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Chapter 1 - Getting Started

IT5600/5800......................................................................... 1-1
About This Manual............................................................... 1-1
Unpacking the Scanner......................................................... 1-1
IT5600 Models ..................................................................... 1-2
IT5800 Models...................................................................... 1-2
IT5600/5800 Scanner Identification..................................... 1-3
IT5800 Scanner (with aimer beam option) Identification.... 1-4
Connecting the Scanner When Powered by Host
(Keyboard Wedge) ............................................................ 1-5
Reading Techniques ............................................................. 1-6
Resetting the Standard Product Defaults.............................. 1-6
Plug and Play........................................................................ 1-6
Keyboard Wedge Connection............................................... 1-7
Laptop Direct Connect................................................... 1-7
RS-232............................................................................ 1-7
Wand Emulation Plug & Play........................................ 1-8
IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface...................... 1-8
Connecting the Scanner with USB .................................... 1-10
IBM SurePos................................................................ 1-10
USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard................................. 1-11
USB HID...................................................................... 1-11
USB Com Port Emulation............................................ 1-12
Connecting the Scanner with Serial Wedge....................... 1-12

Chapter 2 - Terminal Interfaces

Terminal ID.......................................................................... 2-1
Supported Terminals............................................................. 2-2
Keyboard Country................................................................ 2-4
Keyboard Style..................................................................... 2-5
Keyboard Modifiers.............................................................. 2-6
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