Baracoda RoadRunners User Guide
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Introduction
The RoadRunners are easy to use. Just press the trigger in order to switch on the scanner and simply press it
again to scan a barcode. The colours of the LEDs indicate the status of the device. A beep indicates when the
scanner connects to the remote device and when a barcode is scanned successfully. Acknowledgement of a
completed scan is configurable by the user.
Barcodes are transmitted in real time to the remote host devices/terminals using Bluetooth wireless
technology or can be stored in the scanner and later uploaded to a remote device/terminal always using
Bluetooth wireless technology. You can download software updates as well as additional documentation from
http://www.baracoda.com after registration.
With the RS232 cable accessory the RoadRunners becomes a normal wired barcode reader.
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PDA stylus
In order to attach the PDA stylus to the RoadRunners, insert the stylus into the hole, as showed in Fig 1. Note
that there are two holes, symmetric around the principal axe of RoadRunners. Push downwards, as shown by
the arrow n° 2 in Fig. 1. till you will hear a clips
There are two holes, one on both sides.
Note that you will not be able to use the Protective boot and the PDA stylus simultaneously
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Recharging the battery
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Recharge the internal battery by using the included AC adapter. The Adapter rating is 5V, 500mA.
When the scanner is charging, the LED is red (solid or blinking according to the charging phase of the device).
When the scanner is fully charged, the LED will shut off (no light).
A full recharge (from completely drained batteries) takes approximately 4 hours.
When the original batteries wear out, please contact your Baracoda reseller for replacements.
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Switching on the reader
Remember to fully charge the battery before first use.
In order to switch on the scanner, please press the trigger. You can set up the scanner to be switched on only
after keeping the trigger pressed for two seconds.
The scanner will switch off alone after some period of inactivity (in its standard mode RoadRunners will switch
off after 10 minutes of inactivity, if not connected. This value can be modified by the user)
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