Product Manual

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Working with the Barcode Scanner
Depending upon the configuration of your unit, it may have an
integrated laser 1D barcode scanner. Tap / Settings / System /
System Information / CardPort to see if Barcode Scanner is listed
under the Cardport Devices. Also, barcode scanner units have a
clear plastic cover at the top with a laser warning label.
If you do not have your own barcode scanner software to install,
there is a basic application called ScanAgent. Tap / ScanAgent.
If not on your unit, it may be downloaded from the web site.
NOTE: Avoid direct viewing of the laser beam. Do not stare into
the beam or point directly at eyes.
Using ScanAgent
(optional on
certain device offerings; may not be
installed.)
There are two options for scanning
into applications that use text input,
such as Microsoft Excel
®
or Microsoft
Word
®
:
•
Press the key.
•
Use the Scanner SIP (Soft Input Panel): Tap and hold on the
SIP to display options. Select
Barcode Scanner
. Tap the scan
SIP on the screen to activate the scanner.
You can change the Scanner shortcut button. See page 14.
ScanAgent setup
To set up ScanAgent and test scanning, tap / Settings / System /
Scanner Setup. Tap Scan Now to activate the laser and start
scanning immediately. If the scan fails to decode, try moving closer
or farther away from the barcode you are trying to scan. To change
settings, tap Edit Config.
Scan Codes:
Check the barcode symbologies you want to scan.
Parameters can be changed for each symbology by tapping on
Code Params
or
UPC EAN Params
. Tap
Restore Defaults,
if
desired. Choosing fewer barcode symbologies results in faster
scan times.
Scan Parameters:
Changes can be made to the scan duration, the
barcode symbology, or sounds to play when a scan starts or
ends. You can also select different .WAV files for sounds.