Symbol WSS 1000 User manual

WSS 1000
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Introduction
The WSS 1000 is a wearabledataentry systemconsisting of
a laser bar code scanner (RS 1) worn on the operator’s
fingers, and a wrist computer (WWC 1000) worn on the
operator’s forearm.
The detachable components work equally well for right-
and left-handed individuals. Detachable personal mounts
allow multiple operators to share both ring scanner and
wrist computer without having to use the same mount.
About This Guide
This guide presents information on system components,
assembling the system, battery installation and charging,
attaching the system, using the keyboard and scanner, and
disassembly for use by others.

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Parts of the WSS 1000 System
Keyboard
Display
Speaker
Battery
Latch
Power
Switch
Battery
Charging
Contacts
Lithium-Ion
Battery
WWC 1000 Top
WWC 1000 (Wrist Computer) Front
Adjustable
Straps Snap-On
Bar
WWC 1000 Wrist Mount

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Scan
Window
Scan
Trigger
Mount Release
Button
Scan/Decode LED
Interface Port
RS 1 (Ring Scanner) Front
RS 1 Back
RS 1 Moun
Ring Mount Straps

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Installing and Charging the Battery
The wrist computer and scanner are powered by a
Lithium-Ion battery pack. The pack provides power for a
typical 8-hour shift.
Note: Before using the wrist computer, install and ful-
ly charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack.
To install the battery pack in the WWC 1000:
1. Insert the battery pack, base first, in the battery
compartment.
2. Line up the pack’s locking mechanism with the
notch inthe battery compartment wall by slidingthe
battery latch, and press the pack into place.
3. Release the battery latch to lock in place.
Battery
Latch
Notch
Battery
Compartment
BatteryPack
Base

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Charging the Battery in WWC 1000
To charge the Lithium-Ion battery in the WWC 1000:
1. Place the WWC 1000 in the cradle as shown below:
2. The cradle’s CHARGING light illuminates (RED) if
the WWC 1000 is properly seated and the battery is
charging.
3. Thebatteryrequires approximately 2hoursto charge
fully. The CHARGING light changes to GREEN
when the battery is fully charged.
4. To remove the WWC 1000 from the cradle, tilt the
WWC 1000 upward and pull out.
Formore information on the CS 1000 Cradle,refer to
the CS 1000 4-Slot Cradle QRG, p/n 70-17661-0X.

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Charging the Spare Battery
Spare battery packs can be charged separate from the
WWC 1000. To charge a spare battery pack in the cradle:
1. Insert the pack in the cradle’s spare charging slot.
2. The CHARGING light illuminates red.
3. The spare pack is charged in approximately two
hours, even if the WWC 1000 is charging at the same
time. The CHARGING light changes to green when
the battery is fully charged.

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Assembling the WSS 1000 System
To assemble the WWC 1000 (wrist computer):
1. Place the WWC 1000 wrist computer onto the wrist
mount, facing you. Be sure the mount is oriented so
that the longer strap will be further up the forearm.
2. Snap the bar over the WWC 1000 using the snaps on
either side of the mount. The straight part of the bar
should lay across the front of the WWC 1000; the
curved part in back.

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Note: Thesnaps on the wrist mount act as a tear-away
device allowing the wrist computer to detach
from the mount if it catches on an object.
To assemble the RS 1 (ring scanner):
1. Adjust the strap of the ring mount to fit your right or
left index and middle fingers:
a. Slip the mount onto your right or left index and
middle fingers, oriented so the trigger is next to
your thumb.
b. If necessary, adjustthe strap so thatthe mount fits
comfortably.
c. Remove the mount.