Socket Wand Scanner 2E User Manual

Wand Scanner Series 2

CompactFlash Card with Attached Scanner Wand
for:

• Pocket PC 2003/2003SE

• Notebook computer running Windows XP

• Tablet running Windows XP Tablet Edition

User's Guide

8/2005 Document # 6410-00164 F

Copyright Notice

Copyright © 2005 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Socket Communications, Socket, the Socket Communications logo, Wand
Scanner 2E, Bar Code Laser Scanner Card, and Mobility Friendly are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. All
other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

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

Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at:

Socket Communications

37400 Central Court
Newark, CA 94560

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

Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of
the Wand Scanner 2E that are not described in this manual. Socket
Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the
CompactFlash card. Disassembly of this device will void the product
warranty.

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

www.socketcom.com.

Table of Contents

1

| INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 5

Overview 5
About the Software 5
System Requirements 6
Package Contents 6
Product Registration 6

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| SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE ...................................... 7

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 8
STEP 2: Install the Software 9
STEP 3: Insert the Card 11
STEP 4: Scan Data into a Windows Program 12
OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes 14
OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds 15
OPTIONAL: Configure Symbologies 16

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| SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP........................................... 17

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 17
STEP 2: Insert the Installation CD 18
STEP 3: Insert the Card 18
STEP 4: Configure Windows for New Hardware 19
STEP 5: Install SocketScan Software 21
STEP 6: Scan Data into a Windows Program 23
OPTIONAL: Configure Scanning Settings 25
OPTIONAL: Configure Symbologies 27

APPENDICES

A | Specifications.............................................................................. 28

B | Default Parameters..................................................................... 30

C | Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 32

D | Technical Support....................................................................... 34

Limited Warranty.............................................................................. 36

Regulatory Compliance 38

1 | Introduction

Overview

Socket's Wand Scanner (WS) 2E adds affordable
contact bar code scanning capability to Windows-based
Pocket PCs, laptops and tablets with CompactFlash or
PCMCIA card slots. Plug the CF card into your mobile
computer, launch Socket's SocketScan keyboard wedge
software, and scan bar coded data into any Windows
application as substitute keystrokes — it's 50 times
faster and 10,000 times more accurate than manual data
entry. Use an adapter (sold separately) to use the card in
a PCMCIA card slot.

For certain applications, the WS 2E can be much faster and more
convenient than laser or image scanning. Using the wand like a pen or
pencil drawing a line across the bar code, the ergonomics of scanning items
on a flat work surface like a table are much more natural than trying to aim
a laser gun or portable data collection terminal.

Also, scanning a single bar code from a page crowded with bar codes, such
as a sales order entry catalog, is much easier. The wand can also scan bar
codes with a forward or backwards swipe, upside down or right side up, so
the orientation of the label isn't an issue. In addition, the wand is smaller,
lighter, less expensive and uses less battery power than any laser or image
scanner.

Other features of the Wand Scanner 2E include:

• Automatic detection of major bar code symbologies, such as Code 39,

Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC, EAN, and Code 128.

• Mobility Friendly® design maximizes your mobile device’s battery life.

About the Software

SocketScan™, software enters scanned data directly into
any active Windows program as if the data were manually
typed. You can configure Prefix/Suffixes and assign a
.WAV file to signify good data reads.

You can use the WS2E with any Windows application that accepts virtual
keyboard entry, such as Notepad, Excel, Word, or their Pocket versions.

For software updates, visit:

www.socketcom.com/support/support_bar.asp

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5

System Requirements

Your mobile computer should meet these minimum requirements:

• Any of the following operating systems:

− Windows Mobile 2003 /2003SE

− Windows XP

− Windows XP Tablet Edition

• Available Type I or II CompactFlash or PC Card (PCMCI A) sl ot

Operation in a PC Card slot requires s PC Card adapter (available
separately, SKU# AC4000-978)..

Package Contents

The Wand Scanner 2E package includes:

• A CompactFlash or PC Card Wand Scanner 2E

• An attached Welch Allyn SCANTEAM™ bar code scanner wand

• The SocketScan Installation CD

Product Registration

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products.
Registered users receive priority for technical support. Register online at:

www.socketcom.com/prodreg

Product registration is not required to ensure your warranty righ ts.

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2 | Setup for Windows Mobile

This chapter explains how to install the Wand Scanner 2E on a Pocket PC
running Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE.

Setup Summary

STEP 1: Uninstall other scanning software.
STEP 2: Install the software.
STEP 3: Insert the card.
STEP 4: Scan data into your Windows program.

OPTIONAL:

• Configure prefix/suffixes.

• Configure sounds.

• Configure symbologies.

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STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

Delete any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on
your Pocket PC, including previous versions of SocketScan. You can
uninstall either directly from your Pocket PC, or indirectly via ActiveSync.

OPTION 1: Uninstall Directly from the Pocket PC

1. Make sure the bar code scanning software is closed, and remove the

ISC from your Pocket PC.

2. Tap Start | Settings. Tap on the System tab or Control Panel.

3. Tap on the Remove Programs icon.

4. Select the bar code scanning software, then tap Remove.

5. Tap Yes to co nfirm removal of the program.

6. Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button.

OPTION 2: Uninstall via ActiveSync

1. Make sure the bar code scanning software is closed, and remove the

ISC from your Pocket PC.

2. Use ActiveSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to make an

active connection between your Pocket PC and a host PC.

3. O n the host PC, open Microsoft ActiveSync.

4. Click Tools | Add/Remove Programs.

5. Select the bar code scanning software and click Remove.

6. In the confirmation screen, click OK.

7. Th e next d ialog will ask if you want to remove the software from your

host PC as w ell.

• Click NO to keep a copy of the software on the host PC that can

later be re-installed onto a Pocket PC.

• Click YES to remove the software from the host PC.

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STEP 2: Install the Software

1. Make an active connection between your Pocket PC and a host PC. Use

ActiveSync and a serial/USB/Ethernet connection cable or cradle.

2. Insert the installation CD into your host PC.

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

In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE.

4. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software.

• Read the information in the first screen and click next.

• In the Main Page, click Install Software.

• In the Installation screen, click Windows CE.

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5. In the File Download screen, click Run.

6. If the Security Warning screen appears, click Run.

7. The InstallShield Wizard for SocketScan Software will begin. Follow

the screens that appear to install the software.

8. When software installation is complete, disconnect the Pocket PC from

the host PC. Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. Now
you are ready to insert the card.

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STEP 3: Insert the Card

Insert the card into your Pocket PC’s CompactFlash slot. Make sure the
card is right-side up with the blue label facing up.

If using a PC Card (PCMCIA) slot, first insert the card into a PC Card
adapter.

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STEP 4: Scan Data into a Windows Program

Note: For information about bar code scanning applications from third
parties, visit:

www.socketcom.com/solutions/

1. Start SocketScan. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan.

Whenever SocketScan is running, either of two icons will appear in the
task tray at the bottom of the Today screen:

Icon Meaning.

Wand Scanner detected.
SocketScan detects the
scanner and is ready to
scan.

No scanner detected. The
scanner is either missing or
improperly inserted.

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

Excel). Make sure a new document or spreadsheet is open that you can
scan data into.

Highlight the cell or place the cursor wherever you want data from the
next bar code scan to enter.

3. Scan the bar code by drawing the wand tip over the code.

Scanning Tips:

• Move the wand gently, quickly and steadily over the code.

• Hold the wand at a slight angle, like a pencil.

• Keep the wand tip and bar code clean.

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For example, try the following Code 39 bar code:

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

By default, SocketScan enters a carriage return after each scan, so the
cursor will advance to the next cell or line, ready to scan the next bar
code.

Note: If your device enters suspend mode when SocketScan is running,
press the ON button. SocketScan will automatically resume operation.

5. To close SocketScan, tap the wand icon in the task tray. In the pop-

up menu, tap Close.

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OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes

The SocketScan applet allows you to specify prefix and suffix characters to
be added automatically to the data that you scan.

1. Click on the Wand Scanner icon

Today screen.

2. In the pop-up menu, tap Prefix/Suffix

3. In the Prefix and Suffix fields, enter the characters you want to be

appended to each scan (128 character maximum). When done, tap ok.

in the task tray at the bottom of the

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The default suffix is a carriage return. Only printable ASCII
characters can be used as prefixes or suffixes.

OPTIONAL: Configure Sounds

The SocketScan applet allows you to designate any WAV sound file to be
played to indicate a successful scan.

1. Click on the Wand Scanner icon

Today screen.

2. In the pop-up menu, tap Sounds.

3. Select a sound for indicating successful scans, then tap ok.

If you want to play a .WAV file, after selecting Play .wav file, you can
search through files by tapping the browse box. In the Open screen, tap
on the file you want:

in the task tray at the bottom of the

Browse box

Note: SocketScan can only access WAV files from the My Documents folder

and its subfolders. If necessary, copy the WAV files you need into this folder.

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OPTIONAL: Configure Symbologies

You can manually configure the Wand Scanner 2E to accept or ignore
certain bar code symbologies and extensions. Check Appendix B, “Default
Parameters,” to see if the wand is already configured for the symbology you
need.

Default symbologies include (partial list below):

• Code 39

• Code 128

• Interleaved 2 of 5

• UPC/EAN/JAN

To reconfigure your card for different symbologies, please refer to the
Welch Allyn 6180 Programming Menu, available in Adobe Acrobat PDF
format at:

www.socketcom.com/support/support_bar.asp.

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3 | Setup for Windows XP

This chapter explains how to install the Wand Scanner 2E on a notebook
computer running Windows XP or Windows XP Tablet Edition.

Setup Summary

STEP 1: Uninstall other scanning software.
STEP 2: Install the software.
STEP 3: Insert the card.
STEP 4: Configure Windows for new hardware.
STEP 5: Scan data into any Windows program.

OPTIONAL:

• Configure scanning settings.

• Configure symbologies.

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software

Delete any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on
your Pocket PC, including previous versions of SocketScan.

1

. Click Start | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs.

2. In the Add or Remove Programs screen, select the scanning software

and click Remove.

3. In the confirmation screen, click Yes.

CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 17

STEP 2: Insert the Installation CD

Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into the CD ROM drive.

STEP 3: Insert the Card

1. Make sure you are logged on as the Administrator or on an account that

has Administrative rights.

2. Insert the card into a CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter, then plug the

combined unit into your computer’s PC Card slot.

3. A screen may appear reporting Digital Signature Not Found. Click Yes.

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STEP 4: Configure Windows for New Hardware

1. Mak e sure the installation CD is still inside your computer.

2. The first time you insert the card, the Found New Hardware Wizard

will appear. In the welcome screen, select Install from a list or specific
location. Click Next>.

3. In the next screen, check Include the location in the search and click

Browse to select your CD drive. Click Next>.

Note: Windows may report that the product has not passed Windows
logo testing to verify compatibility with Windows XP. Ignore and click
Continue Anyway.

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4. Fo llow the remaining instructions until installation is complete.

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STEP 5: Install SocketScan Software

1. Make sure the SocketScan Installation CD is still inside your computer.

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

In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE.

3. Follow the instructions on the host PC screen to install the software for

Windows XP.

• Read the information in the welcome screen and click next.

• In the Main Page, click Software Installation

• In the Installation screen, click Windows XP.

CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 21

4. In the File Download screen, click Run.

9. If a security warning sc reen appears, click Run.

10. The installation wizard will begin. Follow the instructions that appear on

your screen until installation is complete.

5. After software installation, restart your computer.

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STEP 6: Scan Data into a Windows Program

Follow these steps to use the Wand Scanner 2E to scan data into a Windows
program that accepts virtual keyboard entry. For information about bar code
scanning applications (available separately), email

1. Start SocketScan. Click on the SocketScanXP icon on your desktop, or
click Start | Programs | SocketScanXP.

[e-mail]

SocketScanXP

Whenever SocketScan is running either of two icons will appear in the task
tray at the bottom of your screen.

Icon Meaning.

Wand Scanner detected.
SocketScan detects the
scanner and is ready to
scan.

No scanner detected. The
scanner is either missing or
improperly inserted.

2. Start the Windows application you want to receive the data (e.g., Excel).
Make sure a new document or spreadsheet is open that you can scan data
into.

3. Highlight the cell or move the cursor to where you would like data to be
entered from the next bar code scan.

CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 23

4. Scan the bar code by drawing the wand tip over the code.

Scanning Tips:

• Move the wand gently, quickly and steadily over the
bar code.

• Hold the wand at a slight angle, like a pencil.

• Keep the wand tip and bar code clean.

For example, try the following Code 39 bar code:

5. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. For
example if you scan the bar code above into an Excel spreadsheet, data
will appear in the first cell:

6. To close SocketScan, right-click on the wand icon in the task tray. In
the pop-up menu, click Close.

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OPTIONAL: Configure Scanning Settings

The SocketScan applet allows you to specify prefix and suffix characters to
be added automatically to the data that you scan. The applet also lets you
designate any WAV sound file to be played to indicate a successful scan.

1. Right-click on the Scanner Wand icon

menu, click Settings.

2. In the Prefix and Suffix fields, enter the characters you want to be

appended to each scan (128 character maximum).

in the task tray. In the pop-up

The default suffix is a carriage return. Only printable ASCII
characters can be used as prefixes or suffixes.

3. Click on the Sound tab.

CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 25

4. Select a sound for indicating successful scans, then click OK.

If you want to play a .WAV file, after selecting Play .wav file, you can
search through files by clicking on the Browse button. In the Select a WAV
file screen, select the file you want, then click on the Open button:

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OPTIONAL: Configure Symbologies

You can manually configure the Wand Scanner 2E to accept or ignore
certain bar code symbologies and extensions. Check Appendix B, “Default
Parameters,” to see if the wand is already configured for the symbology you
need.

Default symbologies include Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC,
and EAN. To reconfigure your card for different symbologies, please refer
to the Welch Allyn 6180 Programming Menu, available in Adobe Acrobat
PDF format at: www.socketcom.com/support/support_bar.asp.

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Appendix A Specifications

Physical Characteristics

PC Card Dimensions: 3.37 in x 2.13 in x 0.197 in
(85.6mm x 54.0mm x 5.0mm)

System Weight (w/PC Card): 3.4 oz (86.2gm) with cable
CF Type I Card Dimensions: 1.43 in x 1.69 in x 0.13 in

(36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm)
System Weight (w/CF Card): 3.2 oz (81.1gm) with cable
Cable Length: 4 feet (1.29m) coiled cable
Wand Scanner Dimensions: 7.1 in. (19.1cm) length

0.50 in. (1.3cm) diameter

Environmental Conditions:

Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Power Consumption (supplied by host computer):

Typical/Maximum at 5V: 7 mA (35 mW)/23 mA (115 mW)

Wand Scanner Performance:

Good Read Indicator: Blink scanner LED and sound alert
Light Source: 550nm visible red LED

Tilt Angle: 0° - 35° typical
Scan Speed: 2 – 50 in./sec. (5 –127cm/sec.)

Computers Supported: Windows-based mobile computers

Operating System Support: Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE

Windows XP

Certification: FCC: Part 15, Class B
CE: EN55022
C-TICK s.182

Warranty: Three year

Software Included: SocketScan

28 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications:

All bar code symbols should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform
Symbology Specification.

Background Substrate:
The bar code symbol should be printed on material that is reflective and
has a matte (not glossy) finish. A background diffuse reflectance of at
least 70% to 80% is desirable for optimum contrast.

Ink Color and Type:

The inked bars should not exceed 25% reflectance at the wavelength that
is being used for reading, whether printed with black ink or colored ink.
The reflectance value should not vary more than 5% within the same
character.

Voids and Specks:

The code should be printed clearly, free of voids, specks, blemishes and
lines that could “fool” the scanner. Specks or blemishes in the white
spaces, or false or missing bar sections, could be interpreted by the
reading equipment as part of the code. Generally, the width of such
flaws is more serious than the height. Code symbols should be rejected
if these defects are present.

Definition:

The bars in the bar code symbol should be well defined. Their edges
should not be rough or fuzzy, so that the bars and spaces have the proper
widths intended for the bar code symbology used.

Contrast:

Background reflectance (that of the substrate on which the codes are
printed) should always provide a good contrast relative to the ink
reflectance (that of the code bars). The difference between the two
should be at least 37.5% at the wavelength used for reading.

Tolerance:

The ration of the widths of bars and spaces in a bar code symbol must
conform to the appropriate AIM bar code specifications and can cause
problems if not correct throughout the bar code. Problems can occur
when bar edges are smeared or rough, or when they exhibit voids.

APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 29

Appendix B Default Parameters

Check the table below to identify symbologies and other default parameters
for the Wand Scanner 2E. To program other settings, please refer the Welch
Allyn 6180 Programming Menu in Adobe Acrobat PDF format at:

www.socketcom.com/support/support_bar.asp

Codabar Default

Codabar Enable
Minimum Length 01
Maximum Length 48
S/S Transmit Enable

Code 39 Default

Code 39 Enable
Minimum Length 00
Maximum Length 48
S/S Transmit Disable
Check Char. Required Disable
Transmit Check Char. Disable
Full ASCII Enable
Append Option Disable

UPC Default

Version A Enable
Version E Enable
(Version E Expand) Disable
Number System Transmit Enable
Check Digit Transmit Disable

EAN Default

EAN/JAN 13 Enable
EAN/JAN 8 Enable

UPC &/or EAN Default

2-Digit Addenda Enable
5-Digit Addenda Enable

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Interleaved 2 of 5 Default

Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable
Minimum Length 4 characters
Maximum Length 64
6, 14 & 16 Only Disable
Check Digit Required. Disable
Transmit Check Char. Disable

Code 2 of 5 Default

Code 2 of 5 Enable
Minimum Length 4 characters
Maximum Length 64

MSI Plessey Default

MSI Plessey Enable
Minimum Length 04
Maximum Length 48

Code 93 Default

Code 93 Enable
Minimum Length 00
Maximum Length 60

Code 128 Default

Code 128 (All Modes) Enable
Mode A Enable
Mode B Enable
Mode C Enable
Minimum Length 00
Maximum Length 80
Leading <FNC1> Required. Disable

Code 11 Default

Code 11 Enable
2 Check Digits (N=1) Disable
Transmit Check Char. Disable
Minimum Length 01
Maximum Length 48

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Appendix C Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM: I get the “No Card Detected” icon in the
task tray or task bar and can’t scan any bar codes.

POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

Your mobile computer does not
recognize the scanner.

SYMPTOM: When I try to scan, the scanner activates,
but no data appears.

POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

Your scanning technique needs
adjustment.

The bar code may be poorly
printed or incorrectly formatted.

The bar code symbology may be
disabled in your scanner.

The bar code may exceed the
minimum or maximum length
allowed with default settings for
the symbology.

Make sure the card is inserted
properly. If necessary, remove and
reinsert. If using battery power, be
sure to tap
to use battery power.

The Wand must touch the bar code
label. Hold it like a pencil.
Practice so you get accustomed the
most efficient scanning angle.
Try scanning a bar code known to
be good, such as on a retail
package.
See Appendix B, “Default
Parameters,” to see if the
symbology you need is default.
If needed, go to

www.socketcom.com/support/supp
ort_bar.asp and use the Welch

Allyn 6180 Programming Menu to
enable the symbology you need.
Use the Welch Allyn 6180
Programming Menu to enable the
symbology you need. Access the
Adobe Acrobat PDF file at:

www.socketcom.com/support/supp
ort_bar.asp

Yes if asked if you want

32 | APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM: The items I normally scan have multiple bar
code labels. Sometimes I scan the wrong ones.

POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

Items often have multiple bar code
labels that are confusing and often
lead to human error.

Manually configure your wand to
accept or ignore certain bar code
symbologies. See the
SCANTEAM 6180 Programming
Menu at:

www.socketcom.com/support/support_bar.asp

SYMPTOM: While scanning a bar code, I get two

carriage returns even though I programmed only one into
SocketScan.

POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

Your wand may have a carriage
return already programmed into its
hardware.

Remove the carriage return you
programmed. Refer to the
“Configure Prefix/Suffixes”
section for your Windows version
in this guide.

APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING | 33

Appendix D Technical Support

For help on SocketScan, tap

If you have trouble installing or using the WS2E, Socket has two technical
support resources to help you. Please note that technical support is available
in English only.

Socket On-Demand Support (SOS)

1.

Socket On-Demand Support is an interactive technical
support program that focuses in on your specific
problem to provide the answers you need.

SOS provides immediate service and is the best place to start for
technical support. To access SOS, visit:
Click on the SOS icon.

Start | Help on a Pocket PC.

www.socketcom.com/support.

If SOS cannot solve your problem, end the session by submitting an
email inquiry to a Socket technical support engineer as prompted. Your
interactive session will be saved for reference.

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2.

Live Technical Support

IMPORTANT! To obtain personal assistance from a Socket technical
support engineer, you must first register your product online at

www.socketcom.com/prodreg.

After you register your product and log in, click on the Technical
Support tab, then click New Trouble Ticket to submit an online request
for technical support.

Afterwards, you can log in anytime to monitor the status of your request.
If we are unable to resolve your support inquiry online, we can arrange
for a technical support representative to call you at a specific time.

Please refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash card. Disassembly of
this device will void the product warranty.

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Limited Warranty

Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects
in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following
periods from the date of purchase:

Plug-in card: 3 years

Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty. During the warranty
period, Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge
when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product
to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center.

The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization
(RMA) number issued by Socket or by Socket's Authorized Service Center. If you
ship the product, you must use the original container or equivalent and you must pay
the shipping charges to Socket. Socket will pay shipping charges back to any
location in the contiguous United States. This warranty applies only to the original
retail purchaser and is not transferable.

Socket may, at its option, replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned
parts and the returned product becomes Socket's property. Socket warrants the
repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for
ninety (90) days after the return shipping date, or for the duration of the original
warranty period, whichever is greater.

This warranty does not cover the replacement of products damaged by abuse,
accident, misuse or misapplication, nor as a result of service or modification other
than by Socket.

SOCKET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY. THIS
WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties, or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new.
For warranty information, phone [phone].

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Limited Software Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is
free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE.

CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy
shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement
of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which
is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt. Any replacement SOFTWARE
will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days,
whichever is longer. THESE REMEDIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES. SOCKET disclaims all other warranties, either
express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the SOFTWARE
and the accompanying written materials. This limited warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may have others which vary from state to state.

NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall SOCKET
or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation,
damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business
information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the
SOFTWARE, even if SOCKET has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for
consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES. You may not use or otherwise export or re-export
the SOFTWARE except as authorized by United States law and laws of the
jurisdiction in which the SOFTWARE was obtained. In particular, but without
limitation, none of the SOFTWARE may be used or otherwise exported or re­exported (a) into (or to a national or resident of) a United States embargoed country
or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated
Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Table of Denial Orders. By using
the SOFTWARE, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under
control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.

GOVERNMENT END USERS. If the SOFTWARE is supplied to the U. S.
Government, the SOFTWARE is classified as “restricted computer software” as
defined in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR. The U. S. Government ‘s rights to the
SOFTWARE are as provided in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR.

CONTROLLING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This License shall be governed by
the laws of the United States and the State of California. If for any reason a court of
competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable,
the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.

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Regulatory Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. This
equipment is also CE EN55024:1998 and C-TICK compliant. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user may try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

• Increase the distance separating the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different branch circuit than that

of the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find it helpful to read the following booklet: How to Identify
and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing O ffi ce, Washington, D.C. 20402

PRODUCT DISPOSAL: This product must not be disposed of with your
other household waste. It is your responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

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