Quick Start Guide
®
Bluetooth
Cordless Hand Scanner
Series 7 and Series 7 Rx
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Package Contents
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Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS)
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Lanyard / belt clip with retractable tether
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Rechargeable battery/batteries
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Charging cable
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Quick Start Guide
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CD with software and documentation
SocketScan Task Tray Icon (Windows only)
For Windows Mobile/CE, the icon appears in the Today screen.
Icon
(red circle)
(blue circle)
Spinning, alternating icon
Turning on the Bluetooth CHS
Press and hold the small power button for 3 seconds, until the LED
turns blue and the scanner beeps twice (low- high).
Time after turning on
Bluetooth mode
0-5 minutes
Discoverable and connectable
5-20 minutes
Connectable
20 minutes
Scanner automatically turns off
Disconnecting
Click on the SocketScan task tray icon and click Disconnect.
Turning Off the CHS
Press and hold the power button at least 3 seconds until the blue
LED turns off and you hear 2 beeps (high-low)
LED
Trigger button
Power button
Stylus tip
Meaning
Windows Mobile/CE: SocketScan is not
ready to connect to the Bluetooth CHS.
Windows 7/Vista/XP: Bluetooth CHS is
not connected to the computer.
Windows Mobile/CE only: SocketScan is
ready to connect to Bluetooth CHS.
Bluetooth CHS is connected and ready to
scan.
Windows 7/Vista/XP only. SocketScan is
ready for the Bluetooth CHS to connect
to the computer with ActivePairing.
Product Registration
Register online for access to technical support and the option to
receive special offers:
http://support.socketmobile.com/
Downloads
Get the latest software and manuals free online at:
http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-
collection/series7/
LED
LED
LED Behavior
Bluetooth
1 blink per
Status (Blue)
second
1 blink per 3
seconds
Good Read
On
(Green)
Battery
Blinking
Status (Red)
Off
Beeps
Beep Patterns
Meaning
2 beeps (low-high)
Power on
2 beeps (high-low)
Power off
1 beep
Scanner connected to computer
2 beeps (same tone)
Scanner disconnected from computer
2 long beeps (same
Scanner unsuccessfully tried 20 times to
tone) with Permanent
connect to computer assigned as its
Pairing enabled
Permanent Pair
1 beep with green LED
Data successfully scanned and sent to
(optional setting)
computer
Technical Support
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Online Knowledge Base:
Articles and Frequently Asked Questions.
http://support.socketmobile.com/faq
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Online Requests:
Register your product and submit a question.
http://support.socketmobile.com/
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By Phone (Tier 1 technical support):
Direct: +1-510-933-3020
USA & Canada Toll-free: 800-279-1390
5/2010
Inserting the Batteries:
Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock
and remove the battery cover. To
unlock, turn the lock underneath
the scanner to a horizontal
position. Install the battery/
batteries as indicated by the +/-
symbols. Replace the battery cover
and turn the lock to a vertical
position.
Do not use alkaline batteries,
which may damage the device.
Attaching the Tether:
After removing the battery cover,
wrap the string loop of the tether
around the inside part of the lock.
Replace the battery cover. If
desired, attach the tether to a
lanyard or belt.
Touch Screen Stylus:
Use the stylus tip on Pocket PC and
other device touch screens. Do not
use the stylus if damaged, as it
may scratch the screen. The stylus
does not work on tablets with
Active Matrix displays.
Meaning
Bluetooth radio is on, but not
connected
Scanner connected to
computer
Data successfully scanned and
transmitted to host device
20% battery capacity
remaining
Off or Good Battery status
Printed in USA
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