User manual

Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8525/8530
Audio Indicators
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Psion Teklogix 8525/8530 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual
3.6.3 Audio Indicators
The 8525/8530 beeper provides a variety of sounds and can be configured to emit a
sound when a key is pressed, a keyboard character is rejected, scan input is accepted
or rejected or an operator’s entry does not match in a match field.
Note: Refer to “Volume And Sound Properties” on page 88 for details about
the Volume & Sound Properties dialog box.
3.7 Scanning
The scanner used with your unit is configured using the Scanner Properties dialog
box in the Control Panel.
Note: Refer to “Scanner Properties Setup” on page 128 for details.
The 8525/8530 supports a variety of one dimensional (1D) laser scanners.
“Scanning Techniques” outlines the mechanics of a successful scan. In addition,
review “Scan LED Indicators” on page 45 to better understand how to interpret
whether or not a bar code has been successfully scanned. Finally, “Troubleshooting”
on page 45 provides some helpful suggestions should the scan fail.
3.7.1 Scanning Techniques
Note: External scanners can be connected to the 8525/8530 tether. serial or
USB device port.
• Hold the scanner at an angle. Do not hold it perpendicular to the bar code.
•Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. In this position, light can
reflect back into the scanner’s exit window and prevent a successful decode.
• Scan the entire bar code. Make certain that the scan beam crosses every bar
and space on the bar code, including the margins on either end of the
symbol.
• Hold the scanner farther away for larger bar codes.
• Hold the scanner closer for bar codes with bars that are close together.