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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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