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Summary of Contents for Socket 8 Series
- Page 1 SERIES 8 QUICK START GUIDE ATTACHABLE Bluetooth Cordless Barcode Scanner www.socketmobile.com...
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Page 2: Package Contents
SocketScan are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA, and any use by Socket Mobile, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective... -
Page 3: Product Information
PRODUCT INFORMATION Top LED Side LED Power button Scan Trigger button Micro USB Port Lanyard Attach... - Page 4 CHARGE THE CORDLESS HAND SCANNER (CHS) 1. Insert charging cable into an AC charging adapter (not included - most smartphones and tablets come with AC Adapters that look something like this.) 2. Plug charging adapter (not included) into an outlet. 3.
- Page 5 • Software installation required. • More efficient data communications for barcodes con- Serial Port taining lots of data. Profile • Apple MFI tested and certified. • An app is required. Apple Specific • If you have an application that supports Socket Mobile Serial Profile Scanners this is the mode you want to use.
- Page 6 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION METHODS Connection Options Based on Operating Systems Operating Devices Blue- Blue- Bluetooth Systems tooth tooth Apple (OS) Serial Support Support Specific (iOS Mode) Android Android 2.1 & later Apple iOS iPod, iTouch, iPhone, & iPad Windows Windows Mobile 6.x Mobile Windows PC Windows 7, 8...
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Page 7: Hid Mode
Bluetooth settings 3. Make sure the device has Bluetooth “On”. Scan for devices. 4. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair. 5. The CHS will connect to the Android device. 6. The CHS will beep once after it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. - Page 8 5. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard. Note: On some computers the CHS will have to be configured as HID Periferal. Please refer to the User Guide to see this special barcode. The User Guide at Socket Mobile’s support web page. Note: For Windows Mobile refer to the User Guide at Socket Mobile’s support web page.
- Page 9 12. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is discoverable (unpaired). 13. In SocketScan 10, tap the Menu icon then select Socket EZ Pair. 14. Scan the barcode on the screen to switch or set your scanner in SPP...
- Page 10 Swipe the icon down to open the registration pages. Follow the instructions to register your CHS. Socket Mobile highly recommends that all customers register their products, but registration is not necessary.
- Page 11 WINDOWS PC Connect Windows PC in SPP Mode Note: Make sure you have administrative privileges. 1. Download the latest SocketScan 10 software from Socket Mobile’s support web page. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 3. In SocketScan 10 Settings, select an incoming Bluetooth serial COM port.
- Page 12 Yes. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes). 7. After the CHS connects, it will beep once. Close Socket EZ Pair. 8. If you are connecting a scanner which is not registered, a CHS registration icon will appear on top of the screen.
- Page 13 iOS MODE Connect Apple device in iOS Mode Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit www.socketmobile.com/appstore to confirm your Scanner-enabled application supports the CHS. If you are using the CHS with an Apple iOS device and a Scanner-enabled Application that does not provide instructions how to connect with the CHS, please use the following steps.
- Page 14 MODE 3. Turn Bluetooth on the Apple device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A Bluetooth Devices search will begin. 4. Tap Socket CHS[xxxxxx] in the list of Devices found. After a few seconds the “Not Paired” status will change to “Connected” and the CHS Blue LED will blink every 3 seconds confirming the connection.
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Page 15: Using The Scanner
USING THE SCANNER Scanning Barcodes After connecting the CHS to your device, open an application. Place the cursor where you want to enter the scanned data. 1. Hold the CHS a few inches from the barcode. 2. Aim, press and hold the trigger button. By default, the CHS will beep, vibrate, and the side LED will flash green to confirm successful scan. -
Page 16: Bluetooth Unpairing
BLUETOOTH UNPAIRING Note: This procedure will put the CHS in discoverable mode. Step 1: Unpairing the CHS: Deleting the Bluetooth Pairing If the CHS is paired with a device, unpair it before trying to connect to a different device. 1. Power on the CHS. 2. -
Page 17: Command Barcodes
COMMAND BARCODES Important! Make sure the CHS is not connected to a host computer or device before scanning a command barcode! Bluetooth Connection Modes HID-Keyboard (default) Configures the CHS to Human Interface Device (HID) mode as a Keyboard class device. SPP Mode Changes the CHS to SPP mode. - Page 18 COMMAND BARCODES Important! Make sure the CHS is not connected to a host computer or device before scanning a command barcode! Beep Settings Beep “ON” (Default) Enables CHS to beep to indicate success- ful scans. Beep “OFF” Disables CHS from beeping to indicate successful scans.
- Page 19 COMMAND BARCODES Important! Make sure the CHS is not connected to a host computer or device before scanning a command barcode! Vibrate Settings Vibrate “ON” (Default) Enables CHS to vibrate to indicate successful scans. Vibrate “OFF” Disables CHS from vibrat- ing to indicate successful scans.
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Page 20: Status Indicators
STATUS INDICATORS Status LED Activity Meaning Top LED 1 blink every second Bluetooth is On and not Bluetooth connected 1 blink every 3 CHS is connected to a seconds device. Side LED 1 Green blink Data successfully scanned. Good Read (after the beam scan) Side LED Red Constant... - Page 21 STATUS INDICATORS Beep Pattern Meaning Low-high tone Power On High-low tone Power Off High-high tone An adequate USB charging port is detected. 1 low beep Keyboard Pop-up Enable - HID mode in iOS device only 1 beep CHS connected to device and ready to scan barcodes.
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Page 22: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions 3.42 x 0.52 x 2.12 in. (86.9 x 53.94 x 13.43 mm) 1.7 oz (48.2 g) Total Mass Antimicrobial additive in all external surfaces Antimicrobial +32 to +122°F (0 to + 50°C) Operating Temp ~10 hours or 10,000 scans Battery Life 4 hours fully charged Charge Time... -
Page 23: Helpful Resources
Phone: 800-279-1390 +1-510-933-3020 (worldwide) Warranty Checker: www.socketmobile.com/support/warranty-checker Socket Mobile Developer Program: Learn more at: http://developer.socketmobile.com This web link is also provided in the below QR Code. To open the web page, scan this QR Code using a QR Code Reader App in your... -
Page 24: Regulatory Compliance
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. - Page 25 ROHS STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE This product is compliant to Directive 2002/95/EC. NON-MODIFICATION STATEMENT Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. For complete compliance information visit Socket Mobile’s support web page under Series 8 Manuals - Regulatory Compliance. RoHS...
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Page 26: Limited Warranty
(1) year from the date of purchase. Product must be purchased new from a Socket Authorized Distributor or Reseller. Used products and products purchased through non-authorized channels are not eligible for this warranty support. - Page 27 NOTES...
- Page 28 Receive Priority Service, Personal Care, and Comprehensive Coverage You only have 60 Days after your Socket Mobile device purchase to en- roll in a SocketCare Service Program! When purchasing a SocketCare program, please provide your device se- rial number from the label below:...
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