Activating the Engine

When a scanning application is open, press the Scan key to activate the image engine.

Using Demos

Dolphin Demos are software utilities loaded on all Dolphin terminals that demonstrate the advanced features of the terminal. There are two Demos that feature the image engine: Image Demo and Scan Demo.

To access these demos, tap Start -> Programs -> Demos.

•Select Scan Demo to verify decoding, or

•Select Image Demo to verify imaging (not available on device using the IS4813 laser engine).

For more information about Demos, refer to the Dolphin Demos User’s Guide, which is available for download from www.honeywellaidc.com.

Decoding

The Dolphin terminal supports two types of image decoding: full-area imaging and Advanced Linear Decoding (ALD).

Full-area Imaging

With full-area imaging the Dolphin terminal supports omni-directional aiming meaning that a positive read can be obtained from many positions. For details, see Omni-Directional Scanning Positions on page 5-4.

ALD

ALD provides fast reading of linear (1D) and stacked linear bar codes (PDF417). For the best read, the aiming pattern should be centered horizontally across the bar code. When ALD is enabled, the reader does not read matrix or postal codes.

To Decode a Bar Code1.Tap Start ->Programs ->Demos ->Scan Demo.

2.Position the Dolphin terminal over one of the sample bar codes on page 5-6. A range of 4–10 inches (10–25 cm) from the bar code is recommended.

3.Project the aiming brackets by pressing and holding the Scan key. The Scan LED lights red.

4.Center the aimer crosshair over the bar code. The aiming beam should be oriented in line with the bar code to achieve optimal decoding; Omni-Directional Scanning Positions, page 5-6

5.When the bar code is successfully decoded, the decode LED lights green and the terminal beeps.

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