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Getting Started

The 3820 cordless scanning system consists of one 2020-5B base and one 3820 Cordless Linear Scanner. Up to seven scanners may be linked to one base. The 3820 marks a new performance level for hand held scanners. The 3820 is

powered by Hand Held Products AdaptusTM Imaging Technology 5.0. The performance of Adaptus technology delivers aggressive read rates and depths of field on 1D codes.

Designed for today’s demanding retail and commercial environments, the 3820 offers a superior reading range, durability, and the ability to read poor quality bar codes. Linear imaging technology is defined by a bright and sharply focused aiming line, high resolution imaging, and fast reading speed. The 3820 is comfortable to hold, easy to use, rugged, and excellent for retail applications, as well as for all general scanning applications.

The cordless system is an economical, durable solution for a wide variety of portable data collection applications. The cordless system features:

•a tough, ergonomic thermoplastic housing for comfort and durability.•an advanced two-way spread-spectrum radio, Bluetooth® wireless technology

•a wide range of interfaces: keyboard wedge, wand emulation, RS-232 terminals, USB, and legacy decoders.

•visible and audible feedback for confirmation of a successful decode.•a rechargeable battery designed to operate through a whole work day.

The cordless system can be programmed for many communication parameters and input/output protocols compatible to the host, as well as advanced data editing and formatting.

About This Manual

This manual contains information to help you set up, operate, and program the cordless system. Product specifications, connector pinouts, a troubleshooting guide, and customer support information are also provided.

Hand Held Products bar code scanners are factory programmed for the most common terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes in this guide.

An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.This section contains the following information:•Unpacking the System•Cordless System Main Components•Battery and Charging Information•Linking the Scanner to the Base•Beeper and LED Sequences and Their Meaning•Basic Operation of the Cordless System