User's Manual

Features of the Falcon
Quick Reference Guide 7
Figure 3. Model comparison
Table 1. Features of the Falcon
Feature Function/Description
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Battery Door
Rotate the latches to unlock the battery door so the battery pack can be
removed.
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Display/Touch
Screen
The equivalent of a PC monitor for viewing and interacting with the current
application. This display is touch-sensitive; use it like you would a mouse on
a PC.
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Handle
The Falcon 442X comes with a handle that is ergonomically designed for
ease of use with a scanner trigger.
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Reset key
Insert an object, such as a paper clip, into this hole to perform a cold reset of
the unit. Datalogic recommends that you attempt a warm reset first.
Do not use a sharp object, or you could disable the reset function, puncture
the keypad’s industrial seal, and void your warranty.
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Keypad
Use the alpha-numeric, function, and navigation keys on the keypad to enter
numbers, letters, symbols and navigate with the keypad.
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Lanyard Port Insert a lanyard to secure a Falcon to a person or work station.
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Scanner Aperture The laser or imaging scanning beam is emitted from this aperture.
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LED
When scanning, a red LED indicates the laser is on and a green LED indicates a
good read. When the Falcon is charging in the dock, a red LED on the Falcon indi-
cates charging and a green LED on the Falcon indicates fully charged.
Figure 1
Power Key
Press the Power key to turn the Falcon on and off, or to toggle the device
between suspend (sleep) mode and resume (on).
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Speaker
The speaker plays *.WAV and other media files, emits beeps or tones to
indicate errors or good reads when bar code scanning and inputting data
using the keypad or stylus.
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Strap Studs The Falcon 441X comes with a handstrap that connects to the strap studs.
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Model 4420
Model 4410
Model 4420 with Tethered Stylus