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First-time Operation

Supplementary Instructionsfor 2D Barcode Reader

Personal ComputerModel No. CF-U1 Series

ContentsPrecautions .................................................................. 2Names and Functions of Parts .................................. 2Setting for Barcode Reader ....................................... 3Reading Barcodes ...................................................... 4Troubleshooting .......................................................... 5Cleaning the Reading Window .................................. 5Symbols ........................................................................ 6Various Barcode Settings .......................................... 6Specifications ............................................ Back cover

This Supplementary Instructions explains how to get started with a barcode reader and pointout cases where the operation of the computer will differ from that in the Operating Instruc-tions.

CF-U1_2D Barcode Reader.p65 2008/08/20, 18:06 Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/Win

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Do not look directly into the reading window.DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LED LIGHT.Be sure to read “Precautions” in the Personal Computer Operating Instructions.

Reading Window

Trigger Buttons

When the computer is moved from hot and humid environment to low temperatureenvironment, dew condensation may mist up inside the lens. This is not a malfunction.Dry the lens before use.

NOTE

Precautions

Names and Functions of Parts


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The following menu opens by clicking icon on the notification area.

Connection to Barcode(Power Saving Mode)

Connection to Barcode(Always-On)

Disconnect Barcode Module

Confirmation Message On

Allow Code 39

Packet Mode

Exit 2D Barcode Key Emulator

To reduce the power consumption, stop barcode readerconnection within 1 minute after reading a barcode.

Keep barcode reader active even after reading a barcode.

Stop barcode reader connection in Always-On mode orPower Saving Mode.

If the trigger button is pressed in Power Saving Mode, “PushBarcode Trigger again to enable Barcode.” message is dis-played to prevent operational errors.*1

Allow Code 39 type barcode. You can change the settingby scanning Enable/Disable of Code39 ( Page 7).

Receive barcode decode data in packet mode.

Exit barcode reader operation.

When the computer enters Sleep (Model with Windows Vista)/Standby (Model withWindows XP) or Hibernation in Power Saving Mode or Always-On mode, the BarcodeReader is disabled. [Barcode Module was disconnected by changing the power status]message appears at the next resume timing.• In Power Saving Mode, click [OK] to reconnect with the Barcode Module.• In Always-On mode, click [OK] and select [Connection to Barcode (Always-On)] again

from the above menu to reconnect with the Barcode Module.When the computer is shut down in Power Saving Mode or Always-On mode, theBarcode Reader is disabled.• In Power Saving Mode, just turn on the computer to reconnect with the Barcode

Module.• In Always-On mode, the Barcode Module is not reconnected only by turning on the

computer. Select [Connection to Barcode (Always-On)] again from the above menu.

The icon may not appear when you start up the computer for the first time. In thiscase, restart the computer.

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*1 The confirm message is closed in the following cases.• When five seconds pass from the display message.• When the [Close] in the message window is clicked.• When the trigger button is pushed again.

Setting for Barcode Reader


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1 Aim the reader at the barcode.

2 Press one of the trigger buttons on the rear sideof the computer.The LED lights red to indicate the reading position.

To Correctly Read a Barcode with This Computer, Observe the Following.

The reading angle is important factor. Perform reading at the angle indicated in the figure.We recommend you to set at approximately 2° to 3° angle from the perpendicular position.

Hold the reader farther away when reading a larger barcode, and closer in when reading asmaller barcode or a thinner barcode.

Press trigger button.( Page 2)

2° to 3°

Recommend

Reading Barcodes

Perform reading so that the entire symbol falls within the center of the red LED light.

RightRight

LED light


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Reading is not possible. Confirm that the barcode is readable (without damage,etc.).Confirm the range for reading.Be sure the reader is programmed to read the type ofbarcode you are reading.The distance from the reader to the barcode is impor-tant. As a rule of thumb, a farther distance should beused for a larger symbol to allow the raster pattern tocover the symbol. In addition, a closer distance shouldbe used for a thinner symbol.Return the Barcode reader to the default setting.

If the reading window is dirty, gently wipe the reading window with a cloth or a cotton swabmoistened with water.Do not allow materials that can easily scratch the reading window to touch the window, suchas sandpaper or metal object. In addition, do not directly apply a liquid such as water, deter-gent, or alcohol, on the surface of the window.For parts other than the reading window, please read “Maintenance” in the Personal Com-puter Operating Instructions.

Troubleshooting

Cleaning the Reading Window

The reader can still read a barcode even if the barcode is not in the center of the red LEDlight. However, if a part of the barcode lies slightly outside the LED light, the barcodecannot be read. Make sure the entire barcode is inside the LED light.

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Try reading the following barcodes to check your reader is working properly.

< UPC-A >

Scan the following barcodes to change the Barcode Reader settings.

Set factory preset

Code Type Enable Disable

RS-232 parameters-RTS/CTS hardware protocol

Australian Post

Aztec

Symbols

Various Barcode Settings

Panasonic


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BPO

Codabar

Codablock-Codablock A

Codablock-Codablock F

Code 11

Code 39

Code 93/Code 93i

Code 128/EAN 128-Code 128


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Code 128/EAN 128-EAN 128

DataMatrix

Dutch Post

EAN.UCC Composite-CC-A/B

EAN.UCC Composite-CC-C

Interleaved 2 of 5

Japan Post

Matrix 2 of 5


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MaxiCode

MicroPDF417

MicroPDF417-Code 128 emulation

MSI Code

PDF417

Planet

Plessey Code

Postnet


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QR Code

RSS-RSS 14

RSS-Limited

RSS-Expanded

Standard 2 of 5

Telepen

TLC 39

UPC/EAN-UPC-A


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UPC/EAN-UPC-E

UPC/EAN-EAN-8

UPC/EAN-EAN-13

UPC/EAN-UPC-E1


Printed in Japan

HS0808-0DFQX5685ZA

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company3 Panasonic Way, Panazip 2F-5,Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga,Ontario L4W 2T3

Read Pattern

Light Source

Decode Capabilities

Minimum Optical Resolu-tion

Angular OrientationTolerances: Skew

Pitch

Ambient Light ImmunityArtificial LightingSunlight

CMOS Reading655 nm Visible light semiconductor LEDThis computer can be programmed to decode the follow-ing code types :(The readable code depends on the setting.)

Australian Post, Aztec, BPO, CanadaPost, Codabar,Codablock, Code11, Code39, Code93, Code128, EAN128,DataMatrix, DutchPost, EAN.UCC.Composite, I2 of 5,JapanPost, Matrix 2 of 5, Maxicode, MSI, PDF417,MicroPDF417, Planet, Plessey, Postnet, QR Code, RSS, Stan-dard 2 of 5, Telepen, TLC39, UPC/EAN

1D : 0.127 mm {5 mil}2D : PDF417

0.17 mm {6.7 mil}

± 60° (“front to back”)± 60° from plane parallel to symbol (“side-to-side”)100,000 lx {9290 ft.candles}

Specifications


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