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Socket Series 7 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 ® with Bluetooth Wireless Technology User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    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. The Cordless Hand Scanner includes technology licensed under United States Patent Numbers 5,902,991, 7,429,000 B1 and D526,320 S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION Scanner Versions About the Software Package Contents System Compatibility Requirements Product Registration SocketCare™ Service Program Accessories Additional Documentation Hardware Features 2 | HARDWARE PREPARATION Installing Batteries and Attaching the Tether Assembling the AC Adapter Charging the Scanner 3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software...
  • Page 4 Symbology Selector Prefixes/Suffixes Power Settings 5 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP AND VISTA STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software STEP 2: Install the Software STEP 3: Turn on the CHS STEP 4: Start Bluetooth on Your Computer STEP 5: Configure Bluetooth Settings STEP 6: Start SocketScan STEP 7: Configure Scanner Settings STEP 8: Connect Computer to CHS...
  • Page 5 Scanner Settings CS Bonding Version Information APPENDICES A SPECIFICATIONS B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS C BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES E DECODE ZONE F RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS G TROUBLESHOOTING H TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 | I NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Socket Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. The CHS combines the power of bar code scanning with the convenience of Bluetooth wireless technology so you can collect bar coded data without being tied to your mobile or desktop computer.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    • Software installation requires a Windows-based host PC with the appropriate synchronization software (available free from the Microsoft website). Windows CE.NET: The CHS Series 7 is compatible with the Intermec CK30 mobile computer. Windows XP and Windows Vista: • Windows XP Professional/ Tablet PC (SP1, SP2, SP3) or Windows Vista Business/Ultimate (SP1) •...

  • Page 8: Product Registration

    Mobile Power Pack (available in Americas and Asia Pacific) For more information, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/products/accessories/ DDITIONAL OCUMENTATION Socket has also published Quick Start Guides and an Advanced Programming Guide, which includes information on enabling special scanning settings (e.g., raw data mode). Download them online at: www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/...

  • Page 9: Hardware Features

    • Socket car charger • Socket Mobile Power Pack (available in Americas and Asia Pacific) • AC and DC adapters of the Socket SoMo 650 handheld computer, as well as those of most recent Pocket PCs from Casio, Fujitsu, HP, and Toshiba Socket charging accessories are available online at: www.socketmobile.com/products/accessories...
  • Page 10 Status Indicator LED LED Activity Meaning Bluetooth radio is on, but not 1 blink per second Bluetooth connected. Status (Blue) 1 blink per 3 seconds Bluetooth connection. Good Read Data successfully scanned and (Green) transmitted to host device. Blinking 20% battery capacity remaining Battery Status 10% battery capacity remaining...

  • Page 11: Hardware Preparation

    2 | H ARDWARE REPARATION NSTALLING ATTERIES AND TTACHING THE ETHER 1. Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock and remove the battery cover. Turn the lock underneath the scanner to a horizontal position. 2. Remove the battery cover. The Bluetooth Device Address is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 12 4. Install the batteries as indicated by the +/- symbols. WARNING: Do not install the batteries incorrectly. Damage may result. 5. Replace the battery cover and turn the lock to a vertical position to secure it. 6. If desired, attach the tether to a lanyard or belt.

  • Page 13: Assembling The Ac Adapter

    AC A SSEMBLING THE DAPTER The AC adapter included with the CHS includes four international plugs. Simply find the correct plug for your region and slide it into the head of the adapter. HARGING THE CANNER Use the included AC adapter to charge the Cordless Hand Scanner.

  • Page 14: Setup For Windows Mobile

    Symbology Selector Scanner Settings Scan Demo Connect!Agent Utility *Note: Software installation is not required for the Socket SoMo 650 handheld computer. However, you may want to update the software if a more recent version of SocketScan or Connect!Agent is available.

  • Page 15: Step 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

    STEP 1: U NINSTALL THER CANNING OFTWARE Remove any bar code scanning software already installed on your device. Note: The SocketScan software pre-installed on the SoMo 650 cannot be uninstalled but can be upgraded. OPTION 1: Uninstall Directly from the Pocket PC 1.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Install Socketscan And Connect!Agent

    STEP 2: I NSTALL OCKET CAN AND ONNECT GENT Follow these instructions to install SocketScan and Connect!Agent software into your Pocket PC. Both are required to use the CHS. 1. Use a serial/USB cable or cradle and the appropriate synchronization software (ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center) to make an active connection between your device and a host PC.
  • Page 17 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 18 8. After installing the software, a dialog on your Pocket PC will direct you to soft reset. Tap ok. 9. Remove your device from the cable/cradle and perform a soft reset by pressing the reset button. If you skip this step, some icons may not appear correctly.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Start Socketscan

    STEP 3: S TART OCKET 1. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan folder | SocketScan. 2. When SocketScan is running a SocketScan icon will appear at the bottom of the Today screen. Icon Meaning No bar code scanner detected CHS is connected and ready to scan STEP 4: C ONFIGURE CANNER...
  • Page 20 3. Check the box Enable Cordless Scanner support. IMPORTANT!!! 4. Tap on the CS HW tab. Enter the following settings: • Good Read Indicator: Select how you would like the CHS to indicate that it has successfully read data. • Battery Level: When the scanner is connected, a progress bar displays this advanced feature.

  • Page 21: Step 5: Turn On The Chs

    STEP 5: T URN ON THE Press and hold the small power button for 3 seconds, until the LED turns blue and the scanner beeps. The LED should blink blue once every second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode 0-5 minutes...
  • Page 22 If you have previously connected to a CHS, Connect!Agent will automatically search for your favorite (default) device. 3. If Connect!Agent does not have a favorite scanner, select the one you want to connect to and tap ok. To help you identify the scanner, Connect!Agent reports the Bluetooth Device Address, which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 23: Step 7: Start Your Application

    4. Connect!Agent will begin connecting to the CHS. 5. After the devices connect, the CHS will beep once. The SocketScan icon at the bottom of the Today screen will change into a scanner icon to indicate the connection. Connect!Agent will save data to automate future connections to your CHS.

  • Page 24: Step 8: Scan Data Into Your Application

    STEP 8: S ATA INTO PPLICATION 1. Press the trigger button and scan the bar code. When data is read and sent to device, the scanner will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. If no data is read in a few seconds, the scanner beam will turn off, and you must try again.

  • Page 25: Disconnecting

    SocketScan Auto-Reconnect If your mobile device suspends or the CHS moves out of range, the connection will end. After the mobile device turns on again or returns in range, SocketScan will try to re-connect for approximately three minutes. If, after 3 minutes, they have not re-connected, you will need to manually re-connect them by tapping on the SocketScan icon and tapping Connect CS.

  • Page 26: Symbology Selector

    Uncheck those you wish to disable. For convenience, you can tap Disable All to disable all the symbologies and select the ones you want. Tap ok. Socket does not recommend enabling all possible symbologies. Doing so will make the decode process slightly longer.

  • Page 27: Scanner Settings

    CANNER ETTINGS 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Settings. 2. Enter characters append to each scan (128 character maximum). The default suffix, \r, is for a carriage return. Use \n for Linefeed, \t for Tab., \\ for a single \ character. Other characters can be typed or entered using the format \nnn, where nnn = ASCII character 001 - 255.

  • Page 28: Scan Demo

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

  • Page 29: Connect!Agent Utility

    GENT TILITY The Connect!Agent utility enables you to view and change the default Socket Bluetooth peripherals for Connect!Agent. 1. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Connect!Agent. 2. The Connect!Agent utility lists the cordless bar code scanner it has saved as a favorite device. Connect!Agent will automatically try to connect to this device when SocketScan starts.

  • Page 30: Dual Device Support

    EVICE UPPORT SocketScan versions 7.2.4 and later support the simultaneous use of a cordless and a plug-in Socket data collection device with the same computer. Simply connect or plug in each device as normal. Each device will function normally. No extra configuration is required.

  • Page 31: Setup For The Intermec Ck30

    4 | S CK30 ETUP FOR THE NTERMEC This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with the Intermec CK30 mobile computer, which runs the Windows CE.NET operating system. Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in...

  • Page 32: Step 1: Install Connect!Agent And Socketscan

    STEP 1: I NSTALL ONNECT GENT AND OCKET You must install both SocketScan and Connect!Agent. 1. Use ActiveSync (4.0 or greater), the Windows Mobile Device Center (for Windows Vista) or another method to copy the CEConnect!Agent.160s.ARM… and SocketScan.160s.ARM… CAB files from the 160s folder in the installation CD and paste them into the CK30.

  • Page 33: Step 2: Turn On The Chs

    5. Select the CE.Connect!Agent.160s.ARM… CAB file and press the Enter button on the right side. 6. In the options window, select Run and press the Enter button on the right side. 7. Follow the instructions on your screen to install Connect!Agent.

  • Page 34: Step 3: Start Socketscan

    STEP 3: S TART OCKET 1. On the CK30, press the green button and then the orange button to access the System Main Menu. 2. In the System Main Menu, press 7 SocketScan. STEP 4: C CK30 ONNECT 1. In the SocketScan menu, press 1 Connect Cordless Scanner. 2.
  • Page 35 If this is your first time connecting to a CHS from this CK30, Connect!Agent will begin searching for any CHS in range. If you have previously connected to a CHS, Connect!Agent will begin searching for the last one you connected to. 3.

  • Page 36: Step 5: Open Your Application

    STEP 5: O PPLICATION 1. Start the Windows application that you want to receive the data (e.g., Word Pad). Make sure a document is open. 2. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to STEP 6: S ATA INTO PPLICATION 1.

  • Page 37: Disconnecting

    If your CK30 suspends or the CHS moves out of range, the connection will end. After the mobile device turns on again or returns in range, SocketScan will try to re-connect for approximately 3 minutes. If, after 3 minutes, they have not re- connected, you will need to manually re-connect them.

  • Page 38: Symbology Selector

    YMBOLOGY ELECTOR The SocketScan utility makes it easy to choose which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize. 1. In the SocketScan menu, press 4 Symbology Selector. 2. In Symbology Selector, press the arrow buttons to scroll through the list. To enable/disable a symbology, select it from the list and press the Enter button on the right side.

  • Page 39: Prefixes/Suffixes

    REFIXES UFFIXES The SocketScan utility lets you specify prefix and/or suffix characters to be added automatically to the data you scan. This helps to further eliminate manual data entry. 1. In the SocketScan menu, press 3 Settings. You can configure prefix/suffixes whether or not the CHS is connected to the CK30.

  • Page 40: Power Settings

    OWER ETTINGS The SocketScan utility lets you manage the power settings of the CHS. 1. Make sure the CHS is connected to the CK30. 2. In the SocketScan menu, press 3 Settings. 3. In the Settings menu, press 3 Battery level. 4.

  • Page 41: Setup For Windows Xp And Vista

    5 | S ETUP FOR INDOWS INDOWS ISTA This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled computer running either of the following operating systems: − Windows XP Professional/Tablet PC (SP1, SP2, SP3) −...

  • Page 42: Step 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

    STEP 1: U NINSTALL THER CANNING OFTWARE Uninstall any bar code scanning software already installed in your computer, including previous versions of SocketScan. 1. Make sure the software is closed. 2. Click Start | Control Panel. For Windows Vista, click Programs and Features.
  • Page 43 5. In the SocketScan Installation page, scroll down to the Windows XP and Windows Vista section and click on the Install link there. 6. Your web browser will present a series of dialogs. Internet Explorer: • In the File Download –Security Warning dialog, click Run. •...

  • Page 44: Step 3: Turn On The Chs

    8. During installation, a message will warn that the software is unsigned. • Windows XP: Click Continue Anyway. • Windows Vista: Click Install this driver software anyway. 9. After software installation, icons for SocketScan and Socket CS Connect will appear on your desktop. 10. Restart your computer. STEP 3: T...

  • Page 45: Step 4: Start Bluetooth On Your Computer

    LUETOOTH ON OMPUTER 1. If you are using an add-on Bluetooth card or adapter, such as the Socket Scanning Companion USB adapter, plug it into your computer. 2. Start your computer’s Bluetooth software. Please refer to the documentation that came with your Bluetooth software for instructions.
  • Page 46 2. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will start. Check the box My device is set up and ready to be found. Click Next. 3. After the device search, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address, which is printed on a...
  • Page 47 4. In the passkey options screen, select Use the passkey found 1234 in the documentation and enter the default PIN 5. Your computer will exchange passkeys and connect to the CHS. A status balloon will report that device drivers are being installed.
  • Page 48 Mode and click Next. The tablet will search for Bluetooth devices in range. 4. In the list of devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address, which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 49 6. In the list of device services, select Serial Port. Click Next. 7. In the next screen, uncheck Use default COM port. Click Next.\ 8. The software will report that the default setting is recommended. Click OK. CHAPTER 5: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP & WINDOWS VISTA...
  • Page 50 9. Select another COM port. If desired, check Auto Connect. Click Next. WARNING! Do not select a COM port that is used by another device on your system! 10. After the wizard reports that COM port selection is complete, remember the COM port number and click Next. 11.
  • Page 51 It is essential to connect to the CHS via Quick Connect because this sets the CHS as your default Bluetooth serial device. 2. During the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address, which is printed on...

  • Page 52: Step 6: Start Socketscan

    STEP 6: S TART OCKET Double-click on the SocketScan icon on your desktop. STEP 7: C ONFIGURE CANNER ETTINGS 1. Click the SocketScan icon in the task tray at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up menu, click Settings. If the Settings option does not appear, click Start | Control Panel | SocketScan Settings.
  • Page 53 • Port: Select the outgoing COM port number for the CHS. • Good read indication on CS: Select how you would like the CHS to indicate that it has successfully read data. • Auto re-connect: Select the maximum number of attempts and time limit per attempt for the CHS to try to reconnect to your computer in case they are moved out of range from each other.

  • Page 54: Step 8: Connect Computer To Chs

    STEP 8: C ONNECT OMPUTER TO 1. Right-click the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen and click Connect CS. After you configure the correct Bluetooth hardware settings in SocketScan, the Connect CS menu option allows you to connect to the CHS directly from SocketScan, instead of manually connecting via your Bluetooth software.

  • Page 55: Step 9: Open Your Application

    STEP 9: O PPLICATION 1. Start the application that you want SocketScan to feed scanned data into. Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open. If you scan into Microsoft Word, if the first character of scanned data is a letter, it will be capitalized by default. 2.

  • Page 56: Disconnecting

    “auto re-connect” settings you chose in SocketScan. After the time limit for re-connection attempts has passed, you can click on the Socket CS Connect icon on the desktop to manually initiate re-connection. By default, CS Auto Power off mode is enabled. This mode must be disabled in order to enable automatic reconnections.

  • Page 57: Scanner Settings

    CANNER ETTINGS You can configure these settings whether or not the CHS is connected to your computer. 1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the General tab. 2. Adjust any settings as desired: Good read notification sound: Select a sound to indicate good reads of data.

  • Page 58: Advanced Bluetooth Settings

    DVANCED LUETOOTH ETTINGS The SocketScan utility enables you configure advanced Bluetooth settings of the CHS, including the Bluetooth friendly name and security settings. 1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the CS tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS.
  • Page 59 4. If desired, select Friendly Name or Security and click Change. 5. In the screen that appears, enter any changes and click OK. CHS Friendly Name: Enter a new friendly name and click OK. IMPORTANT! Make sure the friendly name includes the string “CHS”...
  • Page 60 If desired, click Delete Bonding to delete any bonding/pairing information in the CHS. After making any changes, click OK. 6. If you modified any security settings, you will be prompted to turn your CHS off and back on to make the changes take effect. Read the message and click OK.

  • Page 61: Remote Trigger Button

    EMOTE RIGGER UTTON The SocketScan utility enables you to assign one of your computer’s function keys to trigger the CHS. 1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the Trigger tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS. 2.

  • Page 62: Symbology Selector

    YMBOLOGY ELECTOR The SocketScan utility makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize and decode. 1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the Barcodes tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS. 2.

  • Page 63: Version Information

    UPPORT SocketScan versions 6.4.2 and later support the simultaneous use of two Socket data collection devices from the same PC. SocketScan can capture data from one cordless scanner at a time. Simply connect or plug in each device as you normally would.

  • Page 64: Setup For Palm Os

    6 | S ETUP FOR This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled device running Palm OS 5.2 or later. Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Hardware Setup.”...

  • Page 65: Step 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

    STEP 1: U NINSTALL THER CANNING OFTWARE Uninstall any bar code scanning software already installed in your device, including previous versions of SocketScan. 1. Make sure the software is not running. 2. Tap Home, then tap Menu. 3. In the App menu, tap Delete. 4.
  • Page 66 5. In the SocketScan Installation page, scroll down to the Palm OS section and click the Install link there. 6. Your web browser will present a series of dialogs. Internet Explorer: • In the File Download –Security Warning dialog, click Run. •...

  • Page 67: Step 3: Turn On The Chs

    STEP 3: T URN ON THE Press and hold the small power button for 3 seconds, until the LED turns blue and the scanner beeps. The LED should blink blue once every second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

  • Page 68: Step 5: Connect Chs To Pda With Bluetooth

    LUETOOTH 1. After you start SocketScan, the main screen of SocketScan will appear, showing a picture of the Socket SD Scan Card. In the Scanner Device drop-down menu, select Bluetooth CHS. 2. The screen will display a picture of the Cordless Hand Scanner.
  • Page 69 4. Your device will begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices in range. After it finishes searching, select the Socket CHS from the list of discovered devices and tap OK. Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address, which is printed on a...

  • Page 70: Step 6: Open Your Application

    If the CHS is taken out of range, or if the Bluetooth connection is otherwise lost, to resume operation you must enable it again in SocketScan. For more information about the meanings of LEDs and beeps, please see Chapter 1. STEP 6: O PPLICATION 1.

  • Page 71: Step 7: Scan Data Into Your Application

    STEP 7: S ATA INTO PPLICATION 1. Press the trigger button and scan the bar code. When data is read and transmitted to the host, the scanner will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. If the Scanner fails to read data within a few seconds, the scanner beam will turn off, and you must try again.

  • Page 72: Scanner Settings

    CANNER ETTINGS 1. Make sure the main screen of SocketScan reports that the CHS is enabled. Tap Configure. You can configure prefix/suffixes whether or not the CHS is connected to your device. 2. The Configure screen will appear. Enter any settings, as desired: •...
  • Page 73 • Keep PDA alive for: Select how long you would like the PDA to stay alive after the last scan. This feature allows you to scan data for several hours without touching the PDA, as long as you scan at least once before the time limit passes. Select System Default to keep your PDA alive for the amount of time set as default in the PDA’s system settings.

  • Page 74: Symbology Selector

    For example, if you already scanned three lines of data into Memo, the next data you scan will appear on the fourth line, even if you place the cursor on a previous line before scanning. 3. After entering any settings, tap OK to save the changes. YMBOLOGY ELECTOR The feature makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want...

  • Page 75: Scan Test

    SocketScan includes a Test feature that makes it easy to determine the symbology, number of characters, and decoded data (in either ASCII or Hex) of any bar code supported by the scanner. This is especially useful if you encounter a bar code that the scanner will not decode by default.

  • Page 76: Setup For Rim Blackberry

    7 | S RIM B ETUP FOR LACK ERRY This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a RIM BlackBerry® Bold™, Curve™ or Pearl™ Smartphone. Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Hardware Setup.”...

  • Page 77: Step 1: Install Socketscan Software

    STEP 1: I NSTALL OCKET OFTWARE This User’s Guide covers two methods for installing SocketScan software: downloading to the smartphone and synchronizing with a desktop PC. Downloading to the Smartphone 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Internet. 2.

  • Page 78: Step 2: Turn On The Chs

    3. Your smartphone will begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices in range. 4. In the list of found devices, click Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address, which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 79: Step 4: Start Socketscan

    STEP 4: S TART OCKET 1. In the Home Screen, click SocketScan. For some smartphones, the SocketScan icon appears in the Downloads folder. You may want to move it to the Home Screen or into the Applications folder. 2. The SocketScan main screen will appear, with a picture indicating that the smartphone is not connected to the CHS.

  • Page 80: Step 7: Scan Data Into Your Application

    STEP 7: S ATA INTO PPLICATION 1. Press the trigger button and scan the bar code. When data is read and transmitted to the smartphone, the scanner will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. If the Scanner fails to read data within a few seconds, the scanner beam will turn off, and you must try again.

  • Page 81: Symbology Selector

    YMBOLOGY ELECTOR The feature makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to recognize several of the most common symbologies. You can configure symbologies only when the CHS is connected to your smartphone.

  • Page 82: Cs Bonding

    • Good Scan Beep: Select to have the CHS beep to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the smartphone. • Good Scan LED: Select to have the CHS LED turn green to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the smartphone.

  • Page 83: A Specifications

    PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Size: 125l x 31h x 35w (mm) 4.9l x 1.2h x 1.4w (in.) Total Mass: approx. 90 g (0.2 lb) Power Source: Two AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries Expected Battery Life with Normal Operation (connected via Bluetooth and minimum 2,000 bar code scans): 8 hours Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: •...
  • Page 84 • Windows Vista Business/Ultimate (SP1) • Palm OS 5.2 and later • RIM BlackBerry OS for Curve, Bold, Pearl smartphones For information about using the CHS with Symbian OS, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/products/ 2005 Sunrise Date Compliant Scanning Characteristics Bar Code Symbologies Decoded: •...
  • Page 85 Decode Distance (depends on symbol size, symbology, label media, W-N Ratio, scan angle) • CHS 7E: 1.5 to 8 inches (3.8 to 20 cm) typical • CHS 7M: 1.5 to 20 inches (3.8 to 51 cm) typical • CHS 7P: 1.5 to 45+ inches (3.8 to 144 cm) typical Bluetooth Characteristics Interface Standard: Bluetooth Serial Port Profile Protocol: Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rates (EDR), 2.45...
  • Page 86 distances from 18 to over 100 feet have been experienced depending on the environment. The following conditions appear to reduce the Bluetooth connection range: • The presence of soft, absorbent materials such as paper, fiberglass insulation, foam material in office cubical walls, carpeting and, to a lesser extent, even sheetrock and wood construction materials.

  • Page 87: B Safety And Usage Tips

    • Do not attempt to disassemble your product: a broken warranty seal will void the warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable components. Should your CHS need service, please contact Socket technical support at: http://support.socketmobile.com • Treat your product with care. Keep in a clean and dust-free place.
  • Page 88 • 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 Cordless Hand Scanner since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency.
  • Page 89 99/519/EC, EU Council Recommendation on the limitation of exposure to the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 Hz – 300 GHz, Official Journal of the European Communities, July 12, 1999. ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, “Safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz”, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., New York, 1991.

  • Page 90: C Bar Code Label Specifications

    PPENDIX ABEL PECIFICATIONS 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 91 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 92: D Enabling Or Disabling Symbologies

    • The advanced symbology parameters listed in Table 2 can only be modified with the SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide or SocketScan SDK. Check the Socket website for updates. Table 1. Default Symbologies Scanner Default...
  • Page 93 Table 2. Other Symbology Parameters Symbology Parameters Scanner Default UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Disabled Transmit Check Digit Enabled Bookland EAN Disabled Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Ignore UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy Seven Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enabled Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enabled Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enabled Convert UPC-E to A Disabled...

  • Page 94: E Decode Zone

    PPENDIX ECODE The decode zones for the Cordless Hand Scanner are shown below. The minimum element width (“X Dimension” or bar code “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 bar code sizes.
  • Page 95 CHS 7M APPENDIX E: DECODE ZONE...
  • Page 96 CHS 7P...

  • Page 97: F Restoring Factory Defaults

    PPENDIX ESTORING ACTORY EFAULTS To restore the CHS to its factory defaults, do the following: 1. Turn on the CHS. Make sure the CHS does not have a Bluetooth connection. 2. While pressing the trigger button, briefly press and release the power button.

  • Page 98: G Troubleshooting

    PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING For help on SocketScan, tap Start | Help on a Pocket PC, or tap on icon on a Palm device. SYMPTOM I get the “No Scanner Detected” icon in the task tray of my Windows-based mobile computer and can’t trigger the scanner or scan any bar codes.
  • Page 99 SYMPTOM: When I scan a lot of bar codes very fast, the scanner locks up and won’t work for a few seconds. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION You are scanning too fast for Wait for the confirmation beep the Error Proof Protocol to after each scan before you scan confirm that the mobile a new bar code.
  • Page 100 SYMPTOM While scanning with the CHS, I turned off the Pocket PC, or my Pocket PC entered suspend mode. Now my Pocket PC won’t turn on again. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION This is a known problem with Soft reset the Pocket PC by the Widcomm stack (built into pressing the reset button.
  • Page 101 SYMPTOM While scanning with the CHS, I turned off the Pocket PC, or my Pocket PC entered suspend mode. Now the CHS won’t reconnect to my Pocket PC. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION There is a problem with the Soft reset the Pocket PC by Widcomm stack on some Pocket pressing the reset button.

  • Page 102: H Technical Support

    PPENDIX ECHNICAL UPPORT If you have trouble installing or using the CHS, 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 Click on Support Articles.

  • Page 103: Limited Warranty

    United States. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. Socket may, at its option, replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes property of Socket. Socket warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free...
  • Page 104 For warranty information, please visit: http://support.socketmobile.com/ 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 105 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.
  • Page 106 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 107: Regulatory Compliance

    EGULATORY OMPLIANCE The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner 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 108 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
  • Page 109 • IEC 801.4 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 4: Electrical Fast Transients Requirements LASER DEVICE: The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner 7M and 7P described in this User Guide contain a Symbol SE955 laser scan engine.
  • Page 110 For the Class 1 version of this engine (CHS 7M), the following applies: • Complies with 21CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001. • Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended purpose.
  • Page 111 A label such as the one below should appear on the end product. Example of Class 2 Laser Warning Label Battery Warning: • Your device contains a rechargeable NiMH battery. Never throw the battery into a fire, as that could cause the battery to explode.
  • Page 112 11/2008 Printed in U.S.A.

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