Socket SOCKETSCAN 800 Series User manual

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Bluetooth®wireless technology

Cordless Barcode Scanner

ATTACHABLE

SOCKETSCAN®800 SERIES USERGUIDE

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Package Contents 3

Product Information 4

Charge the Battery 5

Optional Charging Accessories 6

Scanning Barcodes 7

Bluetooth Connection Modes 8-9

How to setup your scanner:

Download our Companion App for Apple® and Android Device 10

Can’t use Companion App?

How to setup your scanner in Basic Mode

• Basic Mode 11

How to setup your scanner in Application Mode:

• Apple®12

• Android 14

• Android for S800 Rev. M and below 15

• Windows (option 1) or Android 14

• Windows (option 2) 16

Bluetooth Unpairing 17

Factory Reset 18

Restore Method 19

Status Indicators 20-21

Product Specications 22-26

Helpful Resources 27

Battery Warning, Safety, Compliance, Warranty 28-38

Command Barcodes 39-44

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

DuraScan®, Battery Friendly® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc.

Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other

countries. Apple®, iPad®, iPad Mini®, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and Mac iOS® are registered

trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® Tech-

nology word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and

any use of such marks by Socket Mobile, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade

names are those of their respective owners.

Universal

Klip Case

USB Charging CableSocketScan™

800 Series

Micro USB Port Lanyard Hook

Lanyard Attachment (not included)

Bluetooth indicator LED

Battery indicator LED

Power button*

Scan button

Socket Mobile’s barcodes scanners can be wiped clean with a cloth

dampened with isopropyl alcohol or water. Or, the barcode scanners can

be wiped clean with a Sani-Cloth.

Warning: DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER (scanner’s mechanics could be

damaged)

DO NOT USE BLEACH FOR CLEANING (scanner’s material property may be

aected)

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

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CHARGE THE BATTERY

1. Insert charging cable into an AC charging adapter

(not included - most smartphones and tablets come with AC Adapters

that look something like this.)

2. Insert Micro USB into the 800 Series USB port.

3. The 800 Series will beep twice indicating adequate power is being

supplied to the unit.

Side LED status

• Red = Charging

• Green = Fully charged

Note: The SocketScan comes with a pre-installed

rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, the initial full charging of the battery

can take up to 4 hours.

Power On

Press and hold down the small power button on the side until the

SocketScan beeps twice (low-high tone).

4 Hours

OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES

SCANNING BARCODES

DuraCase

Socket Mobile DuraCase™ combines and safeguards

both the 800 Series and mobile device as a one-handed

scanning solution that simultaneously charges both

devices.

Available for Apple®iPod touch®, Samsung J3/J5*and

Samsung S7*.

Watch our video on how to setup your DuraCase.

*On Samsung mobile devices, be sure to disable Fast Charge.

DuraCase

Charging Dock

DuraCase

6 Multi-Bay Charger

Due to varying countries’ outlets,

the DuraCase 6 Multi-Bay Charger

power cords are NOT included in the

package.

DuraCase

Charging Adapter

SCANNING BARCODES

After connecting the SocketScan to your device, open an application.

Place the cursor where you want to enter the scanned data.

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

2. Aim, press and hold the trigger button.

By default, the SocketScan will beep, vibrate, and the side LED will

ash green to conrm successful scan.

SocketScan S800

~4” to 8”

scanning distance

SocketScan S840

~6” to 12”

scanning distance

SocketScan S860

~2” to 30”

scanning distance

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

Connect your scanner using one of the following Bluetooth connection modes:

Bluetooth Connection Proles

Bluetooth Mode Description

Basic Mode (HID)

(Default)*

Human Interface

Device Prole

• 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 Prole

For Android or Windows

• Software installation is required

• More ecient and reliable data

communications for barcodes containing lots

of data

• If you have an application that supports

Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode

recommended

Application Mode

(MFi-SPP)

Apple Specic

Serial Prole

For iOS Devices

• Must use with an App developed to work with

iOS devices

• Software installation is required

• If you have an iOS application that supports

Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode you

want to use

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

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

Connect your scanner using one of the following Bluetooth connection modes:

Bluetooth Connection Proles

Bluetooth Mode Description

Basic Mode (HID)

(Default)*

Human Interface

Device Prole

• 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 Prole

For Android or Windows

• Software installation is required

• More ecient and reliable data

communications for barcodes containing lots

of data

• If you have an application that supports

Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode

recommended

Application Mode

(MFi-SPP)

Apple Specic

Serial Prole

For iOS Devices

• Must use with an App developed to work with

iOS devices

• Software installation is required

• If you have an iOS application that supports

Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode you

want to use

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

Operating System Connection Options

Operating

Systems

(OS)

Devices

Bluetooth

HID

Support

Bluetooth

SPP

Support

Bluetooth

Apple

Serial

Specic

(MFi Mode)

Android Android 4.0.3 &

later Yes Yes N/A

Apple iOS iPod, iPhone, &

iPad Yes N/A Yes

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 No 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 unpairing procedure on page 17)

The SocketScan will unpair and automatically power o. The next time you

power on the SocketScan, it will be

discoverable.

Select the appropriate mode and pair with the second host device.

To assist in scanner setup & conguration,

download our new Companion App for free!

Socket Mobile Companion App will help you

congure and check the status of your Socket

Mobile Barcode scanners.

• Easy to follow instructions for pairing

scanners in Application Mode

• Verify scanner status

• Check warranty and register scanners

Learn more about Application Mode.

Scan this QR code with your

mobile device to download our

new app!

Scan this QR code with your

mobile device to download our

new app!

COMPANION APP

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