Falcon 4400 - Manual (Page 35)

Scanning Bar Codes
Quick Reference Guide 33
Scanning Bar Codes
Laser Scanning
To use the scanning function on units containing a laser scanning module,
complete the following steps:
1. Select and open a bar code application, such as Microsoft
®
Word
Mobile.
Figure 25. Scanning a bar code
2. Aim the scan window at the bar code following the guidelines outlined
in Figure 26 .
3. Press and hold the <Scan> button (26 or 52-key only) or the trigger. The
laser scans as long as you hold the button or trigger until a good scan is
obtained. There is a 10-second timeout for attempting to scan.
4. Aim the laser beam at the center of the bar code.
• Position the unit close to the bar code when scanning small bar
codes.
• Position it at a distance when scanning larger bar codes.
• The laser is disabled after you release the key or after 10 seconds,
or once a good scan is obtained.
Press <Scan> (on 26 and 52-
key) or the Scan Trigger to ini-
tiate a scan with the Falcon.