Socket Mobile 7 User Manual

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1 | Introduction
 
 
If you need to collect bar coded data but don't want to be tied to your mobile 
or desktop computer, Socket's Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 with 
Bluetooth wireless technology is just what you're looking for.  This 
innovative device combines the power of laser bar code scanning with the 
convenience of Bluetooth wireless technology in a single compact, 
lightweight device that is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the 
palm of your hand. 
 
 
Bar code scanning is the most efficient way to collect data from a mobile 
computer.  If the data to be entered is bar coded, using a laser scanner is 50 
times faster and 10,000 times more accurate than manual data entry. 
 
Bluetooth wireless technology transforms how devices connect with each 
other, offering you new possibilities for using your mobile computer with 
other devices. With Socket's Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS), you can scan 
bar codes while connected to the PDA in your pocket or your laptop or 
desktop located up to 300 feet away — all without the hassle of cables or the 
wkwardness of a protruding antenna. 
About the Software 
 
SocketScan™ enters scanned data directly into any open 
Windows or Palm OS program, as if the data were manually 
typed. You can configure Prefix/Suffixes and assign a beep 
tone to signify good data reads at the host. 
 
The Socket CHS configuration utility makes it easy to 
configure SocketScan for use with the Cordless Hand 
Scanner. Simply identify which kind of Bluetooth hardware 
you will be using on your mobile computer, and SocketScan 
will automatically search for it when you try to connect. 
 
Note: For Palm OS and Windows XP, the Socket CHS configuration utility 
is integrated into the SocketScan program. 
 
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION