Socket SocketScan S700 User manual

Bluetooth®wireless technology
Barcode Scanner
Model S700
www.socketmobile.com
SOCKETSCAN®
S700 USERGUIDE
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Package Contents 4
Product Information 5
Attach Wrist Strap 6
Charge the Battery 7
Optional Charging Accessories 8
Powering on/off 9
Scanning Barcodes 10
Bluetooth Connection Modes 11-12
How to setup your scanner:
Download Companion App for Apple® and Android Device 13
Can’t use Companion App?
How to setup your scanner in Basic Mode:
Basic Mode (HID keyboard) 14
How to setup your scanner in Application Mode (SPP):
Android 15
Apple®16-17
Windows 18
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Bluetooth Unpairing 19
Bluetooth Reconnection of Scanner 20
Factory Reset 21
Restore Method 22
Status Indicators 23-26
Product Specifications 27-28
Helpful Resources 29
Safety, Compliance & Warranty 30-38
Battery Warning Statements 36-37
Limited Warranty 40
Command Barcodes 41-46
TABLE OF 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. Micro-
soft® 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® Technology 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.
Thank you for choosing Socket Mobile!
Let’s get started!
PACKAGE CONTENTS
SocketScan
S700
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

PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Made with antimicrobial to help provide protection against bacteria.
*Also used to display the on-screen keyboard in Basic Mode (iOS only).
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)
Scanner head
Product label
Lanyard Eyelet
Scan Indicator Light
Scan button
Power button*
Battery Light (Green/Yellow/Red)
Bluetooth Light (Blue)
Charging pins
Power Connector
Stand Attachment/
Battery Door twist lock

Attach the Wrist Strap (optional)
1. Feed the string loop through the eyelet.
2. Pull the wrist strap through the string loop.
3. Pull tight so the string loop is secure.
4. Tighten wrist strap until secure.
ATTACH WRIST STRAP
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The scanner must be fully charged before rst use. Please allow 6 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
Important: Charging from a computer USB port is not reliable and
not recommended.
CHARGE THE BATTERY
“Beep Beep”
Power Adapter
7

Available separately
OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES
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For all optional accessories visit our Socket Store.
AC Power Supply
International Adapters
available
Universal Charging
Dock
Charging Stand

Powering On:
Press and hold down the small
power button until the Battery
light turns on and the scanner
beeps twice (low-high).
Powering Off/ Disconnecting:
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 con-
nected within 5 minutes. Scanner
connected to a device will power
off within 2 hours if idle/inactive.
POWERING ON/OFF
Power button
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SCANNING BARCODES
Scanning Barcodes
1. Hold the scanner a few inches from the barcode.
2. Aim, press and hold the scan button.
By default, the scanner will beep, vibrate, and the scan indicator will
ash green to conrm a successful scan.
Caution: Do not stare directly into the scanner’s light beam.
1D Barcode
Aim the scan beam straight
across the entire barcode.
Scan button
10

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 needed
• 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
1. Software installation is required
2. More efcient 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
Application Mode
(MFi-SPP)
Apple Specic
Serial Prole
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
*By default, the scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID).
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES
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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 device and the scanner. (see
unpairing procedure on page 19)
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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES

To assist in scanner setup & conguration
Download the 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).
2. Go to Settings | Bluetooth.
3. Make sure the device has Bluetooth “On” and scan for devices.
4. In the list of found devices, tap S700 [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 21).
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!
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BASIC MODE

APPLICATION MODE
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Connect Android device in Application Mode
Install Software
1. Go to GooglePlay Store, search for “SocketScan ”.
2. Download &install. Follow the on screen instructions.
Getting Started
3. Follow the on screen instructions.
4. Scan the barcode on the screen.
5. Tap on screen the ON SCREEN button.
6. Tap on screen the 1D SCANNER button.
7. Scan the barcode on the device screen. Wait a few seconds. The
scanner will beep 3 times indicating it has accepted the command to
connect to your device.
8. When notied of a pairing request, select “Ok”.
9. The scanner will beep once to indicate connected state and is ready to
scan barcodes. Tap Back to close.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes!

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. To change the prole to Application Mode scan this barcode. The
scanner will beep 3 times.
Use with iPad, iPod touch, and iPhones.
(Scanning this barcode changes the connection mode)
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 S700[xxxxxx] in the list of other devices found. After a few
seconds the status will change to “Connected” or “Paired” 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!
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APPLICATION MODE
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Connect Windows PC 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 available to be con-
nected to Bluetooth (unpaired).
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. The scanner is available to be clicked to pair.
Now you are ready to scan barcodes.

Note: This procedure will put the scanner 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 different device.
a. Power on the scanner.
b. Press and hold the scan button, then press and hold the
power button.
The scanner will unpair and automatically power off. 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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BLUETOOTH UNPAIRING

Automatic Reconnections
Each time you power on the scanner, it will automatically try to
connect to the last device it was connected to.
• Make sure the device is in range with Bluetooth turned on.
• Pressing the scan button will initiate the attempts to connect.
• If using Application Mode, make sure the Scanner-enabled
Application is launched or running.
• If a connection is made, the blue light will stop blinking and turn solid.
• If a connection is not made after several attempts, the scanner will
emit a long beep (and the blue light will turn off).
• Press the scan button to re-initiate the connection process.
BLUETOOTH RECONNECTION
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