Scanning Bar Codes
Scanning Bar Codes
Laser Scanning
To use the scanning function on units containing a laser scanning module, com- plete the following steps:
1.Select and open a data capture application, such as Microsoft® WordPad.
Figure 12. Scanning a Bar Code
Press a Scan key or the Scan Trigger (on handle) to initiate a scan with the Pegaso.
2.Aim the scan window at the bar code as shown in Figure 12.
3.Press the <Scan> key or trigger. The laser scans as long as you hold the button or trigger, or for 10 seconds, or until a good scan is obtained.
4.Aim the laser beam at the center of the bar code.
•Position the unit close to bar code when scanning small bar codes.
•Position it at a distance when scanning larger bar codes.
•The laser is disabled after you release the key or after 10 seconds, or once a good scan is obtained.
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