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Capturing Images
The image-capture process is an intuitive, split-second operation for experienced users. By following
basic guidelines, however, new users can easily develop their own technique and, with practice, quickly
learn to adapt to different application environments.
Image Preview
When the imaging process is initiated, the touch screen displays a preview of the object. This
is a live video image of what the imager is currently viewing and has a slightly degraded
appearance compared to the captured image. This is normal; the captured image has a higher
resolution.
File Formats
The ScanPal 5100 terminal is capable of saving images in a BMP file format.
File Size
Digital images have a maximum image size of 752 x 480 pixels and may have up to a 256
grayscale image definition. The image quality and related file size are determined by the data
compression method used by the software application used to take the image. The average
size of the image file is approximately 300–400K. However, the size of the image depends on
image content; the more complex the content, the larger the file size.
Taking an Image
1. Select Start -> Programs -> Demos -> Image Demo.
2. Point the ScanPal 5100 terminal at the object.
3. Press the Scan key to activate the engine. The screen displays a preview of the object.
4. Adjust the terminal’s position until the preview on the screen is as you want it to appear in the image.
5. Hold the terminal still and release the Scan key.
The screen flashes, and the captured image appears on the screen.
6. By default, the image is saved to the My Documents folder in My Device.
To save the image to another location, select File -> Save As.
High-Vis Aiming Pattern
You can enable the aiming pattern for imaging in the Image Demo application.
1. Select Start -> Programs -> Demos -> Imaging Demo -> Setup menu -> Aimer.
2. The aiming pattern is now enabled for imaging.
Uploading Images
Image files can be transmitted to a host workstation via
• Microsoft ActiveSync and an ScanPal 5100 communication peripheral
• Wireless radio: 802.11b/g and/or Bluetooth
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