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

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A M (OS)
Connect Apple OS Devce n App Mode
Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit
www.socketmobile.com/appstore to confirm your scanner-enabled application
supports the scanner.
If you are using the scanner with an Apple iOS device and a scanner-enabled
Application that does not provide instructions how to connect your scanner,
please use the following steps.
1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable (unpaired).
The Blue light should be blinking fast.
2. Scan the barcode to change the profile to App Mode (MFI-SPP).
Use with iPad, iPod touch, and iPhones.
3. Turn on Bluetooth on the Apple device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A
Bluetooth Devices search will begin.
4. Tap Socket D8xx[xxxxxx] in the list of other devices found. After a few
seconds the status will change to “Connected” and the LED will stop
blinking and turn solid blue.
Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth
Address.
5. Launch your scanner-enabled Application. The scanner will beep once
indicating that it is connected to the appropriate application.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!

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Application Mode (Android & Windows)
Connect Androd Devce or Wndows (opton 1) n App Mode
1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable (unpaired).
The Blue light should be blinking fast.
2. Scan the barcode to change the profile to App Mode (SPP).
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
A Bluetooth devices search will begin.
4. Tap Socket S8xx[xxxxxx] in the list of other devices found. After a few
seconds the status will change to “Connected” and the LED will stop
blinking and turn solid blue.
Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the
Bluetooth Address.
5. Launch your scanner-enabled Application. The scanner will beep once
indicating that it is connected to the appropriate application.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!

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Application Mode (Windows)
Connect Wndows (opton 2) n App Mode
Note: Make sure you have administrative privileges.
1. Download the latest Socket Mobile CaptureSDK software from Socket
Mobile’s support web page.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
3. In the CaptureSDK Settings, select an incoming Bluetooth serial COM port.
Note: If there is none, please click Ports to create at least one new incoming COM
port in Bluetooth settings.
4. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable to be
connected to Bluetooth (unpaired and Bluetooth LED blinking).
5. Launch CaptureSDK and click on the CaptureSDK icon in the task tray. In the
pop-up menu, click Socket EZ Pair.
6. Scan the barcode that appears on the screen.
7. Open the Bluetooth settings, add and pair the scanner manually. (If
prompted for a passkey, enter 0000)
8. Open SocketScan. From EZ pair, select the pre-paired Bluetooth option. Click
on the scanner to pair.
Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth
Address.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!

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Bluetooth Unpairing
Note: This procedure will put the scanner in discoverable mode.
Step 1 Unprn the scnner Delete the Bluetooth Prn
If the scanner is paired with a device, unpair it before trying to connect to
a different device.
a. Power on the scanner.
b. Press the scan button then power button and hold both until you hear
3 beeps.
The scanner will unpair and automatically power off. The next time you power
on the scanner, it will be discoverable.
Step 2 Remove or foret the scnner from the Bluetooth lst on the host
devce
Importnt: Both steps above must be done to complete the unpairing.

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Factory Reset
Factory Reset will restore the scanner to factory default settings.
Scan this barcode to reset your scanner:
If your scanner cannot scan the factory reset barcode, then follow the button
sequence
1. Power ON the scanner. Power Button
Scn Button
2. Press and hold the scan button1, then quickly press and release the power
button2, while continuing to hold the scan button.
Qucl press
nd relese
the power
button
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3. Release the scan button after the scanner beeps once (after 15
seconds). You will hear 5 more beeps then the scanner will power OFF.
Note: If you follow this sequence, but release the scan button too early (before
15 seconds and the beep) the Factory Reset will have failed.
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Restore Method
NOTE: If your scanner remains in an unresponsive state after following the
Factory Reset, use the Restore Method as a last resort.
The Restore Method should be the lst ttempt used to revve n
unresponsve scnner It wll rentlze the core hrdwre
1. Make sure your scanner is OFF.
2. Press and hold the power button until the LED light goes on and off (about
15 seconds)
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Status Indicators
Top LED
Bluetooth LED Activity Meaning
Quick Blinking Blue
(2 blinks every second)
Discoverable - waiting for a
host Bluetooth connection.
Slow Blinking Blue
(1 blink every second)
Scanner is attempting to
connect to the last known
host device. After 1 minute of
blinking, scanner will stop
searching.
Solid Blue Scanner connected
Side LED LED Activity Meaning
Blink Green Once Good Scan/Read
Side LED
Battery Status LED Activity Meaning
Connected
to power
Solid Red
(while charging) Charging the battery
Solid Green
(while charging) Battery is full
Not connected
to power No Light Battery capacity
above 20%
Blinking Red Battery capacity
below 20%

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Status Indicators
Beep Pttern Sound Menn
Low-High Tone Power On
High-Low Tone Power Off
High-High Tone Power Supply detected and scanner started
charging
1 Low Beep
Scanner has toggled on-screen keyboard or
keyboard toggle feature is enabled
(iOS devices only)
1 Beep Scanner connected to device and is ready to
scan barcodes
1 Beep Data successfully scanned
2 Beeps (same tone) Scanner disconnected
1 Long Beep Scanner gave up searching for a host
3 Beeps (escalating tone) Scanner has been reconfigured (the command
barcode was scanned successfully)
3 Beeps (escalating tone
followed by long tone)
The command barcode did NOT work!
(Verify if the command barcode used is valid
for your scanner and try again)

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Status Indicators
Vibrate Meaning
Vibrate Data successfully scanned
Command Barcodes are available on pages 37-42 to modify the LED, beep,
and vibrate settings.
If you are using a scanner-enabled application, typically the application
provides settings for LED, beep, and vibrate settings.
Configuration Settings
Time after powering
on Scanner Bluetooth mode
0-5 minutes Discoverable and connectable
5 minutes If connection is not made, scanner powers off
2 hours
If your scanner is connected but not used it will
power off in 2 hours. When scan button is pressed
the timer is reset.

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Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the Scanner.
Make sure the scanner is not connected to a device before scanning a
command barcode! See unpairing instructions.
For a complete set of command barcodes, download the Command Barcodes
Sheet: https://socketmobile.com/support/download
Chrn Stnd Modes
Auto Mode
Scan the barcode to configure your
scanner to automatically detect barcodes
without pressing the scan buton.
*Only works when in Charging Stand. #FNB 41FBA50003#
Moble Mode - Norml (default)*
Scanning this bar code will enable the
scanner to enter mobile mode. It will
always be in manual trigger mode even
when placed in the stand or cradle.
*Scanner Factory Reset returns to Mobile
Mode. #FNB 41FBA50000#
Quick Programming