Symbol CyberPen User Manual

Welcome to CyberPen

CyberPen User Guide

Copyright 1998-1999 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any

electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This
includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or
information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject
to change without notice.

Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability,
function, or design.

Symbol 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 Symbol products
might be used. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and
subsystems contained in Symbol products.

Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300
http://www.symbol.com

Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:
U.S. Patent No.4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186; 4,603,262;
4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026;
4,897,532; 4,923,281; 4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183;
5,047,617; 5,103,461; 5,113,445; 5,130,520 5,140,144; 5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687;
5,168,148; 5,168,149; 5,180,904; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162;
5,250,791; 5,250,792; 5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163;
5,280,164; 5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900; 5,321,246; 5,324,924; 5,337,361;
5,367,151; 5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081; 5,410,139;
5,410,140; 5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231; 5,449,891; 5,449,893;
5,468,949; 5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002; 5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577;
5,528,621; 5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889; 5,552,592; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679;
5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 5,619,028; 5,664,229; 5,668,803; 5,675,139; 5,693,929;
5,698,835; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153; 5,745,794; 5,754,587;
5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811;
5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415;
D305,885; D341,584; D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478;
D383,124; D391,250; D405,077; D406,581.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875; 1,955,269
(Japan).
European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832; France 81/03938; Italy
1,138,713.

Other Patnents pending
rev. 4/99

War ra nty

The CyberPen is warranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 90
days from purchase date, provided the pen remains unmodified and is used under normal and
proper conditions. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement at Symbol’s option, with rea­sonable promptness after being returned to Symbol by a carrier selected and paid for by the cus­tomer. These provisions do not prolong the original warranty term for any Symbol product which
has been repaired or replaced by Symbol.This warranty applies to the original owner and does
not extend to any product which has been subject to misuse, neglect, accidental damage, unau­thorized repair, or tampering. Preventive maintenance activities are not covered by warranty.

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Welcome to CyberPen

Congratulations on your purchase of the CyberPen, the most
innovative portable data collection device on the market.
The CyberPen combines the best in superior writing instru­ments with the best in easy to use, lightweight bar code read­ing devices.

Getting Started with the CyberPen

Before you can start using your CyberPen, you must first
perform some basic set up procedures.

Unpacking the CyberPen

Your CyberPen package should contain the following items:

• The CyberPen

• The Cyberwell

• Three silver oxide batteries
If any of these pieces are missing, please contact your sales
representative.

Service

Before you use your pen, follow the complete procedures for
set up. If you encounter a problem using your CyberPen
with your application system, please contact your primary
System Application provider first. If you believe your Cyber­Pen is not functioning properly, contact Symbol Technolo­gies, Inc. Customer Support Center at: 1-800-653-5350

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Batteries

The life of the CyberPen’s batteries depends strongly on the
environment and method in which the pen is used. The
CyberPen ships with three Rayovac 675G. Other batteries
approved for use in the CyberPen are the Energizer EPX76
and Panasonic SP76. The use of batteries other than these
listed is not recommended.

Note: The CyberPen emits three short beeps to indicate a
low battery condition. When you hear these three beeps,
replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Replacement batteries may be ordered by calling the Radio
Shack Fulfillment Center at: 1-800-THE-SHAC (1-800-843-

7422).

Inserting Batteries into the CyberPen

Before using the CyberPen, you must first insert the three sil­ver oxide batteries into the pen:

1. Holding the clip end of the pen, twist the pen end of the
pen counterclockwise and separate it from the clip end
of the pen:

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2. Insert the batteries one at a time with the positive (+)
end up into the clip end of the pen:

3. Twist the bottom of the pen back on clockwise:

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Setting Up the Cyberwell

Setting up the Cyberwell requires connecting the Cyberwell
cable to the serial port on the back of your PC.

1. Insert the Cyberwell cable into the the COM1 port on
the back of your PC. If the COM1 port is in use, use
the COM2 port.

2. Tighten the connector’s screws to ensure proper con­nection.

Adjusting the Beeper Volume

The CyberPen’s beeper has four volume levels: High,
Medium, Low, and Off. To change the beeper volume, press
the scan button twice quickly. Upon pressing the scan button
twice, you should hear a sample of the newly selected vol­ume.

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Scanning with the CyberPen

Now that your set up is complete, you’re ready to scan bar
codes.

1. Hold the pen at an angle as shown in the diagram
below with the clear tip facing the bar code to be
scanned.

2. Depress and hold the scan button.

3. Place the scanner tip in the white space on either side of
the bar code.

4. With the button still depressed, move the scanner
quickly and smoothly over the bar code from start to
finish, ending in the white space on the other side of the
bar code. The motion should be similar to striking a
match.

A successful read of the bar code is indicated by an audible
beep and a green LED. If you do not hear a beep, try scan­ning again, using a different speed, or following a different
path through the bar code.

When the pen is within 10% of being completely full of
data, the decode beep sounds longer. When the pen is com­pletely full of data, three long beeps sound to let you know
the memory is full, and you must either upload your data to
the PC or clear the pen’s memory before any further bar code
data can be collected.

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Inserting the CyberPen in the Cyberwell

In order for the CyberPen to upload the collected bar code
data to the PC, the pen must be properly inserted in the
Cyberwell as illustrated:

Uploading Bar Code Data

To upload the collected bar code data to the PC:

1. Ensure the PC program is ready to receive data.

2. Press the scan button once and immediately insert the
pen into the Cyberwell.

The pen beeps once to indicate a connection has been
made with the PC and then stored bar codes can be
transferred to your PC. How that transfer takes place is
application-dependent. Do not remove the pen from
the Cyberwell until the upload is complete. If the pen is
removed from the well during the upload or if an error
occurs during upload, three beeps sound to indicate
interrupted communication. If this occurs, ensure the
PC is ready to receive data, press the scan button once
and reinsert the pen in the well to start the upload
again.

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Writing with the CyberPen

To use the writing instrument, hold the tip (writing end) of
the pen and twist the body, until the full pen tip is exposed.

Pen Refill Removal and Insertion

The pen refill cartridge comes equipped with a removal tool.
There is a groove in the removal tool to “grab” the refill and
pull it out. To remove the ink cartridge:

1. Twist the bottom of the pen to expose the ink cartridge.

2. Insert the ink end of the pen into the removal tool on
the refill cartridge and pull the cartridge out as shown:

Note: The pen refill can be reordered by contacting the AT
Cross Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-510-9660.
The part number for the fine point black ink refill is
8669M2. The part number for the broad point black ink
refill is 8671M2.

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Pen Refill

To insert a new ink cartridge, insert the ink end of the pen
into the pen as shown:

groove

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Parameter Bar Codes

The following bar code parameter menus can be used to pro­gram the scanner.

Clear Bar Codes

The following bar code clears the bar code data collected
and currently stored in the pen.

Clear Bar Codes

Set Defaults

This parameter resets the pen to the default values for all
parameters.

Set Defaults

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Good Decode LED On Time

This is the duration the Green LED remains on following a
good decode.

.25sec

.5 sec

.75 sec. (default)

1.0 sec

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Volume

This parameter is used to change the beeper volume on the
pen. Alternatively, beeper volume can be changed by double­clicking the scan button on the pen.

Quiet/Off

Low Volume

Medium Volume

High Volume (default)

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Continuous Scan Enable/Disable

When enabled, this parameter allows you to scan multiple
bar codes with one press and hold of the scan button. When
disabled, the scan button must be pressed each time to ini­tiate a scan.

Continuous Scan Enabled (default)

Continuous Scan Disabled

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Regulatory Information

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions
Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. 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. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If the 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:

• Re-orient 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 which

the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Symbol
Technologies Inc, could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement
sur le Materiél Brouilleur du Canada.

CE Marking and European Union Compliance

Products intended for sale within the European Union are
marked with the CE Mark which indicates compliance to
applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows.
Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included:

Applicable Directives:

• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC

• Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

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Applicable Standards:

• EN 55 022 - Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference
Characteristics of Information technology Equipment

• EN 50 082-1 - Electromagnetic Compatibility - Generic Immunity Stan­dard, Part 1: Residential, commercial, Light Industry

• IEC 801.2 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measure­ment and Control Equipment Part 2: Electrostatic Discharge
Requirements

• IEC 801.3 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Mea­surement and Control Equipment Part 3: Radiated Electro­magnetic Field Requirements

• IEC 801.4 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measure­ment and Control Equipment Part 4: Electrical Fast Transients
Requirements

EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment
Including Electrical Business Equipment

70-33480-02 Rev. B

June 1999