ID Innovations Bar code Slot Reader - Visible Red and Infra Red - Manual (Page 8)

Features
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The Slot reader can be mounted in one of two ways, using the Two Velcro  strips included or inserting screws into the four
threaded inserts on the bottom of the reader. However, if you choose to mount the unit using the threaded inserts, do not use a
long screw in the insert by the cable. There is a socket located above the insert that will be damaged by a long screw.
Note: It is recommended that you mount the Slot reader to avoid damaging the cable. Frequent bending of the cable can
break the wires within it.
Operating The Slot Reader
To read a card, insert the card in the reader with the bar code facing away from the LED on the top of the slot reader. Slide the
card through the reader slot, with a smooth stroke, in either direction. When swiping the card through the slot reader, the LED will
turn off. Once you have completed swiping the entire card through the reader, the reader will then set the LED to either green (for
good read) or red (for no read). In addition to the green LED on a good read, the Slot reader will sound the buzzer to give you an
audible indication that the card was successfully read, and the data is being transmitted to the computer.
Using The Setup Mode To Configure The Reader
The Slot reader can be configured through the use of the computer keyboard. The reader must be installed and powered to enter
the setup mode. Once the unit is powered up, press and hold the following keys:
Left-Control, Caps Lock, Right-Shift, and Backspace 1
- or -
Left-Control, F3 Right-Shift, and Backspace 2
Once you release the keys, the Slot reader will produce a series of beeps, change the LED to orange and display a message
similar to the following on your display:
F1-F10=Options, Use ARROW KEYS to Toggle/Move, ESC=Exit
To ensure that you have enough space on your command line for the reader options to be displayed, we recommend that you
either have your command prompt located at the root directory, or that you load an editor with a new file. This will allow the reader
to use most of the characters on your computer display. For example, in Windows load Windows Write and in OS/2 load the
Notepad program.
1 This is a generic key sequence used to configure any ID Innovations' keyboard wedge device.
2 This key sequence is used to configure ID Innovations' keyboard wedge Bar Code decoders only.