Socket CF Mag Stripe Reader Card, User Manual

Page 1: ...CF Mag Stripe Reader Card Series 4 User s Guide...

Page 2: ...y prohibited Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at Socket Mobile Inc 39700 Eureka Drive Newark CA 94560 4808 USA Ot...

Page 3: ...rt the Card 9 STEP 3 Open Your Application 10 STEP 4 Swipe Data into Your Application 10 3 SOCKETSCAN FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 11 Reader Settings 11 Dual Device Support 12 APPENDICES A SPECIFICATIONS 13 B R...

Page 4: ...ions manage inventory and prices and look up credit balances and other account information on the fly For security applications set up a mobile authentication system that wirelessly accesses database...

Page 5: ...ndows Mobile Software installation requires a Windows based host computer with the appropriate synchronization software ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center available free on the Microsoft w...

Page 6: ...with all Socket data collection products which also include bar code and RFID readers The SocketScan SDK not included is required for more complex applications using parsed or encrypted data To learn...

Page 7: ...r SETUP SUMMARY STEP 1 Start SocketScan STEP 2 Insert the Card STEP 3 Open your application STEP 4 Swipe data into your application Note SocketScan is pre installed on the SoMo You can choose to upgra...

Page 8: ...rograms SocketScan folder SocketScan 2 Whenever SocketScan is running either of two icons will appear appears at the bottom of the Today screen 8 Icon Meaning No device detected The CF Mag Stripe Read...

Page 9: ...o not push the card in too hard or you can damage the card and the card slot of your device Beep and LED Patterns Note Make sure your computer sound is turned on Beep Pattern LED Behavior Meaning 4 Be...

Page 10: ...the computer Swipe smoothly in one motion making sure the card is pressed flush against the slot for the entire length of the card You can swipe the card either right to left or left to right 2 When d...

Page 11: ...ata as well as sounds to indicate good reads 1 Tap on the SocketScan icon In the pop up menu tap Settings Note You can configure these settings whether or not the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card is inserted...

Page 12: ...tap ok DUAL DEVICE SUPPORT SocketScan for Windows Mobile versions 7 2 4 and later support the simultaneous use of two Socket data collection devices with the same computer This is ideal for combining...

Page 13: ...ndows Mobile 2003 2003SE 5 0 for Pocket PC Pocket PC Phone Windows Mobile 6 Classic Professional Windows XP Professional Tablet PC SP1 SP2 SP3 Windows Vista Business Ultimate SP1 Interface Standards C...

Page 14: ...slot cover of the SoMo 650 to install the retaining bracket will not void the existing warranty on a SoMo 650 device 1 Remove the card slot cover built into the SoMo 650 Use a flat head screwdriver to...

Page 15: ...15 3 Remove the card slot cover 4 Insert the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card into the CompactFlash card slot at the top of the SoMo 650 Be sure to push the card all the way in 5 Put on the Restraining Brac...

Page 16: ...desktop PC to a memory card then insert the memory card into your Windows Mobile based device 1 Transfer the correct CAB file to your Windows Mobile device Refer to the chart below to determine the co...

Page 17: ...ftware ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center to make an active connection between your device and a host PC Synchronization software is available free from the Microsoft website 2 Insert the...

Page 18: ...ted The CF Mag Stripe Reader Card is detected and ready to use STEP 4 INSERT THE CARD 1 Insert the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card into the CompactFlash card slot of the PDA Be sure to insert the card all t...

Page 19: ...tic stripe facing the computer Swipe smoothly in one motion making sure the card is pressed flush against the slot for the entire length of the card You can swipe the card either right to left or left...

Page 20: ...or Remove Programs 3 Use the utility to uninstall the program STEP 2 INSTALL SOCKETSCAN SOFTWARE 1 Make sure you are logged into an administrative account 2 Insert the SocketScan Installation CD into...

Page 21: ...on the MSR will turn on A status balloon will also appear Windows Vista The balloon will report Installing device driver software and the drivers will automatically install Windows XP The balloon wil...

Page 22: ...g Green and Red SocketScan detects the CF Mag Stripe Reader Card No Beep Solid Green The CF Mag Stripe Reader Card is ready to swipe data 1 Beep Momentarily OFF Successful swipe 3 Beeps Red Bad swipe...

Page 23: ...turning green again and the computer will beep once Also data will appear in you document If no data was read the LED will turn red and the computer will beep three times 3 After data is read it shoul...

Page 24: ...default suffix is a carriage return Display Settings option in the SocketScan tray icon menu Check this box if you plan to use the MSR with another Socket data collection device on this PC The icon pr...

Page 25: ...nd reinsert If using battery power on a Pocket PC be sure to tap Yes if asked if you want to use battery power SYMPTOM When I try to swipe data no data appears on my screen POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Th...

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Page 27: ...ate 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 resul...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...rrect 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...

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