User's Manual

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Scanning
To program the digital scanner, see the appropriate host chapter, Chapter 4, Radio Communications and Chapter
14, Symbologies. (In addition to the parameters included in the chapters mentioned, user preference and
miscellaneous digital scanner option parameters are also available in this guide.)
To scan:
1. Ensure all connections are secure (see appropriate host chapter).
2. Aim the digital scanner at the bar code.
3. Press the trigger.
Figure 2-1 Scanning
4. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. (For more information about
beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.)
Aiming
When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red laser aiming pattern which allows positioning the bar code within
its field of view. See Decode Ranges on page 2-7 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner
and a bar code.
Figure 2-2 Imager Aiming Pattern
If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.