Socket PocketPak Quick Start Manual

Bar Code Scanning PocketPak

Quick Start Guide

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Overview

The Socket Bar Code Scanning PocketPak allows you to scan bar codes
anytime anywhere with any Windows Powered Pocket PC. Just pop in the
scanner when you need it, then pull it out when you’re done. It’s that easy!

Created for busy professionals who need
mobile solutions that are easy and convenient
to use, the PocketPak features the Socket In­Hand Scan Card (ISC), which lets you scan
with one hand.

This Quick Start Guide briefly shows how to
install and use the ISC. For more details (e.g.,
configuring spec ial options) , refer to the

User’s Guide, in Adobe Acrobat PDF format in the Docs folder on the Bar
Code Scanning PocketPak Installation CD.

For software updates, please visit: www.socketcom.com/download.htm
To register your ISC online, please visit: www.socketcom.com/prodreg.htm

To learn about other Socket PocketPaks, visit: www.socketpocketpak.com

Getting Started is Easy!

STEP 1: Install the software.
STEP 2: Insert the ISC.
STEP 3: Start SocketScan.
STEP 4: Assign a t rigger button.
STEP 5: Start scanning data into a Pocket PC program!

STEP 1: Install the Software

1. Make an active connection between your Pocket PC and a host PC. Use
your Pocket PC’s serial or USB connection cable or cradle.

2. Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into the host PC.

3. Click Start/Run on your host PC and type X:\SETUP.EXE (replace X
with your CD drive letter).

4. In the second Setup Center screen, select Install Bar Code Scanning
PocketPak software.

5. Follow the wizard until software installation is done. When you see
Application Downloading Complete, click OK. Remove the serial/USB
cable or cradle.

STEP 2: Insert the In-Hand Scan Card

Use your Pocket PC’s CompactFlash I/O slot. Make sure the white Socket
logo is on top.

STEP 3: Start SocketScan

Go to Start , Programs, then tap on the SocketScan icon:

Whenever SocketSc an is running and the ISC is inserted, the ISC icon
should appear in the Pocket PC task tray (visible from Today):

The “no card detected” icon may denote an improperly inserted card.

STEP 4: Assign a Trigger Button

Follow these steps and refer to your Pocket PC user documentation to assign
a trigger button:

1. Tap Start
on the Program Buttons tab:

, then Settings. Tap on the Personal tab, then Buttons. Tap