Symbol LS3008 User manual

LS3008
Quick Reference Guide

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Warranty
Subject to the terms of Symbol's hardware warranty statement, the
LS3008 hand held scanner products are warranted against defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of
shipment.
The Liquid Polymer scan element includes an unprecedented limited
lifetime warranty.
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Quick Reference Guide 3
Introduction
The LS3008 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and
advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser
scanner. Whether used as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in
a stand, the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended
periods of time. Before programming the scanner, scan the appropriate
bar code(s), beginning on page 8, to communicate with the host.
Parts
Inserting and Removing the Interface Cable
To connect the interface cable, insert the interface cable’s modular
connector into the cable interface port.
To remove the interface cable, unplug the installed cable’s modular
connector by depressing the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver.
Interface cable
modular
connector
To host
Beeper
LED
Trigger
Scan
Window Cable interface
port
Connector
clip

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Quick Reference Guide 5
Beeper Definitions
The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate
status. The table below defines beep sequences that occur during both
normal scanning and while programming the scanner.
Beeper Sequence Indication
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beep Power up.
Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is
enabled).
4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned
symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not
properly configured. Check option setting.
5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Low/high/low beep ADF transmit error.
High/high/high/low beep RS-232 receive error.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence
performed.
Low/high beep Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned,
wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming
sequence; remain in program mode.
High/low beep Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar
code keypad.
High/low/high/low beep Successful program exit with change in the parameter
setting.
Low/high/low/high beep Out of host parameter storage space. Scan
Set
Defaults on page 8
.
Code 39 Buffering
High/low beep New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
3 Beeps - long high beep Code 39 buffer is full.

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LED Definitions
In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the
user using a two-color LED display. The table below defines LED colors
that display during scanning.
Low/high/low beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an
attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer.
Low/high beep A successful transmission of buffered data.
Host Specific
USB only
4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several
seconds and scan again.
Scanner gives a
power-up beep after
scanning a USB Device
Type.
Communication with the bus must be established
before the scanner can operate at the highest power
level.
This power-up beep
occurs more than once. The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where power to the scanner is cycled on and off more than
once. This is normal and usually happens when the
host PC cold boots.
RS-232 only
1 short high beep A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is
enabled.
LED Indication
Off No power is applied to the scanner, or the scanner is
on and ready to scan.
Green A bar code was successfully decoded.
Red A data transmission error or scanner malfunction
occurred.
Beeper Sequence Indication

Quick Reference Guide 7
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Nothing happens
when the trigger is
pulled.
No power to the
scanner. Check the system power. Ensure the power supply is connected if the
configuration requires a power supply.
Interface/power
cables are loose. Check for loose cable connections.
Laser comes on,
but symbol does
not decode.
Scanner is not
programmed for the
correct bar code
type.
Ensure the scanner is programmed to
read the type of bar code scanned.
RefertotheLS3008ProductReference
Guide, p/n 72E-86092-xx, for more
information.
Bar code symbol is
unreadable. Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced. Try scanning test symbols of
the same bar code type.
Distance between
scanner and bar
code is incorrect.
Move the scanner closer to or further
from the bar code.
Symbolisdecoded
but not transmitted
to the host.
Scanner is not
programmed for the
correct host type.
Scan the appropriate host type bar
code.
Scanned data is
incorrectly
displayed on the
host.
Scanner is not
programmed to work
with the host.
Ensure proper host is selected.
Check the scanner’s host type
parameters or editing options.
For RS-232, ensure the scanner’s
communication parameters match the
host’s settings.
For a keyboard wedge configuration,
ensure the system is programmed for
the correct keyboard type, and the
CAPS LOCK key is off.
Ensure editing options (e.g., UPC-E to
UPC-A conversion) are properly
programmed.
RefertotheLS3008ProductReference
Guide, p/n 72E-86092-xx, for more
information.

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Programming Bar Codes
Following are some frequently used programming bar codes.
Set Defaults
Scan SET DEFAULTS to set all parameters to their default values.
SET DEFAULTS
Scanning Modes
Scan the appropriate bar code below to determine the scanning pattern.
•SINGLE LINE ONLY - No up and down scan line movement (no
raster).
•MULTI-LINE SMART RASTER - The scan line begins as a single line
and moves up and down (rasters) when a partial scan of a bar code is
detected, or no bar code is decoded 500 ms after the trigger is pulled.
•MULTI-LINE ALWAYS RASTER (default) - Rastering (up and down
scan line movement) begins immediately.
SINGLE LINE ONLY
MULTI-LINE SMART RASTER
MULTI-LINE ALWAYS RASTER (Default)
NOTE For additional host types, refer to the LS3008 Product Reference
Guide, p/n 72E-86092-xx, available on the LS3008 CD, or on the
Symbol website: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

Quick Reference Guide 9
Host Type
If a Synapse cable is used (i.e., part number STIxx-xxxx), the scanner
autodetects the Synapse cable and there is no need to scan bar codes to
enable the Synapse host.
If a USB interface is used, the scanner autodetects the USB and defaults
to the HID keyboard interface. See page 12 to select the IBM hand-held
host type. Refer to the LS3008 Product Reference Guide, p/n
72E-86092-xx, for additional USB host types.
If a Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, Wand Emulation, Scanner Emulation, or
IBM 46XX is used, the appropriate host type must be scanned. Select
the appropriate host type from the bar codes that follow.
Keyboard Wedge Host Type
Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)
IBM PC/AT and IBM PC COMPATIBLES
NORTH AMERICAN (Default)
FRENCH Windows
FRENCH CANADIAN Windows 95/98
French Canadian Windows XP/2000

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Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)
SPANISH Windows
ITALIAN Windows
SWEDISH Windows
UK ENGLISH Windows
JAPANESE Windows
PORTUGUESE-BRAZILIAN Windows
GERMAN Windows