TR1200 FAQS:       

1.      How do I turn ON/OFF the backlight on a Chameleon RF TR-1200? 

To turn off the backlight ON or OFF, press FUNC key then L key or use the key sequence listed in your application guide.  The back light turns off automatically when the terminal is powered off or when the terminal has not been used for an amount of time set by the application.  See the application guide for more information.   

2.      How do I adjust the screen’s contrast on a Chameleon RF TR-1200? 

The screen’s contrast is adjustable to eight levels, making the display more readable in different lighting conditions, and at various temperatures.

• To reduce (lighten) display contrast, press FUNC, then X.

• To increase (darken) display contrast, press FUNC, then Y.

3.      How do I create an ALT character on a Chameleon RF TR-1200? 

Pressing the FUNC key followed by the CTRL key produces ALT characters, with the same effect as pressing the ALT key on a PC.   

4.      What are the keyboard states on a Chameleon RF TR-1200? 

The keyboard states are listed below, in the order in which they take priority:

        Unshifted

        Shifted

        Function

        Control   

5.      My Chameleon RF TR-1200 will not power off when pressing the PWR key. 

If pressing the PWR key does not turn off the terminal, force the power off to reduce battery drain and preserve your data.  To force the power off, press and hold the PWR key for 15 seconds, until the terminal powers down.   

6.      How do I restart my Chameleon RF TR-1200 after a forced power off? 

When a terminal is powered off because of software or hardware failure, use the following methods to restart:

·         Use the warm-boot procedure for a software failure. (See Chameleon RF FAQs and Setup Procedures)

·         When a warm boot fails, use the cold-boot procedure. (See Chameleon RF FAQs and Setup Procedures)   

7.      Nothing happens when I try to scan a barcode? 

·         Check the system power.

·         Verify that the scanner is programmed to read the symbology you are trying to read.

·         Try scanning a test symbol of the symbology you trying to read.

·         Check the bar code to ensure that it is not defaced.  A defaced bar code may not be readable.

·         Check to see that you are scanning from the proper distance. See the TR1200 Product Reference Guide for proper scanning distances. rop

er scanning distances.

 8.      The laser does not activate? 

·         The application you are using may not support an active scanner.

·         Check your application settings to make sure the scanner is enabled.

·         You may have exceeded the allowable amount of scanning activity within the limits of your laser class of operation; in this case, wait for a short interval before scanning again.

·         You may be scanning in an inappropriately hot environment.  If so, remove the equipment from the environment or allow the laser to cool down.   

9.      What is the difference between the Retail version and Industrial version of the Chameleon RF TR-1200?

      The Retail version uses a NiCad battery that can be charged in the CRD 68XX Cradle. The industrial version uses the Lithium Ion battery that needs to be charged with the UBC-2000 using the Lithium Ion UBC-2000 adapter.