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Problem
A message
Too many files stored
appears stating
on the terminal.
that your
Memory allocation too
PDT8138
low.
terminal
memory is full.
Too many applications
installed on the
terminal.
Beamed data
PDT8138 terminal too
does not
close together.
transmit.
Insufficient room
lighting.
When receiving
Not enough free
beamed data an
memory available for
out of memory
receiving data.
message
appears.
Your PDT8138
Scanning application is
terminal does
not loaded.
not accept scan
Unreadable bar code.
input.
Distance between exit
window and bar code is
incorrect.
Terminal is not
programmed for the bar
code.
Battery is low.
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Delete unused memos and records. You can
save these records on your computer
Adjust the memory allocation. Select Start, then
Settings, and select the System tab. Tap
Memory and adjust the slider.
If you have installed additional applications on
your PDT8138, remove them to recover
memory. Select Start, then Settings, and select
the System tab. Tap Remove Programs, select
the unused program and tap Remove.
Confirm that the PDT8138 terminals are 5"
apart, and there is a clear path between the two
devices.
Adjust the room lighting or move to a different t
location.
Your PDT8138 terminal requires at least twice
the amount of memory available as the data you
are receiving. For example, if you are receiving a
30K application, you must have at least 60K
free.
Verify that the unit is loaded with a scanning
application. See your System Administrator.
Be sure the symbol is not defaced.
Be sure you are within proper scanning range.
If you are expecting a beep on a good decide
and don't hear one, check that the application is
set ot generate a beep on good decode.
If the scanner stops emitting a laser beam when
you press the trigger, check your battery level.
When the battery is low, the scanner shuts off
before the terminal notifies you of the low battery
condition.
Note: If the scanner is still not reading symbols,
contact your distributor or Symbol Technologies.
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