symbol LS4278 User Manual
LS4278
Quick Reference Guide
LS4278 Quick Reference Guide
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Warranty
Subject to the terms of Symbol's hardware warranty statement, the LS 4278 hand held scanner products are warranted
against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of shipment. The Liquid
Polymer scan element includes an unp recedented limited lifetime warranty.
For the complete Symbol hardware product warr anty statement, go to:
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Introduction
The LS4278 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced
ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used as a
hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the scanner ensures comfort and
ease of use for extended periods of time. Before programming the scanner, scan the
appropriate bar code(s), beginning on page 6, to communicate with the host.
Parts
1
Scan
Window
Scan
Trigger
Battery Insertion/Removal
12
LED
Beeper
Connect
3
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Scanner Insertion in Cradle
Table Top
Wall Mount
hook
facing
up
Aiming
o
65
o
65
Scanning
3
012345
012345
012345
012345
Beeper Definitions
The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. The table
below defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while
programming the scanner.
Beeper Sequence Indication
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beeps Power up.
High beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
Four long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The
Five low long beeps Conversion or format error.
Low/high/low beeps ADF transmit error.
High/high/high/low beeps RS-232 receive error.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Long low/long high beeps Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong en-
High/low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code key-
High/low/high/low beeps Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.
Long low/long high/long low/long high
beeps
Wireless Operation
High/low/high/low beeps Pairing bar code scanned.
data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.
Check option setting.
try, incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain in program mode.
pad.
Out of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Defaults on
page 6.
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Beeper Sequence Indication
Low/high beeps Bluetooth connection established.
High/low beeps Bluetooth disconnection event.
Long low/long high beeps Page timeout; remote device is out of range/not powered.
Long low/long high/long low/long high
beeps
Code 39 Buffering
High/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
Three long high beep Code 39 buffer is full.
Low/high/low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to
Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.
Host Specific
USB only
Four high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several sec-
Scanner gives a power-up beep after
scanning a USB Device Type.
This power-up beep occurs more than
once.
RS-232 only
High beep A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled.
Connection attempt was rejected by remote device.
clear or transmit an empty buffer.
onds and scan again.
Communication with the bus must be established before the
scanner can operate at the highest power level.
The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where power to
the scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is normal
and usually happens when the host PC cold boots.
LED Definitions
In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using a twocolor LED display. The table below defines LED colors that display during scanning and
charging.
Scanning LED Indication
Green Flash A bar code was successfully decoded.
Charging LED Indication
Green - Slow Continuous Flash Non-critical battery temperature fault.
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