Chapter 7. Usb Interface; Introduction; Connecting A Usb Interface - Motorola SYMBOL LS7708 Product Reference Manual

Introduction

This chapter provides information on setting up the scanner with a USB host. The scanner attaches directly to a USB host computer.
If there are no peripherals included in the configuration and the host cable is less than 8.5' long, the host can power the scanner
through the interface cable. If the configuration includes peripherals and/or the host cable is more than 8.5' long, an external power
supply is necessary.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (

Connecting a USB Interface

The scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including:
• Desktop PCs and Notebooks
• Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only)
• IBM SurePOS terminals
• Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.
The following operating systems support the scanner through USB:
• Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP
• MacOS 8.5 and above
• IBM 4690 OS.
The scanner also interfaces with other USB hosts that support USB Human Interface Devices (HID). For more information on USB
technology, hosts, and peripheral devices, visit www.symbol.com/usb.
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) indicate default values.
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North American, Standard USB Keyboard
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Indicates Default Feature/Option
USB Interface 7-3