Socket SoMo 655 Standard User manual

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SoMo 655
Handheld Computer
This document pertains to the following family of SoMo 655 models:
• SoMo 655 Standard
• SoMo 655Rx (Anmicrobial)
• SoMo 655DXS (Security: No wireless radio or microphone)

• SoMo 655 Handheld Computer
• Stylus
• Lithium-ion Baery
• USB Sync Cable
• USB Power Cable*
• AC Adapter*
• Cercate of Authencity
NOTE: The oponal Sync-Charge Cradle (SKU# HC1700-
1394) or Four Bay Charging Cradles (SKU# HC1702-1396,
SKU# HC1703-1397) can be purchased separately.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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*Conguraon dependent

Front
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Back
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Boom
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Stylus
Use the stylus in three ways:
• Tap item to select (similar to le-clicking a mouse).
• Tap and hold reveals a submenu if available (similar to
right-clicking a mouse).
• Hold and drag the stylus against the screen to
reposion an item or to highlight mulple items (similar
to le-clicking and dragging a computer mouse).
Using anything other than the stylus may damage
the screen.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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1. To remove the baery cover, press the release buon
on the boom of the baery cover with your thumb.
Use your opposite hand to slide the cover o.
Do not press the baery cover directly down or the
baery door/sensor could be damaged.
INSTALL BATTERY
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2. Place the Lithium-ion baery into the baery
compartment with the contacts side rst (the bar code
label facing up).
INSTALL BATTERY
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3. To replace the baery cover, align the top end of the
cover carefully, leaving a small gap. Then slide the cover
on ll it clicks.
Do not press the baery cover directly down or the
baery door/sensor could be damaged.
INSTALL BATTERY
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OPTION 1: Charge the SoMo directly from an outlet
using the AC adapter.
Li ap to
access port.
Charge the baery for at least 4 hours.
CHARGE THE SOMO
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OPTION 2: Charge the SoMo using the oponal sync-
charge cradle and the 3 Amp AC adapter that comes
with the cradle.
Charge the baery for at least 4 hours.
CHARGE THE SOMO
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TURN ON THE SOMO
Press the Power buon.
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TURN ON THE SOMO

Welcome to your SoMo!
Once powered on, your SoMo will begin its Welcome
protocol. Follow the simple instrucons on each page.
(This process is required only once aer the rst start-
up, or aer a re-ash.)
1. Windows® Embedded Handheld Set Up
2. Align Screen
3. Date and Time
4. Password
The appearance of the Today screen means you have
successfully launched your SoMo. Congratulaons!
If you use a language other than English, go to the
Geng Started Wizards to Select Your Language.
(See page 16.)
WELCOME WIZARD
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Today Screen
The Today screen is like the homepage for the
Windows® mobile operang system. Access current
data, ulies and applicaons from the Today screen.
Also access the Start menu.
Start Menu
The Start menu can be accessed by tapping the
Windows logo . From the Start menu, access
programs, sengs and Help topics.
Today Screen Start Menu
TODAY SCREEN/START MENU
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Geng Started Wizards
In the Today screen, tap Geng Started. A list of
wizards will appear, including several customized for
the SoMo.
Find these wizards and more in Geng Started
• Change Language
• Register SoMo 655
• Set Up e-WFC (Enhanced Wi-Fi Companion)
• Congure Mode Switch
• Congure CF/microSD Slots
• Set Up Data Capture Triggers
• Set Up SocketScan 10 (soware for CHS barcode scanner)
• Sprite Backup Trial
• MobiScan Rapid Conguraon Tool
GETTING STARTED
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The SoMo is congured to manage wi- connecons
using Microso Wireless Zero Conguraon,
however, we recommend upgrading to Enhance Wi-Fi
Companion TM (e-WFC) which oers advanced security
features. Use the Set up e-WFC in the Geng Started
wizard.

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CHANGE LANGUAGE WIZARD
WARNING: This ulity will erase all user data from
the SoMo. To change the language an addional me
will require backing up the language les to a microSD
card.
Once the language les are backed up to a microSD
card, the language can be changed again directly from
the card. In addion, the back up les can be used to
change mulple units.
Use the Change Language wizard to choose a dierent
language for your operang system. Follow instrucons
in the wizard.

• If your host PC runs Windows 7 or Vista, enable
Windows Mobile Device Center, which comes installed
on your computer. Download the latest version for free
at: hp://www.microso.com/en-us/download/details.
aspx?id=14
• If your host PC runs Windows XP or Windows 2000,
install Microso AcveSync. Download the latest
version for free at: hp://www.microso.com/en-us/
download/details.aspx?id=15
Follow instrucons to install soware.
Once the host computer is running either Windows
Mobile device Center or Microso AcveSync, you are
ready to connect the SoMo to begin synchronizing with
the host computer.
To connect your SoMo 655 to a host computer and to
synchronize data, the host computer must be running
Windows Mobile Device Center or Microso Acve-
Sync.
INSTALL SYNCHRONIZATION SOFTWARE
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Set Up Synchronizaon Partnership
1. If you will be using a host computer with your
SoMo, when you connect for the rst me, the New
Partnership wizard will automacally launch.
2. Follow the wizard to set up the partnership. Once com-
pleted, the rst synchronizaon will start automacally.
3. Aer the synchronizaon is complete, you will see that
your email, contacts, pictures and songs and other
applicaons on your SoMo have been updated.
If the wizard does not automacally launch, open
AcveSync manually by tapping on the Windows
logo , then tap on AcveSync .
For computers running Windows 7 or Vista, the
Windows Mobile Device Center will launch on the
host computer. Follow the instrucons to set up the
partnership. Once the synchronizaon soware is set
up, it will automacally open and update your SoMo
whenever it is plugged into the host computer.
SYNCHRONIZATION PARTNERSHIP
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CONNECT TO HOST COMPUTER
Li ap to
access port.
OPTION 1: Connect the SoMo to the host computer
with the sync cable and plug in the AC adapter.
The USB cable can be used to power the SoMo,
however, it is recommended you use the AC adapter
to power the SoMo.
USB Cable
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CONNECT TO HOST COMPUTER

OPTION 2: Using the oponal Sync-charge cradle (or
four-bay charging cradle) and the Type B USB cable,
connect to the host computer and plug in the 3 Amp AC
adapter that comes included with the cradle.
Use the AC adapter to adequately charge the SoMo.
CONNECT TO HOST COMPUTER
Type B
USB Cable
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