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The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).
About This Guide Introduction The PenWare 1500 Product Reference Guide provides instructions for setting up and maintaining the PenWare 1500 Transaction System. Chapter Descriptions • Chapter 1, Getting Started, lists the parts of the terminal and describes how to get the PenWare 1500 up and running quickly.
Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given special directions.
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Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic) Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international) Support E-Mail: Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The PenWare 1500 signature capture device integrates with various applications to enable electronic storage of signatures. Add these electronic signatures to transaction documentation to eliminate filing, storage, and physical handling of paper receipts. The PenWare 1500 features: •...
PenWare 1500 Product Reference Guide LED Indicators Figure 1-2. PenWare 1500 LED Indicators Function Green Power On Flashing Idle Capture Self Test/Calibrate Flashing...
POS host device and installing peripherals. System Requirements Installing the PenWare 1500 system requires a POS host device (PC or cash register) with an available serial port. The development software requires an IBM-compatible PC running DOS, Microsoft Windows 3.1/95/NT, or OS/2.
PenWare 1500 Product Reference Guide Connecting the PenWare 1500 This section describes how to connect the PenWare 1500 to a host in various configurations. To set up the PenWare 1500, also install and run the PenWare Initialization Program; see the Chapter 3, Initializing the PenWare 1500 for more information.
Setting Up the PenWare 1500 System The screen lights and the Penware 1500 logo displays for 3 seconds. The green LED blinks while the terminal is searching for the host, then turns solid green when the host is found. Note: To enable the terminal to recognize the host, install and run the PenWare Initialization Program located on the PenWare Utilities Diskette.
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PS/2 Cable Figure 2-2. PS/2 Cable Configuration The screen lights and the Penware 1500 logo displays for 3 seconds. The green LED blinks while the terminal is searching for the host, then turns solid green when the host is found.
Setting Up the PenWare 1500 System Connecting Peripheral Devices To install a peripheral device in an RS-232 passthrough configuration: 1. Shut off power on the POS host device. 2. Plug the RS-232 Y-cable’s 15-pin connector (HDB15) into the RS-232 port on the back of the PenWare 1500.
Initializing the PenWare 1500 Use the PenWare Initialization Program (PWINIT) on the PenWare Utilities Diskette v4.3 shipped with the terminal to configure the PenWare 1500. To install and run the PenWare Initialization Program: 1. Insert the PenWare Utilities Diskette in the disk drive (usually drive A or B) on the host computer.
Setting LCD Clear Time LCD Clear Time clears the PenWare 1500 screen after a specified amount of time has elapsed with no device activity. For example, set the LCD Clear Time to 30 to clear the PenWare 1500 screen after 30 seconds of inactivity.
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2. Touch the screen to invoke self-test mode. The green LED turns off, and the red LED turns on. 3. The LCD displays all pixels. Note: Any communication activity aborts diagnostic mode and returns the PenWare 1500 to idle mode to wait for a host command.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications Table A-1. PenWare 1500 Technical Specifications Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions 6.0 in. L x 7.6 in. W x 1.5 in. H 152.4 mm L x 193.04 mm W x 38.1 mm H Weight 16 oz/0.5 kg...
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PenWare 1500 Product Reference Guide Table A-1. PenWare 1500 Technical Specifications (continued) Item Description Peripherals and Accessories posBuilder Software Operating systems supported: DOS, Windows 3.x/95/98 and NT Development Toolkit 3.51 or higher, IBM 4680/4690 Formats supported: BMP, SIG, DIB, CGM, EPS, PCL, TIFF, TXT,...
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LCD ......A-1 contacting Symbol ....vi LCD clear time .
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....4-1 Symbol support center ....vi PS2 installation .
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