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Setting up a Saveo Pocket 2D Ticket Scanner

Dave Carr
Dave Carr
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The Saveo Pocket 2D is a compact ticket scanner designed for scanning QR codes and barcodes. The Pocket 2D adds scanning functionality to a mobile device or Windows PC.

In this article we’ll cover the steps to set up the scanner and connect it to a mobile device using bluetooth, or a PC using a wireless or wired connection.

To set up the Pocket 2D, you’ll need to scan some barcodes from the Quick Setup Guide. We recommend scanning barcodes from the quick set up guide included with the scanner. If you need a copy, we recommend downloading and printing it from the Saveo Pocket 2D website.

TIP: The barcodes in this article are displayed as a reference to their placement in the Quick Setup Guide.

If you try to scan a barcode directly from this article when reading on a monitor or mobile device, the scanner may be unable to detect the barcode. This is due to the scanning light reflecting onto the screen.

 

Charging the Pocket 2D before use

Before you begin setup, we recommend fully charging the Saveo Pocket 2D.

To charge the Pocket 2D:

  1. Connect the USB-C end of the charging cable to the Pocket 2D
  2. Plug the USB-A end of the cable into your computer’s USB port or a USB charger

The colour of the LED will depend on whether the Pocket 2D is in use while charging:

  • Switched off: The red LED will turn on when it starts charging
  • Switched on/in use: The LED light will flash red and purple, and then remain red while charging

Once the Pocket 2D is charged, the LED turn off. You're now ready to connect the Pocket 2D to your device.

 

Which connection should I use?

The Pocket 2D scanner can be connected using three methods:

  • Bluetooth: Suitable for mobile devices. For example, a mobile phone/cellphone, tablet or iPad
  • 2.4GHz wireless: Suitable for a wireless connection to a PC
  • Wired Connection: Suitable for a wired connection to a PC

 

Connecting to a mobile device using bluetooth

The Pocket 2D captures the QR code/barcode information and sends this to the scanning interface on your mobile device’s web browser.

To connect the Pocket 2D to a mobile device using Bluetooth, make sure you have your Quick Setup Guide ready as you’ll need to scan barcodes from the guide.

For full instructions, click on the tab below depending on whether you’re using an Android or Apple device.

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    Pairing with an Android device

    To pair with an Android device, make sure you have your Quick Setup Guide ready. Follow these steps:

    1. Press the power button on the left side of the scanner to power it on:

      saveo_pocket_2d_power_button_highlighted.png

    2. Press the scan button and scan the barcode under Quick Setup Bluetooth HID > Enter Pairing Mode in the Quick Setup Guide:

      enter_pairing_mode_barcode.png

    3. On your device, turn on Bluetooth. Your device will search for available devices within range


    4. After a few seconds, you should see E barcode scanner or the scanner’s serial number (PKT2-XXXXX) under available devices. Select your scanner to start pairing:

      scanner_in_available_bluetooth_devices_android.png

    5. You’ll see a Bluetooth pairing request. Tap Pair:

      android_pair_with_e_barcode_scanner.png

    6. The Pocket Scan 2D will show as connected under Other devices:

      scanner_connected_in_android.png

    TIP: When using Bluetooth, the Pocket 2D only needs to be paired once to each mobile device. The devices will attempt to connect whenever the scanner and mobile device are powered on and in range.

    To connect a different mobile device to your Saveo Pocket 2D, unpair the Bluetooth device first.

     

    Keyboard settings (Android only)

    The Saveo Pocket 2D works as a standard keyboard, allowing you to scan QR codes and barcodes into Spektrix without needing any additional software. When you scan a barcode, the data is sent to Spektrix as if you had typed it in on a keyboard.

    When using the scanner with an Android device, the on-screen keyboard will be deactivated. This means you won’t be able to manually enter any barcodes if needed. Follow these steps if you’d like to enable your phone's onscreen keyboard while using the scanner:

    1. Power off the scanner


    2. Access your phone’s settings, search for and select Physical keyboard:

      search_settings_physical_keyboard.png

    3. Toggle Use on-screen keyboard to the on position:

      toggle_use_on_screen_keyboard.png

    Once you’ve paired the Pocket 2D with your device, you can:

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    Pairing with an Apple device

    To pair with an Apple device, make sure you have your Quick Setup Guide ready. Follow these steps:

    1. Press the power button on the left side of the scanner to power it on:

      saveo_pocket_2d_power_button_highlighted.png

    2. Press the scan button and scan the barcode under Quick Setup Bluetooth HID > Enter Pairing Mode in the Quick Setup Guide:

      enter_pairing_mode_barcode.png

    3. On your device, turn on Bluetooth. Your device will search for available devices within range


    4. After a few seconds, you should see E barcode scanner or the scanner’s serial number (PKT2-XXXXX) under available devices. Select your scanner to start pairing:

      pocket_scan_2_pairing_ios.png

    5. After a few seconds, the Pocket Scan 2D will show as connected under My Devices:

      pocket_scan_2_connected_in_ios.png

    TIP: When using Bluetooth, the Pocket 2D only needs to be paired once to each mobile device. The devices will attempt to connect whenever the scanner and mobile devices are powered on and in range.

    To connect a different mobile device to your Saveo Pocket 2D, unpair the Bluetooth device first.

    Once you’ve paired the Pocket 2D with your device, you can:

 

Connecting to a PC

You can connect the Pocket 2D to a PC using a 2.4GHz wireless or a wired USB connection.

To set up and test the PC connection make sure you have your Quick Setup Guide ready as you'll need to scan barcodes from the guide. For full instructions, click on the tab below depending on your connection method.

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    Using a 2.4GHz wireless connection

    To connect the Pocket 2D to your PC using a 2.4Ghz wireless connection, you’ll need the supplied 2.4GHz USB wireless dongle and Quick Setup Guide. Once you have these, follow these steps:

    1. Connect the USB 2.4GHz wireless dongle to a spare USB port on your PC.

      TIP: The USB dongle does not require any drivers to operate.


    2. Press the scan button and scan the barcode under Quick Setup 2.4GHz Wireless > Connect Via 2.4GHz in the Quick Setup Guide:

      connect_via_2.4ghz_wireless.png

    3. To test the connection from the Pocket 2D to your PC, open Notepad or any text editor on your PC.


    4. Scan the QR code under Perform a Test Scan:

      perform_a_test_scan_qr_code.png

    5. Your notepad or text editor will be populated with Connection Successful:

      connection_successful_notepad.png

    TIP: When the Pocket 2D is within range of the 2.4GHz USB dongle, the devices will automatically attempt to connect.

    Once you’ve connected the Pocket 2D to your PC, you can:

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    Using a wired connection

    To connect the Pocket 2D to your PC using a wired connection, you’ll need the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable and Quick Setup Guide. Once you have these, follow these steps:

    1. Connect the USB-C end of the cable to the scanner


    2. Plug the USB-A end of the cable to your computer’s USB port. The scanner will power on.


    3. To test the connection from the Pocket 2D to your PC, open Notepad or any text editor on your PC.


    4. Scan the QR code under Perform a Test Scan:

      perform_a_test_scan_qr_code.png

    5. Your notepad or text editor will be populated with Connection Successful:

      connection_successful_notepad.png

    Once you’ve connected the Pocket 2D to your PC, you can:

 

Unpairing from a mobile device

If you need to unpair the Pocket 2D from a mobile device, for example for connecting it to another mobile device or connecting to a PC, follow these steps. Click on the tab below on whether you’re using an Android or iOS device.

  • Unpairing from an Android device

    To unpair your Saveo Pocket 2D from an Android device, follow these steps:

    1. Access your phone’s Bluetooth settings.


    2. In the list of devices, tap the cog icon next to E barcode scanner:

      bluetooth_settings_for_paired_device_android.png

    3. In Device details, tap Forget:

      forget_paired_device_android.png

    4. In the Forget device? pop up, tap FORGET DEVICE:

      forget_paired_device_confirmation_android.png

    To pair the scanner to another mobile device, follow the steps in Connecting to a mobile device using bluetooth.

  • Unpairing from an iOS or iPadOS device

    To unpair your Saveo Pocket 2D from an iOS or iPadOS device, follow these steps:

    1. Access your phone’s Bluetooth settings


    2. Tap ⓘ next to E barcode scanner:

      ios_bluetooth_setttings_paired_scanner.PNG

    3. Tap Forget This Device:

      forget_bluetooth_device_ios.PNG

    4. Tap Forget Device to confirm:

      ios_forget_device_confirmation.PNG

    To pair the scanner to another mobile device, follow the steps in Connecting to a mobile device using bluetooth.

 

Changing the connection type

When using the scanner, it’s possible to change from one connection to another. You’ll need to remove the existing connection first before establishing another connection:

  • Bluetooth: Unpair from the mobile device
  • 2.4GHz wireless: Unplug the 2.4GHz USB dongle
  • Wired connection: Unplug the cable from the Pocket 2D and your PC

To set up a new connection, go to the section depending on your device:

 

Configuring additional settings

When using the Pocket 2D scanner, you can configure additional settings:

All other settings should remain unchanged.

REMINDER: The barcodes in this article are displayed as a reference to their placement in the Quick Setup Guide. If you need a copy, we recommend downloading and printing it from the Saveo Pocket 2D website.

If you try to scan a barcode directly from this article when reading on a monitor or mobile device, the scanner may be unable to detect the barcode. This is due to the scanning light reflecting onto the screen.

 

Sound

You can change the volume of the beep when you scan a ticket with the Saveo Pocket Scan 2 by scanning the appropriate barcode from the Audible Beeper section of the Quick Setup Guide.

You can choose from:

  • High volume
  • Low volume
  • Mute
changing_sound_settings.png

 

 

Sleep Mode/Standby time

To preserve battery life, you can change the amount of time before the Pocket 2D scanner goes into sleep/standby mode. Scan the appropriate barcode from the Sleep Mode/Set Standby time section of the Quick Setup Guide.

You can choose from:

  • Standby/Sleep Immediately
  • 1 Min (default)
  • 5 Mins
  • 10 Mins
  • 30 Mins
  • Never
sleep_mode_standby_time_settings.png

 

 

Further Reading

Once you’ve set up your Pocket Scan 2D, you’re now ready to move onto scanning tickets in the Scanning Interface. Take a look at the following articles: