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Cordless Hand Scanner
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with Bluetooth
Featuring a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner and SocketScan
software for wirelessly adding bar code scanning to Bluetooth
enabled mobile computers running:
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Windows Mobile 2003
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Palm OS 5.2 or later
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Windows XP or Tablet XP
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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 • Palm OS 5.2 or later •...

  • 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 2: Charge the Scanner STEP 3: Uninstall Other Scanning Software STEP 4: Install the Software STEP 5: Configure Scanner Settings STEP 6: Connect Scanner to Pocket PC via Bluetooth STEP 7: Scan Data into Your Application OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes...
  • Page 4 APPENDICES A | SPECIFICATIONS B | SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS C | BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS D | ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES E | DECODE ZONE F | TROUBLESHOOTING G | TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Bluetooth wireless technology transforms how devices connect with each other, offering you new possibilities for using your mobile computer with other devices. With Socket's Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS), you can scan bar codes while connected to the PDA in your pocket or your laptop or desktop located up to 300 feet away —...
  • Page 6 The Cordless Hand Scanner represents an optimal combination of proven laser bar code scanning technology and state-of-the-art Bluetooth 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 7: System Requirements, Package Contents

    For information about using the CHS with Symbian Series 60 devices, please visit: www.socketcom.com/product/cordless.asp?Type=Scanner Support for other Bluetooth stacks is planned for future releases. Package Contents The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner package includes these items: • Socket Cordless Hand Scanner with Bluetooth Wireless Technology •...

  • Page 8: Product Registration, Hardware Features

    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 9 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 10: Setup For Windows Mobile

    2 | Setup for Windows Mobile This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC 2003. Setup Summary STEP 1: Install batteries and attach tether. STEP 2: Charge the scanner.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Step 4: Install The Software

    STEP 4: 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 13 5. In the File Download screen click Run. 6. If a Security Warning screen appears, click Run. 7. The SocketScan for Windows CE Setup Program will begin. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software. 8. When software installation is complete, disconnect the Pocket PC from the host PC.

  • Page 14: Step 5: Configure Scanner Settings

    STEP 5: Configure Scanner Settings 1. Start the Socket CHS configuration utility. Tap Start | Settings | System | Socket CHS. 2. In the General screen, check the box Enable Socket CHS Support. 3. In the Port configuration field, select the Bluetooth hardware that you are using with your Pocket PC.
  • Page 15 Microsoft: You must assign the CHS as your favorite. Tap on the Favorite button to initiate a Bluetooth device search. When the CHS is found, select it from the list and tap OK. 4. Tap on the Scanner tab. Enter the following settings: CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE...
  • Page 16 Scanning will be a few milliseconds slower. This option allows the CHS to be triggered remotely if needed. • Good Read Indicator: Select how would like the scanner to indicate that data has been successfully scanned and transmitted to the host device.

  • Page 17: Step 6: Connect Scanner To Pocket Pc Via Bluetooth

    STEP 6: Connect Scanner to Pocket PC via Bluetooth 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 If the Connect CHS option does not appear, use the Socket CHS configuration utility to enable SocketScan for use with the CHS. See Step 5: Configure Scanner Settings. 5. Your Pocket PC will begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices in range.
  • 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. Socket stack If multiple Cordless Hand Scanners were detected, identify yours by checking the MAC address printed on a label in the battery compartment.
  • Page 20 1234. To indicate the connection, the CHS will beep once, and the SocketScan icon will change to show an image of the scanner. If the Pocket PC suspends or the CHS is taken out of range, the Bluetooth connection will be lost. After the Pocket PC comes out of suspend mode or returns within range, SocketScan will try to re-establish the connection every 10 seconds for 30 seconds .

  • Page 21: Step 7: Scan Data Into Your 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 22: 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 23: 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. You can configure prefix/suffixes whether or not the CHS is connected to your Pocket PC.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Optional: Configure Automatic Connections

    OPTIONAL: Configure Automatic Connections You can only configure automatic connections for Pocket PCs using either Socket’s SDIO/CF Connection Kit or a built-in Bluetooth stack. The first time you connect your Pocket PC to the CHS, you will be prompted to enable automatic connections.
  • Page 26 Built-in Bluetooth Stack: 1. Start the Socket CHS configuration utility. Tap Start | Settings | System | Socket CHS. 2. The General screen should already display the correct Bluetooth settings, already used to connect the Pocket PC to the CHS. Device information about the CHS you previously connected to should also be displayed.

  • Page 27: Setup For Palm

    This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled device running Palm OS 5.2 or later. Setup Summary STEP 1: Install batteries and attach tether. STEP 2: Charge the scanner. STEP 3: Uninstall other scanning software.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Step 4: Install The Software

    STEP 4: Install the Software 1. Use HotSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to connect your device to 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 30 5. In the File Download screen click Run. 6. If a Security Warning screen appears, click Run. 7. The SocketScan Installation program will begin. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software. 8. When software installation is complete, disconnect the device from the host PC.

  • Page 31: Step 5: Connect Scanner To Pda Via Bluetooth

    3. The main screen of SocketScan will appear, showing a picture of the Socket SDIO In-Hand Scan Card. In the Scanner Device drop-down menu, select Bluetooth CHS. 4. The screen will display a picture of the Cordless Hand Scanner. In the Device is field, tap Enabled. CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR PALM...
  • Page 32 After it finishes searching, select the Socket CHS from the list of discovered devices and tap OK. 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.
  • Page 33 8. When the scanner connects to your device, the CHS will beep once. The main screen of SocketScan will also indicate that the scanner is enabled, and the Configure, Symbologies, and Test buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 34: Step 6: Scan Data Into Your Application

    Depending on the settings chosen in the SocketScan Configure screen, 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 35: Optional: Configure Scan Settings

    2. The Configure screen will appear. Enter any settings, as desired: • Trigger Mode: Select Local to directly trigger the scanner whenever you press the trigger button. Select Remote to have the scanner verify a connection to your PDA before it activates the laser.
  • Page 36 • Insert Special: First tap in the Prefix or Suffix field to indicate where you would like to enter special data, such as a date stamp, time stamp, tab, etc. Then tap on the Insert Special drop-down menu and select the type of special data to enter. •...

  • Page 37: Optional: Select Symbologies

    OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies The feature makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to recognize eight of the most common symbologies. 1. In the main screen of SocketScan, tap Symbologies.

  • Page 38: Optional: Test Bar Codes

    SocketScan includes a Test feature that 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 39: Setup For Windows Xp

    4 | Setup for Windows XP This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled computer running Windows XP. Setup Summary STEP 1: Install batteries and attach tether. STEP 2: Charge the scanner.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Step 4: Install The Software

    STEP 4: Install the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into your host PC. 2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 3. Follow the instructions on your screen to begin the installation process for Windows XP.
  • Page 42 4. In the File Download screen click Run. 5. If a Security Warning screen appears, click Run. 6. The SocketScan for Windows XP Setup program will begin. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software. Note: Screens for Internet Explorer 6.0 are shown.

  • Page 43: Step 5: Connect Scanner To Computer Via Bluetooth

    SocketScan icon and selecting Connect CHS. If desired, you can also configure the devices to automatically connect whenever within range. 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 44 Start | All Programs | IVT BlueSoleil | BlueSoleil. • Double-click on the red ball to search for the Cordless Hand Scanner, which will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth MAC address.
  • Page 45 It is essential to connect to the CHS via Quick Connect because this sets the CHS as your default Bluetooth serial device. • During the device discovery, the Cordless Hand Scanner will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx] The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth MAC address.
  • Page 46 CHS. • Use the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard to discover and connect to the Cordless Hand Scanner. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, click Add a Bluetooth Device.
  • Page 47 • If a passkey is requested, enter the CHS will beep once. • Note which COM port is assigned to the Cordless Hand Scanner. This is the same COM port used for Bluetooth outbound serial communications. For some hardware/software, you need to manually assign the Serial port to the Cordless Hand Scanner.

  • Page 48: Step 6: Configure Scanner Settings

    2. The SocketScan icon should appear in the task tray at the bottom of your screen, indicating that your computer has not detected a scanner. Right-click on the icon. In the pop-up menu, click Settings. 3. Click on the CHS tab. Check the box Enable Socket CHS support.
  • Page 49 • Widcomm: Select if your computer uses the Widcomm Bluetooth stack. Many third-party USB Bluetooth adapters use the Widcomm stack. The COM Port field will not appear for Widcomm. • Microsoft SP2: Select if your computer uses Microsoft’s Windows XP Service Pack 2 Bluetooth stack. In the COM Port field, select the Outgoing COM port number assigned to the CHS.
  • Page 50 • Good read indication on CHS: Select how you would like the scanner to indicate that data has been successfully scanned and transmitted to the host device. (This is separate from good read indications from the computer, which are configured in the General screen).
  • Page 51 9. The task tray icon at the bottom of your screen will change to indicate that SocketScan has detected (i.e., is connected to) the CHS. The icon will show an image of the scanner. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP...

  • Page 52: Step 7: Scan Data Into Your Application

    Depending on the settings you chose in the SocketScanXP settings, 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 53 3. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. For example, after you scan the code above into an Excel spreadsheet, data should appear in the first cell. Wait for the “Good Scan” indication before you scan another bar code.

  • Page 54: Optional: Assign Sound And Prefix/Suffix Settings

    OPTIONAL: Assign Sound and Prefix/Suffix Settings You can configure these settings whether or not the CHS is connected to your computer. 1. In SocketScanXP Settings, click on the General tab. 2. Adjust any settings as desired: Good read notification sound: Select which sound you would like your computer to use to indicate good readings of data.

  • Page 55: Optional: Configure Advanced Bluetooth Settings

    OPTIONAL: Configure Advanced Bluetooth Settings The SocketScanXP utility enables you configure advanced Bluetooth settings of the CHS, including the Bluetooth friendly name and security settings. 1. In SocketScanXP Settings, click on the CHS tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS.
  • Page 56 CHS Security Settings: Enter a PIN code and/or any authentication or encryption settings. If desired, click Delete Bonding to delete any bonding/pairing information in the CHS. After making any changes, click 6. If you modified any security settings, you will be prompted to turn your CHS off and back on to make the changes take effect.

  • Page 57: Optional: Assign A Trigger Button

    OPTIONAL: Assign a Trigger Button The SocketScanXP utility enables you to assign one of your computer’s function keys to trigger the CHS. 10. In SocketScanXP Settings, click on the Trigger tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS.

  • Page 58: Optional: Select Symbologies

    OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies The SocketScanXP utility makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize and decode. 1. In SocketScanXP Settings, click on the Barcodes tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS.

  • Page 59: Optional: View Version Information

    OPTIONAL: View Version Information 1. In SocketScanXP Settings, click on the About tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS. 2. View the control panel applet (CPL) and CHS firmware version information. Click OK.

  • Page 60: Appendix 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 61 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 62: 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.
  • Page 63 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 64: 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 65: Appendix D Enabling Or Disabling

    Appendix D Enabling or Disabling The Cordless Hand Scanner is pre-set to automatically detect and decode (auto-discriminate) the most common bar code symbologies. To enable or disable symbologies, simply use SocketScan’s Symbology Selector. Notes: • The length of some symbologies will change after Symbology Selector is used.
  • Page 66 Transmit Check Digit 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 Scanner Default Disabled Enabled Disabled Ignore Seven Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 67 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 68: 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 69: 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 70 SYMPTOM: While scanning with the CHS, I turned off the Pocket PC, or my Pocket PC entered suspend mode. Now my Pocket PC won’t turn on again. POSSIBLE REASONS This is a known problem with the Widcomm stack (built into HP h221X iPAQ Pocket PCs with ROM version 1.00).

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75 (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 76 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 77 Battery Warning: • Your device contains a rechargeable NiMH 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 78 © Socket Communications, Inc. 1/2005 Printed in U.S.A.

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