Barcode Scanning In Many-To-Many Mode - Polycom SpectraLink 8440 User Manual

Barcode Scanning in Many-to-Many Mode

To enter barcode data in many-to-many mode, you must first connect your handset to the computer.
While your SpectraLink 8450 handset is set to many-to-many mode and connected to a
computer, the following status icon is displayed:
To enter barcode data in many-to-many mode:
1 If you haven't already done so, launch Polycom QBC by choosing Start > Programs > Polycom >
Quick Barcode Connector > Start Quick Barcode Connector.
The application launches quietly and runs in the background. You can confirm that the Polycom
QBC is running by checking for the icon in the status area.
2 Move the cursor on the host computer to one of the barcode hotspots.
The application barcode will display temporarily.
If other applications running on the host computer conflict with the barcode display, right-
click the Polycom QBC icon in the system tray and choose Show Barcode from the pop-up
menu. While you have Show Barcode selected, Polycom QBC will persistently display the
barcode pattern identifying the host computer until you select Hide Barcode from the
pop-up menu.
3 Scan the barcode on the computer monitor.
When your handset has scanned and decoded the barcode pattern and connected to the Polycom
QBC application running on the computer, the following will happen:
• The handset will emit a confirmation tone to notify you that it is connected.
• The Polycom QBC status icon on the handset will appear on the right side of the status icon
row.
• The Polycom QBC status icon on the computer will display in the system tray.
• The computer will display a 'Connected' balloon and a notification sound (if enabled).
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Using the Barcode Reader
May, 2011 | 1725-36720-001_RevA