Synchronization - KoamTac KDC100 User Manual

3. SYNCHRONIZATION

When barcode data is collected, it must be uploaded to your application. KTSync
bundled with the KDC, is software that allows barcode data to be uploaded to any PC, PDA, or
smartphone running Windows XP, Vista, or Mobile 5.0+. It has two major functions -
Synchronization and Keyboard Emulation.
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Synchronization - Provides data upload functionality to your applications.
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Keyboard Emulator - Allows scanned data to upload directly into your
application as if the data were being entered manually on a keyboard.
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Additional functions include:
Prefixes and suffixes add-on functions to scanned
barcodes eliminating manual data entry
Symbology and Scan Option selections
Barcode Wedging options
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KTSync was installed during the initial installation process. Before data can be uploaded to a host
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device, KTSync must be launched on the host and configured to recognize the KDC. The
following screen displays when KTSync
File Menu
Connect: Select the KDC port assignment. This information can be found in Windows Device
Manager. The port assignment is used by KTSync
Synchronize: This option tells the KDC to synchronize data with the host manually.
Setting Menu
Synchronize: Select Synchronize options.
Barcode & KDC: Select Barcode and KDC options.
Confirmation: Select Auto Connection and/or Synchronization Confirmation options.
About Menu - KTSync
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is launched.
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Figure 9 - KTSync Synchronizer Menu
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- Version Information
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when synchronizing data from the KDC.
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