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MC3000 User Guide
Data Capture
The mobile computer has an integrated scanner or imager that is used to collect data by scanning bar codes.
Laser Scanning
To scan bar codes with the mobile computer:
1. Ensure that the mobile computer is loaded with a scanning application.
2. If the mobile computer is equipped with a rotating head, adjust the head prior to scanning.
3. Aim the scan window at the bar code.
4. Press the scan button. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The Scan LED Indicators illuminate red to
indicate that the laser is on. The Scan LED Indicators illuminate green and a beep sounds to indicate a successful decode.
Optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density and scanner optics.
• Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols.
• Move the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
Scanning procedures depend on the application and mobile computer configuration. An application may use
different scanning procedures from the one listed above.
Scan LED Indicators
The red/green Scan LED Indicators (located in the Indicator LED Bar and in the rotating turret) indicates the scan status. For the
location of the Scan LED Indicators see,
Right
Figure 2-14. Laser Aiming
Figure 1-1 on page
1-5.
Table 2-6. Scan LED Indicators
LED Status
Off
Not scanning.
Solid Red
Laser enabled, scanning in process.
Solid Green
Successful decode.
Wrong
Indication
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