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Socket Series 7 User Manual

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Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7
®
with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology
For Symbian Series 60 & Series 80
Featuring a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner and SocketScan
software for wirelessly scanning bar codes into Bluetooth enabled
Symbian Series 60 and Series 80 Smartphones
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  • Page 1 Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 ® with Bluetooth Wireless Technology For Symbian Series 60 & Series 80 Featuring a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner and SocketScan software for wirelessly scanning bar codes into Bluetooth enabled Symbian Series 60 and Series 80 Smartphones...

  • Page 2: 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 3: Table Of Contents

    STEP 3: Uninstall Other Scanning Software STEP 4: Install the Software 3 | SOCKETSCAN FOR SYMBIAN S60 How Do I Connect the Scanner to the Phone? How Do I Scan Data into My Application? How Do I Select the Symbologies to Be Read?

  • Page 4: Introduction

    If you need to collect bar coded data but don't want to be tied to your mobile or desktop computer, Socket's Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 with Bluetooth wireless technology is just what you're looking for. This innovative device combines the power of laser bar code scanning with the...

  • Page 5: About Combining Scanning With Bluetooth

    About Combining Scanning with Bluetooth The Cordless Hand Scanner represents an optimal combination of proven laser bar code scanning technology and state-of-the-art Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Because of the problems inherent in the intermittent storage of scanned data in on-board memory if the Bluetooth connection is lost, the CHS is designed to operate only when connected to the host, with the powerful Class 1 radio providing the maximum possible connection range.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    PC, infrared, email or SMS message attachments, a serial/USB cable or cradle, etc. Only version C or later of the Socket Cordless Hand Scanner works with the SocketScan for Symbian software. To verify the version of your CHS, open the battery compartment and check the sticker above the batteries. The CHS version letter follows the part number, (e.g., P/N 8550-0005C denotes...

  • Page 7: Product Registration

    Product Registration Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Product registration is required for technical support. Register online at: www.socketcom.com/prodreg Hardware Features Rechargeable Battery and AC Adapter Recharge the internal battery by using the included AC adapter. The adapter rating is 5V, 2A, positive pole center.
  • Page 8 Off when connected to charger 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 Smartphone. Beep Pattern 1 beep...

  • Page 9: Setup For Symbian

    2 | Setup for Symbian S60/S80 This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled Symbian Series 60/80 Smartphone. Setup Summary STEP 1: Install batteries and attach tether. STEP 2: Charge the scanner.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Charge The Scanner

    STEP 2: Charge the Scanner Use the included AC adapter to charge the Cordless Hand Scanner. The scanner’s NiMH batteries must be charged for at least 4 hours before the first use. The Battery Status LED will emit a solid red light while charging, and turn off when the batteries are fully charged.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Install The Software

    STEP 4: Install the Software You can install the SocketScan software into your Smartphone via either of the following methods: • Install the software via the phone’s synchronization software (Recommended). This requires synchronization software for your phone, as well as a data transfer mechanism, such as a serial/USB cable or cradle, Bluetooth enabled PC, infrared, etc.
  • Page 12 Install the software via the phone’s synchronization software. 1. Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into your host PC. 2. Connect the phone to the PC. You can establish either a cabled or wireless connection. For instructions, refer to the user documentation for your phone and connection hardware/software.
  • Page 13 Transfer the software to your phone, then install from the phone 1. Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into your host PC. 2. Connect the phone to the PC and transfer the SocketScan_s60.SIS or SocketScan _s80.SIS file from the CD to the phone. You can establish either a cabled or wireless connection to transfer the file via Bluetooth, infrared, an email or SMS attachment, etc.
  • Page 14 5. When asked if you want to install Socket Keyboard Wedge, press Yes. 6. When presented with installation options, select Install and press OK. 7. Follow the remaining screens to complete the installation. When installation is complete, disconnect the phone from your PC.
  • Page 15 Bluetooth File Transfer via Socket CF Connection KIt 1. Make sure the SocketScan Installation CD is inserted into your PC. 2. Turn on your phone and make sure it is ready for a Bluetooth connection. Refer to your phone’s user documentation for instructions. 3.

  • Page 16: Socketscan For Symbian S60

    This chapter covers the following user scenarios: • How do I connect the scanner to the phone? • How do I scan data into my application? • How do I select the symbologies to be read?

  • Page 17: How Do I Connect The Scanner To The Phone

    How Do I Connect the Scanner to the Phone? Note: Nokia 3660 screens are shown. Your device screens may vary slightly. 1. Turn on the Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button 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 18 4. The main screen of SocketScan will appear. 5. Press Options | Connect. After you connect to the CHS, the Smartphone will save information about the CHS for future connections. Whenever you want to connect to a CHS again, your Smartphone will ask if you want to connect to the previous CHS..
  • Page 19 The Cordless Hand Scanner will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth MAC address. If multiple Cordless Hand Scanners were detected, identify yours by checking the MAC address printed on a label in the battery compartment.

  • Page 20: How Do I Scan Data Into My Application

    Depending on the settings you chose in the Socket CHS configuration tool, the scanner may beep and/or the LED may flash green. If the Scanner fails to read data within a few seconds, the laser will turn off, and you must try again.
  • Page 21 4. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. For example, after you scan the code above into a Notes page, data should appear on the first line. The default “CR” (carriage return) suffix will advance the cursor to the next line, ready for the next scan. Note: •...

  • Page 22: How Do I Select The Symbologies To Be Read

    How Do I Select the Symbologies to Be Read? 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.

  • Page 23: How Do I Configure The Scanning Settings

    How Do I Configure the Scanning Settings? The SocketScan applet lets you specify a variety of scanning settings, including prefixes, suffixes, the beeper frequency, and good read indicators. 1. In the main screen of SocketScan, press Options | Settings. You can configure prefix/suffixes whether or not the CHS is connected to your Smartphone.
  • Page 24 3. In the screen that appears, enter your desired scan settings. • Prefix/Suffix: Select to have SocketScan automatically append characters before or after each scan. In the screen that appears, enter up to 128 characters. Press OK. Only printable ASCII characters can be used as prefixes or suffixes.
  • Page 25 • Beeper Frequency: Select to adjust the sound of the CHS beeper. In the screen that appears, select the frequency you want. You may want to alter the frequency if using the CHS in a noisy environment. Press OK. • Good Scan Beep: Select Enabled if you would like the CHS to beep every time it successfully reads and transmits a bar code.
  • Page 26 • Reconnect Retries: Select how many times you would like the Cordless Hand Scanner to try connecting back to your phone in case the Bluetooth connection is lost. • Reconnect Interval: Select the time you would like the Cordless Hand Scanner to wait between reconnect retries.

  • Page 27: Socketscan For Symbian S80

    This chapter covers the following user scenarios: • How do I connect the scanner to the phone? • How do I scan data into my application? • How do I select the symbologies to be read? •...

  • Page 28: How Do I Connect The Scanner To The Phone

    How Do I Connect the Scanner to the Phone? Note: Nokia 9500 screens are shown. Your device screens may vary slightly. 1. Turn on the Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button 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 29 CHS. The Cordless Hand Scanner will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth MAC address. If multiple Cordless Hand Scanners were detected, identify yours by checking the MAC address printed on a label in the battery compartment.
  • Page 30 If the phone is turned off or the CHS is taken out of range, the Bluetooth connection will be lost, and the CHS will beep twice. After the phone is turned on again or the CHS returns within range, you must reconnect the CHS with SocketScan. For more information about the meanings of LEDs and beeps, please see page 8.

  • Page 31: How Do I Scan Data Into My Application

    When data is read and transmitted to your phone, the laser will turn off. Depending on the scanning settings you chose, the scanner may beep and/or the LED may flash green. If the scanner fails to read data within a few seconds, the laser will turn off, and you must try again.

  • Page 32: How Do I Select The Symbologies To Be Read

    How Do I Select the Symbologies to Be Read? 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.

  • Page 33: How Do I Configure The Scanning Settings

    How Do I Configure the Scanning Settings? 1. While viewing the main screen of SocketScan, press the Menu button of your phone. Highlight Settings, then press Select. You can configure the scanning settings whether or not the CHS is connected to your Smartphone. 2.
  • Page 34 • Reconnect Retries: Select how many times you would like the CHS to try to connect back to the phone in case the Bluetooth connection is lost. • Reconnect Interval: Select how long you would like the CHS to wait between reconnect retries.

  • Page 35: Appendices A | Specifications

    128, Code 93, Codabar, I 2 of 5, D 2 of 5, RSS-14 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 (bi-directional) Decode Distances: 2.2 to 40+ inches depends on symbol size, symbology,...
  • Page 36 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 37: 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. APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS...
  • Page 38 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 the Cordless Hand Scanner will not affect the vehicle’s electronics. Aircraft • Turn off your Cordless Hand Scanner before boarding any aircraft.

  • Page 39: Appendix 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 40: 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 41 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 Scanner Default Disabled Enabled Disabled Ignore Seven Enabled Enabled Enabled...
  • Page 42 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 www.barcode-us.com/info_center/upc.htm www.barcode-us.com/info_center/bookinfo.htm g. www.dataid.com/bcsymbology.htm h. www.aaabarcodes.com i. www.snx.com/mechanics.html j. www.pscnet.com/html/aabcsymbologies.htm#Checksums k. www.idautomation.com/barcoding4beginners.html (UPC Codes) (Bookland EAN)

  • Page 43: 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 44: Appendix F Troubleshooting

    The bar code symbology may be disabled or not supported by the Cordless Hand Scanner. SYMPTOM: My Smartphone 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 45: 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 www.socketcom.com/prodreg.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49 (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 50 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 51 PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Battery Warning: • Your device contains a rechargeable NiMH battery. Never throw the battery into a fire, as that could cause the battery to explode. •...
  • Page 52 © Socket Communications, Inc. 6/2005 Printed in U.S.A.

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