
SYMBOL LS/DS3408
Variants
Quick Start Guide
http://www.symbol.com/ls3408
http://www.symbol.com/ds3408
POST IN WORK AREA
See Product Reference Guide
for more information
3
Laser Scanner
(ER, FZ)
Digital Scanner
(DS)
1
2
4
Accessories
IntelliStand Forklift Holder
1 Tether Plate
2 LED Indicators
3 Scan Window
4 Scan Trigger
CORD ATTACHMENT
1
2
3
4
RS-232
Scanner Emulation
HOST INTERFACES
NOTE: Cables may vary depending on configuration
USB
Wand Emulation
Keyboard Wedge
IBM 46XX
Scanner not working
No power to scanner
Check system power;
ensure power supply,
if required, is connected
Incorrect interface cable used
Ensure that correct
interface cable is used
Interface/power cables are loose
Check for loose cable
connections
Scanner decoding bar code, but data not transmitting to host
Scanner not programmed for correct host interface
Check scanner host parameters or edit options
Interface cable is loose
Check for loose cable connections
TROUBLESHOOTING
Scanner not decoding bar code
Scanner not programmed
for bar code type
Ensure scanner is programmed
to read type of bar code being
scanned
Scanned data incorrectly displayed on host
Scanner not programmed for correct host interface
Check scanner host parameters or edit options
Bar code unreadable
Ensure bar code is not defaced;
try scanning test bar code of same
bar code type
Distance between scanner
and bar code incorrect
Move scanner closer to
or further from bar code
Set Defaults
SET DEFAULTS
USB Host Types
HID KEYBOARD EMULATION
SYMBOL LS/DS3408 PROGRAMMING BAR CODES
IBM 46XX Host Types
PORT 5B
PORT 9B
Wand Emulation Host Types
SYMBOL WAND
ENABLE CONVERT TO CODE 39
Keyboard Wedge Host Types
IBM HAND-HELD USB
IBM PC/AT and IBM PC COMPATIBLE
DISABLE CONVERT TO CODE 39
RS-232 Host Types Carriage Return/Line Feed
STANDARD RS-232
NIXDORF RS-232 MODE B
SCAN OPTIONS
ICL RS-232
NIXDORF RS-232 MODE A
FUJITSU RS-232
OPOS/JPOS
<DATA><SUFFIX>
ENTER

OPTIMUM SCANNING POSITIONS
Aiming Digital Scanner
3
Laser Scanner
(ER, FZ)
(DS)
1
2
012345
012345
4
1 Tether Plate
2 LED Indicators
3 Scan Window
4 Scan Trigger
ALTERNATE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDSALTERNATE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDS
TAKING BREAKS AND TASK ROTATION RECOMMENDEDTAKING BREAKS AND TASK ROTATION RECOMMENDED
OPTIMUM UPRIGHT BODY POSTURE AVOID EXTREME WRIST ANGLES
012345
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beep
Power up
012345
BEEPER INDICATIONS
Short high beep
Bar code decoded
[if decode beeper
enabled]
4 long low beeps
Transmission error
detected; data is
ignored
AVOID EXTREME
WRIST ANGLES
Parameter Menu Scanning
High/low/high/low beep
Successful
parameter
setting
High/low beep
LED Indications
Off
Scanner is on
and ready to scan,
or no power to
scanner
Green
Bar code is successfully
decoded
Correct programming
sequence performed
Low/high beep
Incorrect
programming
sequence or
Cancel bar code
scanned
Red
Transmission
error
Optimum Body Posture
for Low Scanning
ALTERNATE LEFT
AND RIGHT KNEES
OPTIMUM BODY POSTURE
Optimum Body Posture for
Extended Range Scanning
AVOID BENDING
POST IN WORK AREAPOST IN WORK AREA
72-67131-02 Revision A June 2004
SYMBOL LS/DS3408
© 2007 MOTOROLA, INC. All rights reserved..
Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve
reliability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any product liability
arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product,
circuit, or application described herein.
No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or
otherwise under any patent right or patent, covering or relating to any
combination, system, apparatus, machine, material, method, or process in
which Motorola products might be used. An implied license exists only for
equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Motorola products.
MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and Symbol and the Symbol logo are
registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. Other product names mentioned in
this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies and are hereby acknowledged.
Warranty
For the complete Motorola hardware product warranty statement, go to:
http://www.symbol.com/warranty.
Patents
This product is covered by one or more patents. For patent information go to:
http://www.symbol.com/patents.
Service Information
If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility’s Technical
or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will
contact the Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support at:
http://www.symbol.com/contactsupport.
For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Motorola, Inc.
One Motorola Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300, USA
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo and Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered
in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the
property of their respective owners.
© Motorola, Inc. 2007
AVOID REACHING
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Ergonomic Recommendations
Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow
the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to
ensure that you are adhering to your company's safety programs to prevent
employee injury.
• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion
• Maintain a natural position
• Reduce or eliminate excessive force
• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach
• Perform tasks at correct heights
• Reduce or eliminate vibration
• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure
• Provide adjustable workstations
• Provide adequate clearance
• Provide a suitable working environment
• Improve work procedures.
Regulatory Information
Symbol Technologies, Inc., the Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc.
("Motorola"). All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and
regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.
Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly
approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
Note: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)
Statement of Compliance
Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby declares that this device is in compliance with all
the applicable Directives, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC. A Declaration of Conformity may
be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
Local Contact:
Recommended Usage Guide
Laser Labels
In accordance with Clause 5, IEC 825 and EN60825, the following
information is provided to the user:
ENGLISH HEBREW
CLASS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
DANISH / DANSK ITALIAN / ITALIANO
KLASSE 1 KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT CLASSE 1 PRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERLYF CLASSE 2 LUCE LASER
SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN NON FISSARE IL RAGGIOPRODOTTO
KLASSE 2 LASERPRODUKT AL LASER DI CLASSE 2
DUTCH / NEDERLANDS NORWEGIAN / NORSK
KLASSE 1 KLASSE-1 LASERPRODUKT KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERLICHT KLASSE 2 LASERLYS IKKE STIRR INN ILYSSTRÅLEN
NIET IN STRAAL STAREN LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 2
KLASSE-2 LASERPRODUKT
FINNISH / SUOMI PORTUGUESE / PORTUGUÊS
LUOKKA 1 LUOKKA 1 LASERTUOTE CLASSE 1 PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 1
LUOKKA 2 LASERVALO CLASSE 2 LUZ DE LASER NÃO FIXAR O RAIO LUMINOSO
ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄDETTÄ PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 2
LUOKKA 2 LASERTUOTE
FRENCH / FRANÇAIS SPANISH / ESPAÑOL
CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 CLASE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 1
CLASSE 2 LUMIERE LASER CLASE 2 LUZ LASER
NE PAS REGARDER LE RAYON FIXEMENT NO MIRE FIJAMENTE EL HAZ
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 2 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 2
GERMAN / DEUTCH SWEDISH / SVENSKA
KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASERPRODUKT KLASS 1
KLASSE 2 LASERSTRAHLEN KLASS 2 LASERLJUS STIRRA INTE MOT STRÅLEN
NICHT DIREKT IN DEN LASERSTRAHL LASERPRODUKT KLASS 2
SCHAUEN
LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 2
JAPANESE / 日本語
第1種 第1種レーザー製品
第2種 レーザー光線
光線を見つめないでください
2種 レーザー製品
Laser Devices
Symbol products using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040.10, and
IEC825-1:1993, EN60825-1:1994+A11:1996. The laser classification is
marked on one of the labels on the product.
Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their
intended purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and
international regulations:
Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright
light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light
beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.
Scanner Labeling
CAUTION - CLASS 3R LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT
EYE EXPOSURE LUMIÈRE LASER EN CAS D'OUVERTURE DE
CLASSE 3R. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. KLASSE
3R, VORSICHT - LASERLICHT, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. SEE QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE FOR PATENT INFORMATION.
LASER LIGHT- DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM . CLASS 2
LASER PRODUCT. LASERLICHT STRAHL BLICKEN. LASER KLASSE 2. LUMIÈRE
LASER - NE PAS
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 2 630-680nm, 1mW
NICHT IN DEN
REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU.
CHINESE / 简体中文
1 类 1 类激光产品
2 类 激光切勿注视光束
2 类激光产品
COMPLIES WITH 21CFR1040.10 AND 1040.11
PURSUANT TO LASER NOTICE No. 50, DATED JULY 26, 2001, AND
IEC 60825-1:1993 + A2:2001,EN60825-1:1994+A11:1996+A2:2001.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN
ICES-103. CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST
CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS
72-67131-02 Rev B October 2007
72-67131-02 Revision A June 2004
SYMBOL LS/DS3408
http://www.symbol.com/ls3408
http://www.symbol.com/ds3408
Recommended Usage Guide