
PS 3050
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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, cove ring or relating to any combination, system,
apparatus, machine, material, method, or process in which Symbol products might
be used. An implied license exists only for equipment, circuits, and subsystems
contained in Symbol products.
Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
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. 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095;
4,758,717; 4,760,248; 4,806,742; 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; 5,216,232; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791;
5,250,792; 5,260,553; 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; 5,324,924; 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; 5,557,093; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679;
5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 5,619,028; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 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;
5,742,043; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,789,731;
5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811; 5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050;
5,848,064; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415; 5,900,617; 5,902,989; 5,907,146;
5,912,450; 5,914,478; 5,917,173; 5,920,059; 5,923,025; 5,929,420; 5,945,658; 5,945,659;
5,946,194; 5,959,285; 6,002,918; 6,021,947; 6,029,894; 6,031,830; 6,036,098; 6,047,892;
6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200; 6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,082,621; 6,084,528; 6,088,482;
6,092,725; 6,101,483; 6,102,293; 6,104,620; 6,114,712; 6,115,678; 6,119,944; 6,123,265;
6,131,814; 6,138,180; 6,142,379; 6,172,478; 6,176,428; 6,178,426; 6,186,400; 6,188,681;
6,209,788; 6,209,789; 6,216,951; 6,220,514; 6,243,447; 6,244,513; 6,247,647; 6,308,061;
6,250,551; 6,295,031; 6,308,061; 6,308,892; 6,321,990; 6,328,213; 6,330,244; 6,336,587;
6,340,114; 6,340,115; 6,340,119; 6,348,773; 6,380,949; 6,394,355; D305,885; D341,584;
D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250;
D405,077; D406,581; D414,171; D414,172; D418,500; D419,548; D423,468; D424,035;
D430,158; D430,159; D431,562; D436,104.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187, NI-068564 (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
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Important Instructions
Install the unit within 50 feet of an access point. Loss of data may occur if you inst a ll
the unit more than 50 feet from an access point.
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 Manag er to ensure
that you are adhering to your company’ s safety progr ams 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
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.
Antenna's, use only the supplied or an ap proved replacement antenna. Unaut horized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could cause damage and may violate
regulations.
Radio
The PS3050 contains an approved radio module. This module is identified below.
Symbol Compact Flash RLAN (11Mbps DSSS) radio card, Type: LA-4137.
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines
Safety Information
The device complies with Internationally recognized standards covering Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields from
radio devices.
Reducing RF Influence - Use Properly
It is advisable to use the device only in the normal operating position.
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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 LASERPRO DUKT, KLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERLICHT KLASSE 2 LASERLYS IKKE STIRR INN I LYSSTRÅLEN
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 SCHAUEN LASERPRODUKT KLASS 2
LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 2
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ra dio freque ncy energy
and, if not installed and used in accorda nce with the instructions, 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 diffe rent from that t o which the
receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
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Warranty
(A) Warranty Symbol Technologies (hereaf ter “Seller”) hardwar e Product s are warrant ed against defect s in
workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, unless otherwise
provided by Seller in writing, provided the Product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and
proper conditions. Warranty provisions and durations on software, integrated installed systems, Product
modified or designed to meet specific customer specifications (“Custom Products”), remanufactured
products, and reconditioned or upgraded products, shall be as provided in the applicable Product
specification in effect at the time of purchase or in the accompanyin g software license.
(B) Spare Parts Spare parts (i.e. parts, components, or subassemblies sold by Seller f o r use in the service
and maintenance of Products) are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of
thirty (30) days from the date of shipment. Spare parts may be new or or iginate from ret urned units under the
conditions set forth in subsection D below.
(C) Repair of Symbol-branded hardware For repairs on Symbol-branded hardware Products under this
Agreement, including repairs covered by warranty, the repair services provided are warranted against
defects in workmanship and materials on the repaired component of the Product for a period of thirty (30)
days from the shipment date of the repaired Product, or until the end of the original warranty period,
whichever is longer.
(D) Product Service Products may be serviced or manufac tured with p arts, c omponents, or subassemblies
that originate from returned products and that have been tested as meeting applicable specifications for
equivalent new material and Products. The sole obligation of Seller for defective hardware Products is limited
to repair or replacement (at Seller’s option) on a “return to servi ce depot” basis with prior Selle r authorization.
Customer is responsible for shipment to the Seller and assumes all costs and risks associ ated with this
transportation; return shipment to the Customer will be at Seller's expense. Customer shall be responsible
for return shipment charges for product returned where Seller determines there is no defect (“No Defect
Found”), or for product returned that Seller determines is not eligible for wa rranty repair. No charge will be
made to Buyer for replacement parts for warranty repa irs. Seller is not res ponsible for any damage to or l oss
of any software programs, data or removable data storage media, or the restoration or reinstallation of any
software programs or data other than the software, if any, installed by Seller during manufacture of the
Product.
(E) Original Warranty Period Except for the warranty applying solely to the repai red component arising from
a repair service as provided in Section C above, the aforementioned provisions do not extend the original
warranty period of any Product that had either been repaired or replaced by Seller.
(F) Warranty Provisions The above warranty provisions shall not apply to any Product (i) which has been
repaired, tampered with, altered or modified, exce pt by Seller’s authorized service person nel; (ii) in which the
defects or damage to the Product result from normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper storage,
water or other liquids, battery leakage, use of parts or accessori es not approved or supplied by Symbol, or
failure to perform operator handling and scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by Sell er; (iii) which
has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, abuse, or accident, or forces or exposure beyond
normal use within the specified operational and environment al parameters set forth in the appli cable Product
specification; nor shall the above warranty provisions apply to any expendable or consumable items, such
as batteries, supplied with the Product.
EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY OF TITLE AND THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE,
SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS FURNISHED HEREUNDER INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MA Y BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURA TION TO THE LIMITED
WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTRIES, FOR
SUCH PRODUCTS, SOME EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT
APPLY.
The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of Seller for damages,
including but not limited to, special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with
the use or performance of the Product or service. Seller’s liability for damages to Buyer or others resulting
from the use of any Product or service furnished hereunder shall in no way exceed the purchase price of said
Product or the fair market value of said service, except in instances of injury to per sons or property.
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