Socket CHS 7E Quick Start Manual Download Page 1

IMPORTANT! These instructions on the back of this sheet are 
for connecting the CHS to a device using Bluetooth Serial Port 
Profile (SPP). 

 

 

Always use SPP for BlackBerry, Palm and CE.NET devices. 
Download SocketScan software for your OS at: 
http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads 

 

 

Other devices: Use SPP if you want to use SocketScan 
software, ActivePairing and/or you need to parse data. 

 

 

Use Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) instead of SPP 
if you are pairing to Apple devices, do not want to install 
software, and/or want to use vibrate mode for the 7P/7NRx. 

 
Hardware Preparation

 

 

Insert the Batteries: 

Unlock the battery cover 

by using a screwdriver or coin to turn the lock 
under the CHS to a horizontal position. Remove 
the cover. Install the batteries as indicated by 
the +/- symbols. Replace the battery cover and 
turn the lock to a vertical position.  
 

Do not use alkaline batteries, which may 
damage the device. 

 

Assemble the AC Adapter: 

Choose the plug for your region and slide it into 
the adapter. 

 

Charge: 

The CHS must be fully charged before 

first use, which takes about 3.5 hours. 
Red LED = Charging   Green LED = Fully charged

 

 

Attach the Tether: 

After removing the battery 

cover, wrap the string loop of the tether around 
the inside part of the lock. Replace the battery 
cover. If desired, attach the tether to a lanyard 
or belt.

 

 

Built-in Touch Screen Stylus: 

Use on Pocket 

PC / other device touch screens (not compatible 
with Active Matrix tablet displays).  
 

Do not use a damaged stylus, as it may scratch 
the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Start Guide 

 

Bluetooth

®

 Cordless Hand Scanner 

(CHS)

 

Series 7 

(v3)

 

 
 

Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) 

 

 

 

This document pertains to the following CHS models: 

 

7E       SKU# CX2858-1294   (P/N 8550-00056) 
7M      SKU# CX2860-1296   (P/N 8550-00057) 
7P       SKU# CX2862-1298   (P/N 8550-00058) 
7NRx   SKU# CX2852-1245   (P/N 8550-00046) 

 
 

© 2010 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo, SocketScan, Connect!Agent, ActivePairing, Socket Bluetooth Cordless 
Hand Scanner, and Business Mobility Now! are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark is a 
registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA, and any use by Socket Mobile, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks and trade names 
contained herein may be those of their respective owners.

 

 

 

 

Package Contents 

 

Socket 

Bluetooth

 Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 

 

Lanyard / belt clip with retractable tether 

 

Rechargeable batteries 

 

AC adapter with international plugs 

 

USB cable 

 

CD with software and documentation 

 
 
 

SocketScan Task Tray Icon

 (Windows only) 

For Windows Mobile/CE, the icon appears in the Today screen. 

Icon Meaning 

 (red circle) 

Windows Mobile/CE: SocketScan is not 
ready to connect to the CHS. 

Windows 7/Vista/XP: CHS is not 
connected to the computer. 

 (blue circle) 

Windows Mobile/CE only: SocketScan is 
ready to connect to CHS. 

 

CHS is connected and ready to scan. 

     

 

Spinning, alternating icon  

Windows 7/Vista/XP only. SocketScan is 
ready for the CHS to connect to the 
computer with ActivePairing. 

 

Turning on the CHS

 

Press and hold the small power button for 3 seconds, until the LED 
turns blue and the scanner beeps twice (low- high). 

Time after turning on  

Bluetooth

 mode 

0-5 minutes 

Discoverable and connectable 

5-20 minutes 

Connectable 

20 minutes 

Scanner automatically turns off 

 

Disconnecting 

Click on the SocketScan task tray icon and click 

Disconnect

. Or, simply 

turn off the CHS. 

 

Turning Off the CHS 

Press and hold the power button at least 3 seconds until the blue LED 
turns off and you hear 2 beeps (high-low) 

 

 

LED LED 

Behavior 

Meaning 

1 blink per 
second 

Bluetooth

 radio is on, but not connected

Bluetooth

 

Status (Blue) 

1 blink per 3 
seconds 

Scanner connected to computer 

Good Read 
(Green) 

On 

Data successfully scanned and 
transmitted to host device 

Blinking 

20% battery capacity remaining 

Battery 
Status (Red) 

Off 

Off or Good Battery status 

 

Beep Patterns 

Meaning 

2 beeps (low-high) 

Power on 

2 beeps (high-low) 

Power off 

1 beep 

Scanner connected to computer 

2 beeps (same tone) 

Scanner disconnected from computer 

2 long beeps (same tone) 
with Permanent Pairing 
enabled 

Scanner unsuccessfully tried 20 times to 
connect to computer assigned as its 
Permanent Pair 

1 beep with green LED 
(configurable setting) 

Data successfully scanned and sent to 
computer. 

 

Optional Charging Cradle: 

Available separately. 

http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-scanners/ 
accessories-bt.aspx?cat=Charging

 

 

Cradle for 7P: SKU# AC4026-708       7E/7M: SKU# AC4034-862 

 

Antimicrobial Cradle for 7NRx: SKU# AC4050-1152 

 

Downloads: 

Get the latest software and manuals, including HID 

instructions. 

http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/

  

 

Product Registration: 

Register online to access technical support 

and/or opt to receive special offers. 

http://support.socketmobile.com/

 

 

 

Technical Support 

 

 

Online Knowledge Base: 

http://support.socketmobile.com/faq

 

 

 

Online Requests: Register your product and submit a question. 

http://support.socketmobile.com/

 

 

 

Phone:    Direct: +1-510-933-3020     USA & Canada: 800-279-1390 

 

 

8/2010 

Printed in USA

 

LED 

Trigger 
button 

Power button 

 

 

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