SocketMobile 1D 8Ci, User Manual

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4 | SETUP FOR APPLE IOS
This CHS can be used with the following Apple devices:
•
Apple iPhone 5
•
Apple iPod touch 5
th
Generation
Before you begin, make sure the CHS is fully charged (see Chapter 2 | SCANNER SETUP ).
C
ONNECTION
O
PTIONS
The CHS offers two connection options for Apple iOS: HID and SPP. For more information, see About
Bluetooth
HID and SPP Modes.
Bluetooth
mode Pros Cons
HID
•
No SocketScan 10 software
installation needed
•
Limited configuration options
•
Limited to printable ASCII and some
non-printable characters
•
Less efficient data communications
for barcodes containing lots of data
•
iPhone 3G not supported
iOS
(equivalent to SPP)
•
Apple tested and certified
•
Many configuration options
•
Broad character set, including
non-printable ASCII, international
keyboards
•
More efficient data
communications for barcodes
containing lots of data
•
Compatible iOS application
developed with SocketScan 10 SDK
required
•
No SocketScan 10 keyboard wedge
software offered
Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in iOS mode (equivalent of SPP).
Learn more:
http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-
sdk_white-paper.pdf .
The screenshots shown in this chapter may differ from your device screen
depending on your device type.