User's Manual
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ActiReader
1. Connect the serial communication cable (supplied) to a COM port on your
computer. Actiware’s Select COMPortWizardwillassistindeterminingand
setting up the appropriate COM port. The COM port can be changed at
anytime.
2. Connect the other end of the communication cable to ActiReader.
ActiReader power must be ON and the red LED Power light should be
blinking. If the Power light is not blinking, the battery must be replaced (See
Replacing the ActiReader Battery later in this manual) or the external power
supply must be used.
• External Power Source
ActiReader can be powered from an external power source (supplied).
When plugged in, it will disconnect the battery to conserve it.
• Power ON/OFF switch
This switch will disconnect ActiReader from its power source, whether
AC or battery.
• POWER (Red LED)
Whether using external power or the internal battery, the red LED will
light when the Power switch is ON.
ActiReader Features
Power indicator
(Red LED)
A
ligned or Ready
(Green LED)
RS-232 port
Power ON/OFF
Communication
Pad
External
power input