Socket SOCKETSCAN 800 Series User manual

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Bluetooth®wireless technology
Cordless Barcode Scanner
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SOCKETSCAN®800 SERIES USERGUIDE
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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 your scanner:
Download our Companion App for Apple® and Android Device 10
Can’t use Companion App?
How to setup your scanner in Basic Mode
• Basic Mode 11
How to setup your scanner in Application Mode:
• Apple®12
• Android 14
• Android for S800 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 Specications 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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PACKAGE CONTENTS
© 2018 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket®, the Socket Mobile logo, SocketScan®,
DuraScan®, Battery Friendly® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc.
Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries. Apple®, iPad®, iPad Mini®, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and Mac iOS® are registered
trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® Tech-
nology word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Socket Mobile, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
Universal
Klip Case
USB Charging CableSocketScan™
800 Series

Micro USB Port Lanyard Hook
Lanyard Attachment (not included)
Bluetooth indicator LED
Battery indicator LED
Power button*
Scan button
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
aected)
*Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Mode (iOS only).
PRODUCT INFORMATION
CHARGE THE BATTERY
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CHARGE THE BATTERY
1. Insert charging cable into an AC charging adapter
(not included - most smartphones and tablets come with AC Adapters
that look something like this.)
2. Insert Micro USB into the 800 Series USB port.
3. The 800 Series 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 SocketScan comes with a pre-installed
rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, the initial full charging of the battery
can take up to 4 hours.
Power On
Press and hold down the small power button on the side until the
SocketScan beeps twice (low-high tone).
4 Hours

OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES
SCANNING BARCODES
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DuraCase
Socket Mobile DuraCase™ combines and safeguards
both the 800 Series and mobile device as a one-handed
scanning solution that simultaneously charges both
devices.
Available for Apple®iPod touch®, Samsung J3/J5*and
Samsung S7*.
Watch our video on how to setup your DuraCase.
*On Samsung mobile devices, be sure to disable Fast Charge.
DuraCase
Charging Dock
DuraCase
6 Multi-Bay Charger
Due to varying countries’ outlets,
the DuraCase 6 Multi-Bay Charger
power cords are NOT included in the
package.
DuraCase
Charging Adapter

SCANNING BARCODES
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After connecting the SocketScan to your device, open an application.
Place the cursor where you want to enter the scanned data.
1. Hold the SocketScan a few inches from the barcode.
2. Aim, press and hold the trigger button.
By default, the SocketScan will beep, vibrate, and the side LED will
ash green to conrm successful scan.
SocketScan S800
~4” to 8”
scanning distance
SocketScan S840
~6” to 12”
scanning distance
SocketScan S860
~2” to 30”
scanning distance

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
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Connect your scanner using one of the following Bluetooth connection modes:
Bluetooth Connection Proles
Bluetooth Mode Description
Basic Mode (HID)
(Default)*
Human Interface
Device Prole
• NO software installation required
• Connects to most devices
• Good for barcodes containing small amounts
of data
• Scanner interacts with host device like a
keyboard
Application Mode
(SPP)
Serial Port Prole
For Android or Windows
• Software installation is required
• More ecient 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
Application Mode
(MFi-SPP)
Apple Specic
Serial Prole
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 supports
Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode you
want to use
*By default, the scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID).

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
Connect your scanner using one of the following Bluetooth connection modes:
Bluetooth Connection Proles
Bluetooth Mode Description
Basic Mode (HID)
(Default)*
Human Interface
Device Prole
• NO software installation required
• Connects to most devices
• Good for barcodes containing small amounts
of data
• Scanner interacts with host device like a
keyboard
Application Mode
(SPP)
Serial Port Prole
For Android or Windows
• Software installation is required
• More ecient 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
Application Mode
(MFi-SPP)
Apple Specic
Serial Prole
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 supports
Socket Mobile Scanners this is the mode you
want to use
*By default, the scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID).
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Operating System Connection Options
Operating
Systems
(OS)
Devices
Bluetooth
HID
Support
Bluetooth
SPP
Support
Bluetooth
Apple
Serial
Specic
(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 computer and the scanner.
(see unpairing procedure on page 17)
The SocketScan will unpair and automatically power o. The next time you
power on the SocketScan, it will be
discoverable.
Select the appropriate mode and pair with the second host device.

To assist in scanner setup & conguration,
download our new Companion App for free!
Socket Mobile Companion App will help you
congure 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!
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COMPANION APP

Connect Device in Basic 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 o/on, and/or perform factory reset on the scanner
(see page 49).
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
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BASIC MODE

APPLICATION MODE
Connect Apple iOS device in Application Mode
Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit
www.socketmobile.com/appstore to conrm 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 prole 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
Application Mode (SPP) for Windows (option 1) or Android
(Auto Connect - No conguration 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 prole 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
Application Mode (SPP) for Android for S800 Rev. M and below
(Auto Connect - No conguration 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 prole 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 D760[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 Windows (option 2) in Application Mode
Note: Make sure you have administrative privileges.
1. Download the latest SocketScan 10 software from Socket Mobile’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 blinking).
5. Launch SocketScan 10 and click on the SocketScan 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 op-
tion. 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 SocketScan in discoverable mode.
Step 1: Unpairing the scanner: Delete the Bluetooth Pairing
If the scanner is paired with a device, unpair it before trying to
connect to a dierent device.
a. Power on the scanner.
b. Press the trigger button then power button and hold both until
you hear 3 beeps.
The scanner will unpair and automatically power o. The next time you
power on the scanner, it will be discoverable.
Step 2: Remove or forget the scanner from the Bluetooth list on the
host device.
Important: 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
(congured as shipped). If your scanner cannot scan the Factory Default
barcode below, then Follow the Factory 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 trigger button1, then quickly press and release
the power button2, while continuing to hold the trigger button.
3.
4. Let go of trigger button after the scanner beeps once (after 15
seconds). Five conrmation tones will sound from high to low tones
and then the scanner will turn OFF.
Note: If you follow this sequence, but release the trigger button too
early (before 15 seconds and the beep) the Factory Reset will have
failed.
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Quickly press
and release the
power button
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Power Button
Trigger Button

STATUS INDICATORS
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 last attempt used to revive an
unresponsive scanner. It will reinitialize the core hardware.
1. Make sure your scanner is OFF.
2. Press and hold the power button until the LED light goes on and o
(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 connec-
tion.
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 search-
ing.
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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