Symbol Technologies DS 3408 - Manual (Page 57)

Decoding Preferences 5-3
Introduction
If desired, program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes digital
scanner preference features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features.
The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in the Decoding Preferences Default Table on page 5-4 (also see Appendix A,
Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default 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.
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 the bar code can be seen clearly, and
bars and/or spaces are not merging.
If not using a Synapse or 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 bar code on page 4-5. Throughout the programming bar code
menus, default values are indicated with asterisks ( * ).
Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable the decode aiming pattern, scan the Disable
Decode Aiming Pattern bar code listed under
Decode Aiming Pattern on page 5-6 . The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep
and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.
Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.
Decoding Preferences Parameter Defaults
Table 5-1 lists defaults for digital scanner preferences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided
in Decoding Preferences on page 5-5 .
See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and
miscellaneous default parameters.
Note
Feature/Option
* Indicates Default
*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern
(02h)
Hex Value
Note