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TABLE OF CONTENTS Package Contents 3 Product Information 4 Charge the Battery 5 Optional Charging Accessories 6 Scanning Barcodes 7 Bluetooth Connection Modes 8-9 How to setup your scanner: Download our Companion App for Apple® and Android Device 10 Can’t use Companion App? How to setup your scanner in Basic Mode • Basic Mode 11 How to setup your scanner in Application Mode: • Apple® 12 • Android 14 • Android for S800 Rev.
PACKAGE CONTENTS SocketScan™ 800 Series Universal Klip Case USB Charging Cable Thank you for choosing Socket Mobile! Let’s get started! © 2018 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket®, the Socket Mobile logo, SocketScan®, DuraScan®, Battery Friendly® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
PRODUCT INFORMATION Bluetooth indicator LED Battery indicator LED Power button* Scan button Micro USB Port Lanyard Hook Lanyard Attachment (not included) Socket Mobile’s barcodes scanners can be wiped clean with a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol or water. Or, the barcode scanners can be wiped clean with a Sani-Cloth.
CHARGE THE BATTERY 1. Insert charging cable into an AC charging adapter (not included - most smartphones and tablets come with AC Adapters that look something like this.) 2. Insert Micro USB into the 800 Series USB port. 3. The 800 Series will beep twice indicating adequate power is being supplied to the unit.
OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES DuraCase Socket Mobile DuraCase™ combines and safeguards both the 800 Series and mobile device as a one-handed scanning solution that simultaneously charges both devices. Available for Apple® iPod touch®, Samsung J3/J5* and Samsung S7*. Watch our video on how to setup your DuraCase. DuraCase Charging Adapter DuraCase Charging Dock DuraCase 6 Multi-Bay Charger Due to varying countries’ outlets, the DuraCase 6 Multi-Bay Charger power cords are NOT included in the package.
SCANNING BARCODES After connecting the SocketScan to your device, open an application. Place the cursor where you want to enter the scanned data. 1. Hold the SocketScan a few inches from the barcode. 2. Aim, press and hold the trigger button. By default, the SocketScan will beep, vibrate, and the side LED will flash green to confirm successful scan.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES Connect your scanner using one of the following Bluetooth connection modes: Bluetooth Connection Profiles Bluetooth Mode Basic Mode (HID) (Default)* Human Interface Device Profile Application Mode (SPP) Serial Port Profile Application Mode (MFi-SPP) Apple Specific Serial Profile Description • NO software installation required • Connects to most devices • Good for barcodes containing small amounts of data • Scanner interacts with host device like a keyboard For Android or Windo
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION MODES Operating System Connection Options Bluetooth Bluetooth HID SPP Support Support Bluetooth Apple Serial Specific (MFi Mode) Operating Systems (OS) Devices Android Android 4.0.3 & later Yes Yes N/A Apple iOS iPod, iPhone, & iPad Yes N/A Yes Windows PC Windows 7, 8, 10 Yes Yes N/A Mac OS Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.
COMPANION APP To assist in scanner setup & configuration, download our new Companion App for free! Socket Mobile Companion App will help you configure and check the status of your Socket Mobile Barcode scanners. • Easy to follow instructions for pairing scanners in Application Mode • Verify scanner status • Check warranty and register scanners Learn more about Application Mode.
BASIC MODE Connect Device in Basic Mode In this mode the scanner functions and communicates similar to a keyboard. Therefore, the scanner will work with Notes, and any other application that supports an active cursor. 1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable (unpaired and Bluetooth LED blinking). 2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. 3. Make sure the Bluetooth is “On” and scan for devices. 4. In the list of found devices, tap S8xx [xxxxxx] to Pair. 5.
APPLICATION MODE Connect Apple iOS device in Application Mode Please check with your scanner application vendor or visit www.socketmobile.com/appstore to confirm your scanner-enabled application supports the scanner. If you are using the scanner with an Apple iOS device and a scanner-enabled Application that does not provide instructions how to connect your scanner, please use the following steps. 1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable (unpaired).
APPLICATION MODE 4. Tap Socket S8xx[xxxxxx] in the list of other devices found. After a few seconds the status will change to “Connected” and the LED will stop blinking and turn solid blue. Note: The characters in brackets are the last 6 characters of the Bluetooth Address. 5. Launch your scanner-enabled Application. The scanner will beep once indicating that it is connected to the appropriate application.
APPLICATION MODE Application Mode (SPP) for Windows (option 1) or Android (Auto Connect - No configuration required for Application pairing) 1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable (unpaired). The Blue light should be blinking fast. 2. Scan the barcode to change the profile to Application Mode (SPP). 3. Turn on Bluetooth on the Android device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A Bluetooth Devices search will begin. 4. Tap Socket S8xx[xxxxxx] in the list of other devices found.
APPLICATION MODE Application Mode (SPP) for Android for S800 Rev. M and below (Auto Connect - No configuration required for Application pairing) 1. Power on the scanner. Make sure the scanner is discoverable (unpaired). The Blue light should be blinking fast. 2. Scan the barcode to change the profile to Application Mode (SPP). 3. Turn on Bluetooth on the Android device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. A Bluetooth Devices search will begin. 4. Tap Socket D760[xxxxxx] in the list of other devices found.
APPLICATION MODE Connect Windows (option 2) in Application Mode Note: Make sure you have administrative privileges. 1. Download the latest SocketScan 10 software from Socket Mobile’s support web page. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 3. In SocketScan 10 Settings, select an incoming Bluetooth serial COM port. Note: If there is none, please click Ports to create at least one new incoming COM port in Bluetooth settings. 4. Power on the scanner.
BLUETOOTH UNPAIRING Note: This procedure will put the SocketScan in discoverable mode. Step 1: Unpairing the scanner: Delete the Bluetooth Pairing If the scanner is paired with a device, unpair it before trying to connect to a different device. a. Power on the scanner. b. Press the trigger button then power button and hold both until you hear 3 beeps. The scanner will unpair and automatically power off. The next time you power on the scanner, it will be discoverable.
FACTORY RESET Factory Reset will restore the scanner to Factory Default settings (configured as shipped). If your scanner cannot scan the Factory Default barcode below, then Follow the Factory Reset (button) sequence: Scan this barcode Or follow the steps below to manually reset the scanner: Power Button 1. Turn ON the scanner. Trigger Button 2. 3. Press and hold the trigger button1, then quickly press and release the power button2, while continuing to hold the trigger button.
RESTORE METHOD NOTE: If your scanner remains in an unresponsive state after following the Factory Reset, use the Restore Method as a last resort. The Restore Method should be the last attempt used to revive an unresponsive scanner. It will reinitialize the core hardware. 1. 2. Make sure your scanner is OFF.
STATUS INDICATORS Top LED Bluetooth Side LED LED Activity Meaning Quick Blinking Blue (2 blinks every second) Discoverable - waiting for a host Bluetooth connection. Slow Blinking Blue (1 blink every second) Scanner is attempting to connect to the last known host device. After 1 minute of blinking, scanner will stop searching.
STATUS INDICATORS Beep Pattern Sound Meaning Low-High Tone Power On High-Low Tone Power Off High-High Tone Power Supply detected and scanner started charging 1 Low Beep Scanner has toggled on-screen keyboard or keyboard toggle feature is enabled (iOS devices only) 1 Beep Scanner connected to device and is ready to scan barcodes 1 Beep Data successfully scanned 2 Beeps (same tone) Scanner disconnected 1 Long Beep Scanner gave up searching for a host 3 Beeps (escalating tone) Scanner has be
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Vibrate Meaning Vibrate Data successfully scanned Command Barcodes are available on pages 43-46 to modify the LED, beep, and vibrate settings. If you are using a scanner-enabled application, typically the application provides settings for LED, beep, and vibrate settings.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications S800 S840/S860 Dimensions (L x W x H) 3.42 x 0.52 x 2.12 in. (86.9 x 53.94 x 13.43 mm) Total Mass 1.7 oz (48.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Default Symbologies S800 CODE 39, CODE 128, EAN 8, EAN 13, GS1 DATABAR, GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED STACKED, GS1 DATABAR EXTENDED, GS1 DATABAR LIMITED, INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5, ISBT 128, UPC A, UPC E (0) S850/S860 S840/S860 1D Symbologies: Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-13/JAN, EAN-8/ JAN, GS1 Databar, GS1 Databar Expanded, GS1 Databar Limited, GS1128, Interleaved 2 of 5, ISBT 128, UPC A, UPC EO 2D Symbologies: Aztec, Data Matrix, Maxicode, Micro PDF417, PDF417 Postal C
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Supported Symbologies BOOKLAND EAN, Codabar, CODE 39, CODE 39 ASCII (EXTENDED), CODE 39 Trioptic, CODE 93, CODE 128, DISCRETE 2 OF 5, EAN 8, EAN 13, EAN 128, EAN 128 + COMPOSITE, EAN-UCC 128, GS1 128, GS1 DataBar-14, GS1 DATABAR, GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED STACKED, GS1 DATABAR EXTENDED, GS1 DATABAR LIMITED, INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5, ISBT 128, KOREAN 3 OF 5, MATRIX 2 OF 5, MSI , PLESSEY, RSS EXPANDED STACKED, RSS-14, UPC A, UPC E (0), UPC E1 S840/S860 1D Symbologies: Bookland EAN, Chinese 2 of 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Supported Language Settings [in Basic Mode (HID)] English, French, German, Spanish Systems/ Battery Charging Requirement USB Type 5V 1A Ambient Light From 0 to 100 000 lux Operating Temperature +32 to +122°F (0 to +50°C) Storage Temperature -22 to +158°F (-30 to +70°C) Relative Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Sealing IP40 Drop Specifications Multiple 3.
HELPFUL RESOURCES Technical Support & Product Registration: support.socketmobile.com Phone: 800-279-1390 +1-510-933-3020 (worldwide) Warranty Checker: socketmobile.com/support/warranty-checker Socket Mobile Developer Program: Learn more at: socketmobile.com/developers The User’s Guide (full installation and usage instructions) and Command Barcodes (Advanced Scanner Configurations) can be download at: socketmobile.
SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire or other injury or damage to the barcode scanners or other property. Carrying and Handling the SocketScan barcode scanners: The Socket Mobile barcode scanner contains sensitive components. Do not disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, paint, or insert foreign objects into this unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the product.
BLUETOOTH DEVICE UNITED STATES FCC ID: LUB-MA41 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
BLUETOOTH DEVICE UNITED STATES FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device meets the FCC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
BLUETOOTH DEVICE CANADA IC ID: 2529A-MA41-S8 This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
BLUETOOTH DEVICE EUROPE CE Marking & European Union Compliance Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CE Mark, which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows.
BLUETOOTH DEVICE JAPAN Telec Marking Compliance R 201-125799 R xxx-xxxxxx Products intended for sale within the country of Japan are marked with a Telec mark, which indicates compliance to applicable Radio Laws, Articles and Amendments.
BATTERY WARNING STATEMENTS This device contains 2 AA rechargeable NiMH replaceable batteries. Stop charging SocketScan barcode scanners if charging isn’t completed within the normal specified time (approx. 6 hours). Stop charging the battery if the SocketScan barcode scanner case becomes abnormally hot, or shows signs of odor, discoloration, deformation, or abnormal conditions is detected during use, charge, or storage.
BATTERY WARNING STATEMENTS • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the prevailing community regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries. • Never expose this product or the battery to any liquids. • Do not shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it. If this unit shows any type of damage, such as bulging, swelling or disfigurement, discontinue use and email support@socketmobile.com. Product Disposal Your device should not be placed in municipal waste.
LED DEVICES Caution: DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY INTO THE LED BEAM. LED DEVICE: The SocketScan S800, S840, and S860 contain a LED-type scan engine. For the LED version of this engine, the following applies: • Complies with EN/IEC 62471 (Exempt Group) • LED output is in the 630-670nm range (visible red). • LED devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended purpose.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CE MARKING AND EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE Testing for compliance to CE requirements was performed by an independent laboratory. The unit under test was found compliant with all the applicable Directives, 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT The WEEE directive places an obligation on all EU-based manufacturers and importers to take-back electronic products at the end of their useful life.
LIMITED WARRANTY Socket Mobile Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Product must be purchased new from a Socket Authorized Distributor or Reseller. Used products and products purchased through non-authorized channels are not eligible for this warranty support. Warranty benefits are in addition to rights provided under local consumer laws.
COMMAND BARCODES Scan command barcode(s) to quickly configure the Scanner. Make sure the scanner is not connected to a device before scanning a command barcode! See page 17 for unpairing instructions. For a complete set of command barcodes, download the Command Barcodes Sheet: https://socketmobile.com/support/download Charging Stand Modes Auto Mode Scan the barcode to configure your scanner to automatically detect barcodes without pressing the scan buton. *Only works when in Charging Stand.
COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED) Important! Make sure the scanner is not connected Bluetooth Connection Modes to a host computer or device before scanning a command barcode! Basic Mode (HID) (default) Configures the Scanner to Human Interface Device (HID) mode as a Keyboard class device #FNB00F40001# Application Mode (MFi-SPP) for Apple iOS devices Configures scanner to work with an application. #FNB00F40002# Application Mode (SPP) for Windows or Android 8.
COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED) Always Active Mode For busy days on the job, try using the Active Mode to keep you moving faster. Avoid the hassle of turning the scanner on again and reconnecting to your host device. Scan one of the barcodes below and reconfigure the scanner to remain on longer. Note: Turn off the host device’s Bluetooth prior to scanning one of the alternate timer barcodes. Then turn the Bluetooth back on. Power cycle the scanner (turn off/on).
COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED) *These settings drain the battery faster. It is assumed you will charge the scanner within a 24-hour period or overnight. If you don’t, the scanner’s battery will drain completely. Return Scanner to Default Setting Turns the scanner off when it is not in use – 3 to 5 minutes after being disconnected from host device.
COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED) Important! Make sure the Scanner is not connected to a host computer or device before scanning a command barcode! Beep Settings Beep after scanner Decodes Data ON (default) Enables scanner to beep to indicate successful scans. #FNB0119E000100030078004B# Beep after scanner Decodes Data OFF Disables scanner from beeping to indicate successful scans.
COMMAND BARCODES (CONTINUED) Vibrate Settings Vibrate ON (default) Enables scanner to vibrate to indicate successful scans. #FNB01310001000100FA0000# Vibrate OFF Disables scanner from vibrating to indicate successful scans. #FNB013100010000# Factory Default Factory Reset Revert all settings to factory defaults. The scanner will power off after scanning this barcode. #FNB00F0# For more command codes go to: https://socketmobile.
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