Socket SocketScan 800 Series User manual
SS®
800 S
UG
2
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 scnner
Companion App 10
Cn’t use Compnon App
How to setup our scnner n Bsc Mode
Apple®, Android, Windows 11
Setup usn Applcton 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
Table of Contents
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Thn ou for choosn Socet Moble Let’s et strted
© 2022 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket®, the Socket Mobile logo, SocketScan®, DuraSled®, Socket Mobile DuraCase™
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
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DurCse
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
5
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
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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
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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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~6” to 12”
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Connect your reader using one of the following Bluetooth connection modes:
Bluetooth Connecton Profles
Bluetooth Mode Description
OS Applcton Mode*
(Defult)
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
Androd/Wndows
Applcton 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
Bsc ebord 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 defult, the reder s set to OS Applcton Mode
Bluetooth Connection Modes
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Bluetooth Connection Modes
Opertn Sstem Connecton Optons
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.
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Companion App
Socket Mobile Companion helps you configure Socket
Mobile barcode readers from the convenience of a mobile
device.
Register a device and extend your warranty by 90 days
• 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.
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!
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