Obtain User’s Manual for selected MS320 unit. This is needed for the barcodes that are used to program the scanner.
Copies are available from Library IT or if you do not have a copy of the user’s manual, one may be downloaded at:
You may also download the following document and print it out (don't try to scan from the screen!),
Connect the interface cable to the device and then the USB cable between scanner and PC. Windows will automatically detect the USB device.
To program the MS320, you must scan a series of programming barcodes in the correct order. Fold out the back cover of the manual to view a table of alphanumeric barcodes, which are used to program the various options presented.
00 -- Good-read off -- The trigger button must be pressed to activate scanning.
01 – Momentary -- The trigger button acts as a switch which must be pressed to activate scanning and released to stop scanning.
02 – Alternate -- The trigger button acts as a toggle switch which is pressed to activate or stop scanning.
03 -- Timeout off -- The trigger button must be pressed to activate scanning, and scanner stops scanning when no code is decoded after the Stand-by duration elapsed.
04 – Continue -- The scanner always keeps reading, and it does not matter when trigger button is pressed or duration is elapsed.
Use: Insert one end of the USB cable into the bottom of the scanner and insert the other end to a computer USB interface. When the blue indicator light remains on, the battery is sufficient for use. If the red indicator light flashes, power is less than 30%. Use the cable to charge the unit, but do not use the scanner while the unit is charging.
You will need the USB dongle to match the scanner with your computer.
Step 1 - From the Scanner manual, go to page 5. Scan the code in step one to be sure the scanner is set to factory settings.
Step 2 – Unplug the USB receiver (dongle) and plug it in again, then scan the code on page 5 to match the scanner with the USB receiver in the computer.
Step 3 – Scan the code on page 5 to set the scanner to instantly upload the barcode.
Step 4 - if desired - To change the volume: on Page 16, scan the barcode for the volume you prefer (low, medium or high).
Test the scanner with a barcode on a blank page in Word or Excel.
If the scanner seems to lag or not scan, the first step should be to check the battery level and charge if needed.
Check the battery:
-with your scanner info card: you may have received a small info card for your scanner This has a barcode to scan to check remaining battery. Scan the barcode into a blank document. Battery power will display.
-alternately, scan the barcode on page 22 in the manual into a blank document. Battery power will display.