Argox PA-20 Portable Data Collectors User Manual - Manual (Page 33)

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5. Scanning
Note:
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Observe handling precautions.
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Make sure the mobile terminal is installed according to instructions.
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Never remove the main batteries or battery pack while the mobile
terminal is turned on. Doing so can cause loss of data in the mobile
terminal.
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Avoid looking directly into the LED light beam emitter, or pointing the
LED light beam directly into someone’s eyes.
Fit the bar code in the LED light beam from margin to margin and pass the scanner downward
over the bar code, as shown in the scan position illustration
5.1 How to read the barcode
The scanning sequence is defined by the user’s application. A typical sequence is:
 Press the PW key to turn power on.
 Get into the System Tools\Scan Test and you will find the message on the display:
<ScanTest>
Type:
Len:
 Point the terminal to the barcode and press the Trigger key .
 Point the LED lightbeam to barcode as shown in the scan position illustration.
 The barcode will be read and the reading results will be indicated.
A “Good Read” means that the scanner has effectively recognized and decoded the bar code.
In most cases, the application program will provide an indicator signal or a buzzer signal to
indicate a good read to the user.
When the read is incorrect you can try again, paying attention to the instructions in this
chapter.
Good read scan position
Incorrect read scan positions