unication Alpha Elite Manual

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Unication CO., LTD.
Document No. ：PMA-Elite-001
Revision ：2.0
Provided By ：李明輝
Provided Date ：2004/ 08/20
ABSTRACT
Alpha Elite Pager Programmer Guide
Alpha Elite
PPS Manual

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Unication CO., LTD.
Document Title Alpha Elite PPS Manual Page No. 1 / 58
Document No. PMA – Elite - 001 Revision 2.0
The information contained in this document is the exclusive property of Unication CO., LTD. It shall not be disclosed,
distributed or reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of Unication CO., LTD.
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Unication CO., LTD.
Document Title Alpha Elite PPS Manual Page No. 2 / 58
Document No. PMA – Elite - 001 Revision 2.0
The information contained in this document is the exclusive property of Unication CO., LTD. It shall not be disclosed,
distributed or reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of Unication CO., LTD.
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P
AGER
P
ROGRAMMING
G
UIDE
Product Family 56A
Unication Group
Alpha Elite

1. LICENSE GRANT
In connection with the transfer of possession of the software package
provided with this Agreement, Unication, (LICENSOR) hereby grants to pos-
sessor (LICENSEE) a non-exclusive license to use the software program(s)
(SOFTWARE) and documentation (DOCUMENTATION) of said software
package with a single-user computer system. LICENSEE may, upon request-
ingandreceivingwrittenpermissionofLICENSOR,transferpossessionofthe
software package including SOFTWARE and DOCUMENTATION and trans-
fer this license to another party if the other party agrees in writing to accept
the terms and conditions of this agreement
2. OWNERSHIP
LICENSEEisgivenpossessionofaprogrammodule(s)withthesoftware
package in or on which Software is copied, but title to the SOFTWARE and
DOCUMENTATION, all copies thereof and all rights therein, including all
rights in the patents, copyrights, and trade secrets applicable thereto, shall
remain vested in LICENSOR, regardless of the form or media in or on which
theoriginalandothercopiesofsoftwareanddocumentationmaysubsequently
exist. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to convey any title or owner-
ship interest in the program module(s), SOFTWARE or DOCUMENTATION
to LICENSEE.
LICENSEE agrees not to disclose, transfer, provide on any form, except
as otherwise provided in this agreement, the software package or any portion
thereof, to any person other than employees of LICENSEE without prior
written consent of LICENSOR, and any such disclosure or transfer shall be
consistent with the use in the single-user computer system.
LICENSEE agrees not to reverse compile or disassemble SOFTWARE.
LICENSEE agrees that it will not in any form, export, re-export, resell,
ship,ordivertorcausetobeexported,re-exported,resold,shipped,ordiverted,
directly or indirectly, the SOFTWARE and DOCUMENTATION or a direct
productthereof toany countryfor whichthe UnitedStates governmentor any
agency thereof at the time of export or re-export requires an export license or
other government approval without first obtaining such license or approval.
3. COPYING RIGHTS
LICENSEEmaymakecopy(s)ofSOFTWAREandDOCUMENTATION,
required for backup or modification purposes in support of the use of the
SOFTWARE with the single-user computer system, but LICENSEE must
include existing copyright notices on any such copy, modifications, or portion
of SOFTWARE merged into another program. Such notice(s) may appear in
several forms, including machine-readable form, and LICENSEE agrees to
reproduce such notice(s) in each form in which it appears, to the extent it is
physically possible to do so.
4.TRANSFERABILITY
LICENSEE may not transfer SOFTWARE and DOCUMENTATION, or
any copy(s) thereof, in whole or in part, except as expressly provided in this
agreement. If Licensee transfers SOFTWARE and DOCUMENTATION to
another party as expressly provided in this agreement, LICENSEE must at
the same time either transfer all copies whether printed or machine-readable
form to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred; this includes all
modifications and portions of SOFTWARE contained or merged into another
program.
IfLICENSEEtransfersSOFTWAREand/orDOCUMENTATIONorany
copy,modification,ormergedportionofSOFTWAREtoanotherpartywithout
written permission of LICENSOR, this license is automatically terminated.
5. TERM
The term of this license agreement is for as long as LICENSEE uses the
SOFTWARE for its intended purpose. This agreement may be terminated by
LICENSEEupononemonth’spriorwrittennotice.LICENSORmayterminate
this agreement if LICENSEE is in default of any of the terms and conditions
of this agreement, and termination is effective if LICENSEE fails to correct
suchdefaultwithinthirty(30)daysafterwrittennoticethereofbyLICENSOR.
Within one month after termination of this agreement, LICENSEE will
certify to LICENSOR in writing that through its best efforts, and to the best
of its knowledge, the original and all copies, in whole or in part, in any form,
ofthe SOFTWARE andDOCUMENTATION have beendestroyed or returned
to LICENSOR.
6. ASSIGNMENT, SUBLICENSE, OR TRANSFER
LICENSEE shallnot(bycontract,operationoflaw,orotherwise)assign,
sublicense under or transfer this agreement for any right of interest in this
agreement, or delegate performance of any of its obligations under this
agreement, without the prior written consent of the LICENSOR. Any such
assignment,sublicense,transfer,ordelegationwithouttheLICENSOR’sprior
written consent shall be voidable at the LICENSOR’s option.
7. WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
LICENSORwarrantsthatundernormaluse,SOFTWAREshallperform
the functions specified in its DOCUMENTATION. If SOFTWARE does not
conform to its DOCUMENTATION such that its functional performance is
significantly affected and LICENSOR is notified promptly, in writing, within
ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of the software package, LICEN-
SOR will correct such nonconformance by repair, or at its option, make
availableareplacement program module(s) providingthereisnomisuseofthe
nonconforming program module(s).
If LICENSOR or its distributor is unable to deliver a replacement
module(s) having SOFTWARE which conforms substantially to its DOCU-
MENTATION, LICENSOR may terminate this license by providing a refund
to LICENSEE upon LICENSEE’s return of such program modules, except as
provided in Section 3 above, any modification in SOFTWARE by LICENSEE
or third parties shall void this warranty.
LICENSOR does not represent or warrant that the SOFTWARE or
DOCUMENTATIONfurnished hereunderis freeof infringement of any of the
third parties, copyrights, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights.
LICENSOR shall not be responsible for maintenance or field service of
the program module(s) and SOFTWARE under this agreement.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL WARRANTIES
ARISING FROM COURSE OR DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE) WITH
RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM MODULE(S), SOFTWARE, OR DOCUMEN-
TATION FURNISHED BY LICENSOR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR
ANY USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION BY
THE LICENSEE.
The remedies provided above are the LICENSEE’s exclusive remedies
for any failure of LICENSOR to meet its warranty obligations. Actions by
LICENSOR in the manner provided above shall constitute complete fulfill-
ment of all the warranty liabilities of LICENSOR whether the claims of the
LICENSEE are based on contract, in tort (including negligence and strict
liability, or otherwise with respect to or arising out of the program module(s),
SOFTWARE or DOCUMENTATION furnished hereunder.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
LICENSOR, its subcontractors and suppliers of any tier, shall not be
liableincontract,intort(includingnegligenceandstrictliability),orotherwise
for damages or loss of other property or equipment, loss of profits or revenue,
loss of use of equipment or power system, cost of capital, cost of purchased or
replacement power or temporary equipment (including additional expenses
incurred in using existing facilities), claims of customers of the LICENSEE,
or for any special, indirect incidental or consequential damages whatsoever.
The remedies of the LICENSEE set forth herein are exclusive where so
statedandthe total cumulativeliabilityofthe LICENSOR withrespectto this
agreement, or anything done in connection therewith, whether in contract, in
tort (including negligence and strict liability) or otherwise, shall not exceed
the price of the product in which such liability is based.
9. NOTICE
All notices in connection with this agreement shall be in writing and
shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the following
address: Unication, Inc., 1500 Gateway Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33426-8292,
ATTENTION: Group Patent Counsel.
10, GOVERNING LAW
Thisagreementshallbegovernedandinterpretedbythelawsofthestate
of Illinois.
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LICENSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS AGREEMENT HAS
BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. LICENSEE FURTHER AGREES THAT THIS
AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING OF LIC-
ENSEE AND LICENSOR WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER
HEREOF AND COMPLETELY SUPERCEDES ANY PRIOR UNDER-
STANDINGS, EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. ANY MODIFICATION OF
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT
AND EVIDENCED BY WRITTEN AMMENDMENT SIGNED BY BOTH
LICENSOR AND LICENSEE.
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

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®
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computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the
United States and other countries preserve for Unication, Inc., certain exclusive
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described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner to the
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Furthermore,thepurchaseofUnicationproductsshallnotbedeemedtogranteither
directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights,
patents or patent applications of Unication, Inc., except for the normal, non-
exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a
product.
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Contents
Contents
G etting S tar ted
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E quipment R equired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
E quipment S etup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
I nstalling the S oftwar e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
S tarting the S oftware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Y our P P S
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B asic Over view F or P r ogramming a P ager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
M ain Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
S er vice M enu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjust H ar dwar e T uned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
T est M ode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
C ode Options (S ingle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
P r ompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
M ore P rompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Alert Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
P assword/OT A P r ogramming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
F eatur es Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
M ore F eatur es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
P r ogram M enu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
S ave M enu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
P r int M enu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
S etup M enu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
C omm Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
C olor Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
T echnical D escr iption
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M aintenance I nfor mation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
P ar ts R eplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
E xploded V iew Diagr am and P arts L ist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
T r oubleshooting G uide
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G lossar y
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Product Family Alpha Elite PAGER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
Scope of this Manual
Scope of this Manual
This manual contains the following sections:
• Getting Started—contains information about equipment requirements,
hardware and software installation, and how to start the Product Family 56A
Programming Pager Software (PPS) after installation.
• Using Your PPS—contains the screens used to read and program a pager or
pagers.
• Technical Description—provides a technical description of the Pager
Mechanical Interface.
• Troubleshooting Guide—provides possible solutions to problems encountered
during installation or programming of a pager.
• Glossary—provides a glossary of technical terms associated with a PPS.
Product names are subject to change without notice. Some product names are
available only in certain markets.
Information Presentation
This manual presents different types of information in different ways:
• Information you need to type is printed in boldface type .
• Default values are shown
like this .
•When information from the screen is referred to in the text, it looks like
this .
•When you need to press a key on the keyboard, the key is represented
graphically. For example, instead of “Press the Enter Key,” you will see “Press
E
.”
Special characters are used to emphasize certain conditions.
Field Description Information
Any screen that contains fields is followed by a table of field descriptions. These
tables are divided into the following columns.
1. Field Name —shown exactly the way it appears on the screen.
2. Description —a complete description of what the field is for, how you can use
it, what the valid entries are, and how a specific entry in this field can affect
the status of another field.
3. Value(s) —lists all the available values and where applicable, the
default .
Where no value exists, N/A (not applicable) is shown.
Á
Note: Emphasizes additional information pertinent to the subject matter.
G
Caution: Emphasizes information about actions which may result in equipment
damage.
E
Warning: Emphasizes information about actions which may result in personal
injury.

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Getting Started
Getting Started
The Product Family 56A (FLEX) PPS and interface package, combined with an
IBM

personal computer (or compatible), provides the flexibility to program
Product Family 56A pagers to meet individual requirements. To obtain the best
results from the product, please take a few minutes to read this instruction guide.
Equipment Required
• IBM Personal Computer or compatible (not included)
The Product Family 56A PPS is designed to operate on the IBM personal
computer or compatible with DOS version 3.3 or higher and a serial port.Also,
512K of available RAM is required. If your computer is equipped with a color
monitor and a color graphics card, the software runs in color.
• Programming Interface (not included)
The Programming Interface provides communication between the computer
and the Pager Mechanical Interface.This package includes all cables necessary
for connection between the computer, the power source, and the Pager
Mechanical Interface.
• Pager Mechanical Interface (included in the Programming kit)
This fixture is designed specifically for the Product Family 56A (FLEX) pager.
It allows the pager to be connected to the computer via the Programming
Interface.The Pager Mechanical Interface is connected to the Programming
Interface with the coiled cable.
• Pager Programming Software (included with this manual)
This software program, designed specifically for the Product Family 56A
(FLEX) pager, allows you to select the desired information to program into the
pager. The 3.5-inch program diskette is provided to facilitate the the
installation of the software program.
G
Use only the latest model of the Programming Interface, NRN8815, with the
Product Family 56A (FLEX) pager and pager programming software. Use only
the Unication-supplied cable for connection between the Pager Mechanical Inter-
face and the Programming Interface. Use of non-approved cables can result in
improper operation and/or incorrect programming of the pager.
WE

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Getting Started
Equipment Setup
Refer to Figure 1 while performing the following steps.
1. Plug the appropriate connector of the interface cable into the Programming
Interface.Connecttheotherendofthecabletotheserialportonyourcomputer.
2. Plugoneend of thecoiledcable into theProgramming Interface. Plugtheother
end into the Pager Mechanical Interface.
3. Plug the power supply cable into the Programming Interface and plug the
ac/dc adapter into a 120 Vac (or 220 Vac) electrical outlet.
➧
The program uses COM1 as the default communications port. If both a serial
port and a modem are used on the computer, it is recommended that COM1 be
used as the serial port. If COM1 cannot be used, change the default to COM2 in
the computer configuration screen when installing the software.
G
Use only the Unication-supplied cable for connection between the Programming
Interface and the Pager Mechanical Interface.Use of non-approved cables can
result in improper operation and/or incorrect programming of the pager.
AIPB 942418-C
Figure 1. Equipment Connection Diagram
COMPUTER
RS232 INTERFACE CABLE
(*3005020S09/10) PRODUCT FAMILY 56A
FLEX PAGER
PAGER
MECHANICAL
INTERFACE
(**0102719J35)
* This item is part of the
Programming Interface kit
** These items are part of the
Programming Package

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Getting Started
Personal Computer Configuration
View the CONFIG.SYS file for the following statements and minimum values:
BUFFERS = 20
FILES = 35
Edit the CONFIG.SYS file if necessary.
Preparing a Pager for Reading or Programming
1. Turn the pager on.
2. Remove the Pager Mechanical Interface insert (refer to “Exploded View Dia-
gram and Parts List” on page 52) by prying it out with the flat-tip of a
screwdriver.
3. Alignthepagercontact pin holes withthecontactpinsof the PagerMechanical
Interface. A red light illuminates on the Programming Interface to indicate
proper contact.
4. Close the fixture latch to secure the pager. The pager is now ready to read or
program.

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Getting Started
Installing the Software
Your Product Family 56A pager programming software diskette includes the file
SETUP.EXE. This file automates installation of the software onto a hard disk.
1. Close all application programs that are running on your computer. If you are
using Microsoft® Windows, exit Windows to the DOS prompt.
2. Place the Product Family 56A pager programming software diskette into your
A: drive.
3. At the DOS prompt, type A: and press E. (Drive B: may also be used if your
computer is so equipped.)
4. Type SETUP and press E. A copyright and software version-number
screen displays with the instruction Press any key to Continue.
5. Press any key; the following screen displays:
➧Press Fat any time to exit the program and return to the DOS prompt.

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Getting Started
Installation Parameters
The following steps and screens help determine the drive and path where the
software program is installed.
After you have pressed Eto continue the installation, the following screen
displays:
1. Change the displayed information as applicable. Use T, Uand W, or
press Eto move to the fields that can be changed.
2. Press Jwhen satisfied with the information and to continue the installation.
TheProductFamily56A(FLEX)softwarepassword,ifenteredinthePF56A(FLEX)
SWPasswordfieldabove,preventsunauthorizedusersfromrunningyourprogram.
If no password is required, leave this field blank.
The following table provides an explanation for each field displayed on the Setup
Program screen.
➧Press
F at any time to exit the setup program and return to the DOS prompt.
Field Name Description Value(s)/Results
Unication Source Drive
This is the drive where the installation diskette is
inserted. (Value displayed as a result of setup)
Your Destination Drive This is the drive where you want the software
installed.Type the applicable letter.
C
(
applicable letter )

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PF56AFX.EXE
Program Path The program path defines the location where the
software is to be installed.Type the directory name,
for example: PF56AFLX.
NOTE: The drive information is based upon the entry
in the
Your Destination Drive field .
C:\PF56AFLX
(any directory)
Archive Files Path This is the exact location where the pager
configuration files will be stored.It is recommended
that this be a subdirectory of the directory typed in the
pf56a.EXE Program Path field above.Type the path
name, for example: PF56AFLX\ARC.
NOTE: The drive information is based upon the entry
in the
Your Destination Drive field .
C:\PF56AFLX\ARC
(any path)
Com Port This is the communications port used to connect the
computer to the Programming Interface. Press the
Spacebar to display available values.
NOTE:If both a serial port and a modem are used on
the computer, it is recommended that
COM1 be used
as the serial port. If
COM1 cannot be used, change
the default to
COM2 . If equipped, your computer
might also use
COM3 and COM4 .
COM 1
COM 2
COM 3 (when available)
COM 4 (when available)
Printer Port This is the printer port used to connect the computer
to the printer. Press the Spacebar to display the
available values.
PRN 1
PRN 2
COM 1
COM 2
COM 3 (when available)
COM 4 (when available)
Software Password Type a software password to prevent unauthorized
use of your program.If no password is required, leave
this field blank.
(blank)
Field Name Description Value(s)/Results

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Getting Started
Starting the Software
After installing the program on your hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your computer.
2. At the C:\> prompt, change to the drive where the PPS is installed (if it is not
in the C: drive).
3. At the drive prompt, type cd PF56AFLX. The pathname is the directory path
where the PF 56A FLEX software is installed.
4. Type PF56AFLX and press E. A brief introductory message is displayed.
5. Press any key to continue.
Software Password
If you selected a password during setup, enter it on the screen shown below and
pressE.UsetheBandDkeystocorrectanytypingerrorswhileentering
the password.
➧If you type an incorrect password three times, the program ends. If you did not
select a password during the installation, this screen does not display.

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Using Your PPS
Using Your PPS
Basic Overview For Programming a Pager
To read and program a pager, follow these steps:
1. Use the Main menu to initialize the pager for programming.
2. Change default selections using the Options menus.
3. Program the pager with your changes and save the configuration using the
Program menus.
These steps are shown graphically below:
Getting Help
The Akey is used for help. Screen help is available whenever you see F1 Help
in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Help is also available on each selectable
field on a screen by pressing Awhen the field is highlighted.
On the Help screen, press Qto see the next page of Help, if available. Press P
to see a previous page of Help. All menus in this program use Afor help.
MAIN MENU
MENUS
OPTIONS
PROGRAM MENUS

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Using Your PPS
Main Menu
The Main menu displays all of the programming options (represented by function
keys) available in this software. For more information about the options, refer to
the table below.
Function
Key
Description
aSelecting this key displays screen-level help for this Main menu.
bSelecting this key displays the Service menu, from which you can select
additional options to test the functionality of the pager. For more specific
information about the Service menu, go to “Service Menu” on page 11.
cSelecting this key reads the pager configuration and then displays the Code
screen with all of the current values displayed.You can continue from here to
change any values and, subsequently, to program the pager. For more
information about the Code screen, go to “Code Options (Single)” on page 18.
eSelecting this key allows you to read and program a single pager.The current
pager configuration is read and displayed with its current values upon the Code
screen.You can continue forward from this screen to change any values and,
subsequently, to program the pager. For more information about the Code
screen, go to “Code Options (Single)” on page 18.
NOTE : If the pager information has been previously read, the read operation is
not performed.

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fSelecting this key allows you to read and program multiple pagers in a
sequential order with the same or similar configurations.The initial pager
configuration is read and displayed with its current values upon the Code
screen.You can continue forward from this screen to change any values and,
subsequently, to program the pager.After you have programmed the first pager,
you can save the configuration or go ahead to program the next pager in the
group. Inventory control numbers and appropriate addresses are automatically
updated to reflect the next pager in the sequence.For more information about
the Code (Sequential) screen, go to “Code Options (Sequential)” on page 22.
gSelecting this key allows you to automatically program a single pager after
reading it.This option is most often used when software patches have been
issued.
hSelecting this key allows you to retrieve a stored archive file containing
previously saved pager settings. After selecting the file, the program reads the
settings in this file into the PPS.
iSelecting this key displays the Setup menu.For more information about the
Setup menu, go to “Setup Menu” on page 46.
jSelecting this key opens a confirmation dialog box.Selectingj a second
time closes the PPS and returns you to DOS.
Function
Key
Description

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Service Menu
TheServicemenudisplays options that allowyoutomakeselections for placingthe
pager in test modes or operation modes. For more information about these options,
see the table below.
Function
Key
Description
aSelecting this key displays screen-level help for this Main menu.
bSelecting this key displays the Receiver Kits screen.This screen allows you to
select the applicable receiver kit and frequency for the pager when the original
r
cSelecting this key displays the Adjust Hardware Tuned screen.This screen
allows you to make adjustments to the pager clock and LCD.For more
information about this screen, go to “Adjust Hardware Tuned” on page 14.
NOTE: When this key is selected, a warning dialog box is displayed.It suggests
you should not adjust the values on the Adjust Hardware Tuned screen unless
you are properly equipped.You can continue or end this operation.
DSelect this key to have the pager enter the mid-band tuning mode.The pager
screen displays the mid-band tuning frequency value.The mid-band tuning
mode is only used for tuning.The pager cannot receive messages while in this
mode.To exit the tuning mode, press the pager’s Read button.