Featuring a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner and SocketScan
software for wirelessly scanning bar codes into Bluetooth enabled
Symbian Series 60 and Series 80 Smartphones
Socket, the Socket logo and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks of
Socket Communications, Inc. Cordless Hand Scanner with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc.
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Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand
and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.
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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, Inc.
37400 Central Court
Newark, CA 94560
USA
Other than the above, Socket Communications can assume no responsibility
for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this
manual.
Please refrain from any applications of the Socket Cordless Hand Scanner
that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from disassembling the
Cordless Hand Scanner. Disassembly of this device will void the product
warranty.
You can track new product releases, software updates and technical
bulletins by visiting Socket’s web page at:
www.socketcom.com.
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Table of Contents
COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2
1 | INTRODUCTION 4
About the Software 4
About Combining Scanning with Bluetooth 5
System Requirements 6
Package Contents 6
Product Registration 7
Hardware Features 7
2 | SETUP FOR SYMBIAN S60/S80 9
STEP 1: Install Batteries and Attach Tether 9
STEP 2: Charge the Scanner 10
STEP 3: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 10
STEP 4: Install the Software 11
3 | SOCKETSCAN FOR SYMBIAN S60 16
How Do I Connect the Scanner to the Phone? 17
How Do I Scan Data into My Application? 20
How Do I Select the Symbologies to Be Read? 22
How Do I Configure the Scanning Settings? 23
4 | SOCKETSCAN FOR SYMBIAN S80 27
How Do I Connect the Scanner to the Phone? 28
How Do I Scan Data into My Application? 31
How Do I Select the Symbologies to Be Read? 32
How Do I Configure the Scanning Settings? 33
APPENDICES
A | SPECIFICATIONS 35
B | SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 37
C | BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 39
D | ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 40
E | DECODE ZONE 43
F | TROUBLESHOOTING 44
G | TECHNICAL SUPPORT 45
LIMITED WARRANTY 46
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1 | Introduction
If you need to collect bar coded data but don't want to be tied to your mobile
or desktop computer, Socket's Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 with
Bluetooth wireless technology is just what you're looking for. This
innovative device combines the power of laser bar code scanning with the
convenience of Bluetooth wireless technology in a single compact,
lightweight device that is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the
palm of your hand.
Bar code scanning is the most efficient way to collect data from a mobile
device. If the data to be entered is bar coded, using a laser scanner is 50
times faster and 10,000 times more accurate than manual data entry.
Bluetooth wireless technology transforms how devices connect with each
other, offering you new possibilities for using your Smartphone with other
devices. With Socket's Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS), you can scan bar
codes while connected to the Smartphone in your pocket, without the hassle
f cables or the awkwardness of a protruding antenna. o
About the Software
SocketScan™ enters scanned data directly into any open
Symbian Series 60 or Series 80 program, as if the data were
manually typed. You can configure Prefix/Suffixes and
assign a beep tone to signify good data reads into your
Smartphone. Additionally, you can change the frequency of
the beep tone or enable/disable bar code symbologies with
just the press of a button.
For software updates, please register your product at:
www.socketcom.com/prodreg and submit a request for the
latest software. Since this Symbian version of SocketScan
must be licensed, updates are not available from Socket’s
download site.
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About Combining Scanning with Bluetooth
The Cordless Hand Scanner represents an optimal combination of proven
laser bar code scanning technology and state-of-the-art Bluetooth wireless
connectivity. Because of the problems inherent in the intermittent storage of
scanned data in on-board memory if the Bluetooth connection is lost, the
CHS is designed to operate only when connected to the host, with the
powerful Class 1 radio providing the maximum possible connection range.
The user is advised of the connection status with a single beep when the
CHS connects to the host and a double beep when the connection is closed
or lost. As with any wireless device, connectivity range can be affected by a
variety of environmental variables.
The most likely source of errors in any cordless scanning system is not in
the scanning and decoding process, but in the transmission of the data to the
host. Using Socket’s Error-Proof Protocol (patent pending), the beeper and
green LED signals provided by the CHS confirm not only a successful scan
but also the successful transmission of the scanned data to the host. Users
familiar with bar code scanning may notice a slight delay between the
successful scan and shut off of the laser and the beep and green LED from
the CHS confirming completed transmission of the data. In most instances,
this delay is less than 250 ms (milliseconds), but may be slightly longer as
the connectivity range limit is approached.
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System Requirements
Your Smartphone should meet these minimum requirements:
• Symbian Series 60 or 80
• Bluetooth wireless technology
Depending on how you plan to install the SocketScan software, you will
also need one of the following:
•A method for synchronizing your Smartphone with desktop or laptop
PC. This requires synchronization software for you phone as well as
connection hardware, such as Bluetooth hardware for your PC, a
serial/USB cable or cradle, etc.
•A method for transferring files to your Smartphone from a desktop or
laptop PC, such as a Bluetooth file transfer hardware and software on
your PC, infrared, email or SMS message attachments, a serial/USB
cable or cradle, etc.
Only version C or later of the Socket Cordless Hand Scanner works with
the SocketScan for Symbian software. To verify the version of your CHS,
open the battery compartment and check the sticker above the batteries. The
CHS version letter follows the part number, (e.g., P/N 8550-0005C denotes
CHS version C).
Note: The Nokia PC Suite software does not work with the IVT BlueSoleil
software for Windows XP included with Socket’s CF Connection Kit with
Bluetooth Wireless Technology. If using the Socket CF Connection Kit to
wirelessly connect your PC to a Nokia phone, use BlueSoleil to transfer the
software to your phone, then install the software from your phone.
Package Contents
The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner package includes these items:
•Socket Cordless Hand Scanner with
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
• AC charging adapter with international plugs
• 2 NiMH rechargeable AAA batteries
• Lanyard with retractable tether
• Software Installation CD
• Booklets with copyright, warranty, and
regulatory compliance information
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Product Registration
Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products.
Product registration is required for technical support. Register online at:
www.socketcom.com/prodreg
Hardware Features
Rechargeable Battery and AC Adapter
Recharge the internal battery by using the included AC adapter. The adapter
rating is 5V, 2A, positive pole center. A fully charged battery should
provide roughly 8 hours of normal operation.
WARNING: Charge ONLY NiMH batteries in the CHS.
Damage may result if other battery types are charged. Do
not store the CHS for more than 30 days with the batteries
installed.
WARNING: Do NOT charge the CHS from a USB port on
your desktop, laptop or tablet computer — damage may
occur on your computer as a result.
The red Battery Status LED will not function properly if
Besides the included AC adapter, you can also recharge the CHS by using
any of the following:
• Socket’s Mobile Power Pack. For more information, please visit:
www.socketcom.com/product/AC4009-541.asp
• AC and DC adapters of most recent Pocket PCs from Casio, Dell,
Fujitsu, HP, and Toshiba are also compatible.
standard AAA non-rechargeable batteries are being used..
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Status Indicator LED
LED LED Activity Meaning
Bluetooth
Status
(Blue)
Good Read
(Green)
Battery
Status
(Red)
1 blink per second
1 blink per 5 seconds
Green
1 blink per second
Solid red Batteries are charging.
Off when connected
to charger
Bluetooth radio is on, but not
connected.
Bluetooth radio is on, connection
established.
Data successfully scanned and
transmitted to host device. This
setting can be enabled/disabled.
Less than 20% of battery life
remaining.
Batteries are fully charged.
Status Indicator Beeps
The scanner beeps to signal the Bluetooth connection status. Optionally,
you can also set the scanner to beep every time it successfully scans data
and transmits it to the Smartphone.
LED Beep Pattern Meaning
Bluetooth
Status
(Blue)
Good Read
(Green)
1 beep Connection to host device has begun.
2 beeps Connection to host device has ended.
Data was successfully scanned and
1 beep
transmitted to host device. This setting
can be enabled/disabled, and the beep
frequency can be modified.
Touch Screen Stylus
The touch screen stylus in the tail of the CHS can be removed with small
pliers if desired.
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WARNING: Do not use the stylus if damaged. A damaged
stylus may scratch the display screen of your computer.
2 | Setup for Symbian S60/S80
This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner
(CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled Symbian Series 60/80 Smartphone.
Setup Summary
STEP 1: Install batteries and attach tether.
STEP 2: Charge the scanner.
STEP 3: Uninstall other scanning software.
STEP 4: Install the software.
STEP 1: Install Batteries and Attach Tether
1. Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock and remove the battery cover. Turn
the lock underneath the scanner to a horizontal position. Remove the
casing.
2. Install the batteries in opposite directions, as indicated by the positive
symbols.
WARNING: Do not install the batteries incorrectly.
Damage may result.
3. If desired, attach the tether. Wrap the string loop around the inside part
of the lock.
4. Replace the battery cover and lock it into place.
5. If desired, attach the tether to a lanyard or belt loop.
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STEP 2: Charge the Scanner
Use the included AC adapter to charge the Cordless Hand Scanner. The
scanner’s NiMH batteries must be charged for at least 4 hours before the
first use. The Battery Status LED will emit a solid red light while charging,
and turn off when the batteries are fully charged.
WARNING: Do not use the scanner when it is being
charged, or the battery may have problems achieving a full
charge in the future.
Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries — this may
cause alkaline batteries to leak and damage the CHS.
The red Battery Status LED will not function properly if
standard AAA alkaline batteries are being used.
STEP 3: Uninstall Other Scanning Software
Delete any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on
your Smartphone.
Symbian Series 60
1. Make sure the bar code scanning software is closed.
2. Go to Menu | Manager to find installed applications. Highlight existing
scanning applications, and select Options | Remove.
3. Press Yes to confirm removal of the program.
Symbian Series 80
1. Make sure the bar code scanning software is closed.
2. Go to Desk | Tools | Control panel | Data management | |
Application Manager.
3. Select the application in the list and press Remove.
4. Confirm removal of the program.
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STEP 4: Install the Software
You can install the SocketScan software into your Smartphone via either of
the following methods:
• Install the software via the phone’s synchronization software
(Recommended). This requires synchronization software for your
phone, as well as a data transfer mechanism, such as a serial/USB
cable or cradle, Bluetooth enabled PC, infrared, etc.
• Transfer the software to your phone, then install from the phone —
this requires a file transfer mechanism, such as a Bluetooth enabled
PC, infrared, or an email or SMS attachment.
Note: The Nokia PC Suite software does not work with the IVT BlueSoleil
software included with Socket’s CF Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless
Technology. If using the Socket CF Connection Kit to wirelessly connect
your PC to a Nokia phone, use BlueSoleil to transfer the software to your
phone, then install the software from your phone.
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Install the software via the phone’s synchronization software.
1. Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into your host PC.
2. Connect the phone to the PC. You can establish either a cabled or
wireless connection. For instructions, refer to the user documentation
for your phone and connection hardware/software.
3. Start the synchronization software on the PC. Use the synchronization
software to install the SocketScan_s60.SIS or SocketScan_s80.SIS file
from the CD into the Smartphone. For instructions, refer to the user
documentation for your synchronization software.
Note:
• The Nokia PC Suite is shown above. Your software may differ.
• For some Smartphones, synchronization software and/or hardware
may be available separately.
4.When installation is complete, disconnect the phone from your PC.
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Transfer the software to your phone, then install from the phone
1. Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into your host PC.
2. Connect the phone to the PC and transfer the SocketScan_s60.SIS or
SocketScan _s80.SIS file from the CD to the phone. You can establish
either a cabled or wireless connection to transfer the file via Bluetooth,
infrared, an email or SMS attachment, etc. For instructions, refer to the
user documentation for your phone and connection hardware/software.
Note: If you want to wirelessly transfer the SIS file from a PC equipped
with the Socket CF Connection Kit, refer to Page 15 for instructions on
using the BlueSoleil software for a Bluetooth file transfer.
3. Navigate to the SocketScan_s60.SIS or SocketScan_s80.SIS file on your
Smartphone. Open the file by selecting it, then pressing on the
joystick/cursor. Depending on how you transferred the SIS file to your
phone, it may appear in your phone’s Inbox and/or as a message
attachment that you must first retrieve.
4. Installation screens will appear on your phone. If an Installation Security
Warning appears, press Yes to continue anyway.
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5. When asked if you want to install Socket Keyboard Wedge, press Yes.
6. When presented with installation options, select Install and press OK.
7. Follow the remaining screens to complete the installation. When
installation is complete, disconnect the phone from your PC.
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Bluetooth File Transfer via Socket CF Connection KIt
1. Make sure the SocketScan Installation CD is inserted into your PC.
2. Turn on your phone and make sure it is ready for a Bluetooth
connection. Refer to your phone’s user documentation for instructions.
3. Make sure the Socket card is inserted and start BlueSoleil.
4. In BlueSoleil, click on the red ball to begin a device search.
5. After the search, double-click on the icon for your Smartphone. The
File Transfer Service icon should become highlighted. Click on the File
Transfer Service icon.
6. If prompted, enter a passkey on both devices to pair them.
7. Your Smartphone will ask if you want to connect to the PC. Press Yes.
8. The Remote Shared Folder screen will appear. Drag and drop a copy of
the SocketScan_s60.SIS or SocketScan_s80.SIS file from File Explorer
into the Remote Shared Folder screen. The SIS file should transfer to
your Smartphone.
.
9. Your phone may alert you that the file was received. Navigate to the
SocketScan_s60.SIS or SocketScan_s60.SIS file, which may appear in
your phone’s Inbox. Open the SIS file.
10. Installation screens should automatically begin. Follow the screens on
your phone to complete the software installation.
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3 | SocketScan for Symbian S60
This chapter explains how to use SocketScan on a
Symbian Series 60 device. Make sure you have
completed the setup instructions in Chapter 2 before
you begin the instructions in this chapter.
This chapter covers the following user scenarios:
• How do I connect the scanner to the phone?
• How do I scan data into my application?
• How do I select the symbologies to be read?
• How do I configure the scanning settings?
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How Do I Connect the Scanner to the Phone?
Note: Nokia 3660 screens are shown. Your device screens may vary slightly.
1. Turn on the Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button for
five seconds, until you see the LED turn blue. The LED should blink
blue once every second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not
connected. If the LED begins blinking red, the battery needs to be
recharged.
WARNING: Do not use the CHS when it is being
charged, or the battery may have problems achieving a
full charge in the future.
2. Prepare your phone for a Bluetooth connection. Make sure the
Bluetooth radio is turned on. If needed, make sure a COM port is
enabled for outbound Bluetooth Serial communications, and note
the COM port number. Refer to the documentation for your
Smartphone for instructions.
3. Start SocketScan. In the Main Menu, select Socket and press the
joystick/cursor.
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4. The main screen of SocketScan will appear.
5. Press Options | Connect.
After you connect to the CHS, the Smartphone will save
information about the CHS for future connections. Whenever
you want to connect to a CHS again, your Smartphone will ask
if you want to connect to the previous CHS..
6. Your phone will begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices in range.
After your phone detects the Socket CHS, press Stop. Select Socket CHS.
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The Cordless Hand Scanner will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where
the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s
Bluetooth MAC address. If multiple Cordless Hand Scanners were
detected, identify yours by checking the MAC address printed on a label
in the battery compartment.
7. Your device will automatically connect to the CHS. If a passkey is
requested, enter 1234. To indicate the connection, the CHS will beep
once.
If the phone is turned off or the CHS is taken out of range, the
Bluetooth connection will be lost. After the phone is turned on
again or the CHS returns within range, you must reconnect the
CHS with SocketScan.
For more information about the meanings of LEDs and beeps,
please see page 8.
8. Send SocketScan to the background. In the main screen of SocketScan,
press Options | Send to background.
9. You will return to the Main Menu of your phone. SocketScan will be
running in the background, maintaining the connection to the CHS.
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How Do I Scan Data into My Application?
1. Start the Symbian application that you want to receive the data
(e.g., Notes). Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open.
2. Make sure the application is in Number Mode. The status bar near the
top of the screen will display Abc if it is in Alpha Mode, and 123 if it
is in Number Mode. To change the mode, press the text entry button
and select Number mode.
3. Press the trigger button and scan the code. For example, try this bar code:
When data is read and transmitted to your phone, the laser will turn off.
Depending on the settings you chose in the Socket CHS configuration
tool, the scanner may beep and/or the LED may flash green. If the
Scanner fails to read data within a few seconds, the laser will turn off,
and you must try again.
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4. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. For
example, after you scan the code above into a Notes page, data should
appear on the first line. The default “CR” (carriage return) suffix will
advance the cursor to the next line, ready for the next scan.
Note:
• Wait for the “Good Scan” indication before you scan another bar
code. If you try to scan too fast, the device can lock up until you stop
scanning.
• If your device enters sleep mode, the Bluetooth connection may be
lost, and you may need to re-connect the devices.
• For information about bar code scanning applications, please visit:
www.socketcom.com/solutions
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How Do I Select the Symbologies to Be Read?
The applet makes it quick and convenient to modify which symbologies
you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to
recognize nine of the most common symbologies.
1. In the main screen of SocketScan, press Options | Symbology Selector.
2. In the screen that appears, symbologies will be listed along with their
configuration status. To change the setting for a symbology, select it and
press the joystick/cursor. After modifying all the symbology settings,
press OK.
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Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode
process slightly longer.
How Do I Configure the Scanning Settings?
The SocketScan applet lets you specify a variety of scanning settings,
including prefixes, suffixes, the beeper frequency, and good read indicators.
1. In the main screen of SocketScan, press Options | Settings.
You can configure prefix/suffixes whether or not the CHS is
connected to your Smartphone.
2. A screen will appear explaining special prefix/suffix options you can
configure. Read the screen and press OK.
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3.In the screen that appears, enter your desired scan settings.
•Prefix/Suffix: Select to have SocketScan automatically append
characters before or after each scan.
In the screen that appears, enter up to 128 characters. Press OK.
Only printable ASCII characters can be used as prefixes or
suffixes. The default suffix is a carriage return.
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•Beeper Frequency: Select to adjust the sound of the CHS beeper. In
the screen that appears, select the frequency you want. You may
want to alter the frequency if using the CHS in a noisy environment.
Press OK.
•Good Scan Beep: Select Enabled if you would like the CHS to beep
every time it successfully reads and transmits a bar code.
•Good Scan LED: Select Enabled if you would like the CHS LED to
flash green every time it successfully reads and transmits a bar code.
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•Reconnect Retries: Select how many times you would like the
Cordless Hand Scanner to try connecting back to your phone in case
the Bluetooth connection is lost.
•Reconnect Interval: Select the time you would like the Cordless Hand
Scanner to wait between reconnect retries.
•After entering your settings, press OK.
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4 | SocketScan for Symbian S80
This chapter explains how to use SocketScan on a
Symbian Series 80 device. Make sure you have
completed the setup instructions in Chapter 2
before you begin the instructions in this chapter.
This chapter covers the following user scenarios:
• How do I connect the scanner to the phone?
• How do I scan data into my application?
• How do I select the symbologies to be read?
• How do I configure the scanning settings?
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How Do I Connect the Scanner to the Phone?
Note: Nokia 9500 screens are shown. Your device screens may vary slightly.
1. Turn on the Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button for
five seconds, until you see the LED turn blue. The LED should blink
blue once every second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not
connected. If the LED begins blinking red, the battery needs to be
recharged.
WARNING: Do not use the CHS when it is being
charged, or the battery may have problems achieving a
full charge in the future.
2. Prepare your phone for a Bluetooth connection. Make sure the
Bluetooth radio is turned on. If needed, make sure a COM port is
enabled for outbound Bluetooth Serial communications, and note
the COM port number. Refer to the documentation for your
Smartphone for instructions.
3. Start SocketScan. In the Main Menu, select SocketScan and press Open.
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4. The main screen of SocketScan will appear. Press Connect to search
through all Bluetooth devices in range, or press Connect to Previous to
connect to the CHS you previously connected to.
After you connect to the CHS, the Smartphone will save
information about the CHS for future connections.
5. Your phone will begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices in range.
After your phone detects the Socket CHS, press Stop. Select Socket CHS.
The Cordless Hand Scanner will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where
the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s
Bluetooth MAC address. If multiple Cordless Hand Scanners were
detected, identify yours by checking the MAC address printed on a label
in the battery compartment.
6. Your device will automatically connect to the CHS. If a passkey is
requested, enter 1234. To indicate the connection, the CHS will beep
once.
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If the phone is turned off or the CHS is taken out of range, the
Bluetooth connection will be lost, and the CHS will beep twice.
After the phone is turned on again or the CHS returns within
range, you must reconnect the CHS with SocketScan.
For more information about the meanings of LEDs and beeps,
please see page 8.
7. Send SocketScan to the background. In the main screen of SocketScan,
press Send to background.
8. You will return to the Main Menu of your phone. SocketScan will be
running in the background, maintaining the connection to the CHS.
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How Do I Scan Data into My Application?
1. Start the Symbian application that you want to receive the data (e.g., Note,
Documents, Sheets, etc.). Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open.
2. Press the trigger button and scan the code. For example, try this bar code:
When data is read and transmitted to your phone, the laser will turn off.
Depending on the scanning settings you chose, the scanner may beep
and/or the LED may flash green. If the scanner fails to read data within
a few seconds, the laser will turn off, and you must try again.
3. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. The
default “CR” (carriage return) suffix will advance the cursor to the next
line after each scan.
Note:
• Wait for the “Good Scan” indication before you scan another bar code.
If you try to scan too fast, the device can lock up until you stop scanning.
• If your device enters sleep mode, the Bluetooth connection may be
lost, and you may need to re-connect the devices.
• For information about bar code scanning applications, please visit:
www.socketcom.com/solutions
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How Do I Select the Symbologies to Be Read?
The applet makes it quick and convenient to modify which symbologies
you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to
recognize nine of the most common symbologies.
1. While viewing the main screen of SocketScan, press the Menu button of your
phone. Highlight Symbology Selector and press Select.
2. In the screen that appears, symbologies will be listed along with their
configuration status. To change the setting for a symbology, select it and
press the joystick/cursor.
Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode
process slightly longer.
3.After modifying all the symbology settings, press OK.
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How Do I Configure the Scanning Settings?
1. While viewing the main screen of SocketScan, press the Menu button of
your phone. Highlight Settings, then press Select.
You can configure the scanning settings whether or not the CHS
is connected to your Smartphone.
2. In the screen that appears, enter your desired scanning settings.
•Prefix/Suffix: Select to have SocketScan automatically append
characters before or after each scan. Enter a maximum of 128
characters for each.
Only printable ASCII characters can be used as prefixes or
suffixes. The default suffix is a carriage return.
•Beeper Frequency: Select to adjust the sound of the CHS beeper. You
may want to alter the frequency if using the CHS in a noisy
environment.
•Good Scan Beep: Check if you would like the CHS to beep every
time it successfully reads and transmits a bar code.
•Good Scan LED: Check if you would like the CHS LED to flash
green every time it successfully reads and transmits a bar code.
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•Reconnect Retries: Select how many times you would like the CHS
to try to connect back to the phone in case the Bluetooth connection
is lost.
•Reconnect Interval: Select how long you would like the CHS to wait
between reconnect retries.
3. After entering your settings, press OK.
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Appendix A Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Size: 125l x 31h x 35w (mm) 4.9l x 1.2h x 1.4w (in.)
Total Mass: approx. 90 g (0.2 lb)
Power Source: Two AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Expected Battery Life with Normal Operation: 8,000 scans
Operating Temp: 32 to 120°F (0 to 50°C)
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% (Non-condensing)
Operating System Support: Symbian OS Series 60 or Series 80
A separate version of SocketScan is available that supports Palm OS,
Windows Mobile, Windows XP, and Tablet XP.
2005 Sunrise Date Compliant
Scanning Characteristics
Bar Code Symbologies Decoded: Code 39, UPC/EAN/JAN, MSI, Code
128, Code 93, Codabar, I 2 of 5, D 2 of 5, RSS-14
Laser: Class 1 with Fuzzy Logic (Optional Class 2 with Fuzzy Logic)
Scan Angle: 46.5°
Laser Scanner Performance:
Scan Repetition Rate: 50 (± 3) scans/sec (bi-directional)
Decode Distances: 2.2 to 40+ inches depends on symbol size, symbology,
label media, W-N Ratio, scan angle
Bluetooth Characteristics
Protocol: Bluetooth 2.45 GHz ISM band frequency hopping
Antenna: Integrated
Radio Range: Up to 330 ft (100 m), depending on environment
Connection: Point-to-point
Security: Encrypted link
RF Power: Class 1 radio; Typical Output: 14 dbm
Certification/Compliance
FCC: Part 15, Class B CE: EN55024:1998
C-TICK: s.182 Bluetooth 1.1 TELEC
ETS 300 328 ETS 300 826
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About Bluetooth Range
The Cordless Hand Scanner features a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth radio to
provide the maximum possible range. As with all wireless technologies, the
connection range can vary widely depending on many factors such as the
brand and placement of the host device, the type and size of physical
obstacles and the presence and activity level of competing radio
transmissions.
In range testing of the CHS while connected to a variety of typical host
devices with weaker Class 2 radios, functional connection distances from
18 to over 100 feet have been experienced depending on the environment.
The following conditions appear to reduce the Bluetooth connection range:
• The presence of soft, absorbent materials such as paper, fiberglass
insulation, foam material in office cubical walls, carpeting and, to a
lesser extent, even sheetrock and wood construction materials.
• Human bodies or containers of liquid positioned between the host and
the CHS.
• Metal in a grid pattern, such as chain link fencing or chicken wire. This
type of material may block the Bluetooth (or Wi-Fi) signal completely.
• The presence and activity level of competing Bluetooth or 802.11
(Wi-Fi) systems using the same 2.4 GHz frequency (very slight).
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Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips
About Bluetooth and Health
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to use short-range radio signals
to connect a variety of devices, such as bar code scanners, mobile phones,
Pocket PCs, notebook computers, printers, LAN access points, and many
other devices at home or work. These radio signals replace the cables that
have traditionally connected these devices.
Bluetooth products have small radio transmitters and receivers. Output
power is normally very low, only 1 mW (1/1000 of a watt). This gives a
working range of approximately 10 meters.
The maximum exposure levels from Bluetooth products are far below
recommended safety guidelines. At most, typical Bluetooth devices (1mW)
reach only one percent of the prescribed safety levels.
Product Care
• Do not expose your product to liquid or extreme humidity.
• Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures.
• Do not expose your product to lit candles, cigarettes, or cigars, or to
open flames, etc.
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend the product, as rough treatment could
damage it.
• Do not paint your product, as the paint could obstruct parts and prevent
normal use.
• Do not attempt to disassemble your product: a broken warranty seal will
void the warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable
components. Should your Cordless Hand Scanner need service, please
contact Socket technical support at:
• Treat your product with care. Keep in a clean and dust-free place.
• Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by
Socket, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Antenna Care
Do not place a metallic shield around the Cordless Hand Scanner since it
will reduce the radio transmission efficiency.
support@socketcom.com.
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Efficient Use
For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metal
surrounding your Cordless Hand Scanner.
Driving
RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, such as
car stereo, safety equipment, etc. Check with your vehicle manufacturer to
be sure that the Cordless Hand Scanner will not affect the vehicle’s
electronics.
Aircraft
• Turn off your Cordless Hand Scanner before boarding any aircraft.
• To prevent interference with communications systems, you must not use
your Cordless Hand Scanner while the plane is in the air.
• Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.
Radio Frequency Exposure
Your Cordless Hand Scanner contains a radio transmitter and receiver.
When in operation, it communicates with a Bluetooth enabled mobile
computer by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic
fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2500 MHz. The output power of the
radio transmitter is 0.001 Watt. The Cordless Hand Scanner is designed to
be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and
international health agencies
1
when installed or used separately from other
antennas or radio transmitters.
1
Examples of RF exposure standards and guidelines:
ICNIRP, “Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic, and
electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz)”, International Commission on NonIonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), Health Physics, vol. 74, pp 494-533, April
1998.
99/519/EC, EU Council Recommendation on the limitation of exposure to the
general public to electromagnetic fields 0 Hz – 300 GHz, Official Journal of the
European Communities, July 12, 1999.
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, “Safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz”, The Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers, Inc., New York, 1991.
FCC Report and Order, ET Docket 93-62, FCC 96-326, Federal Communications
Commission (FCC), August 1996.
Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) Standard
1999, Australian Communications Authority (ACA), May 1999.
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Appendix C Bar Code Label
Specifications
All bar code symbols/labels should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform
Symbology Specification.
Background Substrate:
The bar code symbol should be printed on material (media) 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. Retro-reflective media
should be used to obtain decode distances greater than 36 inches.
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/ labels 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 ratio 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.
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Appendix D Enabling or Disabling
Symbologies
The Cordless Hand Scanner is pre-set to automatically detect and decode
(auto-discriminate) the most common bar code symbologies. To enable or
disable symbologies, simply use the Symbology screen, accessible from
Options menu from the main screen of .SocketScan.
Notes:
• The length of some symbologies will change after Symbology Selector is
used. See Table 1.
• With more symbologies enabled, the scanner must work harder to search
through all the possible combinations. This may make the decoding process
slightly longer.
• The advanced symbology parameters listed in Table 2 can only be modified
by using the SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide or the SocketScan
SDK. Check Socket’s website for updates.
The decode zones for the Cordless Hand Scanner is shown below. The
minimum element width (“X Dimension” or bar code “size”) is the width in
thousandths of an inch (mils) of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the
symbol. The figures shown are the typical scanning distances (depths of
field) for selected bar code sizes. The maximum usable length of a bar code
symbol (Width of Field) at any given range is also shown.
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Appendix F Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM:
When I try to scan, the laser activates, but no data appears on my
screen, and the laser eventually turns off.
POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION
The scanner is too close or too
far from the bar code.
The bar code is incorrectly
formatted or poorly printed.
The bar code symbology may be
disabled or not supported by the
Cordless Hand Scanner.
SYMPTOM:
My Smartphone cannot find the Cordless Hand Scanner, and/or I get
an error message saying that there are connection problems.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
You are too far from the Cordless
Hand Scanner.
The Cordless Hand Scanner is
not turned on.
SYMPTOM:
When I scan a bar code into an application, the data appears as
garbage.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
Your Smartphone is in Alpha
Mode.
Practice so you get accustomed
the most effective distance and
scanning angle.
Try scanning a bar code that is
correctly formatted or printed well,
such as on a retail package.
Find out the bar code’s
symbology. If needed, use the
Symbology screen to enable the
symbology.
Move the devices closer together,
within a range of 10-15 meters.
Turn on the Cordless Hand
Scanner.
Press the text entry button (pencil
button) to change your
Smartphone to Number Mode.
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Appendix G Technical Support
If you have trouble installing or using the Cordless Hand Scanner with
Bluetooth Wireless Technology, contact Socket’s technical support
department for assistance.
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, click on the Technical Support tab and click
New Trouble Ticket. Follow the screens that appear to submit an online
request for technical support. You can log onto the technical support
website anytime to track the progress of your request. If we are unable to
resolve your support inquiry via email, we can arrange for a technical
support representative to call you at a specific time.
Please refrain from disassembling the Cordless Hand Scanner. 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
period from the date of purchase:
Cordless Hand Scanner: Two 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 (510) 744-2700.
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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 reexport
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.
Limited Software Warranty
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
The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner is designed to be compliant with the
rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as
required. This product is type approved — users are not required to obtain
license or authorization before using.
This product has been certified as conforming to technological standards.
Therefore, the following actions are punishable by law:
• Disassembly or modification of this product
• Removal of identification labels on the back of the product
The frequency used by this product is also used by industrial, scientific and
medical devices, such as microwave ovens, as well as wireless detectors for
motion detectors, such as those requiring licenses used on manufacturing
lines or similar radio transmitters (all of these wireless devices will be
called “other wireless transmitters” below). Most modern electronic
equipment (e.g., in hospitals and cars), is shielded from RF energy.
However, certain electronic equipment is not.
1. Please ensure that all medical devices used in proximity to this device
meet appropriate susceptibility specifications for this type of RF energy.
2. In the unlikely event that there is electronic interference between this
system and other wireless transmitters, quickly change the location of
operation or stop operating the unit (cease signal transmission).
3. If other electrical interference or related problems occur, contact Socket
technical support at +1-510-744-2720.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment is also ETS EN300 328-2, ETS EN301 489-1 and ETS
EN301 489-17 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 is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her
own expense.
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This equipment generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. To comply
with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna
installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: (1) Users
are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way, and (2)
connecting external antennas to the Cordless Hand Scanner is prohibited.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated with any
other antenna or transmitter.
To comply with Industry Canada RF exposure compliance requirements, the
following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be
satisfied: “The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna
is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health
Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, available at
Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ehp/ehd/catalogue/rpb.htm
”
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 the following booklet helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Canada Certification
The marking of “IC:xxxxxx-yyyyyy” on the device means: “xxxxxxyyyyyy” is the certification number, and the term “IC’ before the equipment
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la
Classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Matériel
Brouilleur du Canada.
NOTE: To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure requirements,
this device is approved for operations in a user’s hand when there is a
distance of 20 cm or more between the device antenna and the user’s body.
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CE Marking & European Union Compliance
Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a
CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and
European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or
ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows:
Applicable Directives:
• Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
1999/5/EC
• Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Applicable Standards:
• EN 55 022 – Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
• EN 50 082-1 – Electromagnetic Compatibility – General Immunity
Standard, Part 1: Residential, Commercial, Light Industry.
• IEC 801.2 – Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process
Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 2: Electrostatic Discharge
Requirements.
• IEC 801.3 – Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process
Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 3: Radiated Electromagnetic
Field Requirements.
• IEC 801.4 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process
Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 4: Electrical Fast Transients
Requirements
• EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 – Safety of Information Technology
Equipment Including Business Equipment.
LASER DEVICE:
Class 1 laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their
intended purpose. The following statement is required to comply with U.S.
and international regulations:
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedure other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposures.
Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any
very bright light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring
directly into the light beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not
known to be harmful.
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PRODUCT DISPOSAL:
Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Battery Warning:
• Your device contains a rechargeable NiMH battery. Never throw the
battery into a fire, as that could cause the battery to explode.
• Never short-circuit the battery by bringing the terminals in contact with
another metal object. This could cause personal injury or a fire, and
could also damage the battery.
• Never dispose of used battery with other ordinary solid wastes.
Batteries contain toxic substances.
• Dispose of used battery in accordance with the prevailing community
regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries. Cover the metal
terminals with insulating tape. (This is to prevent accidental shortcircuiting).
• Never expose the battery to any liquid.
• Always keep the battery out of reach of infants or small children.
• Never shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it.