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  • Page 1 Secure Digital Scan Card Series 3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Socket, the Socket logo, Battery Friendly, SocketScan and Business Mobility Now! are registered trademarks or registered trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. The Secure Digital Scan Card includes technology licensed under United States Patent No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyright Notice 1 | INTRODUCTION Product Versions About the Software System Requirements Package Contents, Product Registration Laser vs. Linear CMOS Scanning 2 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software STEP 2: Install the Software STEP 3: Insert the Card STEP 4: Assign a Trigger Button STEP 5: Start SocketScan...
  • Page 4 F | TROUBLESHOOTING G | TECHNICAL SUPPORT Limited Warranty Limited Software Warranty Regulatory Compliance...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 | Introduction The Secure Digital Scan Card (SD Scan Card) Series 3 gives you the freedom of scanning bar codes anytime anywhere into your Pocket PC or Palm device. The SD Scan Card is a small and sleek unit with no cables or batteries.

  • Page 6: System Compatibility Requirements

    Register your product online at www.socketmobile.com/support/support/new Accessories Socket has a FlexGuard silicone cover for the SD Scan Card 3M/3P for use with the Motorola/Symbol MC35. For more information, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/products/accessories/ Laser vs. Linear CMOS Bar Code Readers...

  • Page 7: Setup For Windows Mobile

    Symbology selector Scanner settings SocketScan Trigger. Note: If you are using the Socket SoMo 650 handheld computer, SocketScan software is pre-installed, so you can skip steps 1 and 2. The pre-installed SocketScan software cannot be removed, but you can upgrade it.

  • Page 8: Step 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

    Pocket PC, or indirectly via ActiveSync/Windows Mobile Device Center. Note: The pre-installed SocketScan software on the Socket Mobile SoMo 650 cannot be removed, but it can be upgraded. OPTION 1: Uninstall Directly from the Pocket PC 1.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Install The Software

    STEP 2: Install the Software ADVANCED USERS: Refer to the README file for CAB installation instructions. Note: If you are using the SoMo 650, software installation is not necessary. SocketScan is pre-loaded on the device. 1. Use a serial/USB cable or cradle and the appropriate synchronization software to make an active connection between your device and a host PC.
  • Page 10 5. In the SocketScan Installation page, in the Windows CE section, click Install in the first paragraph. 6. Your web browser will present a series of dialogs. Internet Explorer: • In the File Download –Security Warning dialog, click Run. • In the second warning dialog, click Run. •...

  • Page 11: Step 3: Insert The Card

    (regardless of the card’s manufacturer), even when the device is turned off. If you have one of these devices, Socket Mobile recommends that you remove the card whenever the card is not in use. For more information, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-...

  • Page 12: Step 4: Assign A Trigger Button

    Refer to your device’s user documentation to assign a trigger button. If you do not want to assign a hardware button to trigger the scanner, you can install Socket’s Floating Trigger, available on the installation CD. If SocketScan is not running yet, you can press the assigned trigger button to quickly launch SocketScan.

  • Page 13: Step 5: Start Socketscan

    STEP 5: Start SocketScan 1. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan. Alternatively, you can press the trigger button to start the program. 2. Make sure the “Scan Card detected” icon appears at the bottom of the Today screen. Icon Meaning SD Scan Card detected.

  • Page 14: Step 7: Scan Data Into Your Application

    STEP 7: Scan Data into Your Application 1. Press the assigned trigger button and scan the bar code. Make sure the aiming beam covers the entire width of the bar code. When data is read, a beep will sound, and the scanner beam will turn off.

  • Page 15: Symbology Selector

    Symbology Selector The applet makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize. 1. Tap on the scanner icon at the bottom of the Today screen. In the pop-up menu, select Symbology Selector... 2. In the screen that appears, check the symbologies you wish to enable.

  • Page 16: Scanner Settings

    Scanner Settings The SocketScan configuration utility lets you specify prefix and/or suffix characters to be added automatically to the data you scan, as well as sounds to indicate a good read. 1. Tap on the SDSC scanner icon at the bottom of the Today screen.
  • Page 17 4. In the screen that appears, select a sound for indicating successful scans. To you want to play a .WAV file, after selecting Play .wav file, you can search through files by tapping the browse box. In the Open screen, tap on the file you want: Note: You can only select a WAV file from the My...

  • Page 18: Socketscan Trigger

    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 19 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 20: Dual Device Support

    EVICE UPPORT SocketScan for Windows Mobile versions 7.2.4.0 and later support the simultaneous use of two Socket Mobile data collection devices with the same computer. Note: SocketScan can capture data from only one cordless scanner at a time. Simply connect or plug in each device you plan to use as you normally would.

  • Page 21: Setup For Palm Os

    3 | Setup for Palm OS Setup Summary STEP 1: Uninstall other scanning software. STEP 2: Install the software. STEP 3: Insert the card. STEP 4: Configure SocketScan. STEP 5: Scan data into your application. Additional Features Symbology selector Scan test Help files Version information The instructions in this chapter were based on a Tungsten...

  • Page 22: Step 2: Install The Software

    STEP 2: Install the Software 1. Use HotSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to connect your device to a host PC. 2. Insert the SocketScan installation CD into your host PC. 3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD- ROM drive.
  • Page 23 8. When software installation is complete, disconnect the device from the host PC. Soft reset the device by pressing the reset button. 9. A Socket icon should appear on the screen of your device. Tap this icon to install the correct version of SocketScan on your Palm device.

  • Page 24: Step 3: Insert The Card

    STEP 3: Insert the Card Insert the card into your Palm device’s SDIO slot. Make sure the card is positioned correctly. Do not force or shove the card in too hard. Older Palm m100 & m500 series devices: The SDIO slot is reversed, so the scanner must be inserted backwards.

  • Page 25: Step 5: Configure Scanner Settings

    STEP 5: Configure Scanner Settings 1. In the main screen of SocketScan, in Scanner Device field, make sure SD Scan Card is selected. A picture of the SD Scan Card should appear. 2. Tap Enabled. Buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap Configure.
  • Page 26 • Scan Trigger Button: Tap to select the hardware button you would like to use to trigger the scanner. In the screen that appears, select the hardware button and tap OK. At this time, Palm utilities do not allow assignment of the Record or Voice button as a trigger.

  • Page 27: Step 6: Open Your Application

    • Launch App: Check if you want SocketScan to launch an application when you start to scan. In the drop-down menu, select the application. Do not choose Blazer as the auto-launch application. 4. Tap OK to make the settings take effect. STEP 6: Open Your Application If you did not assign SocketScan to launch an application, then you need to manually start the application that you want...

  • Page 28: Step 5: Scan Data Into Your Application

    STEP 7: Scan Data into Your Application 1. Press the assigned trigger button and scan the bar code. Make sure the aiming beam covers the entire width of the bar code. For scanning tips, please refer to Appendix E. 2. When data is read, your device will make a sound if you configured SocketScan to do so, the scanner will turn off, and data will appear in your application.

  • Page 29: Symbology Selector

    Symbology Selector 1. In the main screen of SocketScan, make sure the SDSC scanner is enabled and tap Symbologies. 2. Use the checkboxes to select which symbologies you would like the scanner to decode. Tap OK. Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer.

  • Page 30: Scan Test

    Scan Test 1. In the main screen of SocketScan, make sure the SDSC scanner is enabled and tap Test. 2. Tap Scan to trigger the scanner and scan a bar code. You cannot use the hardware trigger button for the scan test.

  • Page 31: Help Files

    Help Files When SocketScan is open, access help files by tapping on the symbol in the upper right corner. Version Information 1. In the main screen of SocketScan, tap on the Options button or tap on the upper left corner of the screen to access the Options menu.

  • Page 32: A | Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics: Dimensions: SDSC 3E: 61.5 x 28.0 x 14.6 mm SDSC 3M/3P: 66.5 x 29.4 x 20.0 mm Total Mass: SDSC 3E: 8 g (0.3 oz) SDSC 3M/3P: 17 g (0.6 oz) Environmental Specifications: Operating Temperature: 32 10 122°F (0 to 50°C) Storage Temperature SDSC 3E: -22 to 158°F (-30 to 70°C) SDSC 3M/3P: -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
  • Page 33 • Palm OS 4.1 or greater for SDSC 3E • Palm OS 5.2 or greater for SDSC 3M/3P Software Included: • Installation utility • SocketScan software with keyboard emulation for Windows Mobile and Palm OS • Socket Floating Trigger for Windows CE APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 33...
  • Page 34 Warranty: One year Certification/Compliance: SDSC 3E: C-TICK s.182, FCC: Part 15, Class B, CE:EN55024:1998, RoHS SDSC 3M/3P: Same as above plus: ICES-003 Class B, AS 3548, CISPR 22, Japan VCCI Class B, 21CFR1040.10, 21CFR1040.11 34 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 35: B | Bar Code Label Specifications

    Appendix B Bar Code Label Specifications All bar code symbols/labels should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform Symbology Specification. Background Substrate: The bar code 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 36 Tolerance: The ratio of the widths of bars and spaces in a bar code symbol must conform to the appropriate AIM bar code specifications and can cause problems if not correct throughout the bar code. Problems can occur when bar edges are smeared or rough, or when they exhibit voids.

  • Page 37: C | Enabling Or Disabling Symbologies

    Appendix C Enabling or Disabling Symbologies Socket Mobile bar code scanning products are pre-set to automatically detect and decode (autodiscriminate) the most common bar code symbologies. Refer to the following tables to determine which symbologies and parameters are default. To change your symbology settings, use either of two methods, depending on your device type and which settings you want to change.
  • Page 38 Table 1. Default Symbologies of the SDSC 3E Length after Scanner Default Symbology Symbology Default Length Selector UPC/EAN/JAN UPC-A Enabled UPC-E Enabled UPC-E1 Disabled EAN-8 Enabled EAN-13 Enabled Code 128 (USS-128 & UCC/EAN 128) Enabled Code 39* Code 39 Enabled 2 to 23 2 to 55 Trioptic Code 39...
  • Page 39 The advanced symbology parameters listed in Table 2 can be modified by following the instructions in the Advanced Programming Guide or by using the SocketScan SDK. Check the Socket Mobile website for updates. Table 2. Other Symbology Parameters of the SDSC 3E...
  • Page 40 Table 3. Default Symbologies of the SDSC 3M/3P UPC/EAN UPC-A Enable UPC-E Enable UPC-E1 Disable EAN-8 Enable EAN-13 Enable Bookland EAN Disable Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Ignore Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enable Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enable UPC-A Preamble...
  • Page 41 Code 11 Code 11 Disable Set Lengths for Code 4 to 55 Code 11 Check Digit Verification Disable Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Disable Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit...

  • Page 42: D | Decode Zone

    Appendix D Decode Zone The decode zone is a function of various symbol characteristics including density, print contrast, wide-to-narrow ratio, and edge acuity. The minimum element width (also known as the “X Dimension”, “size” or “symbol density” of a bar code) is the width in thousandths of an inch (or ‘mils’) of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the bar code.
  • Page 43 SDSC 3M SDSC 3P D: D | 43 PPENDIX ECODE...

  • Page 44: Decode Distances

    Decode Distances The following tables list the typical and guaranteed scanning distances for selected bar code sizes. The minimum element width (“X Dimension”, “size” or "symbol density") is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol. SDSC 3E Symbol Typical...
  • Page 45 SDSC 3M Symbol Typical Working Guaranteed Bar Code Density/ Bar Ranges Working Ranges Content/ Code Type/ W- Note 1 Contrast Near Near N Ratio 4.0 mil ABCDEFGH 1.00 in 5.50 in 2.20 in 3.20 in Code 39; 2.5:1 80% MRD 2.50 cm 13.97 cm 5.59 cm...
  • Page 46 SDSC 3P Symbol Typical Working Guaranteed Bar Code Density/ Bar Ranges Working Ranges Content/ Code Type/ W- Note 1 Contrast Near Near N Ratio 4.0 mil ABCDEFGH 1.00 in 5.50 in 2.20 in 3.20 in Code 39; 2.5:1 80% MRD 2.50 cm 13.97 cm 5.59 cm...

  • Page 47: E | Scanning Tips

    Appendix E Scanning Tips Practice to determine the best scanning angle and distance for your type of bar code. Aiming Beam Aim the scanner so that the red beam covers the entire width of the bar code. Scan Angle — SD Scan Card 3M/3P For best results with the laser-based SD Scan Card, position the scanner at an angle to the bar code, at least 15°...
  • Page 48 Scanning with the SD Scan Card 3E The SD Scan Card 3E is based on miniature CMOS linear imaging technology. This device is basically a camera that captures rectangular digital images measuring about 1 degree high and 40 degrees wide. The imaging rate varies between about 20 and 40 images per second and automatically compensates for ambient lighting conditions —...
  • Page 49 you find the best scanning distance. Hint: When encountering scanning difficulties, most people have a tendency to move the scanner too close to the target bar code! Try moving it farther away for better results. 4. Position the scanner at an angle — No bar code scanner works well when positioned exactly perpendicular to the target bar code label, because the reflected light tends to “blind”...

  • Page 50: F | Troubleshooting

    Appendix F Troubleshooting For help on SocketScan, tap Start | Help on a Pocket PC, or tap on the icon on a Palm device. SYMPTOM: I get the “No Card Detected” icon in the task tray of my Pocket PC and can’t trigger the scanner or scan bar codes. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your Pocket PC does not...
  • Page 51 SYMPTOM: When I press the trigger button, nothing happens. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION The hardware button is Test the button by assigning a defective. different program to it and make sure it works properly. If needed, use the SocketScan utility to assign a different button to trigger the scanner.

  • Page 52: G | Technical Support

    For help on SocketScan, tap Start | Help on a Pocket PC, or tap on the icon on a Palm device. If you have trouble installing or using the SD 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.

  • Page 53: Limited Warranty

    United States. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. Socket Mobile may, at its option, replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes the property of Socket Mobile.
  • Page 54 For warranty information, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support Disclaimer EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY WARRANTED BY SOCKET MOBILE, INC, THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 55: Limited Software Warranty

    SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. The entire liability of Socket Mobile and your exclusive remedy shall be, at the option of Socket Mobile, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet the Socket Mobile Limited Warranty and which is returned to Socket Mobile E with a copy of your receipt.
  • Page 56 software” as defined in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR. The U. S. Government ‘s rights to the SOFTWARE are as provided in clause 52.227- 19 of the FAR. CONTROLLING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This License shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.

  • Page 57: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance The Socket Mobile SD Scan Card is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using.
  • Page 58 available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Product Disposal This product must not be disposed of with municipal 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 59 user should avoid staring directly into the light beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful. A label such as the one below should appear on the end product. Example of Class 2 Laser Warning Label...
  • Page 60 9/2008 Printed in U.S.A.

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