Socket SoMo 650 User Guide

SoMo™ 650

Durable, business-class handheld computer

User’s Guide

2/2008 Document # 6410-00287 D

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Socket, the Socket logo, Increasing Mobile Productivity, SoMo, SocketCare, SocketScan, Connect!Agent, and Wi-Fi Companion are trademarks or registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. dba Socket Mobile, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Mobile, Inc. Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo is a registered trademark of the WiFi Alliance. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

The SoMo includes technology licensed under European Community Registered Design Nos. 000745245-0001, 000745245-0002 and 000745245-0003.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice.

Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at:

Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive Newark, CA 94560-4808 USA

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

Please refrain from any applications of the SoMo 650 that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the SoMo 650. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting the Socket Mobile website at:

www.socketmobile.com.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and follow these safety instructions before using your device for the first time, and save them for future reference.

• Keep away from extremely hot, cold or humid conditions.

• Do not allow the device to get wet.

• Avoid shock or vibrations.

• Do not open your device. Any attempts to open this device will void the

warranty.

• Wipe the touch screen only with a lint-free cloth, slightly dampened,

while the device is switched off.

• Do not place objects on top of the device.

• Do not charge the device in extremely hot or cold conditions.

• Please only use the supplied USB synchronization cable.

• Please do not use other chargers or adapters, as these may damage your

device.

• Do not remove SD/MMC or CF cards while they are being accessed.

• Do not use this device in damp, wet or rainy conditions.

1 | INTRODUCTION 6

SOMO 650 VERSIONS 6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 6 PACKAGE CONTENTS 7 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 PRODUCT REGISTRATION 7 SOCKETCARE HARDWARE FEATURES 9 ABOUT THE SOCKET MOBILE SOFTWARE 12

2 | GETTING STARTED 13

STEP 1: INSTALL THE BATTERY 13 STEP 2: CHARGE THE BATTERY 14 STEP 3: SET UP YOUR SOMO 650 14 STEP 4: INSTALL ACTIVESYNC ON YOUR DESKTOP/ LAPTOP PC 15 STEP 5: CONNECT THE SOMO TO THE COMPUTER 16 STEP 6: SET UP YOUR ACTIVESYNC PARTNERSHIP 17

3 | CONTROLLING THE SOMO 650 18

BUTTONS 18 HOLD SWITCH 18 STYLUS 19 ADDING A KEYBOARD/MOUSE 19 START MENU 19 ONLINE HELP 19 RADIO MANAGER 20

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SERVICE PROGRAM 8

4 | WI-FI COMPANION 22

TURNING ON THE WI-FI RADIO 23 MAIN SCREEN OF WI-FI COMPANION 25 WI-FI STATUS ICON 25 WI-FI FINDER 26 FINDING AND CONNECTING TO A WLAN 27

5 | SOCKETSCAN AND CONNECT!AGENT FOR

CORDLESS BAR CODE SCANNERS 30

SOCKETSCAN ICONS 31 STEP 1: PREPARE THE SCANNING HARDWARE 32 STEP 2: ENABLE CORDLESS SCANNING 32 STEP 3: CONNECT SCANNER TO SOMO 33 STEP 4: START APPLICATION 34 STEP 5: SCAN BAR CODES 35

6 | SOCKETSCAN FOR PLUG-IN SCANNERS AND

READERS 36

STEP 1: ASSIGN A TRIGGER BUTTON 37 STEP 2: START SOCKETSCAN 37 STEP 3: INSERT THE CARD 38 STEP 4: START APPLICATION 39 STEP 5: SCAN OR READ DATA 40

APPENDICES A | SPECIFICATIONS 42

B | RESETTING THE SOMO 650 44 C | UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE 47 D | TECHNICAL SUPPORT 48

LIMITED WARRANTY 49 DISCLAIMER 50 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 52

1 | INTRODUCTION

The SoMo 650 makes small- to mid-sized deployments possible and affordable for a wide range of mobile business applications, including sales force automation, inventory management, patient care, merchandising, asset management, mobile POS and hospitality. This durable, customizable handheld computer has premium features including true business-class Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

technology to keep you

connected wherever you go.

Pre-loaded with Socket Mobile device drivers and software utilities, the SoMo 650 can be deployed out of the box with a wide range of Socket Mobile data collection, network access or device connection peripherals to create a custom solution that meets your specific business requirements.

SOMO 650 VERSIONS

The SoMo 650 is available in these versions.

• The SoMo 650-E includes basic accessories (see list on next page)

• The SoMo 650-M includes basic accessories and a charging cradle

Radio-free versions of the SoMo 650-E and 650-M are also available.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before you start using your new SoMo 650, you should have a host desktop/ laptop computer ready for synchronization.

• If your host computer is running Windows Vista, it is ready to

synchronize with the SoMo 650.

• If your host computer is running Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft

ActiveSync

software version 4.2 or greater is required. Socket Mobile recommends version 4.5, which you can download using the link provided in the Getting Started CD.

In order to install ActiveSync, your Windows 2000/XP computer must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Intel

Pentium® processor (minimum 233 MHz)

• 64 MB RAM

• 120 MB disk space

• CD-ROM drive

• USB port

• SVGA (or compatible) graphics card supporting 256 colors

• Microsoft

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The SoMo 650 package includes these items:

Internet Explorer 6.0

• SoMo 650

• Battery

• Stylus

• USB synchronization cable

• AC adapter

• Carrying case (version 650-M only)

• Cradle (version 650-M only)

• Getting Started CD

• Quick Start Guide

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES

A variety of other accessories can be purchases separately online, as well as replacements for items that come in our standard SoMo packages. For more information, please visit:

www.socketmobile.com/products/accessories/

• Portable Power Pack

• Extended Li-ion battery, 2600 mAh

• Audio headset with barrel adapter

• USB synchronization cable

• Y cable – USB sync/USB host/power

• Screen protector kit

• DC power adapter (for use in vehicles)

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Registered users receive the following benefits:

• Access to technical support

• Special offers for future products and upgrades

• The latest new product information.

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SOCKETCARE

SocketCare is an enhanced service program available for the SoMo 650 for an additional cost. It provides the following benefits (benefits vary with program level):

• Faster turnaround for product repair or replacement

• Faster response for technical support inquiries

• Accidental damage coverage

• Exclusive toll-free phone access to technical support

Standard SocketCare must be purchased within 90 days of your SoMo purchase, and premium SocketCare must be purchased at the same time as your SoMo purchase. For more information, please visit:

www.socketmobile.com/support.

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SERVICE PROGRAM

HARDWARE FEATURES

Front

Wireless Status LED (Blue/Green) – indicates Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®

Battery Status/Alarm LED (Red/Green)

3.5" TFT LCD touch screen

Calendar shortcut button

Status Indicator LED

LED LED Behavior Meaning

Wireless Status LED

Battery Status/ Alarm LED

4 5

6 7

Messaging shortcut button

5-way navigation button

Microphone

Today shortcut button

Contacts shortcut button

10.

Power button

Flashing blue Bluetooth radio is on Flashing green Wi-Fi radio is on Flashing blue and green Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radios are on Flashing red Alarm/Notification, including Low

OFF Running on battery power Solid red light when

connected to charger Solid green light when

connected to charger

Battery Notification

Charging

Fully charged

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Back

1. Battery cover

2. Battery cover release

3. Speaker

Left

1 2

1. Hands-free (headset/microphone) connector (lift rubber cover to access)

2. Left programmable application button (launches Voice Notes by default)

3. Hold switch

DC-in connector (lift rubber cover to access)

Right

1. Right programmable application button (launches Radio Manager by default)

Top (with card slot cover open)

2 3

1. Stylus holder and stylus

2. SD (Secure Digital)/SDIO/MMC (MultiMedia Card) slot (lift rubber cover to access)

3. CF (CompactFlash) slot (lift rubber cover to access)

Bottom

USB synchronization/host cable connector

Soft reset button

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ABOUT THE SOCKET MOBILE SOFTWARE

The Socket Mobile software listed below comes pre-loaded on the SoMo 650, along with any related device drivers. Except for Wi-Fi Companion, they all are designed for use with a Socket Mobile peripheral product, which must be purchased separately.

SocketScan

™

enters bar code, RFID or magnetic stripe data directly from any Socket Mobile data collection peripheral into any open Windows program on the SoMo. It works with both plug-in and cordless data collection products from Socket Mobile.

Connect!Agent™ simplifies Bluetooth by automatically setting up and

managing the wireless connection between the SoMo 650 and a Socket Mobile cordless bar code scanner, serial adapter or modem.

Wi-Fi Companion

™

provides a rich graphical interface that makes it easy to

monitor, set up and troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connection.

Modem Utilities enable you to configure your Socket Mobile modem for any country and adjust settings such as V.92 features like Modem-on-Hold.

Ethernet Utilities feature an auto-launch setting to help you save time when you connect your SoMo to a LAN network.

Serial Utilities report the COM port assigned to your Socket Mobile Serial I/O Card. If you have a high-speed Serial I/O Card, the software also enables you to communicate serial data at high speeds.

For software updates, please visit:

www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/

Note: This User’s Guide does not cover how to use the Modem, Ethernet or Serial Utilities. For instructions, please refer to the manuals that came with your Socket Mobile peripherals.

2 | GETTING STARTED

STEP 1: INSTALL THE BATTERY

1. Remove the battery cover of the SoMo 650. Press the release button on

the bottom of the battery cover and use the thumb of your opposite hand to slide the battery cover off the SoMo.

2. Place the included battery into the battery compartment, so that the

battery’s bar code label is face up, near the bottom of the device.

Replace the

NOTE:

battery cover.

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN

INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF BATTERIES ACCORDING TO YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR BATTERY DISPOSAL.

cover.

After changing the battery, please make sure you fasten the

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STEP 2: CHARGE THE BATTERY

Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in connector on the left side of the device, as shown below. Alternatively, you can use the desktop cradle, if included with your version of the SoMo 650.

Plug the AC adapter into a suitable wall socket.

NOTE: The SoMo 650 should be charged for 4 hours before first

use. Afterwards, charge the device as needed according to its battery level.

NOTE: While charging, the power LED will be red. When charging

is complete, it will change to green.

NOTE: The charging cradle included with the SoMo 650-M

provides a compartment for charging an extra battery. You can charge an extra battery and the SoMo 650 simultaneously in the cradle.

STEP 3: SET UP YOUR SOMO 650

NOTE: Make sure your SoMo 650 is fully charged before proceeding.

Slide the hold switch on the left side of your SoMo 650 up to the unlocked position.

Turn on your SoMo 650 by pressing the small power button on the front (top right-hand corner).

Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your SoMo 650.

STEP 4: INSTALL ACTIVESYNC ON YOUR DESKTOP/

LAPTOP PC

NOTE: This step is not required if your computer is running

Windows Vista.

NOTE: Do not connect your SoMo 650 to your desktop/laptop

computer until ActiveSync has been installed.

NOTE: ActiveSync 4.0 or greater is required.

Close any programs running on your computer.

Insert the SoMo 650 Companion CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The CD's welcome page will appear.

Click the animated forward icon to proceed to the next screen.

Follow the instructions to install Microsoft ActiveSync.

After installation, the ActiveSync icon will appear on your computer’s system tray (usually on the lower right-hand corner of the screen).

NOTE: Refer to the ActiveSync online Help for information on how to

use the software. If at any time, you would like to restart this setup program, simply re-insert the

CD into the CD-ROM drive.

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STEP 5: CONNECT THE SOMO TO THE COMPUTER

Plug the USB synchronization cable into the connector on the bottom of your SoMo 650. Plug the other end of the USB synchronization cable into a suitable USB port on your computer (it is recomme nded that y ou also connect the AC adapter).

NOTE: You can also charge your SoMo 650 in its cradle, if included with your version of the device. The cradle has a connector for the USB synchronization cable and DC-in at the back, as well as two USB ports, which can be used for USB devices such as a keyboard or mouse.

to computer USB port

STEP 6: SET UP YOUR ACTIVESYNC PARTNERSHIP

NOTE: For computers running Windows Vista, the Windows

Mobile Device Center will appear instead.

When you connect your SoMo 650 to your computer for the first time, the New Partnership wizard will automatically appear on your computer screen.

NOTE: If the wizard does not automatically appear, open

ActiveSync manually by clicking the Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync.

Follow the setup wizard to set up the partnership. Once completed, the first synchronization will start automatically.

After the synchronization is complete, you will see that the Calendar, Contacts and Tasks on your SoMo 650 have been updated.

Windows Start menu > All

The next time you wish to use ActiveSync, you just need to plug your SoMo 650 into your computer. ActiveSync will then open automatically and update your device.

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