CalAmp PC-UC-2 Manuale Utente
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7M303-1 Rev A2
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To facilitate sending pages to a large number of different pagers, groups of pagers may be set up in the
Peoplefinder
II
. A group is first assigned a number, and the members of the group are programmed into the group pager
database. Once a group is set up, a page may be sent to all the members of the group simply by sending the
page to the given group.
page to the given group.
2.2 Keypad
The built-in keypad is used to program the unit, and to manually enter pages. Its keys have the following
functions:
functions:
Key
Primary Use
Secondary Use
0 thru 9
Entering numbers
Selecting a sub-menu
F1
Send a page after it is entered
Select options from the
sub-menus
F2
Monitor the channel
Back up to previous
menu item
F3
Talk to a two-way radio
Monitor the channel if it
is busy
F4
Send a tone-only page to a numeric or
alphanumeric pager
DEL
Correct an incorrect entry
- (Program)
Used as a dash (-) when entering a
message.
Enters the programming
mode and exits menus
Up/down arrows scroll through various
options on the display.
VOL+/-
Adjust the local speaker volume
The
Peoplefinder II
has a keypad buffer that allows a user to type faster than the prompts on the display come up.
Keystrokes will not be lost, and efficient data entry is possible by operators skilled in the operation of the
Peoplefinder II
.
2.3 External Keyboard
An external keyboard with a PS-2 connector may optionally be used if desired. When the external keyboard is
connected, the unit's built-in keypad continues to operate normally. The external keyboard's keys function the
same way as do the unit's keypad in most cases. Additional features are:
connected, the unit's built-in keypad continues to operate normally. The external keyboard's keys function the
same way as do the unit's keypad in most cases. Additional features are:
The alphabetic keys may be used when entering pages to alphanumeric pagers.
The ESC key is mapped to the keypad's "-" key.
The ENTER key is mapped to the keypad's F1 key.
The NUM LOCK key is enabled by default, permitting the operator to use the keyboard's numeric keypad
for more efficient entry of numeric data. Note that the keypad's "." key is mapped to the DEL key.
for more efficient entry of numeric data. Note that the keypad's "." key is mapped to the DEL key.
Pressing CTRL and the Windows "MENU" key simultaneously, or pressing the ALT and TAB keys
simultaneously enters the Setup Mode.
simultaneously enters the Setup Mode.
“Low state” alarm pages may be initiated by pressing a number key between 1 and 8 while holding the
CTRL key. Pressing the SHIFT key at the same time will select the “High State” alarm pages.
CTRL key. Pressing the SHIFT key at the same time will select the “High State” alarm pages.
Only keyboards that are FULLY compliant with the standard keyboard communication protocol will work
properly with the
properly with the
Peoplefinder II
. It has been found that some keyboards do not properly implement the "retry"
protocol and therefore do not work well when the
Peoplefinder II
is busy processing pages from several sources. If
an external keyboard does not work properly with the
Peoplefinder II
, try using another brand of keyboard.