QR Codes???
Oct 19, 2022 07:25:06 #
I don't understand QR Codes. I take a picture with my phone. Then what? A device I bought came with a QR Code to get the manual. Taking a picture didn't get me the manual.
Oct 19, 2022 07:27:22 #
You need a QR code scanner app. Quick download and you’re good to go.
Oct 19, 2022 07:28:46 #
RogStrix
Loc: UK
jerryc41 wrote:
I don't understand QR Codes. I take a picture with my phone. Then what? A device I bought came with a QR Code to get the manual. Taking a picture didn't get me the manual.
QR codes link to a website, if your phone camera doesn't read QR codes then you need to add a free QR app to your phone, once installed open the app, use the camera and bingo...
Oct 19, 2022 07:29:28 #
Shellback wrote:
You need a QR code scanner app. Quick download and you’re good to go.
Thanks. All the sheet said was to take a picture with the cell phone camera.
Oct 19, 2022 07:58:58 #
At a local restaurant the sign said the same as your sign. Then the menu came up - we ordered - got the food - and then the check came up - we paid & tipped - and then we got the receipt. Very efficient. That was with an iPhone - other cell phones may not work as easily.
Oct 19, 2022 08:04:08 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks. All the sheet said was to take a picture with the cell phone camera.
When MANY people write, they think everyone knows what they are talking about.
They don't consider that some people may not be aware of the subject....
Oct 19, 2022 08:18:49 #
My DW’s phone -Samsung S22 Ultra - it has a built in QR scanner shortcut (android 9 or later). She opens the camera and lets it focus on the QR code - does not take a pic and it will read the code and displays options.
Oct 19, 2022 08:19:54 #
The code let me download the manual and videos, and I sent both to my computer.
Oct 20, 2022 09:22:23 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
jerryc41 wrote:
I don't understand QR Codes. I take a picture with my phone. Then what? A device I bought came with a QR Code to get the manual. Taking a picture didn't get me the manual.
I have an app on my iphone. I just hit the camera tab, hold it over the QR & it does it automatically. I gues why they are called smart phones? (while I scratch my head wondering)
Oct 20, 2022 09:32:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I don't understand QR Codes. I take a picture with my phone. Then what? A device I bought came with a QR Code to get the manual. Taking a picture didn't get me the manual.
If you have an iPhone a QR code scanner can be found on the Widgets screen. You might be able to use one in messaging. Other than that you can download a QR code scanner as was suggested.
Note: there are some code scanners that have devious motives.
I’ve seen lists of bad ones but I don’t remember where. Try Kim Kommando’s website.
Oct 20, 2022 10:17:37 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Whenever I took a picture of the QR Code I got nothing. I thought it was me or the phone/camera.Thanks. All the sheet said was to take a picture with the cell phone camera.
Oct 20, 2022 12:13:44 #
Longshadow wrote:
When MANY people write, they think everyone knows what they are talking about.
They don't consider that some people may not be aware of the subject....
They don't consider that some people may not be aware of the subject....
That's called "speaking from superior knowledge" and happens frequently with technical subjects. Years ago, when I was working as a Research Chemist, I had to be particularly careful about that when giving talks at technical meetings in the aerospace industry. It's easy to forget that not all have had your exposure to the subject matter.
Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City
Oct 20, 2022 14:33:03 #
Longshadow wrote:
When MANY people write, they think everyone knows what they are talking about.
They don't consider that some people may not be aware of the subject....
They don't consider that some people may not be aware of the subject....
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak up and to remove all doubt!
Oct 20, 2022 14:58:02 #
A QR Code holds a block of text. The most common format can hold about 50 characters, but a more dense layout can hold up to 4K. Usually, this is used for a web URL, with your phone's camera recognizing it, and offering a "Click here" to go there button.
However, it can hold other things. Formats are defined contacts and calendar events among other things.
However, it can hold other things. Formats are defined contacts and calendar events among other things.
Oct 21, 2022 21:44:32 #
I had an old phone, and I kept trying to take a picture of the QR codes, and nothing happened. Then I got a new phone, and found out all I had to do was scan the code with the camera and a link came up. The first one must not have had the app.
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