Vernier Data Pro - Manual (Page 6)

4 Data Pro
Detectors or Photogates can be connected to LabPro. It is also possible to use the
Motion Detector with any analog sensor.
Optional (but recommended)
•
Four AA batteries for portable data collection.
•
Logger Pro or Graphical Analysis (versions 3.1 or newer) software.
Connect Equipment and Load Data Pro onto your Palm OS Device
INSTALL DATA PRO SOFTWARE ON YOUR PALM OS DEVICE
1. Connect a Palm HotSync cradle to your Windows or Macintosh computer, then place
your Palm handheld in the cradle (or simply use a HotSync cable). Turn on your
computer. In the case of Dana by AlphaSmart, simply connect the Dana to your
computer using the USB cable supplied with Dana or LabPro.
2. Perform a HotSync with each Palm OS device into which you wish to install Data Pro.
This step creates a Palm User folder in the Palm Desktop computer software for each
Palm OS device. If you are performing a first HotSync with a new device, you will be
prompted for a username. Give the unit a unique username of up to six characters in
length with no spaces. This simplifies identifying the user folder on the computer.
3. Place the Data Pro CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Windows computers (Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME, or XP)
In many cases, the installation will launch automatically; otherwise, choose
Settings
→
Control Panel from the Start menu. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs.
Click the Install button in the dialog box.
Macintosh computers (Mac OS 9.1 or newer)
Double-click the Install Data Pro icon on the CD.
4. The Data Pro installers will launch on your computer, and a series of dialog boxes will
step you through the installation. We recommend that you accept the default choices.
When prompted for printer support, select your handheld device (or None).
5. To install Data Pro on your Palm OS device, press the HotSync button on the Palm
cradle or cable (or press the function and sync keys on Dana). Wait for a message on
your device indicating that the process is complete.
6. Check to make sure that Data Pro is correctly installed on your Palm
OS device. Tap the Applications icon on the Palm OS device, and
you should see a Data Pro icon similar to the one shown at the right.
This means you have successfully loaded the Data Pro application
onto your Palm OS device!
Tips and Troubleshooting for Data Pro Installation
1. Did You Install and HotSync Your Current Palm OS Device?
A common error is not to have previously installed Palm Desktop software, or not to have
previously performed a HotSync with the Palm OS device on which you are installing.