Instructions

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8 - 2 DS36X8 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
Connecting DS3678 to USB Interface
The digital scanner also interfaces with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID).
Figure 8-1 USB Connection to DS3678
To connect the cradle to a USB host:
1. Attach the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the cradle. See
Connecting the Cradle on page 1-5.
2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of
the IBM SurePOS terminal.
3. Connect an external power supply if desired.
4. Ensure all connections are secure.
5. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle by scanning the barcode on the cradle.
6. Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate barcode from USB Device Type on page 8-5.
7. On first installation when using Windows, the software displays a prompt to select or install the Human
Interface Device driver. To install the Human Interface Device driver provided by Windows, click Next through
all the choices and click Finished on the last choice. The digital scanner powers up during this installation.
8. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate barcodes in this chapter.
If problems occur, see Troubleshooting on page 4-3.
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 8-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain
the same.
NOTE Disconnect the host cables before the power supply, or the digital scanner may not recognize the new
host.