Radio Communications Host Types - Motorola Symbol LS4278 User Manual

4-6 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide

Radio Communications Host Types

To set up the scanner for communication with a cradle, or to use standard Bluetooth profiles, scan the appropriate host type bar code
below.
• Cradle Host (default) - Select this host type for scanner(s) to cradle operation. The scanner must then be paired to the cradle
and the cradle communicates directly to the host via the host interface cable connection.
• Serial Port Profile (Master) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support (see
connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like there's a serial connection. The scanner initiates the connection to
the remote device and is the Master. Scan Serial Port Profile (Master), then scan the PAIR bar code for the remote
device. See Pairing Bar Code Format on page 4-22
• Serial Port Profile (Slave) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support (see
connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like there's a serial connection. The scanner accepts incoming
connection requested from a remote device and is the Slave. Scan Serial Port Profile (Slave) and wait for the incoming
connection.
• HID Profile (Master) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support. (See
Profile Support and Master/Slave definitions.) The scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like a
keyboard. The scanner initiates the connection to the remote device and is the Master. Scan HID Profile (Master), then
scan the PAIR bar code for the remote device. See
pairing bar code for a remote device.
• HID Profile (Slave) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support. (See
Profile Support and Master/Slave definitions.) The scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like a
keyboard. The scanner accepts incoming connection requested from a remote device and is the Slave. Scan HID Profile
(Slave) and wait for the incoming connection.
1.The scanner supports keyboard emulation over the Bluetooth HID profile. For detailed information, and HID
host parameters, see
2. When the scanner is paired to the cradle in SPP Master, HID Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner automatically
tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio losing communication. For
more information see
for information about creating a pairing bar code for a remote device.
Pairing Bar Code Format on page 4-22
HID Host Parameters on page
Auto-reconnect Feature on page
4-8.
4-14.
page 4-22). The scanner
page 4-22). The scanner
page 4-22 for Bluetooth Technology
for information about creating a
page 4-22 for Bluetooth Technology