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Verifying the Scanner is Working Properly
You can use one of the procedures below to verify that your scanner is working properly.
Using WordPad
If using a HID scanner, open WordPad and scan a barcode. Verify your scanning is correct.
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Using Scan Sample
Tap the
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Set your scanner work profile.
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Scan a barcode and verify your scanning is correct.
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Using DataWedge Demo
If using DataWedge, set up your scanner in accordance with
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2-39.
Open the DataWedge Demo. Tap the
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Aim the scanner at a bar code and press the scan trigger. The bar code data appears in the DataWedge Demo
3.
window.
DataWedge Demo Window Showing Scanned Barcode
Figure 2-76
Pairing Bluetooth Scanner and Cradle
The Bluetooth scanner cradle receives power from the vehicle computer. When the vehicle computer goes into
suspend mode the vehicle computer removes power to the cradle. When the vehicle computer resumes normal
operation, power is re-applied to the cradle. If power to the cradle was removed for more than 30 seconds, the
scanner needs to re-connect (pair) to the cradle. Aim the scanner to the cradle pairing barcode. Press the scanner
trigger to re-connect the scanner to the cradle. The scanner emits a lo-high beep when re-connecting.
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Programs
Samples > Scan icon
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Setting up a Scanner Using Data Wedge on page
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Windows Explorer
Windows
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DataWedge > DWDemo