Oops, an update

I thought I had already updated this. I think I did, but it didn't post. You can set your own barcode numbers using the first method in the Yes, Virginia post below. All you have to do is enter your info in the material edit screen DON"T SAVE, click view holdings. The barcode window is open still, type in your number and save. Now if you have to add more than one barcode you will have to use the add holding/delete holding method. It is a pain but at least for a quick single entry you no longer have to do that. I don't know why the Spectrum manual does not cover this. I am sure most people would like to set their own barcodes especially if you have given other numbers to companies for orders. Well, now you know if you didn't already know.

Spectrum In-Hand UGH!

I have been having issues with my In-Hand Palm device for weeks. I finally figured it out and it was so simple. The Hot-Sync was not connecting to the computer. I had done some checking and it was connected to the serial port in the back. I went back through the manual and found that there was a spot to check for USB, Serial, etc etc. Well for some reason it defaults to USB even though my cradle is connected by serial port. So after weeks of working with it when I had a few spare minutes I found that all that was wrong was the Serial box needed to be checked. I have heard that a lot of people have problems with this device. If you are having problems with yours that would be the first thing I would check...

Oh yeah, you would probably like to know how to do that. Open Hot Sync from inside Windows the little blue and red circular arrows should show up in the task bar on the desk top. Right click, click serial, unclick USB and you are ready to go.