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Power button* Twist-lock (horizontal/unlocked) DC-in connector Twist-lock (vertical/locked) Lanyard Pins for charging The CHS 7Ci & 7Di is made with antimicrobial additives to help cradle protect against bacteria. *Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Mode (iOS only).
SCANNER SETUP Insert the Batteries Unlock the Battery door by using a thin coin to turn the lock under the scanner to a horizontal position (turn 90 degrees). Install the batteries in their correct position as indicated by the +/- symbols. Important: Only use NiMH Rechargeable batteries.
CHARGE THE BATTERY Charge the Scanner canner must be fully charged before first use. Please allow 5 hours uninterrupted charging for the initial battery charge. For the 7Di, lift the rubber flap to access the power connector. 5 Hours • Red LED = Charging •...
POWERING ON/OFF Power button Powering Off/ Disconnecting: Press and hold down the small power Powering On: button until the scanner beeps twice Press and hold down the small (high-low) and lights turn off. power button until the LED turns blue and the canner beeps twice The scanner will power off automati- (low-high).
USING THE SCANNER Aim the scan beam straight Not recommended across the entire barcode scanning techniques Scanning Barcodes After connecting the canner to your device, open an application. Place the cursor where you want to enter the scanned data. 1. Hold the canner a few inches from the barcode.
(MFi-SPP) for iOS • Apple MFI tested and certified • If you have an application that supports Socket Mo- Apple Specific bile Scanners, this is the mode you want to use Serial Profile *By default, the Scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID)
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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES Operating System Connection Options Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth Operating Applica- Applica- Basic Mode Systems Devices tion Mode tion Mode (HID) (OS) (SPP) (MFi-SPP) Support Support for iOS Android Android 4.0.3 & later Apple iOS iPod, iPhone, & iPad Windows Windows Mobile 6.x Mobile...
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| Settings | Wireless & Networks | Bluetooth settings 3. Make sure the device has Bluetooth “On”. Scan for devices. 4. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair. 5. The canner will connect to the Android device.
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1. Use your computer’s Bluetooth Settings to connect to the canner. 2. Open Devices and Printers and select “Add a device”. 3. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. 4. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK. Or Pair Now.
2. Turn Bluetooth on for your device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A Bluetooth Devices search will begin. 3. Tap Socket CHS[xxxxxx] in the list of Devices found. After a few seconds the “Not Paired” status will change to “Connected” and the canner’s Blue LED...
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10.If you are connecting a scanner which is not registered, a scanner registration icon will appear on top of the screen. Swipe the icon down to open the registration screen. Follow the instructions to register your Scanner. Socket Mobile highly recommends that all customers register their products, but registration is optional.
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APPLICATION MODE (SPP) Connect Windows PC in Application Mode (SPP) Note: Make sure you have administrative privileges. 1. Download the latest SocketScan 10 software from Socket Mobile’s support web page. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 3. In SocketScan 10 Settings, select an incoming Bluetooth serial COM port.
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Yes. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes). 7. After the canner connects, it will beep once. Close Socket EZ Pair. 8. If you are connecting a scanner which is not registered, a canner registration icon will appear on top of the screen.
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APPLICATION MODE (MFI-SPP) FOR iOS Connect Apple device in Application Mode (MFi-SP) for iOS: Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit www.socketmobile.com/appstore to confirm your Scanner-enabled application supports the canner. If you are using the canner with an Apple iOS device and a Scanner-enabled Ap- plication that does not provide instructions how to connect with the canner, please use the following steps.
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3. Turn Bluetooth on the Apple device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A Bluetooth Devices search will begin. 4. Tap Socket CHS[xxxxxx] in the list of Devices found. After a few seconds the “Not Paired” status will change to “Connected” and the canner’s Blue LED...
BLUETOOTH UNPAIRING Note: This procedure will put the canner in discoverable mode. Step 1: Unpairing the Scanner: Delete the Bluetooth Pairing If the canner is paired with a device, unpair it before trying to connect to a different device. a. Power on the scanner. b.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Automatic Reconnections After you power on the canner, it will automatically try to connect to the last device it was connected to. • Make sure the device is in range with Bluetooth On. • If using Basic Mode (HID), pressing the trigger button will enforce the con- nection.
COMMAND BARCODES Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the canner. Make sure the Scanner is not connected to a device before scanning a command barcode! (See page 18 for unpairing instructions) For a complete set of command barcodes, download the Command Barcodes Sheet: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads...
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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED) Important! Make sure the Scanner is not connected to a host computer or device before scanning a command barcode! Bluetooth Connection Modes Basic Mode (HID)-Keyboard (default) Configures the canner to Human Interface Device (HID) Basic Mode as a Keyboard class device. Application Mode (SPP) Changes the canner to Serial...
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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED) Important! Make sure the Scanner is not connected to a host computer or device before scanning a command barcode! Beep Settings Beep after Scanner Decodes Data ON (default) Enables canner to beep to indicate suc- cessful scans. Beep after Scanner Decodes Data OFF Disables...
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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED) Vibrate Settings Vibrate ON (default) Enables canner to vibrate to indicate successful scans. Vibrate OFF Disables canner from vibrat- ing to indicate successful scans. Factory Default Factory Reset Revert all settings to factory defaults. The canner will power off after scanning this barcode.
STATUS INDICATORS Status LED Activity Meaning Bluetooth is On but not 1 Blue blink every second connected Bluetooth 1 Blue blink every 3 Scanner is connected to seconds device Green Constant Good Read Data successfully scanned (while scanning) Red Blinking (while scanning, but not 20% or less battery capacity plugged into power...
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STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED) Beep Pattern Meaning Low-high tone Power On High-low tone Power Off 1 Low beep Keyboard pop-up enabled Scanner connected to device and ready to scan 1 Beep barcodes 1 Beep Data successfully scanned 2 Beeps, same tone Scanner disconnected from device Scanner tried multiple unsuccessful connections to the 1 Long beep...
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STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED) Vibrate Meaning Vibrate Power On or data successfully scanned Command Barcodes are available on pages 21-25 to modify the LED, beep, and vibrate settings. If you are using a Scanner-enabled Application, typically the application provides settings for LED, beep, and vibrate settings. Bluetooth Mode Sequence Time after powering on Scanner Bluetooth mode...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Scanner 7Ci Scanner 7Di 5.07 x 1.57 x 1.36 in. 5.2 x 1.77 x 1.49 in. (132 x Dimensions (129 x 40.1 x 34.6 mm) 45.1 x 37.9 mm) Total Mass 1.6 oz (45 g) 3.2 oz (90.7 g) Antimicrobial Antimicrobial additive in all external surfaces Operating Temp...
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CE MARKING AND EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE Testing for compliance to CE requirements was performed by an independent laboratory. The unit under test was found compliant with all the applicable Di- rectives, 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT The WEEE directive places an obligation on all EU-based manufacturers and importers to take-back electronic products at the end of their useful life.
Socket Mobile Incorporated warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Product must be purchased new from a Socket Mobile authorized distributor or reseller. Used products and products purchased through non-autho- rized channels are not eligible for this warranty support.
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Extend Your Warranty... Receive Priority Service and Personal Care. You have 60 Days from purchase date to enroll in a SocketCare Service Program! For detailed information visit: http://www.socketmobile.com/socketcare 2016 # 6430-00338R Printed in U.S.A...