User Preferences 4-3
Introduction
The scanner can be programmed to perform various functions or activate different features. This chapter describes each user
preference feature and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for the scanner. Before
programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started.
The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 4-4 (also see Appendix A, Standard
Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults).
To set feature values scan single bar codes or short bar code sequences. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are
preserved even when the scanner is powered down. Scanning parameter setting bar codes with the primary scanner also changes
settings on the auxiliary scanner.
If not using a Synapse or USB cable, select a host type (see the host chapter) after the power-up beeps. This only needs to be done
once upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.
To return all features to their default values, scan the Set All Defaults bar code on page 4-5. Throughout the programming bar code
menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values.
Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases scanning only one bar code sets a specific parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High
Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-5. The scanner issues a short high beep and the LED turns green,
signifying a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Serial Response Time-Out or setting Data Transmission Formats, require scanning several bar codes. Refer
to Host Serial Response Time-out on page 6-26 and Scan Data Options on page 14-7 for descriptions of this procedure.
Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, if an error occurs during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.
User Preferences Default Parameters
Table 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) beginning in User
Preferences on page 4-5.
Refer to Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and
miscellaneous default parameters.
*High Beeper Frequency Fe ature/Option
* Indicates Default
Note