Socket DuraSled DS800 Series User manual

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Cordless Brcode Scnner
SCANNING SLED
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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
How to setup our scnner
Download our Companion App for Apple® and Android Device 10
Cn’t use Compnon App
How to setup our scnner n Bsc Mode
• Basic Mode 11
How to setup our scnner n Applcton Mode
• Apple®12
• Android 14
• Android for DS800 Rev. M and below 15
• Windows (option 1) or Android 14
• Windows (option 2) 16
Bluetooth Unpairing 17
Factory Reset 18
Restore Method 19
Status Indicators 20-21
Product Specifications 22-26
Helpful Resources 27
Battery Warning, Safety, Compliance, Warranty 28-38
Command Barcodes 39-44
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS

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DuraSled®
- 800 Series
Barcode
Scanning Sled
Charging Dock
(Available with bundle
charging cable included)
6 Bay Charger
(Available with bundle
charging cable included)
(NOT compatible with the
iPhone 6/7/8 Plus, Xs Max, 11
Pro Max, 12 Pro Max)
PACKAGE CONTENTS

Charging Pins Wrist Strap Hook
Wrist Strap
Hook
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).
Scan button
Bluetooth
indicator LED Battery indicator LED
Power button*
4
CHARGE THE BATTERY
PRODUCT INFORMATION

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.
5
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
(NOT compatible with the
iPhone 6/7/8 Plus or Xs Max)
Charging Adapter

6
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 trigger button.
By default, the scanner will beep, vibrate, and the side LED will
flash green to confirm successful scan.
DurSled DS800
~4” to 8”
scnnn ds-
tnce
DurSled DS840
~6” to 12”
scnnn ds-
tnce
SCANNING BARCODES
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
DurSled DS860
~2” to 30”
scnnn ds-
tnce

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
7
Connect your scanner using one of the following Bluetooth connection
modes:
Bluetooth Connecton Profles
Bluetooth Mode Description
Bsc Mode (HID)
(Defult)*
Human Interface
Device Profile
• NO software installation required
• Connects to most devices
• Good for barcodes containing small
amounts of data
• Scanner interacts with host device like a
keyboard
Applcton
Mode (SPP)
Serial Port Profile
For Android or Windows
• Software installation is required
• More efficient 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
Applcton
Mode
(MF-SPP)
Apple Specific
Serial Profile
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 sup-
ports Socket Mobile Scanners this is the
mode you want to use
*B defult, the scnner s set to Bsc Mode (HID)

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
8
Opertn Sstem Connecton Optons
Operating
Systems
(OS)
Devices
Blue-
tooth
HID
Support
Blue-
tooth
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 7, 8, 10 Yes Ye s 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 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.
9
COMPANION APP

9
COMPANION APP
To ssst n scnner setup nd confurton,
downlod our new Compnon App for free
Socket Mobile Companion App will help you
configure and check the status of your Socket
Mobile Barcode scanners.
• Easy to follow instructions for pairing scan-
ners in Application Mode
• Verify scanner status
• Check warranty and register scanners
Learn more about Application Mode.
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!

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 38).
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
10
BASIC MODE