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Socket

Bluetooth

Cordless Hand Scanner

Series 7 and Series 7 Rx

User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for Bluetooth iPAQ

Page 1: ...Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 and Series 7 Rx User s Guide...

Page 2: ...1 7 429 000 B1 and D526 320 S Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited Please be aware that the products described in this manual may...

Page 3: ...1 8550 00052 7M 8550 00038 8550 00041 8550 00057 7M2 8550 00053 7P 8550 00039 8550 00058 7NRx 8550 00046 The features described in this manual that do not apply to older hardware versions of the Socke...

Page 4: ...D ATTACHING THE TETHER 10 ASSEMBLING THE AC ADAPTER 12 CHARGING THE SCANNER 12 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 7 VISTA AND XP 13 4 SETUP FOR THE SOMO 650 36 5 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 51 6 SETUP FOR PALM OS 68 7...

Page 5: ...No 7NRx Class 1 Laser 1D Yes Yes 7XRx CMOS 1D 2D Yes Yes ABOUT THE SOFTWARE SocketScan enters scanned data directly into any program as if the data were manually typed Included is a utility for confi...

Page 6: ...D mode covered in a separate manual http www socketmobile com pdf data collection chs 7x_ug pdf Windows 7 Vista XP Bluetooth radio Bluetooth stack from Microsoft Toshiba or Broadcom Windows Mobile Any...

Page 7: ...http support socketmobile com SOCKETCARE SERVICE PROGRAM SocketCare is an enhanced service program that supports deployments of the Bluetooth CHS with faster technical support faster repair and repla...

Page 8: ...alled The red Battery Status LED will not function properly if standard AAA non rechargeable batteries are being used Besides the included AC adapter you can also recharge the Bluetooth CHS by using a...

Page 9: ...er 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...

Page 10: ...rn the lock underneath the scanner to a horizontal position to unlock 2 Remove the battery cover For the Bluetooth CHS v2 the Bluetooth Device Address is printed on a label inside the battery compartm...

Page 11: ...the batteries as indicated by the symbols WARNING Do not install the batteries incorrectly Damage may result 5 Replace the battery cover and turn the lock to a vertical position to secure it 6 If des...

Page 12: ...r or the Mobile Power Pack all available separately The scanner must be fully charged before its first use The LED will emit a solid red light while charging and turn green when the batteries are full...

Page 13: ...onfigure but requires user to start connection through software Any version of Bluetooth CHS Scenario 2 Enterprise deployment with one scanner per PC no roaming Scanner initiates the connection automa...

Page 14: ...E SOFTWARE Note Download the latest software free from http www socketmobile com support downloads 1 Make sure you are logged into an administrative account otherwise you will not have permission to i...

Page 15: ...the Downloads list next to SocketScan exe click Open In the warning dialog click OK to continue 6 The installation wizard will launch Follow itto install the software 7 During installation a message...

Page 16: ...connectable 5 20 minutes Connectable 20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off STEP 4 START BLUETOOTH ON YOUR COMPUTER Note Refer to your Bluetooth hardware software documentation for full instructi...

Page 17: ...y begin searching for Bluetooth devices in range and report found devices Windows XP or Vista A welcome screen will appear Check the box My device is set up and ready to be found Click Next 3 After th...

Page 18: ...TE BOTH COM NUMBERS FOR SCENARIO 3 NOTE THE INCOMING COM NUMBER Windows 7 At the end of the wizard click Close To determine your COM ports click on the Bluetooth task tray icon In the pop up menu clic...

Page 19: ...t will search for Bluetooth devices in range 4 In the list of devices select Socket CHS xxxxxx Click Next Note The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner s Bluetooth Device Ad...

Page 20: ...UMBER YOU CHOSE THIS IS THE LOCAL COM CLIENT PORT NUMBER 10 After COM port selection is complete remember the COM port number it is the Local COM Client port number Click Next 11 Edit the connection n...

Page 21: ...the battery compartment for the Bluetooth CHS v2 3 If a passkey is requested enter 1234 After the connection starts the scanner will beep once and the LED will blink blue once every 3 seconds Note Fo...

Page 22: ...con will appear in the task tray at the bottom of your screen Icon Meaning The scanner is not connected to the computer The scanner is connected to the computer Spinning icon alternates between handhe...

Page 23: ...the screen In the pop up menu click Settings Note If the Settings option does not appear click Start Control Panel SocketScan Settings In the General tab select Display Settings option in the SocketSc...

Page 24: ...te that it has successfully read data Auto re connect Select the maximum number of attempts and time limit per attempt for the Bluetooth CHS to reconnect to the computer in case they move out of range...

Page 25: ...etooth hardware settings in SocketScan the Connect CS option lets you connect to the scanner directly from SocketScan instead of manually through Bluetooth software Alternatively click the SocketScan...

Page 26: ...menu click Settings 3 Click on the CS tab Select Enable ActivePairing For Port select the Incoming Microsoft or Local COM Server Toshiba or Local Services Broadcom COM port Click Advanced 4 Select Per...

Page 27: ...nitiator mode and automatically try to connect to the computer with the Bluetooth address embedded in the barcode 3 Check the SocketScan task tray icon to make sure the computer is ready for ActivePai...

Page 28: ...he LED will flash green and the beam will turn off If no data is read in a few seconds the beam will turn off and you must try again 2 After a successful scan data should appear in your document By de...

Page 29: ...e 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 In the menu click Disconnect CS The scann...

Page 30: ...you would like the computer to play a WAV file select Play a WAV file and click Browse to select the file location Prefix Suffix Enter any prefixes and or suffixes you would like SocketScan to automa...

Page 31: ...logies you wish to enable Uncheck those you wish to disable Click OK Note Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer Note If you want to scan Vehicle Identification...

Page 32: ...d Settings screen will appear reporting the Bluetooth friendly name assigned to the Bluetooth CHS 4 If desired select a setting and click Change 5 In the screen that appears enter any changes and clic...

Page 33: ...HS to indicate that the host PC has successfully received scanned data Trigger Lockout Select how long you would like the Bluetooth CHS to disable the trigger until the host PC acknowledges the previo...

Page 34: ...ick OK FLOATING TRIGGER The floating trigger places a software trigger on the desktop that can be clicked on to trigger the Bluetooth CHS It can be especially useful for tablet computers 1 With the Bl...

Page 35: ...etScan versions 6 4 2 and later support the simultaneous use of two Socket data collection devices from the same PC SocketScan can capture data from one cordless scanner at a time Simply connect or pl...

Page 36: ...e user with one scanner per SoMo no roaming SoMo initiates the connection through Bluetooth software Easiest to configure but requires user to start connection through software Any version of Bluetoot...

Page 37: ...nect Agent versions 1 3 xx and later support ActivePairing If you need to upgrade you can download the latest software free from http www socketmobile com support downloads ADVANCED USERS Refer to the...

Page 38: ...p Settings 3 The Scanner Settings utility will appear Tap on the CS tab at the bottom 4 Check the box Enable Cordless Scanner support IMPORTANT 5 Tap ok to save the changes Notes If the SoMo s Bluetoo...

Page 39: ...v2 Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode 0 5 minutes Discoverable and connectable 5 20 minutes Connectable 20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off STEP 5 PREPARE THE CONNECTION Follow the i...

Page 40: ...tooth CHS Connect Agent will automatically search for your favorite default device 4 If Connect Agent does not have a favorite barcode scanner select the one you want to connect to and tap ok Note To...

Page 41: ...Connect Agent utility see instructions at the end of this chapter SCENARIO 2 After the SoMo connects to the scanner you can set up a Permanent Pair 1 Complete the steps described above for Scenario 1...

Page 42: ...address embedded in the barcode 3 In the Today screen make sure the SocketScan icon in the task tray has a blue circle to indicate that it is ready for ActivePairing 4 Scan the Initiator Barcode Note...

Page 43: ...field ready for the next scan SocketScan Auto Reconnect The scanner will disconnect if it is powered off or moves out of the connection range If the scanner is powered back on or returns back in range...

Page 44: ...that the connection has ended Note To turn off the Bluetooth radio press the right side button to access the wireless manager If using ActivePairing disconnect by turning off the Bluetooth CHS Turnin...

Page 45: ...se 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 possible symbologies Doing so will make th...

Page 46: ...ASCII printable characters 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 2...

Page 47: ...e of the Bluetooth CHS batteries Use with caution Advanced When the scanner is connected the Advanced button appears If desired tap to configure advanced settings configurable only with the Bluetooth...

Page 48: ...at the bottom of the page and tap Connect CS 2 The Scan Demo screen will appear If desired use the check boxes at the bottom of the screen to modify the test Enable all symbologies By default this op...

Page 49: ...2 The Connect Agent utility lists the cordless barcode scanner it has saved as a favorite device Connect Agent will automatically try to connect to this device when SocketScan starts Note Besides Soc...

Page 50: ...h the same computer Simply connect or plug in each device as normal Each device will function normally No extra configuration is required The SocketScan menu will list both devices with a checkmark ne...

Page 51: ...gle user with one scanner per PDA no roaming Computer initiates the connection through Bluetooth software Easiest to configure but requires user to start connection through software Any version of Blu...

Page 52: ...uetooth software Tap on the Services tab Next to the Serial Port option uncheck the Enable Service option STEP 2 UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE Remove any barcode scanning software already installe...

Page 53: ...e for CAB installation instructions 1 Use a serial USB cable or cradle and the appropriate synchronization software ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center to make an active connection between...

Page 54: ...ialog click OK to continue 7 The InstallShield Wizard for SocketScan Software will automatically launch Follow the wizard to install the software 8 After installing the software a dialog on your Pocke...

Page 55: ...not ready to connect to the Bluetooth CHS blue circle SocketScan is ready to connect to the Bluetooth CHS Bluetooth CHS is connected and ready to scan STEP 5 ENABLE CORDLESS SCANNER SUPPORT 1 Tap the...

Page 56: ...s for the Bluetooth CHS v2 Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode 0 5 minutes Discoverable and connectable 5 20 minutes Connectable 20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off STEP 7 PREPARE THE...

Page 57: ...If you have previously connected to a Bluetooth CHS Connect Agent will automatically search for your favorite default device 4 Tap to select your scanner and tap ok The scanner will appear as Socket...

Page 58: ...obile device to the Bluetooth CHS you can use ActivePairing with the Bluetooth CHS v2 for future connections Please refer to the instructions later in the chapter SCENARIO 2 After the PC connects to t...

Page 59: ...in the barcode 3 In the Today screen make sure the SocketScan icon in the task tray has a blue circle to indicate that it is ready for ActivePairing 4 Scan the Initiator Barcode Note The scanner will...

Page 60: ...ill disconnect if it is powered off or moves out of the connection range If the scanner is powered back on or returns back in range within 3 minutes after disconnection SocketScan will automatically a...

Page 61: ...or some mobile devices Connect Agent will automatically turn off the Bluetooth radio of the mobile device depending on the device s Bluetooth stack The Bluetooth CHS will also beep twice same tone to...

Page 62: ...u wish to disable For convenience you can tap Disable All to disable all and select the ones you want Tap ok Socket does not recommend enabling all possible symbologies Doing so will make the decode p...

Page 63: ...cter maximum only ASCII printable characters 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 ASC...

Page 64: ...th CHS batteries Use with caution Advanced When the scanner is connected the Advanced button appears If desired tap to configure advanced settings configurable only with the Bluetooth CHS v2 Good Read...

Page 65: ...p on the CS tab at the bottom of the page and tap Connect CS 2 The Scan Demo screen will appear If desired use the check boxes at the bottom of the screen to modify the test Enable all symbologies By...

Page 66: ...t 4 Tap Start Settings System tab Connect Agent 5 The Connect Agent utility lists the cordless barcode scanner it has saved as a favorite device Connect Agent will automatically try to connect to this...

Page 67: ...he simultaneous use 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 configu...

Page 68: ...nd tether if desired and charged the scanner as described in Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Setup Summary STEP 1 Uninstall other scanning software STEP 2 Install SocketScan software STEP 3 Turn on the Bluet...

Page 69: ...barcode scanning software STEP 2 INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE 1 Use HotSync and a serial USB cable or cradle to connect your device to a host PC 2 Insert the installation CD into your host PC 3 Use My...

Page 70: ...screen to install the software 8 When software installation is complete disconnect the device from the host PC Soft reset the device by pressing the reset button STEP 3 TURN ON THE BLUETOOTH CHS Press...

Page 71: ...TO PDA 1 After you start SocketScan the main screen of SocketScan will appear showing a picture of the Socket SD Scan Card In the Scanner Device drop down menu select Bluetooth CHS 2 The screen will...

Page 72: ...device will connect to the Bluetooth CHS If a passkey is requested enter 1234 6 When the devices connect the Bluetooth CHS will beep once The main screen of SocketScan will report that the Bluetooth...

Page 73: ...ted to the host the scanner will beep once the LED will flash green and the beam will turn off If the Scanner fails to read data within a few seconds the scanner beam will turn off and you must try ag...

Page 74: ...anner beam Read Indicator Select how you would like the Bluetooth CHS to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the PDA Auto reconnect to last device Check to have your PDA aut...

Page 75: ...ix is a carriage return CR Launch App Check the box then use the drop down menu that appears to select an application that you would like SocketScan to automatically enter data into whenever you press...

Page 76: ...een of SocketScan tap Symbologies 2 In the screen that appears check the symbologies you wish to enable Uncheck those you wish to disable Tap OK Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode...

Page 77: ...r a barcode that the scanner will not decode by default 1 In the main screen of SocketScan tap Test 2 The Test Scan screen will appear If desired check the View as Hex box to view scanned data in hexa...

Page 78: ...ged the scanner as described in Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Setup Summary STEP 1 Install SocketScan software STEP 2 Turn on the Bluetooth CHS STEP 3 Pair smartphone with Bluetooth CHS STEP 4 Start Socket...

Page 79: ...ad 5 The smartphone will download and install SocketScan 6 After installation a dialog will report that installation was successful Click OK Synchronizing with a Desktop PC Refer to your BlackBerry De...

Page 80: ...ck Bluetooth 2 In the Bluetooth options menu click Add Device 3 When asked if you want to search for a device or listen for a device to find you click Search 4 Your smartphone will begin searching for...

Page 81: ...In the Home Screen click SocketScan For some smartphones the SocketScan icon appears in the Downloads folder You may want to move it to the Home Screen or into the Applications folder 2 The SocketSca...

Page 82: ...moPad Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open To quickly change applications in the SocketScan menu click Switch Applications 2 Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to go STEP 7...

Page 83: ...ure symbologies only when the Bluetooth CHS is connected to your smartphone 1 In the SocketScan menu click Symbology Selector 2 In the screen that appears press the space key to check the symbologies...

Page 84: ...can LED Select to have the Bluetooth CHS LED turn green to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the smartphone Disable Auto Power off Select to have the Bluetooth CHS stay on...

Page 85: ...ries and tether if desired and charged the scanner as described in Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Setup Summary STEP 1 Install SocketScan software STEP 2 Turn on the Bluetooth CHS STEP 3 Pair smartphone wit...

Page 86: ...load 5 The smartphone will download and install SocketScan 6 After installation a dialog will report that installation was successful Click OK Synchronizing with a Desktop PC Refer to your Nokia PC Su...

Page 87: ...oth 2 Select Bluetooth On STEP 4 CONNECT SMARTPHONE TO BLUETOOTH CHS 1 In the Main Menu select the SocketScan folder then select SocketScan 2 The SocketScan main screen will appear reporting Scanner n...

Page 88: ...he status bar near the top of the screen will display Abc if it is in Alpha Mode and 123 if it is in Number Mode To change the mode press the text entry button and select Number mode 3 Place the curso...

Page 89: ...be required to make a connection manually through SocketScan A manual connection will also be required if the scanner is not powered back on or does not return back in connection range within 3 minute...

Page 90: ...ead UPC A symbols disable the GS1 DataBar option so that GS1 DataBar symbols don t get mistakenly decoded SCANNER SETTINGS You can configure scanner settings only when the Bluetooth CHS is connected t...

Page 91: ...hat data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the smartphone Reconnect Retries Select how many times you would like the Bluetooth CHS to try reconnecting to your smartphone in case they become...

Page 92: ...01 2000 Test 2 49 on Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA 6 07 when cleaned with Sani Cloth Plus disposable cloth wipes Power Source Two AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries Expected Battery Li...

Page 93: ...ost Codablock Data Matrix Dutch Post GS1 EAN UCC Composite ISBN Japan Post Matrix 2 of 5 Maxicode PDF 417 Micro PDF 417 Macro PDF 417 Planet Plessey Postnet QR Code RM4SCC Standard 2 of 5 Sweden Post...

Page 94: ...ss technologies the connection range can vary widely depending on many factors such as the brand and placement of the host device the type and size of physical obstacles and the presence and activity...

Page 95: ...uct to lit candles cigarettes or cigars or to open flames etc Do not drop throw or try to bend the product as rough treatment could damage it Do not paint your product as the paint could obstruct part...

Page 96: ...etic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2483 5 MHz The output power of the radio transmitter is 15 75 mW The Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure lim...

Page 97: ...ol 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 seri...

Page 98: ...Dimension or barcode 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 selec...

Page 99: ...APPENDIX D DECODE ZONE 99 Bluetooth CHS 7M2 7P...

Page 100: ...sure the Bluetooth CHS does not have a Bluetooth connection 2 While pressing the trigger button briefly press and release the power button 3 Wait 15 seconds or until you hear a single beep 4 Release t...

Page 101: ...acket 7M 8550 00005 8550 00008 8550 00014 raw 7P 8550 00006 8550 00009 8550 00015 raw 7X 7XRx Note In raw data format the ACK NAK handshaking is disabled for decode data There are three ways to config...

Page 102: ...102 Programming barcodes Compatible with only the Bluetooth CHS 7M 7P Scan the appropriate barcode below to change its data mode...

Page 103: ...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 bar...

Page 104: ...nection problems POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION You are too far from the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner Move the devices closer together within a range of 10 15 meters The Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner...

Page 105: ...u can easily recognize SYMPTOM While scanning with the Bluetooth CHS I turned off the Pocket PC or my Pocket PC entered suspend mode Now the Bluetooth CHS won t reconnect to my Pocket PC POSSIBLE REAS...

Page 106: ...e select the Socket CHS in the Bluetooth device list its status may be shown as Already Connected and click Next When prompted enter the passkey In the last screen click Finish Do not remove the Bluet...

Page 107: ...pport options to help you Online Knowledge Base Search for articles Frequently Asked Questions or Hot Topics 24 hours a day http support socketmobile com faq Online Requests Register your product and...

Page 108: ...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 wa...

Page 109: ...out limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE even if SOCKET...

Page 110: ...ange the location of operation or stop operating the unit cease signal transmission 3 If other electrical interference or related problems occur contact Socket technical support at http support socket...

Page 111: ...o TV technician for help The user may find the following booklet helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Wa...

Page 112: ...can engine For the Class 1 version of this engine Bluetooth CHS 7E2 and 7NRx the following applies Complies with 21CFR1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated Jun...

Page 113: ...xplode Never short circuit the battery by bringing the terminals in contact with another metal object This could cause personal injury or a fire and could also damage the battery Never dispose of used...

Page 114: ...7 2010 Printed in U S A...

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