Motorola Symbol LS4278 - Scanning in Hand-Held Mode; Aiming

2 - 4 Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Guide
Scanning in Hand-Held Mode
To program the scanner, see the appropriate host chapter, Chapter 4, Radio Communications and Chapter 13,
Symbologies. (In addition to the parameters included in the chapters mentioned, user preference and
miscellaneous scanner option parameters are also available in this guide.)
To scan:
1. Aim the scanner at the bar code.
2. Press the trigger.
Figure 2-1 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode
3. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. (For more information about beeper
and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.)
Aiming
On a typical UPC 100% hold the scanner between contact and 19 inches from the symbol (see Decode Zone on
page 2-9). When scanning using a single-line scan mode, ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the
symbol.
Figure 2-2 Acceptable and Incorrect Single-Line Aiming
Single-Line Mode Multi-Line Raster Mode
NOTE Scan line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected (see Scan Line Width on page 5-10). A
full scan line width is the default. Medium and short scan line widths are useful for scanning menus or
pick-lists.
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