Using MACTFER
User’s Guide 81
Using MACTFER
Use the MACTFER program to transfer data between a PT2000 or Top
Gun 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. Scan the following bar code to make sure the portable��s serial
communications parameters are set to the defaults:
3. Connect the Macintosh cable to the PT Dock.
4. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the cable input jack
on the bottom of the portable.
5. Plug the mini-DIN end of the Macintosh cable into the
Macintosh modem port. The modem port is marked:
6. Start the MACTFER program on the Macintosh. An untitled
window appears for displaying received or transferred data.
7. To upload a file from the portable to the Macintosh, select File >
Receive and use the Receive File dialog box to specify the name
and location of the file to store the data in. Then select options on
the portable to upload the data into the specified Macintosh file.
Serial Communication
parameters (defaults) *$+$-C8EE*
* $ + $ - C 8 E E *
Note: Copy received data to o ther applications using the Edit >
Copy command.