Socket Mobile 7 1 | Introduction

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. a

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.

For software updates, please visit: www.socketcom.com/support/support_bar.asp

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