# Cipherlabs 8200 PDE Unit Setup Instructions

- [ ] Plug USB/Communication cable into base of the communications/charging cradle  
    <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Do not plug USB cable into computer at this point</span>
- [ ] Insert power connection into communications/charging cradle
- [ ] Plug power pack into power and turn switch on
- [ ] Place 8200 PDE unit into the communications/charging cradle.
- [ ] Allow unit to charge. (Unit has been charged at Computerlink)
- [ ] Remove 8200 PDE unit from communications/charging Cradle
- [ ] Turn Cipherlab 8200 PDE unit on button on right hand side at the bottom
- [ ] Select **1 Collect Data** then press **enter** (**<span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);">blue button</span>**)
- [ ] Scan an object with a barcode (**<span style="color: rgb(241, 196, 15);">yellow button</span>**)
- [ ] Leave quantity as **1** and press **enter**
- [ ] Press the **ESC** button to return to the main menu
- [ ] Open notepad on your PC (start, programs, accessories, notepad)
- [ ] Place the PDE unit back in to the communications/charging cradle.
- [ ] Plug the USB cable into the computer now
- [ ] Press **2** on the keypad of the 8200 PDE Unit to upload Data
- [ ] Device will now search for and install drivers
- [ ] Give it a little moment and the barcode and the quantity item that you scanned should appear in the notepad window
- [ ] On the PDE unit keypad select option **1** and **enter** to delete.
- [ ] Unit will return to the main menu.
- [ ] Close Notepad on your computer.

Your Unit is now ready for use

Please refer to [Performing a Stocktake](https://docs.computerlink.com.au/books/inventory/page/performing-a-stocktake "Performing a Stocktake") for instructions on using the 8200 PDE unit with Computerlink