SECTION 2
Operation
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To use the integrated scanner, simply point the top of your
unit at the bar code, press the [SCAN] key and listen for
the beep acknowledging a good scan. A short high-tone
beep indicates a good scan. If you hear no beep, scan the
bar code again. If you are still not getting a "good scan"
beep, follow these instructions.
1. Ensure you are positioning the scan lens properly
2. The scan beam must cross every bar and space on the
3. Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols.
4. Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are
" NOTE:
Tip: After reading a bar code, aim the lens away from the bar codes
and press the SCAN key within 1/2 second, to get the laser beam
back on. With the laser beam on, you have five seconds to find and
scan the next bar code.
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across the bar code.
symbol.
close together.
RIGHT
012345
WRONG
012345