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Chapter 3
Configuration Using Bar Codes
This and following sections provide programming bar codes to configure 
your reader by changing the default settings. For details about additional 
methods of programming, see "Co
nfiguration Methods" on page 6.
You must first enable your PowerScan to read bar codes in order to 
use this section. If you have not done this, go to 
Setup, starting 
on page 7
 and complete the appropriate procedure.
Configuration Parameters
Once the reader is set up, you can change the default parameters to meet 
your application needs. Refer to "Standard Defaults" starting on page 325 for 
initial configuration in order to set the default values and select the interface 
for your application.
The following configuration parameters are divided into logical groups, 
making
 it easy to find the desired function based on its reference group.
Interface Configuration:
• "RS-232 Only Interface" on page 27
• "RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces" on
 page 31
• "Keyboard EMULATION Settings" on
 page 41
Parameters Common to all Interface Applications:
• "Data Format" on page 53 gives options to control the messages sent to 
the Host system by selec
ting parameters to control the message strings 
sent to the handheld.
• "Reading Parameters" on page 69 control various operating modes and 
indicators status functioning such as programming for scanning, 
beeper and LED indicators and ot
her universal settings.
Wireless-Only Features
• "Wireless Features" on page 207:
• "PBT9501-AR-Only Features" on
 page 226
• "PM9501-AR-Only Features" on
 page 238
• "Display and Keyboard Features" on
 page 251