Socket Mobile CF Scan Card Series 5 User's Guide
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1. 40 to 70 C Temperature po B5X5XRx _ 22 to 158 F 30 to 70 C 0 to 95 non condensing Ambient Light 5C Sunlight 9690 ft candles 9690 lux Artificial light 450 ft candles 4 845 lux 5E2 5P Sunlight 10 000 ft candles 107 640 lux Artificial light 450 ft candles 4 844 lux PBX XR 0 to 100 000 lux Power Consumption 3 3V supply 5 Idle 10 mA 33 mW 170 mA 560 mW typical 5E2 5P 10mA 33mW 47 mA 155 mW typical 5X 5XRx 70 mA 231 mW 460 mA 1 518 W Operating System Support for SoMo 655 Windows Embedded Handheld 6 5 Operating System Support for SoMo 650 Windows Mobile 6 1 wSP9 Laptops and tablets not supported APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 19 Compatibility Windows COM port Barcode Symbology Support 5C Bookland EAN ISBN EAN 13 Chinese 2 of 5 Codabar Code 11 Code 128 Code 39 Code 93 Discrete 2 of 5 GS1 DataBar RSS GS1 128 UCC 128 EAN 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF 14 MSI Plessey UPC EAN UPC EAN JAN supplemental redundancy Coupon Report ISSN EAN Inverse 1D ISBT concatenations Matrix 2 of 5 5E2 5P Bookland EAN Chinese 2 of 5 Codabar Code 11 Trioptic Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Code 93 Code 128 Discrete 2 of 5 GS1 128 UCC 128 EAN 128 GS1 DataBar RSS ISBN ISBT 128 Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 MSI Plessey UPC EAN UPC A UPC E UPC E1 EAN 13 EAN 8 UCC EAN 5X Rx AustraliaPost Aztec BPO Codabar Codablock C2. Start ex xz on Thursday 10 20 AM July 17 2008 Wi Fi Off Owner CER 510 933 300 No unread 4 appointments Life Search Wa ti Calendar Contacts men version ee Version or improperly inserted 5C 5E2 5P SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan 5X 5XRx SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan 10 STEP 3 INSERT THE CARD 1 Open the card slot cover on top of the SoMo and insert the CF Scan Card into the CF card slot Be sure to insert the card all the way into the slot Do not insert the card backwards Do not push the card in too hard or you can damage the card or the card slot of the SoMo Note For instructions on how to use the included retaining bracket to secure the CF Scan Card into the SoMo please refer to Appendix F 2 Make sure the appropriate CF Scan Card detected icon appears Note If the No scanner detected icon appears make sure that the CF Scan Card is pushed all the way into the slot STEP 4 OPEN YOUR APPLICATION Start the application that you want to scan data into Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open Place the cursor where you would like data from the next scan to go STEP 5 SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 1 Press the trigger button and scan a barcode Make sure the red beam covers the entire width of the barcode For example you can try scanning the barcode below CHAPTER 2 SE
3. SocketScan Setup Center will appear in your web browser Read the first page and click Installation in the left margin 5 In the SocketScan Installation page in the Windows CE section click Install in the first paragraph 6 Your web browser will present a series of dialogs Internet Explorer e Inthe File Download Security Warning dialog click Run e nthe second warning dialog click Run Internet Explorer will download the file Firefox e Inthe file opening dialog click Save File Firefox will download the file e n the 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 8 When software installation is complete a dialog will prompt you to remove the PDA from the cradle and soft reset Tap ok CHAPTER 3 SOCKETSCAN FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 29 9 Remove the PDA from the connection cable cradle Soft reset the PDA by pressing the reset button IMPORTANT Soft reset your PDA or some icons will not appear properly STEP 3 ASSIGN A TRIGGER BUTTON Refer to your PDA manual for complete instructions Note Alternatively you can use the SocketScan Trigger software to set up a soft trigger on the screen See Chapter 4 1 Tap Start Settings Buttons 2 Select a button to trigger the CF Scan Card In the drop down menu select SocketScan When done tap ok For comfort choos
4. 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 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 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 in
5. of Socket and your exclusive remedy shall be at the option of Socket either a return of the price paid or b replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet the Socket 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 REMEDIES 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
6. the card slot cover Insert the CF Scan Card into the CompactFlash card slot at the top of the SoMo Be sure to push the card all the way in APPENDIX F RETAINING BRACKET INSTALLATION 33 5 Hook the top of the retaining bracket over the bottom edge of the scanner window The screw holes of the bracket should align with those of the SoMo 6 Use the two screws to secure the retaining bracket in place 34 APPENDIX F RETAINING BRACKET INSTALLATION APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING For help on SocketScan on a Windows Mobile powered device tap Start Help SYMPTOM get the No Card Detected icon in the task tray and can t trigger the laser or scan any barcodes POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your mobile computer does not Make sure the CF Scan Card is inserted properly recognize the CF Scan Card Push it in all the way If the icon still won t change remove the CF Scan Card exit SocketScan restart SocketScan and reinsert the CF Scan Card If necessary remove and reinsert SYMPTOM When try to scan the scanner fires but no data appears on my screen and the scanner shuts off Practice so you get accustomed the most effective too far from the barcode distance and scanning angle Practice so you get accustomed the most effective distance and scanning angle ieri radio USB scanning a barcode that is correctly formatted formatted or poorly printed Or 25 USB well such as on a retail package disabl
7. 1 Laser Decode Zone Entry Level Note Typical performance at 73 4 F 23 C 6 152 on high quality symbols A 7 4 10 2 54 SE955 EL a 0 0 2 54 4 102 1009 1 50 10 65 6 15 2 1 75 to 68 55 mil ie 11 25 TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT In 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 cm 0 5 1 10 2 15 2 20 3 25 4 30 5 Depth of Field Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS C a 23 CF SCAN CARD 5P Class 2 Laser Decode Zone Note Typical performance at 73 4 F 23 C on high quality symbols Class 2 Laser Scanner 2 b e 36 00 45 00 TTTTTTTTTTTTTT In 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 cmo 12 7 25 4 38 1 50 8 63 5 76 2 88 9 101 6 114 3 Depth of Field Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle 24 APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 38 1 31 6 12 7 12 7 25 4 O 5 CF SCAN CARD 5X 5XRx 2D CMOS Imager Decode Zone Typical Reading Distances EA15 High Density Typical Reading Distances These distances are measured in an office environment 250 lux APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 25 APPENDIX B BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS All barcode symbols labels should satisfy the appropriate AIM Uniform Symbology Specification Background Substrate The barcode symbol shou
8. CompactFlash Scan Card Series 5 User s Guide socket mobile 7 2012 Document 6410 00166 Y Copyright Notice Copyright 2001 2012 Socket Mobile Inc All rights reserved Socket the Socket logo Mobility Friendly CompactFlash Scan Card SocketScan SoMo SocketCare and Business Mobility Now are registered trademarks or 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 1 510 933 3067 support socketmobile com 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 CompactFlash Scan Card that are not described in this manual Please refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash Scan Card Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty You can track new product releases software updates and technical bulletins by visiting the Socket website at http www socketmobile com Table of Contents COPYRIG
9. HT NOTICE 2 1 INTRODUCTION 4 ABOUT THE SOFTWARE 4 SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS 5 ACCESSORIES 5 SOCKETCARE SERVICE PROGRAM 5 PRODUCT REGISTRATION 5 2 SETUP FOR THE SOMO 6 STEP 1 ASSIGN A TRIGGER BUTTON 7 STEP 2 START SOCKETSCAN 10 STEP 3 INSERT THE CARD 11 STEP 4 OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 11 STEP 5 SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 11 3 SOCKETSCAN 13 SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR 14 SCANNER SETTINGS 15 SCAN DEMO 16 SOCKETSCAN TRIGGER 17 APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 19 APPENDIX B BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS 26 APPENDIX C USAGE AND MAINTENANCE TIPS 27 SCANNING TIPS 27 CLEANING THE CF SCAN CARD 5XRX 28 APPENDIX D SETUP FOR NON SOMO PDAS 29 STEP 1 UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE 29 STEP 2 INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE 29 STEP 3 ASSIGN A TRIGGER BUTTON 30 STEP 4 START SOCKETSCAN 30 STEP 5 INSERT THE CF SCAN CARD 30 STEP 6 OPEN YOUR APPLICATION 31 STEP 7 SCAN DATA INTO YOUR APPLICATION 31 APPENDIX E RETAINING BRACKET INSTALLATION 32 APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING 35 APPENDIX G TECHNICAL SUPPORT 36 LIMITED WARRANTY 37 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 39 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the CompactFlash Scan Card CF Scan Card Series 5 or Series 5 Rx This barcode scanner plugs into the Socket SoMo 650 655 handheld computer and provides high quality laser or CMOS imaging barcode scanning technology The CF Scan Card comes in five versions Performance Level Scanner Type Types of Barcodes Read Entry Level C
10. MOS Imager 1D Entry Level Class 1 Laser 1D 5P Class 2 Laser 1D 5X 5X Xtreme Performance CMOS Imager 1D and 2D Xtreme Performance Antimicrobial CMOS Imager 1D and 2D ABOUT THE SOFTWARE SocketScan keyboard wedge software enters scanned data into any Ti Windows application as if the data were manually typed No custom SocketScan Programming is required to use the CF Scan Card III SocketScan Trigger places a floating software trigger on your screen that you SocketScan Can move to anywhere on your screen and tap click to trigger the scanner Trigger Download software updates free http www socketmobile com support downloads SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY The CF Scan Card works with computers that meet these requirements e Any of the following operating systems Windows Embedded Handheld 6 5 Windows Mobile 6 Classic Professional Windows Mobile 2003 2003SE or 5 0 for Pocket PC Windows Vista XP e Available CompactFlash CF or PC Card slot Use in a PC Card slot requires a Type Il CF to PC Card adapter available from third party e Software installation for Windows Mobile requires a host PC with Microsoft synchronization software free from the Microsoft website Alternatively advanced users can use a CAB file to install the application Please refer to the Readme file on the installation CD for instructions PACKAGE CONTENTS e CF Scan Card e Retaining bracket for use with the Socket SoMo e So
11. OPERTY 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 please visit http support socketmobile com For information about the SocketCare enhanced service program please visit http www socketmobile com support socketcare DISCLAIMER EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY WARRANTED BY SOCKET 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 LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY SOCKET MOBILE 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 The entire liability
12. OUR APPLICATION Press the trigger button and scan the barcode Make sure the red beam covers the entire width of the barcode IMPORTANT Do not look directly into the beam or point it at a person Note If you have trouble scanning try adjusting the scanning distance and or the scanning angle Please refer to Appendix C and Appendix E for more information Note For the CF Scan Card 5 5X or 5XRx 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 Scanned data will appear in the document and the cursor will automatically advance to the next line ready for the next scan If the CF Scan Card fails to read data within a few seconds the scanner beam will turn off and you must try again CHAPTER 3 SOCKETSCAN FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 31 APPENDIX E RETAINING BRACKET INSTALLATION The CF Scan Card comes with a retaining bracket designed to secure it into the Socket SOMo handheld computer Note Removing the screws and card slot cover of the SoMo to install the retaining bracket will not void the existing warranty on a SoMo device 1 Remove the card slot cover built into the SoMo Use a flat head screwdriver to pry off the two rubber screw caps on the back of the SoMo socket mobile 2 Usea Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws socket mobile eee 32 APPENDIX F RETAINING BRACKET INSTALLATION 3 4 Remove
13. TIONS Certification 5 FCC Part 15 Class RSS 210 iCES 003 C Tick CISPR 22 CE EN55022 EN55024 TELE CE VCCI 5E2 5P FCC Part 15 Class B CE EN55024 2003 ICES 003 Class B CISPR 22 AS 3548 C TICK s 182 RoHS 21CFR1040 10 21CFR1040 11 5X 5XRx FCC Part 15 Class B CE EN55024 2003 C TICK s 182 RoHS Software Included Universal Installer SocketScan keyboard wedge software socket Floating Trigger Decode Zones The decode zones for the CF Scan Cards are shown in the following pages The minimum element width X Dimension or barcode size is the width in thousanaths 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 barcode sizes The maximum usable length of a barcode symbol Width of Field at any given range is also shown below APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CF SCAN CARD 5C 1D Linear Imager Decode Zone Entry Level Note Typical performance at 73 4 F 23 CY on high quality symbols rT 15 10 5 Fi 5 ul 10 435 3 25 7 5 mil i250 15 2 25 100 UPC 15 50 3 00 20 00 In 0 5 10 15 20 cm 0 12 7 254 38 1 50 8 Depth of Field Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle 22 APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cm 38 1 12 7 25 4 m CF SCAN CARD 5E2 Class
14. TUP FOR THE SOMO 11 12 ABCDE12345 IMPORTANT Do not look directly into the beam or point it at a person Note Print out page before scanning barcode Do not scan from the screen Note If you have trouble scanning try adjusting the scanning distance and or the scanning angle Please refer to Appendix C and Appendix E for more information Note For the CF Scan Card 5 5X or 5XRx try to keep the scanner steady as scans When data is read a beep should sound and the scanner beam should turn off indicating a good read Scanned data will appear in the document and the cursor will automatically advance to the next line ready for the next scan 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 SOCKETSCAN This chapter shows how to use the application features of SocketScan AH software with a SoMo or other Windows Mobile powered device SocketScan APPLICATION FEATURES Symbology Selector Scanner Settings Scan Demo socketScan Trigger For help using the SocketScan utility when the utility is open tap Start Help For an explanation of the SocketScan icon please see page 10 CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 13 SYMBOLOGY SELECTOR The applet makes it easy to select which symbologies you want the scanner to decode 1 Tap on the SocketScan icon In the pop up menu tap Symbology Selector 2 In the screen that appears check the sym
15. bologies you wish to enable Uncheck those you wish to disable Tap ok SocketScan e 45 11 58 ok T T T The Following Barcodes can be enabled disabled For the CF Scan Card 5x Symboogy Jii Postal US Planet liiti Postal US Postnet fit OR Code RSS 14 UPC A UPC E UPC E1 mmv Disable All Notes e Socket does not recommend enabling all possible symbologies because it will slightly lengthen the decode process e lf you want to scan Vehicle Identification Number barcodes select the VIN option e Ifyou want to scan UPC A barcodes but not GS1 DataBar barcodes Socket recommends that you disable GS1 DataBar support to prevent UPC A barcodes from being misread as GS1 DataBar 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 barcode symbologies extensions and parameters Please refer to the SocketScan Advanced Programming Guide available online at http www socketmobile com support downloads 14 SCANNER SETTINGS The SocketScan Settings utility lets you specify a prefix and or suffix to automatically add to each scan as well as sounds to signify good reads of data 1 Tap on the SocketScan icon In the pop up menu tap Settings Symbology Selector Settings About a I Close 2 In the Prefix Suffix scree
16. cketScan Installation CD e Booklets with copyright warranty and regulatory compliance ACCESSORIES http www socketmobile com products plug in data capture ZzAccessories Description SKU J J FlexGuard silicone cover For SoMo 650 HC1670 1202 protects both scanner and device For SoMo 650Rx HC1661 1188 SOCKETCARE SERVICE PROGRAM Lower your Total Cost of Ownership with the SocketCare service program which provides faster repair and replacement quicker technical support and the option for full comprehensive coverage SKU IS5046 1379 http www socketmobile com support socketcare PRODUCT REGISTRATION socket highly recommends that all customers register their products Registered users receive access to technical support and can choose to get product updates and special offers Register online at http support socketmobile com CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 5 2 SETUP FOR THE SOMO This chapter shows how to install configure and use the CompactFlash Scan Card CF Scan Card with any version of the Socket SoMo handheld computer SETUP SUMMARY STEP 1 Assign a trigger button STEP 2 Start SocketScan STEP 3 Insert the CF Scan Card STEP 4 Open your application STEP 5 Scan data into your application Note SocketScan software comes pre loaded on the SoMo thus installation is not required However if you wish to install a more recent version of SocketScan you can
17. download it free from htto www socketmobile com support downloads data collection series5 STEP 1 ASSIGN A TRIGGER BUTTON Note Alternatively you can use the SocketScan Trigger software to set up a soft trigger on the SoMo screen See Chapter 4 Note If SocketScan is not running yet you can press the trigger button to quickly launch SocketScan Pressing the trigger button will activate the scanner only when SocketScan is open Windows Mobile 6 Service Pack 4 or later 1 In the Today screen tap Getting Started gt Start Monday April 13 2009 Wi Fi OFF Getting Started 2 Tap here to set owner information No unread messages No tasks m Mo upcoming appointments Live Search Calendar Contacts 2 Inthe list tap Set up Data Capture Triggers 8 Getting Started ex Configure hold switch m Configure CF SD slots Set up Data Capture Triggers e Set date and time Set up e mail Set up a device CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR THE SOMO 3 In the next screen tao LEFT or RIGHT in the Barcode to line to assign the button on the left or right side of the SoMo as the barcode scanner trigger Getting Started Set up Data Capture Triggers SocketScan users can configure the side application buttons to trigger plug in scanners here Tap to assign reader trigger Barcode to LEFT or RIGHT button RFID to LEFT or RIGHT button A confirmation of your change will be sent to your inb
18. e on the screen Tap the trigger button to activate the scanner CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 17 4 A SocketScan Trigger icon will also appear in the menu bar of the Today screen Tap this icon to open a pop up menu with the following options nit e Tap Scan Now to activate the scanner as if you had tapped the trigger button e 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 e Tap About to view SocketScan Trigger version information e Close SocketScan Trigger to close the application completely From this state the SocketScan trigger can only be launched from the Programs page 18 APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics CF Card Size CF Type ll 1 69 x 1 43 x 0 20 in 42 8 x 36 4 x 5 0 mm 5C 5E2 5P 1 7 x 2 0 x 0 79 in 43 x 51 x 20 mm Size PY BXIBXRX 1 7 x 2 0 x 0 91 in 43 x 52 x 23 mm Total Weight 1 1 oz 31 g 14 oz Po 5E5P 1 202 349 o O 1 3 oz 37 g Antimicrobial 5XRx 2 49 on Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA Properties JIS 6 07 when cleaned with Sani Cloth Plus disposable cloth wipes Z2801 2000 Test Environmental Characteristics Operating 5C 5E2 5P 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 Temperature Po BXIBXRX 4 to 144 20 to 60 C Storage 5C 5E2 5P 40 to 158 F
19. e the button located under your thumb or forefinger when you hold the PDA IMPORTANT Be sure to select SocketScan Do not select the programs Socket Read RFID Socket Read Barcode or Socket Trigger Select which are not for the CF Scan Card STEP 4 START SOCKETSCAN 1 Press the trigger button you just assigned This is a quick way to launch SocketScan Alternatively tap Start Programs SocketScan nu 2 When SocketScan is running a SocketScan icon will appe secketscan bottom of the Today screen No scanner detected The scanner is missing damaged or improperly inserted SO CF Scan Card 5C 5E2 5P detected SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan CF Scan Card 5X 5XRx detected SocketScan detects the scanner and is ready to scan STEP 5 INSERT THE CF SCAN CARD 1 Insert the CF Scan Card into the card slot of your PDA Be sure to insert the card all the way into the slot Do not insert the card backwards Do not push the card in too hard or you can damage the card or the card slot of your PDA 2 Make sure the proper CF Scan Card detected icon appears 30 Note If the No scanner detected icon appears make sure that the CF Scan Card is pushed all the way into the slot STEP 6 OPEN YOUR APPLICATION Start the application that you want to scan data into Make sure a document or spreadsheet is open Place the cursor where you would like data from the next scan to go STEP 7 SCAN DATA INTO Y
20. ed in the CF Scan Card needed reconfigure the CF Scan Card configuration SYMPTOM When l press the trigger button nothing happens POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION You programmed the trigger button Test the button by assigning a different program to incorrectly 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 APPENDIX G TROUBLESHOOTING 35 APPENDIX G TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have trouble installing or using the CF Scan Card Socket has different support options to help you Online Knowledge Base Search for articles Frequently Asked Questions or Hot Topics any time day or night http support socketmobile com faq Online Requests Register your product and submit a question to our Technical Support Team http support socketmobile com By Phone e USA amp Canada Toll Free 800 279 1390 e Direct 1 510 933 3020 Please refrain from disassembling the CF Scan Card Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty 36 APPENDIX H TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY Socket Mobile Inc Socket 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 brackets covers and cradles 90 day coverage only Incompatibility is not a defect covered by the Socket Mobi
21. l materials which much be properly cleaned and cared for in order to maintain their antimicrobial properties Socket recommends Sani Cloth Plus brand disposable cloth wipes as the standard disinfectant wipe for both the CF Scan Card 5XRx Doing so will increase the JIS Z2801 2000 antimicrobial rating from 2 49 to 6 07 Do use bleach based or Dispatch brand cloth wipes as they negate all antimicrobial properties that have been added to the device 28 APPENDIX C SCANNING TIPS APPENDIX D SETUP FOR NoN SoMo PDAs This chapter shows how to install configure and use the CompactFlash Scan Card CF Scan Card with a Windows Mobile powered device from a third party manufacturer STEP 1 UNINSTALL OTHER SCANNING SOFTWARE Uninstall any barcode scanning software already on your PDA including previous versions of SocketScan You can either uninstall directly from your PDA or indirectly with synchronization software Please refer to your PDA manual for instructions STEP 2 INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE ADVANCED USERS Read the README file for CAB install instructions 1 Use a serial USB cable or cradle and the appropriate synchronization software to make an active connection between your PDA and a host PC Synchronization software is free from the Microsoft website 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 4 The
22. ld 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 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 barcode 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 barcode 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 ba
23. le 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 a Socket 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 surface 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 the property of Socket 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 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 unless specifically described by Socket in product documentation SOCKET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PR
24. n enter the characters you want to append to each scan 128 character maximum Settings x 42 10 20 ok Hii Scanner Settings Prefix Use Y For carriage return For line feed t For a tab For the character use 1 Prefix Suffix Sound RFID CS csHM 4 gt a Note By default SocketScan enters a carriage return after each scan Use r for Carriage Return n for Linefeed t for Tab for a single character Other characters can be entered in the format nnn where nnn ASCII character 001 255 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 PDA Select Play wav file then tap on the browse button to choose the WAV file 4 After selecting all your scanner settings tap ok CHAPTER 4 SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 15 SCAN DEMO scan Demo makes it easy to determine the symbology number of characters and decoded data in either ASCII or Hex of any barcode supported by the scanner This is especially useful if you encounter a barcode that the scanner will not decode by default 1 Tap Start Programs SocketScan folder Scan Demo This will close SocketScan and open Scan Demo as a separate application Hn Scanbemo 2 The Scan Demo screen will appear If desired use the check boxes at the bottom of the screen to modify the test e E
25. n may result in hazardous LED light exposure CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Example of Class 1 LED Warning Label CF Scan Card 5E2 and 5P LASER DEVICE The CF Scan Card 5E2 and 5P described in this User Guide contain a Motorola Symbol SE955 laser scan engine which complies with 21CFR1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 Caution Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure The CF Scan Card 5E2 has a Class 1 laser Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended purpose A label such as the one below appears on the back of the end product CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 Example of Class 1 Laser Warning Label The CF Scan Card 5P has a Class 2 laser 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 appears on the back of the end product Example of Class 2 Laser Warning Label PRODUCT DISPOSAL Your device should not be placed in municipal waste Please check oce RT regulations for disposal of electronic products ka
26. nable all symbologies By default this option is checked Different symbologies can sometimes interpret the same barcode 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 barcode 4 Scan Demo will report properties of the barcode you scan Scan Demo ex 42 11 34 ok The information below was HHHP returned by the scanner when the last barcode was scanned Scan Info Barcode type EAN 8 of characters 8 Unicode char Scan data 00889322 Enable all symbologies Code Page _ Display as hex data 16 SOCKETSCAN TRIGGER If you find it inconvenient or impossible to assign or use a hardware button to trigger the scanner you can use 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 Tap Start Programs SocketScan folder SocketScan e Insert the CF Scan Card into your Pocket PC e Open the application that you want to scan data into 2 Tap Start Programs SocketScan folder SocketScan Trigger SocketScan Trigger 3 The floating trigger button will appear on your screen on top of the active application BF Pocket Excel 11 27 Mew Edit View Format Tools t E Drag from the title bar to move the trigger button to a convenient plac
27. ode 11 Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 EAN 128 Data Matrix DutchPost EAN UCC Composite GS1 128 UCC 128 EAN 128 GS1 DataBar RSS Interleaved 2 of 5 JapanPost Matrix 2 of 5 Maxicode MSI Code PDF417 MicroPDF417 Planet Plessey Code Postnet QR Code Standard 2 of 5 Telepen TLC39 UPC EAN UPC A UPC E EAN 8 EAN 13 UPC E1 Scanner Performance Scan Repetition Rate 5 2 5 100 scans sec bidirectional 5X 5XRx 2D mode 56 images sec auto adaptive Linear emulation mode 200 images sec auto adaptive Optical Resolution 5 2 5 0 004 in minimum barcode element width X Dimension PB X 5XRX 752 H x 480 V pixels 256 gray levels Print Contrast Minimum 20 5E2 5P Minimum 25 absolute dark light reflectance MRD C C measured at 650 MRD po SXISXRx Downto25 0 0 00 0 000 B5E2 P Wide defaul 47 33 Narrow 35 3 5 5 Horizontal 38 9 Vertical 25 4 11 0 0 0 5E2 582 3 8 to 27 1 5 to 10 5 inches typical Po BP 3 8 to 114 cm 1 5 to 45 inches typical F 5X 5XRx 3 8 to 27 cm 1 5 to 10 5 inches typical Depends on symbol density symbology W N Ratio label media and scan angle LED Laser Safety 5C IEC60825 1 EN60825 1 5E2 IEC60825 1 Class 1 laser 5P IEC60825 1 Class 2 laser Interface Standard CompactFlash CF Type Il Extended CompactFlash Spec 2 0 PC Card with CompactFlash to PC Card adapter 20 APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICA
28. ox You can also change button settings in Settings gt Buttons Note The RFID to options do not apply to the CompactFlash Scan Card 4 The SoMo will configure the trigger button and send a confirmation message to your inbox Outlook E mail System Notification Device Settings Changed Your device settings were changed successfully by ScanLeft cpf Windows Mobile 5 or 6 prior to Windows Mobile 6 Service Pack 4 1 Tap Start Settings Buttons Settings ey 45 11 31 X Owner Sounds amp Information Notifications 2 Select a button to trigger the CF Scan Card In the drop down menu select SocketScan When done tap ok Settings 5 dZ 11 32 ok 1 Select a button Button 1 Vidya Screen Capture Button 2 Messaging y Button Today Button 4 Contacts L L Button SocketScan RRButton Wireless Manager 2 Assign a program SocketScan Program Buttons Up Down Control IMPORTANT sure to select SocketScan Do not select the programs Socket Read RFID Socket Read Barcode or Socket Trigger Select which are not for the CF Scan Card CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR THE SOMO 9 STEP 2 START SOCKETSCAN 1 Press the trigger button that you just assigned This is a quick way of starting SocketScan Alternatively tap Start Programs SocketScan folder SocketScan THI SocketScan 2 When SocketScan is running a SocketScan icon will appear at the bottom of the Today screen
29. rcode symbol must conform to the appropriate AIM barcode specifications and can cause problems if not correct throughout the barcode Problems can occur when bar edges are smeared or rough or when they exhibit voids 26 APPENDIX B BARCODE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX C USAGE AND MAINTENANCE TIPS SCANNING TIPS Practice to determine the best scanning angle and distance for your type of barcode Scan Angle For best results position the scanner at an angle to the barcode Otherwise light can bounce back into the scanner and blind the sensing mechanism Recommended Scan Angle CF Scan Card 5C 53 3 from perpendicular CF Scan Card 5E2 5P At least 15 from perpendicular CF Scan Card 5X 5XRx At least 25 5 from perpendicular IA in Kus NO X APPENDIX SCANNING TIPS 27 Aiming Beam Aim the scanner so that the red beam covers the entire width of the barcode YES NO X 1 23004 56007 0 1 23004 56007 0 Scanning Distance e The optimal scanning distance varies depending on the barcode 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 barcode e The larger the barcode the further away you should position the scanner e The tighter the bars of the barcode the closer you should position the scanner CLEANING THE CF SCAN CARD 5XRX The CompactFlash Scan Card 5XRx is made with plastics embedded with antimicrobia
30. terference 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 relocate 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 CF Scan Card 5C 5X 5XRx LED DEVICE The 5C 5X and 5XRx versions of this product described in this User s Guide contain a Class 1 LED scan engine which complies with IEC60825 1 2001 08 CAUTION Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herei
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