Socket SOCKETSCAN 800 Series User manual

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Lanyard USB Charging CableSocketScan™ 800
Series(CHS Series 8)

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Micro USB Port Lanyard Attach
Bluetooth LED
Side LED
Power button
Trigger button
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CHARGE THE BATTERY
Charge the 800 Series
The 800 Series must be fully charge before rst use. Initial charging
takes 4 hours with the USB charging cable connected to a USB charging
port.
Insert the Micro USB side of the USB Charging Cable (included) into the
800 Series port and the USB side of the Charging Cable into the USB con-
nector of a computer or AC adapter (not included). The 800 Series will
beep twice when connected to a USB Charging Port.
Power On
Press and hold down the small power button until the 800 Series beeps
(low-high tone).
4
4 Hours
Side LED
• Red = Charging
• Green = Fully charged
“Beep
Beep”

GETTING STARTED
Successful Scanning
1. Hold the scanner 2-3 in (5-7 cm) away from the barcode.
2. Aim the scan beam straight across the entire barcode.
3. Keep your hand steady!
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SocketScan S800
~4” to 8”
scanning distance
SocketScan S850
~6” to 12”
scanning distance

CONNECTION MODES
The 800 Series is connected to your iOS device using one of the follow-
ing modes:
1. Application Mode (MFi-SPP)
2. Basic Mode (HID)
(default)
Application Mode (MFi-SPP)
Application Mode (MFi-SPP) is used with a Scanner-enabled Application.
Scanner controls are embedded in the Application to provide better
performance, security, features, and domain-specic capabilities.
If you purchased a Scanner-enabled Application on the Apple App Store
(or through the Apple Volume Purchase Program for Business) that fea-
tures integrated support for the 800 Series, we recommend you install
that Application on your device and follow the Application instructions
to connect with the 800 Series. If the connection steps are not docu-
mented in the Application, please see pages 10-11 for the connection
steps using Application Mode (MFi-SPP).
Please visit the Socket Mobile App Store to conrm your Scanner-
enabled Application supports the 800 Series. www.socketmobile.com/
appstore
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CONNECTION MODES (CONTINUED)
Basic Mode (HID) (default)
In Basic Mode (HID) the 800 Series emulates a keyboard. This is a uni-
versal connection method and will work with any application that has a
text eld. The application receives the data input from the 800 Series.
The 800 Series includes a keyboard pop-up feature so you can disable
the 800 Series and accept data input from the onscreen keyboard on the
device. Pages 8-9 provides the connection steps using Basic Mode (HID).
MAC OS devices are connected using Basic Mode (HID).
iOS devices are connected using either Application Mode (MFi-SPP)
or Basic Mode (HID), but not both together.
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HID (KEYBOARD EMULATION) MODE
To pair the 800 Series with the Apple device in Basic Mode (HID):
(required only the rst time you connect).
1. Power on the 800 Series.
2. Turn Bluetooth on for the Apple device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A
Bluetooth Device search will begin.
An iOS device is always Discoverable when the Bluetooth menu is
active. A MAC OS device provides an option to turn Discoverable On
or Off. Conrm the MAC OS device is Discoverable.
3. Tap Socket CHS[xxxxxx] in the list of Devices found. After a few sec-
onds the “Not Paired” status will change to “Connected” and the 800
Series Blue LED will blink every 3 seconds indicating it is Connected.
The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Blue-
tooth Address. The full Bluetooth address is printed in the Product
Label (remove the battery door).
You are now ready to scan barcodes, see instructions on page 14.
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HID (KEYBOARD EMULATION) MODE (CONTINUED)
Keyboard Pop-up Enable
The 800 Series emulates the keyboard in Basic Mode (HID). Therefore
scanned barcode data will be input into the text eld. The following
steps show how to access the onscreen keyboard while connected to the
800 Series in Basic Mode (HID).
1. Make sure the 800 Series is connected to your Apple device in Basic
Mode (HID).
2. Open your application and place the cursor where you want to enter
data.
3. Quickly double-press the power button of the 800 Series (like double-
clicking a mouse) to open or close the onscreen keyboard. The 800
Series will beep once as conrmation.
To connect to a new Apple device, you must rst unpair the 800
Series and remove the 800 Series from the Bluetooth list in your
device. See page 13.
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APPLICATION MODE (MFI-SPP)
If you are using a Scanner-enabled Application, follow their instructions
to connect with the 800 Series. Many applications include these steps
and barcodes in the set-up procedure.
If you are using an Application that connects to the 800 Series using
HID Keyboard Emulation mode, follow the instructions on pages 8-9.
Application Mode (MFi-SPP) should not be used.
If you are using the 800 Series with an iOS device and a Scanner-enabled
Application that does not provide instructions to connect with the 800
Series, please use the following steps.
1. Power on the 800 Series and scan this barcode. The 800 Series will
beep 1 times.
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APPLICATION MODE (MFI-SPP) (CONTINUED)
2. Turn Bluetooth on for the Apple device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A
Bluetooth Device search will begin.
3. Tap Socket CHS[xxxxxx] in the list of Devices found. After a few
seconds the “Not Paired” status will change to “Connected” and
the 800 Series Blue LED will blink every 3 seconds conrming the
connection.
The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Blue-
tooth Address. The full Bluetooth address is printed in the Product
label (remove the Battery door).
4. Open the Scanner-enabled Application. The 800 Series will beep once
indicating that the application is in control and you are ready to scan.
It should now be connected to the 800 Series.
You are now ready to scan barcodes with the Scanner-enabled
Application. Visit www.socketmobile.com/appstore
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Unpairing the 800 Series: Deleting the Bluetooth Pairing
In most cases, if the 800 Series is paired with a device, you should
unpair it before trying to connect to a new device.
1. Power on the 800 Series.
2. Press and hold down the trigger button.
3. Press and hold down the power button.
4. After you hear 3 beeps, release both buttons.
The 800 Series will unpair and automatically power off. The next time
you power on the 800 Series, it will be discoverable.
Remove the 800 Series from the Bluetooth list in your iOS device
To Unpair the 800 Series on your device, go to Settings > Bluetooth,
tap inext to the Socket CHS [xxxxxx] name, then tap “Forget this
Device”.
BLUETOOTH UNPAIRING
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USING THE SCANNER
Scanning Barcodes
After connecting the 800 Series to your device, open an application.
Place the cursor where you want to enter data.
Hold the 800 Series about 2-3 in (5-7 cm) from the barcode and press
and hold the trigger button. Make sure the red aiming beam covers the
entire width of the barcode. Keep your hand steady.
By default, the 800 Series will beep, vibrate, and the side LED will ash
green to conrm that the barcode was decoded and sent to the host
device.
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SocketScan S800
~4” to 8”
scanning distance
SocketScan S850
~6” to 12”
scanning distance

Scan command barcode(s) to quickly congure the 800 Series.
Make sure the 800 Series is not connected to a device before
scanning a command barcode!
For a complete set of command barcodes, download the Command
Barcodes Sheet
The web link is also provided in the below QR Code. To open the web
page, scan this QR Code using a QR Code Reader App in your iOS device.
COMMAND BARCODES
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Bluetooth Connection Modes
Basic Mode (HID) (default)
Congures the 800 Series to
Human Interface Device (HID)
mode as a Keyboard class
device.
Application Mode (MFi-SPP)
Changes the 800 Series to Ap-
plication Mode (MFi-SPP).
COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)
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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)
Beep Settings
Beep after 800 Se-
ries Decodes Data
ON (default)
Enables 800 Series
to beep to indicate
successful scans.
Beep after 800
Series Decodes
Data OFF
Disables 800 Series
from beeping to
indicate successful
scans.
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COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED)
Vibrate Settings
Vibrate after 800 Series
Decodes Data ON (default)
Enables 800 Series to vi-
brate to indicate success-
ful scans.
Vibrate after 800 Series
Decodes Data OFF
Disables 800 Series from
vibrating to indicate suc-
cessful scans.
Factory Default
Factory Reset
Congures the 800 Series
to revert all settings to
factory defaults. The 800
Series will power off after
scanning this barcode.
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STATUS INDICATORS
Status LED Activity Meaning
Bluetooth
Front LED
1 Blue blink every
second
Bluetooth is On but not
connected.
1 Blue blink every 3
seconds
800 Series is connected to
device.
Good Read
Side LED
Green constant
(while scanning)
Data successfully scanned.
Battery Status
Side LED
Red constant
(while charging)
Battery is charging.
Red blinking
(while scanning)
20% or less battery
capacity remaining.
Green constant
(while charging)
Battery is fully charged.
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STATUS INDICATORS (CONTINUED)
Beep Pattern Meaning
Low-high tone Power On
High-low tone Power Off
High-high tone A proper USB charging port is detected.
1 low beep Keyboard Pop-up Enable
1 beep 800 Series connected to device and ready to scan
barcodes.
1 beep with
Green LED blink
Data successfully scanned.
2 beeps, same
tone
800 Series disconnected from device.
1 long beep 800 Series tried multiple times unsuccessfully to
connect to the last device it paired with. After 5
minutes the 800 Series will power off.
3 beeps with
escalating tone
800 Series recognized the Command Barcode and
implemented the change.
3 beeps with
escalating tone
followed by a
long tone
800 Series recognized the Command Barcode, but
could not implement the change. Verify the Com-
mand Barcode is valid and retry.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Specications S800 S850
Dimensions 3.42 x 0.52 x 2.12 in. (86.9 x 53.94 x 13.43 mm)
Total Weight 1.7 oz (48.2 g)
Antimicrobial Antimicrobial additive in all external surfaces
Operating Temp +32 to +122°F (0 to + 50°C)
Battery Life 10 hours or 10,000
scans
10 hours or 1,000 scans
Charge Time 4 hours fully charged
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR with 56 bit data encryption
Wireless Range 33 ft (10 m) Line of sight
Scanner Type Imager (1D) Imager (2D)
Symbologies All major 1D barcodes All major 1D & 2D
barcodes
Supported Language
Settings (in Basic
Mode (HID))
English, French, German, Spanish
Supported Language
Settings (in Applica-
tion Mode (MFi-SPP))
All languages supported by Apple