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PC REMOTE FUNCTION
Your scanner’s PC Remote function
lets you connect the scanner to a
computer then use the computer to
operate most of the scanner’s func-
tions, the same way as if you were us-
ing the keys on the scanner’s front
panel.
CONNECTING THE
SCANNER TO A
COMPUTER
Caution
: Always turn off the computer
before connecting or disconnecting
your scanner. Otherwise you could
damage your computer or the scan-
ner.
To connect the scanner to your com-
puter, plug one end of an optional 9-
pin serial cable (available at your local
RadioShack store) into
REMOTE
on
the back of the scanner, then plug the
other end of the cable into your com-
puter’s serial port.
SETTING THE REMOTE
COMMUNICATION
FORMAT
To set the remote communication for-
mat so the scanner and computer can
communicate with each other, use
standard Windows communications
software (such as Modem Master or
Hyper Terminal, not supplied). See
your software’s documentation for
more information about operating it.
Software Settings
Use the following settings for the com-
munications software.
Scanner Settings
If necessary, follow these steps to
change your scanner’s BPS (bits per
second) rate.
Note:
All other functions are inactive
while you set the BPS rate.
1. Hold down
REMOTE
and turn on
your scanner. The current BPS
rate appears.
2. If necessary, press
▲
or
▼
to
change the BPS rate.
3. Press
E
.
4. Turn off the scanner.
BPS rate 2400/4800/9600/
19200 BPS
Start/Stop bit 1 bit
Data Length 8 bit
Parity Check None
Code ASCII
Flow Control None
Return Code Carriage Return only
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