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SOCKETSCAN® 800 SERIES USERGUIDE
ATTACHABLE
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Cordless Barcode Scanner
www.socketmobile.com
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Package Contents |
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Product Information |
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Charge the Battery |
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Optional Charging Accessories |
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Scanning Barcodes |
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Bluetooth Connection Modes |
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How to setup your scanner: |
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Download our Companion App for Apple® and Android Device |
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Can’t use Companion App? |
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How to setup your scanner in Basic Mode |
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• Basic Mode |
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How to setup your scanner in Application Mode: |
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• Apple® |
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• Android for S800 Rev. M and below |
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• Windows (option 1) or Android |
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• Windows (option 2) |
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Bluetooth Unpairing |
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Factory Reset |
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Restore Method |
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Status Indicators |
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Product Specifications |
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Helpful Resources |
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Battery Warning, Safety, Compliance, Warranty |
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Command Barcodes |
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
SocketScan™ |
Universal |
USB Charging Cable |
800 Series |
Klip Case |
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Thank you for choosing Socket Mobile! Let’s get started!
© 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.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Bluetooth indicator LED
Battery indicator LED
Power button*
Scan button
Micro USB Port |
Lanyard Hook |
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Lanyard Attachment (not included)
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)
*Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Mode (iOS only).
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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 |
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• Red = Charging |
4 Hours |
• Green = Fully charged |
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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).
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OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES
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.
DuraCase |
DuraCase |
DuraCase |
Charging Adapter |
Charging Dock |
6 Multi-Bay Charger |
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Due to varying countries’ outlets, |
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the DuraCase 6 Multi-Bay Charger |
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power cords are NOT included in the |
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*On Samsung mobile devices, be sure to disable Fast Charge.
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SCANNING BARCODES
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 flash green to confirm successful scan.
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SocketScan S800 |
SocketScan S840 |
SocketScan S860 |
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~4” to 8” |
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~2” to 30” |
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scanning distance |
scanning distance |
scanning distance |
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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
Connect your scanner using one of the following Bluetooth connection modes:
Bluetooth Connection Profiles
Bluetooth Mode |
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Basic Mode (HID) |
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Connects to most devices |
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Good for barcodes containing small amounts |
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Human Interface |
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• Scanner interacts with host device like a |
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Device Profile |
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keyboard |
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Application Mode |
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More efficient and reliable data |
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communications for barcodes containing lots |
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of data |
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Serial Port Profile |
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If you have an application that supports |
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Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode |
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recommended |
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Application Mode |
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If you have an iOS application that supports |
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Serial Profile |
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Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode you |
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*By default, the scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID).
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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
Operating System Connection Options
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Bluetooth |
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Operating |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth |
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Systems |
Devices |
HID |
SPP |
Serial |
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Support |
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(MFi Mode) |
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Android |
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Windows PC |
Windows 7, 8, 10 |
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Mac OS |
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Mini, & iMac |
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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 off. The next time you power on the SocketScan, it will be
discoverable.
Select the appropriate mode and pair with the second host device.
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COMPANION APP
To assist in scanner setup & configuration, download our new Companion App for free!
Socket Mobile Companion App will help you configure 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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BASIC MODE
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 off/on, and/or perform factory reset on the scanner
(see page 49).
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
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APPLICATION MODE
Connect Apple iOS device in Application Mode
Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit www.socketmobile.com/appstore to confirm 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 profile 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 configuration 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 profile 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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