Version Differences for Android - Opticon Technical Support Portal

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.

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===Using the OPL9724 with the Galaxy Tab or another Android 2.2.1 device via Bluetooth SPP and OpticonRL===

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===Using an OPL Series Device with an Android device===

The following instructions are intended to walk through using the OPL9724 to transmit data real time to[[OpticonRL]] on a Galaxy Tab with Android 2.2.1.

====On your Android device (Part 1)====

To configure your Android device to connect to your OPL9724 follow the steps below. The specific menu navigation steps may differ with different implimentations or versions of the Android operating system.

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#Install OpticonRL and OpticonRL Software Keyboard from the Android Marketplace.

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#Install OpticonRL and OpticonRL Software Keyboard from the Play Store. You can find OpticonRL by searching for ''OpticonRL'' with no spaces.

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#Navigate to Menu-> Settings->About device-> Status

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#Navigate to the Settings application, and choose ''About device'', then ''Status''.

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#You should see the Bluetooth address of the Android device, write this down or otherwise take note of it.

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#You should see the Device Name of the Android device. Write this down or otherwise take note of it.

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#Tap back twice or otherwise navigate back to Menu-> Settings then select Locale and text-> Select input method

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#Navigate back to the main Settings menu then select ''Locale and text''. From here, choose ''Select input method''.

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#Select OpticonRL Soft Keyboard

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#Make sure that ''OpticonRL Soft Keyboard'' is enabled. Android automatically disables any new input devices as a security precaution.

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#Tap back once or otherwise navigate back to Menu->Settings then Select Wireless and Network-> Select Bluetooth Settings

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#Navigate to the main Settings menu then ''Select Wireless and Network'', then ''Bluetooth Settings''.

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#You should now be able to see the Bluetooth Settings

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#Turn Bluetooth on by making sure it is checked in here, then make the device discoverable.

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#If Bluetooth is not checked then please select Bluetooth to turn the device's bluetooth module on.

====On the OPL Series Device====

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#These instructions assume you are using the most recent Firmware OS and Firmware Application. If this isn't the case, you may want to update your firmware.

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#These instructions assume you are using the most recent Firmware OS and Firmware Application. If this isn't the case, you may want to update your firmware. You can find more information about updating firmware on our [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/Category:OPL product pages] for your specific OPL device.

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#Press and hold the up, down, and trigger buttons to access the OS System Menu. In the OS System Menu you can navigate up and down by pressing the up and down buttons, and you can select options by pressing the trigger key.

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#Press and hold the up, down, and trigger buttons to access the OS System Menu; this menu is distinct from the Application System Menu which you can navigate to on the main menu. In the OS System Menu you can navigate up and down by pressing the up and down buttons, and you can select options by pressing the trigger key.

#Scroll down, and select ''Input PINcode''.

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#Here, you choose a PIN code. To ensure the best compatiblity across devices we recommend using a numeric PIN code, such as 1234 or 0000, as not all Android devices support using letters in PIN codes. When selecting a PIN code, press up to change the value of the character, press down to move the cursor to the next character, and press trigger to submit the PIN code.

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#Here, you choose a PIN code. To ensure the best compatiblity across devices we recommend using a numeric PIN code, such as 1234 or 0000, as not all Android devices support using letters in PIN codes. When selecting a PIN code, press up to change the value of the character, press down to move the cursor to the next character. You can use up to 6 digits. Press trigger when you're done.

#Press down, and select ''Input address''.

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#Press down to select ''Discovery''. This will cause the OPL-9724 to search for discoverable devices, so you may have to put your Android device into discoverable mode.

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#Make sure your Android device is still in discoverable mode, then press down to select ''Discovery''. This will cause the OPL-9724 to search for discoverable devices.

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#When the Discovery process completes, scroll through the list until you find your device.

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#When the discovery process completes, scroll through the list until you find your device. Press the trigger key to select your device and you will be placed back at the OS System Menu.

#Press down, and choose ''Restart''.

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#Select 2 for Real Time.

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#Press the down key for ''Real Time''.

#Press any key to continue.

#Press the center key for Scan labels.

#Select Slave when prompted.

====On your Android device (Part 2)====

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#We left the Bluetooth setting menu open on your Android device. Select "Visible" to make your Android device discoverable.

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#Back out to your Applications list, and navigate to ''OpticonRL''. From here, choose ''Connect a device'', then ''Scan for devices''. Wait for your OPL series device to show up in the device list. Select it when it appears, and OpticonRL will attempt to make a Bluetooth connection. Enter your PIN code when you are prompted.

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#A Bluetooth pairing request will pop up, enter the PIN code you used on your OPL9724, then select OK.

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#When OpticonRL has a connection, navigate to an application that has a text field, like Memo. If you don't have an application like that installed, the Play Store has several free applications that are useful for testing.

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#*You may receive the same Bluetooth pairing request message twice. This is okay, simply enter your pin code again.

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#From within the application, Tap and hold, then select ''Input method''. Change your input method to the ''OpticonRL Soft Keyboard''.

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#*If you see the message "Bluetooth Error press any key" on the OPL9724, you may have waited to long to enter the pin code on the Android device, or you may not be using the same PIN code on your OPL9724 as on your Android device. Verify your PIN code, then attempt to pair once again.

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#Test your configuration by scanning a few barcodes. If everything was successful you should receive barcode data at your cursor.

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#Navigate to any application with a text field, and scan an available barcode to verify that you have successfully set up OpticonRL for Android.

===Compatibility===

====Compatibility Testing done with the OPN2002====

 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.
-								===Using the OPL9724 with the Galaxy Tab or another Android 2.2.1 device via Bluetooth SPP and OpticonRL===
+								===Using an OPL Series Device with an Android device===
 The following instructions are intended to walk through using the OPL9724 to transmit data real time to[[OpticonRL]] on a Galaxy Tab with Android 2.2.1.
 ====On your Android device (Part 1)====
 To configure your Android device to connect to your OPL9724 follow the steps below.  The specific menu navigation steps may differ with different implimentations or versions of the Android operating system.
-								#Install OpticonRL and OpticonRL Software Keyboard from the Android Marketplace.
+								#Install OpticonRL and OpticonRL Software Keyboard from the Play Store. You can find OpticonRL by searching for ''OpticonRL'' with no spaces.
-								#Navigate to Menu-> Settings->About device-> Status
+								#Navigate to the Settings application, and choose ''About device'', then ''Status''.
-								#You should see the Bluetooth address of the Android device, write this down or otherwise take note of it.
+								#You should see the Device Name of the Android device. Write this down or otherwise take note of it.
-								#Tap back twice or otherwise navigate back to Menu-> Settings then select Locale and text-> Select input method
+								#Navigate back to the main Settings menu then select ''Locale and text''. From here, choose ''Select input method''.
-								#Select OpticonRL Soft Keyboard
+								#Make sure that ''OpticonRL Soft Keyboard'' is enabled. Android automatically disables any new input devices as a security precaution.
-								#Tap back once or otherwise navigate back to Menu->Settings then Select Wireless and Network-> Select Bluetooth Settings
+								#Navigate to the main Settings menu then ''Select Wireless and Network'', then ''Bluetooth Settings''.
-								#You should now be able to see the Bluetooth Settings
+								#Turn Bluetooth on by making sure it is checked in here, then make the device discoverable.
-								#If Bluetooth is not checked then please select Bluetooth to turn the device's bluetooth module on.
 ====On the OPL Series Device====
-								#These instructions assume you are using the most recent Firmware OS and Firmware Application. If this isn't the case, you may want to update your firmware.
+								#These instructions assume you are using the most recent Firmware OS and Firmware Application. If this isn't the case, you may want to update your firmware. You can find more information about updating firmware on our [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/Category:OPL product pages] for your specific OPL device.
-								#Press and hold the up, down, and trigger buttons to access the OS System Menu. In the OS System Menu you can navigate up and down by pressing the up and down buttons, and you can select options by pressing the trigger key.
+								#Press and hold the up, down, and trigger buttons to access the OS System Menu; this menu is distinct from the Application System Menu which you can navigate to on the main menu. In the OS System Menu you can navigate up and down by pressing the up and down buttons, and you can select options by pressing the trigger key.
 #Scroll down, and select ''Input PINcode''.
-								#Here, you choose a PIN code. To ensure the best compatiblity across devices we recommend using a numeric PIN code, such as 1234 or 0000, as not all Android devices support using letters in PIN codes. When selecting a PIN code, press up to change the value of the character, press down to move the cursor to the next character, and press trigger to submit the PIN code.
+								#Here, you choose a PIN code. To ensure the best compatiblity across devices we recommend using a numeric PIN code, such as 1234 or 0000, as not all Android devices support using letters in PIN codes. When selecting a PIN code, press up to change the value of the character, press down to move the cursor to the next character. You can use up to 6 digits. Press trigger when you're done.
 #Press down, and select ''Input address''.
-								#Press down to select ''Discovery''. This will cause the OPL-9724 to search for discoverable devices, so you may have to put your Android device into discoverable mode.
+								#Make sure your Android device is still in discoverable mode, then press down to select ''Discovery''. This will cause the OPL-9724 to search for discoverable devices.
-								#When the Discovery process completes, scroll through the list until you find your device.
+								#When the discovery process completes, scroll through the list until you find your device. Press the trigger key to select your device and you will be placed back at the OS System Menu.
 #Press down, and choose ''Restart''.
-								#Select 2 for Real Time.
+								#Press the down key for ''Real Time''.
 #Press any key to continue.
 #Press the center key for Scan labels.
 #Select Slave when prompted.
 ====On your Android device (Part 2)====
-								#We left the Bluetooth setting menu open on your Android device. Select "Visible" to make your Android device discoverable.
+								#Back out to your Applications list, and navigate to ''OpticonRL''. From here, choose ''Connect a device'', then ''Scan for devices''. Wait for your OPL series device to show up in the device list. Select it when it appears, and OpticonRL will attempt to make a Bluetooth connection. Enter your PIN code when you are prompted.
-								#A Bluetooth pairing request will pop up, enter the PIN code you used on your OPL9724, then select OK.
+								#When OpticonRL has a connection, navigate to an application that has a text field, like Memo. If you don't have an application like that installed, the Play Store has several free applications that are useful for testing.
-								#*You may receive the same Bluetooth pairing request message twice. This is okay, simply enter your pin code again.
+								#From within the application, Tap and hold, then select ''Input method''. Change your input method to the ''OpticonRL Soft Keyboard''.
-								#*If you see the message "Bluetooth Error press any key" on the OPL9724, you may have waited to long to enter the pin code on the Android device, or you may not be using the same PIN code on your OPL9724 as on your Android device.  Verify your PIN code, then attempt to pair once again.
+								#Test your configuration by scanning a few barcodes. If everything was successful you should receive barcode data at your cursor.
-								#Navigate to any application with a text field, and scan an available barcode to verify that you have successfully set up OpticonRL for Android.
 ===Compatibility===
 ====Compatibility Testing done with the OPN2002====