Socket SocketScan 700 Series User manual

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Package Contents 4
Optional Charging Accessories 5
Product Information 6
Attach Wrist Strap 7
Charge the Battery 8
Powering On/Off 9
Scanning Barcodes 10
Bluetooth Connection Modes 11-12
Bluetooth Connection Roles/Reconnection 13-15
Setup using Application Mode
• Apple®16-17
• Android 18-19
• Windows PC 20
Setup without software application (Basic Mode):
• Apple®21
• Android 22
• Windows PC 23
Table of Contents

Pairing Reset (Bluetooth connection) 24
Factory Reset 25
Restore Method 26
Battery Replacement 27
Quick Programming 28-33
Status Indicators 34-37
Product Specifications 38-39
Supported Symbologies 40-42
Safety, Bluetooth, Compliance & Warranty 43-49, 52-55
Battery Warning Statements 50-51
Table of Contents

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Package Contents
SocketScan
700 Series
Wrist Strap Charging Connector
GET STARTED WITH
YOUR BARCODE SCANNER
More at: socketmobile.com/companion
Set up your scanner with
Socket Mobile Companion App
Download for Free!
Insert Card

Available separately
Optional Charging Accessories
5
Chrn Stnd AC Power Suppl
International Adapters
available
For all optional accessories visit our Socket Store.
Chrn Doc

Product Information
6
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).
Scanner head
Scan Indicator Light
Scan button
Power button*
Battery Light
(Green/Yellow/Red)
Bluetooth Light (Blue)
Charging pins
Product label
Power Connector
Stand Attachment
Battery Door
Lanyard Eyelet

Attch the Wrst Strp (optional)
1. Detach the string loop of the tether from the wrist strap.
2. Feed the string loop through the eyelet.
3. Pull the tether through the string loop.
4. Pull tight so the string loop is secure.
5. Reattach the string loop’s tether to the wrist strap.
Attach Wrist Strap
7

Plug in the power adapter and the scanner will beep twice.
The scanner must be fully charged before first use. Please allow 8
hours uninterrupted charging for the initial battery charge.
The scanner will stop charging once the battery is full (No
overcharging occurs)
• Yellow Light = Charging
• Green Light = Fully charged
Importnt: Charging from a computer USB port is not reliable
and not recommended.
Charge the Battery
Power Adapter
8

Powern On
Press and hold down the small
power button until the Battery
light turns on and the scanner
beeps twice (low-high).
Powern Off/ Dsconnectn
Press and hold down the small
power button until the scanner
beeps twice (high-low) and all
lights turn off.
The scanner will power off
automatically if device is not
connected within 5 minutes.
Scanner connected to a device
will power off within 2 hours if
idle/inactive.
Powering on/off
Power button
9

1D/2D Brcode nd OCR
Aim the scan beam straight
across the entire barcode
Scnnn Brcodes
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 scan indicator will
flash green to confirm a successful scan.
Cuton: Do not stare directly into the scanner’s light beam.
Scanning Barcodes
Trigger button
10

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 7, 8, 10 Yes Yes 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 device and the scanner.
(see pairing reset procedure on page 24)
11
Bluetooth Connection Modes

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 needed
• Connects to most devices
• Good for barcodes containing small amounts
of data
• Scanner interacts with host device like a
keyboard
App Mode
(SPP)
Serial Port
Profile
For Android or Windows
1. Software installation is required
2. More efficient and reliable data
communications for barcodes containing lots
of data
3. If you have an application that supports
Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode
recommended
App Mode
(MF-SPP)
Apple Specific
Serial Profile
For iOS Devices
1. Must use with an App developed to work with
iOS devices
2. Software installation is required
3. If you have an iOS application that supports
Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode to
use
*B defult, the scnner s set to Bsc Mode (HID)
Bluetooth Connection Modes
12

Advanced users only.
Note: For the S730 laser barcode scanner print the barcode to scan.
Basic Mode (HID) Keyboard
Changes a scanner in HID-Peripheral mode to HID-Keyboard mode.
For Mac OS, Apple iOS, and other smart devices.
Basic Mode (HID) Peripheral
Changes a scanner in HID-Keyboard mode to HID-Peripheral mode.
For some MS Windows or Android mobile devices.
Scan only with scanner in Application Mode (SPP)
*For Windows PC only.
Acceptor (default)
Configures the scanner to accept a Bluetooth connection puts the
scanner in discoverable mode.
Initiator
Configures the scanner to initiate a connection to a computer/device
with the Bluetooth Device Address specified in the barcode.
The barcode must be formatted in Code 128 and contain the data
#FNIaabbccddeeff# such that aabbccddeeff is the Bluetooth device
address of the computer/device you want to connect to the scanner.
You must create a custom barcode for each computer/device that
you want to connect to the scanner.
You can use barcode generating software or website
(e.g., http://barcode.tec-it.com).
13
Bluetooth connection roles

Data Mode-For SPP Mode Only
Advanced users only.
Note: For the S730 laser barcode scanner print the barcode to scan.
Packet Mode (default)
Configures the scanner to transmit decoded data in packet format.
Raw Mode - Android and Windows only
Configures the scanner to transmit decoded data in raw (unpacketed)
format.
14

15
Bluetooth ReConnection
All Bluetooth Connection Modes are OK.
Note: For the S730 laser barcode scanner print the barcode to scan.
Important! After scanning this command barcode, power off and
power on the scanner to make sure it is configured properly.
Enable Automatic Reconnection from scanner (default)
Configure the scanner to automatically initiate a connection to the
last paired computer/device after the scanner is powered on.
Disable Automatic Reconnection from scanner
Configure the scanner to wait for a computer/device to initiate a
Bluetooth connection after the scanner is powered on.

Setup-Apple iOS App Mode
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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 scanners 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!
16

Setup-Apple iOS App Mode
Scan QR Code using your host device to download Socket Mobile
Companion app to pair your scanner.
For quc set up
Note: For the S730 laser barcode scanner print the barcode to scan.
1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable
(unpaired). The Blue light should be blinking fast.
2. Scan barcode. The scanner will beep 3 times.
App Mode (MFi-SPP)
3. Turn on Bluetooth on the Apple device. Go to Settings >
Bluetooth. A Bluetooth devices search will begin.
17

Setup-Apple ios App Mode
18
4. Tap Socket S700[xxxxxx] in the list of other devices found. After
a few seconds the status will change to “Connected” and the scanner
blue 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!
Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit
www.socketmobile.com/appstore to confirm your scanner-enabled
application supports the scanner.

Setup-Android App Mode
19
Scan QR Code using your host device to download Socket Mobile
Companion app to pair your scanner.
For quc set up
1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable
(unpaired). The Blue light should be blinking fast.
2. Scan barcode
(Note: For the S730 laser barcode scanner print the barcode to scan).
App Mode (SPP)
3. Turn on Bluetooth on the Android device. Go to Settings >
Bluetooth. A Bluetooth Devices search will begin.

Setup-Android App Mode
20
4. Tap Socket S700[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!