see page 17). Perform a cold boot - WARNING - Terminal will be reset to default settings and data will be lost. (see page 17). Terminal will not shut off. Terminal either doesn't respond, or responds inaccurately to touch- screen input. Battery life is short Terminal does not power on. Terminal shuts itself down. Bar code not read Screen is blank

may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. European Conformity Statement Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC 89/ 336/EEC directives. This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferance-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-139-1 for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices. Canadian Compliance Statement Laser Information The Falcon 4210 is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J and to the requirements of IEC 825-1. Class II and Class 2 prod- ucts are not considered to be hazardous. The 4210 contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth inthe above regulations. The scanner is designed so that there is no human access to harmful laser light during normal operation, user maintenance or during prescribed service operations. The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the 4210’s optional laser scanner module is located on the memory compartment cover, on the back of the unit. CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light. Use of optical instruments with the scanner will increase eye hazard. Optical instruments include binolulars, micro- scopes, and magnifying glasses. This does not include eye glasses worn by the user.

PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standards: Al Eckerdt Director, Corporate Quality PSC, Inc. 959 Terry Street Eugene, OR 97402 U.S.A. Peter Lomax Vice President Europe, Middle East & Africa PSC Bar Code Ltd. Axis 3, Rhodes Way Watford Hertfordshire WD24 4TR UK Directives: R&TTE - 1999/5/EC EMC - 89/336/EEC Low Voltage - 73/23/EEC Standards: EN 55022-A:1998 - Generic Emissions EN 55024:1998 - Generic Immunity ITE EN 60825-1:1997 - Laser Safety Radio: ETS 300 328:1995/1996, EN 300 826:1997 EN 301.489.1/17:2000, EN 60950:1992+A4 Equipment Type: Palm-Size Data Terminal Equipment Product: Falcon 4210 Family

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