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- Page 1 CF Mag Stripe Reader Card Series 4 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
The CF Mag Stripe Reader Card includes technology licensed under United States Patent No. 5,902,991. 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION About the Software Package Contents System Compatibility Product Registration Accessory Software Development Kit (SDK) 2 | SETUP FOR THE SOMO STEP 1: Start SocketScan Plug-in STEP 2: Insert the Card STEP 3: Open Your Application STEP 4: Swipe Data into Your Application 3 | SOCKETSCAN FOR WINDOWS MOBILE Reader Settings... -
Page 4: Introduction
1 | I NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card 4E. The card reads data from one, two, or three track magnetic stripes on ID cards, driver’s licenses, royalty cards or credit/debit cards into a Windows Mobile, XP or Vista based computer. It’s the perfect solution for mobile Point of Sale applications, whether you want to eliminate long lines inside a department store or need to process credit cards at outdoor events. -
Page 5: Package Contents
Socket offers a Type II CF-to-PC Card adapter, sold separately. http://www.socketmobile.com/products/plug-in-data-capture/ (SDK) OFTWARE EVELOPMENT The CF Mag Stripe Reader Card uses the same SocketScan Plug-in software and SDK used with all Socket data collection products, which also include bar code and RFID CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION... - Page 6 readers. The SocketScan Plug-in SDK (not included) is required for more complex applications using parsed or encrypted data. To learn about the SDK, visit: http://www.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-barcode- scanners/software-development-kit/...
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Page 7: Setup For The Somo
2 | S ETUP FOR THE This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card on the Socket SoMo handheld computer. ETUP UMMARY STEP 1: Start SocketScan Plug-in. STEP 2: Insert the Card. STEP 3: Open your application. -
Page 8: Step 1: Start Socketscan Plug-In
STEP 1: S TART OCKET 1. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan Plug-in folder |SocketScan Plug-in. 2. Whenever SocketScan Plug-in is running, either of two icons will appear appears at the bottom of the Today screen. Icon Meaning. No device detected. The CF Mag Stripe Reader Card is detected and ready to use. -
Page 9: Step 2: Insert The Card
STEP 2: I NSERT THE Note: If desired, you can choose to install the Restraining Bracket included in the package. See Appendix B for instructions. 1. Open the card slot cover on the top of the SoMo and insert the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card into the CompactFlash card slot. -
Page 10: Step 3: Open Your Application
STEP 3: O PPLICATION Open the application that you want SocketScan Plug-in to feed swiped data into (e.g., Excel Mobile, Notepad, etc.). Place the cursor where you want the swiped data to go. Note: If using Excel Mobile, you may want to increase the column width to fit the data. STEP 4: S WIPE ATA INTO... -
Page 11: Socketscan For Windows Mobile
3 | S OCKET IN FOR INDOWS OBILE This chapter explains the application features of SocketScan Plug-in software for Windows Mobile that are pertinent to the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card. EADER ETTINGS The SocketScan Plug-in applet lets you specify prefix and/or suffix characters to be added automatically to swiped data, as well as sounds to indicate good reads. -
Page 12: Dual Device Support
UPPORT SocketScan Plug-in for Windows Mobile versions 7.2.4 and later support the simultaneous use of two Socket data collection devices with the same computer. This is ideal for combining magnetic stripe and cordless barcode reading in a complete mobile POS solution. -
Page 13: A Specifications
PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics: L x W x H: 2.7 x 2.2 x 1.3 inches (69 x 55 x 34 mm) Total Mass: Approx. 1.6 oz (43 g) Power Consumption (with 3.3 V): Standby: 7 mA (23.1 mW) Maximum: 12 mA (39.6 mW) Environmental Conditions: Operating Temperature: +14 to +140°F (-10 to +60°C) Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing... -
Page 14: B Restraining Bracket Installation
ESTRAINING RACKET NSTALLATION for 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. 1. Remove the card slot cover built into the SoMo. Use a flat head screwdriver to pry off the two rubber screw caps on the back of the SoMo. - Page 15 3. Remove the card slot cover. 4. Insert the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card into the CompactFlash card slot at the top of the SoMo. Be sure to push the card all the way in. 5. Put on the Restraining Bracket and fasten it to the SoMo with screws. APPENDIX B: RETAINING BRACKET INSTALLATION...
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Page 16: C Cab File Installation
Windows Mobile Advanced Users Only! If you do not want to use the application installer to install the Socket Mobile software, you can install a CAB (cabinet) file. CAB files are available both on the installation CD and online at: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/... -
Page 17: D Setup For Non Somo Pdas
PPENDIX ETUP FOR This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card on a Windows Mobile powered device other than the Socket SoMo. STEP 1: U NINSTALL THER CANNING OFTWARE Refer to your PDA manual for instructions on how to delete any barcode scanning or keyboard wedge software already installed in your device, including previous versions of SocketScan Plug-in. - Page 18 8. When software installation is complete, remove the device from the cradle. Soft reset the device by pressing the reset button. Note: After software installation, several new icons will appear in the Programs screen. IMPORTANT! Soft reset your device, or some icons will not appear properly. STEP 3: S TART OCKET...
- Page 19 STEP 5: O PPLICATION Open the application that you want SocketScan Plug-in to feed swiped data into (e.g., Excel Mobile, Notepad, etc.). Place the cursor where you want the swiped data to go. Note: If using Excel Mobile, you may want to increase the column width to fit the data. STEP 6: S WIPE ATA INTO...
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Page 20: E Setup For Windows Xp / Vista
PPENDIX XP / V ETUP FOR INDOWS ISTA This chapter shows how to set up and use the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card for use with a computer running any of the following operating systems: • Windows XP Professional/Tablet PC (SP1, SP2, SP3) •... - Page 21 7. The installation wizard will automatically begin. Follow the wizard to install the software. 8. During installation, a message will warn you about unsigned software. For Windows XP, click Continue Anyway. For Windows Vista, click Install this driver software anyway. 9.
- Page 22 STEP 5: S Plug-in TART OCKET 1. Double-click on the SocketScan Plug-in icon on your desktop. 2. When SocketScan Plug-in starts and recognizes the MSR, the computer will beep two times, and the LED on the MSR will turn on, indicating that it is ready for a card swipe. Beep and LED Patterns Note: Make sure your computer sound is turned on.
- Page 23 STEP 6: O PPLICATION Start the Windows application that you want SocketScan Plug-in to feed swiped data into (e.g., Excel, Notepad, etc.). Place the cursor where you want swiped data to go. Note: If using Excel, you may want to increase the width of the column to fit the data. STEP 7: S WIPE ATA INTO...
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Page 24: F Socketscan Plug-In For Windows Xp / Vista
• Display “Settings” option in the SocketScan Plug-in tray icon menu: Check this box if you plan to use the MSR with another Socket data collection device on this PC. The icon provides a submenu in the SocketScan Plug-in pop-up menu to enable you select which device you are configuring. -
Page 25: G Troubleshooting
PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING For help on SocketScan Plug-in on a Pocket PC, tap Start | Help. SYMPTOM I get the “No Card Detected” icon in the task tray and can’t swipe any data. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your mobile computer does not Make sure the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card is recognize the CF Mag Stripe inserted properly. -
Page 26: H Technical Support
PPENDIX ECHNICAL UPPORT If you have trouble installing or using CF Mag Stripe Reader Card, Socket has two technical support resources to help you. Please note that technical support is available in English only. Online Knowledge Base: Search for articles, Frequently Asked Questions or Hot Topics any time, day or night. -
Page 27: 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 shipping surface charges back to any location in the contiguous United States. - Page 28 SOFTWARE, even if Socket has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
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Page 29: 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 30 9/2009 Printed in U.S.A.
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