Symbol Technologies PTC-860IM Through the keyboard, With a bar-code reader, Via cloning or downloading

Entering data through the keyboard is simila r t o operating a

calculator. As you press a key on the PTC’ s keyboard, the

corresponding number or letter appears on the disp lay.

Pressing the ENTER key stores data in the PTC’s memory.

A second method of entering data is with a bar-code reader.

When you pass the reader across a bar code the PTC is

programmed to read, the PTC and reader interpret the data

and store it in the PTC’s memory.

A third method of entering data into the PTC-860 is by

receiving (via cloning or downloading) th e data. In cloning, one

PTC sends a duplicate copy of its programs and data to another

PTC via a data cable connected directly to both PTCs. In

downloading, a host computer sends data to the PTC either

directly (using a data cable) or over the telephone lines. When

sending data over the telephone lines, an optional accessory

such as a modem is used. The modem is connected to the PTC

with a data cable.

Once you enter data into the PTC, it is stored in files in the

PTC’s memory. Each file holds a separate group of application-

related data. For example, a PTC used to collect many types of

data (sales orders, inventory changes , and employee hours)

would store all data relating to sale s orders in one file, all data

relating to inventory changes in another, and all data relating

to employee hours in still another.

After collecting the data, the PTC must e it h er transmit the

data to a host computer for processing or send it to a printer, or

both, to make the data useful to you and your organization.