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Scanning
The Symbol DS9808 has a built-in, light-weight stand to easily accommodate both 
hands-free (presentation) 
and 
hand-held scanning. 
Hands-Free Scanning
The digital scanner is in 
hands-free (presentation) mode
 when it sits on a countertop, or when it is mounted on a 
wall in the wall mount bracket. In this mode, the digital scanner operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where 
it automatically decodes a bar code presented in its field of view.
Figure 2-2    
Scanning in Hands-Free Mode
Hand-Held Scanning
DS9808-SR/DL Hand-Held Scanning
When lifted off the counter or removed from the wall mount bracket, the DS9808-SR/DL operates in standard 
trigger mode. Aim the digital scanner at a bar code and pull the trigger to decode. 
Figure 2-3    
Scanning in Hand-Held Mode - DS9808-SR/DL
NOTE Certain areas of the digital scanner’s handle may feel warm at times. This is normal.