User's Manual

4 | SETUP FOR APPLE IOS
This CHS can be used with the following Apple devices:
• Apple iPhone 5
• Apple iPod touch 5
th
Generation
Before you begin, make sure the CHS is fully charged (see Chapter 2 | SCANNER SETUP).
C ONNECTION O PTIONS
The CHS offers two connection options for Apple iOS: HID and SPP. For more information, see About
Bluetooth HID and SPP Modes.
Bluetooth mode Pros Cons
HID
• No SocketScan 10 software
installation needed
• Limited configuration options
• Limited to printable ASCII and some
non-printable characters
• Less efficient data communications
for barcodes containing lots of data
• iPhone 3G not supported
iOS
(equivalent to SPP)
• Apple tested and certified
• Many configuration options
• Broad character set, including
non-printable ASCII, international
keyboards
• More efficient data
communications for barcodes
containing lots of data
• Compatible iOS application
developed with SocketScan 10 SDK
required
• No SocketScan 10 keyboard wedge
software offered
Socket highly recommends that you use the CHS in iOS mode (equivalent of SPP).
Learn more: http://www.socketmobile.com/pdf/techbrief/socketscan-10-
sdk_white-paper.pdf.
The screenshots shown in this chapter may differ from your device screen
depending on your device type.