Radio Shack USB Electronic Scale User Manual

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USB electronic

scale

Thank you for purchasing your USB Electronic Scale
from RadioShack. The USB Electronic Scale consists of a
hardware scale and a software program for your Windows
computer. You can weigh your packages and see the
reading as it is displayed on your computer monitor. The
included software provides a graphical user interface for
you to control the scale and can even automatically insert
package weight into the websites of most major shippers.

USB Electronic Scale User’s Guide

CD-ROM

Please read this user’s guide before installing,
setting up and using your new product

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The Basics

contents

features 4
software installation 5

system requirements .............................................. 5

install procedure ...................................................... 5

uninstall procedure .................................................. 6

using the scale 6
scale display 7

normal display and small display ........................... 7

change the scale display color ............................... 7

operating the scale 8

weigh an item .......................................................... 8

tare ........................................................................... 8

change weight units ................................................ 9

hold .......................................................................... 9

Normal Display 10
unit conversion tool 12
auto populate destination web fi elds 14

auto-launch web page ............................................. 14

auto fi ll web page .................................................... 15

add web page 17
hardware specifi cations 19
troubleshooting 19

“DETACH” alert ........................................................ 19

“ERROR” alert .......................................................... 19

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The Basics

The Basics

features

• Weighs items up to 10 pounds.

• No batteries or AC cords required—powered by your
computer's USB port.

• Includes six foot USB cable permanently connected to
the scale.

• Displays weight in kgs or lbs format.

• Includes a Unit Conversion Tool for grams, ounces,
and other additional weight values.

• Connects to selected websites and automatically
populates the weight and additional fi elds of the web
page for your convenience.

• Auto-populates different fi elds in the web page using
Add Web Page function.

NOTE

Internet connection required.

software installation

system requirements

Your USB Electronic Scale requires Windows98SE/ME/2000/
XP, Internet Explorer 4 or higher, and a USB port.

NOTE

install procedure

1. To install your USB Electronic Scale, insert the

The software will be updated periodically. Check
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supplied CD-ROM in your CD or DVD ROM drive. The
setup program will start automatically. If you have the
auto-run feature disabled on your machine, then you
will need to run Setup.exe found in the root folder of
the CD-ROM. Right-click on the Start button and click

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Explore. Then double-click on the CD or DVD ROM
drive. Double-click on Setup.exe.

2. Follow the instructions to install the software. By

default, it will be installed to \Program Files\USB
Electronic Scale.

3. Shortcuts will be created on the desktop and startup

menu: Start > Programs > USB Electronic Scale >
USB Electronic Scale. You can start using the USB
Electronic Scale by clicking the shortcut icon.

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The Basics

The Basics

uninstall procedure

Using the CD ROM Using Your Control Panel

1. Run Setup.exe found in the root
folder of the supplied CD-ROM.

2. Select “Remove” to uninstall
USB Electronic Scale.

1. Go to your Start Menu and
select Settings < Control Panel
< Add or Remove Programs.

2. Select USB Electronic Scale,
then click the Remove button.

using the scale

Attach your scale to the computer’s USB port and run the
supplied software.

The software runs at Windows startup by default. You can
also start it by clicking the shortcut. To change the startup, do
the following:

1. Right click the System Tray icon and choose Options.

2. Check or uncheck the Run at Windows startup to

change the startup with Windows option.

When the USB Electronic Scale software starts, a program
icon will appear in the Windows System Tray to indicate the
connection status of the scale. Right click the scale icon to
see a menu of your options.

scale display

The Scale Display shows the reading of the USB Electronic
Scale. To bring out the display, do one of the following:

Using the System Tray Icon Using the Normal Display

Right click the System Tray icon
and choose Launch USB Electronic
Scale.

To minimize the display, do one of the following:

Using the System Tray Icon Using the Normal Display

Right click System Tray icon and
choose Minimize USB Electronic

Scale.

normal display and small display

There are two display options for the Scale Display: Normal
Display and Small Display. Normal Display looks like a scale
and has a panel showing the scale reading. Use the buttons
on either side of the display to perform scale functions. The
Small Display only shows the scale reading.

To switch between the two display modes, right click the
System Tray icon and select Small Display. Check to use the
Small Display and uncheck to show the Normal Display.

Double click the System Tray icon.

Click the Minimize button on the
Normal Display.

Scale Attached

Scale Not

Attached

The software displays the reading of the scale and lets you
control your scale.

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To set the Scale display to always be on top of the other
windows, right click the System Tray icon and choose
Always on Top.

change the scale display color

Customize the color of your scale.

1. Right click the System Tray icon and choose Options.

2. Click on the Scale Color tab and choose the color of

the scale.

3. Click OK.

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