DS2100N QUICK GUIDE
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Genius™ is a Datalogic scanner configuration tool providing several important advantages:
• Wizard approach for new users;
• Multi-language version;
• Defined configuration directly stored in the reader;
• Communication protocol independent from the physical interface allowing to consider the reader as a remote
object to be configured and monitored.
To install Ge nius™, turn on the PC that will be used for the configuration, running Windows 98, 2000/NT or
XP, then insert the Genius™ CD-ROM, wait for the CD to autorun and follow the installation procedure.
This configuration procedure assumes scanner connection to a CBX100/500. Genius™, running on a laptop
computer, is connected to the scanner auxiliary port through the CBX100/500 9-pin connector.
WIZARD FOR QUICK READER SETUP
After installing the Genius™ software program the following window appears asking the user to choose the
desired configuration level.
Figure 7 - Genius™ Wizard Opening Window
The Wizard option is advised for rapid configuration or for new users, since it shows a step-by-step scanner
configuration.
1. Select the Create a new configuration button.
You will be guided through the configuration being asked to define the following parameters: