Operation
SECTION 2
2-16
6400 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide
To use the integrated sc anner, simply point the top of your
unit at the bar code, pres s the
[SCAN]
key and listen for
the beep acknowledging a good scan. A short high-tone beep
indicates a good scan. If you hear no beep, scan the bar code
again. If you are still not getting a “good scan” beep, follow
these instructions.
1. Ensure you are positioning the scan lens properly
across the bar code.
2. The scan beam must cross every bar and space on the
symbol.
3. Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols.
4. Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are
close together.
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NOTE:
Tip: After reading a bar code, aim the lens away from the bar codes
and press the SCAN key within 1/2 second, to get the laser beam
back on. With the laser beam on, you have five seconds to find and
scan the next bar code.
RIGHT
WRONG
012345
012345