Socket SocketScan 800 Series User manual

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Package Contents 3

Optional Charging Accessories 4

Product Information 5

Charge the Battery 6

Scanning Barcodes 7

Bluetooth Connection Modes 8-9

How to setup our scnner

Companion App 10

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How to setup our scnner n Bsc Mode

Apple®, Android, Windows 11

Setup usn Applcton Mode

Apple 12

Android 13

Windows 15

Bluetooth Unpairing 16

Factory Reset 17

Restore Method 18

Status Indicators 19-21

Quick Programming 22-26

Helpful Resources 27

Safety, Bluetooth, Compliance & Warranty 28-33, 36-39

Battery Warning Statements 34-35

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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 Air®, iPad mini®, iPad Pro®, iPhone®, iPod touch®,

Objective-C®, Swift™, and Xcode® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth®

Technology 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.

Insert Card

USB Charging

Cable

SocketScan™

800 Series

Universal

Klip

Package Contents

DurCse

Socket Mobile DuraSled Case combines and safeguards both

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

solution that simultaneously charges both devices.

Available:

• Apple

• Samsung

Watch our video on how to setup your DuraCase.

Optional Charging Accessories

DuraCase

Charging Dock

DuraCase

6 Multi-Bay Charger

DuraCase

Charging

Adapter

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

affected)

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

Product Information

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 8 hours.

Power On

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

beeps twice (low-high tone).

Charge the Battery

8 Hours

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 flash green

to confirm successful scan.

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

Bluetooth Connecton Profles

Bluetooth Mode Description

OS Applcton Mode*

(Defult)

Use this mode with an

Apple app designed for

Socket Mobile barcode

readers.

• Use with an App developed for iOS devices

• Software installation is required

• Mode to use for iOS applications that

support Socket Mobile readers

Androd/Wndows

Applcton Mode

Use this mode with an

Android app designed for

Socket Mobile barcode

readers.

• Software installation is required

• More efficient and reliable data

communications for barcodes containing lots

of data

• Mode recommended for applications

supporting Socket Mobile readers

Bsc ebord Mode

Configures the barcode

reader to Human Interface

Device (HID).

• NO software installation needed

• Connects to most devices

• Good for barcodes containing small amounts

of data

• Barcode reader interacts with host device

like a keyboard

*B defult, the reder s set to OS Applcton Mode

Bluetooth Connection Modes

Opertn Sstem Connecton Optons

Operating

Systems

(OS)

Devices

Bluetooth

HID

Support

Bluetooth

SPP

Support

Bluetooth

Apple

Serial

Specific

(MFi Mode)

Android Android 4.0.3 &

later Ye s Yes N/A

Apple iOS iPod, iPhone, &

iPad Yes N/A Yes

Windows

PC Windows 8, 10, 11 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 off. The next time you

power on the SocketScan, it will be discoverable.

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

Companion App

Socket Mobile Companion helps you configure Socket

Mobile barcode readers from the convenience of a mobile

device.

• Add multiple devices

• Purchase accessories (limited availability)

• Browse app partners

The Companion app enables you to configure the reader into the faster and

more accurate App Mode, so it can be controlled by other apps, such as

Shopify and Square, to name a couple of the 1000+ apps available.

The Socket Mobile Companion app is designed to ensure you get the maximum

utility benefits from your Socket Mobile devices.

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mobile device to download

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