Unpacking The Scanner; The Cradle - Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Manual

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This scanner supports the following host interfaces through communication with a cradle:
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Standard RS-232 connection to a host.
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Keyboard wedge connection to a host, where scanned data is interpreted as keystrokes. The following
international keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North American, German, French,
French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.
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IBM 468X/469X hosts.
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USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface
type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar codes. The following international
keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian,
Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.
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Synapse capability, which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse cable and
Synapse adapter cable. The scanner autodetects the Synapse interface.
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Configuration via 123Scan.

Unpacking the Scanner

Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact
Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See
approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned for servicing.

The Cradle

The cradles serve as a stand and charger for the Symbol LS3578 cordless scanner. Some models also provide a
host communication interface. There are four versions of the cradle:
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The
STB3508 cordless cradle
cordless scanner. An external power supply or a powered host cable charges the scanner.
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The
STB3578 cordless cradle
cordless scanner This cradle also provides host communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth
radio, and sending that data to the host through an attached cable. An external power supply or a powered
host cable charges the scanner.
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The
FLB3508 cordless cradle
mounting bracket using three isolators, and the bracket then mounts on the forklift surface. A portable power
supply on the forklift provides power to the cradle.
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The
FLB3578 cordless cradle
communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth radio, and sending that data to the host through an
attached cable. The cradle attaches to a mounting bracket using three isolators, and the bracket then mounts
on the forklift surface. A portable power supply on the forklift provides power to the cradle.
DO NOT use these cradles with a Symbol LS3478 scanner. Likewise, DO NOT use cradles designed for the
LS3478 to charge or provide communication for a Symbol LS3578 scanner.
NOTE For more information about communication between the scanner, cradle, and host, see
Communications.
For more information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.
page xv for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the
sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the Symbol LS3578
sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the Symbol LS3578
charges the Symbol LS3578 cordless scanner. The cradle attaches to a
charges the Symbol LS3578 cordless scanner, and provides host
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