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Socket 2DSC 5 series User Manual

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2D Scan Card
2D Scan Card Series 5 with
Built-in Bar Code CMOS Technology for:
• Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003/2003SE
• HPC 2000s and Pen Tablets based on Windows Mobile
• Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Notebooks
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  • Page 1 ™ 2D Scan Card Series 5 2D Scan Card Series 5 with Built-in Bar Code CMOS Technology for: • Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003/2003SE • HPC 2000s and Pen Tablets based on Windows Mobile • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Notebooks User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the 2D Scan Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash Card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION About the Software System Requirements Package Contents Product Registration About This User’s Guide 2 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software STEP 2: Install the Software STEP 3: Insert the Card STEP 4: Assign a Trigger Button STEP 5: Scan Data into a Windows Program OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes...
  • Page 4 LIMITED WARRANTY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 | Introduction The Socket 2D Scan Car (2DSC) gives you the freedom to scan linear, stacked, 2D/matrix or postal bar codes anytime anywhere using a variety of Windows-based mobile computers. You can also use the Socket 2DSC to capture VGA grayscale images.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • 2D Scan Card • SocketScan Installation CD • Booklet with, copyright and warranty information Product Registration Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Register online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg About This User’s Guide This User’s Guide shows how to install and use the 2D Scan Card in conjunction with SocketScan keyboard emulation software.

  • Page 7: Setup For Windows Mobile

    2 | Setup for Windows Mobile This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the 2D Scan Car (2DSC) with a Pocket PC 2000/2002/ 2003/2003SE. This chapter shows Pocket PC 2002 screens. Other Windows Mobile-based devices will have functionally equivalent screens except where otherwise noted.

  • Page 8: Step 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

    STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software Delete any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on your Pocket PC. You can uninstall either directly from your Pocket PC, or indirectly via ActiveSync. OPTION 1: Uninstall Directly from the Pocket PC 1.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Install The Software

    STEP 2: Install the Software 1. Use ActiveSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to make an active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC. 2. Insert the installation CD into your host PC. 3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE.
  • Page 10 5. In the File Download screen, click Run. 6. If a Security Warning screen appears, click Run. 7. The installation wizard will begin. Follow the wizard to install the software. 8. When software installation is complete, disconnect the Pocket PC from the host PC.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Insert The Card

    STEP 3: Insert the Card IMPORTANT! Damage may occur! Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot. Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Plug directly into a CompactFlash slot. To use in a PC Card slot, insert into a CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter, then plug the combined unit into a PC Card slot.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Assign A Trigger Button

    STEP 4: Assign a Trigger Button These are generic instructions for assigning a hardware button to trigger the 2DSC. Your device may differ, please refer to your device documentation if necessary. Note: If you do not want to use a hardware button, you can install SocketScan Trigger to place a “floating trigger”...

  • Page 13: Step 5: Scan Data Into A Windows Program

    STEP 5: Scan Data into a Windows Program 1. Start SocketScan. Go to Start | Programs | SocketScan. Alternatively, you can press the trigger button to start the program. 2. Make sure the “Scan Card detected” icon appears in the task tray, visible from the Today screen.
  • Page 14 Note: If your mobile computer enters sleep mode when SocketScan is running, press the ON button to restart SocketScan. 5. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. For example, after you scan the code above into Pocket Excel, data should appear in the first cell: Note: For information about bar code scanning applications, email info@socketcom.com...

  • Page 15: Optional: Configure Prefix/Suffixes

    OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes The SocketScan applet 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. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Prefix/Suffix. 2.

  • Page 16: Optional: Run Scan Demo

    OPTIONAL: Run 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 17: Optional: Configure Sounds

    OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds The SocketScan applet lets you choose any WAV sound file to be played to indicate a successful scan. 1. Tap on the 2DSC icon in the task tray (visible in the Today screen for Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, tap on Sounds... 2.

  • Page 18: Optional: Use Socketscan Trigger

    OPTIONAL: Use SocketScan Trigger If you find it inconvenient or impossible to assign or use a hardware button to trigger the scanner, you can install this virtual trigger button that “floats” on top of the active application. 1. Make sure to do all of the following before using SocketScan Trigger: •...
  • Page 19 4. A SocketScan Trigger icon will also appear in the menu bar of the Today screen. Tap this icon to open a pop-up menu with the following options: • Tap Scan Now to activate the scanner as if you had tapped the trigger button.

  • Page 20: Setup For Windows 98Se/Me/2000/Xp

    3 | Setup for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP This chapter explains how to install and use the 2D Scan Car on a notebook computer running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. This chapter features screen images from Windows 98SE. Other Windows versions will have functionally equivalent screens except where otherwise noted. The 2DSC does not work with Windows NT at this time.

  • Page 21: Step 1: Uninstall Old Scanning Software

    STEP 1: Uninstall Old Scanning Software Delete any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on your mobile computer. 1. Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs. 2. Select the bar code scanning program and click Remove. 3.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Complete The New Hardware Wizard

    STEP 4: Complete the New Hardware Wizard The first time you insert the ISC, a new hardware or device driver wizard will appear. Make sure the installation CD is inside your computer. Windows XP • In the first screen, select Install from a list or specific location. Click Next>. •...
  • Page 23 Windows Me • Select Specify the location of the driver. WARNING! FOR WINDOWS Me, DO NOT SELECT Automatic search for a new driver! • In the next screen, select Search for the best driver for your device, and check Removable Media. Click Next>. •...

  • Page 24: Step 5: Assign A Trigger Button

    STEP 5: Assign a Trigger Button Note: If SocketScan is not running yet, then pressing the assigned trigger button is a quick way to launch SocketScan. Pressing the trigger button will activate the 2DSC only when SocketScan is open. 1. Start SocketScan. Click Start | Programs | SocketScan. 2.

  • Page 25: Step 6: Scan Data Into A Windows Program

    STEP 6: Scan Data into a Windows Program For information about bar code scanning applications (available separately), email info@socketcom.com 1. Make sure the task tray icon indicates that SocketScan detects the scanner.. 2. Start the Windows application you want to receive the data, such as Notepad, Word or Excel.

  • Page 26: Optional: Configure Prefix/Suffixes

    OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes The SocketScan applet lets you specify prefix and suffix characters or functions to be added automatically to the data that you scan. This makes it easy to use the 2DSC with existing Windows applications. 1. Right-click on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of your screen. 2.

  • Page 27: Optional: Configure Sounds

    OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds The SocketScan applet lets you choose any WAV sound file to be played to indicate a successful scan. 1. Right-click on the 2DSC icon in the task bar. In the pop-up menu, select Settings. Click on the Sound tab. 2.

  • Page 28: Appendicesa | 2Dsc Specifications

    Appendix A 2DSC Specifications Physical Characteristics: Overall Size: 83.08 x 51 x 23 mm Total Mass: approx. 51.5 g CompactFlash Portion: 42.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (Conforms to CF Type I Extended Spec. 36.4 mm + 6 mm) Scan Head Portion: 40.65 x 51 x 23 mm Power Consumption (3.3V supply): Idle: 20 mA (66 mW) Scanning: 340 mA (1122 mW)

  • Page 29: B | Bar Code Label Specifications

    Appendix B Bar Code Label Specifications 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 30: C | Enabling Or Disabling Symbologies

    Bar code symbologies can be enabled or disabled by using the 2DSC Demo application. Specific parameters for each symbology can also be set. 1. Open 2DSC Demo. Tap Start | Programs | Socket 2DSC Demo. 2. Tap 2DSC | Symbology Setup.
  • Page 31 2D Scan Car Default Values Minimum Maximum Check Digit Check Digit Symbology Enabled Other Options Length Length Enabled Transfer Linear Codes Codabar* Code 11* Code 128* Code 39* Append Mode-N, Full ASCII-Y Code 49* Code 93* EAN-8* 2 or 5-digit Addenda - Disabled EAN-13* 2 or 5-digit Addenda - Disabled Interleaved 2of5*...

  • Page 32: D | Depth Of Focus

    Appendix D Depth of Focus Depth of Focus for 7.0” Standard Focus Symbology Near Depth of Focus (inches) Far Depth of Focus (inches) Maxicode 35-mil 13.0 Datamatrix 15-mil (ECC200) PDF 10-mil PDF 8-mil PDF 6.6-mil 6.25 Code 39 15-mil 12.8 Code 39 10-mil Code 39 8-mil UPC 13-mil (100%)

  • Page 33: E | Troubleshooting

    Appendix E Troubleshooting For help on SocketScan, tap Start | Help on a Pocket PC. SYMPTOM: I get the “No Scanner Detected” icon in the task tray and can’t trigger the 2DSC or scan any bar codes. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your mobile computer does not Make sure the 2DSC is inserted recognize the 2DSC.

  • Page 34: F | Technical Support

    Appendix F Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using 2D Scan Car, Socket has two technical support resources to help you. Please note that technical support is available in English only. 1. Socket On-Demand Support (SOS) Socket On-Demand Support is an interactive technical support program that focuses in on your specific problem to provide the answers you need.

  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty. During the warranty period, Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center.

  • Page 36: Limited Software Warranty

    90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt.

  • Page 37: 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. This equipment is also CE EN55024:1998 and C-TICK compliant. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 38 © Socket Communications, Inc. 4/2005 Printed in U.S.A.

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