User's Manual

Chapter 5 Data Capture
Introduction
The ES400 offers data capture using the color digital camera.
Digital Camera Scanning
The camera uses digital camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores the resulting image in its
memory, and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image.
1. Ensure that a scan-enabled application is loaded on the ES400.
2. Aim the camera lens on the back of the ES400 at a bar code.
3. Press and hold the scan button. A preview window appears on the display window with a red aiming reticle in
the center. The Decode LED lights red to indicate that scanning is in process.
Figure 5-1 Sample Scan Application with Preview Window
NOTE To read a bar code, a scanning enabled application must be installed on the ES400. A sample scanning
application can be downloaded from the Motorola Support Central site at
http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support.