Socket Cordless Ring Scanner Series 9, Series 9 User Manual

Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Ring Scanner™

Series 9

User’s Guide

5/2010 Document # 6410-00273 X

Copyright © 2005-2010 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved.

Socket, the Socket logo, Battery Friendly, Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner, SocketScan,
Connect!Agent, Error Proof Protocol, ActivePairing, SocketCare, Business Mobility Now! and
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holders.

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notice.

Feel free to contact Socket at:

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

Please refrain from any applications of the Socket Bluetooth
not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the Bluetooth Cordless Ring
Scanner. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins online at:

http://www.socketmobile.com/

Cordless Ring Scanner includes technology licensed under United States Patent

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive
Newark, CA 94560-4808
USA

Cordless Ring Scanner that are

IMPORTANT!

The information in this User’s Guide is based on version 3

of the
Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner hardware, which includes
devices with the following part numbers:

Ring Unit Part Number Wrist Unit Part Number

8550-00027 8550-00028

The features described in this manual that do not apply to older hardware versions of
the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner will be noted as such.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2

1 | INTRODUCTION 4

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE 4

YSTEM COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 4

S

NCLUDED ITEMS 5

I

ATTERY CHARGER 5

B

RODUCT REGISTRATION 5

P

CCESSORIES 5

A

OCKETCARE™ SERVICE PROGRAM 6

S

RODUCT DIAGRAM 6

P

ABLE/FINGER STRAP SAFETY 6

C

TATUS INDICATOR LEDS AND BEEPS 7

S

DVANCED PROGRAMMING GUIDE 7

A

2 | HARDWARE PREPARATION 8

A

SSEMBLING THE AC ADAPTER 8

HARGING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY 8

C

SSEMBLING AND PUTTING ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS 10

A

3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS 7, VISTA OR XP 12

4 | SETUP FOR THE SOMO 650 35

5 | SETUP FOR NON-SOMO PDAS 49

6 | SETUP FOR RIM BLACKBERRY 64

7 | SETUP FOR NOKIA 72

APPENDICES
A SPECIFICATIONS 78

B SCANNING, SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 81

C BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 84

D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 85

E DECODE ZONE 87

F RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS 88

G SPECIAL SCANNER BEHAVIORS 89

H TROUBLESHOOTING 90

I TECHNICAL SUPPORT 93

LIMITED WARRANTY 94

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 96

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

1 | INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) Series 9.
This wearable device provides hands-free barcode scanning to boost productivity in
warehousing, inventory control, shipment tracking, and other data capture
applications.

The Bluetooth CRS features a durable design that is IP54 compliant, with an exclusive
Liquidmetal
scratch-resistant. The Battery Friendly

®

construction that is twice as strong as titanium, extremely rugged and

®

design uses minimal power, so you can use the

Bluetooth CRS for up to 10 hours on a single charge.

The Bluetooth CRS features a Class 1 Bluetooth radio so you can scan barcodes while
wirelessly connected to a Bluetooth enabled handheld, fixed station or vehicle-mount
computer located up to 300 feet (100 m) away. Socket offers multiple wireless
connection tools, including Connect!Agent™ software and ActivePairing™, which
automate the connection process.

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

SocketScan™ software feeds scanned data into any open program, as if the data

were manually typed. A configuration utility enables you to select Prefix/Suffixes,
sounds, and other special settings for the Bluetooth CRS.

Connect!Agent™ software simplifies Bluetooth by automatically setting up and
managing the wireless connection (Windows Mobile only).

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Windows XP, Vista or 7:

• Bluetooth radio and any of the following Bluetooth stacks:

− Broadcom 5.1.0.1700 or greater

− Microsoft Bluetooth stack

− Toshiba 4.00.34, 5.00.06F or greater

Windows Mobile

• Any of the following Windows Mobile versions:

− Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 for Pocket PC/Pocket PC Phone

− Windows Mobile 6 Classic/Professional

• Bluetooth radio and any of the following Bluetooth stacks:

:

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− Broadcom 1.5 or greater

− Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile

− Stonestreet One 1.2.4 (Build 1783) for Windows Mobile

Note: Software installation requires a host PC, connection cable/cradle, and ActiveSync/Windows
Mobile Device Center software, free from the Microsoft website. Alternatively, advanced users can
install a CAB file (see Readme).

RIM BlackBerry: The Socket Bluetooth CRS works with the BlackBerry Storm, Bold,
Curve, and Pearl Smartphones.

: The Socket Bluetooth CRS works with the Nokia E61, E61i, and E71

Nokia
Smartphones. Other devices running Symbian OS 9.1 or later may be supported.

Note: For instructions for the Intermec CK30, contact Socket technical support.

INCLUDED ITEMS

Wrist unit Ring unit Coiled cable

Finger straps (2)

Wrist strap

Li-ion battery

Software and

Documentation

BATTERY CHARGER

Order separately, SKU# AC4048-1143

AC adapter with plugs for

USA, Europe, Australia

Battery charger

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Socket recommends that all customers register their products. Registered users benefit
from priority technical support and can choose to get special offers and upgrade
information. Register online at: http://support.socketmobile.com

ACCESSORIES

Socket offers a variety of accessories for the Bluetooth CRS, including:

• Multi-bay charger that can charge up to 8 wrist units and/or spare batteries

simultaneously

• Bluetooth USB adapter that comes with ActivePairing barcode labels

• USB A male to DC plug cable

For information on these and other accessories, please visit:

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

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y

SOCKETCARE

™

SERVICE PROGRAM

SocketCare is an enhanced service program that supports deployments of the Bluetooth
CRS with faster technical support, faster repair and replacement, and the option for full
coverage. For more information, please visit: http://www.socketmobile.com/socketcare

PRODUCT DIAGRAM

Left Trigger Button

Right Trigger Button

Ring Unit

Good Read LED

Coiled cable

Batter

Status LED

Power button

Wrist Unit

Bluetooth Status LED

Note: The Bluetooth Device Address is labeled on the bottom of the wrist unit. It helps you
identify your Bluetooth CRS.

BatteryDoor Lock

CABLE/FINGER STRAP SAFETY

The Bluetooth CRS is designed to break away from the hand or finger if subjected to
unusual force. This feature is designed to reduce the risk or extent of injury in case the
Bluetooth CRS gets entangled with industrial equipment. If the cable or finger strap
breaks away during use, simply reassemble it to resume operation.

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STATUS INDICATOR LEDS AND BEEPS

Ring Unit LED

LED LED Activity Meaning

Good Read

(Green LED)

Wrist Unit LEDs

LED LED Activity Meaning

Bluetooth

Status

(Blue LED)

Battery

Status

(Red LED)

Wrist Unit Beeps

Beep Pattern Meaning

2 beeps (low-high) Power on

On Data successfully scanned and sent to host device

On Power button pressed

1 blink per
second

1 blink every 3
seconds

Blinking 20% battery capacity remaining

On 10% battery capacity remaining

Off Off or Good Battery status

Bluetooth radio is on, no connection

Scanner connected to computer

2 beeps (high-low) Power off

1 beep

2 beeps (same tone) CRS disconnected from host computer

1 beep with green
LED (optional setting)

3 long beeps Cable disconnected from wrist unit

5 beeps CRS has detected an error and reset

CRS connected to host computer
(only when used with SocketScan)

Data successfully scanned and sent to host computer

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING GUIDE

The SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide is available online at:

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

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2 | HARDWARE PREPARATION

Note: The battery charger and AC adapter are sold separately, SKU# AC4048-1143.

ASSEMBLING THE AC ADAPTER

The AC adapter for the Bluetooth CRS charger comes
with plugs for USA, Europe, and Australia.

1. Insert the appropriate plug for your region into the

AC adapter.

2. While pressing the release button, push down on

the plug and turn it clockwise until it locks into
place. Release the button.

3. Plug into a power outlet. The two LEDs will flash.

CHARGING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Notes:

• Please charge the battery for 3 hours before initial use.

• You can charge the battery before or after inserting it into the wrist unit.

• The charger can charge a wrist unit and spare battery simultaneously.

• Do not use the charger or scanner with other batteries, this will void the warranty.

• A fully charged battery can power 12,000+ scans in ~ 10 hours under normal

conditions.

Battery Charger LEDs

Icon LED Color Description

Yellow Charging battery inside CRS wrist unit

Green Battery inside CRS is fully charged

Yellow Charging battery inside charger cradle

Green Battery inside charger is fully charged

Note: Plugging the wrist unit cable into a CRS wrist unit without a battery may
cause a series of flashing LEDs. To recover, unplug and reinsert the cable into the
CRS wrist unit with a battery installed.

Note: Other charging options are online at: http://www.socketmobile.com/products

• Multi-Bay Charger: Charge up to 8 wrist units and 8 spare batteries

simultaneously. SKU# AC4046-1141

• Mobile Power Pack (not available in EMEA): Portable battery back can replace

the AC adapter of either charger. SKU# AC4009-541

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Charging the

battery

You can charge the battery directly in the charger or after installing
it in the wrist unit. You can charge a wrist unit and spare battery
simultaneously.

Unlocking the

Battery Door

Installing the

Battery

• When inserting a battery directly into the charger, make sure the

metal contacts of the battery touch those inside the charger.

• To charge a wrist unit, simply install the battery and connect the

charger cable to the top of the wrist unit.

Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the lock counterclockwise to the
position shown.

WARNING! To prevent damage to the lock, do not turn it too
forcefully or past the position shown!

With the wrist unit right-side up, insert the battery with the blank
side on top and metal contacts in front.

Metal contacts

WARNING! To prevent damage to the battery, do not insert it
backwards or upside-down!

Close and lock the battery door. The door will not fully close if the
battery is inserted wrong.

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ASSEMBLING AND PUTTING ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

STEP 1:

Attach finger

strap to ring

unit.

STEP 2: Attach
the wrist unit.

Insert plastic clip into slot and gently push down. Repeat on other side.

Important! Do not twist the clips during insertion or removal!

Note: To remove, grasp a clip and gently pull out. Repeated removal may
distort the post and make it unusable.

Press the wrist unit into the plastic holder of the wrist strap. Align the
wrist unit so that the power button on the left side rests in the notch
on the side of the plastic holder.

STEP 3: Put on

wrist strap.

STEP 4:

Connect cable

to ring unit.

When putting on the wrist strap, insert the end of the strap through
either buckle (or both), depending on the thickness of your arm.

Plug the narrow end of the cable into the connector on the ring unit.

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STEP 5: Put on

the ring unit.

Insert index finger, adjust strap for a comfortable fit, and secure into
place.

STEP 6:

Connect the

cable to the

wrist unit.

Connect the cable into the top of the wrist unit.

Replacement Parts

Product 1 Pack SKU# 5 Pack SKU# 10 Pack SKU#
Coiled cable AC4044-1139 N/A AC4045-1140
Battery AC4023-705 AC4031-714 N/A
Finger Strap N/A0 N/A AC4027-710
Wrist Unit Case N/A N/A AC4029-712
Wrist Strap N/A N/A AC4028-711
Velcro Strips N/A AC4030-713 N/A
Leather Strap Kit AC4022-704 N/A N/A

Note: To ensure best performance, cables should be replaced periodically.
Socket recommends replacement of cables after 90 days of use or sooner
depending on the work environment.

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3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS 7, VISTA OR XP

This chapter explains how to install and use the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring
Scanner (CRS) with a Bluetooth enabled computer running Windows 7, Vista or XP.

Note: Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, please charge and install
the battery, as explained in Chapter 2, “Hardware Preparation.”

ONNECTION OPTIONS

C

For Windows-based computers, the Socket Bluetooth CRS offers three different
connection options to fit different work environments.

Scenario How the Bluetooth

Connection Initiates

Scenario 1: Single

user with one scanner
per PC, no roaming.

Scenario 2:
Enterprise deployment
with one scanner per
PC, no roaming.

Scenario 3: Enterprise
deployment with
scanner(s) roaming
between different PCs.

Computer initiates the
connection through
Bluetooth software.

Scanner initiates the
connection automatically
when it is powered on.
(ActivePairing with
Permanent Pair)

Scanner initiates the
connection by reading a
special barcode.
(ActivePairing)

Pros/Cons Compatible

Hardware/

Easiest to configure
but requires user to
start connection
through software.

More complex to
configure but
easiest connection
method.

Easy to connect but
requires barcode
generating
software and
printer.

Any version of
Bluetooth CRS

Wrist Unit
Revision
Letter

8550-00019 F
or later

8550-00028 A
or later

IMPORTANT! REMEMBER WHICH SCENARIO YOU WANT TO SET UP THE
SOFTWARE FOR!

Note: ActivePairing has been successfully tested with the Microsoft, Broadcom
and Toshiba Bluetooth stacks. Due to the many possible hardware manufacturer
and Bluetooth stack combinations, ActivePairing may not work correctly on all
computers running Windows XP, Vista or 7.

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STEP 1: UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE

Remove any barcode scanning software already installed in your computer,
including previous versions of SocketScan.

1. Make sure the software is not running.

2. Make sure you are logged into an administrative account.

3. Click Start | Control Panel.

- For Windows 7, click Uninstall a program.

- For Windows Vista, click Programs and Features.

- For Windows XP, click Add or Remove Programs.

4. Use the utility to remove the software.

STEP 2: INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE

Note: Download the latest software free from:

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

1. Make sure you are logged into an administrative account.

2. Insert the SocketScan installation CD into the CD drive of your PC. Use My

Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD drive. In the CD,
click on SETUP.EXE.

3. The SocketScan Setup Center will appear in your web browser. Read the

first page and click Installation in the left margin.

4. In the SocketScan Installation page, scroll down to the Windows XP and

Windows Vista section and click on the Install link there.

5. Your web browser will present a series of dialogs.

Internet Explorer:

• In the File Download –Security Warning dialog, click Run.

• In the second warning dialog, click Run.

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Firefox:

• In the file opening dialog, click Save File.

• In the Downloads list, next to SocketScan...exe, click Open.

• In the warning dialog, click OK to continue.

6. The installation wizard will launch. Follow it to install the software.

7. During installation, a message will warn that the software is unsigned or

has not passed Windows Logo testing.

• Windows Vista: Click Install this driver software anyway.

• Windows XP

: Click Continue Anyway.

8. After software installation, restart your computer.

9. Icons for SocketScan and Socket CS Connect will appear on your

desktop.

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STEP 3: TURN ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

Press and hold the small power button on the left side of the wrist unit for at
least 2 seconds, until you hear two beeps (low – high).

Power button

Notes:

• See page 10 for information on beeps and LEDs.

• If the Ring Scanner is not attached, the 2 beeps will be followed by 3 long beeps.

After you turn on the Bluetooth CRS, it will have the following sequence of
Bluetooth modes until it connects to a computer:

Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable
5-20 minutes Connectable
20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off

STEP 4: START BLUETOOTH ON YOUR COMPUTER

Refer to your Bluetooth hardware/software documentation for instructions.

1. If using an add-on Bluetooth card or adapter, such as the Socket Scanning

Companion USB Bluetooth adapter, plug it into your computer.

2. Start your computer’s Bluetooth software. For some computers, the

software will automatically launch after you turn on the Bluetooth radio.

3. Turn on the Bluetooth radio of your computer. For some computers, the

radio must be enabled through the software. Other computers have a
hardware switch.

Note: Your Bluetooth software may vary from the screen shown.

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STEP 5: CONFIGURE BLUETOOTH SETTINGS

Follow the instructions for your Bluetooth stack. Configuration is needed
only the first time you connect the scanner to the PC. Refer to your

Bluetooth software manual for full instructions.

Note: SocketScan supports a generic Bluetooth COM port and may be able to
connect to Bluetooth stacks other than those listed.

Microsoft Bluetooth Stack:

1. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray.

2. In the pop-up menu, click Add a Bluetooth Device for Windows XP/Vista

or Add a Device for Windows 7.

3. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will start. Make sure the scanner is turned on.

• Windows Vista/XP: In the welcome screen, check the box My device is

set up and ready to be found and click Next.

• Windows 7: Your computer will automatically search for Bluetooth

devices in range and report found devices.

4. After the device search, select Socket CRS [xxxxxx]

Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth
Device Address, which is labeled under the wrist unit.

5. If a passkey or pairing option screen appears, do the following:

• Windows XP/Vista: Select Use the passkey found in the

documentation and enter the default PIN

0000.

• Windows 7: Select Enter the device’s pairing code and enter the

default PIN

0000.

Note: If the passkey 0000 does not work, you may be using an older
scanner. Try the passkey 1234.

6. The computer will connect to the scanner. Balloons may appear, reporting

the connection progress. After connecting, the scanner will beep once, and
the blue LED on the wrist unit will blink once every three seconds.

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7. Complete the wizard and note the necessary COM port number(s):

IMPORTANT!

• FOR SCENARIO 1, NOTE THE OUTGOING COM NUMBER.

• FOR SCENARIO 2, NOTE BOTH COM NUMBERS.

• FOR SCENARIO 3, NOTE THE INCOMING COM NUMBER.

• Windows Vista/XP: In the last screen of the wizard, note the COM port

number(s) and click Finish.

• Windows 7: At the end of the wizard, click Close. To determine your

COM ports, click on the Bluetooth task tray icon. In the pop-up menu,
click Open Settings. Click on the COM Ports tab.

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Toshiba Bluetooth Stack:

1. Double-tap on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray.

2. In Bluetooth Settings, tap New Connection.

3. In the Add New Connection Wizard, select Custom Mode and click Next.

The computer will search for Bluetooth devices in range.

4. In the list of found devices, select Socket CRS [xxxxxx]. Tap Next.

Note: The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the Bluetooth
Device Address, which is labeled under the wrist unit.

5. If a passkey is requested, enter the default PIN 0000. Tap OK. After

connecting, the scanner will beep once, and the blue LED on the wrist unit
will blink once every three seconds.

Note: If the passkey 0000 does not work, you may be using an older
scanner. Try the passkey 1234.

6. In the list of device services, select Serial Port. Tap Next.

7. In the next screen, uncheck Use default COM port.

8. If the software reports that the default setting is recommended, click OK.

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9. Select another COM port. If desired, check Auto Connect. Click Next.

WARNING! Do not select a COM port that is used by another device on
your system!

IMPORTANT! FOR SCENARIO 1 OR 2, REMEMBER WHICH COM NUMBER
YOU CHOSE! THIS IS THE LOCAL COM-CLIENT

COM NUMBER.

10. After COM port selection is complete, remember the COM number (it is

the Local COM-Client

COM number). Click Next.

11. Edit the connection name and/or icon if desired. Click Next. In the last

screen, click Finish.

12. For Scenario 2 or 3, check the Local COM-Server

port number.

Click Start | Control Panel | Bluetooth Local COM.

IMPORTANT!

• FOR SCENARIO 1, NOTE THE LOCAL COM-CLIENT COM NUMBER.

• FOR SCENARIO 2, NOTE BOTH COM NUMBERS.

• FOR SCENARIO 3, NOTE THE LOCAL COM-SERVER COM NUMBER.

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Broadcom (Widcomm) Bluetooth Stack:

1. Make sure the Bluetooth Serial Port is enabled for your system. Refer to

your computer or Bluetooth hardware manual for instructions.

2. Click the Bluetooth icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, click Quick

Connect | Bluetooth Serial Port | Find Devices.

Note: Be sure to use Quick Connect because this sets the Bluetooth CRS as
your default Bluetooth serial device.

3. After the device search, select the Bluetooth CRS, which will appear as

Socket CRS [xxxxxx].

Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device
Address, which is labeled under the wrist unit.

4. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000.

Note: If the passkey 0000 does not work, you may be using an older
scanner. Try the passkey 1234.

5. To indicate the connection, the Bluetooth CRS will beep once. The blue

LED will also blink once every 3 seconds.

Note:

• For automatic connections, in the Bluetooth Configuration utility, click on

the Local Services tab. Select Bluetooth Serial Port and click Properties.
Check the box Start up Automatically and click OK.

• By default, the Bluetooth software may ask for the passkey each time you

connect.

• Note: To disable the passkey requirement, under Advanced

Configuration, disable the Secure Connection requirement for both the

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Local Service and Client Application, then unpair the devices. Refer to the
documentation for your Bluetooth hardware/software for full instructions.

6. Open the Bluetooth Configuration utility. Identify the COM ports

assigned to the scanner. Note the COM port numbers listed in the Client
Applications tab and Local Services tab.

IMPORTANT!

• FOR SCENARIO 1, NOTE THE CLIENT APPLICATIONS COM NUMBER.

• FOR SCENARIO 2, NOTE BOTH COM NUMBERS.

• FOR SCENARIO 3, NOTE THE LOCAL SERVICES COM NUMBER.

STEP 6: START SOCKETSCAN

Double-click on the SocketScan icon on your desktop.

When SocketScan is running, the SocketScan icon will appear in the task tray
at the bottom of your screen.

Icon Meaning

The scanner is not connected
to the computer.

The scanner is connected to
the computer

SocketScan is ready for the

Spinning icon alternates between

ring and handheld scanner icons.

scanner to connect via
ActivePairing.

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STEP 7: CONFIGURE SCANNER SETTINGS

1. Click the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen.

2. In the pop-up menu, click Settings.

Note: Alternatively, click Start | Control Panel | SocketScan Settings.

Note: If the Settings option does not appear, click Start | Control Panel |
SocketScan Settings. In the General tab, select “Display ‘Settings’ option
in the SocketScan tray icon menu.”

3. In the SocketScan utility, click on the CS tab.

4. Select Enable CS Support. IMPORTANT!

5. More fields will appear. Enter the following:

IMPORTANT!

• SCENARIO 1 OR 2

Enable ActivePairing – Do not check the box
Port – Select the Outgoing
(Toshiba) or Client Applications

• SCENARIO 3

Enable ActivePairing – Check the box
Port – Select the Incoming
(Toshiba) or Local Services

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(Microsoft) or Local COM-Client

(Broadcom) COM number

(Microsoft) or Local COM-Server

(Broadcom) COM number

The remaining fields are optional for any of the scenarios:

Good read indication on CS: Select how you would like the scanner

•

to indicate that it has successfully read data.

• Auto re-connect: Select the maximum number of attempts and time

limit per attempt for the scanner to reconnect to the computer in case
they move out of range from each other.

• Disable CS Auto Power Off mode:

CAUTION: Selecting this option will disable the Auto Power Off
mode and can result in complete discharge of the CRS battery.
Use with caution.

Note: You must disable CS Auto Power Off mode if you would like the scanner
to automatically reconnect to the computer after losing a connection.

• Advanced: When the computer is connected to the scanner, you can

modify the scanner’s Bluetooth friendly name and security settings.
Please refer to the instructions later in this chapter.

• Battery Level: When the scanner is connected, a progress bar will

show the scanner’s battery level.

6. Click on the CRS tab. Select which button on the Bluetooth CRS you would

like to use to trigger the scanner.

7. After entering settings, click OK to save the changes.

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STEP 8: PREPARE THE CONNECTION

After installing and configuring SocketScan to connect to a cordless
scanner at the correct COM port, you are now ready to connect the
scanner to the PC for the first time. The process varies depending on
the scenario you set up for.

Note: After the scanner connects to the computer, the scanner will remain powered
on as long as it is connected to the computer.

SCENARIO 1:

1. Double-click on the Socket CS Connect icon on your desktop.

Note: After you configure Bluetooth hardware settings in SocketScan,
the Connect CS option lets you connect to the scanner directly from
SocketScan, instead of manually through Bluetooth software.

Alternatively, click the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen. In the
pop-up menu, click Connect CS.

2. If you are using the Microsoft Bluetooth stack, a balloon may report that a

device is requesting to connect. Click on the balloon. As prompted, enter
the passkey 1234 to connect.

3. After the computer connects to the scanner, a balloon may appear,

reporting “Scanner ready.” The scanner will beep once, and the task tray
icon at the bottom of the screen will change to the image of a ring.

Note: This process needs to be done every time you want to connect the
computer to the scanner.

SCENARIO 2:

After the PC connects to the scanner, you can set up a Permanent Pair.

1. Complete the steps described above for Scenario 1.

2. While the scanner is connected to the computer, click on the SocketScan

icon in the task tray. In the menu, click Settings.

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3. Click on the CS tab. Select Enable ActivePairing. For Port, select the

Incoming

(Microsoft) or Local COM-Server (Toshiba) or Local Services

(Broadcom) COM port. Click Advanced.

4. Select Permanent Pair. Click Change.

5. Check the box Permanent Pair. Click OK. Click Close.

Note: After you set up the Permanent Pair, future connections can be
initiated by simply powering on the scanner. The PC’s Bluetooth radio must
be on, and SocketScan must be open.

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SCENARIO 3:

1. Find out the Bluetooth address of your computer.

• Your Bluetooth configuration utility should report the address.

• If you are using an add-on Bluetooth card or adapter, it may be

labeled on the device.

2. Use barcode software or a barcode generating website like

http://www.idautomation.com/java/linearservlet.html
http://www.barcoding.com/upc

to print the following barcode:

or

IMPORTANT! FORMAT THE BARCODE IN THE SYMBOLOGY CODE
128!

ActivePairing Barcode Sample Result after Scanning

Initiator Bar Code —
contains the following data:

#FNIxxxxxxxxxxxx#

where xxxxxxxxxxxx is
the Bluetooth address of
the computer

The Bluetooth CRS will
change to initiator
mode and
automatically try to
connect to the
computer with the
Bluetooth address
embedded in the
barcode

3. Check the SocketScan task tray icon to make sure the computer is ready for

ActivePairing. There should be an animated “spinning” icon that alternates between a
ring icon and a handheld scanner icon.

4. Assemble and put on the scanner as explained in Chapter 2.

5. Scan the Initiator Barcode.

Note: The Bluetooth CRS will try to connect every 2 seconds for a maximum of 20 attempts.

6. After connecting, the Bluetooth CRS will beep once, and the Bluetooth Status LED

of the wrist unit will blink once every 3 seconds. The SocketScan icon will also
change to a static ring icon.

Note: After disconnecting from a computer (by turning of the scanner), you can easily
connect to a different computer by scanning the Initiator Barcode customized for that
computer. The computer’s Bluetooth radio must be on, and SocketScan must be open.

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STEP 9: ASSEMBLE AND PUT ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

If you have not done so already, assemble and put on the scanner, as explained in
Chapter 2.

STEP 10: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION

1. Start the Windows application that you want to enter scanned data into.

Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open.

2. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to go.

STEP 11: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION

1. Press the trigger button and aim your finger at the barcode. The red laser

beam should cover the entire width of the barcode. For example, try
scanning the barcode below:

Note:

• After data is read and sent to the computer, the laser will turn off. Depending

on your scanner settings, the scanner may beep and/or the ring scanner’s LED
may flash green to indicate a good read.

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

• See Appendix B for scanning tips.

2. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. By default,

the cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line, ready for the
next scan.

Note: Wait for the “Good Scan” indication before you scan another barcode. If
you try to scan too fast, the device can lock up until you stop scanning.

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Reconnecting

The scanner will disconnect if it is powered off or moves out of the
connection range. If the scanner is powered back on or returns back in range
within 3 minutes after disconnection, SocketScan will automatically attempt
re-connection according to the “auto re-connect” settings you chose in
SocketScan.

• Failure to reconnect will cause the scanner to end auto-reconnect mode

and disconnect. You will then be required to make a connection manually
through SocketScan by clicking on the Socket CS Connect icon on the
desktop.

• A manual connection will also be required if the scanner is not powered

back on or does not return back in connection range within 3 minutes
after a disconnection.

• A connection remains when the smartphone device is in suspend mode.

Note: By default, CS Auto Power off mode is enabled. This mode must be disabled
for automatic reconnections.

Disconnecting
To manually disconnect, click on the SocketScan icon and click Disconnect
CS. The Bluetooth CRS will beep 2 times to indicate the disconnection.

Note: If using ActivePairing, disconnect by turning off the Bluetooth CRS.

Turning off the Bluetooth CRS

To turn off the Bluetooth CRS, press and hold the power button on the wrist
unit for at least 2 seconds, until you hear 2 beeps (high – low).

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SCANNER SETTINGS

1. The SocketScan Settings utility opens to the General tab.

2. Adjust any settings as desired:

Good read notification sound:

Select a sound to indicate successful reads of data. By default, your
computer will beep. If instead you would like your computer to play a
sound file (.WAV), select Play a .WAV file and click Browse to select the
file.

Prefix/Suffix:

Enter any prefix and/or suffix you would like SocketScan to automatically
append to scanned data (128 character maximum, printable ASCII characters
only). By default, SocketScan will enter a carriage return after every scan.

Display “Settings” option in the SocketScan tray icon menu:

Checking this option displays the “Settings” option in the SocketScan
menu.

8. After changing any settings, click OK.

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SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR

The SocketScan utility makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want
the scanner to recognize and decode.

1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the Barcodes tab.

Note: The Barcodes tab only appears if you are connected to the
Bluetooth CRS.

2. Check the symbologies you wish to enable. Uncheck those you wish to

disable. Click OK.

Notes:

• Socket does not recommend enabling all possible symbologies. Doing so will

make the decode process slightly longer.

• The RSS symbology has been renamed to GS1 DataBar.

• To scan Vehicle Identification Numbers, select the VIN option. SocketScan

will only output the VIN, omitting extra characters added by vehicle
manufacturers.

• If you want to read UPC-A barcodes, disable GS1 DataBar (RSS) so that UPC-A

symbols don’t get mistakenly read as GS1 DataBar.

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ADVANCED SCANNER SETTINGS

1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the CS tab.

2. In the CS screen, click Advanced.

3. The Advanced Settings screen will appear, reporting the current Bluetooth

friendly name assigned to the Bluetooth CRS. If desired, select a setting and
click Change.

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4. In the screen that appears, enter any changes and click OK.

• Friendly Name: Enter a new friendly name and click OK. The letters ‘CRS’

must be included in the name.

IMPORTANT! If you want to also use the Bluetooth CRS with a Socket
SoMo 650 or other Windows Mobile powered device, make sure the
friendly name includes the string “CRS”. Otherwise, Connect!Agent
software on the device will not be able to find the Bluetooth CRS.

Note: If you plan to use multiple Bluetooth CRS devices in the same area,
changing the Friendly Name may help identify each scanner.

• Security: If enabled, the default security PIN is

0000. A new 4 digit PIN

can be entered, but you will need to enter it manually every time you
connect. This PIN is used to authenticate the device to the host PC every
time it connects.

If desired, click Delete Bonding to delete any bonding/pairing data.

After making any changes, click OK.

• Remote Acknowledgement: Select how you would like the Bluetooth

CRS to indicate that the host PC has successfully received scanned data.

• Trigger Lockout: Select how long you would like the Bluetooth CRS to

disable the trigger until the host PC acknowledges the previous scan.

• Permanent Pair: Enable this option if you want the scanner to

automatically connect to the currently connected computer whenever the
scanner is powered on (Scenario 2). Click OK.

5. If you modified any advanced settings, you will be prompted to turn your

scanner off and back on for the changes to take effect. Read the message
and click OK. Turn the Bluetooth CRS off and back on again.

6. When you return to the Advanced Settings screen, click Close. In the

SocketScan Settings screen, click OK.

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REMOTE TRIGGER BUTTON

The SocketScan utility enables you to assign one of your computer’s function
keys to trigger the Bluetooth CRS.

1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the Trigger tab.

2. Select the function key you would like to use to remotely trigger the

Bluetooth CRS. Click OK.

FLOATING TRIGGER

The floating trigger places a software trigger on the computer desktop that
can be clicked on to trigger the scanner. It can useful for tablet computers.

1. Connect the Bluetooth CRS to the computer.

2. In SocketScan menu, click Launch Floating Trigger.

3. The floating trigger will appear on the desktop. Click on the icon to trigger

the scanner.

4. To close the trigger, in the SocketScan menu, click Remove Floating Trigger.

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VERSION INFORMATION

1. In SocketScan Settings, click on the About tab.

2. View the version information. If the computer is connected to a Bluetooth

CRS, the Bluetooth CRS firmware version will appear. Click OK.

DUAL DEVICE SUPPORT

SocketScan versions 6.4.2 and later support the simultaneous use of two
Socket data collection devices from the same PC.

SocketScan can capture data from one cordless scanner at a time.

Simply connect or plug in each device as you normally would. The
functionality of each device is the same. No extra configuration is required.

You can configure each device separately. In the SocketScan menu, click the
Settings option will have a submenu for you to choose which device to
configure.

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4 | SETUP FOR THE SOMO 650

This chapter explains how to install and use the Socket Bluetooth Cordless
Ring Scanner (CRS) with any version of the Socket SoMo 650 handheld
computer.

Note: Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, please charge and install
the battery, as explained in Chapter 2, “Hardware Preparation.”

CONNECTION OPTIONS

For Windows-based computers, the Socket Bluetooth CRS offers three different
connection options to fit different work environments.

Scenario How the Bluetooth

Connection Initiates

Scenario 1: Single user

with one scanner per
SoMo, no roaming.

Scenario 2: Enterprise
deployment with one
scanner per SoMo, no
roaming.

Scenario 3: Enterprise
deployment with
scanner(s) roaming
between different SoMo
devices.

SoMo initiates the
connection through
Bluetooth software.

Scanner initiates the
connection automatically
when it is powered on.
(ActivePairing with
Permanent Pair)

Scanner initiates the
connection by reading a
special barcode.
(ActivePairing)

Pros/Cons Compatible

Hardware/

Easiest to configure
but requires user to
start connection
through software.

More complex to
configure but
easiest connection
method.

Easy to connect but
requires barcode
generating
software.

Any version
of Bluetooth
CRS

Wrist Unit
Part Number

8550-00019 F
or later

8550-00028
A or later

IMPORTANT! REMEMBER THE NUMBER OF THE SCENARIO YOU WANT TO
SET UP THE SOFTWARE FOR!

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STEP 1: CHECK SOFTWARE VERSIONS

Note: This step is required only if you want to set up your SoMo for ActivePairing
(Scenario 2 or 3).

SOCKETSCAN:
Tap on the SocketScan task tray icon. In the pop-up menu, tap About.
SocketScan versions 7.4.2.0 and later support ActivePairing.

CONNECT!AGENT:
Tap Start | Settings | System Tab | Connect!Agent. In the Connect!Agent
utility, tap About. Connect!Agent versions 1.3.xx and later support
ActivePairing.

If you need to upgrade, you can download the latest software free from

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

ADVANCED USERS: Refer to the README file for CAB installation instructions.

STEP 2: START SOCKETSCAN

Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan folder |SocketScan.

After you start SocketScan, an icon will appear in the task tray at the bottom
of the Today screen.

Icon Meaning

(red circle)

(blue circle)

SocketScan is not ready to connect to the Bluetooth CRS

SocketScan is ready to connect to the Bluetooth CRS

Bluetooth CRS is connected and ready to scan

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STEP 3: ENABLE CORDLESS SCANNER SUPPORT

1. Go to the Today screen by tapping Start | Today.

2. Tap the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up

menu, tap Settings.

3. The Scanner Settings utility will appear. Tap on the CS tab at the bottom of

the screen.

4. Check the box Enable Cordless Scanner support. IMPORTANT!!!

5. Tap ok in the top right corner.

Notes:

• If the Bluetooth radio is off, a message may report that ActivePairing is not

activated. Tap ok.

• After Cordless Scanner Support is enabled, the SocketScan icon will have a

blue circle.

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STEP 4: TURN ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

Press and hold the small power button on the left side of the wrist unit until
you hear 2 beeps (low – high).

Power button

Note: For more information on beeps and LEDs, see page 10.

After you turn on the Bluetooth CRS, it will have the following sequence of
Bluetooth modes until it connects to a computer:

Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable
5-20 minutes Connectable
20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off

STEP 5: PREPARE THE CONNECTION

SCENARIO 1:

1. Tap on the SocketScan icon

menu, tap Connect CS.

Note: The Connect CS option appears only when Cordless Scanner support is
enabled.

2. If the Bluetooth radio of your device is turned off, Connect!Agent will ask

if you want to turn it on. Tap Yes. Connect!Agent will automatically turn
on the Bluetooth radio.

3. Connect!Agent will search for and connect to the Bluetooth CRS.

- If this the first time the device is connecting to the Bluetooth CRS,

Connect!Agent will search for any in range.

at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up

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- If the device previously connected to a Bluetooth CRS, Connect!Agent will

search for the default device.

4. Tap to select your Bluetooth CRS and tap ok.

Note: To help you identify the Bluetooth CRS, Connect!Agent reports the
Bluetooth Device Address, which is labeled on the bottom of the wrist unit. The
characters in brackets are the last six characters.

5. Connect!Agent will connect to the selected Bluetooth CRS.

6. After connecting, the Bluetooth CRS will beep once, and the SocketScan

icon will change into a ring icon.

Notes:

• To connect the SoMo to the scanner in the future, tap Connect CS in the

SocketScan menu. Connect!Agent will automatically try to connect to the
scanner you last connected to.

• To change which Bluetooth CRS is assigned as default, use the

Connect!Agent utility (instructions provided at the end of this chapter).

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SCENARIO 2:

After the SoMo connects to the scanner, you can set up a Permanent Pair.

1. Complete the steps described above for Scenario 1.

2. While the scanner is connected to the computer, tap on the SocketScan

icon. In the menu, tap Settings.

3. In the CS HW tab, tap Advanced. Check the box Permanent Pair. Tap

OK. Tap ok to save.

Note: After you set up the Permanent Pair, future connections can be initiated
by simply powering on the scanner. SocketScan must be running on the SoMo.

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SCENARIO 3:

1. Find out the Bluetooth address of your SoMo 650.

Tap Start | Settings | System Info | Wireless Info.

2. Use barcode software or a barcode generating website like

http://www.idautomation.com/java/linearservlet.html
http://www.barcoding.com/upc

to print the following barcode:

or

IMPORTANT! FORMAT THE BARCODE IN THE SYMBOLOGY
CODE 128!

ActivePairing Barcode Sample Result after Scanning

Initiator Bar Code —
contains the following data:

#FNIxxxxxxxxxxxx#

where xxxxxxxxxxxx is
the Bluetooth address of
the computer

3. In the Today screen, make sure the SocketScan icon in the task tray has a

blue circle to indicate that it is ready for ActivePairing.

4. Assemble and put on the scanner as explained in Chapter 2.

5. Scan the Initiator Barcode.

Note: The Bluetooth CRS will try to connect every 2 seconds for a maximum of
20 attempts.

6. After connecting, the Bluetooth CRS will beep once, and the Bluetooth

Status LED of the Bluetooth CRS will blink once every 3 seconds. The
SocketScan icon will also change to a ring icon.

Note: After disconnecting from a SoMo device (by turning of the scanner),
you can easily connect to a different SoMo by scanning the Initiator Barcode
customized for that SoMo. SocketScan must be running on the SoMo.

The scanner will
change to initiator
mode and
automatically try to
connect to the SoMo
with the Bluetooth
address embedded in
the barcode

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STEP 6: ASSEMBLE AND PUT ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

If you have not done so already, assemble and put on the scanner, as explained in
Chapter 2.

STEP 7: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION

1. Start the application that you want to enter scanned data into. Make sure a

document or spreadsheet is open.

2. Place the cursor where you want data to enter.

STEP 8: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION

1. Press the trigger button and aim your finger at the barcode. The red laser

beam should cover the entire width of the barcode. For example, try
scanning the barcode below:

2. After a successful scan, the Bluetooth CRS will beep, the LED will flash

green, laser will turn off, and data will appear in your application. By
default, the cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line, ready
for the next scan.

Notes:

• See Appendix B for scanning tips.

• If no data is read in a few seconds, the laser will turn off, and you must try

again.

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SocketScan Auto-Reconnect

The scanner will disconnect if it is powered off or moves out of the
connection range. If the scanner is powered back on or returns back in range
within 3 minutes after disconnection, SocketScan will automatically attempt
re-connection.

• Failure to reconnect will cause the scanner to end auto-reconnect mode

and disconnect. You will then be required to make a connection manually
through SocketScan by tapping on the SocketScan icon and tapping
Connect CS.

• A manual connection will also be required if the scanner is not powered

back on or does not return back in connection range within 3 minutes
after a disconnection.

• A connection remains when the smartphone device is in suspend mode.

DISCONNECTING

To manually disconnect, tap on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the
Today screen and tap Disconnect. The CRS will beep twice (same tone) to
indicate that the connection has ended.

Note:

• To turn off the Bluetooth radio, press the right side button to access the wireless

manager.

• If using ActivePairing, disconnect by turning off the Bluetooth CRS.

Turning off the Bluetooth CRS

To turn off the Bluetooth CRS, press and hold the power button on the wrist
unit for at least 2 seconds, until you hear 2 beeps (high – low).

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SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR

The applet makes it easy to select symbologies for the Bluetooth CRS to
recognize. By default, the Bluetooth CRS recognizes several of the most
common symbologies.

1. In the Today screen, tap on the SocketScan icon.

2. In the pop-up menu, tap Symbology Selector...

3. Check the symbologies you wish to enable. Uncheck those you wish to

disable. For convenience, you can tap Disable All to disable all and select
the ones you want. Tap ok.

Note:

• Socket does not recommend enabling all symbologies. Doing so will slightly

lengthen the decode process.

• To scan Vehicle Identification Number barcodes, select VIN. SocketScan will

disregard extra characters added by vehicle manufacturers and only output
the VIN.

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SCANNER SETTINGS

1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the menu, tap Settings.

2. The Prefix/Suffix screen will appear. If desired, enter characters to append

to each scan (128 character maximum, only ASCII printable characters).

Note: The default suffix is a carriage return. Besides characters listed on the
screen, other characters can be typed or entered using the format \nnn,
where nnn = ASCII character 001 - 255.

3. Tap on the Sound tab. Select a sound to indicate a good read. If you

select Play .wav file, tap on the … button to search for the file (it must
be located in the My Documents folder).

4. Tap on the CS HW tab. Enter the following settings:

• Good Read Indicator: Select how you want the Bluetooth CRS to

indicate that it has successfully read data.

• Battery Level: When the Bluetooth CRS is connected, a progress bar

displays this advanced feature.

• Disable Auto Power Off mode:

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CAUTION: Selecting this option will disable the Auto Power Off
mode and can result in complete discharge of the CRS battery.
Use with caution.

• Advanced: When the scanner is connected, the Advanced button

appears. If desired, tap to configure advanced settings (configurable only
with the Bluetooth CRS v3).

− Good Read Indicator from the host: Select how you would like

the Bluetooth CHS to indicate that the mobile device has received
the scanned barcode data.

− Trigger lock out: Select how long you would like the Bluetooth

CHS to disable the trigger until data from the previously scanned
barcode reaches the mobile device.

− Permanent Pair: Please refer to the ActivePairing section on the

next page for instructions.

− Tap OK.

5. Tap on the CRS tab. Select the CRS button(s) you want to use to trigger the

scanner. Tap ok.

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SCAN DEMO

Scan Demo makes it easy to determine the symbology and other properties
of barcodes supported by the Bluetooth CRS. This is useful if you encounter a
barcode that the scanner will not decode by default, so you know which
symbology to enable in Symbology Selector.

1. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan folder | Scan Demo.

Note: Accessing Scan Demo disconnects the Bluetooth link. If you have not
configured the
at the bottom of the screen.

Bluetooth CRS to automatically connect, tap on CS | Connect CS

2. The Scan Demo screen will appear. If desired, use the check boxes to

modify the test.

Enable all symbologies: By default, this option is checked. Different
symbologies can sometimes interpret the same barcode differently, so
you may want to uncheck this option.

Display as hex data: Check this box to view scanned data in
hexadecimal format. Otherwise, data will appear as ASCII.

Code Page: Check this box to select the code page option.

3. Scan the barcode. Scan Demo will report the properties of the barcode.

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CONNECT!AGENT UTILITY

This utility enables you to view and change the default Bluetooth CRS that
Connect!Agent attempts to connect to.

1. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Connect!Agent.

2. The Connect!Agent utility lists the Bluetooth CRS that it has saved as a

favorite device. Connect!Agent automatically attempts to connect to this
device when SocketScan or Scan Demo is started.

Note: SocketScan and Scan Demo can have the same favorite CRS.

3. To remove a device from the partnership list, select the device and tap

Delete. In the confirmation screen, tap Yes.

DUAL DEVICE SUPPORT

SocketScan 7.2.4 and later supports the simultaneous use of a Bluetooth
scanner and a Socket plug-in magnetic stripe or RFID reader. Simply connect

or plug in each device as normal. Each device will function normally. No
extra configuration is required. Each device can be configured separately.

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5 | SETUP FOR NON-SOMO PDAS

This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Ring
Scanner (CRS) with a non-SoMo device running Windows Mobile.

Note: Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, please charge and
install the battery, as explained in Chapter 2, “Hardware Preparation.”

CONNECTION OPTIONS

For Windows-based computers, the Socket Bluetooth CRS offers three
different connection options to fit different work environments.

Scenario How Bluetooth

Connection Initiates

Scenario 1: Single user

with one scanner per
PDA, no roaming.

Computer initiates the
connection through
Bluetooth software.

Pros/Cons Compatible

Easiest to configure
but requires user to
start connection
through software.

Hardware/

Any version
of Bluetooth
CRS

Scenario 2: Enterprise
deployment with one
scanner per PDA, no
roaming.

Scenario 3: Enterprise
deployment with
scanner(s) roaming
between different PDAs.

Scanner initiates the
connection automatically
when it is powered on.
(ActivePairing with
Permanent Pair)

Scanner initiates the
connection by reading a
special barcode.
(ActivePairing)

More complex to
configure but
easiest connection
method.

Easy to connect but
requires barcode
generating
software.

Wrist Unit
Revision
Letter

8550-00019 F
or later

8550-00028
A or later

IMPORTANT! REMEMBER THE NUMBER OF THE SCENARIO YOU WANT
TO SET UP THE SOFTWARE FOR!

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STEP 1: DISABLE BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT PROFILE

Note: This step is required only for ActivePairing (Scenario 2 or 3) with a PDA
with the Broadcom or Widcomm Bluetooth stack.

IDENTIFYING YOUR BLUETOOTH STACK:

Check the About screen of your Bluetooth software to determine if it was
developed by Broadcom or WIDCOMM. The table below lists some devices
that have the Broadcom or WIDCOMM Bluetooth stack:

Device Operating System
Dell Axim Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE
Fujitsu LOOX Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE
HP iPAQ Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE, 5.0,

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DISABLING THE SERIAL PORT PROFILE

:

Open your Bluetooth software. Tap on the Services tab. Next to the Serial
Port option, uncheck the Enable Service option.

STEP 2: UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE

Remove any barcode scanning software already installed in your device,
including previous versions of SocketScan.

OPTION 1: Uninstall Directly from the Pocket PC

1. Make sure the barcode scanning software is not running, and no Socket

data collection products are connected to the PDA.

2. Tap Start | Settings. Tap on the System tab or Control Panel.

3. Tap Remove Programs. Use the utility to remove the software.

OPTION 2: Uninstall via ActiveSync

1. Make sure the barcode scanning software is not running, no Socket data

collection products are connected to the PDA.

2. Use ActiveSync and a serial/USB cable or cradle to make an active

connection between your device and a host PC.

3. On the host PC, open Microsoft ActiveSync.

4. Click Tools | Add/Remove Programs. Use the utility to remove the

software.

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STEP 3 INSTALL SOCKETSCAN AND CONNECT!AGENT

IMPORTANT! IF YOU WANT TO USE ACTIVEPAIRING (SCENARIO 2 OR 3), YOU
MUST INSTALL THESE SOFTWARE VERSIONS:

• SOCKETSCAN 7.4.2.0 OR LATER

• CONNECT!AGENT 1.3.XX OR LATER

Download the latest software free from

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

ADVANCED USERS: Refer to the README file for CAB installation instructions.

1. Make an active connection between your device and a host PC. Use a

USB/serial connection cable or cradle and synchronization software
(ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center).

Note: Synchronization software is free from the Microsoft website.

2. Insert the installation CD into your host PC. Use My Computer or

Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on

SETUP.EXE.

3. The SocketScan Setup Center will appear in your web browser. Read the

first page and click Installation in the left margin.

4. In the Windows CE section of the SocketScan Installation page, click

Install In the first paragraph.

5. Your web browser will present a series of dialogs.

Internet Explorer:

• In the File Download –Security Warning dialog, click Run.

• In the second warning dialog, click Run.

• Internet Explorer will download the file.

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Firefox:

• In the file opening dialog, click Save File.

• Firefox will download the file.

• In the Downloads list, next to SocketScanCE.exe, click Open.

• In the warning dialog, click OK to continue.

6. The installation wizard will automatically begin. Follow the wizard to

install the software.

7. When software installation is complete, remove the device from the

cradle. Soft reset the device by either tapping ok when prompted or
pressing the reset button.

8. Install Connect!Agent. Return to the SocketScan Setup Center Installation

page. Scroll down to the Connect!Agent – Mobile Devices section and
click on the Connect!Agent software link there.

IMPORTANT! You must install both SocketScan and Connect!Agent
software!

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STEP 4 START SOCKETSCAN

Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan folder |SocketScan.

After you start SocketScan, an icon will appear in the task tray at the bottom
of the Today screen.

Icon Meaning

SocketScan is not ready to connect to the Bluetooth

(red circle)

(blue circle)

CRS

SocketScan is ready to connect to the Bluetooth CRS

Bluetooth CRS is connected and ready to scan

STEP 5 ENABLE CORDLESS SCANNER SUPPORT

1. Go to the Today screen by tapping Start | Today.

2. Tap the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up

menu, tap Settings.

3. The Scanner Settings utility will appear. Tap on the CS tab at the bottom.

4. Check the box Enable Cordless Scanner support. IMPORTANT!!!

5. Tap ok in the top right corner.

Note: If the Bluetooth radio is off, a message may report that ActivePairing is not
activated. Tap ok.

Note: After Cordless Scanner Support is enabled, the SocketScan icon will have a
blue circle.

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STEP 6 TURN ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

Press and hold the small power button on the left side of the wrist unit until
you hear 2 beeps (low – high).

Power button

Note: For more information on beeps and LEDs, see page 10.

After you turn on the Bluetooth CRS, it will have the following sequence of
Bluetooth modes until it connects to a computer:

Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable
5-20 minutes Connectable
20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off

STEP 7 PREPARE THE CONNECTION

SCENARIO 1:

1. Tap on the SocketScan icon

menu, tap Connect CS.

Note: The Connect CS option appears only when Cordless Scanner support is
enabled.

2. If the Bluetooth radio of your device is turned off, Connect!Agent will ask

if you want to turn it on. Tap Yes. Connect!Agent will automatically turn
on the Bluetooth radio.

3. Connect!Agent will search for and connect to the Bluetooth CRS.

- If this the first time the device is connecting to the Bluetooth CRS,

Connect!Agent will search for any in range.

at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up

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- If the device previously connected to a Bluetooth CRS, Connect!Agent will

search for the default device.

4. Tap to select your Bluetooth CRS and tap ok. The scanner will appear as

Socket CRS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters
of the Bluetooth Device Address.

Note: To help you identify the Bluetooth CRS, Connect!Agent reports the
Bluetooth Device Address, which is labeled on the bottom of the wrist unit.

5. Connect!Agent will connect to the selected Bluetooth CRS.

6. After connecting, the Bluetooth CRS will beep once, and the SocketScan

icon will change into a ring icon.

Note: To connect the computer to the scanner in the future, tap Connect
CS in the SocketScan menu. Connect!Agent will automatically try to
connect to the scanner you last connected to.

Note: To change which Bluetooth CRS is assigned as default, use the
Connect!Agent utility (instructions provided at the end of this chapter).

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SCENARIO 2:

After the PC connects to the scanner, you can set up a Permanent Pair.

1. Complete the steps described above for Scenario 1.

2. While the scanner is connected to the computer, tap on the SocketScan

icon. In the menu, tap Settings.

3. In the CS HW tab, tap Advanced. Check the box Permanent Pair. Tap

OK. Tap ok to save.

Note: After you set up the Permanent Pair, future connections can be
initiated by simply powering on the scanner. SocketScan must be running on
the PDA, and Connect!Agent must be installed.

SCENARIO 3:

1. Find out the Bluetooth address of your PDA.

2. Use barcode software or a barcode generating website like

http://www.idautomation.com/java/linearservlet.html
http://www.barcoding.com/upc

to print the following barcode:

or

IMPORTANT! FORMAT THE BARCODE IN THE SYMBOLOGY CODE
128!

ActivePairing Barcode Sample Result after Scanning

Initiator Bar Code —
contains the following data:

#FNIxxxxxxxxxxxx#

where xxxxxxxxxxxx is
the Bluetooth address of
the computer

The Bluetooth CRS will
change to initiator
mode and
automatically try to
connect to the PDA
with the Bluetooth
address embedded in
the barcode

3. In the Today screen, make sure the SocketScan icon in the task tray has a

blue circle to indicate that it is ready for ActivePairing.

4. Assemble and put on the scanner as explained in Chapter 2.

5. Scan the Initiator Barcode.

Note: The Bluetooth CRS will try to connect every 2 seconds for a maximum of 20 attempts.

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6. After connecting, the Bluetooth CRS will beep once, and the Bluetooth Status LED

of the Bluetooth CRS will blink once every 3 seconds. The SocketScan icon will also
change to a ring icon.

Note: After disconnecting from a PDA (by turning of the scanner), you can easily connect to
a different PDA by scanning the Initiator Barcode customized for that PDA. SocketScan must
be running on the PDA, and Connect!Agent must be installed.

STEP 8 ASSEMBLE AND PUT ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

If you have not done so already, assemble and put on the scanner, as explained in
Chapter 2.

STEP 9 OPEN YOUR APPLICATION

1. Start the application that you want to enter scanned data into.

2. Place the cursor where you want data to enter.

STEP 10: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION

1. Press the trigger button and aim your finger at the barcode. The red laser

beam should cover the entire width of the barcode. For example, try
scanning the barcode below:

2. After a successful scan, the Bluetooth CRS will beep, the LED will flash

green, laser will turn off, and data will appear in your application. By
default, the cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line, ready
for the next scan.

Notes:

• See Appendix B for scanning tips.

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

SocketScan Auto-Reconnect

The scanner will disconnect if it is powered off or moves out of the
connection range. If the scanner is powered back on or returns back in range
within 3 minutes after disconnection, SocketScan will automatically attempt
re-connection.

• Failure to reconnect will cause the scanner to end auto-reconnect mode

and disconnect. You will then be required to make a connection manually
through SocketScan by tapping on the SocketScan icon and tapping
Connect CS.

• A manual connection will also be required if the scanner is not powered

back on or does not return back in connection range within 3 minutes
after a disconnection.

• A connection remains when the smartphone device is in suspend mode.

DISCONNECTING

To manually disconnect, tap on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the
Today screen and tap Disconnect. The CRS will beep twice (same tone) to
indicate that the connection has ended.

Note: Connect!Agent will also turn off the Bluetooth radio of some PDA, depending
on their Bluetooth stack.

Note: If using ActivePairing, disconnect by turning off the Bluetooth CRS.

Turning off the Bluetooth CRS

To turn off the Bluetooth CRS, press and hold the power button on the wrist
unit for at least 2 seconds, until you hear 2 beeps (high – low).

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SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR

The applet makes it easy to select symbologies for the Bluetooth CRS to
recognize. By default, the Bluetooth CRS recognizes several of the most
common symbologies.

1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Symbology

Selector...

2. Check the symbologies you wish to enable. Uncheck those you wish to

disable. For convenience, you can tap Disable All to disable all and select
the ones you want. Tap ok.

Note: Socket does not recommend enabling all symbologies. Doing so will slightly
lengthen the decode process.

Note: To scan Vehicle Identification Number barcodes, select VIN. SocketScan will
disregard extra characters added by vehicle manufacturers and only output the VIN.

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SCANNER SETTINGS

1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the menu, tap Settings.

2. The Prefix/Suffix screen will appear. If desired, enter characters to append

to each scan (128 character maximum, only ASCII printable characters).

Note: The default suffix is a carriage return. Besides characters listed on the
screen, other characters can be typed or entered using the format \nnn, where
nnn = ASCII character 001 - 255.

3. Tap on the Sound tab. Select a sound to indicate a good read. If you

select Play .wav file, tap on the … button to search for the file (it must
be located in the My Documents folder).

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4. Tap on the CS HW tab. Enter the following settings:

• Good Read Indicator: Select how you want the Bluetooth CRS to

indicate that it has successfully read data.

• Battery Level: When the Bluetooth CRS is connected, a progress bar

displays this advanced feature.

• Disable Auto Power Off mode:

CAUTION: Selecting this option will disable the Auto Power Off
mode and can result in complete discharge of the CRS battery.
Use with caution.

Note: When the Bluetooth CRS is connected, the Advanced button appears.
Permanent Pair is the only Advanced option for the

Bluetooth CRS.

5. Tap on the CRS tab. Select the CRS button(s) you want to use to trigger the

scanner. Tap ok.

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SCAN DEMO

Scan Demo makes it easy to determine the symbology and other properties
of barcodes supported by the Bluetooth CRS. This is useful if you encounter a
barcode that the scanner will not decode by default, so you know which
symbology to enable in Symbology Selector.

1. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan folder | Scan Demo.

Note: Accessing Scan Demo disconnects the Bluetooth link. If you have not
configured the
at the bottom of the screen.

Bluetooth CRS to automatically connect, tap on CS | Connect CS

2. The Scan Demo screen will appear. If desired, use the check boxes to

modify the test.

Enable all symbologies: By default, this option is checked. Different
symbologies can sometimes interpret the same barcode differently, so
you may want to uncheck this option.

Display as hex data: Check this box to view scanned data in
hexadecimal format. Otherwise, data will appear as ASCII.

Code Page: Check this box to select the code page option.

3. Scan the barcode. Scan Demo will report the properties of the barcode.

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CONNECT!AGENT UTILITY

This utility enables you to view and change the default Bluetooth CRS that
Connect!Agent attempts to connect to.

1. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Connect!Agent.

2. The Connect!Agent utility lists the Bluetooth CRS that it has saved as a

favorite device. This is a specific device that Connect!Agent automatically
attempts to connect to when SocketScan or Scan Demo is started.

Note: SocketScan and Scan Demo can have the same favorite CRS.

3. To remove a device from the partnership list, select the device and tap

Delete. In the confirmation screen, tap Yes.

DUAL DEVICE SUPPORT

SocketScan 7.2.4 and later supports the simultaneous use of a cordless
scanner and Socket plug-in magnetic stripe or RFID reader. Simply connect or

plug in each device as normal. Each device will function normally. No extra
configuration is required. Each device can be configured separately.

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6 | SETUP FOR RIM BLACKBERRY

This chapter explains how to install and use the Socket Bluetooth Cordless
Ring Scanner (Bluetooth CRS) with a RIM BlackBerry® Storm™, Bold™,
Curve™ or Pearl™ Smartphone.

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, “Hardware Setup.”

Setup Summary

STEP 1: Install SocketScan software.
STEP 2: Turn on the Bluetooth CRS.
STEP 3: Pair smartphone with Bluetooth CRS.
STEP 4: Start SocketScan
STEP 5: Connect smartphone to Bluetooth CRS.
STEP 6: Open your application.
STEP 7: Scan data into your application.

Application Features

Symbology Selector
Scanner settings
Device bonding

Note: The instructions in this chapter are based on a BlackBerry Curve 8320
smartphone. Other BlackBerry smartphones may vary.

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STEP 1: INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE

This User’s Guide covers two methods for installing SocketScan software:
downloading to the smartphone and synchronizing with a desktop PC.

Downloading to the Smartphone

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

2. Open the Browser and go 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.

5. The smartphone will download and install SocketScan.

6. After installation, a dialog will report that installation was successful. Click

OK.

Synchronizing with a Desktop PC

Refer to your BlackBerry Desktop Manger manual for complete instructions.

1. Install the SocketScan for BlackBerry Desktop Installer

(SocketScanBlackBerry_Installer.exe) on your PC.

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

3. Launch the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

Click Start | Programs | BlackBerry | Desktop Manager.

4. If prompted, enter your password. Click OK.

5. Click Next.

6. If prompted, enter your password. Click Next.

7. Click Add/Remove Application.

8. Select the checkbox for SocketScan and click Next.

9. Click Finish.

10. After the software finishes loading, click Close.

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STEP 2: TURN ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

Press and hold the small power button on the left side of the wrist unit until
you hear 2 beeps (low – high).

Power button

Note: For more information on beeps and LEDs, see page 10.

After you turn on the Bluetooth CRS, it will have the following sequence of
Bluetooth modes until it connects to a computer:

Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable
5-20 minutes Connectable
20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off

STEP 3: PAIR SMARTPHONE WITH BLUETOOTH CRS

BlackBerry Storm smartphone:

1. In the Home Screen, click Options. Click Bluetooth.

2. In the Bluetooth options menu, click Add Device.

3. When asked if you want to search for a device or listen for a device to

find you, click Search.

4. Your smartphone will begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices in

range.

5. In the list of found devices, click Socket CRS [xxxxxx].

The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth
Device Address, which is printed on a label under the wrist unit.

6. If prompted for a numeric passkey, enter 0000.

Note: If the passkey 0000 does not work, you may be using an older
scanner. Try the passkey 1234.

7. After pairing is complete, the Bluetooth CRS will appear in the list of

paired devices.

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BlackBerry Curve/Bold/Pearl smartphone:

1. In the Home Screen, click Set Up Bluetooth.

If your device does not have the Set Up Bluetooth option, click Settings
then Bluetooth.

2. A dialog will ask you to make sure the Bluetooth device is in pairing

mode (connectable mode). Click OK.

3. Your smartphone will begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices in

range.

4. In the list of found devices, click Socket CRS [xxxxxx].

The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth
Device Address, which is printed on a label under the wrist unit.

5. If prompted for a numeric passkey, enter

0000.

Note: If the passkey 0000 does not work, you may be using an older
scanner. Try the passkey 1234.

6. A dialog will report that pairing is complete.

STEP 4: START SOCKETSCAN

1. In the Home Screen, click SocketScan.

For some smartphones, the SocketScan icon appears in the
Downloads folder. You may want to move it to the Home Screen
or into the Applications folder.

2. The SocketScan main screen will appear, with a picture indicating that the

smartphone is not connected to the Bluetooth CRS.

STEP 5: CONNECT SMARTPHONE TO BLUETOOTH CRS

1. Make sure the Bluetooth CRS is still turned on.

2. In the SocketScan menu, click Connect CS.

3. A dialog will report that SocketScan is requesting changes to its

application control permissions. Click View.

4. Accept the default permissions. Click Allow. In the Options menu, click

Save.

5. In the SocketScan main screen, open the SocketScan menu and click

Connect CS.

6. The smartphone will begin connecting to the Bluetooth CRS.

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7. After the smartphone connects to the Bluetooth CRS, the picture on the

main screen of SocketScan will change to indicate the connection. A
progress bar will also display the battery level of the Bluetooth CRS.

STEP 6 ASSEMBLE AND PUT ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

If you have not done so already, assemble and put on the scanner, as explained in
Chapter 2.

STEP 6: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION

1. Start the application that you want to receive the data (e.g., MemoPad).

Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open.

To quickly change applications, in the SocketScan menu, click
Switch Applications.

2. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to go.

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STEP 7: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION

1. Press the trigger button and aim your finger at the barcode. The red laser

beam should cover the entire width of the barcode. For example, try
scanning the barcode below:

2. After a successful scan, the Bluetooth CRS will beep, the LED will flash

green, laser will turn off, and data will appear in your application. By
default, the cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line, ready
for the next scan.

Notes:

• See Appendix B for scanning tips.

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

SocketScan Auto-Reconnect

The scanner will disconnect if it is powered off or moves out of the
connection range. If the scanner is powered back on or returns back in range
within 3 minutes after disconnection, SocketScan will automatically attempt
re-connection.

• Failure to reconnect will cause the scanner to end auto-reconnect mode

and disconnect. You will then be required to make a connection manually
through SocketScan.

• A manual connection will also be required if the scanner is not powered

back on or does not return back in connection range within 3 minutes
after a disconnection.

• A connection remains when the smartphone device is in suspend mode.

DISCONNECTING

To manually disconnect, in the SocketScan menu, click Disconnect CRS.

Turning off the Bluetooth CRS

To turn off the Bluetooth CRS, press and hold the power button on the wrist
unit for at least 2 seconds, until you hear 2 beeps (high – low).

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SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR

The feature makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the
scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to recognize several of
the most common symbologies.

You can configure symbologies only when the Bluetooth CRS is
connected to your smartphone.

1. In the SocketScan menu, click Symbology Selector.

2. In the screen that appears, press the space key to check the symbologies

you wish to enable. Uncheck those you wish to disable.

3. In the Options menu, click Save.

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

SCANNER SETTINGS

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

1. In the SocketScan menu, click Settings.

2. In the Settings screen, enter any settings, as desired:

• Prefix: Type characters you would like appended before scanned data

(100 character maximum). Besides special data items, only printable ASCII
characters can be used.

• Suffix: Type characters you would like appended after scanned data (100

character maximum). Besides special data items, only printable ASCII
characters can be used. The default suffix is a carriage return [CR].

• Beeper Frequency: Select the frequency of the beep that the Bluetooth

CRS emits to indicate good scans, power on/off, connection/
disconnection, etc.

• Good Scan Beep: Select to have the Bluetooth CRS beep to indicate that

data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the smartphone.

• Good Scan LED: Select to have the Bluetooth CRS LED turn green to

indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the
smartphone.

• Disable Auto Power off: Select to have the Bluetooth CRS stay on even

when there has been no connection to a device for 20 minutes.

3. After entering any settings, in the Options menu, click Save.

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CS BONDING

This option lets you eliminate the need to enter the passkey every time you
connect.

1. In the SocketScan menu, click CS Bonding.

2. In the dialog, click Bond with CS.

3. A dialog will direct you to enter the passkey the next time you connect to

suppress the passkey prompt in the future. Click OK.

VERSION INFORMATION

1. In the SocketScan menu, click About.

2. A screen will display the SocketScan version number. If the Bluetooth CRS

is connected, the Bluetooth CRS firmware version will also be reported.

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7 | SETUP FOR NOKIA

This chapter explains how to install and use the Socket Bluetooth Cordless
Ring Scanner (Socket Bluetooth CRS) with a Nokia E61, E61i or E71.

Note: Other devices running Symbian OS 9.1 or later may be supported.

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, “Hardware Setup.”

Setup Summary

STEP 1: Install SocketScan software.
STEP 2: Turn on the Bluetooth CRS.
STEP 3: Pair smartphone with Bluetooth CRS.
STEP 4: Start SocketScan
STEP 5: Connect smartphone to Bluetooth CRS.
STEP 6: Open your application.
STEP 7: Scan data into your application.

Application Features

Symbology Selector
Scanner settings
Device bonding

Note: Revisions A and B of version 1 of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring
Scanner are not compatible with the Nokia E71.

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STEP 1: INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE

This User’s Guide covers two methods for installing SocketScan software:
downloading to the smartphone and synchronizing with a desktop PC.

Downloading to the Smartphone

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

2. Open the Browser and go to: http://www.socketmobile.com/nokia

3. The SocketScan for Symbian 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.

5. The smartphone will download and install SocketScan.

6. After installation, a dialog will report that installation was successful. Click

OK.

Synchronizing with a Desktop PC

Refer to your Nokia PC Suite manual for complete instructions.

1. Install the SocketScan for Symbian Desktop Installer

(SocketScanSymbian_Installer.exe) on your PC.

2. Connect the smartphone to the host PC, using either a cabled or wireless

connection.

3. Launch the Nokia PC Suite. Click Start | Programs | Nokia | Nokia PC Suite.

4. Use the Nokia PC Suite to install the SocketScan.SIS file from the CD into

the smartphone. Please refer to you Nokia documentation for
instructions.

5. After installation is complete, disconnect the smartphone from the host

PC.

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STEP 2: TURN ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

Press and hold the small power button on the left side of the wrist unit until
you hear 2 beeps (low – high).

Power button

Note: For more information on beeps and LEDs, see page 10.

After you turn on the Bluetooth CRS, it will have the following sequence of
Bluetooth modes until it connects to a computer:

Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable
5-20 minutes Connectable
20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off

STEP 3: TURN ON BLUETOOTH FOR SMARTPHONE

1. Select Menu | Connectivity | Bluetooth.

2. Select Bluetooth | On.

STEP 4: CONNECT SMARTPHONE TO BLUETOOTH CRS

1. In the Main Menu, select the SocketScan folder, then select

SocketScan.

2. The SocketScan main screen will appear, reporting, “Scanner not

connected.”

3. Select Options | Connect.

4. Your smartphone will begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices in

range.

5. In the list of found devices, click Socket CRS [xxxxxx].

The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth

6. If prompted for a numeric passkey, enter 0000.

Note: If the passkey 0000 does not work, you may be using an older
scanner. Try the passkey 1234.

7. After the smartphone connects to the Bluetooth CRS, the Bluetooth CRS

will beep to indicate the connection. The main screen of SocketScan will
also report, “Scanner connected.”

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Device Address, which is printed on a label under the wrist unit.

When the scanner is connected, the main screen of SocketScan will
report the scanner’s battery level.

8. Send SocketScan to the background. In the main screen of SocketScan,

select Options | Send to background.

9. The main menu of the smartphone will appear. SocketScan will continue

running in the background, maintaining the connection to the Bluetooth
CRS.

STEP 5 ASSEMBLE AND PUT ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

If you have not done so already, assemble and put on the scanner, as explained in
Chapter 2.

STEP 6: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION

1. Start the application that you want to receive the data (e.g., Notes). Make

sure a document or spreadsheet is open.

2. Make sure the application is in Number Mode. The status bar near the top

of the screen will display Abc if it is in Alpha Mode, and 123 if it is in
Number Mode. To change the mode, press the text entry button and select
Number mode.

3. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to go.

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STEP 7: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION

1. Press the trigger button and aim your finger at the barcode. The red laser

beam should cover the entire width of the barcode. For example, try
scanning the barcode below:

2. After a successful scan, the scanner will beep, the LED will flash green, laser

will turn off, and data will appear in your application. By default, the cursor
automatically advances to the next cell or line, ready for the next scan.

Notes:

• See Appendix B for scanning tips.

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

SocketScan Auto-Reconnect

The scanner will disconnect if it is powered off or moves out of connection
range. If the scanner is powered back on or returns back in range within 3
minutes after disconnection, SocketScan will automatically attempt re­connection.

• Failure to reconnect will cause the scanner to end auto-reconnect mode

and disconnect. You will then be required to make a connection manually
through SocketScan.

• A manual connection will also be required if the scanner is not powered

back on or does not return back in connection range within 3 minutes
after disconnecting.

• A connection remains when the smartphone device is in suspend mode.

DISCONNECTING

To disconnect, in the SocketScan menu, select Disconnect.

Turning off the Bluetooth CRS

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

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SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR

Note: By default, the scanner reads several of the most common symbologies.
You can use this feature only when the scanner is connected to the phone.

1. In the main screen of SocketScan, select Options | Settings.

2. In the screen that appears, check the symbologies you wish to enable.

Uncheck those you wish to disable. Select OK.

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

SCANNER SETTINGS

Note: You can use this feature only when the scanner is connected to the phone.

1. In the main screen of SocketScan, select Options | Settings.

2. A screen will explain special prefix/suffix options you can configure. Read

the information and select OK.

3. In the next screen, enter any settings, as desired:

• Prefix/Suffix: Type characters to automatically add before/after

scanned data (128 character maximum). Besides special data items,
only printable ASCII characters can be used.

• Beeper Frequency: Select the frequency of the beep that the v emits

to indicate good scans, power on/off, connection/ disconnection, etc.

• Good Scan Beep: Select to have the scanner beep to indicate that

data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the smartphone.

• Good Scan LED: Select to have the scanner LED turn green to indicate

that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the
smartphone.

• Reconnect Retries: Select how many times you would like the

scanner to try reconnecting to your phone in case they become
disconnected.

• Reconnect Interval: Select the amount of time you would like the

scanner to wait between reconnect retries.

4. After entering your settings, select OK.

VERSION INFORMATION

1. In the main screen of SocketScan, select Options | About.

2. A screen will display the SocketScan version number. If the scanner is

connected, its firmware version will also be reported.

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APPENDIX A

S

PECIFICATIONS

Note: The following specifications apply only to the latest version of the
Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner.

Physical Characteristics

Wrist Unit Size: 103 mm (l) x 47 mm (w) x 12 mm (h)

(4.06 x 1.85 x 0.47 inches)

Ring Size: 55 mm (l) x 38 mm (w) x 37 mm (h)

(2.17 x 1.50 x 1.46 inches)
Mass:
Wrist unit with battery: 104 g (3.68 oz)

Ring unit with finger strap: 54.4 g (1.92 oz)

Cable: 10.9 g (0.384 oz)

Wrist strap and wrist unit case: 44.5 g (1.57 oz)

Total: 214 g (7.55 oz)

Power Source: Rechargeable 3.7V 1070 mAh lithium-ion battery
Expected Battery Life with Typical Operation (connected via Bluetooth and

minimum 12,000 barcode scans): 10 hours

Environmental Specifications:

Operating Temperature: -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C)
Storage Temperature: -40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Ambient Light: Sunlight: 10,000 ft. candles (107,640 lux)

Artifical light: 450 ft. candles (4,844 lux)

Operating System Support:

• Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE, 5.0 for Pocket PC /Pocket PC Phone Edition

• Windows Mobile 6 Classic/Professional

• Windows CE.NET for Intermec CK3 (contact Socket technical support for

information)

• Windows 7, Vista, XP

• RIM BlackBerry OS for Curve, Bold, Pearl, Storm smartphones

• Symbian OS for Nokia E61, E61i, E71. Other devices running Symbian OS

9.1 or later may be supported.

Bluetooth Stack Support:

Windows Mobile

• Broadcom 1.5 or greater

• Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile

• Stonestreet One 1.2.4 (Build 1783)

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Windows 7, Vista or XP

• Broadcom 5.1.0.1700 or later

• Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows XP and Windows Vista

• Toshiba 4.00.34, 5.00.06F or later

Note: Additional Bluetooth stacks may be compatible but have not been
tested by Socket.

2005 Sunrise Date Compliant

Scanning Characteristics

Barcode Symbologies Decoded: Code 39, UPC/EAN/JAN, MSI, Code 128, Code

93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, RSS-14, RSS-Limited, RSS-

Expanded, Chinese 2 of 5

Laser: Class 2
Scan Angle: 46.5°

Laser Scanner Performance:

Scan Repetition Rate: 100 scans/sec (bi-directional)
Decode Distances (depends on symbol size, symbology, label media, W-N

Ratio, scan angle): 2.00 to 45.00 inches typical

Barcode Symbology Support:
Bookland EAN, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 11, Trioptic Code 39 (including
VIN numbers), Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 93, Code 128, Discrete 2 of 5, ISBN,
ISBT 128, Code 39, GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS), GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128),
Interleaved 2 of 5, ISBN, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN (UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN­13, EAN-8, UCC/EAN-128), VIN

Some symbologies must be enabled using the Symbology Selector in
SocketScan software.

Bluetooth Characteristics

Protocol: Bluetooth 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rates (EDR) and Secure Simple

Pairing (SSP), 2.45 GHz ISM band frequency hopping

Antenna: Integrated
RF Power: Class 1 Bluetooth radio

Typical Output: 12 dbm
Radio Range (depends on environment): Up to 330 ft (100 m) if connected to

another Class 1 Bluetooth radio

Connection: Point-to-point
Security: Encrypted link 56 bit encryption

Certification/Compliance

Electrical Safety : Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. EN60950-1, EN60825-1,
IEC60601

EMI/RFI: FCC Part 15, Class B
Laser Safety : IEC60825-1 Class 2
Environmental : IP54, RoHS

About Bluetooth Range

The Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner 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 class and placement of the Bluetooth radio in the host

APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 79

device, the type and size of physical obstacles and the presence and activity
level of competing radio transmissions.

In range testing of the Bluetooth CRS while connected to a variety of typical
host devices with Class 2 radios, functional connection distances from 18 to
over 100 feet 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 Bluetooth CRS.

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

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.

80 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX B

S

CANNING, SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS

Scanning Tips

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

Scan Angle

For best results, position the scanner at an angle to the barcode, at least 15° from
perpendicular. Otherwise, light can bounce back into the scanner and “blind” the
sensing mechanism.

Aiming Beam

Aim the laser so that the red beam covers the entire width of the barcode.

APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 81

Scanning Distance

• The optimal scanning distance varies depending on the barcode size, symbology,

label media, W-N Ratio, and scan angle. In general, the Bluetooth CRS 9P can

successfully scan 1.5 to 45+ inches (3.8 to 144 cm) from the barcode.

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

The thinner the bars of the barcode (more dense), the closer you should hold 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, 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 1 mW (1/1000 of a watt). 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 (1mW) reach only one percent
of the prescribed safety levels.

Product Care

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

• Do not expose the product beyond storage temperatures of -40 to +158°F (-40 to

+70°C) and do not operate product beyond temperatures of -4 to +140°F (20 to

+60°C).

• Do not expose the product to lit candles, cigarettes, or cigars, or to open flames,

etc.

• To keep pin contacts clear of dust or deposits, clean pin contacts (5 on wrist unit,

4 on ring unit) with alcohol solution using cotton swabs or alcohol wipes

periodically (every week as needed).

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

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

• Do not attempt to disassemble the product t: a broken warranty seal will void the

warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable components. Should

your product need service, contact Socket technical support (see Appendix H).

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

• Changes or modifications of the 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 Bluetooth CRS since it will reduce the
radio transmission efficiency.

Efficient Use

For optimum performance, make sure there is no metal surrounding the Bluetooth CRS.

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Washing Instructions for Wrist Strap, Finger Strap and Wrist Unit Case

Machine wash cold with like colors.

Tumble dry low.

Do not bleach.

Do not dry clean.

Do not iron.

Driving

RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, (e.g., car stereo,
safety equipment, etc.). Inquire the vehicle maker to verify the Bluetooth CRS

will

not affect the vehicle’s electronics.

Aircraft

• Turn off your Bluetooth CRS before boarding any aircraft.

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

while the plane is in the air.

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

Radio Frequency Exposure

Your Bluetooth CRS contains a radio transmitter and receiver. When in use, it
communicates with a Bluetooth enabled computer by receiving and transmitting radio
frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2500 MHz. The output
power of the radio transmitter is 0.001 Watt. The Bluetooth CRS is designed to comply
with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies
when installed or used separately from other antennae or radio transmitters.

1

1

Examples of RF exposure standards and guidelines:

ICNIRP, “Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields
(up to 300 GHz)”, International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, Health Physics, vol. 74,
pp 494-533, 4/1998.

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, 7/1999.

ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, “Safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic
fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz”, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., New York, 1991.

FCC Report and Order, ET Docket 93-62, FCC 96-326, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 8/1996.

Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) Standard 1999, Australian
Communications Authority (ACA), 5/1999.

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APPENDIX C

B

ARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

E

NABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES

The Cordless Ring Scanner is pre-set to automatically detect and decode (auto-discriminate) the most
common barcode symbologies. To enable or disable symbologies, simply use the SocketScan
Symbology Selector.

Notes:

• The length of some symbologies will change after Symbology Selector is used. See Table 1.

• With more symbologies enabled, the scanner must work harder to search through all the

possible combinations. This may make the decoding process slightly longer.

• The advanced symbology parameters listed in Table 2 can only be modified by using the

SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide or the SocketScan SDK. Check the Socket Mobile
website for updates.

Table 1. Default Symbologies

Symbology

UPC/EAN/JAN

UPC-A Enabled N/A N/A
UPC-E Enabled N/A N/A
UPC-E1 Disabled N/A N/A
EAN-8 Enabled N/A N/A
EAN-13 Enabled N/A N/A

Code 128 (USS-128 & UCC/EAN 128) Enabled Any Any
Code 39*

Code 39 Enabled 2 to 23 2 to 55
Trioptic Code 39 Enabled 2 to 23 2 to 55
Code 39 Full ASCII Disabled 2 to 23 2 to 55

Code 93 Disabled 2 to 38 2 to 55
Interleaved 2 of 5* Enabled 14 Only 2 to 55
Discrete 2 of 5* Disabled 12 Only 2 to 55
Codabar Disabled 5 to 55 2 to 55
MSI Plessey* Disabled 1 to 30 2 to 55
RSS-14 (Standard, Limited, Expanded) Disabled N/A N/A

*Warning: Setting the length to “Any” may lead to inaccurate decodes of these symbologies.

Scanner

Default

Default

Length

Length after

Symbology Selector

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Table 2. Other Symbology Parameters

Symbology Parameters Scanner Default

UPC/EAN/JAN

Supplementals Disabled
Transmit Check Digit Enabled
Bookland EAN Disabled
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Ignore
UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy Seven
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enabled
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enabled
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enabled
Convert UPC-E to A Disabled
Convert UPC-E1 to A Disabled
EAN-8 Zero Extend Disabled
UPC/EAN Security Level 0
UPC/EAN Coupon Code Disabled

Code 39

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Disabled
Code 32 Prefix Disabled
Check Digit Verification Disabled
Transmit Check Digit Disabled
Code 39 Full ASCII Disabled

Interleaved 2 of 5

Check Digit Verification Disabled
Transmit Check Digit Disabled
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Disabled

RSS-14 Disabled

RSS-14 Limited Disabled
RSS-14 Expanded Disabled

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D

ECODE ZONE

The decode zones for the Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner is 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.

Bluetooth CRS 9P with Class 2 laser engine

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APPENDIX F

R

ESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS

To restore the Bluetooth CRS to its factory defaults, do the following:

1. Turn on the assembled Bluetooth CRS – the ring scanner must be attached.

2. Press and hold both the left and right trigger buttons.

3. While still pressing the left and right trigger buttons, briefly press and release the

power button on the wrist unit.

4. Wait 15 seconds or until you hear a single beep.

5. Release both trigger buttons at the same time. If you performed the actions

correctly, multiple beeps will sound. The Bluetooth CRS will power off.

6. The next time you power on the Bluetooth CRS, it will reset the virtual memory

and scan engine to their factory default settings.

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APPENDIX G

S

PECIAL SCANNER BEHAVIORS

Special Bluetooth Modes for ActivePairing

If the Bluetooth CRS is in ActivePairing mode and has unsuccessfully tried to connect
to the computer 20 times (indicated by 2 long beeps with the same tone), the

Bluetooth CRS will change to acceptor mode, with the following sequence of
Bluetooth modes:

Time after 2 long beeps Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable
5-20 minutes Connectable
20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off

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APPENDIX H

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

For help on SocketScan for Windows Mobile, tap Start | Help on a Pocket PC.

To search the Online Knowledge Base for articles, Frequently Asked Questions or
Hot Topics, please visit: http://support.socketmobile.com/faq

SYMPTOM: I get the “No Scanner Detected”

icon and can’t trigger the laser or

scan any barcodes.

POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

The Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner is
not connected to your computer

Make sure the Bluetooth Cordless Ring
Scanner is on and in range and has
enough battery power. Try to reconnect
by clicking on the SocketScan task tray
icon and clicking Connect CS.

SYMPTOM: When I try to scan, the laser activates, but no data appears on my
screen, and the laser eventually turns off.

POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

The scanner is too close or too far from
the barcode.
The barcode is incorrectly formatted or
poorly printed.

The barcode symbology may be
disabled or not supported by the
Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner.

You don’t have an application open to
scan data into.

Practice so you get accustomed the most
effective distance and scanning angle.
Try scanning a barcode that is correctly
formatted or printed well, such as on a
retail package.
Use Scan Demo for Windows Mobile to
identify the symbology. If needed, enable
the symbology by using Symbology
Selector.
Open an application and place the cursor
where you want scanned data to go. Try
scanning again.

SYMPTOM: When I try to access SocketScan Settings, nothing happens.

POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

You tried to install SocketScan on a
Windows 7 computer while not logged
into an administrative account.

SYMPTOM: When I try to install SocketScan, an error message says Access is denied.

POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

You tried to install SocketScan on a
Windows 7 computer while not logged
into an administrative account.

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Log into an administrative account then
uninstall and reinstall SocketScan.

Abort the process. Log into an
administrative account and restart the
installation.

SYMPTOM: My computer cannot find the Bluetooth

CRS, and/or I get an error

message saying that the scanner could not be opened or there are connection
problems.

POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION

The Bluetooth COM port listed in
SocketScan Settings is incorrect. This
problem is more likely with a Windows
XP, Vista or 7host.
The Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner is
not turned on.
You have assigned another device as
your favorite or default Bluetooth serial
device.

You did not start the Bluetooth
software.

The Bluetooth radio of your computer is
not turned on.

Review Chapter 3, Step 5 of this User
Guide, then confirm that the correct
Bluetooth COM port is assigned in
SocketScan Settings.
Turn on the Bluetooth Cordless Ring
Scanner.
Remove any settings that assign another
device as your favorite Bluetooth serial
device. Refer to the documentation for
your Bluetooth software for instructions.
Start the Bluetooth software. Refer to
the documentation for your Bluetooth
software for instructions.
Turn on the Bluetooth radio of your
computer. Refer to the documentation
for your Bluetooth software for
instructions.

SYMPTOM: While scanning, I turned off the PDA, or my PDA entered suspend
mode. Now the Bluetooth

CRS won’t reconnect to my PDA.

POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION

There is a known problem with the
Broadcom (Widcomm) stack on some
devices where the
discovered but fails to communicate.
Affected units include the HP iPAQ
models h221X with ROM version 1.10
and h1945.

Bluetooth CRS can be

Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the
reset button.

SYMPTOM: When I scan a lot of barcodes very fast, the scanner locks up and won’t
work for a few seconds.

POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION

You are scanning too fast for the Error
Proof Protocol to confirm that the host
computer has successfully received each
scan of data.

Wait for the confirmation beep after each
scan before you scan a new barcode.

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SYMPTOM: My PDA reports that there are insufficient device resources.

POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION

Some HP iPAQ Pocket PCs are not compatible
with the

Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner.

The

Bluetooth CRS will not work with

your Pocket PC at this time.

SYMPTOM: When I try to connect with ActivePairing to a Windows XP or Vista
computer, the Bluetooth software indicates that the Bluetooth

CRS has connected,

but when I try to scan data, it does not enter into my application.

POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION

Your computer has multiple incoming
Bluetooth serial ports enabled.

Use your Bluetooth utility to disable
extra incoming Bluetooth serial ports.

SocketScan Is not running. Start SocketScan.

SYMPTOM: When I try to connect my PC to a different Bluetooth CRS, SocketScan
reports the Friendly Name of the last Bluetooth CRS connected to the PC, I cannot
modify any Advanced settings or symbologies, and/or the Permanent Pair option is
missing.

POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION

This is a known issue in SocketScan for
Windows XP and Vista.

Close and restart SocketScan and
reconnect.

SYMPTOM: My Bluetooth CRS no longer connects to my PC after Suspend/Resume.

POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION

This is a known issue with the Microsoft
Bluetooth stack in Windows Vista when
using a USB Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth
connection settings can sometimes become
corrupted after the computer suspends and
resumes.

Do not remove the Bluetooth CRS
from the device list. Make sure the

Bluetooth CRS is discoverable and
connectable. In the Microsoft Bluetooth
software, select add new device, then
select the existing Socket CRS in the
Bluetooth device list (its status may be
shown as “Already Connected”), and
click Next. When prompted, re-enter
the passkey. In the last screen, click
Finish.

SYMPTOM: While scanning, I turned off the Pocket PC, or my Pocket PC entered
suspend mode. Now my Pocket PC won’t turn on again.

POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION

This is a known problem with the
Widcomm stack (built into HP h221X
iPAQ Pocket PCs with ROM version 1.00).

Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the
reset button.

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APPENDIX I

T

ECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have trouble installing or using the Bluetooth CRS, Socket has different
support options to help you.

Online Knowledge Base: Search for articles, Frequently Asked Questions or Hot
Topics 24 hours a day. http://support.socketmobile.com/faq

Online Requests: Register your product and submit a question to our Technical
Support Team. http://support.socketmobile.com

By Phone:

• USA & Canada Toll-Free: 800-279-1390

• Direct: [phone]

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Socket Mobile Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship, under normal use and service, for one (1) year from the date of purchase or 5
million actuations (trigger presses), whichever occurs first. Product must be purchased new
from a Socket Authorized Distributor or Reseller. Used products and products purchased
through non-authorized channels are not eligible for this warranty support.

EXCEPTIONS: Consumables such as batteries, removable cables, cases, straps, styli,
memory cards, chargers, and CF-to-PC Card adapters: 90 day coverage only

An enhanced warranty is available separately for some Socket products. For more
information, please visit: http://support.socketmobile.com

Incompatibility is not a defect covered by the Socket warranty. During the warranty period,
Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished
with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an
authorized Socket Service Center.

The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization (RMA) number
issued by Socket or by an authorized Socket Service Center. If you ship the product, you must
use the original container or equivalent and you must pay the shipping charges to Socket.
Socket will pay surface shipping charges back to any location in the contiguous United States.
This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable.

Socket may, at its option, replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and
the returned product becomes Socket property. Socket warrants the repaired or replaced
products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety (90) days after the
return shipping date, or for the remainder of the original warranty period, whichever is
greater.

This warranty does not cover the repair or replacement of products damaged by abuse,
accident, lost products, use beyond Socket’s published specifications, liquid immersion, misuse
or misapplication, damages caused by an act of God, nor as a result of service or modification
other than by Socket unless specifically described by Socket in product documentation. This
warranty does not provide coverage for any product updates, for example, updates due to
design changes, except as deemed necessary by Socket, and does not cover any calibration or
adjustments necessary for product functionality. This warranty does not cover refurbishing
cosmetic damages such as scratched paint, cases or LCD screens. This warranty is void if you
install batteries into the product that were not supplied or approved by Socket.

SOCKET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO
PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY. THIS
WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from state to state. This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new.
For more warranty information: http://support.socketmobile.com

PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY. Socket Mobile, Inc. (Socket) warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is
free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE.

CUSTOMER REMEDIES. The entire liability of Socket and your exclusive remedy shall be, at the
option of Socket, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE
which does not meet the Socket Limited Warranty and which is returned to Socket with a
copy of your receipt. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. THESE REMEDIES ARE NOT
AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES. Socket disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied,
including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, with respect to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials. This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have others which vary from state to state.

NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall Socket or its suppliers be
liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of
business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss)
arising out of the use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE, even if Socket has been advised of
the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to
you.

EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES. You may not use or otherwise export or reexport the SOFTWARE
except as authorized by United States law and laws of the jurisdiction in which the
SOFTWARE was obtained. In particular, but without limitation, none of the SOFTWARE may
be used or otherwise exported or reexported (a) into (or to a national or resident of) a United
States embargoed country or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially
Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Table of Denial Orders. By using
the SOFTWARE, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under control of, or a
national or resident of any such country or on any such list.

GOVERNMENT END USERS. If the SOFTWARE is supplied to the U. S. Government, the
SOFTWARE is classified as “restricted computer software” as defined in clause 52.227-19 of
the FAR. The U. S. Government ‘s rights to the SOFTWARE are as provided in clause 52.227-19
of the FAR.

CONTROLLING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This License shall be governed by the laws of the
United States and the State of California. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction
finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this License
shall continue in full force and effect.

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

The Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner is designed to be compliant with the rules and
regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is
type approved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using.

This product has been certified as conforming to technological standards. Therefore, the
following actions are punishable by law:

• Disassembly or modification of this product

• Removal of identification labels on the back of the product

The frequency used by this product is also used by industrial, scientific and medical devices,
such as microwave ovens, as well as wireless detectors for motion detectors, such as those
requiring licenses used on manufacturing lines or similar radio transmitters (all of these
wireless devices will be called “other wireless transmitters” below). Most modern electronic
equipment (e.g., in hospitals and cars), is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic
equipment is not.

1. Please ensure that all medical devices used in proximity to this device meet appropriate

susceptibility specifications for this type of RF energy.

2. In the unlikely event that there is electronic interference between this system and other

wireless transmitters, quickly change the location of operation or stop operating the unit

(cease signal transmission).

3. If other electrical interference or related problems occur, contact Socket technical support

at http://support.socketmobile.com/

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada Radio Standard RSS

210. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment is also ETS EN300 328, ETS EN301 489-1 and ETS EN301 489-17 compliant.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her
own expense.

This equipment generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. To comply with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating
configurations must be satisfied: (1) Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the
system in any way, and (2) connecting external antennas to the Cordless Ring Scanner is
prohibited. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated with any other
antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with installation
instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

To comply with Industry Canada RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna
installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: “The installer of this radio
equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF
field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6,
available at

http://www.hc-sc.qc.ca

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user may try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

• Increase the distance separating the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different branch circuit than that of the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the following booklet helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,

Washington, D.C. 20402.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigencies
du Reglement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada.

CE Marking & European Union Compliance

Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CE Mark which
indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows.
Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows:

Applicable Directives:

• Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC

• Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

Applicable Standards:

• ETSI EN 301 489-17 V 1.5.1 (2004-11) – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for

radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific Conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband

transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment.

• ETSI EN 300 328 V1.6.1 – Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);

Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz

ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential

requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.

• EN61000-4-2 – Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and

Control Equipment, Part 2: Electrostatic Discharge Requirements.

• EN61000-4-3 – Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and

Control Equipment, Part 3: Radiated Electromagnetic Field Requirements.

LASER DEVICE:

The Socket barcode scanning product(s) described in this User’s Guide contain a Symbol SE955
scan engine with a Class 2 laser, for which the following applies:

• Complies with 21CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.

50, dated June 24, 2007.

• Complies with IEC60825-1:2001-08

• Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright light

source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light beam.

Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.

Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.

A label such as the one below appears on the end product.

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Example of Class 2 Laser Warning Label

THE LASER WARNING APPEARS INSIDE THE LEFT TRIGGER BUTTON OF THE RING UNIT.

Battery Warning:

• Your device contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Never throw the battery into a

fire, as that could cause the battery to explode.

• Never short-circuit the battery by bringing the terminals in contact with another metal

object. This could cause personal injury or a fire, and could also damage the battery.

• Never dispose of used battery with other ordinary solid wastes. Batteries contain toxic

substances.

• Dispose of used battery in accordance with the prevailing community regulations that

apply to the disposal of batteries. Cover the metal terminals with insulating tape. (This is

to prevent accidental short-circuiting).

• Never expose the battery to any liquid.

• Always keep the battery out of reach of infants or small children.

• Never shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it.

• Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly.

Product Disposal

Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations
for disposal of electronic products.

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