User's Guide

Chapter 2 Using your C5v/F5v Using the barcode scanner (optional) 37
Other barcode types can be enabled by using the MCA Configuration Editor that comes
with the tablet PC. To access the editor, from the Start Menu, select All Programs > Intel >
MCA Platform Driver and tap MCA Configuration Editor.
To use the barcode scanner
1. Open the application that you want to receive the barcode data and place the insertion
point in the appropriate field.
2. Hold the unit by the handle with the scanner lens in front of you.
3. Aim the scanner lens at the barcode.
4. Press and release the barcode scanner button on the top of the unit. Ensure that the scan
beam covers the entire barcode.
If the scan was successful, the data will appear in the application and you will hear a chime
sound as confirmation.
Barcode scanner tips
• You will typically get the best scans if the lens is six to seven inches from the barcode.
• If you are having trouble scanning a barcode, use two hands to steady the tablet while
you scan.