Chapter 4 User Preferences; Introduction; Scanning Sequence Examples - Motorola Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Manual

Chapter 4 User Preferences

Introduction

You can program the scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes
each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the scanner.
Before programming, follow the instructions in
The scanner ships with the settings shown in the
A, Standard Default Parameters
requirements, programming is not necessary.
To set feature values, scan single bar codes or short bar code sequences. The settings are stored in non-volatile
memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down.
If you are not using a Synapse or USB cable you must select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host
information). After the power-up beeps sound, select a host type. You only need to do this once, upon the first
power-up when connected to a new host.
To return all features to their default values, scan Restore Defaults on
code menus, asterisks (

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high,
simply scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under
issues a short high beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Serial Response Time-Out or setting Data Transmission Formats, require scanning
several bar codes. See
descriptions of this procedure.
Chapter 1, Getting
for all host and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit
*
) indicate default values.
*
High Frequency
*
Indicates Default
Host Serial Response Time-out on page 6-15
Started.
User Preferences Default Table on page 4-2
page
Feature/Option
Beeper Tone on page
and Scan Data Options on page 12-6
(also see
4-3. Throughout the programming bar
4-4. The scanner
Appendix
for