Socket Cordless Hand Scanner Bedienungsanleitung

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Leider widmen nicht viele Nutzer ihre Zeit der Gebrauchsanleitung Socket Cordless Hand Scanner. Eine gute Gebrauchsanleitung erlaubt nicht nur eine Reihe zusätzlicher Funktionen des gekauften Geräts kennenzulernen, sondern hilft dabei viele Fehler zu vermeiden.

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Die Gebrauchsanleitung Socket Cordless Hand Scanner sollte vor allem folgendes enthalten:
- Informationen über technische Daten des Geräts Socket Cordless Hand Scanner
- Den Namen des Produzenten und das Produktionsjahr des Geräts Socket Cordless Hand Scanner
- Grundsätze der Bedienung, Regulierung und Wartung des Geräts Socket Cordless Hand Scanner
- Sicherheitszeichen und Zertifikate, die die Übereinstimmung mit entsprechenden Normen bestätigen

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Der Grund dafür ist die fehlende Zeit und die Sicherheit, was die bestimmten Funktionen der gekauften Geräte angeht. Leider ist das Anschließen und Starten von Socket Cordless Hand Scanner zu wenig. Eine Anleitung beinhaltet eine Reihe von Hinweisen bezüglich bestimmter Funktionen, Sicherheitsgrundsätze, Wartungsarten (sogar das, welche Mittel man benutzen sollte), eventueller Fehler von Socket Cordless Hand Scanner und Lösungsarten für Probleme, die während der Nutzung auftreten könnten. Immerhin kann man in der Gebrauchsanleitung die Kontaktnummer zum Service Socket finden, wenn die vorgeschlagenen Lösungen nicht wirksam sind. Aktuell erfreuen sich Anleitungen in Form von interessanten Animationen oder Videoanleitungen an Popularität, die den Nutzer besser ansprechen als eine Broschüre. Diese Art von Anleitung gibt garantiert, dass der Nutzer sich das ganze Video anschaut, ohne die spezifizierten und komplizierten technischen Beschreibungen von Socket Cordless Hand Scanner zu überspringen, wie es bei der Papierform passiert.

Warum sollte man Gebrauchsanleitungen lesen?

In der Gebrauchsanleitung finden wir vor allem die Antwort über den Bau sowie die Möglichkeiten des Geräts Socket Cordless Hand Scanner, über die Nutzung bestimmter Accessoires und eine Reihe von Informationen, die erlauben, jegliche Funktionen und Bequemlichkeiten zu nutzen.

Nach dem gelungenen Kauf des Geräts, sollte man einige Zeit für das Kennenlernen jedes Teils der Anleitung von Socket Cordless Hand Scanner widmen. Aktuell sind sie genau vorbereitet oder übersetzt, damit sie nicht nur verständlich für die Nutzer sind, aber auch ihre grundliegende Hilfs-Informations-Funktion erfüllen.

Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    Cordless Hand Scanner with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Featuring a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner and SocketScan software for wirelessly adding bar code scanning to Bluetooth enabled mobile computers running: • Windows Mobile 2003 • Palm OS 5.2 or later • Windows XP or Tablet XP User’s Guide[...]

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    January 2005 Document # 6410-00233 Rev D Copyright Notice Copyright © 2005 Socket C omm unications, Inc. All right s reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Mobility Fr iendly are registered trademarks of Socket Comm unications, Inc. Cordl ess Hand Scanner with Bluetooth Wireless Technology is a tradem ark of Socket Com municati ons, Inc. Bluetooth [...]

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    Table of Contents 1 | INTRODUCTION 5 About the Software 5 About Combining Scanning with Bluetooth 5 System Requirements, Package Contents 7 Product Registration, Hardware Features 8 2 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 10 STEP 1: Install Batteries and Attach Tether 10 STEP 2: Charge the Scanner 11 STEP 3: Uninstall Other Scanning Software 11 STEP 4: Instal[...]

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    APPENDICES A | SPECIFICATIONS 60 B | SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 62 C | BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 64 D | ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES 65 E | DECODE ZONE 68 F | TROUBLESHOOTING 69 G | TECHNICAL SUPPORT 71 LIMITED WARRANTY 72 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 74 4[...]

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    1 | Introduction If you need to collect bar coded dat a but don't want t o be tied to your m obile or desktop computer, Socket' s Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) wi th Bluetooth wireless technology i s just what you' re looking for. This innovati ve device combines the power of laser bar code scanning wi th the convenience of Bluetooth w[...]

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    The Cordless Hand Scanner represents an optim al com bination of proven laser bar code scanning tec hnology and state-of-the-art Bl uetooth connectivity. Because of the problems inhe rent in the interm ittent storage of scanned data in on-board mem ory if the Bl uetooth connection is lost, the CHS is designed to operate only when connected to the h[...]

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    System Requirements Your mobile com puter should m eet these m inimum requirem ents: • Any of the following operati ng systems: − Windows Mobile 2003 − Palm OS 5.2 or lat er − Windows XP or Tablet XP • Any of the following Bluetooth stacks: − Socket Drakar v1.4 (from Socket SDIO and CF Connecti on Kits) − IVT BlueSoleil v1.4.7 or lat [...]

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    Product Registration Socket highly recom mends that al l customers regi ster their Socket products. Product registration is required for technical support. Re gister online at: www.socketcom.com /prodreg Hardware Features Rechargeable Battery and AC Adapter Recharge the internal battery b y us i ng the included AC adapter. The adapter rating is 5V,[...]

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    Status Indicator LED LED LED A ctivity 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 r[...]

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    2 | Setup for Windows Mobile This chapter explains how to inst all and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC 2003. Setup Summary STEP 1: Install batteries and attach tether. STEP 2: Charge the scanner. STEP 3: Uninstall other scanni ng software. STEP 4: Install the software. STEP 5: Configure scanner settings. STEP [...]

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    STEP 2: Charge the Scanner Use the included AC adapter to char ge the Cordless Hand Scanner. The scanner’s NiMH batteries m ust be charged for at least 4 hours before the first use. The Battery Status LED will emit a solid red light while charg ing, and turn off when the b atte ries are fully charged. WARNING: Do not attempt to charge a lkaline b[...]

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    STEP 4: Install the Software 1. Use ActiveSync and a serial/Ethernet/U SB cable or cradle to make an active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC. 2. Insert the installation CD into yo ur host PC. 3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 4. Follow the instructions on y our scr[...]

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    5. In the File Download screen click Run . 6. If a Security Warning screen appears, click Run . 7. The SocketScan for Windows CE Set up Program will begin. Follow the instructions on yo u r screen to install the software. 8. When software installation is complete, disconnect the Pocket PC from the host PC. Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the r[...]

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    STEP 5: Configure Scanner Settings 1. Start the Socket CHS config u ration utility. Tap Start | Settings | System | Socket CHS . 2. In the General screen, check the box Enable Socket CHS Support . 3. In the Port configuration field, select the Bluetooth hardware that you are using with your Pocket PC . Depending on which option y ou select, additio[...]

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    Microsoft : You m ust assign the CHS as your favorit e. Tap on the Favorite button to initiate a Bluetooth device search. When the CHS is found, select it from the list and tap OK . 4. Tap on the Scanner tab. Enter the following settin g s: CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 15[...]

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    • Trigger Operation : − Scan always : Select if you would l ike the CHS to scan whether or not it has a Bluetooth connection to the host devi ce. − Scan only when connected to host : Select if you wou ld lik e the CHS to detect a Bluetooth connection t o the host device before it scans. Scanning will be a few milliseconds slower. This option [...]

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    STEP 6: Connect Scanner to Pocket PC via Bluetooth 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 batt ery needs to be recharged. 2. Prepare[...]

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    3. Start SocketScan. Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan . 4. The SocketScan icon should appear in the task t ray (visible in the Today screen), indicating that your device is not currentl y connected to the CHS. Tap on the icon. In the pop-up m enu, select Connect CHS . Your Pocket PC cannot connect to the CHS if another device is assigned as the fa[...]

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    The Cordless Hand Scanner will ap p ear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx] , where the characters in bracket s are the last 6 characters of the scanner’s Bluetooth MAC address. Socket stack Widcomm stack, Fujitsu Pocket LOOX If multiple Cordless Hand Scanne rs were detected, identify yours by checking the MAC address printed on a label in the battery compart[...]

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    7. Your device will automatically conn ect to the CHS. If a passkey is requested, enter 1234 . To indicate the connectio n, the CHS will beep once, and th e So cketScan icon will chang e to show an image of the scanner. Note: If you are using the Socket SDIO or CF card, the Socket Bluetooth icon in the task tray will also begin blinking to in d ica[...]

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    STEP 7: Scan Data into Your Application 1. Start the Windows application that y ou want to receive the data (e.g., Excel, Notepad, etc.). Make sure a docum ent or spreadsheet is open. 2. Press the trigger button and scan the code. For exam ple, try this bar code: When data is read an d transmitted to the host, the laser will turn off. Depending on [...]

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    OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies The applet makes i t quick and convenient to m odify whic h symbologi es you want the scanner to recognize. By defaul t, the scanner is set to recognize nine of the most comm on symbologi es. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up m enu, tap Symbology Selector... 2. In the screen that appears, check the symbologie[...]

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    OPTIONAL: Configure Prefix/Suffixes The SocketScan applet lets you specify prefix and/or suffix characters to be added automatically to the data yo u scan. This helps to furth er eliminate manual data entry. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up m enu, tap Prefix/Suffix . You can configure prefix/suf fixes whether or not the CHS i s connecte[...]

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    OPTIONAL: Run Scan Demo Scan Demo ma kes it easy to determ ine the sym bology, number of characters, and decoded data (in eith er ASCII or Hex) of any bar code supported by the scanner. This is especi ally useful if you encount er a bar code that the scanner will no t decode by default. 1. Tap on the SocketScan icon. In the pop-up m enu, tap Scan D[...]

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    OPTIONAL: Configure Automatic Connections You can only configure autom atic connections for Pocket PCs using either Socket’s SDIO/CF Connection Kit o r a built-in Bluetooth stack. The first time you connect your Pock et PC to the CHS, you will be pr o mpted to enable automatic connections. Afterwards, you can follow the ap p ropriate instructions[...]

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    Built-in Bluetooth Stack: 1. Start the Socket CHS config u ration utility. Tap Start | Settings | System | Socket CHS . 2. The General screen should already display the correct Bluetooth settings, already used to connect th e Pocket PC to the CHS. Device information about the CHS you previously connected to should also be displayed. 3. Check the Au[...]

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    3 | Setup for Palm This chapter explains how to inst all and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled device runni ng Palm OS 5.2 or la ter. Setup Summary STEP 1: Install batteries and attach tether. STEP 2: Charge the scanner. STEP 3: Uninstall other scanni ng software. STEP 4: Install the software. STEP 5: Connect scanner to P[...]

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    STEP 2: Charge the Scanner Use the included AC adapter to char ge the Cordless Hand Scanner. The scanner’s NiMH batteries m ust be charged for at least 4 hours before the first use. The Battery Status LED will emit a solid red light while charg ing, and turn off when the b atte ries are fully charged. Do not attempt to charg e a lkaline batteries[...]

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    STEP 4: Install the Software 1. Use HotSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to connect your device to a host PC. 2. Insert the installation CD into yo ur host PC. 3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 4. Follow the instructions on y our screen to begin the installa tion process [...]

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    5. In the File Download screen click Run . 6. If a Security Warning screen appears, click Run . 7. The SocketScan Installation p rogram will begin. Follow the in structions on your screen to in stall the software. 8. When software installation is complete, disconnect the device from the host PC. Soft reset the device by pressi ng the reset button. [...]

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    STEP 5: Connect Scanner to PDA via Bluetooth 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 radi o is on but not connected. If the LED begins blinking red, the battery needs to be recharged. 2. Start SocketS[...]

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    5. If you have not yet enabl ed your Bluetoot h hardware, a message will ask if you wish to do so. Tap OK . 6. Your device will begin searching fo r 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 ap p ear as Socket CHS [xxxxxx] , [...]

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    8. When the scanner co nnects to your dev ice, th e CHS will b eep once. The main screen of SocketScan will also indicate th at th e 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 [...]

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    STEP 6: Scan Data into Your Application 1. Start the Palm application that y ou want to receive the data (e.g., Memo). Make sure a docum ent or spreadsheet is open. Note: You cannot scan data int o Palm Note Pad, because it i s a graphics-based program. 2. Press the trigger button and scan the code. For exam ple, try this bar code: When data is rea[...]

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    OPTIONAL: Configure Scan Settings 1. Make sure the main screen of So cketScan reports that the CHS is enabled. Tap Configure . You can configure prefix/suf fixes whether or not the CHS i s connected to your device . 2. The Configure screen will ap pear. Enter any settings, as desired: • Trigger Mode : Select Local to directly trigger the scanner [...]

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    • 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, et c. Then tap on the Insert Special drop-down m enu and select the type of special data to enter. • Prefix : Tap to enter characters you woul d like appended before scanned data (128 characte[...]

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    OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies The feature makes it easy to modify which sym bologies you want the scanner to recognize. By default, the scanner is set to recognize eight of the most com mon sym bologies. 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 w[...]

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    OPTIONAL: Test 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 i s especially useful i f you encounter a bar code that the s canner will not decode by default. 1. In the main screen of SocketSca[...]

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    4 | Setup for Windows XP This chapter explains how to inst all and use the Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) with a Bluetooth enabled com puter running Windows XP. Setup Summary STEP 1: Install batteries and attach tether. STEP 2: Charge the scanner. STEP 3: Uninstall other scanni ng software. STEP 4: Install the software. STEP 5: Connect scanner to com [...]

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    STEP 2: Charge the Scanner Use the included AC adapter to char ge the Cordless Hand Scanner. The scanner’s NiMH batteries m ust be charged for at least 4 hours before the first use. The Battery Status LED will emit a solid red light while charg ing, and turn off when the b atte ries are fully charged. WARNING: Do not attempt to charge a lkaline b[...]

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    STEP 4: Install the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into yo ur host PC. 2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 3. Follow the instructions on y our screen to begin the installa tion process for Windows XP. • Read the instructions in the Welcome screen, then click Next . • In the [...]

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    4. In the File Download screen click Run . Note: Screens for Internet Explorer 6.0 are shown. 5. If a Security Warning screen appears, click Run . 6. The SocketScan for Windows XP Set up program will begin. Follow the instructions on yo u r screen to install the software. 42[...]

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    STEP 5: Connect Scanner to Computer via Bluetooth The very first time you connect the CHS to your computer, you must manually connect via your Bluetooth software. Afterwards, you will be able to connect directly from SocketScan by right -clicking on the SocketScan icon and selecting Connect CHS . If desired, you can also configure the devices to au[...]

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    2. Follow the approp r iate in structions for your Bluetooth hardware and software to discover and connect to the CHS. Socket Connection Kit w ith BlueSoleil softw are : • Insert the Socket card into your computer, usi ng a CF-to-PC Card adapter, or insert the Class 1 USB Ad apter to the USB port. • Start BlueSolei l. Click on t he BlueSoleil i[...]

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    WIDCOMM : To determine i f your computer uses a WIDCOMM Bluetooth stack, check the stack version in your Bluetooth software. Refer to the documentat ion for your Bluetoot h hardware/software for instructions on discovering and connecting to the C HS. Many Bluetooth USB adapters use the WIDCOMM stack. Although the name may be diffe rent, the Bluetoo[...]

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    Microsoft Window s XP Service Pack 2 : Refer to the docum entation for your Bluetooth hardware/software for instructions on discovering and connect ing to the CHS. • Use the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard to discover and connect to t he Cordless Hand Scanner. Click on t he Bluetooth icon in the task tray. In the pop-up menu, cli ck Add a Bluetooth D[...]

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    Other Bluetooth Hardw are/Softw are : Refer to the docum entation for your Bluetooth hardware/software for instructions on discovering and connect ing to the CHS. Although the CHS may operate correctl y with other Bluet ooth stacks, Socket has only confirme d compatibility with the Socket, Widcomm, and Microsoft SP2 Bluetoot h stacks. • During th[...]

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    STEP 6: Configure Scanner Settings 1. Start SocketScanXP by cli cking on the icon on your desktop. Otherwise, you can cli ck: Start | All Programs | SocketScanXP | SocketScanXP . 2. The SocketScan icon should appear in the task t ray at the bottom of your screen, indicating that your computer has not detected a scanner. Right-click on t he icon. In[...]

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    • Widcomm : Select if your computer uses the Widcomm Bluetooth stack. Many third-party USB Bluetooth adapters use t he Widcomm st ack. The COM Port field will not appear for W idcomm. • Microsoft SP2 : Select if your com puter uses Microsoft’s Windows XP Service Pack 2 Bluetooth stack. In the COM Port field, select the Outgoing COM port num b[...]

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    • Good read indication on CHS: Select how you would li ke the scanner to indicate that data has been su ccessfully scanned and tran smitted to the host device. (This is separate from good read indications from the com puter, which are configured in the General screen). − Beep : If you would like the CHS to beep t o indicate good reads, indicate[...]

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    After you configure the correct Bl uetooth hardware settings i n SocketScan, the Connect CHS menu option allows you to connect to the CHS directly from SocketScan, instead of manually connecting via your Bl uetooth software. The Connect CHS option will not appear unless you checked the box Enable CHS Support in the SocketScanXP settings. SocketScan[...]

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    STEP 7: Scan Data into Your Application 1. Start the Windows application that y ou want to receive the data (e.g., Excel, Notepad, etc.). Make sure a docum ent or spreadsheet is open. 2. Press the trigger button and scan the code. For exam ple, try this bar code: When data is read an d transmitted to the host, the laser will turn off. Depending on [...]

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    3. After a successful scan, data should appear i n your document. For example, after y ou scan the code above into an Excel spreadsheet, data should appear in the first cell. Wait for the “Good Scan” indicat ion before you scan another bar code. If you try to scan too fast, the d evice can lock up un til you stop scanning. For information about[...]

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    OPTIONAL: Assign Sound and Prefix/Suffix Settings You can configure these settings whet her 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 l ike your comput er to use to indicate good readings of data.[...]

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    OPTIONAL: Configure Advanced Bluetooth Settings The SocketScanXP utility enab les you configur e advanced Bluetooth settings of the CHS, including the Bl uetooth friendly nam e and security settings. 1. In SocketScanXP Settings, click on the CHS tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS. 2. At the bottom of[...]

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    CHS Security Settings : Enter a PIN code and/or any authent ication or encryption settings. If desi red, click Delete Bonding to delete any bonding/pairing inform ation in t he CHS. After ma king any changes, click OK . 6. If you modified any security settings, you will b e prompted to turn your CHS off and back on to make the changes take effect .[...]

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    OPTIONAL: Assign a Trigger Button The SocketScanXP utility enables yo u to assign one of your computer’s function keys to trigger t he CHS. 10. In SocketScanXP Settings, click on the Trigger tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS. 11. Select the function key y ou would like to use as a trigger key. C l[...]

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    OPTIONAL: Select Symbologies The SocketScanXP utility makes it easy to modify which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize and decode. 1. In SocketScanXP Settings, click on the Barcodes tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS. 2. Check the symbol ogies you wish to enable. Uncheck those you wish to [...]

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    OPTIONAL: View Version Information 1. In SocketScanXP Settings, click on the About tab. The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CHS. 2. View the control panel applet (CPL) a nd CHS firmware version inform ation. Click OK . CHAPTER 4: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 59[...]

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    Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics Size : 125l x 31h x 35w (m m) 4.9l x 1.2h x 1.4w (in.) Total Mass : approx. 90 g (0.2 lb) Power Source : Two AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries Expected Battery Life w ith Normal Operation ( connected via Bluetoot h and minimum 2,000 bar code scans ): 8 hours Operating Temp : 32 to 120°F (0 to 50°C [...]

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    About Bluetooth R ange The Cordless Hand Scanner features a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth radio to provide the maxim um possi ble range. As with all wirel ess technologies, the connection range can vary widely dependi ng on many fact ors such as the brand and placement of the host devi ce, the type and size of physical obstacles and the presence and a[...]

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    Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips About Bluetooth and Health Bluetooth wireless t echnology allows you t o use short-range radio signals to connect a variety of devices, such as bar code scanners, m obile phones, Pocket PCs, notebook computers, pr inters, LAN access points, and m any other devices at home or work. These radio signals replace the cab[...]

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    Efficient Use For optimum perform ance, please make sure that there is no m etal surrounding your Cordless Hand Scanner. Driving RF energy may affect some electronic systems in m otor vehicles, such as car stereo, safety equipment, etc. Ch eck wit h your vehicle ma nufacturer to be sure that the Cordless Hand Scan ner will not affect the vehicle’[...]

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    Appendix C Bar Code Label Specifications All bar code sym bols/labels shoul d satisfy the appropria te AIM Uniform Symbology Specification. Background Substrate: The bar code symbol shoul d be printed on mat erial (m edia) that is reflect ive and has a matte (not glossy) finish. A background diffuse refl ectance of at least 70% to 80% is desirable [...]

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    Appendix D Enabling or Disabling Symbologies The Cordless Hand Scanner is pre-set to autom atically detect and decode (auto-discrim inate) the m ost comm on bar code symbol ogies. To enable or disable symbol ogies, simply use SocketScan’s Symbol ogy Selector. Notes: • The length of some symbologies will change after Symbology Selector is used. [...]

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    Table 2. Other Symbology Parameters Symbology Parameters Sca nner Default UPC/EAN/JA N Supplementals Disabled Transmit Check Digit Enabled Bookland EAN Disabled Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Ignore UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy Seven Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enabled Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enabled Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enabled Convert U[...]

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    For more inform ation on bar codes, sy m bologies, label s or other bar code related topics, visit any of th e fo llowing web sites: a. www.aimglobal.org/ technologies/barcode/ b. www.aimglobal.org/aimstore /stackedsymbologies.htm c. www.adams1.com d. www.bizfonts.com e. www.barcode-us.com/info_center/upc.htm (UPC Codes) f. www.barcode-us.com/info_[...]

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    Appendix E Decode Zone The decode zones for the Cordless Hand Scanner is shown below. The minim um element width (“X Dim ension” or bar code “size”) is the width in thousandths of an inch (mils) of the na rrowest elem ent (bar or space) in the symbol. The figures shown are t he typical scanning dist ances (depths of field) for selected bar [...]

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    Appendix F Troubleshooting For help on SocketScan, tap Start | Help on a Pocket PC, or tap on the icon on a Palm devi ce. SYMPTOM: I get the “No Scanner Detected” icon in the task tray of my Windows device and can’t trigger t he laser or scan any bar codes. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your mobile computer is not connected to the Cordless Hand Sc[...]

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    SYMPTOM: While scanning with the CHS, I turned off the Pocket PC, or my Pocket PC entered suspend mode. Now my Pocket PC won’t turn on again. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION This is a known problem with the Widcomm stack (built into HP h221X iPAQ Pocket PCs with ROM version 1.00). Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. SYMPTOM: While sc[...]

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    Appendix G Technical Support If you have trouble installing or us ing the Cordless Hand Scanner with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, cont act Socket’s technical support department for assi stance. IMPORTANT! To obt ain personal assistance from a Socket techni cal support engineer, you must first register your product online at www.socketcom.com/pr[...]

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    Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socke t) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under nor mal use and service, for the following period from the date of purchase: Cordless Hand Scanner: Two years Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty. During the warranty period, Socket will, [...]

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    Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire lia bility and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacem ent of the SOFTWARE whi[...]

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    Regulatory Compliance The Socket Cordless Hand Scanner is designed to be com pliant wit h the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold an d will be labeled as required. This product is ty pe appr oved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before usi ng. This product has been certified as conform ing to technolo[...]

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    This equipment generates and radiates radio-frequency energy . To comply with FCC RF exposure com pliance requirem ents, the followi ng antenna installati on and device operating configur ations m ust be satisfied: (1) Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way, and (2) connecting external antennas t o the Cordless Hand[...]

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    CE Marking & European Union Compliance Products intended for sale wit hin the European Union are ma rked with a CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Am endments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows: Applicable Directives: • Radio and Telecom municati ons [...]

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    Battery Warning: • Your device contains a rechargeab le NiMH battery. Never throw the battery into a fire, as that could cau se th e battery to explode. • Never short-circuit the b attery b y bringing the terminals in con tact with another meta l object. This could cause personal i njury or a fire, and could also damage t he battery. • Never [...]

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    © Socket Communications, Inc. 1/2005 Printed in U.S.A.[...]