Getting Started 1-3
Introduction
The digital scanner combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and advanced ergonomics to provide the best
value in a digital scanner. Whether in hand-held mode or hands-free mode in a stand, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease
of use for extended periods of time.
Figure 1-1. DS 3408 Digital Scanner
The digital scanner supports:
• Ke yboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface supports the following
international keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian,
Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
• Sta ndard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the digital scanner with the
host.
• U SB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select
other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international
keyboards (for Windows® environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK
English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
• Co nnection to IBM® 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the IBM
terminal.
• Wand Emulation co nnection to a host. The digital scanner is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller, or host which
collects the data as wand data and decodes it.
• Sc anner Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller which
collects the data and interprets it for the host.
• Sy napse capability which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable.
The digital scanner autodetects the host.
• Co nfiguration via 123Scan.