Follett VERSION 6.00 - Manual (Page 223)

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4. Once you've selected the correct PHD model and adjusted the PHD settings
as desired, simply follow the instructions displayed in the window.
After the data is processed, a message appears asking if you want to save the
remote inventory data (barcode scans). We recommend that you always save
your remote inventory data until inventory has been completed.
Choosing No removes the temporary inventory file from your computer but
does not affect your processed data. To save your remote inventory data,
select Yes. On the Save As dialog, enter a file name and use txt as the
extension. The remote inventory data file's default location is in
FOLLETT\CC40\TEMP\.
Note: If you need to, you can reprocess the scans using the instructions
under Processing the remote inventory data file" on page 227.
When you click Close from the Remote Inventory progress dialog, Inventory
generates an exception report to alert you to items that may require
followĆup (see Interpreting the Remote Inventory exception report" on page
228). We recommend that you use Print Preview to view all of your Remote
Inventory exception reports. After previewing them, you may want to print
or save your exception reports to facilitate following up on the items
indicated on the report.
Important: Before you begin collecting additional scans, remember to erase
the previous scans from your PHD. To erase scans from a PHD+,
PHD+ II, or PHD Laser+, see page 664. For a PHD Dolphin+, see
page 679.
Using a portable computer to inventory your collection
In addition to entering copies directly into the Inventory main window and using
a PHD, it is possible to collect inventory data on almost any portable PC or
Macintosh. After collecting the data and saving it to floppy disk, you can process
it at any Inventory workstation. You can repeatedly collect and process inventory
data with remote batch disks until you have processed your entire collection.
To collect scans with a portable computer, you'll need a PC, Macintosh, or laptop
with a 3 1/2" floppy disk drive, a barcode scanner (if you'll be using one), and a
movable cart for the computer. You'll also need a number of formatted
highĆdensity diskettes to create remote batch disks or files (see the following
sections for instructions).
Note: If you intend to use a laptop with a scanner, the laptop must have a
keyboard port and an external keyboard. Follow the instructions for the
operating system of the laptop.
The following sections contain procedures for Windows (page 223), Mac OS
(page 225), and DOS (page 226) workstations.
Windows workstations
If the operating system of the computer is Windows 95, 98, NT, or 2000, use the
following instructions for creating remote batch disks and collecting scans.