Data Capture; Laser Scanning; Scan Led Indicators; Scanning Considerations - Motorola MC3090G - Win CE 5.0 Core User Manual

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Data Capture

The mobile computer has an integrated scanner or imager that collects data by scanning bar codes.

Laser Scanning

To scan bar codes with the mobile computer:
Ensure that the mobile computer is loaded with a scanning application.
1.
If the mobile computer is equipped with a rotating head, adjust the head prior to scanning.
2.
Aim the scan window at the bar code.
3.
Press the scan button or trigger. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The Scan LED
4.
Indicators illuminate red to indicate that the laser is on. The Scan LED Indicators illuminate green and a beep
sounds to indicate a successful decode.
Right
Figure 2-15 Laser Aiming
Optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density and scanner optics.
• Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols.
• Move the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
NOTE Scanning procedures depend on the application and mobile computer configuration. An application may use
different scanning procedures from the one listed above.

Scan LED Indicators

The red/green Scan LED Indicators (located in the Indicator LED Bar and in the rotating turret) indicates the scan
status. For the location of the Scan LED Indicators see,
Table 2-7 Scan LED Indicators
LED Status
Off
Solid Red
Solid Green

Scanning Considerations

Scanning consists of; aim, scan and decode. Scanning performance can be optimized by considering the range
and the scanning angle:
Wrong
Figure 1-1 on page
Not scanning.
Laser enabled, scanning in process.
Successful decode.
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Indication