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  • Page 1 ™ CompactFlash Scan Card Series 5 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    +1 510-933-3067 support@socketmobile.com Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual. Please refrain from any applications of the CompactFlash Scan Card that are not described in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION BOUT THE OFTWARE YSTEM OMPATIBILITY ACKAGE ONTENTS CCESSORIES ™ OCKET ERVICE ROGRAM RODUCT EGISTRATION 2 | SETUP FOR THE SOMO STEP 1: A SSIGN A RIGGER UTTON STEP 2: S TART OCKET STEP 3: I NSERT THE STEP 4: O...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 | I NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the CompactFlash Scan Card (CF Scan Card) Series 5 or Series 5 Rx. This barcode scanner plugs into the Socket ® SoMo 650/655 handheld computer and provides high-quality laser or CMOS imaging barcode scanning technology.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    (SKU# IS5046-1379). http://www.socketmobile.com/support/socketcare RODUCT EGISTRATION Socket highly recommends that all customers register their products. Registered users receive access to technical support and can choose to get product updates and special offers. Register online at: http://support.socketmobile.com 1: I HAPTER...

  • Page 6: Setup For The Somo

    2 | S ETUP FOR THE This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the CompactFlash Scan Card (CF Scan Card) with any version of the Socket SoMo handheld computer. ETUP UMMARY STEP 1: Assign a trigger button. STEP 2: Start SocketScan STEP 3: Insert the CF Scan Card.

  • Page 7: Step 1: Assign A Trigger Button

    STEP 1: A SSIGN A RIGGER UTTON Note: Alternatively, you can use the SocketScan Trigger software to set up a soft trigger on the SoMo screen. See Chapter 4. Note: If SocketScan is not running yet, you can press the trigger button to quickly launch SocketScan.
  • Page 8 3. In the next screen, tap LEFT or RIGHT in the ”Barcode to…” line to assign the button on the left or right side of the SoMo as the barcode scanner trigger. Note: The “RFID to…” options do not apply to the CompactFlash Scan Card.. 4.
  • Page 9 2. Select a button to trigger the CF Scan Card. In the drop-down menu, select SocketScan. When done, tap ok. IMPORTANT! Be sure to select SocketScan. Do not select the programs Socket Read RFID, Socket Read Barcode or Socket Trigger Select, which are not for the CF Scan Card. 2: S HAPTER...

  • Page 10: Step 2: Start Socket Scan

    STEP 2: S TART OCKET 1. Press the trigger button that you just assigned. This is a quick way of starting SocketScan. Alternatively, tap Start | Programs | SocketScan folder | SocketScan. 2. When SocketScan is running, a SocketScan icon will appear at the bottom of the Today screen.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Insert The Card

    STEP 3: I NSERT THE 1. Open the card slot cover on top of the SoMo and insert the CF Scan Card into the CF card slot. Be sure to insert the card all the way into the slot. Do not insert the card backwards. Do not push the card in too hard, or you can damage the card or the card slot of the SoMo.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT! Do not look directly into the beam or point it at a person! Note: Print out page before scanning barcode. Do not scan from the screen. Note: If you have trouble scanning, try adjusting the scanning distance and/or the scanning angle.

  • Page 13: Socketscan

    3 | S OCKET This chapter shows how to use the application features of SocketScan software with a SoMo or other Windows Mobile powered device APPLICATION FEATURES Symbology Selector Scanner Settings Scan Demo SocketScan Trigger For help using the SocketScan utility, when the utility is open, tap Start | Help. For an explanation of the SocketScan icon, please see page 10.

  • Page 14: Symbology Selector

     If you want to scan Vehicle Identification Number barcodes, select the VIN option.  If you want to scan UPC-A barcodes but not GS1 DataBar barcodes, Socket recommends that you disable GS1 DataBar support to prevent UPC-A barcodes from being misread as GS1 DataBar.

  • Page 15: Scanner Settings

    CANNER ETTINGS The SocketScan Settings utility lets you specify a prefix and/or suffix to automatically add to each scan, as well as sounds to signify good reads of data. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Settings. 2.

  • Page 16: Scan Demo

    Scan Demo makes it easy to determine the symbology, number of characters, and decoded data (in either ASCII or Hex) of any barcode supported by the scanner. This is especially useful if you encounter a barcode that the scanner will not decode by default. 1.

  • Page 17: Socket Scan Trigger

    OCKET RIGGER If you find it inconvenient or impossible to assign or use a hardware button to trigger the scanner, you can use 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 18 4. A SocketScan Trigger icon will also appear in the menu bar of the 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. ...

  • Page 19: Appendix A Product Specifications

    PPENDIX RODUCT PECIFICATIONS P hysical Characteristics: CF Card Size All versions CF Type II: 1.69 x 1.43 x 0.20 in (42.8 x 36.4 x 5.0 mm) Scanner Head 5C/5E2/5P 1.7 x 2.0 x 0.79 in (43 x 51 x 20 mm) Size 5X/5XRx 1.7 x 2.0 x 0.91 in (43 x 52 x 23 mm)
  • Page 20 Compatibility: Windows COM port Barcode Symbology Support Bookland EAN (ISBN / EAN-13), Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Discrete 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar (RSS), GS1-128 (UCC- 128/EAN-128), Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF-14), MSI, Plessey, UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN/JAN supplemental redundancy, Coupon Report, ISSN EAN, Inverse 1D, ISBT concatenations, Matrix 2 of 5 5E2/5P...
  • Page 21 Software Included: Universal Installer SocketScan keyboard wedge software Socket Floating Trigger Decode Zones: The decode zones for the CF Scan Cards are shown in the following pages. 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.
  • Page 22 C F SCAN CARD 5C: 1D Linear Imager Decode Zone (Entry-Level) 22 | A A: P PPENDIX RODUCT PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 23 CF SCAN CARD 5E2: Class 1 Laser Decode Zone (Entry-Level) A: P PPENDIX RODUCT PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 24 CF SCAN CARD 5P: Class 2 Laser Decode Zone 24 | A A: P PPENDIX RODUCT PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 25 CF SCAN CARD 5X/5XRx: 2D CMOS Imager Decode Zone A: P PPENDIX RODUCT PECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 26: Appendix B Barcode Label Specifications

    PPENDIX ARCODE ABEL PECIFICATIONS All barcode symbols/labels should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform Symbology Specification. Background Substrate: The barcode symbol should be printed on material (media) that is reflective and has a matte (not glossy) finish. A background diffuse reflectance of at least 70% to 80% is desirable for optimum contrast.

  • Page 27: Appendix C Usage And Maintenance Tips

    PPENDIX SAGE AND AINTENANCE CANNING Practice to determine the best scanning angle and distance for your type of barcode. Scan Angle For best results, position the scanner at an angle to the barcode. Otherwise, light can bounce back into the scanner and “blind” the sensing mechanism. Recommended Scan Angle: CF Scan Card 5C: 53.3°...

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Cf Scan Card 5Xrx

     Socket recommends Sani-Cloth® Plus brand disposable cloth wipes as the standard disinfectant wipe for both the CF Scan Card 5XRx. Doing so will increase the JIS Z2801:2000 antimicrobial rating from 2.49 to 6.07.

  • Page 29: Appendix D Setup For Non-Somo Pdas

    PPENDIX ETUP FOR This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the CompactFlash Scan Card (CF Scan Card) with a Windows Mobile powered device from a third-party manufacturer. STEP 1: U NINSTALL THER CANNING OFTWARE Uninstall any barcode scanning software already on your PDA, including previous versions of SocketScan.

  • Page 30: Step 3: Assign A Trigger Button

    For comfort, choose the button located under your thumb or forefinger when you hold the PDA. IMPORTANT! Be sure to select SocketScan. Do not select the programs Socket Read RFID, Socket Read Barcode or Socket Trigger Select, which are not for the CF Scan Card. STEP 4: S TART OCKET 1.

  • Page 31: Step 6: Open Your Application

    Note: If the “No scanner detected” icon appears, make sure that the CF Scan Card is pushed all the way into the slot. STEP 6: O PPLICATION Start the application that you want to scan data into. Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open.

  • Page 32: Appendix E Retaining Bracket Installation

    ETAINING RACKET NSTALLATION The CF Scan Card comes with a retaining bracket designed to secure it into the Socket SoMo handheld computer. Note: Removing the screws and card slot cover of the SoMo to install the retaining bracket will not void the existing warranty on a SoMo device.
  • Page 33 3. Remove the card slot cover. 4. Insert the CF Scan Card into the CompactFlash card slot at the top of the SoMo. Be sure to push the card all the way in. F: R PPENDIX ETAINING RACKET NSTALLATION...
  • Page 34 5. Hook the top of the retaining bracket over the bottom edge of the scanner window. The screw holes of the bracket should align with those of the SoMo. 6. Use the two screws to secure the retaining bracket in place. 34 | A F: R PPENDIX...

  • Page 35: Appendix F Troubleshooting

    Test the button by assigning a different program to incorrectly. it and make sure it works properly. Make sure you assigned the button to SocketScan, and not one of the Socket Trigger programs, which are for another Socket Mobile product. G: T PPENDIX...

  • Page 36: Appendix G Technical Support

    PPENDIX ECHNICAL UPPORT If you have trouble installing or using the CF Scan Card, Socket has different support options to help you. Online Knowledge Base: Search for articles, Frequently Asked Questions or Hot Topics any time, day or night. http://support.socketmobile.com/faq Online Requests: Register your product and submit a question to our Technical Support Team.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization (RMA) number issued by Socket or by a Socket Authorized 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 38 Socket, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet the Socket 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 39: Regulatory Compliance

    EGULATORY OMPLIANCE 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 40 Example of Class 1 Laser Warning Label The CF Scan Card 5P has a Class 2 laser, Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light beam.

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