Chapter 4 User Preferences; Introduction; Scanning Sequence Examples - Motorola Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Manual

Chapter 4 User Preferences

Introduction

You can program the Symbol LS2208 scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This
chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features
for the Symbol LS2208 scanner.
The Symbol LS2208 ships with the settings shown in the
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
Set feature values by scanning single bar codes or short bar code sequences. The settings are stored in
non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down.
If you are not using a Synapse or USB cable you must select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host
information). After the power-up beeps sound, select a host type. You only need to this once, upon the first
power-up when connecting to a new host.
To return all features to their default values, scan
code menus, asterisks (

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan
the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code under
beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as specifying Serial Response Time-Out or setting Data Transmission Formats, require
scanning several bar codes. See
for descriptions of this procedure.
for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default
Set All Defaults on page
*
) indicate default values.
*
High Frequency
*
Indicates Default
Laser On Time on page 4-7
User Preferences Default Table on page 4-2
4-3. Throughout the programming bar
Feature/Option
Beeper Tone on page 4-4. The scanner issues a fast warble
and Scan Data Transmission Format on page 13-4
(also see