Nokia N95 - Barcode reader

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Barcode reader

Use the

Barcode

application to decode different types of

codes (such as barcodes and codes in magazines). The
codes may contain information such as URL links, e-mail
addresses, and phone numbers.

To scan and decode barcodes, press

, and select

Applications

>

Office

>

Barcode

.

To activate the main camera to scan a code, open the lens
cover by using the camera activation switch. To scan the
code, select

Scan code

. Set the code between the red lines

on the display. The

Barcode

attempts to scan and decode

the code, and the decoded information appears on the
display.

To save the scanned data, select

Options

>

Save

. The data

is saved in .bcr format.

To view previously saved, decoded information in the main
view, select

Saved data

. To open a code, press

.

When viewing the decoded information, the different links,
URL links, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses are

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indicated by icons on the top of the display in the direction
they appear in the decoded information.

In the

Saved data

view, select

Options

and you can scan

new codes or use the decoded information.

The device reverts to the standby mode to save battery
power if

Barcode

cannot be activated or if no keys are

pressed for 1 minute. To continue scanning or viewing
saved information, press

.