Follett VERSION 6.00 - Manual (Page 28)

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A PHD (Portable Handheld Device) is a portable scanner that collects, stores, and
transmits data. A PHD lets you expedite your circulation, cataloging, inventory,
and reporting activities. Circulation Plus and Catalog Plus currently support four
PHD models: PHD+, PHD+ II, PHD Laser+, and the PHD Dolphin+.
If you are interested in learning more about any of the Follett Software products
and services mentioned here or elsewhere in this guide, please refer to
Contacting Follett Software Company" on page 29.
Getting started
We know you're eager to get started. This User's Guide is designed to help you get
the information you need when you need it. The first section covers the setup
tasks you need to complete. The remainder of the guide provides information on
a moduleĆbyĆmodule basis. Be sure to take a look at the end of the guide for the
Glossary and information on MARC tags, the PHDs, and The Bar Tender.
Many of Follett Software Company's applications have been developed for both
the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. This guide provides instructions
for using the applications on either platform. All differences between platforms
are noted in the text.
This guide assumes you have a basic understanding of your operating system. If
you need help with OSĆspecific tasks, such as changing your screen resolution,
associating a program with a particular file type, assigning sounds to events, or
creating shortcuts/aliases, please see your operating system's help.
Throughout this guide, when instructing you to select several menu commands
in sequence, this guide uses a vertical line to indicate a division between menus
and submenus (for example: Edit | Global Update | Headings).
You'll notice blocks of information in this guide that are preceded by a boldface
word. The boldĆfaced word indicates the information's importance:
Note: Provides additional information
Important: Indicates information crucial for optimal performance
See also: Directs you to another source of information for a given topic
Warning: Warns that a particular function may change or delete data
Viewing the online User's Guide
By default, this guide is installed in an electronic format wherever you installed
Circulation Plus, Catalog Plus, or Union Catalog Plus. This lets you access the
guide wherever and whenever you need it. With the online guide, you can
quickly search for a specific word or phrase and print pages of the guide.
Note: To use the online User's Guide, you'll need Adobe

Acrobat
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Reader v5.x
or higher. The current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader can be installed
from the Adobe Acrobat Web site.