Symbol DS 6608, Product Reference Manual

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Getting Started 1-3
Introduction
The DS 6608 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in
a digital scanner. Whether in hand-held mode or hands-free mode in a stand, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for
extended periods of time.
Figure 1-1. DS 6608 Digital Scanner
The digital scanner supports:
• Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface supports the following
international keyboards (for Windows
®
environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian,
Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
• Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the digital scanner with the
host.
• USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select
other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international
keyboards (for Windows
®
environment): North America, German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK
English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.
• Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner with the IBM
terminal.
• Wand Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller, or host
which collects the data as wand data and decodes it.
• Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The digital scanner is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller which
collects the data and interprets it for the host.
• Synapse capability which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable.
The digital scanner autodetects the host.
• Configuration via 123Scan.
Unpacking
Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, call the Symbol
Support Center at one of the telephone numbers listed on page xvi . KEEP THE PACKING . It is the approved shipping container; use
this to return the equipment for servicing.