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  • Page 1 Socket ® Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 and Series 7 Rx User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Error Proof Protocol are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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.
  • Page 3 The features described in this manual that do not apply to older hardware versions of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner will be noted as such. If you have a version of the CHS 7X or 7XRx that supports only Bluetooth® Human Interface Device (HID) profile, please refer to the appropriate user’s guide at:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION CANNER ERSIONS BOUT THE OFTWARE ACKAGE ONTENTS YSTEM OMPATIBILITY EQUIREMENTS RODUCT EGISTRATION ™ OCKET ERVICE ROGRAM CCESSORIES DDITIONAL OCUMENTATION ARDWARE EATURES 2 | HARDWARE PREPARATION NSTALLING ATTERIES AND TTACHING THE AC A SSEMBLING THE DAPTER HARGING THE CANNER 3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS 7, VISTA, AND XP...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (Bluetooth CHS) Series 7. The Socket Bluetooth CHS combines the power of barcode scanning with the convenience of Bluetooth wireless technology so you can collect barcoded data without being tied to your mobile or desktop computer.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    ACKAGE ONTENTS Socket Bluetooth AC adapter Cordless Hand Scanner USA, Europe, Australia Lanyard with CD with software and retractable tether documentation YSTEM OMPATIBILITY Note: The CHS 7X and 7XRx versions with support for Serial Port Profile (SPP) are only compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, Mobile, and RIM BlackBerry OS in SPP mode.

  • Page 7: Product Registration

    • Software installation requires a PC running Palm Desktop Software. RIM BlackBerry: The Socket Bluetooth CHS Series 7 is compatible with the BlackBerry Curve 8200, 8300; Pearl 8100; Bold 9000, 8600, 9700; Storm 9500; and Tour 9600 series smartphones. Symbian OS: The Socket Bluetooth CHS Series 7 is compatible with the Nokia E61, E61i and E71 smartphones.

  • Page 8: Hardware Features

    • Socket charging cradle for the Socket Bluetooth CHS • Socket car charger • Socket Mobile Power Pack (sold in Americas and Asia Pacific) • AC and DC adapters of the Socket SoMo as those of most recent Pocket PCs from Casio, Fujitsu, HP, and Toshiba Socket charging accessories are available online at: http://www.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-barcode-...
  • Page 9 Scanner connected to computer 2 beeps Scanner disconnected from computer (same tone) 2 long beeps (same tone) with Scanner unsuccessfully tried 20 times to connect to the Permanent Pairing device assigned as its Permanent Pair enabled 1 beep with green LED (optional...

  • Page 10: Installing Batteries And Attaching The Tether

    ATTERIES AND 1. Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock and remove the battery cover. Turn the lock underneath the scanner to a horizontal position to unlock. 2. Remove the battery cover. For the Bluetooth CHS v2, the Bluetooth Device Address is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 11: Hardware Preparation

    4. Install the batteries as indicated by the +/- symbols. WARNING: Do not install the batteries incorrectly. Damage may result. 5. Replace the battery cover and turn the lock to a vertical position to secure it. 6. If desired, attach the tether to a lanyard or belt. CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE PREPARATION...

  • Page 12: Assembling The Ac Adapter

    Cordless Hand Scanner. Alternatively, you can use a car charger or the Mobile Power Pack (all available separately). The scanner must be fully charged before its first use. The LED will emit a solid red light while charging, and turn green when the batteries are fully charged.

  • Page 13: Setup For Windows 7, Vista, And Xp

    Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (Bluetooth CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled computer running Windows 7, Vista or XP Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Hardware Setup.” ONNECTION PTIONS For Windows-based computers, the Socket Bluetooth CHS offers three different connection options to fit different work environments.

  • Page 14: Step 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

    STEP 1: U NINSTALL THER Uninstall any barcode scanning software already installed in your computer, including previous versions of SocketScan. 1. Make sure the software is not running. 2. Make sure you are logged into an administrative account. 3. Click Start | Control Panel. •...
  • Page 15 5. Your web browser will present a series of dialogs. Internet Explorer: • In the File Download –Security Warning dialog, click Run. • In the second warning dialog, click Run. Firefox: • In the file opening dialog, click Save File. •...
  • Page 16 (low-high). The LED should blink blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. After the scanner is turned on, its Bluetooth mode will change over time if no connection is made.

  • Page 17: Step 5: Configure Bluetooth Settings

    Click Next. 3. After the search, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address, which is labeled inside the battery compartment for the Bluetooth CHS v2.
  • Page 18 6. Complete the wizard and note the necessary COM port number(s): IMPORTANT! • FOR SCENARIO 1, NOTE THE OUTGOING COM NUMBER. • FOR SCENARIO 2, NOTE BOTH COM NUMBERS. • FOR SCENARIO 3, NOTE THE INCOMING COM NUMBER. • Windows 7: At the end of the wizard, click Close. To determine your COM ports, click on the Bluetooth task tray icon.
  • Page 19 Next. The tablet will search for Bluetooth devices in range. 4. In the list of devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address, which is labeled inside the battery compartment for the Bluetooth CHS v2.
  • Page 20 7. In the next screen, uncheck Use default COM port. Click Next. 8. The software will report that the default setting is recommended. Click OK. 9. Select another COM port. If desired, check Auto Connect. Click Next. WARNING! Do not select a COM port used by another device on your system! IMPORTANT! FOR SCENARIO 1 OR 2, REMEMBER WHICH COM NUMBER YOU CHOSE! THIS IS THE LOCAL COM-CLIENT PORT NUMBER.
  • Page 21 Bluetooth Device Address, which is labeled inside the battery compartment for the Bluetooth CHS v2. 3. If a passkey is requested, enter scanner will beep once, and the LED will blink blue once every 3 seconds.. Note: • For automatic connections, click Bluetooth Configuration | Local Service tab | Bluetooth Serial Port | Properties.

  • Page 22: Step 6: Start Socket Scan

    When SocketScan is running, the SocketScan icon will appear in the task tray at the bottom of your screen. Icon Spinning icon alternates between handheld and ring scanner icons. Note: For Windows 7, if you started SocketScan but the SocketScan task tray icon does not appear, click on the task tray icons.
  • Page 23 STEP 7: C ONFIGURE CANNER 1. Click the SocketScan icon In the pop-up menu, click Settings. Note: If the Settings option does not appear, click Start | Control Panel | SocketScan Settings. In the General tab, select “Display ‘Settings’ option in the SocketScan tray icon menu.”...
  • Page 24 Note: You must disable CS Auto Power Off mode if you would like the scanner to automatically reconnect to the PC after losing a connection. • Advanced: When the PC is connected to the scanner, you can modify the scanner’s Bluetooth friendly name and security settings. Please refer to the instructions later in this chapter.

  • Page 25: Step 8: Prepare The Connection

    After installing and configuring SocketScan to connect to a cordless scanner at the correct COM port, you are now ready to connect the scanner to the PC for the first time. The process varies depending on the scenario you set up for.
  • Page 26 SCENARIO 2: After the PC connects to the scanner, you can set up a Permanent Pair. 1. Complete the steps described on the previous page for Scenario 1. 2. While the scanner is connected to the computer, click on the SocketScan icon in the task tray.

  • Page 27: Code 128

    4. Scan the Initiator Barcode. Press the large trigger button. Note: The scanner will try to connect every 2 seconds for a maximum of 20 attempts. 5. After connecting, the scanner will beep once, and the Bluetooth Status LED of the wrist unit will blink once every 3 seconds.

  • Page 28: Step 9: Open Your Application

    2. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to be entered. STEP 10: S ATA INTO 1. Press the trigger button and aim the scanner at the barcode. The red scanner beam should cover the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the barcode below: Note: When data is read and sent to the computer, the scanner will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.
  • Page 29 • A manual connection will also be required if the scanner is not powered back on or does not return back in connection range within 3 minutes after a disconnection. • A connection remains when the smartphone device is in suspend mode.

  • Page 30: Scanner Settings

    CANNER ETTINGS Note: You can configure these settings whether or not the Bluetooth CHS is connected to your computer. 1. Open the SocketScan Settings utility. It will open to the General tab. 2. Adjust any settings as desired: Good read notification sound: Select a sound to indicate good reads of data.

  • Page 31: Symbology Selector

    ELECTOR The SocketScan utility makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize and decode. 1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the Barcodes tab. Note: The Barcodes tab will only appear if you are connected to the Bluetooth CHS.

  • Page 32: Advanced Scanner Settings

    DVANCED CANNER Note: Advanced settings can only be configured for the Bluetooth CHS v2. 1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the CS tab. 2. At the bottom of the CS screen, the Bluetooth CHS battery level will be indicated by a status bar. Click Advanced. 3.
  • Page 33 (Scenario 2). Click OK. 6. If you modified any advanced settings, you will be prompted to power the scanner off and on to make the changes take effect. Click OK. Turn the Bluetooth CHS off and back on again.

  • Page 34: Floating Trigger

    EMOTE RIGGER UTTON The SocketScan utility enables you to assign a function key to trigger the Bluetooth CHS. 1. With the Bluetooth CHS connected to the computer, in SocketScan Settings, click on the Trigger tab. 2. Select the function key you want to use as a trigger. Click OK. LOATING RIGGER The floating trigger places a software trigger on the desktop that can be...
  • Page 35 SocketScan versions 6.4.2 and later support the simultaneous use of two Socket data collection devices from the same PC. SocketScan can capture data from one cordless scanner at a time. Simply connect or plug in each device as you normally would. The functionality of each device is the same.

  • Page 36: Connection Options

    4 | S This chapter explains how to install and use the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with the SoMo 650 or SoMo 650Rx handheld computer. Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Hardware Preparation.”...

  • Page 37: Step 1: Check Software Versions

    STEP 1: C HECK OFTWARE Note: This step is required only if you want to set up your SoMo for ActivePairing (Scenario 2 or 3). SOCKETSCAN: Tap on the SocketScan task tray icon. In the pop-up menu, tap About. SocketScan versions 7.4.2.0 and later support ActivePairing. CONNECT!AGENT: Tap Start | Settings | System Tab | Connect!Agent.

  • Page 38: Scanner Support

    1. Go to the Today screen by tapping Start | Today. 2. Tap the SocketScan icon menu, tap Settings. 3. The Scanner Settings utility will appear. Tap on the CS tab at the bottom. 4. Check the box Enable Cordless Scanner support. IMPORTANT!!! 5. Tap ok to save the changes.
  • Page 39 SCENARIO 1: 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon menu, tap Connect CS. Note: The Connect CS option appears only after cordless scanner support is enabled. 2. If the Bluetooth radio of your device is turned off, Connect!Agent will ask if you want to turn it on. Tap Yes.
  • Page 40 If you have previously connected to a Bluetooth CHS, Connect!Agent will automatically search for your favorite (default) device. 4. If Connect!Agent does not have a favorite barcode scanner, select the one you want to connect to and tap ok. Note: To help you identify the scanner, Connect!Agent reports the Bluetooth Device Address, which is labeled inside the battery compartment for the Bluetooth CHS v2.
  • Page 41 Connect!Agent utility (see instructions at the end of this chapter) SCENARIO 2: After the SoMo connects to the scanner, you can set up a Permanent Pair. 1. Complete the steps described above for Scenario 1. 2. While the scanner is connected to the computer, tap on the SocketScan icon.

  • Page 42: Step 6: Open Your Application

    Note: The Bluetooth CHS will try to connect every 2 seconds for a maximum of 20 attempts. 5. After connecting, the scanner will beep once, and the LED will blink blue once every 3 seconds. The SocketScan icon will also change to a scanner icon.

  • Page 43: Step 7: Scan Data Into Your Application

    Note: After data is read and sent to the device, the Bluetooth CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. Note: If no data is read in a few seconds, the scanner beam will turn off, and you must try again.
  • Page 44 If using ActivePairing, disconnect by turning off the Turning off the Bluetooth CHS To power off the scanner, press and hold the power button at least 3 seconds, until the blue LED turns off and the scanner beeps twice (high - low).

  • Page 45: Symbology Selector

    YMBOLOGY ELECTOR The applet makes it easy to select symbologies for the Bluetooth CHS to recognize. By default, the Bluetooth CHS recognizes several of the most common symbologies. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Symbology Selector... 2.

  • Page 46: Scanner Settings

    CANNER ETTINGS 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Settings. 2. Enter characters append to each scan (128 character maximum, only ASCII printable characters). The default suffix is a carriage return. Besides characters listed on the screen, other characters can be typed or entered using the format \nnn, where nnn = ASCII character 001 –...
  • Page 47 Bluetooth CHS batteries. Use with caution. • Advanced: When the scanner is connected, the Advanced button appears. If desired, tap to configure advanced settings (configurable only with the Bluetooth CHS v2).
  • Page 48 Scan Demo makes it easy to determine the symbology, number of characters, and decoded data (in either ASCII or Hex) of any barcode supported by the scanner. This is especially useful if you encounter a barcode that the scanner will not decode by default.
  • Page 49 Socket Bluetooth peripherals for Connect!Agent. 1. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Connect!Agent. 2. The Connect!Agent utility lists the cordless barcode scanner it has saved as a favorite device. Connect!Agent will automatically try to connect to this device when SocketScan starts.
  • Page 50 EVICE UPPORT SocketScan versions 7.2.4 and later support the simultaneous use of a cordless and a plug-in Socket data collection device with the same computer. Simply connect or plug in each device as normal. Each device will function normally. No extra configuration is required. The SocketScan menu will list both devices, with a checkmark next to the active device.

  • Page 51: Setup For Windows Mobile

    5 | S ETUP FOR This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (Bluetooth CHS) with non-SoMo device running Windows Mobile or Windows CE. Note: Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, please charge and install the battery, as explained in Chapter 2, “Hardware Preparation.”...
  • Page 52 STEP 1: D ISABLE LUETOOTH Note: This step is required only for ActivePairing (Scenario 2 or 3) with a PDA with the Broadcom or Widcomm Bluetooth stack. IDENTIFYING YOUR BLUETOOTH STACK: Check the About screen of your Bluetooth software to determine if it was developed by Broadcom or WIDCOMM.
  • Page 53 STEP 3: I NSTALL OCKET IMPORTANT! IF YOU WANT TO USE ACTIVEPAIRING (SCENARIO 2 OR 3), YOU MUST INSTALL THESE SOFTWARE VERSIONS: • SOCKETSCAN 7.4.2.0 OR LATER • CONNECT!AGENT 1.3.XX OR LATER Download the latest software free from http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads ADVANCED USERS: Refer to the README file for CAB installation instructions. 1.
  • Page 54 5. In the SocketScan installation page, in the Windows CE section, click Install In the first paragraph. 6. Your web browser will present a series of dialogs. Internet Explorer: • In the File Download –Security Warning dialog, click Run. • In the second warning dialog, click Run. •...

  • Page 55: Step 4: Start Socket Scan

    1. Tap the SocketScan icon up menu, tap Settings. 2. The Scanner Settings utility will appear. Tap on the CS tab at the bottom. 3. Check the box Enable Cordless Scanner support. IMPORTANT!!! 4. Tap ok to save the changes.
  • Page 56 SCENARIO 1: 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon tap Connect CS. Note: The Connect CS option appears after cordless scanner support. is enabled. 2. If the Bluetooth radio of your device is turned off, Connect!Agent will ask if you want to turn it on. Tap Yes.
  • Page 57 If you have previously connected to a Bluetooth CHS, Connect!Agent will automatically search for your favorite (default) device. 4. Tap to select your scanner and tap ok. The scanner will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device Address.
  • Page 58 Please refer to the instructions later in the chapter. SCENARIO 2: After the PC connects to the scanner, you can set up a Permanent Pair. 1. Complete the steps described above for Scenario 1. 2. While the scanner is connected to the computer, tap on the SocketScan icon.

  • Page 59: Step 8: Open Your Application

    ActivePairing. 4. Scan the Initiator Barcode. Note: The scanner will try to connect every 2 seconds for a maximum of 20 attempts. 5. After connecting, the scanner will beep once, and the LED will blink blue once every 3 seconds.

  • Page 60: Step 9: Scan Data Into Your Application

    Note: After data is read and sent to the device, the Bluetooth CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. Note: If no data is read in a few seconds, the scanner beam will turn off, and you must try again.
  • Page 61 ISCONNECTING To disconnect, tap on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the Today screen and tap Disconnect. Your mobile device will disconnect from the Bluetooth CHS, and for some mobile devices, Connect!Agent will automatically turn off the Bluetooth radio of the mobile device, depending on the device’s Bluetooth stack. The Bluetooth CHS will also beep twice (same tone) to indicate the disconnection.
  • Page 62 YMBOLOGY ELECTOR The applet makes it easy to select symbologies for the Bluetooth CHS to recognize. By default, the Bluetooth CHS recognizes several of the most common symbologies. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Symbology Selector... 2.
  • Page 63 CANNER ETTINGS 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Settings. 2. Enter characters append to each scan (128 character maximum, only ASCII printable characters). The default suffix is a carriage return. Besides characters listed on the screen, other characters can be typed or entered using the format \nnn, where nnn = ASCII character 001 –...
  • Page 64 Bluetooth CHS batteries. Use with caution. • Advanced: When the scanner is connected, the Advanced button appears. If desired, tap to configure advanced settings (configurable only with the Bluetooth CHS v2).
  • Page 65 Scan Demo makes it easy to determine the symbology, number of characters, and decoded data (in either ASCII or Hex) of any barcode supported by the scanner. This is especially useful if you encounter a barcode that the scanner will not decode by default.
  • Page 66 Socket Bluetooth peripherals for Connect!Agent. 4. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Connect!Agent. 5. The Connect!Agent utility lists the cordless barcode scanner it has saved as a favorite device. Connect!Agent will automatically try to connect to this device when SocketScan starts.
  • Page 67 6. If you wish to remove a device from the partnership list, select the device and tap Delete. In the confirmation screen, tap Yes. EVICE UPPORT SocketScan versions 7.2.4 and later support the simultaneous use of a cordless and a plug-in Socket data collection device with the same computer. Simply connect or plug in each device as normal.

  • Page 68: Setup For Palm Os

    This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (Bluetooth CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled device running Palm OS 5.2 or later. Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Hardware Setup.”...
  • Page 69 STEP 1: U NINSTALL THER Uninstall any barcode scanning software already installed in your device, including previous versions of SocketScan. 1. Make sure the software is not running. 2. Tap Home, then tap Menu. 3. In the App menu, tap Delete. 4.
  • Page 70 URN ON THE Press and hold the small power button for 3 seconds, until the LED turns blue and the scanner beeps twice (low-high). The LED should blink blue once every second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.
  • Page 71 LUETOOTH 1. After you start SocketScan, the main screen of SocketScan will appear, showing a picture of the Socket SD Scan Card. In the Scanner Device drop-down menu, select Bluetooth CHS. 2. The screen will display a picture of the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner.
  • Page 72 After it finishes searching, select the Socket CHS from the list of discovered devices and tap OK. Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address, which is labeled inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 73 When data is read and transmitted to the host, the scanner will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. If the Scanner fails to read data within a few seconds, the scanner beam will turn off, and you must try again.
  • Page 74 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 scanner beam.
  • Page 75 • 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 76 YMBOLOGY ELECTOR 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 77 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 barcode supported by the scanner. This is especially useful if you encounter a barcode that the scanner will not decode by default.

  • Page 78: Setup For Rim Blackberry

    ETUP FOR LACK ERRY This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (Bluetooth CHS) with a RIM BlackBerry® Storm™, Bold™, Curve™, Pearl™ or Tour™ Smartphone. Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Hardware Setup.”...
  • Page 79 STEP 1: I NSTALL OCKET This User’s Guide covers two methods for installing SocketScan software: downloading to the smartphone and synchronizing with a desktop PC. Downloading to the Smartphone 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Internet. 2. Open the Browser and go to: 3.
  • Page 80 URN ON THE Press and hold the small power button for 3 seconds, until the LED turns blue and the scanner beeps twice (low-high). The LED should blink blue once every second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.
  • Page 81 2. A dialog will ask you to make sure the Bluetooth device is in pairing mode (connectable mode). Click OK. 3. Your smartphone will begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices in range. 4. In the list of found devices, click Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device Address, which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment for the Bluetooth CHS v2.
  • Page 82 When data is read and transmitted to the smartphone, the scanner will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. If the Scanner fails to read data within a few seconds, the scanner beam will turn off, and you must try again.
  • Page 83 ELECTOR The feature makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to recognize several of the most common symbologies. You can configure symbologies only when the Bluetooth CHS is connected to your smartphone.
  • Page 84 • Prefix/Suffix: Type characters you would like appended before or after scanned data (100 character maximum). Besides special data items, only printable ASCII characters can be used. For the suffix, you can use these commands to move the cursor: carriage return down right left...

  • Page 85: Setup For Nokia

    Symbian OS 9.1 or later may be supported. Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Hardware Setup.” Setup Summary STEP 1: Install SocketScan software.
  • Page 86 STEP 1: I NSTALL OCKET This User’s Guide covers two methods for installing SocketScan software: downloading to the smartphone and synchronizing with a desktop PC. Downloading to the Smartphone 1. Make sure the smartphone is connected to the Internet. 2. Open the Browser and go to: 3.
  • Page 87 URN ON THE Press and hold the small power button for 3 seconds, until the LED turns blue and the scanner beeps twice (low-high). The LED should blink blue once every second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.
  • Page 88 When data is read and transmitted to the smartphone, the scanner will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. If the Scanner fails to read data within a few seconds, the scanner beam will turn off, and you must try again.
  • Page 89 SocketScan Auto-Reconnect The scanner will disconnect if it is powered off or moves out of the connection range. If the scanner is powered back on or returns back in range within 3 minutes after disconnection, SocketScan will automatically attempt re-connection.
  • Page 90 ELECTOR The feature makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to recognize several of the most common symbologies. You can configure symbologies only when the Bluetooth CHS is connected to your smartphone.
  • Page 91 • Beeper Frequency: Select the frequency of the beep that the Bluetooth CHS emits to indicate good scans, power on/off, connection/ disconnection, etc. • Good Scan Beep: Select to have the Bluetooth CHS beep to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the smartphone. •...

  • Page 92: Specifications

    PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS The following specifications are for the Bluetooth CHS v2. Physical Characteristics Dimensions: • 7E2/7M2: 125l x 31h x 35w mm (4.9l x 1.2h x 1.4w inches) • 7P/7X/7NRx/7XRx: 137l x 31h x 37w mm (5.3l x 1.2h x 1.5w inches) Total Mass: approx.
  • Page 93 Japan Post, Matrix 2 of 5, Maxicode, PDF 417 / Micro PDF 417 / Macro PDF 417, Planet, Plessey, Postnet, QR Code, RM4SCC, Standard 2 of 5, Sweden Post, Telepen, TLCode 39 Scanner Type: • 7E2/7NRx: Class 1 linear laser (1D) • 7M2/7P: Class 2 linear laser (1D) •...
  • Page 94 Bluetooth Characteristics Interface Standard: Bluetooth Serial Port Profile or Human Interface Device Protocol: Bluetooth 2.0 or 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rates (EDR), 2.45 GHz ISM band frequency hopping Radio Range: Up to 330 ft (100 m), depending on environment Security: 56 bit encryption RF Power: Class 1 radio;...

  • Page 95: B Safety And Usage Tips

    PPENDIX AFETY AND SAGE About Bluetooth and Health Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to use short-range radio signals to connect a variety of devices, such as barcode scanners, mobile phones, Pocket PCs, notebook computers, printers, LAN access points, and many other devices at home or work. These radio signals replace the cables that have traditionally connected these devices.
  • Page 96 Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency. Efficient Use For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metal surrounding your Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner.

  • Page 97: C Barcode Label Specifications

    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 98: D Decode Zone

    PPENDIX ECODE The decode zones for the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner are shown below. The minimum element width (“X Dimension” or barcode “size”) is the width in thousandths of an inch (mils) of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol.
  • Page 99 Bluetooth CHS 7M2/7P APPENDIX D: DECODE ZONE...

  • Page 100: E Restoring Factory Defaults

    PPENDIX ESTORING ACTORY This procedure is for the Bluetooth CHS v2 only. To restore the Bluetooth CHS to its factory defaults, do the following: 1. Turn on the Bluetooth CHS. Make sure the Bluetooth CHS does not have a Bluetooth connection. 2.

  • Page 101: F Changing The Data Mode

    PPENDIX HANGING THE Check the table below to determine the default data mode of your Bluetooth CHS. The part number is printed on a barcode inside the battery door. By default, the latest versions of the Bluetooth CHS send data in packet mode in order to support Error Proof Protocol.
  • Page 102 • Programming barcodes: Compatible with only the Bluetooth CHS 7M/7P. Scan the appropriate barcode below to change its data mode.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Your computer is not connected to the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner. SYMPTOM When I try to scan, the scanner beam activates, but no data appears on my screen, and the beam eventually turns off. POSSIBLE REASON The scanner is too close or too far from the barcode.
  • Page 104 WIDCOMM stack (built into HP h221X iPAQ Pocket PCs with ROM version 1.00). SYMPTOM My computer cannot find the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner, and/or I get an error message saying that there are connection problems. POSSIBLE REASONS You are too far from the Bluetooth Hand Scanner.
  • Page 105 If you have a Windows XP, Vista or 7 system, you can install SocketScan and use the Advanced Security Settings to change the scanner’s Bluetooth friendly name to something you can easily recognize. SOLUTION Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button.
  • Page 106 SYMPTOM: My Bluetooth CHS no longer connects to my computer. POSSIBLE REASONS This is a known issue with the Microsoft Bluetooth stack in Windows Vista when using a USB Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth connection settings can sometimes become corrupted after the computer suspends and resumes.

  • Page 107: H Technical Support

    PPENDIX ECHNICAL UPPORT If you have trouble installing or using the Bluetooth CHS, Socket has different support options to help you. Online Knowledge Base: Search for articles, Frequently Asked Questions or Hot Topics 24 hours a day. http://support.socketmobile.com/faq Online Requests: Register your product and submit a question to our Technical Support Team.

  • Page 108: Warranty

    This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new. For warranty information, please visit: http://support.socketmobile.com/ DISCLAIMER EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY WARRANTED BY SOCKET MOBILE, INC, THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...

  • Page 109: Limited Warranty

    CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET MOBILE’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 110: Regulatory Compliance

    EGULATORY The Socket Bluetooth 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 111 Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner is prohibited. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter. To comply with Industry Canada RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: The...
  • Page 112 Control Equipment, Part 4: Electrical Fast Transients Requirements Bluetooth CHS 7E2, 7M2, 7P, and 7NRx — LASER DEVICE: The Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7E2, 7M2 ,7P, and 7NRx described in this User Guide contain a laser scan engine. For the Class 1 version of this engine (Bluetooth CHS 7E2 and 7NRx), the following applies: •...
  • Page 113 • Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
  • Page 114 7/2010 Printed in U.S.A.

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