User's Manual

5. Bluetooth Serial Port

4.4.3 Send Data

This enables the user to transmit the data in the scanner’s memory to the host. The

interface selected by the user will be used for the transmission. During the

transmission the red LED of 1160/1260 will be flashing.

The 1160/1260 can be configured to use the standard Bluetooth Serial Port as the

data output interface. This will make the 1160/1260 send the scanned barcode data

to Bluetooth enabled computer or PDA directly without the 3660 base unit

(however, a charging dock is still needed for charging the 1160/1260 battery).

4.4.4 Memory Data Delay

This will enable the user to set a delay between each data records in memory at time

of transmission.

In this section, a step by step procedure for installing and configuring the

1160/1260 for Bluetooth Serial Port is illustrated. Bluetooth transceivers/dongles

always come with their own driver. There are several Bluetooth device drivers for

Windows and WinCE/Pocket PC from different companies. Here we use

WIDCOMM driver as an example. For detail installation procedures, please refer to

the user’s manual of the Bluetooth transceiver in use.

5.1 Configuring 1160/1260

Before starting the configuration, the scanner must be powered up. If you have not

done so, please follow the procedures described in section 2.2 “Power Up the

1160/1260” to power up the scanner.

The first step of the configuration is always to put the scanner in configuration

mode. This is done by scanning the “Enter Setup” barcode. After all the desired

configurations are done, the “Update” barcode must be scanned to save the new

settings and put the scanner back to normal operation mode.

5.1.1 Activate Bluetooth Serial Port Interface

Scan the “Activate Bluetooth Serial Port” barcode will change the interface type to

Bluetooth Serial Port.

5.1.2 Authentication & PIN Code

The 1160/1260 can do connection authentication if communication security is

desired. Once this setting is enabled, a user configurable PIN code is verified during

connection establishment. The scanner will refuse connection if the PIN code is

incorrect. User can specify up to six characters of PIN code.

5.1.3 Device Name Broadcasting

The scanner can be configured to hide itself by NOT broadcasting itself on the air.

This can avoid unwanted computer/PDA from connecting to the scanner. But for

the initial (first time) connection setup, this setting must be enabled. User can

disable this setting for security reasons after initial connection setup is completed.