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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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| * Fading of the barcode | * 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. | For best results, always scan the VIN barcode located in the vehicle doorjamb instead of the barcode on the front windshield. | ||
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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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