Symbol Technologies DS 3408 User Manual

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If desired, program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes digital 
scanner preference features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features. 

The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in the 

 (also see 

 for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is 

not necessary.

To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are 
preserved even when the digital scanner is powered down.

Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the 
screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where the bar code can be seen clearly, and 
bars and/or spaces are not merging.

If not using a Synapse or USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after the power-up beeps 
sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.

To return all features to default values, scan the 

 bar code on page 4-5. Throughout the programming bar code 

menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

).

In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable the decode aiming pattern, scan the Disable 
Decode Aiming Pattern bar code listed under 

. The digital scanner issues a fast warble beep 

and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.

 lists defaults for digital scanner preferences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided 

in 

See 

 for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and 

miscellaneous default parameters.

Note

Feature/Option

*

 Indicates Default

Hex Value

Note