Socket CHS Series 7 User Manual

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Socket

Bluetooth® Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 (v3)

1D Models

User’s Guide

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3/2012 Document# 6410-00318 B

CHS version

Type of Barcode Scanner

Part Number

Linear Imager

8550-00061

7Ci

Linear Imager

8550-00062

Class 1 laser

8550-00056

Class 2 laser

8550-00057

Class 2 laser, durable casing

8550-00058

Friendly, and SoMo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc . Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Mobile, Inc. Apple, iPad, i Phone, iPod touch, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., regis tered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a tradem ark of Apple Inc. All other brand and product names are t rademarks of their respective holders.

The Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner includes technology licensed under United States Patent Num bers 5,902,991, 7,429,000 B1 and D526,320 S.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Sock et Mobile is expressly prohibited. Pl ease be aware that the products descri bed i n this manual may change without notice. Feel free to c ont act Socket Mobile at:

Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive, Newark, CA 94560-4808, USA +1-510-933-3000 USA/Canada Toll-free: 1-800-552-3300

http://www.socketmobile.com/contact

Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no responsi bi l i t y f or anyt hi ng resulting from the application of information contained in this manual .

Please refrain from any applic ations of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Sc anner t hat are not described in this manual. Please refrain from dis assembling the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner. Dis assembly of this device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bull et i ns by visiting the Socket Mobile website at:

http://www.socketmobile.com

IMPORTANT! The information in this User’s Guide pertains to 1D versions of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) v3 hardware, which have the followi ng par t num ber s:

If you have an older version of the CHS, you can download the appropriate manual at:

http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads

If you have the CHS 7X, 7XRx, 7Xi or 7XiRx (with 2D support), please refer to the appropriate user’s guide at: http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/data-collection/chs-7x_ss10-ug.pdf

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPENDICES A SPECIFICATIONS 91

B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 94 C BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 96 D DECODE ZONE 97 E COMMAND BARCODES FOR CHS 7C, 7CI 100 F COMMAND BARCODES FOR CHS 7E, 7M, 7P 107 G SPECIAL BUTTON SEQUENCES 113 H CAB INSTALLATION 114 I CONNECTION BARCODES 115 J TROUBLESHOOT ING 116 K TECHNICAL SUPPORT 123

LIMITED WARRANTY 124 SOFTWARE LICENSE 125 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 126

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1 | INTRODUCTION

Model

Scanning Engine

Extra Durable Exterior Casing

Antimicrobial Casing

Linear Imager

7Ci

Linear Imager

Class 1 Laser

Class 2 laser

Class 2 Laser 

AAA batteries

Lanyard/Belt Clip

retractable teth

CD with software

documentatio

Thank you for purchasing the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7. The CHS is a portable handheld barcode scanner that is small, light, comfortable to use, and enables you to scan data from 1D barcodes into a wide variety of computers, smartphones and PDAs.

SCANNER MODELS (1D VERSIONS)

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Socket Bluetooth

Cordless Hand Scanner

USB AC charging kit

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their products. Product registration is required to access technical support. You can also opt in for special offers, upgrades, and new product information. Register online at: http://support.socketmobile.com SocketScan 10, you can register the CHS through the software.

2 NiMH

rechargeable

Alternatively, if you install

SOCKETCARE

SocketCare is an enhanced service program that features priority technical support, accelerated repair and replacement and more. http://www.socketcare.com/

• SocketCare Plus 2 year - SKU# SC1804-1349

• SocketCare Plus 3 year - SKU# SC1805-1350

• SocketCare Comprehensive Plus – SKU# SC1806-1351 (requires previous purchase of

SocketCare Plus 2 or 3 year program)

™

SERVICE PROGRAM

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SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS / COMPATIBLE DEVICES

System Compatibil ity Requirements / Compatible Devices

Bluetooth HID

Bluetooth SPP

Windows

• Windows 7, Vista, XP stack

Windows

Windows Mobile 6.x

Microsoft stack

Microsoft or

Bluetooth stack

Apple iOS

iPod touch (4th generation)

iPad

Mac OS*

• Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.6.6 for Mac / MacBook

• Bluetooth driver v2.24f3 (v1965) or v2.37f1

Android OS

Android 2.1 or later

Android

support

BlackBerry OS

BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.714 or later for Bold 9700** QNX

BlackBerry PlayBook



For the latest device compatibility information, please use our Compatibility Checker:

http://www.socketmobile.com/CompatibilityChecker/

Support

Mobile

• Microsoft, Toshiba or Broadcom Bluetooth

iPod touch (3rd generation) iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPad (3 iPad 2

generation)

 



Bluetooth



2.2 or later with HID

Support



Broadcom



For the 7Ci only



 Android 2.1

or later

*Compatibility verified f or l at est models at time of testi ng. Other models or Bluetooth driv er v ersions not tested. **Other devices not tested with SocketS can 10 and may require the previous softw are version.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION

Download Quick Start Guides, Command Barcode Sheets, CHS 7X User’s Guide, the SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide or other manuals: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/

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ABOUT BLUETOOTH HID AND SPP MODES

Feature

CHS with HID mode

CHS in SPP mode for

BlackBerry

CHS in iOS mode

No software installation required





Supports SocketScan 10 Pair







Non-printable ASCII, keyboard support





Parsing / data checks (with SocketScan 10 SDK)





Binary data (with SDK)





Scanner configuration methods

Special barcodes

SocketScan 10 utility or special barcodes

Scanner Settings app or special barcodes

Scanner configuration options

Limited configuration options

Many configuration options

Barcodes containing a lot

Less efficient to slower performance

More efficient data

The CHS v3 supports two kinds of Bluetooth connections (known as Bluetooth profiles): SPP (Serial Port Profile) and HID (Human Interface Device), each with its advantages and disadvantages.

By default, the CHS is set to HID mode for Keyboard devices, which requires no SocketScan 10 software installation. For better performance, Socket highly recommends that you use SPP

(especially if scanning barcodes that contain a lot of data). The CHS 7Ci also supports iOS mode to enable SPP con n ections with the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.

software with Socket EZ

UNICODE, international

of data

communications may lead

Android, Windows,

communications

(CHS 7Ci only)

communications

To change modes, use the Command Barcodes in Appendix E for CHS 7C, 7Ci or Appendix F CHS 7E, 7M, 7P.

To learn more about HID and SPP, please read our white paper:

http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white-paper.pdf

ABOUT SOCKETSCAN 10 SOFTWARE

SocketScan™ 10 keyboard wedge software enters scanned data directly into any program as if the

data were manually typed. It includes a utility for configuring Prefix/Suffixes, sounds, symbologies, and other settings for the CHS. Download the latest software free from:

http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/

Software for Bluetooth SPP mode only. No software installation required for HID mode.

SocketScan 10 keyboard wedge software is designed for scanning 7 bit ASCII data. For Unicode, DoubleByte, Multibyte (e.g., for Japanese or Chinese) or binary data, use the SocketScan 10 SDK to convert the data before it is sent to your application. Learn more about the SDK at:

http://www.socketmobile.com/products/sdk/

for

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ABOUT SOCKETSCAN 10 SDK

Accessory

SKU Number

If you are a developer who would like to add support for the CHS to your mobile application, Socket offers the SocketScan 10 SDK with support for Apple iOS, Android, Windows, and BlackBerry OS. For more information, please visit: http://www.socketmobile.com/products/sdk/

Note: For Apple iOS developers who want to use the SDK, t he CHS 7Ci, 7Xi or 7XiRx is required.

ACCESSORIES

For 7C/7Ci/7E/7M: SKU# AC40541381

Charging Cradle with Latch

For 7P: SKU# AC4055-1382

USB A Male to DC Plug Cable SKU# AC4051-1192

Car Charger SKU# AC4057-1384

AC Power Supply with USB Charging Cable

SKU# AC4058-1415

From Taylor Made Cases

Protective Carrying Case / Belt Holster

SKU# TM-HS650-KT

From Viziflex Seels

Waterproof Skin

For 7C/7Ci /7E/7M: SKU# SMS03 For 7P: SKU# SMS01

For more information on Socket accessories for the CHS, please visit:

http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-scanners/accessories-bt.aspx

For more information on accessories from Taylor Made Cases, Viziflex Seels or other Socket partners, please visit: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/star/custom-cases.aspx

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HARDWARE FEATURES

Trigger button

Power button

Stylus tip

Status indicator LED

Power connector

Protective rubber bumper

Product Diagram

(7P only)

(For 7P remove rubber cap to access)

Touch Screen Stylus

The bottom of the CHS features a stylus tip that you can use on Pocket PC and other resistive device touch screens.

WARNING: Do not use a damaged stylus, as it may scratch the display screen of your computer. Do not use on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or other capacitive screen device.

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Status Indicator LED

LED

LED Activity

Meaning

Beep Pattern

Meaning

Bluetooth (Blue) 1 blink per 3 seconds CHS connected to host device

Good Read (Green) On

On and connected to charger Battery full

Battery (Red) Blinking 20% battery capacity remaining

Off Off or Good Battery status

1 blink per second

Bluetooth radio is on but not connected

Data successfully scanned and transmitted to host device

Status Indicator Beeps

2 beeps (low-high) Power on 2 beeps (high-low) Power off

1 beep CHS connected to host device and ready to scan barcodes.

You have double-pressed the power button, and the CHS has

1 beep (low)

1 beep with green LED (configurable setting)

enabled support for simultaneous scanning and onscreen keyboard entry for Apple iOS

Data successfully scanned and sent to host device

2 beeps (same tone) CHS disconnected from host device

1 long beep

5 beeps

CHS unsuccessfully tried 30 times to connect to the last host device it paired with. The CHS will become discoverable.

The CHS detects an internal fault, will reset and power off. If connected to a host computer, the scanner will disconnect during the reset.

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Vibrate

Meaning

Time after turning on CHS

Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes

Discoverable and connectable

5-20 minutes

Connectable

20 minutes

CHS automatically powers off

Vibrate for 7Ci, 7P Power on OR data successfully scanned and sent to host device.

To modify the LED, beep and vibrate settings, you can use the Command Barcodes, or if the CHS supports SPP mode for your OS, the Scanner Settings utility (see chapter for your OS).

Bluetooth Mode Sequence

When the CHS is powered on, its Bluetooth mode will gradually change if no connection is made.

Simultaneous Use of CHS and Socket Plug-in Device

You can use the CHS and a Socket plug-in barcode / RFID / magnetic stripe reader simultaneously on the same host computer or device. However, you will need to run two different versions of SocketScan concurrently.

• For the CHS, use SocketScan 10, which you can download from:

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

• For Socket plug-in devices, use SocketScan 7 (or older), which you can download from:

http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series5/

• For more information about Socket plug-in devices for data collection, please visit:

http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/handheld-computers/accessories-hc.aspx?cat=Data%20Collection

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2 | SCANNER SETUP

Revision Letter - follows Part Number (P/N)

Bluetooth Device Address

INSTALLING BATTERIES A ND ATTA CHING THE TETHER

1. Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock and remove the battery cover. Turn the lock underneath the scanner to a horizontal position to unlock.

2. Remove the battery cover.

The Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) is printed on a label inside the battery compartment. It helps you distinguish your CHS from other CHS scanners. If you install SocketS can 10, you can also check the BDA in Scanner Settings.

(BDA)

3. Install the batteries in their correct positions, as indicated by the +/- symbols.

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4. If desired, attach the tether to the battery cover. Wrap the string loop around the inside part of

Battery Type

NiMH rechargeable AAA

Battery Life

~19 hours to scan 15,000+ barcodes for new, fully charged batteries

the lock.

5. Replace the battery cover and turn the lock to a vertical position to secure it.

WARNING: Installing the batteries incorrectly may damage the scanner.

WARNING: Charge ONLY NiMH batteries in the CHS . Charging alkaline or other battery types will damage the scanner. Remove the batteries if the CHS will not be used for more than 30 days.

The red Battery Status LED will not function properly if standard AAA non-rechargeable batteries are being used.

ASSEMBLING THE AC ADAPTER

If you wish to charge the CHS with the AC adapter, the correct plug for your region must be attached first. Four different plugs are included. Simply find the correct plug for your region and slide it into the head of the adapter until it latches. Plug in the cable, making sure the USB connector is oriented the correct way.

The charger cannot be sold in Japan.

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CHARGING THE SCANNER

Included Charging Hardware

• AC adapter with international plugs

• USB A Male to DC Plug Cable (2A maximum)

AC Adapter Rating

5V, 2A, positive pole center

Power Jack Connector

4 mm barrel

Optional Charging

• Charging cradle

The CHS must be fully charged before first use. Use the AC adapter to charge from a wall outlet, or the USB cable to charge from a PC. Initial charging takes about 5 hours with an AC adapter. Optional charging accessories are also available.

The LED will be solid red while charging and green when the batteries are full.

If you use the USB cable and the PC enters suspend mode, charging will stop.

Hardware

• Car charger

• Mobile Power Pack (available in Americas/Asia Pac)

• AC or DC adapter from Socket SoMo 650

Purchase online at: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-

scanners/accessories-bt.aspx

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3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS PC

Bluetooth Mode

Pros

Cons

HID

• No SocketScan 10 software installation

• Limited configuration options

SPP

• Many configuration options

barcodes containing lots of data

• SocketScan 10 software installation required

This chapter explains how to install and use the CHS with a Bluetooth enabled computer running Windows 7, Vista or XP

Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries and charged the CHS, as described in Chapter 2

CONNECTION OPTIONS

For Windows, the CHS offers two different connection options.

Instructions on next page

Instructions on page 19

needed

• Broad character set, including nonprintable ASCII, international keyboards

• More efficient data communications for

• Limited to printable ASCII and some non-

printable characters

• Less efficient data communications for barcodes containing lots of data

The CHS has been successfully tested in SPP mode with the Microsoft, Broadcom, and Toshiba Bluetooth stacks. CHS in SPP mode has not been tested on PCs running other Bluetooth stacks and may not work correctly.

Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in SPP mode. To learn more, read our white paper:

paper.pdf.

http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white-

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OPTION 1: USING THE CHS IN HID MODE

To pair the CHS with your computer:

1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the

You only need to pair the CHS with your computer the first time you try to connect.

CHS beeps twice (low-high).

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

2. Scan this barcode to configure the CHS for HID mode for peripherals. Afterwards, the CHS will beep 3 times.

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

By default, the CHS is in HID Keyboard mode. If the CHS was changed to SPP mode, first use the Command Barcodes above.

to change the CHS to HID mode before scanning the barcode

3. Turn on Bluetooth on your computer. Refer to your computer’s documentation for instructions.

4. Use you computer’s Bluetooth software to connect to the CHS (see instructions on next page).

In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment.

To identify your type of Bluetooth stack, click Start. Right-click on My Computer and click Properties | Hardware tab | Device Manager and identify the manufacturer of your Bluetooth device.

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Bluetooth Stack

Connection Instructions

Microsoft

(Windows 7)

1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area). In the pop-up menu, click Add a Device. A device search will begin.

2. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx] and click Next.

3. If prompted, select Enter the device’s pairing code. Enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.

4. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.

(Windows Vista / XP)

1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area). In the pop-up menu, click Add a Bluetooth Device.

2. In the welcome screen, check the box My device is set up and ready to be found. Click Next. A device search will begin.

3. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next.

4. If prompted, select Use the passkey found in the documentation and enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.

5. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.

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Bluetooth Stack

Connection Instructions

Toshiba

Broadcom

A device

1. Double-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area).

2. In Bluetooth Settings, click New Connection.

3. In the connection wizard, select Express Mode. Click Next. A device search will

begin.

(Widcomm)

4. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next.

5. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK.

6. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.

1. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area).

2. On the left side, under Bluetooth Tasks, click Add a Bluetooth Device. search will begin.

3. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx].

4. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click Pair Now.

5. If prompted to select a Bluetooth service, select the CHS. Click Finish.

Use Bluetooth v2.1 or later for best results. Do not use Quick Connect | Bluetooth serial devices when the CHS is in HID mode.

Only computers running Bluetooth 2.0 will prompt for a passkey.

The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds.

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To scan barcodes:

1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data.

2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode.

For example, try scanning the following barcode:

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

After data is read and sent to the computer, by default, the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. The CHS 7Ci, and 7P will also vibrate to indicate that data is read. You can use the Command Barcodes LED / vibrate settings.

to modify the beep /

By default, a carriage return is applied after scanned barcode data is entered. To disable the automatic carriage return, you can use the Command Barcodes

(use the

Data Editing barcode for disabling suffixes).

If no data is read in a few seconds, the aiming beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect: Turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last computer it paired and connected to. Make sure your computer is in range with Bluetooth enabled.

If the CHS is connected to your computer and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect for a few minutes. Make sure the computer is on and in range. If the CHS cannot reconnect, you will hear a long beep. Turn off the CHS and then turn it back on to restart the reconnection process.

The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G

for unpairing instructions.

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OPTION 2: USING THE CHS IN SPP MODE

To install SocketScan 10 software and configure a COM port:

1. Access the SocketScan 10 installation file, either from the Socket website or the SocketScan 10 installation CD.

• To install from a web download (recommended to ensure the latest software)

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

− Click on the link for the exe file.

• To install from the SocketScan 10 installation CD:

− Insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer. It should auto-run.

(If the CD does not auto-run, use My Computer or File Explorer to access your CD drive and click on setup.exe)

− In the Getting Started with SocketScan wizard, click on the Installation link on the left side. Scroll down to the section for Windows Desktop and click Install.

2. Download and run the installation file.

• For Internet Explorer, in the Security Warning screens, click Run.

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• For Firefox, click Save File. In the Downloads list, double-click on the SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the warning screen, click OK.

• For Chrome, click Save at the bottom of the screen. Click on the link for the

SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the Security Warning screen, click Run.

3. The installation wizard will launch. Follow it to install software for Windows Desktop.

If you are running an older version of SocketScan 10, uninstall it before proceeding with the newer SocketScan 10 installation. Make sure SocketScan 10 is not running before you start the uninstall process, and when prompted, restart your computer to complete the uninstallation.

4. A message will state that on the next screen, you will need to configure an incoming Bluetooth serial COM port to connect with the CHS. Click Yes.

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5. The SocketScan Settings screen will appear. Select an available incoming COM port for SocketScan 10 to use. Note the Bluetooth stack at the top of the screen.

Click Ports if a suitable incoming Bluetooth COM port is not listed and you would like to add one. Also, if SocketScan Settings lists multiple COM ports, you can determine if any are already paired to a Socket Bluetooth barcode scanner and/or which one is incoming.

For the Toshiba Bluetooth stack, incoming COM ports are listed as LocalCOM-Server.

For most users, Use keyboard wedge and Show keyboard wedge icon in tray should be selected. For more information on keyboard wedge and VIN decode options, please see SocketScan 10 Settings

6. After making all your selections in SocketScan 10 Settings, click OK.

7. In the last screen of the software installation wizard, click Finish. If prompted, restart your computer.

After installation, a SocketScan 10 shortcut will appear on your desktop. Click it to quickly launch SocketScan 10.

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To pair and connect the CHS with your computer:

You only need to pair the CHS with you computer the first time you try to connect.

The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special barcode, please see Appendix I

1. IMPORTANT! If using Windows 7 or Vista, make sure you are running SocketScan 10 software with administrative privileges. Right-click on the SocketScan 10 desktop shortcut icon. In the pop-up menu, click Properties. Click Advanced... Select Run as administrator and click OK.

2. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

3. Scan this barcode to change the CHS to SPP mode. Afterwards, the CHS will beep 3 times.

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

4. Turn on Bluetooth

on your computer. Refer to your computer’s documentation for

instructions.

5. Follow the correct instructions for your Bluetooth stack to pair with the CHS (see next page).

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Bluetooth Stack

Connection Instructions

Microsoft

(Windows 7)

1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area). In the pop-up menu, click Add a Device. A device search will begin.

2. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx] and click Next.

3. If prompted, select Enter the device’s pairing code. Enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.

4. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.

(Windows Vista / XP)

1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area). In the pop-up menu, click Add a Bluetooth Device.

2. In the welcome screen, check the box My device is set up and ready to be found. Click Next. A device search will begin.

3. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next.

4. If prompted, select Use the passkey found in the documentation and enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next.

5. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.

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Bluetooth Stack

Connection Instructions

Toshiba

Broadcom

1. Double-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area).

2. In Bluetooth Settings, click New Connection.

3. In the connection wizard, select Express Mode. Click Next. A device search will begin.

(Widcomm)

4. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next.

5. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK.

6. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.

1. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area).

2. On the left side, under Bluetooth Tasks, click Add a Bluetooth Device. A device

search will begin.

3. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx].

4. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click Pair Now.

5. If prompted to select a Bluetooth service, select the CHS and click Finish.

6. Use Bluetooth v2.1 or later for best results. Do not use Quick Connect |

Bluetooth serial devices when the CHS is in HID mode.

Only computers running Bluetooth 2.0 will prompt for a passkey.

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6. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon

Socket EZ Pair.

in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click

If the icon does not appear, open SocketScan 10 by clicking on the desktop shortcut.

7. Select 1D Scanner.

8. Select your CHS in the list and click Pair.

9. After they pair, the computer will connect to the CHS, indicated by a beep. The CHS will then disconnect, indicated by two beeps. Click OK.

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10. After several seconds, the CHS will reconnect to the computer, indicated by a beep.

The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds. A CHS icon

the system tray.

will also appear in

11. Click X to close Socket EZ Pair. The CHS Registration screen will appear. Complete the required fields and click Register Now to register the scanner, or click Skip Registration to register later.

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To scan barcodes:

1. Make sure the CHS is connected to the computer, indicated by the CHS icon system tray.

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

in the

3. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode.

For example, try scanning the following barcode:

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

After decoding the barcode and sending it to the computer, by default, the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the laser will turn off. The CHS 7P will also vibrate to indicate that the barcode is decoded. You can modify the beep / LED / vibrate settings by using the Scanner Settings utility or Command Barcodes

To configure an automatic Carriage Return or Tab after each scan of data, use the

Scanner Settings utility or Command Barcodes

If no data is read in a few seconds, the aiming beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect: Turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last computer it paired and connected to. Make sure your computer is in range with Bluetooth enabled and SocketScan 10 is running.

If the CHS is connected to your computer and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect for a few minutes. Make sure the computer is on and in range and SocketScan 10 is running. If the CHS cannot reconnect, you will hear a long beep. Turn off the CHS and then turn it back on to restart the reconnection process.

The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G

for unpairing instructions.

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SOCKETSCAN 10 SPECIAL FEATURES (SPP MODE ONLY)

SocketScan 10 software offers a variety of special features:

• System tray icon – Indicates CHS connection status at a glance

• Basic scanner information – Quick view of basic scanner properties

• SocketScan 10 Settings – Utility for configuring COM port, keyboard wedge, system tray icon,

and VIN mode

• Scanner Settings – Utility lets you view Bluetooth properties, battery level, adjust beep / LED / vibrate settings, test barcodes, and more

• About – Software version information

System Tray Icon

When SocketScan 10 is running, an icon that indicates the CHS connection status will appear in the system tray (notification area).

CHS not connected CHS connected

Basic Scanner Information

To view more detailed scanner properties, use Scanner Settings

You can only view Basic Scanner Properties when the CHS is connected to your computer.

1. Click on the CHS icon

in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click Socket CHS.

2. A screen will appear displaying basic information about your CHS, including the Bluetooth

friendly name, scanner type, firmware, and battery level.

3. After viewing the information, click OK to exit.

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SocketScan 10 Settings

1. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon or in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click

SocketScan 10 Settings…

2. The SocketScan 10 Settings screen will appear, reporting the manufacturer of the computer’s Bluetooth stack and the computer’s Bluetooth Device Address.

• Port: An incoming Bluetooth serial COM port must be selected for the CHS connection. o If a suitable port is not listed in SocketScan 10 Settings, click Ports to use your

computer’s Bluetooth software to add one.

o Toshiba Bluetooth stack: To identify an incoming COM, click Ports. In your computer’s

Bluetooth software, incoming ports are labeled as LocalCOM-Server.

• Use keyboard wedge: Should be selected in most cases unless you plan to use the SDK

• Show keyboard wedge icon in tray: Select to have a system tray icon appear that

conveniently indicates whether the CHS is connected to the PC.

• Enable VIN decode: Sel ect to have SocketScan 10 only send a 17-character Vehicle

Identification Number (i.e., omit any prefix/suffix included in a VIN barcode).

• Ports: Click to access your computer’s Bluetooth software to add or view properties of

Bluetooth COM ports (including which are incoming / outgoing).

3. After making changes, click OK.

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Scanner Settings

You can access Scanner Settings only when the CHS is connected to your computer.

1. Click on the CHS icon

in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click Scanner

settings…

2. The Scanner Settings screen will appear with an empty field. For the Microsoft and Broadcom (Widcomm) Bluetooth stacks, the CHS will also beep twice when in disconnects from SocketScan 10.

3. After a few seconds, the CHS will connect to Scanner Settings, indicated by a beep. Your CHS will be listed on the screen. Make sure your CHS is selected, and click Properties.

5. The utility will read y our scanner settings.

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6. The General properties screen will appear, reporting the Bluetooth friendly name, Bluetooth Device Address, Type of device, firmware version, and battery level. If desired, change the Bluetooth friendly name of the CHS.

7. Click on the Configuration tab. If desired, modify how the CHS confirms a good scan and/or select a specific suffix to automatically add to each instance of scanned data.

Vibrate mode can only be enabled for the CHS 7Ci, or 7P.

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8. Click on the Symbologies tab to modify which symbologies the CHS will be able to decode.

Enabling all possible symbologies may slow the decoding process.

The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar.

If you want to read UPC-A symbols, disable the GS1 DataBar option so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded.

9. Click OK to exit the Scanner Properties. If desired, click Test to test scanning a barcode. The Scan Window will appear.

10. Scan a barcode that you would like information about. The Scan Window will report the barcode’s symbology, data length, and data, in your choice of ASCII or Hexadecimal format.

11. After testing a barcode, click Close. Click OK to exit Scanner Settings. The CHS will beep twice after disconnecting from Scanner Settings. A few seconds later, the CHS will beep once after connecting to SocketScan 10.

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About

1. Click on the CHS icon or in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click About…

2. The About screen will appear with SocketScan 10 version information.

3. After viewing the information, click OK to exit.

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Bluetooth Mode

Pros

Cons

HID

• No SocketScan 10 software installation

• Limited configuration options

• Compatible only with SoMo 650

SPP

• Many configuration options

barcodes containing lots of data

• SocketScan 10 software installation required

This chapter explains how to install and use 1D models of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 (v3) with any of the following devices running Windows Mobile 6 or later:

• Socket SoMo 650 or 655

• Device running Windows Mobile 6 or later with Broadcom

Bluetooth stack v1.8.0.6501 or v1.9.3

Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries and charged the CHS, as described in Chapter 2, “Scanner Setup”

Other devices running Windows Mobile 6 with the Microsoft Bluetooth stack may be compatible.

CONNECTION OPTIONS

For Windows Mobile, the CHS offers two different connection options.

Instructions on next page

Instructions on page 39

Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in SPP mode. To learn more, read our white paper:

paper.pdf.

needed

• Broad character set, including nonprintable ASCII, international keyboards

• More efficient data communications for

http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white-

• Limited to printable ASCII and some nonprintable characters

• Less efficient data communications for barcodes containing lots of data

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OPTION 1: USING THE CHS IN HID MODE

To pair the CHS with your SoMo:

1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the

You only need to pair the CHS with your SoMo the first time you try to connect.

CHS beeps twice (low-high).

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

2. Scan this barcode to configure the CHS for HID mode for peripherals. Afterwards, the CHS will beep 3 times.

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

The CHS must be in HID mode first before you scan the barcode above. By default, the CHS is in HID mode. If the CHS was changed to SPP mode, use the Command Barcodes

to change it to

HID mode.

3. In the Today screen, tap on the line that lists Wi-Fi and Bluetooth status.

Alternatively, press the button on the right side of the SoMo, which launches the wireless manager by default.

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4. Use the wireless manager to enable Bluetooth.

5. Tap Start | Settings | Connection s tab | Bluetooth.

6. In the Bluetooth utility, tap Add new device… Alternatively, tap Add at the bottom of the screen.

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7. In the device list, tap on Socket CHS.

8. When prompted for a passcode, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Tap Next.

9. After the SoMo connects to the CHS, a message will confirm the connection. Tap Done.

The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds.

10. The CHS will now appear in the Bluetooth devices list. Tap ok.

11. Tap X to close the Connections screen.

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To scan barcodes:

1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data.

2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode.

For example, try scanning the following barcode:

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

After data is read and sent to the computer, by default, the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. The CHS 7Ci and 7P will also vibrate to indicate that data is read. You can use the Command Barcodes

to modify the beep /

LED / vibrate settings. By default, a carriage return is applied after scanned barcode data is entered. To

disable the automatic carriage return, you can use the Command Barcodes

(use the

Data Editing barcode for disabling suffixes).

If no data is read in a few seconds, the beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect: Turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last device it paired and connected to. Make sure your device is in range with Bluetooth enabled.

If the CHS is connected to your 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, you will hear a long beep. Turn off the CHS and then turn it back on to restart the reconnection process.

The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G

for unpairing instructions.

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OPTION 2: USING THE CHS IN SPP MODE

To install SocketScan 10 software:

1. Make an active connection between your PDA and a host PC. Use a USB / serial connection

2. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your PDA.

3. Access the SocketScan 10 installation file, either from the Socket website or the SocketScan

Advanced Users: See Appendix H for CAB file installation instructions. If you have the Socket SoMo® 655 or SoMo 650 running Windows Mobile 6 Service Pack 8

or later, SocketScan 10 is pre-loaded. To install, in the Today screen, tap Getting Started.

cable or cradle and Windows Mobile Device Center, free from the Microsoft website.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp6/sync/installing-wmdc.aspx

10 installation CD.

• To install from a web download (recommended to ensure the latest software):

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

− Click on the link for the exe file.

• To install from the SocketScan 10 installation CD:

− Insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer. It should auto-run.

(If the CD does not auto-run, use My Computer or File Explorer to access your CD drive and click on setup.exe)

− In the Getting Started with SocketScan wizard, click on the Installation link on the left side. Scroll down to the section for Windows Desktop and click Install.

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4. Download and run the installation file.

• For Internet Explorer, in the Security Warning screens, click Run.

• For Firefox, click Save File. In the Downloads list, double-click on the

SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the Open Executable File? screen, click OK.

• For Chrome, click Save at the bottom of the screen. Click on the link for the

SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the Security Warning screen, click Run.

5. The installation wizard will launch. Follow it to install software for Windows Mobile.

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6. Your computer will instruct you to check your mobile device for additional installation steps. Click OK. In the last screen of the wizard, click Finish.

7. Choose where you would like to install the software. Tap Install.

8. If prompted to soft reset, tap Yes.

9. After the soft reset, SocketScan 10 will automatically launch.

If SocketScan 10 reports that Bluetooth needs to be enabled, turn on Bluetooth on your PDA and tap Retry.

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To pair and connect the CHS with your PDA:

You only need to pair the CHS with your PDA the first time you try to connect.

The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special barcode (ActivePairing), please see Appendix I

1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

2. Scan this barcode to change the CHS to SPP mode. Afterwards, the CHS will beep 3 times.

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

3. Make sure the PDA has Bluetooth on and is in Discoverable mode (i.e., it will be visible to other Bluetooth devices). Make sure the PDA is not restricted to only connect to devices it already paired with.

4. Follow the instructions for your type of Bluetooth stack to pair the CHS to your PDA.

To determine your type of Bluetooth stack, tap Start | Programs | SocketScan 10 folder | SocketScan Setti n g s. The Bluetooth stack is reported at the top of the screen.

Only devices running Bluetooth 2.0 will prompt for a passkey.

The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds.

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Bluetooth Stack

Connection Instructions

New Outgoing

Microsoft

These instructions are based on the SoMo

650.

1. Tap Start device… Alternatively, you can tap Add at the bottom of the screen.

2. Follow the screens to pair with the CHS. In the list of found devices, tap Socket CHS. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes).

3. In the Bluetooth Settings screen, tap on the COM Ports tab. Tap Port.

| Settings | Connection s tab | Bluetooth. Tap Add new

4. Follow the screens to set up an outgoing COM port for the CHS.

5. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan 10 folder | SocketScan 10 .

6. In the Today screen, tap on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap SocketScan 10 Settings.

7. Make sure a COM port is selected. Tap ok.

8. Tap on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Socket EZ Pair.

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9. Tap 1D Scanner.

10. Select Socket CHS and tap Pair.

11. After pairing is complete, tap ok. Close Socket EZ Pair.

12. The CHS registration screen will appear. Follow the instructions to register your scanner, or click Cancel to register later.

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Broadcom

Enable service is selected. Tap ok.

These instructions

1. In Bluetooth Settings. Tap on the Services tab. Tap Serial Port. Make sure

are based on the HP iPAQ 210

2. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan 10 folder | SocketScan 10 .

3. In the Today screen, tap on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Socket EZ Pair. Tap 1D Scanner.

4. The PDA will automatically try to search for and pair with the CHS. In the list of found devices, tap Socket CHS. Select Socket Serial Port.

5. After pairing is complete, tap ok. Close Socket EZ Pair.

6. The CHS registration screen will appear. Follow the instructions to register your scanner, or tap Cancel to register later.

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Broadcom

ns to register the sca

These instructions are based on the HTC HD2 running Windows Mobile 6.5

1. Make sure HTC Sense is disabled. Start corner, tap Menu | All Settings | Today | Items tab. Make sure the box HTC Sense is unchecked.

2. Tap Start | SocketScan 10 folder | SocketScan 10 .

3. In the Today screen, tap on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Socket EZ Pair. Tap 1D Scanner.

| Settings. In the bottom right

4. Your phone will automatically try to search for and pair with the CHS.

• In the device list, select Socket CHS. Select Socket Serial Port.

• Select an available COM port for SocketScan 10 to use.

5. After pairing is complete, tap ok. Close Socket EZ Pair.

6. The CHS registration screen will appear. Follow the instructio

or tap Cancel to register later.

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To scan barcodes:

1. Make sure the CHS is connected to the SoMo, indicated by the CHS icon in the task tray.

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

3. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode.

For example, try scanning the following barcode:

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

After decoding the barcode and sending it to the computer, by default, the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off. The CHS 7Ci and 7P will also vibrate to indicate that the barcode is decoded. To modify the beep / LED / vibrate settings, use the Scanner Settings utility or Command Barcodes

To configure an automatic Carriage Return or Tab after each scan of data, use the

Scanner Settings utility or Command Barcodes

If no data is read in a few seconds, the aiming beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect:

To disconnect, turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last device it paired and connected to. Make sure your device is in range with Bluetooth enabled and SocketScan 10 is running.

If the CHS is connected to your device and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect for a few minutes. Make sure the device is on and in range and SocketScan 10 is running. If the CHS cannot reconnect, you will hear a long beep. Press the trigger button to restart the reconnection process.

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The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G

SOCKETSCAN 10 SPECIAL FEATURES (SPP MODE ONLY)

SocketScan 10 software offers a variety of special features:

• Basic scanner information – Quick view of basic scanner properties

for unpairing instructions.

• SocketScan 10 settings – Utility for configuring COM port, keyboard wedge, task tray icon, and

VIN mode

• Scanner settings – Utility lets you view Bluetooth properties, battery level, adjust beep / LED /

vibrate settings, test barcodes, and more

• About – Software version information

Task Tray Icon

When SocketScan 10 is running, an icon that indicates the CHS connection status will appear in the task tray in the Today screen.

CHS not connected CHS connected

Basic Scanner Information

You can only view Basic Scanner Properties when the CHS is connected to your PDA. To view more detailed scanner properties, use Scanner Settings

1. Tap on the CHS icon

in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Socket CHS

2. A screen will appear displaying basic information about your CHS, including the Bluetooth friendly name, scanner type, firmware, and battery level.

3. After viewing the information, click OK to exit.

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SocketScan 10 Settings

You can only view Basic Scanner Properties when the CHS is connected to your SoMo.

1. Tap on the CHS icon

or in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap

SocketScan settings…

2. A screen will appear displaying the SocketScan software settings, as well as the Bluetooth stack manufacturer and Bluetooth Device Address.

• Port: Select the incoming Bluetooth serial COM port that you would like SocketScan to use to connect to the CHS (REQUIRED).

• Use keyboard wedge: Should be selected in most cases unless you plan to use the SDK.

• Show keyboard wedge icon in tray: Select to have a task tray icon appear that conveniently

indicates whether the CHS is connected to the PDA.

• Enable VIN decode: Select to have SocketScan 10 only send a 17-character VIN (i.e., omit any prefix/suffix included in a VIN barcode).

3. After making any changes, tap ok to exit.

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Scanner Settings

You can access Scanner Settings only when the CHS is connected to your PDA.

1. Tap on the CHS icon

in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Scanner settings…

2. The CHS will disconnect from SocketScan 10, indicated by two beeps. The Scanner Settings screen will appear with an empty field.

3. After a few seconds, the CHS will connect to Scanner Settings and beep once. Your CHS will appear in the list. Make sure your CHS is selected, and tap Properties.

4. After the utility has read you scanner settings, the General properties screen will appear, reporting the Bluetooth friendly name, Bluetooth Device Address, Type of device, firmware version, and battery level.

If desired, tap in the Name field to change the Bluetooth friendly name of the CHS.

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5. Tap on the Configuration tab. If desired, modify how the CHS confirms a good scan and/or select a data suffix to automatically add to each instance of scanned data.

For 1D versions of the CHS, only the 7C and 7P support vibrate mode.

6. Tap on the Symbologies tab to modify which symbologies the CHS will be able to decode.

Enabling all possible symbologies may slow the decoding process.

The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar.

If you want to read UPC-A symbols, disable the GS1 DataBar option so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded.

7. Tap ok to exit the Scanner Settings.

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8. If desired, tap Test to test scanning a barcode.

9. Scan a barcode that you would like information about. SocketScan will report the barcode’s symbology, data length, and data, in your choice of ASCII text or Hexadecimal format.

10. After testing a barcode, tap ok. Tap ok to exit Scanner Settings.

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About

1. Tap on the SocketScan 10 icon or in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap About…

2. The About screen will appear, reporting information about your version of SocketScan 10.

3. After viewing the information, click ok to exit.

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Bluetooth Mode

Pros

Cons

HID

• No SocketScan 10 software

• Limited configuration options

iPhone 3G not supported

iOS

• Apple tested and certified

for barcodes containing lots of data

• Compatible iOS application developed

This chapter explains how to install and use the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with Apple devices / computers running iOS or Mac OS.

Made for the following Apple devices:

• iPod touch (4

• iPod touch (3

• iPhone 4S

• iPhone 4

• iPhone 3GS

• iPhone 3G

• iPad (3

• iPad 2

• iPad

Compatible Mac / MacBook computers run Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.6.6 with Bluetooth driver 2.2.4f3 (v1965) or 2.3.7f1 (latest versions at time of testing). Other computers running Mac OS may be compatible but have not been tested.

Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have charged the CHS, as described in Chapter 2, “Scanner Setup”

For the latest compatibility information, please refer to the CHS Series 7 Compatibility Checker at: http://www.socketmobile.com/CompatibilityChecker/

CONNECTION OPTIONS

For Apple iOS and Mac OS, the CHS offers two different connection options. For more information about HID and SPP, please see Scanner Settings

generation)

Instructions on next page

(equivalent to SPP)

Instructions on page 58

Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in iOS mode. To learn more, read our white paper:

paper.pdf.

The screenshots shown in this chapter may differ from your device screen depending on your device type.

installation needed

• Many configuration options

• Broad character set, including non-

printable ASCII, international keyboards

• More efficient data communications

• Limited to printable ASCII and some

non-printable characters

• Less efficient data communications for barcodes containing lots of data

•

with SocketScan 10 SDK required

• No SocketScan 10 keyboard wedge software offered

• Compatible only with CHS 7Ci

http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white-

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OPTION 1: USING THE CHS IN HID MODE

To pair the CHS with your Apple device:

You only need to pair the CHS with your Apple device the first time you try to connect.

By default, the CHS is in HID mode for Keyboard devices. If you changed the CHS to a different mode, refer to the Command Barcodes mode.

1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).

to change it to the correct

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

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.

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1. In the device list, tap Socket CHS (initially it will appear as Keyboard). Tap Pair.

In the device list, the CHS will appear as Keyboard, then as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment.

2. The CHS will connect to the Apple device. If prompted, enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes).

The CHS will beep once after it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds.

For iOS, the soft keyboard will automatically disappear a few seconds after the CHS connects, because the CHS is detected as a Bluetooth keyboard. To make the onscreen keyboard appear while connected to the CHS, see instructions on next page.

To scan barcodes:

1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data.

2. Hold the CHS about 4 inches (10 cm) from the barcode and press and hold the trigger button. An aiming beam will appear for 3 seconds. Keep your hand steady while scanning.

For example, try scanning the following barcode:

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

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After decoding the barcode and sending it to the computer, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off. The CHS 7Ci and 7P will also vibrate to indicate that the barcode is decoded. You can use the

Command Barcodes

to modify the beep / LED / vibrate settings.

By default, a carriage return is applied after scanned barcode data is entered. To disable the automatic carriage return, you can use the Command Barcodes

(use the

Data Editing barcode for disabling suffixes).

If no data is read in a few seconds, the beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect:

To disconnect, turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

After the iPad disconnects from the CHS, the soft keyboard will automatically reappear within a few seconds.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last computer it paired and connected to. Make sure your computer is in range with Bluetooth enabled.

If the CHS is connected to your computer and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect. Make sure the computer is on and in range. If the CHS cannot reconnect after several attempts, it will emit a long beep. Press the trigger button to restart the reconnection process.

The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G

Simultaneous Scanning and Soft Keyboard Support:

for unpairing instructions.

Revisions B and later of the CHS 7E/7M/7P and all revisions of the 7C/7Ci support simultaneous use of the barcode scanner and the onscreen keyboard while entering data into an application. This feature is enabled by default and can be modified by scanning a special command barcode.

1. Connect the CHS to your Apple device.

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

3. You can begin scanning barcodes. To open or close the onscreen keyboard, quickly doublepress the CHS power button (like double-clicking a mouse).

After you double-press the power button, the CHS will beep to indicate that the onscreen keyboard was enabled / disabled.

Watch a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhtttoC6ROs

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OPTION 2: USING THE CHS IN IOS MODE

The only 1D model of the CHS compatible with Apple iOS mode (equivalent to SPP mode) is the 7Ci. In iOS mode, the CHS can only scan barcodes into applications developed with the SocketScan 10 SD K.

The CHS 7Ci is made for the following Apple devices:

• iPod touch (4th generation)

• iPod touch (3

• iPhone 4S

• iPhone 4

• iPhone 3GS

• iPhone 3G

• iPad (3

• iPad 2

• iPad

The CHS 7Ci works in iOS mode with iOS applications developed with SocketScan 10 SDK 10.0.8 or later.

To learn more about compatible applications available in the App Store

• Please visit: http://www.socketmobile.com/appstore

• Contact your enterprise solution provider, who can also help install and set up

your iOS compatible application.

To purchase the SDK, please visit: http://www.socketmobile.com/products/sdk/

• CD only: SKU# SW1244-1321

• CD with CHS 7XiRx scanner bundle: SKU# SW1245-1322

To pair and connect the CHS an d Apple device:

You only need to pair the CHS with your Apple device the first time you try to connect.

The correct Bluetooth connection procedure may vary depending on which application you are using. Please refer to your application documentation for more information. Internet access may be required.

The CHS needs to be configured for iOS mode. Your application may have specific instructions for configuring the CHS. Otherwise you can use the Command Barcode for iOS mode in Appendix E

generation)

™

online store:

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1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

2. Open the CHS 7Ci compatible application that you installed.

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

4. In the list of found devices, select iOS Socket 7Ci. If prompted, tap Pair.

In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS[xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment.

The CHS will beep once after it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds.

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To scan barcodes:

1. In your application, place the cursor where you want to enter data.

2. Hold the CHS about 4 inches (10 cm) from the barcode and press and hold the trigger button.

An aiming beam will appear for 3 seconds. Keep your hand steady while scanning.

For example, try scanning the following barcode:

After data is read and sent to the Apple device, by default, the CHS will beep once and vibrate, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.

If no data is read in a few seconds, the beam will turn off, and you must try again.

Watch a video: http://www.youtube.com/user/socketmobile#p/a/u/0/eZqb99pAbEc

To Disconnect:

To disconnect, turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

After the iPad disconnects from the CHS, the soft keyboard will automatically reappear within a few seconds.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last computer it paired and connected to. Make sure your computer is in range with Bluetooth enabled.

If the CHS is connected to your computer and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect for 45 seconds. Make sure the computer is on and in range. If the CHS cannot reconnect after several attempts, it will emit a long beep. Power cycle the scanner to restart the reconnection process.

The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G

for unpairing instructions.

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To configure symbology support, beeps, LED, vibrate and other scanner features use the ScannerSettings application available on Apple App Store at:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scannersettings/id456055932?mt=8

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6 | SETUP FOR ANDROID

Bluetooth Mode

Pros

Cons

HID

• No SocketScan 10 software installation

• Limited configuration options

devices

SPP

• Many configuration options

• SocketScan 10 software installation required

This chapter explains how to install and use the

Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled device running Android 2.1 to

3.x.

For the latest list of compatible devices, please refer to the CHS Compatibility Checker, available online at:

http://www.socketmobile.com/CompatibilityChecker/

Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Scanner Setup.”

CONNECTION OPTIONS

For Android OS, the CHS offers two different connection options.

Instructions on next page

Instructions on page 66

Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in SPP mode. To learn more, read our white paper:

paper.pdf.

The instructions in this chapter are based on the Motorola Droid Pro running Android

2.2. Menus will appear differently on different devices. Some devices may require you to touch the Menu button to open the software menu.

When SocketScan 10 is running, you can only use the keyboard provided by SocketScan 10. You cannot use SWYPE or any custom keyboards. To enable use of another keyboard, you can use the SocketScan 10 SDK (available separately).

http://www.socketmobile.com/products/bluetooth-barcode-scanners/softwaredevelopment-kit/

needed

• Broad character set, including nonprintable ASCII, international keyboards

• More efficient data communications for barcodes containing lots of data

• Compatible with Android 2.1 to 3.x

http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-sdk_white-

• Limited to printable ASCII and some nonprintable characters

• Less efficient data communications for barcodes containing lots of data

• Compatible only with Android 2.2 to 3.x devices with support for HID Peripheral

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OPTION 1: USING THE CHS IN HID MODE

Compatible with Android 2.2 - 3.x devices that support HID for Peripheral devices.

To pair the CHS with your Android device:

1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the

You only need to pair the CHS with your Android device the first time you try to connect.

CHS beeps twice (low-high).

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

2. Make sure the CHS is in HID mode for Peripheral Devices. First scan this barcode to change the CHS to HID mode for Peripherals.

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

3. Touch Home | Menu | Settings | Wireless & networks | Bluetooth settings.

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1. Make sure your device has Bluetooth on and is Discoverable. Touch Scan for devices.

2. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS.

The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds, and a Keyboard icon will appear next to the CHS listing.

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To scan barcodes:

1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data.

2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends

across the entire width of the barcode.

For example, try scanning the following barcode:

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

After decoding the barcode and sending it to the phone/tablet, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off. The CHS 7Ci and 7P will also vibrate to indicate that the barcode is decoded. You can use Command Barcodes to modify the beep / LED / vibrate settings.

By default, a carriage return is applied after scanned barcode data is entered. To disable the automatic carriage return, you can use the Command Barcodes Data Editing barcode for disabling suffixes).

(use the

If no data is read in a few seconds, the beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect:

To disconnect, turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last phone/tablet it paired and connected to. Make sure your phone/tablet is in range with Bluetooth enabled.

If the CHS is connected to your phone/tablet and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect for a few minutes. Make sure the phone/tablet is on and in range. If the CHS cannot reconnect, you will hear a long beep. Power cycle the scanner to restart the reconnection process.

The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G

for unpairing instructions.

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OPTION 2: USING THE CHS IN SPP MODE

To install the software:

1. If you installed barcode scanning software for your phone camera, scan this barcode to launch the SocketScan 10 page in Android Market.

Alternatively, you can do one of the following:

• Open Android Market and search for SocketScan.

• In a web browser, open the Amazon Appstore for Android page:

http://www.amazon.com/Socket-Mobile-SocketScan-CHS-Scanners/dp/B004X84VZA

If prompted, allow the application to access Bluetooth connections and settings and/or modify USB storage / SD card contents.

• Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install SocketScan 10 software.

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To pair the CHS with your Android device:

You only need to pair the CHS with your Android device the first time you try to connect.

The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special barcode, please see Appendix I

1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

2. Scan this barcode to change the CHS to SPP mode. Afterwards, the CHS will beep 3 times.

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

3. Make sure the device has Bluetooth on and is in Discoverable mode. Start a device search / scan for devices.

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4. In the list of found devices, touch Socket CHS.

The CHS will appear in the Bluetooth search as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment.

5. If a pop-up appears, touch Pair with this device. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes).

Only phones running Bluetooth 2.0 will prompt for a passkey.

6. Touch Home Make sure SocketScan 10 is selected.

| Menu | Settings | Language & keyboard or Locale & text.

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7. Open SocketScan 10 For other devices, touch Menu to access the Apps or Programs list.

. For some devices, the icon will appear on the Home screen.

8. A message will tell you to enable SocketScan 10 as your input method. Touch Back .

9. Touch Menu | Input Method.

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10. Make sure SocketScan 10 is selected. Touch Back

11. Touch Menu | Socket EZ Pair.

12. Touch 1D Scanner.

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13. In the list of paired devices, touch Socket CHS.

Icon

The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds, and the icon at the top of the screen will also change.

Status Bar

CHS not connected.

CHS connected.

14. Touch Back

15. A Socket registration icon

to close Socket EZ Pair.

will appear at the top of the screen. Swipe the icon down to

open the scanner registration software.

16. Follow the instructions to register the scanner or touch Cancel to register later.

After you have connected, you can touch Socket CHS in the main screen of SocketScan 10 to view basic scanner properties.

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To scan barcodes:

1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data.

2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode.

For example, try scanning the following barcode:

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

After decoding the barcode and sending it to the phone/tablet, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off. The CHS 7Ci and 7P will also vibrate to indicate that the barcode is decoded. You can use the Scanner Settings utility (see next page) or Command Barcodes LED / vibrate settings.

to modify the beep /

To configure an automatic Carriage Return or Tab after each scan of data, use the Scanner Settings utility (see next page) or Command Barcodes

If no data is read in a few seconds, the beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect:

To disconnect, turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

Automatic Reconnection: After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last phone/tablet it paired and connected to. Make sure your phone/tablet is in range with Bluetooth enabled and SocketScan 10 is running.

If the CHS is connected to your phone/tablet and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect for a few minutes. Make sure the phone/tablet is on and in range and SocketScan 10 is running. If the CHS cannot reconnect, you will hear a long beep. Power cycle the scanner to restart the reconnection process.

The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G

for unpairing instructions.

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SCANNER SETTINGS (SPP MO DE ONLY)

These special features only work when the CHS is connected to your Android device.

Status Bar Icon

When SocketScan 10 is running, an icon that indicates the CHS connection status will appear at the top of the screen.

CHS not connected CHS connected

To open Scanner Settings: In the main screen of SocketScan 10, touch Scanner Settings.

The CHS will close SocketScan 10 Keyboard wedge, disconnect (indicated by 2 beeps (high-low)), open Scanner Settings and reconnect (indicated by a beep).

Basic Scanner Information

1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Socket CHS.

2. The screen will report the Bluetooth friendly name, scanner type, firmware version, and battery level of your CHS. To change the Bluetooth friendly name, touch Socket CHS.

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Configuration

1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Configuration.

2. In the Configuration screen, enter the appropriate settings:

• Good scan beep: Select to have the CHS beep to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the Android device.

• Good scan flash: Select to have the CHS LED turn green to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the Android device.

• Vibrate mode: Select to have the CHS 7Ci or 7P vibrate to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the Android device.

• Scanned data suffix: Select if you would like to automatically add a carriage return, tab or select another character or function after each scan of data.

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Symbology

1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Symbology.

2. In the Symbology screen, enable or disable the appropriate symbologies (barcode types).

Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer.

The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar.

If you would like to read UPC-A symbols, be sure to disable GS1 DataBar so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded.

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Test

The Test feature reports the properties of a scanned barcode.

1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Test.

2. In the Scan Window screen, select if you would like scanned data to appear as ASCII or hexadecimal format.

3. Scan a barcode. The Scan Window will report the barcode’s symbology (barcode type), data length, and data.

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Language Selection

Keyboard key

To check your current language selection:

1. Open an internet browser.

2. Touch any input field to bring up the keyboard.

3. Touch and hold the keyboard key to bring up the language selection menu.

The screen will indicate your current language selection. To change your language selection, select another language and the menu will close.

Accented Characters in the Keyboard

When using the keyboard of a language requiring accent marks, such as French, certain keys will represent a letter of the alphabet and additional accented characters. These keys are indicated by additional dots at the top of the key.

To access the additional characters represented by each key:

1. Touch and hold the key. A menu of additional characters will appear.

2. Select the accented character and the menu will close.

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7 | SETUP FOR BLACKBERRY

This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with one of the following BlackBerry devices:

• BlackBerry® Bold 9700 Smartphone running BlackBerry OS

5.0.0.714 or later. Other models have not been tested with SocketScan 10 and may require a previous software version. Works in Bluetooth SPP mode only.

• BlackBerry PlayBook running QNX. Works in Bluetooth HID

mode only.

Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in

Setup”

Chapter 2, “Scanner

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USING THE CHS IN HID MODE (BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOK)

To pair the CHS with your Android device:

1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns

Compatible with BlackBerry PlayBook running QNX. For BlackBerry OS smartphone, see page 82

for SPP instructions.

You only need to pair the CHS with your PlayBook the first time you try to connect.

blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

2. By default the CHS is in HID mode for Keyboard Devices. If you changed the CHS mode, use the appropriate command barcode

to change it back to HID mode for

Keyboard devices.

3. On the status bar, tap

| Bluetooth.

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4. Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON. Tap Add New Device.

5. Tap Search.

6. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS.

7. After they have paired and connected, the CHS will beep once.

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To scan barcodes:

1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data.

2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode.

For example, try scanning the following barcode:

After decoding the barcode and sending it to the tablet, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off. The CHS 7Ci and 7P will also vibrate to indicate that the barcode is decoded. You can use

Command Barcodes

to modify the beep / LED / vibrate settings.

By default, a carriage return is applied after scanned barcode data is entered. To disable the automatic carriage return, you can use the Command Barcodes the Data Editing barcode for Data As Is).

(use

If no data is read in a few seconds, the beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect:

To disconnect, turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last tablet it paired and connected to. Make sure your tablet is in range with Bluetooth enabled.

If the CHS is connected to your tablet and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect for a few minutes. Make sure the tablet is on and in range. If the CHS cannot reconnect, it will give a long beep. Power off and on the CHS to restart the reconnection process.

The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G

for unpairing instructions.

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USING THE CHS IN SPP MODE (BLACKBERRY OS)

To install the software:

You can install SocketScan 10 software either by downloading directly to the smartphone or synchronizing to a host PC with BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

Downloading to the Smartphone

1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Internet.

2. Open the Browser to: http://www.socketmobile.com/blackberry

3. The SocketScan for BlackBerry installation screen will appear. Read the information in the screen. If you accept the license agreement, click I Accept.

4. The download screen will appear. Click Download. The smartphone will download and install SocketScan.

5. After installation, a dialog will confirm successful installation. Click OK.

Synchronizing with a Desktop PC Refer to your BlackBerry Desktop Manager manual for complete instructions.

1. Insert the SocketScan 10 installation CD into the CD drive of your computer. It should

auto-run. (If the CD does not auto-run, use My Computer or File Explorer to access your CD drive and click on setup.exe)

2. In the Getting Started with SocketScan 10 wizard, click on the Installation link on the

left side. Scroll down to the section for BlackBerry and click Install.

3. Download and run the installation file.

• Internet Explorer: In the Security Warning screen, click Run. When asked if you want to run the file, click Run.

• Firefox: Click Save File. In the Downloads list, double-click SocketScan10Setup.exe. In the warning screen, click OK.

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• Chrome: Click Save at the bottom of the screen. Click on the link for SocketScan10Setup.exe. In the Security Warning screen, click Run.

4. The installation wizard will launch. Follow it to install software for BlackBerry.

5. After software installation, click Finish.

6. Use a USB connection cable/cradle to connect the smartphone to the PC.

7. Launch the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Click Start | Programs | BlackBerry | Desktop Manager.

Click Applications. If SocketScan 10 doesn’t show in the list of Applications, click Import files. Browse to the location of the SocketScan 10 file on your computer.

8. In the Application Summary pane, click Apply.

By default, all of the SocketScan 10 subfiles will be selected for installation. Do not deselect any.

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To pair the CHS with your BlackBerry smartphone:

You only need to pair the CHS with your phone the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10

software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special barcode, please see Appendix I

1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the

CHS beeps twice (low-high).

The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.

2. Scan this barcode to change the CHS to SPP mode. Afterwards, the CHS will beep 3 times.

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

3. In the Home Screen, click Manage Connections .

4. Click Set Up Bluetooth.

5. Click Search.

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6. In the list of found devices, click Socket CHS.

7. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes).

8. In the Home screen, click Downloads | SocketScan 10.

9. If asked if you want to grant trusted application status, click Yes.

10. In SocketScan 10, click Menu | Socket EZ Pair.

11. Click 1D Scanner.

12. If prompted, select your CHS.

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13. 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.

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

The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds.

15. The registration screen will appear. Follow the instructions to register the scanner, or click

Cancel to register later.

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To scan barcodes:

1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data.

2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the

entire width of the barcode.

For example, try scanning the following barcode:

IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.

After decoding the barcode and sending it to the phone, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off. The CHS 7Ci and 7P will also vibrate to indicate that the barcode is decoded. You can use the Scanner Settings utility (see next page) or Command Barcodes vibrate settings.

to modify the beep / LED /

To configure an automatic Carriage Return or Tab after each scan of data, use the Scanner Settings utility (see next page) or Command Barcodes

If no data is read in a few seconds, the beam will turn off, and you must try again.

To Disconnect:

To disconnect, turn off the CHS. Press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds, until the CHS beeps twice (high-low) and the blue LED turns off.

Automatic Reconnection:

After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last phone it paired and connected to. Make sure your phone is in range with Bluetooth enabled and SocketScan 10 is running.

If the CHS is connected to your phone and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect for a few minutes. Make sure the phone is on and in range. If the CHS cannot reconnect, you will hear a long beep. Power cycle the scanner to restart the reconnection process.

The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G

for unpairing instructions.

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SOCKETSCAN 10 SPECIAL FEATURES

Scanner Info

You can view Scanner Info only when the CHS is connected to your smartphone.

1. In SocketScan 10, click Menu | Scanner Info.

2. In the Scanner Info screen, some basic properties of your CHS are displayed. If desired, click in the Scanner Name field to change the Bluetooth friendly name of your CHS. After making any changes, click Menu | Save.

Scanner Settings

You can configure scanner settings only when the CHS is connected to your smartphone.

1. In SocketScan 10, click Menu | Scanner Settings. The CHS will disconnect from SocketScan

10 and beep twice.

2. If prompted to connect to Socket CHS, click Yes. The CHS will connect to Scanner Settings

and beep once.

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General Scanner Info

You can view Scanner info only when the CHS is connected to your smartphone.

1. In SocketScan Settings, you can access Scanner Info by clicking on the main screen.

2. Besides viewing general scanner properties, you can also place the cursor in the

Scanner Name field to change the Bluetooth friendly name of your CHS. After making any changes, click Menu | Save.

Scanner Settings - Configuration

1. In Scanner Settings, click Menu | Configuration. Enter the appropriate settings:

• Good scan beep: Select to have the CHS beep to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the smartphone.

• Good scan flash: Select to have the CHS LED turn green to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the smartphone.

• Vibrate mode: Select to have the CHS 7P vibrates to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the smartphone.

• Scanned data suffix: Select if you would like to add a carriage return or tab after each scan of data.

2. After entering any settings, click Menu | Save.

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Scanner Settings - Symbologies

1. In Scanner Settings, click Menu | Symbologies. Press the space bar to enable or disable symbologies.

Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer.

The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar.

If you would like to read UPC-A symbols, be sure to disable GS1 DataBar so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded.

2. After entering any settings, click Menu | Save.

Scanner Settings - Test

1. In Scanner Settings, click Menu | Test.

2. Select the data format as either ASCII or hexadecimal. Scan a barcode. The Scan Window will

report the barcode’s symbology, data length, and data content.

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APPENDIX A

Dimensions

7C/7Ci/7E/7M: 129(l) x 40.1(h) x 34.6(w) mm (5.07(l) x 1.57(h) x 1.36(w) inches)

7P: 132(l) x 45.1(h) x 37.9(w) mm (5.20(l) x 1.77(h) x 1.49(w) inches)

Total Weight

7C/7Ci: 45 g (1.6 oz)

7E/7M: 51 g (1.8 oz)

7P: approx. 68 g (2.4 oz)

Power Source

Two AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries

Battery Charging Time

With AC adapter: 5 hours (under conditions of 0 to +40°C)

Expected Battery Life

With Normal Operation (connected with Bluetooth): 19 hours or 15,000 scans

(battery performance may vary depending on vi brat e settings and work env i ronment)

Operating Temperature

+32 to +122°F (0 to +50°C)*

Storage Temperature

-22 to +158°F (-30 to +70°C)*

Relative Humidity

5% to 95% non-condensing

Ambient Light

7C/7Ci: Sunlight: 9690 lux, Artificial light: 4845 lux

7E/7M/7P: Sunlight: 10,000 ft candles (107,640 lux) Artificial light: 450 ft candles (4,844 lux)

OS Version / Compatible Devices

Bluetooth HID Support

Bluetooth SPP Support

Windows Mobile

6.x

Microsoft

stack

Windows PC

7, Vista, XP



Mac OS

X 10.4 to 10.6.6 for Mac / MacBook

(other versions not test ed)





iOS

iPod touch (4th generation)

iPad



7Ci

Android OS

2.1 to 3.x

Android

HID

Android

BlackBerry OS

5.00.714 or later for Bold 9700

require previous software v ers i on)





QNX

BlackBerry PlayBook





PECIFICATIONS

The following specifications are for 1D versions of the CHS v3.

Physical Characteristics:

Environmental Characteristics:

*Temperature range may vary depending on shelf lif e of batteries.

Operating System / Device and Bluetooth Profile Support:



with Bluetooth stack v2.2.4f3 (v1965)

iPod touch (3rd generation) iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS (iPhone 3G not supported) iPad (3

generation)

iPad 2

models not tested with S ocketScan 10, may

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(other

Bluetooth

stack



2.2 to 3.x with support for Bluetooth



or Broadcom Bluetooth



only



2.1 to 3.x

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Symbologies

7C/7Ci: Bookland EAN (ISBN / EAN-13), Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar

(ITF-14), Inverse 1D, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI, UPC / EAN / JAN, VIN

7E/7M/7P: Bookland EAN (ISBN / EAN-13), Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar

(ITF-14), MSI, UPC / EAN / JAN, VIN

Scanning Barcodes on Device Screens

Supported only by CHS 7C/7Ci

Scanner Type

7C/7Ci: Linear Imager (1D)

7E: Class 1 linear laser (1D)

7M/7P: Class 2 linear laser (1D)

Scan Angle

7C/7Ci: 53.3 ±3°

7E/7M/7P: Wide (default): 47° ±3° Narrow: 35° ±3°

Scan Repetition

7C/7Ci: 50 scans/sec

7E/7M/7P: 100 scans/sec (bi-directional)

Optical Resolution

7C/7Ci: 5 mil minimum

7E/7M/7P: 0.004 inch (0.102 mm) min./barcode element width (X Dimension)

Print Contrast

7C: Minimum 20%

7E/7M/7P: Minimum 25% absolute dark/light reflectance (MRD) measured at 650 nm

Decode Distance

7C/7Ci: 2.25 to 20 inches (5.7 to 50.8 cm)

7E: 1.5 to 10.5 inches (3.8 to 27 cm) typical

7M/7P: 1.5 to 45+ inches (3.8 to 144+ cm) typical

Vibrate Mode

Supported only by 7P. Provides tactile feedback for good read.

Interface

Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) and Serial Port Profile (SPP)

Default mode: HID Keyboard class device

Protocol

Bluetooth 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rates (EDR)

2.45 GHz ISM band, supports Advanced Frequency Hopping (AFH)

Radio Range

Up to 330 ft (100 m), depending on environment

Security

56 bit encryption

RF Power

Class 1 radio; Typical Output: 12 dbm

Bluetooth Stack

Windows Mobile: Microsoft, Broadcom v1.8.0.6501 or v1.9.3

Windows PC: Microsoft, Toshiba 4.00.34, 5.00.6F or later, Broadcom

5.1.0.1700 or later (Bluetooth 2.1 for best results)

Mac OS: v2.2.4f3 (v1965)

Compatibility

Windows COM port

Barcode Support

Scanner Performance:

Rate

(including support for ISB T 128 bi t concatenation), Code 11, Code 128, Code 39,

Trioptic Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 93, Discrete 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar (RSS), GS1-128 (UCC-128 / EAN-128), Interleaved 2 of 5

(including support for ISB T 128 bi t concatenation), Code 11, Code 128, Code 39,

Trioptic Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 93, Discrete 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar (RSS), GS1-128 (UCC-128 / EAN-128), Interleaved 2 of 5

Depends on symbol density, symbology, W-N Ratio, label media, and scan angle

Bluetooth Characteristics:

Standard

Support for Windows & Mac OS

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Certification/Compliance:

Electrical Safety

Certified to IEC 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2, EN60950-1

Environmental

RoHS

EMI/RFI

FCC Part 15 Class C, RSS 210, iCES 003, C-Tick, CISPR 22, CE EN55022, EN55024, TELEC

LED/Laser Safety

IEC 60825-1, EN 60825-1

Apple iOS

Apple iOS certification for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch

Bluetooth SIG

Bluetooth QD ID B0164000

About Bluetooth Range

This product features a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth radio to provide the maximum possible range. As with all wireless technologies, the connection range can vary widely depending on many factors such as the brand and placement of the host device, the type and size of physical obstacles and the presence and activity level of competing radio transmissions.

In range testing of this product while connected to a variety of typical host devices with Class 1 radios, functional connection distances from 18 to 100+ ft have been experienced depending on the environment. The following conditions appear to reduce the Bluetooth connection range:

• The presence of soft, absorbent materials such as paper, fiberglass insulation, foam material in office cubical walls, carpeting and, to a lesser extent, even sheetrock and wood construction materials.

• Human bodies or containers of liquid positioned between the host and the CHS.

• The presence and activity level of competing Bluetooth, 802.11 (Wi-Fi) or other

(proprietary) systems using the same 2.4 GHz frequency.

• Metal in a grid pattern, such as chain link fencing or chicken wire. This type of material may block the Bluetooth (or Wi-Fi) signal completely.

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APPENDIX B

AFETY AND USAGE TIPS

Scanning Tips

Practice to determine the best scanning distance for your type of barcode.

Scanning Distance

• The best scanning distance varies depending on barcode size, symbology, label media, W-N Ratio,

and scan angle. Check the Decode Zone in Appendix D: Decode Zone to determine the proper distance between the scanner and barcode.

• The larger the barcode, the further away you should position the scanner.

• The tighter the bars of the barcode, the closer you should position the scanner.

About Bluetooth and Health

Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to use short-range radio signals to connect a variety of devices, such as barcode scanners, mobile phones, Pocket PCs, notebook computers, printers, LAN access points, and many other devices at home or work. These radio signals replace the cables that have traditionally connected these devices.

Bluetooth products have small radio transmitters and receivers. Output power is normally very low, only

15.75 mW. This gives a working range of approximately 10 meters. The maximum exposure levels from Bluetooth products are far below recommended safety guidelines.

At most, typical Bluetooth devices (15.75 mW) reach only one percent of the prescribed safety levels.

Product Care

• Do not expose your product to liquid, moisture or extreme humidity.

• Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures.

• Do not expose your product to lit candles, cigarettes, or cigars, or to open flames, etc.

• Do not drop, throw or try to bend the product, as rough treatment could damage it.

• Do not paint your product, as the paint could obstruct parts and prevent normal use.

• Do not attempt to disassemble your product: a broken warranty seal will void the warranty. The

product does not contain consumer serviceable components. Should your CHS need service, contact Socket technical support at: http://support.socketmobile.com

• Treat your product with care. Keep in a clean and dust-free place.

• Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket, may void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Antenna Care

Do not place a metallic shield around the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency.

Efficient Use

For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metal surrounding your Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner.

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Driving

RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, such as car stereo, safety equipment, etc. Check with your vehicle manufacturer to be sure that the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner will not affect the vehicle’s electronics.

Aircraft

• Turn off your Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner before boarding any aircraft.

• To prevent interference with communications systems, you must not use your Socket Bluetooth

Cordless Hand Scanner while the plane is in the air.

• Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.

Radio Frequency Expo sure

Your Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner contains a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it communicates with a Bluetooth enabled mobile computer by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2483.5 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is 15.75 mW. The Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when installed or used separately from other antennas or radio transmitters.

Examples of RF exposure standards and guidel i nes :

ICNIRP, “Guidelines f or l i miting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz)”, International Commi ssion on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec tion (ICNIRP), Health Physics, vol. 74, pp 494-533, April 1998.

99/519/EC, EU Council Recommendation on the limitation of exposure to the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 Hz – 300 GHz, Official Journal of the European Communities , July 12, 1999.

ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, “Safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequenc y electromagnetic f i el ds, 3 kHz to 300 GHz”, The Institute of E l ectrical and Electronic s Engineers, Inc., New York, 1991.

FCC Report and Order, ET Docket 93-62, FCC 96-326, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), A ugust 1996. Radiocommunicat i ons (Electromagnetic Radi ation Human Exposure) Standard 1999, Aust ral i an Communications A uthority

(ACA), May 1999.

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APPENDIX C

ARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS

All barcode symbols/labels should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform Symbology Specification.

Note: The CHS 7C/7Ci can also scan barcodes on device screens.

Background Substrate:

The barcode symbol should be printed on material (media) that is reflective and has a matte (not glossy) finish. A background diffuse reflectance of at least 70% to 80% is desirable for optimum contrast. Retro-reflective media should be used to obtain decode distances greater than 36 inches.

Ink Color and Type:

The inked bars should not exceed 25% reflectance at the wavelength that is being used for reading, whether printed with black ink or colored ink. The reflectance value should not vary more than 5% within the same character.

Voids and Specks:

The code should be printed clearly, free of voids, specks, blemishes and lines that could “fool” the scanner. Specks or blemishes in the white spaces, or false or missing bar sections could be interpreted by the reading equipment as part of the code. Generally, the width of such flaws is more serious than the height. Code symbols/ labels should be rejected if these defects are present.

Definition:

The bars in the barcode symbol should be well defined. Their edges should not be rough or fuzzy, so that the bars and spaces have the proper widths intended for the barcode symbology used.

Contrast:

Background reflectance (that of the substrate on which the codes are printed) should always provide a good contrast relative to the ink reflectance (that of the code bars). The difference between the two should be at least 37.5% at the wavelength used for reading.

Tolerance:

The ratio of the widths of bars and spaces in a barcode symbol must conform to the appropriate AIM barcode specifications and can cause problems if not correct throughout the barcode. Problems can occur when bar edges are smeared or rough, or when they exhibit voids.

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APPENDIX D

ECODE ZONE

The decode zones for 1D models of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (v3) are shown below. The minimum element width (“X Dimension” or barcode “size”) is the width in thousandths of an inch (mils) of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol. The figures shown are the typical scanning distances (depths of field) for selected barcode sizes. The maximum usable length of a barcode symbol (Width of Field) at any given range is also shown.

CHS 7C/7Ci

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CHS 7E

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CHS 7M/7P

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APPENDIX E

Bluetooth Connection Modes

OMMAND BARCODES FOR CHS 7C, 7CI

Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7C, 7Ci. By default, the CHS 7C, 7Ci is in HID mode as a Keyboard device.

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure the CHS is not connected to computer / device before scanning a comma nd barcode!

• Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen.

For command barcodes that enable / disable symbologies, please seethe Command Barcodes Sheet for CHS 7C, 7Ci on the CD or online at: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads

For command barcodes for the CHS 7E, 7M or 7P, please see Appendix F

The CHS can only be paired with one device at a time. To use the CHS with a different device, see Appendix G for unpairing instructions.

Command Barcodes for CHS 7C, 7Ci in HID Mode

These command barcodes can be scanned with a CHS 7C / 7Ci in HID mode. Some will not work for a CHS 7C / 7Ci in SPP mode. If you do not know which mode your CHS is in, scan the command barcode for HID Mode to make sure it is in HID mode. If you have a CHS 7C / 7Ci in SPP mode, see page 103

for relevant command barcodes.

SPP Mode

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

Required for BlackBerry, optional for Windows and Android.

HID-Peripheral

Changes a CHS in HID-Keyboard mode to HID-Peripheral mode. Optional for Windows and Android.

HID-Keyboard (default)

Changes a CHS in HID-Peripheral mode to HID-Keyboard mode.

Required for Mac OS and Nokia E71, optional for Apple iOS.

iOS Mode

Changes a CHS 7Ci to iOS mode.

Required for Apple iOS applications developed with SocketScan 10 SDK.

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