RP Pocket PC Scanner
Reference Manual
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Table of Contents
Overview ... 2
Installation... 2
Setting up your Pocket PC ... 3
Terminal Services Client ... 6
Scanning Barcodes ... 8
Loading Scanner Sessions into RentalPoint ... 15
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Overview
The RP Pocket PC Scanner is designed to run using the terminal services client of a hand held device. The software provides immediate feedback on scanned barcodes. A file is automatically generated in the RentalPoint data folder, thus users do not have to download the file from the scanner.
Please note that this reference manual is meant as a guide to assist you in setting up your hand held device. Since hand held models greatly vary in the user interface, screen shots included in this manual may not be exact to the screen that you see in front of you.
Installation
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Setting up your Pocket PC
Barcode Scanner Setup
You will need to ensure barcode scanning is enabled on your hand held device. The following instructions are for the PPT8800 model only. Consult your hand held device manual for information specific to the model you chose.
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Select Scan Wedge, then Config then Setup from the sub-menu that displays.
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Terminal Services Client
From the Start menu on your hand held device select Programs and click on Terminal Services Client.
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Enter your user name and password in the login window for terminal services and click OK.
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Scanning Barcodes
Checkout
Select Check-out Booking from the Scan Type option and either key in the booking number or search for it using the find window. Click Go To Scan Window.
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Asset Details
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Errors and Warnings
If there are any errors or warnings associated with the scanned barcode a warning beep will sound. An error window displays listing the details of the error or warning along with additional information about the asset.
After a few seconds the window flips back to the scan area. If you wish to review the error again, click the View Asset Details button (green arrow) on the scan window to display the error list again.
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Asset List
Click View Equipment List on the scan window to display a list of all asset tracked items that need to be checked out for the booking. As assets are scanned, the quantity in the Scan column is increased.
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Saving the Session
Once all the barcodes have been scanned for the selected booking, you can generate a file by clicking Save Session at the bottom of the screen.
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Return
Select Return Booking from the Scan Type option and either key in the booking number or search for it using the find window. Click Go To Scan Window.
The return option works the same as it does for the checkout, with barcodes being added to the list as they are scanned in and errors displaying on a separate window.
Asset List
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Open Return
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Loading Scanner Sessions into RentalPoint
Checkout
When loading scanner files into a RentalPoint checkout session, all files produced for the day display in a grid on the Scanner Sessions tab. The date and time of the file is listed along with the name of the operator who saved the file.
To load the barcodes into the session simply double click the desired file or click the Load button.
If the Delete Files on Save option is checked then any file loaded into the checkout session is deleted once the session is saved.
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Return / Open Return
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Packing / Unpacking Road Cases
The scanner can be used to pack or unpack road cases for being checked out to or returning from a job. Road cases packed from the scanner will appear on the road case tab of the product window of the main program.
On the window of the scanner application below the green arrow are two buttons for packing and unpacking a road case. (Note: the operator must have the pack and/or unpack privileges enabled in order to see these options).
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On the road case window first scan or type the barcode on the road case or rack itself. (If typing click the blue circle next to the box).
Any items previously packed in the road case will appear in the list.
Scan or type the barcodes of the items being loaded into the road case into the Enter asset barcodes box.
If you need to remove any of the scanned items, select the item in the grid and click the delete button.
Once all the items have been packed click the save button to save the changes to the road case. To cancel the changes click the cancel button.
