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2. Press the trigger until the digital scanner beeps, indicating the bar code is successfully decoded. For more
information on beeper and LED definitions, see Beeper and LED Indications on page 2-1.
Figure 2-1 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode
Hands-Free Scanning
The scanner is in hands-free (presentation) mode when it sits in the CR8178-PC cradle. During idle conditions the
scanner operates in object detection mode, where it automatically wakes up to decode a bar code presented in the
field of view. In object detection mode it is normal for the illumination LEDs to be dimly lit.
To scan:
1. Ensure all connections are secure (see appropriate host chapter).
2. Present the bar code in the scanner field of view.