Product Reference Guide 21Chapter 3Configuration Using Bar CodesThis and following sections provide programming bar codes to configureyour reader by changing the default settings. For details about additionalmethods of programming, see "Configuration Methods" on page 6.You must first enable your PowerScan to read bar codes in order touse this section. If you have not done this, go to Setup, startingon page 7 and complete the appropriate procedure.Configuration ParametersOnce the reader is set up, you can change the default parameters to meetyour application needs. Refer to "Standard Defaults" starting on page 327 forinitial configuration in order to set the default values and select the interfacefor your application.The following configuration parameters are divided into logical groups,making it easy to find the desired function based on its reference group.Interface Configuration:• "RS-232 Only Interface" on page 25• "RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces" on page 29• "Keyboard EMULATION Settings" on page 37Parameters common to all interface applications:• "Data Format" on page 49 gives options to control the messages sent tothe Host system by selecting parameters to control the message stringssent to the handheld.• "Reading Parameters" on page 63 control various operating modes andindicators status functioning such as programming for scanning,beeper and LED indicators and other universal settings.Wireless-Only Features• Wireless Features, starting on page 213:• PBT9100-Only Features, starting on page 234• PM9100-Only Features, starting on page 247• Display and Keyboard Features, starting on page 252Symbology-specific parameters:The Chapter Symbologies on page 75, provides configuration of a personal-ized mix of 1D codes, code families and their options.
