User's Manual

Scanning Bar Codes
30 Falcon
®
4400 Series with Windows
®
CE
Figure 18. Scanning a Bar Code
2. Aim the scan window at the bar code following the guidelines outlined
in Figure 19.
3. Press
<Scan> on the keypad (26, 52 or 52-key NU) or the Scan Trigger
on the handle. The laser scans as long as you hold the button or trigger,
or for 10 seconds, or until a good scan is obtained.
4. Aim the laser beam at the center of the bar code.
• Position the unit close to bar code when scanning small bar codes.
• Position it at a distance when scanning larger bar codes.
• The laser is disabled after you release the key or after 10 seconds,
or once a good scan is obtained.
Figure 19. Laser Beam Positions
Press <Scan> on the keypad (26, 52 or 52-key
NU) or the Scan Trigger to initiate a scan with
the Falcon.
Correct Scanning Positions
Incorrect Scanning Positions
Ideal positioning
A bit high, will read correctly
A bit angled, will read correctly
Positioned too far to the right. Will
not read entire bar code.
Too angled; cannot read the
entire bar code.
Bar code will not read. The
scanner should be posi-
tioned perpendicular to
the bar code bars.