Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SoMo 650 Socket Mobile
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SoMo ® 650 Handheld Computer User’s Guide.
12/2008 Document # 6410-00287 H C OPYRIGHT N OTICE Copyright © 2008 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo, SoMo, SocketCare, SocketScan, Connect!Agent, and Wi-Fi Companion are trademarks or registered trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc.
I MPORTANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow these safety instructions before using your device for the first time, and save them for future reference. • Keep away from extremely hot, cold or humid conditions. • Avoid using in dusty environments.
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 1 | INTRODUCTION 6 Package Contents 6 SoMo 650 Configurations 7 System Compatibility Requirements 7 Additiona.
5 5 | SOCKETSCAN AND CONNECT!AGENT FOR CORDLESS BAR CODE SCANNERS 34 SocketScan Icons 35 Step 1: Prepare the Scanning Hardware 36 Step 2: Enable Cordless Scanning 36 Step 3: Connect Scanner to SoMo 37.
1 | I NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the SoMo 650 handheld computer. The SoMo 650 makes small- to mid-sized deployments possible and affordable for a wide range of mobile business applications, including sales force automation, inventory management, patient care, merchandising, and more.
S O M O 650 C ONFIGURATIONS Configuration Windows Mobile ver sion Region Language Part Number North America 8560-00001 5.0 for Pocket PC EMEA English 8560-00002 English 8560-00003 Spanish 8560-00006 N.
In order to install ActiveSync, your Windows 2000/XP computer must meet the following minimum requirements: • Intel ® Pentium ® processor (minimum 233 MHz) • 64 MB RAM • 120 MB disk space • CD-ROM drive • USB port • SVGA (or compatible) graphics card supporting 256 colors • Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 6.
H ARDWARE F EATURES Front 12 10 3 4 9 5 8 6 7 1. Wireless Status L E D (Blue/Green) – indicates Bluetooth ®, Wi-Fi® 5. Messaging shortcut button 6. 5-way navigation button 2. Battery Status/Alarm LED (Red/Green) 7. Microphone 8. Today shortcut button 3.
SoMo 650 Status Indicator LEDs LED LED Behavior Meaning Flashing blue Bluetooth radio is on Flashing green Wi-Fi radio is on Wireless Status LED Flashing blue and green Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radios are .
Left 1 2 3 4 1. Hands-free (headset/microphone) connector (lift rubber cover to access) 2. Left programmable application button (launches Voice Notes by default) 3. H o ld switch (disables screen and all buttons) 4. DC-in connector (lift rubber cover to access) Right 1 1.
Bottom 1 2 1. USB synchronization/host cable connector 2. Soft reset button C HARGING /S YNC C RADLE If your version of the SoMo 650 does not include a cradle, you can buy it separately at: www.
Back Spare battery charger USB ports 1 and 2 26-pin connector Power jack A BOUT THE S OCKET S OFTWARE The Socket software listed below comes pre-loaded on the SoMo 650, along with any related device drivers. Except for Wi-Fi Companion, they all are designed for use with a Socket peripheral product, which must be purchased separately.
14 Serial Drivers enable out of the box compatibility with the Socket CF Serial I/O Card. For software updates, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads/ Note: This User’s Guide does not cover how to use the Modem, Ethernet or Serial Utilities.
2 | G ETTING S TARTED S TEP 1: I NSTALL THE B ATTERY 1. Remove the battery cover of the SoMo 650. Press the release button on the bottom of the battery cover and use the thumb of your opposite hand to slide the battery cover off the SoMo.
S TEP 2: C HARGE THE B ATTERY 1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in connector on the left side of the device, as shown below. Alternatively, you can use the cradle, if included with your version of the SoMo 650. 2. Plug the AC adapter into a suitable wall socket.
NOTE: The charging cradle included with the SoMo 650-M has a compartment for charging an extra battery. You can charge an extra battery and the device simultaneously in the cradle. S TEP 3: S ET UP YOUR S O M O 650 NOTE: Make s ure the SoMo 650 is fully c harged before proceeding.
S TEP 4: I NSTALL A CTIVE S YNC ON A H OST PC NOTE: For Windows Vista, use the Windows Mobile Device Center, which you can download free from the Microsoft website at: www.
S TEP 5: C ONNECT THE S O M O TO THE C OMPUTER Connect with the Sync Cable Plug the USB sync cable into the connector on the bottom of your SoMo 650. Plug the other end of the USB sync cable into a suitable USB port on your computer. It is recommended that you also connect the AC adapter .
Connect with the Cradle If your version of the SoMo 650 does not include a cradle, you can buy it separately at: www.socketmobile.com/products/accessories/ Insert the SoMo 650 into the cradle. Use the USB sync cable to connect the cradle to a host computer.
S TEP 6: S ET UP Y OUR D EVICE P ARTNERSHIP 1. Windows 2000/XP : When you connect your SoMo 650 to your computer for the first time, the New Partnership wizard will automatically appear on your computer screen.
3 | U SING THE S O M O 650 This chapter explains how to use your SoMo 650 through its buttons, the hold switch, stylus, Start menu, online Help, and the Radio Manager.
sides and front of the SoMo will be disabled, including the power button . NOTE: To enhance your user experience, Socket has a Hold Switch Utility that enables you to configure the hold switch settings. For more information, please see Appendix D. S TYLUS You can use the stylus in three ways.
W IRELESS R ADIO M ANAGER Windows Mobile 5.0 1. Open the Socket Radio Manager. Press the button on the right side of the SoMo 650. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth status line in the Today screen. 2. In the Radio Manager, a red “x” appears on the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi button when the radio is off.
NOTE: Flight mode turns off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. When f mode is disabled, the previously running wireless radio(s will turn on again . light ) Windows Mobile 6 1. Open the Microsoft Wireless Manager. Press the button on the right side of the SoMo 650.
26 4 | W I -F I C OMPANION Wi-Fi Companion is a powerful and easy-to-use utility for managing Wi-Fi connections from your SoMo 650 mobile computer. Intuitive graphics display connection properties at a glance. Tap on icons to quickly perform a variety of networking tasks.
T URNING ON THE W I -F I Wi-Fi Companion automatically launches after you turn on the Wi-Fi radio. on the right side ap on the Wi-Fi and R ADIO 1. Open the Radio Manager. Press the button of the SoMo 650. Alternatively, you can t Bluetooth status line in the Today screen.
3. The Wi-Fi status icon will appear at the top of the screen. The icon varies based on your connection status. Tap on the icon versions of the icon, please refer to the chart on the next page. to view the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion. To view the different Windows Mobile 5.
M AIN S CREEN OF W I -F I C OMPANION The screen content varies depending on your connection status. Wi-Fi status icon. Tap to acce screen from outside the utility ss this . Your device properties. • Device name • IP address • Packets sent and received The icon always appears regardless of connection status.
W I -F I F INDER The Wi-Fi Finder displays a list of WLAN networks found in range. To access the Wi-Fi Finder, tap on the large tower icon in the bottom right corner of the m in screen a of Wi-Fi Companion.
F INDING AND C ONNECTING TO A WLAN you need to install authentication certificate(s) before you can connect. Refer to the Wi-Fi Companion User’s Guide for instructions on the Socket certificate utility. main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap on the tower icon, or tap Tools | Wi-Fi Finder .
3. If Wi-Fi Finder cannot find your WLAN because it (network name) is hidden, tap New at the bottom of the s SSID ettings r. screen. A wizard will launch to help you create a profile for your network. Complete the wizard, entering the security s obtained from your network administrato 4.
CHAPTER 4: WI-FI COMPANION 33 o will o connect to another network in the list, tap and hold your 5. After a profile is saved, if the WLAN is in range, the SoM automatically try to connect to it.
5 | S OCKET S CAN AND C ONNECT !A GENT FOR C ORDLESS B AR C ODE S CANNERS SocketScan software sends data from your Socket Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 or Cordless Ring Scanner Series 9 into any application running on the SoMo 650. This lets you use Socket data collection peripherals without having to program custom applications.
SocketScan Icons The icon indicates whether SocketScan is connected to your cket cordless bar code scanner and is ready to read data. The on appears at the bottom of the Today screen.
S TEP 1: P REPARE THE S CANNING H ARDWARE ant to attach str S TEP 2: E NABLE C ORDLESS S CANNING 1. Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Socket Scanner Settings . 2. Tap on the CS tab at the bottom of the screen. Check Enable Cordless Scanner support .
S TEP 3: C ONNECT S CANNER TO S O M O 1. If using the CRS, put on the scanner. Refer to the CRS man for instructions. 2. Turn on your bar code scanner. Refer to your scanner manua for in ual l structions. . Tap Start | Programs | SocketScan folder | SocketScan .
S TEP 4: S TART A PPLICATION 1. Start the application that you want to enter data into (e.g., Excel Mobile). From the Today screen, tap Start | Programs and select your program. ment, spreadsheet or form is open in your 2. Make sure a docu program. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan to be entered.
S TEP 5: S CAN B AR C ODES 1. Press the trigger button to scan a bar code. Please refer to your scanner manual for the correct technique. CHAPTER 5: SOCKETSCAN AND CONNECT!AGENT 39 2.
6 | S OCKET S CAN FOR P LUG - IN SocketScan software sends data from your Socket bar code scanner, RFID reader or magnetic stripe reader into any application running on the SoMo 650. This lets you use Socket data collection peripherals without having to program custom applications.
S TEP 1: A S SIGN A T RIGGER B UTTON NOTE: This step is Card 4E. NOT required for the CF Mag Stripe Reader NOTE: For the CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6M/6P, multiple trigger buttons need to be assigned. Please refer to RFID card manual for instructions. 1.
S TEP 3: I NSERT THE C ARD 1. Open the slot cover at the top of the SoMo 650, then insert o not insert the card upside-down or force the card in too hard. the card into the appropriate slot. Make sure the card is right side up. D 2. When SocketScan is running, a SocketScan icon will appear at the bottom of the Today screen.
S TEP 4: S TART A PPLICATION 2. Make sure a document, spreadsheet or form is open in your program. 1. Start the application that you want to enter data into (e.g., Excel Mobile). From the Today screen, tap Start | Programs and select your program. 3. Place the cursor where you want data from the next scan/read to be entered.
S TEP 5: S CAN OR R EAD D ATA 1. Scanning/RFID : Press the trigger button to scan a bar code or read an RFID tag. Please refer to your scanner manual for the correct technique. Mag Stripe : Swipe a magnetic stripe card through the slot, with the magnetic stripe facing the SoMo 650.
CHAPTER 6: SOCKETSCAN FOR PLUG-INS 45 in your document. 2. When data is read, it should appear Depending on which scanner/reader you have, it may also beep, or the LED may change colors to indicate a successful scan. By default, the cursor automatically advances to the next cell or line, ready for the next scan/read.
A PPENDIX A S PECIFICATIONS Processor Intel PXA270@624MHz CPU Memory SDRAM: 128MB NAND Flash: 256MB Display 65K colors TFT LC D, 3.5” 16 bit-pe r-pixel 240 (w) x 320 (L) resolution (QVGA size) portrait and landscape modes, defau lt portrait mode. Glass analog resistive touch panel White LED backlight Audio Headset Jack: 2.
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 47 With standard battery: 5.00 x 2.94 x 0.81 inches (127 x 74.60 x 20.6 mm) ight: 6.25 oz (177 g) (including stylus) With extended battery: x 74.60 x 25 mm) 204 g) (including stylus) Dimensions We 5.00 x 2.94 x 0.98 inches (127 Weight: 7.
A PPENDIX B C ARE AND M AI NTENANCE NOTE: For important safety and usage instructions, please refer to page 3. Cl • clot rt or • SoMo objects. This can damage the outer surface of the device. Carrying or Storing the • Mo mperature environments. • Remove the battery of the SoMo if it is not going to be used for a long period of time.
A PPENDIX C R ESETTING THE S O M O 650 he SoMo 650 supports the three levels of reset defined by Mic Soft Reset - sometimes called a “warm” reset Hard Reset - sometimes called a “cold” reset ower from the SoMo 650 will result in the equivalent of a reset.
Soft Reset A soft reset is like reb ng a omp er. It is des applications and clear out temporary data associ n s ar dele . A soft re ooti c ut igned to stop all ated with ning programs. No file e ted set is the lowest ate). ows Mobile application after .
Hard Reset A hard reset is designed to clear all processor states, running programs, and user data. It also drives the hardware reset li the processor, thereby clearing all system states, including the date and time.
Clean Reset A clean reset is designed to revert the device to its factory default settings (or the latest service pack ROM update). All installed programs, data and registry settings will be cleared. A clean reset also drives the processor with a hardware reset, thus clearing all system states, including the date and time.
2. While holding the three buttons, using the tip of your stylus, om of lightly press the Reset button inside the hole on the bott your SoMo 650 and then release.
3. Keep pressing all three buttons until a splash screen appears with the Socket logo and then disappears. 4. After the Socket Splash Screen disappears, release the three buttons and follow the onscreen instructions.
A PPENDIX D U PGRADING THE ROM I MAGE ADVANCED USERS ONLY! You can purchase ROM image upgrades from the Socket website. WARNING! You will lose all data files and applications during the upgrade process! STEP 1: Power the Device Make sure the battery has enough power or plug the SoMo 650 into an external power source using the charging cable/cradle.
STEP 4: Install th 1. Press and hold the Right programmable applicatio and the Calendar and Contacts shortcut buttons o e Files n button, n your SoMo 650. . While holding the three buttons, use the stylus to quickly SoMo 650. Keep holding the Right programmable application 2 press the Reset button inside the hole on the bottom of your button.
3. An EBOOT screen will appear w from 5 seconds. ith a timer, counting down utton until the timer reaches 0 seconds! therwise the installation will be aborted. IMPORTANT! Keep holding the Right programmable application b O 4. The SoMo 650 will begin to download and update the ROM image.
58 | APPENDIX D: UPGRADING THE ROM IMAGE en will appear for about 30 seconds. 5. After the installation reports, “Update completed!” the Socket splash scre 6. The Windows Mobile splash screen will appear for about 30 seconds. s Mobile. Follow the instructions on your screen.
A PPENDIX E APPENDIX E: HOLD SWITCH UTILITY | 59 OLD S WITCH U TILITY The Hold Switch Utility enables you to change the default behavior of the hold switch located on the left side of the SoMo 650 handheld computer. By default, when the hold switch is activated, the SoMo screen turns off.
2. Use the utility to c onfigure your settings. • Leave screen enabled : Select to keep the screen on when the hold switch is activated. A dialog will report that the hold switch is activated. Tapping ok or deactivating the hold switch will close the dialog.
APPENDIX E: HOLD SWITCH UTILITY | 61 the SoMo alive when the hold switch is activated, regardless of settings chosen in the Power applet. • Disable auto-suspend : Select to keep NOTE: Use this option with caution to avoid accidental depletion of the SoMo battery.
A PPENDIX F HNICAL S UPPORT T EC If you have trouble installing or using the SoMo 650, Socket has www.socketmobile.com/support/ different support options to help you. Online Knowledge Base: Search for articles, Frequently Asked Questions or Hot Topics any time, day or night.
L Socket Mobile, Inc. (Socket) warran ts this aterial and workmanship, under no rmal use and service, for one (1) IMITED W ARRANTY product against defects in ear from the date of purchase. le se parately for the SoMo. For more m y EXCLUDES: Consumables such as batte ries, cables, cases, straps, and chargers (90 day coverage only).
gives you specific lega other rights which vary from state to stat For warranty informati on, please visit: www.socketmobile.com/support l rights and y ou may also have e.
L IMITED S OFTWARE W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD RO is free M from defects for 90 days fro m the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE.
Government ‘ ause 52.227- 19 of the FAR f the s rights to the SOFTWARE are as provided in cl . CONTROLLING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This Li cense shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State o California.
R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE RoHS and WEEE compliant Electrical Safety EN60950, UL, CUL EMI/RFI Wi-Fi Alliance Certification Bluetooth Certification (BQB test), Bluetooth QD ID B012762 USB IF Test Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly pproved by th ould void the erate this equipment. ies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is to the following two conditions: (1) This devi.
69 NCE. LLOW OPERATION he EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the ow Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of Com foll Eur • • • equipment s s pela Resoluçao 242/2000, e tende aos requisitos técnicos aplicados.
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