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Keychain Barcode Scanner
User Guide
June 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 4
Congratulations .................................................................................................... 4
Scanner Features.................................................................................................. 4
What’s Included with Your Scanner ......................................................................... 5
What You Need to Get Started................................................................................ 6
Summary: Adding Products to Your Order ................................................................ 7
Using the Scanner with the Web Site .......................................................................... 8
Setting up the Scanner.......................................................................................... 8
Enabling the Scanner ............................................................................................ 8
Printing Item Barcodes .........................................................................................10
Scanning Item Codes and Ordering Products ...........................................................10
Setting Keychain Barcode Scanner Ordering Preferences ...........................................11
Using the Scanner with ArubA eZ ..............................................................................12
Setting up the Scanner.........................................................................................12
Enabling Your Scanner .........................................................................................12
Printing Item Barcodes .........................................................................................13
Printing Item Barcode Quantities ....................................................................... 13
Printing Item Barcode Labels from Order History.................................................. 13
Printing Item Barcode Labels from Shopping Lists ................................................ 13
Scanning Item Codes and Ordering Products ...........................................................14
Deleting Barcodes ...................................................................................................15
Deleting Barcodes with Web Site............................................................................15
Deleting Barcodes with ARUBA EZ ............................................................................15

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QUICK START
Congratulations
Thank you for purchasing the Keychain Barcode Scanner. The scanner is a Portable pocket-
sized device that offers you an alternative method to order items on the Web Site or using
ARUBAEZ. This quick and simple solution enables you to scan product codes and/or ordering
quantities directly from a product list or shelf label and then upload the scanned items to
your order on the Web Site and/or to the Order Form on ARUBAEZ simply by connecting the
scanner to your computer using a USB or Serial cable.
NOTE:If you have not already done so already, please review the Setup Instructions
enclosed with your scanner before using it on the Web Site or ARUBA eZ.
Scanner Features
Small and lightweight — Fits onto a keychain and easily carried in pocket or purse
Allows scanning of item codes and quantities
Previously scanned item codes and quantities can be deleted
Can store up to 300 item codes without scanning quantities
Can store up to 150 item codes if a quantity value of 1 for each product
Can perform up to 5,000 scans with a new set of batteries
Real-time clock — Each bar code is time/date stamped
Non-volatile Memory — Retains scanned item codes even when batteries are removed
Battery Operated — Uses 4 Silver Oxide Watch Batteries
Serial Connector or USB Connector Compatible
Compatible with Windows 98 (Serial Connector Only), Windows 2000, Windows Me
(Serial Connector Only) and Windows XP

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What’s Included with Your Scanner
Depending upon the configuration purchased, the Barcode Keychain Scanner is packaged
with a serial communication cable or a USB communication cable set, the USB Driver
Installation CD, a Read Me First, an Owner’s Guide, and Setup Instructions.
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Serial Cable
USB-to-Serial
Converter Cable
USB Driver Installation CD
Read Me First

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What You Need to Get Started
To scan item codes with the Keychain Barcode Scanner, you need:
Keychain Barcode Scanner
USB Driver Installation CD needed to install USB Driver (if necessary)
USB or Serial Cable (Serial Connection recommended for faster upload)
IBM or IBM-compatible Computer with a mouse
Pentium II (or better) processor with a memory of at least 32MB
CD-ROM to install the Scanner USB Driver
Windows 98 or Me (Serial Connection only)
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or newer (Serial and USB Connection)
Hard Disk with at least 75MB of free space
Internet Connection for Web Site Access (Dial-up, DSL, or Broadband)
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher for Web Site Access
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or higher (for Printing Barcode Reports)
NOTE:To use the Keychain Barcode Scanner, you must use Microsoft Internet Explorer
Version 6.0 or higher. Netscape Navigator, Safari, Opera nor Mozilla Firefox cannot be used.
Download Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Owner’s Guide
Setup Instructions

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Summary: Adding Products to Your Order
To add products to your Order / Order Form:
1. Print a list of Barcode Labels if necessary. For more information see the Online Help.
2. Simply point and click to scan the desired item codes and quantities. Aim the
scanner at the desired barcode from a product list or shelf label. Press and hold the
large button on the scanner until you hear the tone and the blinking indicator turns
solid green.
NOTE:Make sure the scanner beam covers the entire barcode and extends as far out
as indicated by the endpoints of the barcode. The scanner should be held
approximately 2.5 inches from the barcode and at a slight angle.
3. Connect the scanner to the computer using a USB or Serial cable. If using the USB
Connector, you must install the USB driver from the enclosed CD. See the Setup
Instructions enclosed with your scanner.
4. If using the Web Site (see Using the Scanner with Web Site):
a. Login by entering your User ID and Password.
b. Go to the My Account Page.
c. Click Keychain Barcode Scanner.
d. Click Enable Scanner.
e. Click Upload Scannned Items.
f. The scanned items are automatically added to your order page.
5. If using ArUBA eZ (see Using the Scanner with ARUBA eZ):
a. Login by entering your User Name and Password.
b. From the Tools Menu, click System Setup.
c. Click the Enable Barcode Device button.
d. Click the Upload Scanned Items to Order button on the Order Form.
e. The scanned items are automatically added to the Order Form.
6. Review and submit your order.

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USING THE SCANNER WITH THE WEB SITE
To use the scanner with the Web Site:
1. Setup the Scanner
2. Enable the Scanner
3. Print Barcodes
4. Scan Item Codes and Order Products
Setting up the Scanner
Before using the Keychain Barcode Scanner, you must setup the scanner according to the
type of connection used.
To setup your scanner, see the Setup Instructions enclosed with the scanner or see the
Online Help.
Enabling the Scanner
Before using the Keychain Barcode Scanner to add products to your order, you must first
enable the scanner. Once enabled, you can disable it if necessary.
To enable your scanner for the Web Site:
1. Login, if you have not already done so, and go to the My Account Page.
a. Enter your User ID and Password.
b. Select My Account.
c. Click Login.
2. Click Keychain Barcode Scanner on the left of the My Account Page.

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3. Click Enable Scanner.
4. You will be prompted to install the Scanner ActiveX Control. Depending on your
operating system, you may be presented with one of the following messages:
NOTE:Internet Security Settings for Download Unsigned ActiveX Controls must be enabled
to download Scanner Software.
5. Click Yes and continue with the installation.
NOTE:This installation may take a few seconds and is required in order for your scanner to
be fully operational.
6. Once the installation is completed, you may begin using your device. The following
confirmation message may be displayed.
7. Click OK.
NOTE:If necessary, you can disable
the Keychain Barcode Scanner
using the same procedure to enable
it. Click Disable Scanner.

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Printing Item Barcodes
To print item barcodes:
1. Click the desired barcode type.
2. See the Printing Barcodes User Guide for the remaining instructions.
Scanning Item Codes and Ordering Products
To scan item codes and add them to your Current Order:
1. Connect the scanner to the computer using a USB or Serial cable. If using the USB
Connector, you must install the USB driver from the enclosed CD. See the Setup
Instructions enclosed with your scanner.
2. Go to the My Order Page.
3. Click Upload Scanned Items.
4. The scanned items are automatically added to Your Order Page.
NOTE:If an Internet connection is not detected once the scanner is connected, a message
"the items will be stored offline temporarily" is displayed. Once the Internet connection is
detected, an option to "Load Offline Orders" is displayed. When selected, all items
previously stored are uploaded to the Current Order.