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3800 Linear Series
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For localized language versions of this document, go to www.handheld.com. Getting Started Turn off computer’s power before connecting the scanner, then power up the computer once the scanner is fully connected. USB Connection 1
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Keyboard Wedge Connection Serial (RS-232) Connection 2
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Reading Techniques The view finder projects a red aiming beam that should be centered over the bar code. Hold the scanner over the bar code, pull the trigger, and center the aiming beam on the bar code. The aiming beam is smaller when the scanner is closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code. Hold the scanner close to smaller bar codes, and farther away from large bar codes to get a proper read. If the bar code is highly reflective (e.g., laminated), you
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To read PDF417 bar codes with a PDF-enabled 3800, hold the trigger down and move the scanner up and down so the aiming line sweeps from the top of the bar code to the bottom, and back up. This ensures that the entire code is scanned. Note: This only applies to a PDF enabled 3800. Standard Product Defaults The following bar code resets all standard product default settings. Standard Product Defaults 4
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Interface Scan the bar code that describes the PC or interface you are using. USB Keyboard (PC) RS-232 Japan DOS/V AT/PS2 Keyboard Wedge (Default) Emulate External Keyboard 5
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Keyboard Country Scan the Program Keyboard Country bar code below, then scan the numeric bar code(s) from page 10, then the Save bar code to program the keyboard for your country. As a general rule, the following characters are not supported by the scanner for countries other than the United States: @ | $ # { } [ ] = / ‘ \ < > ~. Program Keyboard Country Country Code Scan Country Code Scan Belgium 1 Italy 5 Denmark 8 Norway 9 Finland 2 Spain 10 France 3 Switzerland 6 Germany
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Trigger The following bar codes will allow you to use the reader in Manual Trigger mode (need to press the trigger to read), Automatic Trigger mode (the beam is always on), or Presentation mode (the reader is activated when it “sees” a bar code). Manual Trigger (Default) Automatic Trigger Presentation Mode Reread Delay This sets the time period before the scanner can read the same bar code a second time. Setting a reread delay protects against accidental rereads of the same bar code. Med
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Suffix If you want a carriage return after the bar code, scan the Add CR Suffix bar code. To add a tab after the bar code, scan the Add Tab Suffix bar code. Otherwise, scan the Remove Suffix bar code to remove the suffixes. Add CR Suffix Add Tab Suffix Remove Suffix Add Code ID Prefix to all Symbologies Scan the following bar code if you wish to add a Code ID prefix to all symbologies at once. Add Code ID Prefix To All Symbologies (Temporary) Note: For complete list of Code IDs, see the U
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Data Format Editor Instructions The following are abbreviated instructions for entering a data format. For complete instructions refer to your User’s Guide, available at our website, www.handheld.com. 1. Scan the Enter Data Format symbol. 2. Primary/Alternate Format: scan 0 for Primary Format 3. Terminal Type: scan 99 for any terminal type 4. Code I.D.: scan 99 for any bar code type 5. Length: scan 9999 for any length bar code. 6. Editor commands: use the Programming Chart that follows. 7.
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Programming Chart 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10
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8 9 A B C D E F Save 11
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Visual Menu To obtain access to additional features for the 3800, use Visual Menu, available from our website at www.handheld.com. For complete download instructions and descriptions of Visual Menu’s features, refer to your User’s Guide. Visual Menu Visual Xpress™ To obtain access to additional features for the 3800g, 3800i, or 3800r, use Visual Xpress, available from our website at www.handheld.com. For complete download instructions and descriptions of Visual Xpress features, refer
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Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Telephone- European Ofc: +31 (0) 40 79 99 393 U.K. Ofc: +44 (0) 1925 24 00 55 E-mail: eutechsupport@handheld.com Asia Pacific: Telephone: +852-3188-3485 or 2511-3050 E-mail: aptechsupport@handheld.com America Latina: Teléfono: (704) 998-3998, opción 8 E-mail: latechsupport@handheld.com Online Technical Assistance You can also access technical assistance online at www.handheld.com. For Further Information To download the full User’s Guide for these products,
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paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record attached. Contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product. North America Hand Held Products Corporate Offices Telephone: (800) 782-4263, Option 3 Fax: (704) 566-6015 E-mail: naservice@handheld.com America Latina Hand Held Products America Latina Teléfono: (239) 263-7600 Fax: (239) 263-9689 E-mail: laservice@handheld.com Brazil Hand Held Products Brazil Telephone: +
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Japan Hand Held Products Japan Telephone: +81-3-5770-6312 Fax: +81-3-5770-6313 E-mail: apservice@handheld.com Online Product Service and Repair Assistance You can also access product service and repair assistance online at www.handheld.com. Limited Warranty Hand Held Products, Inc. ("Hand Held Products") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held Products published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the
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This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published by Hand Held Products for the product at the time of purchase ("Warranty Period"). Any defective product must be returned (at purchaser’s expense) during the Warranty Period to Hand Held Products factory or authorized service center for inspection. No product will be accepted by Hand Held Products without a Return Materials Authorization, which may be obtained by contacting Hand Held Products. In the even
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HAND HELD PRODUCTS RESPONSIBILITY AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAND HELD PRODUCTS BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL ANY LIABILITY OF HAND HELD PRODUCTS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER (WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAI
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Disclaimer Hand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Products”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult Hand Held Products to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Hand Held Products. Hand Held Products shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions con
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Hand Held Products 700 Visions Drive P.O. Box 208 Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0208 Linear-02-QS Rev A 6/06
