Model shown: CHS 7Ci
Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
CHS 7Ci & 7Di
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SERIES 7
1D IMAGER USER GUIDE
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Scanner 7Ci/7Di
AC adapter* & USB
to DC plug cable
*Use the plug that is regionally
appropriate
Lanyard
NiMH
rechargeable
batteries
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
The CHS 7Ci & 7Di is made with antimicrobial additives to help
protect against bacteria.
*Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Mode (iOS
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
Pins for
charging
cradle
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Insert the Batteries
Unlock the Battery door by using
a thin coin to turn the lock under
the scanner 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.
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SCANNER SETUP
Charge the Scanner
The scanner must be fully charged
before first use. Please allow 5 hours
uninterrupted charging for the initial
battery charge.
For the 7Di, 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.
Charging Cradle & Charging Stand
available separately.
5 Hours
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CHARGE THE BATTERY
Powering On:
Press and hold down the small
power button until the LED turns
blue and the scanner beeps twice
(low-high).
Powering Off/ Disconnecting:
Press and hold down the small power
button until the scanner beeps twice
(high-low) and lights turn off.
The scanner will power off automatically if device is not connected within 5
minutes. Scanner connected to a device
will power off within 2 hours if idle/
inactive.
Power button
POWERING ON/OFF
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Scanning Barcodes
After connecting the scanner to your device, open an application. Place the
cursor where you want to enter the scanned data.
1. Hold the scanner a few inches from the barcode.
2. Aim, press and hold the trigger button.
By default, the scanner will beep, vibrate, and the LED will flash green to confirm successful scan.
Not recommended
scanning techniques
Aim the scan beam straight
across the entire barcode
USING THE SCANNER
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Connect your Scanner using one of the following Bluetooth modes:
Bluetooth Connection Profiles
Bluetooth Mode Description
Basic Mode (HID)
(Default)*
Human Interface
Device Profile
• NO software installation required
• Connects to most devices
• Good for barcodes containing small amounts of
data
• Scanner interacts with host device like a keyboard
Application Mode
(SPP)
Serial Port Profile
• Software installation required
• More efficient and reliable data communications
for barcodes containing lots of data
Application Mode
(MFi-SPP) for iOS
Apple Specific
Serial Profile
• Must use with an App developed for iOS devices
• Apple MFI tested and certified
• If you have an application that supports Socket Mobile Scanners, this is the mode you want to use
*By default, the Scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID)
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
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Operating System Connection Options
Operating
Systems
(OS)
Devices
Bluetooth
Basic Mode
(HID)
Support
Bluetooth
Applica-
tion Mode
(SPP)
Support
Bluetooth
Applica-
tion Mode
(MFi-SPP)
for iOS
Android
Android 4.0.3 & later
Yes Yes N/A
Apple iOS
iPod, iPhone, & iPad
Yes N/A Yes
Windows
Mobile
Windows Mobile 6.x
(SoMo only)
Yes Yes N/A
Windows PC Windows 7, 8, 10 Yes Yes N/A
Mac OS
Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.X
Mac Books, Mac Mini,
& iMac
Yes N/A N/A
Note: To switch from one mode to the other, you must remove the
pairing information from both devices - host computer and the scanner. (See unpairing procedure, page 18)
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
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Android: Connect Android Device in Basic Mode (HID)
1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner 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 scanner will connect to the Android device.
6. The scanner will beep once after it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes.
Apple: Connect Apple iOS Device or Mac OS Device in
Basic Mode (HID)
In this mode, the scanner interacts with the device like a keyboard.
Therefore, the scanner will work with Safari, Notes, and any other applications
that supports an active cursor.
1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner 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 Blue-
tooth preferences, select the “On” checkbox. Click Set up New Device... A
Bluetooth device search will begin.
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BASIC MODE (HID)
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