Intended use
The product is used for contact-free reading of bar codes. The data are transferred via USB.
The products supports smartphones and tablets with Android™ operating system (4.1 or 5.2 or
higher) and Windows
®
tablets with Windows
®
8.1
The bar code scanner functions in a manner similar to a keyboard. It transmits the data con-
tained in the scanned barcode as text to the receiver, which then shows this information in the
respective app.
Power is supplied via the USB connection.
This product complies with the applicable national and European requirements. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
Read these operating instructions completely and carefully as they contain very important infor-
mation about configuration, operation and handling. Observe all safety instructions!
To use the advanced functions of the scanner or to obtain more detailed operating instructions,
please refer to the English language instructions of the manufacturer. You can also download it
as PDF document under the following link.
http://www.generalscan.com/download/Generalscan-ScanBuddy-UserManual-EN.pdf
Package contents
• Bar code scanner
• Finger holder (to attach it to a smartphone or tablets)
• Strap with pull-out
• Operating instructions
Up-to-date operating instructions:
1. Open www.conrad.com/downloads in a browser or scan the dis-
played QR code.
2. Select document type and language and enter the item number into
the search field. After submitting the query you can download dis-
played records.
Safety instructions
Damage due to the failure following these operating instructions will void the
warranty. We do not assume any liability for any resulting damage!
We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by
improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such cases,
the warranty will be null and void!
Dear customer,
the following safety instructions and hazard warnings are intended not only to pro-
tect your health but also to protect the device. Please read the following points
carefully:
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the product is not permitted
for safety and approval reasons (CE). Never dismantle the product.
• The product is intended for use in dry, indoor locations only. The product must not
get damp or wet.
Protect the product from cold, heat, direct sunlight, dust and dirt.
• The product is not a toy and it should be kept out of the reach of children. Position
the product so it is out of the reach of children.
• Never look into the light beam of the barcode scanner with the naked eye or with
optical instruments. There is risk of eye damage!
• Handle the product with care; it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental
falls, even from a low height.
• Do not leave packaging material carelessly lying around, since it could become a
dangerous plaything for children.
Connecting the scanner to an Android™ device
Before connecting the scanner to your Android™ device make sure that OTG is
activated.
• First, remove the protective cap from the scanner.
• Connect the scanner to the micro-USB socket of your device supporting OTG.
In doing so, observe the correct position of the USB plug!
• The new hardware is recognised automatically by your device and installed.
Installing the app on Android
TM
• Open the app store (e.g. “Google Play Store”) on your Android™ smartphone or tablet.
• Search for the app “Generalscan ScanBuddy” and install it.
• The manufacturer also provides other apps that can be used with the barcode scanner.
To use the advanced functions, e.g. using the scanner as keyboard, install the app “Gener-
alscan Keyboard 2.0” for example.
Operation with the Android™ app
• Start the app “Generalscan ScanBuddy”.
• When starting it for the first time, a notification is usually shown asking if you want to permit
the app to access the USB device.
You must confirm this notification with OK since the scanner will not work otherwise.
The app is structured in such a way that it is upside down. The reason for this is that
you can use e.g. your smartphone to which the scanner is connected like a normal
barcode scanner.
• As soon as the app runs, turn your Android™ device 180 °.
• To scan, simply tap the button in the bottom centre and then scan the desired barcode.
The scanned barcode is read into the app and also copied into the clipboard at the same
time. Hence, it can be inserted into any application that allows text input.
• In addition, a button can be activated that you can use from anywhere on your Android™
device. The button may also be activated already. The button can be moved anywhere.
• To switch the button on or off, tap the “Settings” button at the top right. Here, you can have
the button shown using “Show Trigger Button” and hide it with “Hide Trigger Button”.
In addition, here you can select different designs for the button and change other settings.
• To save the settings, always tap the “Save” button at the bottom at the end.
Connecting and installing the scanner (Windows
®
tablet)
• First, remove the protective cap from the scanner and connect it to the micro-USB socket at
your Windows
®
tablet.
In doing so, observe the correct position of the USB plug!
• The new hardware is recognised automatically by your device. Afterwards, you will be asked
to install the driver.
• Download the driver for Windows
®
under the following link:
http://www.generalscan.com/download/Generalscan-Scanbuddy-Windows-Drivers.zip
• As soon as the download is complete, unpack the zip archive.
• The archive contains two setup files, one for the 32-bit version and one for the 64-bit version
of Windows
®
. The file for the 64-bit version is labelled with “x64”.
You can find out if your system is a 32-bit or 64-bit version in the control panel for your tablet
under System.
• Install the corresponding driver and follow all instructions.
• Now install the app “Generalscan ScanWedge for ScanBuddy”. You can find the app in the
Microsoft app store on your Windows
®
tablet.
Follow all instructions again.
G
O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S www.conrad.com
Barcode Scanner 1D
Scanbuddy GS-X3
Item no. 1407497
Version 01/16
