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1. Scan always more responsive hus Scan only when connected to host less responsive Good read indication on CS Auto re connect Q Beep 1 5 KHz wv Max attempts Time limit per 5 Flash green LED attempt seconds Power management C Disable CS Auto Power Off mode When your CS is connected you can see the current battery level and change advanced Bluetooth configuration settings e Enable CS support Check this box IMPORTANT e 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 e COM Port Select the COM port number assigned to the CRS This field will only appear for some Bluetooth stacks CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 37 e CS trigger operation Select whether you want the CRS to scan only when a Bluetooth connection to the device is detected If you select e Scan only when connected to host scanning will be a few milliseconds slower e Good read indication on CS Select how you would like the CRS to indicate that it has successfully read data e Auto re connect Select the maximum number of attempts and time limit per attempt for the CRS to try to reconnect to your computer in case they are moved out of range from each other e Battery Level No progress bar should appear since you are not connected to the CRS e Power management The
2. Efficient Use For optimum performance please make sure that there is no metal surrounding your Cordless Ring Scanner Driving RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles such as car stereo safety equipment etc Check with your vehicle manufacturer to be sure that the Cordless Ring Scanner will not affect the vehicle s electronics Aircraft e Turn off your Cordless Ring Scanner before boarding any aircraft e To prevent interference with communications systems you must not use your Cordless Ring Scanner while the plane is in the air e Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew Radio Frequency Exposure Your Cordless Ring Scanner contains a radio transmitter and receiver When in operation it communicates with a Bluetooth enabled mobile computer by receiving and transmitting radio frequency RF magnetic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2500 MHz The output power of the radio transmitter is 0 001 Watt The Cordless Ring Scanner is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when installed or used separately from other antennas or radio transmitters Examples of RF exposure standards and guidelines ICNIRP Guidelines for limiting exposure to time varying electric magnetic and electromagnetic fields up to 300 GHz International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP Health Phy
3. E Scan always more responsive G Scan only when connected to host less responsive Good Read Indicator Beep Flash green LED Battery Level Scanner nok connected Disable Suto Power OFF mode RFID c5 e Trigger Select whether you would like the CRS to scan only when a Bluetooth connection to the device is detected If you require the CRS to detect a Bluetooth connection before each scan scanning will be a few milliseconds slower e Good Read Indicator Select how you would like the CRS to indicate that it has successfully read data e Battery Level No progress bar should appear since you are not connected to the CRS e Disable Auto Power Off mode The CRS automatically shuts off if there is no Bluetooth connection for 20 minutes Check to disable 7 Tap on the CRS tab Select which button on the CRS you would like to use to trigger the scanner Settings et 69 37 ok He Scanner Settings Cordless Ring Scanner Trigger The Cordless Ring Scanner can be configured to trigger When the left right or either button is pressed Trigger buttons RFID C5 8 After entering settings tap 0k to save the changes CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 19 STEP 3 Connect CRS to Host Device 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 L 20 Tap Start Programs So
4. 7 25 4 38 1 Appendix F Troubleshooting For help on SocketScan for Windows Mobile tap Start Help on a Pocket PC SYMPTOM I get the No Scanner Detected icon in the task tray of my Windows device and cant trigger the laser or scan any bar codes POSSIBLE REASON Your mobile computer is not connected to the Cordless Ring Scanner SOLUTION Make sure the Cordless Ring Scanner is on and in range and has enough battery power Try to reconnect by clicking on the icon and clicking Connect CS SYMPTOM When try to scan the laser activates but no data appears on my screen and the laser eventually turns off POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION The scanner is too close or too far from the bar code The bar code is incorrectly formatted or poorly printed The bar code symbology may be disabled or not supported by the Cordless Ring Scanner You don t have an application open to scan data into Practice so you get accustomed the most effective distance and scanning angle Try scanning a bar code that is correctly formatted or printed well such as on a retail package Use Scan Demo for Windows Mobile to identify the symbology If needed enable the symbology by using Symbology Selector Open an application such as Excel and place the cursor where you want scanned data to go Try scanning again SYMPTOM When I scan a lot of bar codes very fast the scanner locks up and won t work for a few second
5. Barcodes About Available barcodes All barcodes supported by the scanner are shown Place a checkmark next to each Barcode you want to enable Enabled and disabled barcodes PH Code 39 HH UPC A C mm UPC E HH EAN 13 HH EAN 8 d Discrete 2 of 5 HH Interleaved 2 of 5 FA Codabar FH Code 128 FH Code 93 HH MSI Plessey C mM WCE HH Trioptic CODE 39 2 Check the symbologies you wish to enable Uncheck those you wish to disable Click OK TIP Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process Slightly longer 3 As prompted exit and restart SocketScanXP to have your changes take effect 46 Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics Wrist Unit Size 981 x 13 1h x 47w mm 3 861 x 0 52h x 1 85w in Ring Size 551 x 37h x 38w mm 2 171 x 1 46h x 1 5w in Wrist Unit Mass approx 90 g 3 2 oz Ring Mass approx 50 g 1 8 oz Power Source Rechargeable 3 7V lithium ion battery Expected Battery Life with Typical Operation connected via Bluetooth and minimum 10 000 bar code scans 8 hours Operating Temp 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Operating System Support e Windows Mobile 2003 2003SE 5 0 e Windows XP and XP Tablet Edition Bluetooth Stack Support e Broadcom Widcomm v1 4 e IVT BlueSoleil v1 6 1 4 from Socket CF Adapter USB Connection Kits e Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile e Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 e Socket Drakar v1 4 from Socket SD C
6. Bluetooth friendly name assigned to the CRS If desired select Friendly Name or Security and click Change Gib Advanced Settings Use this page to change the advanced Bluetooth related settings in the Cordless Hand Scanner Friendly Name Socket CHS 6904DB Settings Choose a setting and click the Change button GR Friendly Name Security Close CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 43 3 In the screen that appears enter any changes and click OK Friendly Name Enter a new friendly name and click OK r OrlS Frisudly Mame a Change the Friendly Name in the Cordless Hand Scanner Friendly Name Socket CHS 6904DB Security Settings Enter a PIN code and or any authentication or encryption settings If desired click Delete Bonding to delete any bonding pairing information in the CRS After making any changes click OK CHS Security Settings amp Change the Securty Settings in the Cordless Hand Scanner Preset PIN code Use this PIN code for secuity purposes Ys Security settings Authentication required using the preset PIN code Use Encmpted connections Delete Bonding 4 If you modified any security settings you will be prompted to turn your CRS off and back on to make the changes take effect Read the message and click OK Turn the CRS off and back on again CHS Advanced Settings i The new Security settings were successfully updated in the scanner NOTE You must power cycle your CHS
7. 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 e Use r for Carriage Return n for Linefeed t for Tab for a single character e Other characters can be typed or entered using the format nnn where nnn ASCII character 001 through 255 3 After changing any settings click OK As prompted exit and restart SocketScanXP 42 OPTIONAL Configure Advanced Bluetooth Settings The SocketScanXP utility enables you configure advanced Bluetooth settings of the CRS including the Bluetooth friendly name and security settings 1 In SocketScanXP Settings click on the CS tab At the bottom of the screen the CRS battery level will be indicated by a status bar Click Advanced SocketScanxP Settings General CS CRS_ Trigger Barcodes About Configuration e N Cordless Scanner Hh ae Port Bluetooth stack Socket ConnectlAgent CS trigger operation Scan always more responsive atts Scan only when connected to host less responsive Good read indication on CS Auto re connect Q Beep 1 5 KHz Max attempts Time limit per Flash green LED attempt seconds Power management C Disable CS Auto Power Off mode CS battery level 32 3 2 The Advanced Settings screen will appear reporting the current
8. For this change to take effect OO oK O 5 When you return to the Advanced Settings screen click Close In the SocketScanXP Settings screen click OK 6 Exit and restart SocketScanXP to have your changes take effect 44 OPTIONAL Assign a Remote Trigger Button The SocketScanXP utility enables you to assign of your computer s function keys to trigger the CRS 1 In SocketScanXP Settings click on the Barcodes tab The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are TIP connected to the CRS SocketScanXP Settings General Cs Keyboard trigger a Trigger key OF Lkey F2 key F3 key F4 key F5 kep O FE key FE key Fa key Fo key F10 key F11 key F12 key Select the function key you would like to use for triggering the Socket scanning device NOTE Using the F1 key is not recommended 2 Select the function key you would like to use to remotely trigger the CRS Click OK 3 As prompted exit and restart SocketScanXP to have your changes take effect CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 45 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 TIP The Trigger and Barcodes tabs will only appear if you are connected to the CRS SocketScankP Settings General CHS Trigger
9. d Quick Connect Stop the Bluetooth Device It is essential to connect to the CRS via Quick Connect because this sets the CRS as your default Bluetooth serial device During the device search the CRS will appear as Socket CRS xxxxxx The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner s Bluetooth MAC address If a passkey is requested enter 1234 To indicate the connection the CRS 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 STEP 3 Configure Scanner Settings 1 Click the SocketScan icon did at the bottom of the screen In the pop up menu click Settings Settings About Exit Alternatively click Start Control Panel SocketScanXP Settings If the SocketScan icon does not appear at the bottom of the screen click on the SocketScanXP icon on your desktop 2 Tap on the CS tab Enter the following settings SocketScanxP Settings General CS CRS About Configuration m N Cordless Scanner Hh Enable CS Support m Port Bluetooth stack Socket ConnectlAgent Socket BlueSoleil idcomm Microsoft SP2 T tbiamaaacaniones CS trigger operation
10. not turn on unless the button was pressed for more than 2 seconds and the LED continues to blink Attach the finger strap to the bottom of the ring scanner To insert the clips grasp it with the thumb and index finger Insert one end of the clip post into the slot gently push down and then push the other end of the post in for a snug fit To remove the finger strap grasp the clips with the thumb and index finger then pull one side of the clip out and remove Do not twist the clips upon insertion or removal this may cause the clips to break Put on the wrist strap Adjust it for a secure and comfortable fit Put the ring scanner on your index finger adjusting the finger strap for a secure and comfortable fit 6 Attach the wrist unit case to the wrist strap by pressing the Velcro together CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE PREPARATION 13 How to put on the CRS without the wrist unit case Note After you stick the Velcro strips to the wrist unit the wrist unit will no longer fit in the case unless the Velcro strips are removed L 14 Stick the 2 adhesive Velcro strips onto the back of the wrist unit Do not space the strips too far apart Note the size of the Velcro on the wrist strap a Connect the free end of the cable to the ring scanner Attach the finger strap to the bottom of the ring scanner Put on the wrist strap Adjust it for a secure and comfortable fit Put the ring scanner
11. of Commerce s Table of Denial Orders By using the SOFTWARE you represent and warrant that you are not located in under control of or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list GOVERNMENT END USERS If the SOFTWARE is supplied to the U S Government the SOFTWARE is classified as restricted computer software as defined in clause 52 227 19 of the FAR The U S Government s rights to the SOFTWARE are as provided in clause 52 227 19 of the FAR CONTROLLING LAW AND SEVERABILITY This License shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision or portion thereof to be unenforceable the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect 61 Regulatory Compliance The Socket Cordless Ring Scanner is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required This product is type approved users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using This product has been certified as conforming to technological standards Therefore the following actions are punishable by law e Disassembly or modification of this product e Removal of identification labels on the back of the product The frequency used by this product is also used by industrial scientific and medical devices such as microwave ovens as well as wirele
12. on your index finger adjusting the finger strap for a secure and comfortable fit Attach the wrist unit to the wrist strap by pressing the Velcro together 3 Setup for Windows Mobile This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Ring Scanner CRS with a Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC or other Windows Mobile based device Before you begin the instructions in this chapter z make sure you have charged and installed the aN battery as explained in Chapter 2 Hardware Preparation Setup Summary STEP 1 Install the software STEP 2 Configure scanner settings STEP 3 Connect CRS to host device with Bluetooth STEP 4 Assemble and put on the CRS STEP 5 Scan data into your application OPTIONAL e Select symbologies e Configure prefix suffixes e Configure sound e Run Scan Demo CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 15 STEP 1 Install the Software You must install SocketScan but installing Connect Agent is optional Connect Agent simplifies Bluetooth by automatically setting up Should install Connect Agent and managing the Bluetooth connection It runs in the background and requires no interaction from the user If you choose not to install Connect Agent you will need to use your Bluetooth software to manually configure and manage the Bluetooth connection Software Installation ADVANCED USERS Refer to the README file for CAB installation instructions 16 Delete any b
13. 999 5 EC e Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Applicable Standards e EN 55 022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment e ETSI EN 301 489 17 V 1 2 1 2002 08 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 17 Specific Conditions for 2 4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment e ETSI EN 300 328 V1 6 1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Wideband transmission systems Data transmission equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive e EN61000 4 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment Part 2 Electrostatic Discharge Requirements e EN61000 4 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment Part 3 Radiated Electromagnetic Field Requirements LASER DEVICE The Socket bar code scanning product s described in this User Guide contain a Symbol SE955 laser scan engine For the Class 1 version of this engine the following applies e Complies with 21CFR1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 e EN60825 1 1994 A1 2002 A2 2001 e TEC60825 1 1993 A1 1997 A2 2001
14. CRS automatically shuts off if there is no Bluetooth connection for 20 minutes Check to disable e Advanced When the computer is connected to the CRS you can modify the Bluetooth friendly name and security settings of the CRS 3 Click on the CRS tab Select which button on the CRS you would like to use to trigger the scanner General CS CRS About CRS Trigger Button Support am Ophis O Left Button O Right Button 4 After entering settings click OK to save the changes 5 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 38 STEP 4 Start SocketScan and Connect to CRS 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 Connect CS Settings About If you installed Connect Agent it will automatically open the Bluetooth software and turn on the Bluetooth radio when you click ConnectCS After the correct Bluetooth hardware settings are configured in SocketScan either manually or by Connect Agent the Connect CS menu option allows you to connect to the CRS 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
15. Cordless Ring Scanner Series 9 with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Featuring a Hands Free wearable bar code scanner that captures and sends data wirelessly to Bluetooth enabled computers running Windows Mobile XP or XP Tablet Edition User s Guide Bluetooth LIQUEMMEIAL socket a Increasing Mobile Productivity 9 2006 Document 6410 00273 G Copyright Notice Copyright 2006 Socket Communications Inc All rights reserved Socket the Socket logo and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications Inc Cordless Ring Scanner with Bluetooth Wireless Technology SocketScan Connect Agent Error Proof Protocol and Mobility Friendly are trademarks of Socket Communications Inc Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc U S A and licensed to Socket Communications Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders The Socket Cordless Ring Scanner includes technology licensed under United States Patent No 5 902 991 Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Communications is expressly prohibited Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at Socket Communications Inc 37400 Central Court Newark CA 94560 Other than the above Socket Communications can assume no responsibility for anything resul
16. F Connection Kits e Toshiba Bluetooth stack v3 03 06 for Windows XP Note Additional Bluetooth stacks may be compatible but have not been tested by Socket For Windows XP the optional Connect Agent software is compatible only with the IVT BlueSoleil and Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Bluetooth stacks 2005 Sunrise Date Compliant Scanning Characteristics Bar Code Symbologies Decoded Code 39 UPC EAN JAN MSI Code 128 Code 93 Codabar I 2 of 5 D 2 of 5 RSS 14 Laser Class 1 and Class 2 Scan Angle 46 5 Laser Scanner Performance Scan Repetition Rate 50 3 scans sec bi directional APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 47 Decode Distances 2 2 to 40 inches depends on symbol size symbology label media W N Ratio scan angle Bluetooth Characteristics Protocol Bluetooth 2 45 GHz ISM band frequency hopping Antenna Integrated Radio Range Up to 330 ft 100 m depending on environment Connection Point to point Security Encrypted link RF Power Class 1 radio Typical Output 14 dbm Certification Compliance pending FCC Part 15 Class B CE EN55024 1998 C TICK s 182 Industry Canada VCCI Bluetooth 1 1 IP54 TELEC About Bluetooth Range The Cordless Ring Scanner features a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth Class 2 Bluetooth with a maximum range of 30ft or 10m is also available radio to provide the maximum possible range As with all wireless technologies the connection range can vary widely depending on many factors su
17. FOR WINDOWS XP 31 Double click on the red ball to search for the Cordless Ring Scanner which will appear as Socket CRS xxxxxx The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the scanner s Bluetooth MAC address Double click on the Socket CRS 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 BlueSoleil will ask whether you want to connect to the CRS automatically when Windows applications open the serial port Click Yes Quick Connect Q Automatic connection established Do you want to connect to this device automatically when Windows applications open the serial port Serial Pott COM4 Remote Device Socket CRS 07CACF I Always show this dialog When the devices connect the CRS will beep once and the Bluetooth logo in the task tray will turn green Click Tools Configurations Quick Connect Choose a COM port assigned to SPP Serial Port Profile and click Assign In the next screen select the CRS and click OK Remember which COM number you assigned to the CRS and click OK Quick Connect Assign remote devices for automatic connections when Windows applications open the ports Port Device Name Device Address COM3 HCRP COM4 SPP COMS SPP COMS SPP COMS SPP OK COM12 DUN x COM13 FAX Cancel Microsoft Windows XP Service P
18. IES ARE NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NO OTHER WARRANTIES SOCKET disclaims all other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have others which vary from state to state NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In no event shall SOCKET or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE even if SOCKET has been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES You may not use or otherwise export or reexport the SOFTWARE except as authorized by United States law and laws of the jurisdiction in which the SOFTWARE was obtained In particular but without limitation none of the SOFTWARE may be used or otherwise exported or reexported a into or to a national or resident of a United States embargoed country or b to anyone on the U S Treasury Department s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U S Department
19. M serial ports assigned to your device Outgoing COM por COMI Incoming COM port COM10 To close this wizard click Finish CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 33 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 Pen amp Button Options Tp M LE 2 Turn on the Cordless Ring Scanner Press the small power button on the side of the wrist unit for at least 2 seconds until you hear a beep The Bluetooth status LED on the wrist unit will start blinking blue 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 Add New Connection Wizard This wizard will create the settings for Bluetooth device connection Please ensure your Bluetooth devices are on and set to discoverable AW O Epress Mode Recommended 4 Custom Mode This allows you to set the details for the connection 34 6 In the list of found devices select Socket CRS xxxxxx Tap Next Add New Connection Wizard Please c
20. SABLING SYMBOLOGIES 53 For more information on bar codes symbologies labels or other bar code related topics visit any of the following web sites www aimglobal org technologies barcode www aimglobal org aimstore stackedsymbologies htm www adams1 com www bizfonts com www barcode us com info_center upc htm UPC Codes www barcode us com info_center bookinfo htm Bookland EAN www dataid com bcsymbology htm Www aaabarcodes com www snx com mechanics html www pscnet com html aabcsymbologies htm Checksums www idautomation com barcoding4beginners html eo oe ho RO of 54 Appendix E Decode Zone The decode zones for the Cordless Ring Scanner is shown below The minimum element width X Dimension or bar code size is the width in thousandths of an inch mils of the narrowest element bar or space in the symbol The figures shown are the typical scanning distances depths of field for selected bar code sizes The maximum usable length of a bar code symbol Width of Field at any given range is also shown Note Typical performance at 73 4 F 23 C on high quality symbols a i ee 6 mil i Z 2 25 4 5 es J 7 5 mil inn 1 75 6 25 10 mil n 125k 75 i 20 13 mil 85 _ 20 mil 22 12 55 mil sj _ 24 j BE rT TT Ty in O 5 10 15 20 25 cm 0 12 7 25 4 38 1 50 8 63 5 APPENDIX E DECODE ZONE 99 cm 38 1 25 4 12 7 12
21. Supportin the SocketScanXP settings SocketScan will not be able to connect to the CRS 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 CRS After it finds the CRS it will automatically configure the connection 4 SocketScan will connect the computer to the CRS i Scanner ready SocketScan XP has opened the scanner and it is ready for use BOOB 2 42 Pm CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 39 5 The task tray icon at the bottom of your screen will change to an image of a ring above a bar code to indicate that SocketScan is connected to the CRS STEP 5 Assemble and Put on the CRS Please refer to the instructions in Chapter 2 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 EMicrosoft Excel Booki 8 M 4 gt MN Sheet1 Sheet2 Sheet3 Ready 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 40 When data is read and sent to the mobile computing device the laser will turn off Depend
22. ack 2 Refer to the documentation for your Bluetooth hardware software for instructions on discovering and connecting to the CRS l Turn on the Cordless Ring Scanner Press the small power button on the side of the wrist unit for at least 2 seconds until you hear a beep The Bluetooth status LED on the wrist unit will start blinking blue Turn on the Bluetooth radio of your computer Use the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard to discover and connect to the Cordless Ring Scanner Click on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray In the pop up menu click Add a Bluetooth Device Add a Bluetooth Device Show Bluetooth Devices Send a File Receive a File Join a Personal 4rea Network Open Bluetooth Settings Remove Bluetooth Icon During the device discovery the Cordless Ring Scanner will appear as Socket CRS xxxxxx TE The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the UE scanner s Bluetooth MAC address TIP In the passkey options screen select the option Let me choose my own passkey and enter a passkey of your choice To indicate the connection the CRS will beep once In the last screen of the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard note the COM number of the Outgoing COM port Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard The Bluetooth device was successfully connected to your computer Your computer and the device can communicate whenever they are near each other These are the CO
23. and Prefix Suffix Settings 42 OPTIONAL Configure Advanced Bluetooth Settings 43 OPTIONAL Assign a Remote Trigger Button 45 OPTIONAL Select Symbologies 46 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 APPENDICES A SPECIFICATIONS B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS C BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS D ENABLING OR DISABLING SYMBOLOGIES E DECODE ZONE F TROUBLESHOOTING G TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 47 49 51 52 55 56 59 60 62 1 Introduction If you need to collect bar coded data but don t want to be tied to your mobile or desktop computer the Socket Cordless Ring Scanner CRS Series 9 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 compact lightweight device that is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably on your hand Bluetooth wireless technology transforms how devices connect with each other offering new possibilities for using a mobile computer with other devices With the CRS you can scan bar codes while connected to a PDA in your pocket or a Windows XP system located up to 300 feet away all without the hassle of cables or the awkwardness of a protruding antenna The CRS was designed with an exclusive Liquidmetal construction that is twice as strong as titanium extremely durable and scratch resistant The Battery Friendly CRS uses minimal power
24. ar 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 Use ActiveSync and a serial USB cable or cradle to make an active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC ActiveSync should say Connected and the ActiveSync icon should turn green IMPORTANT ActiveSync 4 0 or greater is required You can download it free from www socketcom com activesync Insert the installation CD into your host PC Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD drive a i Ce CD Drive 5 Inthe CD contents open the SocketScanCE folder and click on Setup exe setup SocketScanCe FWA Setup exe eee Tistallshield Software Corpora 6 The installation wizard will automatically begin Follow the wizard to install the software Socketscan Software InstallShield Wiz Eg Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for SocketScan Software The InstallShield Wizard will install SocketScan Software on your computer To continue click Next 7 After installing the software a dialog on your Pocket PC will direct you to soft reset Tap ok SocketScanCe Installation You have successtully installed SocketScance Please remove your device ftom the cradle and soft reset 8 Remove your device from the cable cradle and perform a soft reset by press
25. arger The Charging LED will be yellow during charging After approximately 4 hours the battery will reach full charge indicated by a green Charging LED Do not use the charger with other types of batteries A fully charged battery should provide at least 10 000 scans and more than 8 hours of operation Battery Charger LEDs LED Power Red Plugged into valid power source Charging Battery is fully charged You can also check the battery level by checking the CS HW screen of the SocketScan settings utility The utility will report the battery level only when the CRS is connected to your mobile computer 2 Slide the switch at the bottom of the wrist unit to unlock the battery door Insert the battery so that the battery contacts align with the contacts inside the wrist unit then close and lock the battery door WARNING Do not insert the battery backwards or upside down Damage may result CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE PREPARATION 11 Assembling and Putting on the CRS You can put on the CRS either with or without the case If you choose not to use the case the plastic parts of the wrist unit will be more susceptible to abuse How to put on the CRS with the wrist unit case 1 12 Insert the wrist unit into the case pulling the free end of the cable through the hole in the top of the case During insertion you may hear a beep and see the LED flicker because the power button was pressed however the wrist unit will
26. ch as the brand and placement of the host device the type and size of physical obstacles and the presence and activity level of competing radio transmissions In range testing of the CRS while connected to a variety of typical host devices with Class 2 radios functional connection distances from 18 to over 100 feet have been experienced depending on the environment The following conditions appear to reduce the Bluetooth connection range e The presence of soft absorbent materials such as paper fiberglass insulation foam material in office cubical walls carpeting and to a lesser extent even sheetrock and wood construction materials Hard materials such as concrete increase the range e Human bodies or containers of liquid positioned between the host and the CRS e The presence and activity level of competing Bluetooth or 802 11 Wi Fi systems using the same 2 4 GHz frequency e Metal in a grid pattern such as chain link fencing or chicken wire This type of material may block the Bluetooth or Wi Fi signal completely 48 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips About Bluetooth and Health Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to use short range radio signals to connect a variety of devices such as bar code scanners mobile phones Pocket PCs notebook computers printers LAN access points and many other devices at home or work These radio signals replace the cables that have traditionally connec
27. cket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products Registered users receive the following benefits e Priority for technical support e Special offers for future products and upgrades e The latest new product information Register online at www socketcom com prodreg CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 7 Hardware and Software Indicators Ring Scanner LED LED Activity Meaning p Good Read Data successfully scanned and sent to host device Y Wrist Unit LEDs LED Activity Blinkine blue o 8 Bluetooth radio is on no connection every second Bluetooth Status Blinking blue Bluetooth connection aaa 5 seconds Blinking Red Red 20 20 battery capacity remaining i capacity remaining Battery Status Solid Red 10 battery capacity remaining Off or Good Battery status Wrist Unit Beeps Beep Pattern 1 beep Bluetooth connection to host device has begun or power on Bluetooth connection to host device has ended or power off 1 beep optional setting Data successfully scanned and sent to host device Cable disconnected from wrist unit SocketScan Icon Bottom of Today screen when SocketScan is open Tap for menu The CRS is not connected to the host device E The CRS is connected to the host device Note In the SocketScan software the abbreviation CS stands for cordless scanner and applies to both the Socket Cordless Ring Scanner and Socket Cordless Hand Scanner Scanning Tips Practic
28. cketScan Turn on the Cordless Ring Scanner Press the small power button on the side of the wrist unit for at least 2 seconds until you hear a beep The Bluetooth status LED on the wrist unit should be blinking blue Turn on the Bluetooth radio of your mobile device Refer to your device manual for instructions Turn Bluetooth ON Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Settings Note Your Bluetooth software may be different than above If you did not install Connect Agent make sure a COM port is enabled for outbound Bluetooth serial communication Refer to the device manual ate SockeltScan Disregard the icons for Socket Trigger RFID Socket Trigger Scan and Socket Trigger Select Tap on the SocketScan icon iii at the bottom of the screen In the pop up menu tap Connect CS l SocketScan Ek m 1 47 Friday February 17 2006 nn Tap here to seb oie MEAN 5 Mo Unread messages No tasks i Mo upcoming appointments 9796 3807MB 6735MB Device unlocked of Tap here to sign in to Pocket MSN Connect CS Settings About i fe Calendar Close tacts Your mobile device cannot connect to the CRS 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 6 Your device will begin searching for the CRS e If you installed Connect Agent your mobile device will automatically search f
29. d Scan Info Barcode type UPC 4 of characters 12 Scan data 750497062000 Enable all symbologies Display as hex data File CHS Help CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 27 4 Setup for Windows XP This chapter explains how to install and use the Cordless Ring Scanner CRS with a Bluetooth enabled desktop notebook or tablet computer running Windows XP or Windows XP Tablet Edition Before you begin the instructions in this chapter make sure you have charged and installed the battery as explained in Chapter 2 Hardware Preparation Setup Summary STEP 1 Install the software STEP 2 Configure Bluetooth settings STEP 3 Configure scanner settings STEP 4 Start SocketScan and connect to CRS STEP 5 Assemble and put on the CRS STEP 6 Scan data into your application OPTIONAL e Assign sound and prefix suffix settings e Configure advanced Bluetooth settings e Assign a remote trigger button e Select symbologies 28 STEP 1 Install the Software You must install SocketScan but installing Connect Agent is optional Connect Agent simplifies the Bluetooth setup and connection Should install Connect Agent process Once the CRS 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 For Windows XP Connect Agent is only compatible with the Socket IVT Blu
30. e Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended purpose The following statement is required to comply with US and international regulations 64 Caution Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure A label such as the one below should appear on the end product CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 Example of Class 1 Laser Warning Label For the Class 2 version of this engine the following applies Complies with 21CFR1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 FEN60825 1 1994 A1 2002 A2 2001 TEC60825 1 1993 A1 1997 A2 2001 Caution Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure Class 2 laser scanners use a low power visible light diode As with any very bright light source such as the sun the user should avoid staring directly into the light beam Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful A label such as the one below should appear on the end product Example of Class 2 Laser Warning Label 65 Battery Warning 66 Your device contains a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery Never throw the battery into a fire as that could cause the battery to e
31. e following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television Increase the distance separating the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different branch circuit than that of the receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the following booklet helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Canada Certification The marking of IC xxxxxx yyyyyy on the device means xxxxxx yyyyyy is the certification number and the term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Mat riel Brouilleur du Canada 63 CE Marking amp European Union Compliance Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes EN as follows Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included Normes EN as follows Applicable Directives e Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1
32. e to determine the best scanning angle and distance for your type of bar code Scan Angle For best results position the scanner at an angle to the bar code at least 15 from perpendicular Otherwise light can bounce back into the scanner and blind the sensing mechanism Aiming Beam Aim the laser so that the red beam covers the entire width of the bar code YES Y NO X L 1 23004 56007 0 1 23004 56007 0 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 9 Scanning Distance e The optimal scanning distance varies depending on the bar code size symbology label media W N Ratio and scan angle In general the CRS can successfully scan 2 2 to 30 inches from the bar code e The larger the bar code the further away you should position the scanner e The tighter the bars of the bar code the closer you should position the scanner About the Cable Break Away The CRS is designed to break away from the hand if subjected to unusual force This break away feature is designed to reduce the possibility or extent of injury to the body in the event the CRS becomes entangled in industrial equipment If the cable breaks away from the ring scanner unit during use simply plug it back in to resume operation Note Whenever the cable disconnects from the ring scanner it will beep 3 times 10 2 Hardware Preparation Charging and Installing the Battery 1 The battery must be charged before initial use using the included Socket ch
33. eSoleil and Microsoft XP SP2 Bluetooth stacks Software installation instructions ADVANCED USERS Refer to the README file for CAB installation instructions L Delete any bar code scanning software already installed in your computer including software from other companies Make sure the software is closed Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Use the utility to delete the software Insert the SocketScan installation CD into the CD drive of your computer Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD drive l Co CD Drive In the CD contents open the SocketScanXP folder and click on the Setup exe file S setup am SocketScanxP 4 eee InstallShield Software CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 29 5 6 ie 30 The installation wizard will launch Follow the wizard to install the software SocketScan Software InstallShield Wiz Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for SocketScan Software The InstallShield Wizard will install SocketScan Software on your computer To continue click Next After software installation icons for SocketScanXP and Socket CS Connect will appear on your desktop nN au oe Ez SocketScan Connect AP 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 ConnectlagentsPsetup_5 Connect 4gent Setup exe InstallSh
34. ed Socket warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the following period from the date of purchase Cordless Ring Scanner Two years Cable and adjustable wrist and finger straps 30 days Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket s warranty During the warranty period Socket will at its option repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization RMA number issued by Socket or by Socket s Authorized Service Center If you ship the product you must use the original container or equivalent and you must pay the shipping charges to Socket Socket will pay shipping charges back to any location in the contiguous United States This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable Socket may at its option replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes Socket s property Socket warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety 90 days after the return shipping date or for the duration of the original warranty period whichever is greater This warranty does not cover the replacement of products damaged by abuse accident misuse or mi
35. equency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense 62 This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied 1 Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way and 2 connecting external antennas to the Cordless Ring Scanner is prohibited This device and its antenna must not be co located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter To comply with Industry Canada RF exposure compliance requirements the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 available at Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca ehp ehd catalogue rpb htm If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user may try to correct the interference by one or more of th
36. fter Symbology Selector is used See Table 1 e With more symbologies enabled the scanner must work harder to search through all the possible combinations This may make the decoding process slightly longer e The advanced symbology parameters listed in Table 2 can only be modified by using the SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide or the SocketScan SDK Check Socket s website for updates Table 1 Default Symbologies eumbole Scanner Default Length after y gy Default Length Symbology Selector UPC EAN JAN UPC A Enabled UPC E Enabled N A UPC E1 Disabled N A EAN 8 FAN 13 Code 128 USS 128 amp UCC EAN 128 Code 39 Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 2 to 55 Code 39 Full ASCII Disabled 2 to 55 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 Codabar MSI Plessey RSS 14 Standard Limited Expanded Disabled N A Warning Setting the length to Any may lead to inaccurate decodes of these symbologies This symbology will be added in the next release 52 Table 2 Other Symbology Parameters Symbology Parameters Scanner Default UPG EANIJAN od 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 Disabled UPC EAN SecurityLevel o O0 O ee Code39 o o ae fInterleaved20f5 ooo o PRSS14 o Disabled RSS 14 Limited Disabled RSS 14 Expanded Disabled APPENDIX D ENABLING DI
37. hoose the Bluetooth device you wish to use Bluetooth device Device Name Socket CRS 07CACF g m LuluHP2415 BlackBeny 7100 Kevin s 6310 7 Ifa passkey is requested enter the default PIN 1234 Tap OK To indicate the connection the CRS will beep once 8 In the list of device services select Serial Port Tap Next Add New Connection Wizard Please choose the service to use Service selection Service Class i Dial up Networking Dial up Networking 9 Note which COM port is assigned to the CRS CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 35 Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth Stack Refer to the manual for your Bluetooth hardware software for specific instructions Many Bluetooth USB adapters use this stack i 2 36 Turn on the Bluetooth radio of your computer Turn on the Cordless Ring Scanner Press the small power button on the side of the wrist unit for at least 2 seconds until you hear a beep The Bluetooth status LED on the wrist unit will start blinking blue 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 Business Card Exchange Bluetooth Serial Port d Find Devices T Dial up Networking Fax F File Transf b ae a Explore My Bluetooth Places nchronization Bluetooth Setup Wizard L Network Access 4dyvanced Configuration Headset d Audio Gateway
38. ield Software Corporation 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 Bluetooth configuration is only needed the first time you connect the CRS to your computer The configuration method varies depending on which Bluetooth stack your computer has 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 Cordless Ring Scanner Press the small power button on the side of the wrist unit for at least 2 seconds until you hear a beep The Bluetooth status LED on the wrist unit will start blinking blue 2 Insert the Socket card into your computer using a CF to PC Card adapter or insert the Class 1 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 in the field below 1 jaks Derce bea cect A eee eed io cee ee ce pe coriiqgueed ta eee haere ater igh iere p orr ye nhy oe ks Jiem ama a raj tanar my orram Wee ie peng regie bre Pia Pinior CHAPTER 4 SETUP
39. ill stop for several seconds before scanning can be resumed To prevent this from happening the user should wait until the confirming beep is received before scanning the next bar code System Requirements Windows Mobile devices should satisfy these minimum requirements e Windows Mobile 2003 2003SE or 5 0 e Any of the following Bluetooth stacks Broadcom Widcomm v1 4 Microsoft Bluetooth stack for Windows Mobile Socket Drakar v1 4 from Socket SD CF Connection Kits e Software installation requires ActiveSync 4 0 or greater Windows XP computers should satisfy these minimum requirements e Windows Mobile XP or XP Tablet Edition e 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 03 06 Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth stack Other stacks may be compatible but have not been tested by Socket For Windows XP only the IVT and Microsoft Bluetooth stacks are compatible with the optional Socket Connect A gent software Package Contents The Socket Cordless Ring Scanner package includes e Ring scanner C e Wrist unit A with attached cable B _ e Wrist unit case D A B C e Finger strap F D e 2 adhesive Velcro strips G E e Rechargeable 3 7V lithium ion battery e Battery charger e CD with software and user documentation Product Registration OOo R So
40. ing on your scanner Settings the scanner may beep and or the ring 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 By default the cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line ready for the next scan E Microsoft Excell Booki _ fox ia File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Adobe PDF PGMA SIE 2 7 GB 4 aA 9 B 2 21 ke 100 O A2 v fe 6 D E E G 72992040036 Ce ee S M 4 gt Sheet1 Sheet Sheet3 Ready 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 If your computer suspends or the CRS 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 The connection to the Cordless Scanner has Hilbebeen lost Make sure the scanner is on within range and its batteries are charged Do you want to try reconnecting at this time ves xo RN After the time limit for re connection attempts has passed Socket CS you can click on the Socket CS Connect icon on the desktop HOnnect to manually initiate re connection To disconnect click on the SocketScan ic
41. ing the reset button If you skip this step some icons may not appear correctly 9 If desired 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 ConnectlAagentsetup Connect Agent py Setup exe InstallShield Software CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 17 STEP 2 Configure Scanner Settings 1 18 Tap Start Programs SocketScan TH SocketScan Go to the Today screen by tapping Start Today Tap the SocketScan icon ii at the bottom of the screen In the pop up menu tap Settings Settings About i a Calendar Close tacts The Scanner Settings utility will appear Tap on the CS tab at the bottom of the screen Enter the following settings Settings et 9 36 ok He Scanner Settings Cordless Scanner Enable Cordless Scanner support Bluetooth Port Configuration Stack T Wwidcorim Enable Cordless Scanner support Check this box IMPORTANT Stack e Connect Agent Select if you installed Connect Agent and would like to use it e Builtin Select if your device has a built in Bluetooth radio and you don t want to use Connect Agent Your Bluetooth stack will be reported e g Widcomm e Socket Select if using the Socket SD CF Bluetooth card 6 Tap on the CS HW tab Enter the following settings i Settings eye 9 37 ok He Scanner Settings Trigger
42. nnection range The user is advised of the connection status with a single beep when the CRS 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 Bluetooth 33004 56007 0 aN fff TF Hii 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 To prevent such errors the Cordless Ring 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 notification to the user in case of errors The beeper and green LED signals provided by the CRS 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 CRS 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 w
43. on and click Disconnect CS To turn off the CRS press the power button on the wrist unit for at least 2 seconds until you hear 2 beeps For information about third party applications compatible with the CRS for asset tracking warehouse mobility and other vertical markets visit www socketcom com solutions default asp Type Vertical CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 41 OPTIONAL Assign Sound and Prefix Suffix Settings a You can configure these settings whether or not the CRS is connected ps to your computer The Trigger and Barcodes tabs appear only when TIP connected 1 In SocketScanXP Settings click on the General tab SocketScanXP Settings General CS CRS Trigger Barcodes About Good read notification sound O No sound O Play a WAY file Filename Browse Prefix Suffix WHT Prefix 01234 Suffix MUNN 01234 Use r for Carriage Return n for Linefeed t for TAB Other characters may be typed or entered using the format nnn where nnn ASCII character 001 through 255 Note use for a single character 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 e 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 S uffix
44. or and connect to the CRS A beep will indicate the connection Connect Agent SocketScan QO Discovering C5 Devices cn e If you did not install Connect Agent your device s Bluetooth software will search for devices In the list of found Bluetooth devices select Socket CRS The device will connect to the CRS indicated by a beep Eg Bluetooth Console sE 12 04 Lok Bluetooth Browser Select a Bluetooth device Socket CRS 07C545 The six characters following the device name are the last six characters of the Bluetooth MAC address If using the Broadcom Widcomm stack you will be prompted to configure automatic connections If a passkey is requested enter 1234 7 After your mobile device connects to the CRS the SocketScan icon at the E bottom of the Today screen will change into a ring icon to indicate the H connection Connect Agent will save information about the CRS to automate future connections to your specific unit CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 21 STEP 4 Assemble and Put on the CRS Please refer to the instructions in Chapter 2 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 Excel Mobile et ME 4 22 ok 2 Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to go If using Excel Mobile you may want to increase the width of
45. pecks blemishes and lines that could fool the scanner Specks or blemishes in the white spaces or false or missing bar sections could be interpreted by the reading equipment as part of the code Generally the width of such flaws is more serious than the height Code symbols labels should be rejected if these defects are present Definition The bars in the bar code symbol should be well defined Their edges should not be rough or fuzzy so that the bars and spaces have the proper widths intended for the bar code symbology used Contrast Background reflectance that of the substrate on which the codes are printed should always provide a good contrast relative to the ink reflectance that of the code bars The difference between the two should be at least 37 5 at the wavelength used for reading Tolerance The ratio of the widths of bars and spaces in a bar code symbol must conform to the appropriate AIM bar code specifications and can cause problems if not correct throughout the bar code Problems can occur when bar edges are smeared or rough or when they exhibit voids APPENDIX C BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 51 Appendix D Enabling or Disabling Symbologies The Cordless Ring Scanner is pre set to automatically detect and decode auto discriminate the most common bar code symbologies To enable or disable symbologies simply use SocketScan s Symbology Selector Notes e The length of some symbologies will change a
46. s POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION You are scanning too fast for the Error Proof Protocol to confirm that the mobile computer has successfully received each scan of data 56 Wait for the confirmation beep after each scan before you scan a new bar code You may need to re scan data that was not correctly received by the mobile computer SYMPTOM My mobile computer cannot find the CRS and or get an error message saying that the scanner could not be opened or there are connection problems Unable to connect to Bluetooth system Please make sure Bluetooth is enabled and try again Scanner could not be opened An unexpected error occurred while trying to connect to the Cordless Scanner Make sure the scanner is on connectable within range batteries are fully charged and Quick connect feature is configured for the Bluetooth stack Bw D 3 08 FM You are too far from the Cordless Ring Scanner within a range of 10 15 meters The Cordless Ring Scanner is not turned on Scanner You have assigned another Remove any settings that assign device as your favorite or default another device as your favorite Bluetooth serial device Bluetooth serial device Refer to the documentation for your Bluetooth software for instructions You are using an XP system Start the Bluetooth software Refer without Connect Agent and you to the documentation for your did not start the Bluetooth Bluetooth software for instructions sof
47. sapplication nor as a result of service or modification other than by Socket SOCKET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so that the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This product may contain fully tested recycled parts warranted as if new For warranty information call 510 744 2700 60 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 liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at SOCKET S option either a return of the price paid or b replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days whichever is longer THESE REMED
48. sics vol 74 pp 494 533 April 1998 99 519 EC EU Council Recommendation on the limitation of exposure to the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 Hz 300 GHz Official Journal of the European Communities July 12 1999 ANSI TEEE C95 1 1992 Safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc New York 1991 FCC Report and Order ET Docket 93 62 FCC 96 326 Federal Communications Commission FCC August 1996 Radiocommunications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 1999 Australian Communications Authority ACA May 1999 50 Appendix C Bar Code Label Specifications All bar code symbols labels should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform Symbology Specification Background Substrate The bar code symbol should be printed on material media that is reflective and has a matte not glossy finish A background diffuse reflectance of at least 70 to 80 is desirable for optimum contrast Retro reflective media should be used to obtain decode distances greater than 36 inches Ink Color and Type The inked bars should not exceed 25 reflectance at the wavelength that is being used for reading whether printed with black ink or colored ink The reflectance value should not vary more than 5 within the same character Voids and Specks The code should be printed clearly free of voids s
49. so you can scan over 11 000 times in normal operating conditions without having to recharge Scanner Versions The CRS Series 9 includes two versions of the scanner The Mid range CRS 9M has a Class 1 laser scanner and a Class 2 Bluetooth with a maximum range of 30ft 10m The Performance CRS 9P features a Class 2 laser scanner with a Class 1 Bluetooth with a maximum range of 300ft 10m About the Software SocketScan enters scanned data directly into any open Windows program as if the data were manually typed so you HH can use the CRS with your favorite application Included is a utility that enables you to configure Prefix Suffixes sounds and other special settings for the CRS SocketScan Connect Agent patent pending simplifies the Bluetooth by automatically setting up and managing the Bluetooth connection Connect Agent runs in the background requiring no user interaction For software updates please visit www socketcom com support support_bar asp CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 5 About Combining Scanning with Bluetooth The Cordless Ring Scanner represents an optimal combination of proven laser bar code scanning technology 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 CRS is designed to operate only when connected to the host with the powerful Class 1 radio providing the maximum possible co
50. ss detectors for motion detectors such as those requiring licenses used on manufacturing lines or similar radio transmitters all of these wireless devices will be called other wireless transmitters below Most modern electronic equipment e g in hospitals and cars is shielded from RF energy However certain electronic equipment is not 1 Please ensure that all medical devices used in proximity to this device meet appropriate susceptibility specifications for this type of RF energy 2 In the unlikely event that there is electronic interference between this system and other wireless transmitters quickly change the location of Operation or stop operating the unit cease signal transmission 3 If other electrical interference or related problems occur contact Socket technical support at support socketcom com Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment is also ETS EN300 328 2 ETS EN301 489 1 and ETS EN301 489 17 compliant These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fr
51. t for assistance IMPORTANT To obtain technical support you must first register your product online at www socketcom com prodreg After you register your product log in and click on the Technical Support tab Click New Trouble Ticket to submit an online request for technical support Afterwards you can log in anytime to monitor the status 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 T Personal Profile 7 Register Product s Technical Support Offers Updates Loc our amp Your list of Technical History is below Please click on your Ticket ID to A view or reply to our Technical Support You can also create a new VW New Trouble Ticket Trouble Ticket to the right Allow up to 48 hours for a response technical history Ticket ID Email Sent Responded Product Technical Support has not viewed your inquiry Technical Support is working on your inquiry Technical Support is escalating your problem Please allow some time for a reply E1 New message from Socket Technical Support A Old message waiting for your reply 8 Ticket ID Closed Automatically close after 7 days of no activities Please refrain from disassembling the Cordless Ring Scanner Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty APPENDIX G TECHNICAL SUPPORT 59 Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporat
52. ted these devices Bluetooth products have small radio transmitters and receivers Output power is normally very low only 1 mW 1 1000 of a watt This gives a working range of approximately 10 meters The maximum exposure levels from Bluetooth products are far below recommended safety guidelines At most typical Bluetooth devices ImW reach only one percent of the prescribed safety levels Product Care e Do not expose your product to liquid moisture or extreme humidity e Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures e Do not expose your product to lit candles cigarettes or cigars or to open flames etc e Do not drop throw or try to bend the product as rough treatment could damage it e Do not paint your product as the paint could obstruct parts and prevent normal use e Do not attempt to disassemble your product a broken warranty seal will void the warranty The product does not contain consumer serviceable components Should your Cordless Ring Scanner need service please contact Socket technical support at support socketcom com e Treat your product with care Keep in a clean and dust free place e Changes or modifications of this product not expressly approved by Socket may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around the Cordless Ring Scanner since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency APPENDIX B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 49
53. the column to fit all of the data from a bar code 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 22 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 ring 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 By default the cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line ready for the next scan F Excel Mobile et m 4 77 ok 71641616033 46442 7 40 66 of 015694 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 If your mobile device suspends or the CRS 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 the 3 attempts they have not re connected you will need to manually re connect the devices To turn off the CRS press the power button on the wrist unit for at least 2 seconds until you hear 2 beeps For information about third party applications compatible with the CRS for asset tracking warehouse mobility and other vertical markets
54. ting from the application of information contained in this manual Please refrain from any applications of the Socket Cordless Ring Scanner that are not described in this manual Please refrain from disassembling the Cordless Ring Scanner Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty You can track new product releases software updates and technical bulletins by visiting Socket s web page at www socketcom com Table of Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2 1 INTRODUCTION 5 About the Software 5 About Combining Scanning with Bluetooth 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 Product Registration 7 Hardware and Software Indicators 8 Scanning Tips 9 About the Cable Break Away 10 2 HARDWARE PREPARATION 11 Charging and Installing the Battery 11 Assembling and Putting on the CRS 12 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 15 STEP 1 Install the Software 16 STEP 2 Configure Scanner Settings 18 STEP 3 Connect CRS to Host Device with Bluetooth 20 STEP 4 Assemble and Put on the CRS 22 STEP 5 Scan Data into Your Application 22 OPTIONAL Select Symbologies 24 OPTIONAL Configure Prefix Suffixes 25 OPTIONAL Configure Sound 26 OPTIONAL Run Scan Demo 27 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 28 STEP 1 Install the Software 29 STEP 2 Configure Bluetooth Settings 31 STEP 3 Configure Scanner Settings 37 STEP 4 Start SocketScan and Connect to CRS 39 STEP 5 Assemble and Put on the CRS 40 STEP 6 Scan Data into Your Application 40 OPTIONAL Assign Sound
55. to search for the wav file you want to use the file must be located in the My Documents folder Tap ok i Settings et 29 35 ok He Scanner Settings Good Read Sound E Mo Sound Beer E Play waw File Po Select the action bo occur when a scan is successful PrefixtSuffix Sound RFID cS 26 OPTIONAL Run 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 T a Accessing Scan Demo disconnects the Bluetooth link If you _ have not configured the CRS to automatically connect select TIP the CRS 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 BG Scan Demo Ek 5 71 tok The information below was THE returned by the scanner when the last barcode was scanne
56. tware The Bluetooth radio of your Turn on the Bluetooth radio of mobile computer is not turned on your mobile computer Refer to the documentation for your Bluetooth software for instructions SYMPTOM While scanning with the CRS turned off the Pocket PC or my Pocket PC entered suspend mode Now my Pocket PC wont turn on again POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION This is a Known problem with the Soft reset the Pocket PC by Widcomm stack built into HP pressing the reset button h221X iPAQ Pocket PCs with ROM version 1 00 APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING 57 SYMPTOM While scanning with the CRS turned off the host device or my host device entered suspend mode Now the CRS won t reconnect to my host device There is a problem with the Soft reset the Pocket PC by Broadcom Widcomm stack on pressing the reset button some devices where the CRS can be discovered but fails to communicate Affected units include the HP iPAQ models h221X with ROM version 1 10 and h1945 SYMPTOM My Pocket PC shows an error message saying that there are insufficient device resources POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Some HP iPAQ Pocket PCs are The CRS will not work with your not compatible with the Socket Pocket PC at this time Cordless Ring Scanner 58 APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING Appendix G Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Socket Cordless Ring Scanner contact Socket s technical support departmen
57. visit www socketcom com solutions default asp Type Vertical CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 23 OPTIONAL Select 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 i Tan here Fa zinn in ka Packet MSA 7 Disconnect CS Symbology Selector Settings About Close 2 In the screen that appears check the symbologies you wish to enable Uncheck those you wish to disable Alternatively tap Enable All or Disable All Tap ok BG SocketScan Ek m 12 09 tok The Following Barcodes can be Thi enabled disabled For the Cordless Hand Scanner symbology OA v RR UP C4 w A LIPC E Mm uPc E1 W EAN E PAM EAN 13 MN Bookland EAN RA Code 128 RR UCCEAN 128 BHM ISBT 128 Enable All A Symbologies not supported by the CRS will be grayed out IEJ Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode TIP process slightly longer 24 OPTIONAL Configure Prefix 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 15 You can configure prefix suffixes whether or not the CRS is connected to
58. xplode Never short circuit the battery by bringing the terminals in contact with another metal object This could cause personal injury or a fire and could also damage the battery Never dispose of used battery with other ordinary solid wastes Batteries contain toxic substances Dispose of used battery in accordance with the prevailing community regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries Cover the metal terminals with insulating tape This is to prevent accidental short circuiting Never expose the battery to any liquid Always keep the battery out of reach of infants or small children Never shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly No Antenna Co location Statement The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be provided with installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Your device should not be placed in municipal waste Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products Product Disposal T 67 Socket Communications Inc 8 2006 Printed in U S A
59. your Pocket PC on P i EE here Fo sinn in ka Pocket MSA Disconnect C5 Symbology Selector Settings About Close 2 The Scanner Settings utility will appear with the Prefix Suffix tab open Enter the characters you want to be appended to each scan 128 character maximum Tap 0k Settings eg 42 9 35 ok He Scanner Settings i Use yr For carriage return in For line Feed it For a tab For the 1 character use Yh By default SocketScan enters a carriage return after every data scan e Use r for Carriage Return n for Linefeed t for Tab for a single character e Other characters can be typed or entered using the format nnn where nnn ASCII character 001 through 255 CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 25 OPTIONAL Configure Sound The SocketScan applet lets you specify sounds used to indicate when the CRS has successfully scanned data and transmitted it to the host device 3 Tap on the SocketScan icon In the pop up menu tap Settings TE You can configure sounds whether or not the CRS is connected to your Pocket PC TIP E Tan here ka cinn in Fn Packet MSALI Disconnect CS Symbology Selector Settings About Close 4 The Scanner Settings utility will appear with the Prefix Suffix tab open Tap on the Sound tab 5 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

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