Keyspan DuraWand Portable Scanner User Manual

DuraWand Portable Scanner

User’s Guide

For Macintosh

The Videx DuraWand is the third bar code reader in the Videx line of portable bar code readers.
The DuraWand combines the simplicity of TimeWand I and the durability of TimeWand II. The
DuraWand features include:

* Protected read head
* Sapphire scan tip
* Loud audible tone
* Cast metal case
* Replaceable AAA nickel-cadmium batteries
* Direct sunlight reading ability
* Optional infrared read head
* Security reset attached key ring

BATTERY INFORMATION AND WARNINGS

The DuraWand uses four AAA nickel-cadmium batteries. To prolong battery life, press the
DuraWand scan button once after you insert the DuraWand into the Recharger / Downloader Station and
once after you remove it from the Recharger / Downloader Station. This ensures that the DuraWand is in
a low power consumption state, enabling it to accept a charge while it is in the Recharger / Downloader
Station and conserve the battery charge while out of the Recharger / Downloader Station. The battery
charge will also last longer if you release the scan button between scans.
The Recharger / Downloader Station will only recharge nickel-cadmium batteries. Alkaline batteries
must not be recharged. Remove a DuraWand with alkaline batteries from the Recharger / Downloader
Station immediately after programming and data transfer has been completed. You may use alkaline
batteries in an emergency but do not leave them in the Recharger / Downloader Station any longer
than absolutely necessary.

WARNINGS

Do not leave a Durawand with alkaline batteries in the Recharger/
Downloader Station for more than thirty minutes. Doing so will
cause damage to the Durawand and/or the Recharger/Downloader
Station.

DO NOT put a DuraWand without batteries into a Recharger / Downloader Station.
DO NOT mix battery types (i.e. nickel-cadmium and alkaline).
DO NOT mix new and used batteries. Replace all four batteries for optimum battery performance.
DO NOT leave a DuraWand with alkaline batteries in the Recharger / Downloader Station any
longer than necessary. A DuraWand with alkaline batteries should be in the Recharger / Downloader
Station only for programming and transfer of data.
DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire.
DO transfer data from the DuraWand using the Videx Downloader application before replacing
batteries. Any data in the DuraWand will be lost during battery replacement.
DO install the batteries correctly, or you will cause damage to your DuraWand.

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Replacing the Durawand Batteries

REQUIRED ITEMS FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT:

Allen wrench to remove DuraWand end cap screw
Four AAA nickel-cadmium batteries

Remember to transfer the data from DuraWand using the Videx
Downloader application before replacing batteries. DuraWand data
will be erased when the end cap and batteries are removed.

The following steps will guide you through replacing your DuraWand batteries:

1. Transfer your data from your DuraWand using the Videx Downloader application.

2. To replace the batteries, remove the end cap of the DuraWand by removing the end cap screw. The
key ring will come loose when you remove the screw. Place the key ring, washer and end cap screw
in a safe place to prevent loss.

3. Remove the four old batteries and replace with four fresh AAA nickel-cadmium batteries. Be sure
the batteries are installed correctly.

4. Insert the key ring into the small slot on the end cap.
Reinstall the end cap onto the DuraWand. You will need
to exert pressure to the end cap to get it to fit snugly.
Insert the washer and end cap screw and tighten the end
cap screw. The washer holds the key ring in place, and
the end cap screw holds the washer, key ring, and end
cap in place.

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