Chapter 3 Scanning
Introduction
This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions
and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams.

Beeper Definitions

The device issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 3-1 defines beep sequences that
occur during both normal scanning and while programming the device.
Table 3-1
Beeper Definitions
Beeper Sequence Indication
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beeps Power up.
Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
4 long low beeps Transmission error.
5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Low/low/low/extra low beeps RS-232 receive error.
High beep The device detected a <BEL> character over RS-232.
Image Capture
Low beep Snapshot mode started or completed.
High/low beeps Snapshot mode timed out.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Low/high beeps Input error; incorrect bar code, programming sequence, or
Cancel
scanned.
High/low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using numeric bar codes.