Aiming The Imager; Image Capture Mode - Symbol PDT 7500 Series Product Reference Manual

Operating the Scanner

Image Capture Mode

This mode can be entered via the Scanner API. The Imager turns on its laser aiming pattern
to highlight the area to be captured in the image. The scan button press instructs the Imager
to capture a high quality image and transmit it to the host. A short time may pass (less than
2 seconds) between when the scan button is pressed, and the image is captured as the Imager
adjusts to the lighting conditions. Hold the terminal steady until the image is captured
(denoted by a single beep).

Aiming the Imager

The Imager projects a laser aiming pattern (shown below) similar to those used on cameras.
The aiming pattern allows you to position the bar code or object within the field of view.
Figure 7-6. Laser Aiming Pattern
To scan a symbol with the Imager:
1. Center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Be sure the entire
symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the brackets in the aiming pattern.
Linear bar code
PDF417 symbol
Symbol
View Finder
(Aiming Pattern)
Figure 7-7. Centering Symbol in Aiming Pattern
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