Socket Mobile CRS002 User Manual

Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Ring Scanner

Series 9

User’s Guide

2/2009 Document # 6410-00273 P

Scanner, SocketScan, Connect!Agent, Error Proof Protocol, ActivePairing, SocketCare, Business Mobility Now! and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Mobile, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

The Bluetooth United States Patent No. 5,902,991, 7,429,000 B1, D510,087S, D554,641 S, and D570,350, and European Community Registered Designs 0005222890001 and 000522289-0002.

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

Feel free to contact Socket at:

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

Please refrain from any applications of the Socket Bluetooth Scanner that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the Bluetooth device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins online at: socketmobile.com

Cordless Ring Scanner includes technology licensed under

Cordless Ring

Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive Newark, CA 94560-4808 USA

Cordless Ring

Cordless Ring Scanner. Disassembly of this

IMPORTANT!

The information in this User’s Guide is based on version 3 of the Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner hardware, which includes devices with any of the following part numbers:

Bluetooth CRS version

9M 8550-00032 8550-00028 9P 8550-00027 8550-00028

The features described in this manual that do not apply to older hardware versions of the as such.

Ring Unit Part

Number

Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner will be noted

Wrist Unit Part

Number

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Software 6 Performance Levels 6 System Compatibility Requirements 7 Package Contents 8 Product Registration 8 SocketCare™ Service Program 8 Advanced Programming Guide 8 Product Diagram 9 Cable Break Away 9 Status Indicator LEDs and Beeps 10

2 | HARDWARE PREPARATION 11

Assembling the AC Adapter 11 Charging and Installing the Battery 11 Assembling and Putting on the Bluetooth CRS 13

3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 16

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 17 STEP 2: Install SocketScan and Connect!Agent 18 STEP 3: Start SocketScan 21 STEP 4: Enable Cordless Scanner Support 21 STEP 5: Turn on the Bluetooth CRS 22 STEP 6: Connect Device to Bluetooth CRS 23 STEP 7: Assemble and Put on the Bluetooth CRS 25 STEP 8: Open your Application 25 STEP 9: Scan Data into Your Application 26 Disconnecting 27 Symbology Selector 28 Scanner Settings 29 Scan Demo 31 Connect!Agent Utility 32 Dual Device Support 33

4 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP AND VISTA 34

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 35 STEP 2: Install the Software 35 STEP 3: Turn on the Bluetooth CRS 37 STEP 4: Start Bluetooth On Your Computer 37 STEP 5: Configure Bluetooth Settings 38 STEP 6: Start SocketScan 44 STEP 7: Configure Scanner Settings 44

STEP 8: Connect Computer to Bluetooth CRS 47 STEP 9: Assemble and Put on the Bluetooth CRS 48 STEP 10: Open Your Application 48 STEP 11: Scan Data into Your Application 49 Scanner Settings 51 Advanced Scanner Settings 52 Remote Trigger Button 55 Floating Trigger 56 Symbology Selector 57

5 | ACTIVEPAIRING 58

APPENDICES A SPECIFICATIONS 65

B SCANNING, SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 68 C BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 72 D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 74 E DECODE ZONE 76 F RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS 78 G TROUBLESHOOTING 79 H TECHNICAL SUPPORT 83 LIMITED WARRANTY 84 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 87

TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

1 | INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) Series 9 with Bluetooth wireless technology. This wearable device provides hands-free bar code scanning to boost productivity in warehousing, inventory control, shipment tracking, and other data capture applications.

The Bluetooth CRS features a durable design that is IP54 compliant, with an exclusive Liquidmetal

construction that is twice as strong as

titanium, extremely rugged and scratch-resistant. The Battery Friendly

design uses minimal power, so you can use the

Bluetooth CRS for up to 10 hours on a single charge. The Bluetooth CRS features a Class 1 Bluetooth radio so you can

scan bar codes while wirelessly connected to computer located up to 300 feet (100 m) away. Socket offers multiple wireless connection tools, including Connect!Agent™ software and ActivePairing™, which automate the connection process.

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

SocketScan™ software feeds scanned data into any open program,

as if the data were manually typed. A configuration utility that enables you to select Prefix/Suffixes, sounds, and other special settings for the Bluetooth CRS.

Connect!Agent™ software for Windows Mobile simplifies Bluetooth by

automatically setting up and managing the wireless connection.

PERFORMANCE LEVELS

Performance Level

Features Ring Unit Part

Number

9M Mid-range

9P Performance

Class 1 laser for normal indoor use 8550-00032

Class 2 laser for demanding requirements like scanning outdoors in sunlight, over long distances or through Mylar, auto windshields, or other glass

8550-00025 8550-00022

8550-00027 8550-00024 8550-00018

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Windows Mobile:

• Any of the following Windows Mobile versions:

− Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 for Pocket PC/Pocket PC Phone

− Windows Mobile 6.0 or 6.1 Classic/Professional

• Bluetooth radio and any of the following Bluetooth stacks:

− Broadcom 1.5 or greater

− Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile

− Stonestreet One 1.2.4 (Build 1783) for Windows Mobile

Note: Software installation requires a host PC, connection cable/ cradle, and ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center software, available free from the Microsoft website. Alternatively, advanced users can install a CAB file (please see Readme file for instructions).

Windows XP and Vista:

• Windows XP Professional/Tablet PC (SP1, SP2, SP3) or Windows Vista Business/Ultimate (SP1)

• Bluetooth radio and any of the following Bluetooth stacks:

− Broadcom 5.1.0.1700 or greater

− Microsoft Bluetooth stack

− Toshiba 4.00.34, 5.00.06F or greater

Note: For information and instructions on using the Bluetooth CRS with the Intermec CK30, please contact Socket technical support.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Wrist unit Ring unit Coiled cable

Finger straps (2)

Li-ion battery Battery charger AC adapter with plugs

CD with software and

documentation

Wrist strap

Wrist unit case

for USA and Europe

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Socket recommends that all customers register their products. Registered users benefit from priority technical support and can choose to get special offers, and product/upgrade information. Register online at: www.socketmobile.com/support/support/new

SOCKETCARE

™

SERVICE PROGRAM

The SocketCare service program is available for the Bluetooth CRS. For more information, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support/

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING GUIDE

The SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide is available online at:

www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/

PRODUCT DIAGRAM

Left Trigger Button

ht Trigger Button

Ring Unit

Good Read LED

Power button

Bluetooth Status LED

Coiled cable

Batter

Status LED

Wrist Unit

Battery Door Lock

Note: The Bluetooth Device Address is labeled on the bottom of the wrist unit. It helps you identify your CRS.

CABLE BREAK AWAY

The Bluetooth CRS is designed to break away from the hand if subjected to unusual force. This feature is designed to reduce the risk or extent of injury in case the Bluetooth CRS gets entangled with industrial equipment. If the cable breaks away during use, simply plug it back in to resume operation.

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STATUS INDICATOR LEDS AND BEEPS

Ring Unit LED

LED LED Activity Meaning

Good Read

(Green LED)

Wrist Unit LEDs

LED LED Activity Meaning

Bluetooth

Status

(Blue LED)

Battery Status

(Red LED)

Solid on Side power button pressed 1 blink per

second 1 blink every 3

seconds Blinking 20% battery capacity remaining On 10% battery capacity remaining Off Off or Good Battery status

Wrist Unit Beeps

Beep Pattern Meanin g

2 beeps (low-high) Power on

Data successfully scanned and sent to host device

Bluetooth radio is on, no connection

Bluetooth connection

2 beeps (high-low) Power off 1 beep CRS connected to host computer 2 beeps

(same tone) 1 beep with green

LED (optional setting)

3 long beeps Cable disconnected from wrist unit 5 beeps CRS has detected an error and reset

CRS disconnected from host computer

Data successfully scanned and sent to host computer

2 | HARDWARE PREPARATION

ASSEMBLING THE AC ADAPTER

The AC adapter for the Bluetooth CRS charger comes with plugs for USA and Europe.

1. Insert the appropriate plug for your region into the AC adapter.

2. While pressing the release button, push down on the plug and turn it clockwise until it locks into place.

3. Release the button.

CHARGING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Notes:

• Please charge the battery before initial use.

• You can charge the battery before or after inserting it into the wrist unit.

• The charger can charge a wrist unit and spare battery simultaneously.

• Do not use the charger or

will void the warranty.

• A fully charged battery can power 12,000+ scans in ~ 10 hours under

normal conditions.

Battery Charger LEDs

LED LED Activity Meaning

Power Red Plugged into valid power source

Charging

Bluetooth CRS with other batteries, doing so

Yellow Charging Green Battery is fully charged

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OPTION 1:

Charge battery

separately.

When inserting the battery, make sure the metal contacts of the battery touch those inside the charger.

OPTION 2:

Charge battery

inside wrist

unit.

Installing the

Battery

After installing the battery (see instructions below), connect the charger cable to the top of the wrist unit.

Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock the battery door. Open the door. With the wrist unit right-side up, insert the battery with the blank side of

on top and metal contacts in front.

Metal contacts

WARNING! To prevent damage to the battery, do not insert it backwards or upside-down!

Close and lock the battery door. The door will not fully close if the battery is inserted wrong.

ASSEMBLING AND PUTTING ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

STEP 1:

Attach finger

strap to ring

unit.

Insert clip post into slot and gently push down. Repeat on other side.

Important! Do not twist the clips during insertion or removal!

Note: To remove, grasp a clip and gently pull out. Repeated removal may distort the post and make it unusable.

STEP 2: Put on

wrist strap.

STEP 3:

Connect cable

to ring unit.

The wrist strap can be worn on the right or left wrist. Adjust for a comfortable fit.

Note: A shorter, 6-inch strap is also available, SKU#.

Plug the narrow end of the cable into the connector on the back of the ring unit.

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STEP 4: Put on

the ring unit.

Insert index finger, adjust strap for a comfortable fit, and secure into place.

STEP 5: Insert

wrist unit into

case.

Insert the wrist unit into the case and fasten into place.

Note: You may hear a beep and see the LED flicker because the power button was pressed during insertion. However, the wrist unit will not turn on unless the button was pressed for more than 2 seconds (you will hear 2 beeps).

STEP 6: Attach

the wrist unit

and connect

the cable.

Press the wrist case onto the wrist strap and connect the cable

into the top of the wrist unit.

Replacement Parts

Straps and other replaceable components of the Bluetooth CRS are available in single or multi-packs.

Part SKU# Coiled cable, 1 pack AC4044-1139 Coiled cable, 10 pack AC4045-1140 Battery, 5 pack AC4031-714 Finger Strap, 10 pack AC4027-710 Wrist Unit Case, 10 pack AC4029-712 Wrist Strap, 10 pack AC4028-711

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3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE

This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) with a Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC or other Windows Mobile powered device.

Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have charged and installed the battery as explained in Chapter 2, “Hardware Preparation.”

SETUP SUMMARY

STEP 1: Uninstall other scanning software. STEP 2: Install SocketScan and Connect!Agent. STEP 3: Start SocketScan. STEP 4: Enable cordless scanner support. STEP 5: Turn on the Bluetooth CRS. STEP 6: Connect device to Bluetooth CRS. STEP 7: Assemble and put on the Bluetooth CRS. STEP 8: Open your application. STEP 9: Scan data into your application.

Application Features

Symbology selector Scanner settings Scan Demo Connect!Agent utility

STEP 1: UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE

Remove any bar code scanning software already installed in your device, including previous versions of SocketScan.

OPTION 1: Uninstall Directly from the Pocket PC

1. Make sure the bar code scanning software is not running, and remove or disconnect any Socket data collection products from your Pocket PC.

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

3. Tap on the Remove Programs icon.

4. Use the utility to remove the software.

OPTION 2: Uninstall via ActiveSync

1. Make sure the bar code scanning software is not running, and

remove or disconnect any Socket data collection products from your device.

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

active connection between your device and a host PC.

3. On the host PC, open Microsoft ActiveSync.

4. Click Tools | Add/Remove Programs.

5. Use the utility to remove the software.

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STEP 2: INSTALL SOCKETSCAN AND CONNECT!AGENT

ADVANCED USERS: Refer to the README file for CAB installation instructions.

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

Use a USB/serial connection cable or cradle and synchronization software (ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center).

Note: The synchronization software is available free from the Microsoft website.

2. Insert the installation CD into your host PC.

3. If it does not start automatically start, use My Computer or

Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE.

4. The SocketScan Setup Center will appear in your web browser.

Read the first page and click Installation in the left margin.

5. In the Windows CE section of the SocketScan Installation page,

click Install In the first paragraph.

6. Your web browser will present a series of dialogs.

Internet Explorer:

• In the File Download –Security Warning dialog, click Run.

• In the second warning dialog, click Run.

• Internet Explorer will download the file.

Firefox:

• In the file opening dialog, click Save File.

• Firefox will download the file.

• In the Downloads list, next to SocketScanCE.exe, click Open.

• In the warning dialog, click OK to continue.

7. The installation wizard will automatically begin. Follow the wizard

to install the software.

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8. When software installation is complete, remove the device from

the cradle. Soft reset the device by either tapping ok when prompted or pressing the reset button.

9. Install Connect!Agent. Return to the SocketScan Setup Center

Installation page. Scroll down to the Connect!Agent – Mobile Devices section and click on the Connect!Agent software link there.

IMPORTANT! You must install both SocketScan and Connect!Agent software!

STEP 3: START SOCKETSCAN

Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan folder |SocketScan.

After you start SocketScan, an icon will appear in the task tray at the bottom of the Today screen.

Icon Meaning

SocketScan is not ready to connect to the

(red circle)

(blue circle)

Bluetooth CRS SocketScan is ready to connect to the Bluetooth

CRS Bluetooth CRS is connected and ready to scan

STEP 4: ENABLE CORDLESS SCANNER SUPPORT

1. Go to the Today screen by tapping Start | Today.

2. Tap the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen. In the

pop-up menu, tap Settings.

3. The Scanner Settings utility will appear. Tap on the CS tab at the

bottom of the screen.

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4. Check the box Enable Cordless Scanner support. IMPORTANT!!!

5. Tap ok in the top right corner.

Note: If the Bluetooth radio is off, a message may report that ActivePairing is not activated. Tap ok.

Note: After Cordless Scanner Support is enabled, the SocketScan icon will have a blue circle.

STEP 5: TURN ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

Press and hold the small power button on the left side of the wrist unit until you hear 2 beeps (low – high).

Power button

Note: For more information on beeps and LEDs, see page 10.

After you turn on the Bluetooth CRS, it will have the following sequence of Bluetooth modes until it connects to a computer:

Time after turning on scanner Bluetooth mode

0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable 5-20 minutes Connectable 20 minutes Scanner automatically powers off

STEP 6: CONNECT DEVICE TO BLUETOOTH CRS

1. Tap on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up menu, tap Connect CS.

Note: The Connect CS option appears only when Cordless Scanner support is enabled.

2. If the Bluetooth radio of your device is turned off, Connect!Agent will ask if you want to turn it on. Tap Yes.

Connect!Agent will automatically turn on the Bluetooth radio.

3. Connect!Agent will search for and connect to the Bluetooth CRS.

- If this the device’s first time connecting to the Bluetooth CRS, Connect!Agent will search for any in range.

- If the device previously connected to a Bluetooth CRS, Connect!Agent will search for the favorite (default) device.

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4. Tap to select your Bluetooth CRS and tap ok.

Note: To help you identify the Bluetooth CRS, Connect!Agent reports the Bluetooth Device Address, which is labeled on the bottom of the wrist unit. The characters in brackets are the last six characters.

5. Connect!Agent will connect to the selected Bluetooth CRS.

6. After connecting, the Bluetooth CRS will beep once, and the SocketScan icon will change into a ring icon.

Note: Connect!Agent will save information to automate future connections

Bluetooth CRS. To change which Bluetooth CRS is assigned as

to the your favorite, use the Connect!Agent utility (instructions provided at the end of this chapter).

Note; After you have connected the device to the Bluetooth CRS, you can use ActivePairing for future connections. Please refer to the instructions later in the chapter.

STEP 7: ASSEMBLE AND PUT ON THE BLUETOOTH CRS

Please refer to the instructions in Chapter 2.

STEP 8: OPEN YOUR APPLICATION

1. Start the application that you want to enter scanned data into.

2. Place the cursor where you want data to enter.

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STEP 9: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION

Press the trigger button and aim your finger at the bar code. The red laser beam should cover the entire width of the bar code.

After a successful scan, the Bluetooth CRS will beep, the LED will flash green, laser will turn off, and data will appear in your application. By default, the cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line, ready for the next scan.

Notes:

• See Appendix B for scanning tips.

• If no data is read in a few seconds, the laser will turn off, and you must

try again.

SocketScan Auto-Reconnect

If your mobile device suspends or the Bluetooth CRS moves out of range, the connection will end. After the mobile device turns on again or the Bluetooth CRS returns into range, SocketScan will try to re-connect for about 3 minutes.

If, after 3 minutes, they have not re-connected, manually re-connect them by tapping on the SocketScan icon and tapping Connect CS.

DISCONNECTING

To disconnect, tap on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the Today screen and tap Disconnect. The CRS will beep twice (same tone) to indicate that the connection has ended.

Note: Connect!Agent will also turn off the Bluetooth radio of some mobile devices, depending on their Bluetooth stack.

Turning off the Bluetooth CRS

To turn off the Bluetooth CRS, press and hold the power button on the wrist unit until you hear 2 beeps (high – low).

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SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR

The applet makes it easy to select symbologies for the Bluetooth CRS to recognize. By default, the Bluetooth CRS recognizes several of the most common symbologies.

1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Symbology

Selector...

2. Check the symbologies you wish to enable. Uncheck those you

wish to disable. For convenience, you can tap Disable All to disable all and select the ones you want. Tap ok.

Note: Socket does not recommend enabling all symbologies. Doing so will slightly lengthen the decode process.

Note: To scan Vehicle Identification Number bar codes, select VIN. SocketScan will disregard extra characters added by vehicle manufacturers and only output the VIN.

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