User’s Guide
Bluetooth® CHS 7X, 7XRx
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System Requirements:
1. HID with Keyboard Translation support
2. Any of the following OS platforms:
-Windows Mobile/CE 5 or 6.1
-Windows 7/Vista/XP
OR
Any of the following devices:
-Socket SoMo
-Dell Axim 51v with WM/CE 5
-HTC with WM/CE 6.1
3. Bluetooth support with any of the following stacks:
-Microsoft SP3 BT v2.0
-Microsoft BT v2.1 with Win 7
-Toshiba BT v2.0, v1.2, v1.1
-Broadcom BT v2.0
-BlueSoleil v2.3.00 or v5.4.11 BT v2.0
Basic Functionality
*Note that no software is required for normal operation
Function Procedure(s)
Powering on /off
Power On: Press and hold down the
power button until you hear two (low-high)
tones.
Power Off: Press and hold down the
Scanning bar
codes
Press and release Trigger button when
scanning bar codes. The scanner will beep,
flash LED, and vibrate confirming the bar
code has been decoded and data
transferred to the paired system.
Factory Reset
Reverts CHS back to factory default state.
1. Power on CHS
2. Press and hold down the
Trigger button and momentarily
press the Power button while
still holding down the Trigger
button.
3. After 15 seconds, a single beep
following a series of 5 tones will
play confirming reset is
Pairing Reset
Releases the Bluetooth pairing from the last
system the scanner was paired to. This
allows new pairing to another system.
1. Power on CHS
2. Press and hold down the
Trigger button and press the
Power button until you hear a
series of 3 tones.
Retrieving Scanner and Firmware information
1. Power on CHS and pair via Bluetooth with system.
2. Open Notepad or Notes application and set cursor in application.
3. Press and hold down Trigger button for 15 seconds or until information
outputs in text into Notepad /Notes application.
Package Contents
• 1 Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner
• 1 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery installed (do not remove)
• 1 Charging cable (Cradle not included)
LED
LED LED Behavior Meaning
1 blink per
second
Bluetooth radio is on, but not
connected
Bluetooth
Status (Blue)
1 blink per 5
seconds
Scanner connected to system
1 blink per
scan
Data successfully scanned and
transmitted to host device
Good Read
(Green)
On solid When charging and is fully
charged
1 blink per
second
When battery is low
On solid Battery in process of charging
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 (with Blue LED) Initial connection to system
1 beep following 2 beeps
(same tone)
Re-connection to last paired system
3 downstream beeps Pairing Reset completed. Scanner will
power off
1 beep following series
of 5 beeps
Factory Reset completed. Scanner will
power off
LED
Trigger button
Power button
ASSEMBLING THE AC ADAPTER
The AC adapter included with the Bluetooth CHS includes four international plugs. Simply find the correct
plug for your region and slide it into the head of the adapter.
CHARGING THE SCANNER
Use the AC adapter or charging cradle, if included, to charge the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner.
Alternatively, you can use a car charger or the Mobile Power Pack (all available separately).
The scanner must be fully charged before its first use. Total charging time from empty to full is approximately
3.5 hours. The LED will emit a solid red light while charging, and turn green when the batteries are fully
charged.
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove the factory installed battery pack.
Other charging options are available for purchase as optional accessories:
http://www.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-barcode-scanners/accessories/
Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 Charging Cradle
Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 USB to DC Plug Charging Cable
SETUP FOR WINDOWS 7, VISTA, AND XP
STEP
1: TURN ON THE BLUETOOTH CHS
Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the scanner beeps twice (low-high).
The LED should blink blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.
Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode
0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable
2 hours If trigger button is not pressed,
scanner automatically powers of
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STEP 2: START BLUETOOTH ON YOUR COMPUTER
Note: Refer to your Bluetooth hardware/software documentation for full instructions.
1. If using an add-on Bluetooth card or adapter, such as the Socket Scanning Companion USB adapter, plug it in
your computer.
2. Start your computer’s Bluetooth software. For some computers, the Bluetooth software will automatically
launch after turning on the Bluetooth radio.
3. Turn on the Bluetooth radio. For some computers, the Bluetooth radio must be enabled through the software.
Other computers have a hardware switch.
Note: Your Bluetooth software may vary from the screen shown.
STEP 3: CONFIGURE BLUETOOTH SETTINGS
Follow the appropriate instructions for your Bluetooth stack. Configuration is only needed the first time you
connect the Bluetooth CHS to your PC. Refer to your Bluetooth software manual for full instructions.
Microsoft Bluetooth Stack with Windows Vista/XP:
1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, click Add a Bluetooth Device.
2. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will start and a welcome screen will appear. Check the box My device is
set up and ready to be found. Click Next.
3. After the search, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next.
Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address, which is labeled inside the
battery compartment for the Bluetooth CHS 7X or 7XRx.
4. A passkey or pairing option screen will appear. Select Use the passkey found in the documentation and enter the
default PIN 0000 (Be sure to enter four zeroes, not the letter "O"). Click Next.
5. Your computer will connect to the scanner. Status balloons will appear, reporting the connection progress.
After connecting, the Bluetooth CHS will beep once, and the LED will blink blue once every 3 seconds.
Microsoft Bluetooth Stack with Windows 7:
1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, click Add a Device and your
computer will automatically begin searching for Bluetooth devices in range and report found devices.
a. After the search, select Socket CHS 7x [xxxxxx]. Click Next.
Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth Device Address for the Bluetooth CHS 7X or 7XRx
2. A passkey or pairing option screen will appear. Select Enter the device’s pairing code and enter the default PIN
0000 (Be sure to enter four zeroes, not the letter "O"). Click Next.
3. Your system will confirm the scanner has been successfully added and will connect to the scanner. Status
balloons will appear, reporting the connection progress. After connecting, the Bluetooth CHS will beep
once, and a Blue LED will blink blue once every 5 seconds.
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