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Socket CHS Series 7 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Socket ® Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 (v3) 1D Models User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    7,429,000 B1 and D526,320 S. Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice. Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at: Socket Mobile, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION 2 | SCANNER SETUP 3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS PC 4 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 5 | SETUP FOR APPLE 6 | SETUP FOR ANDROID 7 | SETUP FOR BLACKBERRY APPENDICES A SPECIFICATIONS B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS C BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 | I NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7. The CHS is a portable handheld barcode scanner that is small, light, comfortable to use, and enables you to scan data from 1D barcodes into a wide variety of computers, smartphones and PDAs.
  • Page 5 YSTEM OMPATIBILITY EQUIREMENTS OMPATIBLE EVICES For the latest device compatibility information, please use our Compatibility Checker: http://www.socketmobile.com/CompatibilityChecker/ Bluetooth HID System Compatibility Requirements / Bluetooth SPP Support Support Compatible Devices • Windows 7, Vista, XP Windows • Microsoft, Toshiba or Broadcom Bluetooth ...
  • Page 6 By default, the CHS is set to HID mode for Keyboard devices, which requires no SocketScan 10 software installation. For better performance, Socket highly recommends that you use SPP (especially if scanning barcodes that contain a lot of data). The CHS 7Ci also supports iOS mode to enable SPP connections with the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
  • Page 7 BOUT OCKET If you are a developer who would like to add support for the CHS to your mobile application, Socket offers the SocketScan 10 SDK with support for Apple iOS, Android, Windows, and BlackBerry OS. For more information, please visit: http://www.socketmobile.com/products/sdk/...
  • Page 8 ARDWARE EATURES Product Diagram Trigger button Status indicator LED Power button Stylus tip Protective rubber bumper (7P only) Power connector (For 7P remove rubber cap to access) Touch Screen Stylus The bottom of the CHS features a stylus tip that you can use on Pocket PC and other resistive device touch screens.
  • Page 9 Status Indicator LED LED Activity Meaning Bluetooth (Blue) Bluetooth radio is on but not connected 1 blink per second 1 blink per 3 seconds CHS connected to host device Data successfully scanned and transmitted to Good Read (Green) host device On and connected to charger Battery full Battery (Red)
  • Page 10 Simultaneous Use of CHS and Socket Plug-in Device You can use the CHS and a Socket plug-in barcode / RFID / magnetic stripe reader simultaneously on the same host computer or device. However, you will need to run two different versions of SocketScan concurrently.

  • Page 11: Scanner Setup

    2 | S CANNER ETUP NSTALLING ATTERIES AND TTACHING THE ETHER 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. The Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 12 4. If desired, attach the tether to the battery cover. Wrap the string loop around the inside part of the lock. 5. Replace the battery cover and turn the lock to a vertical position to secure it. WARNING: Installing the batteries incorrectly may damage the scanner. WARNING: Charge ONLY NiMH batteries in the CHS.
  • Page 13 Power Jack Connector 4 mm barrel • Charging cradle Optional Charging • Car charger Hardware • Mobile Power Pack (available in Americas/Asia Pac) • AC or DC adapter from Socket SoMo 650 Purchase online at: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth- scanners/accessories-bt.aspx CHAPTER 2: SCANNER SETUP...

  • Page 14: Setup For Windows Pc

    Toshiba Bluetooth stacks. CHS in SPP mode has not been tested on PCs running other Bluetooth stacks and may not work correctly. Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in SPP mode. To learn more, read our white paper: http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white-...
  • Page 15 4. Use you computer’s Bluetooth software to connect to the CHS (see instructions on next page). In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 16 (Windows 7) pop-up menu, click Add a Device. A device search will begin. 2. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx] and click Next. 3. If prompted, select Enter the device’s pairing code. Enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.
  • Page 17 3. In the connection wizard, select Express Mode. Click Next. A device search will begin. 4. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. 5. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK. 6. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.
  • Page 18 To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode.
  • Page 19 SING THE To install SocketScan 10 software and configure a COM port: 1. Access the SocketScan 10 installation file, either from the Socket website or the SocketScan 10 installation CD. • To install from a web download (recommended to ensure the latest software) −...
  • Page 20 • For Firefox, click Save File. In the Downloads list, double-click on the SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the warning screen, click OK. • For Chrome, click Save at the bottom of the screen. Click on the link for the SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the Security Warning screen, click Run. 3.
  • Page 21 Click Ports if a suitable incoming Bluetooth COM port is not listed and you would like to add one. Also, if SocketScan Settings lists multiple COM ports, you can determine if any are already paired to a Socket Bluetooth barcode scanner and/or which one is incoming.
  • Page 22 You only need to pair the CHS with you computer the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special...
  • Page 23 (Windows 7) pop-up menu, click Add a Device. A device search will begin. 2. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx] and click Next. 3. If prompted, select Enter the device’s pairing code. Enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.
  • Page 24 Bluetooth serial devices when the CHS is in HID mode. In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 25 6. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click Socket EZ Pair. If the icon does not appear, open SocketScan 10 by clicking on the desktop shortcut. 7. Select 1D Scanner. 8. Select your CHS in the list and click Pair.
  • Page 26 11. Click X to close Socket EZ Pair. The CHS Registration screen will appear. Complete the required fields and click Register Now to register the scanner, or click Skip Registration to register later.
  • Page 27 To scan barcodes: 1. Make sure the CHS is connected to the computer, indicated by the CHS icon in the system tray. 2. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 3. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode.
  • Page 28 You can only view Basic Scanner Properties when the CHS is connected to your computer. 1. Click on the CHS icon in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click Socket CHS. 2. A screen will appear displaying basic information about your CHS, including the Bluetooth friendly name, scanner type, firmware, and battery level.
  • Page 29 SocketScan 10 Settings 1. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click SocketScan 10 Settings… 2. The SocketScan 10 Settings screen will appear, reporting the manufacturer of the computer’s Bluetooth stack and the computer’s Bluetooth Device Address. •...
  • Page 30 Scanner Settings You can access Scanner Settings only when the CHS is connected to your computer. 1. Click on the CHS icon in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click Scanner settings… 2. The Scanner Settings screen will appear with an empty field. For the Microsoft and Broadcom (Widcomm) Bluetooth stacks, the CHS will also beep twice when in disconnects from SocketScan 10.
  • Page 31 6. The General properties screen will appear, reporting the Bluetooth friendly name, Bluetooth Device Address, Type of device, firmware version, and battery level. If desired, change the Bluetooth friendly name of the CHS. 7. Click on the Configuration tab. If desired, modify how the CHS confirms a good scan and/or select a specific suffix to automatically add to each instance of scanned data.
  • Page 32 8. Click on the Symbologies tab to modify which symbologies the CHS will be able to decode. Enabling all possible symbologies may slow the decoding process. The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar. If you want to read UPC-A symbols, disable the GS1 DataBar option so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded.
  • Page 33 About 1. Click on the CHS icon in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click About… 2. The About screen will appear with SocketScan 10 version information. 3. After viewing the information, click OK to exit. CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR WINDOWS PC...

  • Page 34: Setup For Windows Mobile

    • Broad character set, including non- Instructions printable ASCII, international keyboards • More efficient data communications for on page barcodes containing lots of data Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in SPP mode. To learn more, read our white paper: http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white- paper.pdf.
  • Page 35 1: U HID M PTION SING THE To pair the CHS with your SoMo: You only need to pair the CHS with your SoMo the first time you try to connect. 1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).
  • Page 36 4. Use the wireless manager to enable Bluetooth. 5. Tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Bluetooth. 6. In the Bluetooth utility, tap Add new device… Alternatively, tap Add at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 37 7. In the device list, tap on Socket CHS. In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 38 To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode.
  • Page 39 2. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your PDA. 3. Access the SocketScan 10 installation file, either from the Socket website or the SocketScan 10 installation CD. • To install from a web download (recommended to ensure the latest software): −...
  • Page 40 4. Download and run the installation file. • For Internet Explorer, in the Security Warning screens, click Run. • For Firefox, click Save File. In the Downloads list, double-click on the SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the Open Executable File? screen, click OK. •...
  • Page 41 6. Your computer will instruct you to check your mobile device for additional installation steps. Click OK. In the last screen of the wizard, click Finish. 7. Choose where you would like to install the software. Tap Install. 8. If prompted to soft reset, tap Yes. 9.
  • Page 42 SocketScan Settings. The Bluetooth stack is reported at the top of the screen. In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 43 Alternatively, you can tap Add at the bottom of the screen. These 2. Follow the screens to pair with the CHS. In the list of found devices, tap Socket instructions CHS. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes).
  • Page 44 9. Tap 1D Scanner. 10. Select Socket CHS and tap Pair. 11. After pairing is complete, tap ok. Close Socket EZ Pair. 12. The CHS registration screen will appear. Follow the instructions to register your scanner, or click Cancel to register later.
  • Page 45 4. The PDA will automatically try to search for and pair with the CHS. In the list of found devices, tap Socket CHS. Select Socket Serial Port. 5. After pairing is complete, tap ok. Close Socket EZ Pair. 6. The CHS registration screen will appear. Follow the instructions to register your scanner, or tap Cancel to register later.
  • Page 46 Socket EZ Pair. Tap 1D Scanner. 4. Your phone will automatically try to search for and pair with the CHS. • In the device list, select Socket CHS. Select Socket Serial Port. • Select an available COM port for SocketScan 10 to use.
  • Page 47 To scan barcodes: 1. Make sure the CHS is connected to the SoMo, indicated by the CHS icon in the task tray. 2. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 3. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode.
  • Page 48 Settings. 1. Tap on the CHS icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Socket CHS 2. A screen will appear displaying basic information about your CHS, including the Bluetooth friendly name, scanner type, firmware, and battery level.
  • Page 49 SocketScan 10 Settings You can only view Basic Scanner Properties when the CHS is connected to your SoMo. 1. Tap on the CHS icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap SocketScan settings… 2. A screen will appear displaying the SocketScan software settings, as well as the Bluetooth stack manufacturer and Bluetooth Device Address.
  • Page 50 Scanner Settings You can access Scanner Settings only when the CHS is connected to your PDA. 1. Tap on the CHS icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Scanner settings… 2. The CHS will disconnect from SocketScan 10, indicated by two beeps. The Scanner Settings screen will appear with an empty field.
  • Page 51 5. Tap on the Configuration tab. If desired, modify how the CHS confirms a good scan and/or select a data suffix to automatically add to each instance of scanned data. For 1D versions of the CHS, only the 7C and 7P support vibrate mode. 6.
  • Page 52 8. If desired, tap Test to test scanning a barcode. 9. Scan a barcode that you would like information about. SocketScan will report the barcode’s symbology, data length, and data, in your choice of ASCII text or Hexadecimal format. 10. After testing a barcode, tap ok. Tap ok to exit Scanner Settings.
  • Page 53 About 1. Tap on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap About… 2. The About screen will appear, reporting information about your version of SocketScan 10. 3. After viewing the information, click ok to exit. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE...

  • Page 54: Setup For Apple

    • More efficient data communications page for barcodes containing lots of data Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in iOS mode. To learn more, read our white paper: http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white- paper.pdf. The screenshots shown in this chapter may differ from your device screen depending...
  • Page 55 1: U HID M PTION SING THE To pair the CHS with your Apple device: You only need to pair the CHS with your Apple device the first time you try to connect. By default, the CHS is in HID mode for Keyboard devices. If you changed the CHS to a different mode, refer to the Command Barcodes to change it to the correct...
  • Page 56 1. In the device list, tap Socket CHS (initially it will appear as Keyboard). Tap Pair. In the device list, the CHS will appear as Keyboard, then as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 57 After decoding the barcode and sending it to the computer, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off. The CHS 7Ci and 7P will also vibrate to indicate that the barcode is decoded. You can use the Command Barcodes to modify the beep / LED / vibrate settings.
  • Page 58 2: U OS M PTION SING THE IN I The only 1D model of the CHS compatible with Apple iOS mode (equivalent to SPP mode) is the 7Ci. In iOS mode, the CHS can only scan barcodes into applications developed with the SocketScan 10 SDK. The CHS 7Ci is made for the following Apple devices: •...
  • Page 59 3. Enable Bluetooth on the Apple device. A Bluetooth device search will begin. 4. In the list of found devices, select iOS Socket 7Ci. If prompted, tap Pair. In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS[xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 60 To scan barcodes: 1. In your application, place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Hold the CHS about 4 inches (10 cm) from the barcode and press and hold the trigger button. An aiming beam will appear for 3 seconds. Keep your hand steady while scanning. For example, try scanning the following barcode: After data is read and sent to the Apple device, by default, the CHS will beep once and vibrate, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.
  • Page 61 To configure symbology support, beeps, LED, vibrate and other scanner features use the ScannerSettings application available on Apple App Store at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scannersettings/id456055932?mt=8 CHAPTER 5: SETUP FOR APPLE...

  • Page 62: Setup For Android

    • More efficient data communications for barcodes containing lots of data • Compatible with Android 2.1 to 3.x Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in SPP mode. To learn more, read our white paper: http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white- paper.pdf. The instructions in this chapter are based on the Motorola Droid Pro running Android 2.2.
  • Page 63 1: U HID M PTION SING THE Compatible with Android 2.2 - 3.x devices that support HID for Peripheral devices. To pair the CHS with your Android device: You only need to pair the CHS with your Android device the first time you try to connect. 1.
  • Page 64 1. Make sure your device has Bluetooth on and is Discoverable. Touch Scan for devices. 2. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS. The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds, and a Keyboard icon will appear next to the CHS listing.
  • Page 65 To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode.
  • Page 66 • Open Android Market and search for SocketScan. • In a web browser, open the Amazon Appstore for Android page: http://www.amazon.com/Socket-Mobile-SocketScan-CHS-Scanners/dp/B004X84VZA If prompted, allow the application to access Bluetooth connections and settings and/or modify USB storage / SD card contents.
  • Page 67 You only need to pair the CHS with your Android device the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special...
  • Page 68 4. In the list of found devices, touch Socket CHS. The CHS will appear in the Bluetooth search as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 69 7. Open SocketScan 10 . For some devices, the icon will appear on the Home screen. For other devices, touch Menu to access the Apps or Programs list. 8. A message will tell you to enable SocketScan 10 as your input method. Touch Back 9.
  • Page 70 10. Make sure SocketScan 10 is selected. Touch Back 11. Touch Menu | Socket EZ Pair. 12. Touch 1D Scanner.
  • Page 71 16. Follow the instructions to register the scanner or touch Cancel to register later. After you have connected, you can touch Socket CHS in the main screen of SocketScan 10 to view basic scanner properties.
  • Page 72 To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode.
  • Page 73 (high-low)), open Scanner Settings and reconnect (indicated by a beep). Basic Scanner Information 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Socket CHS. 2. The screen will report the Bluetooth friendly name, scanner type, firmware version, and battery level of your CHS. To change the Bluetooth friendly name, touch Socket CHS.
  • Page 74 Configuration 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Configuration. 2. In the Configuration screen, enter the appropriate settings: • Good scan beep: Select to have the CHS beep to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the Android device. •...
  • Page 75 Symbology 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Symbology. 2. In the Symbology screen, enable or disable the appropriate symbologies (barcode types). Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer. The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar. If you would like to read UPC-A symbols, be sure to disable GS1 DataBar so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded.
  • Page 76 Test The Test feature reports the properties of a scanned barcode. 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Test. 2. In the Scan Window screen, select if you would like scanned data to appear as ASCII or hexadecimal format.
  • Page 77 Language Selection To check your current language selection: 1. Open an internet browser. 2. Touch any input field to bring up the keyboard. 3. Touch and hold the keyboard key to bring up the language selection menu. Keyboard key The screen will indicate your current language selection. To change your language selection, select another language and the menu will close.

  • Page 78: Setup For Blackberry

    7 | S ETUP FOR LACK ERRY This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with one of the following BlackBerry devices: • BlackBerry® Bold 9700 Smartphone running BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.714 or later. Other models have not been tested with SocketScan 10 and may require a previous software version.
  • Page 79 HID M SING THE LACK ERRY Compatible with BlackBerry PlayBook running QNX. For BlackBerry OS smartphone, see page for SPP instructions. To pair the CHS with your Android device: You only need to pair the CHS with your PlayBook the first time you try to connect.
  • Page 80 4. Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON. Tap Add New Device. 5. Tap Search. 6. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS. 7. After they have paired and connected, the CHS will beep once.
  • Page 81 To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: After decoding the barcode and sending it to the tablet, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off.
  • Page 82 SPP M SING THE LACK ERRY To install the software: You can install SocketScan 10 software either by downloading directly to the smartphone or synchronizing to a host PC with BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Downloading to the Smartphone 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Internet. 2.
  • Page 83 • Chrome: Click Save at the bottom of the screen. Click on the link for SocketScan10Setup.exe. In the Security Warning screen, click Run. 4. The installation wizard will launch. Follow it to install software for BlackBerry. 5. After software installation, click Finish. 6.
  • Page 84 You only need to pair the CHS with your phone the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special...
  • Page 85 6. In the list of found devices, click Socket CHS. The CHS will appear in the Bluetooth search as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 86 13. After they pair and connect, the CHS will beep once to confirm the connection, then beep twice to signal a disconnection. Click Menu | Close to close Socket EZ Pair. 14. SocketScan 10 will try to connect to the CHS. If asked to confirm, click Yes.
  • Page 87 To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode.
  • Page 88 1. In SocketScan 10, click Menu | Scanner Settings. The CHS will disconnect from SocketScan 10 and beep twice. 2. If prompted to connect to Socket CHS, click Yes. The CHS will connect to Scanner Settings and beep once.
  • Page 89 General Scanner Info You can view Scanner info only when the CHS is connected to your smartphone. 1. In SocketScan Settings, you can access Scanner Info by clicking on the main screen. 2. Besides viewing general scanner properties, you can also place the cursor in the Scanner Name field to change the Bluetooth friendly name of your CHS.
  • Page 90 Scanner Settings - Symbologies 1. In Scanner Settings, click Menu | Symbologies. Press the space bar to enable or disable symbologies. Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer. The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar. If you would like to read UPC-A symbols, be sure to disable GS1 DataBar so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded.
  • Page 91 PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS The following specifications are for 1D versions of the CHS v3. Physical Characteristics: Dimensions 7C/7Ci/7E/7M: 129(l) x 40.1(h) x 34.6(w) mm (5.07(l) x 1.57(h) x 1.36(w) inches) 7P: 132(l) x 45.1(h) x 37.9(w) mm (5.20(l) x 1.77(h) x 1.49(w) inches) Total Weight 7C/7Ci: 45 g (1.6 oz) 7E/7M: 51 g (1.8 oz)
  • Page 92 Barcode Support: Symbologies 7C/7Ci: Bookland EAN (ISBN / EAN-13), Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar , Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, (including support for ISBT 128 bit concatenation) Trioptic Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 93, Discrete 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar (RSS), GS1-128 (UCC-128 / EAN-128), Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF-14), Inverse 1D, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI, UPC / EAN / JAN, VIN 7E/7M/7P: Bookland EAN (ISBN / EAN-13), Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar...
  • Page 93 Certification/Compliance: Electrical Safety Certified to IEC 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2, EN60950-1 Environmental RoHS EMI/RFI FCC Part 15 Class C, RSS 210, iCES 003, C-Tick, CISPR 22, CE EN55022, EN55024, TELEC LED/Laser Safety IEC 60825-1, EN 60825-1 Apple iOS Apple iOS certification for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch Bluetooth SIG Bluetooth QD ID B0164000 About Bluetooth Range...

  • Page 94: B Safety And Usage Tips

    • Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around the Socket 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 Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner.
  • Page 95 (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2483.5 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is 15.75 mW. The Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when installed or used separately from other antennas or radio transmitters.

  • Page 96: C Barcode Label Specifications

    PPENDIX ARCODE ABEL PECIFICATIONS All barcode symbols/labels should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform Symbology Specification. Note: The CHS 7C/7Ci can also scan barcodes on device screens. Background Substrate: The barcode symbol should be printed on material (media) that is reflective and has a matte (not glossy) finish.

  • Page 97: D Decode Zone

    PPENDIX ECODE The decode zones for 1D models of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (v3) 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. The figures shown are the typical scanning distances (depths of field) for selected barcode sizes.
  • Page 98 CHS 7E...
  • Page 99 CHS 7M/7P APPENDIX D: DECODE ZONE...

  • Page 100: E Command Barcodes For Chs 7C, 7Ci

    CHS 7C, 7C OMMAND ARCODES FOR Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7C, 7Ci. By default, the CHS 7C, 7Ci is in HID mode as a Keyboard device. IMPORTANT! • Make sure the CHS is not connected to computer / device before scanning a command barcode! •...
  • Page 101 IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Automatic Reconnection Settings ENABLE Automatic Reconnection from CHS (default) Configures the CHS to automatically initiate a connection to the last paired computer / device after the CHS is powered on. IMPORTANT! After scanning this command barcode, power off and power on the CHS to make sure it is configured properly.
  • Page 102 IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Power Button Double Press Key Combination Scan to Enable WITH BEEP Description Scan to Enable WITHOUT BEEP CTRL + Z CTRL + A SHIFT + CTRL + S Good Scan Indicators Scan to Enable Description...
  • Page 103 IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Apple iOS Onscreen Keyboard (HID Mode only) Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable With Beep when onscreen keyboard appears Double-press CHS power button to access onscreen keyboard of Apple device.
  • Page 104 Command Barcodes for CHS 7C /7Ci in SPP Mode or CHS 7Ci in iOS Mode These command barcodes can be scanned with a CHS 7C/7Ci in SPP mode or a CHS 7Ci in iOS mode. Many will not work for a CHS 7C/7Ci in HID mode. If you do not know which mode your CHS is in, you can scan the command barcode for SPP Mode to make sure the CHS is in SPP mode.
  • Page 105 IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Automatic Reconnection Settings ENABLE Automatic Reconnection from CHS (default) Configures the CHS to automatically initiate a connection to the last paired computer / device after the CHS is powered on. IMPORTANT! After scanning this command barcode, power off and power on the CHS to make sure it is configured properly.
  • Page 106 IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Good Scan Indicators Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Beep after decoding data (default) Beep after computer / device acknowledges a successful scan (default) Data Mode Packet Mode (default) Configures the CHS to transmit decoded data in packet format.

  • Page 107: F Command Barcodes For Chs 7E, 7M, 7P

    CHS 7E, 7M, 7P OMMAND ARCODES FOR Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner v3 (1D versions). By default, the CHS is in HID mode as a Keyboard device. IMPORTANT! • Make sure the CHS is not connected to computer / device before scanning a command barcode! •...
  • Page 108 Automatic Reconnection Settings ENABLE Automatic Reconnection from CHS (default) Configures the CHS to automatically initiate a connection to the last paired computer / device after the CHS is powered on. IMPORTANT! After scanning this command barcode, power off and power on the CHS to make sure it is configured properly.
  • Page 109 Power Button Double Press Key Combination Scan to Enable WITH BEEP Description Scan to Enable WITHOUT BEEP CTRL + Z CTRL + A SHIFT + CTRL + S VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Prefix Removal Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Return only the last 17 characters of a Code 39...
  • Page 110 Command Barcodes for CHS 7E, 7M or 7P in SPP Mode These command barcodes can be scanned with a CHS in SPP mode. Many will not work for a CHS in HID mode. If you do not know which mode your CHS is in, you can scan the command barcode for SPP Mode to make sure the CHS is in SPP mode.
  • Page 111 IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Automatic Reconnection Settings ENABLE Automatic Reconnection from CHS (default) Configures the CHS to automatically initiate a connection to the last paired computer / device after the CHS is powered on. IMPORTANT! After scanning this command barcode, power off and power on the CHS to make sure it is configured properly.
  • Page 112 IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Good Scan Indicators Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Beep after decoding data (default) Beep after computer / device acknowledges a successful scan (default) 7P only: Vibrate after Decoding Data (default) 7P only: Vibrate...

  • Page 113: G Special Button Sequences

    PPENDIX PECIAL UTTON EQUENCES Restoring Factory Defaults To restore the CHS to its factory defaults, do the following: 1. Power on the CHS. 2. While pressing the trigger button, briefly press and release the power button. 3. After about 15 seconds, the CHS will beep. Release the trigger button. If you performed the actions correctly, the CHS will beep 5 times and power off.

  • Page 114: H Cab Installation

    If you have the Socket SoMo 650 running Windows Mobile 6 Service Pack 8 or later, SocketScan 10 is pre-loaded on the device. To install, in the Today screen, tap Getting Started and choose the option to install SocketScan 10.

  • Page 115: I Connection Barcodes

    PPENDIX ONNECTION ARCODES If the CHS supports SPP mode for your OS, you can generate and scan special barcodes to quickly connect to a computer or device. 1. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is in SPP mode. If needed, use the appropriate Command Barcode to change the scanner mode.

  • Page 116: J Troubleshooting

    PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING – A ENERAL ROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM When I try to scan, I aim the beam at the barcode, but no data appears on my screen, and the beam eventually turns off. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION The scanner is too close or too far from the Practice scanning at different distances and angles so you get barcode, or at an incorrect angle accustomed to the most effective position.
  • Page 117 SYMPTOM When I scan a barcode, odd behaviors occur, such as different applications seem to be invoked in my system, and/or special characters are displayed in the application unexpectedly. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION In HID mode, the CHS will only properly read Use the SocketScan 10 SDK to develop a custom application printable ASCII characters.
  • Page 118 Make sure Bluetooth is enabled. Open SocketScan 10 launching SocketScan 10. Settings by navigating to: Your local drive:\Program Files\Socket Mobile\SocketScan 10\Bin\Windows. Click on SocketScan Settings.exe. Make sure Use keyboard wedge and Show keyboard wedge icon in task tray are selected and click OK.
  • Page 119 Make sure the CHS is discoverable and connectable. In the Bluetooth stack in Windows Vista when using Microsoft Bluetooth software, select the Socket CHS in the a USB Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth settings Bluetooth device list (its status may be “Already Connected”).
  • Page 120 You are trying to connect the CHS with an The first release of SocketScan 10 for Windows Mobile is HP iPAQ 100 or 200 series Pocket PC. only compatible with the Socket SoMo 650. Check back for HP iPAQ compatibility in future releases. SYMPTOM The Bluetooth software indicates that the CHS has connected, but when I try to scan data, it does not enter into my application.
  • Page 121 SYMPTOM When I try to use SocketScan 10 Keyboard Wedge or Scanner Settings in landscape mode, it doesn’t appear correctly. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION This release of SocketScan 10 does not Use your device in Portrait mode and upgrade your support landscape mode for Windows SocketScan 10 software when a later release is available.
  • Page 122 ROUBLESHOOTING FOR LACK ERRY SYMPTOM While scanning barcodes into a BlackBerry smartphone, I get an input system error. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION You are using a CHS v2 scanner with SocketScan 10 is compatible only with CHS v3. Either SocketScan 10. downgrade your software to SocketScan 7 or upgrade your scanner to CHS v3.

  • Page 123: K Technical Support

    PPENDIX ECHNICAL UPPORT If you have trouble installing or using the 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/EU_S1a.asp Online Requests: Register your product and submit a question to our Technical Support Team.

  • Page 124: Limited Warranty

    The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization (RMA) number issued by Socket or by a Socket Service Center. If you ship the product, you must use the original container or equivalent and you must pay the shipping charges to Socket. Socket will pay surface shipping charges back to any location in the contiguous United States.

  • Page 125: Software License

    License, whether on disk, print or electronic documentation, in read only memory, or any other media, are licensed to you by Socket Mobile, Inc. for use only under the terms of this License, and Socket Mobile reserves all rights not expressly granted to you.

  • Page 126: Regulatory Compliance

    Socket Mobile’s option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the Software which does not meet Socket Mobile’s limited warranty and which is returned to Socket with a copy of your receipt. Any replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer.
  • Page 127 3. If other electrical interference or related problems occur, contact Socket technical support at http://support.socketmobile.com/ Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 128 Control Equipment, Part 4: Electrical Fast Transients Requirements LASER DEVICE: The Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7E, 7M and 7P described in this User Guide contain a laser scan engine. For the Class 1 version of this engine (CHS 7E), the following applies: •...
  • Page 129 Example of Class 1 Laser Warning Label For the Class 2 version of this engine (CHS 7M and 7P), the following applies: • Complies with 21CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. •...
  • Page 130 A laser warning label such as the one below appears on the battery door. Example of Class 2 Laser Warning Label Battery Warning: • Your device contains a rechargeable NiMH battery. Never throw the battery into a fire, as that could cause the battery to explode. •...

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