Using the Scanner with Bluetooth Devices

The 3820 scanner may be used either with the 2020-5B base or with other Bluetooth devices. Scanning the Non-Base Bluetooth Connection bar code below allows the scanner to be used with other Bluetooth devices (e.g., PDA, PC

-Bluetooth USB Adapter). After you scan the bar code below, follow the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device to locate the scanner and connect to it. If you go out of range with your scanner, the scanner automatically reconnects to the Bluetooth device. If you want to relink to the 2020-5B base, refer to "Single Scanner Operation" on page 1-7or "Multiple Scanner Operation" on page 1-8.

Note: The multiple work groups option is not available when you are using the imager with Bluetooth devices other than the 2020-5B base.

Non-Base BT ConnectionChanging Bluetooth PIN Code

Some devices require a PIN code as part of the Bluetooth security features. Your scanner’s default PIN is 1234, which you may need to enter the first time you connect to your PDA or PC. The PIN code must be between 1 and 16 characters. To change the PIN, scan the bar code below and then scan the appropriate numeric bar codes from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Scan Save to save your selection.

Bluetooth PINOut-of-Range AlarmDuration

If your scanner is out range of the base, an alarm sounds from both your base and scanner. To activate the alarm options for the scanner or the base and to set the alarm duration, scan the appropriate bar code below and then set the time-out duration (from 0-3000 seconds) by scanning digits on the Programming Chart inside the back cover, then scanning Save. Default = 0 sec (no alarm).

Base Alarm DurationScanner Alarm Duration