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MC50 User Guide2-14
Data Capture
The MC50 offers three types of data capture options:
• Linear scanning
• Imaging
• Image Capture.
Figure 2-8. Data Capture Configurations
Linear Scanning
Mobile computers with an integrated linear scanner have the following features:
• Reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, and 1-D code types. SeeTable A-2
on page A-3 for a complete list of bar codes.
• Intuitive aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
Imaging
Mobile computers with an integrated imager have the following features:
• Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, PDF417, and 2-D
matrix code types. SeeTable A-2 on page A-3 for a complete list of bar codes.
• The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.
• Advanced intuitive laser aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
Camera
Mobile computers with an integrated camera have the following features:
• The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.
• The ability to store the resulting images in its memory.
Scanning Considerations
Typically, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan and decode. However, it is important to consider range to optimize any scanning
performance:
• Range
Any scanning device decodes well over a particular working range — minimum and maximum distances from the bar code.
This range varies according to bar code density and scanning device optics.
Scanning within range brings quick and constant decodes; scanning too close or too far away prevents decodes. Move the
mobile computer closer and further away to find the right working range for the bar codes being scanned. However, the
situation is complicated by the availability of various integrated scanning modules. The best way to specify the appropriate
working range per bar code density is through a chart called a decode zone for each scan module. A decode zone simply
Camera
Imager
Linear Scanner