Follett VERSION 6.00 - Manual (Page 660)

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PHD task commands for file maintenance (Cont.)
Task How to do it
Moving backwards in a
data file
Press A (Backspace) to move back in the file. When you reach the
beginning of the file, a message appears.
Note: When you review stored barcode numbers, you cannot enter
any new scans. To start scanning again, move to the end of the file
or press
D
to exit.
Moving forwards in a data
file
Press " to move ahead or forward in the file.
If you try to move forward past the last number scanned, the
message appears: END OF FILE.
Note: When you review sorted barcode numbers, you cannot enter
any new scans. To start scanning again, move to the end of the file
or press
D
to exit.
Return to the PHD main
menu
Press
D
(Exit) until the PHD main menu appears.
If you are not at the end of the file, press
D
(Exit) once to get there,
and then press
D
(Exit) again to return to the PHD main menu.
Note: You may exit and reenter to scan more patron or copy
barcodes at any time.
Mastering barcode scanning
Scanning barcodes is a simple operation that anyone can master. If the barcodes
are placed on the outside of a copy, it's possible to scan 1,000 items in an hour. If
the barcode is located inside, the scanning rate may drop to 500 an hour.
Note: If a barcode won't scan, you can type it on the PHD keypad.
The following sections provide instructions for scanning barcodes with the
different Telxon models and instructions for reversing the scan head on the
PHD+ or PHD+ II.
PHD+ or PHD+ II: To scan barcodes using a PHD+ or PHD+ II scanner,
remember these points:
S The PHD should just barely touch the surface. Pushing down too hard will
make the scanner movement uneven, thereby impeding the reading, and
possibly damage the scanner tip and barcodes.
S Move the PHD across the barcode at a moderate speed (a slower movement
than used with the barwand scanner).
S Allow the PHD to read some white space before and after the barcode.
S Make sure the scanner tip is clean. Dirt or glue from labels will diminish
scanning performance.