Socket CHS 7Mi, 7Pi, CHS 7Pi Quick Start Manual

QUICKSTARTGUIDE

Bluetooth®CordlessHandScanner(CHS)
Series7

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1DLaserModels—CHS7Mi,7Pi

This document pertains to the following CHS v3 models:

 7Mi SKU# CX2872-1411 (P/N 8550-00063)
 7Pi SKU# CX2874-1413 (P/N 8550-00064)

The part number (P/N) is labeled inside the battery compartment.

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LED

Trigger button

Power button

(also for iOS Keyboard Pop-up)

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PACKAGECONTENTS

 Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS)
 Lanyard / belt clip with retractable tether
 Rechargeable batteries (2)
 AC adapter with international plugs
 USB to DC plug cable
 CD with software and documentation

HELPFULRESOURCES

Software and Documentation Downloads:

Download the latest software and manuals from:

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

 User’s Guide: Full installation and usage instructions available online.
 Command Barcodes Sheet: Scan to configure the CHS. Many are at the end

of this Quick Start Guide. For a full set, download Command Barcodes Sheet.

Product Registration:

Need technical support? Want to opt-in for special offers? Register your
product online: http://support.socketmobile.com/

Alternatively, if you install SocketScan 10 software for Android / Windows /
BlackBerry OS or Scanner Settings for iOS, you can use it to register the CHS.

Technical Support:

 Online Knowledge Base: http://support.socketmobile.com/EU_S1a.asp
 Online Requests: Register to submit an inquiry. http://support.socketmobile.com
 Phone: [phone] USA/Canada [phone]

Software Development Kit:

SocketScan 10 SDK for Apple iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Windows is
available to members of the Socket Mobile Developer Program ($19.95/year).
Learn more at: http://developer.socketmobile.com/

Thank you for choosing Socket Mobile!

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SCANNERSETUP

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Insert the Batteries:

Unlock the battery cover by using a
screwdriver or coin to turn the lock
under the CHS to a horizontal position.

Remove the battery cover.

Install the batteries in their correct position as
indicated by the +/- symbols.

IMPORTANT! Only use NiMH batteries.

Attach the Lanyard

(Optional):

Wrap the loop of string of the lanyard around
the inside part of the lock.

Replace the battery cover and lock it by turning
the lock into a vertical position.

Charge the CHS:

The CHS must be fully charged before first use.
Initial charging takes about 5 hours.

For the 7Pi, lift the rubber flap to access the
power connector.

 Red LED = Charging
 Green LED = Fully charged

Charging from a computer USB port is
not reliable and not recommended.

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BASICFUNCTIONALITY

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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).

Scanning Barcodes:

After connecting the CHS to your device, open an
application. Put the cursor where you want to enter data.

Hold the CHS about 4 inches (10 cm) from the barcode
and press and hold the trigger button. Make sure the red
beam covers the entire width of the barcode.

By default, the CHS will beep and vibrate, and the LED
will flash green to confirm that data was decoded and
sent to the host device.

BLUETOOTHPAIRING

Automatic Reconnections:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to
connect to the last device it paired and connected to.

 Make sure the device is in range with Bluetooth on.
 If using SPP mode, make sure SocketScan 10 software

or an application developed with SocketScan 10 SDK
is running.

If the CHS is connected to a device and gets disconnected, it
will try to reconnect for a few minutes. Make sure the
device 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.

Unpairing the CHS: Deleting the Bluetooth Pairing

In most cases, if the CHS is paired with a device, you
should unpair it before trying to connect to a new
device.

1. Power on the CHS.

2. Press and hold down the trigger button.

3. Press and hold down the power button.

4. After you hear 3 beeps, release both buttons.

5. The CHS will unpair and automatically power off. The

next time you power on the CHS, it will be discoverable.

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HIDvs.SPPMODEvs.iOSMODE
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The CHS supports three modes, based on different kinds of Bluetooth connections:

 Human Interface Device (HID): Default mode of CHS. No software installation required.
 Serial Port Profile (SPP): Highly recommended, allows two-way communications with

Android, Windows and BlackBerry. SocketScan 10 software installation required.

 iOS: Highly recommended, allows two-way communications with Apple iOS devices.

Compatible application developed with SocketScan 10 SDK required.

OS Apple iOS Android OS

Windows

Embedded* / PC

BlackBerry

OS

Most Other

OS**

HID

2.2 and

later with HID

support



SPP

2.1 and

later

iOS

compatible

app required

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*Windows Embedded Handheld only. **Includes Mac OS, Windows RT, Linux, etc.

By default, the CHS is set to HID mode for Keyboard devices, which requires no
software installation.

For easiest setup, choose HID mode if supported by your device:

1. Install and charge

batteries.

2. Connect scanner. 3. Scan barcodes.

To learn how to connect by scanning a custom barcode, refer to the User’s Guide.

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APPLEIOS

HID(KEYBOARD)MODE

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To pair the CHS with the Apple device: (required only the first time you connect)

1. Power on the CHS.

2. By default, the CHS is set to HID Keyboard mode. If needed, scan this barcode to set it

to the correct mode. The CHS will beep 3 times.

3. Enable Bluetooth on the Apple device. A Bluetooth device search will begin.

4. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. If prompted, tap Pair.

The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Address, which
is labeled in the CHS battery compartment.

5. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 4.

To connect to a new device, you must first unpair the CHS. See page 4.

To access the onscreen keyboard while connected to the CHS: 

See a video demo at: http://www.youtube.com/socketmobile#p/u/5/VhtttoC6ROs

1. Make sure the CHS is connected to your Apple device.

2. Open your application and place the cursor where you want to enter data.

3. Quickly double-press the power button of the CHS (like double-clicking a mouse) to

open or close the onscreen keyboard.

Print page to scan.
Do not scan onscreen.

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APPLEIOS

iOSMODE

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IMPORTANT! Follow the instructions below ONLY if you are using the CHS
7Mi/7Pi and a compatible application developed with SocketScan 10 SDK!

To view a selected listing of compatible apps developed with SocketScan 10 SDK,
please visit: http://www.socketmobile.com/appstore

The proper setup instructions may vary depending on your application. Follow the
instructions provided by your software application developer.

To install the software:

Install a compatible application onto your device that was developed with SocketScan 10
SDK. Follow the installation instructions from the application developer.

To pair the CHS with the Apple device: (required only the first time you connect)

1. Power on the CHS and scan this barcode. The CHS will beep 3 times.

2. Open the application.

3. Enable Bluetooth on the Apple device.

4. Select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. If prompted, tap Pair.

5. The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the CHS Bluetooth Address,

which is labeled in the CHS battery compartment.

6. Go to your application. It will attempt to connect your device to the CHS.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes into your compatible application, see
instructions on page 4.

To connect to a new device, you must first unpair the CHS. See page 4.

Print page to scan.
Do not scan onscreen.

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ANDROIDOS

SPPMODE

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The instructions below are based on the Asus Nexus 7 running Android OS 4.2.
Instructions for other devices may slightly differ. For Bluetooth HID instructions,
please see the User’s Guide.

To install the software:

1. If you installed barcode scanning software for your device camera, scan this

barcode to launch the SocketScan 10 page in Google Play. Alternatively,
open Google Play and search for SocketScan 10 Keyboard Wedge software.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install SocketScan 10 software.

If prompted, allow the app to access Bluetooth settings / USB storage / SD card contents.

3. If SocketScan 10 prompts you to turn on Bluetooth, touch Allow.

4. You will be prompted to set SocketScan 10 as the keyboard language. Touch Back

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5. Touch Home | Apps | Settings | Language & input.

6. Under Keyboard & Input Methods, select SocketScan 10. Touch Back .

7. In SocketScan 10, touch Menu | Input Method. Select SocketScan 10. Touch Back .

To pair and connect the CHS and Android device: (required only the first time you connect)

1. Power on the CHS and scan this barcode. The CHS will beep 3 times.

2. In SocketScan 10, touch Menu | Socket EZ Pair. Touch Bluetooth.

3. Select Socket CHS [xxxxxx].

The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Address, which
is labeled in the CHS battery compartment.

4. When notified of a pairing request, swipe the notification down. Touch Pairing request.

Touch Pair.

5. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once. The icon at the

top of the screen will also change (see below). Touch Back

.

Status Bar Icon

CHS not connected. CHS connected.

6. A CHS registration icon will also appear on top of the screen. If desired, swipe it

down to open the software and register your CHS.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 4.

To connect to a new device, you must first unpair the CHS. See page 4.

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Print page to scan.
Do not scan onscreen.

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WINDOWSPC

SPPMODE

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To install the software and configure a COM port:

Windows 8 or 7: Make sure you have administrative privileges to install software.

1. Download the latest SocketScan 10 software from:

http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series7/ss110/

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. In the last screen, click Finish.

3. In SocketScan Settings, select an incoming Bluetooth serial COM port. Click OK.

Click Ports to create a new incoming COM port or identify an incoming COM port.

To pair the CHS with the PC: (required only the first time you connect)

1. Power on the CHS and scan this barcode. It will beep 3 times.

2. Use your Bluetooth software to start a device search.

3. Select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes).

The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the CHS Bluetooth Address,
which is labeled in the CHS battery compartment.

If prompted, choose Socket Serial Port service. Select an available COM.

4. Make sure SocketScan 10 is running. Click on the SocketScan 10 desktop icon .

5. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, click Socket

EZ Pair. Click Bluetooth. Select your CHS and click Pair.

6. The PC will connect to the CHS, indicated by a beep. The CHS will then disconnect from

the computer, indicated by two beeps. Click OK.

7. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once. The task tray

icon will also change (see below).

8. Close Socket EZ Pair. The Registration screen will appear. If desired, register your CHS.

Task Tray Icon

CHS not connected.

CHS connected.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 4.

To connect to a new device, you must first unpair the CHS. See page 4.

Print page to scan.
Do not scan onscreen.

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WINDOWSPCOREMBEDDEDHANDHELD

HID(PERIPHERALS)MODE

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To pair the CHS with the PC or PDA: (required only the first time you connect)

1. Power on the CHS and scan this barcode. The CHS will beep 3 times.

2. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC or PDA and start a device search.

3. Select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes). If

prompted to select services, select Input Device.

4. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 4.

To connect to a new device, you must first unpair the CHS. See page 4.

BLACKBERRYOS

SPPMODE

SocketScan 10 software works with BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.714 or later for Bold 9700.
Other phones may be compatible.

To install the software: On your phone, open http://www.socketmobile.com/blackberry
Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the software.

To pair the CHS with the phone: (required only the first time you connect)

1. Power on the CHS and scan this barcode. The CHS will beep 3 times.

2. Use the phone’s Bluetooth software to start a device search.

3. Select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. If asked for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes).

4. In the Home screen, click Downloads | SocketScan 10. If prompted to grant trusted

application status, click Yes.

5. Click Menu | Socket EZ Pair. Click 1D Scanner. If prompted, select your CHS.

6. After they pair and connect, the CHS will beep once to confirm the connection, then

beep twice to signal a disconnection. Click Menu | Close to close Socket EZ Pair.

7. SocketScan 10 will try to connect to the CHS. If asked to confirm, click Yes.

8. After the CHS connects and is ready to scan barcodes, it will beep once.

9. Click Menu | Close. The registration screen will appear. If desired, register your CHS.

Now you are ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 4.

Print page to scan.
Do not scan onscreen.

Print page to scan.
Do not scan onscreen.

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COMMANDBARCODES

Print out and scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the CHS.

Make sure the CHS is not connected to a host computer or device before
scanning a command barcode!

Print out sheet before scanning, do not scan barcodes on-screen!

To use the CHS on multiple hosts, perform the unpair sequence. For
instructions, see page 4.

By default, the CHS is in HID mode as a Keyboard device.

For a complete set of command barcodes, please download the Command Barcodes Sheet:

http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/data-collection/command-barcodes-sheet-v3.pdf

Bluetooth Connection Modes

HID-Keyboard (default)

Configures the CHS to Human Interface
Device (HID) mode as a Keyboard class device.

SPP Mode

Changes the CHS to Serial Port Profile (SPP)
mode.

iOS Mode

Changes the CHS to iOS mode

Factory Defaults

Factory Reset

Configures the CHS to revert all settings to
factory defaults. The CHS will power off after
scanning this barcode.

5/2013 Printed in USA 6430-00353 A

Beep Settings

Beep after CHS Decodes
Data ON (default)

Enables CHS to beep to
indicate successful scans.

Beep after CHS Decodes
Data OFF

Disables CHS from beeping
to indicate successful scans.

Beep after Host Receives
Data ON (default)

Enables CHS to beep after a
host computer or device
acknowledges a successful
scan.

Scan with CHS in SPP mode.

Beep after Host Receives
Data OFF

Disables CHS from beeping
after a host computer or
device acknowledges a
successful scan.

Scan with CHS in SPP mode.

Apple iOS Keyboard (only for HID mode)

Double-Press to Open
Onscreen Keyboard

Enables CHS to open iOS
onscreen keyboard after CHS
power button double-press

Opens iOS Keyboard - With Beep (default)

Opens iOS Keyboard – No Beep

Disable Double Press

Disables double press
feature for the CHS.