Socket 7X, 1D, 7XRx, 2D User Manual

Socket

Bluetooth

Cordless Hand Scanner

7X and 7XRx

2D and 1D Barcode Scanners

User’s Guide

7/2011 Document # 6410-00233 E

Socket, the Socket logo, Battery Friendly, Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner, SocketCare, Mobility Friendly, and SoMo 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. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

The Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner includes technology licensed under United States Patent Numbers 5,902,991, 7,429,000 B1 and D526,320 S.

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:

Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual.

Please refrain from any applications of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting the Socket Mobile website at:

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Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive Newark, CA 94560-4808 USA

http://www.socketmobile.com/contact

Direct: +510-933-3000 USA/Canada Toll-free: 1-800-552-3300

OPYRIGHT NOTICE

IMPORTANT!

The information in this User’s Guide pertains to 2D versions of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner, the CHS 7X and 7XRx

If you have a 1D laser version of the CHS (7E/M/P), please refer to the appropriate user’s guide at: http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/data-collection/chs-series7-v3_ug.pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 | INTRODUCTION 4

2 | SCANNER SETUP 11

3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS PC 13

4 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 31

5 | SETUP FOR APPLE 49

6 | SETUP FOR ANDROID 54

7 | SETUP FOR BLACKBERRY 65

APPENDICES

A SPECIFICATIONS 75

B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 78

C BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 80

D DECODE ZONE 81

E COMMAND BARCODES 82

F SPECIAL BUTTON SEQUENCES 95

G CAB INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 97

H TROUBLESHOOTING 98

I TECHNICAL SUPPORT 105

LIMITED WARRANTY 106

SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 107

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 108

1 | INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7X or 7XRx. The CHS is a portable handheld barcode scanner that is small, light, comfortable to use and enables you to scan data from 2D and 1D barcodes into a wide variety of computers, smartphones and PDAs.

The CHS is ideal for mobile applications that collect high volumes of data, such as:

• Inventory management

• Asset tracking

• Medication and patient ID verification

• Sales force automation

• Vehicle pricing, fleet management

• And much more!

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Socket Bluetooth

Cordless Hand Scanner

(2D model)

Charger with

international plugs

Lanyard/Belt Clip with

retractable tether

CD with software and

documentation

SCANNER MODELS (2D VERSIONS)

Model Antimicrobial

Casing

7X No 8550-00036

7XRx Yes 8550-00047

Part Number Revision Bluetooth Profile Support

A-C HID only

D or later HID and SPP

A-C HID only

D or later HID and SPP

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS / COMPATIBLE DEVICES

For the latest list of compatible devices, please view the CHS Spec Sheet at:

http://ww1.socketmobile.com/Libraries/Documents/CHS_Series_7_Spec_Sheet.sflb.ashx

OS System Compatibility Requirements /

Compatible Devices

Windows PC

Windows

• Windows 7, Vista, XP

• Microsoft, Toshiba or Broadcom Bluetooth stack

• Windows Mobile 6.x

Mobile

Apple iOS

• iPod touch (4

• iPod touch (3

generation)

• iPhone 4

• iPhone 3GS (iPhone 3G not supported)

Bluetooth HID Support

 

 Microsoft

Bluetooth stack

 

• iPad 2

• iPad

Mac OS3

Android Android 2.1 to 3.x. See Spec Sheet for device list.

• Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.6.6 for Mac / MacBook

• Bluetooth driver v2.24f3 (v1965) or v2.37f1

 

 Android 2.2

to 3.x with HID

support BlackBerry BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.714 or later for Bold 97004 Symbian Nokia E715 Windows

Intermec CK36

CE.NET

For the 7X and 7XRx, only Revisions D or later support Bluetooth SPP. Revisions A-C support only HID.

For a list of compatible applications, please visit: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-scanners.aspx

Compatibility verified for latest models at time of testing. Other models or Bluetooth driver versions not tested.

Other devices not tested with SocketScan 10 and may require the previous software version.

Other devices running Symbian OS 9.1 or later may be supported. For instructions, please visit:

http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/data-collection/chs-symbian_ug_245.pdf

For instructions, please visit: http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/data-collection/chs-series7-ck30_qs.pdf

 

   

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their products. Registered users receive priority for technical support and can opt in for special offers, upgrades, and new product information. Register online at: SocketScan 10, you can register the CHS from within the software.

SOCKETCARE

™

SERVICE PROGRAM

SocketCare is an enhanced service program that features priority technical support, accelerated repair and replacement and more.

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Bluetooth SPP Support

 Microsoft

or Broadcom

Bluetooth stack

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5

ABOUT SPP AND HID MODES

The latest versions of the CHS 7X and 7XRx support two kinds of Bluetooth connections (known as Bluetooth profiles): SPP (Serial Port Profile) and HID (Human Interface Device), each with its advantages and disadvantages.

By default, the CHS is set to HID mode for Keyboard devices, which requires no software installation. For better performance with 2D barcodes, Socket highly recommends that you use SPP if supported for your OS.

To change modes, use the Command Barcodes Sheet, included in the package as well as in Appendix E

Feature CHS in SPP mode CHS in HID mode Windows PC support

Windows Mobile support Android support BlackBerry OS support Apple iOS / MacOS support Symbian OS support Windows CE.NET support

No software installation required

Supports SocketScan 10 software with Socket EZ Pair Non-printable ASCII, UNICODE, international keyboard support Parsing / data checks (with SocketScan 10 SDK) Binary data (with SDK)

Scanner configuration methods SocketScan 10 utility or special

Scanner configuration options Many configuration options Limited configuration options Barcodes containing a lot of data More efficient data

Compatible CHS revisions D or later All

of this manual.

barcodes

communications

    SoMo 650 only   Android 2.2 to 3.x with HID  

       

 

Special barcodes

Less efficient communications may lead to slower performance

To learn more about HID and SPP, please read our white paper:

http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white-paper.pdf

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

SocketScan™ 10 keyboard wedge software enters scanned data

directly into any program as if the data were manually typed. It features Socket EZ Pair, which lets you scan an onscreen barcode to quickly pair with a device. There are also utilities for configuring scanner and software settings. Download the latest software free from: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/

Software for SPP (Serial Port Profile) mode only. No software installation required for HID mode.

SocketScan 10 keyboard wedge software is designed for scanning 7 bit ASCII data. For Unicode, DoubleByte, Multibyte (e.g., for Japanese or Chinese) or binary data, use the SocketScan 10 SDK to convert the data before it is sent to your application. Learn more about the SDK at: http://www.socketmobile.com/products/sdk/

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION

Download the Quick Start Guide, Command Barcodes Sheet, the SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide or other manuals: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/

For instructions for Symbian OS (Nokia), Palm OS or Windows CE.NET, please contact Socket technical support at http://support.socketmobile.com

ACCESSORIES

Accessory SKU Number

For 7X: SKU# AC4026-708

Charging Cradle

USB A Male to DC Plug Cable SKU# AC4051-1139

Car Charger SKU# HC1630-882

For 7XRx: SKU# AC4050-1152

Scanning Companion USB Bluetooth Adapter

SKU# BL4543-734

SKU# AC4009-614 Mobile Power Pack Portable Battery Pack

Available only in Americas

and Asia Pacific

Protective Carrying Case / Belt Holster

From Taylor Made Cases

SKU# TM-HS650-KT

From Viziflex Seels Waterproof Skin

SKU# SMS01

For more information on Socket accessories for the CHS, please visit:

http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-scanners/accessories-bt.aspx

For more information on our partners’ accessories for the CHS, please visit:

http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/star/custom-cases.aspx

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HARDWARE FEATURES

Product Diagram

Protective rubber bumper

Status indicator LED

Trigger button

Power button

Stylus tip

Power connector (Remove rubber cap to access)

Touch Screen Stylus

The bottom of the CHS features a stylus tip that you can use on Pocket PC and other resistive device touch screens.

WARNING: Do not use the stylus if damaged, as it may scratch the display screen of your computer. Do not use on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or other capacitive screen device.

Antimicrobial Protection (CHS 7XRx only)

The CHS 7XRx is made with antimicrobial materials to provide an extra layer of protection to the device against the multiplication and spread of potentially harmful bacteria and microbes. Socket recommends using Sani-Cloth

Plus brand disposable cloth wipes as the standard disinfectant wipe for the CHS 7XRx. For more information about the wipes, please visit: http://www.pdipdi.com

Do not use a bleach-based or Dispatch® brand cloth wipes, as they negate all antimicrobial properties that have been added to the device.

Status Indicator LED

LED LED Behavior Meaning

1 blink per second Bluetooth radio is on, but not connected Bluetooth Status (Blue)

1 blink per 3 seconds Scanner connected to computer

Good Read (Green)

Battery Status (Red)

Status Indicator Beeps

Beep Patterns Meaning

2 beeps (low-high) Power on

2 beeps (high-low) Power off

1 beep Scanner connected to computer and ready to scan barcodes. When

1 beep with green LED (configurable setting)

1 beep (low) You have double-pressed the power button, and the CHS has enabled

2 beeps (same tone) Scanner disconnected from computer. When disconnected, the scanner

1 long beep Scanner unsuccessfully tried 15 times to connect to computer. After these

5 beeps The CHS detects an internal fault, will reset and power off. If connected

On Data successfully scanned and transmitted to

host device

On when connected to charging source

1 blink per second 20% battery capacity remaining

On when connected to charging source

Off Powered off or Good Battery status

connected, the scanner will auto power off after 2 hours of inactivity.

Data successfully scanned and sent to computer.

support for simultaneous scanning and onscreen keyboard entry for Apple iOS

will auto power off after 5 minutes of inactivity.

attempts, the scanner will go into sleep mode. In sleep mode, if the trigger button is pressed, the CHS will restart the connection attempts. The CHS will automatically power off after 5 minutes of inactivity.

to a host computer, the scanner will disconnect during the reset.

Scanner is fully charged

Battery Charging (on cradle or AC power)

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Vibrate

Vibrate Meaning

Vibrate Mode Data successfully scanned and sent to host device.

If the CHS supports SPP mode for your OS, you can modify the LED, beep and vibrate settings, by using the Scanner Settings utility (see chapter for your OS).

Bluetooth Mode Sequence

When the CHS is powered on, its Bluetooth mode will gradually change if no connection is made.

Time after turning on CHS Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable 5 minutes CHS automatically powers off

If a button is pressed, but no connection is made, the CHS will stay powered on for another 5 minutes.

Simultaneous Use of CHS and Socket Plug-in Device

You can use the CHS and a Socket plug-in barcode / RFID / magnetic stripe reader simultaneously on the same host computer or device. However, you will need to run two different versions of SocketScan concurrently.

• For the CHS, use SocketScan 10, which you can download from:

http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series7/ss10/

• For Socket plug-in devices, use SocketScan 7 (or older), which you can download from:

http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series5/

• For more information about Socket plug-in devices for data collection, please visit:

http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/handheld-computers/accessorieshc.aspx?cat=Data%20Collection

2 | SCANNER SETUP

ASSEMBLING THE AC ADAPTER

If you wish to charge the CHS with the AC adapter, the correct plug for your region must be attached first. Four different plugs are included. Simply find the correct plug for your region and slide it into the head of the adapter. Plug the cable into the AC adapter head, making sure it is positioned correctly.

The charger cannot be sold in Japan.

CHARGING THE SCANNER

The CHS must be fully charged before first use. Use the AC adapter to charge from a wall outlet, or the USB cable to charge from a PC. Optional charging accessories are also available. Initial charging takes about 3 hours.

The LED will be solid red while charging and green when the battery is full.

If you use the USB cable, charging will cease if the PC enters suspend mode.

Included Charging Hardware

AC Adapter Rating 5V, 2A, positive pole center Power Jack Connector 4 mm barrel Optional Charging Hardware

• AC adapter with international plugs

• USB A Male to DC Plug Cable (2A maximum)

• Charging cradle

• Car charger

• Mobile Power Pack (available in Americas/Asia Pac)

• AC or DC adapter from Socket SoMo 650

For more information, including how to purchase, please see Accessories

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ATTACHING THE TETHER (OPTIONAL)

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. The address is used to identify the CHS.

Bluetooth Device Address (BDA)

Revision Letter - follows Part Number (P/N)

3. Attach the tether to the battery cover. Wrap the string loop around the inside

part of the lock.

4. Replace the battery cover and turn the lock to a vertical position to secure it.

WARNING: Do not remove the pre-installed battery!

Battery Type Li ion rechargeable Battery Life 10 hours on single charge*

*Based on elapse time of 5 seconds/scan under typical usage conditions. Battery performance may vary depending on vibrate settings and work environment

3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS PC

This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7X or 7XRx with a Bluetooth enabled computer running Windows 7, Vista or XP

Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Scanner

Setup”

CONNECTION OPTIONS

For Windows, the CHS offers two different connection options. For more information about HID and SPP, see Chapter 1

Bluetooth Mode

HID

Instructions on next page

Pros Cons

• No software installation needed

• Compatible with all revisions of 7X and

7XRx

• Limited configuration options

• Limited to printable ASCII and some

non-printable characters

• Less efficient data communications for

barcodes containing lots of data

SPP

Instructions on page 18

The CHS has been successfully tested in SPP mode with the Microsoft, Broadcom, and Toshiba Bluetooth stacks. Due to the many device manufacturer and Bluetooth stack combinations, the CHS might not work correctly in SPP mode on some PCs.

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.

• Many configuration options

• Broad character set, including non-printable

ASCII, international keyboards

• More efficient data communications for

barcodes containing lots of data

• Software installation required

• Compatible only with Revision D or later

of 7X and 7XRx

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OPTION 1: USING THE CHS IN HID MODE

To pair the CHS with your computer:

1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns

You only need to pair the CHS with you computer the first time you try to connect.

blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

2. Scan this barcode to configure the CHS for HID mode for peripherals. Afterwards,

the CHS will beep 3 times.

3. Turn on Bluetooth on your computer. Refer to your computer’s documentation for

instructions.

4. Use your 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 7x [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment.

To identify your type of Bluetooth stack, click Start. Right-click on My Computer and click Properties | Hardware tab | Device Manager and identify the manufacturer of your Bluetooth device.

Only computers running Bluetooth 2.0 will prompt for a passkey.

Bluetooth Stack

Microsoft (Windows 7)

Connection Instructions

1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon

in the task tray. In the pop-up menu,

click Add a Device. A device search will begin.

Microsoft (Windows Vista / XP)

2. In the device list, select Socket CHS 7x and click Next.

3. If prompted, select Enter the device’s pairing code and enter the

passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.

4. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.

1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon

click Add a Bluetooth Device.

in the task tray. In the pop-up menu,

2. In the welcome screen, check the box My device is set up and ready to

be found. Click Next. A device search will begin.

3. In the device list, select Socket CHS 7x. Click Next.

4. If prompted, select Use the passkey found in the documentation and

enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.

5. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.

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Bluetooth Stack

Toshiba

Connection Instructions

1. Double-click on the Bluetooth icon

2. In Bluetooth Settings, click New Connection.

in the task tray.

3. In the connection wizard, select Express Mode. Click Next. A device

search will begin.

Broadcom (Widcomm)

4. In the device list, select Socket CHS 7x. Click Next.

5. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK.

6. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.

1. Click on the Bluetooth icon

in the task tray.

2. On the left side, under Bluetooth Tasks, click Add a Bluetooth Device. A

device search will begin.

3. In the device list, select Socket CHS 7x.

4. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click Pair Now.

5. If prompted to select a Bluetooth service, select the CHS and click Finish.

Use Bluetooth v2.1 or later for best results. Do not use Quick Connect | Bluetooth serial devices when the CHS is in HID mode.

After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once, and the LED will blink blue once every 3 seconds.

To scan barcodes:

1. Open 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 computer, by default, the CHS will beep once and vibrate, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.

By default, a carriage return is applied after scanned barcode data is entered. To disable the automatic carriage return, you can use the

Command Barcodes

(use the Data Editing barcode for Data As Is).

If no data is read in a few seconds, the beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect:

To disconnect, turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last computer it paired and connected to. Make sure your computer is in range with Bluetooth enabled.

If the CHS is connected to your computer and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect for a few minutes. Make sure the computer is on and in range. If the CHS cannot reconnect, it will emit a long beep. Press the trigger button to restart the reconnection process.

See Appendix F for unpairing instructions.

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OPTION 2: USING THE CHS IN SPP MODE

Note: The HID only versions (Revisions A-C

To install SocketScan 10 software:

1. Access the SocketScan 10 installation file, either from the Socket website or the

SocketScan 10 installation CD.

• To install from a web download (recommended to ensure the latest software)

− Open: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series7/ss10/

− Click on the link for the exe file.

) of the CHS do not support SPP mode.

• To install from the SocketScan 10 installation CD:

− Insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer. It should auto-run.

(If the CD does not auto-run, use My Computer or File Explorer to access your CD drive and click on setup.exe)

− In the Getting Started with SocketScan 10 wizard, click on the Installation link on

the left side. Scroll down to the section for Windows Desktop and click Install.

2. Download and run the installation file.

• Internet Explorer: In the Security Warning screens, click Run. When asked if

you want to run the file, click Run.

• Firefox

: Click Save File. In the Downloads list, double-click

SocketScan10Setup.exe. In the warning screen, click OK.

• 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.

3. Follow the installation wizard to install software for Windows Desktop.

4. A message will state that on the next screen, you will need to configure an

incoming Bluetooth serial COM port to connect with the CHS. Click Yes.

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5. The SocketScan Settings screen will appear.

• Select the incoming Bluetooth serial COM port that you would like

SocketScan to use to connect to the CHS.

• In most cases, Use keyboard wedge and Show keyboard wedge icon in

tray should both be selected.

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.

For the Toshiba Bluetooth stack, to determine which COM port is incoming, click Ports. Incoming COM ports will be listed as LocalCOM-Server.

For more information about the keyboard wedge and VIN decode options, please see SocketScan Settings

6. After making all your selections, click OK.

7. In the last screen of the installation wizard, click Finish. If prompted, restart your

computer.

After installation, a SocketScan 10 shortcut will appear on your desktop. Click it to quickly launch SocketScan 10.

To pair the CHS with your computer:

You only need to pair the CHS with you computer the first time you try to connect.

1. IMPORTANT! If using Windows 7 or Vista, make sure you are running SocketScan 10 with

administrative privileges. Right-click on the SocketScan 10 desktop shortcut icon. In the popup menu, click Properties. Click Advanced... Select Run as administrator and click OK.

2. Click on the SocketScan icon in the task tray

. In the pop-up menu, click Socket EZ Pair.

If the icon does not appear, click on the desktop shortcut for SocketScan 10 to launch the program.

3. Click 2D Scanner.

4. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns

blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).

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The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

5. Scan the barcode that appears on your screen.

6. A message will report that a Bluetooth device is trying to connect to your computer.

Click on the message.

7. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes).

Only computers running Bluetooth 2.0 will prompt for a passkey.

8. After the devices connect, click Finish.

After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once, and the LED will blink blue once every 3 seconds. A CHS icon will also appear in the task tray.

9. Click X to close Socket EZ Pair. The CHS registration screen will appear. If desired,

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To scan barcodes:

1. Open 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 computer, by default, the CHS will beep and vibrate, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. You can use the Scanner Settings utility

to modify the beep / LED / vibrate settings.

By default, a carriage return is applied after scanned barcode data is entered. To disable the automatic carriage return, you can use the Scanner

Settings utility or the Command Barcodes (use the Data Editing barcode for

Data As Is).

If no data is read in a few seconds, the beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect:

To disconnect, turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last computer it paired and connected to. Make sure your computer is in range with Bluetooth enabled and SocketScan 10 is running.

See Appendix F for unpairing instructions.

SOCKETSCAN 10 SPECIAL FEATURES (SPP MODE ONLY)

SocketScan 10 software offers a variety of special features:

• Task tray icon – Indicates CHS connection status at a glance

• Basic scanner information – Quick view of basic scanner properties

• SocketScan 10 Settings – Utility for configuring COM port, keyboard wedge,

task tray icon, and VIN mode

• Scanner settings – Utility lets you view Bluetooth properties, battery level,

adjust beep / LED / vibrate settings, test barcodes, and more

• Socket EZ Pair – Feature lets you scan an onscreen barcode to quickly pair the

CHS with your computer

• About – Software version information

Task Tray Icon

CHS not connected CHS connected

Basic Scanner Information

To view more detailed scanner properties, use Scanner Settings

You can only view Basic Scanner Properties when the CHS is connected to your computer.

1. Click on the CHS icon

in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, click Socket CHS 7x.

2. A screen will appear displaying basic information about your CHS, including the

Bluetooth friendly name, scanner type, firmware, and battery level.

3. After viewing the information, click OK.

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SocketScan 10 Settings

1. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon or in the task tray. In the pop-up

menu, click SocketScan 10 Settings…

2. The SocketScan Settings screen will appear, reporting the manufacturer of the

computer’s Bluetooth stack and the computer’s Bluetooth Device Address.

• Port: An incoming Bluetooth serial COM port must be selected for the CHS

connection.

o If a suitable port is not listed in SocketScan Settings, click Ports to use your

computer’s Bluetooth software to add one.

o Toshiba Bluetooth stack: To determine which port is incoming, click Ports.

In the Bluetooth software, incoming ports are noted as LocalCOM-Server.

• Use keyboard wedge: Should be selected in most cases unless you plan to use

the SDK.

• Show keyboard wedge icon in tray: Select to have a task tray icon appear

that conveniently indicates whether the CHS is connected to the PC. Should be selected in most cases.

• Enable VIN decode: Select to have SocketScan 10 automatically remove the

VIN prefix when you scan VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) barcodes.

• Ports: Click to access your computer’s Bluetooth software to add or view

properties of Bluetooth COM ports (including which are incoming / outgoing).

3. After making changes, click OK.

Scanner Settings

You can access Scanner Settings only when the CHS is connected to your computer.

1. Click on the CHS icon

in the task 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 it disconnects from SocketScan 10.

3. After a few seconds, the CHS will connect to Scanner Settings, indicated by a

beep. Your CHS will also be listed on the screen. Make sure your CHS is selected, and click Properties.

4. The utility will read your scanner settings.

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5. The General properties screen will appear, reporting the Bluetooth friendly name,

Bluetooth Device Address, Type of device, firmware version, and battery level. If

desired, you can change the Bluetooth friendly name of the CHS.

6. Click on the Configuration tab. If desired, modify how the CHS confirms a good

scan and/or select a suffix to automatically add to each instance of scanned data.

7. Click on the Symbologies tab. If desired, modify which symbologies the CHS will be

able to read.

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.

Keep Data Matrix enabled so you can scan the onscreen barcode in Socket EZ Pair.

8. Click OK to exit the Scanner Properties. If desired, click Test to test scanning a

barcode. The Scan Window will appear.

9. Scan a barcode that you would like information about. The Scan Window will

report the symbology, data length, and data, in your choice of ASCII or Hexadecimal format.

10. After testing a barcode, click Close. Click OK to exit Scanner Settings.

11. The CHS will beep twice after disconnecting from Scanner Settings. A few seconds

later, the CHS will beep once after connecting to SocketScan 10.

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About

1. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon or in the task tray. In the pop-up

menu, click About…

2. The About screen will appear, reporting information about your version of

SocketScan 10.

3. After viewing the information, click OK to exit.

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