Introduction - Symbol DS 3408 Product Reference Manual

Introduction

The digital scanner combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and advanced ergonomics to provide the best
value in a digital scanner. Whether in hand-held mode or hands-free mode in a stand, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease
of use for extended periods of time.
The digital scanner supports:
• Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface supports the following
international keyboards (for Windows
Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
• Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the digital scanner with the
host.
• USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select
other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international
keyboards (for Windows
English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
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• Connection to IBM
terminal.
• Wand Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller, or host which
collects the data as wand data and decodes it.
• Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller which
collects the data and interprets it for the host.
• Synapse capability which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable.
The digital scanner autodetects the host.
• Configuration via 123Scan.
Figure 1-1. DS 3408 Digital Scanner
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environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian,
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environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK
468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the IBM
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