Socket 2DSC 5 series User Manual

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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

8/2005 Document # 6410-00202 D

Copyright Notice

Socket Communications, Socket, the Socket Communications logo, 2D Scan Card, SocketScan, and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Communications is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice.

Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at:

Socket Communications

37400 Central Court Newark, CA 94560

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

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.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting Socket’s web page at

www.socketcom.com

Table of Contents

About the Software 5 System Requirements 6 Package Contents 6 Product Registration 6 About This User’s Guide 6

2 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 7

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 8 STEP 2: Install the Software 9 STEP 3: Insert the Card 11 STEP 4: Assign a Trigger Button 12 STEP 5: Scan Data into a Windows Program 13 OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes 15 OPTIONAL: Run Scan Demo 16 OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds 17 OPTIONAL: Use SocketScan Trigger 18

3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000/XP 20

STEP 1: Uninstall Old Scanning Software 21 STEP 2: Insert the Installation CD 21 STEP 3: Insert the Card 21 STEP 4: Complete the New Hardware Wizard 22 STEP 5: Assign a Trigger Button 24 STEP 6: Scan Data into a Windows Program 25 OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes 26 OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds 27

LIMITED WARRANTY 35 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 37

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.

The world’s only bar code image scanner built into a CompactFlash card, the 2DSC is sleekly designed with no cables or batteries. Simply pop in the scanner when you need it, and remove it when you’re done. The card’s compact design lets you scan with only one hand when used with a PDA.

The 2DSC is available in two decode configurations: The “2DSC 5B (Basic)” configuration adds all linear 1D, 2D/Matrix and postal symbologies, as well as OCR-A & B. The “2DSC 5X (Xtreme Performance)” configuration reads high density or small front linear 1D, all 2D/Matrix and postal symbologies as well as OCR-A & B. Refer to the product specifications in Appendix A for a more detailed explanation of the two decode configurations. In order to switch configurations, you must contact customer support and send the 2DSC back to Socket.

About the Software

SocketScan™ software functions as a “keyboard wedge,” sending scanned bar code data directly into any active Windows program. Your application will accept the data as if it were manually typed.

The SocketScan Trigger™ launches an on-screen trigger icon that you can tap on to trigger the 2DSC. This serves as an alternative to using a hardware button on your device. Windows Mobile only. Must be installed separately from the CD.

The Socket 2DSC Demo™ lets you perform basic bar code scanning and image capture with the 2DSC. You can also configure the decoder and image capture settings, and perform image transfers. Refer to the separate User’s Guide for the 2DSC Demo for instructions. Windows Mobile only.

Software updates:

www.socketcom.com/support/support_bar.asp

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System Requirements

Your mobile computer should meet these minimum requirements:

• Any of the following operating systems:

- Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE

- Windows CE 3.0 or greater

- Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP

• Available CompactFlash or PC Card slot

(Operation in a PC Card slot requires a Type II PC Card adapter.)

The PC Card adapter is available separately under Accessories at:

www.socketcom.com/shop

Package Contents

The 2D Scan Car (2DSC) package includes:

• 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.

IMPORTANT! This User’s Guide DOES NOT include instructions for using the Please refer to the separate User’s Guide for that application.

Socket 2DSC Demo application.

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.

For instructions on using the 2D Scan Car Demo, please refer to the User’s Guide for that specific application.

Setup Summary

STEP 1: Uninstall other scanning software. STEP 2: Install the software. STEP 3: Insert the 2DSC into Your Device. STEP 4: Assign a trigger button. STEP 5: Scan data into a Windows program.

OPTIONAL: Select symbologies. OPTIONAL: Configure prefix/suffixes. OPTIONAL: Run Scan Demo to scan unknown bar codes. OPTIONAL: Configure sounds. OPTIONAL: Manually configure specific symbologies or extensions.

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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. Make sure the bar code scanning software is closed.

2. Tap Start | Settings. Tap on the System tab or Control Panel.

3. Tap on the Remove Programs icon.

4. Select the bar code scanning software, then tap Remove.

5. Tap Yes to confirm removal of the program.

OPTION 2: Uninstall via ActiveSync

1. Make sure the bar code scanning software is closed.

2. Use ActiveSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to make an

active connection between your Pocket PC and a host PC.

3. On the host PC, open Microsoft ActiveSync.

4. Click Tools | Add/Remove Programs.

5. Select the bar code scanning software and click Remove.

6. In the confirmation screen, click OK.

7. A screen will ask if you also want to remove the software from the host PC.

If desired, click NO to keep a copy of the software on the host PC that can later be re-installed onto a Pocket PC.

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 h ost PC.

3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive.

In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE.

4. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software for

Windows CE (also compatible with Windows Mobile).

• Read the information in the Welcome screen, then click next.

• In the Main Page, click Software Installation.

• In the Installation screen, click Windows CE.

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5. In the File Download screen, click Run.

6. If a Security Warning screen appears, click Run.

7. The installation wizard will begin. Follo w the wizard to install the

software.

8. When software installation is complete, disconnect the Pocket PC from

the host PC. Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button.

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.

CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapters are available separately, SKU# AC4001-979.

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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” on your screen that you can tap to trigger the 2DSC.. Refer to OPTONAL section at the end of this chapter for instructions.

Note: If SocketScan is not running yet, you can press the assigned trigger button to launch SocketScan. After SocketScan is open, pressing the trigger button will activate the 2DSC.

1. Go to Start | Settings | Personal | Buttons.

2. From the Button list, select a button to trigger the 2D Scan Card.

In the Button assignment field, select SocketScan. When done, tap ok.

Note: For maximum ergonomic placement, choose a button located directly beneath your thumb or forefinger when you hold the Pocket PC. The Voice Record button is a good choice for most Pocket PCs.

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