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Socket 7Mi User Manual

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  • Page 1 Socket ® Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 1D Laser Models — 7Mi, 7Pi User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice. Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at: Socket Mobile, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION   2 | SCANNER SETUP   3 | SETUP FOR APPLE IOS   4 | SETUP FOR ANDROID   5 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS PC   6 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE  ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 | I NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS). The CHS is a portable handheld barcode scanner that is small, light, comfortable to use. 1D laser models enable you to scan data from 1D barcodes into a wide variety of computers, smartphones and PDAs.
  • Page 5 YSTEM OMPATIBILITY EQUIREMENTS OMPATIBLE EVICES For the latest device compatibility information, please use our Compatibility Checker: http://www.socketmobile.com/CompatibilityChecker/ System Compatibility Requirements / Compatible Bluetooth HID Bluetooth SPP Support Support Devices  Windows 7, Vista, XP Windows PC  Microsoft, Toshiba or Broadcom Bluetooth ...
  • Page 6 By default, the CHS is set to HID mode for Keyboard devices, which requires no SocketScan 10 software installation. For better performance, Socket highly recommends that you use SPP mode or iOS mode, especially if scanning barcodes that contain a lot of data.
  • Page 7 For 7Mi: SKU# SMS03 For 7Pi: SKU# SMS01 For more information on Socket Mobile accessories for the CHS, please visit: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-scanners/accessories-bt.aspx For more information on accessories from Taylor Made Cases, Viziflex Seels or other Socket Mobile partners, please visit: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/star/custom-cases.aspx CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 8 ARDWARE EATURES Product Diagram Trigger button Status indicator LED Power button Stylus tip Protective rubber bumper (7Pi only) Power connector (For 7Pi remove rubber cap to access) Status Indicator LED LED Activity Meaning Bluetooth (Blue) 1 blink per second Bluetooth radio is on but not connected 1 blink per 3 seconds CHS connected to host device Data successfully scanned and transmitted to...
  • Page 9 Simultaneous Use of CHS and Socket Plug-in Device with the SoMo 655 You can use the CHS and a Socket plug-in barcode / RFID / magnetic stripe reader simultaneously with the SoMo 655 handheld computer. However, you will need to run two different versions of SocketScan concurrently.

  • Page 10: Scanner Setup

    2 | S CANNER ETUP 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 to unlock. 2. Remove the battery cover. The Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 11 4. If desired, attach the tether to the battery cover. Wrap the string loop around the inside part of the lock. 5. Replace the battery cover and turn the lock to a vertical position to secure it. WARNING: Installing the batteries incorrectly may damage the scanner. WARNING: Charge ONLY NiMH batteries in the CHS.
  • Page 12 5V, 2A, positive pole center Power Jack Connector 4 mm barrel  Charging cradle Optional Charging  Car charger Hardware  Mobile Power Pack (available in Americas/Asia Pac)  AC or DC adapter from Socket SoMo Purchase online at: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth- scanners/accessories-bt.aspx...

  • Page 13: Setup For Apple Ios

     More efficient data communications on page for barcodes containing lots of data Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in iOS mode. To learn more, read our white paper: http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white- paper.pdf. The screenshots shown in this chapter may differ from your device screen depending on your device type.
  • Page 14 1: U HID M PTION SING THE 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. By default, the CHS is in HID mode for Keyboard devices. If you changed the CHS to a different mode, refer to the Command Barcodes to change it to the...
  • Page 15 1. In the device list, tap Socket CHS (initially it will appear as Keyboard). Tap Pair. In the device list, the CHS will appear as Keyboard, then as Socket CHS [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 16 Simultaneous Scanning and Soft Keyboard Support: The CHS 7Mi and 7Pi 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 17 PTION SING THE IN I In iOS mode, the CHS 7Mi and 7Pi can only scan barcodes into applications developed with SocketScan 10 SDK. The CHS 7Mi and 7Pi work in iOS mode with iOS applications developed with SocketScan 10 SDK 10.0.8 or later.
  • Page 18 2. Open the CHS-compatible application that you installed. 3. Enable Bluetooth on the Apple device. A Bluetooth device search will begin. 4. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS. If prompted, tap Pair. In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS[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 19 To scan barcodes: 1. In 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 20 The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G for unpairing instructions. To configure symbology support, beeps, LED, vibrate and other scanner features use the ScannerSettings application available on Apple App Store at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scannersettings/id456055932?mt=8...

  • Page 21: Setup For Android

     More efficient data communications for barcodes containing lots of data  Compatible with Android 2.1 and later 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 Motorola Droid Pro running Android 2.2.
  • Page 22 1: U HID M PTION SING THE Compatible with Android 2.2 and later 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 23 1. Make sure your device has Bluetooth on and is Discoverable. Touch Scan for devices. 2. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS. The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes.
  • Page 24 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: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode.
  • Page 25 2: U SPP M PTION SING THE To install the software: 1. If you installed barcode scanning software for your phone camera, scan this barcode to launch the SocketScan 10 keyboard wedge page in Google Play. Alternatively, you can open Google Play and search for SocketScan. If prompted, allow the application to access Bluetooth connections and settings and/or modify USB storage / SD card contents.
  • Page 26 You only need to pair the CHS with your Android device the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special...
  • Page 27 4. In the list of found devices, touch Socket CHS. The CHS will appear in the Bluetooth search as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 28 7. Open SocketScan 10 . For some devices, the icon will appear on the Home screen. For other devices, touch Menu to access the Apps or Programs list. 8. A message will tell you to enable SocketScan 10 as your input method. Touch Back 9.
  • Page 29 10. Make sure SocketScan 10 is selected. Touch Back 11. Touch Menu | Socket EZ Pair. 12. Touch Bluetooth. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR ANDROID...
  • Page 30 13. Touch 1D Scanner. 13. In the list of paired devices, touch Socket CHS. When notified of a pairing request, swipe the notification down. Touch Pairing request. Touch Pair. The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes.
  • Page 31 After you have connected, you can touch Socket CHS in the main screen of SocketScan 10 to view basic scanner properties. 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.
  • Page 32 (high-low)), open Scanner Settings and reconnect (indicated by a beep). Basic Scanner Information 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Socket CHS. 2. The screen will report the Bluetooth friendly name, scanner type, firmware version, and battery level of your CHS. To change the Bluetooth friendly...
  • Page 33 Configuration 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Configuration. 2. In the Configuration screen, enter the appropriate settings:  Good scan beep: Select to have the CHS beep to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the Android device. ...
  • Page 34 Symbology 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Symbology. 2. In the Symbology screen, enable or disable the appropriate symbologies (barcode types). Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer. 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.
  • Page 35 Test The Test feature reports the properties of a scanned barcode. 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Test. 2. In the Scan Window screen, select if you would like scanned data to appear as ASCII or hexadecimal format.
  • Page 36 Language Selection To check your current language selection: 1. Open an internet browser. 2. Touch any input field to bring up the keyboard. 3. Touch and hold the keyboard key to bring up the language selection menu. Keyboard key The screen will indicate your current language selection. To change your language selection, select another language and the menu will close.

  • Page 37: Setup For Windows Pc

    Toshiba Bluetooth stacks. CHS in SPP mode has not been tested on PCs running other Bluetooth stacks and may not work correctly. 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-...
  • Page 38 4. Use you 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 [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 39 (Windows the pop-up menu, click Add a Device. A device search will begin. 2. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx] and click Next. 3. If prompted, select Enter the device’s pairing code. Enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.
  • Page 40 3. In the connection wizard, select Express Mode. Click Next. A device search will begin. 4. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. 5. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK. 6. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.
  • Page 41 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: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode.
  • Page 42 2: U SPP M PTION SING THE To install SocketScan 10 software and configure a COM port: 1. Download: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data- collection/series7/ss10/  Click on the link for the exe file. 2. Download and run the installation file.  For Internet Explorer, in the Security Warning screens, click Run. ...
  • Page 43 3. The installation wizard will launch. Follow it to install software for Windows Desktop. If you are running an older version of SocketScan 10, uninstall it before proceeding with the newer SocketScan 10 installation. Make sure SocketScan 10 is not running before you start the uninstall process, and when prompted, restart your computer to complete the uninstallation.
  • Page 44 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 45 You only need to pair the CHS with you computer the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special...
  • Page 46 (Windows 7) the pop-up menu, click Add a Device. A device search will begin. 2. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx] and click Next. 3. If prompted, select Enter the device’s pairing code. Enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.
  • Page 47 6. Use Bluetooth v2.1 or later for best results. Do not use Quick Connect | Bluetooth serial devices when the CHS is in HID mode. In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [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 48 6. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click Socket EZ Pair. If the icon does not appear, open SocketScan 10 by clicking on the desktop shortcut. 7. Select 1D Scanner. 8. Select your CHS in the list and click Pair.
  • Page 49 11. Click X to close Socket EZ Pair. The CHS Registration screen will appear. Complete the required fields and click Register Now to register the scanner, or click Skip Registration to register later.
  • Page 50 To scan barcodes: 1. Make sure the CHS is connected to the computer, indicated by the CHS icon in the system tray. 2. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 3. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode.
  • Page 51 1. Click on the CHS icon in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click Socket CHS. 2. A screen will appear displaying basic information about your CHS, including the Bluetooth friendly name, scanner type, firmware, and battery level.
  • Page 52 SocketScan 10 Settings 1. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click SocketScan 10 Settings… 2. The SocketScan 10 Settings screen will appear, reporting the manufacturer of the computer’s Bluetooth stack and the computer’s Bluetooth Device Address. ...

  • Page 53: Scanner Settings

    Scanner Settings You can access Scanner Settings only when the CHS is connected to your computer. 1. Click on the CHS icon in the system 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 in disconnects from SocketScan 10.
  • Page 54 6. The General properties screen will appear, reporting the Bluetooth friendly name, Bluetooth Device Address, Type of device, firmware version, and battery level. If desired, change the Bluetooth friendly name of the CHS. 7. Click on the Configuration tab. If desired, modify how the CHS confirms a good scan and/or select a specific suffix to automatically add to each instance of scanned data.
  • Page 55 8. Click on the Symbologies tab to modify which symbologies the CHS will be able to decode. Enabling all possible symbologies may slow the decoding process. 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.
  • Page 56 11. After testing a barcode, click Close. Click OK to exit Scanner Settings. The CHS will beep twice after disconnecting from Scanner Settings. A few seconds later, the CHS will beep once after connecting to SocketScan 10.
  • Page 57 About 1. Click on the CHS icon in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click About… 2. The About screen will appear with SocketScan 10 version information. 3. After viewing the information, click OK to exit. CHAPTER 5: SETUP FOR WINDOWS PC...

  • Page 58: Setup For Windows Mobile

    ETUP FOR INDOWS OBILE This chapter explains how to install and use 1D models of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 (v3) with any of the following devices running Windows Mobile 6 or later:  Socket SoMo 650 or 655 ...
  • Page 59 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 60 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.
  • Page 61 7. In the device list, tap on Socket CHS. In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [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 62 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: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode.
  • Page 63 Appendix H for CAB file installation instructions. ® If you have the Socket SoMo 655 or SoMo 650 running Windows Mobile 6 Service Pack 8 or later, SocketScan 10 is pre-loaded. To install, in the Today screen, tap Getting Started.
  • Page 64  For 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. 5. The installation wizard will launch. Follow it to install software for Windows Mobile.
  • Page 65 6. Your computer will instruct you to check your mobile device for additional installation steps. Click OK. In the last screen of the wizard, click Finish. 7. Choose where you would like to install the software. Tap Install. 8. If prompted to soft reset, tap Yes. 9.
  • Page 66 | SocketScan Settings. The Bluetooth stack is reported at the top of the screen. In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [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 67 These 2. Follow the screens to pair with the CHS. In the list of found devices, tap instructions Socket CHS. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes). are based on the 3. In the Bluetooth Settings screen, tap on the COM Ports tab. Tap New SoMo 650.
  • Page 68 9. Tap 1D Scanner. 10. Select Socket CHS and tap Pair. 11. After pairing is complete, tap ok. Close Socket EZ Pair. 12. The CHS registration screen will appear. Follow the instructions to register your scanner, or click Cancel to register later.
  • Page 69 Socket EZ Pair. Tap 1D Scanner. 4. The PDA will automatically try to search for and pair with the CHS. In the list of found devices, tap Socket CHS. Select Socket Serial Port. 5. After pairing is complete, tap ok. Close Socket EZ Pair.
  • Page 70 Mobile 6.5 4. Your phone will automatically try to search for and pair with the CHS.  In the device list, select Socket CHS. Select Socket Serial Port.  Select an available COM port for SocketScan 10 to use. 5. After pairing is complete, tap ok. Close Socket EZ Pair.
  • Page 71 To scan barcodes: 1. Make sure the CHS is connected to the SoMo, indicated by the CHS icon in the task tray. 2. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 3. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode.
  • Page 72 Settings. 1. Tap on the CHS icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Socket CHS 2. A screen will appear displaying basic information about your CHS, including the Bluetooth friendly name, scanner type, firmware, and battery level.
  • Page 73 SocketScan 10 Settings You can only view Basic Scanner Properties when the CHS is connected to your SoMo. 1. Tap on the CHS icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap SocketScan settings… 2. A screen will appear displaying the SocketScan software settings, as well as the Bluetooth stack manufacturer and Bluetooth Device Address.
  • Page 74 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 CHS will disconnect from SocketScan 10, indicated by two beeps. The Scanner Settings screen will appear with an empty field.
  • Page 75 5. Tap on the Configuration tab. If desired, modify how the CHS confirms a good scan and/or select a data suffix to automatically add to each instance of scanned data. 6. Tap on the Symbologies tab to modify which symbologies the CHS will be able to decode.
  • Page 76 8. If desired, tap Test to test scanning a barcode. 9. 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. 10. After testing a barcode, tap ok. Tap ok to exit Scanner Settings.
  • Page 77 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. After viewing the information, click ok to exit. 6 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE...

  • Page 78: Setup For Blackberry

    7 | Setup for BlackBerry This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with one of the following BlackBerry devices:  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 79 HID M SING THE LACK ERRY Compatible with BlackBerry PlayBook running QNX. For BlackBerry OS smartphone, see page for SPP instructions. To pair the CHS with your Android device: You only need to pair the CHS with your PlayBook the first time you try to connect.
  • Page 80 4. Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON. Tap Add New Device. 5. Tap Search. 6. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS. 7. After they have paired and connected, the CHS will beep once.
  • Page 81 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 decoding the barcode and sending it to the tablet, by default the CHS will beep once and vibrate, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off.
  • Page 82 SPP M SING THE LACK ERRY To install the software: You can install SocketScan 10 software either by downloading directly to the smartphone or synchronizing to a host PC with BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Downloading to the Smartphone 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Internet. 2.
  • Page 83  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 84 You only need to pair the CHS with your phone the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special...
  • Page 85 6. In the list of found devices, click Socket CHS. The CHS will appear in the Bluetooth search as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 86 13. After they pair and connect, the CHS will beep once to confirm the connection, then beep twice to signal a disconnection. Click Menu | Close to close Socket EZ Pair. 14. SocketScan 10 will try to connect to the CHS. If asked to confirm, click Yes.
  • Page 87 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: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode.
  • Page 88 1. In SocketScan 10, click Menu | Scanner Settings. The CHS will disconnect from SocketScan 10 and beep twice. 2. If prompted to connect to Socket CHS, click Yes. The CHS will connect to Scanner Settings and beep once.
  • Page 89 General Scanner Info You can view Scanner info only when the CHS is connected to your smartphone. 1. In SocketScan Settings, you can access Scanner Info by clicking on the main screen. 2. Besides viewing general scanner properties, you can also place the cursor in the Scanner Name field to change the Bluetooth friendly name of your CHS.
  • Page 90 2. After entering any settings, click Menu | Save. Scanner Settings - Symbologies 1. In Scanner Settings, click Menu | Symbologies. Press the space bar to enable or disable symbologies. Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer. The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar.

  • Page 91: Appendix A Specifications

    The following specifications are for 1D versions of the CHS v3. Physical Characteristics Dimensions 7Mi: 129(l) x 40.1(h) x 34.6(w) mm (5.07(l) x 1.57(h) x 1.36(w) inches) 7Pi: 132(l) x 45.1(h) x 37.9(w) mm (5.20(l) x 1.77(h) x 1.49(w) inches) Total Weight 7Mi: 51 g (1.8 oz)
  • Page 92 Symbologies Bookland EAN (ISBN / EAN-13), Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar (including support for ISBT 128 bit , Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Trioptic Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 93, concatenation) Discrete 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar (RSS), GS1-128 (UCC-128 / EAN-128), Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF-14), MSI, UPC / EAN / JAN, VIN Scanner Performance Scanner Type...
  • Page 93 About Bluetooth Range This product features a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth radio to provide the maximum possible range. As with all wireless technologies, the connection range can vary widely depending on many factors such as the brand and placement of the host device, the type and size of physical obstacles and the presence and activity level of competing radio transmissions.

  • Page 94: Appendix B Safety And Usage Tips

     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 Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency. Efficient Use For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metal surrounding your Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner.
  • Page 95 (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2483.5 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is 15.75 mW. The Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and...

  • Page 96: Appendix 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 97: Appendix D Decode Zone

    PPENDIX ECODE The decode zone for CHS 7Mi and 7Pi 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 98: Appendix E Command Barcodes

    OMMAND ARCODES Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the CHS 7Mi or 7Pi. By default, the CHS is in HID mode as a Keyboard device. Many of the command barcodes only work with a scanner in a particular Bluetooth mode as indicated by the header row of each table.
  • Page 99 Bluetooth Connection Modes SPP Mode Configures the CHS to Serial Port Profile (SPP) mode. Required for BlackBerry, optional for Windows and Android. HID Mode (default) Configures the CHS to Human Interface Device (HID) mode. The CHS will be discoverable as a Keyboard to other Bluetooth devices. Required for Apple iOS, Mac OS.
  • Page 100 Automatic Reconnection Settings ENABLE Automatic Reconnection from CHS (default) Configures the CHS to automatically initiate a connection to the last paired computer / device after the CHS is powered on. DISABLE Automatic Reconnection from CHS Configures the CHS to wait for a computer / device to initiate a Bluetooth connection after the CHS Is powered on.
  • Page 101 Data Suffix — For SPP or iOS Mode Data As Is (Default) Configures the CHS to return only the decoded data (i.e., no prefix or suffix). Suffix – Carriage Return Configures the CHS to add a carriage return after decoded data.
  • Page 102 Good Scan Indicators – For HID Mode Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Beep after Decoding Data (default) Vibrate after Decoding Data (default) Good Scan Indicators — For SPP or iOS Mode Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Beep after decoding data (default)
  • Page 103 Apple iOS Onscreen Keyboard — For HID Mode Only Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable With Beep when onscreen keyboard appears Double-press CHS power button to access onscreen keyboard of Apple device. (default with No Beep when onscreen keyboard appears beep) Data Mode —...

  • Page 104: Appendix G Special Button Sequences

    PPENDIX PECIAL UTTON EQUENCES Restoring Factory Defaults 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 105: Appendix Hcab Installation

    SocketScan 10 installation CD (in the CABs folder) and coming soon online at: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series7/ss10/ If you have the Socket SoMo 650 running Windows Mobile 6 Service Pack 8 or later, SocketScan 10 is pre-loaded on the device. To install, in the Today screen, tap Getting Started and choose the option to install SocketScan 10.

  • Page 106: Appendix I Connection Barcodes

    PPENDIX ONNECTION ARCODES If the CHS supports SPP mode for your OS, you can generate and scan special barcodes to quickly connect to a computer or device. 1. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is in SPP mode. If needed, use the appropriate Command Barcode to change the scanner mode.

  • Page 107: Appendix J Troubleshooting

    PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING – A ENERAL ROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM When I try to scan, I aim the beam at the barcode, but no data appears on my screen, and the beam eventually turns off. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION The scanner is too close or too far from the Practice scanning at different distances and angles so you get barcode, or at an incorrect angle accustomed to the most effective position.
  • Page 108 SYMPTOM When I scan a barcode, odd behaviors occur, such as different applications seem to be invoked in my system, and/or special characters are displayed in the application unexpectedly. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION In HID mode, the CHS will only properly Use the SocketScan 10 SDK to develop a custom read printable ASCII characters.
  • Page 109 Make sure Bluetooth is enabled. Open SocketScan 10 launching SocketScan 10. Settings by navigating to: Your local drive:\Program Files\Socket Mobile\SocketScan 10\Bin\Windows. Click on SocketScan Settings.exe. Make sure Use keyboard wedge and Show keyboard wedge icon in task tray are selected and click OK.
  • Page 110 This is a known issue with the Microsoft Make sure the CHS is discoverable and connectable. In the Bluetooth stack in Windows Vista when Microsoft Bluetooth software, select the Socket CHS in the using a USB Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth Bluetooth device list (its status may be “Already settings can sometimes become corrupted Connected”).
  • Page 111 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. 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 112 SYMPTOM When I try to use SocketScan 10 Keyboard Wedge or Scanner Settings in landscape mode, it doesn’t appear correctly. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION This release of SocketScan 10 does not Use your device in Portrait mode and upgrade your support landscape mode for Windows SocketScan 10 software when a later release is available.

  • Page 113: Appendix K 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 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 114: 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 115: 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 116: Regulatory Compliance

    No amendment to or modification of this License will be binding unless in writing and signed by Socket Mobile. Any translation of this License is done for local requirements and in the event of a dispute between the English and any non-English versions, the English version of this License shall govern.
  • Page 117 3. If other electrical interference or related problems occur, contact Socket technical support http://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 118 The user may find the following booklet helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems, available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Canada Certification The marking of “IC:2394A-CHS1” on the device means: “2394A-CHS1” is the certification number, and the term “IC’...
  • Page 119 A laser warning label such as the one below appears on the scanner. 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. ...

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