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Troubleshoot Reading Bar Codes, Log to File

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Chapter 9 - Troubleshoot and Maintain the Computer c Tap Ping. The graph shows the amount of time it takes for the host to return the ping. Tap List to see this information in a list format. 5 Tap the RSSI tab to view the received signal strength of the host signal. The information box includes the current signal strength, host SSID name, MAC address, data rate, and transmit power. • Tap Mark to place an arrow marker above the graph. 6 Tap the Conf tab to set up a log file that lists RSSI history. This screen includes the 802.11 radio driver version and available radio modes. To create a log file: a Check the Log to File check box. b (Optional) Change the sample period and number of samples displayed. c Tap Log File. The Save As screen appears. d (Optional) Change the name of the saved log file, the folder to which the file will be saved, the content type (log or text), and the location. e Tap OK. Troubleshoot Reading Bar Codes Use this section to troubleshoot problems that may prevent you from being able to read a bar code. Problems Reading Bar Codes Problem Solution You cannot see a red beam of light from the imager when you press the Scan button and aim the imager at a bar code label. • You may be too far away from the bar code label. Try moving closer to the bar code label and scan it again. • You may be reading the bar code label "straight on." Change the reading angle and try again. • Move within two feet of a wall to test the effective scan of the scanner. For help scanning bar codes, see "About Bar Codes" on page 43. CN50 Mobile Computer for Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 User Manual 101

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Chapter 9 — Troubleshoot and Maintain the Computer
CN50 Mobile Computer
for Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 User Manual
101
c
Tap
Ping
. The graph shows the amount of time it takes for the
host to return the ping. Tap
List
to see this information in a list
format.
5
Tap the
RSSI
tab to view the received signal strength of the host
signal.
The information box includes the current signal strength, host
SSID name, MAC address, data rate, and transmit power.
Tap
Mark
to place an arrow marker above the graph.
6
Tap the
Conf
tab to set up a log file that lists RSSI history.
This screen includes the 802.11 radio driver version and available
radio modes.
To create a log file:
a
Check the
Log to File
check box.
b
(Optional) Change the sample period and number of samples
displayed.
c
Tap
Log File
. The Save As screen appears.
d
(Optional) Change the name of the saved log file, the folder to
which the file will be saved, the content type (log or text), and
the location.
e
Tap
OK
.
Troubleshoot Reading Bar Codes
Use this section to troubleshoot problems that may prevent you from
being able to read a bar code.
Problems Reading Bar Codes
Problem
Solution
You cannot see a red beam of light from
the imager when you press the Scan
button and aim the imager at a bar code
label.
You may be too far away from the bar code label. Try
moving closer to the bar code label and scan it again.
You may be reading the bar code label “straight on.”
Change the reading angle and try again.
Move within two feet of a wall to test the effective
scan of the scanner. For help scanning bar codes, see
“About Bar Codes” on page 43
.