BCST-73

Bluetooth® 2D Barcode Scanner

Instruction Manual
 Content
Notes................................................................................................................................... 1
Product Overview............................................................................................................. 2
Product Specification............................................................................................... 2
LED Indicator............................................................................................................. 3
Buzzer......................................................................................................................... 3
Barcodes Supported................................................................................................. 4
How to Set up the Scanner.............................................................................................. 6
Basic Settings..................................................................................................................... 7
System Setting.......................................................................................................... 7
Keyboard Setting...................................................................................................... 7
Write to Custom Defaults........................................................................................ 8
Restore Factory Setting............................................................................................ 9
Reveal Software Version Number........................................................................... 9
Reveal Battery Status.............................................................................................. 10
Data Transmission Speed...................................................................................... 10
Auto Sleep................................................................................................................11
Buffer Settings......................................................................................................... 12
Inventory Function................................................................................................. 12
Illuminative Light Control......................................................................................14
Navigation Light Control....................................................................................... 14
Volume Control....................................................................................................... 15
Vibration Alert......................................................................................................... 15
Scanning Mode....................................................................................................... 16
Auto Red Light Shut off Mode...................................................................... 16
Consecutive Scanning Mode........................................................................ 17
Manual Scanning Mode................................................................................. 18
Hands-free Scanning Mode...........................................................................18
Connection...................................................................................................................... 19
Wireless Adapter Mode..........................................................................................19
Wireless Bluetooth Mode...................................................................................... 21
Set Bluetooth Name....................................................................................... 23
 Wired USB Mode..................................................................................................... 23
Barcode Settings............................................................................................................. 24
Codabar.................................................................................................................... 24
Enable/Disable Codabar................................................................................ 24
Transmit START/STOP Characters................................................................ 24
Code 11.................................................................................................................... 24
Enable/Disable Code 11.................................................................................24
Checksum Code.............................................................................................. 25
Code 128.................................................................................................................. 26
Enable/Disable Code 128.............................................................................. 26
GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 )............................................................................... 26
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 )........................................... 26
USPS and FedEx Barcode....................................................................................... 26
Enable/Disable USPS and FedEx Barcode................................................... 26
Code 39.................................................................................................................... 27
Enable/Disable Code 39.................................................................................27
Transmit START/STOP Character.................................................................. 27
Checksum Code.............................................................................................. 27
ASCII Code Recognition Range Setting....................................................... 28
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).................................................................... 28
Enable/Disable Code 39 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)................ 28
Code 32.................................................................................................................... 28
Enable/Disable Code 32.................................................................................28
Code 93.................................................................................................................... 29
Enable/Disable Code 93.................................................................................29
EAN-8........................................................................................................................ 29
Enable/Disable EAN-8.................................................................................... 29
Checksum Code.............................................................................................. 29
EAN-13...................................................................................................................... 30
Enable/Disable EAN-13.................................................................................. 30
Checksum Code.............................................................................................. 30
ISBN........................................................................................................................... 30
 Convert EAN-13 into ISBN............................................................................. 30
Convert EAN-13 into ISSN..............................................................................30
MSI.............................................................................................................................31
Enable/Disable MSI......................................................................................... 31
Checksum Code.............................................................................................. 31
UPC-A........................................................................................................................32
Enable/Disable UPC-A.................................................................................... 32
UPC-A Outputs 0............................................................................................. 32
Checksum Code.............................................................................................. 32
UPC-A Number System Digit........................................................................ 33
UPC-E........................................................................................................................ 33
Enable/Disable UPC-E.................................................................................... 33
Enable/Disable UPC-E1.................................................................................. 33
Enable/Disable Initial Digit of UPC-E .......................................................... 34
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A................................................................................ 34
Checksum Code.............................................................................................. 34
IATA 2 of 5................................................................................................................ 34
Enable/Disable IATA 2 of 5............................................................................ 34
Interleaved 2 of 5.................................................................................................... 35
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5................................................................ 35
Matrix 2 of 5............................................................................................................. 35
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5......................................................................... 35
Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5......................................................................... 35
Enable/Disable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5..................................... 35
GS1 DataBar............................................................................................................. 35
Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar......................................................................... 35
Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar Composite..................................................... 36
QR Code....................................................................................................................36
Enable/Disable QR Code................................................................................ 36
Normal/Inverted QR Code Recognition...................................................... 36
Data Matrix.............................................................................................................. 37
Enable/Disable Data Matrix........................................................................... 37
 Normal/Inverted Data Matrix Recognition................................................. 37
PDF 417.................................................................................................................... 38
Enable/Disable PDF 417.................................................................................38
Aztec code............................................................................................................... 38
Enable/Disable Aztec Code........................................................................... 38
Maxi code................................................................................................................. 38
Enable/Disable Maxi Code............................................................................ 38
Han Xin Code........................................................................................................... 38
Enable/Disable Han Xin Code....................................................................... 38
Normal/Inverted Han Xin Code Recognition............................................. 39
To Edit Data Format........................................................................................................ 40
Code ID..................................................................................................................... 40
Code ID List...................................................................................................... 40
Code End Character Setting.................................................................................. 41
Custom Code Prefix/Suffix Setting.......................................................................41
Delete Characters on Output Result.................................................................... 42
Upper/Lower Case Setting.................................................................................... 43
Additional Code...................................................................................................... 44
Mode of Recognition Only for Barcodes with Additional Code...................... 45
Separation Character..............................................................................................45
Caps Lock Control................................................................................................... 45
Read Code with Specific Initial Characters Only................................................ 46
Read 1D Inverted Barcode..................................................................................... 47
Hide Special Initial Character................................................................................ 47
Time Stamp Function............................................................................................. 47
Use of Shortcut Barcodes...................................................................................... 51
Settings of Data Coding Format........................................................................... 51
Replace GS (^]) with Specific Character.............................................................. 52
Appendix Ⅰ: Characters............................................................................................... 53
Appendix Ⅱ: Independent Function Key.................................................................. 60
Appendix Ⅲ: Function Key Combinations................................................................ 62
Notes

Safety Notes
Please do not dismantle the barcode scanner or place any foreign parts in it to
prevent short circuit or circuit damage.
Please do not leave the barcode scanner or battery near fire.

Maintenance Notes
Use a clean wet mop to wipe the outer shell of the barcode scanner.
Store the barcode scanner at the place that is dustless, dry, away from light and
strong magnetic area.
If any malfunctions happen, please record the situation, and contact our
customer service.

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Product Overview
Product Specification
Model BCST-73
Material PC+TPU
Battery Capacity 2600mAh
Voltage DC 5V
Memory 4 Mb
Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code
39, Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5,
Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5,
Applicable Barcodes IATA 2 of 5, MSI, Code 11, ISBN, ISSN, GS1 128,
GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1
DataBar Limited, QRCode, PDF-417, AztecCode,
Maxi Code, Data Matrix, Han Xin Code
Decode Speed 200 times/s
Print Contrast 25%
Decode Angles Roll 360º，Pitch ±55º，Yaw ±55º
Bluetooth Radio Frequency
2.402GHz - 2.480GHz
(Bluetooth Mode)
Bluetooth transmission rate
1Mbps
(Bluetooth Mode)
Wireless Radio Frequency
2.402GHz~2.480GHz
(Wireless Adapter Mode)
Wireless transmission range
35m
(Wireless Adapter Mode)

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LED Indicator
Indicator Status Explanations
Green LED flashes Bluetooth reconnection
Green LED flashes once Successful scanning and data is uploaded
Blue LED flashes Bluetooth pairing
Blue LED flashes once Scan is successful and data is stored in buffer
Blue LED is on Under setup mode
Yellow LED flashes Battery is running short
Under charging (Red LED goes off once the
Red LED is on
barcode scanner is fully charged)

Buzzer
Sounds Explanations
One short high-note sound
Successful scanning
(100ms)
Data has been uploaded from buffer
One short high-note sound (20ms)
to computer/phone
Wrong settings (under setup mode,
blue LED lit)
One long high-note sound Failed Bluetooth pairing (ring only
(400ms) during pairing)
The buffer is full, barcode is not
stored, and the scan is invalid
Two or more long high-note
The USB is under configuration
sound (800ms)
Three-note chord (volume from Enter setup mode (blue LED lit)
low to high) Exit setup mode (blue LED off)
Three-note chord (volume from
Remind of Bluetooth connection
high to low)
The Bluetooth connection has
Two short sounds (same volume)
stopped
Two short sounds (volume from Indicate correct settings

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 low to high)
Two short sounds (volume from The BCST-73 has disconnected from a
high to low) computer/phone
The scanner has been powered on
Two long sounds (volume from
under wireless mode (with USB
high to medium)
disconnected)
The scanner has been powered off
Two long sounds (volume from
under wireless mode (with USB
medium to high)
disconnected)

Barcodes Supported
The barcode types supported by the BCST-73 can be found in the chart below.
For more details, please refer to the barcode type setting in Barcode Type
Setting.
Barcodes Supported Preset
Codabar Enabled
Code 11 Disabled
Code 128 Enabled
GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) Disabled
USPS Enabled
FedEx Enabled
Code 39 Enabled
Code 32 Disabled
Code 93 Enabled
EAN-8 Enabled
EAN-13 Enabled
ISBN Disabled
ISSN Disabled
MSI Disabled
UPC- A Enabled
UPC- E Enabled
2 of 5 barcodes IATA 2 of 5 Disabled

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 Interleaved 2 of 5 Enabled
Matrix 2 of 5 Disabled
Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5 Disabled
QR Code Enabled
PDF-417 Enabled
Aztec Code Disabled
Maxi Code Disabled
Data Matrix Enabled
Han Xin Code Disabled
GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 ataBar
Enabled
Limited

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How to Set up the Scanner
You may change the settings of BCST-73 barcode scanner by reading the setting
barcode in this manual. The examples of settings for the BCST-73 scanner are as
below.
Note: If there is a (*) before a certain setting barcode in this manual, it indicates
the factory preset.
Steps Operation
Toggle the switch to "ON" and short press the scan button to power on
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the scanner.
Scan the barcode to enter setup mode.

Enter Setup
Read the setting barcode, such as:

Enable Codabar
Read the barcode to exit setup To clear a wrongly scanned setting
mode. barcode, read the barcode below.

Exit and Save Exit without Save

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Basic Settings
System Setting
The BCST-73 is compatible with Windows, Android, Mac OS, and iOS operating
systems. The default compatible systems are Windows and Android. You may
scan the barcodes below to set the operating system you want to work with.

Note: If you want to use the BCST-73 with an Android device, please use the
Gboard input method, and set the scanner as "Windows/Android Mode" and the
input keyboard as "American Keyboard". The barcode scanner supports Gboard
input method and will not be affected by the language setting of the Gboard
input method.

(*) Windows/Android Mode Mac OS/iOS Mode

Keyboard Setting

(*) US Keyboard German Keyboard

French Keyboard Spanish Keyboard

Italian Keyboard UK Keyboard

Exit and Save

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Japanese Keyboard (Roman Character) Canadian Keyboard

Serbian Keyboard

Write to Custom Defaults

You may change factory defaults and customize some functions suitable for
your own applications when using your scanner. You need to scan 'Enter Setup'
→ 'Function setup barcode you want to customize (e.g.: Output Code ID)' →
"Write to Custom Defaults" in turn.
If you have reconfigured the scanner and want to restore to its custom setting
mode, you may scan the "Enter Setup" - "Restore to Custom Defaults" barcodes
as below. The barcode scanner will exit the setup mode after restoring to
custom defaults.

Write to Custom Defaults Restore to Custom Defaults

Exit and Save

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Restore Factory Setting

You may use the "Restore Factory Setting" under the circumstances below:
1. Wrong configuration on the barcode scanner or failure to read barcodes.
2. Previous settings are forgotten while users do not want them to affect future
barcode scanning.
3. To restore to initial setting after the use of some rarely used configuration.
Scan the "Enter Setup" - "Restore Factory Setting" barcodes in turn. There is no
need to read the "Exit and Save" barcode.
Note:If you have restored factory settings for the barcode scanner, the data
stored under inventory mode will be cleared.

Restore Factory Setting

Reveal Software Version Number

Scan the barcode "Enter Setup" - "Reveal Software Version Number". The
software version number will be output to the device connected with the
BCST-73.
The "Reveal Software Version Number" function is a kind of setting, so you need
to scan the "Exit and Save" barcode after getting the software version number
revealed.

Reveal Software Version Number

Exit and Save

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Reveal Battery Status

If you want to know the remaining battery volume of the BCST-73, you may
scan the barcode "Reveal Battery Status" without scanning the "Enter Setup"
barcode. And the remaining battery amount will be output to the device
connected with the BCST-73.

Reveal Battery Status

Data Transmission Speed

The product defaults working under high-speed transmission mode. By default,
the data transmission interval is 0ms, which can improve your working
efficiency.
If you want to use the product with some low-speed software (like the Excel on
Android phones), please adjust the data transmission interval accordingly, as the
issue of data loss or garbled characters can happen if the interval is too short.

(*) Set Data Transmission Interval as 0ms Set Data Transmission Interval as 16ms

Set Data Transmission Interval as 32ms Set Data Transmission Interval as 64ms

Set Data Transmission Interval as 96ms Set Data Transmission Interval as 128ms

Exit and Save

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Set Data Transmission Interval as 256ms

Auto Sleep
To save battery, you may set the interval for the scanner to enter auto sleep
mode. The preset interval is 10 minutes.

(*) Enable Auto Sleep Disable Auto Sleep

Set Auto Sleep Interval as 1min Set Auto Sleep Interval as 3min

Set Auto Sleep Interval as 5min (*)Set Auto Sleep Interval as 10min

Set Auto Sleep Interval as 30min Set Auto Sleep Interval as 60min

Exit and Save

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Buffer Settings
When the scanner is out of the transmission range, the barcodes scanned will be
kept in the built-in memory/buffer/cache temporarily.
If you want to upload the data stored in the built-in memory/buffer/cache to
your computer or phone, please double-click the scan button when the barcode
scanner is in the transmission range.
You may choose whether to erase the barcodes stored in the buffer every time
you power on the scanner.

Enable Auto Buffer Storage Clearance (*) Disable Auto Buffer Storage Clearance
If you want to auto-upload the barcodes that exist in the buffer when the
barcode scanner reconnects to the device, you may set the"Auto Upload
Barcodes in Buffer"function as enabled.

Enable Auto Upload Barcodes in Buffer (*) Disable Auto Upload Barcodes in Buffer

Inventory Function
When under inventory mode, barcodes will be saved in the buffer of the
barcode scanner and can be uploaded for many times as per your need. You can
also erase the barcodes in the buffer after uploading them to your device.
Note: You do not need to scan "Enter Setup" or "Exit with Save" when reading
the barcodes below. The functions can be achieved simply by scanning the
corresponding function setting barcodes.

Exit and Save

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Enter Inventory Mode (*) Return to Common Mode

If you want to erase the data in buffer, scan the "Erase Buffer" barcode
(for inventory mode only)

Erase Buffer (for inventory mode only)

Scan the "Upload Data" barcode to upload the data in buffer storage
(for inventory mode only)

Upload Data (for inventory mode only)

Scan the "Upload Number Collected"barcode to upload the number of barcodes
collected (for inventory mode only)

Upload Number Collected (for inventory mode only)

When under inventory mode, if you do not want to scan the same barcode
twice, you may set the scanner as "Enable Duplicate Scan Check". After the
setting, the scanner will let out a strange "beep" sound when it reads a duplicate
barcode, and the duplicate barcode scanned will not be stored in the buffer. The
scanner defaults "Disable Duplicate Scan Check". You may enable "duplicate
scan check" as per your needs.

Exit and Save

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Enable Duplicate Scan Check (*) Disable Duplicate Scan Check

Illuminative Light Control

(*) Light up When Scanning

Stay on Stay off

Navigation Light Control

(*) Light up when Scanning

Stay on Stay off

Navigation Light Flashes

(*) Navigation Light Flashes Navigation Light Does Not Flash

Exit and Save

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Volume Control

Silent Low Volume

(*) Medium Volume High Volume

Vibration Alert

Disable Vibration Alert (*) Enable Slight Vibration Alert

Enable Strong Vibration Alert

Exit and Save

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Scanning Mode
Auto Red Light Shut off Mode

Auto red light shut off mode is the default mode. When under this mode, the red
light will not become lit unless you press the scan button. If no barcode is
scanned, the red light will stay on for some time which can be set as 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s
or 50s (2s is the default setting), and then go off. If the barcode is successfully
scanned, the red light will go off immediately.
For example: to set the scan mode as "Auto Red Light Shut off" and the shut off
time as 1s.
1. Scan the "Enter Setup" barcode.
2. Scan the "Auto Red Light Shut off Mode" barcode.
3. Scan the "Auto Red Light Shut off Time Setting" barcode.
4. Scan the "1s" barcode.
5. Scan the "Exit and Save" barcode.

(*) Auto Red Light Shut off Mode Auto Red Light Shut off Time Setting

1s (*)2s

5s 50s

Exit and Save

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Consecutive Scanning Mode

You don't need to push the button to trigger scanning under this mode. The red
LED is on automatically and ready to scan a barcode. If no barcodes are scanned,
the red LED will stay on. After a successful scanning, the red LED goes off first
and becomes lit again automatically.
To adjust the scanning intervals, please follow the steps below:
For example: to set the scanning mode as "Consecutive Scanning Mode" and set
the "Consecutive Scanning Interval" as 1s.
1. Read the "Enter Setup" barcode.
2. Read the "Consecutive Scanning Mode" barcode.
3. Read the "Consecutive Scanning Interval Setting" barcode.
4. Read the "1s" barcode.
5. Read the "Exit and Save" barcode.

Consecutive Scanning Mode Consecutive Scanning Interval Setting

400ms 800ms

1s (*) 2s

3s 5s

Exit and Save

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10s 15s

Manual Scanning Mode

When under the manual scanning mode, a red-light beam will appear when you
press the scan button which indicates the scanner is ready to scan barcodes. The
red light will not go off until one of the situations below occurs.
1. Read a barcode successfully
2. Release the scan button

Manual Reading Mode

Hands-free Scanning Mode

When under the hands-free scanning mode, the red light won't go off when the
scanner reads a barcode successfully. Each barcode will be read only once no
matter how long it exposes under the red light.

Hands-free Mode

Exit and Save

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Connection
Wireless Adapter Mode
Wireless Adapter Mode is the default connection mode. To use this mode please
refer to the details below.

1. Power on Inateck BCST-73 by toggling switch from OFF to ON

2. Plug the USB adapter into a computer. If the indicator light flashes once, it
means the connection is successfully built. Short press the trigger on the
barcode scanner and it will emit red light beam, and then the barcode scanner
can work under Wireless Adapter Mode.
3. Open a file on the computer and move cursor to the place where scanning
result should be displayed and saved.

Note:
1) Wireless Adapter Mode is the default connection mode of BCST-73 barcode
scanner. If you are using Bluetooth connection mode and want to switch it back
to the Wireless Adapter Mode, please scan the setting barcodes in sequence
"Enter Setup" - "Wireless Adapter Mode" - "Exit with Save".

Exit and Save

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(*)Wireless Adapter Mode

2) Pair one or more scanners with one USB adapter

a) Plug the adapter into your computer

b) Scan "Enter Setup" barcode
c) Scan the barcode " Pair one or more scanners with one USB adapter", and get
the Inateck BCST-73 as close as possible to the USB adapter (within 2 meters).

Pair one or more scanners with one USB adapter

d) A three-chord sound (from low to high) indicates a successful pairing. Once
there is a long high tone, it means the pairing fails and a repeated operation is
needed. To pair more scanners with the adapter, please operate as the steps
mentioned above.

3) How to Disconnect a Receiver

If you have paired the scanner with two different receivers, these two receivers
can both connect the scanner. If you want to disconnect one of them, please

Exit and Save

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follow the steps below: make sure the scanner is connected with the receiver
that should be disconnected, and then scan the barcodes in turn "Enter
Settings" - "Disconnect Receiver" - "Save and Exit". The scanner will disconnect
from the receiver.

Disconnect Receiver

Wireless Bluetooth Mode

The Bluetooth mode (HID) is not a default mode. To switch to this mode, please
scan the setting barcodes in sequence " Enter to setup" - " Pairing " - " Exit with
Save"
Note: Normally BCST-73 can re-connect to previously connected device
automatically. If it fails, please remove the paring history of BCST-73 in the list of
host device. Afterwards, pair them again.

Pairing

Exit and Save

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When under the Bluetooth HID mode, the phone will hide the virtual keyboard
automatically after connected with the BCST-73.
If you are on an iOS device and want to pop out the virtual keyboard when
scanning, you may long press the scan button for 3s and for another 3s to hide
the virtual keyboard, which is illustrated in the picture below.

If you are on an Android device and want to reactivate the virtual keyboard,
please follow the steps below:
1. Open the "Settings" app on your Android device.
2. Select language and input method, and conduct the steps below according to
your Android system version:
Android 7.0 and above: Select "Physical Keyboard"-"Show Virtual Keyboard" in
turn.
Android 6.0 and lower: Select "Current Keyboard" - "Hardware (Show Input
Method)" in turn.

Exit and Save

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Set Bluetooth Name

The BCST-73 features Bluetooth name setting with length limited to 32

characters. To change the Bluetooth name, please first make sure the BCST-73 is
under Bluetooth HID or GATT mode and then scan the "Enter Setup" - "Set
Bluetooth Name" - "Bluetooth Name" (Scan the corresponding character
barcodes in the appendix) - "Exit and Save" barcodes.
Note: Please cut the scanner from wireless Bluetooth connection with your
phone or computer and delete the pairing history on your phone and computer
after modifying the Bluetooth name. Reconnect the scanner with your phone or
computer via wireless Bluetooth connection again to reveal the new Bluetooth
name.
For example, to change the Bluetooth name to "Tom", you may follow the steps
below:
1. Scan the "Enter Setup" barcode.
2. Scan the "Set Bluetooth Name" barcode.
3. Scan the "T" character barcode in the Appendix I.
4. Scan the "o" character barcode in the Appendix I.
5. Scan the "m" character barcode in the Appendix I.
6. Scan the "Exit and Save" barcode.

Set Bluetooth Name

Wired USB Mode

If you have connected the BCST-73 with your computer via the USB cable, the
BCST-73 will prioritize using the USB data transmission mode.

Exit and Save

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Barcode Settings
Codabar
Enable/Disable Codabar

(*) Enable Codabar Disable Codabar

Transmit START/STOP Characters

(*) Enable Codabar START/STOP Characters Disable Codabar START/STOP Characters

Code 11
Enable/Disable Code 11

Enable Code 11 (*) Disable Code 11

Exit and Save

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Checksum Code

Data in a Code 11 barcode may not include the checksum code. If there is, the
checksum code is the last one or two digit(s) of the data output. The checksum
code is the value added from all data collected, to check if the data is correct.
After you set the "Code 11 without Checksum" function, the scanner can
recognize all Code 11 barcodes normally. The scanner defaults the "Code 11
without Checksum" setting.
After you set the "Code 11 with 1-digit Checksum" function, the scanner will take
the last one digit of the data as checksum and won't be able to read Code 11
without checksum or Code 11 with 2-digit checksum.
After you set the "Code 11 with 2-digit Checksum" function, the scanner will take
the last two digits of the data as checksum and won't be able to read Code 11
without checksum or Code 11 with 1-digit checksum.
After you set the "Transmit Code 11 Checksum" function, the scanner will take
the last 1 or 2 digit(s) of the regular data as the checksum to transmit. The
scanner defaults the "Code 11 Transmit Checksum" setting.
Scan the "Do not Transmit Code 11 Checksum" barcode and the scanner won't
transmit the checksum.

(*) Code 11 without Checksum Code 11 with 1-digit Checksum

Code 11 with 2-digit Checksum (*) Transmit Code 11 Checksum

Exit and Save

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Do not Transmit Code 11 Checksum

Code 128
Enable/Disable Code 128

(*) Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128

GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 )
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 )

Enable GS1-128 (*) Disable GS1-128

USPS and FedEx Barcode

Enable/Disable USPS and FedEx Barcode

(*) Enable USPS and FedEx Barcode Disable USPS and FedEx Barcode

Exit and Save

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Code 39
Enable/Disable Code 39

(*) Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39

Transmit START/STOP Character

Enable Code 39 START/STOP Character (*) Disable Code 39 START/STOP Character

Checksum Code

The data in a Code 39 may not contain the checksum code. If there is, the
checksum code is the last character of the data. The checksum code is the value
added from all data collected, to check if the data is correct.
After you set the "Code 39 without Checksum" function, the scanner will
recognize all Code 39 normally. The scanner defaults enabling "Code 39 without
Checksum".
After you set the "Enable and Transmit Code 39 Checksum", the scanner will take
the last digit of the Code 39 data output as checksum and transmit it as normal
data collected but won't be able to recognize Code 39 without checksum.
After you set the "Enable but Do not Transmit Code 39 Checksum" function, the
scanner will take the last digit of the Code 39 output as checksum but won't
transmit it. And it won't be able to read Code 39 without checksum.

(*) Code 39 without Checksum

Exit and Save

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Enable and Transmit Code 39 Checksum Enable but Do not Transmit Code 39
Checksum

ASCII Code Recognition Range Setting

Enable All Code 39 ACSII Character Disable All Code 39 ASCII character

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

Enable/Disable Code 39 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

Enable VIN (*) Disable VIN

Code 32
Enable/Disable Code 32

Code 32 is a special form of Code 39 that's applied to Italian medical products.

The BCST-73 defaults disabling Code 32.

Enable Code 32 (*) Disable Code 32

The fixed initial character of a Code 32 is "A". The BCST-73 supports the function
of enabling or disabling the initial character, and defaults disabling it.

Exit and Save

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Enable Initial Character Output "A" (*) Disable Initial Character Output "A"

Code 93
Enable/Disable Code 93

(*) Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93

EAN-8
Enable/Disable EAN-8

(*) Enable EAN-8 Disable EAN-8

Checksum Code

(*) Transmit EAN-8 Checksum Code Do not Transmit EAN-8 Checksum Code

Exit and Save

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EAN-13
Enable/Disable EAN-13

(*) Enable EAN-13 Disable EAN-13

Checksum Code

(*) Transmit EAN-13 Checksum Do not Transmit EAN-13 Checksum

ISBN
Convert EAN-13 into ISBN

You may decide whether to convert EAN-13 into ISBN. The scanner won't
convert EAN-13 into ISBN by default.

Convert EAN-13 into ISBN (*) Do not Convert EAN-13 into ISBN

Convert EAN-13 into ISSN

You may decide whether to convert EAN-13 into ISSN. The scanner disables the
conversion by default.

Convert EAN-13 into ISSN (*) Do not Convert EAN-13 into ISSN

Exit and Save

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MSI
Enable/Disable MSI

Enable MSI (*) Disable MSI

Checksum Code

The MSI barcode contains 1-digit compulsory checksum code. If there is a

checksum code, it will be the last 1 or 2 digit(s). The checksum is the value added
from all data collected to check if the data input is correct.
After you set the "MSI without Checksum" function, the scanner can recognize
all regular MSI barcodes. The default setting is "MSI without checksum".
After you set the "MSI with One-digit Checksum" function, the scanner will take
the last digit of the data as the checksum and won't be able to recognize MSI
without checksum or with 2-digit checksum. The default setting is "MSI with
One-digit Checksum".
After you set the "MSI with Two-digit Checksum" function, the scanner will take
the last two digits of the data as the checksum and won't be able to recognize
MSI without checksum or with only 1 digit checksum.
After you set the "Transmit MSI Checksum" function, the scanner will take the
last one or two digit(s) of the regular data as the checksum. The default setting is
"Transmit MSI Checksum".
After you set the "Do not Transmit MSI Checksum" function, the scanner will no
longer transmit MSI checksum.

(*) MSI without Checksum MSI with One-digit Checksum

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MSI with Two-digit Checksum (*) Transmit MSI Checksum

Do not Transmit MSI Checksum

UPC-A
Enable/Disable UPC-A

(*) Enable UPC-A Disable UPC-A

UPC-A Outputs 0

You may decide whether to add a character "0" to the output of UPC-A. The
scanner defaults disabling the 0 output.

UPC-A Outputs 0 (*) UPC-A Do not Output 0

Checksum Code

You may decide whether to transmit checksum code. The scanner defaults
disabling checksum code transmission.

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Transmit UPC-A Checksum (*)Do not Transmit UPC-A Checksum

UPC-A Number System Digit

The first digit of a UPC-A barcode is the number system digit. The scanner
default enabling the output of number system digit. You may disable it as per
your needs.

(*) UPC-A Outputs Number System Digit UPC-A Do not Output Number System Digit

UPC-E
Enable/Disable UPC-E

(*) Enable UPC-E Disable UPC-E

Enable/Disable UPC-E1

The initial digit of most UPC-E is "0". If you want to read UPC-E barcodes with
initial digit "1", please first enable the UPC-E and then set the "Enable UPC-E1"
barcode. The scanner defaults disabling the UPC-E1.

Enable UPC-E1 (*) Disable UPC-E1

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Enable/Disable Initial Digit of UPC-E

(*) Enable Initial Digit of UPC-E Disable Initial Digit of UPC-E

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (*) Do not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

Checksum Code

(*) Transmit UPC-E Checksum Do not Transmit UPC-E Checksum

IATA 2 of 5
Enable/Disable IATA 2 of 5

Enable IATA 2 of 5 (*) Disable IATA 2 of 5

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Interleaved 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

(*) Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

Matrix 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5

Enable Matrix 2 of 5 (*) Disable Matrix 2 of 5

Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5

Enable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5 (*) Disable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5

GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Stacked etc. share the
same setting barcodes below with GS1 DataBar.

Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar

(*) Enable GS1 DataBar Disable GS1 DataBar

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Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar Composite

(*) Enable GS1 DataBar Composite Disable GS1 DataBar Composite

QR Code
Micro QR Code share the same setting barcodes below with QR Code.

Enable/Disable QR Code

(*) Enable QR Code Disable QR Code

Normal/Inverted QR Code Recognition

"Read Normal QR Code Only" means the scanner will only read the QR codes
with white background and black lines. "Read Normal and Inverted QR Code"
means those with black background and white lines can also be read like the
normal ones. The scanner defaults reading normal QR codes with white
background and black lines only. You can set it as "Read Normal and Inverted QR
Code" as per your needs.

(*) Read Normal QR Code Only Read Normal and Inverted QR Code

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Data Matrix
Enable/Disable Data Matrix

(*) Enable Data Matrix Disable Data Matrix

Normal/Inverted Data Matrix Recognition

"Read Normal Data Matrix Only" means the scanner will only be capable of
reading Data Matrix barcodes with white background and black lines. "Read
Inverted Data Matrix Only" means the scanner will only be capable of reading
the Data Matrix with black background and white lines. "Read Normal and
Inverted Data Matrix" means the scanner can read both types of Data Matrix
barcodes. The scanner defaults reading normal Data Matrix barcode. You can set
it as "Read Inverted Data Matrix Only" or "Read Normal and Inverted Data Matrix"
as per your needs.

(*) Read Normal Data Matrix Only Read Inverted Data Matrix Only

Read Normal and Inverted Data Matrix

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PDF 417
Micro PDF 417 share the same setting barcodes below with PDF 417.

Enable/Disable PDF 417

(*) Enable PDF 417 Disable PDF 417

Aztec code
Enable/Disable Aztec Code

Enable Aztec Code (*) Disable Aztec Code

Maxi code
Enable/Disable Maxi Code

Enable Maxi Code (*) Disable Maxi Code

Han Xin Code

Enable/Disable Han Xin Code

Enable Maxi Code (*) Disable Han Xin Code

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Normal/Inverted Han Xin Code Recognition

(*) Read Normal Han Xin Code Only Read Inverted Han Xin Code Only

Read Normal and Inverted Han Xin Code

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To Edit Data Format

Code ID
A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned barcode. This is useful
when decoding more than one code type.
You may decide whether to add code ID in front of a barcode output. The
scanner defaults disabling Code ID.

Output Code ID (*) Do not Output Code ID

Code ID List

Code Type Code ID

Code 128 a
EAN-13 b
EAN-8 c
UPC-A d
UPC-E e
Code 39 f
Code 93 g
Codabar h
Interleaved 2 of 5 i
Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5 j
Matrix 2 of 5 k
IATA 2 of 5 l
MSI m
Code 11 n
ISBN P
ISSN q

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QRCode A
PDF-417 B
Aztec Code C
Maxi Code D
Data Matrix E
Han Xin Code F
GS1 128 G
GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited H

Code End Character Setting

You may decide whether to add a "Enter" after a barcode output. The scanner
defaults adding an "Enter" after a barcode.

(*) Add "Enter" after Barcode Do not Add "Enter" after Barcode

Custom Code Prefix/Suffix Setting

The BCST-73 supports customizing 1-32 digit(s) of barcode prefix, and 1-32
digit(s) of barcode suffix. The prefix and suffix can be either shown or hidden.
The scanner defaults showing the prefix and suffix. Please refer to the Appendix
for the supported prefix/suffix characters.
Steps to set the prefix as "#" and the suffix as "D" are as below:
1. Read the "Enter Setup" barcode.
2. Read the "Set Prefix" barcode.
3. Read the "#" barcode in Appendix I.
4. Read the "Set Suffix" barcode.
5. Read the "D" barcode in Appendix I.
6. Read the "Exit and Save" barcode.
Note: After you successfully set prefix and suffix, the BCST-73 will by default
output scanning result with prefix and suffix.

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Set prefix (*)Show prefix

(*)Show suffix Set suffix

Hide prefix Hide suffix

Delete Characters on Output Result

When outputting scanning result, the BCST-73 supports deleting 0–99 digit(s)
front characters and 0–99 digit(s) end characters from a barcode.
Steps to set deleting front 12-digit characters and end 4-digit characters are as
below:
1. Read the "Enter Setup" barcode.
2. Read the "Set the Number of Front Digit(s) to be Deleted" barcode.
3. Scan the "1 Digit" barcode.
4. Scan the "2 Digits" barcode.
5. Scan the "Set the Number of End Digit(s) to be Deleted".
6. Scan the "4 Digits" barcode.
7. Scan the "Exit and Save" barcode.

Set Number of Front Digit(s) to be Deleted Set Number of End Digit(s) to be Deleted

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(*) 0 Digit 1 Digit

2 Digits 3 Digits

4 Digits 5 Digits

6 Digits 7 Digits

8 Digits 9 Digits

Upper/Lower Case Setting

The BCST-73 can convert all letters in a barcode into upper case form, or all into
lower case form. The case of letters remains unchanged by default. You may
change the setting of the upper and lower case by reading the barcodes below.

Convert All Letters to Upper Case Convert All Letters to Lower Case

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(*) Do Not Convert Letter Case

Additional Code
Barcodes like EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN, ISSN, UPC-A and UPC-E can have additional
codes. These additional codes appear on the right of the main code and are
shorter than the main code, which can be 2-5 digits. The BCST-73 will only read
the main code after you disable the additional code.
2-digit Additional Code
You may decide whether to recognize the 2-digit additional code by set this
function that is applicable to EAB-8, EAN-13, ISBN, ISSN, UPC-A, and UPC-E. The
BCST-73 defaults disabling the recognition of 2-digit additional code.

Enable 2-Digit Additional Code (*) Disable 2-Digit Additional Code

5-digit Additional Code
You may decide whether to recognize the 5-digit additional code by setting this
function which is applicable to EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN, ISSN, UPC-A and UPC-E. The
scanner defaults disabling the recognition of 5-digit additional code.

Enable 5-digit Additional Code (*) Disable 5-digit Additional Code

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Mode of Recognition Only for Barcodes with Additional Code

The scanner can only recognize the barcodes with additional code if you set the
mode as "Recognition Only for Barcodes with Additional Code".
The scanner can recognize the barcodes without additional code if you set the
mode as "Recognition Not Only for Barcodes with Additional Code".

Recognition Only for Barcodes with (*)Recognition Not Only for Barcodes with
Additional Code Additional Code

Separation Character
You may decide whether to add a separation character "-" between the main
code and additional code. This function is applicable to the barcodes with
additional code, e.g., ISBN code, and ISSN code.

Add Separation Character (*) Do not Add Separation Character

Caps Lock Control

When using the BCST-73 on a Windows system, the content of a barcode may
change with the status of the caps lock key. To avoid errors caused by such
change, you may enable the "Rid Barcode of Caps Lock Control".

(*) Caps Lock Control Barcode Rid Barcode of Caps Lock Control

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Read Code with Specific Initial Characters Only

Under this mode you may set 1-6 digits as initial characters, and the scanner will
only recognize the barcodes with these initial characters. Please refer to the
Appendix I for the supported characters.
Steps to enable reading barcodes with initial characters "A" and "6" are as below:
1. Read the "Enter Setup" barcode.
2. Read the "Set the Special Initial Character" barcode.
3. Read the "A" barcode in Appendix I;
4. Read the "6" barcode in Appendix I;
5. Read the "Exit and Save" barcode.
Note: After you set the initial characters by steps above, the BCST-73 will only
recognize the barcodes with specific initial characters. If you want to disable the
function, please read the "Enter Setup" - "Remove the Restriction on Initial
Characters" - "Exit and Save".

Set Initial Characters Only Read the Barcodes

with Specific Initial Characters

(*) Remove the Restriction on Initial

Characters

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Read 1D Inverted Barcode

The inverted barcode refers to the 1D barcode with white lines on black ground
(The recognition of different inverted 2D barcodes is set separately.

Recognize Inverted Barcode (*) Do not Recognize Inverted Barcode

Hide Special Initial Character

Code 128 and Code 39 may contain some special initial characters to indicate
some sort of parameter of a product. For example, the character "p" as initial
character can indicate "Part Number", and character "Q" can indicate quantity.
The BCST-73 can hide such initial characters. If the initial characters are set to be
hidden, the initial characters for code 128 and code 39 including D, K, P, Q, S, V,
1P, 1T, 10D, 17V, 2P or 4L will be hidden and won't output. "Hide Special Initial
Character" function is disabled by default.

Hide Special Initial Character (*) Show Special Initial Character

Time Stamp Function

The time stamp includes time (hour/minute/second) and date
(day/month/year). The BCST-73 disables time stamp function by default. You
may decide whether to output it. You can enable either the time or date, or both
time and date output. After you set the time output function, the time stamp
will be added to the output of each barcode in the format of 24-hour time
system.

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Output Time (*) Do not Output Time

Output Date (*) Do not Output Date

Due to the time zone difference or the shortage of battery, you may encounter
problems such as the time stamp does not synchronize with the local time. You
can scan the barcodes below to set the time stamp.

Set the Year of Time Stamp Set the Month of Time Stamp

Set the Day of Time Stamp Set the Hour of Time Stamp

Set the Minute of Time Stamp Set the Second of Time Stamp

Number 0 Number 1

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Number 2 Number 3

Number 4 Number 5

Number 6 Number 7

Number 8 Number 9

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For example, if you want to set the time stamp as "09:34:07 2019/04/18", you
may follow the steps as indicated below:
1. Read the "Enter Setup" barcode.
2. Read the "Set the Year of Time Stamp" barcode.
3. Read the "Number 1" barcode.
4. Read the "Number 9" barcode.
5. Read the "Set the Month of Time Stamp" barcode.
6. Read the "Number 4" barcode.
7. Read the "Set the Day of Time Stamp" barcode.
8. Read the "Number 1" barcode.
9. Read the "Number 8" barcode.
10. Read the "Set the Hour of Time Stamp" barcode.
11. Read the "Number 9" barcode.
12. Read the "Set the Minute of Time Stamp" barcode.
13. Read the "Number 3" barcode.
14. Read the "Number 4" barcode.
15. Read the "Set the Second of Time Stamp" barcode.
16. Read the "Number 7" barcode.
17. Read the "Exit and Save" barcode.

Note: The year of the time stamp can only be set between 2000 and 2099.

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Use of Shortcut Barcodes

There are two types of shortcut barcodes.
Input Type: With these shortcut barcodes you can quickly input some characters.
Please refer to Appendix I.
Function Type: These shortcut barcodes work either alone or in combination
way. Please refer to the Appendix II and Appendix III.
If the shortcut barcode is enabled and you scan some shortcut barcodes of input
type, BCST-73 will output corresponding characters. When you scan the shortcut
barcodes of function type, BCST-73 will simulate the effect on a keyboard, like a
standalone function key or combination ones.

Enable Shortcut Barcodes (*) Disable Shortcut Barcodes

Settings of Data Coding Format

To let the host print Chinese data in given code format, you may complete the
setting by reading the "Data Coding Format" barcode. The scanner defaults
outputting data in GBK coding format.
1. Original Data Format, the data coding output format is closely connected with
the code generation environment. The output format can be GBK or UNICODE.
2. The GBK (GB2312) is applicable to software like Notepad, Excel, etc.
3. The UNICODE is applicable to software like WORD etc.

(*) Original Data Coding Format GBK Data Coding Format

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Unicode Data Coding Format (*) Disable Original and GBK Chinese
Character Recognition

Enable Original and GBK Chinese Character Recognition

Replace GS (^]) with Specific Character

The BCST-73 supports replacing the GS separation character (^]) with specific
characters. The scanner defaults disabling the function.
Steps to set replacing GS separation character with character "A" are as below:
1. Read the "Enter Setup" barcode.
2. Read the "Set the GS Replacement Character" barcode.
3. Read the "A" barcode in Appendix I.
4. Read the "Exit and Save" barcode.
Note: After you complete setting the replacement character by following steps
above, the BCST-73 will automatically enable the replacing GS with other
characters function. If you want to disable the function, please read the "Enter
Setup" - "Disable Replacing GS with Other Character" - "Exit and Save" barcodes
in turn.

Set the Replacement Character Enable Replacing GS with Other Characters

(*) Disable Replacing GS with Other Characters

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Appendix Ⅰ: Characters

! "

# $

% &

' (

) *

+ ,

- .

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/ 0

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 :

; <

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= >

? @

A B

C D

E F

G H

I J

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K L

M N

O P

Q R

S T

U V

W X

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Y Z

[ \

] ^

_ `

a b

c d

e f

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g h

i j

k
l

m n

o p

q r

s t

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u v

w x

y z

{ |

} ~

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Appendix Ⅱ: Independent Function Key

Enter Key Space Key

F1 F2

F3 F4

F5 F6

F7 F8

F9 F10

F11 F12

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Tab Backspace

Delete Move Cursor Upward

Move Cursor Downward Move Cursor Leftward

Move Cursor Rightward Ctrl

Esc Insert

Home End

Page Up Page Down

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Appendix Ⅲ: Function Key Combinations

NUL(Ctrl+@) SOH(Ctrl+A)

STX(Ctrl+B) ETX(Ctrl+C)

EOT(Ctrl+D) ENQ(Ctrl+E)

ACK(Ctrl+F) BEL(Ctrl+G)

BS(Ctrl+H) HT(Ctrl+I)

LF(Ctrl+J) VT(Ctrl+K)

FF(Ctrl+L) CR(Ctrl+M)

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SO(Ctrl+N) SI(Ctrl+O)

DLE(Ctrl+P) DC1(Ctrl+Q)

DC2(Ctrl+R) DC3(Ctrl+S)

DC4(Ctrl+T) NAK(Ctrl+U)

SYN(Ctrl+V) ETB(Ctrl+W)

CAN(Ctrl+X) EM(Ctrl+Y)

SUB(Ctrl+Z) ESC(Ctrl+[)

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FS(Ctrl+\) GS(Ctrl+])

RS(Ctrl+^) US(Ctrl+-)

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