User's Manual

The ILS Inventory Wand
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Figure 1-14: Select the Search List File Screen
Transferring and Selecting the Search List File
1. To transfer a search list file (or files) from the ILS Application Server, it must be placed
in the synchronization directory for your PPT 2700. There should be a shortcut to this
directory on the desktop of the Application Server. Once the file is in the correct
location, dock the PPT 2700 and the file(s) will be automatically transferred. Refer to
the Wireless Operations sections for details of file transfer using a Wireless PPT 2700.
2. Once the files have been transferred, tap the <Item Search> button. The Select the
Search List File screen is used to choose the desired file. The down arrow to the right of
the Type field can be used to choose files of other types that can be used as search
lists. Tap the file name to select it to be used for the search. The <Cancel> button at
the top-right can be used to return to the main screen.
1.6.2. Search Mode Screen
There are several ways to view information on the Search Mode Screen.
Option 1 - Check the Items Found button
: This will show you all of the barcodes that were
found in the field below.
Option 2 - Check the Items Not Found button
: This will show you all of the barcodes that
the system has not yet found.
Option 3 - Check the Show All Items button
: This will show you both the Items Found and
the Items Not Yet Found. This is the default selection. Tap the other buttons at any time to
change the view.
When the Alerts enabled button is checked, an alert display and sound will occur for each item
that is found. The search will stop temporarily, allowing you to locate the item found on the
shelf. Tap this button to disable this feature.
Tap the Start button to begin searching for the barcodes. You will notice that the barcode
display field(s) will begin to reflect changes in the status of the search items, depending on