Socket CHS 7Ci User manual

Model shown: CHS 7Ci

Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

CHS 7Ci &7Di

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SERIES 7

1D IMAGER USER GUIDE

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word mark and logo are registered trademarks of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA, and any

use by Socket Mobile, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks and trade names con-

tained herein may be those of their respective owners.

Scanner 7Ci/7Di AC adapter* & USB

to DC plug cable

*Use the plug that is regionally

appropriate

Lanyard NiMH

rechargeable

batteries

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

The CHS 7Ci & 7Di is made with antimicrobial additives to help

protect against bacteria.

*Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Mode (iOS

only).

Twist-lock

(horizontal/unlocked)

Battery door

Twist-lock

(vertical/locked)

Lanyard

Blue/Green/Red

LED

Trigger button

Power button*

DC-in connector

Scanner head

Product label

Pins for

charging

cradle

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Insert the Batteries

Unlock the Battery door by using

a thin coin to turn the lock under

the scanner to a horizontal position

(turn 90 degrees).

Install the batteries in their correct position

as indicated by the +/- symbols.

Important: Only use NiMH

Rechargeable batteries. Do NOT

use Alkaline Batteries

Attach the Lanyard (optional)

Detach the string loop of the tether

from the lanyard. Then feed the

string loop through the slot in the

Twist-lock and then through the end of the

loop. Pull tight so the string loop is secure

to the Twist-lock, Reattach the string loop

to the tether from the Lanyard.

If desired, attach the tether to a lanyard or

belt.

SCANNER SETUP

Charge the Scanner

The scanner must be fully charged

before first use. Please allow 5 hours

uninterrupted charging for the initial

battery charge.

For the 7Di, lift the rubber flap to access the

power connector.

• Red LED = Charging

• Green LED = Fully charged

Charging from a computer USB port is not

reliable and not recommended.

Charging Cradle & Charging Stand

available separately.

5 Hours

CHARGE THE BATTERY

Powering On:

Press and hold down the small

power button until the LED turns

blue and the scanner beeps twice

(low-high).

Powering Off/ Disconnecting:

Press and hold down the small power

button until the scanner beeps twice

(high-low) and lights turn off.

The scanner will power off automati-

cally if device is not connected within 5

minutes. Scanner connected to a device

will power off within 2 hours if idle/

inactive.

Power button

POWERING ON/OFF

Scanning Barcodes

After connecting the scanner to your device, open an application. Place the

cursor where you want to enter the scanned data.

1. Hold the scanner a few inches from the barcode.

2. Aim, press and hold the trigger button.

By default, the scanner will beep, vibrate, and the LED will flash green to con-

firm successful scan.

Not recommended

scanning techniques

Aim the scan beam straight

across the entire barcode

USING THE SCANNER

Connect your Scanner using one of the following Bluetooth modes:

Bluetooth Connection Profiles

Bluetooth Mode Description

Basic Mode (HID)

(Default)*

Human Interface

Device Profile

• NO software installation required

• Connects to most devices

• Good for barcodes containing small amounts of

data

• Scanner interacts with host device like a keyboard

Application Mode

(SPP)

Serial Port Profile

• Software installation required

• More efficient and reliable data communications

for barcodes containing lots of data

Application Mode

(MFi-SPP) for iOS

Apple Specific

Serial Profile

• Must use with an App developed for iOS devices

• Apple MFI tested and certified

• If you have an application that supports Socket Mo-

bile Scanners, this is the mode you want to use

*By default, the Scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID)

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

Operating System Connection Options

Operating

Systems

(OS)

Devices

Bluetooth

Basic Mode

(HID)

Support

Bluetooth

Applica-

tion Mode

(SPP)

Support

Bluetooth

Applica-

tion Mode

(MFi-SPP)

for iOS

Android Android 4.0.3 &later Yes Yes N/A

Apple iOS iPod, iPhone, &iPad Yes N/A Yes

Windows

Mobile

Windows Mobile 6.x

(SoMo only) Yes Yes N/A

Windows PC Windows 7, 8, 10 Yes Yes N/A

Mac OS

Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.X

Mac Books, Mac Mini,

&iMac

Yes N/A N/A

Note: To switch from one mode to the other, you must remove the

pairing information from both devices - host computer and the scanner. (See un-

pairing procedure, page 18)

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

Android: Connect Android Device in Basic Mode (HID)

1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable (unpaired).

2. Touch Home | Menu | Settings | Wireless &Networks | Bluetooth

settings

3. Make sure the device has Bluetooth “On”. Scan for devices.

4. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.

5. The scanner will connect to the Android device.

6. The scanner will beep once after it has connected and is ready to scan bar-

codes.

Apple: Connect Apple iOS Device or Mac OS Device in

Basic Mode (HID)

In this mode, the scanner interacts with the device like a keyboard.

Therefore, the scanner will work with Safari, Notes, and any other applications

that supports an active cursor.

1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable (unpaired).

2. Start a Bluetooth device search.

• iOS: Tap Settings | General | Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth. A Bluetooth

device search will begin.

• Mac OS: Click System Preferences | Internet & Wireless | Bluetooth. In Blue-

tooth preferences, select the “On” checkbox. Click Set up New Device... A

Bluetooth device search will begin. 10

BASIC MODE (HID)

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