Chapter 4 User Preferences; Introduction; Scanning Sequence Examples - Motorola Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Manual

Chapter 4 User Preferences

Introduction

You can program the Symbol LS9208 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 scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in
The Symbol LS9208 ships with the settings shown in the
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
To set feature values, scan 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 do this once, upon the first
power-up when connected to a new host.
To return all features to their default values, scan
code menus, asterisks (

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high,
simply scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under
issues a short high beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Serial Response Time-Out or setting Data Transmission Formats, require scanning
several bar codes. See
descriptions of this procedure.
for all host and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values
Set All Defaults on page
*
) indicate default values.
*
High Frequency
*
Indicates Default
Host Serial Response Time-out on page 6-15
Chapter 1, Getting Started.
User Preferences Default Table on page 4-2
4-3. Throughout the programming bar
Feature/Option
Beeper Tone on page
and Scan Data Options on page 12-6
(also see
4-4. The scanner
for