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2.2 Starting up
The RIDA
®
QUICK SCAN reader is ready to operate as soon as you unpack it.
Although the batteries are charged in the factory, they may have discharged if the device has
been stored for some time. This is not a defect in the device but is due to the physics of
batteries in general.
Note!
We recommend that you charge the batteries for at
least ten hours before using them in the device for the
first time.
To do this, connect the RIDA
®
QUICK SCAN to the
power supply using the supplied power unit and switch
on the device.
The same applies to the optional thermal printer.
CAUTION:
The printer and RIDA
®
QUICK SCAN have
different power units.
To switch on the reader, press the middle ENTER key (3) for around 1s. On the bottom of the
reader you will find a diagram of the keypad and the side connections for quick reference.
Switch the device off again by holding the ENTER key (3) depressed for slightly longer.
2.3 Making the necessary connections
Insert the supplied power unit (12V DC) into the connection (9) or, if you are using batteries,
switch on the device.
Caution
Do not use the power unit if you have inserted con-
ventional non-rechargeable batteries. The device is
equipped only for use with NiMH batteries.
The power unit comes with four adapters so that the device can be used with different power
sockets. Take the adapter for your country and attach it to the power unit.
