Connection Options - Socket Bluetooth iPAQ User Manual

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."
C O
ONNECTION PTIONS
For Windows-based computers, the Socket Bluetooth CHS
offers three different connection options to fit different
work environments.
Scenario
Scenario 1: Single user
with one scanner per
SoMo, no roaming.
Scenario 2: Enterprise
deployment with one
scanner per SoMo, no
roaming.
Scenario 3: Enterprise
deployment with
scanner(s) roaming
between different SoMo
devices.
IMPORTANT! REMEMBER THE NUMBER OF THE SCENARIO YOU WANT TO
SET UP THE SOFTWARE FOR!
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ETUP FOR THE
How the Bluetooth
Connection Initiates
SoMo initiates the
connection through
Bluetooth software.
Scanner initiates the
connection automatically
when it is powered on.
(ActivePairing with
Permanent Pair)
Scanner initiates the
connection by reading a
special barcode.
(ActivePairing)
S M 650
O O
Pros/Cons Compatible
Hardware/
Easiest to configure Any version
but requires user to of Bluetooth
start connection CHS
through software.
More complex to Part Number
configure but (labeled in
battery
easiest connection
compartment)
method.
8550-00037
Easy to connect but
or later
requires barcode
generating
software.