Honeywell 8690i User manual

8690i
Mini Wearable Mobile Computer
Quick Start Guide
8690i-EN-QS Rev (a)
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Overview
Note: The battery must be fully charged before the first use. An
MB4-BAT-SCN07 or an MB4-SCN07 Charging Station
must be purchased separately.
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Battery
Right 
button
Left 
button
Scanner
User window
Battery latch

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Attach the Scanner to Your Hand

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Pull the finger strap to secure it and tuck the excess strap length
into the finger guide channel.

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Right or Left Handed Operation
To release the finger trigger, turn over the scanner. Slide the
latch toward the user window to release the finger trigger. Turn
the finger strap around and snap it into place to change the
operation to the correct hand.

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Power Up the Scanner
Press the trigger to power up the scanner. The battery, WiFi, and
Bluetooth status appear in the window.
User Window
The user window displays prompts for using the scanner in your
environment. The buttons to the left and right of the window are
used to scroll through the windows or to enter responses to
screen prompts.
• Press both the right and left buttons at the same time to view
the WiFi, Bluetooth, and battery status.
• Press and hold the left button for 6 seconds to restart the
scanner.
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Wrist Position When Scanning
How to Scan a Bar Code
The 8690i scanner has a view finder that projects a bright aim-
ing pattern. This aiming pattern should be centered over the bar
code, but it can be positioned in any direction for a good read.
Connect the Scanner via Bluetooth®
Pair with a PC or Laptop Bluetooth Serial Port: Host
Reconnect Mode
The 8690i can pair with host Bluetooth devices such as personal
computers, laptops, and tablets. In this mode, the host will 
continually attempt to connect with the scanner. If the scanner
and the host become disconnected, the host will manage the
reconnection.
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Warning: Do not stare directly into the laser beam.

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1. Scan the Host Reconnect Mode bar code, below.
2. Set your host device so it searches for other Bluetooth
devices. (Refer to your host device’s User’s Guide for pairing
instructions.)
3. Once your host device has located the scanner, select the
8690i scanner name from the list displayed.
Note: Refer to the 8690i User’s Guide if your host device displays
a PIN.
The Bluetooth symbol appears in the scanner window when the
scanner pairs with a host.
Pair with a PC or Laptop Bluetooth Serial Port: Scanner
Reconnect Mode
In this mode, the scanner will continually attempt to connect
with the host. If the scanner and the host become disconnected,
the scanner will manage the reconnection.
Host Reconnect Mode

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1. Scan the Scanner Reconnect Mode bar code below.
2. Set your host device so it searches for other Bluetooth
devices. (Refer to your host device’s User’s Guide for pairing
instructions.)
3. Once your host device has located the scanner, select the
8690i scanner name from the list displayed.
Note: Refer to the 8690i User’s Guide if your host device displays
a PIN.
The Bluetooth symbol appears in the scanner window when the
scanner pairs with a host.
Pair with a PC or Laptop Bluetooth: HID Keyboard Mode
In this mode, the 8690i pairs with a Bluetooth device using a
HID keyboard.
Scanner Reconnect Mode

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1. Scan the Bluetooth HID Keyboard Connect bar code
below.
2. Set your host device so it searches for other Bluetooth
devices. (Refer to your host device’s User’s Guide for pairing
instructions.)
3. Once your host device has located the scanner, select the
8690i scanner name from the list displayed.
Note: Refer to the 8690i User’s Guide if your host device displays
a PIN.
The Bluetooth symbol appears in the scanner window when the
scanner pairs with a host.
Disconnect from the Host
Once your scanner has been connected to a host, you must dis-
connect it in order to communicate with a different device. Scan
the Bluetooth Disconnect bar code to unlink the scanner from
the currently linked host.
Bluetooth HID Keyboard Connect
Bluetooth Disconnect