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Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Featuring a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner for wirelessly adding bar code scanning to Bluetooth enabled mobile computers running: • Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 • Palm OS 5.2 or later • Windows XP or XP Tablet Edition User’s Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2 1 | INTRODUCTION 5 SCANNER VERSIONS 5 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE 5 ABOUT COMBINING SCANNING WITH BLUETOOTH 6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 7 PACKAGE CONTENTS 7 PRODUCT REGISTRATION 8 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION 8 HARDWARE FEATURES 8 2 | HARDWARE PREPARATION 11 INSTALLING BATTERIES AND ATTACHING THE TETHER 11 CHARGING THE SCANNER 12 3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 13 STEP 1: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE 14 STEP 2: CONFIGURE SCANNER SETTINGS 16 STEP 3: CONNECT CHS TO HOST DEVICE WITH BLUETOOTH 18 STEP 4: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 20 SELECTING SYMBOLOGIES 23 CONFIGURING PREFIXES/SUFFIXES 24 CONFIGURING SOUNDS 25 RUNNING SCAN DEMO 26 USING THE CONNECT!AGENT UTILITY 27 4 | SETUP FOR PALM 29 STEP 1: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE 30 STEP 2: CONNECT CHS TO PDA WITH BLUETOOTH 31 STEP 3: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 34 CONFIGURING SCAN SETTINGS 36 SELECTING SYMBOLOGIES 38 TESTING BAR CODES 39 5 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 40 STEP 1: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE 41 STEP 2: CONFIGURE BLUETOOTH SETTINGS 43 STEP 3: CONFIGURE SCANNER SETTINGS 49 STEP 4: START SOCKETSCAN AND CONNECT TO CHS 51 STEP 5: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 52 ASSIGNING SOUND AND PREFIX/SUFFIX SETTINGS 54 CONFIGURING ADVANCED BLUETOOTH SETTINGS 55 ASSIGNING A TRIGGER BUTTON 57 SELECTING SYMBOLOGIES 58 3

VIEWING VERSION INFORMATION 59 APPENDICES: A | SPECIFICATIONS 60 B | SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 63 C | BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 65 D | ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 66 E | DECODE ZONE 69 F | TROUBLESHOOTING 71 G | TECHNICAL SUPPORT 75 LIMITED WARRANTY 76 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 78 4

1 | INTRODUCTION If you need to collect bar coded data but don't want to be tied to your mobile or desktop computer, Socket's Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 with Bluetooth wireless technology is just what you're looking for. This innovative device combines the power of laser bar code scanning with the convenience of Bluetooth wireless technology in a single compact, lightweight device that is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. Bar code scanning is the most efficient way to collect data from a mobile computer. If the data to be entered is bar coded, using a laser scanner is 50 times faster and 10,000 times more accurate than manual data entry. Bluetooth wireless technology transforms how devices connect with each other, offering you new possibilities for using your mobile computer with other devices. With Socket's Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS), you can scan bar codes while connected to the PDA in your pocket or to your laptop, tablet or desktop computer located up to 300 feet away — all without the hassle of cables or the awkwardness of a protruding antenna. SCANNER VERSIONS The CHS Series 7 includes three versions of the scanner. • The entry-level CHS 7E uses linear CMOS imaging technology. • The mid-level CHS 7M has a Class 1 laser scanner. • The performance level CHS 7P features a Class 2 laser scanner and a ruggedized construction. ABOUT THE SOFTWARE SocketScan™ enters scanned data directly into any open Windows or Palm OS program as if the data were manually typed, so you can use the CHS with your favorite application. Included is a utility that enables you to configure Prefix/Suffixes, sounds, and other special settings for the CHS. Connect!Agent™ for Windows Mobile and XP simplifies Bluetooth by automatically setting up and managing the wireless connection. Connect!Agent runs in the background, requiring no user interaction. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5

ABOUT COMBINING SCANNING WITH BLUETOOTH The Cordless Hand Scanner represents an optimal combination of proven laser bar code scanning and state-of-the-art Bluetooth connectivity. Because of the problems inherent in the intermittent storage of scanned data in on-board memory if the Bluetooth connection is lost, the CHS is designed to operate only when connected to the host, with the powerful Class 1 radio providing the maximum possible connection range. The user is advised of the connection status with a single beep when the CHS connects to the host and a double beep when the connection is closed or lost. As with any wireless device, connectivity range can be affected by a variety of environmental variables. The most likely source of errors in any cordless scanning system is not in the scanning and decoding process, but in the transmission of the data to the host. For this reason, the Cordless Hand Scanner features Socket’s exclusive Error Proof Protocol (patent pending), which ensures that scanned data is correctly received by the host computer and allows for real-time validation of data and notifies the user in case of errors. The beeper and green LED signals provided by the CHS confirm not only a successful scan but also the successful transmission of the scanned data to the host. Users familiar with bar code scanning may notice a slight delay between the successful scan and shut off of the laser, and the beep and green LED from the CHS confirming completed transmission of the data. In most instances, this delay is less than 300 ms (milliseconds), but may be slightly longer as the connectivity range limit is approached. Because of the two-way transmission verification process, it is possible to cause communication problems by scanning bar codes as fast as possible. When this occurs, all transmissions will stop for several seconds before scanning can be resumed. To prevent this from happening, the user should 6

wait until the confirming beep is received before scanning the next bar code. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows Mobile devices should satisfy these minimum requirements: • Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 • Any of the following Bluetooth stacks:* − Broadcom (Widcomm) v1.5 or greater for Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE − Broadcom (Widcomm) v1.7 or greater for Windows Mobile 5.0 − Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile − Socket Drakar v1.4 (from Socket SD/CF Connection Kits) • Software installation requires either ActiveSync 4.0 or greater or Windows Vista on a host computer. Palm OS devices should satisfy these minimum requirements: • Palm OS 5.2 or later • Bluetooth wireless technology • Software installation requires Palm Desktop Software on a host computer. Windows XP computers should satisfy these minimum requirements: • Windows Mobile XP or XP Tablet Edition • Any of the following Bluetooth stacks:* − IVT BlueSoleil version 1.6.1.4 (from Socket CF/USB Connection Kits) − Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Bluetooth stack − Toshiba Bluetooth stack 3.0 or greater − Broadcom (Widcomm) Bluetooth stack For information about using the CHS with Symbian smartphones or RIM BlackBerry devices, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/products/bar-code-scanning-data-collection/series7/default.asp?page=summary *Other stacks may be compatible but have not been tested by Socket. For Windows XP, only the IVT, Microsoft, and Toshiba Bluetooth stacks are compatible with the optional Socket Connect!Agent software. For software updates, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series7/ PACKAGE CONTENTS The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner package includes these items: CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 7

• Socket Cordless Hand Scanner with Bluetooth Wireless Technology • AC charging adapter with international plugs • 2 NiMH rechargeable AAA batteries • Lanyard with retractable tether • Software Installation CD • Booklets with copyright, warranty, and regulatory compliance information PRODUCT REGISTRATION Socket highly recommends 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 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION Besides this User’s Guide, Socket also supports the Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 with Quick Start Guides and Advanced Programming Guides, available online at: www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/data-collection/series7/?page=Detail HARDWARE FEATURES Rechargeable Batteries and AC Adapter Charge the internal batteries by using the included AC adapter. The adapter rating is 5V, 2A, positive pole center. A fully charged battery should provide roughly 8 hours of normal operation. WARNING: Charge ONLY NiMH batteries in the CHS. Damage may result if other battery types are charged. Do not store the CHS for more than 30 days with the batteries installed. The red Battery Status LED will not function properly if standard AAA non-rechargeable batteries are being used. Besides the included AC adapter, you can also recharge the CHS by using any of the following: • Socket’s Mobile Power Pack (available only in the Americas and Asia Pacific regions). For more information, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/products/accessories/mobile-power-pack/ 8

• AC and DC adapters of most recent Pocket PCs from Socket Casio, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, and Toshiba are also compatible. Touch Screen Stylus The CHS features a stylus tip in the tail of the CHS that you can use 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 computer. The stylus does not work with XP Tablet computers using Active Matrix displays. 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. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 9

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. LED Beep Pattern 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 was successfully scanned and transmitted to host device. 10

2 | 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 string loop 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. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 11

CHARGING THE SCANNER Use the included AC adapter to charge the Cordless Hand Scanner. The scanner’s NiMH batteries must be charged for at least 4 hours before the first use. The Battery Status LED will emit a solid red light while charging, and turn off when the batteries are fully charged. WARNING: Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries — this may cause alkaline batteries to leak and damage the CHS. The red Battery Status LED will not function properly if standard AAA alkaline batteries are being used. 12

3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC or other mobile computing device running Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0. Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Hardware Preparation.” SETUP SUMMARY STEP 1: Install the software. STEP 2: Configure scanner settings. STEP 3: Connect scanner to host device with Bluetooth. STEP 4: Scan data into your application. Selecting symbologies Configuring prefixes/suffixes Configuring sounds Running Scan Demo Using the Connect!Agent Utility CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 13

STEP 1: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE You must install both SocketScan and Connect!Agent. ADVANCED USERS: Refer to the README file for CAB installation instructions. 1. Delete any bar code scanning software already installed in your device, including software from other companies. Make sure the software is closed. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Remove Programs. Use the utility to delete the software. 2. Use a serial/USB cable or cradle to make an active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC. • If your host PC runs Windows XP, use ActiveSync 4.0 or greater. You can download ActiveSync free from: www.socketmobile.com/activesync • If your host PC runs Windows Vista, use the Windows Mobile Device Center built into Windows Vista. 3. Insert the installation CD into your host PC. 4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD drive. 5. In the CD, open the SocketScanCE folder and click on Setup.exe. 6. The installation wizard will automatically begin. Follow the wizard to install the software. 14

7. After installing the software, a dialog on your Pocket PC will direct you to soft reset. Tap ok. 8. Remove your device from the cable/cradle and perform a soft reset by pressing the reset button. If you skip this step, some icons may not appear correctly. 9. Install Connect!Agent by opening the Connect!Agent folder in the CD and clicking on Connect!AgentSetup.exe. Follow the wizard to install the software. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 15

STEP 2: CONFIGURE SCANNER SETTINGS 1. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan. 2. Go to the Today screen by tapping Start | Today. 3. Tap the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up menu, tap Settings. 4. The Scanner Settings utility will appear. Tap on the CS tab at the bottom of the screen. 5. Check the box Enable Cordless Scanner support. IMPORTANT!!! 16

6. Tap on the CS HW tab. Enter the following settings: • Trigger: Select whether you would like the CHS to scan only when a Bluetooth connection to the device is detected. If you require the CHS to detect a Bluetooth connection before each scan, scanning will be a few milliseconds slower. • Good Read Indicator: Select how you would like the CHS to indicate that it has successfully read data. • Battery Level: No progress bar should appear since you are not connected to the CHS. • Disable Auto Power Off mode: The CHS automatically shuts off if there is no Bluetooth connection for 20 minutes. Check to disable. 7. After entering settings, tap ok to save the changes. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 17

STEP 3: CONNECT CHS TO HOST DEVICE WITH BLUETOOTH SocketScan supports a generic Bluetooth COM port and may be able to connect to Bluetooth stacks on mobile computers other than those listed. 1. Turn on the Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button for five 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. If the LED begins blinking red, the battery needs to be recharged. 2. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan. Disregard the icons for Socket Trigger RFID, Socket Trigger Scan, and Socket Trigger Select. 3. Tap on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen. In the menu, tap Connect CS. Your mobile device cannot connect to the CHS if another device is set as the default Bluetooth serial device. If Connect CS does not appear, tap Settings in the menu, tap on the CS tab, and enable cordless scanner support. 4. Connect!Agent will automatically turn on the Bluetooth radio and begin to search for and connect to the CHS. - If this is your first time connecting to a CHS or CRS (Cordless Ring Scanner) from this device, Connect!Agent will begin searching for any CHS or CRS in range. 18

- If you have previously connected to a CHS or CRS, Connect!Agent will automatically begin searching for your favorite (default) device. 5. If Connect!Agent does not have a favorite scanner and finds multiple CHS and/or CRS devices in range, select the one you want to connect to and tap ok. To help you identify the scanner, Connect!Agent reports the scanner’s Bluetooth MAC address. The characters in brackets are the last six characters of the address. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 19

6. Connect!Agent will begin connecting to the CHS. 7. After your mobile device connects to the CHS, the scanner will beep once. The SocketScan icon at the bottom of the Today screen will change into a scanner icon to indicate the connection. Connect!Agent will save information about the CHS to automate future connections to your specific unit. To change which scanner is assigned as your favorite, you can also use the Connect!Agent utility. (See instructions later in this chapter.) STEP 4: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 1. Start the Windows application that you want to receive the data (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 go. 20

3. Press the trigger button and scan the code. When data is read and sent to the mobile computing device, the laser will turn off. Depending on your scanner settings, the scanner may beep and/or the Hand scanner’s LED may flash green to indicate a good read. If no data is read in a few seconds, the laser will turn off, and you must try again. 4. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. For example, after you scan a bar code into a Pocket Excel spreadsheet, data should appear in the first cell. The default “CR” (carriage return) suffix will advance the cursor to the next cell, 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. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 21

For information about third-party applications compatible with the CHS for asset tracking, health care, and other vertical markets, visit: www.socketmobile.com/solutions/vertical-markets/ Reconnecting If your mobile device suspends or the CHS moves out of range, the connection will end. After the mobile device turns on again or returns in range, SocketScan will try to re-connect 3 times. If, after 3 attempts, they have not re-connected, you will need to manually re-connect them. Disconnecting To disconnect, tap on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the Today screen and tap Disconnect. Your mobile device will disconnect from the CHS, and Connect!Agent will turn off the Bluetooth radio of your mobile device. Turning off the CHS To turn off the CHS, press the power button at least 2 seconds, until the LED stops blinking. 22

SELECTING SYMBOLOGIES The applet makes it quick and convenient to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to recognize nine of the most common symbologies. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Symbology Selector... 2. In the screen that appears, check the symbologies you wish to enable. Uncheck those you wish to disable. For convenience, you can tap Disable All to disable all the symbologies and select the ones you want. Tap ok. Symbologies not supported by the CHS will be gray. Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 23

$CONFIGURING PREFIXES/SUFFIXES The SocketScan applet lets you specify prefix and/or suffix characters to be added automatically to the data you scan. This helps to further eliminate manual data entry. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Settings. You can configure prefix/suffixes whether or not the CHS is connected to your Pocket PC. 2. In the pop-up menu, select Settings... 3. In the screen that appears, enter the characters you want to be appended to each scan (128 character maximum). Tap ok. By default, SocketScan enters a carriage return after every data scan. • Use \r for Carriage Return, \n for Linefeed, \t for Tab., \\ for a single \ character. • Other characters can be typed or entered using the format \nnn, where nnn = ASCII character 001 through 255. 24$

CONFIGURING SOUNDS The SocketScan applet lets you specify sounds used to indicate when the CHS has successfully scanned data and transmitted it to the host device. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Settings. You can configure sounds whether or not the CHS is connected to your Pocket PC. 2. The Scanner Settings utility will appear, with the Prefix/Suffix tab open. Tap on the Sound tab. 3. Select which sound you want your mobile computer to use to indicate a good read. If you select Play .wav file, tap on the … button to search for the .wav file you want to use (the file must be located in the My Documents folder). Tap ok. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 25

RUNNING SCAN DEMO Scan Demo makes it easy to determine the symbology, number of characters, and decoded data (in either ASCII or Hex) of any bar code supported by the scanner. This is especially useful if you encounter a bar code that the scanner will not decode by default. 1. Tap Start | Programs | Scan Demo. Accessing Scan Demo disconnects the Bluetooth link. If you have not configured the CHS to automatically connect, select the CHS tab at the bottom of the page to re-establish this link. 2. The Scan Demo screen will appear. If desired, use the check boxes at the bottom of the screen to modify the test. Enable all symbologies: By default, this option is checked. Different symbologies can sometimes interpret the same bar code differently, so you may want to uncheck this option. Display as hex data: Check this box to view scanned data in hexadecimal format. Otherwise, data will appear as ASCII. 3. Scan the bar code. Scan Demo will report the properties of the bar code. 26

USING THE CONNECT!AGENT UTILITY The Connect!Agent utility enables you to view and change the default Cordless Hand Scanner, Cordless Ring Scanner or Cordless 56K Modem that Connect!Agent will attempt to connect to. 1. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Connect!Agent. 2. The Connect!Agent utility lists the wireless bar code scanners and/or modems that it has saved as favorite devices. These are specific devices that Connect!Agent automatically attempts to connect to whenever SocketScan or a Bluetooth dial-up connection is initiated. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 27

3. If you wish to remove a device from the partnership list, select the device and tap Delete. In the confirmation screen, tap Yes. 28

4 | SETUP FOR PALM This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled device running Palm OS 5.2 or later. Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Hardware Setup.” SETUP SUMMARY STEP 1: Install the software. STEP 2: Connect scanner to PDA with Bluetooth. STEP 3: Scan data into your application. Configuring scan settings. Selecting symbologies. Testing bar codes. For help using SocketScan, tap on the button on the top of any screen. CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR PALM 29

STEP 1: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE 1. Delete any bar code scanning software already installed in your device, including previous versions of SocketScan. Make sure the software is closed. Tap Home, then tap Menu. In the App menu, tap Delete. Use the utility to delete the software. 2. Use HotSync and a serial/USB cable or cradle to connect your device to a host PC. 3. Insert the installation CD into your host PC. 4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD drive. 5. In the CD, open the SocketScanPalm folder and click on Setup. 6. The SocketScan Installation program will begin. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software. 7. When software installation is complete, disconnect the device from the host PC. Soft reset the device by pressing the reset button. 30

STEP 2: CONNECT CHS TO PDA WITH BLUETOOTH **SocketScan supports a generic Bluetooth COM port and may be able to connect to Bluetooth stacks on host mobile computers other than those listed. 1. Turn on the Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button for five 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. If the LED begins blinking red, the battery needs to be recharged. 2. Start SocketScan. Tap Home. In the upper right corner, make sure All is selected. Scroll down and tap on the SocketScan icon. 3. The main screen of SocketScan will appear, showing a picture of the Socket SDIO In-Hand Scan Card. In the Scanner Device drop-down menu, select Bluetooth CHS. 4. The screen will display a picture of the Cordless Hand Scanner. In the Device is field, tap Enabled. CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR PALM 31

5. If you have not yet enabled your Bluetooth hardware, a message will ask if you wish to do so. Tap OK. 6. Your device will begin searching for Bluetooth enabled devices in range. After it finishes searching, select the Socket CHS from the list of discovered devices and tap OK. The Cordless Hand Scanner will appear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx], where the characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth MAC address. 7. Your device will connect to the CHS. If a passkey is requested, enter 1234. 32

8. When the scanner connects to your device, the CHS will beep once. The main screen of SocketScan will also indicate that the scanner is enabled, and the Configure, Symbologies, and Test buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen. If the PDA suspends, the CHS will automatically re-connect once you turn on the PDA again. If the CHS is taken out of range, or if the Bluetooth connection is otherwise lost, to resume operation you must enable it again in SocketScan. For more information about the meanings of LEDs and beeps, please see page 9. CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR PALM 33

STEP 3: SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 1. Start the Palm application that you want to receive the data (e.g., Memo). Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open. Note: You cannot scan data into Palm Note Pad, because it is a graphics-based program. 2. Press the trigger button and scan the code. When data is read and transmitted to the host, the laser will turn off. Depending on the settings chosen in the SocketScan Configure screen, the scanner may beep and/or the LED may flash green. If the Scanner fails to read data within a few seconds, the laser will turn off, and you must try again. 34

3. After a successful scan, data should appear in your document. For example, after you scan a bar code into a Memo, data should appear in the first line. The default “CR” (carriage return) suffix will advance the cursor to the next 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. For information about bar code scanning applications for asset tracking, health care and other vertical markets, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/solutions/vertical-markets/ CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR PALM 35

CONFIGURING SCAN SETTINGS 1. Make sure the main screen of SocketScan reports that the CHS is enabled. Tap Configure. You can configure prefix/suffixes whether or not the CHS is connected to your device. 2. The Configure screen will appear. Enter any settings, as desired: • Trigger Mode: Select Local to directly trigger the scanner whenever you press the trigger button. Select Remote to have the scanner verify a connection to your PDA before it activates the laser. • Read Indicator: Select how you would like the CHS to indicate that data was successfully decoded and transmitted to the PDA. • Auto reconnect to last device: Check to have your PDA automatically connect to the last CHS unit it connected to whenever you tap Enabled in the main screen of SocketScan. • Keep PDA alive for: Select how long you would like the PDA to stay alive after the last scan. This feature allows you to scan data for several hours without touching the PDA, as long as you scan at least once before the time limit passes. Select System Default to keep your PDA alive for the amount of time set as default in the PDA’s system settings. 36

• Insert Special: First tap in the Prefix or Suffix field to indicate where you would like to enter special data, such as a date stamp, time stamp, tab, etc. Then tap on the Insert Special drop-down menu and select the type of special data to enter. • Prefix: Tap to enter characters you would like appended before scanned data (128 character maximum). Besides special data items, only printable ASCII characters can be used. • Suffix: Tap to enter characters you would like appended after scanned data (128 character maximum). Besides special data items, only printable ASCII characters can be used. The default suffix is a carriage return [CR]. • Launch App: Check the box, then use the drop-down menu that appears to select an application that you would like SocketScan to automatically enter data into whenever you press the trigger button. The application will launch only when you are outside of SocketScan (i.e., SocketScan is running in the background). If you configured SocketScan to launch an application, whenever you scan data into a document, the data will only be entered after any existing data, no matter where you place the cursor. You will not be able to scan data into the middle of existing data. For example, if you already scanned three lines of data into Memo, the next data you scan will appear on the fourth line, even if you place the cursor on a previous line before scanning. 3. After entering any settings, tap OK to make the changes take effect. CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR PALM 37

SELECTING SYMBOLOGIES The feature makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to recognize eight of the most common symbologies. 1. In the main screen of SocketScan, tap Symbologies. 2. In the screen that appears, check the symbologies you wish to enable. Uncheck those you wish to disable. Tap OK. Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer. 38

TESTING BAR CODES SocketScan includes a Test feature that makes it easy to determine the symbology, number of characters, and decoded data (in either ASCII or Hex) of any bar code supported by the scanner. This is especially useful if you encounter a bar code that the scanner will not decode by default. 1. In the main screen of SocketScan, tap Test. 2. The Test Scan screen will appear. If desired, check the View as Hex box to view scanned data in hexadecimal format. Otherwise, data will appear as ASCII. 3. Scan the bar code. You can either press the trigger button on the CHS, or press the Scan button on the screen. SocketScan will report the properties of the bar code. 4. After you complete your testing, tap OK. CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR PALM 39

5 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled computer running Windows XP or Windows XP Tablet Edition. Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, make sure you have installed the batteries (and tether, if desired), and charged the scanner, as described in Chapter 2, “Hardware Setup.” SETUP SUMMARY STEP 1: Install the software. STEP 2: Connect scanner to computer with Bluetooth. STEP 3: Configure scanner settings. STEP 4: Scan data into your application. Assigning sound and prefix/suffix settings. Configuring advanced Bluetooth settings. Assigning a remote trigger button. Selecting symbologies. 40

STEP 1: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE You must install SocketScan, but installing Connect!Agent is optional. Connect!Agent is only compatible with the IVT BlueSoleil, Toshiba and Microsoft XP SP2 Bluetooth stacks. Should I install Connect!Agent? Connect!Agent simplifies the Bluetooth setup and connection process. Once the CHS is turned on and SocketScan is running, Connect!Agent will automatically set up and manage the Bluetooth connection. It runs in the background and requires no interaction from the user. Software installation instructions ADVANCED USERS: Refer to the README file for CAB installation instructions. 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. 4. In the CD contents, open the SocketScanXP folder and click on the Setup.exe file. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 41

5. The installation wizard will launch. Follow the wizard to install the software. 6. After software installation, icons for SocketScanXP and Socket CS Connect will appear on your desktop. 7. 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. 42

STEP 2: CONFIGURE BLUETOOTH SETTINGS Skip this step if you installed and want to use Connect!Agent, which automatically configures the Bluetooth settings. Connect!Agent works only with the Socket (IVT) and Microsoft stacks. If you will not be using Connect!Agent, follow the appropriate instructions for your Bluetooth stack. Configuration is only needed the first time you connect the CHS to your computer. 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: 1. Turn on the Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button for five seconds, until you see the LED turn blue. The LED should blink blue once per 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. 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. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 43

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 Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button for five seconds, until you see the LED turn blue. The LED should blink blue once per 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. 5. In the passkey options screen, select the option Use the passkey found in the documentation and enter the default PIN 1234. 6. To indicate the connection, the CHS will beep once. 7. In the last screen of the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, note the COM number of the Outgoing COM port. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 45

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 Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button for five seconds, until you see the LED turn blue. The LED should blink blue once per 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. 46

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. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 47

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 Cordless Hand Scanner. Press the small power button for five seconds, until you see the LED turn blue. The LED should blink blue once per 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. 48

STEP 3: CONFIGURE SCANNER SETTINGS 1. Click the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen. In the pop-up menu, click Settings. Alternatively, click Start | Control Panel | SocketScanXP Settings. 2. Tap on the CS tab. Enter the following settings: • Enable CS support: Check this box. IMPORTANT!!! • Enable ActivePairing: This feature is not compatible with the CHS. Do not check the box. • Bluetooth stack: Select Socket (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. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 49

• 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. • 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. • Advanced: When the computer is connected to the CHS, you can modify the Bluetooth friendly name and security settings of the CHS. 3. After entering settings, click OK to save the changes. 4. If SocketScan is open, you will be prompted to exit and restart SocketScan. Click OK. Click on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of your screen and in the pop-up menu, click Exit. 50

STEP 4: START SOCKETSCAN AND CONNECT 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, Connect!Agent will automatically begin searching for the CHS. After it finds the CHS, it will automatically configure the connection. 4. SocketScan will connect the computer to the CHS, indicated by a beep and a status bubble. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 51

5. The task tray icon at the bottom of your screen will change to an image of a scanner to indicate that SocketScan is connected to the CHS. STEP 5: 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 laser beam should cover the entire width of the bar code. See Chapter 1 for scanning tips. When data is read and sent to the mobile computing device, the laser will turn off. Depending on your scanner settings, the scanner may beep and/or the Hand scanner’s LED may flash green to indicate a good read. If no data is read in a few seconds, the laser will turn off, and you must try again. 52

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. For information about third-party applications compatible with the CHS for asset tracking, warehouse mobility, and other vertical markets, visit: www.socketmobile.com/solutions/vertical-markets Reconnecting If your computer suspends or the CHS is moved out of range, the connection will be lost. After the computer turns on again or returns in range, SocketScan will try to re-connect according to the “auto re-connect” settings you chose in SocketScan. After the time limit for re-connection attempts has passed, you can click on the Socket CS Connect icon on the desktop to manually initiate re-connection. Disconnecting To disconnect, click on the SocketScan icon and click Disconnect CS. Turning off the CHS To turn off the CHS, press the power button for at least 2 seconds, until the LED stops blinking. CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 53

$ASSIGNING SOUND AND PREFIX/SUFFIX SETTINGS You can configure these settings whether or not the CHS is connected to your computer. 1. In SocketScanXP Settings, click on the General tab. 2. Adjust any settings as desired: Good read notification sound: Select which sound you would like your computer to use to indicate good readings of data. By default, your computer will beep. • If you would like your computer to play a .WAV file, select Play a .WAV file and click Browse to indicate the file location. Prefix/Suffix: Enter any prefix and/or suffixes you would like SocketScan to automatically append to scanned data (128 character max., printable ASCII characters only). By default, SocketScan will enter a carriage return after every data scan. • Use \r for Carriage Return, \n for Linefeed, \t for Tab., \\ for a single \ character. • Other characters can be typed or entered using the format \nnn, where nnn = ASCII character 001 through 255. 3. After adjusting any settings, click OK. As prompted, exit and restart SocketScanXP to have your changes take effect. 54$