Motorola VC5090 - Manual (Page 52)

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Connecting an DS/LS3478 Serial Scanner
To connect a DS378 or LS3478 serial scanner to the VC5090:
1. Connect the appropriate serial scanner cable to the scanner.
2. Connect the serial scanner cable to the COM1 or COM2 port.
Figure 2-30 Connecting Serial Scanner to COM1 and COM2 Connectors
3. Double-tap the SerialWedge icon on the desktop to launch the application.
4. Tap the SerialWedge icon in the task tray.
5. Select Configuration > Port Selection from the pop-up menu. The Port Selection window appears.
Figure 2-31 Port Selection Window
6. Select the COM6 (USB port) radio button.
7. Tap OK .
8. Verify that the scanner is connected properly. See Verifying the Scanner is Working Properly on page 2-31 .
NOTE Refer to the scanner Product Reference Guide for information on configuring the scanner.
The USB scanner cable connects to the USB/Keyboard connector. If the optional keyboard is used on the
VC5090 Full-screen configuration, you are not allowed to connect a USB scanner on the rugged USB port.
Connecting a USB scanner to the USB A port is not recommended.
COM2 Port COM1 Port