YSI Data Scout - Manual (Page 5)

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2 . 0 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D S E T U P
This chapter will provide a detailed description of how to set up and install Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile.
2.1 INSTALLING THE APPLICATIONS
2.1.1 INSTALLING DATA SCOUT ONTO A PC
The Data Scout installation application is located on the CD shipped with the Level Scout. For the latest version of Data Scout, visit
the YSI website (
www.ysi.com ).
To install Data Scout:
1) Remove any old version of the program before installing a new version. Use the Windows’ Add and Remove
Programs Utility to properly remove the older application.
2) Unzip the setup files to a directory on the computer.
3) Double click on the Setup.exe file to start the installation process.
4) The Setup program will verify that the user wants to install Data Scout onto the computer. Confirm by clicking the
Install button on the setup page.
5) Data Scout Setup Wizard will guide the user through the installation procedure. Click the Next button at each stage
to continue.
6) Click Close when the installation completes.
A shortcut to Data Scout will be placed in the Start Menu in a YSI folder and on the desktop. A Level Scout is now able to connect to
the computer’s serial port and be configured via Data Scout.
2.1.2 INSTALLING DATA SCOUT MOBILE ONTO A HANDHELD PC
The Data Scout Mobile installation application is located on the CD that was shipped with the Level Scout . For the latest version of
Data Scout Mobile, visit the YSI website ( www.ysi.com ).
1) Connect the handheld device to a computer that is running the ActiveSync® application.
2) Make sure that ActiveSync® recognizes that the handheld device is properly connected and available.
3) Remove any older version of Data Scout Mobile from your desktop or laptop PC before installing the new version.
4) Unzip the setup files to a location on your PC.
5) Click on the Setup.exe icon to begin the installation.
6) The setup program verifies the user wants to install Data Scout Mobile onto computer and start the Setup Wizard.
7) The Setup Wizard guides the user through the installation procedure. Follow the direction given, and click on the Next
button at each stage to continue.
8) If the required .NET support package for the Windows Mobile operating system is not already installed on the mobile device,
you are asked to install it before the application is installed on the remote device. Click Yes.
9) If you have previously installed Data Scout Mobile, you will be asked to confirm that is should be re-installed. Click Yes.
10) You will be asked to check the screen of your handheld to ensure that no additional operations are required. After
performing any necessary steps on the handheld screen, click OK.
11) Click Close after the wizard has completed all the steps of the installation.