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Socket 8520-00023 User Manual

Usb bluetooth adapter plug-in adapter for connecting windows xp computers to the cordless hand scaner (chs) series 7 or cordless ring scanner (crs) series 9
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Scanning Companion
®
USB Bluetooth
Adapter
(Part no. 8520-00023)
Plug-in adapter for connecting Windows XP computers to the
Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 or Cordless Ring Scanner
(CRS) Series 9
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Scanning Companion ® USB Bluetooth Adapter (Part no. 8520-00023) Plug-in adapter for connecting Windows XP computers to the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 or Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) Series 9 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Communications, Inc. dba Socket Mobile, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Mobile, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    ABLE OF ONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION ™ CTIVE AIRING YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ACKAGE ONTENTS RODUCT EGISTRATION ARDWARE EATURES 2 | HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION STEP 1: I NSERT THE NSTALLATION STEP 2: P LUG IN CANNING OMPANION STEP 3: C OMPLETE THE OUND ARDWARE...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ISCONNECTING APPENDICES A | SPECIFICATIONS B | SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS C | TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE...

  • Page 5: Crs) Series

    1 | I NTRODUCTION Do you want to use Socket Mobile cordless bar code scanners with your notebook or desktop computer, but it doesn’t have Bluetooth built in? Just plug in Scanning Companion, and your computer will be ready to capture data from the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 or Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) Series 9.
  • Page 6 • Booklets with copyright, warranty, and regulatory compliance information RODUCT EGISTRATION Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Registered users receive the following benefits: • Priority for technical support • Special offers for future products and upgrades •...
  • Page 7 ARDWARE EATURES Power Status LED LED Activity Meaning Scanning Companion is receiving power from your On (Blue) computer Scanning Companion is off 1: I HAPTER NTRODUCTION...
  • Page 8 2 | H ARDWARE AND OFTWARE NSTALLATION This chapter explains how to install Scanning Companion in a Windows XP computer for use with the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 or the Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) Series 9. After completing the instructions in this chapter, proceed to the appropriate chapter for connection instructions, based on Bluetooth connection method you plan to use.
  • Page 9 STEP 1: I NSERT THE NSTALLATION Note: For the best user experience, Socket Mobile recommends that you uninstall any third-party Bluetooth stacks on your computer. Insert the installation CD into the CD drive of your computer STEP 2: P LUG IN...
  • Page 10 STEP 3: C OMPLETE THE OUND ARDWARE IZARD 1. After you insert Scanning Companion, the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically launch. Click Next. 2. The wizard will begin searching for the software.
  • Page 11 3. After the wizard finds the software, it will begin installing. 4. In the last screen click Finish. 5. A series of notification balloons will appear in the bottom right of your screen. The last one should report that the new hardware is installed and ready to use.
  • Page 12 6. After software installation, a Bluetooth icon may appear in the bottom right corner, depending on your task tray.
  • Page 13 Windows XP. If you would like automatic Bluetooth connections using Socket Mobile Connect!Agent software, please refer to Chapter 4. If you would like to pair and connect using Socket Mobile ActivePairing, please refer to Chapter 5. ETUP UMMARY STEP 1: Turn on the CHS/CRS.
  • Page 14 STEP 1: T CHS/CRS URN ON THE Turn on the CHS/CRS. Make sure it has sufficient battery power. Refer to your CHS/CRS documentation for instructions. STEP 2: A CHS/CRS ICROSOFT LUETOOTH TILITY 1. Use the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard to discover and connect to the CHS/CRS.
  • Page 15 4. During the device search, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx] or Socket CRS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth MAC address. 5. In the next screen, select Use the passkey found in the 1234 documentation.
  • Page 16 6. Your computer will connect to the CHS/CRS. 7. The last screen will report the COM port numbers. Remember the Outgoing COM port number. Click Finish. Note: If you forget the COM port number, click: Start | Control Panel | Bluetooth Devices | COM Ports.
  • Page 17 STEP 3: S TART OCKET 1. Start SocketScan. Double-click on the SocketScanXP icon on your desktop. 2. The SocketScan icon will appear at the bottom of your screen. STEP 4: C ONFIGURE CANNER ETTINGS 1. Click on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, click Settings. Alternatively, click Start | Control Panel | SocketScanXP Settings.
  • Page 18 3. Enter the following settings: • Enable CS support: Check this box. IMPORTANT!!! • Enable ActivePairing: Uncheck. • Bluetooth stack: Select Microsoft SP2. • COM Port: Select the Standard Serial over Bluetooth link with the Outgoing COM port number reported by the Add New Bluetooth Device Wizard.
  • Page 19 • Auto re-connect: Select the maximum number of tries and time limit for the CHS/CRS to try to reconnect to your computer in case they move out of range. • Battery Level: No progress bar should appear since you are not connected to the CHS/CRS.
  • Page 20 STEP 6: C CHS/CRS ONNECT TO 1. Right-click the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen and click Connect CS. 2. A balloon will appear reporting that a Bluetooth device wants to connect to your computer. Click on the balloon. 3.
  • Page 21 SocketScan will not be able to connect if you have another device assigned as your favorite or default Bluetooth serial device. 4. Your computer will connect to the CHS/CRS, indicated by a beep and a notification balloon. 5. The task tray icon at the bottom of your screen will change to an image of the CHS or CRS to indicate that SocketScan has connected.
  • Page 22 SocketScan. After the time limit for reconnection attempts has passed, you can click on the Socket CS Connect icon on the desktop to manually initiate reconnection. ISCONNECTING To disconnect, click on the scanner icon and click Disconnect CS.
  • Page 23 4 | C ONNECT GENT This chapter explains how to use Connect!Agent to connect Scanning Companion to the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 or the Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) Series 9. In order to use Connect!Agent, you must install it on your computer. Refer to your CHS/CRS documentation for more information.
  • Page 24 STEP 1: T CHS/CRS URN ON THE Turn on the CHS/CRS. Make sure it has sufficient battery power. Refer to your CHS/CRS documentation for instructions. STEP 2: S TART OCKET 1. Start SocketScan. Double-click on the SocketScanXP icon on your desktop.
  • Page 25 3. Enter the following settings: • Enable CS support: Check this box. IMPORTANT!!! • Enable ActivePairing: Uncheck. • Bluetooth stack: Select Socket Connect!Agent. • CS trigger operation: Select whether you want the CHS/CRS to scan only when a Bluetooth connection to the device is detected.
  • Page 26 • Battery Level: No progress bar should appear since you are not connected to the CHS/CRS. • Power management: By default, the CHS/CRS automatically shuts off if there is no Bluetooth connection for 20 minutes. Check to disable. • Advanced: When the computer is connected to the CHS/CRS, you can modify the Bluetooth friendly name and security settings of the CHS/CRS.
  • Page 27 STEP 5: C CHS/CRS ONNECT TO 1. Right-click the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen and click Connect CS. 2. If this is your first time connecting, Connect!Agent will automatically search for the CHS/CRS and configure the connection. The Connect CS option will not appear unless you selected Enable CS Support in the SocketScanXP settings.
  • Page 28 SocketScan. After the time limit for reconnection attempts has passed, you can click on the Socket CS Connect icon on the desktop to manually initiate reconnection. ISCONNECTING To disconnect, click on the scanner icon and click Disconnect CS.
  • Page 29 5 | A CTIVE AIRING This chapter explains how to use ActivePairing to pair and connect Scanning Companion to the Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) Series 9. Scanning Companion comes with ActivePairing bar code labels for easy deployment. ActivePairing enables CRS Series 9 scanners to connect to a Windows XP host computer without requiring the host computer to initiate the connection.
  • Page 30 Scanning Companion comes with a set of ActivePairing bar code labels. For instructions on how to print more labels, please refer to the CRS documentation. ETUP UMMARY STEP 1: Turn on the CRS. STEP 2: Add the CRS to the Microsoft Bluetooth utility. STEP 3: Start SocketScan.
  • Page 31 STEP 1: T URN ON THE Turn on the CRS. Make sure it has sufficient battery power. Refer to your CRS documentation for instructions. STEP 2: A ICROSOFT LUETOOTH TILITY 1. Use the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard to discover and connect to the CRS.
  • Page 32 4. During the device search, select Socket CRS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth MAC address. 5. In the next screen, select Use the passkey found in the 1234 documentation. Enter the default passkey...
  • Page 33 6. Your computer will connect to the CRS. 7. A series of notification balloons will appear. 8. In the last screen, remember the Incoming COM port number. Click Finish. Note: If you forget the COM port number, click: Start | Control Panel | Bluetooth Devices | COM Ports. 5: A HAPTER CTIVE...
  • Page 34 STEP 3: S TART OCKET 1. Start SocketScan. Double-click on the SocketScanXP icon on your desktop. 2. The SocketScan icon will appear at the bottom of your screen. STEP 4: C ONFIGURE CANNER ETTINGS 1. Click on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, click Settings. Alternatively, click Start | Control Panel | SocketScanXP Settings.
  • Page 35 • Enable CS support: Check this box. IMPORTANT!!! • Enable ActivePairing: Check this box. IMPORTANT!!! • Bluetooth stack: Select Microsoft SP2. • COM Port: Select the Standard Serial over Bluetooth link with the Incoming COM port number reported by the Add New Bluetooth Device Wizard.
  • Page 36 • Auto re-connect: Select the maximum number of tries and time limit for the CRS to try to reconnect to your computer in case they move out of range. • Battery Level: No progress bar should appear since you are not connected to the CRS.
  • Page 37 STEP 8: E NTER ASSKEY 1. Within 10 seconds after scanning the Initiator bar code, you will 1234 be prompted to enter a passkey. Enter the passkey 2. Your computer will connect to the CHS/CRS, indicated by a beep and a notification balloon. 3.

  • Page 38: Disconnecting

    SocketScan. After the time limit for reconnection attempts has passed, you can click on the Socket CS Connect icon on the desktop to manually initiate reconnection. ISCONNECTING To disconnect, do the following: 1.

  • Page 39: A Specifications

    PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Size: 69 x 20 x 8.6 mm (2.7 x 0.79 x 0.34 in.) Total Mass: 11 g (0.39 oz) Interface: USB 2.0 LED: Power (blue) Environmental Characteristics: Operating Temp: 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C) Storage Temp: -4 to +113°F (-20 to +45°C) ambient Operating/Storage Humidity: 90% maximum non-condensing Bluetooth Characteristics Protocol: Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • Page 40 About Bluetooth Range Scanning Companion features a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth radio to provide the maximum possible range. As with all wireless technologies, the connection range can vary widely depending on many factors such as the placement of the peripheral devices, the type and size of physical obstacles and the presence and activity level of competing radio transmissions.

  • Page 41: B | Safety And Usage Tips

    • Treat your product with care. Keep in a clean and dust-free place. • Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket Mobile, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around Scanning Companion since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency.
  • Page 42 Efficient Use For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metal surrounding your Scanning Companion. Driving RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, such as car stereo, safety equipment, etc. Check with your vehicle manufacturer to be sure that Scanning Companion will not affect the vehicle’s electronics.

  • Page 43: C | Technical Support

    To access SOS, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support/faq/ Live Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using Scanning Companion, contact the Socket Mobile technical support department for assistance. IMPORTANT! To obtain technical support, first register your product online at www.socketmobile.com/support/support/new After you register your product, log in and click on the Technical Support tab.

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center. The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization (RMA) number issued by Socket or by Socket's Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 45 This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new. For warranty information, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support...
  • Page 46 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt.
  • Page 47 or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.

  • Page 48: Regulatory Compliance

    EGULATORY OMPLIANCE The Socket Mobile Scanning Companion is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using.
  • Page 49 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 50 equipment off and on, the user may try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television. • Increase the distance separating the equipment and the receiver. •...
  • Page 51 CE Marking & European Union Compliance Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows: Applicable Directives: •...
  • Page 52 11/2007 Printed in U.S.A.

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