Getting Started Quickly - PSC PT2000 User Manual

Introduction & Quick Start Guide

Getting Started Quickly

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The PSC portable comes with an application named PALPRO loaded in
memory. PALPRO includes three useful data-collection programs for
using the PT2000 or TopGun without additional programming.
Follow the steps below to begin using the portable with PALPRO
immediately. Page references show where to find more information.
They are live links in the PDF (on-line portable document format)
version of this manual.
1.
Fill out and return the registration card enclosed with the unit. If
there is a TopGun module, be sure to include both serial numbers
on the registration card.
2.
To replace the installed alkaline batteries with a nickel-cadmium
battery pack, refer to
3.
With a PT2000, attach a bar code scanner or magnetic stripe
reader by pushing its plug into the jack at the top of the PT2000.
Be sure the plug is firmly in place.
4.
Turn the portable on by pressing the green
Note: If the portable has been customized, it may operate
differently. Check with a systems administrator for
instructions.
5.
Press the
ENTER
if necessary, change the date and time settings. (Refer to
6. Enter a password. (Refer to
7.
Press any function key to display the
8.
To use the portable as a keyboard wedge, connect it to a PC or
terminal following the instructions on
on
Appendix E page 115
key twice to accept the current date and time, or
.)
page 20
.
button.
I/O
page 19
PALPRO Options
.
page 21
PT2000™ & TopGun™
.)
menu.