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PT2000.book Page ii Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM PSC Inc 959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon 97402 Telephone: (541) 683-5700 Fax: (541) 345-7140 Copyright ©2003 PSC Inc. An Unpublished Work - All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this documentation or the procedures described therein may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of PSC Inc. or its wholly owned subsidiaries ("PSC").
PT2000.book Page i Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM CONTENTS Preface: About this Guide ....................................................................................v Style Conventions.......................................................................................... vi Document Conventions ......................................................................... vi Keys and Keystroke Conventions ........................................................... vi Radio Frequency Interference ...
PT2000.book Page ii Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Contents Chapter 3: Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO ........................17 Getting Started .............................................................................................18 Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000 .............................................18 Turning On the Portable .......................................................................19 Setting the Time and Date ...........................................
PT2000.book Page iii Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Contents Chapter 5: Transferring Data With PSC Utilities...........................................71 Overview ...................................................................................................... 72 Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) ........................................... 73 Installing & Setting up PTFER ............................................................. 73 Uploading a File.................................
PT2000.book Page iv Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Contents Appendix I: Batteries ..............................................................................................115 Alkaline Batteries ........................................................................................116 NiCd Battery Pack......................................................................................117 Recharging the NiCd Battery Pack ......................................................
PT2000.book Page v Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Preface: About this Guide PREFACE CONTENTS Style Conventions.................................................... viii Document Conventions ....................................... viii Keys and Keystroke Conventions.......................... viii Radio Frequency Interference.................................... ix Technical Support .......................................................
PT2000.book Page vi Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM About this Guide Style Conventions Document Conventions Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide as a method of providing consistency for notes, cautions, and warnings. Notes Notes appear throughout the manual to provide additional information on a topic, including technical details, exceptions to instructions and other pertinent information. These notes are identified by the notepad symbol and bold italics text.
PT2000.book Page vii Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Radio Frequency Interference Radio Frequency Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
PT2000.book Page viii Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM About this Guide Technical Support PSC Website Technical Support The most comprehensive source for technical support and information for PSC products is the PSC website: www.pscnet.com. The site offers product support, product registration, warranty information, answers to frequently asked questions (product FAQs), product manuals, product tech notes, software updates, patches, demos, and instructions for returning products for repair.
PT2000.book Page 1 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM 1 Introduction & Quick Start Guide CHAPTER CONTENTS Overview..................................................................... 2 Getting Started Quickly..............................................
PT2000.book Page 2 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Introduction & Quick Start Guide Overview This manual contains complete information about using and programming the PT2000 portable and TopGun module. The manual contains the following sections: z Chapter 2, About the PT2000 and TopGun, provides a complete overview of the portables, including descriptions of the keypad, the display screen, and optional accessories. Read this chapter before using the portable.
PT2000.book Page 3 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Overview z z z z z z z User’s Guide Appendix C, The TopGun Module, provides information about the TopGun module. Refer to this chapter if the TopGun module is separate from the PT2000 or to change the direction of the laser. Appendix D, The PT Dock, explains how to set up and use the optional dock for the PT2000 or TopGun. Refer to this chapter before using the dock for the first time or when connecting it to a PC.
PT2000.book Page 4 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Introduction & Quick Start Guide Getting Started Quickly The PSC portable comes with an application named PALPRO loaded in memory. PALPRO includes three useful data-collection programs for using the PT2000 or TopGun without additional programming. Follow the steps below to begin using the portable with PALPRO immediately. Page references show where to find more information.
PT2000.book Page 5 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Getting Started Quickly 9. Then select from the PALPRO Options menu. (Refer to page 23.) z When not using the portable as a keyboard wedge, press the key to display the list of available applications, and select the application to use. (Refer to page 26–page 29.) The PT2000 or TopGun is now ready to begin collecting data. Enter data with the TopGun module or another bar code scanner, a magnetic stripe reader, or the keypad.
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PT2000.book Page 7 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM 2 About the PT2000 and TopGun CHAPTER CONTENTS The PT2000 ............................................................... 8 TopGun ...................................................................... 9 The Keypad .............................................................. 10 Data Keys.............................................................. 11 Function Keys ....................................................... 12 Action Keys ..............
PT2000.book Page 8 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM About the PT2000 and TopGun The PT2000 The PSC PT2000 is a rugged, handheld, portable data-collection terminal that allows bar code scanning technology anywhere.
PT2000.book Page 9 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM TopGun z TRACKPRO, for tracking check-in and check-out of articles at one or more locations. An optional date-and-time stamp records when each item is checked in or out. PALPRO is part of the PSC Portable Applications Library (PAL). With PAL, the PT2000 can be customized for specific purposes without using a programming application. Or use the PSC Program Generator™ (PPG™) to create additional custom programs for the PT2000.
PT2000.book Page 10 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM About the PT2000 and TopGun For complete information about the TopGun module, refer to Appendix C on page 99. Figure 2-1: The TopGun Module The Keypad The keypads on the PT2000 and TopGun have three types of keys: data keys, function keys, and action keys (refer to Figure 2-2 on page 11). Each key produces a beep when pressed.
PT2000.book Page 11 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM The Keypad Figure 2-2: The PT2000 and TopGun keypads Function keys Action Data keys Action keys Data Keys Use data keys to enter letters, numbers, and several other characters. There are 26 of these keys. Each key can be used in two modes: normal and alpha. Use the key to switch between the modes (see the description of the key below).
PT2000.book Page 12 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM About the PT2000 and TopGun Function Keys There are four function keys, through , at the top of the keypad. Alpha mode changes these keys to through . Actions assigned to the function keys are determined by the active program. Action Keys There are four action keys: , , , and .
PT2000.book Page 13 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM The Display Screen Press the key to enter alpha mode. A caret (^) appears at the cursor position in the display screen. The portable remains in alpha mode until a function key is pressed, or until the key is pressed again. : This is the backspace key. Press it to move the cursor one place to the left and delete the character there.
PT2000.book Page 14 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM About the PT2000 and TopGun Figure 2-3: Virtual display vs.
PT2000.book Page 15 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM The Beeper The virtual display continues to maintain the latest 24 lines of data once all lines of the virtual display are full. The oldest data is “pushed off the top” as new data is added at the bottom. Displaying Information about the Portable Display information about the portable by scrolling the display screen past the last character on a current line. Press the key until the version number is displayed.
PT2000.book Page 16 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM About the PT2000 and TopGun The Auto-Off Feature The Auto-Off feature lets the PT2000 or TopGun conserve power by partially shutting down when not in use. Pressing the key returns the portable to full power. Set the time between the last activity in the portable and Auto-Off from 1 through 99 minutes. The default is 10 minutes. A setting of 00 disables Auto-Off.
PT2000.book Page 17 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM 3 Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Use the PT2000 or TopGun as a keyboard wedge to enter data directly into an application one item at a time. When away from the PC, it is possible to collect all the data records and upload them to the host PC later. The number of data records that can be collected before uploading them depends on how much random-access memory (RAM) the portable has. CHAPTER CONTENTS Getting Started ...........................
PT2000.book Page 18 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Getting Started Unless it has been customized, the PT2000 or TopGun has three alkaline batteries installed and is programmed for simple data collection. To begin using the portable, attach the input device (PT2000 only; refer to Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000, below) and turn it on. Note: This chapter describes how to use the portable with its original PSC programming (PALPRO).
PT2000.book Page 19 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Getting Started Figure 3-1: The input connector on the PT2000 Welp clip Turning On the Portable Turn the PT2000 or TopGun on by pressing the green button. The display screen returns to the view displayed when it was turned off. Setting the Time and Date Figure 3-2: The Time and Date Display Current Date: 02/01/02 Enter New Date: ¤ When turning the portable on for the first time, the display screen shows the date currently loaded in memory.
PT2000.book Page 20 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO system clock is set for 12-hour format, type A for A.M. or P for P.M. after the number (e.g., 013000P). Press when finished. Note: It is possible to return to the date and time prompts from other display screens and menus (such as the password prompt screen shown below). Or, change the date and time formats (refer to page 67).
PT2000.book Page 21 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data Collecting Data When finished setting up the PT2000 or TopGun (refer to the previous section), the PALPRO Options menu appears on the display screen. Use the menu to choose a PALPRO application or use the portable as a keyboard wedge.
PT2000.book Page 22 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO 2. Attach the other end to the 25-pin connector of the keyboard wedge cable (refer to Figure 3-6 on page 21). 3. PC: Attach the small male plug of the PSC cable to the keyboard jack on the PC (refer to Figure 3-6). Terminal: Insert the keyboard cable plug into the modular jack on the PSC cable connector. 4. PC: Attach the keyboard cable to the small female jack on the PSC cable (refer to Figure 3-6).
PT2000.book Page 23 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data 3. Use a bar code scanner (the TopGun module or another device attached to the PT2000), a magnetic stripe reader, or the keypad to enter data. z When scanning a bar code or running a magnetic stripe card through the reader, the data is entered at the cursor position in the application. z When using the keypad to enter the data, the data is displayed in the second line of the PT2000 display screen.
PT2000.book Page 24 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO 2. Press to use ASSETPRO, to use INVPRO, or to use TRACKPRO. Figure 3-10: Selecting a PALPRO application F1=ASSET MGMT F2=INV MGMT F3=ITEM TRACKING F4=EXIT ¤ Note: 3. If INVPRO is selected, the next screen asks the user to select one or two prompts (refer to page 29 for information). Make a selection before going on to the next step. To change the application’s title or prompts, select .
PT2000.book Page 25 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data Changing PALPRO allows the user to change the title that appears on the menu for Program each application, or change the prompts for each application. Change Titles and titles or prompts after selecting an application. To use the application’s Prompts current title and prompts, select at the prompt shown at the left. To change the title or prompts, complete the following steps: 1. Press the key at the prompt.
PT2000.book Page 26 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Figure 3-15: Entering the Second Prompt ENTER PROMPT 2 ASSET NO.¤ Switching to To switch from one PALPRO application to another, complete the Another following steps: PALPRO 1. Select from the current application’s menu to exit the Application application. Note: Enter on the keypad by pressing the key and then the key.
PT2000.book Page 27 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data Using Use ASSETPRO to track assets (furniture, phones, computers, electronic ASSETPRO equipment, etc.) at various locations (example: departments, rooms, floors, buildings, etc.). With ASSETPRO, enter an identification code for a location, collect all the asset IDs at the location, and then enter an identification code for a different location. To use ASSETPRO, complete the following steps: 1.
PT2000.book Page 28 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Figure 3-20: The Item ID Prompt ITEM ID ¤ WH3E F3=REV F4=EXIT 4. The location ID and item ID appear together on the third line of the screen, separated by a comma, and the second prompt remains on the screen. z The portable is ready to accept another ID for an asset at the current location. Figure 3-21: The Next Item ID Prompt ITEM ID ¤ WH3E,004322 F3=REV F4=EXIT 5.
PT2000.book Page 29 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data Figure 3-22: Collected Data in ASCII text file BLDG1,000295 BLDG1,001862 BLDG1,000945 BLDG1,001008 BLDG1,000036 BLDG1,000490 BLDG2,000288 BLDG2,002596 Using Use this application to track inventory. INVPRO provides a choice of one INVPRO prompt or two. Use one prompt to scan or enter an ID number or description for each item. Use two prompts to scan or enter an item ID and the quantity of that item.
PT2000.book Page 30 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO 3. The application menu appears next on the display screen. 4. Continue with the instructions for Using One Prompt, below, or Using Two Prompts on page 31, depending on the selection made in step 1. Using One Prompt 1. Select from the application menu. z A prompt appears on the screen. 2. Scan the bar code for an inventory item, or use the keypad to enter the item’s ID number or description.
PT2000.book Page 31 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data Figure 3-26: Collected Data in ASCII text file 40-000-00 40-002-00 40-006-00 40-010-00 00-000-17 00-000-19 00-000-02 00-000-11 Using Two Prompts 1. Select from the application menu. The first prompt appears on the screen. Figure 3-27: The Item ID Display ITEM ID ¤ F3=REV F4=EXIT 2. Scan the bar code for an inventory item, or use the keypad to enter the item’s ID number or description.
PT2000.book Page 32 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO reappears on the screen. The portable is ready to accept another item ID Figure 3-29: Input Another Item ID ITEM ID ¤ 40-000-00,25 F3=REV F4=EXIT 6. When finished collecting inventory data, press the key to return to the application menu. The portable stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When uploading the file to the PC, the data appears as a list.
PT2000.book Page 33 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data 1. At the first screen, press the key to change the title or prompts that appears on the application’s display screens. (Refer to page 25 for information on changing the prompts.) Figure 3-31: The Change Prompts Display CHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO ¤ z 2. To use the current title and prompts, press the key. At the next prompt, select to use the date/time stamp.
PT2000.book Page 34 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO 6. Scan a bar code for the location or use the keypad to enter the ID code. Figure 3-35: The Location ID Code Display LOCATION ID ¤ IN : F3=REV F4=EXIT z With a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a keypad, press the key. 7. The ITEM ID prompt appears on the first line of the screen, and the location ID appears on the third line. 8.
PT2000.book Page 35 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data 10. When finished collecting asset IDs for the location, press the key to return to the LOCATION ID prompt. 11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 until all the IDs for the assets at every location are collected. 12. Press the key again to return to the menu shown at step 4. 13. To change from check-in to check-out (or vice versa), repeat step 4. z Otherwise, press the key to return to the application menu.
PT2000.book Page 36 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO to files or create them from scratch in the portable as you collect inventory data. When you enter an item ID into the portable, the application checks the loaded item file for that entry. If the ID matches one in the file, the portable displays a description of the item (which it gets from the loaded description file) and prompts you for the number of individual units of the item.
PT2000.book Page 37 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data Loading Item and Description Files into the Portable Note: 1. For information about connecting a portable to your computer, see the user’s guide for the portable. For information about PTFER and PDTFER file-transfer programs, see pages 73-80. At the screen displaying the program name, press any function key. Figure 3-39: DESCRIPT Prompt DESCRIPT 08:17:32 05/01/02 F-KEY=CONTINUE 2.
PT2000.book Page 38 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO and go to step 5. and go to step 8. To add new items to an existing list, select Figure 3-42: FILE NOT EMPTY Prompt FILE NOT EMPTY F2=ERASE F3=APPEND F4=EXIT 5. To erase the item and description lists that are currently loaded in the portable, select . The second line of the display screen will become blank, and the lists will be removed from the portable’s memory.
PT2000.book Page 39 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data Figure 3-45: CONNECT TO PORTABLE Prompt CONNECT FOR REC ITEM LIST F3=CONTINUE F4=EXIT 9. When the transfer is completed, the portable’s screen will report on the number of records in the list in memory. Press the key to return to the Receive Lists menu. Figure 3-46: Results Report RESULTS RECORDS=16 F4=CONTINUE 10. To load another file, repeat steps 7 through 9.
PT2000.book Page 40 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Figure 3-48: Selecting DESCRIPT F1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE F4=EXIT Note: 3. For information about using the portable as a wedge, see the user’s guide for the portable. From the application menu, select . Figure 3-49: DESCRIPT Application Menu F1=COLLECT F2=RECEIVE LISTS F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT 4. The screen prompts you for an item identification.
PT2000.book Page 41 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data Figure 3-51: ITEM ID Match QUANTITY BCBASICS MANUAL F3=REV F4=EXIT The application adds the item ID to the item list and prompts you for a description of the item. Use the keypad to enter a description (for example, POCKET READER MANUAL). The application will add the description to the description file and prompt you for the number of units of the item. Figure 3-52: Entering Item Description ENTER DESCRIPT 6.
PT2000.book Page 42 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO INVMODEM INVMODEM (Inventory Application with Modem Option ) works exactly like INVPRO. However, an additional feature lets you send the collected data to a computer over a modem. To use this application, you should have experience with modem communications. You should know how to set up the modem for your system and how to use the communications software that runs it.
PT2000.book Page 43 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data Figure 3-54: Select SEND FILE *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT 3. Use a cable supplied by your PSC dealer to connect the portable to your modem, and select from the send file menu. Figure 3-55: Select MODEM *SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=MODEM F4=EXIT 4. Select to transmit the file at 2400 baud or to transmit it at 9600 baud.
PT2000.book Page 44 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO 7. When the computer is ready, press the key on the portable to begin the file transmission. Figure 3-58: Begin File Transmission F3=UPLD F4=EXIT 8. When the transmission is completed, the application displays a message. Select to return to the previous screen. Figure 3-59: Return to Previous Screen UPLOAD COMPLETE F4=EXIT 9. Select to hang up the modem and return to the application menu.
PT2000.book Page 45 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Collecting Data Figure 3-61: TIMESTMP Menu F1=TIME STAMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT Note: 3. For information about using the portable as a wedge, see “Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge” on page 21. From the application menu, select . Figure 3-62: Select COLLECT TIME STAMP F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT 4. Scan the bar code for an item, or use the keypad to enter the item’s ID number or description (for example, 00-693-00).
PT2000.book Page 46 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO The portable stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When you upload the file to your computer, the data will appear as a list. Each line in the list will contain the ID for a single item, followed by the date and time that the item ID was entered in the portable. The list below is part of a data file uploaded from a portable that used TIMESTMP to collect data.
PT2000.book Page 47 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Reviewing the Collected Data hour, for the minute, and for the seconds (e.g., 133000). If the portable’s system clock is set for 12-hour format, type A for A.M. or P for P.M. after the number (e.g., 013000P). Figure 3-67: Entering the Correct Time CURRENT TIME 8:17:32 ENTER NEW TIME: Reviewing the Collected Data Before uploading collected data, review it on the portable and delete incorrect or unnecessary records. Note: 1.
PT2000.book Page 48 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO z z If the record includes a quantity, the quantity is given after a comma at the end of the line. The second line of the data-review screen tells the number of the currently displayed record and the total number of records. The top line of the data-review screen offers options for moving through the records in memory.
PT2000.book Page 49 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Uploading Data to the Host PC Uploading Data to the Host PC The PT2000 and TopGun store data records in files in random-access memory (RAM). When finished collecting data in a file, transmit (upload) that file from the portable to the host PC. The number of records that can collected before uploading depends upon the amount of RAM the portable has. Note: Refer to Appendix D on page 107 for instructions to connect the PT Dock to a PC.
PT2000.book Page 50 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO 3. To use a 9-volt power adapter, attach the small, round plug of the adapter to the round power input jack on the cable connector labeled computer. 4. Plug the other end into an outlet or power strip. Note: Use only a PSC power adapter. Using another adapter can damage the portable. The portable is set at the factory with the following parameter settings for serial communications.
PT2000.book Page 51 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Uploading Data to the Host PC 2. From the program menu on the PT2000 or TopGun (such as the one from INVPRO shown in Figure 3-70), select to display the File Options menu. Figure 3-71: The File Options Menu *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT ¤ 3. Select to display the Send File menu. Figure 3-72: Send File Menu *SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT ¤ 4. Select to upload the data through the serial connection.
PT2000.book Page 52 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO 3. From the program menu on the PT2000 or TopGun (such as the one from ASSETPRO shown above), select to display the File Options menu. Figure 3-74: File Options Menu *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT ¤ 4. Select to display the Send File menu. Figure 3-75: Send File Menu *SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT ¤ 5.
PT2000.book Page 53 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Turning Off the Portable 1. From the program menu on the PT2000 or TopGun (such as the one from TRACKPRO above), select to display the File Options menu. Figure 3-77: File Options Menu *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT ¤ 2. Select to display the Erase File menu. Figure 3-78: Erase File Option *ERASE FILE* F3=ERASE F4=EXIT ¤ 3. Press the key to erase the file.
PT2000.book Page 54 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Resetting the Portable To reset the PT2000 or TopGun, remove the battery pack, alkaline batteries, or external power supply. Then press and hold down the and keys while reinserting the batteries or reconnecting the power supply. The portable will prompt to enter the current date and time. Caution: Resetting the PT2000 or TopGun is similar to pressing ++ on a PC.
PT2000.book Page 55 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning With normal use, the PT2000 or TopGun should require no maintenance. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth. User’s Guide Caution: Do not immerse the portable in liquid. Caution: Do not use any abrasive cleaners on the display screen.
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PT2000.book Page 57 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM 4 Programming the PT2000 and TopGun TopGun and the PT2000 are configured with certain default parameter settings before they are shipped from the factory. These settings will work for many applications. Change the settings by scanning the bar codes provided in this chapter and in Appendix G, Programming Bar Codes, on page 127 or by creating bar codes for specific settings. Or, download new programs to the portable from DOS or Windows.
PT2000.book Page 58 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Programming the PT2000 and TopGun Overview PT2000 and TopGun recognize the following commands at all times: */+* */-* *--* *-+* */.* *.-* *.+* *+.
PT2000.book Page 59 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using Programming Utilities Using Programming Utilities The PSC portable comes with a collection of applications and utilities on a disk. This collection is called the Portable Applications Library, or PAL. Two of the utilities, PDPROG and PERCPROG, enable programming of the portable from DOS or Windows.
PT2000.book Page 60 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Programming the PT2000 and TopGun Figure 4-1: The PSC Portable Programmer (PERCPROG) Main Window 3. From the menu, select Options > Settings. The Communications Settings window will open (refer to Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2: The Communications Settings window 4. Note: 5. 60 Select the desired serial port. Then select OK. After changing the serial port setting, PERCPROG will keep the new setting until it is changed again.
PT2000.book Page 61 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using Programming Utilities Figure 4-3: The Program File window User’s Guide 6. Select the application to be installed in the portable, and click OK. z The message Programming the portable will appear in the programmer window. Additional messages and the percentage of completion will be displayed as the programming progresses.
PT2000.book Page 62 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Programming the PT2000 and TopGun PDPROG PDPROG is the utility used to program a PSC portable through DOS. Using PDPROG involves entering commands on the DOS command line. The command line syntax is as follows: pdprog filename[.hex] [-¦/][port] where filename = the name of the file for the application to install in the portable (The file has a .hex extension. Do not include the extension in the command line.
PT2000.book Page 63 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using Predefined Defaults Using Predefined Defaults TopGun and the PT2000 have the following three sets of parameter defaults: Predefined Default 0 (D0) : turns every on/off parameter off and sets all minimum and maximum lengths to zero. Predefined Default 1 (D1): turns every on/off parameter on, sets all minimum lengths as low as possible, and sets all maximum lengths as high as possible.
PT2000.book Page 64 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Programming the PT2000 and TopGun Using Bar Codes To program the PT2000 and TopGun, scan Code 39 bar codes that contain the desired parameters and settings. Appendix G on page 127 provides several programming bar codes. Custom bar codes can be made using any bar code printing software that supports Code 39.
PT2000.book Page 65 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using Bar Codes Like all Code 39 bar codes, this sample starts and ends with an asterisk (*). $+$- starts programming mode. 00 is the ID number for the parameter that enables Code 39, and 1 turns it on. 02 specifies the Code 39 maximum-length parameter, and 35 sets it to 35 characters per label. EE saves the new settings and exits programming mode. Using Multiple Bar Codes Create multiple bar codes to program the portable.
PT2000.book Page 66 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Programming the PT2000 and TopGun General Programming Parameters Table 4-1 describes some of the general parameters for programming the PT2000 or TopGun. For descriptions of serial parameters, refer to Table 4-2. For a complete list of parameters and defaults, refer to Appendix A.
PT2000.book Page 67 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM General Programming Parameters Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date Time: Turn parameter ID D8 on to set the portable’s real-time clock display to 24-hour (military-style) format. When this parameter is set to the time is displayed in 12-hour format. The default time display is 24-hour format. Use the 12- and 24-hour bar codes to change the format. To set the time on the portable’s clock, scan the Time bar code.
PT2000.book Page 68 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Programming the PT2000 and TopGun Serial Parameters Use bar codes to set parameters for using the PT2000 or TopGun as a serial device. Table 4-2 describes the serial parameters; bar codes for setting them begin on Serial Parameters on page 143. (For a complete listing of parameters and defaults, refer to Appendix A.) This section also includes a table of Code 39 and ASCII equivalents for serial characters (refer to Table 4-3 on page 70).
PT2000.book Page 69 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Serial Parameters Xmodem is a simple send-and-wait-for-response protocol using a fixedlength data field. The data field is embedded in an Xmodem packet, which also contains a packet number and a single-byte arithmetic checksum. The protocol link is established by the receiver transmitting a NAK character until the sender responds. The sender responds by transmitting an Xmodem packet.
PT2000.book Page 70 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Programming the PT2000 and TopGun Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters Table 4-3 provides Code 39 and ASCII equivalents for serial characters. For Code 39, ASCII, and mnemonic equivalents of keyboard keys, refer to Appendix B.
PT2000.book Page 71 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM 5 Transferring Data With PSC Utilities CHAPTER CONTENTS Overview .................................................................. 60 Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) ....... 61 Installing & Setting up PTFER ............................. 61 Uploading a File .................................................... 62 Downloading a File ............................................... 64 Changing Settings .......................................
PT2000.book Page 72 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Overview After scanning a series of bar codes or inputting other data into the PT2000 or TopGun, use a data-transfer utility to upload the information to the host computer. Note: To launch Windows applications, select menu options, use dialog boxes, or refer to Microsoft Windows documentation. Both the PT2000 and TopGun come with PSC’s Portable Applications Library (PAL) on a disk.
PT2000.book Page 73 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Installing & Setting up PTFER To prepare for a data transfer between the PC and the PT2000 or TopGun, complete the following steps: 1. If the utility software is not already installed on the PC, install it following the instructions included with the diskette packaged with the portable. 2.
PT2000.book Page 74 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Transferring Data With PSC Utilities 3. By default, PTFER uses the following communications settings: Port COM2 Baud rate 9600 Stop bits 1 Data bits 8 Parity None Protocol ACK/NAK These are also the default settings for the PT2000 and TopGun.
PT2000.book Page 75 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Figure 5-2: The File to Receive dialog box 2. PTFER displays to Figure 5-3). a message saying that it is expecting the file (refer 3. Make the appropriate selections on the portable to upload the data into the specified file on the PC (refer to page 49). Figure 5-3: The PTFER window during an upload Note: 4. User’s Guide If no success message appears, select a different port.
PT2000.book Page 76 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Downloading a File To send a file from the PC to the PT2000 or TopGun: 1. Prepare the portable to receive a file. Note: Refer to the information about the DESCRIPT application on Page 35. 2. Then select File > Send from the PTFER menu. 3. Specify the name and location of the file in the File to Transmit dialog box.
PT2000.book Page 77 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Figure 5-4: The Communications Settings dialog box Note: User’s Guide When a connection has been made to the serial port, the Settings option is dimmed on the menu and cannot be selected. Select Options > Connect again to disconnect the application, and then select Options > Settings again. 2. To use a different COM port, select it in the Port options group. 3.
PT2000.book Page 78 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Setting Command Line Options Note: In Windows 3.x, the command is in the Command Line input box in the application’s Program Item Properties window in the Program Manager. In Windows 95, create a shortcut to the application. (The Desktop is a good place to put the shortcut.) Find the command in the Target input box on the Properties tab of the shortcut’s Properties window.
PT2000.book Page 79 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) The port, baud rate, timeout, and action parameters are optional. If using one or more parameters, precede them with a hyphen (-) or a slash (/). Enter parameters either before or after the file name. For example: the command ptfer link.txt /P1 would send the file named link.txt over COM1 to the portable (the default action, T, is assumed). The command ptfer -3r data.
PT2000.book Page 80 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Using PDTFER Instead of using the PTFER application in Windows, transfer files to and from the PT2000 or TopGun using commands on the DOS command line.
PT2000.book Page 81 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using MACTFER Using MACTFER Use the MACTFER program to transfer data between a PT2000 or TopGun and a Macintosh. Only one cable is required to connect the portable to a Macintosh. (Contact a PSC dealer to order.) To transfer data using the MACTFER program, complete the following steps: 1. Copy the mactfer.exe file from the supplied floppy disk to the Macintosh hard drive. 2.
PT2000.book Page 82 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Transferring Data With PSC Utilities 8. 82 To send a file to the portable, select File > Send and specify the name and location of the file in the Send File dialog box. To accept the transferred file, the portable must be programmed to accept serial input and store it in a file or register. Depending on the program, it may be necessary to select some options on the portable first.
PT2000.book Page 83 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using UPDTFER Using UPDTFER Use the UPDTFER program to transfer data between a PT2000 or TopGun and a UNIX workstation. The UPDTFER program transmits and receives data to or from the portable using PSC’s ACK/NAK protocol. Note: Refer to the PSC website at www.pscnet.com > Support > Software Updates > PT2000/TopGun to download the UNIX transer file (UNIXUPLD.zip unzips to UPDTFER.exe).
PT2000.book Page 84 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Transferring Data With PSC Utilities s h performs the transfer “silently” (without displaying received data on the screen). displays help on program usage and options. For example: updtfer /dev/tty2a readin.dat -r would receive data from a portable connected to a serial port named /dev/tty2a and place data in a file named readin.dat. The UPDTFER program has the following settings. The portable's communications settings must match.
PT2000.book Page 85 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM A Programming Parameters APPENDIX CONTENTS Overview................................................................. 104 Predefined Defaults ................................................ 105 Save-and-Exit Settings............................................. 105 General Programming Parameters .......................... 106 Code 39 ...............................................................106 Interleaved 2 of 5 ................................
PT2000.book Page 86 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Programming Parameters Overview Note: For information about programming, refer to Chapter 4. This appendix provides information about all programmable settings for the PT2000 and TopGun. z Table A-1: lists programming (refer to page 87). ID numbers for predefined defaults z Table A-2: lists save-and-exit settings (refer to page 87).
PT2000.book Page 87 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Overview Predefined Defaults : tells how the parameter is set when you select predefined default D0, D1, or D2 (refer to page 87). z Table A-4:, beginning on page 91, lists parameter settings for serial communications.
PT2000.book Page 88 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Programming Parameters Table A-3: General Programming Parameters Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input Code 39 Predefined Defaults D0 D1 D2 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.
PT2000.book Page 89 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Overview Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input Universal Product Code-A (UPC-A) Predefined Defaults D0 D1 D2 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off. Enable 30 On/Off On or Off Off On On Send system digit 31 On/Off On or Off Off On On Send check digit 32 On/Off On or Off Off On Off Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 33 On/Off On or Off Off On Off Universal Product Code-E (UPC-E) Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.
PT2000.book Page 90 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Programming Parameters Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input Other Controls Predefined Defaults D0 D1 D2 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.
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PT2000.book Page 93 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM B Full Keyboard Support APPENDIX CONTENTS Overview................................................................. 112 Common Keyboard Keys........................................ 113 IBM (or Compatible) PC Keyboard Keys...............
PT2000.book Page 94 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Full Keyboard Support Overview Almost every key on the keyboard, including non-printing keys, can be programmed into the PT2000 or TopGun. The tables in this appendix list Code 39 equivalents for programming all keyboard keys. Use the Code 39 values to create bar codes to include lowercase or nonalphanumeric characters in a bar code. For example, to include an exclamation mark (!) in a bar code, encode it as /A (slash capital a).
PT2000.book Page 95 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Overview Table B-1: Common Keyboard Keys Key Code 39 ASCII Value Key Code 39 ASCII Value SP space 20 : /Z 3A ! /A 21 ; %F 3B " /B 22 < %G 3C # /C 23 = %H 3D $ /D 24 > %I 3E % /E 25 ? %J 3F & /F 26 A A 41 ’ /G 27 B B 42 ( /H 28 C C 43 ) /I 29 D D 44 * /J 2A E E 45 + /K 2B F F 46 , /L 2C G G 47 - - or /M 2D H H 48 . .
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PT2000.book Page 99 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM C The TopGun Module CHAPTER CONTENTS Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000....... 118 Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model .......... 121 Laser Specifications and Labeling...........................
PT2000.book Page 100 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM The TopGun Module Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000 If the TopGun module and PT2000 were purchased separately, complete the following steps to connect them: 1. Pull the hook on the elastic hand strap out of the holder near the base of the PT2000 (refer to Figure C-1). Figure C-1: The back of the PT 2000 Remove these screws after releasing the hook Release the strap hook here 2.
PT2000.book Page 101 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000 Note: Contact a PSC dealer to order a replacement hand strap and screws. Request the PT2000 strap kit. Figure C-2: Attaching the TopGun module 3. User’s Guide Place the TopGun module on the top of the PT2000 and gently press it onto the 9-pin connector (refer to Figure C-2).
PT2000.book Page 102 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM The TopGun Module 4. Place the flat metal plate at the top end of the elastic hand strap over the indentation on the back of the TopGun module and insert the screws (refer to Figure C-3). Figure C-3: Replacing the hand strap (magnified view) Indentation on back of TopGun module Flat metal plate Hand strap 102 5. Tighten the screws until the metal plate is secure. 6. Replace the hand-strap hook into its holder.
PT2000.book Page 103 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model TopGun comes assembled for right-handed use. To use the unit with the left hand, complete the following steps as shown in Figure C-4: 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the TopGun module.
PT2000.book Page 104 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM The TopGun Module 104 2. Gently lift the top to separate it from the rest of the module. (Be careful not to break the ribbon cable inside the module.) 3. Turn the top around so that the laser is pointing in the opposite direction. 4. Replace the top of the module. 5. Insert and tighten the two screws. (Do not over tighten them.
PT2000.book Page 105 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Laser Specifications and Labeling Laser Specifications and Labeling z Laser classification: CDRH Class II z Light source: 680-nm laser diode z Minimum element width: 6.
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PT2000.book Page 107 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM D The PT Dock CHAPTER CONTENTS About the PT Dock ................................................ 126 Setting Up the Dock............................................... 126 Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable ........ 126 Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer ............... 128 About the Power Adapter .................................... 130 Using the PT Dock.................................................
PT2000.book Page 108 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM The PT Dock About the PT Dock The PSC PT Dock is specially designed for use with the PT2000 or TopGun. Use the dock for data transmission between the portable and a PC. Remove the portable from the dock to use it for data collection.
PT2000.book Page 109 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Setting Up the Dock 2. Gently press the PT Dock adapter into the base of the PT2000 or TopGun. Figure D-1: The PT2000, PT Dock, and adapter 3. Use the two provided screws to secure the adapter to the portable.
PT2000.book Page 110 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM The PT Dock Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer Set up the Dock as either a serial device or a keyboard wedge. The cable part number will depend upon your computer type and desired configuration (serial or keyboard wedge). Note: Refer to PSC’s website at www.pscnet.com at the Service quick link, contact a PSC dealer, or contact PSC customer service at (541) 683-5700 to determine the appropriate PSC cable to use with the PT Dock.
PT2000.book Page 111 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Setting Up the Dock 2. Plug the 25-pin connector of the cable into the cable input jack on the back of the PT Dock (refer to Figure D-3). Figure D-3: Back of the PT Dock Power input jack User’s Guide Cable input jack 3. Attach the small male plug of the PSC cable to the keyboard jack on the workstation (refer to Figure D-4 on page 112). 4. Attach the keyboard cable to the small female jack on the PSC cable (refer to Figure D-4 on page 112).
PT2000.book Page 112 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM The PT Dock Figure D-4: Sample PSC Keyboard wedge To computer To keyboard × To PT Dock OU T About the Power Adapter To use the PT Dock with a serial cable, use a 9-volt power adapter to recharge the NiCd batteries in the PT2000 or TopGun. Power adapters are available from a PSC dealer. (When using the keyboard wedge configuration, power is supplied by the workstation.) Note: Use only a 9-volt power adapter supplied by PSC.
PT2000.book Page 113 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Using the PT Dock Using the PT Dock Set up the PT Dock as described in the preceding section. Place the PT2000 or TopGun into the dock, with the keypad facing out. To use a power adapter or the keyboard wedge configuration, the green LED labeled READY on the front panel of the PT Dock should light up. (If the READY light does not come on, make sure the POWER light is on and the portable is fully inserted into the dock.
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PT2000.book Page 115 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM E Batteries The PT2000 and TopGun run on two types of batteries. The main batteries supply operating power for the PT2000 unit and for the TopGun module or another input device. The internal lithium battery provides backup power to maintain the random-access memory and real-time clock when the main batteries are removed.
PT2000.book Page 116 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Batteries Alkaline Batteries The PSC PT2000 or TopGun comes with three alkaline batteries installed. To replace the alkaline batteries, complete the following steps: 1. Detach the elastic hand strap on the back of the portable by pulling its hook out of its holder near the base (refer to Figure C-1 on page 100). 2. Press on the arrow symbol on the battery-compartment cover and push the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 3.
PT2000.book Page 117 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM NiCd Battery Pack Caution: Switch 2 must be in the ALK position to prevent the unit from attempting to charge the alkaline batteries. This could cause them to leak, damage the unit, and void the product warranty. z Switch 1 may be in either position. 5. Lay the plastic ribbon along the bottom of the battery compartment with the end sticking out of the compartment. 6.
PT2000.book Page 118 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Batteries 3. Pull the end of the plastic ribbon sticking out of the battery compartment toward the batteries until they pop out. 4. Set the two switches inside of the battery compartment for the type of batteries being used. z Refer to the diagram inside the battery compartment which indicates the positions for alkaline (ALK) and nickelcadmium (NiCd) batteries (refer to Figure E-1). z Make sure Switch 2 is in the NiCd position.
PT2000.book Page 119 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM NiCd Battery Pack 8. Replace the hand-strap hook into its holder. Caution: Do not short-circuit a battery—damage to the battery can result. Do not incinerate, crush, or puncture batteries. The electrolyte contained in NiCd batteries is composed of caustic materials that are harmful to the eyes and skin. Dispose of batteries in compliance with all applicable regulations.
PT2000.book Page 120 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Batteries It is best to charge the battery pack at or slightly below room temperature. Always charge the battery within the temperature range of 50°–85°F (10°–30°C). Storing the NiCd Battery Pack The battery pack can be stored indefinitely, regardless of its charge state. Store it between -22° and 122°F (-30° to 50°C). Stored batteries lose about ten percent of their charge per month when they are kept at room temperature.
PT2000.book Page 121 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Low Battery Indication Low Battery Indication NiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries The portable indicates when the battery pack or alkaline batteries are low by flashing LOW BATTERY on the display. About 20 minutes of use remain before the main batteries reach their automatic low-power shutdown point.
PT2000.book Page 122 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Batteries If the message does not disappear or occurs other than at initial use after prolonged storage, then the backup battery may no longer be accepting a charge from the battery pack or adapter. Contact a PSC dealer. Use the PT Dock to recharge the lithium backup battery in the portable. The battery will be recharged while the READY light is on.
PT2000.book Page 123 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM F Connector Configurations APPENDIX CONTENTS Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Connector..... 142 Interface Cable Connector...................................... 143 PT Dock .................................................................
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PT2000.book Page 127 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM G Programming Bar Codes This chapter provides bar codes for common setup parameters that can be used for programming the PSC PT2000 and TopGun. Factory default settings are underlined. APPENDIX CONTENTS Predefined Defaults................................................... 146 Code 39..................................................................... 146 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...................................................... 148 Codabar ........
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PT2000.book Page 141 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Other Controls ADD CODE ID On *$+$-B51EE* Off *$+$-B50EE* *$+$-B805EE* GOOD-READ TONE Low *$+$-B800EE* Medium High Medium Low *$+$-B802EE* High *$+$-B807EE* GOOD-READ BEEPS 1 *$+$-B901EE* 3 *$+$-B903EE* 2 *$+$-B902EE* 4 *$+$-B904EE* GOOD-READ TONE DURATION (in seconds) 0.07 *$+$-BA01EE* 0.22 *$+$-BA03EE* 0.14 *$+$-BA00EE* 0.
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PT2000.book Page 143 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Clock and Calendar Clock and Calendar *%-* Set Date *%.* *$+$-D80EE* 24-Hour *$+$-D81EE* International *$+$-D91EE* Set Time CLOCK FORMAT 12-Hour DATE FORMAT U.S.
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PT2000.book Page 155 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC Inc.
PT2000.book Page 156 Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:34 AM Asia Pacific PSC Hong Kong Hong Kong Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 Italy PSC S.p.A. Vimercate (MI), Italy Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1 Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496 Australia PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. North Ryde, Australia Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688 Japan PSC Japan K.K. Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761 Fax: 81 (0)3 3491 6656 France PSC S.A.R.L.
