Physical Device Setup

Adding Battery

Place the battery in the back of the device. 

Handheld Strap Placement

If you would like to use the scanner as a handheld, place the strap on the back of the device using Velcro strap.

Cradle/Grip Placement

If you purchase a cradle/grip for the device, you will need to remove the Velcro strap, bar, and black film (this covers the connection).

Android Setup

Turn the Device on using the power button (top button on the right-hand side of the device).

Display Settings

Screen Timeout: Settings > Display > Lock Display > Screen timeout

Dark Theme (put device in dark mode): Settings > Display > Appearance > Dark theme > Click to enable.

Location Settings

Use Location: Settings > Location > click Use location to turn on.

Wi-Fi Scanning: Settings > Location > Location services > Wi-Fi scanning > Click to enable.

Bluetooth Scanning: Settings > Location > Location services > Bluetooth scanning > Click to enable.

Privacy Settings

Usage & diagnostics: Settings > Privacy > Usage & diagnostics > Confirm this setting is disabled.

Unitech Scanner Service

USS Factory Default: Settings > USS (Unitech Scanner Service) > (choose the Factory Default menu option)

Sound Settings

Volume: Settings > Sound & vibration > Adjust levels to approximately 20%.

Install AscendScan

EA660 Devices come with AscendScan preloaded. If your device does not come with AscendScan preloaded, please contact Ascend Support for assistance.

AscendScan Setup

After starting AscendScan, the following permissions prompts will appear.

1. Select OK to continue
   
2. Select WHILE USING THE APP for the pictures and record video permission request

1. Select ALLOW for the photos, media, and files permission request

4. Verify that the required permissions for AscendScan have been set by clicking OK on the next two verification screens
   

1. Once the Welcome to AscendScan screen launches, press Click to Get Started on the screen.

6. Click OK to the AscendScan Configuration prompt.

7. Enter a Device Name (max of 8 characters).
8. Click Yes to Device Name Confirmation Request.

9. Click Scan QR on the Connect to the Ascend Agent prompt to connect the device to your network through the Inventory Center. Check out our article, Inventory Scanner - Connect the Inventory Scanner to your Wi-Fi Network.

10. Once connected to your Wi-Fi network, you will be prompted to Review the Privacy Policy. Click Accept.

11. Click Yes to the Confirmation Request prompt.

12. Click OK to the AscendScan Configuration confirmation prompt.

13. Click Continue to the Welcome to AscendScan prompt.

14. You will be taken back to the main AscendScan screen with three tiles:
    1. Inventory Center
    2. Settings
    3. Utilities

Update AscendScan Settings

Confirm AscendScan Version

Click the Utilities tile on the main AscendScan screen.

1. Utilities > About > Verify the AscendScan Version is 4.1.3. If you do not see 4.1.3 listed, click the Check For Updates button.

AscendScan Settings

Click the Settings tile on the main AscendScan screen. Any updates/changes are Auto Saved.

1. General
   1. Language: Confirm correct language is set.
   2. Device Name: Confirm or modify Device Name.
2. Scan Notifications
   1. Good Scan Beep: High
   2. Good Scan Vibrate: Disable
   3. Bad Scan Beep: Med
   4. Bad Scan Vibrate: Enable. When a bad beep is received the device will vibrate in addition to the Bad Beep sound.
3. Inventory Center
   1. Allow Count Change: Enable
   2. Show Product Description: Enable
   3. Alternate Row Color: Enable
   4. Auto-Navigate to Scans: Enable
   5. Confirm Scanned Data Uploads: Disable
4. Support
   1. Extended Logging: Disable

Desktop Setup

1. The AscendScan icon should be in the lower left of the display.
2. The Files icon in the lower right.
3. The BeyondTrust Support app icon just left of the Files icon.
4. Remove (but do not uninstall, if prompted) all the other icons from the desktop.
   

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