Specifications
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product, circuit, or application described herein.
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covering or relating to any combination, system, apparatus, machine, material, method, or process in which Symbol
products might be used. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Symbol
products.
Symbol is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies, Inc. Other product names mentioned in this manual may
be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300
http://www.symbol.com
Patents
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:
U.S. Patent No. 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095;
4,758,717; 4,760,248; 4,806,742; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281; 4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833;
5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461; 5,113,445; 5,130,520; 5,140,144; 5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687;
5,168,148; 5,168,149; 5,180,904; 5,216,232; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791; 5,250,792;
5,260,553; 5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163; 5,280,164; 5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788;
5,306,900; 5,324,924; 5,337,361; 5,367,151; 5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081; 5,410,139;
5,410,140; 5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231; 5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949; 5,471,042; 5,478,998;
5,479,000; 5,479,002; 5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577; 5,528,621; 5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889; 5,552,592; 5,557,093;
5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679; 5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 5,619,028; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,664,229; 5,668,803;
5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153; 5,742,043; 5,745,794; 5,754,587;
5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,789,731; 5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811; 5,821,519; 5,821,520;
5,823,812; 5,828,050; 5,848,064; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415; 5,900,617; 5,902,989; 5,907,146; 5,912,450;
5,914,478; 5,917,173; 5,920,059; 5,923,025; 5,929,420; 5,945,658; 5,945,659; 5,946,194; 5,959,285; 6,002,918; 6,021,947;
6,029,894; 6,031,830; 6,036,098; 6,047,892; 6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200; 6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,082,621; 6,084,528;
6,088,482; 6,092,725; 6,101,483; 6,102,293; 6,104,620; 6,114,712; 6,115,678; 6,119,944; 6,123,265; 6,131,814; 6,138,180;
6,142,379; 6,172,478; 6,176,428; 6,178,426; 6,186,400; 6,188,681; 6,209,788; 6,209,789; 6,216,951; 6,220,514; 6,243,447;
6,244,513; 6,247,647; 6,308,061; 6,250,551; 6,295,031; 6,308,061; 6,308,892; 6,321,990; 6,328,213; 6,330,244; 6,336,587;
6,340,114; 6,340,115; 6,340,119; 6,348,773; 6,380,949; 6,394,355; D305,885; D341,584; D344,501; D359,483; D362,453;
D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250;
D405,077; D406,581; D414,171; D414,172; D418,500; D419,548; D423,468; D424,035;
D430,158; D430,159; D431,562; D436,104.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187, NI-068564 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875; 1,955,269 (Japan); European
Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832; France 81/03938; Italy 1,138,713
rev. 06/02
Welcome!
Thank you for selecting this world class, bar code memory scanner. This scanner, when
combined with a third party application (software not included), allows you to capture bar
codes for a variety of uses. Whether you’re scanning bar codes to generate a shopping
list, purchasing products, or finding information on the Internet, this scanner is the
easiest data capture device to use. Simply point, and scan!
Unpacking Your Scanner
Depending upon the configuration purchased, the scanner is packaged with either a
serial communication cable or a USB communication cable set. If items are missing,
contact your reseller
.
Scanner Serial Communication Cable USB-to-Serial Converter and Serial
Communication Cable
Scan Button
Scanner Exit
Window
LED
Indicator
Data
Communication
Connector Jack
Battery Cover
(underneath)
Delete Button
Getting Started
Scan Bar Codes (Add Items to Memory)
1. Aim the scanner at the sample bar code shown below.
2. Press and hold the large button on the scanner until you
hear the tone and the blinking indicator turns solid green.
• Make sure the scanner beam covers the entire bar
code and extends as far out as indicated by the end-
points in the bar code below.
• The scanner should be held approximately 2.5" from
the bar code and at a slight angle.
Delete Bar Codes (Remove Items from Memory)
1. Aim the scanner at the bar code to be deleted from memory.
2. Press and hold the small Delete Button on the scanner until you hear a tone and the blinking
indicator turns solid amber.
Note: If the sample bar code above is scanned three times there will be three listings of this bar code
in the CS 1504’s memory. To delete all three listings of the bar code from memory, scan the sample
bar code three times using the small Delete button (-) on the scanner. Upon each minus scan you
will receive a single beep. When the last entry has been deleted, a long double beep will be emitted
indicating all listings of that bar code have been removed from memory.
Clear All
Use the small Delete Button to clear the scanner memory of all
stored items.
1. Aim the scanner away from any bar codes.
2. Press and hold the Delete Button for 6 seconds, until you
hear a long beep.
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer
Note: Before beginning, shut down your computer according to your computer manufacturer’s
directions.
Serial Connection
1. Connect the included serial (9-pin) connector to the
corresponding communication port on the back of the
computer according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Ensure that the connection is secure.
2. Holding the other end of the serial cable with the
arrow facing up, slide the connector into the data
communication jack on the side of the scanner.
USB Connection
1. Connect the 9-pin connector of the serial cable to the
9-pin connector of the USB-to-Serial converter.
Ensure that the connection is secure.
2. Connect the USB (4-pin) connector of the USB-to-
Serial converter to the corresponding USB port on the
back of the computer according to the manufacturer’s
directions. Ensure that the connection is secure.
3. Holding the other end of the serial cable with the arrow
facing up, slide the connector into the data
communication jack on the side of the scanner.
Upload Bar Code Data to the Computer
To transfer bar code data from the scanner to the computer, use the third party application software
to upload stored data from the scanner to your computer. (Application software is not included with
the scanner.)
Note: The manner in which this transfer occurs depends on your specific application. Refer to the
application software manual for instructions. When communication starts, the indicator blinks green
and the scanner beeps.
For developers interested in writing software applications for a CS 1504, a Software Developer’s Kit
is available for downloading. Visit: http://www.symbol.com/consumer for more information.
Replacing the Batteries
When it is necessary to replace the
batteries:
1. Remove screw securing the
battery cover.
2. Lift battery cover.
3. Remove the old batteries.
4. Insert four new batteries noting
the polarity.
5. Close battery cover and replace
screw.
Low Battery Warning
The CS 1504 will indicate a low power state to the user by blinking the LED indicator red while trying
to scan a bar code.
Audio Control
To toggle the beeper tone on or off, press and hold the large button for 10 seconds until the LED
indicator turns solid amber (beeper tone off) or until the LED turns solid amber and a double tone is
heard (beeper tone on).
Cleaning
Clean the CS 1504 with a soft, clean cloth. Do NOT use any solvent such as alcohol or any abrasive
substances.
Practice scanning this sample bar code.
0123
Serial Cable
USB-to-Serial
Converter
Serial Cable
Owner’s Guide
CS 1504 Consumer Memory Scanner
http://www.symbol.com/consumer
72-50875-03
Revision A - February 2004