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Socket 6410-00233 User Manual

Cordless hand scanner with bluetooth wireless technology
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Cordless Hand Scanner
®
with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology
Featuring a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner and SocketScan
software for wirelessly adding bar code scanning to Bluetooth
enabled mobile computers running Windows Mobile 2003
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  • Page 1 Cordless Hand Scanner ® with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Featuring a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner and SocketScan software for wirelessly adding bar code scanning to Bluetooth enabled mobile computers running Windows Mobile 2003 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STEP 1: Charge the scanner STEP 2: Uninstall Other Scanning Software STEP 3: Install the Software STEP 4: Configure Scanner Settings STEP 5: Connect Scanner to Pocket PC via Bluetooth STEP 6: Scan Data into Your Application OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Bar code scanning is the most efficient way to collect data from a mobile computer. If the data to be entered is bar coded, using a laser scanner is 50 times faster and 10,000 times more accurate than manual data entry.

  • Page 4: Hardware Features

    Green (Green) Status Indicator Beeps The scanner beeps to signal the Bluetooth connection status. Optionally, you can also set the scanner to beep every time it successfully scans data and transmits it to the host device. Beep Pattern 1 beep...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner package includes these items: • Socket Cordless Hand Scanner with Bluetooth Wireless Technology • AC charging adapter with international plugs • Software Installation CD • Booklets with copyright, warranty, and regulatory compliance information Product Registration Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products.

  • Page 6: Setup For Windows Mobile

    WARNING: Do not use the scanner when it is being charged, or the battery may have problems achieving a full charge in the future. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries — this may cause alkaline...

  • Page 7: Step 2: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

    STEP 2: Uninstall Other Scanning Software Delete any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on your Pocket PC. You can uninstall either directly from your Pocket PC, or indirectly via ActiveSync. OPTION 1: Uninstall Directly from the Pocket PC 1.

  • Page 8: Step 3: Install The Software

    STEP 3: Install the Software 1. Use ActiveSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to make an active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC. 2. Insert the installation CD into your host PC. 3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE.

  • Page 9: Step 4: Configure Scanner Settings

    1. Start the Socket CHS configuration utility. Tap Start | Settings | System | Socket CHS. 2. In the General screen, for Type of scanner, select Using Socket CHS Scanner. 3. In the Bluetooth stack field, select the Bluetooth hardware that your host device will use to connect to the scanner.
  • Page 10 Scanning will be a few milliseconds slower. This option allows the CHS to be triggered remotely if needed. • Good Read Indicator: Select how you would like the scanner to indicate that data has been successfully scanned and transmitted to the host device.

  • Page 11: Step 5: Connect Scanner To Pocket Pc Via Bluetooth

    STEP 5: Connect Scanner to Pocket PC via Bluetooth 1. Turn on the Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button on the handle of the scanner for five seconds, until you see the LED turn blue. The LED should blink blue once every second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.
  • Page 12 1234. To indicate the connection, the CHS will beep once, and the SocketScan icon will change to show an image of the scanner. If you are using the Socket SDIO or CF card, the Socket Bluetooth icon in the task tray will also begin blinking.

  • Page 13: Step 6: Scan Data Into Your Application

    Socket CHS configuration tool, the scanner may beep and/or the LED may flash green, and the laser will turn off. If the Scanner fails to read data within a few seconds, the laser will turn off, and you must try again.

  • Page 14: Optional: Select Symbologies

    OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies The applet makes it quick and convenient to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to recognize nine of the most common symbologies. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Symbology Selector...

  • Page 15: 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. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Prefix/Suffix. Note: You can configure prefix/suffixes whether or not the CHS is connected to your Pocket PC.

  • Page 16: Optional: Run Scan Demo

    Scan Demo makes it easy to determine the symbology, number of characters, and decoded data (in either ASCII or Hex) of any bar code supported by the scanner. This is especially useful if you encounter a bar code that the scanner will not decode by default.

  • Page 17: Appendices A | Specifications

    Code 93, Codabar, I 2 of 5, D 2 of 5, RSS Laser: Class 1 with Fuzzy Logic (Optional Class 2 with Fuzzy Logic) Scan Angle: 46.5° Laser Scanner Performance: Scan Repetition Rate: 50 (± 3) scans/sec ( i-directional) Decode Distances: 2.2 to 40+ inches depends on symbol size, symbology,...

  • Page 18: Appendix B Safety And Usage Tips

    • Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around the Cordless Hand Scanner since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency. 18 | APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS...

  • Page 19: Efficient Use

    2400 to 2500 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is 0.001 Watt. The Cordless Hand Scanner is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when installed or used separately from other antennas or radio transmitters.
  • Page 20 About Bluetooth Range The Cordless Hand Scanner 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 brand and placement of the host device, the type and size of physical obstacles and the presence and activity level of competing radio transmissions.

  • Page 21: C | Bar Code Label Specifications

    Voids and Specks: The code should be printed clearly, free of voids, specks, blemishes and lines that could “fool” 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.

  • Page 22: Appendix D Enabling Or Disabling

    • The length of some symbologies will change after Symbology Selector is used. See Table 1. • With more symbologies enabled, the scanner must work harder to search through all the possible combinations. This may make the decoding process slightly longer.
  • Page 23 Code 39 Full ASCII Interleaved 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Transmit Check Digit Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 RSS-14 RSS-14 Limited RSS-14 Expanded APPENDIX D: ENABLING/DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES | 23 Scanner Default Disabled Enabled Disabled Ignore Seven Enabled Enabled Enabled...
  • Page 24 For more information on bar codes, symbologies, labels or other bar code related topics, visit any of the following web sites: a. www.aimglobal.org/technologies/barcode/ b. www.aimglobal.org/aimstore/stackedsymbologies.htm c. www.adams1.com d. www.bizfonts.com e. www.barcode-us.com/info_center/upc.htm (UPC Codes) f. www.barcode-us.com/info_center/bookinfo.htm (Bookland EAN) g. www.dataid.com/bcsymbology.htm h. www.aaabarcodes.com i.

  • Page 25: Appendix E Decode Zone

    Appendix E Decode Zone The decode zones for the Cordless Hand Scanner is shown below. The minimum element width (“X Dimension” or bar code “size”) is the width in thousandths of an inch (mils) of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol.

  • Page 26: Appendix F Troubleshooting

    Cordless Hand Scanner. SYMPTOM: My mobile computer cannot find the Cordless Hand Scanner, and/or I get an error message saying that there are connection problems. POSSIBLE REASONS You are too far from the Cordless Hand Scanner.

  • Page 27: Appendix G Technical Support

    Appendix G Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Cordless Hand Scanner with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, contact Socket’s technical support department for assistance. IMPORTANT! To obtain personal assistance from a Socket technical support engineer, you must first register your product online at http://www.socketcom.com/prodreg.

  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    Cordless Hand Scanner: Two years 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 29: Limited Software Warranty

    Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 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 30: Copyright Notice

    Please refrain from any applications of the Socket Cordless Hand Scanner that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the Cordless Hand Scanner. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

  • Page 31: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner 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 32: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada

    (1) Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way, and (2) connecting external antennas to the Cordless Hand Scanner is prohibited. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 33: Ce Marking & European Union Compliance

    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 34: Battery Warning

    Battery Warning: • Your device contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never throw the battery into a fire, as that could cause the battery to explode. • 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.
  • Page 35 © Socket Communications, Inc. 6/2004 Printed in U.S.A.

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