Socket SOCKETSCAN 800 Series User Manual
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Bluetooth
®
wireless technology
Cordless Barcode Scanner
ATTACHABLE
SOCKETSCAN® 800 SERIES USERGUIDE
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Package Contents 3
Product Information 4
Charge the Battery 5
Optional Charging Accessories 6
Scanning Barcodes 7
Bluetooth Connection Modes 8-9
How to setup your scanner:
Download our Companion App for Apple® and Android Device 10
Can’t use Companion App?
How to setup your scanner in Basic Mode
• Basic Mode 11
How to setup your scanner in Application Mode:
• Apple® 12
• Android 14
• Android for S800 Rev. M and below 15
• Windows (option 1) or Android 14
• Windows (option 2) 16
Bluetooth Unpairing 17
Factory Reset 18
Restore Method 19
Status Indicators 20-21
Product Specications 22-26
Helpful Resources 27
Battery Warning, Safety, Compliance, Warranty 28-38
Command Barcodes 39-44
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
© 2018 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket®, the Socket Mobile logo, SocketScan®,
DuraScan®, Battery Friendly® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc.
Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries. Apple®, iPad®, iPad Mini®, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and Mac iOS® are registered
trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® Technology word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Socket Mobile, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
Universal
Klip Case
USB Charging CableSocketScan™
800 Series
Micro USB Port
Lanyard Hook
Lanyard Attachment (not included)
Bluetooth indicator LED
Battery indicator LED
Power button*
Scan button
Socket Mobile’s barcodes scanners can be wiped clean with a cloth
dampened with isopropyl alcohol or water. Or, the barcode scanners can
be wiped clean with a Sani-Cloth.
Warning: DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER (scanner’s mechanics could be
damaged)
DO NOT USE BLEACH FOR CLEANING (scanner’s material property may be
aected)
*Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Mode (iOS only).
PRODUCT INFORMATION
CHARGE THE BATTERY
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CHARGE THE BATTERY
1. Insert charging cable into an AC charging adapter
(not included - most smartphones and tablets come with AC Adapters
that look something like this.)
2. Insert Micro USB into the 800 Series USB port.
3. The 800 Series will beep twice indicating adequate power is being
supplied to the unit.
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Side LED status
• Red = Charging
• Green = Fully charged
Note: The SocketScan comes with a pre-installed
rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, the initial full charging of the battery
can take up to 4 hours.
Power On
Press and hold down the small power button on the side until the
SocketScan beeps twice (low-high tone).
4 Hours
OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES
SCANNING BARCODES
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DuraCase
Socket Mobile DuraCase™ combines and safeguards
both the 800 Series and mobile device as a one-handed
scanning solution that simultaneously charges both
devices.
Available for Apple® iPod touch®, Samsung J3/J5* and
Samsung S7*.
Watch our video on how to setup your DuraCase.
*On Samsung mobile devices, be sure to disable Fast Charge.
DuraCase
Charging Dock
DuraCase
6 Multi-Bay Charger
Due to varying countries’ outlets,
the DuraCase 6 Multi-Bay Charger
power cords are NOT included in the
package.
DuraCase
Charging Adapter
SCANNING BARCODES
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After connecting the SocketScan to your device, open an application.
Place the cursor where you want to enter the scanned data.
1. Hold the SocketScan a few inches from the barcode.
2. Aim, press and hold the trigger button.
By default, the SocketScan will beep, vibrate, and the side LED will
ash green to conrm successful scan.
SocketScan S800
~4” to 8”
scanning distance
SocketScan S840
~6” to 12”
scanning distance
SocketScan S860
~2” to 30”
scanning distance
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
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Connect your scanner using one of the following Bluetooth connection modes:
Bluetooth Connection Proles
Bluetooth Mode Description
Basic Mode (HID)
(Default)*
Human Interface
Device Prole
• NO software installation required
• Connects to most devices
• Good for barcodes containing small amounts
of data
• Scanner interacts with host device like a
keyboard
Application Mode
(SPP)
Serial Port Prole
For Android or Windows
• Software installation is required
• More ecient and reliable data
communications for barcodes containing lots
of data
• If you have an application that supports
Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode
recommended
Application Mode
(MFi-SPP)
Apple Specic
Serial Prole
For iOS Devices
• Must use with an App developed to work with
iOS devices
• Software installation is required
• If you have an iOS application that supports
Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode you
want to use
*By default, the scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID).
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
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Operating System Connection Options
Operating
Systems
(OS)
Devices
Bluetooth
HID
Support
Bluetooth
SPP
Support
Bluetooth
Apple
Serial
Specic
(MFi Mode)
Android
Android 4.0.3 &
later
Yes Yes N/A
Apple iOS
iPod, iPhone, &
iPad
Yes N/A Ye s
Windows PC Windows 7, 8, 10 Yes Yes N/A
Mac OS
Mac OS X 10.4 to
10.X
Mac Books, Mac
Mini, & iMac
Yes No N/A
Note: To switch from one mode to the other you must remove the
pairing information from both devices - host computer and the scanner.
(see unpairing procedure on page 17)
The SocketScan will unpair and automatically power o. The next time you
power on the SocketScan, it will be
discoverable.
Select the appropriate mode and pair with the second host device.
To assist in scanner setup & conguration,
download our new Companion App for free!
Socket Mobile Companion App will help you
congure and check the status of your Socket
Mobile Barcode scanners.
• Easy to follow instructions for pairing
scanners in Application Mode
• Verify scanner status
• Check warranty and register scanners
Learn more about Application Mode.
Scan this QR code with your
mobile device to download our
new app!
Scan this QR code with your
mobile device to download our
new app!
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COMPANION APP
Connect Device in Basic Mode
In this mode the scanner functions and communicates similar to a
keyboard. Therefore, the scanner will work with Notes, and any other
application that supports an active cursor.
1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is
discoverable (unpaired and Bluetooth LED blinking).
2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
3. Make sure the Bluetooth is “On” and scan for devices.
4. In the list of found devices, tap S8xx [xxxxxx] to Pair.
5. The scanner will connect to the host device.
6. The scanner will beep once after it has connected.
*If you have trouble connecting or pairing with host device, turn host
device’s Bluetooh o/on, and/or perform factory reset on the scanner
(see page 49).
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
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BASIC MODE
APPLICATION MODE
Connect Apple iOS device in Application Mode
Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit
www.socketmobile.com/appstore to conrm your scanner-enabled
application supports the scanner.
If you are using the scanner with an Apple iOS device and a
scanner-enabled Application that does not provide instructions how to
connect your scanner, please use the following steps.
1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable
(unpaired). The Blue light should be blinking fast.
2. Scan the barcode to change the prole to Application Mode (MFI-
SPP).
Use with iPad, iPod touch, and iPhones.
3. Turn on Bluetooth on the Apple device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A
Bluetooth Devices search will begin.
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APPLICATION MODE
4. Tap Socket S8xx[xxxxxx] in the list of other devices found. After a
few seconds the status will change to “Connected” and the LED will
stop blinking and turn solid blue.
Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the
Bluetooth Address.
5. Launch your scanner-enabled Application. The scanner will beep
once indicating that it is connected to the appropriate application.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
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APPLICATION MODE
Application Mode (SPP) for Windows (option 1) or Android
(Auto Connect - No conguration required for Application pairing)
1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable
(unpaired). The Blue light should be blinking fast.
2. Scan the barcode to change the prole to Application Mode (SPP).
3. Turn on Bluetooth on the Android device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
A Bluetooth Devices search will begin.
4. Tap Socket S8xx[xxxxxx] in the list of other devices found. After a
few seconds the status will change to “Connected” and the LED will
stop blinking and turn solid blue.
Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the
Bluetooth Address.
5. Launch your scanner-enabled Application. The scanner will beep
once indicating that it is connected to the appropriate application.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
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