Socket CompactFlash Scan Card 5, CompactFlash Scan Card 5X, CompactFlash Scan Card 5C, CompactFlash Scan Card 5XRx, CompactFlash Scan Card 5E2 User Manual

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User’s Guide

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Copyright Notice

Copyright © 2001-2012 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved.
Socket, the Socket logo, Mobility Friendly, CompactFlash Scan Card, SocketScan, SoMo, SocketCare and

Business Mobility Now! are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. All other brand and
product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited.
Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice.

The CompactFlash Scan Card includes technology licensed under United States Patent No. 5,902,991 and
7,003,627

Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at:

Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of
information contained in this manual.

Please refrain from any applications of the CompactFlash Scan Card that are not described in this manual.
Please refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash Scan Card. Disassembly of this device will void the
product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting the Socket website at:
HTUhttp://www.socketmobile.com

Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive
Newark, CA 94560-4808
USA

[phone]
[e-mail]

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Table of Contents

COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2
1 | INTRODUCTION 4

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE 4
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 4
PACKAGE CONTENTS 5
ACCESSORIES 5
SOCKETCARE
PRODUCT REGISTRATION 5

2 | SETUP FOR THE SOMO 6

STEP 1: ASSIGN A TRIGGER BUTTON 7
STEP 2: START SOCKETSCAN 10
STEP 3: INSERT THE CARD 11
STEP 4: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 11
STEP 5: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 11

3 | SOCKETSCAN 13

SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR 14
SCANNER SETTINGS 15
SCAN DEMO 16
SOCKETSCAN TRIGGER 17

APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 19

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SERVICE PROGRAM 5

APPENDIX B BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 26
APPENDIX C USAGE AND MAINTENANCE TIPS 27

SCANNING TIPS 27
CLEANING THE CF SCAN CARD 5XRX 28

APPENDIX D SETUP FOR NON-SOMO PDAS 29

STEP 1: UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE 29
STEP 2: INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE 29
STEP 3: ASSIGN A TRIGGER BUTTON 30
STEP 4: START SOCKETSCAN 30
STEP 5: INSERT THE CF SCAN CARD 30
STEP 6: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 31
STEP 7: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 31

APPENDIX E RETAINING BRACKET INSTALLATION 32
APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING 35
APPENDIX G TECHNICAL SUPPORT 36
LIMITED WARRANTY 37
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 39

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1 | INTRODUCTION

Version

Performance Level

Scanner Type

Types of Barcodes
Read

5C

Entry-Level

CMOS Imager

1D

5E2

Entry-Level

Class 1 Laser

1D

5P

Performance

Class 2 Laser

1D

5X

Xtreme Performance

CMOS Imager

1D and 2D

5XRx

Xtreme Performance, Antimicrobial

CMOS Imager

1D and 2D

Thank you for purchasing the
CompactFlash Scan Card (CF Scan
Card) Series 5 or Series 5 Rx. This
barcode scanner plugs into the Socket
SoMo® 650/655 handheld computer
and provides high-quality laser or
CMOS imaging barcode scanning
technology.

The CF Scan Card comes in five versions:

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

Download software updates free: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

The CF Scan Card works with computers that meet these requirements:
 Any of the following operating systems:

- Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5

- Windows Mobile 6 Classic/Professional

- Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 for Pocket PC

- Windows Vista, XP

 Available CompactFlash (CF) or PC Card slot

(Use in a PC Card slot requires a Type II CF-to-PC Card adapter, available from third
party)

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SocketScan™ keyboard wedge software enters scanned data into any
Windows application, as if the data were manually typed. No custom
programming is required to use the CF Scan Card.

SocketScan Trigger places a floating software trigger on your screen that you
can move to anywhere on your screen and tap/click to trigger the scanner.

 Software installation for Windows Mobile requires a host PC with Microsoft

Description

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FlexGuard silicone cover
– protects both scanner
and device

For SoMo 650 – HC1670-1202
For SoMo 650Rx – HC1661-1188

synchronization software (free from the Microsoft website). Alternatively, advanced
users can use a CAB file to install the application. Please refer to the Readme file on
the installation CD for instructions.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

 CF Scan Card
 Retaining bracket for use with the Socket SoMo
 SocketScan Installation CD
 Booklets with copyright, warranty, and regulatory compliance

ACCESSORIES

http://www.socketmobile.com/products/plug-in-data-capture/#Accessories

SOCKETCARE

Lower your Total Cost of Ownership with the SocketCare service program, which provides
faster repair and replacement, quicker technical support, and the option for full
comprehensive coverage (SKU# IS5046-1379).
http://www.socketmobile.com/support/socketcare

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SERVICE PROGRAM

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their products. Registered users
receive access to technical support and can choose to get product updates and special
offers. Register online at: http://support.socketmobile.com

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5

2 | SETUP FOR THE SOMO

This chapter shows how to install,
configure, and use the
CompactFlash Scan Card (CF Scan
Card) with any version of the Socket
SoMo handheld computer.

SETUP SUMMARY

STEP 1: Assign a trigger button.
STEP 2: Start SocketScan
STEP 3: Insert the CF Scan Card.
STEP 4: Open your application.
STEP 5: Scan data into your application!

Note: SocketScan software comes pre-loaded on the SoMo,
thus installation is not required. However, if you wish to
install a more recent version of SocketScan, you can download it free from:
http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series5/

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STEP 1: ASSIGN A TRIGGER BUTTON

Note: Alternatively, you can use the SocketScan Trigger software to set up a soft trigger
on the SoMo screen. See Chapter 4.

Note: If SocketScan is not running yet, you can press the trigger button to quickly launch
SocketScan. Pressing the trigger button will activate the scanner only when SocketScan
is open.

Windows Mobile 6 Service Pack 4 or later

1. In the Today screen, tap Getting Started.

2. In the list, tap Set up Data Capture Triggers.

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3. In the next screen, tap LEFT or RIGHT in the ”Barcode to…” line to assign the button
on the left or right side of the SoMo as the barcode scanner trigger.

Note: The “RFID to…” options do not apply to the CompactFlash Scan Card..

4. The SoMo will configure the trigger button and send a confirmation message to your
inbox.

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Windows Mobile 5 or 6 (prior to Windows Mobile 6 Service Pack 4)

1. Tap Start | Settings | Buttons.

2. Select a button to trigger the CF Scan Card. In the drop-down menu, select
SocketScan. When done, tap ok.

IMPORTANT! Be sure to select SocketScan. Do not select the programs Socket Read RFID,
Socket Read Barcode or Socket Trigger Select, which are not for the CF Scan Card.

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STEP 2: START SOCKETSCAN

Icon

Scanner
Version

Meaning

Any

No scanner detected. The scanner is missing, damaged,
or improperly inserted.

5C/5E2/5P

SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan.

5X/5XRx

SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan.

1. Press the trigger button that you just assigned. This is a quick way of starting

SocketScan.
Alternatively, tap Start | Programs | SocketScan folder | SocketScan.

2. When SocketScan is running, a SocketScan icon will appear at the bottom of the

Today screen.

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STEP 3: INSERT THE CARD

1. Open the card slot cover on top of the SoMo and insert the CF Scan Card into the CF

card slot.

Be sure to insert the card all the way into the slot.
Do not insert the card backwards.
Do not push the card in too hard, or you can damage the card or the card slot of the
SoMo.

Note: For instructions on how to use the included retaining bracket to secure the CF
Scan Card into the SoMo, please refer to Appendix F.

2. Make sure the appropriate “CF Scan Card detected” icon appears.

Note: If the “No scanner detected” icon appears, make sure that the CF Scan Card is
pushed all the way into the slot.

STEP 4: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION

Start the application that you want to scan data into. Make sure a document or
spreadsheet is open. Place the cursor where you would like data from the next scan to
go.

STEP 5: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION

1. Press the trigger button and scan a barcode. Make sure the red beam covers the
entire width of the barcode. For example, you can try scanning the barcode below:

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IMPORTANT!
Do not look directly into the beam or point it at a person!

Note: Print out page before scanning barcode. Do not scan from the screen.
Note: If you have trouble scanning, try adjusting the scanning distance and/or the

scanning angle. Please refer to Appendix C and Appendix E for more information.
Note: For the CF Scan Card 5C, 5X or 5XRx, try to keep the scanner steady as it

scans.

When data is read, a beep should sound, and the scanner beam should turn off,
indicating a good read. Scanned data will appear in the document, and the cursor will
automatically advance to the next line, ready for the next scan.

If the CF Scan Card fails to read data within a few seconds, the scanner beam will turn
off, and you must try again.

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