User's Manual

User Manual
OPTICON
Preliminary
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In the top of your device, a reader for barcode/ 2D code reading and decoding is built in, with
which various types of barcode/ 2D code labels are decoded into readable information such as
letters and numbers. Settings of barcode/ 2D code reader can be changed to f it your specific
requests.
9.1 Setting Barcode Reader
Changing Options in Barcode Reader
Barcode reader is set to be disabled by default, please remember to activate it before scanning.
1. Ta p
> Settings > System tab > Barcode settings > Options tab. Check the
check box of Barcode reader or/ and Keyboard hook.
When Keyboard hook is enabled, data is received as key message; when Keyboard hook is
disabled, data is stored in the memory buffer temporarily. To retrieve the data, use
specif ic software development kit (SDK) and compatible Windows application program
interfaces (APIs).
You can download the SDK from http:/ / www.opticon.com.
2. In Read Mode, tap the upward/ downward arrow to toggle between Multiple and
Single. Multiple read mode enables reading of multiple barcodes within a specif ied time
after on time triggering, while single read mode needs the reader to be triggered again to
Keyboard hook can convert received characters to keyboard messages; therefore, you
can read barcode in applications such as Notes, Tasks, Excel Mobile and Word Mobile as
long as you enable the keyboard hook.