Socket CHS, 7Ci, 7Di, 7DiRx Quick Start Manual
Model shown: CHS 7Ci
Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
CHS 7Ci,7Di,7DiRx
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SerieS 7
1D IMAGER QUICKSTART GUIDE
PACKAGE CONTENTS PRODUCT INFORMATION
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CHS
7Ci/7Di/7DiRx
AC adapter* & USB
to DC plug cable
*Use the plug that is regionally appropriate
Lanyard
NiMH
rechargeable
batteries
*Also used for keyboard Pop-up (HID Mode only)
Twist-lock
(horizontal/unlocked)
Battery door
Twist-lock
(vertical/locked)
Lanyard
Blue/Green/Red
LED
Trigger button
Power button*
DC-in connector
Scanner head
Product label
Thank you for choosing Socket Mobile!
Let’s get started!
Pins for
charging
cradle
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SCANNER SETUP
Insert the Batteries
Unlock the Battery door by using a thin coin to turn the lock
under the CHS to a horizontal
position (turn 90 degrees).
Install the batteries in their correct position as indicated by the +/- symbols.
Important: Only use NiMH
Rechargeable batteries. Do
NOT use Alkaline Batteries
Attach the Lanyard (optional)
Detach the string loop of the
tether from the lanyard. Then
feed the string loop through the slot
in the Twist-lock and then through the
end of the loop. Pull tight so the string
loop is secure to the Twist-lock, Reattach the string loop to the tether from
the Lanyard.
If desired, attach the tether to a lanyard or belt.
CHARGE THE BATTERY
Charge the CHS
The CHS must be fully charged be-
fore rst use. Please allow 5 hours
uninterrupted charging for the
initial battery charge.
For the 7Di or 7DiRx, lift the rubber ap to
access the power connector.
• Red LED = Charging
• Green LED = Fully charged
Charging from a computer USB port
is not reliable and not recommended.
Charging Cradles & Charging QX Stand
available separately.
5 Hours
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BASIC FUNCTIONALITY
Powering On:
Press and hold down the small
power button until the LED
turns blue and the CHS beeps
twice (low-high).
Powering Off/ Disconnecting:
Press and hold down the small
power button until the CHS beeps
twice (high-low).
USING THE SCANNER
Scanning Barcodes
After connecting the CHS to your device, open an application. Place
the cursor where you want to enter the scanned data.
1. Hold the CHS a few inches from the barcode.
2. Aim, press and hold the trigger button.
By default, the CHS will beep, vibrate, and the LED will ash green to
conrm successful scan.
Not recommended
scanning techniques
Aim the scan beam straight
across the entire barcode.
Power button
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Connect your CHS using one of the following Bluetooth modes:
Bluetooth Connection Proles
Bluetooth Mode Description
HID (Default)*
Human Interface
Device Prole
• “NO” software installation needed.
• Connects to most devices.
• Good for barcodes containing small amounts of data.
• Scanner appears like a keyboard.
SPP
Serial Port
Prole
• Software installation required.
• More efcient data communications for barcodes con-
taining lots of data.
iOS
Apple Specic
Serial Prole
• Must use with an App developed to work with
iOS devices
• Apple MFI tested and certied.
• If you have an application that supports Socket Mobile
Scanners this is the mode you want to use.
*By default, the CHS is set to HID Mode.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION METHODS
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION METHODS
Operating System Connection Options
Operating
Systems
(OS)
Devices
Bluetooth
HID
Support
Bluetooth
SPP
Support
Bluetooth
Apple Serial
Specic
(iOS Mode)
Android
Android 2.1 & later
Yes Yes No
Apple iOS
iPod, iTouch, iPhone,
& iPad
Yes No Ye s
Windows
Mobile
Windows Mobile 6.x Yes Yes No
Windows PC Windows 7, 8 Ye s Ye s No
Mac OS
Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.X
Mac Books, Mac Mini,
& iMac
Yes No No
Note: To switch from one mode to the other you must remove the
pairing information (see unpairing procedure on page 20) from both
devices - host computer and the CHS.
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HID MODE
Android: Connect Android Device in HID Mode
1. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is discoverable (unpaired).
2. Touch Home
| Menu | Settings | Wireless & Networks |
Bluetooth settings
3. Make sure the device has Bluetooth “On”. Scan for devices.
4. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.
5. The CHS will connect to the Android device.
6. The CHS will beep once after it has connected and is ready to scan
barcodes.
Apple: Connect Apple iOS Device or Mac OS Device HID Mode
In this mode the scanner works and behaves just like a keyboard.
Therefore, CHS will work with Safari, Notes, and any other applications
that supports an active cursor.
1. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is discoverable (unpaired).
2. Start a Bluetooth device search.
• iOS: Tap Settings | General | Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth. A
Bluetooth device search will begin.
• Mac OS: Click System Preferences | Internet & Wireless | Bluetooth.
In Bluetooth preferences, select the On checkbox. Click Set up New
Device... A Bluetooth device search will begin.
3. In the device list, tap on CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.
4. The CHS will connect to the Apple device.
5. The CHS will beep once after it has connected and is ready to scan
barcodes.
HID MODE
Windows: Connect Windows PC
Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is discoverable (unpaired).
1. Use your computer’s Bluetooth Settings to connect to the CHS.
2. Open Devices and Printers and select “Add a device”.
3. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next.
4. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK.
Or Pair Now.
5. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.
Note: On some computers the CHS will have to be congured as HID
Periferal.
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