5 - 4 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide

Decoding Illumination

Selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digit al scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Enabling
illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of the illumination decreases as the distance to
the bar code increa se s.
Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination, typical for
outdoor scanning. Disabling this option extends battery life.

Decode Aiming Pattern

Select Enable Deco de Aiming Pattern to project the aiming p attern during decoding, or Disable Decode Aiming
Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off.
*Enable Decoding Illumination
Disable Decoding Illumination
NOTE With Picklist Mode on page 4-7 enabled, the decode aiming pattern flashes even when the Decode
Aiming Pattern is disabled.
*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern
Disable Decode Aiming Pattern