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1. Application Software for Your Fli a adus NC DA0108116 002 Rev B E Introduction Read This First E Ficware I File Tools Thank you for downloading Flicware the software wedge for your Flic laser bar code scanner Flicware converts your Flic to a bar code wedge for Windows personal computers With Flicware any MICROVISION Windows program turns into a bar code application in only minutes you can scan bar codes directly into your program just as if you d typed the data in yourself at the keyboard Together the Flic and Flicware represent a major breakthrough in bar code technology Light portable and extremely affordable the Flic bar code scanner requires nothing more than this included program and three AAA batteries Flicware uses factory settings for its operation Technical support for Flicware is available on our website at www flicscanner com Upgrade Flicware to Flicware Pro You can use Flicware to handle many standard tasks If after using Flicware for a while you decide you d like to upgrade to the state of the art version of the software simply log on to www flicscanner com and click on the Flicware Pro link Flicware Pro has many dynamic features to help you get the most from your scanning equipment including transaction processing voice prompting and error messaging You can customize the interface to send data quickly by specifyi2. Active on Start Up When you check the Active on Start up check box Flicware immediately sets the Flic scanner to be active when you run the Flicware program This is useful if you want to automatically load and start Flicware and start scanning bar codes immediately when the computer boots This is the default setting for Flicware Flicware User Manual www flicscanner com Page 9 C DA01081 16 002 Rev B E Format This dialog box allows you to modify the data sent by the bar codes you scan Pressing OK accepts all changes you have made pressing the Cancel button ignores all adjust ments you have made since opening the dialog box Format nl xl Characters to Strip r Characters to Append Choose the number of characters You may choose up to two characters to strip from the front of the bar to append to your scan code First Char Second Char D 1 3 4 5 DOWN Characters to Strip Many bar codes have standardized leading characters to identify the bar code s language or the item s manufacturer In the box on the left you can command Flicware to strip from zero to five characters from the front end of the bar code eliminating these char acters from your data Characters to Append Most programs require additional keystrokes to properly input data and navigate pro gram controls You can use the boxes on the right to add one or two keystrokes to the end of the s
3. www flicscannencom Supplement and the Federal Acquisition Regulations Such unit will include a restricted rights legend on the Flic Scanner and Licensed Software as may be necessary to insure the limitation of rights acquired by the government Notwithstanding the foregoing this license will not become effective with respect to the United States Government without Microvision s prior written approval EXPORT CONTROLS This Agreement is subject to the laws regulations orders decrees of the United States which may be imposed from time to time restricting the import export of the Products to from the United States You will not export or re export the Licensed Software or any part of the Licensed Software directly or indirectly prohibited by or in violation of the laws rules or regulations of the United States or any applicable jurisdiction Nor will You export or re export the Licensed Software or any part of the Licensed Software directly or indirectly without first obtain ing the required permission to do so from the applicable govern mental agencies COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSES If You are a business organization You agree that upon request from Microvision or Microvision s authorized representative You will within thirty 30 days fully document and certify in writing that use of any and all Licensed Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid license from Microvision MISCELLANEOUS This A
4. Manual www flicscanner com Page 3 V NC DA0108116 002 Rev B The Basics Be sure to read the Flic Operator s Guide for tips on using the hardware What Flicware Does Flicware is designed to work with a Flic bar code scanner connected to a serial port on a PC running Windows version 95 or later It also works with the Flics USB adapter cable available for purchase at www flicscannercom When Flicware is active it sends ASCII data received from the serial port to the active window as keystrokes This means that everything you scan enters the program just as if you typed it at the keyboard Getting Started The very first time you launch Flicware it automatically opens the Options window for you so that you can test the Flic scanner s connection O xj When this window launches you ll notice Flic Configuration Program Control that the message area of the Options window says Status Waiting for user Port com 1 input Ensure that the Flic scanner is attached to its cable and that the cable Select the serial port for your Flic scanner The is attached to an RS 232 port on your Test button will verify the presence of the Flic ius computer Select the port s ID and press the Test button Status Waiting for user input Test Cancel Flicware User Manual www flicscanner com Page 4 C DA01081 16 002 Rev B E Options if x Fl
5. 2 NC DA01081 16 002 Rev B E Legal Notices Copyright Notice Software copyright 1996 2002 by Data Technologies Inc All rights reserved Distributed under license with Microvision Inc Changes to Manual The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not rep resent a commitment or warranty on the part of Microvision Inc or Data Technologies Inc No part of this manual may be reproduced by any means for any purpose without the express written permission of Microvision Inc and Data Technologies Inc The sole exception is that purchasers of the Flicware may print copies of this document for inter nal use only Trademarks Microvision and the Microvision logo are registered trademarks of Microvision Inc Flic and Flicware are trademarks of Microvision Inc Data Technologies is a trademark of Data Technologies Incorporated Flicware User Manual www licscanner com NC DAO1081 16 002 Rev B Page 13 T Va Flicware License Agreement FLICWARE AND FLICWARE PRO END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT NOTICE TO END USERS This End User License Agreement the Agreement is a legal agreement between the purchaser of the Licensed Software being made avail able for use with the Microvision Flic bar code scanner either an individual person or a single legal entity who will be referred to in this Agreement as
6. IGENCE AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELAT ED TO YOUR USE OF THE FLIC SCANNER S OR THE LICENSED SOFTWARE THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT INCLUD Page 15 J ING AS A RESULT OF A CLAIM OF PATENT COPYRIGHT OR TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WAR RANTY OF MICROVISION OR ANY LICENSOR AND EVEN IF MICROVISION OR ANY LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL DAMAGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF MICROVISION AND ANY OF ITS LICENSORS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREE MENT AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING EXCEPT FOR ANY REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ELECTED BY MICROVISION WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE LICENSED SOFTWARE OR U S 5 00 THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS EXCLU SIONS AND DISCLAIMERS INCLUDING SECTIONS 6 7 AND 8 ABOVE SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW EVEN IF ANY REME DY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE TER
7. MINATION If You breach any provision of this Agreement then Microvision may terminate any license granted hereunder effective immediately without liability after 10 days written notice to You and You will promptly return to Microvision all copies of the Licensed Software ASSIGNMENT AND FLIC SCANNER S TRANSFER You may not sublicense or assign this Agreement or any interest or right granted herein without Microvision s prior written consent The Licensed Software is configured for the sole purpose of oper ating with the FlicTM Scanner and accordingly this Agreement shall be automatically assigned on the sale or transfer of the Flic Scanner with which the Licensed Software operates to the person or entity who takes title to such Flic Scanner provided that such assignee or transferee abides by the obligations and restrictions set forth in this Agreement GOVERNMENT LICENSEE The Flic Scanner and Licensed Software and accompanying documentation were developed at pri vate expense and no part of them is in the public domain The Licensed Software is Restricted Computer Software and Commercial Computer Software and if You are acquiring the Licensed Software for the United States Government then it is acquiring only restricted rights in the Licensed Software and its Documentation all as defined in the applicable provisions of the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Flicware User Manual DAO1081 16 002 Rev B
8. S e z 11 13 AM made active see page 1 Flicware s system tray icon Flicware User Manual www flicscanner com Page 6 NL DA01081 16 002 Rev B E Fa The File Menu M Exit This selection quits Flicware Depending on which preferences that you have set a dialog box may appear asking you to confirm that you wish to quit About This selection provides information about Flicware and Microvision Inc About Flicware Microvision Inc P 0 Box 3008 Bothell WA 98011 www flicscanner com Flicware tm Version 1 01 Copyright 2002 Data Technologies Inc Distributed under license with Microvision Inc Flicware is a trademark of Microvision Inc Flicware User Manual www flicscanner com Page 7 DA01081 16 002 Rev B E The Tools Menu C DA01081 16 002 Rev B Options The Options window lets you choose the settings that control the way that Flicware operates There are two tabs that you can select to configure your Flic scanner or con trol the Flicware programs operation Pressing OK saves your settings and exit the Options dialog Pressing Cancel exits this dialog box without saving the settings that you changed Flic Configuration When the Flic Configuration tab is selected you can change which port the Flic scanner uses and test to ensure your connection is working Flicware can read from CoM through COMI6
9. U AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES IF ANY CREATED BY ANY DOCUMENTATION OR PACKAGING EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW MICROVI SION AND ITS LICENSORS PROVIDE THE LICENSED SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES IF ANY AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES DUTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OR RESPONSES OF RESULTS OF WORK MANLIKE EFFORT OF LACK OF VIRUSES AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE ALL WITH REGARD TO THE LICENSED SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES ALSO THERE IS NO WAR RANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE NONINFRINGEMENT QUIET ENJOYMENT QUIET POSSESSION CORRESPON DENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE LICENSED SOFTWARE EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND OTHER DAM AGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NEITHER MICROVISION NOR ITS LICENSORS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCI DENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAM AGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE FOR NEGL
10. You and Microvision Inc BY DOWNLOADING INSTALLING COPYING OR OTHER WISE USING THE LICENSED SOFTWARE AS DEFINED BELOW YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT DO NOT DOWNLOAD INSTALL COPY OR USE THE LICENSED SOFTWARE IF YOU ACQUIRED THE LICENSED SOFTWARE ON TANGI BLE MEDIA e g CD WITHOUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THIS LICENSE AND YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT YOU MAY OBTAIN A REFUND OF ANY AMOUNT YOU ORIGINALLY PAID IF YOU A DO NOT USE THE LICENSED SOFTWARE AND B RETURN IT WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT TO THE LOCATION FROM WHICH IT WAS OBTAINED WITHIN THIRTY 30 DAYS OF THE PUR CHASE DATE This Agreement is effective on the date on which You manifest Your acceptance of this Agreement by downloading installing copying or otherwise using the Licensed Software IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RESELLERS AND DISTRIBU TORS If you are an authorized reseller or distributor of the Microvision Flic bar code scanner you may download the Licensed Software for distribution or resale to end user customers provided that doing so is consistent with the terms of your existing distribution or reseller agreement with Microvision Except as pro vided in the following sentence your acceptance of the terms of this Agreement will not supercede modify or amend the terms and conditions of your existing reseller or distributor agreement with Microvision However by downloading the L
11. as set by the drop down menu at the top Pressing the Test button checks to ensure the Flic is connected to that port and displays an appropriate message m x Ifthe Flic is not detected check the Flic Configuration Program Control cable connections If the cable is con nected properly try using other ports Pott com 1 ic scanner The sence of the Flic Flicware User Manual www flicscannencom Page 8 A Program Control 2151 Flic Configuration When the Program Control tab is selected you can change the basic way the Flicware i Confirmation Needed to Quit program operates C Always Confirm F IO i i Confirmation Needed to Quit ee Never Confirm This selection can provide a measure of safety that ensures you do not accidentally Active on Start Up quit Flicware You can specify three differ ent levels of safety Always Confirm When you check the Always Confirm radio button Flicware will always double check that you want to quit when the program is operational whether or not Flicware is active Confirm When Active When you check the Confirm When Active radio button Flicware will only ask you for confirmation if Flicware is currently selected to be active and is therefore probably scanning bar codes Never Confirm When you check the Never Confirm radio button Flicware will never ask you to confirm that you want to quit it will exit the program
12. canned data For example you could set your Flic so that every time it scanned a bar code it added the Return and Tab keystrokes just as if you had hit those keys on your computer keyboard Likewise the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT characters act just like the arrow keys on your keyboard Flicware User Manual www flicscanner com Page 10 NC DA01081 16 002 Rev B Trace Com Port Input Trace Display input using Debugging may be required to Being may q C ASCII value in hex properly configure Flicware for your particular application This Character names dialog box allows you to see exactly what data your Flic reader is sending to your computer T his will help you determine whether or not you need to strip charac ters and or append characters in the format window to get your data processed properly Pressing the OK button closes this window Input from com port lt STX gt PO3434 lt CR gt lt LFo Display Input Using This lets you choose whether you wish to see ASCII characters in hexadecimal format or the names of the characters Input from com Port This text box shows you precisely what data are being sent Newer transmissions are added to the end of the text shown Active a Flicware p E x File Tools Options Format Trace wv Active This menu option is a yes no selection it does not open a dialog box When Active is checke
13. d Flicware is ready to accept data from the Flic and insert it into your Windows application When Active is not checked Flicware is disabled and data from the Flic scanner will not be processed Flicware User Manual www flicscanner com Page I NL DA01081 16 002 Rev B E Troubleshooting hit the Test button but the Flic is not detected Check the cabling and ensure the Flic is plugged in If that doesn t work try each port scan but the data does not appear Be sure the Flicware is Active see page Also be sure the application where you want the data inserted is the front window Finally be sure the Flic scanner is set to the factory default configuration by scanning the Defaults bar code given here The Flic is sending incorrect data Be sure the Flic scanner is set to the factory default configuration by scanning the Defaults bar code given above Then check the Format options for Characters to Strip and Characters to Append see page 10 and make sure these are set correctly When start Flicware get a port setup error Make sure another copy of Flicware is not already running Also make sure a data synchronization program is not using the same port Such programs can lock up the serial port even though they are not running Flicware User Manual www flicscanner com Page 1
14. escribed herein and may not be disclosed to any third party or used to create any software which is substantially similar to the expression of the Licensed Software INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY The Licensed Software and any copies that You are authorized by Microvision to make are the intellectual property of and are owned by Microvision Inc and its licensors The Licensed Software is protected by copyright including without limitation by United States Copyright Law international treaty provisions and applica ble laws in the country in which it is being used You may not copy the Licensed Software except as set forth in Section 2 License Any copies that You are permitted to make pursuant to this Agreement must contain the same copyright and other proprietary notices that appear on or in the Licensed Software Trademarks shall be used in accordance with accepted trademark practice including identification of trademarks owners names Trademarks can only be used to identify printed output produced by the Licensed Software and such use of any trademark does not give You any rights of ownership in that trademark Except as express ly stated herein this Agreement does not grant You any intellectu al property rights in the Licensed Software and all rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Microvision The Licensed Software including without limitation its structure organization and code and its accompanying Docu
15. greement is governed by the laws of the State of Washington If any term or condition of this Agreement is or will become invalid or unenforceable then such part will be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity only with out affecting this Agreement s remaining provisions The third party licensors of any part of Licensed Software are third party beneficiaries hereunder and have the right to enforce the provisions hereof Sections 3 5 6 7 8 9 12 and 13 will survive cancellation or termination of this Agreement The remedies at law of either party in the event of default or impending default by the other party in the performance of any terms of this Agreement will not be ade quate and such terms may be specifically enforced by a decree for specific performance injunction or other appropriate equitable relief This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter set forth herein and supersedes all prior oral written agreements between the parties with respect thereto and may only be amended in writing by the parties YOU ACKNOWLEDGE HAVING READ UNDERSTOOD AND ACCEPTED THIS AGREEMENT Page l6 P
16. ic Configuration Program Control Pott NE bd Device ID 27180004 tee HW ABCD Fw 010130 If everything is in order the User ID 0000000000000000 window will display the FJ Status Flic detected message Flic detected atus Flic detecte Test Flic Configuration Program Control FEE z If after pressing the Test but Select the serial port for your Flic scanner The ton the status line says Flic Test button will verify the presence of the Flic not detected check the connections and or try Status Flic not detected Smother port Test Once the test is successful and the Flic scanner is detected close the Options window by pressing the OK button The program s main window launches and you can proceed If you want to continue with your Flic inactive press Cancel DA01081 16 002 Rev B a Flicware User Manual www flicscanner com Page 5 E 7 The Main Window Flicware TT xj Flicware is controlled by the File and Tools menus in the File Tools main window These menu options are explained on the following pages MICROVISION Note that when you minimize the Flicware window it goes into the system tray instead of the task bar like EZS SEAR 11 13AM most programs The system tray is that box at the right hand side of the task bar where you can see the time display MM If no Flic has been detected or if Flicware has not been K
17. icensed Software and manifesting your acceptance of this Agreement you agree that i you will only distribute the Licensed Software pursuant to this End User License Agreement between Microvision and the end user ii you will provide each of your end user customers with a copy of this End User License Agreement and ensure that such end users are on notice that their use of the Licensed Software is contingent upon their acceptance of the terms and conditions of this End User License Agreement and iii you will refund the purchase price of the Licensed Software to any end user customer who does not accept the terms and conditions of this End User License Agreement and returns the Licensed Software unused within thirty 30 days of their purchase date Flicware User Manual DAO1081 16 002 Rev B www flicscannencom DEFINITIONS In this Agreement Licensed Software means the computer programs in machine readable interpreted compiled or other form furnished to You for use with Flic Scanner s whether owned or licensed by Microvision and including without limitation i computer programs residing on any medium and all materials or contained in any download supplied by Microvision in connection with the Licensed Software ii related explanatory written materials or files Documentation and b upgrades modified versions updates additions and copies of the Licensed Software if any provided to You by Microvision eithe
18. lers and distributors may use technical information You provide to them as part of the Support Services for its business purposes including for product support and develop ment RESTRICTIONS You will not use the Licensed Software in conjunction with any other equipment system processing units or for any purpose other than for the operation of the Flic Scanner s and solely for Your internal business in accordance with operating instructions Microvision or its authorized resellers or distributors may provide from time to time Page 14 Unless specifically and expressly permitted by Microvision You agree not to modify adapt or translate the Licensed Software You also agree not to reverse engineer decompile disassemble or oth erwise attempt to discover the source code of the Licensed Software except to the extent You may be expressly permitted to decompile under applicable law it is essential to do so in order to achieve operability of the Licensed Software with another software program and You have first requested Microvision to provide the information necessary to achieve such operability and Microvision has not made such information available Microvision has the right to impose reasonable conditions and to request a reasonable fee before providing such information Any information supplied by Microvision or obtained by You as permitted hereunder may only be used by You for the purpose d
19. mentation are Microvision s or its licensors as the case may be confidential information and constitute trade secrets You will not directly or indirectly disclose such information except to those of its employ ees or consultants who require such disclosure in connection with Your use of Flic Scanner s and who are also subject to the same confidentiality obligations LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Microvision warrants that the Licensed Software will perform substantially in accordance with the accom panying materials and online documentation for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of receipt Any supplements or updates to Flicware User Manual DAO01081 16 002 Rev B www flicscannencom the Licensed Software provided to You after the expiration of nine ty 90 days limited warranty period are not covered by any war ranty or condition express or implied Microvision and its licen sors and suppliers entire liability and Your exclusive remedy will be at Microvison s option a return of the price paid if any for the Licensed Software or b repair or replacement of the Licensed Software that does not meet this limited warranty and that is returned to Microvision This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Licensed Software has resulted from accident abuse misap plication abnormal use or a virus DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES THE LIMITED WARRAN TY THAT APPEARS ABOVE IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WAR RANTY MADE TO YO
20. ng the data type whether to add or strip characters and more Flicware Pro automatically detects your application and sends data in the format the application expects Flicware User Manual www flicscanner com Page 2 NC DA01081 16 002 Rev B Software Installation Visit www flicscannercom and click on the link for Flicware Follow the on screen instructions to begin downloading and installing Flicware If you choose to take advantage of the advanced features offered by Flicware Pro visit www flicscanner com and click on the link for Flicware Pro Follow the on screen instructions to purchase your licensed copy of Flicware Pro Hardware Installation All you have to do to install your hardware is to connect the Flic cable to the RS 232 port on your computer and plug the cable into your Flic scanner We also offer many accessories for your Flic to support portable or tethered applica tions including a convenient holster docking station USB adapter cable and protective boot License Your use of Flicware is conditioned on your acceptance of the terms of Microvision s end user license agreement which will be displayed prior to your first use of the Flicware software If you do not agree to the terms of the end user license agreement you will not be able to use the Flicware software The terms of the end user license agreement are reproduced at the end of this manual Flicware User
21. r directly or indirectly collectively Updates The Flic Scanner s means the Microvision Flic bar code scanner s that Microvision sold to You either directly or indirectly Microvision means Microvision Inc 19910 North Creek Parkway Bothell WA 98011 3008 LICENSE As long as You comply with the terms of this Agreement Microvision grants You a personal non exclusive non transferable license to use the Licensed Software in object code form only for Your own use in the operation of the Flic Scanner s The license granted hereunder is perpetual SOFTWARE TITLE Microvision is not selling You the Licensed Software Title to the Licensed Software including all translations compilations derivative works and copies remain with Microvision or its licensors as the case may be SUPPORT SERVICES Microvision or the reseller or distributor from whom You purchased Your Flic Scanner s may provide You with support services related to the Licensed Software Support Services Use of Support Services is governed by the policies and programs described in the user manual in online documentation or in other materials from the support services provider Any supplemental software code provided to You as part of the Support Services are considered part of the Licensed Software and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement You acknowledge and agree that Microvision and its licensors contractors resel
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