STEP 6: Scan Data into a Windows Program
Follow these steps to use the Wand Scanner 2E to scan data into a Windows
program that accepts virtual keyboard entry. For information about bar code
scanning applications (available separately), email
1.
Start SocketScan. Click on the SocketScanXP icon on your desktop, or
click
Start
|
Programs | SocketScanXP
.
SocketScanXP
Whenever SocketScan is running either of two icons will appear in the task
tray at the bottom of your screen.
Icon
Meaning.
Wand Scanner detected.
SocketScan detects the
scanner and is ready to
scan.
No scanner detected. The
scanner is either missing or
improperly inserted.
2.
Start the Windows application you want to receive the data (e.g., Excel).
Make sure a new document or spreadsheet is open that you can scan data
into.
3.
Highlight the cell or move the cursor to where you would like data to be
entered from the next bar code scan.
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