User's Manual

Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features
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Read Bar Codes
Depending on the imager model in your computer, you can read 1D
and 2D bar code symbologies, composite symbologies, and postal
codes.
You can also connect the computer to cordless scanners (like the SF51
and SR61) through Bluetooth communications or tethered scanners
(like the SR30 and SR61T) through the RS-232 adapter. For help, see
“Connect to a Bluetooth Scanner” on page 85 and “Connect to a
Tethered Scanner” on page 89, respectively.
1 Enable only the bar code symbologies that you need.
2 Use Intermec Settings to select the predefined imager mode that
best suits your environment:
3 Point the imager window at the bar code label, and hold the
computer steady a few inches from the label.
4 Press the Scan button. The laser pointer and illumination beam or
frame appear.
Predefined Mode For Scanning
1D Only 1D labels.
1D and 2D Standard (Default) All types of bar code labels.
1D and 2D Bright Environment In high ambient light, such as
outdoors in the sunshine.
1D and 2D Reflective Surface Glossy labels.
Note: You can also select the imager predefined mode in Profile
Settings by tapping Start > Profile Settings > Scanning.