User's Manual

APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 87
APPENDIX B
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AFETY AND USAGE TIPS
Scanning Tips
Practice to determine the best scanning distance for your type of barcode.
Scanning Distance
• The best scanning distance varies depending on barcode size, symbology, label media, W-N
Ratio, and scan angle. Check the Decode Zone in Appendix D: Decode Zone to determine
the proper distance between the scanner and barcode.
• The larger the barcode, the further away you should position the scanner.
• The tighter the bars of the barcode, the closer you should position the scanner.
About Bluetooth and Health
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to use short-range radio signals to connect a variety
of devices, such as barcode scanners, mobile phones, Pocket PCs, notebook computers,
printers, LAN access points, and many other devices at home or work. These radio signals
replace the cables that have traditionally connected these devices.
Bluetooth products have small radio transmitters and receivers. Output power is normally
very low, only 15.75 mW. This gives a working range of approximately 10 meters.
The maximum exposure levels from Bluetooth products are far below recommended safety
guidelines. At most, typical Bluetooth devices (15.75 mW) reach only one percent of the
prescribed safety levels.
Product Care
• Do not expose your product to liquid, moisture or extreme humidity.
• Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures.
• Do not expose your product to lit candles, cigarettes, or cigars, or to open flames, etc.
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend the product, as rough treatment could damage it.
• Do not paint your product, as the paint could obstruct parts and prevent normal use.
• Do not attempt to disassemble your product: a broken warranty seal will void the
warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable components. Should your
CHS need service, please contact technical support at:
1Uhttp://support.socketmobile.com
• Treat your product with care. Keep in a clean and dust-free place.
• Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket, may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Antenna Care
Do not place a metallic shield around the CHS as it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency.
Efficient Use
For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metal surrounding your CHS.