I have a web application which update database when the user scanner barcode
from Pocket PC (windows mobil 5.0). What settings should I do to enable the
scanner function for Pocket PC? I use symbol pocket pc browser 2.0.

Thanks for any helps.

RE: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by jp2msft

jp2msft
Tue Jun 17 09:01:01 CDT 2008

Symbol should include it's own barcode software. The one we have uses an
application called "ScanWedge 3.1.11.2".

Enable ScanWedge (or whatever your version has), then just press the scan
button on the side of your Symbol device to activate the reader.

If you want to see what is scanned, place a textbox on your form, set the
cursor to the textbox, and scan your barcode. The Symbol device treats the
data coming in from the barcode reader just like it treats text coming in
from a keyboard.

If you want your device to respond to barcode text, you will have to write
code for the textbox's TextChanged event and do that manually.

Hope this helps! If you have more questions, just ask.

"Jessica" wrote:

> I have a web application which update database when the user scanner barcode
> from Pocket PC (windows mobil 5.0). What settings should I do to enable the
> scanner function for Pocket PC? I use symbol pocket pc browser 2.0.
>
> Thanks for any helps.

Re: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by r_z_aret

r_z_aret
Tue Jun 17 09:31:33 CDT 2008

On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:03:00 -0700, Jessica
<Jessica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>I have a web application which update database when the user scanner barcode
>from Pocket PC (windows mobil 5.0). What settings should I do to enable the
>scanner function for Pocket PC? I use symbol pocket pc browser 2.0.

If you use the SDK from Symbol, it will provide functions to handle
barcodes. If you don't use the SDK, you will need to rely on the
keyboard wedge that comes with the Symbol device; this "wedge" is a
program that receives barcode data and then mimics a keyboard to send
the data to whatever window has focus. For more info, use google
(http://groups.google.com/advanced_search?q=&) to look up
barcode
in this newsgroup.

>
>Thanks for any helps.

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RE: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by Jessica

Jessica
Tue Jun 17 09:42:02 CDT 2008

Thanks for your answer. Where can I find the program "ScanWedge"? I can't
find any program with this name in programlists.


"jp2msft" wrote:

> Symbol should include it's own barcode software. The one we have uses an
> application called "ScanWedge 3.1.11.2".
>
> Enable ScanWedge (or whatever your version has), then just press the scan
> button on the side of your Symbol device to activate the reader.
>
> If you want to see what is scanned, place a textbox on your form, set the
> cursor to the textbox, and scan your barcode. The Symbol device treats the
> data coming in from the barcode reader just like it treats text coming in
> from a keyboard.
>
> If you want your device to respond to barcode text, you will have to write
> code for the textbox's TextChanged event and do that manually.
>
> Hope this helps! If you have more questions, just ask.
>
> "Jessica" wrote:
>
> > I have a web application which update database when the user scanner barcode
> > from Pocket PC (windows mobil 5.0). What settings should I do to enable the
> > scanner function for Pocket PC? I use symbol pocket pc browser 2.0.
> >
> > Thanks for any helps.

RE: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by jp2msft

jp2msft
Wed Jun 18 08:50:01 CDT 2008

Sorry this took me so long to reply. After a few hours, I am no longer to
reply or post on this newsgroup for some reason. The page refreshes, but
nothing happens.

Anyway, I'm sure you don't care. Long story short: It is located on the
Symbol's task bar, down at the lower right-hand corner. The icon looks like a
wedge or right-triangle made of barcode with a red laser scan-beam going over
it.

If you don't have that, go to Programs and look for something called PPT8800
Demo. It will have the Scan program in it (along with others).

If you don't have that, my Symbol Pocket PC must be very old and you have
something newer, in which case I'd recommend you get in touch with Symbol.
They want you to program with their devices, so they are very helpful - once
you get the right contact.

"Jessica" wrote:

> Thanks for your answer. Where can I find the program "ScanWedge"? I can't
> find any program with this name in programlists.
>
>
> "jp2msft" wrote:
>
> > Symbol should include it's own barcode software. The one we have uses an
> > application called "ScanWedge 3.1.11.2".
> >
> > Enable ScanWedge (or whatever your version has), then just press the scan
> > button on the side of your Symbol device to activate the reader.
> >
> > If you want to see what is scanned, place a textbox on your form, set the
> > cursor to the textbox, and scan your barcode. The Symbol device treats the
> > data coming in from the barcode reader just like it treats text coming in
> > from a keyboard.
> >
> > If you want your device to respond to barcode text, you will have to write
> > code for the textbox's TextChanged event and do that manually.
> >
> > Hope this helps! If you have more questions, just ask.
> >
> > "Jessica" wrote:
> >
> > > I have a web application which update database when the user scanner barcode
> > > from Pocket PC (windows mobil 5.0). What settings should I do to enable the
> > > scanner function for Pocket PC? I use symbol pocket pc browser 2.0.
> > >
> > > Thanks for any helps.

RE: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by Jessica

Jessica
Wed Jun 18 10:38:00 CDT 2008

Thanks again for your good tips. Unfortunately I have not the program you
mentioned. Do you have web address for Symbo?


"jp2msft" wrote:

> Sorry this took me so long to reply. After a few hours, I am no longer to
> reply or post on this newsgroup for some reason. The page refreshes, but
> nothing happens.
>
> Anyway, I'm sure you don't care. Long story short: It is located on the
> Symbol's task bar, down at the lower right-hand corner. The icon looks like a
> wedge or right-triangle made of barcode with a red laser scan-beam going over
> it.
>
> If you don't have that, go to Programs and look for something called PPT8800
> Demo. It will have the Scan program in it (along with others).
>
> If you don't have that, my Symbol Pocket PC must be very old and you have
> something newer, in which case I'd recommend you get in touch with Symbol.
> They want you to program with their devices, so they are very helpful - once
> you get the right contact.
>
> "Jessica" wrote:
>
> > Thanks for your answer. Where can I find the program "ScanWedge"? I can't
> > find any program with this name in programlists.
> >
> >
> > "jp2msft" wrote:
> >
> > > Symbol should include it's own barcode software. The one we have uses an
> > > application called "ScanWedge 3.1.11.2".
> > >
> > > Enable ScanWedge (or whatever your version has), then just press the scan
> > > button on the side of your Symbol device to activate the reader.
> > >
> > > If you want to see what is scanned, place a textbox on your form, set the
> > > cursor to the textbox, and scan your barcode. The Symbol device treats the
> > > data coming in from the barcode reader just like it treats text coming in
> > > from a keyboard.
> > >
> > > If you want your device to respond to barcode text, you will have to write
> > > code for the textbox's TextChanged event and do that manually.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps! If you have more questions, just ask.
> > >
> > > "Jessica" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have a web application which update database when the user scanner barcode
> > > > from Pocket PC (windows mobil 5.0). What settings should I do to enable the
> > > > scanner function for Pocket PC? I use symbol pocket pc browser 2.0.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for any helps.

RE: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by Jessica

Jessica
Wed Jun 18 10:42:07 CDT 2008

Thanks again for your tips. Unfortunately I don't have the program you
mentioned. DDo you know the web address to Symbol.

Thanks again! I am very appciated for your help!

"jp2msft" wrote:

> Sorry this took me so long to reply. After a few hours, I am no longer to
> reply or post on this newsgroup for some reason. The page refreshes, but
> nothing happens.
>
> Anyway, I'm sure you don't care. Long story short: It is located on the
> Symbol's task bar, down at the lower right-hand corner. The icon looks like a
> wedge or right-triangle made of barcode with a red laser scan-beam going over
> it.
>
> If you don't have that, go to Programs and look for something called PPT8800
> Demo. It will have the Scan program in it (along with others).
>
> If you don't have that, my Symbol Pocket PC must be very old and you have
> something newer, in which case I'd recommend you get in touch with Symbol.
> They want you to program with their devices, so they are very helpful - once
> you get the right contact.
>
> "Jessica" wrote:
>
> > Thanks for your answer. Where can I find the program "ScanWedge"? I can't
> > find any program with this name in programlists.
> >
> >
> > "jp2msft" wrote:
> >
> > > Symbol should include it's own barcode software. The one we have uses an
> > > application called "ScanWedge 3.1.11.2".
> > >
> > > Enable ScanWedge (or whatever your version has), then just press the scan
> > > button on the side of your Symbol device to activate the reader.
> > >
> > > If you want to see what is scanned, place a textbox on your form, set the
> > > cursor to the textbox, and scan your barcode. The Symbol device treats the
> > > data coming in from the barcode reader just like it treats text coming in
> > > from a keyboard.
> > >
> > > If you want your device to respond to barcode text, you will have to write
> > > code for the textbox's TextChanged event and do that manually.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps! If you have more questions, just ask.
> > >
> > > "Jessica" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have a web application which update database when the user scanner barcode
> > > > from Pocket PC (windows mobil 5.0). What settings should I do to enable the
> > > > scanner function for Pocket PC? I use symbol pocket pc browser 2.0.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for any helps.

RE: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by jp2msft

jp2msft
Wed Jun 18 13:46:00 CDT 2008

Visit: http://support.symbol.com

I found it by searching Google. Always try the basics before asking; it
prolongs your credibility on the forums. :)

Don't forget to mark your question as Answered so that others can search for
the solution easier.

"Jessica" wrote:

> Thanks again for your tips. Unfortunately I don't have the program you
> mentioned. DDo you know the web address to Symbol.
>
> Thanks again! I am very appciated for your help!
>
> "jp2msft" wrote:
>
> > Sorry this took me so long to reply. After a few hours, I am no longer to
> > reply or post on this newsgroup for some reason. The page refreshes, but
> > nothing happens.
> >
> > Anyway, I'm sure you don't care. Long story short: It is located on the
> > Symbol's task bar, down at the lower right-hand corner. The icon looks like a
> > wedge or right-triangle made of barcode with a red laser scan-beam going over
> > it.
> >
> > If you don't have that, go to Programs and look for something called PPT8800
> > Demo. It will have the Scan program in it (along with others).
> >
> > If you don't have that, my Symbol Pocket PC must be very old and you have
> > something newer, in which case I'd recommend you get in touch with Symbol.
> > They want you to program with their devices, so they are very helpful - once
> > you get the right contact.
> >
> > "Jessica" wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks for your answer. Where can I find the program "ScanWedge"? I can't
> > > find any program with this name in programlists.
> > >
> > >
> > > "jp2msft" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Symbol should include it's own barcode software. The one we have uses an
> > > > application called "ScanWedge 3.1.11.2".
> > > >
> > > > Enable ScanWedge (or whatever your version has), then just press the scan
> > > > button on the side of your Symbol device to activate the reader.
> > > >
> > > > If you want to see what is scanned, place a textbox on your form, set the
> > > > cursor to the textbox, and scan your barcode. The Symbol device treats the
> > > > data coming in from the barcode reader just like it treats text coming in
> > > > from a keyboard.
> > > >
> > > > If you want your device to respond to barcode text, you will have to write
> > > > code for the textbox's TextChanged event and do that manually.
> > > >
> > > > Hope this helps! If you have more questions, just ask.
> > > >
> > > > "Jessica" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I have a web application which update database when the user scanner barcode
> > > > > from Pocket PC (windows mobil 5.0). What settings should I do to enable the
> > > > > scanner function for Pocket PC? I use symbol pocket pc browser 2.0.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for any helps.

RE: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by jp2msft

jp2msft
Wed Jun 18 14:17:03 CDT 2008

Ok, I don't want to bore you to tears, but I've been playing with one of our
Symbol Pocket PC devices:

From the Start menu, click Settings down at the bottom of the menu.

From Settings, go to the System tab and look for "Symbol Settings" down at
the bottom of the ListBox.

If you have "Symbol Settings," you may be able to... Go to the "Symbol
Settings" tab called "Settings" (redundant, here) and check to make sure your
"External 5V Power" is set to "Always On."

If you don't have "Symbol Settings" on your device, it either did not come
with it from Symbol (in which case you are SOL) or it has been removed. If it
has been removed, you may be able to regain this feature by killing your
system (let the battery drain completely or ...??) and having it load up the
defaults.

Just some ugly thoughts. I don't know if it helps.

"Jessica" wrote:

> Thanks again for your tips. Unfortunately I don't have the program you
> mentioned. DDo you know the web address to Symbol.
>
> Thanks again! I am very appciated for your help!
>
> "jp2msft" wrote:
>
> > Sorry this took me so long to reply. After a few hours, I am no longer to
> > reply or post on this newsgroup for some reason. The page refreshes, but
> > nothing happens.
> >
> > Anyway, I'm sure you don't care. Long story short: It is located on the
> > Symbol's task bar, down at the lower right-hand corner. The icon looks like a
> > wedge or right-triangle made of barcode with a red laser scan-beam going over
> > it.
> >
> > If you don't have that, go to Programs and look for something called PPT8800
> > Demo. It will have the Scan program in it (along with others).
> >
> > If you don't have that, my Symbol Pocket PC must be very old and you have
> > something newer, in which case I'd recommend you get in touch with Symbol.
> > They want you to program with their devices, so they are very helpful - once
> > you get the right contact.
> >
> > "Jessica" wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks for your answer. Where can I find the program "ScanWedge"? I can't
> > > find any program with this name in programlists.
> > >
> > >
> > > "jp2msft" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Symbol should include it's own barcode software. The one we have uses an
> > > > application called "ScanWedge 3.1.11.2".
> > > >
> > > > Enable ScanWedge (or whatever your version has), then just press the scan
> > > > button on the side of your Symbol device to activate the reader.
> > > >
> > > > If you want to see what is scanned, place a textbox on your form, set the
> > > > cursor to the textbox, and scan your barcode. The Symbol device treats the
> > > > data coming in from the barcode reader just like it treats text coming in
> > > > from a keyboard.
> > > >
> > > > If you want your device to respond to barcode text, you will have to write
> > > > code for the textbox's TextChanged event and do that manually.
> > > >
> > > > Hope this helps! If you have more questions, just ask.
> > > >
> > > > "Jessica" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I have a web application which update database when the user scanner barcode
> > > > > from Pocket PC (windows mobil 5.0). What settings should I do to enable the
> > > > > scanner function for Pocket PC? I use symbol pocket pc browser 2.0.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for any helps.

Re: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by ian

ian
Mon Jun 23 16:50:52 CDT 2008

Symbol Pocket Browser has the Scanner built-in - thats the reason you use
this over pocket ie. The scanwedge mentioned is a hack used for those
unable to access the scanner directly.

You need to embed Meta tags into your web-page to tell the browser it can
scan, and what topologies you want. All this is detailed in the Help files
for SPB - I suggest you locate and read these documents. Register at
support.symbol.com to download these.

Ian

"Jessica" <Jessica@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:47B58E95-E054-47BA-ACD2-2F7B041DD20E@microsoft.com...
>I have a web application which update database when the user scanner
>barcode
> from Pocket PC (windows mobil 5.0). What settings should I do to enable
> the
> scanner function for Pocket PC? I use symbol pocket pc browser 2.0.
>
> Thanks for any helps.


Re: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by jp2msft

jp2msft
Mon Jun 23 17:10:01 CDT 2008

This is the software that Symbol includes on the device. Why would you
consider this a hack? Why re-inventing the wheel?

"ian" wrote:

> The scanwedge mentioned is a hack used for those
> unable to access the scanner directly.
>


Re: How to setup barcode scanning from Pocket PC? by r_z_aret

r_z_aret
Tue Jun 24 10:36:05 CDT 2008

On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:10:01 -0700, jp2msft
<jp2msft@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>This is the software that Symbol includes on the device. Why would you
>consider this a hack? Why re-inventing the wheel?

The wedge sends its output to whatever window has focus. This approach
will usually work, until a user switches window focus (accidentally or
on purpose) to an inappropriate window (think about what might happen
if a menu has focus). Clear, simple, screens can reduce the chances
this will happen, but I can't think of any way to prevent it. And that
means users need to a little extra info and understanding.

Using the wedge means not relying on a specialized SDK for each model
(or at least brand) of scanner. That makes programming a bit easier,
and inventory much simpler. The benefits easily outweigh the risk for
us; I haven't heard any complaints from customers or my boss.


>
>"ian" wrote:
>
>> The scanwedge mentioned is a hack used for those
>> unable to access the scanner directly.
>>

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