Chapter 1 — Using the CN3
24 CN3 Series Mobile Computer User’s Manual for Windows Mobile 5.0
The Ready-to-Work indicator (blue light) is for the SmartSystems
Foundation application that is part of a wireless network using all
Intermec devices. For more information, see “Configuring the CN3
Remotely With SmartSystems Foundation” on page 36 or contact
your Intermec representative. Selected application software programs
may also use the blue light, either steady or flashing, for other
purposes.
Scanning Bar Codes
Use the area imager to scan and enter bar code data. If your CN3 has
an area imager, you cannot have the color camera option too. The
CN3 supports reading 1D and 2D images, composite and postal
codes. These bar code symbologies are enabled by default on the CN3:
Code 39, Code 128/GS1-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13,
PDF417, and DataMatrix.
If you are using bar code labels that are encoded in a different
symbology, you need to enable the symbology on the computer. Use
Intermec Settings to enable and disable symbologies. For help, see
“Configuring the CN3 With Intermec Settings” on page 35.
Scanning with the Area Imager
The CN3 has an area imager that can scan 1D and 2D bar code
symbologies, composite, and postal codes. It also supports
omni-directional (360°) scanning where you can position the CN3 in
any orientation to scan a bar code label. Using the 2D imager is like
taking a picture with a digital camera.
