User manual

ARC250 User Manual 1.10 - 5
Enter registration:
Start the software by selecting START _ PROGRAMS _ ARC250 _ ARC250 for
Uniden BC250/785. After the start screen, select HELP _ REGISTER in the
menu.
Enter the name and key information: the name is case sensitive!
No spaces are allowed. The key only contains numbers. The name may contain
‘0’ (=zero) or capital O.
1.3 Connect you scanner:
The scanner must be connected to a free serial port. This is normally a 9-pin
connector at the back of your PC. Refer to your PC and scanner manual for
information.
BC250/296D: the BC250/296D comes with a serial cable; connect to a free
serial port
BC785/796D: the BC785/796D does not come with a serial cable; you need to
purchase a standard straight thru RS232 cable for connecting the scanner to
you PC.
ARC250 does not support USB devices, use USB devices at your own risk.