Quick Start Guide
Bluetooth® Cordless Hand Scanner
Series 7 and Series 7 Rx
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Inserting the Batteries:
Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock
and remove the battery cover. To
unlock, turn the lock underneath
the scanner to a horizontal
position. Install the battery/
batteries as indicated by the +/symbols. Replace the battery cover
and turn the lock to a vertical
position.
Do not use alkaline batteries,
which may damage the device.
Attaching the Tether:
After removing the battery cover,
wrap the string loop of the tether
around the inside part of the lock.
Replace the battery cover. If
desired, attach the tether to a
lanyard or belt.
Touch Screen Stylus:
Use the stylus tip on Pocket PC and
other device touch screens. Do not
use the stylus if damaged, as it
may scratch the screen. The stylus
does not work on tablets with
Active Matrix displays.
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Downloads
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Package Contents
• Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS)
• Lanyard / belt clip with retractable tether
• Rechargeable battery/batteries
• Charging cable
• Quick Start Guide
• CD with software and documentation
SocketScan Task Tray Icon (Windows only)
For Windows Mobile/CE, the icon appears in the Today screen.
Icon Meaning
(red circle)
Windows Mobile/CE
: SocketScan is not
ready to connect to the Bluetooth CHS.
Windows 7/Vista/XP
: Bl uetooth CHS is
not connected to the computer.
(blue circle)
Windows Mobile/CE only
: SocketScan is
ready to connect to Bluetooth CHS.
Bluetooth CHS is connected and ready to
scan.
Spinning, alternating icon
Windows 7/Vista/XP only
. SocketScan is
ready for the Bluetooth CHS to connect
to the computer with ActivePairing.
Turning on the Bluetooth CHS
Press and hold the small power button for 3 seconds, until the LED
turns blue and the scanner beeps twice (low- high).
Time after turning on Bluetooth mode
0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable
5-20 minutes Connectable
20 minutes Scanner automatically turns off
Disconnecting
Click on the SocketScan task tray icon and click Disconnect.
Turning Off the CHS
Press and hold the power button at least 3 seconds until the blue
LED turns off and you hear 2 beeps (high-low)
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)
On Data successfully scanned and
transmitted to host device
Blinking 20% battery capacity
remaining
Battery
Status (Red)
Off Off or Good Battery status
Beeps
Beep Patterns Meaning
2 beeps (low-high) Power on
2 beeps (high-low) Power off
1 beep Scanner connected to computer
2 beeps (same tone) Scanner disconnected from computer
2 long beeps (same
tone) with Permanent
Pairing enabled
Scanner unsuccessfully tried 20 times to
connect to computer assigned as its
Permanent Pair
1 beep with green LED
(optional setting)
Data successfully scanned and sent to
computer
Technical Support
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LED
Trigger button
Power button
Stylus tip
Install SocketScan™ and Connect!Agent™ softw are
Enable cordless scanner support
1. Tap Start | Settings | SocketScan folder | SocketScan.
2. In the Today screen, tap on the SocketScan task tray icon. In the menu, tap Settings.
3. Tap on the CS tab.
4. Check the box Enable Cordless Scanner Support. Tap ok.
SCENARIO 1:
Tap on the SocketScan task tray icon.
In the menu, tap Connect CS.
SCENARIO 1: Single user — one
scanner per computer, no roaming.
Computer initiates Bluetooth connection
via Bluetooth software.
SCENARIO 3: Enterprise — scanner
roams between different computers.
Computer initiates Bluetooth connection
by reading a special barcode
(ActivePairing).
SCENARIO 2: Enterprise — one
scanner per computer, no roaming.
Scanner initiates Bluetooth connection
automatically when it is powered on
(ActivePairing with Permanent Pair).
Print Initiator barcode.
Please refer to specifications in the
User’s Guide.
Open your application and scan barcodes.
Enable Permanent Pair
1. In the SocketScan CS HW tab, tap
Advanced.
2. Select Permanent Pair and tap OK.
Tap ok.
SCENARIO 3:
Scan Initiator barcode to connect.
SCENARIO 2:
After you turn on the scanner, it will
automatically connect to the computer.
Make sure SocketScan is running, the computer’s Bluetooth radio is turned on, and the scanner is turned on.
Connect computer to scanner
1. Turn on the scanner.
2. Tap on the SocketScan task tray icon.
In the menu, tap Connect CS.
3. In the device list, select Socket CHS
and tap OK.
Connect computer to scanner
1. Turn on the scanner.
2. Tap on the SocketScan task tray icon.
In the menu, tap Connect CS.
3. In the device list, select Socket CHS
and tap OK.
Install SocketScan software
SCENARIO 1: Single user — one
scanner per computer, no roaming.
Computer initiates Bluetooth connection
through Bluetooth software.
SCENARIO 3: Enterprise — scanner
roams between different computers.
Scanner initiates Bluetooth connection
by reading a special bar code
(ActivePairing).
SCENARIO 2: Enterprise — one
scanner per computer, no roaming.
Scanner initiates Bluetooth connection
automatically when it is powered on
(ActivePairing with Permanent Pair).
Print Initiator barcode.
Please refer to specifications in the
User’s Guide.
Enable Permanent Pair
1. In the SocketScan CS tab, select
Enable ActivePairing. Select the
Incoming COM #. Click Advanced.
2. Select Permanent Pair. Click Change.
3. Check the box. Click OK. Click Close.
Connect computer to scanner
Click on the SocketScan task tray icon.
In the menu, click Connect CS.
Add scanner in Bluetooth software
1. Turn on the scanner.
2. Open your Bluetooth software. Search
for and add the Socket CHS. If
prompted, enter the PIN 1234.
3. Note the Outgoing Bluetooth COM #.
Add scanner in Bluetooth software
1. Turn on the scanner.
2. Open your Bluetooth software. Search
for and add the Socket CHS. If
prompted, enter the PIN 1234.
3. Note the Outgoing and Incoming
Bluetooth COM #.
Add scanner in Bluetooth software
1. Turn on the scanner.
2. Open your Bluetooth software. Search
for and add the Socket CHS. If
prompted, enter the PIN 1234.
3. Note the Incoming Bluetooth COM #.
Enable cordless scanner support
1. Click on the SocketScan icon on the
desktop.
2. Click on the SocketScan task tray
icon. In the menu, click Settings.
3. Click on the CS tab. Check the box
Enable CS Support.
4. Select the Outgoing COM #. Click OK.
Enable cordless scanner and
ActivePairing support
1. Click on the SocketScan icon on the
desktop.
2. Click on the SocketScan task tray
icon. In the menu, click Settings.
3. Click on the CS tab. Select Enable CS
Support and Enable ActivePairing.
4. Select the Incoming COM #. Click OK.
Enable cordless scanner support
1. Click on the SocketScan icon on the
desktop.
2. Click on the SocketScan task tray
icon. In the menu, click Settings.
3. Click on the CS tab. Check the box
Enable CS Support.
4. Select the Outgoing COM #. Click OK.
Connect computer to scanner
Click on the SocketScan task tray icon.
In the menu, click Connect CS.
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE / CE
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINDOWS 7 / VISTA / XP
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
For Windows-based computers, the Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Hand Scanner™ (CHS) offers three different connection
options to fit different work environments. The following diagrams provide basic instructions for installing, configuring, and
using the Bluetooth CHS with different connection methods. For complete instructions, including instructions for Palm,
BlackBerry, and Nokia smartphones, please refer to the User’s Guide, available on the CD and online.
IMPORTANT! These instructions do not work for the 7X or 7XRx! Please refer to the User’s Guide for instructions.
Download the latest software and manuals from: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/
SCENARIO 1:
Click on the SocketScan task tray icon.
In the menu, click Connect CS.
Open your application and scan barcodes.
SCENARIO 3:
Scan Initiator barcode to connect.
SCENARIO 2:
After you turn on the scanner, it will
automatically connect to the computer.
Make sure SocketScan is running, the computer’s Bluetooth radio is turned on, and the scanner is turned on.
Note: These instructions are for the Microsoft
Bluetooth stack. For other Bluetooth stacks,
please refer to the User’s Guide for instructions.
IMPORTANT! These instructions do not work for
the 7X or 7XRx in HID mode! Please refer to the
7X User’s Guide for instructions.
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