For localized language versions of this document, go to www.handheld.com. Getting Started Turn off computer’s power before connecting the scanner, then power up the computer once the scanner is fully connected. USB Connection...
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Keyboard Wedge Connection Serial (RS-232) Connection...
Reading Techniques The view finder projects a red aiming beam that should be centered over the bar code. Hold the scanner over the bar code, pull the trigger, and center the aiming beam on the bar code. The aiming beam is smaller when the scanner is closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code.
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To read PDF417 bar codes with a PDF-enabled 3800, hold the trigger down and move the scanner up and down so the aiming line sweeps from the top of the bar code to the bottom, and back up. This ensures that the entire code is scanned. Note: This only applies to a PDF enabled 3800.
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Interface Scan the bar code that describes the PC or interface you are using. USB Keyboard (PC) RS-232 Japan DOS/V AT/PS2 Keyboard Wedge (Default) Emulate External Keyboard...
Keyboard Country Scan the Program Keyboard Country bar code below, then scan the numeric bar code(s) from page 10, then the Save bar code to program the keyboard for your country. As a general rule, the following characters are not supported by the scanner for countries other than the United States: @ | $ # { } [ ] = / ‘...
Trigger The following bar codes will allow you to use the reader in Manual Trigger mode (need to press the trigger to read), Automatic Trigger mode (the beam is always on), or Presentation mode (the reader is activated when it “sees” a bar code). Manual Trigger (Default) Automatic Trigger...
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Suffix If you want a carriage return after the bar code, scan the Add CR Suffix bar code. To add a tab after the bar code, scan the Add Tab Suffix bar code. Otherwise, scan the Remove Suffix bar code to remove the suffixes. Add CR Suffix Add Tab Suffix Remove Suffix...
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Data Format Editor Instructions The following are abbreviated instructions for entering a data format. For complete instructions refer to your User’s Guide, available at our website, www.handheld.com. 1. Scan the Enter Data Format symbol. 2. Primary/Alternate Format: scan 0 for Primary Format 3.
Visual Xpress features, refer to your User’s Guide. Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting your imager, please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office: North America/Canada: Telephone: (800) 782-4263, option 4 (8 a.m.
To download the full User’s Guide for these products, visit our website at www.handheld.com Product Service and Repair Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return the unit to Hand Held Products (postage...
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Contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product. North America Hand Held Products Corporate Offices Telephone: (800) 782-4263, Option 3 Fax: (704) 566-6015 naservice@handheld.com...
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This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published by Hand Held Products for the product at the time of purchase ("Warranty Period"). Any defective product must be returned (at purchaser’s expense) during the Warranty Period to Hand Held Products factory or authorized service center for inspection.
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PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAND HELD PRODUCTS BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL ANY LIABILITY OF HAND HELD PRODUCTS ARISING IN...
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