Socket SOCKETSCAN S800 User manual

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Bluetooth®wireless technology

Cordless Barcode Scanner

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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

Setup without software application (Basic Mode):

• Android 10

• Apple®11

• Windows 12

Setup using Application Mode:

• Android 13-14

• Windows 15-16

• Apple 17-18

Active Mode 20-21

Bluetooth Unpairing 21

Factory Reset 22

Restore Method 23

Status Indicators 24-25

Product Specications 26-28

Helpful Resources 29

Regulatory Compliance 30-31

Limited Warranty 32

Command Barcodes 33-35

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Thank you for choosing Socket Mobile!

Let’s get started!

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)

Top LED

Side LED

Power button

Scan Trigger 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)

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. Plug charging adapter (not included) into an outlet.

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

4. 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 S850

~6” to 12”

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 ef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 ef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 16)

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.

BASIC MODE (HID)

Android: Connect Android Device in Basic Mode (HID)

In this mode the scanner functions and communicates similar to a key-

board. Therefore, scanner will work with Notes, and any other

application that supports an active cursor.

1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is

discoverable (unpaired) and the blue light blinks fast.

2. Go to Settings | Bluetooth.

3. Make sure the device’s Bluetooth is turned “On” to scan for devices.

4. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.

5. The scanner will connect to the Android device.

6. The scanner will beep once after it has connected.

Note: If you have trouble connecting or pairing with host device, turn

host device’s Bluetooth off/on, and/or perform factory reset to the

scanner (see page 44).

Now you are ready to scan barcodes!

To connect to a new device or use a different prole (mode) on

the same device, you must rst unpair the scanner (see page 22).

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