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STEP 4: Start Application
Start the application that you want to enter data into (e.g., Excel Mobile or Google.com). From the Today
screen, tap Start | Programs and select your program. Make sure a document, spreadsheet or form is open in
your program. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to be entered.
STEP 5: Scan Barcodes
1. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Please refer to your scanner
manual for the correct technique. Make sure the scanning beam covers
the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning this barcode:
2. When data is read, it should appear in your document.
Depending on which scanner you have, it may also beep, or the LED may change colors to indicate a
successful scan.
By default, the cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line, ready for the next scan/read.
Wait for the “Good Scan” indication before you scan more data. If you try to scan too fast, the
device can lock up until you stop scanning.
If the data does not appear how you expect it and you are using Excel Mobile, check the cell
formatting.