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Socket In-Hand Scan Card Imager User Manual

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In-Hand Scan Card Imager
CompactFlash Card with
Built-in Bar Code CMOS Imager for:
• Pocket PC 2000/2002
• Handheld PC Pros, HPC 2000s and Pen Tablets
based on Windows CE
• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Notebooks
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  • Page 1 ™ In-Hand Scan Card Imager CompactFlash Card with Built-in Bar Code CMOS Imager for: • Pocket PC 2000/2002 • Handheld PC Pros, HPC 2000s and Pen Tablets based on Windows CE • Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Notebooks User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........4 CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE ..... 6 STEP 1: Register the Card STEP 2: Uninstall Old Scanning Software STEP 3: Install the Software STEP 4: Insert the ISC-I into Your Device STEP 5: Start SocketScan STEP 6: Assign a Trigger Button STEP 7: Scan Data into a Windows Program...
  • Page 3 LIMITED WARRANTY..........33 COPYRIGHT NOTICE ..........35 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE........36...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Windows CE only. Must be installed separately from the CD.D. The Socket ISC-I Demo™ lets you perform basic bar code scanning and image capture with the ISC-I. You can also configure the decoder and image capture settings, and perform image transfers.
  • Page 5 The In-Hand Scan Card-Imager may simply be referred to as the In-Hand Scan Card or ISC-I in this User’s Guide. Important! This User’s Guide DOES NOT include instructions for using the Socket ISC-I Demo application. Please refer to the User’s Guide specific to that application.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Setup For Windows Ce

    OPTIONAL: Run Scan Demo to scan unknown bar codes. OPTIONAL: Configure sounds. OPTIONAL: Manually configure specific symbologies or extensions. STEP 1: Register the Card Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support. Register the card online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg...

  • Page 7: Step 3: Install The Software

    STEP 3: Install the Software Follow these steps for software installation BEFORE inserting the ISC-I. 1. Make an active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC. Use ActiveSync and a serial/USB/Ethernet connection cable or cradle. 2. Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Note: The host PC can be a desktop or...

  • Page 8: Step 4: Insert The Isc-I Into Your Device

    STEP 4: Insert the ISC-I into Your Device Important! Damage may occur! Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot. Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Plug directly into a CompactFlash Insert into I/O slot.

  • Page 9: Step 6: Assign A Trigger Button

    STEP 6: Assign a Trigger Button Follow the appropriate directions for your device and refer to your device’s user documentation to assign a hardware button to trigger the In-Hand Scan Card-Imager (ISC-I). Alternatively, you can use the “floating trigger” on your screen via SocketScan Trigger.

  • Page 10: Step 7: Scan Data Into A Windows Program

    STEP 7: Scan Data into a Windows Program For information about bar code scanning applications, please email info@socketcom.com If not already open, start SocketScan. You can press the trigger button to quickly launch the program. Start the Windows application that you want to receive the data (e.g., Excel, Notepad, etc.).

  • Page 11: Optional: Configure Prefix/Suffixes

    OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes The SocketScan applet lets you specify prefix and/or suffix characters to be added automatically to the data you scan. This helps to further eliminate manual data entry. Tap on the ISC-I icon in the task tray to launch the applet (visible in the Today screen for Pocket PCs).

  • Page 12: Optional: Run Scan Demo

    OPTIONAL: Run Scan Demo Scan Demo makes it easy to obtain the character count and decoded data (in either ASCII or Hex) of any bar code you scan. This is especially useful if you encounter a bar code that SocketScan will not decode. Note: For instructions on using the In-Hand Scan Card-Imager Demo, refer to the separate User’s Guide for that application.

  • Page 13: Optional: Configure Sounds

    OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds The SocketScan applet lets you choose any WAV sound file to be played to indicate a successful scan. Tap on the ISC-I icon in the task tray (visible in the Today screen for Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, tap on Sounds... In the screen that appears, select the sound you want to indicate successful scans.

  • Page 14: Optional: Use A Floating Trigger

    OPTIONAL: Use a Floating Trigger The SocketScan Trigger puts a trigger on your device screen that you can tap on to activate the imager. You must load this application separately from the CD. Go Start | Programs | SocketScan Trigger. The SocketScan Trigger icon should appear in the task tray (in the Today screen for Pocket PCs).

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Setup For Windows 98/Me/2000/Xp

    OPTIONAL: Configure prefix/suffixes OPTIONAL: Configure sounds. OPTIONAL: Configure SocketScan for specific symbologies or extensions. STEP 1: Register the Card Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support. Register the card online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Install The Software

    STEP 3: Install the Software Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. The SocketScan Setup Center will launch. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software for your Windows version.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Insert The Isc-I Into Your Computer

    STEP 4: Insert the ISC-I into Your Computer Important! Damage may occur! Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot. Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Insert the ISC-I into a CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter, then plug the combined unit into your computer’s PC Card slot.

  • Page 18: Step 5: Complete The New Hardware Wizard

    STEP 5: Complete the New Hardware Wizard 1. Make sure the installation CD is still inside your computer. 2. The first time you insert the ISC-I, a new hardware or device driver wizard will appear. Complete the wizard by following the appropriate instructions for your Windows version: Windows 98 •...
  • Page 19 Windows 2000 • In the welcome screen, click Next>. • Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. • In the next screen, check Specify a location. Click Next>. • In the next screen, browse to your CD drive. Click OK. •...

  • Page 20: Step 6: Start Socketscan

    STEP 6: Start SocketScan Go to Start | Programs | SocketScan. Whenever SocketScan is running, either of two icons will appear in your computer’s task tray. ISC-I detected No scanning card detected. Note: The “No scanning card” detected icon may indicate an improperly inserted ISC-I.

  • Page 21: Step 8: Scan Data Into A Windows Program

    STEP 8: Scan Data into a Windows Program Follow these steps to use the ISC-I to scan data into a Windows program. For information about bar code scanning applications (available separately), email info@socketcom.com 1. If not already open, start SocketScan. You can press the trigger button to quickly launch the program.

  • Page 22: Optional: Configure Prefix/Suffixes

    OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes The SocketScan applet lets you specify prefix and suffix characters or functions to be added automatically to the data that you scan. This makes it easy to use the ISC-I with existing Windows applications. 1. Right-click on the SocketScan icon in the task bar at the bottom of your screen.

  • Page 23: Optional: Configure Sounds

    OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds The SocketScan applet lets you choose any WAV sound file to be played to indicate a successful scan. 1. Tap on the ISC-I icon in the task bar. In the pop-up menu, select Settings. Click on the Sound tab. 2.

  • Page 24: Appendix A Isc-I Specifications

    Appendix A ISC-I Specifications Physical Characteristics: Overall Size: 83.08 x 51 x 23 mm Total Mass: approx. 51.5 g CompactFlash Portion: 42.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (Conforms to CF Type I Extended Spec. 36.4 mm + 6 mm) Scan Head Portion: 40.65 x 51 x 23 mm Power Consumption (3.3V supply): Idle: 20 mA (66 mW) Scanning: 340 mA (1122 mW)

  • Page 25: Appendix B Bar Code Label Specifications

    Appendix B Bar Code Label Specifications All bar code symbols/labels should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform Symbology Specification. Background Substrate: The bar code symbol should be printed on material (media) that is reflective and has a matte (not glossy) finish. A background diffuse reflectance of at least 70% to 80% is desirable for optimum contrast.

  • Page 26: Appendix C Enabling/Disabling Bar Code Symbologies

    Appendix C Enabling/Disabling Bar Code Symbologies Note: This information is valid for Release 1.X of SocketScan software. Bar code symbologies can be enabled or disabled by using the ISC-Imager Demo application located on the Programs page. Specific parameters for each symbology can also be set. 1.
  • Page 27 4. Tapping the Default Symbol button sets the ISC-Imager to default values. Default values are described at the end on this appendix. 5. Tapping the Default All Symbologies button sets the parameters for all enabled symbologies to default values 6. By selecting a specific symbology in the top window, a second window appears where parameters appropriate for the symbology can be selected.
  • Page 28 ISC-Imager Symbology Default Settings Chk Digit Chk Digit Symbology Enabled Length Length Enabled Transfer Other Options Linear Codes Codabar* Code 11* Code 128* Append Mode-N, Full Code 39* ASCII-Y Code 49* Code 93* 2 or 5-digit Addenda - EAN-8* Disabled 2 or 5-digit Addenda - EAN-13* Disabled...
  • Page 29 Postal Codes Australian Post British Postal Canadian Postal Dutch Postal JAPOST Planet US Postnet * Included in ISC-Imager Basic Decode Configuration APPENDIX C: ENABLING/DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES | 29...

  • Page 30: Appendix D Depth Of Focus

    Appendix D Depth of Focus Depth of Focus for 7.0” Standard Focus Symbology Near Depth of Focus Far Depth of Focus (inches) (inches) Maxicode 35-mil 13.0 Datamatrix 15-mil (ECC200) PDF 10-mil PDF 8-mil PDF 6.6-mil 6.25 Code 39 15-mil 12.8 Code 39 10-mil Code 39 8-mil UPC 13-mil (100%)

  • Page 31: Appendix E Troubleshooting

    Appendix E Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: I get the “No Card Detected” icon in the system tray and can’t trigger the imager or scan any bar codes. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your mobile computer does not Make sure the ISC-I is inserted recognize the ISC-I. properly.

  • Page 32: Appendix F Support Resources

    Important! Socket does NOT provide technical support via the users’ forum! Note: Socket may, but is not obligated to, monitor or review any areas on the Site where users transmit or post Communications or communicate solely with each other, including but not limited to the user forum, and the content of any such Communications.
  • Page 33 Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty. During the warranty period, 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.
  • Page 34 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 35 Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the In-Hand Scan Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash Card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.
  • Page 36 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. This equipment is also CE EN55024:1998 and C-TICK compliant. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 37 © 2003 Socket Communications, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.

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