Symbol PDT 8000 Product Reference Manual page 143

4. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Symbol Settings - Settings tab. Select Always
On from the External 5 Volt Power drop down menu to apply power to the COM
port.
5. Connect your cradle to a serial device, as shown below:
Figure 4-22. Magnetic Stripe Reader Connection to Serial Device
6. Turn on the terminal and slide it into the cradle.
Figure 4-23. Attaching the Terminal to the Magnetic Stripe Reader
Plug this end into serial device
Communications
Serial device cable
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