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Working with the Scanner
Depending upon the configuration of your unit, it may have an
integrated laser 1D barcode scanner. Tap Start / Settings / System /
System Information / CardPort to see if Barcode Scanner is listed
under the Cardport Devices. Also, the cap will have a clear window
with a laser warning label. If you do not have your own barcode
scanner software to install, there is a basic application called
ScanAgent included in the unit. If not on your unit, it may be
downloaded from our web site or the documentation CD.
NOTE: Avoid direct viewing of the laser beam. Do not stare into
the beam or point directly at eyes.
Using ScanAgent
There are two options for scanning into applications that use text
input, such as Excel or Word:

Press the right soft key.

Use the Scanner SIP (Soft Input
Panel): Tap the arrow next to the
SIP. Select
Barcode Scanner
. Tap
the scan SIP on the screen to
activate the scanner.
ScanAgent setup
To set up ScanAgent and test scanning, tap Start / 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 Parameters
or
UPC EAN Parameters
. 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.
Prefix/Suffix:
You can add a prefix before the barcode or suffix
after. The suffix can also be changed to send TAB or nothing
instead of RETURN after the suffix.
For detailed information on these and other settings, please refer to
the Software Development Kit provided on our web site.