Socket CHS Barcode Scanner - Set up

The Socket 7Ci Barcode Scanner connects to the iPad via bluetooth and uses rechargeable batteries. The scanner can read manufacturer bar codes and bar codes created through talech.

Jump to:

• Setting up the scanner
• Connecting the scanner
• Unpairing the scanner
• Resetting the scanner

Setting up the scanner

1. Unlock the battery enclosure by turning the lock to a horizontal position with a thin coin.
2. Insert the batteries that came with the scanner and lock the battery enclosure.
3. Charge the scanner for 5 hours with the wall adapter charger. The light on the scanner will turn green once its done.  

Connecting the scanner:

1. Power the scanner on by holding the small power button above the scanner's silver logo.
2. In the iPad’s bluetooth settings, look for Socket CHS ###### under Other Devices and tap on it.
3. Once the device says connected, open the register app and scan a bar code to make sure the device is working. 

Unpairing the scanner:

1. While the scanner is powered on, hold down the Power button and Scan Trigger at the same time. The scanner should beep 4 times and turn off.
2. Go to the iPad's bluetooth settings and look for look for Socket CHS ######. It should say Not Connected.
3. To the right of Not Connected, there should be a blue circle with an i. Tap on it and select Forget this Device.

Resetting the scanner :

For a brief 2-page overview of the Socket Scanner, click on the attachment link below.