panel). Additionally, data can be sent and received
through an optional internal radio.
Through the keyboard
Entering data through the keyboard is similar to
operating a calculator. As you press the data keys, the
corresponding number or letter appears on the screen.
Pressing the ENTER key stores data in the PTC’s
memory.
With a laser scanner
A
bar code
is a series of vertical bars
and spaces used on nearly every
item in business today.
A second method of entering data is with a laser
scanner. When you scan a bar code the PTC is
programmed to read, the PTC and scanner interpret
the data and store it in the PTC’s memory.
Via the optional touch panel
!
Use only your finger to select items
on a touch panel screen. Using a pen
or similar object will cause damage.
If your PTC has the optional touch panel feature, you
can select items on the PTC’s screen by using your
finger to firmly press on the desired option.
Via a radio
Refer to
for information on radio
communication.
Storing data
Data entered into the PTC can be stored in files in
the PTC’s random access memory (RAM) or on an
optional internal solid-state hard drive.
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 sales
orders in one file, all data relating to inventory
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