Programming Guide S-100W - Ver. 1.0
The parameters in this section control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in
all modes of operation, including decode, video, and snapshot.
The decoder has three modes of operation:
* Decode Mode
* Snapshot Mode
• Snapshot with Viewfinder Mode
* Video Mode.
Decode Mode
By default, upon a trigger event, the decoder attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes
within its field of view. The decoder remains in this mode as long as the trigger is active or
until a bar code is decoded.
Snapshot Mode
Use Snapshot Mode to capture a high-quality image and transmit it to the host. To temporarily
enter this mode scan the Snapshot Mode bar code. While in this mode the decoder blinks the
green LED at 1-second intervals to indicate it is not in standard operating (decode) mode.
In Snapshot Mode, the decoder turns on the laser aiming pattern to highlight the area to be
captured in the image. The next trigger event instructs the decoder to capture a high quality
image and transmit it to the host. A short time may pass (less than 2 seconds) between when the
trigger is activated and the image is captured as the decoder adjusts to the lighting conditions.
Hold the decoder steady until the image is captured, denoted by a single beep.
If a trigger event is not activated within the Snapshot Mode Timeout period, the device returns
to Decode Mode. Use Snapshot Mode Timeout to adjust this timeout period. The default
timeout period is 30 seconds.
To disable the laser aiming pattern during Snapshot Mode, see Snapshot Aiming Pattern.
Use Video View Finder to enable Snapshot with Viewfinder Mode. In this mode the decoder
behaves as a video camera until the trigger is active, at which time a Snapshot is performed
as described above.
Snapshot Mode
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