Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 ® with Bluetooth Wireless Technology User’s Guide
11/2008 Document # 6410-00233 R COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright © 2008 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo, Battery Friendly, Cordless Hand Scanner with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, SocketCare, SocketScan, Mobility Friendly, Connect!Agent, SoMo, and Error Proof Protocol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Mobile, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2 1 | INTRODUCTION 6 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 STEP 2: Install SocketScan and Connect!Agent STEP 3: Start SocketScan
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 STEP 9: Open Your Application STEP 10: Scan Data into Your Application Disconnecting Scanner Settings Advanced Bluetooth Settings Remote Trigger Button Symbolo
Scanner Settings CS Bonding Version Information 81 82 82 APPENDICES A SPECIFICATIONS 83 B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 87 C BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 90 D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 92 E DECODE ZONE 94 F RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS 97 G TROUBLESHOOTING 98 H TECHNICAL SUPPORT 102 LIMITED WARRANTY 103 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 107 5
1 | INTRODUCTION 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. Compact, lightweight, and ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in a hand, the CHS is ideal for high volume data collection applications.
PACKAGE CONTENTS • • • • • • Cordless Hand Scanner with Bluetooth Wireless Technology AC charging adapter with international plugs 2 NiMH rechargeable AAA batteries Lanyard with retractable tether Software Installation CD Booklets with copyright, warranty, and regulatory compliance SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Windows Mobile: • Any of the following Windows Mobile versions: − Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 for Pocket PC/Pocket PC Phone − Windows Mobile 6.0 or 6.
RIM BlackBerry: • Any of the following devices: − Curve 83xx − Pearl 81xx − Bold 9000 For instructions on using the CHS with a smartphone running Symbian OS, visit: www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads For software updates, visit: www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/ PRODUCT REGISTRATION Socket highly recommends that all customers register their products. Registered users receive priority for technical support and can choose to obtain special offers, upgrades, and new product information.
HARDWARE FEATURES Product Diagram Status indicator LED Scanner exit window Trigger button Power button Battery cover Stylus tip Rechargeable Batteries and AC Adapter Charge the internal batteries by using the included AC adapter. The adapter rating is 5V, 2A, positive pole center. New, fully charged batteries last ~19 hours to scan 14,000 bar codes. WARNING: Charge ONLY NiMH batteries in the CHS. Damage may result if other battery types are charged.
Status Indicator LED LED Bluetooth Status (Blue) Good Read (Green) Battery Status (Red) LED Activity 1 blink per second Meaning Bluetooth radio is on, but not connected. 1 blink per 3 seconds Bluetooth connection. On Data successfully scanned and transmitted to host device.
2 | HARDWARE PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES AND ATTACHING THE TETHER 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. Note the address to help identify your CHS if you plan to use it within range of other CHS devices. 3. If desired, attach the tether. Wrap the string loop around the inside part of the lock.
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.
ASSEMBLING THE AC ADAPTER 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. CHARGING THE SCANNER Use the included AC adapter to charge the Cordless Hand Scanner. Alternatively, you can use a charging cradle, car charger, or the Mobile Power Pack (all available separately). The scanner must be fully charged before its first use.
3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with the SoMo 650 or other Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC or mobile computer running Windows Mobile. 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 Preparation.” Setup Summary STEP 1: Uninstall other scanning software. STEP 2: Install SocketScan and Connect!Agent.
STEP 1: UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE 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. Make sure the bar code scanning software is not running. 2. Tap Start | Settings. Tap on the System tab or Control Panel. 3. Tap on the Remove Programs icon. 4. Use the utility to remove the software. OPTION 2: Uninstall with the ActiveSync 1.
STEP 2: INSTALL SOCKETSCAN AND CONNECT!AGENT 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. Synchronization software is available free from the Microsoft website. 2. Insert the installation CD into your host PC. 3.
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. • Internet Explorer will download the file. Firefox: • In the file opening dialog, click Save File. • Firefox will download the file. • In the Downloads list, next to SocketScanCE.exe, click Open.
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. 10. Install Connect!Agent by returning to the SocketScan Setup Center. In the Installation page, scroll down to Connect!Agent – Mobile Devices section and click on the Connect!Agent software link there.
STEP 3: START SOCKETSCAN 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: CONFIGURE SCANNER SETTINGS 1. Tap the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the Today screen. In the pop-up menu, tap Settings. 2. The Scanner Settings utility will appear. Tap on the CS tab at the bottom of the screen.
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. • Disable Auto Power Off mode: CAUTION: Selecting this option will disable the Auto Power Off mode and can result in complete discharge of the CHS batteries. Use with caution. 5.
STEP 5: TURN ON THE CHS 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 0-5 minutes 5-20 minutes 20 minutes Bluetooth mode Discoverable and connectable Connectable Scanner automatically powers off STEP 6: CONNECT DEVICE TO CHS 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon the menu, tap Connect CS. at the bottom of the screen.
- 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. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the address.
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. To change the favorite scanner, use the Connect!Agent utility (see instructions at the end of this chapter). STEP 7: START YOUR APPLICATION 1.
STEP 8: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 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. After you scan a bar code, the CHS will not allow you to scan another bar code for 10 seconds or until the host device confirms receipt of the scanned data. 2.
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. DISCONNECTING To disconnect, tap on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the Today screen and tap Disconnect.
SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Symbology Selector... 2. In the screen, check the symbologies you wish to enable. 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.
SCANNER SETTINGS 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. 3. Tap on the Sound tab. Select a sound to indicate a good read. If you select Play .
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. 1. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan folder | Scan Demo. Accessing Scan Demo disconnects the Bluetooth link. If you have not configured the CHS to automatically connect, select the CHS tab at the bottom of the page to re-establish this link. 2.
CONNECT!AGENT UTILITY 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. Note: Besides SocketScan, the Connect!Agent utility can save a favorite cordless bar code scanner for Scan Demo.
3. If you wish to remove a device from the partnership list, select the device and tap Delete. In the confirmation screen, tap Yes. DUAL DEVICE SUPPORT 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. The SocketScan menu will list both devices, with a checkmark next to the active device.
4 | SETUP FOR THE INTERMEC CK30 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 Chapter 2, “Hardware Preparation.” Setup Summary STEP 1: Install Connect!Agent and SocketScan. STEP 2: Turn on the CHS. STEP 3: Connect CHS to CK30.
STEP 1: INSTALL CONNECT!AGENT AND SOCKETSCAN 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. Refer to your CK30 manual for instructions. Remember where you save the CAB files in the CK30.
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. 8. After you finish Connect!Agent installation, navigate to where you saved the CE.SocketScan.160s.ARM… CAB file and run it. STEP 2: TURN ON THE CHS Press and hold the small power button for 3 seconds, until the LED turns blue and the scanner beeps.
STEP 3: START SOCKETSCAN 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: CONNECT CK30 TO CHS 1. In the SocketScan menu, press 1 Connect Cordless Scanner. 2. Connect!Agent will automatically turn on the Bluetooth radio and begin to search for and connect to the CHS.
- 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. If Connect!Agent does not have a favorite scanner and finds multiple CHS devices in range, select the one you want to connect to and press the Enter button on the right side.
STEP 5: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 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 go. STEP 6: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 1. Press the trigger button and scan the code. When data is read and sent to the CK30, the scanner will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.
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 reconnected, you will need to manually re-connect them. DISCONNECTING In the SocketScan menu, press 2 Disconnect Cordless Scanner. Turning off the CHS To turn off the CHS, press and hold the power button at least 3 seconds, until the blue LED turns off.
SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR 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. For convenience, you can press F3 to disable all the symbologies, and later select the ones you want. 3.
PREFIXES/SUFFIXES 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. 2. In the Settings menu, press 1 Prefix and suffix. 3. In the screen that appears, enter the characters you want to be appended to each scan (128 character maximum).
POWER SETTINGS 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. The next screen will report the battery level of the CHS. Disable Auto Power Off mode: CAUTION: Selecting this option will disable the Auto Power Off mode and can result in complete discharge of the CHS batteries. Use with caution. 5. Press Esc to exit the Battery Level screen.
5 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP AND WINDOWS VISTA 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) − Windows Vista Business/Ultimate (SP1) 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.
STEP 1: UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE 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. For Windows XP, click Add or Remove Programs. 3. Use the utility to remove the software. STEP 2: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE 1. If you are using Windows Vista, make sure you have an administrator account. 2.
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. • In the second warning dialog, click Run. • Internet Explorer will download the file. Firefox: • In the file opening dialog, click Save File. • Firefox will download the file. • In the Downloads list, next to SocketScan...exe, click Open.
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: TURN ON THE CHS Press and hold the small power button for 3 seconds, until the LED turns blue and the scanner beeps.
STEP 4: START BLUETOOTH ON YOUR COMPUTER 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. For some computers, the Bluetooth software will automatically launch after you turn on the Bluetooth radio. 3. Turn on the Bluetooth radio.
Microsoft Bluetooth Stack: 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray. In the popup menu, click Add a Bluetooth Device. . 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 label inside the battery compartment.
4. In the passkey options screen, select Use the passkey found in the documentation and enter the default PIN 1234 . 5. Your computer will exchange passkeys and connect to the CHS. A status balloon will report that device drivers are being installed. 6. After connecting, the CHS will beep once. A status balloon report a Bluetooth serial communications link. 7. In the last screen of the wizard, note the COM number of the Outgoing COM port (the one in the status balloon).
Toshiba Bluetooth Stack: 1. Double-click on the Bluetooth icon at the bottom of your screen. 2. In Bluetooth Settings, tap New Connection. 3. The Add New Connection Wizard will launch. Select Custom 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. 5.
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.
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. In the next screen, edit the connection name and/or icon if desired and click Next. 12. In the last screen, click Finish.
Broadcom (Widcomm) Bluetooth Stack: 1. Perform a Quick Connect to a Bluetooth Serial Port. Click the Bluetooth icon in the task tray. Click Quick Connect | Bluetooth Serial Port | Find Devices. 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].
STEP 6: START SOCKETSCAN Double-click on the SocketScan icon on your desktop. STEP 7: CONFIGURE SCANNER SETTINGS 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. In the General tab, select “Display ‘Settings’ option in the SocketScan tray icon menu.” 2. Tap on the CS tab. Select Enable CS Support. IMPORTANT!!! 3. More fields will appear.
• 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.
STEP 8: CONNECT COMPUTER TO CHS 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. The Connect CS option will not appear unless you checked the box Enable CS Support in the SocketScan settings. 2.
STEP 9: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 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. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to be entered. STEP 10: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 1. Press the trigger button and aim the scanner at the bar code.
SocketScan Auto-Reconnect If your computer suspends or the CHS is moved out of range, the connection will be lost. After the computer turns on again or returns in range, SocketScan will try to re-connect according to the “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.
SCANNER SETTINGS 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. By default, the computer will beep. If you would like the computer to play a .WAV file, select Play a .WAV file and click Browse to select the file location.
ADVANCED BLUETOOTH SETTINGS 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. 2. At the bottom of the CS screen, the CHS battery level will be indicated by a status bar. Click Advanced. 3.
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” if you plan to also use the CHS with a Windows Mobile powered device. Otherwise, Connect!Agent will not be able to find the CHS. CHS Security Settings: If enabled, the default security PIN code is 1234 .
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. Turn the CHS off and back on again. 7. When you return to the CHS Advanced Settings screen, click Close. 8. In the SocketScan Settings screen, click OK.
REMOTE TRIGGER BUTTON 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. Select the function key you would like to use as a trigger key. Click OK.
SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR 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. Check the symbologies you wish to enable. Uncheck those you wish to disable. Click OK. Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer.
VERSION INFORMATION 1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the About tab. 2. View the version information. If the PC is connected to a CHS, the control panel applet (CPL) and CHS firmware version will appear. Click OK. DUAL DEVICE SUPPORT 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.
6 | SETUP FOR PALM OS 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.” Setup Summary STEP 1: Uninstall other scanning software. STEP 2: Install SocketScan software. STEP 3: Turn on the CHS.
STEP 1: UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE Uninstall any bar code scanning software already installed in your device, including previous versions of SocketScan. 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the software is not running. Tap Home, then tap Menu. In the App menu, tap Delete. Use the utility to uninstall the bar code scanning software. STEP 2: INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE 1. Use HotSync and a serial/USB cable or cradle to connect your device to a host PC. 2. Insert the installation CD into your host PC. 3.
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. • In the second warning dialog, click Run. • Internet Explorer will download the file. Firefox: • In the file opening dialog, click Save File. • Firefox will download the file. • In the Downloads list, next to SocketScanCE.exe, click Open.
STEP 3: TURN ON THE CHS 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 0-5 minutes 5-10 minutes 10-20 minutes 20 minutes Bluetooth mode Discoverable and connectable Connectable Not discoverable or connectable Scanner automatically powers off STEP 4: START SOCKETSCAN 1. Tap Home. 2.
STEP 5: CONNECT CHS TO PDA WITH BLUETOOTH 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. In the Device is field, tap Enabled. 3. If you have not yet enabled your Bluetooth hardware, a message will ask if you wish to do so. Tap OK.
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 label inside the battery compartment. 5. Your device will connect to the CHS. If a passkey is requested, enter 1234. 6. When the devices connect, the CHS will beep once.
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: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 1. Start the Palm application that you want to receive the data (e.g., Memo). Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open. Note: You cannot scan data into Palm Note Pad, because it is a graphics-based program. 2.
STEP 7: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 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. 2. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. For example, after you scan a bar code into a Memo, data should appear in the first line.
SCANNER SETTINGS 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: • Trigger Mode: Select Local to directly trigger the scanner whenever you press the trigger button. Select Remote to have the scanner verify a connection to your PDA before it activates the scanner beam.
• 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. • Insert Special: First tap in the Prefix or Suffix field to indicate where you would like to enter special data, such as a date stamp, time stamp, tab, etc.
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. SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR The feature makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to recognize eight of the most common symbologies. 1. In the main screen of SocketScan, tap Symbologies. 2.
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. 1. In the main screen of SocketScan, tap Test. 2. The Test Scan screen will appear. If desired, check the View as Hex box to view scanned data in hexadecimal format. Otherwise, data will appear as ASCII. 3.
7 | SETUP FOR RIM BLACKBERRY 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.” Setup Summary STEP 1: Install SocketScan software. STEP 2: Turn on the CHS. STEP 3: Pair smartphone with CHS.
STEP 1: INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE 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. Open the Browser and go to: http://www.socketmobile.com/blackberry 3. The SocketScan for BlackBerry installation screen will appear. Read the information in the screen. If you accept the license agreement, click I Accept. 4.
8. Select the checkbox for SocketScan and click Next. 9. Click Finish. 10. After the software finishes loading, click Close. STEP 2: TURN ON THE CHS 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.
STEP 4: START SOCKETSCAN 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. STEP 5: CONNECT SMARTPHONE TO CHS 1. Make sure the CHS is still turned on. 2. In the SocketScan menu, click Connect CS. 3.
STEP 7: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 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. After you scan a bar code, the CHS will not allow you to scan another bar code for 10 seconds or until the smartphone confirms receipt of the scanned data. 2.
SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR 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. 1. In the SocketScan menu, click Symbology Selector. 2. In the screen that appears, press the space key to check the symbologies you wish to enable. Uncheck those you wish to disable. 3. In the Options menu, click Save.
• 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. • Disable Auto Power off: Select to have the CHS stay on even when there has been no connection to a device for 20 minutes. 3. After entering any settings, in the Options menu, click Save.
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Size: 125l x 31h x 35w (mm) 4.9l x 1.2h x 1.4w (in.) Total Mass: approx. 90 g (0.
• 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.
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.
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. Hard materials such as concrete increase the range. • Human bodies or containers of liquid positioned between the host and the CHS.
APPENDIX B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS About Bluetooth and Health Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to use short-range radio signals to connect a variety of devices, such as bar code scanners, mobile phones, Pocket PCs, notebook computers, printers, LAN access points, and many other devices at home or work. These radio signals replace the cables that have traditionally connected these devices. Bluetooth products have small radio transmitters and receivers. Output power is normally very low, only 15.75 mW.
• 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. Efficient Use For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metal surrounding your Cordless Hand Scanner. Driving RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, such as car stereo, safety equipment, etc.
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. FCC Report and Order, ET Docket 93-62, FCC 96-326, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), August 1996.
APPENDIX C 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. Retro-reflective media should be used to obtain decode distances greater than 36 inches.
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.
APPENDIX D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES The CHS is pre-set to automatically detect and decode (autodiscriminate) the most common bar code symbologies. To enable or disable symbologies, use the SocketScan Symbology Selector. Notes: • The length of some symbologies will change after Symbology Selector is used. See Table 1. • Enabling more symbologies will make the scanner work harder to search through more possible combinations, making the decoding process slightly longer.
Table 2.
APPENDIX E DECODE ZONE 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. The maximum usable length of a bar code symbol (Width of Field) at any given range is also shown.
CHS 7M APPENDIX E: DECODE ZONE 95
CHS 7P 96
APPENDIX F RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS 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. 3. Wait 15 seconds or until you hear a single beep. 4. Release the trigger button. If you performed the actions correctly, multiple beeps will sound, and the CHS will power off. 5.
APPENDIX G TROUBLESHOOTING For help on SocketScan, tap Start | Help on a Pocket PC, or tap on the icon on a Palm device. icon in the task SYMPTOM: I get the “No Scanner Detected” tray of my Windows-based mobile computer and can’t trigger the scanner or scan any bar codes. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your mobile computer is not connected to the Cordless Hand Scanner. Make sure the Cordless Hand Scanner is on and in range and has enough battery power. Try to reconnect.
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 the Error Proof Protocol to confirm that the mobile computer has successfully received each scan of data. Wait for the confirmation beep after each scan before you scan a new bar code. You may need to re-scan data that was not correctly received by the mobile computer.
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 the Widcomm stack (built into HP h221X iPAQ Pocket PCs with ROM version 1.00). Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. SYMPTOM: My Pocket PC shows an error message saying that there are insufficient device resources.
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 Widcomm stack on some Pocket PCs where the CHS can be discovered but fails to communicate. Affected units include the HP iPAQ models h221X with ROM version 1.10 and h1945. Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button.
APPENDIX H TECHNICAL SUPPORT 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. Online Requests: Register your product and submit a question to our Technical Support Team. http://support.socketmobile.
LIMITED WARRANTY Socket Mobile Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for one (1) year from the date of purchase. EXCLUDES: Consumables such as batteries, removable cables, cases, straps, chargers, and CF-to-PC Card adapters (90 day coverage only) An extended warranty is available separately for the Cordless Hand Scanner. For more information, please visit: http://support.socketmobile.
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new. For warranty information, please visit: http://support.socketmobile.
LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET MOBILE, INC. (Socket) warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET MOBILE’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.
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.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 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. This product has been certified as conforming to technological standards.
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. This equipment generates and radiates radio-frequency energy.
Canada Certification The marking of “IC:2394A-CHS1” on the device means: “2394ACHS1” is the certification number, and the term “IC’ before the equipment certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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.
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. • Never short-circuit the battery by bringing the terminals in contact with another metal object. This could cause personal injury or a fire, and could also damage the battery. • Never dispose of used battery with other ordinary solid wastes.
11/2008 Printed in U.S.A.
