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Data Capture
The MC65 offers two types of data capture options:
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Imaging
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Digital camera.

Imaging

The MC65 with an integrated imager has the following features:
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Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, includ ing the most popular linear, postal,
PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.
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The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety o f imaging applications.
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Advanced intuitive laser aiming cross-hair and dot aiming) for easy point-and-shoot operation.
The imager uses digital camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores th e resulting image in its
memory, and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image.
Operational Modes
The MC65 with an integrated imager supports three modes of operation, listed b elow. Activate each mode by
pressing the Scan button.
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Decode Mode: In this mode, the MC65 attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within i ts field of
view. The imager remains in this mode as long as you hold the scan button, or until it decodes a bar code.
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Pick List Mode: This mode allows you to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is in
the MC65’s field of view. To accomplish this, move the aiming crosshair or dot over the required bar code to
decode only this bar code. This feature is ideal for pick lists containing multiple bar codes an d manufacturing
or transport labels containing more than one bar code type (either 1D or 2D).
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Image Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture an image within the MC65’s field of view. This is useful for
capturing signatures or images of items like damaged boxes.

Digital Camera

The MC65 with an integrated digital camera has the following features:
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Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, includ ing the most popular linear, postal,
PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.
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Advanced intuitive aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
The camera uses digital camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores th e resulting image in its
memory, and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image.
NOTE To perform data capture a scanning enabled application must be installed on the MC65. A sample scanning
application can be downloaded from the Motorola Support site at http://support.symbol.com.
NOTE To enable Pick List Mode, download the Control Panel applet from the Support Central web site at
http://support.symbol.com. Pick List can also be set in an application using a API command.