Version Differences for Android - Opticon Technical Support Portal

*For your convenience we made a youtube video that walks you through using OpticonRl for the first time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc_Yh9Vacss

*Using the OPL9724 with the Galaxy Tab or another Android 2.2.1 device? Check out the article [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPL9724#OpticonRL_on_the_Galaxy_Tab here].

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====Using an OPN2002 with an Android device via Bluetooth SPP and OpticonRL====

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Connecting an OPN-2002 with an Android device is a simple process. The unit must be configured into the proper mode, and in most cases a software wedge like [[OpticonRL]] must be present on the Android device to translate barcode data into keystrokes.

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This [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc_Yh9Vacss video tutorial] may also be helpful, as it illustrates the process below.

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Note that if you are using a Galaxy S, Galaxy S 4G, or any other Android device that supports HID-mode Profile, you do not need to follow these instructions. Instead, follow the instructions for HID-mode from the second page of the [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/OPN2002/Documents/OPN2002%20Bluetooth%20QSG%20Insert.pdf Quick Start Guide].

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'''Initial Setup'''

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# Install [[OpticonRL]] and the OpticonRL Soft Keyboard from the Android Marketplace or Google Play store. You can locate OpticonRL by searching for "OpticonRL" with no spaces.

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# Print the first page of the [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/OPN2002/Documents/OPN2002%20Bluetooth%20QSG%20Insert.pdf Generic Quick Start Guide]. Scan the barcode in step 1 to set the OPN-2002 to Bluetooth-SPP mode, and then scan the barcode in step 2 to set the PIN code on the OPN-2002 to "0000."

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# Turn Bluetooth on on the Android tablet. In most cases this can be accomplished by dragging the status bar at the top of the screen down and then tapping once on the Bluetooth icon.

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# With the OPN-2002, hold down the small key until the device chirps and the LED starts flashing blue. This indicates that it in discoverable mode.

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# On the Android tablet, open OpticonRL. Choose “Scan for Devices.” Select your OPN-2002 from the resulting list, and follow the instructions to pair it. When the device prompts you for a PIN code, enter "0000." The OPN-2002 will beep once and stop flashing blue when the connection is successful.

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# Next, enable the OpticonRL Soft Keyboard, as Android disables any keyboard you’ve installed from the marketplace as a security feature. In most cases this can be found in the Settings app under Keyboards and Languages.

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# Finally open up any app with a text field or text editor in it. Tap and hold on the text field to change the input method to “OpticonRL Soft Keyboard.” From here, scan barcodes.

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'''Usage Instructions'''

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If the OPN-2002 disconnects from the Android device for any reason, you can re-establish the connection by once again putting the OPN-2002 into discoverable mode using the small key, then opening OpticonRL back up. OpticonRL automatically seeks out and reestablishes connections with any paired Opticon devices when it starts up.

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If you would like to set the OPN-2002 to press ENTER after every barcode, print [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com/sl/?z=jP.4l.iq&a=4&b=0&d=1 this] Opticonfigure barcode sheet, then scan each barcode on it from top to bottom.

 *For your convenience we made a youtube video that walks you through using OpticonRl for the first time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc_Yh9Vacss
 *Using the OPL9724 with the Galaxy Tab or another Android 2.2.1 device? Check out the article [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPL9724#OpticonRL_on_the_Galaxy_Tab here].
 								====Using an OPN2002 with an Android device via Bluetooth SPP and OpticonRL====
 								Connecting an OPN-2002 with an Android device is a simple process. The unit must be configured into the proper mode, and in most cases a software wedge like [[OpticonRL]] must be present on the Android device to translate barcode data into keystrokes.
 								This [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc_Yh9Vacss video tutorial] may also be helpful, as it illustrates the process below.
 								Note that if you are using a Galaxy S, Galaxy S 4G, or any other Android device that supports HID-mode Profile, you do not need to follow these instructions. Instead, follow the instructions for HID-mode from the second page of the [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/OPN2002/Documents/OPN2002%20Bluetooth%20QSG%20Insert.pdf Quick Start Guide].
 								'''Initial Setup'''
 								# Install [[OpticonRL]] and the OpticonRL Soft Keyboard from the Android Marketplace or Google Play store. You can locate OpticonRL by searching for "OpticonRL" with no spaces.
 								# Print the first page of the [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/OPN2002/Documents/OPN2002%20Bluetooth%20QSG%20Insert.pdf Generic Quick Start Guide]. Scan the barcode in step 1 to set the OPN-2002 to Bluetooth-SPP mode, and then scan the barcode in step 2 to set the PIN code on the OPN-2002 to "0000."
 								# Turn Bluetooth on on the Android tablet. In most cases this can be accomplished by dragging the status bar at the top of the screen down and then tapping once on the Bluetooth icon.
 								# With the OPN-2002, hold down the small key until the device chirps and the LED starts flashing blue. This indicates that it in discoverable mode.
 								# On the Android tablet, open OpticonRL. Choose “Scan for Devices.” Select your OPN-2002 from the resulting list, and follow the instructions to pair it. When the device prompts you for a PIN code, enter "0000." The OPN-2002 will beep once and stop flashing blue when the connection is successful.
 								# Next, enable the OpticonRL Soft Keyboard, as Android disables any keyboard you’ve installed from the marketplace as a security feature. In most cases this can be found in the Settings app under Keyboards and Languages.
 								# Finally open up any app with a text field or text editor in it. Tap and hold on the text field to change the input method to “OpticonRL Soft Keyboard.” From here, scan barcodes.
 								'''Usage Instructions'''
 								If the OPN-2002 disconnects from the Android device for any reason, you can re-establish the connection by once again putting the OPN-2002 into discoverable mode using the small key, then opening OpticonRL back up. OpticonRL automatically seeks out and reestablishes connections with any paired Opticon devices when it starts up.
 								If you would like to set the OPN-2002 to press ENTER after every barcode, print [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com/sl/?z=jP.4l.iq&a=4&b=0&d=1 this] Opticonfigure barcode sheet, then scan each barcode on it from top to bottom.