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Follett Panther Getting Started

Follett Panther Getting Started

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Overview
The Follett Panther™ is a hand-held wireless device. It has a self-
contained application, Follett Remote, that allows you to collect barcode
scans offline for many circulation, inventory, and collection and patron
maintenance tasks.
If you have Destiny and a wireless network, the Panther's customized
browser communicates directly with Destiny, allowing you to perform
real-time transactions. When you are out of range of your wireless
network or when your Destiny server is not available, you can use
Follett Remote.
This document guides you through charging and setting up your
Panther, and communicating with your workstation or wireless network.
It includes the following sections:
Resources to help you (p. 1)
Getting started (p. 2)
Managing the batteries (p. 2)
Starting the Panther (p. 4)
Features of the Panther (p. 5)
Communication options (p. 13)
Communicating with the Panther (p. 22)
Resources to help you
Destiny Customers:
•
"Quick Help for Wireless Destiny — Library", "Quick Help for
Wireless Destiny — Textbook", and "Quick Help for Wireless
Destiny — Media" guide you through performing checkins and
checkouts, taking inventory, and uploading barcode files from
Follett Remote.
•
"Quick Help for Wireless Destiny — Transferring Textbooks"
and "Quick Help for Wireless Destiny — Transferring Assets"
guides you through the process of transferring ownership of
textbooks and assets to other sites in the district.
Getting started with the
Follett Panther

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  • Page 1 Getting started with the Follett Panther Overview The Follett Panther™ is a hand-held wireless device. It has a self- contained application, Follett Remote, that allows you to collect barcode scans offline for many circulation, inventory, and collection and patron maintenance tasks.

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Once you've verified that you have everything you need, you'll first need to charge the batteries. The Panther has two types of battery power: The main battery pack on the back panel, and the backup battery located inside the Panther.

  • Page 3: Charging The Main Battery Pack

    Power Cable 1. Attach the appropriate plug adapter to the plug of the power cable. 2. Plug the Panther power cable into the DC Power Jack on the left side of the Panther. 3. Insert the plug into an appropriate power source.

  • Page 4: Internal Backup Battery

    This battery retains RAM data and allows the real-time clock to remain operational for up to 30 minutes. If the Panther is left without the main battery pack for more than 30 minutes, the internal backup battery discharges and must be recharged to function properly.

  • Page 5: Touch Screen Display

    The Decode LED lights green when the Panther successfully decodes a barcode scan. Touch screen display The Panther comes with a stylus, located in the stylus slot on the back of the unit. Use this stylus (or your finger) to select or enter information on the touch screen.

  • Page 6: About The Keys

    Care and cleaning of the Panther When needed, clean the scanning lens and the LCD display with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. You can clean the Panther case with a damp cloth. About the keys Color-coding...

  • Page 7: Key Types

    Desktop. Function Launches Internet Explorer Launches WordPad Launches Scan Wedge. If it's already running, asks you if you want to close it. Launches Follett Remote © Copyright 2008 Follett Software Company. 10919A Rev 11 06-08-A Page 7 of 25...

  • Page 8: Function Keys

    Moves the cursor to the next tab stop or field (on a form or application window). Page 8 of 25 © Copyright 2008 Follett Software Company. 10919A Rev 11 06-08-A...

  • Page 9: Navigation Keys

    Press the Blue key once in combination with the next key. Key Combination Function Blue + Backlight Suspend/Resume Blue + Up Arrow Volume up Blue + Down Arrow Volume down © Copyright 2008 Follett Software Company. 10919A Rev 11 06-08-A Page 9 of 25...

  • Page 10: Key Combination

    Red + 4 Red + 5 Red + 6 Red + 7 Red + 8 Red + 9 Red + BKSP Red + 0 Red + SP Page 10 of 25 © Copyright 2008 Follett Software Company. 10919A Rev 11 06-08-A...
  • Page 11 When you switch the keyboard to Alpha mode, letters type in lowercase by default. To capitalize only the next letter pressed, single-press the SFT key. To turn CAPS LOCK on and off, double-press the SFT key. © Copyright 2008 Follett Software Company. 10919A Rev 11 06-08-A Page 11 of 25...

  • Page 12: About The Taskbar

    Getting started with the Follett Panther About the taskbar Located at the bottom of the Panther's screen, the command bar includes application menus, buttons, and provides access to the Input Panel (on-screen keyboard). Opens the Windows® Start menu. Indicates that the USB communication cable is connected.

  • Page 13: Communication Options

    Panther to a host workstation through a USB (1.1 or higher) connection using ActiveSync communication. IrDA port (wireless communication) The IrDA port enables the Panther to transmit data via pulses of infrared light to and from other IrDA-compliant devices, such as printers, workstations, and even other Panthers.
  • Page 14 FAST-MSCHAPV2 TTLS-GTC To communicate with your wireless network, you'll need to turn the power on to the radio and configure your WLAN settings on the Panther. You'll need to obtain the information from your network administrator. Powering the radio 1. Open the Control Panel by tapping (start) >...

  • Page 15: Configuring A Wireless Connection

    Getting started with the Follett Panther Configuring a wireless connection Important: Any cold boot of the Panther deletes the WLAN settings. You may want to store this information in a secure place. 1. To open the network manager, tap in the taskbar.

  • Page 16: Activating A Wireless Connection

    Panther attempts to connect to the network according to the parameters you entered above. Please note that the Panther will not attempt to connect until you tap Activate. The Config tab stores all the configurations you have created in the list but activates only one configuration at a time.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Workstation Through A Cable

    Getting started with the Follett Panther Connecting to a workstation through a cable To allow your workstation and the Panther to communicate through a cable, you'll need the correct cable and software. You'll need the following hardware • Panther communication cable or a HomeBase The USB cable allows the Follett Panther to communicate with a workstation—or to a network through a USB hub.

  • Page 18: Setting Up A Workstation With Activesync

    Once you've installed Windows Mobility Center on the workstation, you'll need to configure it: 1. Connect the Panther to a USB port. Vista automatically detects the device and installs the appropriate driver. 2. Select Start > All Programs > Windows Mobile Device Center.
  • Page 19 For the synchronize data question, leave it at "Merge the existing items …". It does not affect the way information for Destiny is transferred. Then click Set Up. © Copyright 2008 Follett Software Company. 10919A Rev 11 06-08-A Page 19 of 25...
  • Page 20 Getting started with the Follett Panther 5. The Windows Mobile Device Center reappears. Your scanner should appear with a status of Connected. Page 20 of 25 © Copyright 2008 Follett Software Company. 10919A Rev 11 06-08-A...

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Panther

    Getting started with the Follett Panther Setting up the Panther As shipped, the Panther defaults to USB communication with your workstation. To verify or change the default setting 1. Tap (Start) > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection. 2. Tap Change Connection to change the current settings.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Usb Cable

    The Power Port on the back end of the USB connector fits the power cable that comes with each Follett Panther. To charge the device while communicating, connect the power cable to the Power Port. Communicating with the Panther After setting up both the workstation and the Panther, an ActiveSync connection should be automatic.

  • Page 23: Uploading Follett Remote Files From The Panther To Your Workstation

    1. Click Explore on its toolbar. The Mobile Device folder opens in Windows Explorer. 2. Locate and transfer your Follett Remote files by dragging and dropping—or copying and pasting—them to a location on your workstation, just as you would when moving any files between folders.
  • Page 24 Getting started with the Follett Panther Circulation Plus/Catalog Plus v6.4 You can upload Follett Remote data files anywhere that accepts files from a PHD: Cataloging Edit | Update Copies via PHD Edit | Remove Categories via PHD Edit | Delete Copies via PHD...
  • Page 25 For inventory, select the one you're working on. In Textbook Manager, select your Location. For textbook or asset transfers, select the destination site. 4. Tap Browse to locate and select your Follett Remote file in the \IPSM\Follett Remote folder. 5. Tap Upload.

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