Chapter 3 — Configuring the Computer

Changing Comm Settings

Tap Change Comm Settings to configure the settings for the COM1 port. Current settings are restored after a warm-boot is performed, but are lost after a cold-boot is performed. When these settings are not changed, the OK button is disabled (grayed out). When changes are made, tap OK after it is enabled to accept these changes.

Baud Rate

1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

 

 

Data Bits

7 or 8

Parity

None, Odd, Even, Mark, Space

 

 

Stop Bits

1 or 2

Flow Control

None or Hardware

 

 

Improving the Performance of the Area Imager

If you have problems scanning a bar code with the 2D imager, try doing these tips to improve the performance of your imager:

Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double-tap the Intermec Settings icon to access the applet. Tap (+) to expand Data Collection > Internal Scanner > Imager Settings > Predefined Modes, then select one of the following:

Select this option:

If you are scanning:

 

 

 

1D

 

only 1D labels

 

 

 

1D and 2D

Standard

all other cases

1D and 2D

Bright Environment

in high ambient light (like outdoors in sunshine)

 

 

 

1D and 2D

Reflective Surface

glossy labels

 

 

 

Select Custom to access all standard imager settings such as “Lighting Goal” or “Lighting Mode.” More information about these settings, commands, and parameters are found in the Intermec Computer Command Reference Manual available from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.

Keep your hand as steady as possible while scanning a label.

Position the imager as close to the bar code as possible while still being able to capture the entire bar code.

Enable only the bar codes that you need to use every day.

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Intermec 751G user manual Changing Comm Settings, Select this option If you are scanning