Socket DuraSled DS800 Series User manual

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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*
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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.
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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

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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 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
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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
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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.
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COMPANION APP

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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!
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BASIC MODE

APPLICATION MODE
Connect Apple OS devce n Applcton 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 Application 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.
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APPLICATION MODE
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
Applcton Mode (SPP) for Wndows (opton 1) or Androd
(Auto Connect - No configuration required for Application pairing)
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 Application Mode
(SPP).
3. Turn on Bluetooth on the Android 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
Connect Wndows (opton 2) n Applcton Mode
Note: Make sure you have administrative privileges.
1. Download the latest SocketScan 10 software from Socket Mo-
bile’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 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 blink-
ing).
5. Launch SocketScanScan 10 and click on the SocketScanScan 10
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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FACTORY RESET
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. 15

FACTORY RESET
Factory Reset will restore the scanner to Factory Default settings
(configured as shipped). If your scanner cannot scan the Factory
Default barcode below, then Follow the Fctor Reset (button)
sequence
Scan this barcode
Or follow the steps below to manually reset the scanner:
1. Turn ON the scanner.
2. Press and hold the scan button1, then quickly press and release
the power button2, while continuing to hold the scan button.
3. Let go of scan button after the scanner beeps once (after 15
seconds). Five confirmation tones will sound from high to low
tones and then the scanner will turn OFF.
Note: If you follow this sequence, but release the scan button too
early (before 15 seconds and the beep) the Factory Reset will fail.
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Quickly press
and release
the power
button
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Power Button
Scan Button

STATUS INDICATORS
RESTORE METHOD
NOTE: If your scanner remains in an unresponsive state after fol-
lowing
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 blink-
ing, 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
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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 com-
mand 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)

SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS
SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS
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 trigger button is pressed the
timer is reset.
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