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Figure 4-3 Scan Test
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Reading barcode
Note:
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Observe handling precautions.
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Make sure the mobile computer is installed according to instructions.
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Never remove the main batteries or battery pack while the mobile
computer is turned on. Doing so can cause loss of data in the mobile
computer.
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Avoid looking directly into the LED light beam emitter, or pointing the
LED light beam directly into someone’s eyes.
Position the LED light beam over the bar code from margin to margin and pass the scanner
downward over the bar code, as shown in the scan position illustration
The scanning sequence is defined by the user’s application. A typical sequence is:
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Point the mobile computer at the barcode and press the Trigger key
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Point the LED lightbeam at barcode as shown in the scan position illustration above.
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The scanner reads the barcode and the results are indicated.
A “Good Read” means that the scanner has effectively recognized and decoded the bar code.
In most cases, the application program provides an indicator signal to indicate a good read.
Good read scan position
Incorrect read scan positions
