Socket ® Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 1D Models User’s Guide Series 7 (v3)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2 1 | INTRODUCTION 4 2 | SCANNER SETUP 11 3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS PC 14 4 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 34 5 | SETUP FOR APPLE 54 6 | SETUP FOR ANDROID 59 7 | SETUP FOR BLACKBERRY 74 APPENDICES A SPECIFICATIONS 87 B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 90 C BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 92 D DECODE ZONE 93 E COMMAND BARCODES FOR CHS 7C 96 F COMMAND BARCODES FOR CHS 7E, 7M, 7P, 7NRX 101 G SPECIAL BUTTON SEQUENCES 107 H CAB INSTALLATION 108 I CONNECTION BARCODES
1 | INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7. The CHS is a portable handheld barcode scanner that is small, light, comfortable to use, and enables you to scan data from 1D barcodes into a wide variety of computers, smartphones and PDAs.
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS / COMPATIBLE DEVICES For the latest device compatibility information, please use our Compatibility Checker: http://www.socketmobile.com/CompatibilityChecker/ OS Windows PC Windows Mobile System Compatibility Requirements / Compatible Devices • Windows 7, Vista, XP • Microsoft, Toshiba or Broadcom Bluetooth stack Windows Mobile 6.x iPod touch (4th generation) iPod touch (3rd generation) iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPad 2 iPad Mac OS* • Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.6.
ABOUT BLUETOOTH HID AND SPP MODES The CHS v3 supports two kinds of Bluetooth connections (known as Bluetooth profiles): SPP (Serial Port Profile) and HID (Human Interface Device), each with its advantages and disadvantages. By default, the CHS is set to HID mode for Keyboard devices, which requires no software installation. For better performance, Socket highly recommends that you use SPP (especially if scanning barcodes that contain a lot of data).
ACCESSORIES Accessory SKU Number For 7C/7E/7M: SKU# AC4034-862 Charging Cradle For 7P: SKU# AC4026-708 For 7NRx: SKU# AC4050-1152 USB A Male to DC Plug Cable SKU# AC4051-1139 Car Charger SKU# HC1630-882 Scanning Companion USB Bluetooth Adapter SKU# BL4543-734 SKU# AC4009-614 Mobile Power Pack Portable Battery Pack Available only in Americas and Asia Pacific From Taylor Made Cases Protective Carrying Case / Belt Holster SKU# TM-HS650-KT From Viziflex Seels Waterproof Skin For 7C/7E/7M: SKU# SMS
HARDWARE FEATURES Product Diagram Trigger button Status indicator LED Power button Stylus tip Protective rubber bumper (7P and 7NRx only) Power connector (For 7P or 7NRx, remove rubber cap to access) Touch Screen Stylus The bottom of the CHS features a stylus tip that you can use on Pocket PC and other resistive device touch screens. WARNING: Do not use a damaged stylus, as it may scratch the display screen of your computer. Do not use on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or other capacitive screen device.
Antimicrobial Protection (CHS 7NRx only) The CHS 7NRx is made with antimicrobial materials to provide an extra layer of protection to the device against the multiplication and spread of potentially harmful bacteria and microbes. Socket recommends using Sani-Cloth® Plus brand disposable cloth wipes as the standard disinfectant wipe for the CHS 7NRx. For more information about the wipes, please visit: http://www.pdipdi.
Vibrate Vibrate Vibrate for 7P or 7NRx Meaning Power on OR data successfully scanned and sent to host device. To modify the LED, beep and vibrate settings, you can use the Command Barcodes, or if the CHS supports SPP mode for your OS, the Scanner Settings utility (see chapter for your OS). Bluetooth Mode Sequence When the CHS is powered on, its Bluetooth mode will gradually change if no connection is made.
2 | SCANNER SETUP INSTALLING BATTERIES AND ATTACHING THE TETHER 1. Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock and remove the battery cover. Turn the lock underneath the scanner to a horizontal position to unlock. 2. Remove the battery cover. The Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) is printed on a label inside the battery compartment. It helps you distinguish your CHS from other CHS scanners. If you install SocketScan 10, you can also check the BDA in Scanner Settings.
4. If desired, attach the tether to the battery cover. Wrap the string loop around the inside part of the lock. 5. Replace the battery cover and turn the lock to a vertical position to secure it. WARNING: Installing the batteries incorrectly may damage the scanner. WARNING: Charge ONLY NiMH batteries in the CHS. Charging alkaline or other battery types will damage the scanner. Remove the batteries if the CHS will not be used for more than 30 days.
CHARGING THE SCANNER The CHS must be fully charged before first use. Use the AC adapter to charge from a wall outlet, or the USB cable to charge from a PC. Initial charging takes about 5 hours with an AC adapter. Optional charging accessories are also available. The LED will be solid red while charging and green when the batteries are full. If you use the USB cable and the PC enters suspend mode, charging will stop.
3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS PC This chapter explains how to install and use the CHS with a Bluetooth enabled computer running Windows 7, Vista or XP Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries and charged the CHS, as described in Chapter 2. CONNECTION OPTIONS For Windows, the CHS offers two different connection options.
OPTION 1: USING THE CHS IN HID MODE To pair the CHS with your computer: You only need to pair the CHS with you computer the first time you try to connect. 1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high). The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. 2. Scan this barcode to configure the CHS for HID mode for peripherals. Afterwards, the CHS will beep 3 times.
Bluetooth Stack Microsoft (Windows 7) Connection Instructions 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area). In the pop-up menu, click Add a Device. A device search will begin. 2. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx] and click Next. 3. If prompted, select Enter the device’s pairing code. Enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next. 4. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard. Microsoft (Windows Vista / XP) 1.
Bluetooth Stack Toshiba Connection Instructions 1. Double-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area). 2. In Bluetooth Settings, click New Connection. 3. In the connection wizard, select Express Mode. Click Next. A device search will begin. 4. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. 5. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK. 6. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard. Broadcom (Widcomm) 1.
To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen. After data is read and sent to the computer, by default, the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.
OPTION 2: USING THE CHS IN SPP MODE To install SocketScan 10 software and configure a COM port: 1. Access the SocketScan 10 installation file, either from the Socket website or the SocketScan 10 installation CD. • To install from a web download (recommended to ensure the latest software) − Open: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series7/ss10/ − Click on the link for the exe file.
• For Firefox, click Save File. In the Downloads list, double-click on the SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the warning screen, click OK. • For Chrome, click Save at the bottom of the screen. Click on the link for the SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the Security Warning screen, click Run. 3. The installation wizard will launch. Follow it to install software for Windows Desktop. If you are running an older version of SocketScan 10, uninstall it before proceeding with the newer SocketScan 10 installation.
5. The SocketScan Settings screen will appear. Select an available incoming COM port for SocketScan 10 to use. Note the Bluetooth stack at the top of the screen. Click Ports if a suitable incoming Bluetooth COM port is not listed and you would like to add one. Also, if SocketScan Settings lists multiple COM ports, you can determine if any are already paired to a Socket Bluetooth barcode scanner and/or which one is incoming. For the Toshiba Bluetooth stack, incoming COM ports are listed as LocalCOMServer.
To pair and connect the CHS with your computer: You only need to pair the CHS with you computer the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special barcode, please see Appendix I. 1. IMPORTANT! If using Windows 7 or Vista, make sure you are running SocketScan 10 software with administrative privileges. Right-click on the SocketScan 10 desktop shortcut icon.
Bluetooth Connection Instructions Stack Microsoft 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area). In (Windows 7) the pop-up menu, click Add a Device. A device search will begin. 2. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx] and click Next. 3. If prompted, select Enter the device’s pairing code. Enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). Click Next. 4. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard. Microsoft (Windows Vista / XP) 1.
Bluetooth Stack Toshiba Connection Instructions 1. Double-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (notification area). 2. In Bluetooth Settings, click New Connection. 3. In the connection wizard, select Express Mode. Click Next. A device search will begin. 4. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next. 5. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK. 6. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard. Broadcom (Widcomm) 1.
6. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon Socket EZ Pair. in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click If the icon does not appear, open SocketScan 10 by clicking on the desktop shortcut. 7. Select 1D Scanner. 8. Select your CHS in the list and click Pair. 9. After they pair, the computer will connect to the CHS, indicated by a beep. The CHS will then disconnect, indicated by two beeps. Click OK.
10. After several seconds, the CHS will reconnect to the computer, indicated by a beep. The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds. A CHS icon will also appear in the system tray. 11. Click X to close Socket EZ Pair. The CHS Registration screen will appear. Complete the required fields and click Register Now to register the scanner, or click Skip Registration to register later..
To scan barcodes: 1. Make sure the CHS is connected to the computer, indicated by the CHS icon system tray. in the 2. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 3. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.
See Appendix G for unpairing instructions.
SocketScan 10 Settings 1. Click on the SocketScan 10 icon SocketScan 10 Settings… or in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click 2. The SocketScan 10 Settings screen will appear, reporting the manufacturer of the computer’s Bluetooth stack and the computer’s Bluetooth Device Address. • Port: An incoming Bluetooth serial COM port must be selected for the CHS connection. o If a suitable port is not listed in SocketScan 10 Settings, click Ports to use your computer’s Bluetooth software to add one.
Scanner Settings You can access Scanner Settings only when the CHS is connected to your computer. 1. Click on the CHS icon settings… in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click Scanner 2. The Scanner Settings screen will appear with an empty field. For the Microsoft and Broadcom (Widcomm) Bluetooth stacks, the CHS will also beep twice when in disconnects from SocketScan 10. 3. After a few seconds, the CHS will connect to Scanner Settings, indicated by a beep. Your CHS will be listed on the screen.
5. The General properties screen will appear, reporting the Bluetooth friendly name, Bluetooth Device Address, Type of device, firmware version, and battery level. If desired, change the Bluetooth friendly name of the CHS. 6. Click on the Configuration tab. If desired, modify how the CHS confirms a good scan and/or select a suffix to automatically add to each instance of scanned data. Vibrate mode can only be enabled for the CHS 7P or 7NRx.
7. Click on the Symbologies tab to modify which symbologies the CHS will be able to decode. Enabling all possible symbologies may slow the decoding process. The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar. If you want to read UPC-A symbols, disable the GS1 DataBar option so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded. 8. Click OK to exit the Scanner Properties. If desired, click Test to test scanning a barcode. The Scan Window will appear. 9. Scan a barcode that you would like information about.
About 1. Click on the CHS icon or in the system tray. In the pop-up menu, click About… 2. The About screen will appear with SocketScan 10 version information. 3. After viewing the information, click OK to exit.
4 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE This chapter explains how to install and use 1D models of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 (v3) with any of the following devices running Windows Mobile 6 or later: • Socket SoMo 650* • Device running Windows Mobile 6 or later with Broadcom Bluetooth stack v1.8.0.6501 or v1.9.
OPTION 1: USING THE CHS IN HID MODE To pair the CHS with your SoMo: You only need to pair the CHS with your SoMo the first time you try to connect. 1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high). The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. 2. Scan this barcode to configure the CHS for HID mode for peripherals. Afterwards, the CHS will beep 3 times.
4. Use the wireless manager to enable Bluetooth. 5. Tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Bluetooth. 6. In the Bluetooth utility, tap Add new device… Alternatively, tap Add at the bottom of the screen.
7. In the device list, tap on Socket CHS. In the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment. 8. When prompted for a passcode, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Tap Next. 9. After the SoMo connects to the CHS, a message will confirm the connection. Tap Done. The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes.
To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen. After data is read and sent to the computer, by default, the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.
OPTION 2: USING THE CHS IN SPP MODE To install SocketScan 10 software: Advanced Users: See Appendix H for CAB file installation instructions. If you have the Socket SoMo® 650 running Windows Mobile 6 Service Pack 8 or later, SocketScan 10 is pre-loaded. To install, in the Today screen, tap Getting Started. 1. Make an active connection between your PDA and a host PC. Use a USB / serial connection cable or cradle and Windows Mobile Device Center, free from the Microsoft website. http://www.microsoft.
4. Download and run the installation file. • For Internet Explorer, in the Security Warning screens, click Run. • For Firefox, click Save File. In the Downloads list, double-click on the SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the Open Executable File? screen, click OK. • For Chrome, click Save at the bottom of the screen. Click on the link for the SocketScan10Setup.exe file. In the Security Warning screen, click Run. 5. The installation wizard will launch. Follow it to install software for Windows Mobile.
6. Your computer will instruct you to check your mobile device for additional installation steps. Click OK. In the last screen of the wizard, click Finish. 7. Choose where you would like to install the software. Tap Install. 8. If prompted to soft reset, tap Yes. 9. After the soft reset, SocketScan 10 will automatically launch. If SocketScan 10 reports that Bluetooth needs to be enabled, turn on Bluetooth on your PDA and tap Retry.
To pair and connect the CHS with your PDA: You only need to pair the CHS with your PDA the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special barcode (ActivePairing), please see Appendix I. 1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).
Bluetooth Stack Connection Instructions Microsoft | Settings | Connections tab | Bluetooth. Tap Add new 1. Tap Start device… Alternatively, you can tap Add at the bottom of the screen. These instructions are based on the SoMo 650. 2. Follow the screens to pair with the CHS. In the list of found devices, tap Socket CHS. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes). 3. In the Bluetooth Settings screen, tap on the COM Ports tab. Tap New Outgoing Port. 4.
9. Tap 1D Scanner. 10. Select Socket CHS and tap Pair. 11. After pairing is complete, tap ok. Close Socket EZ Pair. 12. The CHS registration screen will appear. Follow the instructions to register your scanner, or click Cancel to register later.
Broadcom 1. In Bluetooth Settings. Tap on the Services tab. Tap Serial Port. Make sure Enable service is selected. Tap ok. These instructions are based on the HP iPAQ 210 2. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan 10 folder | SocketScan 10 . 3. In the Today screen, tap on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Socket EZ Pair. Tap 1D Scanner. 4. The PDA will automatically try to search for and pair with the CHS. In the list of found devices, tap Socket CHS.
Broadcom These instructions are based on the HTC HD2 running Windows Mobile 6.5 | Settings. In the bottom right 1. Make sure HTC Sense is disabled. Start corner, tap Menu | All Settings | Today | Items tab. Make sure the box HTC Sense is unchecked. 2. Tap Start | SocketScan 10 folder | SocketScan 10 . 3. In the Today screen, tap on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Socket EZ Pair. Tap 1D Scanner. 4. Your phone will automatically try to search for and pair with the CHS.
To scan barcodes: 1. Make sure the CHS is connected to the SoMo, indicated by the CHS icon in the task tray. 2. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 3. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen.
CHS cannot reconnect, you will hear a long beep. Press the trigger button to restart the reconnection process. See Appendix G for unpairing instructions.
SocketScan 10 Settings You can only view Basic Scanner Properties when the CHS is connected to your SoMo. 1. Tap on the CHS icon SocketScan settings… or in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap 2. A screen will appear displaying the SocketScan software settings, as well as the Bluetooth stack manufacturer and Bluetooth Device Address. • Port: Select the incoming Bluetooth serial COM port that you would like SocketScan to use to connect to the CHS (REQUIRED).
Scanner Settings You can access Scanner Settings only when the CHS is connected to your PDA. 1. Tap on the CHS icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap Scanner settings… 2. The CHS will disconnect from SocketScan 10, indicated by two beeps. The Scanner Settings screen will appear with an empty field. 3. After a few seconds, the CHS will connect to Scanner Settings and beep once. Your CHS will appear in the list. Make sure your CHS is selected, and tap Properties. 4.
5. Tap on the Configuration tab. If desired, modify how the CHS confirms a good scan and/or select a data suffix to automatically add to each instance of scanned data. For 1D versions of the CHS, only the 7P and7NRx support vibrate mode. 6. Tap on the Symbologies tab to modify which symbologies the CHS will be able to decode. Enabling all possible symbologies may slow the decoding process. The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar.
8. If desired, tap Test to test scanning a barcode. 9. Scan a barcode that you would like information about. SocketScan will report the barcode’s symbology, data length, and data, in your choice of ASCII text or Hexadecimal format. 10. After testing a barcode, tap ok. Tap ok to exit Scanner Settings.
About 1. Tap on the SocketScan 10 icon About… or in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, tap 2. The About screen will appear, reporting information about your version of SocketScan 10. 3. After viewing the information, click ok to exit.
5 | SETUP FOR APPLE This chapter explains how to install and use 1D models of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 (v3) with Apple devices and computers running iOS or Mac OS. Compatible mobile devices include: • iPod touch (4th generation) • iPod touch (3rd generation) • iPhone 4 • iPhone 3GS (iPhone 3G not compatible) • iPad 2 • iPad Compatible Mac and MacBook computers run Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.6.6 with Bluetooth driver 2.2.4f3 (v1965) or 2.3.7f1 (latest versions at time of testing).
To pair the CHS with your Apple device: You only need to pair the CHS with your Apple device the first time you try to connect. By default, the CHS is in HID mode for Keyboard devices. If you changed the CHS to a different mode, refer to the Command Barcodes to change it to the correct mode. 1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high). The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. 2.
3. In the device list, tap on Socket CHS (initially it will appear as Keyboard). Tap Pair. In the device list, the CHS will appear as Keyboard, then as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the CHS Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is labeled inside the battery compartment. 4. The CHS will connect to the Apple device. If prompted, enter the passkey 0000 (four zeroes). The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes.
To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen. After decoding the barcode and sending it to the computer, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off.
Automatic Reconnection: After you power on the CHS, it will automatically try to connect to the last device it paired and connected to. Make sure your device is in range with Bluetooth enabled. If the CHS is connected to your device and gets disconnected, it will try to reconnect for a few minutes. Make sure the device is on and in range. If the CHS cannot reconnect, you will hear a long beep. Press the trigger button to restart the reconnection process. See Appendix G for unpairing instructions.
6 | SETUP FOR ANDROID This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled device running Android 2.1 to 3.x. For the latest list of compatible devices, please refer to the CHS Series 7 Spec Sheet, available online at: http://ww1.socketmobile.com/Libraries/Documents/CHS_Series_7 _Spec_Sheet.sflb.
OPTION 1: USING THE CHS IN HID MODE Compatible with Android 2.2 - 3.x devices that support HID for Peripheral devices. To pair the CHS with your Android device: You only need to pair the CHS with your Android device the first time you try to connect. 1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high). The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. 2.
4. Make sure your device has Bluetooth on and is Discoverable. Touch Scan for devices. 5. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS. The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds, and a Keyboard icon will appear next to the CHS listing.
To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen. After decoding the barcode and sending it to the phone/tablet, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the beam will turn off.
OPTION 2: USING THE CHS IN SPP MODE To install the software: 1. If you installed barcode scanning software for your phone camera, scan this barcode to launch the SocketScan 10 page in Android Market. Alternatively, you can do one of the following: • Open Android Market and search for SocketScan. • In a web browser, open the Amazon Appstore for Android page: http://www.amazon.
To pair the CHS with your Android device: You only need to pair the CHS with your Android device the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special barcode, please see Appendix I. 1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).
4. In the list of found devices, touch Socket CHS. The CHS will appear in the Bluetooth search as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment. 5. If a pop-up appears, touch Pair with this device. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Only phones running Bluetooth 2.0 will prompt for a passkey. | Menu | Settings | Language & keyboard or Locale & text. 6.
. For some devices, the icon will appear on the Home 7. Open SocketScan 10 screen. For other devices, touch Menu to access the Apps or Programs list. 8. A message will tell you to enable SocketScan 10 as your input method. Touch Back 9. Touch Menu | Input Method. 66 .
10. Make sure SocketScan 10 is selected. Touch Back . 11. Touch Menu | Socket EZ Pair. 12. Touch 1D Scanner.
13. In the list of paired devices, touch Socket CHS. The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds, and the icon at the top of the screen will also change. Status Bar Icon 14. Touch Back CHS not connected CHS connecte to close Socket EZ Pair. will appear at the top of the screen. Swipe the icon down 15. A Socket registration icon to open the scanner registration software. 16.
To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen. After decoding the barcode and sending it to the phone/tablet, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off.
SCANNER SETTINGS (SPP MODE ONLY) These special features only work when the CHS is connected to your Android device. Status Bar Icon When SocketScan 10 is running, an icon that indicates the CHS connection status will appear at the top of the screen. CHS not connected CHS connected To open Scanner Settings: In the main screen of SocketScan 10, touch Scanner Settings.
Configuration 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Configuration. 2. In the Configuration screen, enter the appropriate settings: • Good scan beep: Select to have the CHS beep to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the Android device. • Good scan flash: Select to have the CHS LED turn green to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the Android device.
Symbology 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Symbology. 2. In the Symbology screen, enable or disable the appropriate symbologies (barcode types). Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer. The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar. If you would like to read UPC-A symbols, be sure to disable GS1 DataBar so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded.
Test The Test feature reports the properties of a scanned barcode. 1. In the main screen of Scanner Settings, touch Menu | Test. 2. In the Scan Window screen, select if you would like scanned data to appear as ASCII or hexadecimal format. 3. Scan a barcode. The Scan Window will report the barcode’s symbology (barcode type), data length, and data.
7 | SETUP FOR BLACKBERRY This chapter explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with one of the following BlackBerry devices: • BlackBerry® Bold 9700 Smartphone running BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.714 or later. Other models have not been tested with SocketScan 10 and may require a previous software version. Works in Bluetooth SPP mode only. • BlackBerry PlayBook running QNX. Works in Bluetooth HID mode only.
USING THE CHS IN HID MODE (BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOK) Compatible with BlackBerry PlayBook running QNX. For BlackBerry OS smartphone, see page 78 for SPP instructions. To pair the CHS with your Android device: You only need to pair the CHS with your PlayBook the first time you try to connect. 1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high). The LED blinks blue once per second to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. 2.
4. Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON. Tap Add New Device. 5. Tap Search. 6. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS. 7. After they have paired and connected, the CHS will beep once.
To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: After decoding the barcode and sending it to the tablet, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off. The CHS will also vibrate to indicate that the barcode is decoded.
USING THE CHS IN SPP MODE (BLACKBERRY OS) To install the software: You can install SocketScan 10 software either by downloading directly to the smartphone or synchronizing to a host PC with BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Downloading to the Smartphone 1. Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Internet. 2. Open the Browser to: http://www.socketmobile.com/blackberry 3. The SocketScan for BlackBerry installation screen will appear. Read the information in the screen.
• Chrome: Click Save at the bottom of the screen. Click on the link for SocketScan10Setup.exe. In the Security Warning screen, click Run. 4. The installation wizard will launch. Follow it to install software for BlackBerry. 5. After software installation, click Finish. 6. Use a USB connection cable/cradle to connect the smartphone to the PC. 7. Launch the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Click Start | Programs | BlackBerry | Desktop Manager. 8. Click Applications. In the upper right corner, click Import files.
To pair the CHS with your BlackBerry smartphone: You only need to pair the CHS with your phone the first time you try to connect. The following instructions are based on Socket EZ Pair, a feature of SocketScan 10 software. For instructions on how to connect by generating and scanning a special barcode, please see Appendix I. 1. Power on the CHS. Press and hold the small power button until the LED turns blue and the CHS beeps twice (low-high).
6. In the list of found devices, click Socket CHS. The CHS will appear in the Bluetooth search as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), which is printed on a label inside the battery compartment. 7. If prompted for a passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes). 8. In the Home screen, click Downloads | SocketScan 10. 9. If asked if you want to grant trusted application status, click Yes. 10.
13. After they pair and connect, the CHS will beep once to confirm the connection, then beep twice to signal a disconnection. Click Menu | Close to close Socket EZ Pair. 14. SocketScan 10 will try to connect to the CHS. If asked to confirm, click Yes. The CHS will beep once when it has connected and is ready to scan barcodes. The LED will also blink blue once every 3 seconds. 15. The registration screen will appear. Follow the instructions to register the scanner, or click Cancel to register later.
To scan barcodes: 1. Open your application. Place the cursor where you want to enter data. 2. Press the trigger button to scan a barcode. Make sure the aiming beam extends across the entire width of the barcode. For example, try scanning the following barcode: IMPORTANT! Print out this page to scan the barcode. Do not scan it onscreen. After decoding the barcode and sending it to the phone, by default the CHS will beep once, the LED will flash green, and the aiming beam will turn off.
SOCKETSCAN 10 SPECIAL FEATURES Scanner Info You can view Scanner Info only when the CHS is connected to your smartphone. 1. In SocketScan 10, click Menu | Scanner Info. 2. In the Scanner Info screen, some basic properties of your CHS are displayed. If desired, click in the Scanner Name field to change the Bluetooth friendly name of your CHS. After making any changes, click Menu | Save. Scanner Settings You can configure scanner settings only when the CHS is connected to your smartphone. 1.
General Scanner Info You can view Scanner info only when the CHS is connected to your smartphone. 1. In SocketScan Settings, you can access Scanner Info by clicking on the main screen. 2. Besides viewing general scanner properties, you can also place the cursor in the Scanner Name field to change the Bluetooth friendly name of your CHS. After making any changes, click Menu | Save. Scanner Settings - Configuration 1. In Scanner Settings, click Menu | Configuration.
Scanner Settings - Symbologies 1. In Scanner Settings, click Menu | Symbologies. Press the space bar to enable or disable symbologies. Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer. The RSS symbology is now known as GS1 DataBar. If you would like to read UPC-A symbols, be sure to disable GS1 DataBar so that GS1 DataBar symbols don’t get mistakenly decoded. 2. After entering any settings, click Menu | Save. Scanner Settings - Test 1.
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS The following specifications are for 1D versions of the CHS v3. Physical Characteristics: U Dimensions Antimicrobial Properties for 7NRx (JIS Z2801:2000 7C/7E/7M: 129(l) x 40.1(h) x 34.6(w) mm (5.07(l) x 1.57(h) x 1.36(w) inches) 7P/7NRx: 132(l) x 45.1(h) x 37.9(w) mm (5.20(l) x 1.77(h) x 1.49(w) inches) 7C: 45 g (1.6 oz) 7E/7M: 51 g (1.8 oz) 7P/7NRx: approx. 68 g (2.4 oz) 2.49 on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) 6.
Barcode Support: U Symbologies 7C: Bookland EAN (ISBN / EAN-13), Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar (including support for ISBT 128 bit concatenation), Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Trioptic Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 93, Discrete 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar (RSS), GS1-128 (UCC-128 / EAN-128), Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF-14), Inverse 1D, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI, UPC / EAN / JAN, VIN 7E/7M/7P/7NRx: Bookland EAN (ISBN / EAN-13), Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar (including support for ISBT 128 bit concatenation), Code 11, Code 128, Code 39
Certification/Compliance: Electrical Safety Environmental EMI/RFI LED/Laser Safety Bluetooth SIG Certified to IEC 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2, EN60950-1 RoHS FCC Part 15 Class C, RSS 210, iCES 003, C-Tick, CISPR 22, CE EN55022, EN55024 IEC 60825-1, EN 60825-1 Bluetooth QD ID B0164000 About Bluetooth Range This product features a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth radio to provide the maximum possible range.
APPENDIX B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS Scanning Tips Practice to determine the best scanning distance for your type of barcode. Scanning Distance • The best scanning distance varies depending on barcode size, symbology, label media, W-N Ratio, and scan angle. Check the Decode Zone in Appendix D: Decode Zone to determine the proper distance between the scanner and barcode. • The larger the barcode, the further away you should position the 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 Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner will not affect the vehicle’s electronics. Aircraft • Turn off your Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner before boarding any aircraft. • To prevent interference with communications systems, you must not use your Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner while the plane is in the air.
APPENDIX C BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS All barcode symbols/labels should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform Symbology Specification. Note: The CHS 7C can also scan barcodes on device screens. Background Substrate: The barcode 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.
APPENDIX D DECODE ZONE The decode zones for 1D models of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (v3) are shown below. The minimum element width (“X Dimension” or barcode “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 barcode sizes. The maximum usable length of a barcode symbol (Width of Field) at any given range is also shown.
CHS 7E/7NRx 94
CHS 7M/7P APPENDIX D: DECODE ZONE 95
APPENDIX E COMMAND BARCODES FOR CHS 7C Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7C. By default, the CHS 7C is in HID mode as a Keyboard device. IMPORTANT! Make sure the CHS 7C is not connected to computer / device before scanning a command barcode! IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen.
Factory Defaults Factory Reset Configures the CHS 7C to revert all settings to factory defaults. The CHS will power off after scanning this barcode. Data Editing – Suffix Data As Is (default) Configures the CHS to return only the decoded data (i.e., prefix and suffix are not sent). Suffix – Carriage Return Configures the CHS to add a carriage return at the end of decoded data. Suffix – Line Feed Configures the CHS to add a line feed at the end of decoded data.
IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Good Scan Indicators Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Beep after Decoding Data (default) VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Prefix Removal Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Return only the last 17 characters of a Code 39 barcode.
Command Barcodes for CHS 7C in SPP Mode These command barcodes can be scanned with a CHS 7C in SPP mode. Many will not work for a CHS 7C in HID mode. If you do not know which mode your CHS is in, you can scan the command barcode for SPP Mode to make sure the CHS is in SPP mode. To modify suffix settings, use the SocketScan 10 Scanner Settings utility. You can also use it to modify some beep and prefix settings. For instructions, please refer to the chapter for your OS.
IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Factory Defaults Factory Reset Configures the CHS 7C to revert all settings to factory defaults. The CHS will power o scanning this barcode. VIN Prefix Removal Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Return only the last 17 characters of a Code 39 barcode.
APPENDIX F COMMAND BARCODES FOR CHS 7E, 7M, 7P, 7NRX Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner v3 (1D versions). By default, the CHS is in HID mode as a Keyboard device. IMPORTANT! Make sure the CHS is not connected to computer / device before scanning a command barcode! IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen.
Factory Defaults Factory Reset Configures the CHS to revert all settings to factory defaults. The CHS will power off after scanning this barcode. Data Editing – Suffix Data As Is Configures the CHS to return only the decoded data (i.e., prefix and suffix are not sent). Suffix – Carriage Return (default) Configures the CHS to add a carriage return at the end of decoded data. Suffix – Tab Configures the CHS to add a tab at the end of decoded data.
IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Good Scan Indicators Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Beep after Decoding Data (default) Vibrate after Decoding Data (default) VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Prefix Removal Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Return only the last 17 characters of a Code 39 barcode.
Command Barcodes for CHS 7E, 7M, 7P or 7NRx in SPP Mode These command barcodes can be scanned with a CHS in SPP mode. Many will not work for a CHS in HID mode. If you do not know which mode your CHS is in, you can scan the command barcode for SPP Mode to make sure the CHS is in SPP mode. You can also use the SocketScan 10 Scanner Settings utility to modify some beep, vibrate, prefix/suffix. For instructions, please refer to the chapter for your OS.
IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. Factory Defaults Factory Reset Configures the CHS to revert all settings to factory defaults. The CHS will power off scanning this barcode. Data Editing – Suffix Data As Is (default) Configures the CHS to return only the decoded data (i.e., prefix and suffix are not sent). Suffix – Carriage Return Configures the CHS to add a carriage return at the end of decoded data.
IMPORTANT! Print out the page to scan the barcodes. Do not scan them onscreen. VIN Prefix Removal Scan to Enable Description Scan to Disable Return only the last 17 characters of a Code 39 barcode.
APPENDIX G SPECIAL BUTTON SEQUENCES Restoring Factory Defaults To restore the CHS to its factory defaults, do the following: 1. Power on the CHS. 2. While pressing the trigger button, briefly press and release the power button. 3. After about 15 seconds, the CHS will beep. Release the trigger button. If you performed the actions correctly, the CHS will beep 5 times and power off. 4. The next time you power on the CHS, it will take longer than normal.
APPENDIX H CAB INSTALLATION Advanced Users Only! For Windows Mobile, you can install SocketScan 10 software directly from a CAB (cabinet) file instead of using the installation wizard. A CAB file contains all the software and drivers needed to install your product on a particular Pocket PC platform. CAB files are available in the SocketScan 10 installation CD (in the CABs folder) and coming soon online at: http://www.socketmobile.
APPENDIX I CONNECTION BARCODES If the CHS supports SPP mode for your OS, you can generate and scan special barcodes to quickly connect to a computer or device. 1. Power on the CHS. Make sure the CHS is in SPP mode. If needed, use the appropriate Command Barcode to change the scanner mode. 2. Enable Bluetooth on your computer or device. 3. Find out the Bluetooth Device Address of your computer or device. You can use the Bluetooth software to find this out. 4. Open SocketScan 10.
APPENDIX J TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING – ALL OS SYMPTOM: When I try to scan, I aim the beam at the barcode, but no data appears on my screen, and the beam eventually turns off. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION The scanner is too close or too far from the barcode, or at an incorrect angle The barcode is incorrectly formatted, damaged or poorly printed. The barcode symbology may be disabled or not supported by the CHS.
SYMPTOM: When I scan a barcode, odd behaviors occur, such as different applications seem to be invoked in my system, and/or special characters are displayed in the application unexpectedly. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION In HID mode, the CHS will only properly read printable ASCII characters. Nonprintable ASCII characters or extended characters cannot be interpreted by the scanner.
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR WINDOWS PC SYMPTOM: I am using the CHS in SPP mode and get the “CHS not connected” icon in the system tray and can’t trigger the scanner or scan any barcodes. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your PC is not connected to the CHS. Make sure the CHS is on, in range and has enough battery power. Try to reconnect. SYMPTOM: When I try to access SocketScan 10, I get an error message saying the installed version of the application could not be determined.
SYMPTOM: When I try to install SocketScan 10, an error message says Access is denied, or I have insufficient privileges to complete installation. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION You tried to install SocketScan on a Windows 7 computer while not logged into an administrative account. Abort the process. Log into an administrative account and restart the installation. SYMPTOM: My CHS no longer connects to my computer.
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR WINDOWS MOBILE For help using SocketScan for Windows Mobile, tap on the icon. SYMPTOM: I am using the CHS in SPP mode and get the “CHS not connected” of the Today screen and can’t trigger the scanner or scan any barcodes. icon in the task tray POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your SoMo is not connected to the CHS. Make sure the CHS is on and in range and has enough battery power. Try to reconnect.
SYMPTOM: When I try to use SocketScan 10 Keyboard Wedge or Scanner Settings in landscape mode, it doesn’t appear correctly. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION This release of SocketScan 10 does not support landscape mode for Windows Mobile. Use your device in Portrait mode and upgrade your SocketScan 10 software when a later release is available. SYMPTOM: The CHS won’t work with my device running Windows Phone 7. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Windows Phone 7 devices do not support Bluetooth HID or SPP connections.
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR BLACKBERRY SYMPTOM: While scanning barcodes into a BlackBerry smartphone, I get an input system error. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION You are using a CHS v2 scanner with SocketScan 10. SocketScan 10 is compatible only with CHS v3. Either downgrade your software to SocketScan 7 or upgrade your scanner to CHS v3. SYMPTOM: The characters “nj” follow each scan of data.
APPENDIX K TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have trouble installing or using the CHS, Socket has different support options to help you. Online Knowledge Base: Search for articles, Frequently Asked Questions or Hot Topics 24 hours a day. http://support.socketmobile.com/EU_S1a.asp Online Requests: Register your product and submit a question to our Technical Support Team. http://support.socketmobile.
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to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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.
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