Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences; Introduction - Motorola DS6708 Product Reference Manual

Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences

Introduction

You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter
describes decoding preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.
The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in the Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 5-2
(also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile
memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner is powered down.
NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the
screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and
bars and/or spaces are not merging.
If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after the power-up
beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.
To return all features to default values, scan the Set Default Parameter on page 4-4. Throughout the programming
bar code menus, asterisks (
*
*
) indicate default values.
*
Enable Decode Aiming Pattern
Indicates Default
for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default
Feature/Option
(02h)