Setting Up the Scale The scale is powered through the included power adapter. Optionally, the scale can be powered by six AAA batteries. Unpacking the Scale The scale comes with a serial cable for connecting the scale to your computer. To unpack the scale 1. Unpack the scale. 2. Set the scale on a firm, flat surface. 3. Plug the RJ11 end of the cable into the RJ11 connector on the back of the scale. 4. Plug the other end of the cable into an available serial port on your computer. If your computer does not have a serial port, you can connect to a USB port using a serial to USB adapter. Power Enter LCD Display lift platform ! Connecting the Power The scale can be powered through the included power adapter or by six AAA batteries. To connect the power adapter 1. Plug the power adapter into the back of the scale. 2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. To insert the battery 1. Disconnect the power adapter from the scale and the power outlet. 2. Turn the scale over. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover. 4. Insert six AAA batteries into the battery compartment as shown. 5. Replace the battery compartment cover. Remove the batteries if the scale will not be used for a long period of time. ! Turning on the Power When using batteries to power the scale, the scale automatically turns off after two minutes of inactivity. To turn the scale on ¦ Press the Power button on the front of the scale to turn the scale on and off. When the scale is first turned on, wait a few seconds for the scale to stabilize before weighing items. The display shows 88 88.8 for a few seconds and then 00 00.0 when ready. Downloading Postal Rates You can use your scale to calculate the postage amount for an item. You must download the latest postal rates to your scale before you can use your scale to calculate postage. For information on how to download the latest postal rates to your scale, visit the DYMO Web site, Using the Scale You can use the scale to determine the weight of an item and to calculate the postage amount for an item. Weighing an Item Always wait for 00 00.0 to display before placing an item on the scale platform. After placing an item on the scale, wait for several seconds for the weight to appear. To weigh an item ¦ Place an item on the scale platform. ¦ Lift the top center part of the scale platform to a 90-degree position and place large envelopes in an upright position on the platform. Using the Tare Feature You can weigh small items or items that cannot be easily placed on the scale platform by placing the items in a container and using the Tare button to eliminate the weight of the container. ! Pressing the Tare button always returns the scale to zero. To use the Tare feature 1. Place an empty container on the platform. 2. When the scale is ready, press the Tare (0) button. The display is set to zero. 3. Place the items to be weighed in the container. 4. After removing the container, press Tare to reset the scale to zero. Using the Hold Feature When an item being weighed extends over the front of the scale and you cannot see the display, you can freeze the display so that the weight is still displayed after removing the item. To use the Hold feature 1. Press the Hold button. Hold flashes in the display. 2. Place the item on the scale platform. 3. After a few seconds, the display shows Hold without flashing and the scale makes a beeping noise. 4. Remove the item from the scale. The weight continues to be displayed. 5. Press Hold to reset the scale to zero. Changing the Units of Measure Your scale can display weight in English (pounds) or metric (kilograms) units. The default unit of measure is English. To change the units of measure ¦ Press the Kg/Lb (7) button to toggle between English and metric units. Calculating the Postage Amount for an Item Your scale can calculate the postage amount for USPS, UPS, and FedEx. ! Airborne/DHL rates shown are no longer valid. Calculating the USPS Postage Amount for an item Your scale can calculate the USPS postage amount for an item, including rates for Certified Mail, Registered Mail, Delivery Confirmation, and Return Receipt. Your scale can also calculate the USPS postage amount for First-Class Mail International up to four pounds to Mexico and Canada. ! The scale does not calculate postage amounts for Express Mail zones, or for shape- based First-Class Mail or International Mail. The scale calculates Parcel Post Inter-BMC/ASF rates only; the scale does not calculate Parcel Post Intra-BMC/ASF rates. To calculate the USPS postage amount for an item 1. Place the item on the scale platform. 2. Press the Carrier button until the indicator arrow points to USPS. 3. Press the Calculate rate button. 4. If DEST ZIP is displayed, enter the ZIP Code that you are mailing to, and then press Enter. 5. Press the or button until the service you want to use appears in the lower-right of the display. The postage amount appears in the lower-left o...