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Setting up a Saveo C750 Ticket Scanner

Dave Carr
Dave Carr
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The Saveo C750 is a compact ticket scanner designed for scanning QR codes and barcodes. The Saveo C750 adds scanning functionality to a mobile device or Windows PC. The Saveo C750 captures the QR code/barcode information and sends this to the Spektrix Scanning Interface on your device’s web browser.

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

To set up the Saveo C750, you’ll need to scan some barcodes from the Saveo Quick Setup Guide. We recommend scanning barcodes from the Quick Setup Guide included with the scanner. If you need a copy, download and print it from this article.

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

We recommend that you do not scan the barcodes directly from this article when reading on a monitor or mobile device. The scanner may be unable to detect the barcode due to the scanning light reflecting onto the screen.

 

Which connection type should I use?

The Saveo C750 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

 

Charging the Saveo C750 before use

Before you begin setup, we recommend fully charging the C750. To charge the scanner:

  1. Connect the USB-C end of the charging cable to the C750.


  2. Plug the USB-A end of the cable to your computer’s USB port or a USB charger.


  3. Power on the scanner by sliding the switch to the ON position:

    saveo_c750_power_switch_on.png

The C750 will beep and the LED light will flash blue, purple and red. Then the LED will remain red while charging. The scanner LED will turn green when fully charged.

 

Connecting to a mobile device using Bluetooth

To connect the Saveo C750 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, follow these steps:

    1. Power on the scanner by sliding the switch to the ON position:

      saveo_c750_power_switch_on.png

    2. Press the scan button to take the scanner out of standby:

      c750_scan_button_highlighted.png

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

      c750_enter_bluetooth_pairing.png

    4. On your device, turn on Bluetooth. Your device will search for available devices within range. Alternatively tap Pair New Device.


    5. After a few seconds, you should see the scanner's serial number NXXXXXXXXX under available devices. Select your scanner to start pairing:

      C750_pair_new_device_android.png

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

      c750_pairing_request_android.png

    7. The C750 will vibrate and show as connected under Other devices:

      c750_connected_to_bluetooth_android.png

    TIP: When using Bluetooth, the C750 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 C750, unpair the Bluetooth device first.

     

    Keyboard settings (Android only)

    The Saveo C750 works as a standard keyboard, enabling you to scan QR codes/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 the onscreen keyboard while using the scanner:

    1. Power off the scanner by sliding the switch to the OFF position:

      c750_power_switch_off.png

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

      search_settings_physical_keyboard.png

    3. Toggle on Use on-screen keyboard:

      c750_physical_keyboard_settings.png

    TIP: Your phone’s menus may look different depending on the model of the Android phone you’re using. If you need further help, consult the manufacturer’s online guides.

    Once you’ve paired the C750 with your device, you can:

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    Pairing with an Apple device

    To pair with an Apple device, follow these steps:

    1. Power on the scanner by sliding the switch to the ON position:

      saveo_c750_power_switch_on.png

    2. Press the scan button to take the scanner out of standby:

      c750_scan_button_highlighted.png

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

      c750_enter_bluetooth_pairing.png

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


    5. After a few seconds, you should see the scanner’s serial number NXXXXXXXXX under Devices. Select your scanner to start pairing:

      c750_pairing_screen_ios.PNG

    6. After a few seconds, the C750 will vibrate and show as connected under My Devices:

      c750_connected_to_bluetooth_ios.png

    TIP: When using Bluetooth, the C750 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 C750, unpair the Bluetooth device first.

    Once you’ve paired the C750 with your device, you can:

 

Connecting to a PC

You can connect the C750 to a PC using either 2.4GHz wireless or a wired 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 Saveo C750 to your PC using a 2.4GHz wireless connection, you’ll need the supplied 2.4GHz wireless dongle. 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. Power on the scanner by sliding the switch to the ON position:

      saveo_c750_power_switch_on.png

    3. Press the scan button to take the scanner out of standby:

      c750_scan_button_highlighted.png

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

      c750_connect_via_wireless_two_point_four_ghz.png

    5. To test the connection from the C750 to your PC, open Notepad or any text editor on your PC.


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

      c750_perform_a_test_scan.png

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

      connection_successful_notepad.png

    TIP: When the C750 is within range of the 2.4GHz USB dongle, the devices will automatically attempt to connect

    Once you’ve connected the C750 to your PC, you can:

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    Using a wired connection

    To connect the C750 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.


    3. Power on the scanner by sliding the switch to the ON position:

      saveo_c750_power_switch_on.png

    4. To test the connection from the C750 to your PC, open Notepad or any text editor on your PC.


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

      c750_perform_a_test_scan.png

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

      connection_successful_notepad.png

    Once you’ve connected the C750 to your PC, you can:

 

Unpairing from a mobile device

If you need to unpair the Saveo C750 from a mobile device, for example for connecting it to another mobile device or PC, follow these steps. Click on the tab below on whether you’re using an Android or Apple device.

  • Unpairing from an Android device

    To unpair your Saveo C750, follow these steps:

    1. Access your device’s Bluetooth settings.


    2. In the list of devices, select your scanner NXXXXXXXXX:

      c750_select_scanner_to_unpair_android.png

    3. In Device details, tap Forget:

      device_details_forget_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 Apple device

    To unpair your Saveo C750, follow these steps:

    1. Access your device’s Bluetooth settings


    2. Tap ⓘ next to NXXXXXXXXX:

      select_scanner_to_unpair_in_ios.PNG

    3. Tap Forget This Device:

      forget_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 C750 and your PC

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

 

Configuring additional settings

When using the Saveo C750 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 this article.

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 C750 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 C750 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 Saveo C750, you’re now ready to move onto scanning tickets in the Scanning Interface. Take a look at the following articles: