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Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7
®
with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Featuring a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner and SocketScan
software for wirelessly adding bar code scanning to Bluetooth
enabled mobile computers running:
• Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE
• Palm OS 5.2 or later
• Windows XP or XP Tablet Edition
User’s Guide
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July 2005 Document # 6410-00233 F Copyright Notice Copyright © 2005 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and product n
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Table of Contents 1 | INTRODUCTION 5 About the Software 5 About Combining Scanning with Bluetooth 6 System Requirements, Package Contents 7 Product Registration, Hardware Features 8 2 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 10 STEP 1: Install Batteries and Attach Tether 10 STEP 2: Charge the Scanner 11 STEP 3: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 11 STEP 4: Install the Software 12 STEP 5: Configure Scanner Settings 14 STEP 6: Connect Scanner to Pocket PC via Bluetooth 17 STEP 7: Scan Data into Yo
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APPENDICES A | SPECIFICATIONS 60 B | SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 62 C | BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 64 D | ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 65 E | DECODE ZONE 68 F | TROUBLESHOOTING 69 G | TECHNICAL SUPPORT 71 LIMITED WARRANTY 72 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 74 4
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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 scanni
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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 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
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System Requirements Your mobile computer should meet these minimum requirements: • Any of the following operating systems: − Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE − Palm OS 5.2 or later − Windows XP or Tablet XP • Any of the following Bluetooth stacks: − Socket Drakar v1.4 (from Socket SDIO and CF Connection Kits) − IVT BlueSoleil v1.4.7 or later (from Socket CF Connection Kit with Adapter or Socket Class 1 USB Adapter) − Widcomm v1.4 − Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Pocket PCs − Microso
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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
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Status Indicator LED LED LED Activity Meaning Bluetooth radio is on, but not 1 blink per second Bluetooth connected. Status Bluetooth radio is on, connection (Blue) 1 blink per 5 seconds established. Good Read Data successfully scanned and Green (Green) transmitted to host device. Less than 20% of battery life 1 blink per second Battery remaining. Status Solid red Batteries are charging. (Red) Off when connected Batteries are fully charged. to charger Status In
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2 | Setup for Windows Mobile This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC 2003. 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 5: Configure scanner settings. STEP 6: Connect scanner to Pocket PC via Bluetooth. STEP 7: Scan data into your application. OPTIONAL: • Select symbologies. • Configur
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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 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 A
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STEP 4: Install the Software 1. Use ActiveSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to make an active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC. 2. Insert the installation CD into your host PC. 3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 4. Follow the instructions on your screen to begin the installation process for Windows CE (also compatible with Windows Mobile 2003). • Read the instructions
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5. In the File Download screen click Run. 6. If a Security Warning screen appears, click Run. 7. The SocketScan for Windows CE Setup Program will begin. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software. 8. When software installation is complete, disconnect the Pocket PC from the host PC. Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 13
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STEP 5: Configure Scanner Settings 1. Start the Socket CHS configuration utility. Tap Start | Settings | System | Socket CHS. 2. In the General screen, check the box Enable Socket CHS Support. 3. In the Port configuration field, select the Bluetooth hardware that you are using with your Pocket PC. Depending on which option you select, additional fields may appear. Device information will also appear on the screen if you have previously connected to the CHS. • Socket: Select i
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Microsoft: You must assign the CHS as your favorite. Tap on the Favorite button to initiate a Bluetooth device search. When the CHS is found, select it from the list and tap OK. 4. Tap on the Scanner tab. Enter the following settings: CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 15
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• Trigger Operation: − Scan always: Select if you would like the CHS to scan whether or not it has a Bluetooth connection to the host device. − Scan only when connected to host: Select if you would like the CHS to detect a Bluetooth connection to the host device before it scans. Scanning will be a few milliseconds slower. This option allows the CHS to be triggered remotely if needed. • Good Read Indicator: Select how would like the scanner to indicate that data has been successfull
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STEP 6: Connect Scanner to Pocket PC via Bluetooth 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. 2. Prepare the Bluetooth hardware for your Pocket PC. Make sure the Bluetooth radio is turned on. If needed, make sure a COM port is enabled for
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3. Start SocketScan. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan. 4. The SocketScan icon should appear in the task tray (visible in the Today screen), indicating that your device is not currently connected to the CHS. Tap on the icon. In the pop-up menu, select Connect CHS. Your Pocket PC cannot connect to the CHS if another device is assigned as the favorite/default Bluetooth serial device. If needed, remove any such settings. • If using the Socket SDIO or CF card, from the Bluet
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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. Socket stack Widcomm stack, Fujitsu Pocket LOOX If multiple Cordless Hand Scanners were detected, identify yours by checking the MAC address printed on a label in the battery compartment. Your screen may vary if you are using different Bluetooth hardware/software. 6. If using the Widcomm stack, you may be prompte
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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, and the SocketScan icon will change to show an image of the scanner. Note: If you are using the Socket SDIO or CF card, the Socket Bluetooth icon in the task tray will also begin blinking to indicate that the devices have connected. If the Pocket PC suspends or the CHS is taken out of range, the Bluetooth connection will be lost. After t
