User Manual

Introduction
N_SIGHT R900 User’s Manual for the Neptune Handheld System 1-7
Finding Information within the Manual
This manual is written for two basic types of users: meter readers and
operators. To help both types of users find the information they need,
this manual uses the following symbols to identify different types of
tasks:
• Tasks usually performed by meter readers are indicated by the
Meter
Reader icon.
• Tasks usually performed by N_SIGHT R900 operators are
indicated by the Operator icon.
• Tasks that are performed occasionally are indicated
by the Setup
icon.
In addition to looking for these symbols, use the following sections to
fi
nd information quickly:
• If you have a specific task or item in mind, look in the Index.
• Look through the Contents
to find tasks and topics whose titles are
not familiar to you.
• If you are unsure of a term, look it up in the Glossary
.
Where to Start
The best way for you to use this manual depends upon your
responsibilities in your company’s meter reading process and how
familiar you are with using a handheld computer.
• Meter
readers typically gather meter readings and other
information about meters on a route. They most likely use the
Neptune handheld system to gather meter readings and route data
and to get route assignments.
• Operators
typically manage the daily tasks of a meter reading
process. They most likely use a one of the Neptune handheld
devices to upload route data from it to their computer and to
download billing and customer information from their computer to
the handheld device.