User's Manual

Using the Bar Code Reader

There is a free online video training tutorial for using the barcode scanner found at:

http://www.motioncomputing.com/products/training_C5_barcode.asp

Although the bar code reader emits a red light, it is not a laser but an imager that takes a picture of the

bar code for the software to decode. Please note that the first time you use the bar code reader, it will

take about 2-5 seconds for the software to open and then the bar code reader will activate.

Best Practice Recommendation: the bar code scanner default timing be increased to 30

seconds. This can be done by your IT department.

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To use the bar code reader

1. Open the application that you want to receive the bar code data and place the cursor in the

appropriate field. If the cursor is not in the correct field then the information will not be sca

nned in

nd indicating a successful scan.

clunk" and a simultaneous flash of light. This means that the barcode reader

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r the bar code the further away it

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he darker red center bar and align the barcode with it until you get used to using the

reader.

the eMar even though you will get the “happy ta-ting” sou

2. Aim the reader window at the bar code.

3. When ready to scan, firmly press and release the barcode trigger button in one quick motion.

4. You will then hear a "

has been initialized.

5. When the reader is ready to receive input you will hear a high-pitched "ta-da".

6. After the "ta-da" you will have ~10 seconds to perform a successful scan. If the scan is success

you will hear an even higher pitched "ta-ting" sound. If a scan is not successful (e.g. unable

read barcode within 10 seconds) you will hear a harsh failure sound (low tone "da-dong").

7. Hold the barcode 4-5” away from the reader to start. The longe

needs to be so that the camera can see the entire bar codde.

8. If you do not get a successful scan after a couple of seconds, slowly move the barcode left and

right, then up and down, then back and possibly forward (SL

(e.g. back/forth, up/down and then tilt).

9. Look for t

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