Regulatory Information; Scanning Tips - MicroVision ROV Scanner Quick Start Up Manual

The Right Scanner For The Right Job
The Microvision ROV™ Scanner and ROV™ Scanner with Bluetooth® give you a powerful combi-
nation of high-performance, durability, and affordability. Your Microvision scanner can be used
many ways. You can use your scanner right out of the box, enhance your scanner with specific
third party software applications, or integrate your scanner into a custom application.
scan button
serial port
Connect With Confidence
You can connect with confidence using your ROV Scanner or ROV Scanner with Bluetooth:
cable or wireless, real-time or batch, fixed location or roaming.
Microvision provides three levels of connectivity software for your scanner. Scanner Wedge
gives you a quick and easy way to use a scanner out of the box. SerialMagic adds the power and
flexibility of programmable actions and a simple API. The Microvision SDK gives you the control
to fully integrate a Microvision scanner into your software application.
Get going with Scanner Wedge
You can use Scanner Wedge to connect your Microvision ROV Scanner and ROV Scanner with
Bluetooth to a host computer or mobile device. Scanner Wedge captures bar code data from
your ROV Scanner, translates the scanned bar code data into keyboard input, then sends the
keyboard data to a Windows®, Windows Mobile®, or BlackBerry® device.
To learn more about no-hassle connectivity with Windows, Windows Mobile, and BlackBerry
devices, go towww.microvision.com/barcode/connected
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Connect ROV Scanner Cable
You can connect your ROV Scanner to a host computer with a serial cable (included) or a USB
cable (sold separately). If you turn off the host computer before connecting the scanner cable,
remember to turn the computer on to activate and use your scanner. You can unplug your ROV
Scanner from the cable and use it in batch mode to scan and save bar codes. Then just reconnect
and upload the bar codes to your host computer.
Before you use a serial cable, or USB cable in serial mode, make sure that your host application
can communicate with the serial port so the application can receive bar code data. You do not
have to start a software application before you use the USB cable in keyboard mode.
Serial cable
1. Connect the serial cable to an available serial port on your host
computer.
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on your
ROV Scanner.
USB cable
1. Connect the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the serial port on your
ROV Scanner.
Note: The Microvision USB cable operates in two modes: serial mode or keyboard mode. In serial mode, the
USB cable emulates a serial cable. In keyboard mode, the USB cable sends bar codes as if they were typed on
a keyboard. For more information, see the USB Cable Quick Start Guide.
Start Scanning
Use the sample bar code on this page to perform your first scan with your ROV Scanner or ROV
Scanner with Bluetooth.
If you use Scanner Wedge, start Scanner Wedge and go to the Trace page before you begin
to scan. If you use SerialMagic, iMagic, Media Organizer, eCell, or another software program,
please read the appropriate user guide for information about preparing to scan.
1. Point the scanner at the bar code on this page.
2. Press and hold the Scan button and make sure that the red laser line appears.
3. Aim the laser line so that it crosses the entire bar code.
The scanner beeps and the LED indicator flashes when the scan is successful.
4. When you hear the scanner beep, or see the LED indicator flash, release the Scan button.
If you are using Scanner Wedge, you should see the bar code 1234567 on the Trace page.
Minimize Scanner Wedge. Open the software program you want to use, put the insertion point
where you want the scanned data, and start to scan.
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scan window
LED
battery door with optional Bluetooth radio
Sample Bar Code
1234567

Regulatory Information

Accessories
Microvision offers a number of accessories that make using your ROV scanner easier and
more efficient. To order the accessory you want, contact your reseller or contact Microvi-
sion at www.microvision.com/barcode/connected
Scanner USB Cable
Scanner Boot
Scanner Holster
Control Bar Codes
You can use control bar codes to control how your scanner operates. When you scan control
bar codes, they act as commands and tell the scanner what to do. You can use the control bar
codes on this page to clear all bar codes from the scanner memory or reset the scanner to its
factory default settings.
For more information about control bar codes, go to: www.microvision.com/barcode/support
Clear Bar Codes
Restore Factory Settings

Scanning Tips

Make sure that the laser line is across the bar code you want
to scan and than move the scanner to change the scan
angle. If you do not see the scanner laser line, make sure
that there are batteries in the scanner and the batteries
have sufficient power.
If your software program does not receive bar code data and you are using Scanner Wedge, go
to the Trace screen. If you see bar codes on the Trace screen, then your scanner is working. If you
do not see bar codes, go to the Connections screen to make sure that your scanner is connected
and activated. If you are using SerialMagic or a custom application, please refer to the appropri-
ate user guide to find troubleshooting information.
Look for firmware updates at: www.microvision.com/barcode/support
Contact Microvision Product Support
Telephone: 1 (866) 333 3542
Email: scannersupport@microvision.com
On the Web:
http://www.microvision.com/barcode/support
Scanner Serial Cable
Scanner Dock
(Serial and USB)
For more information about using your scanner
with Scanner Wedge, go to: www.microvision.
com/barcode/connected
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