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  • Page 1 Socket ® Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7X and 7XRx 2D and 1D Barcode Scanners User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    SoMo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Mobile, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

  • 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) 7X or 7XRx. The CHS is a portable handheld barcode scanner that is small, light, comfortable to use and enables you to scan data from 2D and 1D barcodes into a wide variety of computers, smartphones and PDAs.
  • Page 5 Windows Intermec CK3 CE.NET For the 7X and 7XRx, only Revisions D or later support Bluetooth SPP. Revisions A-C support only HID. For a list of compatible applications, please visit: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-scanners.aspx Compatibility verified for latest models at time of testing. Other models or Bluetooth driver versions not tested.
  • Page 6 HID M BOUT ODES The latest versions of the CHS 7X and 7XRx support two kinds of Bluetooth connections (known as Bluetooth profiles): SPP (Serial Port Profile) and HID (Human Interface Device), each with its advantages and disadvantages. By default, the CHS is set to HID mode for Keyboard devices, which requires no software installation.
  • Page 7 Protective Carrying Case / Belt Holster SKU# TM-HS650-KT From Viziflex Seels Waterproof Skin SKU# SMS01 For more information on Socket accessories for the CHS, please visit: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-scanners/accessories-bt.aspx For more information on our partners’ accessories for the CHS, please visit: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/star/custom-cases.aspx CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 8 ARDWARE EATURES Product Diagram Status indicator LED Protective rubber bumper Trigger button Power button Stylus tip Power connector (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 The CHS 7XRx is made with antimicrobial materials to provide an extra layer of protection to the device against the multiplication and spread of potentially harmful ® bacteria and microbes. Socket recommends using Sani-Cloth Plus brand disposable cloth wipes as the standard disinfectant wipe for the CHS 7XRx. For more information about the wipes, please visit: http://www.pdipdi.com...
  • Page 10 5 minutes. 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

    • Charging cradle Optional Charging • Car charger Hardware • Mobile Power Pack (available in Americas/Asia Pac) • AC or DC adapter from Socket SoMo 650 For more information, including how to purchase, please see Accessories. CHAPTER 2: SCANNER SETUP...
  • Page 12 TTACHING THE ETHER PTIONAL 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 13: Setup For Windows Pc

    Toshiba Bluetooth stacks. Due to the many device manufacturer and Bluetooth stack combinations, the CHS might not work correctly in SPP mode on some PCs. 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-...
  • Page 14 4. Use your 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 7x [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 15 (Windows 7) click Add a Device. A device search will begin. 2. In the device list, select Socket CHS 7x and click Next. 3. If prompted, select Enter the device’s pairing code and enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.
  • Page 16 3. In the connection wizard, select Express Mode. Click Next. A device search will begin. 4. In the device list, select Socket CHS 7x. Click Next. 5. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK. 6. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.
  • Page 17 After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once, and the LED will blink blue once every 3 seconds. To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2.
  • Page 18 A-C) of the CHS do not support SPP mode. To install SocketScan 10 software: 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 19 • Firefox: Click Save File. In the Downloads list, double-click SocketScan10Setup.exe. In the warning screen, click OK. • 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 20 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 21 Properties. Click Advanced... Select Run as administrator and click OK. 2. Click on the SocketScan icon in the task tray . In the pop-up menu, click Socket EZ Pair. If the icon does not appear, click on the desktop shortcut for SocketScan 10 to launch the program.
  • Page 22 The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. 5. Scan the barcode that appears on your screen. 6. A message will report that a Bluetooth device is trying to connect to your computer. Click on the message.
  • Page 23 LED will blink blue once every 3 seconds. A CHS icon will also appear in the task tray. 9. Click X to close Socket EZ Pair. The CHS registration screen will appear. If desired, register your CHS. CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR WINDOWS PC...
  • Page 24 To scan barcodes: 1. Open 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.
  • Page 25 • Scanner settings – Utility lets you view Bluetooth properties, battery level, adjust beep / LED / vibrate settings, test barcodes, and more • Socket EZ Pair – Feature lets you scan an onscreen barcode to quickly pair the CHS with your computer •...
  • Page 26 SocketScan 10 Settings 1. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, click SocketScan 10 Settings… 2. The SocketScan Settings screen will appear, reporting the manufacturer of the computer’s Bluetooth stack and the computer’s Bluetooth Device Address. •...
  • Page 27 Scanner Settings You can access Scanner Settings only when the CHS is connected to your computer. 1. Click on the CHS icon in the task 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 it disconnects from SocketScan 10.
  • Page 28 5. The General properties screen will appear, reporting the Bluetooth friendly name, Bluetooth Device Address, Type of device, firmware version, and battery level. If desired, you can change the Bluetooth friendly name of the CHS. 6. Click on the Configuration tab. If desired, modify how the CHS confirms a good scan and/or select a suffix to automatically add to each instance of scanned data.
  • Page 29 If you want to read UPC-A symbols, disable the GS1 DataBar option so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded. Keep Data Matrix enabled so you can scan the onscreen barcode in Socket EZ Pair. 8. Click OK to exit the Scanner Properties. If desired, click Test to test scanning a barcode.
  • Page 30 About 1. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, click About… 2. The About screen will appear, reporting information about your version of SocketScan 10. 3. After viewing the information, click OK to exit.

  • Page 31: Setup For Windows Mobile

    36 keyboards • More efficient data communications for 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. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE...
  • Page 32 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 33 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. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE...
  • Page 34 7. In the device list, tap Socket CHS 7x. In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS 7x [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 35 To scan barcodes: 1. Open 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.
  • Page 36 Appendix G for CAB file installation instructions. If you have the Socket SoMo 650 Service Pack 8 or later, SocketScan 10 is pre-loaded. To install, in the Today screen, tap Getting Started. Select the option for installing SocketScan 10. 1. Make an active connection between your PDA and a host PC. Use a USB / serial connection cable or cradle and Windows Mobile Device Center, free from the Microsoft website.
  • Page 37 • Firefox: Click Save File. In the Downloads list, double-click SocketScan10Setup.exe. In the warning screen, click OK. • Chrome: Click Save at the bottom of the screen. Click on the link for SocketScan10Setup.exe. In the Security Warning screen, click Run. 5.
  • Page 38 To pair the CHS with your PDA: You only need to pair the CHS with your PDA the first time you try to connect. If using the HTC HD2 running Windows Mobile 6.5, make sure HTC Sense is disabled. Tap Start | Settings. In the bottom right corner, tap Menu | All Settings.
  • Page 39 SocketScan Settings. 6. Tap the SocketScan icon in the Today screen . In the pop-up menu, tap Socket EZ Pair. 7. Tap 2D Scanner. 8. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).
  • Page 40 9. Scan the barcode that appears on the screen of your PDA. If you have trouble scanning the barcode, you may need to adjust the brightness of your PDA screen. Tap on the link at the bottom of the screen. 10.
  • Page 41 12. Your PDA will report that the pairing is complete. Click Done. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once, and the LED will blink blue once every 3 seconds. A CHS icon will also appear in the task tray in the Today screen.
  • Page 42 To scan barcodes: 1. Open 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 PDA, by default, the CHS will beep once and vibrate, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.
  • Page 43 • Scanner settings – Utility lets you view Bluetooth properties, battery level, adjust beep / LED / vibrate settings, test barcodes, and more • Socket EZ Pair – Feature lets you quickly pair the CHS with your SoMo by scanning an onscreen barcode •...
  • Page 44 SocketScan 10 Settings You can only view Basic Scanner Properties when the CHS is connected to your SoMo. 1. Tap on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap SocketScan 10 Settings… 2. A screen will appear displaying the SocketScan software settings, as well as the Bluetooth stack manufacturer and Bluetooth Device Address.
  • Page 45 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 Scanner Settings screen will appear with an empty field, and the CHS will beep twice.
  • Page 46 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. Keep Data Matrix enabled so you can scan the onscreen barcode in Socket EZ Pair.
  • Page 47 7. Tap ok to exit the Scanner Settings. If desired, tap Test to test scanning a barcode. 8. 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.
  • Page 48 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.

  • Page 49: Setup For Apple

    5 | S ETUP FOR PPLE This chapter explains how to install and use the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7X and 7XRx with Apple devices / computers running iOS or Mac OS. Compatible mobile devices include the •...
  • Page 50 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. 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 51 3. In the device list, tap on Socket CHS 7x (initially it will appear as Keyboard). Tap Pair. In the device list, the CHS will appear as Keyboard, then as Socket CHS 7x [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 52 To scan barcodes: 1. Open 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 53 Simultaneous Scanning and Soft Keyboard Support: Revisions G and later of the CHS 7X and 7XRx support simultaneous use of the barcode scanner and the onscreen keyboard while entering data into an application. This feature is enabled by default and can be modified by scanning a special command barcode.

  • Page 54: Setup For Android

    • 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 Dell Streak running Android 2.1 in landscape mode or Motorola Droid Pro running Android 2.2 in portrait mode.
  • Page 55 1: U HID M PTION SING THE Compatible with Android 2.2 to 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.
  • Page 56 4. Make sure Discoverable is selected. Touch Scan for devices. 5. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS 7x. 6. After they have paired and connected, the CHS will beep once, and a Keyboard icon will appear next to the scanner listing.
  • Page 57 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 data is read and sent to the computer, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.
  • Page 58 • In a web browser, open the Android Market SocketScan 10 page: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.SocketMobile.SocketScan • In a web browser, open the Amazon Appstore for Android SocketScan 10 page: http://www.amazon.com/Socket-Mobile-SocketScan-CHS-Scanners/dp/B004X84VZA 2. In the SocketScan 10 page in Android Market, click Install. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install SocketScan 10 software.
  • Page 59 Your menu may appear different. For some devices, press the Menu button to open the menu. 8. Make sure SocketScan10 or SocketScan 10 Keyboard is selected. 9. In the SocketScan 10 menu, touch Socket EZ Pair. 10. Touch 2D Scanner. CHAPTER 6: SETUP FOR ANDROID...
  • Page 60 If desired, swipe it down to open the software and register the scanner. After you have connected, you can touch Socket CHS 7x in the main screen of SocketScan 10 to view basic scanner properties.
  • Page 61 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 data is read and sent to the computer, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.
  • Page 62 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Socket CHS 7x. 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 7x.
  • Page 63 Configuration 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, in the menu, touch Configuration. Your menu may appear different. For some devices, press the Menu button to open the menu. 2. In the Configuration screen, enter any settings, as desired: •...
  • Page 64 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. Keep Data Matrix enabled so you can scan the onscreen barcode in Socket EZ Pair. Test The Test feature reports the properties of a scanned barcode.

  • Page 65: Setup For Blackberry

    LACK ERRY This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7X or 7XRx with a RIM 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 66 To install the software: You can install SocketScan 10 software either by downloading directly to the phone or synchronizing to a host PC with BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Downloading to the Smartphone 1. Make sure your phone is connected to the Internet. 2.
  • Page 67 • 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 68 1. In the Home screen, click Downloads | SocketScan 10. 2. If asked if you want to grant trusted application status, click Yes. 3. Click Menu | Socket EZ Pair. 4. When asked what kind of scanner you have, click 2D Scanner.
  • Page 69 7. Scan the barcode that appears on the screen. The CHS will beep three times. 8. When asked if you want to connect to the Socket CHS 7x, click Yes. 9. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes), Only phones running Bluetooth 2.0 will prompt for a passkey.
  • Page 70 To scan barcodes: 1. Make sure the CHS is powered on, the phone has Bluetooth turned on, and SocketScan 10 is running. 2. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 3. Hold the CHS about 4 inches (10 cm) from the barcode and press and hold the trigger button.
  • Page 71 Appendix F for unpairing instructions. 10 S OCKET PECIAL EATURES SocketScan 10 software offers a variety of special features: • Scanner info – Provides information about your CHS. • Scanner settings – Utility lets you view scanner info, test barcodes, configure scanner beep / LED / vibrate behavior, configure a suffix, and enable/disable symbologies.
  • Page 72 1. In SocketScan 10, click Menu | Scanner Settings. The CHS will beep twice, indicating a disconnection. 2. If prompted to connect to the Socket CHS 7x, click Yes. The CHS will beep once, indicating it has connected to your phone.
  • Page 73 Scanner Settings - Test 1. In the Scanner Settings screen, click Menu | Test. 2. Select if you would like to receive data in ASCII or hexadecimal format. 3. Scan a barcode. The Scan Windows will report the symbology, data length, and data content of the barcode you scanned.
  • Page 74 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. Keep Data Matrix enabled so you can scan the onscreen barcode in Socket EZ Pair.

  • Page 75: A Specifications

    Symbian OS 9.1 or later may be supported Intermec CK3 Windows CE.NET for *HID only versions of the CHS 7X and 7XRx (Revisions A-C) do not support SPP. ** Broadcom Bluetooth stack v1.8.0.6501 or v1.9.3 CHAPTER 7: SETUP FOR BLACKBERRY...
  • Page 76 Barcode Symbology Support Bookland EAN, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar (including support for ISBT 128 bit , Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Trioptic Code 39, Code 39 concatenation) Full ASCII, Code 93, Discrete 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar (RSS), GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128), ISBN, ISBT 128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF- 14), MSI, Standard 2 of 5, Telepen, UPC/EAN (UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-13, EAN-8, UCC/EAN-128), VIN...
  • Page 77 • Human bodies or containers of liquid positioned between the host and the Socket CHS. • The presence and activity level of competing Bluetooth or 802.11 (Wi-Fi) systems using the same 2.4 GHz frequency.

  • Page 78: B Safety And Usage Tips

    CHS need service, please contact technical support at: h ttp://support.socketmobile.com • Treat your product with care. Keep in a clean and dust-free place. • 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 CHS as it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency.
  • Page 79 Driving RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, such as car stereo, safety equipment, etc. Check with your vehicle manufacturer to be sure that the CHS will not affect the vehicle’s electronics. Aircraft • Turn off your CHS before boarding any aircraft. •...

  • Page 80: C 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 81: D Decode Zone

    PPENDIX ECODE The decode zone for the CHS is 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 82: E Command Barcodes

    OMMAND ARCODES Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the CHS 7X or 7XRx. By default, the CHS is in HID mode as a Keyboard device. IMPORTANT! Make sure the CHS is not connected to a host computer / device before...
  • Page 83 Bluetooth Connection Mode (ADVANCED Users Only) SPP Acceptor Mode mode Changes the CHS to Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) as an acceptor (waits for computer / device to initiate connection). SPP Initiator Mode Changes the CHS to Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) mode as an initiator. Use barcode generating software or website (e.g., http://barcode.tec-it.com) to create a barcode with the following data: #FNC SPP Initiator aabbccddeeff#...
  • Page 84 Enabled by Apple iOS Onscreen Keyboard Scan to Enable Scan to Disable Default WITH BEEP Configures the CHS to activate the iOS onscreen keyboard when connected to an iOS device and the CHS power NO BEEP button is double-pressed. Enabled Good Scan Indicators Scan to Enable Scan to Disable...
  • Page 85 Special Commands for HID Mode Scan to Enable WITH BEEP Scan to Enable NO BEEP Ctrl + Z Ctrl + A Shift + Tab Ctrl + S APPENDIX E: COMMAND BARCODES...
  • Page 86 1D S YMBOLOGIES Enabled by Scan to Enable Symbology Name Scan to Disable Default Codabar Code 93 / Code 93i Interleaved 2 of 5 EAN/UPC – UPC-E EAN/UPC – UPC – A EAN/UPC – UPC-E1...
  • Page 87 Enabled by Scan to Enable Symbology Name Scan to Disable Default EAN/UPC – EAN 8 Standard 2 of 5 GS1 DataBar (RSS) EAN/UPC – EAN-13 Code 128 / GS1 128 Code 39 Code 11 APPENDIX E: COMMAND BARCODES...
  • Page 88 2D S YMBOLOGIES Enabled Scan to Enable Symbology Name Scan to Disable by Default Aztec Data Matrix (Required to scan onscreen barcode in Socket EZ Pair for SPP mode) MaxiCode QR Code MicroPDF417 MSI Code...
  • Page 89 Enabled by Scan to Enable Symbology Name Scan to Disable Default PDF417 GS1 Composite – CC-A/B GS1 Composite – CC-C GS1 DataBar (RSS) Limited GS1 DataBar (RSS) APPENDIX E: COMMAND BARCODES...
  • Page 90 OSTAL YMBOLOGIES Enabled by Scan to Enable Symbology Name Scan to Disable Default Australian Post BPO 4-State Canada Post Dutch Post Infomail Japan Post...
  • Page 91 Enabled by Scan to Enable Symbology Name Scan to Disable Default Planet Postnet Sweden Post APPENDIX E: COMMAND BARCODES...
  • Page 92 CANNER ODES Note: Scanning multiple commands in a single instance will overwrite (not append) the previous command. Enabled by Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Default Factory Reset Configures the CHS to revert all settings to factory defaults. The CHS wil power off after scanning this barcode.
  • Page 93 Enabled by Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Default Decode 1D and 2D Barcodes Configures the CHS to revert all settings to factory defaults. The CHS wil power off after scanning this barcode. Decode in Bright Environment Enables the CHS to scan 1D and 2D barcodes in bright environment.
  • Page 94 – P DITING REFIX UFFIX You can configure the CHS to automatically add a suffix and/or prefix to each scan of data. Note: Scanning multiple commands in a single instance will overwrite (not append) the previous command. Enabled by Character or Command to Insert Scan to Enable Default Carriage Return Suffix...

  • Page 95: F Special Button Sequences

    PPENDIX PECIAL UTTON EQUENCES ESTORING ACTORY EFAULTS 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 96 ETRIEVING CANNER AND IRMWARE NFORMATION 1. Power on the CHS and connect it to a computer/device. 2. Open an application like Notepad place the cursor in the application. 3. Press and hold down the trigger button for 15 seconds or until text information about the scanner and firmware outputs to your application.

  • Page 97: G Cab Installation Instructions

    Pocket PC. • If your Pocket PC has Internet access, download the CAB file directly from Socket’s website to your Pocket PC. (coming soon) 1. Transfer the correct CAB file to your Pocket PC. If transferring the CAB file with Windows Mobile Device Center or downloading the CAB file directly to your Pocket PC, remember where you save the file.

  • Page 98: H Troubleshooting

    For Windows, make sure the Use keyboard wedge option enabled / running. is selected in SocketScan Settings. Revision F of the CHS 7X and 7XRx will Charge the CHS. automatically power off after you press the trigger button if the battery is low.
  • Page 99 SYMPTOM The Bluetooth device search has found multiple CHS devices, and I don’t know which one to choose. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The CHS is not paired with a host system, Power off the CHS device(s) you do not want to and there are multiple CHS devices in range.
  • Page 100 ROUBLESHOOTING FOR INDOWS SYMPTOM I am using the CHS in SPP mode and get the “Not connected” icon in the task tray in the Today screen and can’t trigger the scanner or scan any barcodes. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Make sure the CHS is on, in range and has enough Your PC is not connected to the battery power.
  • Page 101 Make sure the CHS is discoverable and connectable. In Bluetooth stack in Windows Vista when the Microsoft Bluetooth software, select the Socket CHS using a USB Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth in the Bluetooth device list (its status may be shown as connection settings can sometimes become “Already Connected”), and click Next.
  • Page 102 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 103 Windows Phone 7 is not compatible with Unless Microsoft adds support for HID or SPP to Windows the Bluetooth HID or SPP profile. Phone 7, you need to use a different device, such as the Socket SoMo 650. ROUBLESHOOTING FOR NDROID SYMPTOM The CHS won’t reconnect to my Samsung Galaxy or Dell Streak any more.
  • Page 104 ROUBLESHOOTING FOR LACK ERRY SYMPTOM When I perform a Bluetooth device search, the CHS does not appear in the found devices list. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION You are using the BlackBerry Storm 9530 Upgrade your BlackBerry OS to version 5.00.714 or later. or other smartphone with BlackBerry OS version previous to 5.00.714 SYMPTOM...

  • Page 105: I Technical Support

    PPENDIX ECHNICAL UPPORT If you have trouble installing or using the Bluetooth 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 106: Limited Warranty

    Socket’s published specifications, liquid immersion, misuse or misapplication, damages caused by an act of God, nor as a result of service or modification other than by Socket unless specifically described by Socket in product documentation. This warranty does not provide coverage for any product updates, for example updates due to design changes, except as deemed necessary by Socket and does not cover any calibration or adjustments necessary for product functionality.

  • Page 107: Socketscan Software License Agreement

    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. The rights granted herein are limited to Socket Mobile Inc's and its licensors' intellectual property rights in SocketScan Software and do not include any other patents or intellectual property rights.

  • Page 108: Regulatory Compliance

    Software. Socket Mobile’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at 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.
  • Page 109 3. If other electrical interference or related problems occur, contact Socket technical support h ttp://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 110 This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada. CE Marking & European Union Compliance Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows.
  • Page 111 • Never shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it. • Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly. Product Disposal Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
  • Page 112 7/2011 Printed in U.S.A.

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