Socket D820 User manual

D800, D820, D840,  D860
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Package Contents 3
Optional Charging Accessories 3
Product Information 4
Charge the Battery 5
Scanning Barcodes 6
Bluetooth Connection Modes 7-8
How to setup our scnner
Download our Companion App 9
Cn’t use Compnon App
How to setup our scnner n Bsc Mode
Basic Mode 10
How to setup our scnner n Applcton Mode
Apple® 11
Android 12
Windows 13
Bluetooth Unpairing 14
Factory Reset 15
Restore Method 16
Status Indicators 17-19
Quick Programming 20-25
Helpful Resources 26
Battery Warning, Safety, Compliance, Warranty 27-38
Table of Contents

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Insert Card
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Optional Charging Accessories
Charging Dock 6 Multi-Bay ChargerCharging
Adapter
DuraScan®
800 Series
Charging Dock
(Available with bundle)
Package Contents

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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).
Charging Pins
Wrist Strap Hook
Wrist Strap
Hook
Bluetooth indicator LED
Battery indicator LED
Power button*
Scan button
Product Information

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1. Insert scanner into Charging Dock, 6 Bay Charger or Charging Adapter.
• Bundles available for Charging Dock and 6 Bay Charger.
2. Insert USB or plug into wall port.
3. The scanner will beep twice indicating adequate power is being supplied to
the unit.
Side LED status
• Red = Charging
• Green = Fully charged
Note: The scanner 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 scanner
beeps twice (low-high tone).
Charge the Battery
8 Hours
Charging Dock 6 Bay Charger
Due to varying countries’ outlets,
the 6 Bay Charger power cords
differ per region.
Charging
Adapter

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After connecting the scanner to your device, open an application.
Place the cursor where you want to enter the scanned data.
1. Hold the scanner a few inches from the barcode.
2. Aim, press and hold the scan button.
By default, the scanner will beep, vibrate, and the side LED will flash green to
confirm successful scan.
DurScn D800
~4” to 8”
scnnn
dstnce
DurScn D840
~6” to 12”
scnnn
dstnce
Scanning Barcodes
DurScn D860
~2” to 30”
scnnn
dstnce

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Bluetooth Connection Modes
Connect your barcode 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.
1. Use with an App developed for iOS devices
2. Software installation is required
3. 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.
1. Software installation is required
2. More efficient and reliable data
communications for barcodes containing lots
of data
3. 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 brcode reder s set to OS Applcton Mode

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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 Yes 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 N/A 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 15)
The scanner will unpair and automatically power off. The next time you power
on the scanner, it will be discoverable.
Select the appropriate mode and pair with the second host device.

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Companion App
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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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Connect Devce n Bsc Mode
In this mode the scanner functions and communicates similar to a keyboard.
Therefore, the 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
Bluetooth LED blinking).
2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
3. Make sure the Bluetooth is “On” and scan for devices.
4. In the list of found devices, tap S8xx [xxxxxx] to Pair.
5. The scanner will connect to the host device.
6. The scanner will beep once after it has connected.
*If you have trouble connecting or pairing with host device, turn host device’s
Bluetooh off/on, and/or perform factory reset on the scanner (see page 16).
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
Basic Mode