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1. 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 99 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules This equipment is also CE EN55024 1998 and C TICK 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 frequency 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 may cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense 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 doing any of the following e Reorient or relocat2. PACKAGE CONTENTS PRODUCT REGISTRATION 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE STEP 1 Uninstall Other Scanning Software STEP 2 Install the Software STEP 3 Insert the Card STEP 4 Assign a Trigger Button STEP 5 Start SocketScan STEP 6 Open Your Application STEP 7 Scan Data into Your Application Symbology Selector Scanner Settings Scan Demo SocketScan Trigger Dual Device Support Special Symbologies 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP STEP 1 Uninstall Other Scanning Software STEP 2 Install SocketScan Software STEP 3 Insert the Card STEP 4 Complete the New Hardware Wizard STEP 5 Complete the New Hardware Wizard STEP 6 Assign a Trigger Button STEP 7 Open Your Application STEP 8 Scan Data into a Windows Program Scanner Settings Symbology Selector Floating Trigger Dual Device Support Special Symbologies APPENDICES A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS B BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS C SCANNING TIPS WON AAHANUVU N 39 42 44 D CLASS 1 VS CLASS 2 LASER SCANNERS E DECODE ZONE F TROUBLESHOOTING G TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 46 49 53 59 56 60 1 INTRODUCTION The CompactFlash Scan Card CF Scan Card Series 5 gives you the freedom of scanning bar codes anytime anywhere with a variety of Windows based mobile computers The card s compact design lets you scan with only one hand when used with a handheld computer The CF Scan Card is sleekly designed with no cables or batteries and i
3. To remove the Floating Trigger click on the SocketScan icon In the pop up menu click Remove Floating Trigger Remove Floating Trigger About Exit 5 When done click OK CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 37 DUAL DEVICE SUPPORT SocketScan for XP versions 6 4 2 0 and later support the simultaneous use of two Socket Mobile data collection devices with the same computer Note SocketScan can capture data from only one cordless scanner at a time Simply connect or plug in each device you plan to use as you normally would The functionality of each device is the same and no extra configuration is required You can configure each device separately In the SocketScan menu click on the appropriate device to configure its settings Disconnect CS Cordless Hand Scanner Magnetic Stripe Reader am 3 44 PM tt SPECIAL SYMBOLOGIES Besides using the SocketScanXP Settings utility you can also manually configure the CF SCAN CARD for certain bar code symbologies and extensions Please refer to the Advanced Programming Guide at www socketmobile com support downloads data collection series5 page Detail 38 APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics CompactFlash Card Size 5E 5M 5P CF Type Il 1 69 x 1 43 x 0 20 in 42 8 x 36 4 x 5 0 mm 5X CF Type l 1 69 x 1 43 x 0 13 in 42 8 x 36 4 x 3 3 mm Scanner Head Size 5E 5M 5P 1 7 x 2 0 x 0 79 in 43 x 51 x 20 mm 5X 1 7 x 2 0 x
4. click Open e Inthe warning dialog click OK to continue 6 The installation wizard will automatically begin Follow the wizard to install the software Socketscan KA Installsmeld Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for SocketScan XP The InstallShield Wizard will install SocketScan xP on your computer To continue click Next 7 During installation a message will warn you about unsigned software Click Continue Anyway for installation Soliware Installanon N The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows xP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation 26 8 After completing the installation wizard restart your computer 9 After software installation an icon for SocketScanXP will ane appear on your desktop SocketScan XP STEP 3 INSERT THE CF SCAN CARD 1 Make sure you are logged on as the Administrator or on an account that has Administrative rights 2 Insert the CF Scan Card into a CompactFlash to PC Card adapter Note The adapter is available separately www socketmobile com products accessories
5. click Run e Internet Explorer will download the file Firefox e Inthe file opening dialog click Save File e Firefox will download the file e Inthe Downloads list next to SocketScanCE exe click Open e Inthe warning dialog click OK to continue 7 The installation wizard will automatically begin Follow the wizard to install the software Socketscan soliware Iiotilloyiote Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for SocketScan Software The InstallShield Wizard will install SocketScan Software on your computer To continue click Next 8 If your device warns that the software comes from an unknown publisher tap Yes to continue installation _tan Software CAB The program is from an unknown publisher You should install it only if you trust its publisher Do you want to continue Name can Software CAR Publisher Unknown Location Windows Appar Install 9 When software installation is complete a dialog will prompt you to remove the device from the cradle and soft reset Tap ok SocketScanCk Installation O You have successtully installed SocketScance Please remove your device from the cradle and soft reset 10 Remove the device from the connection cable cradle Soft reset the device by pressing the reset button Note After software installation several new icons will appear in the Programs screen CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 11 STEP 3 INSERT THE CARD 1 If
6. the original retail purchaser and is not transferable Socket Mobile may at its option replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes the property of Socket Mobile Socket Mobile 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 remainder of the original warranty period whichever is greater This warranty does not cover the replacement of products damaged by abuse accident misuse or misapplication nor as a result of service or modification other than by Socket Mobile SOCKET MOBILE 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 56 This product may contain fully tested recycled parts warranted as if new For warranty information please visit www socketmobile com support DI
7. 0 91 in 43 x 52 x 23 mm Total Weight 5E approx 1 oz 28 g 5M 5P 1 2 oz 34 g 5X 1 3 oz 37 g Environmental Characteristics Operating Temperature 5E 5M 5P 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 5X 4 to 144 F 20 to 60 C Storage Temperature 5M 5P 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 5E 5X 22 to 158 F 30 to 70 C Relative Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Ambient Light 5E 0 5 ft candles 5 lux to 8 000 ft candles 86 112 lux SM 5P Sunlight 10 000 ft candles 107 640 lux Artificial light 450 ft candles 4 844 lux 5X 0 to 100 000 lux Power Consumption 3 3V supply 5E Standby 4 mA 13 mW Scanning 64 mA 211 mW 5M 5P Standby 4 mA 13 mW Scanning 90 mA 297 mW 5X Standby 10 mA 33 mW Idle 70 mA 231 mW Scanning 460 mA 1 518 mW APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 39 Operating System Support Windows Mobile 2003 2003SE 5 0 for Pocket PC Windows Mobile 6 Classic Windows XP XP Tablet Edition Compatibility Windows COM port CompactFlash Spec 2 0 Default Bar Code Symbologies Automatically Detected 5E 5M 5P Code 128 ISBT 128 Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC EAN UPC A UPC E EAN 13 EAN 8 UCC EAN 128 5X Code 128 EAN 128 Code 39 DataMatrix Maxicode PDF 417 Additional Bar Code Symbologies Supported Must Be Enabled 5E Codabar Code 11 Code 93 Discrete 2 of 5 MSI Plessey Webcode 5M 5P Bookland EAN Chinese 2 of 5 Codabar Code 11 Code 93 Discrete 2 of 5
8. 1EC60825 1 Class 1 laser 5P IEC60825 1 Class 2 laser Interface Standards 5E 5M 5P CompactFlash CF Type II Extended 5X CompactFlash CF Type Extended CompactFlash Spec 2 0 PC Card with CompactFlash to PC Card adapter Certification 5E FCC Part 15 Class B CE EN55024 2003 C TICK s 182 RoHS SM 5P FCC Part 15 Class B CE EN55024 2003 ICES 003 Class B CISPR 22 AS 3548 Japan VCCI Class B C TICK s 182 ROHS 21CFR1040 10 21CFR1040 11 5X FCC Part 15 Class B CE EN55024 2003 C TICK s 182 Japan VCCI ROHS Software Included Universal Installer Configuration utility SocketScan virtual keyboard wedge for Windows APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 41 APPENDIX B 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
9. 2 laser is 1 2 milliwatts This difference impacts the scanning performance of the device in three ways Distance For scanning distances of up to 10 inches there is very little difference in the ability of either the Class 1 or the Class 2 laser to scan a given bar code Beyond 10 inches the Class 2 laser will scan a standard high quality bar code about 20 25 farther than the Class 1 laser Scanning a standard bar code of any size at a distance greater than 35 inches becomes difficult with the Class 1 laser while the Class 2 laser will easily scan very large bar codes at 60 inches and beyond There are a many variables involved in determining the distance at which a bar code can be scanned including The size of the bar code The width of the narrowest bar in thousandths of an inch or mils is referred to as the X dimension or size of a bar code Standard retail UPC or EAN bar codes are 10 mils 0 010 inches Larger bar codes such as warehouse location bar codes can be 200 mils or larger The larger a bar code is the further away it can be scanned Please refer to the Decode Zone charts in Appendix E for more detailed information on the relationship between the size of a bar code and the distance at which it can be scanned 46 APPENDIX D CLASS 1 VS CLASS 2 LASER SCANNERS The label media The media is the material a bar code is printed on This is usually some type of paper but can also be a plast
10. 3 Plug the combined unit into your computer s PC Card slot i Found New Hardware x Socket_Mobile_ Inc CF _I5C Imager Card Rev_ 6 CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 2 STEP 4 COMPLETE THE NEW HARDWARE WIZARD 1 After you insert the CF Scan Card the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch Make sure the installation CD is still inside your computer 2 In the first screen select No not this time and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only C Yes now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue lt Back Cancel 3 In the next screen select Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Socket InHand Scanner Card hardware came with an installation CD if your lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue ee a eee 28 4 The wizard will search for the files 5 The next screen will warn that the software has not passed Windows logo testing Click Con
11. 4 38 1 50 8 63 5 f 2 58 9 101 6 Depth of Field Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle APPENDIX E DECODE ZONE 31 on em 50 8 38 1 31 6 12 7 25 4 38 1 50 8 7 a f A TN CF SCAN CARD 5X 2D High Density CMOS Imager Decode Zone EA15 High Density Typical Reading Distances These distances are measured in an office environment 250 lux 52 APPENDIX E DECODE ZONE APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING For help on SocketScan on a Windows Mobile based device tap Start Help SYMPTOM get the No Card Detected i icon in the task tray and can t trigger the laser or scan any bar codes POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your mobile computer does Make sure the CF Scan Card is not recognize the CF Scan inserted properly If necessary Card remove and reinsert If using battery power be sure to tap Yes if asked if you want to use battery power SYMPTOM When try to scan the scanner fires but no data appears on my screen and the scanner eventually shuts off POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION The laser beam is too close or Practice so you get too far from the bar code accustomed the most effective distance and scanning angle The bar code is incorrectly Try scanning a bar code that is formatted or poorly printed correctly formatted or printed well such as on a retail package The bar code symbology may Use Scan Demo to determine be disabled i
12. ACKAGE CONTENTS The CF Scan Card Series 5 package includes e CF Scan Card e SocketScan Installation CD e Booklets with copyright warranty and regulatory compliance information The CF Scan Card with PC Card Adapter package includes all of the above plus a CompactFlash to PC Card adapter ACCESSORIES For information about accessories for the CF Scan Card including the CF to PC Card adapter and accessories designed for use with the SoMo 650 handheld computer please visit www socketmobile com products accessories PRODUCT REGISTRATION Socket Mobile highly recommends that all customers register their products Registered users receive the following benefits e Priority for technical support e Product updates and special offers e The latest new product information Register online at www socketmobile com support support new 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE This chapter shows how to install configure and use the CompactFlash Scan Card CF Scan Card for use with devices running Windows Mobile socket z SETUP SUMMARY STEP 1 Uninstall other scanning software STEP 2 Install the software STEP 3 Insert the CF SCAN CARD STEP 4 Assign a trigger button STEP 5 Start SockteScan STEP 6 Open your application STEP 7 Scan data into your application APPLICATION FEATURES e Symbology selector e Scanner settings e Scan Demo e Dual device support e Special symbologies CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBIL
13. Caution Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure e 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 PRODUCT DISPOSAL Your device should not be placed in municipal waste Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products 61 5 2008 Printed in U S A
14. CompactFlash Scan Card Series 5 User s Guide socket a Increasing Mobile Productivity 5 2008 Document 6410 00166 P Copyright Notice Copyright 2008 Socket Mobile Inc All rights reserved Socket the Socket logo and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Mobile Inc CF Scan Card and SocketScan are trademarks of Socket Mobile Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice The CompactFlash Scan Card includes technology licensed under United States Patent No 5 902 991 and 7 003 627 Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at Socket Mobile Inc 39700 Eureka Drive Newark CA 94560 4808 USA Other than the above Socket Mobile can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual Please refrain from any applications of the CF Scan Card that are not described in this manual Please refrain from disassembling the CF Scan Card Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty You can track new product releases software updates and technical bulletins by visiting Socket s website at www socketmobile com Table of Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE SOFTWARE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
15. DOWS XP 33 SCANNER SETTINGS 1 Right click on the SocketScan icon S9 at the bottom of your screen 2 In the pop up menu select Settings Settings Launch Floating Trigger About Exit GP O B 5 30 ev 3 Enter the following settings 34 SocketScanXP Settings General CS CRS About Good read notification sound D O No sound Play a WAY file Filename Browse Prefix Suffix WINE Prefix 01234 Suffix r am a Use r for Carriage Return n for Linefeed t for TAB Other characters may be typed or entered using the format nnn where nnn ASCIl character 001 through 255 Note use for a single character Display Settings option in the SocketScan tray icon menu The Launch Floating Trigger option appears only if SocketScan detects a scanner Good read notification sound Select which sound that you would like the computer to play to indicate that data has successfully been read If you select Play a WAV file click Browse to select the file Prefix Suffix Enter characters that you would like to be added before and or after each swipe of data 128 character maximum only printable ASCII characters The default suffix is a carriage return e Display Settings option in the SocketScan tray icon menu Check this box if you plan to use the CFSC with another Socket Mobile data collection device on this PC The ic
16. E 7 STEP 1 UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE Note If you have the SoMo 650 the pre installed SocketScan can not be removed but can be upgraded Delete any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on your mobile computer including previous versions of SocketScan You can either uninstall the software directly from your mobile computer or indirectly with ActiveSync OPTION 1 Uninstall Directly from the Mobile Computer 1 Make sure the bar code scanning software is closed and remove the CF SCAN CARD from your mobile computer 2 Tap Start Settings Tap on the System tab or Control Panel 3 Tap on the Remove Programs icon 4 Select the bar code scanning software then tap Remove 5 Tap Yes to confirm removal of the program OPTION 2 Uninstall with ActiveSync 1 Make sure the bar code scanning software is closed and remove the CF SCAN CARD from your mobile computer 2 Use ActiveSync and a serial Ethernet USB cable or cradle to make an active connection between your mobile computer and a host PC On the host PC open Microsoft ActiveSync Click Tools Add Remove Programs Select the bar code scanning software and click Remove Inthe confirmation screen click OK N OAU A W The next dialog will ask if you want to remove the software from your host PC as well e Click NO to keep a copy of the software on the host PC that can later be re installed onto a mobile computer e Click Y
17. ES to remove the software from the host PC STEP 2 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE Note If you are using the SoMo 650 software installation is not necessary SocketScan is pre loaded on the device ADVANCED USERS Read the README file for CAB installation instructions 1 Use a serial USB cable or cradle to make an active connection between your device and a host PC e If your host PC runs Windows 2000 XP use ActiveSync 4 0 or greater for Windows Mobile 2003 2003SE 5 0 or ActiveSync 4 5 or greater for Windows Mobile 6 You can download ActiveSync free from www socketmobile com activesync e If your host PC runs Windows Vista use the Windows Mobile Device Center which you can download from www microsoft com downloads details asox FamilyID 46f72df1 e46a 4a5f a791 09f07aaal1914 amp displaylang en amp Hash OOvFLzmy4cxKXd 2fYRIOT1Wd3tzTLNiASgLex EDqmCD7j2Q26HZIU4sY6B1HXpOcHbxxXvaqr9XoQ0nUCa 2bvvwUd2Eg 3d 3d 2 Insert the installation CD into your host PC 3 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD ROM drive In the CD click on SETUP EXE Setup am 2ECUp Socket Communications Inc CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 9 4 The SocketScan Setup Center will appear in your web browser 5 6 10 Read the first page and click Installation in the left margin SocketScan Getting Started e beieice Welcome to the SockelScan Selup Center Congratulations on your purchase of a Socket Bar Code Scanner
18. MSI Plessey RSS 14 Limited Expanded Trioptic Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII UPC E1 5X Australia Post Aztec BPO4 State Code British Post Canadian Post Codabar Codablock Code 11 Code 93 Composite Code Dutch Post EAN UCC Composite Interleaved 2 of 5 ISBN Japan Post Matrix 2 of 5 Maxicode MSI Code Macro PDF 417 Micro PDF 417 Planet Plessey Code Postnet QR Code RSS RSS 14 Expanded Standard 2of 5 Telepen TLCode 39 UPC 4 State Code Scanner Performance Scan Repetition Rate 5E Frame rate varies with the amount of ambient light 5M 5P 100 scans sec bidirectional 5X 2D mode 56 images sec auto adaptive Linear emulation mode 200 images sec auto adaptive Optical Resolution 5M 5P 0 004 in minimum bar code element width X Dimension 5X 752 H x 480 V pixels 256 gray levels 40 APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Print Contrast 5E 35 MRD measured at 675 nm 5M 5P Minimum 25 absolute dark light reflectance MRD measured at 650 MRD 5X Down to 25 Scan Angle 5M 5P Wide default 47 3 Narrow 35 3 5X Horizontal 38 9 Vertical 25 4 Decode Distance depends on symbol density symbology W N Ratio label media and scan angle 5E 3 18 to 60 96 cm 1 25 to 24 00 inches typical 5M 2 50 to 88 90 cm 1 00 to 35 00 inches typical 5P 2 50 to 114 30 cm 1 00 to 45 00 inches typical 5X 3 4 to 83 cm 1 3 to 32 4 inches LED Laser Safety 5E EN60825 Class 1 LED 5M
19. SCLAIMER EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY WARRANTED BY SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS INC THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW SOCKET DOES NOT ASSUME ANY PRODUCT LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE APPLICATION OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR APPLICATION DESCRIBED HEREIN o LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY SOCKET MOBILE 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 The entire liability of Socket Mobile and your exclusive remedy shall be at the option of Socket Mobile either a return of the price paid or b replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet the Socket Mobile Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET MOBILE 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 REMEDIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NO OTHER WARRANTIES SOCKET MOBILE 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
20. cation nel Pocket Excel of 11 27 ok t i E a 6 B EJ 12 Drag from the title bar to move the trigger button to a convenient place on the screen Tap the trigger button to activate the scanner CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 21 4 A SocketScan Trigger icon will also appear in the menu bar of 22 the Today screen Tap this icon to open a pop up menu with the following options fae Start m 11 71 4 04 September 2003 E Tap here to set owner information Tap Scan Now to activate the scanner as if you had tapped the trigger button Tap Remove Floating Trigger to remove the trigger button from the screen but keep the icon handy on the task bar To restore the trigger button tap on the menu bar icon In the pop up menu tap Launch Floating Trigger Tap About to view SocketScan Trigger version information Tap Close SocketScan Trigger to close the application completely From this state the SocketScan trigger can only be launched from the Programs page DUAL DEVICE SUPPORT SocketScan for Windows Mobile versions 7 2 4 0 and later support the simultaneous use of two Socket Mobile data collection devices with the same computer Note SocketScan can capture data from only one cordless scanner at a time Simply connect or plug in each device you plan to use as you normally would The functionality of each device is the same and no extra configuration is required You can configure eac
21. cognize nine of the most common symbologies 1 Tap on the SocketScan icon In the pop up menu tap Symbology Selector SocketScan Ek m 4 01 Monday April 16 2001 z E Tap here to set owner Inpormebenn _ 5 No unread messages No tasks i Mo upcoming appointments G z E Ani 35 37 12M1B 109 95MB Device unlocked vTap here to sign in to Pocket MSM Symbology Selector Settings About Close 2 In the screen that appears check the symbologies you wish to enable Uncheck those you wish to disable Tap ok j SocketScan ek si 12 05 ok The Following Barcodes can be tHe enabled disabled For the CF Scan Card 5 symbology OA v W Code 11 RA Code 128 RA Code 39 RA Code 93 RAR LUPC 4 B LIPC E iiurc e1 v PAMESN 8 w RREAN 13 Disable All Note Enabling all possible symbologies will make the decode process slightly longer CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 17 SCANNER SETTINGS The SocketScan Settings utility lets you specify prefix and or suffix characters to be added automatically to the data you scan as well as sounds to signify good reads of data Note The RFID CS CS HW and CRS tabs do not apply to the CF SCAN CARD 1 Tap on the SocketScan icon In the pop up menu tap Settings Symbology Selector Settings About a igi BE Close tacts 2 In the Prefix Suffix screen enter the characters you want to append to each scan 128 charact
22. d blind the sensing mechanism Recommended Scan Angle CF Scan Card 5E 5M 5P At least 15 from perpendicular CF Scan Card 5X At least 25 5 from perpendicular Specular Reflection NO x lt 15 Aiming Beam Aim the scanner so that the red beam covers the entire width of the bar code YES Y NO X 1 23004 56007 0 23004 56007 0 44 APPENDIX C SCANNING TIPS Scanning Distance e The optimal scanning distance varies depending on the bar code size symbology label media W N Ratio and scan angle Check the Decode Zone in Appendix E to determine the appropriate distance between the scanner and 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 APPENDIX C SCANNING TIPS 45 APPENDIX D CLASS 1 VS CLASS 2 LASER SCANNERS This paper is also available from the Socket Mobile website at www socketmobile com support information center technology briefs Introduction Socket Mobile now offers the popular CF Scan Card with a CMOS Class 1 or Class 2 laser engine This document describes the differences between the Class 1 laser of the CF Scan Card 5M and the Class 2 laser of the CF Scan Card 5P and the appropriate applications for each The primary difference is the power output of the laser The Class 1 laser has a nominal power output of 0 5 milliwatts while the output of the Class
23. e the receiving antenna of the radio or television e 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 LASER DEVICES The CF SCAN CARD 5M and 5P described in this User Guide contain a Symbol SE955 laser scan engine For the CF SCAN CARD 5M which has a Class 1 laser the following applies e Complies with 21CFR1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 60 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 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 Example of Class 1 Laser Warning Label For the CF SCAN CARD 5P which has a Class 2 laser 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
24. er maximum I a Settings et 42 4 42 Dk H Scanner Settings Prefix Use ir For carriage return n For line Feed it For a tab For the character use Yi Prefix Suffix Sound RFID cS Note e The default suffix is a carriage return e Only printable ASCII characters can be used as prefixes or suffixes 18 3 Tap on the Sound tab In the screen that appears select a sound for indicating good reads of data If you want to play a WAV audio file make sure it is saved in the My Documents folder of your mobile computer Select Play wav file then tap on the browse button the button with ellipses to choose the WAV file i Settings et 45 3 43 ok H Scanner Settings Good Read Sound No Sound a Play wav File Browse button Select the action to occur when a scan is successful Prefix Suffix Sound RFID cS 4 After selecting all your scanner settings tap ok CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 19 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 This will close SocketScan and open Scan Demo as a separate application H gcanDemo 2 The Scan Demo screen will appear If desired use the check boxes at the bottom of
25. h device separately In the SocketScan menu tap on the appropriate device to configure its settings a SocketScan 5 ME 5 03 Monday 5 03 PM January 26 7006 Wi Fi OFT B on Tap here to set owner information No unread messages No tasks E Mo upcoming appointments v CFSC 5x Cordless Hand Scanner Disconnect CS Symbology Selector Settings About SPECIAL SYMBOLOGIES In addition to the symbologies supported by the Symbology Selector you can also manually configure the CF Scan Card to accept or ignore specialized bar code symbologies extensions and parameters Please refer to the SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide available online at www socketmobile com support downloads data collection series5 page Detail CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 23 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP This chapter explains how to install the CompactFlash Scan Card on a computer running Windows XP or XP Tablet Edition Note The CF Scan Card does NOT work with Windows NT or Vista Support for Windows ay Sy la 05 2 rep j Vista coming soon TS AS i ab SETUP SUMMARY STEP 1 Uninstall other scanning software STEP 2 Install SocketScan software STEP 3 Insert the card STEP 4 Complete the new hardware wizard STEP 5 Assign a trigger button STEP 6 Open your application STEP 7 Scan bar codes APPLICATION FEATURES Scanner setting Symbology selector Floating trigger Special symbol
26. ic or even metallic material Because the reading mechanism in a bar code scanner is based on contrast the whiter and more reflecting a media is the farther away it can be scanned Retro reflective media like a stop sign is used for scanning very large bar code labels at distances of 20 feet and more The bar code symbology There are many different bar code symbologies or languages such as UPC EAN Code 39 Code 128 Code 93 and more Some symbologies are easier to decode than others and can therefore be scanned at greater distances Packaging or Covering Materials The Class 2 laser can more effectively scan through difficult packaging materials such as Mylar used for electronic components or thick plastic or glass such as automobile windshields Ambient Light The Class 2 laser can more effectively scan in high ambient light conditions such as high intensity lighting or even daylight indirect sunlight Scanning bar codes in direct sunlight is extremely difficult because sunlight contains enough energy in the red spectrum used by the laser to blind the scanner s decode system The second difference between the Class 1 and Class 2 lasers in the CF Scan Card 5M 5Pis the wavelength frequency of the laser beam The Class 1 laser has a 670 nanometer nm beam common in most laser bar code scanners while the Class 2 features a 650nm beam There is no difference in the scanning capability of the two frequencies bu
27. mb or forefinger when you peices We hold the Pocket PC For the L L Button e SoMo 650 the Left and Right ee eee side buttons are good choices 2 Assign a program e Program Buttons Up Down Control IMPORTANT Be sure to select SocketScan Do not select the programs Socket Read RFID Socket Read Bar Code or Socket Trigger Select which are for the CF RFID Reader Scan Card CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 13 STEP 5 START SOCKETSCAN 1 Tap Start Programs SocketScan HIE SocketScan Note For the SoMo 650 tap Start Programs SocketScan folder SocketScan 2 When SocketScan is running a SocketScan icon will appear at the bottom of the Today screen Start ey 4 i Thursday 12 05 PM March 01 7007 Wi Fi OFF 3 off z Tap here to set owner information Outlook E mail 30 Unread 1 Active task Tap here to sign in to Pocket MSM Ue Calendar Contacts Make sure the appropriate CF Scan Card detected icon appears mE CF Scan Card 5E 5M 5P detected se SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan CF Scan Card 5X detected SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan mi No scanner detected The scanner is missing damaged or improperly inserted Note If the No scanner detected icon appears make sure that the CF SCAN CARD is pushed all the way into the slot 14 STEP 6 OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 1 Start the application that you want to
28. n the CF Scan the symbology If needed Card configuration reconfigure the CF Scan Card APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING 53 SYMPTOM When press the trigger button nothing happens POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION You programmed the trigger Test the button by assigning a button incorrectly different program to it and make sure it works properly Make sure you assigned the button to SocketScan and not one of the Socket Trigger programs which are for another Socket Mobile product 54 APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX G TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have trouble installing or using CF Scan Card Socket has two technical support resources to help you Socket On Demand Support SOS a Socket On Demand Support is an interactive SES technical support program that focuses in on your SEARRE specific problem to provide the answers you need SOS provides immediate service and is the best place to start for technical support To access SOS visit www socketmobile com support faq Click on the SOS icon If SOS cannot solve your problem end the session by submitting an email inquiry to a Socket technical support engineer as prompted Your interactive session will be saved for reference Technical Support IMPORTANT To obtain technical support you must first register your product online at www socketmobile com support support new After you register your product log in click on the Technical Support tab and click C
29. o meet more stringent safety standards The CF Scan Card 5M has a Class 1 laser that meets these European safety standards Please refer to the Regulatory Compliance section at the end of this User s Guide for more detailed safety information Conclusion The Class 1 laser of the CF Scan Card 5M is suitable for most applications with expected scanning distances of less than 35 inches and normal ambient light conditions The Class 1 laser may be required by certain European organizations to meet more stringent safety standards When an application is likely to require more demanding scanning capabilities the Class 2 laser of the CF Scan Card 5P provides the assurance of maximum scanning performance Note Most people who use portable computers to gather data at the point of activity can quickly learn how to use a laser bar code scanner and realize the resulting gains in productivity They are easily discouraged however if time and effort are needed for a successful scan thus the decline in popularity of the much less expensive bar code contact wands predominant in retail stores in the 1980s The higher cost of the Class 2 laser based CF Scan Card 5P is easily justified if the application requires higher scanning performance 48 APPENDIX D CLASS 1 VS CLASS 2 LASER SCANNERS APPENDIX E DECODE ZONE The decode zones for the CF Scan Card are shown below The minimum element width X Dimension or bar code size is the
30. of voids specks 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 42 APPENDIX B BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 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 B BAR CODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 43 APPENDIX C SCANNING TIPS Practice 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 Otherwise light can bounce back into the scanner an
31. ogies 24 STEP 1 UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE Delete any bar code scanning software you may already have installed on your mobile computer including previous versions of SocketScan 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Add or Remove Programs 2 Select the bar code scanning program and click Change Remove 3 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the program STEP 2 INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE 1 Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into your computer 2 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD ROM drive In the CD click on SETUP EXE Ce CD Drive Setup S Setup F Socket Communications Inc 3 The SocketScan Setup Center will appear in your web browser Read the first page and click Installation in the left margin Getting Started Cordless Ring Scanner Serles 9 Pocketec 2003 200356 Windows Mobile 5 0 Windows XP ond Winddws sP Tabhet PE Editon 4 In the SocketScan Installation page scroll down to the Windows XP section and click on the Install link there 5 Your web browser will present a series of dialogs CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 20 Internet Explorer e Inthe File Download Security Warning dialog click Run e Inthe second warning dialog click Run e Internet Explorer will download the file Firefox e Inthe file opening dialog click Save File e Firefox will download the file e Inthe Downloads list next to SocketScanCE exe
32. on provides a submenu in the SocketScan pop up menu to enable you select which device you are configuring Cordless Hand Scanner Magnetic Stripe Reader 2 Click OK CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 35 SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR 1 In the SocketScanXP Settings utility tap on the Barcodes tab The tab will appear only if SocketScan detects a scanner 2 Click on checkboxes to enable or disable the symbologies you would like SocketScan to decode If desired click Enable Disable ALL to enable or disable all the symbologies socketScankP Settings General Trigger Barcodes About Available barcodes HHE The barcodes supported by the scanner are shown Place a checkmark nest to each barcode you want to enable Enabled disabled barcodes FH Code 39 FH UPA FH UFPC E HH EAN 13 FH EAN 8 PF Discrete 2 of 5 HH Interleaved 2 of 5 C Codabar fA Code 128 F Code 93 L MSI Plessey MMU C MM Trioptic CODE 39 EnableDisable ALL 3 Click OK 36 FLOATING TRIGGER 1 Click on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of your screen In the pop up menu click Launch Floating Trigger Settings Launch Floating Trigger About Exit JPH 5 30 pw 2 The Floating Trigger will appear on your screen If desired click on the trigger s title bar to drag it to another location on your screen 3 To trigger the scanner simply click on the Floating Trigger The CF SCAN CARD will activate 4
33. or Data Collectio product bor motile devis conning Pochet P 2003 200SSE Windows Mobile 5 0 Windows XP Tablat XP and Palm OS 4 2 and later This program is the Starting point for installing Socketocan on your target mobile computer Note Ths rile of SecketSoim mduches Support for Bae follwing produis or thy sted operating systems Cordless Ring Scanner Serles 9 PocketPC 2003 200352 Windows Mobile 5 0 Windows XP ond Winddws P Tabhet PE Editon Cordless Hamil Scanner Series 7 PockolPe 7003 200358 Windows Mobile 50 Windows XP Tablet x Palm OS 4 2 or higher In the SocketScan Installation page in the Windows CE section click Install in the first paragraph weoNS SocketScan SocketScan Installation Installation Windows CE Please review the Readme tst file before installing the software Click Install to launch the SocketScan setup program for devices running Pocket PC 2003 2003SE and Windows Mobile 5 0 PLEASE NOTE This installation setup program requires Activesync 4 0 or higher to be installed on your Activesyne desktop host machine Windows Internet Explorer Users After clicking the install link above you will be prompted with either of the following 2 scenarios during the install process in the File Download window Your web browser will present a series of dialogs Internet Explorer e Inthe File Download Security Warning dialog click Run e Inthe second warning dialog
34. r desktop to open SocketScan 30 STEP 6 ASSIGN A TRIGGER BUTTON Alternatively you can use the Floating Trigger to activate the scanner Refer to the instructions later in this chapter 1 Right click the SocketScan icon at the bottom of your screen In the pop up menu click Settings Settings Launch Floating Trigger Abot j Exit ge Tooo 5 30 pw The Launch Floating Trigger option appears only if SocketScan detects a scanner 2 Click on the Trigger tab Select a function key for the trigger button Click OK Sockeiscanke Settings General Trigger Barcodes About Keyboard trigger Trigger key OF I key Of2Zkey O F3key O F4 key OF5key O F6 key OF key O F8 key OFS key OF10 key O F11 key O 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 Important Do not select a key used by another program If SocketScan is not running yet then pressing the trigger button is a quick way to launch SocketScan Pressing the trigger button will fire the laser only when SocketScan is open The Trigger tab appears only if SocketScan detects a scanner CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 31 STEP 7 OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 1 Start the Windows application you want to receive the data such as Notepad Word or Excel Make sure a new document or spreadsheet is open that you can scan data into M 4 g
35. reate New Ticket Follow the online process to submit an email request for technical support If we are unable to resolve your support inquiry via email we can arrange for a technical support representative to call you at a specific time Please refrain from disassembling the CF Scan Card Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty APPENDIX G TECHNICAL SUPPORT 99 LIMITED WARRANTY Socket Mobile Inc warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one 1 year from the date of purchase EXCLUDES Consumables such as batteries removable cables cases straps chargers and CF to PC Card adapters 90 day coverage only Incompatibility is not a defect covered by the Socket Mobile warranty During the warranty period Socket Mobile 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 Mobile or to an authorized Socket Mobile Service Center The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization RMA number issued by Socket Mobile or by a Socket Mobile 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 Mobile Socket Mobile will pay surface shipping charges back to any location in the contiguous United States This warranty applies only to
36. s available in three configurations e CF Scan Card 5E Entry Level CMOS linear 1D imaging e CF Scan Card 5M Mid Range Class 1 Laser e CF Scan Card 5P Performance Class 2 Laser e CF Scan Card 5X Xtreme Performance CMOS 2D imaging See Appendix C for a detailed comparison of the two laser classes ABOUT THE SOFTWARE SocketScan enters scanned data directly into any Windows application as if the data were manually SocketScan typed No custom programming is required to use the CF Scan Card Te For Windows Mobile also included is SocketScan socketscan rigger which places a software trigger on your Trigger screen that you can tap to trigger the laser For software updates please visit www socketmobile com support downloads data collection series5 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your mobile computer should meet these requirements e Any of the following operating systems Windows Mobile 2003SE 2003 or 5 0 for Pocket PC Windows Mobile 6 Classic Windows XP XP Tablet Edition e Available CompactFlash or PC Card slot Operation in a PC Card slot requires a CompactFlash to PC Card adapter e Software installation for Windows Mobile requires a host computer with either ActiveSync version 4 0 or later for WM 2003 2003SE 5 0 and version 4 5 or later for WM 6 for Windows 2000 XP or the Windows Mobile Device Center for Windows Vista Both are free from the Microsoft website P
37. scan data into e g Excel Mobile Notepad etc Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open Excel Mobile ye M2 12 13 ok 2 Place the cursor where you would like data from the next scan to go STEP 7 SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 1 Press the assigned trigger button and scan the bar code Make sure the red beam covers the entire width of the bar code IMPORTANT Do not look directly into the beam or point it at a person CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 15 16 Note If you have trouble scanning try adjusting the distance between the CF Scan Card and the bar code For the CF Scan Card 5X try to keep the scanner steady as it scans When data is read a beep should sound and the scanner beam should turn off indicating a good read If the CF Scan Card fails to read data within a few seconds the scanner beam will turn off and you must try again After a successful scan data should appear in your document For example after you scan a bar code into an Excel Mobile spreadsheet data should appear in the first cell The cursor will automatically advance to the next cell ready for the next scan F Excel Mobile ek 17 14 ok SNM14366092 1 101 8NNEWARKCA 2 420945604808 00 a 17 143660345822547 Ew 6 B Ready sheet v View Fa Menu SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR The applet makes it easy to select which symbologies you want the scanner to recognize By default the scanner is set to re
38. t gt Sheet1 Sheet2 Sheet 3 NIN Ready NUM 2 Place the cursor where you would like SocketScan to feed data from the next scan STEP 8 SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 1 Press the assigned trigger button and scan the bar code Make sure the red beam covers the enter width of the bar code Important Do not look directly into the beam or point it at a person 2 When data is read a beep should sound and the scanner beam should turn off indicating a good read If the CF Scan Card fails to read data within a few seconds the scanner beam will turn off and you must try again 3 After a successful scan data should appear in your document By default the cursor will automatically advance to the next line or cell ready for the next scan File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window i Help Adobe PDF A2 M o4 gt gt Sheet1 Sheet2 Sheet 3 NIN Ready NUM 32 Removing the CF Scan Card 1 Exit SocketScan Click on the SocketScan icon at the bottom of the screen In the pop up menu click Exit 2 Click on the card removal icon In the menu click Safely T Remove Hardware 3 Select the CF Scan Card and click Stop 4 When a balloon reports that it is safe to remove the CF Scan Card press the card slot eject button to eject the device i Safe To Remove Hardware x The Socket InHand Scanner Card COM16 device can now be safely removed from the system CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WIN
39. t the 650nm beam is more visible to the human eye making it appear brighter than the Class 1 laser The user must see the oscillating laser beam in order to aim it effectively at the bar code to be scanned The Class 2 650nm laser is easier to see and aim than the Class 1 laser especially when scanning at greater distances through difficult materials or in high ambient light A third difference between the Class 1 and Class 2 lasers is the current demand during scanning At 3 3 Volt power standard for APPENDIX D CLASS 1 VS CLASS 2 LASER SCANNERS 47 CompactFlash card slots the Class 1 laser draws about 67 milliamps mA and the Class 2 laser draws about 75mA Both lasers draw about 3 4mA when idle Therefore for a given level of scanning activity using the Class 1 laser should result in a slightly longer battery life A final consideration in the selection of either a Class 1 or Class 2 laser is safety Staring directly into any laser beam for an extended period of time will damage the eyes of humans and animals The normal use of a bar code scanner is inherently very safe because the laser is typically aimed away from the person using the scanner and the beam oscillates 39 times per second over a 53 degree arc making it impossible to stare into the beam Additionally using the low power Class 1 laser makes it even less likely that eye damage will occur Some organizations in Europe require a Class 1 laser in bar code scanners t
40. the screen to modify the test e 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 e Code page Enabled by default e 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 4 Scan Demo will report properties of the bar code you scan F Scan Demo et 10 50 ok The information below was HH returned by the scanner when the last barcode was scanned Scan Info Barcode type Code 128 of characters 11 Scan data Enable all symbologies Code Page Display as hex data 20 SOCKETSCAN TRIGGER If you find it inconvenient or impossible to assign or use a hardware button to trigger the scanner you can install this virtual trigger button that floats on top of the active application 1 Make sure to do all of the following before using SocketScan Trigger e Install SocketScan Trigger from the installation CD The software must be installed separately from SocketScan e Start SocketScan Tap Start Programs SocketScan e Insert the CF Scan Card into your Pocket PC e Open the application that you want to scan data into 2 Start SocketScan Trigger Tap Start Programs SocketScan Trigger SocketScan Trigger 3 The floating trigger button will appear on your screen on top of the active appli
41. tinue Anyway Fuser biseslltion d The software vou are installing for this hardware Socket 5s InHand Scanner Card has not passed Windows Logo testing to verity its compatibility with Windows sP Tellme why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation 6 Installation will begin After installation is complete in the last screen click Finish CHAPTER 3 SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 29 STEP 5 START SOCKETSCAN 1 Double click on the SocketScanXP icon on your desktop SocketScanxeP 2 When SocketScan recognizes the CF Scan Card a balloon will report the status of the bar code scanner i Scanner ready SocketScan XP has opened the scanner and it is ready For A SocketScan icon should also appear at the bottom of your screen Make sure the appropriate CF Scan Card detected icon appears CF Scan Card 5E 5M 5P detected SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan Pad CF Scan Card 5X detected SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan mi No scanner detected The scanner is either missing or improperly inserted If no SocketScan icon appears click on the SocketScan XP icon on you
42. 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 below CF SCAN CARD 5E CMOS Linear Imager Decode Zone in 15 Note Typical performance at 73 4 F 23 C e on high quality symbols oer rae E CSE 600 lt T es a Seer 0 6 mil gt lt L E 2 25 4 5 F 5 7 5 mil ii e e 1 75 6 25 Das ii 10 mil JE an f 10 20 13 mil 85 aa E i 20 mil 2 2 p gt 12 55 mil 15 4 3 24 prrrrytrrt TI rye ae i in O 5 10 15 20 25 cm 0 12 7 25 4 38 1 50 8 63 5 Depth of Field APPENDIX E DECODE ZONE 49 cm 38 1 12 7 12 7 38 1 O sTora s Qa o 7 CF SCAN CARD 5M Class 1 Laser Decode Zone Note Typical performance at 73 4 F 23 C on high quality symbols Depth of Field Minimum distance determined by symbol langth and scan angle 50 APPENDIX E DECODE ZONE cm 50 8 41 6 12 7 25 4 50 8 Fena a o T1 CF SCAN CARD 5P Class 2 Laser Decode Zone Note Typical performance at 73 4 F 23 on high quality symbols roop 15 50 5 mil 1 25 lt ___2 8 00 75 20 mi 40 mil 35 mil ried rit rT I Td TT ITT rT I In 5 10 15 g 25 30 35 cm 0 12 7 25
43. you specific legal rights You may have others which vary from state to state NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In no event shall SOCKET MOBILE 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 MOBILE 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 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 58
44. your mobile computer has a cover protecting the card slot s first open or remove the cover 2 Insert the CF Scan Card into the card slot of your mobile computer If using a CompactFlash slot insert the card directly into the slot If using a PC Card slot first insert the card into a Type II CF to PC Card adapter then insert the combined unit into the slot Be sure to insert the card all the way into the slot Do not insert the card upside down Do not push the card in too hard or you can damage the card 12 STEP 4 ASSIGN A TRIGGER BUTTON Refer to your device s user manual for complete instructions Note e If SocketScan is not running pressing the assigned trigger button will launch SocketScan Pressing the trigger button will initialize the scanner only if SocketScan is open e If itis inconvenientlimpossible to assign a hardware button on your device you can install SocketScan Trigger software from the installation CD to have a software trigger button 1 Tap Start Settings Buttons Input Menus gS a MSN Options Owner Password Information Sounds amp Today Notifications ron 2 From the Button list select a button to trigger the CF Scan Card In the drop down menu select SocketScan When done tap ok i Settings T oF d 4 57 Dk For maximum ergonomic 1 Select a button placement choose a button Button 1 lt Today gt located directly beneath your ae sound thu
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