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FC300 FC300 Handheld Getting Started Guide Identification FC300 Handheld Getting Started Guide 12/19/2011 TDC-0898-004 Copyright 2009-2011 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidentiality Notice The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and is being provided subject to the condition that (i) it be held in confidence except to the extent required otherwise by law and (ii) it will be used only for the purposes described herein. Any third party that is given access to this information shall be similarly bound in writing. Trademark Notice Itron is a registered trademark of Itron, Inc. All other product names and logos in this documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Suggestions If you have comments or suggestions on how we may improve this documentation, send them to TechnicalCommunicationsManager@itron.com If you have questions or comments about the software or hardware product, contact Itron Technical Support:
Contact Corporate Customer Support Internet: www.itron.com E-mail: support@itron.com Phone: 1.877.487.6602 Internet: support.itron.com For a list of supporting offices, click Support Service > Contact Customer Support. Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesirable operation. USA, FCC Class B - Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help. Compliance Statement Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Dclaration de Conformit Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. RF Exposure This device must be held away from the body such that it retains a minimum distance of 20 centimeters (7.87 inches) from all persons in order to comply with FCC and IC RF exposure levels. Specific Absorption Rate Data The FCC ID:EO9FC300SR/IC:864A-FC300SR model of this handheld meets the governments requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your FC300 SRead has a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. government and by the Canadian regulatory authorities. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age or health. The exposure standard for wireless mobile and/or portable devices employs a unit of measurement known as the specific absorption rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC and by the Canadian regulatory authorities is 1.6 W/kg1. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC and by Industry Canada with the FC300 SRead transmitting at its highest certified power level in all test frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the FC300 SRead while operating can be well below the maximum level. This is because the FC300 SRead is designed to operate at multiple power levels, depending on the needs of the customer. Before an FC300 SRead model is available for sale to the public in the U.S. and Canada, it must be tested and certified to the FCC and Industry Canada that it does not exceed the limit established by each government for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (for example, worn on the body) and reported to the FCC and made available for review by Industry Canada. The highest SAR value for this FC300 SRead model when tested for use when worn on the body as described in this document is 0.721 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various FC300 SRead models and at various positions, they all meet the government requirements for safe exposure. Please note that improvements to this product model could cause differences in the SAR value for later products; and in all cases, products are designed to be within the guidelines.
1 In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for wireless mobile and/or portable devices used by the public is 1.6 W per kilogram averaged over 1 g of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to get additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Warning Use this device only in a manner consistent with this document. Electromagnetic Compatibility Use only approved accessories with this equipment. Unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use, may void authorization by the authorities to operate the equipment. Lithium Ion Battery Warning Warning Follow these procedures to avoid injury to yourself or others:
The lithium battery may cause a fire or chemical burn if it is not disposed of properly. Do not recharge, disassemble, or heat above 158 Fahrenheit (70 Celsius), or incinerate the lithium battery. Keep the lithium battery away from children. Replace the lithium battery only with batteries meeting Itron specifications. Any other battery may cause a fire or explosion. Laser Warning Warning The imager uses laser light. Do not look into the laser's lens. Do not stare directly into the laser beam. Do not remove the laser caution labels from the FC300. Do not connect the laser bar code aperture to any other device. The laser bar code aperture is certified for use with the FC300 only. Avoid exposure; laser radiation is emitted from the imager aperture. Laser radiation is possible when open. Please read the caution labels. Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Important This symbol is placed on the product to remind users to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) appropriately, per Directive 2002-96-EC. In most areas, this product can be recycled, reclaimed and re-used when properly discarded. Do not discard labeled units with trash. Support and Maintenance For questions about your FC300, contact Itron Technical Support at 1.877.487.6602. To return for maintenance, an RMA (return materials authorization) can be obtained at http://support.itron.com. Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 Unpacking the FC300 Handheld Computer .............................................................. 1 Getting Familiar with Your FC300 ............................................................................ 2 Front View ........................................................................................................... 2 Back View with Hand Strap ................................................................................. 3 Back View of Battery Compartment .................................................................... 3 Top View ............................................................................................................. 4 Bottom View ........................................................................................................ 5 LED Status Indicators ............................................................................................... 5 Battery Charging LED ......................................................................................... 6 Bluetooth LED ..................................................................................................... 6 System Status LED ............................................................................................. 7 Setting Up a New FC300 .......................................................................................... 7 Hand Strap ............................................................................................................... 8 Installing the Battery ................................................................................................. 9 Charging the Battery ........................................................................................... 9 External Power Supply ........................................................................................... 10 USB Client Y Cable ........................................................................................... 11 Applying External Power to the FC300 ............................................................. 12 Power On/Suspend/Off the FC300 ......................................................................... 12 Resetting the FC300 ............................................................................................... 13 Batteries ..................................................................................................................... 15 Backup Battery ....................................................................................................... 16 Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................. 17 Controls ...................................................................................................................... 19 Keypad ................................................................................................................... 19 Modifier Keys..................................................................................................... 20 Keys and Key Sequence ................................................................................... 21 Accented Keys .................................................................................................. 24 Taskbar Icons ......................................................................................................... 25 Calibrating the Touch Screen ................................................................................. 26 Calibrating the Double-Tap ..................................................................................... 28 FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential v Contents Disabling/Enabling the Touch Screen .................................................................... 29 Input Panel ............................................................................................................. 31 Setting Owner Information ...................................................................................... 32 Setting the Device Name ........................................................................................ 35 Setting the Date/Time ............................................................................................. 36 Setting Power Schemes ......................................................................................... 37 Setting Speaker Sounds and Volume .................................................................... 40 Using the Flashlight ................................................................................................ 43 Backlight Settings ................................................................................................... 44 Keypad Backlight .............................................................................................. 44 Touch Screen Backlight .................................................................................... 45 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 47 Setting the Radio .................................................................................................... 47 Antenna Types .................................................................................................. 48 Attaching the Antenna ....................................................................................... 49 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) .................................................................. 49 Setting Up Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................... 50 Bluetooth Devices .................................................................................................. 54 Setting Up a Bluetooth Device .......................................................................... 54 GPS ........................................................................................................................ 59 Imager .................................................................................................................... 60 Holster .................................................................................................................... 61 Holster Belt ........................................................................................................ 62 Attaching Holster to Belt .................................................................................... 62 Carry Case ............................................................................................................. 65 Front and Back Views ....................................................................................... 66 Top and Bottom Views ...................................................................................... 67 Charging an FC300 from a Vehicle ........................................................................ 67 Applying the Touch Screen Protective Film ........................................................... 68 Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 69 Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 69 Batteries ................................................................................................................. 69 Exposure to Moisture ............................................................................................. 70 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 70 SD Card .................................................................................................................. 70 vi Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Contents Itron Applications ...................................................................................................... 70 Index ........................................................................................................................... 71 FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential vii Contents viii Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Introduction This document contains information to help you get started using your Itron FC300 series (FC300 and FC300 with SRead radio) handheld computer. For additional information, refer to the FC300s online help (select Windows logo > Help), or the documentation/online help for your FC300 Itron software application
(MV-RS, Field Collection System, Endpoint-Link, Endpoint-Link Pro, Field Deployment Manager). Refer to the FC300 Docks User Guide for information on installing and using the FC300 desk dock, the FC300 multi-dock, and the FC300 vehicle dock. Note Except where otherwise stated, this guide uses the terms FC300 and handheld inclusively, to refer to the FC300 and FC300 with SRead radio computers. Unpacking the FC300 Handheld Computer Make sure you have these items in your FC300 package:
FC300 handheld computer One tethered stylus (attached) One tethered system I/O (input/output) port cover (attached) Hand strap (installed) Lithium-ion battery pack Optional items:
SRead radio (installed) GPS (internal installation) Laser warning labels (only if imager is included) are already applied to the FC300 in the appropriate language; discard the remaining laser warning labels in other languages if not needed. 8 inch SRead antenna (included with SRead units) 2 inch SRead antenna (included with SRead and imager units) Imager (internal installation) FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 1 Introduction Note Communication docks, power supply, and cabling are ordered and packaged separately; see the FC300 Docks User Guide. Getting Familiar with Your FC300 The following illustrations identify the main features of the FC300. Front View 1 Touch screen 2 F1 and F2 buttons 3 Speaker 4 Numeric keys 5 Alpha keys 6 Flashlight toggle on/off 7 Power/suspend/resume key Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 2 Back View with Hand Strap Introduction 1 Hand strap, upper connector on hand strap base 2 Stylus tether (using hand strap upper connector as anchor) 3 Stylus 4 Hand strap (adjustable end) 5 Stylus holders on hand strap (available on both left and right sides) 6 Hand strap, lower connector inserts into opening on bottom of FC300 Back View of Battery Compartment 1 Battery well access tab 2 Battery well 3 FC300 serial number 4 Battery well terminals FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 3 Introduction Top View The following picture shows top views of two FC300s with different options. Note the difference in depth (front to back) of the two examples. 1 Imager (optional) 2 Antenna connection (only FC300s with SRead radio or imager) 3 Flashlight 4 Hirose connector (uncovered) 5 Outlet cover 4 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Bottom View Introduction 1 Opening for lower hand strap connector 2 IO (input/output) connector (uncovered) LED Status Indicators The FC300 has three light-emitting diode (LED) status indicators located at the top of the keypad. The LEDs light up when a particular function of the computer is active. 1 Battery charging status LED indicator 2 Bluetooth status LED indicator 3 System status LED indicator FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 5 Introduction Battery Charging LED The Battery Charging Status LED indicates the main battery charging status. Light Off Description No charge. The battery is not being charged by AC power or is not present. Fault. The battery pack has faulted or failed. Standby. The battery pack temperature is out of range. Charging. The battery pack is charging (icon on touch screen). Charged. The battery pack is fully charged and connected to external power. Blinking red Yellow/amber Red Green Bluetooth LED The Bluetooth Status LED applies to Bluetooth functions. Light Blinking slow
(~ every 4 seconds) Blinking medium
(~ every 2 seconds) Blinking fast
(~ every 1 second) Not lit Bluetooth is discovering other Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth hardware is turned off. Description Bluetooth is active, but not connected to a device. Bluetooth is paired and connected to a device. Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 6 Introduction System Status LED The System Status LED indicates power management status. Light Blinking red Solid red Blinking green Description Battery power failure; critical suspend. Main battery is low. FC300 is in System Idle. The display is turned off, but the FC300 is still powered on. For details, see Setting Power Schemes on page 37. Initial few seconds when Power key is pressed. None of the above. Yellow/amber off Setting Up a New FC300 There are several hardware and software setup tasks to complete prior to using a new FC300. Use the following checklists to perform the task, in the order provided. Hardware Setup Checklist Task Description 1 Connect or apply optional accessories. Connect cables. Insert the battery. Charge the battery. Power on the FC300. 2 3 4 5 See Attaching the Antenna on page 49
(optional). Applying the Touch Screen Protective Film on page 68
(optional). External Power Supply on page 10. Installing the Battery on page 9. Charging the Battery on page 9. Power on/suspend/off the FC300 on page 12. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 7 Introduction Software Setup Checklist Task Description 1 Calibrate the touch screen. Set device name. Set owner information. Setting Owner Information on page See Calibrating the Touch Screen on page 26. Setting the Device Name on page 35. 32. Set date and time zone. Setting the Date/Time on page 36. Set power scheme Setting Power Schemes on page 37. timers. Set speaker sounds and volume. Set peripheral options. Setting Speaker Sounds and Volume on page 40. Using the Flashlight on page 43. Enabling GPS on page 59. Setting up a Bluetooth Device on page 54. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hand Strap A lightweight elastic hand strap provides a means to secure the FC300 to your hand. The hook and loop fabric strap is adjustable to fit most hands. The hand strap covers the battery well and must be temporarily unattached at the bottom of the FC300 to provide access. To detach the hand strap 1. Hold the FC300 firmly with one hand and grasp the bottom of the hand strap just above the clip pins. 2. Firmly pull away from the FC300 until the hand strap is free of the bottom. Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 8 Introduction Installing the Battery The FC300s lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery is sealed in a separate bag during shipping. Remove the battery from its packing before installation. A spare main battery can be ordered from Itron to carry and replace while in the field, if necessary. For more details, see Batteries on page 15. Be sure to fully charge the battery before powering on the FC300; see Charging the Battery on page 9. To install the battery 1. Detach the bottom hook of the hand strap. 2. Tilt the end (with the extended terminals) of the fully charged battery into the upper end of the battery well. Press and slide the battery locking latch toward the bottom of the unit and seat the battery until it clicks into place and is firmly seated in the battery well. Release the battery locking latch. 3. Reattach the hand strap. Charging the Battery Before you power on the FC300, the main battery must be fully charged. You can charge the battery while it is in the FC300 or while in the spare battery charging compartment available on the desk dock. To charge the battery 1. Apply power to the FC300with battery installedthrough direct cabling (see External Power Supply on page 10) or by using a dock (see the FC300 Docks User Guide). A new battery or fully depleted battery completely charges in approximately four hours. If using a desk dock, the battery in the FC300 and a spare battery in the spare battery charging compartment are charged at the same time. 2. When the battery LED is green, the battery is fully charged; see Battery Charging LED on page 6. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 9 Introduction After you have turned on the FC300, you can check battery status details (see Batteries on page 15). Double-click the battery gauge icon system tray. in the FC300's or Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Battery. Note From within an Itron software application, the battery gauge icon or the Control Panel may not be accessible. Check the Itron software application documentation for how to view battery status from within the application. External Power Supply The FC300 receives AC power from the AC power unit. This external power supply can be used with the USB client Y cable to charge the FC300 battery and communicate via synchronization software (for Windows XP or earlier operating systems, use ActiveSync; for Windows Vista or later operating systems, use Windows Mobile Device Center) with a host PC. 1 Single-pin cable end of AC power unit. 2 AC receptacle for AC power unit. 3 Wall plug to power the AC power unit. 4 Connector to AC power unit (insert into 2). Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 10 Introduction To assemble the AC power unit 1. Plug the connector to AC power supply (4) into the AC receptacle for the AC power unit (2). 2. Plug the wall plug (3) into a wall outlet. USB Client Y Cable The USB client Y cable provides a connection between the host PC via USB (using synchronization software) and the FC300. An AC adapter pin provides the connector to external power. This cable setup can be used if not using a dock. 1 Single-pin AC adapter to connect to external power 2 I/O connector for the FC300 3 USB type A plug to connect to the host PC FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 11 Introduction Applying External Power to the FC300 Before beginning, review the setup for the AC power unit (see External Power Supply on page 10) and the features of the USB client Y cable on page 11. To apply external power to the FC300 1. Using the USB client Y cable, pinch the catch/release latches on the I/O connector until they are open. 2. Connect the I/O connector to the bottom of the FC300, matching the shape of the connectors. 3. Release the catch/release latches. 4. Insert the single-pin cable end of the AC power unit into the single-pin AC adapter from the USB client Y cable. 5. Plug the AC power unit into a wall outlet power source. 6. Insert the USB type A plug from the USB client Y cable into the USB host port on the PC. Power On/Suspend/Off the FC300 The FC300 has three power modes. On. The keyboard, touch screen, and all peripherals function normally. The touch screen backlight is on until the User Idle timer expires. The touch screen does not turn off until the System Idle timer expires. For information about the idle timers, see Setting Power Schemes on page 37. The FC300 remains in the On state as long as any of the following activity occurs:
Pressing any key on the keypad, except Power. Tapping the touch screen. Incoming data through the scanner port. Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 12 Introduction Suspend. Occurs when the FC300 is inactive for a predetermined period of time (see Setting Power Schemes on page 37), the user presses Power when the FC300 is already on, or selects Windows logo > Suspend. The FC300 remains in the Suspend state until any of these wake-up events occur:
Pressing Power. External power is applied. Off. Occurs when the main battery and the backup battery are depleted. You never turn off the FC300; you only suspend it. To power on the FC300 Press Power. To suspend the FC300 Press Power, or from the FC300 desktop, select Windows logo
> Suspend. Resetting the FC300 If your FC300 does not respond as expected (such as locks up or fails to operate), a reset may correct the issue. There are two types of reset:
Soft Resetalso referred to as a warm bootdoes not affect the operating system and no saved data is lost. If done within an application, that application closes any data that was not saved prior to the soft reset. Hard Resetalso referred to as a cold bootreturns the handheld to its original configuration. Data that was not previously saved may be lost. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 13 Introduction Caution When you perform a hard reset, you may lose some settings saved in the operating system, as well as non-saved data stored in RAM. (This is not an issue with Itron software applications as they are installed in non-volatile memory and data is written to the disk when entered). When you restart, you may have to reenter the time, date, and personal data, and recalibrate your touch screen. Because of the extreme nature of a hard reset, you should consider it an emergency procedure only use a soft reset instead, whenever possible. To perform a soft reset Press the Orange Z F1 keys sequentially. The screen dims while the FC300 carries out the soft reset. To perform a hard reset Hold down Power for approximately 15 seconds or until the screen dims. The FC300 is powered off; press Power to it turn on. 14 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Batteries Batteries The FC300 uses a replaceable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack from Itron as the main battery. Under normal conditions, a fully charged battery should last for a full eight hour work shift before requiring a recharge. resides in the FC300's system trayif A battery gas gauge icon enabledand shows four levels of charge: 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%. At any level below 25%, the system status LED and the battery gas gauge icon turn red indicating low battery. A depleted battery can be replaced in the field with a fully charged battery; see Replacing the Battery on page 17. The main battery is charged/recharged when the FC300 is seated in a powered dock or directly cabled to an external power source. Tip Frequent connection to an external power source through a dock or a cableis recommended to maintain the backup battery charge. The backup battery cannot be recharged by a dead or missing main battery. The FC300 main battery well is on the back of the unit. The battery case serves as the back cover for the battery well. To display the battery gas gauge icon 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Battery. 2. Select the Battery Toolbar Icon so the battery gas gauge displays in the FC300 system tray. If cleared, the icon does not appear. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 15 Batteries The Status area shows JACKED if the main battery is receiving external power. 3. Select OK. 4. Close the Control Panel to return to the desktop. Backup Battery The FC300 uses an internal backup battery to retain data for five minutes while the depleted main battery is removed and replaced with a fully charged battery. Caution If the backup battery charge is Low, there is a risk of losing data when replacing the main battery (though Itron software applications do not lose data due to a power loss or low battery charge). Before replacing the main battery, see To check the backup battery status on page 16. The backup battery draws power from the main battery to maintain a charge. If there is no main battery in the unit, the backup battery temporarily provides power to maintain RAM and other vital settings. After the main battery is installed, the backup battery begins to draw power from the main battery again. 16 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide To check the backup battery status Batteries 1. From the desktop, double-tab the battery icon (
Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Power.
) or select 2. Select the Battery tab. 3. View the Backup battery status. If Low or Very Low, do not replace the main battery unless on external power. 4. Select OK. 5. Close the Control Panel to return to the desktop. Replacing the Battery Before replacing the battery, you must:
Have a fully charged battery as a replacement. Be sure the backup battery charge is greater than Low. If not, connect the unit to external power before removing the depleted battery. See "To check the backup battery status" on page 16. Save any work in progress. To replace the battery 1. Detach the bottom hook of the hand strap, if installed. 2. Press and slide the battery locking latch toward the bottom of the unit to release the main battery pack. 3. Pull the battery up and out of the battery well with a hinge motion. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 17 Batteries 4. Tilt the end (with the extended terminals) of the fully charged battery into the upper end of the battery well. Press and slide the battery locking latch toward the bottom of the unit and seat the battery until it clicks into place and is firmly seated in the battery well. Release the locking latch. 5. Reattach the hand strap, if installed. 6. Check the battery status by selecting Windows logo > Settings
> Control Panel > Battery or as defined from within your Itron software application. 18 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls Controls Once the FC300 is running, get familiar with the keypad and how to use modified keys. Several settings should also be defined based on your needs. Keypad 1 Function keys (F1 and F2) 2 Enter key (ENTER) 3 Arrow keys 4 Shift key (SHFT) 5 Tab/Backtab key (TAB) 6 Backspace/Delete key (BKSP/DEL) 7 Space/Escape key (SPC/ESC) Y/Control key (CTRL) Orange key 8 9 10 Blue key 11 Flashlight key 12 Power key 13 Z/Alternate key (ALT) FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 19 Controls Modifier Keys The SHFT (shift), Orange, and Blue keys are considered modifier keys; they modify the action of another key. For example:
Key Action initial key SPC (space) Esc (escape) with Orange key with Blue key
- (hyphen or minus) Usually a modifier key is used sequentially with another key; the keys are not pressed simultaneously unless indicated in this document with a + between the keys. The following icons appear in the taskbar to indicate usage. Icon Indicates CapsLock is active. No modifier key is active. Blue modifier key is active. Orange modifier key is active. Shift key is active. If a modifier key is active, it remains active until another key is pressed. For example:
1. Press Blue I to enter an *. 2. Press I again and the letter i (lowercase) appears. or 1. Press SHFT H to enter an uppercase H. 2. Press H again and a lowercase h appears. 20 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls In some cases of a modifier key sequencesuch as Caps
(CapsLock)the state is active until the key sequence is toggled off. For example:
1. Press Orange O to activate Caps (uppercase). 2. Press A, the A is uppercase; press B, the B is uppercase. 3. Press Orange O to deactivate Caps. 4. Press C, the c is lowercase. Keys and Key Sequence Press multiple keys sequentially. To get this function Windows Start Menu Press keys in this order Orange Y Flashlight Warm boot (soft reset) Enter Flashlight key Orange ENTER On (when off) Suspend (when on) Volume up Volume down Touch screen backlight lighter Touch screen backlight darker ALT mode CTRL mode Escape Space Caps Lock Power Power Blue Blue Blue Blue Orange Orange Orange SPC Orange Orange SPC Z V V B B Z Y SPC O (letter) F1
(up arrow)
(down arrow)
(up arrow)
(down arrow) Results/comments Standard Windows Start menu (usually CTRL+ESC) Toggles flashlight on/off Resets the FC300 Complete a process, enter or select a value Powers on the FC300 Suspend or Resume mode Increases volume Decreases volume Touch screen backlight is lighter Touch screen backlight is darker Alternate (ALT) mode Control (CTRL) mode Escape Space Toggles Caps Lock on/off 21 FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential Controls To get this function Uppercase letter Press keys in this order SHFT BKSP TAB SHFT or Orange Up arrow Down arrow Right arrow Left arrow TAB Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange F1 F2 Blue Blue Orange Orange Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue I (letter) BKSP
(left arrow)
(right arrow)
(up arrow)
(down arrow) F1 F2 F1 F2 K H G 8 N Results/comments Toggles letter to uppercase or lowercase Moves back a space Tabs to next field or item Tabs backwards to previous field or item Moves cursor up a line Moves cursor down one line Moves cursor one space to the right Moves cursor one space to the left Insert mode Deletes one character Home End Navigates to previous screen Navigates to next screen F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Period Single quotation mark Double quotation mark Apostrophe Comma Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Backspace Tab Back Tab Cursor up Cursor down Cursor right Cursor left Insert Delete Home End Previous Next F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
. (period)
' (single quote)
" (double quote)
' (apostrophe)
, (comma) 22 To get this function
; (semicolon)
: (colon)
! (exclamation)
? (question mark)
( (left parenthesis)
) (right parenthesis) _ (underscore)
/ (forward slash)
\ (back slash)
` (grave accent)
@ (at)
# (number)
$ (dollar)
% (percent)
^ (caret)
& (ampersand)
* (asterisk)
| (pipe)
< (less than)
> (greater than)
- (hyphen or minus)
+ (plus)
= (equal)
[ (left bracket)
] (right bracket)
{ (left curly bracket)
} (right curly bracket
(Euro)
(British pound) Press keys in this order Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Orange Blue Orange Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Orange Orange Orange Blue F D Q L O (letter) P M J S A W E R X C U I (letter) R 7 7 SPC BKSP T Y Z S T 3 3 Controls Results/comments Semicolon Colon Exclamation point Question mark Left or open parenthesis Right or close parenthesis Underscore or horizontal bar Forward slash Backward slash Grave accent At sign Number sign Dollar sign Percent sign Caret Ampersand Asterisk Pipe or vertical bar Less than sign Greater than sign Hyphen, dash, or minus sign Plus sign Equal sign Left square bracket Right square bracket Left curly bracket Right curly bracket Euro sign British pound sign FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 23 Controls Accented Keys To get this result Press keys in this order Orange A Orange A Orange Orange 8 8 Orange C Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange C N N 6 6 A or the appropriate letter SHFT A or the appropriate letter SHFT A or the appropriate letter SHFT A or the appropriate letter SHFT A or the appropriate letter SHFT Blue Orange Blue Orange Blue Orange Blue Blue Orange Blue Orange Blue Orange 9 9 4 4 2 2 6 0 (zero) 0 (zero) 5 5 1 1 24 A or the appropriate letter A or the appropriate letter A or the appropriate letter A or the appropriate letter A or the appropriate letter Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls Taskbar Icons The following icons may appear in the FC300 taskbar. In most cases, double-tapping the icon in the taskbar opens the related application or properties screen. Up to six icons can display in the taskbar. A blue arrow indicates that more icons are available. Icon or Indicates Bluetooth module is connected to one or more of the targeted Bluetooth devices. See Bluetooth on page 54. Any of the following conditions:
Bluetooth is off. The FC300 is not connected to any Bluetooth device. The FC300 is ready to connect to a Bluetooth device. The FC300 is out of range for all paired Bluetooth devices; the connection is inactive. FC300 is using external power. See Setting Power Schemes on page 37. Charge status of the main battery. See Batteries on page 15. Current time. See Setting the Date/Time on page 36. Synchronization software connection, such as ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center. Active TCP/IP connection. Note You may see more than one icon if you have a WLAN
(802.11) and Ethernet connection enabled at the same time. Inactive TCP/IP connection. Wi-Fi available and enabled with a good signal. Yellow bars indicate a weak signal. See Setting Up Wi-Fi on page 50. Wi-Fi available, but may be disabled and no signal. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 25 Controls Icon Indicates Tap the switchpad icon to access the desktop or a list of open applications. Input method: keyboard/input panel/transcriber. See Input Panel on page 31. Calibrating the Touch Screen The FC300 touch screen should be calibrated for first time use. At any time, you can recalibrate the touch screen if it is not responding properly to stylus taps. Calibration involves tapping the center of a target. If you miss the target, keep the stylus on the screen, slide it over the target's center, and then lift the stylus. To calibrate the touch screen 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus. 2. Select the Calibration tab. 26 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls 3. Select Recalibrate. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Press ENTER to save the calibration settings or press Esc to cancel or quit. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 27 Controls Calibrating the Double-Tap The FC300 touch screen responds to stylus double-taps. Use this procedure to set the sensitivity of the double-taps and test the setting. To calibrate the double-tap 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus. 2. Select the Double-Tap tab. 3. Double-tap the checkered grid icon speed and distance between taps. to set the sensitivity for 4. Double-tap the movie clapper icon to test the setting. The icon should change to show an open clapper If the icon doesn't change, repeat steps 3-4. 5. Select OK. 6. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. 28 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls Disabling/Enabling the Touch Screen Note Be sure you know how to enable the touch screen before you disable it; see To enable the touch screen on page 29. To disable the touch screen 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > FC300 Options. 2. Select the Misc tab. Select or clear the Touch Screen Disable option as needed. 3. Select OK. A Restart message appears; select Yes to restart the FC300 and have the touch screen disabled. The touch screen display shows the desktop. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 29 Controls To enable the touch screen 1. Using the keypad, press CTRL ESC (key sequence is Orange Y Orange SPC) to access the Start menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Settings > Control Panel and press ENTER. 3. Use the arrow keys to locate FC300 Options and press ENTER. 4. Use the right arrow key to access to Misc tab. Use the down arrow key to highlight the Touch Screen Disable field. Press SPC to clear the check box. Press ENTER. 5. A Restart message appears; use the arrow keys to select Yes and press ENTER. The FC300 restarts and the display shows the desktop. 30 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls Input Panel The FC300 has two input methods:
Keyboard. For using the physical keypad and the on-screen keyboard. Transcriber. Uses Microsoft Transcriber as the handwriting recognition solution for the FC300 touch screen. Icon Input method Input panel Keyboard Transcriber Description Tap to access the different input methods. Indicates Keyboard input method. Indicates transcriber input method. Example of the Control Panel using the Keyboard (on-screen keyboard) input method. Notice the Keyboard icon. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 31 Controls Example of the Control Panel using the Transcriber input method. Notice the Transcriber icon. Setting Owner Information Owner information includes:
Identification. Name, company, address, work and home phone numbers, and whether to display this information when powered on. Notes. Allows you to enter specific notes and whether to display the note when powered on. Network ID. User name, password, and domain to access defined network resources. 32 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls The following is an example of owner identification and notes displayed when powered on. To set owner information 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Owner. 2. Select the Identification tab. Enter information as desired. To display the information when powered on, select Display owner identification. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 33 Controls 3. Select the Notes tab. Enter information in the Notes field if desired. To display the information when powered on, select Display owner notes. 4. Select the Network ID tab. If accessing network resources, enter the appropriate user name, password, and domain information. 5. Select OK. 6. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 34 Controls Setting the Device Name Set up the FC300's device name before starting other applications. This device name may be used as a default name when setting up for other applications and when setting up a Bluetooth device. To set the FC300 device name 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > System. 2. Select the Device Name tab. Enter the desired name in the Device name field. The default name may be used when setting up for other applications; for naming conventions, see documentation for the specific application. This is the default name that displays in the Computer Friendly Name field when setting up a Bluetooth device. 3. Enter information in the Device description field. 4. Select OK. 5. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 35 Controls Setting the Date/Time Set the date, time, time zone, and whether the system automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST). To set the date/time 1. From the desktop, double-tap the Time icon (
Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Date/Time.
), or select 2. Select the correct month:
Tap the month name and select the desired month from the pop-up menu. or Tap the left arrow or right arrow beside the month name to step through the months. 3. Select the correct year. Tap the year and use the field's up/down arrows to select the correct year. 4. Tap the correct date in the displayed calendar. 36 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls 5. To set the time, tap the parameter to change (hours, minutes, or seconds). Use the numeric keypad to type the correct value. or Use the field's up/down arrows to locate the correct value. or Press the up/down arrows on the keypad to locate the correct value. 6. Tap AM or PM to toggle between the two values. 7. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. 8. Select Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving, if desired. 9. Select OK. 10. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. Setting Power Schemes There are two Power Schemes for the FC300:
Battery Power. Used when running on battery power; can be set to conserve battery power. AC Power. Used when running on AC power. Each scheme has three settings available. Caution Changes you make to the following settings may affect your battery life. User Idle. After the set time passes without activity, the system shuts down a minimum number of services, such as backlight. However, the FC300 is running and the touch screen is on. (This setting is the same as the touch screen backlight timeout on page 45.) System Idle. After the set time passes without activity , the system shuts down more services, such as the touch screen display. The FC300 is still running though. The SYS light at the top of the keyboard flashes green. Tap the touch screen or press any key (except the Power key) to turn on the touch screen. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 37 Controls Suspend. After the set time passes without activity or the Power key is pressed, the system is suspended. When suspended, the touch screen is off, the SYS light is not flashing green, and the FC300 will not respond to regular key presses. Press the Power key to resume using the FC300. The time is cumulative. When the User Idle time has expired, the System Idle time begins. When the System Idle time has expired, the Suspend time begins. If the User Idle time is set to Never, settings for System Idle time and Suspend time are ignored. If the System Idle time is set to Never, the Suspend time is ignored. Example of cumulative time, based on battery scheme default settings:
The backlight turns off after 1 minute of inactivity. The touch screen display turns off after 1 minute, 15 seconds of inactivity (15 seconds + 1 minute). The FC300 enters Suspend mode after 6 minutes and 15 seconds of inactivity (5 minutes + 15 seconds + 1 minute). To set the power schemes 1. From the desktop, double-tap the Power icon (
Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Power.
), or select 2. Select the Schemes tab. 3. In the Power Scheme field, select Battery Power. Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 38 Controls 4. In each field, select the desired time. Note The Switch state to User Idle setting here is the same for the backlight's Battery power, and device is idle for more than setting (see Touch Screen Backlight on page 45). 5. In the Power Scheme field, select AC Power. In each field, select the desired time. Note The Switch state to User Idle setting here is the same for the backlight's External power, and device is idle for more than setting (see Touch Screen Backlight on page 45). 6. Select OK. 7. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 39 Controls Setting Speaker Sounds and Volume The FC300 speaker is located under the LED status indicators. You can enable sounds for system events, applications, notifications
(alarms, reminders), key clicks, and screen taps. You can also select a specific sound for an individual event. Once a sound is enabled, adjust the volume from the Control Panel setting or from the keyboard. There are six volume level settings;
they are the same for keypad use and Volume & Sound properties. Note These sound settings may not have any effect within an Itron software application. For details, see the documentation for the Itron software application. To enable sounds 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Volume &
Sound. 2. Select the Volume tab. Set the volume on the slider bar. Tap the Soft key for a sound example. key and Loud 40 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls Select which items will have sounds enabled. If Applications is cleared, Notifications is unavailable for selection. For Key clicks and Screen taps, select for Soft or Loud sound. 3. Select the Sounds tab. You can make changes to a current scheme or create a new one. If changing a current scheme, select that scheme from the Scheme list. 4. to Select an Event. Select a Sound; several sounds are already included such as to preview the sound. Tap Beepe, Beeph, and Buzzh. Tap stop the sound example. Repeat this step for each Event as needed. If saving changes to a current scheme, select that Scheme if needed. Tap Save As. The Save Scheme As dialog box appears. If saving changes to a current scheme, the current Scheme name appears. If creating a new scheme, enter a new Scheme name. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 41 Controls Select OK. The Save Scheme As dialog box closes. If replacing a current scheme, a Change Scheme dialog appears. Make an appropriate selection. If you no longer want a specific scheme, select it in the Scheme list and tap Delete. A Scheme dialog box appears;
make an appropriate selection. 5. When completely done, select OK from the Volume & Sounds Properties screen. 6. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. To adjust speaker volume from the keyboard Action Decrease volume Increase volume Exit volume action Key sequence Blue V Blue V Press any key except the Blue V volume adjust keys. 42 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls Using the Flashlight The FC300 has an LED flashlight in the top of the unit. The flashlight on/off key is located at the bottom of the keypad. A Control Panel setting defines the time-out period before the FC300 shuts off the flashlight. The flashlight timer starts when the flashlight key is toggled on. The flashlight remains on until the flashlight key is toggled off, the flashlight timer expires, or the FC300 enters Suspend mode. To set the flashlight timer 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel >
Peripherals. 2. Select the Flashlight tab. Select the desired setting. 3. Select OK. 4. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 43 Controls 44 Backlight Settings The FC300 has two types of backlights:
Keypad backlight Touch screen backlight Keypad Backlight The keypad backlight is white and can be enabled (default) or disabled. If enabled, the keypad backlight follows the touch screen backlight settings for when to turn off. If disabled, the keypad backlight does not turn on during a suspend, restart, or reboot. To set the keypad backlight option 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > FC300 Options. 2. Select the Misc tab. Select or clear the Enable Keypad Backlight field as needed. 3. Select OK. 4. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Controls Touch Screen Backlight The touch screen backlight settings control dimming of the backlight when the FC300 is idle after a user-defined time for battery use and external power use (see Setting Power Schemes on page 37). When the backlight timer expires, the touch screen backlight is dimmed, not turned off. Any action on the FC300 returns the brightness setting. The keypad backlight also uses these time settings, but turns off instead of dimming. This option also defines the default brightness setting for the touch screen. This can be manually adjusted with keystrokes (Blue B Blue B or
). To set the touch screen backlight options 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Display. 2. Select the Backlight tab. 3. Define settings as needed. If the Battery power field and the External power field are cleared, the touch screen backlight never dims, keypad backlight never turns off, and the FC300 will not Suspend. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 45 Controls Note The Battery power, and device is idle for more than setting here is the same for the Power Scheme: Battery Power setting in Switch state to User Idle. The External power, and device is idle for more than setting here is the same for the Power Scheme: AC Power setting in Switch state to User Idle. For more details, see Setting Power Schemes on page 37. 4. Select OK. 5. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. 46 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Accessories Accessories The following optional accessories can be set up for the FC300:
SRead radio with antenna Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Wi-Fi Bluetooth devices GPS (an embedded GPS module) Imager (an embedded imager for 2D barcode and monochrome imager) Holster Carry case Charging FC300 in a vehicle Touch screen protective film Setting the Radio The FC300 is optionally equipped with an SRead radio which is connected via an internal serial port and integrated into the FC300. An external antenna is attached at the top of the FC300 and can be removed or replaced as needed. Caution Use this device only in a manner consistent with this document. For details, see RF Exposure on page iii and Specific Absorption Rate Data on page iii. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 47 Accessories Antenna Types If you ordered the FC300 with SRead, or the FC300 with SRead +
Imager, you need to attach the appropriate antenna to the top of the FC300. Length 8 inch antenna 2 inch antenna Part number Description FC3277ANTENNA Use this antenna when reading endpoints at long range, more than six feet (1.8 meters) away. This antenna can also be used for endpoint programming and reading endpoints at short range, less than six feet (1.8 meters) away. FC3280ANTENNA Use this antenna when scanning/imaging is required during endpoint programming, and when reading endpoints at short range, less than six feet (1.8 meters) away. Gain Type Impedance 2.1 dBi Vertical omni 50-ohm Unity Vertical Omni 50-ohm This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed above, and having a maximum gain of 2.1 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2.1 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50-ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. Industry Canada Conformity Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. This radio transmitter (IC:864A-FC300SR, IC:864A-HHSR3) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed above with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 48 Accessories Conformment la rglementation d'Industrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuv pour l'metteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpasse pas l'intensit ncessaire l'tablissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le prsent metteur radio (IC:864A-FC300SR, IC:864A-HHSR3) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessus et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impdance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. Attaching the Antenna Caution Do not pick up the FC300 by the antenna. Both types of antennas are attached the same way. The following picture shows where the antenna is attached at the top of the FC300. To attach the antenna 1. Carefully insert the base of the antenna into the antenna port located at the top of the FC300. 2. When initially seated, gently hand-tighten the antenna by turning the antenna to the right. Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) WWAN is not supported on the FC300 at this time. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 49 Accessories Setting Up Wi-Fi If your company uses a wireless network, you can set up the FC300 handheldif it has a Wi-Fi cardto access that wireless network.
) in the taskbar, the FC300 If you don't see the Wi-Fi icons (
may not be enabled for Wi-Fi. Another way to check for Wi-Fi is to access the Summit Client Utility screen (steps 1 and 2 in the following procedure). If the Radio Type field is blank (--), the FC300 is not enabled for Wi-Fi. or To set up Wi-Fi 1. From the FC300 status bar, double-tap the Wi-Fi icon (
). Or you can select Windows logo > Control Panel > Settings >
Wi-Fi. or 2. The Summit Client Utility screen appears. Tap Enable Radio to turn the radio on; if you see Disable Radio, the radio is already on. Tap Admin Login. 50 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Accessories 3. In the Admin Password Entry screen, type SUMMIT (all uppercase) and then tap OK. 4. From the Summit Client Utility screen, select the Profile tab and then tap Scan. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 51 Accessories 5. From the Scan screen, select the desired wireless network and then tap Configure. 6. An SCU screen appears asking if you want to create a new profile; the name is based on the wireless network you selected earlier. Tap Yes. 52 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Accessories 7. Select the Main tab and change the Active Profile field to the new profile you just created. The Status field changes from Not Associated (first example) to Associated (second example). In the Radio Type field, BG indicates an 802.11 b/g radio; ABG indicates an 802.11 a/b/g radio. 8. Select the Status tab and check to be sure an IP address is shown in the IP field. Tap OK to exit the Summit Client Utility screen. 9. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. You now have access through the wireless network. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 53 Accessories Bluetooth Devices The FC300 includes Bluetooth capability and supports a bar code scanner, Itron belt clip radios, and GPS receivers. Pairing can occur at line-of-sight distances up to 32.8 feet (10 meters). Setting Up a Bluetooth Device To use a Bluetooth device, the FC300 must first discover and pair with that device. Pairing occurs when two Bluetooth devices agree to communicate with each other and establish a connection. For example, the FC300 (one Bluetooth device) discovers and pairs with a GPS device (a second Bluetooth device). To initially set up a Bluetooth device 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth. 2. Select the Settings tab. If Bluetooth is already on, the screen shows Turn Off Bluetooth. If the screen shows Turn On Bluetooth, tap the button. Bluetooth is enabled and the button should now be Turn Off Bluetooth. Enter a Computer Friendly Name. This defaults to the Device Name (see Setting the Device Name on page 35) and resets to the Device Name after a soft reset. 54 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Accessories 3. Select the Bluetooth Devices tab. Be within line-of-sight range of the desired Bluetooth device to pair. Select Discover. All discoverable Bluetooth devices in the vicinity are listed. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 55 Accessories 4. Select the desired device. Double-tap and select the correct pairing; select Pair as Serial Device for a GPS receiver. 5. Check the pairing properties. Select the device again. Double-tap and select Properties. 6. The paired device now shows a connected icon. Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 56 Accessories Discovered and paired devices may be identified with an icon which is assigned by the system. Icons in the left column provide information about the device. White background indicates the device is connected and the Bluetooth connection is active. Red background indicates the Bluetooth connection is inactive. 7. Select OK to close this screen and return to the Control Panel. After a successful Bluetooth discovery and pairing, the following is visible. The Bluetooth LED blinks at a medium speed indicating the Bluetooth device is paired and connected. For LED information, see Bluetooth LED Status Indicators on page 6. The Bluetooth icon in the task bar indicates the Bluetooth module is connected to one or more Bluetooth device. For icons in the taskbar, see Taskbar Icons on page 25. If a Bluetooth device becomes unintentionally disconnectedfor example if the device is out of range or powers offthe FC300 attempts to reconnect. It continues to attempt to reconnect For 30 minutes, if the Continuous search field (as seen in step 2) is cleared. Forever, if the Continuous search field (as seen in step 2) is checked. To stop the FC300 from attempting to reconnect, you must delete the device from the list; see To delete a Bluetooth device on page 57. The FC300 can only have four connections (either active or inactive) at one time. If you want to connect to a device and all the connections are taken up, you must delete one of the previous connections; see To delete a Bluetooth device on page 57. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 57 Accessories To delete a Bluetooth device 1. Select Windows logo > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth. 2. Select the Bluetooth Devices tab. 3. Double-tap the device to delete and select Disconnect. The icon to the left of the device name changes to inactive
. 4. Double-tap the device again and select Delete. 5. A Bluetooth message appears stating that the pairing will be deleted the next time you open the Bluetooth screen. Select OK. 6. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. 58 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Accessories GPS The FC300 has an optional embedded (internal) GPS (Global Positioning System) module to work with a GPS-enabled application, including any Itron GPS-enabled software application. The embedded GPS module must be enabled before use. For details, see the documentation for the Itron software application. To enable the embedded GPS 1. Select Windows logo > Control Panel > Settings >
Peripherals. 2. Select the GPS tab. By default, GPS Power = OFF. Select ON to enable the embedded GPS functionality. 3. Select OK. 4. Exit the Control Panel to return to the desktop. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 59 Accessories Imager The FC300 has an optional embedded imager. The imager can only be used from within an Itron application which supports an imager, such as Endpoint-Link. For details on using the imager within an Itron software application, see the documentation for that software application. The imager has two functions:
Monochrome image capture Built-in imager for linear and 2D (two dimensional) barcode scanning Warning The imager uses laser light. Do not look into the laser's lens. Do not stare directly into the laser beam. Do not remove the laser caution labels from the FC300. Do not connect the laser barcode aperture to any other device. The laser barcode aperture is certified for use with the FC300 only. Avoid exposure; laser radiation is emitted from the imager aperture. Laser radiation is possible when open. Please read the caution labels. Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. For more details about using the imager, see the FC300 Imager Best Practices and Troubleshooting (TDC-0957-xxx) 60 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Accessories Holster The FC300 has an optional holster available. The holster can be worn on the left or right side in conjunction with the Itron holster belt. The holster can also be used with a shoulder strap. The holster has an accessory pocket that can be used to carry a probe, a spare main battery, or whatever you want. 1 FC300 2 Holster 3 Holster belt 4 Stylus holders 5 Accessory pocket FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 61 Accessories Holster Belt The holster belt has a quick-release buckle and is adjustable. 1 Adjustable slider 2 Webbing doubled-end 3 Slider clip 4 Three-prong buckle end 5 Buckle clasp Attaching Holster to Belt The holster belt must be partially unassembled so it can slip through the holster belt loop on the holster. It is then reassembled. Red numberssuch as (1)refer to parts in the labeled picture preceding this procedure. To attach the holster belt to the holster 1. Lift the webbing doubled-end (2) up and out of the slider clip
(3). 2. Unthread the webbing from the three-prong buckle end (4) by pushing the doubled-end through the top slot of the buckle. 3. Continue unthreading the webbing through the bottom slot of the three-prong buckle end. Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 62 Accessories 4. Remove the slider clip by pinching the webbing and sliding it out of the clip ends. 5. Lay out the belt so that the front of the remaining buckle end (5) is down, as is the adjustable slider (1). Stretch out the rest of the belt so it is flat. The doubled-end of the belt (from which you just removed the three-prong buckle end) should be facing up. 6. Grab the unthreaded doubled-end and thread it through the holster's belt loop so the webbing doubled-end is facing away from the holster. 7. Try on the belt with attached holster to make sure the front of the buckle clasp and the adjustable slider is on the side of the belt away from your body. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 63 Accessories 8. To rethread the three-prong buckle end with the webbing, grasp the webbing doubled-end and insert it through the bottom slot of the three-prong buckle end. Be sure you insert from the back of the buckle; there is a slight curvature to the buckle. Insert the webbing doubled-end into the concave curved side. 9. Loop the webbing and insert the webbing doubled-end into the top slot of the three-prong buckle end. 10. Pull the webbing so there is a tight fit on the three-prong buckle end. 11. Reattach the slider clip by pinching the webbing and sliding the clip in pace. Be sure the clip opening is up. 64 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide 12. Grasp the end of the webbing and slide it into the clip opening. This keeps webbing doubled-end semi-attached to the belt. Accessories 13. The holster is now attached to the belt and ready to use. Carry Case The FC300 has an optional carry case to provide extra protection. The touch screen and keypad are still accessible as is the top of the FC300 for the flashlight, and antenna and imager (if installed). The FC300 main battery compartment remains easily available. The carry case can be used with an attached hand strap (for right or left hand use) or a removable shoulder strap. The shoulder strap allows the FC300 to hang upside down. There are two styles of carry cases:
For an FC300 with SRead radio For an FC300 without the radio FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 65 Accessories Front and Back Views 1 Clear plastic holding strap 2 Latches for shoulder strap 3 Hand strap 4 Stylus holder (on other side too) 5 Zipper for enclosing FC300 (on other side too) 6 Latch for attaching shoulder strap (on other side too) 7 Shoulder strap 66 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Top and Bottom Views Accessories 1 Flashlight 2 Hirose connector, covered 3 Hand strap bottom connector, attached 4 I/O (input/output) connector, covered 5 Tether for I/O connector cover 6 Latches for shoulder strap Charging an FC300 from a Vehicle The FC300 can be charged in a vehicle without using the vehicle dock. The FC300 charger cable consists of a 12 volt DC power supply adapter to plug into the vehicle's 12 volt DC power supply receptacle (cigarette lighter), and a connector to plug into the I/O
(input/output) connector on the bottom of the FC300. Note This charger cable is only for direct charging to an FC300. Do not use this cable with a vehicle dock. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 67 Accessories To provide power to the FC300 1. Using the FC300 charger cable, plug the (1) end into the I/O
(input/output) connector on the bottom of the FC300. 2. Plug the (2) end into the vehicle's 12 volt DC power supply receptacle (cigarette lighter). Applying the Touch Screen Protective Film
(Optional) Apply the touch screen protective film to extend the life of the touch screen. To apply the touch screen protective film 1. Clean the touch screen from fingerprints, lint particles, dust, and smudges. See Cleaning on page 69. 2. Remove the protective film from its container 3. Remove the protective backing from the film sheet by lifting the backing from a corner of the film. Discard the backing. 4. Apply the film to the touch screen starting at one side and smoothing it across the display area until it covers the glass surface of the display. If air bubbles appear, raise the film slightly and continue smoothing the film across the display area. If dust, lint, or smudges are trapped between the protective film and the glass display, remove the film, clean the display area, and apply the film again. 68 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Maintenance Maintenance Consider the following maintenance issues:
Cleaning the FC300 Batteries Exposure to moisture Cleaning The FC300 should only be cleaned as needed. Do Remove lint and dust with clean, filtered canned air. If needed, apply a small amount of a mild household cleaning chemical to a soft, non-abrasive cloth and gently wipe the soiled touch screen surface or imager window. Don't Do not spray any cleaning chemical directly onto the FC300. Do not use harsh chemicals such as hand creams or insect repellent on the FC300 as they can damage the materials and void the warranty. Do not scrub the touch screen surface or imager window. Batteries While attached to an external power source, the FC300's main battery and backup battery are recharged. Frequent connection to an external power source is recommended to maintain the backup battery charge status as the backup battery cannot be recharged by a dead or missing main battery. FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 69 Troubleshooting Exposure to Moisture While the FC300 is designed to handle moisture, it is a best practice to keep the handheld as dry as possible. If moisture occurs due to inclement weather such as rain or snow, be sure to gently dry the FC300 when you return to the office. Use compressed air to dry the handheld, taking special care to dry the terminal contacts on the bottom. If compressed air is not available, use a soft towel. Troubleshooting SD Card Caution The SD card is only accessible by certified Itron service representatives. Please contact Itron Customer Support (at 1.877.ITRON.02) if you have questions or concerns related to accessing the SD card and its data. You may be charged repair fees if you attempt to access the SD card without Itron customer service approval and assistance. Itron Applications The following Itron applications can be installed on the FC300:
Endpoint-Link (EPL),: v5.5 or greater Endpoint-Link Pro (EPLP), v5.5 or greater Field Deployment Manager (FDM), v2.1 or greater Field Collection System (FCS), v2.1 or greater MV-RS, v8.0 or greater For details about how the application runs on the FC300, see the documentation for that specific application. 70 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide Index A ActiveSync 10 antenna 48 attaching 49 long range antenna 48 short range antenna 48 B backlight 44 keypad 44 touch screen 45 barcode reader 60 barcode scanner 60 battery 15 backup battery 16 checking backup battery status 17 conserving battery power 37 installing 9 maintaining the battery 69 replacing 17 setting battery icon 15 Bluetooth 54 discovery 54 LED indicators 6 pairing 54 task bar icons 25 C carry case 65 cleaning the FC300 69 cold boot 13 computer friendly name 54 D date/time settings 36 device name 35 disable touch screen 29 double-tap sensitivity 28 E enable touch screen 30 F flash card 70 flashlight 43 G GPS 59 H hand strap 8 detaching 8 view (hand strap) 3 hard reset 13 holster 61 attaching belt to holster 62 holster belt 62 I imager 60 input methods 31 Itron software applications 70 K keyboard 31 L LED status indicators 5 Battery 6 Bluetooth 6 System 7 M maintaining the battery 69 FC300 Getting Started Guide Proprietary and Confidential 71 W warm boot 13 Wi-Fi 50 setting up 50 taskbar icons 25 Windows Mobile Device Center 10 WWAN 49 Index maintenance 69 cleaning the FC300 69 drying the FC300 70 maintaining the battery 69 modifier keys 20 O owner information 32 P power scheme settings 37 R resetting the FC300 13 S scanner 60 SD card 70 serial number 3 soft reset 13 sounds 40 synchronization software 10 T task bar icons 25 touch screen protective film 68 touch screen applying protective film 68 backlight 45 calibrating 26 disable/enable 29 double-tap sensitivity 28 enable 30 transcriber 31 Troubleshooting 70 V vehicle charger 67 volume 40 72 Proprietary and Confidential FC300 Getting Started Guide
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2012-08-23 | 908 ~ 923.8 | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter | Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment |
2 | 2012-01-10 | 908 ~ 923.8 | DXT - Part 15 Low Power Transceiver, Rx Verified | Original Equipment |
3 | 952 ~ 953 | DSC - Part 15 Security/Remote Control Transmitter | ||
4 | 908 ~ 923.8 | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter |
app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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1 2 3 4 | Effective |
2012-08-23
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1 2 3 4 |
2012-01-10
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1 2 3 4 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Itron, Inc.
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1 2 3 4 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0005861034
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1 2 3 4 | Physical Address |
2111 N. Molter Road
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1 2 3 4 |
Liberty Lake, Washington 99019
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1 2 3 4 |
United States
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 2 3 4 | TCB Application Email Address |
i******@ckccertification.com
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1 2 3 4 |
i******@ckccertificaton.com
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1 2 3 4 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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1 2 3 4 |
A1: Low Power Transmitters below 1 GHz (except Spread Spectrum), Unintentional Radiators, EAS (Part 11) & Consumer ISM devices
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Grantee Code |
EO9
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1 2 3 4 | Equipment Product Code |
FC300SR
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Name |
J******** R****** H******
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1 2 3 4 | Title |
R&D Spectrum Regulatory
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1 2 3 4 | Telephone Number |
509-8********
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1 2 3 4 | Fax Number |
509-8********
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1 2 3 4 |
j******@itron.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Firm Name |
Itron, Inc.
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1 2 3 4 |
Itron, Inc,
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1 2 3 4 | Name |
J****** R****** H****
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1 2 3 4 | Physical Address |
2111 N. Molter Road
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1 2 3 4 |
Liberty Lake, 99019
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1 2 3 4 |
Liberty Lake, Washington 99019
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1 2 3 4 |
United States
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1 2 3 4 | Telephone Number |
509-8********
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1 2 3 4 | Fax Number |
509-8********
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1 2 3 4 |
j******@itron.com
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app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Equipment Class | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter | ||||
1 2 3 4 | DXT - Part 15 Low Power Transceiver, Rx Verified | |||||
1 2 3 4 | DSC - Part 15 Security/Remote Control Transmitter | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | AMR transceiver device for reading utlility meters | ||||
1 2 3 4 | AMR transceiver device for utility meters | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Purpose / Application is for | Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Original Equipment | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | Yes | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Grant Comments | C2PC for operational characteristics. Power listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except documented in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Evaluated for SAR with module FCC ID: ZDSLXE4830P. Body-worn operating configuration(s) are restricted to belt clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly. End-users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The highest reported SAR value is 1.38 W/kg. | ||||
1 2 3 4 | Power listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except documented in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Evaluated for SAR with module FCC ID: ZDSLXE4830P. Body-worn operating configuration(s) are restricted to belt clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly. End-users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The highest reported SAR value is 0.72 W/kg. | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 3 4 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 2 3 4 | Firm Name |
Itron, Inc
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1 2 3 4 |
CKC Laboratories, Inc.
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1 2 3 4 | Name |
J**** H********
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1 2 3 4 |
S****** B****
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1 2 3 4 | Telephone Number |
509-8********
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1 2 3 4 |
209-9********
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1 2 3 4 | Fax Number |
507-8********
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1 2 3 4 |
866 7********
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1 2 3 4 |
j******@itron.com
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1 2 3 4 |
s******@ckc.com
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15C | 20 CC | 908.00000000 | 923.80000000 | 0.4680000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 15C | 20 CC | 908.00000000 | 923.80000000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 1 | 15.231 | 20 CC | 952.00000000 | 953.00000000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 1 | 15C | 20 CC | 908.00000000 | 923.80000000 | 0.4680000 |
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