Socket 800 SERIES User manual

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SOCKETSCAN™ 800 SERIES USERGUIDE
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Universal
Klip Case
USB Charging CableSocketScan™
800 Series

PRODUCT INFORMATION
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)
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CHARGE THE SOCKETSCAN 800 SERIES
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.
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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

The SocketScan can connect to your device using one of the following
mode:
Bluetooth Connection Proles
Bluetooth Mode Description
Basic Mode
(Default)
Human Interface
Device Prole
• “NO” software installation needed.
• Connects to most devices.
• Good for barcodes containing small amounts of data.
• Scanner appears like a keyboard.
Application
Mode (SPP)
Serial Port
Prole
• Software installation required.
• More efcient data communications for barcodes con-
taining lots of data.
Application
Mode (MFi-SPP)
Apple Specic
Serial Prole
• Apple MFi tested and certied.
• An app is required.
• If you have an application that supports Socket Mobile
Scanners this is the mode you want to use.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION METHODS
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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION METHODS
Connection Options Based on Operating Systems
Operating
Systems
(OS)
Devices Blue-
tooth
Basic
Mode
(HID)
Support
Blue-
tooth
Appli-
cation
Mode
(SPP)
Support
Bluetooth
Apple
Serial
Specic
(Applica-
tion Mode
(MFi-
SPP))
Android Android 2.1 &later Yes Yes No
Apple iOS iPod, iTouch, iPhone, &iPad Yes No Yes
Windows
Mobile
Windows Mobile 6.x Yes Yes No
Windows PC Windows 7, 8 Yes Yes No
Mac OS Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.X
Mac Books, Mac Mini, &iMac
Yes No No
Note: To switch from one mode to the other you must remove the
pairing information (see unpairing procedure on page 16) from both
devices - host computer and the SocketScan.
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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BASIC MODE (HID) - ANDROID
Connect Android Device in Basic Mode (HID)
1. Power on the SocketScan. Make sure the SocketScan is discoverable
(unpaired).
2. Touch Home | Menu | Settings | Wireless &Networks |
Bluetooth settings
3. Make sure the device has Bluetooth “On”. Scan for devices.
4. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.
5. The SocketScan will connect to the Android device.
6. The SocketScan will beep once after it has connected and is ready to
scan barcodes.
Connect Apple iOS Device or Mac OS Device Basic Mode (HID)
In this mode the scanner works and behaves just like a keyboard.
Therefore, SocketScan will work with Safari, Notes, and any other ap-
plications that supports an active cursor.
1. Power on the SocketScan. Make sure the SocketScan is discoverable
(unpaired).
2. Start a Bluetooth device search.
• iOS: Tap Settings | General | Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth. A
Bluetooth device search will begin.
• Mac OS: Click System Preferences | Internet &Wireless | Bluetooth.
In Bluetooth preferences, select the On checkbox. Click Set up New
Device... A Bluetooth device search will begin.
3. In the device list, tap on CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Pair.
4. The SocketScan will connect to the Apple device.
5. The SocketScan will beep once after it has connected and is ready to
scan barcodes.
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BASIC MODE (HID) - WINDOWS PC
Connect Windows PC
Power on the SocketScan. Make sure the SocketScan is discoverable
(unpaired).
1. Use your computer’s Bluetooth Settings to connect to the SocketScan.
2. Open Devices and Printers and select “Add a device”.
3. In the device list, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Click Next.
4. If a passkey is requested, enter 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK.
Or Pair Now.
5. Follow the remaining screens to complete the wizard.
Note: On some computers the SocketScan will have to be congured as
Basic Mode (HID) Peripheral. Please refer to the User Guide to see this
special barcode.
The User Guide at Socket Mobile’s support web page.
Note: For Windows Mobile refer to the User Guide at Socket Mobile’s
support web page.
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APPLICATION MODE (SPP) - ANDROID
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Connect Android & Windows Mobile Device Quickly:
SocketScan 10 software installation required.
1.Power on the scanner and scan this barcode. The scanner will beep 3
times.
2.Turn Bluetooth on for your device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
A Bluetooth Devices search will begin.
3.Tap Socket CHS[xxxxxx] in the list of Devices found. After a few
seconds the “Not Paired” status will change to “Connected” and the
scanner’s Blue LED will blink every 3 seconds confirming the
connection.

APPLICATION MODE (SPP) - ANDROID
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Connect Android device in Application Mode (SPP) using EZ
Pair
1. Go to Google Play Store, search for “SocketScan”.
2. Download & install. Follow the on screen instructions.
Getting Started
3. Follow the on screen instructions.
4. Tap on screen the ON SCREEN button.
5. Tap on screen the 1D SCANNER button.
6. Scan the barcode on the device screen. Wait a few seconds. The
scanner will beep 3 times indicating it has accepted the command to
connect to your device.
7. When notied of a pairing request, swipe the notication icon down,
then tap Pairing request.
8. On the next screen, tap Pair.
9. The scanner will beep once to indicate connected state and is ready
to scan barcodes. Tap Back to close Socket EZ Pair.
10.If you are connecting a scanner which is not registered, a scanner
registration icon will appear on top of the screen. Swipe the icon
down to open the registration screen. Follow the instructions to
register your Scanner. Socket Mobile highly recommends that all
customers register their products, but registration is optional.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!

APPLICATION MODE (SPP) - WINDOWS PC
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Connect Windows PC in Application Mode (SPP)
Note: Make sure you have administrative privileges.
1. Download the latest SocketScan 10 software from Socket Mobile’s
support web page.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
3. In SocketScan 10 Settings, select an incoming Bluetooth serial COM
port.
Note: If there is none please click Ports to create a new incoming COM
port in Bluetooth settings.
4. Click Finish.
5. Restart your system.

WINDOWS PC
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To pair the SocketScan with the PC using EZ Pair:
1. Power on the SocketScan. Make sure the SocketScan is discoverable
(unpaired).
2. Launch SocketScan 10 and click on the SocketScan 10 icon in the task
tray. In the pop-up menu, click Socket EZ Pair.
3. Scan the barcode on the screen to switch set your scanner in Appli-
cation Mode (SPP). The SocketScan will beep 3 times.
4. Click 1D Scanner (S800) or 2D Scanner (S850) accordingly.
5. Scan the barcode that appears on the screen.
6. The PC will automatically try to pair with the SocketScan. If prompt-
ed to allow the pairing, click Yes. If prompted for a passkey, enter
0000 (four zeroes).
7. After the SocketScan connects, it will beep once. Close Socket EZ
Pair.
8. If you are connecting a scanner which is not registered, a
SocketScan registration icon will appear on top of the screen.
Follow the instructions to register your SocketScan. Socket Mobile
highly recommends that all customers register their products, but
registration is not necessary.
9. The task tray icon will change to indicate the connection.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes.
Note: If you are unable to scan the barcode on screen, please refer to
the alternative Bluetooth Method to connect the SocketScan in the User
Guide at Socket Mobile’s support web page.

APPLICATION MODE (MFi-SPP)
Connect Apple device in iOS Mode
Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit
www.socketmobile.com/appstore to conrm your Scanner-enabled
application supports the SocketScan.
If you are using the SocketScan with an Apple iOS device and a Scanner-
enabled Application that does not provide instructions how to connect
with the SocketScan, please use the following steps.
1. Power on the SocketScan. Make sure the SocketScan is discoverable
(unpaired).
2. To change the prole to iOS mode scan this barcode. The SocketScan
will beep 3 times.
Use with iPad, iPod touch, and iPhones.
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APPLICATION MODE (MFi-SPP)
3. Turn Bluetooth on the Apple device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
A Bluetooth Devices search will begin.
4. Tap Socket CHS[xxxxxx] in the list of Devices found. After a few
seconds the “Not Paired” status will change to “Connected” and
the SocketScan Blue LED will blink every 3 seconds conrming the
connection.
Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the
Bluetooth Address. The full Bluetooth address is printed on the Product
label.
5. Open the Scanner-enabled Application. The SocketScan will beep
once indicating that it is connected to the appropriate application.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes.
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USING THE SCANNER
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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
ash green to conrm successful scan.
SocketScan S800
~4” to 8”
scanning distance
SocketScan S850
~6” to 12”
scanning distance

Note: This procedure will put the SocketScan in discoverable mode.
Step 1: Unpairing the SocketScan: Deleting the Bluetooth Pairing
If the SocketScan is paired with a device, unpair it before trying to
connect to a different device.
a. Power on the SocketScan.
b. Press and hold down the trigger button.
c. Press and hold down the power button.
d. After 3 beeps, release both buttons.
The SocketScan will unpair and automatically power off. The next time
you power on the SocketScan, it will be discoverable.
Step 2: Remove the SocketScan from the Bluetooth list on the host
device
Important: Both steps above must be done to complete the unpairing.
BLUETOOTH UNPAIRING
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Important! Make sure the SocketScan 800 Series is not connected to a
host computer or device before scanning a command barcode!
Bluetooth Connection Modes
Basic Mode (HID) (default)
Congures the SocketScan to
Human Interface Device (HID)
mode as a Keyboard class
device
Application Mode (SPP)
Changes the SocketScan to
Application Mode (SPP)
Application Mode (MFi-SPP)
Changes the SocketScan to
Basic Mode for iOS
COMMAND BARCODES
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COMMAND BARCODES
Important! Make sure the SocketScan 800 Series is not connected to a
host computer or device before scanning a command barcode!
Beep Settings
Beep “ON”
(Default)
Enables SocketScan
to beep to indicate
successful scans
Beep “OFF”
Disables SocketScan
from beeping to
indicate successful
scans
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COMMAND BARCODES
Important! Make sure the SocketScan 800 Series is not connected to a
host computer or device before scanning a command barcode!
Vibrate Settings
Vibrate “ON” (Default)
Enables SocketScan to
vibrate to indicate
successful scans
Vibrate “OFF”
Disables SocketScan from
vibrating to indicate
successful scans
Factory Default
Factory Reset
Reverts all settings to factory
defaults (The SocketScan will
power off after scanning this
barcode)
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STATUS INDICATORS
Status LED Activity Meaning
Top LED
Bluetooth
1 Blink
(every second)
Bluetooth is On and not
connected
1 Blink
(every 3 seconds)
SocketScan is connected to
a device
Side LED 1 Green Blink
(after the beam scan)
Data successfully scanned
Side LED
Battery Status
Red Constant
(while charging)
Battery is charging
Red Blinking 20% or less battery
capacity remaining
Green Constant
(while charging)
Battery is fully charged
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