Socket CHS 7Ci Quick Start Manual page 9

Windows PC
To install the software and configure a COM port:
1. Insert the SocketScan 10 installation CD into your computer and follow the instructions
to install the software for Windows Desktop.
2. When prompted to configure a Bluetooth COM port, click Yes.
3. In SocketScan 10 Settings, select an incoming Bluetooth serial COM port. Click OK.
Click Ports to create a new incoming COM port or identify an incoming COM port.
4. At the end of the installation wizard, click Finish. If prompted, restart the PC.
5. Windows 7 / Vista only: Right-click on the SocketScan 10 desktop icon. In the pop-up
menu, click Properties | Advanced. Select Run as administrator and click OK.
To pair the CHS with the PC: (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. 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.
3. Make sure SocketScan 10 is running. Click on the SocketScan 10 desktop icon
4. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon
up menu, click Socket EZ Pair. Click 1D Scanner. Select your CHS and click Pair.
5. The PC will connect to the CHS, indicated by a beep. The CHS will then disconnect from
the computer, indicated by two beeps. Click OK.
6. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once. The system tray
icon will also change (see below).
7. Close Socket EZ Pair. The Registration screen will appear. Complete the required fields
and click Register Now to register the scanner, or click Skip Registration to register
later.
System Tray Icon
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.
SPP Mode
in the system tray (notification area). In the pop-
CHS not connected.
Print page to scan.
Do not scan onscreen.
.
CHS connected.
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