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Overview.....................................................................2

Getting Started Quickly..............................................4

Introduction &

Quick Start Guide

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
About this Guide7
Style Conventions8
- Document Conventions8
- Keys and Keystroke Conventions8
Radio Frequency Interference9
- Reseller Technical Support10
- Telephone Technical Support10
- E-Mail Technical Support10
- PSC Website Technical Support10
Technical Support10
Chapter 1 Introduction & Quick Start Guide11
Chapter Contents11
- Overview12
- Getting Started Quickly14
Chapter 2: About the PT2000 and Topgun17
The PT200018
Topgun19
The Keypad20
- Data Keys21
- Function Keys22
- Action Keys22
The Display Screen23
- The Virtual Display23
- Displaying Information about the Portable25
The Beeper25
The Auto-Off Feature26
The PT Dock26
Chapter 3: Using the PT2000 and Topgun with PALPRO27
Getting Started28
- Attaching an Input Device to the PT200028
- Turning on the Portable29
- Setting the Time and Date29
- Setting a Password30
Collecting Data31
- Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge31
- Using PALPRO33
- Descript45
- Invmodem52
- Timestmp54
Reviewing the Collected Data57
Uploading Data to the Host PC59
- Serial Configuration59
- Keyboard Wedge Configuration61
Removing Collected Data from Memory62
Turning off the Portable63
- Resetting the Portable64
- Care and Cleaning65
Chapter 4: Programming the PT2000 and Topgun67
Overview68
Using Programming Utilities69
- Percprog69
- Pdprog72
Using Predefined Defaults73
Using Bar Codes74
- Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes74
- Using Multiple Bar Codes75
General Programming Parameters76
- Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date77
Serial Parameters78
- Xmodem Protocol78
- Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters80
Chapter 5: Transferring Data with PSC Utilities81
Overview82
Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER)83
- Installing & Setting up PTFER83
- Uploading a File84
- Downloading a File86
- Changing Settings86
- Setting Command Line Options88
Using PDTFER90
Using MACTFER91
Using UPDTFER93
Programming Parameters95
Overview96
Predefined Defaults97
Save-And-Exit Settings97
- Code 3998
- Interleaved 2 of 598
- Codabar98
- Code 9398
- Universal Product Code-A (UPC-A)99
- Universal Product Code-E (UPC-E)99
- European Article Numbering (EAN)99
- Japan Article Numbering (JAN)99
- UPC, EAN, JAN Extensions99
- Code 12899
- Other Controls100
Serial Programming Parameters101
Appendix F: Full Keyboard Support103
- Overview104
Appendix G: the Topgun Module109
- Attaching the Topgun Module to the PT2000110
- Changing Topgun to a Left-Handed Model113
- Laser Specifications and Labeling115
Appendix H: the PT Dock117
About the PT Dock118
Setting up the Dock118
- Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable118
- Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer120
- About the Power Adapter122
Using the PT Dock123
- Recharging the Portable's Batteries123
- Maintenance123
Appendix I: Batteries125
Alkaline Batteries126
Nicd Battery Pack127
- Recharging the Nicd Battery Pack129
- Storing the Nicd Battery Pack130
Lithium Backup Battery130
Low Battery Indication131
- Nicd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries131
- Backup Battery131
Appendix J: Connector Configurations133
- Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Connector134
- Interface Cable Connector135
- PT Dock136
Appendix K: Programming Bar Codes137
Predefined Defaults138
Code 39138
- Interleaved 2 of 5140
Interleaved 2 of 5141
Codabar142
Code 93144
Upc-A145
Upc-E146
Ean/Jan147
UPC/EAN/JAN Extensions148
Code 128148
Other Controls150
Clock and Calendar153
Serial Parameters153

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