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Code Reader™ 2500 (CR2500) - Wireless

Quickstart Guide

C004417_03_CR2500_Quickstart_Wireless 

Included with your Wireless CR2500

Depending on the reader configuration ordered, you will have received one of the 
following with your CR2500:

Battery Cartridge

Battery Handle

Installing a Battery Cartridge

1. 

To install a battery, place the plastic tab on the bottom 
of the battery cartridge into the slot on the reader. 
Slide the locking mechanism up, and press the battery 
into place. Slide the locking mechanism down to 
secure the battery. 

2.  To detach a battery, slide the locking mechanism on 

the reader up and pull the battery cartridge up and 
away from the slot on the reader.

Note:

 Battery ships with approximately 50% battery life. Fully charge battery before use. 

Approximate charge time is 4 hours when battery depleted.

CR2500’s unique targeting function uses two converging targeting 
LEDs to guide the user to optimal reading range.

Reading Tips

Quick Tips

Refer to the CR2500 User Manual for a complete reference guide of LED meanings and
programming options. 

The reader is too far from a
bar code (more than 12” 
from the bar code reader).

The reader is too close to a
bar code (less than 1” 
from the bar code reader).

The optimal distance to read
most bar codes is 3-4” away
from the bar code reader.

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The CR2500 can be 

programmed to beep 

to indicate a good 

read has occurred.

The CR2500 can be 

programmed to vibrate 

to indicate a good read 

has occurred.

Flashes Green When a good read has occurred, 

and if the battery life is 50-100%

Flashes Amber When the battery life is 20-50%
Flashes Red

When the battery life is 0-20%

Power/Battery LED

Flashes Amber When there is 10-99% memory 

available

Flashes Red

When there is 0% memory 
available

Memory Status LED

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