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Socket Series 5 User Manual

Compactflash scan card series 5 with integrated bar code cmos or laser scanner
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CompactFlash Scan Card™ Series 5
CompactFlash Scan Card Series 5 with
Integrated Bar Code CMOS or Laser Scanner for:
• Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003/2003SE
• HPC 2000s and Pen Tablets based on Windows Mobile
• Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Notebooks
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  • Page 1 CompactFlash Scan Card™ Series 5 CompactFlash Scan Card Series 5 with Integrated Bar Code CMOS or Laser Scanner for: • Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003/2003SE • HPC 2000s and Pen Tablets based on Windows Mobile • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Notebooks User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    8/2005 Copyright Notice Copyright © 2005 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. CF Scan Card and SocketScan are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION About the Software System Requirements Package Contents Product Registration 2 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software STEP 2: Install the Software STEP 3: Insert the CFSC STEP 4: Start SocketScan STEP 5: Assign a Trigger Button STEP 6: Scan Data into a Windows Program OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies...
  • Page 4 E | DECODE ZONE F | TROUBLESHOOTING G | TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    See Appendix C for a detailed comparison of the two laser classes. The CFSC Series 5 works in the CompactFlash or PC Card slot of: • Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003/2003SE • HPC 2000 or pen tablet running Windows CE v3.0 or greater •...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    If your package does not include a PC Card adapter, you can purchase it separately from Socket’s website, SKU# AC4001-979. Package Contents The CFSC Series 5 package includes: • The CF Scan Card • The SocketScan Installation CD • Booklets with copyright, warranty, and regulatory compliance information The CF Scan Card with PC Card Adapter package includes all of the above plus a Type II CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter.

  • Page 7: Setup For Windows Mobile

    2 | Setup for Windows Mobile This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the CF Scan Card (CFSC) on any of the following Windows Mobile- based devices: • Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003/2003SE • HPC 2000 or pen tablet running Windows CE v3.0 or greater This chapter shows Pocket PC 2002 screens.

  • Page 8: Step 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

    STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software Delete any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on your mobile computer. You can either uninstall the software directly from your mobile computer, or indirectly via ActiveSync. OPTION 1: Uninstall Directly from the Mobile Computer 1.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Install The Software

    STEP 2: 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 10 5. In the File Download screen, select the option that lets you run the file from its current location. IMPORTANT! YOU MUST RUN THE FILE! DO NOT SAVE! 6. If a security warning screen appears, click Run. 7. The installation wizard will begin. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen until installation is complete.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Insert The Cfsc

    Meaning. CF Scan Card detected. SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan. No scanner detected. The scanner is either missing or improperly inserted. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE Insert into an adapter, then plug the combined unit...

  • Page 12: Step 5: Assign A Trigger Button

    STEP 5: Assign a Trigger Button Follow the appropriate directions for your device and refer to your device’s user documentation to assign a trigger button for the CF Scan Card. Note: • If SocketScan is not running yet, then pressing the assigned trigger button is a quick way to launch SocketScan.
  • Page 13 HPC 2000 or Pen Tablet These instructions were based on a HP Jornada 720 Handheld PC 2000. The procedure for assigning a trigger key can vary from device to device. Consult your device’s user documentation if necessary. 1. Tap Start | Settings | Control Panel | HP hot keys: 2.

  • Page 14: Step 6: Scan Data Into A Windows Program

    Note: For information about bar code scanning applications, email info@socketcom.com Note: If your mobile computer enters sleep mode when SocketScan is running, press the ON button to restart SocketScan and initialize the scanner.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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. Note: You can configure prefix/suffixes whether or not the CFSC is connected to your mobile computer.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Optional: Configure Sounds

    OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds The SocketScan Sounds applet lets you choose any WAV sound file to be played to indicate a successful scan. 1. Tap on the CFSC icon in the menu bar in the Today screen for Pocket PCs). 2. In the pop-up menu, select Sounds... 3.

  • Page 19: Optional: Use Socketscan Trigger

    OPTIONAL: Use SocketScan Trigger If you find it inconvenient or impossible to assign or use a hardware button to trigger the scanner, you can install this virtual trigger button that “floats” on top of the active application. 1. Make sure to do all of the following before using SocketScan Trigger: •...

  • Page 20: Optional: Configure Special Symbologies

    Today screen. Tap this icon to open a pop-up menu with the following options: • Tap Scan Now to activate the scanner as if you had tapped the trigger button. • Tap Remove Floating Trigger to remove the trigger button from the screen but keep the icon handy on the task bar.

  • Page 21: Setup For Windows 98Se/Me/2000/Xp

    3 | Setup for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP This chapter explains how to install the CF Scan Card on a notebook computer running any of the following Windows versions: • Windows 98 Second Edition • Windows Me, 2000 or XP This chapter features screen images from Windows 98SE.

  • Page 22: Step 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

    STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software Delete any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on your mobile computer. 1. Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs. 2. Select the bar code scanning program and click Remove. 3.

  • Page 23: Step 4: Configure For New Hardware

    STEP 4: Configure for New Hardware The first time you insert the CFSC, a new hardware or device driver wizard will appear. Make sure the installation CD is inside your computer. Windows XP • In the first screen, select Install from a list or specific location. Click Next>. •...
  • Page 24 Windows Me • Select Specify the location of the driver. • In the next screen, select Search for the best driver for your device, and check Removable Media. Click Next>. • Follow the remaining screens until installation is complete. Windows 98SE •...
  • Page 26 9. If a security warning screen appears, click Run. 10. The installation wizard will begin. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen until installation is complete. 5. Restart your computer.

  • Page 27: Step 6: Assign A Trigger Button

    SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan. No scanner detected. The scanner is either missing or improperly inserted. 2. Right-click the icon. In the pop-up menu, click Settings… 3. Select a function key for the trigger button. Click OK.

  • Page 28: Step 7: Scan Data Into A Windows Program

    STEP 7: Scan Data into a Windows Program For information about bar code scanning applications (available separately), email info@socketcom.com 1. Start the Windows application you want to receive the data, such as Notepad, Word or Excel. Make sure a new document or spreadsheet is open that you can scan data into.

  • Page 29: Optional: Configure Prefix/Suffixes

    OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes The SocketScan applet lets you specify prefix and suffix characters or functions to be added automatically to the data that you scan. 1. Right-click on the SocketScan icon your screen. 2. In the pop-up menu, select Settings… 3.

  • Page 30: Optional: Configure Sounds

    OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds The SocketScan applet lets you choose any WAV sound file to be played to indicate a successful scan. 1. Tap on the CFSC icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, select Settings. Click on the Sound tab. 2.

  • Page 31: Optional: Configure Symbologies

    OPTIONAL: Configure Symbologies You can manually configure the CFSC to accept or ignore certain bar code symbologies and extensions. Check Appendix B, “Default Parameters,” to see if the CFSC is already configured for the symbology you need. Default symbologies include Code 39, Code 128, UPC/EAN, MSI Plessey, Code 93 and Codabar.

  • Page 32: Appendicesa | Cfsc Specifications

    Physical Characteristics: CompactFlash Card Size: 1.77 x 1.68 x 0.13 in (45 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm) Laser Scanner Size: 1.97 x 1.45 x 0.83 in (36.8 x 50 x 21 mm) Total Weight: approx. 1.8 oz (51.5 g) CFSC Power Consumption with Class 1 or Class 2 Laser (3.3V...

  • Page 33: B | 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 34: C | Class 1 Vs. Class 2 Laser Scanners

    Appendix C Class 1 vs. Class 2 This is a paper on bar code laser scanners that Jack Brandon, Product Marketing Manager of Scanner Products for Socket Communications, published in September 2001. You can download a copy of this paper from: www.socketcom.com/support/learn.asp...
  • Page 35 This is usually some type of paper but can also be a plastic or even metallic material. Because the reading mechanism in a bar code scanner is based on contrast, the whiter and more reflecting a media is, the farther away it can be scanned. Retro-reflective media (like a stop sign) is used for scanning very large bar code labels at distances of 20 feet and more.
  • Page 36 The normal use of a bar code scanner is inherently very safe because (a) the laser is typically aimed away from the person using the scanner, and (b) the beam oscillates 39 times per second over a 53 degree arc, making it impossible to stare into the beam.

  • Page 37: D | Enabling Or Disabling Symbologies

    Note: • With more symbologies enabled, the scanner must work harder to search through all the possible combinations. This may make the decoding process slightly longer.
  • Page 38 Table 1. Default Symbologies and Settings of the CF Scan Card CFSC Symbology Default UPC-A Enabled UPC-E Enabled UPC-E1 Disabled EAN-8 Enabled EAN-13 Enabled • Supplementals Disabled • Transmit Check Digit Enabled Bookland EAN Disabled Code 128 - All Enabled Code 39 Enabled Trioptic Code 39...

  • Page 39: E | Decode Zone

    Appendix E Decode Zone The decode zones for the Class 1 and Class 2 lasers in the CF Scan Card are 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 40 Class 2 Laser Decode Zone 40 | APPENDIX E: DECODE ZONE...

  • Page 41: F | Troubleshooting

    Appendix F Troubleshooting For help on SocketScan on a Windows Mobile-based device, tap Start | Help. SYMPTOM: I get the “No Card Detected” can’t trigger the laser or scan any bar codes. POSSIBLE REASON Your mobile computer does not recognize the CFSC. SYMPTOM: When I try to scan, the laser fires, but no data appears on my screen, and the laser eventually shuts off.

  • Page 42: G | Technical Support

    Appendix G Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using CF Scan Card, Socket has two technical support resources to help you. Please note that technical support is available in English only. 1. Socket On-Demand Support (SOS) Socket On-Demand Support is an interactive technical support program that focuses in on your specific problem to provide the answers you need.

  • Page 43: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following period from the date of purchase: CF Scan Card: Three 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 44: 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 45: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment is also CE EN55024:1998 and C-TICK compliant. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 46 DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS: This product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. It is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 47 © Socket Communications, Inc. 8/2005 Printed in U.S.A.

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