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Product Reference Guide

Symbol DS6878

Product Reference Guide

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Table of Contents

Patents........................................................................................................................... iii

Warranty ........................................................................................................................ iii

Revision History............................................................................................................. iii

About This Guide

Introduction.................................................................................................................... xvii

Configurations................................................................................................................ xvii

Chapter Descriptions..................................................................................................... xvii

Notational Conventions.............. ............................................. ........................ ............... xviii

Related Documents ............ .. .. ............. ... .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. ... ......... xix

Service Information........................................................................................................ xix

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1

Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 1-2

Unpacking the Digital Scanner and Cradle ................................................................... 1-2

Parts ............................................................................................................................. 1-3

Scanner .... ............. .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ........................... .. ..... 1-3

Cradle ..................................................................................................................... 1-4

Digital Scanner Cradle ................. .. ............................................................................... 1-6

Connecting the Cradle ............................................................................................ 1-6

Supplying Power to the Cradle ...... ................................................. ........................ 1-7

Using the USB Interface to Supply Power ........................................................ 1-7

Lost Connection to Host .......................................................................................... 1-7

Mounting the Cradle ................................................................................................ 1-7

Replacing the Digital Scanner Battery .......................................................................... 1-8

Charging the Digital Scanner Battery .......................................................... ................. 1-9

Charging LED ... .. .. ............. ... .......................... .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ....... 1-9

Shutting Off the Digital Scanner Battery ........................... ............................................ 1-9

Reconditioning the Digital Scanner Battery ............................................................ ...... 1-9

Battery Reconditioning LED Definitions ......................... .. ............................. .......... 1-10

Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle ................................................................... 1-10

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Horizontal Cradle Mount ......................................................................................... 1-10

Vertical Cradle Mount ............ ................................. ................................. ............... 1-10

Radio Communications ................................................................................................. 1-11

Configuring the Digital Scanner .................................................................................... 1-11

Accessories .................................................................................................................. 1-12

Lanyard .... ...................... ........................ ......................... ........................ ................ 1- 12

Chapter 2: Scanning

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1

Beeper Definitions ......... ...................... ..................... ...................... ...................... ........ 2-1

LED Definitions ............................................................................................................. 2-3

Scanning .............. ............. .. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. .............. .. .......................... ... ......... 2-5

Aiming .... ........................ ........................ ...................... ......................... .................. 2- 5

Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................ 2-7

Chapter 3: Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3-1

Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 3-1

Digital Scanner ........................................................................................................ 3-1

Cradle ..................................................................................................................... 3-2

Battery Information ....................................................................................................... 3-2

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 3-2

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-7

Cradle Signal Descriptions ........................................................................................... 3-10

Chapter 4: Radio Communications

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ............................................................................... 4-1

Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................ 4-1

Radio Communications Parameter Defaults ................................................................. 4-2

Wireless Beeper Definitions ............. ............................................................................. 4-3

Radio Communications Host Types ............................................................................. 4-4

Bluetooth Te c h nology Profile Su p po r t ......... ... .......................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. . 4- 6

Master/Slave Set Up ............................................................................................... 4-6

Master ............................................................................................................... 4-6

Slave ................................................................................................................. 4-6

Bluetooth Friendly Name ............................... ..................................................... .... 4-7

Discoverable Mode ................................................................................................. 4-7

HID Host Param e t er s ....... .. .......................... ... ............. .. .. ............. ... .......................... .. . 4- 8

HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ............ ......................... ................. 4-8

HID Keyboar d Key stroke Delay ............................. .. .. ............. ... ............. .. ............. . 4- 1 0

HID CAPS Lock Override ........................................................................................ 4-10

HID Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................ 4-11

Emulate Keypad ..................... .. ............................. .. .. ............................. .. .. ............. 4-11

HID Keyboar d FN1 S u bstitution .. .............. .. ............. .. ............. ... ............. .. ............. . 4- 1 2

HID Function Key Mapping ..................................................................................... 4-12

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 4-13

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Convert Cas e .... .. .......................... ... .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. ... ......... 4-13

Auto-reconnect Feature ............................................................................... ................. 4-14

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback ....................................................................... 4-14

Reconnect Attempt Interval ..................................................................................... 4-15

Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode ..................... 4-17

Out of Range Ind ic a t or ....... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. ........................... .. .......................... . 4- 1 7

Digital Scanner(s) To Cradle Support ........................................................................... 4-18

Modes of Operation ............ ............................. .. ............................. ........................ 4-18

Point-to-Po in t C o m m u n i ca tion .................. ............. ... .......................... .. ............ 4-1 8

Multipoint-to-Point Communication ................................................................... 4-18

Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) ............................................................... 4-19

Pairing .... ............. ............. ........... .............. ............. ............. ........... ............. ............ 4-19

Pairing Modes .................... .. ............................................................................. 4-20

Lock Overrid e ................................. .. .............. .. .. ............. .. ........................... .. ... 4-20

Pairing Methods ................................................................................................ 4-21

Unpairing ........................................................................................................... 4-21

Pairing Bar Code Format ........................................................................................ 4-22

Pairing Bar Code Example ............................ .. .............................. .................... 4-22

Connection Maintenance Interval .......................................................... ................. 4-23

Considerations .................................................................................................. 4-23

Bluetooth Security ......................................................................................................... 4-25

Authentication ......................................................................................................... 4-25

PIN Code ................................................................................................................ 4-26

Variable PIN Code ............................................................................................ 4-26

Encryption ............... ........................... ................................................... .................. 4-27

Chapter 5: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 5-2

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 5-2

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Option Paramet er Defaults ...................................... 5-2

User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 5-4

Default Parameters ................................................................................................. 5-4

Parameter B a r Co de S c a nn ing ............ ............. ... ............. .. .. ............. ... ............. .. ... 5-5

Beep After Good Decode ........................................................................................ 5-5

Suppress Power Up Beeps ...................... ............................................................... 5-6

Beeper Tone .............................. .. ......................... .. ............................ .................... 5-7

Beeper Volume ........................ ............................................................................... 5-8

Beeper Duration ........................... ............................................. .............................. 5-9

Beep on Insertion .................................................................................................... 5-9

Batch Mode ............................................................................................................. 5-10

Modes of Operation ...................................... .................................................... 5-10

Low Power Mode ..................................................................... ............................... 5-12

Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode ..................................................................... 5-13

Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto Aim ................. .. ............................. .......... 5-14

Hand-Held Trigger Mode ..... .. ....................................................................... .......... 5-15

Picklist Mode ............................................................. .. ........................... ................. 5-16

Mobile Phone/Display Mode ................................................................................... 5-17

Continuous Bar Code Read ...................................... ............................. ................. 5-18

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Unique Bar Code Reporting .................................. .. ............................ .................... 5-18

Decode Session Timeout ........................................................................................ 5-19

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................ 5-20

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ...................................................... 5-20

Fuzzy 1D Processing .............................................................................................. 5-21

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern ......................................................................... 5-22

Decoding Illumination .............................................................................................. 5-23

Multicode Mode ........................................ ........................ ........................ ............... 5-23

Multicode Expression ........................................................................ ...................... 5-24

Multicode Expression Syntax ...................................................... .. .................... 5-24

Defining Multicode Expression Notes ............................................................... 5-25

Multicode Mode Concatenation ........ ............................... .. ............................... .. .... 5-29

Multicode Concatenation Symbology ...................................................................... 5-30

Multicode Troubleshooting ............................. ......................................................... 5-31

Troubleshooting Multicode Expression Programming ...................................... 5-31

Troubleshooting Multicode Mode Scanning and Decoding ............................... 5-31

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ................................... ........................... .. ............. 5-33

Transmit Code ID Character ................................................................................... 5-33

Prefix/Suffix V a lu e s . ... .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. .. ........................... .. ... 5-34

Scan Data Tran s m is s io n Fo r m a t ................ .. .......................... ... .......................... .. . 5-35

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................... 5-36

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................. 5-37

Chapter 6: USB Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6-1

Connecting a USB Interface ............................................................. ............................ 6-2

USB Parameter Defaults ........... ...................... .......................................... ................... 6-3

USB Host Parameters ................. .. ............................................................................... 6-4

USB Device Type ......................... ............................. ............................. ................. 6-4

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) .................................................... 6-5

USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................... ............................ .. 6-7

USB CAPS Lock Override .............. ........................................................... ............. 6-7

USB Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................... .. ...... 6-8

Emulate Keypad ..................... ............................................................. .................... 6-8

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............... .. ............................ ......................... .. .... 6-9

Function Key Mapping ................................................ ........................ .................... 6-9

Simulated Caps Lock .............................................................................................. 6-10

Convert Cas e .... .. .......................... ... .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. ... ......... 6-10

Optional USB Parameters ............... ............................................................................. 6-11

Ignore Beep ............................................................................................................ 6-11

Ignore Bar Code Configuration ............................................................................... 6-11

ASCII Character Set for USB ........................................................................................ 6-12

Chapter 7: RS-232 Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7-1

Connecting an RS-232 Interface ............ ...................................................................... 7-2

RS-232 Parameter Defaults ................. ................................................................... ...... 7-3

RS-232 Host Parameters ..................... ..................... ...................... ...................... ........ 7-4

RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................. 7-6

Baud Rate ......................................... .. .. ............................... .. ............................... .. 7-8

Parity ...... ............. ........... ............. .............. ........... ............. ............. ........... ............. . 7-9

Stop Bit Select .... .. ........................... .. .......................... ... ............. .. .. .............. .. ....... 7-9

Data Bits (ASCII Format) ........................................................................................ 7-10

Check Recei ve E rrors ........... ............. .. ........................... .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ..... 7-11

Hardware Handshaking .... ................................................................... ................... 7-11

Software Ha nd s h a k in g ............ .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. ............ 7-13

Host Serial Re s p o nse T i me -out ........... ............. ... .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ................ 7-15

RTS Line Stat e .. ............. .. ............. ... .. ............. .. .............. .. .......................... ... ......... 7-16

Beep on <BEL> ................... ..................... ............................................................... 7-16

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................ 7-17

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ................................. ........................... .......................... 7-18

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 7-18

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................... 7-19

Chapter 8: Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 8-1

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ................. .. ............................ .. .................... 8-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ................................ ......................... ................. 8-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters .............................................................................. 8-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types .......................... ....................................................... 8-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ................................................ 8-5

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 8-6

Keystroke Delay ...................................................................................................... 8-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 8-7

Alternate Nu m e ri c K e y p ad E m u la tion ........... ............. .. ........................... .. ............. . 8- 8

Caps Lock On ........................... .. .. .............. .. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. .............. .. .. ..... 8-8

Caps Lock Ove rride ......................... ............. .. ........................... .. .......................... . 8- 9

Convert Wedge Data .......... .................................................................................... 8-9

Function Key Mapping .......................... ........................ ....................... ................... 8-10

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................... 8-10

Send Make and Break ............. ....................................................................... ........ 8-11

Keyboard Maps ............................................................................................................. 8-12

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................... 8-13

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Chapter 9: IBM Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 9-1

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host .................................................................. ...... 9-2

IBM Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................... 9-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ..................................... ...................... ...................... 9-4

Port Address ........................................................................................................... 9-4

Convert Unk now n to C o d e 39 . .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ........................... .. ................ 9-5

Optional IBM Parameters ............................................................................................. 9-5

Ignore Beep ............................................................................................................ 9-5

Ignore Bar Code Configuration ............................................................................... 9-6

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Chapter 10: Wand Emulation Interface

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 10-1

Connecting Using Wand Emulation ................. .............................. ............................... 10-2

Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults ........................................................................... 10-3

Wand Emulation Host Parameters ............................................................................... 10-4

Wand Emulation Host Types .................................................................................. 10-4

Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) .................................................................................. 10-5

Polarity ............................. ................................................................ ....................... 10-6

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 10-6

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 10-7

Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ..................................... .......................................... 10-8

Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface

Connecting Using Scanner Emulation .......................................................................... 11-2

Scanner Emulation Parame ter Defaults ............. ............. .. ... ............. .. ............. ... ......... 11-3

Scanner Emulation Host ............................................................................................... 11-3

Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ........................................................................... 11-4

Beep Style ................... .. ......................................................... ........................... .. .... 11-4

Parameter Pass-Through ........................................................................................ 11-5

Convert Newer Code Types .................................................................................... 11-6

Module Width ................................................................ ........................... .. ............. 11-6

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 .......................................................................... 11-7

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ............................................................. .. ............... 11-7

Transmission Timeout ............................................................................................. 11-8

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................... 11-9

Leading Margin ....................................................................................................... 11-9

Check For Decode LED ............................... .. .......................... ............................... 11-10

Chapter 12: 123Scan2

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 12-1

Communication with 123Scan2 ...................................... .. ............................. ............... 12-1

123Scan2 Requirements .......................................... ..................... .................... ........... 12-1

Chapter 13: OCR Programming

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 13-1

OCR Parameter Defaults .............................................................................................. 13-2

OCR Programming Parame t er s ...... .. .............. .. .......................... .. .............. .. ............. .. . 13 - 3

Enable/Disable OCR-A ........................................................................................... 13-3

OCR-A Variant ........................................................................................................ 13-3

Enable/Disable OCR-B ........................................................................................... 13-5

OCR-B Variant ........................................................................................................ 13-6

Enable/Disable MICR E13B ...................................... .. .. ............................. .. ........... 13-9

Enable/Disable US Currency Serial Number .......................................................... 13-10

OCR Orientation ............ .. ............. ... .......................... .. .............. .. ............. .. ... ......... 13-1 0

OCR Lines ........ .. ............. .. ... ............. .. ............. ... .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ................ 13-12

OCR Minimum Characters ...................................................................................... 13-12

OCR Maximum C h a ra c te rs ......... .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ............ 13- 1 3

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OCR Securit y L e vel ................ .. ............. ... .......................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. . 13 - 1 3

OCR Subset ............... .. .. ............. .. .............. .. .. ............. ... .......................... .. ............ 13- 1 4

OCR Quiet Zone ..................................................................................................... 13-14

OCR Bright Illumination .......................................................................................... 13-15

OCR Template .... ............. .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ....................... 13-1 6

Required Digit (9) ............................................................................................. 13-16

Required Alpha (A) .......................................................................................... 13-16

Optional Alphanumeric (1) .......................... ........................................... .......... 13-17

Optional Alpha (2) ............................................................................................ 13-17

Alpha or Digit (3) ............... ........................................ ....................................... 13-17

Any Including Space & Reject (4) .................................................................... 13-18

Any except Space & Reject (5) ........................................................................ 13-18

Optional Digit (7) .............................................................................................. 13-18

Digit or Fill (8) ................................................................................................... 13-19

Alpha or Fill (F) ................. ....................................................................... ........ 13-19

Required Space ( ) ........................................................................................... 13-19

Optional Small Special (.) ................................................................................ 13-20

Other Template Operators ................................................................................ 13-20

Repeat Previous (R) ............................................... .......................................... 13-24

Template Exa m p le s .......... .. ........................... .. .......................... .. .............. .. .. ... 13-25

OCR Check Digit Modulus ...................................................................................... 13-25

OCR Check Dig it Mu l tip lier ....................... .. .. ............. .. ........................... .. ............. . 13-26

OCR Check Dig it Va li d a tio n .......................... .. ........................... .. ............. .. ... ......... 13-2 7

None ................................................................................................................. 13-27

Product Add Left to Right ....................... .. ......................................................... 13-27

Product Add Right to Left ....................... .. ......................................................... 13-28

Digit Add Left to Ri g h t ...................... .............. .. .. ............. .. ........................... .. ... 13-28

Digit Add Righ t to L ef t ...................... .............. .. .. ............. .. ........................... .. ... 13-29

Product Add Right to Left Simple Remainder .................................... ............... 13-30

Digit Add Right To Left Simple Remainder ........................... .. .......................... 13-31

Health Industry - HIBCC43 ............................................................................... 13-31

Chapter 14: Symbologies

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 14-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ..................................................................................... 14-1

Errors While Scanning .................................................................................................. 14-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults .................................................................................... 14-2

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... 14-7

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................ 14-7

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................ 14-7

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 .......................................................................................... 14-8

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 ................................................................................. 14-8

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 ............................................................................. 14-9

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................... 14-9

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals .................................................................. 14-10

User-Programmable Supplementals .................................. ..................................... 14-13

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................ 14-13

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format .................. .. ..................................... 14-14

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit .................................................................................. 14-14

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Transmit UPC-E Check Digit .................................................................................. 14-15

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................ 14-15

UPC-A Preamble .............. ...................................................................................... 14-16

UPC-E Preamble .............. ...................................................................................... 14-17

UPC-E1 Preamble ......................................... ............................. ............................ 14-18

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....................................................................................... 14-19

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ..................................................................................... 14-19

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend .............................................................................................. 14-20

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................... 14-21

UCC Coupon Extended Code ................................................................................. 14-22

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................... 14-22

Code 128 .... .. .. .. ................................. .. ................................ .. .. ..................................... 14-23

Enable/Disable Code 128 ............................ .. ............................. ............................ 14-23

Set Lengths for Code 128 ......................................................... .. ............................ 14-23

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................ 14-24

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ........................................................................................ 14-25

ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................ 14-26

Check ISBT Ta bl e .............. ... ............. .. .. .............. .. .......................... .. ..................... 14-27

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................... 14-27

Code 39 .... .. .. .. ................................. .. .. ................................ .. ....................................... 14-28

Enable/Disable Code 39 ........................................................ ................................. 14-28

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................ 14-28

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 .................................................................................. 14-29

Code 32 Prefix ............................. ......................... .......................... .. ...................... 14-29

Set Lengths for Code 39 ......................................................................................... 14-30

Code 39 Check Digit Verification .......................... .............................. .................... 14-31

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................ 14-31

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion .................................... ............................. .. ........... 14-32

Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store .................. ........................... ............................ .. 14-32

Buffer Data ........... ............. .. .. .............. .. .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. . 14 - 3 3

Clear Transmission Buffer ................................................................................ 14-33

Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................. 14-34

Overfilling Transmission Buffer ......................................................................... 14-34

Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer ................................................................ 14-34

Code 93 .... .. .. .. ................................. .. .. ................................ .. ....................................... 14-35

Enable/Disable Code 93 ........................................................ ................................. 14-35

Set Lengths for Code 93 ......................................................................................... 14-35

Code 11 .... .. .. .. ................................. .. .. ................................ .. ....................................... 14-37

Code 11 ........... ...................... ...................... .......................................... ................. 14-37

Set Lengths for Code 11 ......................................................................................... 14-37

Code 11 Check Digit Verification .......................... .............................. .................... 14-39

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits .............................................................................. 14-40

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ................................................................................................. 14-40

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ....................... ............................ ........................ 14-40

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 o f 5 ............... .. .......................... ... ............. .. .............. 14-41

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................... 14-43

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit ................................................................................... 14-43

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 .................. .................................................................... 14-44

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) .................................................................................................... 14-44

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ...................................... .......................................... 14-44

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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ..... .............. .. ............. .. .............. .. .. ............. ... ......... 14-4 5

Codabar (NW - 7) ......................................................................................................... 14-47

Enable/Disable Codabar ......................................................................................... 14-47

Set Lengths for Codabar ......................................................................................... 14-47

CLSI Editing ...... .......................... .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ............ 14- 4 9

NOTIS Editing ......................................................................................................... 14-49

MSI ............................................................................................................................... 14-50

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................ 14-50

Set Lengths for MSI ......................... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. ........................... .. ....... 14-50

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................... 14-52

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................... 14-52

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ............... .. .. ............. ... ............. .. ........................... .. ....... 14-53

Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................... 14-53

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ........................................... .. ........................... .. ...... 14-53

Matrix 2 of 5 . ............. .. ........................... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. ........................... .. ....... 14-54

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 14-54

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................... 14-55

Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy ....................................................................................... 14-56

Matrix 2 of 5 Chec k D ig it ........... .. ........................... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. .............. 14-56

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................... 14-57

Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................ 14-57

Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................. 14-57

Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................... 14-58

Postal Codes ......................... .. ... ............. .. ........................... .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ..... 14-59

US Postnet .............................................................................................................. 14-59

US Planet ............................. ...................... ............................................................. 14-59

Transmit US Po s ta l C h e ck D ig it ......... .. .. .............. .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ................ 14-60

UK Postal ................................................................................................................ 14-60

Transmit UK Po s ta l C h e ck D ig it ......... .. .. .............. .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ................ 14-61

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................... 14-61

Australian Postal ..................................................................................................... 14-62

Netherlands KIX Code ........................................................................................... 14-62

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ..................................................................... 14-63

UPU FICS Postal .................................................................................................... 14-63

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................ 14-64

GS1 DataBar-14 ..................................................................................................... 14-64

GS1 DataBar Limited .............................................................................................. 14-64

GS1 DataBar Expanded .............. .. ............................... .......................................... 14-65

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ........................................................................ 14-65

Composite .. ........ ......... ....... ......... ........ ......... ....... ......... ......... ...... ......... ......... ....... ........ . 14-66

Composite CC -C ......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. ... .......................... .. ............ 14- 6 6

Composite CC -A/B ....... .. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. .............. .. .......................... ... ......... 14-6 6

Composite TL C -3 9 ............. ... .......................... .. .............. .. .. ............. .. ..................... 14-67

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................ 14-67

Composite Beep Mode .................. ................................ .. .. .. ................................... 14-68

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ...................... .. ........... 14-68

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................ 14-69

Enable/Disable PDF417 .......................................................................................... 14-69

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ................................................................................. 14-69

Code 128 Emulation .............. .. ................................. ................................. ............. 14-70

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Data Matrix . ........................... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. .......................... ... .................. 14-71

Data Matrix Inverse ................................................................................................. 14-71

Maxicode ................................................................................................................. 14-72

QR Code ................................. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. ............. ... ............. .. .............. 14-72

QR Inverse ... ........................... .. ........................... .. ............. .. .. .............. .. .. ............. . 14 - 7 3

MicroQR ... ............... .............. ............... ................ ............. ............... ................ ....... 14-73

Aztec ...... ........................ ........................ ...................... ......................... .................. 1 4-74

Aztec Inverse .......................................................................................................... 14-74

Redundancy Level ..................... .............................. ............................. .. ...................... 14-75

Redundancy Level 1 ................................ .............................. .. ............................. .. 14-75

Redundancy Level 2 ................................ .............................. .. ............................. .. 14-75

Redundancy Level 3 ................................ .............................. .. ............................. .. 14-75

Redundancy Level 4 ................................ .............................. .. ............................. .. 14-76

Security Lev el ...................... .. ............. ... ............. .. ........................... .. ............. .. ............ 14-77

Intercharacter Gap Size .......................................................................................... 14-78

Report Version ..................................... .......................................... ............................... 14-78

Macro PDF Features ....................... ............................................................................. 14-79

Flush Macro Buffer .................................................................................................. 14-79

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................... 14-79

Chapter 15: Advanced Data Formatting

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 15-1

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ................................................................................... 15-1

Using ADF Bar Codes .................................................................................................. 15-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example ................................ ..................................................... 15-2

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule .......................................................... .......... 15-3

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................. ............................... 15-3

Alternate Rule Sets ................................................................................................. 15-3

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) .............................................................................. 15-4

Default Rules .......................................................................................................... 15-5

ADF Bar Codes ............................................................................................................. 15-6

Special Commands ..................................................................................................... .. 15-8

Pause Durati o n ................ ............. ... .. ............. .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ....... 15-8

Begin New Rule ...................................................................................................... 15-8

Save Rule ......... .......................... .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ............ 15- 8

Erase ...... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ........................... .. ................ 15-9

Quit Entering Rules ................................................................................................. 15-9

Disable Rule Set ..................................................................................................... 15-10

Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 15-11

Code Types ............................................................................................................. 15-11

Code Lengths ............................................... .. ......................................................... 15-15

Message Containing A Specific Data String ........................................................... 15-19

Specific String at Start ...................................................................................... 15-19

Specific Strin g , A n y Lo c a tio n ...................... ... .......................... .. ....................... 15-2 0

Any Message OK .............................................................................................. 15-20

Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................... 15-21

Rule Belongs To Set ......................................................................................... 15-23

Actions .......................................................................................................................... 15-24

Send Data ......................................... .. .. ............................... .. ............................... .. 15-24

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Setup Field(s) .......................................................................................................... 15-27

Move Cursor ..................................................................................................... 15-28

Send Pause ......................... .. .. ............................... ............................... ........... 15-28

Skip Ahead ................................ .. ...................................................................... 15-29

Skip Back ......................................................................................................... 15-30

Send Preset Value ................... ............................................. ............................ 15-32

Modify Data .. ........................... .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ........................... .. ................ 15-32

Remove All Spaces ........................................................................................... 15-32

Crunch All Spaces ............................................................................................ 15-32

Stop Space Re m o v al .......... .. .............. .. .......................... .. .............. .. ............. .. . 15 - 3 2

Remove Leading Zeros ............................................................. .. .. .................... 15-33

Stop Zero Removal ........................................................................................... 15-33

Pad Data with Spaces ............................................................................................. 15-34

Pad Data with Zeros ............................................................................................... 15-38

Beeps ...................................................................................................................... 15-43

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 15-43

Control Characters ............................................................................................ 15-43

Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................ 15-48

Send ALT Characters ..................... .. ............................. ............................. ...... 15-61

Send Keypad Characters ......................... ......................................................... 15-67

Send Function Key ........................................................................ .................... 15-72

Send Right Control Key ............................... .......................... ................................. 15-79

Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters ................................................ ...... 15-80

Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................ 15-85

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... 15-87

Chapter 16: Driver’s License Set Up (DS6878-DL)

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 16-1

Driver’s License Parsing ............................................................................................... 16-2

Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Dri ver's License Parsing) ............... 16-3

Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ....... .......................... .... 16-3

Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes ....................... .......................................... 16-4

AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes ..................................... ......................................... 16-7

Parsing Rule Example .................................................................................................. 16-17

Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ................................................ 16-21

Field Update Procedure ................................................ .. .............................................. 16-23

User Preferences .......................................................................................................... 16-24

Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................ 16-24

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................... 16-24

Control Characters ............................................................................................ 16-24

Keyboard Characters ........................................................................................ 16-29

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers ............................................ .................................................... B-1

AIM Code Identifiers ........................ ............................................ ...................... ........... B-3

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Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

Code 39 .... .. .. .. ................................. .. .. ................................ .. ....................................... C-1

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC-A, 100% .......................................................................................................... C-1

EAN-13, 100% ..................................................................................... ................... C-2

Code 128 .... .. .. .. ................................. .. ................................ .. .. ..................................... C-2

Interleaved 2 of 5 .......................................................................................................... C-2

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................ C-3

GS1 DataBar-14 ..................................................................................................... C-4

PDF417 ......................................................................................................................... C-4

Data Matrix .. ............. .. ........................... .. .......................... ... ............. .. .. .............. .. ....... C-4

Maxicode ...................................................................................................................... C-5

QR Code ............ ... .. ............. .. ............. ... ............. .. .. .............. .. ............. .. ....................... C-5

US Postnet .................................................................................................................... C-5

UK Postal ...................................................................................................................... C-5

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes ........................... .. ......................................................................... D-2

Cancel ... ....... ...... ....... .... ....... ....... .... ....... ...... ..... ...... ....... ....... .... ....... ...... ..... ...... ....... ..... D-3

Appendix E: Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Alphanumeric Keyboard ............................................................................................... E-1

Appendix F: ASCII Character Sets

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About This Guide

Introduction

The Symbol DS6878 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining,
and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6878 digital scanner and cradles.

Configurations

This guide includes the following configurations:

•

DS6878-SR20001WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, cash register white

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DS6878-SR20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, twilight black

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DS6878-HC2000BWR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, healthcare white

•

DS6878-DL20001WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, DL parsing, cash register white

•

DS6878-DL20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, DL parsing, twilight black

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DS6878-HD20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, high density, twilight black

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

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Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection

information.

•

Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the

digital scanner.

•

Chapter 3, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care for

the digital scanner and cradle, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

Chapter 4, Radio Communications provides information about the modes of operation and features available

for wireless communication. This chapter also includes programming bar codes to configure the digital
scanner.

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Chapter 5, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options provides programming bar codes for

selecting user preference features for the digital scanner and commonly used bar codes to customize how
the data is transmitted to the host device.

•

Chapter 6, USB Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle for USB

operation.

•

Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle for RS-232

operation.

•

Chapter 8, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle for

Keyboard Wedge operation.

•

Chapter 9, IBM Interface provides all information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle with IBM

468X/469X POS systems.

•

Chapter 10, Wand Emulation Interface provides all information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle

for Wand Emulation operation.

•

Chapter 11, Scanner Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle for

Scanner Emulation operation.

•

Chapter 12, 123Scan2 (PC based scanner configuration tool) enables rapid and easy customized setup of

Symbol scanners by Motorola.

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Chapter 13, OCR Programming describes how to set up the digital scanner for OCR programming.

•

Chapter 14, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes

necessary for selecting these features for the digital scanner.

•

Chapter 15, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before transmitting

to the host. This chapter also contains the bar codes for advanced data formatting.

•

Chapter 16, Driver’s License Set Up (DS6878-DL) describes how the DS6878-DL digital scanner can parse

out information from the standard US driver’s licenses and certain othe r Ame ric an As so ci ation o f Motor
Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) compliant ID cards.

•

Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous digital

scanner defaults.

•

Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions,

and keyboard maps.

•

Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.

•

Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific

numeric values.

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Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes includes the bar codes representing the alphanumeric keyboard, used

when setting ADF rules.

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Appendix F, ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Italics are used to highlight chapters and sections in this and related documents.

•

Bold text is used to highlight parameter names and options.

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Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

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bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•

Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

•

Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings.

NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader. Failure to read the note

will not result in physical harm to the reader, equipment or data.

CAUTION This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored, the po ssibili ty of data or mate rial damag e may

occur.

WARNING! This symbol indicates that if this information is ig nored the po ssi bility that seriou s personal

Related Documents

•

The Symbol DS6878 Quick Start Guide (p/n 72-131700-xx) provides general information to help the user get
started with the digital scanner. It includes basic operation instructions and start up bar codes.

•

The STB4278/STB4208 Cradle Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-71010-xx) provides information to help the
user set up and use the charge only and host interface cradles. It includes set up and mounting instructions.

The latest version of this guide and all guides, are available at:

http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for your region. Contact
information is available at: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support

injury may occur.

When contacting Enterprise Mobility Support, please have the following information available:

•

•

Serial number of the unit
Model number or product name

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Software type and version number.
Motorola responds to calls by E-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment

for servicing and will be given specific directions. Motorola is not responsible for any damages incurred during
shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the
warranty.

If you purchased your Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, contact that business
partner for support.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The Symbol DS6878 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning performance and advanced
ergonomics in a light-weight design. The digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of
time.

Figure 1-1

Symbol DS6878 Digital Scanner

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Interfaces

The STB4278 model cradle (p/n: CR0078-SC) supports the following interfaces:

•

USB connection to a host. The cradle auto detects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface

type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the

following international keyboards (for Windows

Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

•

Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the cradle

with the host.

•

Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface

supports the following international keyboards (for Windows

French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

•

Connection to IBM® 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the cradle with the

IBM terminal.

•

Wand Emulation connection to a host. The cradle is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller, or

host which collects the data as wand data and decodes it.

®

environment): North America, German, French, French

®

environment): North America, German,

•

Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The cradle is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller

which collects the data and interprets it for the host.

•

Synapse capability which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse

adapter cable. The cradle auto detects the host.

•

Configuration via 123Scan2.

Unpacking the Digital Scanner and Cradle

Remove the digital scanner and cradle from their respective packing and inspect for damage. If the digital scanner
or cradle was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xix for contact
information. KEEP THE PACKIN G. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever
needs to be returned for servicing.

Parts

Beeper

LED

Trigger

Scan

Window

Battery Door
Latch

Metal Charging

Contacts

Scanner

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2

Parts of the Digital Scanner

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Pairing
Bar Code

Latch

Latch

Charging/

Communications

Contacts

Charging LED

Convertible
Mount Hook

Cradle

Figure 1-3

Cradle Front View

Getting Started 1 - 5

Rubber Foot Rubber Foot

Mounting Hole

Host Cable Groove

Rubber Foot Rubber Foot

Power Port

Host Port

Power Cable Groove

Desk/Wall Mount
Converter Knob

Mounting Hole

Power Cable Hook

Host Cable Hook

Figure 1-4

Cradle Back View

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Power Port

Host Port

Power Port

Host Port

Connect to appropriate host

Power

Digital Scanner Cradle

The digital scanner cradle serves as a stand, charger, and host interface for the digital scanner. The cradle sits on
a desktop or mounts on a vertical surface (such as a wall). For more information about mounting options and
procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

There are two versions of the cradle:

•

Charging cradle with radio: When the cordless digital scanner is paired to the cradle, all communication

between the digital scanner and the host computer is accomplished through the cradle. Each bar code

contains programming instructions or other data unique to the bar code pattern. The digital scanner is paired

to the cradle and transmits bar code data to the cradle via Bluetooth Technology Profile Support. The cradle

then sends that information via an interface cable to the host computer for interpretation.

•

Charge-only cradle: This cradle serves as a stand and battery charger. It does not contain a radio and has

no communication capabili ty.

NOTE For more information about communication between the digital scanner, cradle and host, see Chapter 4,

Radio Communications.

Connecting the Cradle

Important: Connect the interface cable and power supply (if necessary) in the following order to ensure proper
operation of the digital scanner and cradle:

1. If a power supply is connected to the cradle, disconnect it. See Figure 1-5.

2. If using an interface cable, insert the cable into the cradle’s host port.

3. If using a power supply that connects to the interface cable, insert this power supply into the power connector

on the interface cable, and the other end to an AC supply.

4. Insert the other end of the interface cable into the appropriate port on the host computer (see the specific host

chapter for information on host connections).

5. If using an external power supply (if required by the interface, or to allow fast charging of the digital scanner),

insert the power cable into the power port on the back of the cradle, and connect the power supply to an
approved AC supply (refer to the STB4278/STB4208 Cradle Quick Reference Guide for more information).

Figure 1-5

Connecting the Cables to the Cradle

Getting Started 1 - 7

6. If applicable, thread the interface cable over the cable support hook and run the host and power cables into

their respective cable grooves.

7. Mount the cradle, as necessary. (For information on mounting the cradle, refer to the documentation included

with the cradle.)

NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables, or the cradle may not recognize the new host.

Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are
examples only. The connectors may be dif fer ent fro m those illu strated , but the step s to con nect the cradle
remain the same.

Supplying Power to the Cradle

The cradle receives power from one of two sources:

•

An external power supply.

•

When connected to the host through a host cable that supplies power.
The cradle detects whether the host or the external supply is supplying power. It always draws power from the

external supply when available, regardless of the presence of power from a host.

Using the USB Interface to Supply Power

When the cradle is connected to the host via the USB interface, it can be powered by the USB port instead of an
external power supply. Powering from a USB host limits charging. The digital scanner charges at a slower rate than
when charging from an external power supply.

NOTE The radio link functions normally when the cradle draws power from a USB host.

Lost Connection to Host

If scanned data does not transmit to the cradle’s host, ensure that all cables are firmly inserted and the power
supply is connected to an appropriate AC outlet. If scanned data still does not transmit to the host, reestablish a
connection with the host:

1. Disconnect the power supply from the cradle.

2. Disconnect the host interface cable from the cradle.

3. Wait th ree seconds.

4. Reconnect the host interface cable to the cradle.

5. Reconnect the power supply to the cradle, if required.

6. Reestablish pairing with the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code.

NOTE The STB4278 does not always require a power supply whereas the STB4208 always requires a power

supply.

Mounting the Cradle

For information on mounting the cradle, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.

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Battery
Connector Clips

Replacing the Digital Scanner Battery

The battery is installed in the cordless digital scanner by the factory and resides in a chamber in the digital scanner
handle. To replace the battery:

1. Insert a Phillips screwdriver in the screw at the base of the digital scanner, then turn the screw

counterclockwise to release the latch.

2. Remove the latch.

3. If a battery is already installed, turn the digital scanner upright to slide the battery out. Disconnect the battery

connector clip.

Figure 1-6

4. With the contacts on the connector clips facing in the same direction, attach the new battery’s connector clip to

the connector clip in the base of the digital scanner.

5. Slide the new battery into the battery well and ensure the battery leads are visible. The battery should sit

securely in the well.

6. Attach and close the latch.

7. Insert a Phillips screwdriver in the screw at the base of the digital scanner, press down gently, and turn the

screw clockwise to lock the latch in place.

Inserting the Battery