Socket In-Hand Scan Card Imager User Manual

In-Hand Scan Card Imager

CompactFlash Card with
Built-in Bar Code CMOS Imager for:

• Pocket PC 2000/2002

• Handheld PC Pros, HPC 2000s and Pen Tablets

based on Windows CE

• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Notebooks

User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................... 4

CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE ..................... 6

STEP 1: Register the Card 6
STEP 2: Uninstall Old Scanning Software 6
STEP 3: Install the Software 7
STEP 4: Insert the ISC-I into Your Device 8
STEP 5: Start SocketScan 8
STEP 6: Assign a Trigger Button 9
STEP 7: Scan Data into a Windows Program 10
Optional: Configure Prefix/Suffixes 11
OPTIONAL: Run Scan Demo 12
OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds 13
OPTIONAL: Use a Floating Trigger 14

CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 98/ME/

2000/XP .................................................................. 15

STEP 1: Register the Card 15
STEP 2: Uninstall Old Scanning Software 15
STEP 3: Install the Software 16
STEP 4: Insert the ISC-I into Your Computer 17
STEP 5: Complete the New Hardware Wizard 18
STEP 6: Start SocketScan 20
STEP 7: Assign a Trigger Button 20
STEP 8: Scan Data into a Windows Program 21
Optional: Configure Prefix/Suffixes 22
Optional: Configure Sounds 23

APPENDIX A ISC-I SPECIFICATIONS........................ 24

APPENDIX B BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 25

APPENDIX C ENABLING/DISABLING BAR CODE

SYMBOLOGIES ..................................................... 26

APPENDIX D DEPTH OF FOCUS ............................... 30

APPENDIX E TROUBLESHOOTING........................... 31

APPENDIX F SUPPORT RESOURCES ...................... 32

LIMITED WARRANTY.................................................. 33

COPYRIGHT NOTICE .................................................. 35

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.................................... 36

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

The Socket In-Hand Scan Card-Imager (ISC-I)
gives you the freedom to scan linear, stacked,
2D/matrix or postal bar codes anytime anywhere
using a variety of Windows-based mobile
computers. You can also use the Socket ISC­Imager to capture VGA grayscale images.

The world’s only bar code image scanner built into a CompactFlash card, the
ISC-I is sleekly designed with no cables or batteries. Simply pop in the
scanner when you need it, and remove it when you’re done. The card’s
compact design lets you scan with only one hand when used with a PDA.

The ISC-I is available in two decode configurations: The “Basic” configuration
reads all linear and stacked bar code symbologies and includes image capture
capabilities. The “Full” configuration adds all 2D/Matrix and postal
symbologies, as well as OCR-A & B. Refer to the product specifications in
Appendix A for a more detailed explanation of the two decode configurations.
In order to switch configurations, you must contact customer support and send
the ISC-I back to Socket.

When combined with a Type I CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter, the
CompactFlash ISC-I also works in the PC Card slot of compatible mobile
computers. The adapter is available separately online under Accessories at:

www.socketcom.com/shop/default.asp

About the Software

SocketScan™ software functions as a “keyboard wedge,”
sending scanned bar code data directly into any active Windows
program. Your Windows application will accept the data as if it
were manually typed.

The SocketScan Trigger™ launches an on-screen trigger icon
that you can tap on to trigger the ISC-I. This serves as an
alternative to using a hardware button on your device. Windows
CE only. Must be installed separately from the CD.D.

The Socket ISC-I Demo™ lets you perform basic bar code
scanning and image capture with the ISC-I. You can also
configure the decoder and image capture settings, and perform
image transfers. Refer to the separate User’s Guide for the ISC-I
Demo for instructions. Windows CE only.

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For software updates or help on advanced configuration, please visit:

www.socketcom.com/support/support_bar.asp

About This User’s Guide

This User’s Guide shows how to install and use the In-Hand Scan Card­Imager in conjunction with SocketScan keyboard emulation software.

The In-Hand Scan Card-Imager may simply be referred to as the In-Hand
Scan Card or ISC-I in this User’s Guide.

Important!

This User’s Guide DOES NOT include instructions for using the Socket
ISC-I Demo application. Please refer to the User’s Guide specific to that
application.

Package Contents

The In-Hand Scan Card-Imager (ISC-I) package
includes:

• In-Hand Scan Card-Imager

• SocketScan Installation CD

• Quick Start Guide with software installation,

copyright, and warranty information

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Chapter 2 Setup for Windows CE

This chapter shows how to install, configure, and use the In­Hand Scan Card-Imager (ISC-I) with a Pocket PC
2000/2002/2003 based on Windows CE v3.0 or greater

This chapter shows Pocket PC 2002 screens. Other
Windows CE devices will have functionally equivalent
screens except where otherwise noted.

For instructions on using the In-Hand Scan Card-Imager
Demo, please refer to the User’s Guide for that specific application.

Installation Steps Summary

STEP 1: Register the card.
STEP 2: Uninstall old bar code scanning software.
STEP 3: Install the software.
STEP 4: Insert the ISC-I into Your Device.
STEP 5: Start SocketScan.
STEP 6: Assign a trigger button.
STEP 7: Start scanning data into a Windows program!

OPTIONAL: Select symbologies.
OPTIONAL: Configure prefix/suffixes.
OPTIONAL: Run Scan Demo to scan unknown bar codes.
OPTIONAL: Configure sounds.
OPTIONAL: Manually configure specific symbologies or extensions.

STEP 1: Register the Card

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products.
Registered users receive priority for technical support. Register the card
online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg

STEP 2: Uninstall Old Scanning Software

Remove any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on
your mobile computer.

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STEP 3: Install the Software

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Follow these steps for software installation BEFORE inserting the ISC-I.

1. Make an active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC.
Use ActiveSync and a serial/USB/Ethernet connection cable or cradle.

2. Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

ote: The host

C can be a
desktop or
notebook PC.

3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive.

In the CD, click on SETUP.HTM.

4. Follow the SocketScan Setup Center to install the software for
Windows CE.

5. In the File Download screen, select the option that lets you open (or run)
the file from its current location.

MPORTANT!

YOU MUST OPEN
THE FILE!

DO NOT

4. A Security Warning screen will appear. Click Yes.

5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen until setup is done.

SAVE!

6. Disconnect the mobile computer from the host PC. Soft reset the
mobile computer.

7. Soft reset the device by pressing the reset button. Now you are ready to
insert the ISC-I.

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STEP 4: Insert the ISC-I into Your Device

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Important! Damage may occur!

Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot.

Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard.

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into a
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STEP 5: Start SocketScan

1. Pocket PCs: Go to Start | Programs | SocketScan.

HPCs: Tap on the SocketScan icon on your desktop.

2. After approximately 5 seconds, the “ISC-I detected” icon should
appear in the task tray (in the Today screen for Pocket PCs).

ISC-I detected

No scanning card detected

ote: The “No scanning card
detected” icon may indicate an
improperly inserted card.

emove and reinsert the ISC-I,

ushing it in all the way. Be
sure the card is properly
aligned in the CF card slot. Do
not use excessive force.

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STEP 6: Assign a Trigger Button

Follow the appropriate directions for your device and refer to your device’s
user documentation to assign a hardware button to trigger the In-Hand Scan
Card-Imager (ISC-I).

Alternatively, you can use the “floating trigger” on your screen via
SocketScan Trigger. Refer to OPTIONAL: Use Floating Trigger for
instructions.

Note: If SocketScan is not running yet, you can press the
assigned trigger button to launch SocketScan. After
SocketScan is open, pressing the trigger button will
activate the imager.

1. Go to Start | Settings | Personal | Buttons.

2. From the Button list, select a button to trigger the In-Hand Scan Card.
In the Button assignment field, select SocketScan. When done, tap ok.

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STEP 7: Scan Data into a Windows Program

For information about bar code scanning applications, please email

[e-mail]

1. If not already open, start SocketScan. You can press the trigger button

to quickly launch the program.

2. Start the Windows application that you want to receive the data (e.g.,

Excel, Notepad, etc.). Make sure a new document or spreadsheet is open.

3. Press the assigned trigger button and scan the code Use the green

aiming beam to focus .

For example, try this Code 39 bar code:

When data is read, a beep should sound, and the imager should turn off,
indicating a good read. If the ISC-I fails to read data within a few
seconds, the imager will turn off, and you must try again.

Note: If your mobile computer enters sleep mode when SocketScan is
running, press the ON button to restart SocketScan.

4. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. For

example, after you scan the code above into Pocket Excel, data should
appear in the first cell:

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OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes

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The SocketScan applet lets you specify prefix and/or suffix characters to be
added automatically to the data you scan. This helps to further eliminate
manual data entry.

1. Tap on the ISC-I icon in the task tray to launch the applet (visible in

the Today screen for Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, tap Prefix/Suffix.

ote: You can also
configure prefix/suffixes if
the “no scanning card
detected” icon appears.

2. In the screen that appears, enter the characters you want to be appended

to each scan (128 character maximum). Tap ok.

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OPTIONAL: Run Scan Demo

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Scan Demo makes it easy to obtain the character count and decoded data (in
either ASCII or Hex) of any bar code you scan. This is especially useful if
you encounter a bar code that SocketScan will not decode.

Note: For instructions on using the In-Hand Scan Card-Imager Demo, refer
to the separate User’s Guide for that application.

1. Tap on the Imager icon in the task tray (in the Today screen for Pocket

PCs). In the pop-up menu, select Scan Demo. This will close
SocketScan and open Scan Demo as a separate application.

ote: SocketScan will
close, and Scan Demo
will open as a separate
application.

2. The Scan Demo screen will appear with the following options:

Enable all symbologies: By default, this option is checked. Different
symbologies can sometimes interpret the same bar code 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.

3. Scan the bar code. You can do so via a trigger button you assigned, the

floating SocketScan trigger if it is running, or tap File | Scan.

4. Scan Demo will report properties of the bar code.

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ote: ScanDemo does not report

the Barcode type for the ISC-

mager. This feature will be

included in a future release.

To exit, tap File | Exit.