Connecting the Scanner in Keyboard Wedge Mode

A scanner can be connected between the keyboard and PC as a “keyboard wedge,” plugged into the serial port, or connected to a portable data terminal in non decoded output mode.

Note: The IMAGETEAM 4410 and 4710 scanners are factory programmed for a

keyboard wedge interface to an IBM PC AT with a USA keyboard.

The following is an example of a keyboard wedge connection:

1.Turn off power to the terminal/computer.

2.Disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the terminal/computer.

Disconnect

3.Connect the appropri- ate interface cable to the scanner and to the terminal/ computer. The scan- ner will beep twice.

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4.Connect the power supply (4 to 9V).

5.Turn the terminal/com- puter power back on.

6.Verify the scanner operation by scanning a bar code. The scan- ner will beep once.

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The scanner is now connected and ready to communicate with your terminal/PC. You must program the scanner for your interface before bar code data can be transmitted to your terminal/PC. If you are using the scanner as a keyboard wedge, see"Terminal Interface" on page 2-4. If the scanner is connected via a serial port, turn to "Connecting the Scanner to a Serial Port" on page 1-7.

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Hand Held Products 4410 manual Connecting the Scanner in Keyboard Wedge Mode