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Chapter 2
Using your C5t/F5t
Using the barcode scanner 36
The camera can capture pictures in BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF, and TIFF formats, and it has a
maximum resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels. By default, the camera captures pictures in BMP
format with a resolution of 1600 × 1200 pixels.
To use the documentation camera:
1. Press the Camera button to activate the camera and open the viewfinder.
2. Press the Camera button again to take a picture. If you don’t take a picture after a few
seconds, the viewfinder closes automatically.
3. In the Pictures window, do one of the following:
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To delete the picture, tap
Delete
. In the confirmation dialog box, tap
Yes
.
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To copy the picture, tap
Copy to Clipboard
. You can then paste the picture into an
image editing program.
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To close the Pictures window, tap
Close
.
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To save the picture, tap
Save
. In the Save As dialog box, specify a location and a file
format, such as BMP, JPG, or GIF.
Documentation camera tips
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Hold the camera steady and allow it to focus.
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If your pen is tethered, ensure that the tether is not in front of the camera lens.
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Ensure you have adequate lighting.
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You can use the Pictures window to take and review multiple pictures. Use the slider bar
at the bottom of the Pictures window to switch among active pictures.
Using the barcode scanner
Your C5t/F5t is available with an optional integrated 1D and 2D barcode scanner that you
can use to retrieve information from barcodes. Many applications use barcodes for asset
tracking, identification, and process controls.
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