Symbol CS1504 Owner's Manual

CS1504 Consumer Memory Scanner
Owner's Guide
http://www.motorola.com/consumer
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72-50875-03 Revision C — June 2010
Welcome!
Thank you for selecting this world class, bar code memory scanner. This scanner, when
combined with a third party application (software not included), allows you to capture bar
codes for a variety of uses. Whether you're scanning bar codes to generate a shopping list,
purchasing products, or finding information on the Internet, this scanner is the easiest data
capture device to use. Simply point, and scan!
Scan Button
LED
Indicator
Scanner Exit
Window
Unpacking Your Scanner
Depending upon the configuration purchased, the scanner is packaged with either a serial
communication cable or a USB communication cable set. If items are missing, contact your
reseller.
Scanner Serial Communication Cable
Getting Started
Scan Bar Codes (Add Items to Memory)
1. Aim the scanner at the sample bar code shown below.
2. Press and hold the large button on the scanner until
you hear the tone and the blinking indicator turns solid
green.
• Make sure the scanner beam covers the entire bar code
and extends as far out as indicated by the endpoints in
the bar code below.
• The scanner should be held approximately 2.5" from the
bar code and at a slight angle.
Practice scanning this sample bar code.
0123
Delete Bar Codes (Remove Items from Memory)
1. Aim the scanner at the bar code to be deleted from memory.
2. Press and hold the small Delete button on the scanner until you hear a tone and the
blinking indicator turns solid amber.
Note: If the sample bar code above is scanned three times there will be three listings of this
bar code in the CS1504's memory. To delete all three listings of the bar code from memory,
scan the sample bar code three times using the small Delete button (-) on the scanner. Upon
each minus scan you will receive a single beep. When the last entry has been deleted, a long
double beep will be emitted indicating all listings of that bar code have been removed from
memory.
Clear All
Use the small Delete button to clear the scanner memory of all
stored items.
1. Aim the scanner away from any bar codes.
2. Press and hold the Delete button for 6 seconds, until you
hear a long beep.
Connecting the Scanner to Your
Computer
Note: Before beginning, shut down your computer according to your computer manufacturer's
directions.
Serial Connection
1. Connect the included serial (9-pin) connector to the
corresponding communication port on the back of
the computer according to the manufacturer's
directions. Ensure that the connection is secure.
2. Holding the other end of the serial cable with the
Delete Button arrow facing up, slide the connector into the data
communication jack on the side of the scanner.
Battery Cover
USB Connection
(underneath)
1. Connect the 9-pin connector of the serial cable to
Data
the 9-pin connector of the USB-to-Serial converter.
Communication
Ensure that the connection is secure.
Connector Jack
2. Connect the USB (4-pin) connector of the USB-to-
Serial converter to the corresponding USB port on
the back of the computer according to the
manufacturer's directions. Ensure that the
connection is secure.
3. Holding the other end of the serial cable with the
arrow facing up, slide the connector into the data
communication jack on the side of the scanner.
Upload Bar Code Data to the Computer
USB-to-Serial Converter and
To transfer bar code data from the scanner to the computer, use the third party application
Serial Communication Cable
software to upload stored data from the scanner to your computer. (Application software is not
included with the scanner.)
Note: The manner in which this transfer occurs depends on your specific application. Refer to
the application software manual for instructions. When communication starts, the indicator
blinks green and the scanner beeps.
For developers interested in writing software applications for a CS1504, a Software
Developer's Kit is available for downloading. Visit: http://www.motorola.com/consumer for
more information.
Replacing the Batteries
When it is necessary to replace the
batteries:
1. Remove screw securing the
battery cover.
2. Lift battery cover.
3. Remove the old batteries.
4. Insert four new batteries noting
the polarity.
5. Close battery cover and replace
screw.
As per the EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC, the waste battery should not be
disposed of with household waste.
Hg Pb
Low Battery Warning
The CS1504 will indicate a low power state to the user by blinking the LED indicator red while
trying to scan a bar code.
Audio Control
To toggle the beeper tone on or off, press and hold the large button for 10 seconds until the
LED indicator turns solid amber (beeper tone off) or until the LED turns solid amber and a
double tone is heard (beeper tone on).
Cleaning
Clean the CS1504 with a soft, clean cloth. Do NOT use any solvent such as alcohol or any
abrasive substances.
Serial Cable
USB-to-Serial
Converter
Serial Cable