Socket 9M User manual

Socket Bluetooth®Cordless Ring Scanner

Series 9

User’s Guide

2/2009 Document # 6410-00273 P

Socket, the Socket logo, Battery Friendly, Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring

Scanner, SocketScan, Connect!Agent, Error Proof Protocol, ActivePairing,

SocketCare, Business Mobility Now! and Mobility Friendly are registered

trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth

logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to

Socket Mobile, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of

their respective holders.

The Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner includes technology licensed under

United States Patent No. 5,902,991, 7,429,000 B1, D510,087S, D554,641 S,

and D570,350, and European Community Registered Designs 000522289-

0001 and 000522289-0002.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket

is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this

manual may change without notice.

Feel free to contact Socket at:

Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive

Newark, CA 94560-4808

USA

Other than the above, Socket can assume no responsibility for anything

resulting from the application of information contained in this manual.

Please refrain from any applications of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring

Scanner that are not described in this manual. Please refrain from

disassembling the Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner. Disassembly of this

device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical

bulletins online at: socketmobile.com

IMPORTANT!

The information in this User’s Guide is based on version 3

of the Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner hardware, which

includes devices with any of the following part numbers:

Bluetooth

CRS version Ring Unit Part

Number Wrist Unit Part

Number

9M 8550-00032 8550-00028

9P 8550-00027 8550-00028

The features described in this manual that do not apply to older

hardware versions of the Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner will be noted

as such.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 | INTRODUCTION 6

About the Software 6

Performance Levels 6

System Compatibility Requirements 7

Package Contents 8

Product Registration 8

SocketCare™ Service Program 8

Advanced Programming Guide 8

Product Diagram 9

Cable Break Away 9

Status Indicator LEDs and Beeps 10

2 | HARDWARE PREPARATION 11

Assembling the AC Adapter 11

Charging and Installing the Battery 11

Assembling and Putting on the Bluetooth CRS 13

3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 16

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 17

STEP 2: Install SocketScan and Connect!Agent 18

STEP 3: Start SocketScan 21

STEP 4: Enable Cordless Scanner Support 21

STEP 5: Turn on the Bluetooth CRS 22

STEP 6: Connect Device to Bluetooth CRS 23

STEP 7: Assemble and Put on the Bluetooth CRS 25

STEP 8: Open your Application 25

STEP 9: Scan Data into Your Application 26

Disconnecting 27

Symbology Selector 28

Scanner Settings 29

Scan Demo 31

Connect!Agent Utility 32

Dual Device Support 33

4 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP AND VISTA 34

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 35

STEP 2: Install the Software 35

STEP 3: Turn on the Bluetooth CRS 37

STEP 4: Start Bluetooth On Your Computer 37

STEP 5: Configure Bluetooth Settings 38

STEP 6: Start SocketScan 44

STEP 7: Configure Scanner Settings 44

TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

STEP 8: Connect Computer to Bluetooth CRS 47

STEP 9: Assemble and Put on the Bluetooth CRS 48

STEP 10: Open Your Application 48

STEP 11: Scan Data into Your Application 49

Scanner Settings 51

Advanced Scanner Settings 52

Remote Trigger Button 55

Floating Trigger 56

Symbology Selector 57

5 | ACTIVEPAIRING 58

APPENDICES

A SPECIFICATIONS 65

B SCANNING, SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 68

C BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 72

D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 74

E DECODE ZONE 76

F RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS 78

G TROUBLESHOOTING 79

H TECHNICAL SUPPORT 83

LIMITED WARRANTY 84

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 87

1 | INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring

Scanner (CRS) Series 9 with Bluetooth wireless technology. This

wearable device provides hands-free bar code scanning to boost

productivity in warehousing, inventory control, shipment tracking,

and other data capture applications.

The Bluetooth CRS features a durable design that is IP54 compliant,

with an exclusive Liquidmetal®construction that is twice as strong as

titanium, extremely rugged and scratch-resistant.

The Battery Friendly® design uses minimal power, so you can use the

Bluetooth CRS for up to 10 hours on a single charge.

The Bluetooth CRS features a Class 1 Bluetooth radio so you can

scan bar codes while wirelessly connected to computer located up to

300 feet (100 m) away. Socket offers multiple wireless connection

tools, including Connect!Agent™ software and ActivePairing™, which

automate the connection process.

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

SocketScan™software feeds scanned data into any open program,

as if the data were manually typed. A configuration utility that

enables you to select Prefix/Suffixes, sounds, and other special

settings for the Bluetooth CRS.

Connect!Agent™software for Windows Mobile simplifies Bluetooth by

automatically setting up and managing the wireless connection.

PERFORMANCE LEVELS

Performance

Level Features Ring Unit Part

Number

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 7

Mid-range Class 1 laser for normal indoor use 8550-00032

8550-00025

8550-00022

Performance Class 2 laser for demanding requirements like

scanning outdoors in sunlight, over long distances or

through Mylar, auto windshields, or other glass

8550-00027

8550-00024

8550-00018

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Windows Mobile:

•Any of the following Windows Mobile versions:

−Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 for Pocket PC/Pocket PC Phone

−Windows Mobile 6.0 or 6.1 Classic/Professional

•Bluetooth radio and any of the following Bluetooth stacks:

−Broadcom 1.5 or greater

−Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile

−Stonestreet One 1.2.4 (Build 1783) for Windows Mobile

Note: Software installation requires a host PC, connection cable/ cradle, and

ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center software, available free from the

Microsoft website. Alternatively, advanced users can install a CAB file (please

see Readme file for instructions).

Windows XP and Vista:

•Windows XP Professional/Tablet PC (SP1, SP2, SP3) or

Windows Vista Business/Ultimate (SP1)

•Bluetooth radio and any of the following Bluetooth stacks:

−Broadcom 5.1.0.1700 or greater

−Microsoft Bluetooth stack

−Toshiba 4.00.34, 5.00.06F or greater

Note: For information and instructions on using the Bluetooth CRS with the

Intermec CK30, please contact Socket technical support.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Wrist unit Ring unit Coiled cable

Finger straps (2)

Wrist strap

Wrist unit case

Li-ion battery Battery charger AC adapter with plugs

for USA and Europe

CD with software and

documentation

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Socket recommends that all customers register their products.

Registered users benefit from priority technical support and can choose

to get special offers, and product/upgrade information. Register online

at: www.socketmobile.com/support/support/new

SOCKETCARE™SERVICE PROGRAM

The SocketCare service program is available for the Bluetooth CRS. For

more information, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support/

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING GUIDE

The SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide is available online at:

www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 9

PRODUCT DIAGRAM

Note: The Bluetooth Device Address is labeled on the bottom of the wrist unit.

It helps you identify your CRS.

CABLE BREAK AWAY

The Bluetooth CRS is designed to break away from the hand if

subjected to unusual force. This feature is designed to reduce the risk

or extent of injury in case the Bluetooth CRS gets entangled with

industrial equipment. If the cable breaks away during use, simply plug

it back in to resume operation.

Power button

Good Read LED

Left Tri

er Button Ri

ht Tri

er Button

Bluetooth Status LED

Batter

Status LED

Batter

Door Lock

Coiled cable

Wrist Unit

Rin

Unit

STATUS INDICATOR LEDS AND BEEPS

Ring Unit LED

LED LED Activity Meaning

Good Read

(Green LED) On Data successfully scanned and sent

to host device

Wrist Unit LEDs

LED LED Activity Meaning

Solid on Side power button pressed

1 blink per

second Bluetooth radio is on, no connection

Bluetooth

Status

(Blue LED) 1 blink every 3

seconds Bluetooth connection

Blinking 20% battery capacity remaining

On 10% battery capacity remaining

Battery Status

(Red LED) Off Off or Good Battery status

Wrist Unit Beeps

Beep Pattern Meaning

2 beeps (low-high) Power on

2 beeps (high-low) Power off

1 beep CRS connected to host computer

2 beeps

(same tone) CRS disconnected from host computer

1 beep with green

LED (optional

setting)

Data successfully scanned and sent to host

computer

3 long beeps Cable disconnected from wrist unit

5 beeps CRS has detected an error and reset

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