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User Guide

BaracodaPencil2

This document is to be used with the BaracodaPencil 2 scanner

Package contents

Check that you have the following items.

Contact your reseller if any item is missing.

• 1 BaracodaPencil2 scanner with rechargeable batteries

• 1 Landyard

• 1 Charger (5V, 500mA)

• 1 CD Rom with documentation and software

BaracodaPencil2

Summary of content (13 pages)

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User Guide BaracodaPencil2 This document is to be used with the BaracodaPencil 2 scanner BaracodaPencil2 Package contents Check that you have the following items. Contact your reseller if any item is missing. 1 BaracodaPencil2 scanner with rechargeable batteries 1 Landyard 1 Charger (5V, 500mA) 1 CD Rom with documentation and software © Baracoda™ - June 2005 • • • • Baracoda, Inc.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide Table of content 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2 PDA stylus .............................................................................................................................. 2 Recharging the battery ............................................................................................................. 2 Switching on the reader.....
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide 1 Introduction BaracodaPencil 2 is easy to use. Just press the trigger in order to switch on the scanner and simply press it again to scan a barcode. The colours of the LEDs indicate the status of the device. A beep indicates when the scanner connects to the remote device and when a barcode is scanned successfully. Acknowledgement of a completed scan is configurable by the user.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide 5 Quick Start up guide 5.1 How to read barcodes In order to switch on the scanner please keep the trigger pressed for two seconds. Proper scanning position Start to read the barcode in the blank left space. Keep the scanner in contact with the barcode. The scanner will emit a beep when the scan is successful. Sample Bar code * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - * 5.2 The different usage mode Scanner can be used in two modes (see chapter 8.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide 5.3.2 Autoscan mode This mode enables you to scan continuously. In autoscan mode, the scan beam is continuously on. 5.4 The different ways to connect BaracodaPencil 2 to a host Most of wireless barcode scanners in the market are known to be painful to integrate to existing applications. Baracoda proposes 3 ways to simplify this process.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide 4- Configure the BaracodaManager to connect to the scanner. a. Start the BaracodaManager by selecting Start> Programs> BaracodaManager> BaracodaManager. The application automatically searches for wireless scanners. b. Place the scanner in discovering mode by pressing the trigger button. c. Highlight the scanner in the Devices in range box and click add. d. The Bluetooth connection asks for the passkey.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide Bluetooth connectivity interface: Single Blinks (e.g. *pause*pause*…) Double fast Blinks (e.g.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide 7 Configuring your scanner There are two (2) ways to configure your scanner: • When connected to a host device, you can use the BaracodaManager for multiple settings (refer to BaracodaManager documentation). • Or you can use configuration barcodes (refer to the programming guide).In this case you do not need to be connected. 7.1 Reset your scanner: To reset the scanner to its “default settings”, use BaracodaManager Software or scan the Reset configuration barcode (cf.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide • To a .txt file (default option). The BaracodaManager gives you the possibility to modify the name of the file you may want to save the data to. Note 1: Scanner with special memory (15 000 barcodes – UPC format) can be order. Contact your reseller for more information. 7.2.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide List of 2-digit identifier codes can be found in the programming guide. You can configure barcode identifier through programming guide (more information in the programming guide). The barcode identifier is disabled in default settings 7.5 Beeps and LEDs You can enable/disable Beeps / LED Lightening using both BaracodaManager and programming guide.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide 8 Other functions 8.1 Sniff period The higher the Sniff period, the higher is the latency and the smaller is the power consumption. Default value is 150ms. 8.2 Low battery An alternation of red and green blinking on the LEDs indicates that the battery level is low. Recharge batteries immediately. If you continue using the scanner, It will continue working till a triple beep occurs: at that moment the reader will shut down and you will be forced to charge the scanner. 8.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide 9 Safety / Regulatory. FCC: Interference statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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BaracodaPencil 2 User Guide Limited Warranty Manufacturer warrants that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of shipment. Manufacturer will, at its option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price paid by buyer for the defective products. Such repair, replacement or refund shall be buyer's sole remedy in the event of Manufacturer's breach of this limited warranty.