
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Barcode Scanner
Model S700
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S700 USERGUIDE
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Package Contents 4
Product Information 5
Attach Wrist Strap 6
Charge the Battery 7
Optional Charging Accessories 8
Powering on/off 9
Scanning Barcodes 10
Bluetooth Connection Modes 11-12
How to setup your scanner:
Download Companion App for Apple® and Android Device 13
Can’t use Companion App?
How to setup your scanner in Basic Mode:
Basic Mode (HID keyboard) 14
How to setup your scanner in Application Mode (SPP):
Android 15
Apple® 16-17
Windows 18

Bluetooth Unpairing 19
Bluetooth Reconnection of Scanner 20
Factory Reset 21
Restore Method 22
Status Indicators 23-26
Product Specifications 27-28
Helpful Resources 29
Safety, Compliance & Warranty 30-38
Battery Warning Statements 36-37
Limited Warranty 40
Command Barcodes 41-46

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Apple®, iPad®, iPad Mini®, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and Mac iOS® are registered trademarks of Apple,
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SocketScan
S700
Wrist Strap Charging Connector
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Made with antimicrobial to help provide protection against bacteria.
*Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Mode (iOS only).
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 affected)
Scanner head
Product label
Lanyard Eyelet
Scan Indicator Light
Scan button
Power button*
Battery Light (Green/Yellow/Red)
Bluetooth Light (Blue)
Charging pins
Power Connector
Stand Attachment/
Battery Door twist lock

Attach the Wrist Strap (optional)
1. Feed the string loop through the eyelet.
2. Pull the wrist strap through the string loop.
3. Pull tight so the string loop is secure.
4. Tighten wrist strap until secure.

The scanner must be fully charged before rst use. Please allow 6 hours
uninterrupted charging for the initial battery charge.
The scanner will stop charging once the battery is full. (No overcharging
occurs).
• Yellow Light = Charging
• Green Light = Fully charged
Important: Charging from a computer USB port is not reliable and
not recommended.
“Beep Beep”
Power Adapter
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OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES
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For all optional accessories visit our Socket Store.
AC Power Supply
International Adapters
available
Universal Charging
Dock
Charging Stand

Powering On:
Press and hold down the small
power button until the Battery
light turns on and the scanner
beeps twice (low-high).
Powering Off/ Disconnecting:
Press and hold down the small
power button until the scanner
beeps twice (high-low) and all
lights turn off.
The scanner will power off
automatically if device is not connected within 5 minutes. Scanner
connected to a device will power
off within 2 hours if idle/inactive.

Scanning Barcodes
1. Hold the scanner a few inches from the barcode.
2. Aim, press and hold the scan button.
By default, the scanner will beep, vibrate, and the scan indicator will
ash green to conrm a successful scan.
Caution: Do not stare directly into the scanner’s light beam.
1D Barcode
Aim the scan beam straight
across the entire barcode.
Scan button
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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 needed
• 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
1. Software installation is required
2. More efcient and reliable data communications
for barcodes containing lots of data
3. 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
1. Must use with an App developed to work with
iOS devices
2. Software installation is required
3. If you have an iOS application that supports
Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode to use
*By default, the scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID).
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

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 Yes
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 device and the scanner. (see
unpairing procedure on page 19)
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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

To assist in scanner setup & conguration
Download the 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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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).
2. Go to Settings | Bluetooth.
3. Make sure the device has Bluetooth “On” and scan for devices.
4. In the list of found devices, tap S700 [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 off/on, and/or perform factory reset on the scanner
(see page 21).
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
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Connect Android device in Application Mode
Install Software
1. Go to GooglePlay Store, search for “SocketScan ”.
2. Download & install. Follow the on screen instructions.
Getting Started
3. Follow the on screen instructions.
4. Scan the barcode on the screen.
5. Tap on screen the ON SCREEN button.
6. Tap on screen the 1D SCANNER button.
7. Scan the barcode on the device screen. Wait a few seconds. The
scanner will beep 3 times indicating it has accepted the command to
connect to your device.
8. When notied of a pairing request, select “Ok”.
9. The scanner will beep once to indicate connected state and is ready to
scan barcodes. Tap Back to close.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!