Socket CHS Series 7 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7
with Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
For Windows XP and XP Tablet Edition
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System Requirements
Your Windows XP computer should satisfy these minimum requirements:
•Windows XP or XP Tablet Edition
•Any of the following Bluetooth stacks*:
−IVT BlueSoleil version 1.6.1.4 (from Socket CF/USB Connection Kits)
−Broadcom (Widcomm)
−Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
−Toshiba Bluetooth stack 3.0 or greater for Windows XP
*Other stacks may be compatible but have not been tested by Socket. Only the Microsoft, Toshiba and
IVT Bluetooth stacks are compatible with the optional Connect!Agent software.
Package Contents
•Socket Cordless Hand Scanner
•AC charging adapter with international plugs
•2 NiMH rechargeable AAA batteries
•Lanyard with retractable tether
(not available in Europe/Middle East/Africa region)
•Software installation CD
Also pictured: Charging cradle for CHS 7P
(available separately).
Product Registration
We highly recommend that all customers register their Socket products. Registered
users receive the following benefits:
•Priority for technical support
•Special offers for future products and upgrades
•The latest new product information
Register online at: www.socketmobile.com/support/support/new/
SocketCare™
Socket offers SocketCare service programs for the Cordless Hand Scanner. For more
information, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support

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Additional Documentation
This Quick Start Guide contains only the most basic setup instructions for the
Socket Cordless Hand Scanner. For more complete information, please refer to the
User’s Guide, available in the Docs folder of the installation CD and online at:
www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series9/
An Advanced Programming Guide is also available at the link above.
In the Socket software, the abbreviation “CS” refers to both the Socket Cordless
Ring Scanner and Socket Cordless Hand Scanner. Please be aware that the products
described in this manual may change without notice.
Technical Support
If you have trouble installing or using the CHS, contact Socket technical support by
first registering your product at www.socketmobile.com/support/support/new/.
After product registration, log in, click on the Technical Support tab, and click
Create New Ticket to submit an online request for technical support.
Afterwards, you can log in anytime to track the progress of your request. If we are
unable to resolve your support inquiry online, we can arrange for a technical support
representative to call you at a specific time.
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HARDWARE PREPARATION
Installing Batteries and Attaching the Tether
1. Use a coin or screwdriver to unlock and remove the battery cover. Turn the lock
underneath the scanner to a horizontal position. Remove the casing.
2. Install the batteries in opposite directions, as indicated by the positive symbols.
WARNING: Do not install the batteries incorrectly. Damage may result.
3. If desired, attach the tether. Wrap the loop of
string around the inside part of the lock.
4. Replace the battery cover and lock it into place.
5. If desired, attach the tether to a lanyard or belt.

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Charging the Scanner
Use the included AC adapter to charge the Cordless Hand Scanner. The included
NiMH batteries must be charged for at least 4 hours before initial use.
The Battery Status LED will emit a solid red light while charging, and turn off when
the batteries are fully charged (see back cover for more information about the LED).
A fully charged scanner should provide roughly 8 hours of normal operation.
WARNING: Charge only NiMH batteries in the CHS. Damage may occur if
alkaline or other types of batteries are charged. Do not store the CHS for more
than 30 days with the batteries installed.
Besides the included AC Adapter, you can charge the CHS using AC and DC
adapters of the most recent Pocket PCs from Casio, Dell, Fujitsu, HP and Toshiba.
The adapter rating is 5V, 2A, positive pole center.
The red Battery Status LED will not function properly if standard AAA alkaline
batteries are being used.
A charging cradle is available separately for the CHS 7P (not
compatible with 7E or 7M).
For more information, please visit:
www.socketmobile.com/products/accessories/cordless-hand-
scanner-charging-cradle/
About the Touch Screen Stylus
The CHS features a stylus tip in the tail of the
scanner that you can use on Pocket PC and other
device touch screens. The stylus can be removed
with small pliers if desired. Visit the Socket
website to purchase replacement styli.
WARNING: Do not use the stylus if damaged. A
damaged stylus may scratch the display screen
of your device.
The stylus does not work with XP Tablet computers using Active Matrix displays.
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Install the Software
You must install SocketScan, but installing Connect!Agent is optional.
1. Delete any bar code scanning software already installed in your computer,
including previous versions of SocketScan. Make sure the software is closed.
Click Start | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs. Use the utility to delete the
software.
2. Insert the SocketScan installation CD into the CD drive of your computer.
3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD drive. In the CD
contents, open the SocketScanXP folder and click on the Setup.exe file.
4. The installation wizard will launch. Follow the wizard to install the software.
5. After software installation, icons for SocketScanXP and Socket CS Connect will
appear on your desktop.
6. If desired, install Connect!Agent by opening the Connect!Agent folder in the CD
and launching the Connect!AgentXPSetup_S.exe file. Follow the wizard to install
the software.
Note: Connect!Agent is only compatible with the Socket (IVT) BlueSoleil,
Toshiba and Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Bluetooth stacks.

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STEP 2: Configure Bluetooth Settings
Skip this step if you installed and want to use Connect!Agent, which
automatically configures the Bluetooth settings. For Windows XP, Connect!Agent
works only with the Socket (IVT) and Microsoft Bluetooth stacks.
If you are not using Connect!Agent, follow the instructions for your Bluetooth
stack. This step is needed only the first time you connect the CHS to your PC.
Note: SocketScan supports a generic Bluetooth COM port and may be able to
connect to Bluetooth stacks on host mobile computers other than those listed.
Socket Connection Kit with IVT BlueSoleil software (CF or USB):
1. Turn on the CHS. Press the small power button for 5 seconds, until you see the
LED turn blue. The LED should blink blue once every second to show that the
Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.
2. Insert the Socket card into your computer, using a CF-to-PC Card adapter, or
insert the USB Adapter into the USB port.
3. Start BlueSoleil. Click on the BlueSoleil icon on your desktop, or click Start | All
Programs | IVT BlueSoleil | BlueSoleil.
4. Click My Bluetooth | Security. Check the box Set Default Passkey and enter the
default PIN 1234 in the field below.
5. Double-click on the red ball to search for the Cordless
Hand Scanner, which appears as Socket CHS [xxxxxx].
The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth
MAC address.
6. Double-click on the Socket CHS icon to begin the service
discovery. After the Serial Port Service icon is highlighted at the top
of the screen, right-click on the Serial Port Service icon and click
Connect.
7. When the devices connect, the CHS will beep once, and the Bluetooth
logo in the task tray will turn green.
8. Click Tools | Configurations | Quick Connect. Choose a COM port assigned to SPP
(Serial Port Profile) and click Assign. In the next screen, select the CHS and click
OK. Remember which COM number you assigned to the CHS and click OK.
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Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2:
Refer to the documentation for your Bluetooth hardware/software for instructions on
discovering and connecting to the CHS.
1. Turn on the CHS. Press the small power button for 5 seconds, until you see
the LED turn blue. The LED should blink blue once every second to show that
the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth radio of your computer.
3. Use the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard to discover and connect to the Cordless
Hand Scanner. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu,
click Add a Bluetooth Device.
4. During the device discovery, the Cordless Hand Scanner will appear as
Socket CHS [xxxxxx]
The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth
MAC address.
9. In the passkey options screen, select the option Use the passkey found in the
documentation and enter the default PIN 1234.
5. To indicate the connection, the CHS will beep once.
6. In the last screen of the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, note the COM number of
the Outgoing COM port.

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Toshiba Bluetooth Stack:
These instructions are based on a Motion Computing tablet. Refer to the manual for
your Bluetooth hardware/software for specific Bluetooth usage instructions.
1. Turn on the Bluetooth radio of your computer. Tap on the Dashboard icon on the
desktop. In the dashboard, check Enable Internal Bluetooth Wireless Radio. Tap OK.
2. Turn on the CHS. Press the small power button for 5 seconds, until you see
the LED turn blue. The LED should blink blue once every second to show that
the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.
3. Double-tap on the Bluetooth icon at the bottom of your screen.
4. In Bluetooth Settings, tap New Connection at the bottom of the screen.
5. The Add New Connection Wizard will launch. Select Custom Mode and tap
Next. The tablet will begin searching for Bluetooth devices in range.
6. In the list of found devices, select Socket CHS [xxxxxx]. Tap Next.
7. If a passkey is requested, enter the default PIN 1234. Tap OK. To indicate the
connection, the CHS will beep once.
8. In the list of device services, select Serial Port. Tap Next.
9. Note which COM port is assigned to the CHS.
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Broadcom (Widcomm) Bluetooth Stack:
Refer to the manual for your Bluetooth hardware/software for specific instructions.
Many Bluetooth USB adapters use this stack.
1. Turn on the Bluetooth radio of your computer.
2. Turn on the CHS. Press the small power button for 5 seconds, until you see
the LED turn blue. The LED should blink blue once every second to show that
the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected.
3. Perform a Quick Connect to a Bluetooth Serial Port. Click the Bluetooth icon in
the task tray. Click Quick Connect | Bluetooth Serial Port | Find Devices.
It is essential to connect to the CHS via Quick Connect because this sets the
CHS as your default Bluetooth serial device.
4. During the device search, the CHS will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx]
The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth
MAC address.
5. If a passkey is requested, enter 1234. To indicate the connection, the CHS will
beep once.
By default, the Bluetooth software will ask you for the passkey each time you
connect. To stop the automatic prompts, under Advanced Configuration, disable
the Secure Connection requirement for both the Local Service and Client
Application, then unpair the devices. Refer to the documentation for your
Bluetooth hardware/software for complete instructions.

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STEP 3: Configure Scanner Settings
1. Click the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up menu,
click Settings.
If the icon does not appear, open SocketScan by clicking on the SocketScan XP
icon on the desktop.
2. Tap on the CS tab. Enter the following settings:
•Enable CS support: Check this box. IMPORTANT!!!
•Enable ActivePairing: Do not check this box. This feature is NOT compatible
with the CHS.
•Bluetooth stack: Select Connect!Agent if you want to use it. Otherwise, select
your computer’s Bluetooth stack. The Connect!Agent option will only appear
if you installed the Connect!Agent software.
•COM Port: Select the COM port number assigned to the CHS. This field will
only appear for some Bluetooth stacks.
•CS trigger operation: Select whether you want the CHS to scan only when a
Bluetooth connection to the device is detected. If you select Scan only when
connected to host, scanning will be a few milliseconds slower.
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•Good read indication on CS: Select how you would like the CHS to indicate
that it has successfully read data.
•Auto re-connect: Select the maximum number of attempts and time limit per
attempt for the CHS to try to reconnect to your computer in case they are
moved out of range from each other.
•Battery Level: No progress bar should appear since you are not connected to
the CHS.
•Power management: The CHS automatically shuts off if there is no Bluetooth
connection for 20 minutes. Check to disable.
3. After entering settings, click OK to save the changes.
4. You will be prompted to exit and restart SocketScan. Click OK.
5. Click on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of your screen and in the pop-up
menu, click Exit.

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STEP 4: Connect Computer to CHS
1. If you did not install Connect!Agent, start your computer’s Bluetooth software
and make sure the Bluetooth radio is turned on.
2. Right-click the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen and click Connect CS.
If you installed Connect!Agent, it will automatically open the Bluetooth
software and turn on the Bluetooth radio when you click Connect CS.
After you configure the correct Bluetooth hardware settings in SocketScan, the
Connect CS menu option allows you to connect to the CHS directly from
SocketScan, instead of manually connecting via your Bluetooth software.
The Connect CS option will not appear unless you checked the box Enable CS
Support in the SocketScanXP settings.
SocketScan will not be able to connect to the CHS if you have another device
assigned as your favorite or default Bluetooth serial device.
3. If you are using Connect!Agent, and this is your first time connecting, it will
automatically search for the CHS and configure the connection.
4. SocketScan will connect the computer to the CHS, indicated by a
beep. The task tray icon at the bottom of your screen will change to
indicate the connection.
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STEP 6: Scan Data into Your Application
1. Start the Windows application that you want to enter scanned data into (e.g.,
Excel, Notepad, etc.). Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open.
2. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to be entered.
3. Press the trigger button and aim your finger at the bar code. The red beam should
cover the entire width of the bar code. See the User’s Guide for scanning tips.
When data is read and sent to the mobile computing device, the scanner will turn
off. Depending on your settings, the scanner may beep and/or the LED may
flash green to indicate a good read.
4. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. By default, the
cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line, ready for the next scan.
Wait for the “Good Scan” indication before you scan another bar code. If you try
to scan too fast, the device can lock up until you stop scanning.
Reconnecting
If your computer suspends or the CHS is moved out of range, the
connection will end. After the computer turns on again or returns in
range, SocketScan will try to re-connect according to your “auto
re-connect” settings. After the time limit for re-connection attempts
passes, click the Socket CS Connect icon to manually re-connect.
Disconnecting
To end the connection, click on the SocketScan icon and click Disconnect CS.
Turning off the CHS
Press the power button on the wrist unit for 2+ seconds, until you hear 2 beeps.

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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INDICATORS
Status Indicator LED
LED LED Activity Meaning
1 blink per
second Bluetooth radio is on, but not connected
Bluetooth
Status (blue) 1 blink per 5
seconds Bluetooth radio is on, connection established
Good Read
(green) Green Data successfully scanned and transmitted to host
device
1 blink per
second Less than 20% of battery life remaining
Solid red Batteries are charging
Battery Status
(red) Off when
connected to
charger Batteries are fully charged
Status Indicator Beeps
The scanner beeps to signal the Bluetooth connection status. You can also have the
scanner beep to indicate scanned data reaching the host device.
Beep Beep Activity Meaning
1 beep Connection to host device has begun
Bluetooth
Status (blue) 2 beeps Connection to host device has ended
Good Read
(green) 1 beep Data successfully scanned and transmitted to host
device
SocketScan Icon
Icon Meaning
The CHS is not connected to the host device
The CHS is connected to the host device
4/2007 Printed in U.S.A.
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