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STEP 4: Scan Data into Your Application
1. Start the Windows application that you want to receive the data (e.g., Word
Pad). Make sure a document is open.
2. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to go.
3. Press the trigger button and scan the code.
When data is read and sent to the CK30, the scanner beam will turn off.
Depending on your scanner settings, the scanner may beep and/or the Hand
scanner’s LED may flash green to indicate a good read.
If no data is read in a few seconds, the scanner beam will turn off, and you must
try again.
4. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. For example, after
you scan a bar code into a spreadsheet, data should appear in the first cell. The
default “CR” (carriage return) suffix will advance the cursor to the next cell,
ready for the next scan.
Wait for the “Good Scan” indication before you scan another bar code. If you try
to scan too fast, the device can lock up until you stop scanning.
SocketScan Auto-Reconnect
If your CK30 suspends or the CHS moves out of range, the connection will end.
After the mobile device turns on again or returns in range, SocketScan will try to
re-connect for approximately 3 minutes. If, after 3 minutes, they have not reconnected, you will need to manually re-connect them.
DISCONNECTING
In the SocketScan menu, press 2 Disconnect Cordless Scanner.
Turning off the CHS
To turn off the CHS, press the power button at least 2 seconds, until the LED stops
blinking.
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SCANNING TIPS
Practice to determine the best scanning angle and distance for your type of bar code.
Scan Angle
For best results, position the scanner at an angle to the bar code, at least 15° from
perpendicular. Otherwise, light can bounce back into the scanner and “blind” the
sensing mechanism.
Aiming Beam
Aim the scanner so that the red beam covers the entire width of the bar code.