Socket CHS Series 7 User manual

Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7

with Bluetooth®Wireless Technology

Featuring a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner for wirelessly

adding bar code scanning to Bluetooth enabled mobile

computers running:

•Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 for Pocket PC/

Pocket PC Phone Edition

•Windows Mobile 6 Classic/Professional

•Windows CE.NET for the Intermec CK30

•Palm OS 5.2 or later

•Windows XP or XP Tablet Edition

User’s Guide

5/2008 Document # 6410-00233 O

Socket, the Socket logo, Battery Friendly, Cordless Hand Scanner

with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, SocketCare, SocketScan,

Mobility Friendly, Connect!Agent, and Error Proof Protocol are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc.

Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are registered 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 Cordless Hand Scanner includes technology licensed under

United States Patent Numbers 5,902,991 and D526,320 S.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the

permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited. Please be

aware that the products described in this manual may change

without notice.

Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at:

Socket Mobile, Inc.

39700 Eureka Drive

Newark, CA 94560-4808

USA

Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no

responsibility for anything resulting from the application of

information contained in this manual.

Please refrain from any applications of the Socket Mobile

Cordless Hand Scanner that are not described in this manual.

Please refrain from disassembling the Cordless Hand Scanner.

Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and

technical bulletins by visiting the Socket Mobile website at:

www.socketmobile.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 | INTRODUCTION 5

Scanner Versions 5

About the Software 5

About Combining Scanning with Bluetooth 6

System Requirements 7

Package Contents 8

Product Registration 8

Additional Documentation 8

Hardware Features 9

2 | HARDWARE PREPARATION 11

Installing Batteries and Attaching the Tether 11

Charging the Scanner 12

3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 13

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 14

STEP 2: Install the Software 15

STEP 3: Start SocketScan 18

STEP 4: Configure Scanner Settings 18

STEP 5: Turn on the CHS 19

STEP 6: Connect Device to CHS 20

STEP 7: Start Your Application 22

STEP 8: Scan Data into Your Application 22

Disconnecting 23

Symbology Selector 24

Scanner Settings 25

Scan Demo 27

Connect!Agent Utility 28

4 | SETUP FOR THE INTERMEC CK30 30

STEP 1: Install the Software 31

STEP 2: Turn on the CHS 32

STEP 3: Start SocketScan 33

STEP 4: Connect CK30 to CHS 33

STEP 5: Open Your Application 35

STEP 6: Scan Data into Your Application 35

Disconnecting 36

Symbology Selector 37

Prefixes/Suffixes 38

Power Settings 39

5 | SETUP FOR PALM 40

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 41

STEP 2: Install the Software 41

STEP 3: Turn on the CHS 43

STEP 4: Start SocketScan 43

STEP 5: Connect CHS to PDA with Bluetooth 44

STEP 6: Open Your Application 46

STEP 7: Scan Data into Your Application 47

Scanner Settings 49

Symbology Selector 52

Scan Test 53

6 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 54

STEP 1: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 55

STEP 2: Install the Software 55

STEP 3: Turn on the CHS 57

STEP 4: Start Bluetooth on Your Computer 57

STEP 5: Configure Bluetooth Settings 58

STEP 6: Configure Scanner Settings 65

STEP 7: Connect Computer to CHS 67

STEP 8: Open Your Application 68

STEP 9: Scan Data into Your Application 68

Disconnecting 69

Scanner Settings 70

Advanced Bluetooth Settings 72

Remote Trigger Button 75

Symbology Selector 76

Version Information 77

Dual Device Support 77

APPENDICES

A SPECIFICATIONS 78

B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 81

C BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 84

D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 86

E DECODE ZONE 88

F TROUBLESHOOTING 91

G TECHNICAL SUPPORT 95

LIMITED WARRANTY 96

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 100

1 | INTRODUCTION

If you need to collect bar coded data but don't want to be tied to

your mobile or desktop computer, the 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 scanning is the most efficient way to collect data from a

mobile computer. If the data to be entered is bar coded, using a

laser scanner is 50 times faster and 10,000 times more accurate

than manual data entry.

Bluetooth wireless technology

transforms how devices connect

with each other, offering you new

possibilities for using your mobile

computer with other devices.

With the Cordless Hand Scanner

(CHS), you can scan bar codes

while connected to the PDA in

your pocket or to your laptop,

tablet or desktop computer

located up to 300 feet away — all

without the hassle of cables or the

awkwardness of a protruding

antenna.

SCANNER VERSIONS

The CHS Series 7 includes three versions of the scanner.

•The entry-level CHS 7E uses linear CMOS imaging technology.

•The mid-level CHS 7M has a Class 1 laser scanner.

•The performance level CHS 7P features a Class 2 laser scanner

and a ruggedized construction.

ABOUT THE SOFTWARE

SocketScan™enters scanned data directly into any

open Windows or Palm OS program as if the data

were manually typed, so you can use the CHS with

your favorite application. Included is a utility that

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5

enables you to configure Prefix/Suffixes, sounds, and

other special settings for the CHS.

Connect!Agent™for Windows Mobile simplifies Bluetooth by

automatically setting up and managing the wireless connection.

Connect!Agent runs in the background, requiring no user

interaction.

ABOUT COMBINING SCANNING WITH BLUETOOTH

The Cordless Hand Scanner represents an optimal combination of

proven laser bar code scanning 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 of the connection status with a single beep

when the CHS connects to the host and a double beep when the

connection is closed or lost. As with any wireless device,

connectivity range can be affected by a variety of environmental

variables.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows Mobile devices should satisfy these requirements:

•Any of these Windows Mobile versions:

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

Pocket PC Phone

−Windows Mobile 6 Classic/Professional

•Bluetooth wireless technology

•Any of the following Bluetooth stacks:*

−Broadcom 1.5 or later for Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE

−Broadcom 1.7 or later for Windows Mobile 5.0/6

−Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile

•Software installation requires a host PC with either the

Windows Mobile Device Center for Windows Vista or

ActiveSync 4.0 or greater. Both are available free from the

Microsoft website.

The CHS Series 7 is also compatible with the Intermec CK30

mobile computer, which runs Windows CE.NET.

Palm OS devices should satisfy these minimum requirements:

•Palm OS 5.2 or later

•Bluetooth wireless technology

•Software installation requires Palm Desktop Software on a

host computer.

Windows XP computers should satisfy these minimum

requirements:

•Windows Mobile XP or XP Tablet Edition

•Bluetooth wireless technology

For information about using the CHS with Symbian smartphones,

please visit: www.socketmobile.com/products/bar-code-scanning-

data-collection/series7/

For software updates, please visit:

www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series7/

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 7

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The Cordless Hand Scanner package includes these items:

•Cordless Hand Scanner with Bluetooth Wireless Technology

•AC charging adapter with international plugs

•2 NiMH rechargeable AAA batteries

•Lanyard with retractable tether

•Software Installation CD

•Booklets with copyright, warranty, and regulatory compliance

information

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Socket Mobile highly recommends that customers register their

products. Registered users receive the following benefits:

•Access to technical support

•Special offers for future products and upgrades

•The latest new product information.

SOCKETCARE™SERVICE PROGRAM

The SocketCare service program is available for the Cordless

Hand Scanner. For more information, please visit:

www.socketmobile.com/support/socketcare/

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION

Socket Mobile has also published Quick Start Guides and an

Advanced Programming Guide for the CHS, available online at:

www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-

collection/series7/?page=Detail

HARDWARE FEATURES

Rechargeable Batteries and AC Adapter

Charge the internal batteries 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 in the CHS. Damage may

result if other battery types are charged. Do not store the CHS

for more than 30 days with the batteries installed.

The red Battery Status LED will not function properly if standard

AAA non-rechargeable batteries are being used.

Besides the included AC adapter, you can also recharge the CHS

by using any of the following:

•Socket Mobile Power Pack (available in Americas and Asia

Pacific). www.socketmobile.com/products/accessories/mobile-

power-pack/

•AC and DC adapters of most recent Pocket PCs from Socket

Mobile, Casio, Fujitsu, HP, and Toshiba are also compatible.

Touch Screen Stylus

The CHS features a stylus tip in the tail of the

CHS that you can use Pocket PC and other

device touch screens. The stylus can be

removed with small pliers if desired. Visit the

Socket Mobile website to purchase

replacement styli.

WARNING: Do not use the stylus if

damaged. A damaged stylus may scratch

the display screen of your computer.

The stylus does not work with XP Tablet computers using Active

Matrix displays.

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Status Indicator LED

LED LED Activity Meaning

1 blink per second Bluetooth radio is on, but not

connected.

Bluetooth

Status

(Blue)

1 blink per 5 seconds Bluetooth radio is on, connection

established.

Good Read

(Green)

Green Data successfully scanned and

transmitted to host device.

1 blink per second Less than 20% of battery life

remaining.

Solid red Batteries are charging.

Battery

Status

(Red)

Off when connected

to charger Batteries are fully charged.

Status Indicator Beeps

The scanner beeps to signal the Bluetooth connection status. You

can also have the scanner beep to indicate scanned data reaching

the host device.

LED Beep Pattern Meaning

1 beep Connection to host device has begun.

Bluetooth

Status

(Blue)

2 beeps Connection to host device has ended.

Good Read

(Green)

1 beep Data was successfully scanned and

transmitted to host device.

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