User's Manual

CHAPTER 5: SETUP FOR APPLE 49
5 | SETUP FOR APPLE
This chapter explains how to install and use the Socket
Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7X, 7XRx, 7Xi and
7XiRx with Apple devices / computers running iOS or Mac OS.
Made for the following Apple devices:
• iPod touch (4
th
generation)
• iPod touch (3
rd
generation)
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPad 2
• iPad
Compatible Mac / MacBook computers run Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.6.6 with
Bluetooth driver 2.2.4f3 (v1965) or 2.3.7f1 (latest versions at time of testing).
Other computers running Mac OS may be compatible but have not been tested.
Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have charged the
CHS, as described in Chapter 2, “Scanner Setup”
For the latest compatibility information, please refer to the CHS Series 7 Spec Sheet at:
http://ww1.socketmobile.com/Libraries/Documents/CHS_Series_7_Spec_Sheet.sflb.ashx
CONNECTION OPTIONS
For Apple iOS and Mac OS, the CHS offers two different connection options. For more
information about HID and SPP, please see Chapter 1
.
Bluetooth
Mode
Pros Cons
HID
Instructions
on next page
• No software installation needed
• Compatible with all revisions of 7X,
7XRx, 7Xi and 7XiRx
• Limited configuration options
• Limited to printable ASCII and some
non-printable characters
• Less efficient data communications for
barcodes containing lots of data
• iPhone 3G not supported
iOS
(equivalent
to SPP)
Instructions
on page 53
• Apple tested and certified
• Many scanner and collected data
configuration options
• Broad character set, including non-
printable ASCII, international keyboards
• More efficient data communications for
barcodes containing lots of data
• 10 hours of developer support included
• Compatible application required
• No SocketScan 10 keyboard wedge
software offered
• Compatible only with 7Xi and 7XiRx
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.