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BarcodeGuy.com® - UnionNet SP2100 User’s Guide
Figure 2.17 shows the various connection types you’ll see displayed on your SP2100.
The BarcodeGuy SP-2100 works like a bluetooth keyboard to Apple mobile iOS, Android, Windows and Windows Mobile
tablets, smart phones, PC’s and laptops. Connecting as a bluetooth keyboard is commonly referred to as a HID (human
input device) connection. Starting out with a HID connection is not only a way to get instant gratification, but its the easiest
way to understand how your SP2100 works. The cut down version of making a HID connection is on the Quickstart Card
included in the box. Below are the detailed instructions.
IMPORTANT FOR ALL HID CONNECTIONS…On the SP2100
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Make sure your SP2100 is turned on (press the Scan button for 3-5 seconds). Press the SP2100’s front Scan Button and
3.0 - Getting Started with HID Connections
NOTE:
At this time, there is technically no USB communications mode. USB shown in the Status Bar is an indication that your SP2100 is
plugged in and charging in the USB port only. If you have an active bluetooth connection established, it will be maintained.
2.9- BLUETOOTH CONNECTION TYPES - Revisiting the SP2100 Status Bar, con’t
verify that it isn’t currently connected to a host device.
Before you get started making the HID connection, make sure your SP2100 is set
with MFI Mode disabled
(refer to figure 3.1)
:
1. Press & hold the Top Side button until the System Menu appears.
2. Select
3.Bluetooth
and press the Scan Button to select the option.
3. Select
3.MFI Mode ,
then highlight
Disable
& press the Scan Button to
select.
SHORTHAND:
SM>>3.Bluetooth
>>3.MFI Mode >>Enable>>0.Exit
Sub Menu>>0.Exit Main Menu
4. Select
0.Exit Sub Menu
then
0.Exit Menu
. The SP2100’s LED Indicator will flash red.
NOTES:
● If the SP2100 displays anything other than
MUX
it is currently connected to another device. Find
the device and turn off the bluetooth radio to break the connection to the SP2100.
● If the SP2100 displays
MUX
as in
figure 15
above, you’re ready to continue to connect. The red
LED Indicator should be flashing indicating that the SP2100 is in “Discovery” mode and is ready to
connect to the new host. Select host OS below.
● If the SP2100 displays anything other than
MUX
, it is currently connected to another device. Find
3.1- Apple iOS HID Connection Instructions
the device and turn off the bluetooth radio or manually disconnect the SP2100 (See
Section 3.9
).
Select your tablet, smart phone or laptop’s Operating System below.
On the iPad - iPhone - iPod Touch
- Refer to
figure 3.2
1. Select the “Settings” icon , then select “General”
Make sure the Bluetooth slider is set to on.
2. The iPxx will search for new bluetooth devices as
indicated by the swirling circle .
3. The iPxx will find the SP2100 and list it as “SP2100-
XXXXXXX” where the last 7 digits are the serial
number of the barcode scanner.
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Figure 3.3
4. Press on the “SP2100” line. After a few moments the iPxx will display “Connected”. The SP2100 will beep and
display
HID
in the Status Bar - see
figure 3.3
.
Your SP2100 is now connected to your Apple iOS device! Test it out by
pressing the “Home” button on the bottom center of the iPxx and launch
the “Notes” application.
When Notes starts, be sure to press on a yellow line so you can see the cursor flashing…. Then scan a barcode!
Figure 3.2
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Figure 3.1
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