Symantec Altiris Barcode Solution 7.0, Manual

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5 In the Symantec Management Console, on the Home menu, click Service and
Asset Management > Barcode.
6 On the Barcode Solution home page in the Quick Links Web-part, click Install
Barcode Manager.
Synchronizing data
Any data that is specified in the user profile and the Manage handheld device
page is uploaded to the barcode device in the initial synchronization. It may involve
the transfer of a significant amount of data. Ensure a good connection (either
wireless or through a cradle) with the Notification Server computer .
See “Using Barcode Solution” on page 15.
To synchronize data
1 Make sure that the barcode device has a connection to the host computer,
either wireless or through a synchronization cradle.
2 On the barcode device, select Start > Programs > Symantec Altiris Barcoder.
3 Select Synchronize.
4
Enter your security credentials and click Login.
Your password and user name are cached for an hour on the handheld device.
If you do not use it for over an hour you must reenter your security credentials.
5 Select the synchronization profile to use and select Next.
Choose one of the synchronization options and select Sync.
Status bars on the handheld device display the upload and the download
progress.
Scanning assets
After the asset data has been synchronized with the barcode device, you can scan
your assets.
See “Using Barcode Solution” on page 15.
To scan assets
1 On the barcode device, select Start > Programs > Symantec Altiris Barcoder.
2
Select Quick Scan. Quick Scan is a convenient way to scan your assets or
assign details to assets such as owner, cost center, and status.
Using Barcode Solution
Synchronizing data
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