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ETUP FOR

INDOWS

AND

INDOWS

ISTA

This chapter explains how to install and use
the

Bluetooth

Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS)

with a

Bluetooth

enabled computer running

either of the following operating systems:

−

Windows XP Professional/Tablet PC

(SP1, SP2, SP3)

−

Windows Vista Business/Ultimate (SP1)

Before you begin the instructions in this
chapter, make sure you have charged and
installed the battery as explained in Chapter
2, “Hardware Preparation.”

ETUP

UMMARY

STEP 1: Uninstall other scanning software.
STEP 2: Install SocketScan software.
STEP 3: Turn on the

Bluetooth

CRS.

STEP 4: Start

Bluetooth

on your computer.

STEP 5: Configure

Bluetooth

settings

STEP 6: Configure scanner settings.
STEP 7: Connect Computer to

Bluetooth

CRS.

STEP 8: Assemble and put on the

Bluetooth

CRS.

STEP 9: Open your application.
STEP 10: Scan data into your application

Application Features

Scanner settings.
Advanced

Bluetooth

settings.

Remote trigger button.
Symbology Selector

Summary of Contents for 9M

Page 1: ...Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner Series 9 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...087S D554 641 S and D570 350 and European Community Registered Designs 000522289 0001 and 000522289 0002 Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket is expressly prohibited Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice Feel free to contact Socket at Socket Mobile Inc 39700 Eureka Drive Newark CA 94560 4808 USA Other than the a...

Page 3: ...ich includes devices with any of the following part numbers Bluetooth CRS version Ring Unit Part Number Wrist Unit Part Number 9M 8550 00032 8550 00028 9P 8550 00027 8550 00028 The features described in this manual that do not apply to older hardware versions of the Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner will be noted as such ...

Page 4: ...P 2 Install SocketScan and Connect Agent 18 STEP 3 Start SocketScan 21 STEP 4 Enable Cordless Scanner Support 21 STEP 5 Turn on the Bluetooth CRS 22 STEP 6 Connect Device to Bluetooth CRS 23 STEP 7 Assemble and Put on the Bluetooth CRS 25 STEP 8 Open your Application 25 STEP 9 Scan Data into Your Application 26 Disconnecting 27 Symbology Selector 28 Scanner Settings 29 Scan Demo 31 Connect Agent U...

Page 5: ...ings 51 Advanced Scanner Settings 52 Remote Trigger Button 55 Floating Trigger 56 Symbology Selector 57 5 ACTIVEPAIRING 58 APPENDICES A SPECIFICATIONS 65 B SCANNING SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 68 C BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 72 D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 74 E DECODE ZONE 76 F RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS 78 G TROUBLESHOOTING 79 H TECHNICAL SUPPORT 83 LIMITED WARRANTY 84 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 8...

Page 6: ...RS for up to 10 hours on a single charge The Bluetooth CRS features a Class 1 Bluetooth radio so you can scan bar codes while wirelessly connected to computer located up to 300 feet 100 m away Socket offers multiple wireless connection tools including Connect Agent software and ActivePairing which automate the connection process ABOUT THE SOFTWARE SocketScan software feeds scanned data into any op...

Page 7: ...Broadcom 1 5 or greater Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile Stonestreet One 1 2 4 Build 1783 for Windows Mobile Note Software installation requires a host PC connection cable cradle and ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center software available free from the Microsoft website Alternatively advanced users can install a CAB file please see Readme file for instructions Windows XP and Vist...

Page 8: ...roducts Registered users benefit from priority technical support and can choose to get special offers and product upgrade information Register online at www socketmobile com support support new SOCKETCARE SERVICE PROGRAM The SocketCare service program is available for the Bluetooth CRS For more information please visit www socketmobile com support ADVANCED PROGRAMMING GUIDE The SocketScan Advanced...

Page 9: ...rom the hand if subjected to unusual force This feature is designed to reduce the risk or extent of injury in case the Bluetooth CRS gets entangled with industrial equipment If the cable breaks away during use simply plug it back in to resume operation Power button Good Read LED Left Trigger Button Right Trigger Button Bluetooth Status LED Battery Status LED Battery Door Lock Coiled cable Wrist Un...

Page 10: ... seconds Bluetooth connection Blinking 20 battery capacity remaining On 10 battery capacity remaining Battery Status Red LED Off Off or Good Battery status Wrist Unit Beeps Beep Pattern Meaning 2 beeps low high Power on 2 beeps high low Power off 1 beep CRS connected to host computer 2 beeps same tone CRS disconnected from host computer 1 beep with green LED optional setting Data successfully scan...

Page 11: ...ton CHARGING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY Notes Please charge the battery before initial use You can charge the battery before or after inserting it into the wrist unit The charger can charge a wrist unit and spare battery simultaneously Do not use the charger or Bluetooth CRS with other batteries doing so will void the warranty A fully charged battery can power 12 000 scans in 10 hours under normal...

Page 12: ...t the charger cable to the top of the wrist unit Installing the Battery Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock the battery door Open the door With the wrist unit right side up insert the battery with the blank side of on top and metal contacts in front Metal contacts WARNING To prevent damage to the battery do not insert it backwards or upside down Close and lock the battery door The door will not fu...

Page 13: ...clips during insertion or removal Note To remove grasp a clip and gently pull out Repeated removal may distort the post and make it unusable STEP 2 Put on wrist strap The wrist strap can be worn on the right or left wrist Adjust for a comfortable fit Note A shorter 6 inch strap is also available SKU STEP 3 Connect cable to ring unit Plug the narrow end of the cable into the connector on the back o...

Page 14: ...TEP 5 Insert wrist unit into case Insert the wrist unit into the case and fasten into place Note You may hear a beep and see the LED flicker because the power button was pressed during insertion However the wrist unit will not turn on unless the button was pressed for more than 2 seconds you will hear 2 beeps ...

Page 15: ...e into the top of the wrist unit Replacement Parts Straps and other replaceable components of the Bluetooth CRS are available in single or multi packs Part SKU Coiled cable 1 pack AC4044 1139 Coiled cable 10 pack AC4045 1140 Battery 5 pack AC4031 714 Finger Strap 10 pack AC4027 710 Wrist Unit Case 10 pack AC4029 712 Wrist Strap 10 pack AC4028 711 ...

Page 16: ...ttery as explained in Chapter 2 Hardware Preparation SETUP SUMMARY STEP 1 Uninstall other scanning software STEP 2 Install SocketScan and Connect Agent STEP 3 Start SocketScan STEP 4 Enable cordless scanner support STEP 5 Turn on the Bluetooth CRS STEP 6 Connect device to Bluetooth CRS STEP 7 Assemble and put on the Bluetooth CRS STEP 8 Open your application STEP 9 Scan data into your application ...

Page 17: ...s from your Pocket PC 2 Tap Start Settings Tap on the System tab or Control Panel 3 Tap on the Remove Programs icon 4 Use the utility to remove the software OPTION 2 Uninstall via ActiveSync 1 Make sure the bar code scanning software is not running and remove or disconnect any Socket data collection products from your device 2 Use ActiveSync and a serial USB cable or cradle to make an active conne...

Page 18: ...ation software ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center Note The synchronization software is available free from the Microsoft website 2 Insert the installation CD into your host PC 3 If it does not start automatically start use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD ROM drive In the CD click on SETUP EXE 4 The SocketScan Setup Center will appear in your web browser Read the first pag...

Page 19: ...In the File Download Security Warning dialog click Run In the second warning dialog click Run Internet Explorer will download the file Firefox In the file opening dialog click Save File Firefox will download the file In the Downloads list next to SocketScanCE exe click Open In the warning dialog click OK to continue 7 The installation wizard will automatically begin Follow the wizard to install th...

Page 20: ... tapping ok when prompted or pressing the reset button 9 Install Connect Agent Return to the SocketScan Setup Center Installation page Scroll down to the Connect Agent Mobile Devices section and click on the Connect Agent software link there IMPORTANT You must install both SocketScan and Connect Agent software ...

Page 21: ...cle SocketScan is not ready to connect to the Bluetooth CRS blue circle SocketScan is ready to connect to the Bluetooth CRS Bluetooth CRS is connected and ready to scan STEP 4 ENABLE CORDLESS SCANNER SUPPORT 1 Go to the Today screen by tapping Start Today 2 Tap the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen In the pop up menu tap Settings 3 The Scanner Settings utility will appear Tap on the CS t...

Page 22: ... STEP 5 TURN ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS Press and hold the small power button on the left side of the wrist unit until you hear 2 beeps low high Note For more information on beeps and LEDs see page 10 After you turn on the Bluetooth CRS it will have the following sequence of Bluetooth modes until it connects to a computer Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode 0 5 minutes Discoverable and connecta...

Page 23: ...If the Bluetooth radio of your device is turned off Connect Agent will ask if you want to turn it on Tap Yes Connect Agent will automatically turn on the Bluetooth radio 3 Connect Agent will search for and connect to the Bluetooth CRS If this the device s first time connecting to the Bluetooth CRS Connect Agent will search for any in range If the device previously connected to a Bluetooth CRS Conn...

Page 24: ...CRS 6 After connecting the Bluetooth CRS will beep once and the SocketScan icon will change into a ring icon Note Connect Agent will save information to automate future connections to the Bluetooth CRS To change which Bluetooth CRS is assigned as your favorite use the Connect Agent utility instructions provided at the end of this chapter Note After you have connected the device to the Bluetooth CR...

Page 25: ... 25 STEP 7 ASSEMBLE AND PUT ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS Please refer to the instructions in Chapter 2 STEP 8 OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 1 Start the application that you want to enter scanned data into 2 Place the cursor where you want data to enter ...

Page 26: ...to the next cell or line ready for the next scan Notes See Appendix B for scanning tips If no data is read in a few seconds the laser will turn off and you must try again SocketScan Auto Reconnect If your mobile device suspends or the Bluetooth CRS moves out of range the connection will end After the mobile device turns on again or the Bluetooth CRS returns into range SocketScan will try to re con...

Page 27: ...onnect The CRS will beep twice same tone to indicate that the connection has ended Note Connect Agent will also turn off the Bluetooth radio of some mobile devices depending on their Bluetooth stack Turning off the Bluetooth CRS To turn off the Bluetooth CRS press and hold the power button on the wrist unit until you hear 2 beeps high low ...

Page 28: ... Selector 2 Check the symbologies you wish to enable Uncheck those you wish to disable For convenience you can tap Disable All to disable all and select the ones you want Tap ok Note Socket does not recommend enabling all symbologies Doing so will slightly lengthen the decode process Note To scan Vehicle Identification Number bar codes select VIN SocketScan will disregard extra characters added by...

Page 29: ...haracter maximum only ASCII printable characters Note The default suffix is a carriage return Besides characters listed on the screen other characters can be typed or entered using the format nnn where nnn ASCII character 001 255 3 Tap on the Sound tab Select a sound to indicate a good read If you select Play wav file tap on the button to search for the file it must be located in the My Documents ...

Page 30: ...eature Disable Auto Power Off mode CAUTION Selecting this option will disable the Auto Power Off mode and can result in complete discharge of the CRS battery Use with caution Note When the Bluetooth CRS is connected the Advanced button appears Permanent Pair is the only Advanced option for the Bluetooth CRS For instructions see ActivePairing on the next page 5 Tap on the CRS tab Select the CRS but...

Page 31: ...If you have not configured the Bluetooth CRS to automatically connect tap on CS Connect CS at the bottom of the screen 2 The Scan Demo screen will appear If desired use the check boxes to modify the test Enable all symbologies By default this option is checked Different symbologies can sometimes interpret the same bar code differently so you may want to uncheck this option Display as hex data Chec...

Page 32: ...gent 2 The Connect Agent utility lists the Bluetooth CRS that it has saved as a favorite device This is a specific device that Connect Agent automatically attempts to connect to when SocketScan or Scan Demo is started Note SocketScan and Scan Demo can have the same favorite CRS 3 To remove a device from the partnership list select the device and tap Delete In the confirmation screen tap Yes ...

Page 33: ...se of a cordless and a plug in Socket data collection device with the same computer Simply connect or plug in each device as normal Each device will function normally No extra configuration is required Each device can be configured separately In the SocketScan menu tap on the appropriate device to configure its settings ...

Page 34: ...ed and installed the battery as explained in Chapter 2 Hardware Preparation SETUP SUMMARY STEP 1 Uninstall other scanning software STEP 2 Install SocketScan software STEP 3 Turn on the Bluetooth CRS STEP 4 Start Bluetooth on your computer STEP 5 Configure Bluetooth settings STEP 6 Configure scanner settings STEP 7 Connect Computer to Bluetooth CRS STEP 8 Assemble and put on the Bluetooth CRS STEP ...

Page 35: ... XP click Add or Remove Programs 3 Use the utility to remove the software STEP 2 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE 1 Insert the SocketScan installation CD into the CD drive of your computer 2 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD ROM drive In the CD click on SETUP EXE 3 The SocketScan Setup Center will appear in your web browser Read the first page and click Installation in the left margin 4 In...

Page 36: ...e Downloads list next to SocketScan exe click Open In the warning dialog click OK to continue 6 The installation wizard will launch Follow it to install the software 7 During installation a message will warn that the software is unsigned or has not passed Windows Logo testing Windows XP Click Continue Anyway Windows Vista Click Install this driver software anyway 8 After software installation icon...

Page 37: ...me after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode 0 5 minutes Discoverable and connectable 5 20 minutes Connectable 20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off STEP 4 START BLUETOOTH ON YOUR COMPUTER Refer to your Bluetooth hardware software documentation for instructions 1 If using an add on Bluetooth card or adapter such as the Socket Scanning Companion USB Bluetooth adapter plug it into your computer ...

Page 38: ...ull instructions Note SocketScan supports a generic Bluetooth COM port and may be able to connect to Bluetooth stacks other than those listed Microsoft Bluetooth Stack 1 Click on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray In the pop up menu click Add a Bluetooth Device 2 The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will begin Make sure the Bluetooth CRS is turned on Check the box My device is set up and ready to be f...

Page 39: ...labeled under the wrist unit 4 In the next screen select Use the passkey found in the documentation and enter the default PIN 1234 5 The Bluetooth CRS will connect to your computer and the blue LED on the Bluetooth CRS wrist unit will begin to blink once every three seconds Note A series of balloons will report the Bluetooth connection progress 6 In the last screen of the Add Bluetooth Device Wiza...

Page 40: ...40 Note If you plan to enable ActivePairing also note the Incoming COM port ...

Page 41: ... searching for Bluetooth devices in range 4 In the list of found devices select Socket CRS xxxxxx Tap Next Note The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the Bluetooth Device Address which is printed on a label under the wrist unit 5 If a passkey is requested enter the default PIN 1234 Tap OK After connecting the Bluetooth CRS will beep once and the blue LED on the Bluetooth CRS wr...

Page 42: ...desired check Auto Connect Click Next WARNING Do not select a COM port that is used by another device on your system 8 After the wizard reports that COM port selection is complete remember the COM port number and click Next 9 In the next screen edit the connection name and or icon if desired and click Next 10 In the last screen click Finish ...

Page 43: ... brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device Address which is printed on a label under the wrist unit 3 If a passkey is requested enter 1234 4 To indicate the connection the Bluetooth CRS will beep once The blue LED will also blink off once per second Note By default the Bluetooth software asks for the passkey each time you connect Note To disable the passkey requirement under Advan...

Page 44: ...computer The Bluetooth CRS is connected to the computer Spinning icon alternates between Bluetooth CRS and CHS icons SocketScan is ready for the Bluetooth CRS to connect to the computer with ActivePairing STEP 7 CONFIGURE SCANNER SETTINGS 1 Click the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen In the pop up menu click Settings Note Alternatively click Start Control Panel SocketScan Settings 2 In t...

Page 45: ...ect Select the maximum number of attempts and time limit per attempt for the Bluetooth CRS to reconnect to the computer in case they move out of range from each other Disable CS Auto Power Off mode CAUTION Selecting this option will disable the Auto Power Off mode and can result in complete discharge of the CRS battery Use with caution Note You must disable CS Auto Power Off mode if you would like...

Page 46: ...n this chapter Battery Level When the scanner is connected a progress bar will show the scanner s battery level 5 Click on the CRS tab Select which button on the Bluetooth CRS you would like to use to trigger the scanner 6 After entering settings click OK to save the changes ...

Page 47: ...re using the Microsoft Bluetooth stack a balloon may report that a device is requesting to connect Click on the balloon As prompted enter the passkey 1234 to connect 3 SocketScan will connect the computer to the Bluetooth CRS 4 The task tray icon at the bottom of your screen will change to an image of a ring above a bar code to indicate that SocketScan is connected to the Bluetooth CRS Note The CR...

Page 48: ...refer to the instructions in Chapter 2 STEP 10 OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 1 Start the Windows application that you want to enter scanned data into Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open 2 Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to be entered ...

Page 49: ...e scanner may beep and or the ring scanner s LED may flash green to indicate a good read Note If no data is read in a few seconds the laser will turn off and you must try again Note See Appendix B for scanning tips 2 After a successful scan data should appear in your document By default the cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line ready for data from the next scan Note Wait for the G...

Page 50: ...nnect icon on the desktop to manually initiate re connection Note By default CS Auto Power off mode is enabled This mode must be disabled for automatic reconnections Disconnecting To disconnect click on the SocketScan icon and click Disconnect CS The Bluetooth CRS will beep 2 times to indicate the disconnection Note If using ActivePairing disconnect by turning off the Bluetooth CRS Turning off the...

Page 51: ...computer to play a WAV file select Play a WAV file and click Browse to select the file Prefix Suffix Enter any prefix and or suffixes you would like SocketScan to automatically append to scanned data 128 character max printable ASCII characters only By default SocketScan will enter a carriage return after every scan Display Settings option in the SocketScan tray icon menu Checking this option disp...

Page 52: ...e CS tab 2 In the CS screen click Advanced 3 The Advanced Settings screen will appear reporting the current Bluetooth friendly name assigned to the Bluetooth CRS If desired select a setting and click Change 3 In the screen that appears enter any changes and click OK ...

Page 53: ...me area changing the Friendly Name may help identify specific devices Security If enabled the default security PIN is 1234 A new 4 digit PIN can be entered but you will need to enter it manually every time you connect This PIN is used to authenticate the device to the host every time it connects If desired click Delete Bonding to delete any bonding pairing information in the Bluetooth CRS After ma...

Page 54: ...54 Read the message and click OK Turn the Bluetooth CRS off and back on again 4 When you return to the Advanced Settings screen click Close In the SocketScan Settings screen click OK ...

Page 55: ...to assign of your computer s function keys to trigger the Bluetooth CRS 1 In SocketScan Settings click on the Barcodes tab Note The Trigger and Barcodes tabs only appear if you are connected to the Bluetooth CRS 2 Select the function key you would like to use to remotely trigger the Bluetooth CRS Click OK ...

Page 56: ... CRS It can be a useful option to enable for tablet computers 1 Connect the Bluetooth CRS to the computer 2 In SocketScan menu click Launch Floating Trigger 3 The floating trigger will appear on your desktop Click on the icon to trigger the Bluetooth CRS 4 To close the floating trigger in the SocketScan menu click Remove Floating Trigger ...

Page 57: ...er and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the Bluetooth CRS 2 Check the symbologies you wish to enable Uncheck those you wish to disable Click OK Note Socket does not recommend enabling all possible symbologies Doing so will make the decode process slightly longer Note To scan Vehicle Identification Numbers select the VIN option SocketScan will only output the VIN omitting extr...

Page 58: ...will automatically try to connect to the designated mobile device This method is ideal if you only plan to use the CRS with one particular mobile device IMPORTANT CHECK YOUR HARDWARE VERSION TO SEE IF IT IS COMPATIBLE WITH ACTIVEPAIRING HARDWARE Check the part number on the bar code label in the battery compartment Wrist Unit Part Number Revisions with Active Pairing Support 8550 00019 F or later ...

Page 59: ... stack Device Operating System Dell Axim Windows Mobile 2003 2003SE Fujitsu LOOX Windows Mobile 2003 2003SE HP iPAQ Windows Mobile 2003 2003SE 5 0 6 DISABLING THE SERIAL PORT PROFILE FOR WINDOWS MOBILE Open your device s Bluetooth software Tap on the Services tab Next to the Serial Port option uncheck the Enable Service option WINDOWS XP VISTA ACTIVEPAIRING HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY TESTED WITH THE MI...

Page 60: ...ing data FNA The Bluetooth CRS will unpair with the computer it is connected to and change to acceptor mode 3 Windows Mobile only Make sure you have previously connected your device and Bluetooth CRS using the instructions in Chapter 3 4 Make sure the Bluetooth CRS is not connected to the computer To disconnect click on the SocketScan task tray icon In the pop up menu click Disconnect CS 5 Turn on...

Page 61: ... an animated spinning icon 9 Turn on the Bluetooth CRS and scan the Initiator Bar Code Note It may take several seconds for the Bluetooth CRS to connect to the mobile device The Bluetooth CRS will try to connect every 2 seconds for a maximum of 20 attempts 10 After connecting the Bluetooth CRS will beep once and the Bluetooth Status LED of the Bluetooth CRS will blink once every 3 seconds 11 To di...

Page 62: ...r Bar Code within 5 seconds after turning on the Bluetooth CRS If after 20 attempts the Bluetooth CRS cannot connect to the mobile device indicated by 2 long beeps with the same tone the Bluetooth CRS will change to acceptor mode with the following Bluetooth status Time after 2 long beeps Bluetooth mode 0 5 minutes Discoverable and connectable 5 20 minutes Connectable 20 minutes Scanner automatica...

Page 63: ... for an incoming Bluetooth connection 3 In the SocketScan utility enter the following settings Windows Mobile In the CS HW tab tap Advanced Select the Permanent Pair checkbox Tap OK Tap ok to save Windows XP Vista In the CS tab select Enable Cordless Scanner support and Enable ActivePairing For Port select the Incoming Bluetooth COM port for the Bluetooth CRS Click Advanced Select Permanent Pair a...

Page 64: ... seconds for a maximum of 20 attempts To disconnect simply turn off the Bluetooth CRS Notes After you turn on the Bluetooth CRS it will wait 5 seconds before it starts trying to connect During these 5 seconds you can change the Bluetooth CRS to acceptor mode by scanning an Acceptor Bar Code see example in the section Using ActivePairing by Scanning Special Bar Codes If after 20 attempts the Blueto...

Page 65: ...to 140 F 20 to 60 C Operating System Support Windows Mobile 2003 2003SE 5 0 for Pocket PC Pocket PC Phone Edition Windows Mobile 6 0 or 6 1 Classic Professional Windows CE NET for Intermec CK30 Windows XP Professional Tablet PC SP1 SP2 SP3 Windows Vista Business Ultimate SP1 Bluetooth Stack Support Windows Mobile Broadcom 1 5 or greater Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile Stonestreet One ...

Page 66: ...39 Full ASCII Code 93 Code 128 Discrete 2 of 5 ISBT 128 Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 MSI Plessey RSS 14 Limited Expanded UPC EAN UPC A UPC E UPC E1 EAN 13 EAN 8 UCC EAN 128 Some symbologies must be enabled using the Symbology Selector in SocketScan software Bluetooth Characteristics Protocol Bluetooth 2 0 with Enhanced Data Rates EDR 2 45 GHz ISM band frequency hopping Antenna Integrated RF Power Cl...

Page 67: ... host devices with Class 2 radios functional connection distances from 18 to over 100 feet have been experienced depending on the environment The following conditions appear to reduce the Bluetooth connection range The presence of soft absorbent materials such as paper fiberglass insulation foam material in office cubical walls carpeting and to a lesser extent even sheetrock and wood construction ...

Page 68: ...ce to determine the best scanning angle and distance for your type of bar code Scan Angle For best results position the scanner at an angle to the bar code at least 15 from perpendicular Otherwise light can bounce back into the scanner and blind the sensing mechanism ...

Page 69: ...nse the closer you should position the scanner About Bluetooth and Health Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to use short range radio signals to connect a variety of devices such as bar code scanners mobile phones Pocket PCs notebook computers printers LAN access points and many other devices at home or work These radio signals replace the cables that have traditionally connected these devic...

Page 70: ...al use Do not attempt to disassemble the Bluetooth CRS t a broken warranty seal will void the warranty The Bluetooth CRS does not contain consumer serviceable components Should your Bluetooth CRS need service contact Socket technical support see Appendix H Treat the CRS with care Keep in a clean and dust free place Changes or modifications of the Bluetooth CRS not expressly approved by Socket may ...

Page 71: ...ge 2400 to 2500 MHz The output power of the radio transmitter is 0 001 Watt The Bluetooth CRS is designed to comply with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies1 when installed or used separately from other antennae or radio transmitters 1 Examples of RF exposure standards and guidelines ICNIRP Guidelines for limiting exposure to time varying electric m...

Page 72: ...than 5 within the same character Voids and Specks The code should be printed clearly free of voids specks blemishes and lines that could fool the scanner Specks or blemishes in the white spaces or false or missing bar sections could be interpreted by the reading equipment as part of the code Generally the width of such flaws is more serious than the height Code symbols labels should be rejected if...

Page 73: ...tio of the widths of bars and spaces in a bar code symbol must conform to the appropriate AIM bar code specifications and can cause problems if not correct throughout the bar code Problems can occur when bar edges are smeared or rough or when they exhibit voids ...

Page 74: ...nced Programming Guide or the SocketScan SDK Check the Socket Mobile website for updates Table 1 Default Symbologies Symbology Scanner Default Default Length Length after Symbology Selector UPC EAN JAN UPC A Enabled N A N A UPC E Enabled N A N A UPC E1 Disabled N A N A EAN 8 Enabled N A N A EAN 13 Enabled N A N A Code 128 USS 128 UCC EAN 128 Enabled Any Any Code 39 Code 39 Enabled 2 to 23 2 to 55 ...

Page 75: ...k Digit Enabled Transmit UPC E1 Check Digit Enabled Convert UPC E to A Disabled Convert UPC E1 to A Disabled EAN 8 Zero Extend Disabled UPC EAN Security Level 0 UPC EAN Coupon Code Disabled Code 39 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Disabled Code 32 Prefix Disabled Check Digit Verification Disabled Transmit Check Digit Disabled Code 39 Full ASCII Disabled Interleaved 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Disabl...

Page 76: ...ension or bar code size is the width in thousandths of an inch mils of the narrowest element bar or space in the symbol The figures shown are the typical scanning distances depths of field for selected bar code sizes The maximum usable length of a bar code symbol Width of Field at any given range is also shown Bluetooth CRS 9M with Class 1 laser engine ...

Page 77: ...APPENDIX E DECODE ZONE 77 Bluetooth CRS 9P with Class 2 laser engine ...

Page 78: ... While still pressing the left and right trigger buttons briefly press and release the power button on the wrist unit 4 Wait 15 seconds or until you hear a single beep 5 Release both trigger buttons at the same time If you performed the actions correctly multiple beeps will sound The Bluetooth CRS will power off 6 The next time you power on the Bluetooth CRS it will reset the virtual memory and sc...

Page 79: ...vates but no data appears on my screen and the laser eventually turns off POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION The scanner is too close or too far from the barcode Practice so you get accustomed the most effective distance and scanning angle The barcode is incorrectly formatted or poorly printed Try scanning a barcode that is correctly formatted or printed well such as on a retail package The barcode symbolog...

Page 80: ...with a Windows XP or Windows Vista host Review Chapter 4 Step 5 of this User Guide then confirm that the correct Bluetooth COM port is assigned in SocketScan Settings The Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner is not turned on Turn on the Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner You have assigned another device as your favorite or default Bluetooth serial device Remove any settings that assign another device as y...

Page 81: ...clude the HP iPAQ models h221X with ROM version 1 10 and h1945 Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button SYMPTOM My Pocket PC shows an error message saying that there are insufficient device resources POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Some HP iPAQ Pocket PCs are not compatible with the Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner The Bluetooth CRS will not work with your Pocket PC at this time SYMPTOM When...

Page 82: ...are to rediscover the Bluetooth CRS Do not uninstall the pairing SYMPTOM The Permanent Pair checkbox no longer appears in the SocketScan utility POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION You are using a Windows XP or Vista computer and connected a different Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner than the one whose Friendly Name is saved under SocketScan Advanced settings Disconnect and reconnect your scanner or close an...

Page 83: ...Base Search for articles Frequently Asked Questions or Hot Topics any time day or night www socketmobile com support Click on FAQs Online Requests Register your product and submit a question to our Technical Support Team www socketmobile com support support login asp By Phone Contact our Tier 1 Technical Support by calling either USA Canada Toll Free 800 279 1390 Direct 1 510 933 3020 ...

Page 84: ...the original retail purchaser and is not transferable Socket may at its option replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes the property of Socket Socket warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety 90 days after the return shipping date or for the remainder of the original warranty period...

Page 85: ...85 This product may contain fully tested recycled parts warranted as if new For warranty information please visit www socketmobile com support ...

Page 86: ...e use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE even if Socket has been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES You may not use or otherwise export or reexport the SOFTWARE except as authorized by United States law and laws o...

Page 87: ...smission 3 If other electrical interference or related problems occur contact Socket technical support at www socketmobile com support support new Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada Radio Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device m...

Page 88: ...ow to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Maté...

Page 89: ...quired to comply with US and international regulations Caution Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure A label such as the one below should appear on the end product Example of Class 1 Laser Warning Label For the Class 2 version of this engine the following applies Complies with 21CFR1040 10 and 1040 11...

Page 90: ...dinary solid wastes Batteries contain toxic substances Dispose of used battery in accordance with the prevailing community regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries Cover the metal terminals with insulating tape This is to prevent accidental short circuiting Never expose the battery to any liquid Always keep the battery out of reach of infants or small children Never shock the battery by...

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