Data Capture; Laser Scanning; Indicator Led Bar - Symbol MC9000-K/S Product Reference Manual

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Data Capture

The mobile computer has an integrated scanner used to collect data by scanning bar codes.

Laser Scanning

To scan bar codes with the mobile computer:
1. Ensure that the mobile computer is loaded with a scanning application. See
page 5-6
2. Aim the scan exit window at the bar code.
3. Push the scan button. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The indicator
LED bar illuminates red to indicate that the laser is on. The indicator LED bar illuminates
green and a beep sounds to indicate a successful decode.
Optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density and scanner optics.
• Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols.
• Move the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
Scanning procedures depend on the application and mobile computer
configuration. An application may use different scanning procedures from the
one listed above.

Indicator LED Bar

The Indicator LED bar provides a visual indication of the scan status, see
Off
Solid Red
Solid Green
for a sample scanning application.
Right
Figure 2-18. Laser Aiming
Table 2-13. Scan LED Indicators
LED Status
Wrong
Indication
Not scanning.
Laser enabled, scanning in process.
Successful decode.
ScanSamp2 on
Figure 1-1 on page 1-3.