Hand Held Products 4200 manual

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    ™ IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Hand Held Linear Imager Quick Start Guide[...]

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    Disclaimer Hand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Pr oducts”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other in formation contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader sh ould in all cases consult Hand Held Products to determine whether any su ch changes have been made. The information in this publication does no[...]

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    i Table of Contents Getting Started IT4200 with Green LED Aimer Imager Identification ............................................................. 1 Connecting the Imager for USB .............................................. 3 USB Interface Selection .................................................... 3 Connecting Imager for Keyboard Wedge (Powe[...]

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    IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide 1 Getting Star ted IT4200 with Green LED Aimer Imager Identification[...]

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    2 IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide Reading T echniques The imager has a view finder that projects a bright red or green aiming beam that corresponds to the imager’s ho rizontal field of view. The aiming beam should be centered over the bar code, but it can be positioned in any direction for a good read. The aiming beam is smaller when the im a[...]

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    IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide 3 Connecting the Imager for USB A imager can be connected to the USB port of a computer. 1. Connect the appropriate inte rface cable to the imager. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer. Note: The cable must be connected at the imager end (1) before the PC (2) end is connected. 3. The imager beeps[...]

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    4 IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide Connecting Imager for Keyboard W edge (Powered by Host) A imager can be connect ed between the keyboard and PC as a “keyboard wedge.” The following is an exampl e of a keyboard wedge connection: 1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer. 2. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the terminal/comput[...]

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    IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide 5 Connecting the Imager for RS-232 Serial Port (External Power) 1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer. 2. Connect the appropriate in terface cable to the imager. 3. Plug the serial connector into the serial port on your computer. 4. Connect the external pow er supply to the cable. 5. Power up the com puter a[...]

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    6 IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide Useful Menu Bar Codes Manual/Serial T rigger Mode Presentation Mode Suffix Selections Resetting the S t andard Product Defaults Manual/Serial Trigger Presentation Mode Add CR Suffix Add CR, LF Suffix Add Tab Suffix Clear All Suffixes Standard Product Default Settings[...]

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    IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide 7 T o Add a T est Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies Beeper and LED Sequences and Meaning Repairs User repairs and/or upgrades are not to be performed on th is product. These services are to be performed onl y by an authorized service center. Maintenance The IT4200 provides reliabl e and efficient operation wi t[...]

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    8 IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide The imager’s housing may also be cleaned the same way. Inspecting Cords and Connectors Inspect the imager’s interface cable and connector for wear or other signs of damage. A badly worn cable or damage d connector may interfere with imager operation. Contact your Hand Held Pr oducts distributor for informat[...]

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    IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide 9 T o Replace the IT4200 Interface Cable: 1. Turn the power to the host system OFF. 2. Disconnect the imager’s cable from the terminal or computer. 3. Locate the small hole on the side of the imager’s handle. This is the cable release. 4. Straighten one en d of a paper clip. 5. Insert the end of the paper cli[...]

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    10 IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide You need to program a suffix. Programming a suffix enables the imager to output the bar code data plus the key you need (suc h as “CR”) to enter the data into your application. The imager won’t read yo ur bar code at all. 1. Verify that your bar code symbology is enabled. You may validate this by reading[...]

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    IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide 11 T echnical Support If you need assistance installing or trou bleshooting your imager, please call your Distributor or your Hand Held Pr oducts, Inc. technical support office: Asia Pacific: Telephone: Int+852-3188-3485 or 2511-3050 E-mail: aptechsupport@handheld.com S t atement of Agency Compliance The IT4200 m[...]

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    12 IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide Patents Please refer to the product pa ckaging for patent information. Solids and W ater Protection The IT4200 has a rating of IP41, immunity of foreign particles and dripping water. Limited W arranty Hand Held Products, Inc., ("Hand Held Pro ducts, Inc.") warrants its products to be free from defect[...]

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    IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide 13 OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID TO HAND HELD PRODUCTS FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT EVEN WHEN HAND HELD PRODUCTS MAY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE [...]

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    14 IMAGETEAM™ 4200 Quick Start Guide[...]

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    4200-QS Rev A 9/05 Hand Held Products, Inc. 700 Visions Drive P.O. Box 208 Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0208[...]