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| This page contains usage tips for the [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android&hl=en|Android Barocode Scanner app from ZXing]]. | This page contains usage tips for the [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android&hl=en|Android Barocode Scanner app from ZXing]]. | ||
| - | ===== Configuration Tips ===== | + | ===== Configuration ===== |
| - | The Barcode Scanner app has it's own Settings screen. | + | The Barcode Scanner app has its own Settings screen. |
| - | To get to the Settings, open the Barcode Scanner app from the main Android application list. Then press the hardware Menu key and choose Settings. | + | To get to the Settings, do one of the following: |
| + | * Open the Barcode Scanner app from the main Android application list. Then press the hardware Menu key and choose Settings. | ||
| + | * Open the Barcode Scanner app from Ranger via one of the VIN screen (Arrived, Hooked, or Dropped). Then press the hardware Menu key and choose Settings. | ||
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| * In the "general settings" section, make sure that "use front light" is "off". The front light can make it harder to read barcodes. | * In the "general settings" section, make sure that "use front light" is "off". The front light can make it harder to read barcodes. | ||
| * In the "general settings:" section, make sure "use auto focus" is checked. | * In the "general settings:" section, make sure "use auto focus" is checked. | ||
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| + | ===== Doorjamb ===== | ||
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| + | Scanning a VIN through the windshield is difficult for many reasons, including: | ||
| + | * Dirt on the glass | ||
| + | * Reflection off the glass | ||
| + | * Fading of the barcode | ||
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| + | For best results, always scan the VIN barcode located in the vehicle doorjamb instead of the barcode on the front windshield. | ||
| ===== Scanning Technique ===== | ===== Scanning Technique ===== | ||
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| - Make sure the barcode is centered on the red "laser" line within the "clear" inner box. If the barcode is above the line, below the line, or crooked on the line, it might not scan. | - Make sure the barcode is centered on the red "laser" line within the "clear" inner box. If the barcode is above the line, below the line, or crooked on the line, it might not scan. | ||
| - While ensuring that both of the previous conditions are continuously met, SLOWLY move the mobile device closer then farther from the barcode in repeating fashion. The total range of motions is only about 6 inches. So, first move the device 3 inches closer to the barcode, then 3 inches back to neutral, then 3 inches further back, then 3 inches forward to neutral. Repeat until the scan occurs. | - While ensuring that both of the previous conditions are continuously met, SLOWLY move the mobile device closer then farther from the barcode in repeating fashion. The total range of motions is only about 6 inches. So, first move the device 3 inches closer to the barcode, then 3 inches back to neutral, then 3 inches further back, then 3 inches forward to neutral. Repeat until the scan occurs. | ||
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