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Symbol LS3478 Product Reference Guide 1-4
Unpacking the Scanner
Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call Motorola Enterprise
Mobility Support at one of the telephone numbers listed on
page xvi . KEEP THE PACKING . It is the approved shipping container and
should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned for servicing.
The Scanner Cradle
The scanner cradle serves as a stand, charger, and host interface for the scanner. There are two versions of the cradle:
• Charging cradle with radio : All communication between the cordless scanner and the host computer is accomplished
through the cradle. Each bar code contains programming instructions or other data unique to the bar code pattern. The
scanner transmits bar code data to the cradle via a wireless radio antenna. The cradle then sends that information via an
interface cable to the host computer for interpretation.
• Charge-only cradle : This cradle serves as a stand and battery charger. Since one radio-enabled cradle can receive
information from up to four scanners, it is possible to have several charge-only cradles.
The charging cradle with radio supports two modes of operation:
• Single point mode : the cradle communicates with one scanner.
• Multipoint mode : the cradle communicates with more than one scanner.
The cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a non-horizontal surface (such as a wall or forklift), depending on the environment. For more
information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation included with the cradle.