Symbol Series 6800, Product Reference Manual

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The Series 68XX System
Display
The display shows sixteen 21-character lines — alphabetical characters, numerals, and
symbols. Changing the contrast on the display is also available, as is back lighting if your
program allows it (refer to the section
Back Lighting on page 5-6 ).
Keyboard
The keyboard contains all the operating and data entry keys. Refer to the section The
Keyboard on page 5-6 for more keyboard information.
Battery Pack Compartment
This compartment houses a NiCd battery pack or a carrier containing one 9-Volt alkaline
battery.
Battery Recharge Contacts
These contacts are used to recharge the battery pack in the terminal while it is in a cradle or
connected to the PC Adapter. Refer to Chapter 6 for more information on battery charging.
Optical Connector
The optical connector in the terminal aligns with the optical connector in the cradle terminal
slot or the Printer Interface Module (PIM) to enable the terminal to send and receive data or
to print.
Trigger
Pull the trigger to power on the terminal or to scan bar codes.
Wrist Strap
Place the wrist strap over your wrist to help you hold the terminal.