User Manual

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This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner.

IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 Battery ..................................................................... 15

1.2 Memory .................................................................... 18

1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................ 21

1.4 Beeper ..................................................................... 23

1.5 Send "NR" to Host ..................................................... 27

1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................. 28

1.7 Scanner Time-out ...................................................... 33

1.8 Delay between Re-read............................................... 34

1.9 Effective Decoding Area .............................................. 35

1.10 Negative Barcodes ................................................... 37

1.11 Symbologies Supported ............................................ 38

1.1 BATTERY

The scanner is powered by two AAA Alkaline batteries. During normal operation, the

scanner can work for over 30 hours or 28,000 scans (based on UPC-E barcodes, 1 scan

per 5 seconds). For intensive data collection, you may prepare spare batteries for

non-stop operation.

Note: The 1660 scanner can be configured to save battery power. Refer to settings of

“Auto Power Off”, “Sniff Mode”, as well as “Low Battery Alarm”.

1.1.1 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER

Turn on the scanner…

Press the [Power/Delete] key for 3 seconds. The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone)

and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

Turn off the scanner…

Press the [Power/Delete] key for 2 seconds. The scanner will respond with two short beeps (high

tone) and the LED will finally become solid red. Release the key then. Otherwise, let the scanner

turn off automatically in specific circumstances.

Delete the last collected data when in memory mode …

Press the [Power/Delete] key. The scanner will respond with two short beeps (high tone) and the

LED will become solid red. Before the LED goes off (within 1 second), press the [Power/Delete]

key again to confirm the deletion.

Chapter 1

UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER