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Appendix F Using a PHD Dolphin+
A PHD (Portable Handheld Device) is a barcode scanner that collects, stores, and
transmits data. You can use a PHD to simplify certain circulation, cataloging,
inventory, and reporting activities. Follett Software currently supports four PHD
models. This appendix provides instructions for using the PHD Dolphin+ from
Hand Held® Products. It also includes a troubleshooting table and a Quick
Reference Guide.
Important: This appendix is intended to complement, not duplicate, the Hand
Held Products document that came with your PHD Dolphin+. Please
keep the Hand Held Products document for future reference.
See also: For information about one of the Telxon PHDs, see Appendix E.
Getting started
If you're using your PHD Dolphin+ for the first time, make certain your package
contains everything on the enclosed packing list. Your package should also
include a document from Hand Held Products that provides information on the
HomeBase and battery maintenance.
Once you've verified that you have everything you need, use the document from
Hand Held Products to set up the HomeBase and install and charge the battery.
The HomeBase is the hub of your PHD Dolphin+ system: not only is it the
communications link between your PHD and your computer Ċ it also provides
battery management. Make sure it is connected to a convenient workstation that
has access to Circulation Plus/Catalog Plus.
Loading the PHD application for the first time
Before you can use your PHD, you need to load Follett Software's PHD
application. This application tells your PHD which barcode symbologies your
library uses and how to work with the other Follett applications.
To load the application the first time, place the PHD Dolphin+ in the HomeBase.
If the LCD screen is blank, press the
ON/SCAN
key. The screen prompts you to go
to System Setup. Use the instructions on page 42 to set up the options on the
PHD tab. When you're ready, press your PHD's
ENTER
key, then click the Load
button on the PHD tab.
Note: After installing the PHD application the first time, if you need to reinstall
the application, simply follow the instructions on page 42.
Once you've loaded the PHD application, your PHD is ready to use.
If you also use your PHD Dolphin+ with TextLink, you must also load the PHD
application from TextLink before using it with TextLink. Unlike a Telxon PHD,
the two applications can reside concurrently on a PHD Dolphin+.