User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Cover page
- Disclaimer
- Table of contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Get to know more about SmartCompact
- Chapter 2 Hot keys
- Chapter 3 Power settings and connections
- Chapter 4 Operation modes
- Chapter 5 Resetting SmartCompact
- Chapter 6 Configuring SmartCompact
- Chapter 7 Applications and operations
- Chapter 8 Accessories and peripheral devices
- Chapter 9 PC interface
- Appendix A
- SmartCompact specification highlights
- Version table
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Chapter 7. Applications and operations
7.1 Scanning Barcode (1D/2D CCD type scanner )
CCD Charge coupled device technology scanner consists of a series of light-sensitive circuits that
capture the reflected light and register its intensity and color after it is reflected from a series of
mirrors. It utilizes the same technology that video cameras use.
Following procedure is used to read barcodes
1 Execute the application for bar code reading
Start > Programs > Scanning > ScanDemo application or use the icon on desktop
It runs in the background, user can find out by the bar code icon in system tray
2 Aim the scanner window at the barcode
3 Press Left or right barcode scan button for 5 seconds
4 Aim the laser beam at the center of the barcode
5 check the scanning result either with beep sound or scanner LED indicator
Red > Error
Green > success
If there is an error, repeat the procedure till the barcode gets successfully read
Correct scanning method Wrong scanning method