HOW TO SCAN
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MAGELLAN™ 900I
Scanner Button
The Scanner Button performs multiple functions, depending on how long it is pressed:
PRESS TYPE FUNCTION COMMENT
Momentary (when
scanner is asleep)
Wakes scanner from Sleep Mode
into Presentation Mode
Alternatively, the scanner can be
awakened by moving an object
through the scan zone.
Momentary (when
scanner is awake)
Switches Scanner to Handheld
Mode
Scanner will remain in Handheld
mode for a configurable number
of seconds
Press button for 2 sec-
onds
Increments volume
Pressing the button for 2 sec-
onds increases speaker volume.
When the loudest volume is
reached, another 2 second press
of the button cycles volume back
to the lowest setting, then vol-
ume increases on subsequent 2
second press(es). Five volume
levels are available.
Press button for 4 sec-
onds
Scanner Diagnostics Mode
a
a. By standard default, this function is normally disabled to prevent accidental activation by users.
This mode allows system sup-
port personnel to troubleshoot
problems with the scanner and
is used to determine if it can read
bar codes. Press the button for 8
seconds or cycle power to exit
Scanner Diagnostics Mode and
reset the scanner.
Press button for 10 sec-
onds
Resets Scanner
b
b. Users should not perform scanner resets except under the direction of trained systems support
personnel.
Only system support personnel
should perform a reset.
NOTE
Volume changes made using the Scanner Button are lost when the scanner is
powered down and are reset to the configured setting. If you wish to perma-
nently change the volume, use the special programming labels in the Product
Reference Guide.
NOTE
In Handheld Mode, the only function of the button is to scan labels. All other
button operations are suspended.