SocketScan Trigger Software for Windows CE V1.0 README.TXT file
(c) Copyright 2004 Socket Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
This README file contains important information regarding the
SocketScan Trigger Software included on this CD.
The instructions in this README are based upon the assumption that
ActiveSync 3.1 or later has been installed on the host PC. You can
download the latest ActiveSync software version to your host PC
from Microsoft's web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/
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README TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.0 RELEASE NOTES
4.0 WINDOWS CE FILE LOCATIONS
5.0 UNINSTALL PROCEDURES
6.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
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1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SocketScan Trigger Software is also available from Bar Code Scanner
Downloads section of the Socket web site as a self-extracting zip
file. The zip file contains this ReadMe File and the software
installer.
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This version of SocketScan Trigger Software v1.0 works with the
Socket In-Hand Scan Card(ISC) family of products in all devices
running on Windows CE v3.0 or higher as well as the Cordless Hand
Scanner on Pocket PC 2003 (Windows Mobile) devices.
2.1 Operation of the Socket In-Hand Scan Cards is based on the
SocketScan software shipped with all scanning products. In order
to trigger the ISC, users typically must assign one of the buttons
on their mobile device to the SocketScan application.
Users occasionally find it inconvenient or even impossible to
assign or use a physical button on the mobile device. This
software provides a virtual trigger button that floats on top of
the active application and can be used as an alternate method of
triggering the In-Hand Scan Card.
2.2 When launched from the Programs page of your CE device, the
floating trigger button appears on the screen on top of the active
application. The Button may be dragged by the title bar to a
convenient location on the screen. Tapping the Button will activate
the laser in the ISC. NOTE: SocketScan must be active and the ISC,
SDIO ISC or ISC-I must be inserted in the CF or PC Card slot for
the Button to operate correctly.
2.3 A SocketScan Trigger icon appears on the task bar on the HPC
or at the bottom of the Today screen on the Pocket PC. Tap this
icon to open a pop-up menu with the following options:
2.3.1 Tap "Scan Now" to activate the scanner as if you had tapped
the floating Button.
2.3.2 Tap "Remove Floating Trigger" to remove the Button from the
screen but keep the icon handy on the task bar. Tapping the icon,
then "Launch Floating Button" adds the button back on the screen.
2.3.3 Tap "Close SocketScan Trigger" to close the application
completely. From this state, the SocketScan trigger can only be
launched from the Programs page.
3.0 RELEASE NOTES
3.1 The Palm-size PC v2.01 (the first versions of Windows CE
devices) and early Pocket PC and HPC v2.11 are not supported.
Though SocketScan Trigger may install on one of these devices, it
is not guaranteed to work.
3.2 The application SocketScan Trigger is not compatible with
SocketScan "Scan Demo" application.
3.3 The application icon on the "Recent apps" toolbar in the Start
Menu on Pocket PC devices is the same as the icon for the SocketScan
software.
4.0 WINDOWS CE FILE LOCATION
This application consists of two files which are copied into the
following directory:
\Windows
ScktTrig.exe
Socket SocketScan Trigger.unload
5.0 UNINSTALL PROCEDURES
Microsoft ActiveSync offers several options for uninstalling
applications on your Windows CE device (e.g. Pocket PC, HPC 2000)
Option 1
To uninstall directly on your Pocket PC using the Remove Program:
a) Please remove the Socket In-Hand Scan Card from your mobile
device and close the SocketScan Trigger software. Failure to
do this will prevent completion of the uninstall process.
b) Tap on the START menu.
c) Tap on SETTINGS.
d) Tap on the SYSTEM tab or CONTROL PANEL.
e) Double or single tap on the REMOVE PROGRAMS icon.
f) Tap on (select) the line that says "Socket SocketScan
Trigger".
g) Tap on REMOVE.
h) Tap on YES to confirm removal of the program.
--OR--
Option 2
To uninstall software on your mobile device while connected to
your Host PC, follow these steps on the Host PC:
a) Please remove the Socket scanning product from your mobile
device and close the SocketScan Trigger software. Failure to
do this will prevent completion of the uninstall process.
b) Establish a connection and partnership (either serial or
Ethernet) with your Host PC.
c) Open Microsoft ActiveSync.
d) Select TOOLS, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS...
e) Highlight "Socket SocketScan Trigger".
f) Click REMOVE.
g) Select OK to confirm removal of the software on your mobile
device.
h) Click NO in the next dialog box to prevent the software from
being removed from your host PC.
Regardless of which of these two methods you use to uninstall the
SocketScan software, you will be able to re-install the software
on your Windows CE device by simply going back into the Microsoft
ActiveSync, TOOLS, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS window, then checking the
box for "Socket SocketScan Trigger", then clicking OK.
--OR-
Option 3
To completely uninstall the software from both your mobile device
and your Host PC:
a) Please remove the In-Hand Scan Card from your mobile device
and close the SocketScan software. Failure to do this will
prevent completion of the uninstall process.
b) Establish a connection and partnership (either serial or
Ethernet) with your Host PC.
c) Open Microsoft ActiveSync.
d) Select TOOLS, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS...
e) Highlight "Socket SocketScan Trigger"
f) Click REMOVE
g) Select OK to confirm removal of the software on your mobile
device.
h) Click YES in the next dialog to confirm removing the software
from your Host PC.
i) Click OK twice to close each respective dialog box or window.
This process will permanently remove the SocketScan Trigger software
from both your Windows CE device and your Host PC and will require
you to re-install the software from the Installation software
originally downloaded from the Socket web site.
6.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
You can contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at:
Socket Communications
37400 Central Court
Newark, CA 94560
You can track new product releases, software updates and technical
bulletins by visiting Socket's web page at www.socketcom.com
If you have technical questions, first register your product, then
e-mail the technical support department at:"support@socketcom.com".
You may also wish to try Socket's new Socket On-Demand Support(SOS)
system located at: http://www.socketcom.com/support/.
PLEASE NOTE: You must have registered your product in order to obtain
technical support
You are also welcome to call Socket's main line at (510) 744-2700
or FAX (510) 744-2727.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.