4 LS4208
Scanning
Beeper Definitions
The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. The table 
below defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while 
programming the scanner.
Beeper Sequence Indication
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beep Power up.
Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is 
enabled).
4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. 
The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly 
configured. Check option setting.
5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Lo/hi/lo beep ADF transmit error.
Hi/hi/hi/lo beep RS-232 receive error.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence 
performed.
Lo/hi beep Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong 
entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain 
in program mode.
Hi/lo beep Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code 
keypad.
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