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... 5-5 Low Light Enhancement 5-5 Presentation Mode Field of View 5-6 Chapter 6: USB Interface Introduction ...6-1 Connecting a USB Interface 6-2 USB Parameter Defaults 6-3 USB Host Parameters 6-5 USB Device Type ...6-5 USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes 6-6 USB Keystroke Delay 6-8 USB CAPS Lock Override 6-8 USB Ignore Unknown Characters 6-9 Emulate Keypad ...6-9 Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero 6-10 USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution 6-10 Function Key Mapping 6-11 Simulated Caps...
... 5-5 Low Light Enhancement 5-5 Presentation Mode Field of View 5-6 Chapter 6: USB Interface Introduction ...6-1 Connecting a USB Interface 6-2 USB Parameter Defaults 6-3 USB Host Parameters 6-5 USB Device Type ...6-5 USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes 6-6 USB Keystroke Delay 6-8 USB CAPS Lock Override 6-8 USB Ignore Unknown Characters 6-9 Emulate Keypad ...6-9 Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero 6-10 USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution 6-10 Function Key Mapping 6-11 Simulated Caps...
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... Introduction The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for selecting these features. • Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. • Chapter 8, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up , operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner. For imaging features and parameters, refer to the Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product...
... Introduction The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for selecting these features. • Chapter 6, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. • Chapter 8, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up , operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner. For imaging features and parameters, refer to the Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product...
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1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to return the equipment for servicing. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable. The digital scanner autodetects the host. • Configuration via 123Scan. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility...
1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to return the equipment for servicing. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable. The digital scanner autodetects the host. • Configuration via 123Scan. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility...
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... once. This is left intact. High/low/high/low beeps Rule saved. Re-enter criterion or action. Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Digital scanner has not completed initialization. Duration of rule memory. High/low/low beeps All criteria or actions cleared for a rule.... Data Entry. Wait several seconds and scan again. Low/medium/high beeps upon scanning a USB device type Communication with the bus must be established before the digital scanner can put the digital scanner in a state where power to re-enter the current rule.) Low/high/low beeps Cancel...
... once. This is left intact. High/low/high/low beeps Rule saved. Re-enter criterion or action. Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Digital scanner has not completed initialization. Duration of rule memory. High/low/low beeps All criteria or actions cleared for a rule.... Data Entry. Wait several seconds and scan again. Low/medium/high beeps upon scanning a USB device type Communication with the bus must be established before the digital scanner can put the digital scanner in a state where power to re-enter the current rule.) Low/high/low beeps Cancel...
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...type. Aiming pattern is not programmed for Program the digital scanner to the digital scanner is cycled on page 5-5. Digital scanner emits aiming Digital scanner is disabled. type of scanning. 3 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible ... than once. For Synapse or IBM 468x mode, enable the digital scanner via the host interface. The symbol is defaced. Digital scanner has not completed USB initialization. Digital scanner is unreadable. See Decode Aiming Pattern on and off more than...
...type. Aiming pattern is not programmed for Program the digital scanner to the digital scanner is cycled on page 5-5. Digital scanner emits aiming Digital scanner is disabled. type of scanning. 3 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible ... than once. For Synapse or IBM 468x mode, enable the digital scanner via the host interface. The symbol is defaced. Digital scanner has not completed USB initialization. Digital scanner is unreadable. See Decode Aiming Pattern on and off more than...
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... bar code or upon attempt to Normal when changing USB host type. Digital scanner emits one high beep when not in RS-232 mode. Digital scanner emits a power-up beep after performing these checks the digital scanner still experiences problems, contact the distributor or call Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. 3 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes...
... bar code or upon attempt to Normal when changing USB host type. Digital scanner emits one high beep when not in RS-232 mode. Digital scanner emits a power-up beep after performing these checks the digital scanner still experiences problems, contact the distributor or call Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. 3 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes...
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... adjustable height: 5-10 in . (12.7 cm) per second Interfaces Supported RS-232C (Standard, Nixdorf, ICL, & Fujitsu); 3 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 3-2 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description Typical Working Distance 5 mil (Code 39): 10 mil (I 2 of 5): 13 ..., Synapse Connectivity allows for applications that do not supply power over the host cable. Power Supplies Power supplies are also available. USB (Standard, IBM SurePOS, Macintosh); IBM 468x/469x; User Environment Operating Temperature 32º F to 104º F (0º...
... adjustable height: 5-10 in . (12.7 cm) per second Interfaces Supported RS-232C (Standard, Nixdorf, ICL, & Fujitsu); 3 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 3-2 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description Typical Working Distance 5 mil (Code 39): 10 mil (I 2 of 5): 13 ..., Synapse Connectivity allows for applications that do not supply power over the host cable. Power Supplies Power supplies are also available. USB (Standard, IBM SurePOS, Macintosh); IBM 468x/469x; User Environment Operating Temperature 32º F to 104º F (0º...
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Table 3-3 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs Pin IBM Synapse RS-232 Keyboard Wedge Wand USB Scanner Emulation 1 Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved Reserved ...Jump to Pin 6 DBP 2 Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 3 Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground 4 IBM_A(+) Reserved TxD KeyClock DBP Reserved SOS 5 Reserved Reserved RxD TermData CTS D + Decode 6 IBM_B(-) SynData RTS KeyData RTS Jump to the connectors on the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner...
Table 3-3 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs Pin IBM Synapse RS-232 Keyboard Wedge Wand USB Scanner Emulation 1 Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved Reserved ...Jump to Pin 6 DBP 2 Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 3 Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground 4 IBM_A(+) Reserved TxD KeyClock DBP Reserved SOS 5 Reserved Reserved RxD TermData CTS D + Decode 6 IBM_B(-) SynData RTS KeyData RTS Jump to the connectors on the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner...
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...the programming bar code menus, asterisks indicate (*)default values. * Indicates Default *High Volume (00h) Feature/Option If not using a USB cable or Synapse cable, select a host type (see each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.... bar code sequence. If the default values suit requirements, programming is powered down. Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction You can program the digital scanner to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging. The...
...the programming bar code menus, asterisks indicate (*)default values. * Indicates Default *High Volume (00h) Feature/Option If not using a USB cable or Synapse cable, select a host type (see each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.... bar code sequence. If the default values suit requirements, programming is powered down. Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction You can program the digital scanner to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging. The...
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... Set table for the current host interface. This value defaults to 1, then set the 3-digit keystroke value. User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 19 Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) (05h) (06h) FN1 Substitution Values (07h) Key Category Parameter # 67h Decimal Value Parameter # 6Dh The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature.
... Set table for the current host interface. This value defaults to 1, then set the 3-digit keystroke value. User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 19 Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) (05h) (06h) FN1 Substitution Values (07h) Key Category Parameter # 67h Decimal Value Parameter # 6Dh The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature.
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Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences Introduction You can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are preserved even when the digital scanner is not necessary. If the default values suit requirements, programming is powered down. The settings are stored in the Decoding Preferences ...Set Default Parameter on the screen. If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all features to set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in non-volatile memory and ...
Chapter 5 Decoding Preferences Introduction You can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or spaces are preserved even when the digital scanner is not necessary. If the default values suit requirements, programming is powered down. The settings are stored in the Decoding Preferences ...Set Default Parameter on the screen. If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all features to set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in non-volatile memory and ...
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... directly to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. No additional power supply is required. Chapter 6 USB Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or ...spaces are not merging. When scanning from the screen, be sure to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. *Indicates Default *North American Standard...
... directly to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. No additional power supply is required. Chapter 6 USB Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and bars and/or ...spaces are not merging. When scanning from the screen, be sure to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. *Indicates Default *North American Standard...
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6 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Connector Interface Cable Figure 6-1 USB Connection USB Series A Connector Interface Cable Figure 6-2 USB Connection for Scanner with Base The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and notebooks • Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks ... computers that support more than one keyboard. The following operating systems support the digital scanner through USB: • Windows® 98, 2000, ME, XP • MacOS 8.5 - MacOS 10.3 • IBM 4690 OS.
6 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Connector Interface Cable Figure 6-1 USB Connection USB Series A Connector Interface Cable Figure 6-2 USB Connection for Scanner with Base The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and notebooks • Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks ... computers that support more than one keyboard. The following operating systems support the digital scanner through USB: • Windows® 98, 2000, ME, XP • MacOS 8.5 - MacOS 10.3 • IBM 4690 OS.
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...). NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for USB host parameters. Select the USB device type by Windows, click Next through all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. The digital scanner powers up the digital scanner: NOTE Interface cables vary depending on page 6-5. ... hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of the USB interface cable to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. USB Interface 6 - 3 The digital scanner also interfaces with other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this...
...). NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for USB host parameters. Select the USB device type by Windows, click Next through all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. The digital scanner powers up the digital scanner: NOTE Interface cables vary depending on page 6-5. ... hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of the USB interface cable to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. USB Interface 6 - 3 The digital scanner also interfaces with other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this...
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6 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 6-1 USB Interface Parameter Defaults (Continued) Parameter Default Function Key Mapping Simulated Caps Lock Convert Case Disable Disable None Page Number 6-11 6-11 6-12
6 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 6-1 USB Interface Parameter Defaults (Continued) Parameter Default Function Key Mapping Simulated Caps Lock Convert Case Disable Disable None Page Number 6-11 6-11 6-12
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NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences. *HID Keyboard Emulation IBM Hand-Held USB Simple COM Port Emulation IBM Table Top USB USB OPOS Handheld USB Interface 6 - 5 USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type.
NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences. *HID Keyboard Emulation IBM Hand-Held USB Simple COM Port Emulation IBM Table Top USB USB OPOS Handheld USB Interface 6 - 5 USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type.
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NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences. *North American Standard USB Keyboard French Windows French Canadian Windows 2000/XP German Windows French Canadian Windows 95/98 Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. This setting applies only to the keyboard type. 6 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types -
NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences. *North American Standard USB Keyboard French Windows French Canadian Windows 2000/XP German Windows French Canadian Windows 95/98 Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. This setting applies only to the keyboard type. 6 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types -
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USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued) USB Interface 6 - 7 Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows
USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued) USB Interface 6 - 7 Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows
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...this to preserve the case of the data regardless of the state of data. *No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of the Caps Lock key. Override Caps Lock Key ... below to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. This setting is always enabled for the Japanese, Windows (ASCII) keyboard type and can not be disabled. 6 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes.
...this to preserve the case of the data regardless of the state of data. *No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of the Caps Lock key. Override Caps Lock Key ... below to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. This setting is always enabled for the Japanese, Windows (ASCII) keyboard type and can not be disabled. 6 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes.
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...ALT make" 0 6 5 "ALT Break". *Disable Keypad Emulation Enable Keypad Emulation The digital scanner issues no error beeps. Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters, for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues an error beep. *Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters (Transmit) Do Not ...Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters (Disable) Emulate Keypad Enable this sends the bar code characters up to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. USB Interface 6 - 9 USB ...
...ALT make" 0 6 5 "ALT Break". *Disable Keypad Emulation Enable Keypad Emulation The digital scanner issues no error beeps. Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters, for unknown characters. The digital scanner issues an error beep. *Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters (Transmit) Do Not ...Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters (Disable) Emulate Keypad Enable this sends the bar code characters up to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. USB Interface 6 - 9 USB ...
