Socket CHS 7Ci Quick Start Manual page 8

Windows Embedded Handheld
Compatible with Windows Mobile 6.x with Microsoft or Broadcom Bluetooth stack.
To install the software:
If you have the Socket SoMo 650 Service Pack 8 or later or the SoMo 655, SocketScan 10 is
pre-loaded. To install, in the Today screen, tap Getting Started. Select the option to install
SocketScan 10.
For CAB installation instructions, please refer to the User's Guide.
1. Enable Bluetooth on your PDA.
2. Use a cable / cradle and Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync (version 4.5 or
later) software to make an active connection between your PDA and a computer.
3. Insert the SocketScan 10 installation CD into your computer and follow the instructions
to install the software for Windows Mobile. When prompted to reset, tap Yes.
To pair the CHS with the PDA: (required only the first time you connect)
1. Power on the CHS. Scan this barcode to change the CHS to SPP mode. It will beep 3 times.
2. Use your Bluetooth software to start a device search / add a device. Make sure the PDA is
Discoverable (visible).
3. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000
(four zeroes).
If prompted, choose the service Socket Serial Port. Select an available COM for the CHS.
For Microsoft Bluetooth stack (e.g., SoMo 650 or 655), after pairing, in Bluetooth
Settings, tap the COM Ports tab. Add an outgoing COM port for the CHS.
4. Make sure SocketScan 10 is running.
Tap Start | Settings | SocketScan 10 folder | SocketScan 10.
5. In the Today screen, tap on the SocketScan 10 icon
menu, tap SocketScan 10 Settings. Make sure an available COM is selected. Tap OK.
6. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, click Socket EZ
Pair. Click 1D Scanner. Select your CHS and click Pair.
7. The PDA will connect to the CHS, indicated by a beep. The CHS will then disconnect from
the computer, indicated by two beeps. Click OK.
8. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once. The task tray
icon will also change (see below).
9. Close Socket EZ Pair. The Registration screen will appear. Follow the instructions to
register the scanner, or click Cancel to register later.
Task Tray Icon
(in Today screen)
Now you are ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 4.
To connect to a new computer / device, you must first unpair the CHS. See page 4.
CHS not connected.
SPP Mode
Print page to scan.
Do not scan onscreen.
in the task tray. In the pop-up
CHS connected.
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