Socket CHS Series 7 User manual

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

July 2005 Document # 6410-00233 F

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 names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of

Socket Communications is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the

products described in this manual may change without notice.

Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at:

Socket Communications, Inc.

37400 Central Court

Newark, CA 94560

Other than the above, Socket Communications can assume no responsibility

for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this

manual.

Please refrain from any applications of the Socket 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 Socket’s web page at: www.socketcom.com.

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 Your Application 21

OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies 22

OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes 23

OPTIONAL: Run Scan Demo 24

OPTIONAL: Configure Automatic Connections 25

3 | SETUP FOR PALM 27

STEP 1: Install Batteries and Attach Tether 27

STEP 2: Charge the Scanner 28

STEP 3: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 28

STEP 4: Install the Software 29

STEP 5: Connect Scanner to PDA via Bluetooth 31

STEP 6: Scan Data into Your Application 34

OPTIONAL: Configure Scan Settings 35

OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies 37

OPTIONAL: Test Bar Codes 38

4 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 39

STEP 1: Install Batteries and Attach Tether 39

STEP 2: Charge the Scanner 40

STEP 3: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 40

STEP 4: Install the Software 41

STEP 5: Connect Scanner to Computer via Bluetooth 43

STEP 6: Configure Scanner Settings 48

STEP 7: Scan Data into Your Application 52

OPTIONAL: Assign Sound and Prefix/Suffix Settings 54

OPTIONAL: Configure Advanced Bluetooth Settings 55

OPTIONAL: Assign a Trigger Button 57

OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies 58

OPTIONAL: View Version Information 59

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

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 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 Socket's Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS), you can scan

bar codes while connected to the PDA in your pocket or your laptop or

desktop located up to 300 feet away — all without the hassle of cables or the

wkwardness of a protruding antenna.a

About the Software

SocketScan™ enters scanned data directly into any open

Windows or Palm OS program, as if the data were manually

typed. You can configure Prefix/Suffixes and assign a beep

tone to signify good data reads at the host.

The Socket CHS configuration utility makes it easy to

configure SocketScan for use with the Cordless Hand

Scanner. Simply identify which kind of Bluetooth hardware

you will be using on your mobile computer, and SocketScan

will automatically search for it when you try to connect.

Note: For Palm OS and Windows XP, the Socket CHS configuration utility

is integrated into the SocketScan program.

For software updates, please visit: www.socketcom.com/support/support_bar.asp

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5

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 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.

The most likely source of errors in any cordless scanning system is not in

the scanning and decoding process, but in the transmission of the data to the

host. For this reason, the beeper and green LED signals provided by the

CHS confirm not only a successful scan but also the successful

transmission of the scanned data to the host. Users familiar with bar code

scanning may notice a slight delay between the successful scan and shut off

of the laser and the beep and green LED from the CHS confirming

completed transmission of the data. In most instances, this delay is less than

300 ms (milliseconds), but may be slightly longer as the connectivity range

limit is approached.

Because of the two-way transmission verification process, it is

possible to cause communication problems by scanning bar

codes as fast as possible. When this occurs, all transmissions

will stop for several seconds before scanning can be resumed. To

prevent this from happening, the user should wait until the

confirming beep is received before scanning the next bar code.

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

−Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

If you are using a Pocket PC or Palm device, during installation you will

need a deskop or laptop computer that meets these minimum requirements:

•Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP

•Either Microsoft ActiveSync or Palm Desktop Software

For information about using the CHS with Symbian Series 60 devices,

please visit: www.socketcom.com/product/cordless.asp?Type=Scanner

Support for other Bluetooth stacks is planned for future releases.

Package Contents

The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner package includes these items:

•Socket 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

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 7

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 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’s Mobile Power Pack. For more information, please visit:

www.socketcom.com/product/AC4009-541.asp

•AC and DC adapters of most recent Pocket PCs from Casio, Compaq,

Dell, Fujitsu, and Toshiba are also compatible.

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. Optionally,

you can also set the scanner to beep every time it successfully scans data

and transmits it to 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.

Touch Screen Stylus

The touch screen stylus in the tail of the CHS can be removed with small

pliers if desired. Visit the Socket 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.

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 9

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.

•Configure prefix/suffixes.

•Run Scan Demo application.

•Configure automatic connections.

STEP 1: Install Batteries and Attach Tether

1. Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock and remove the battery cover. Turn

the lock underneath the scanner to a horizontal position. Remove the

casing.

2. Install the batteries in opposite directions, as indicated by the positive

symbols.

WARNING: Do not install the batteries incorrectly.

Damage may result.

3. If desired, attach the tether. Wrap the string loop around the inside part

of the lock.

4. Replace the battery cover and lock it into place.

5. If desired, attach the tether to a lanyard or belt.

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