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Connecting your AccessPORT to your PC Connecting your AccessPORT to your PC
Connecting your AccessPORT to your PC Connecting your AccessPORT to your PC
Connecting your AccessPORT to your PC
To transfer files to and from your AccessPORT, you will need to connect it to
your PC.
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Step 1: Step 1:
Step 1: Step 1:
Step 1:
Connect the supplied interface cable to an available DB-9 Serial Port on your
PC. Refer to your computer manufacturer’s documentation if you are unsure of
where the Serial Port is located on your computer. If you are using a USB to
Serial adapter, verify you have installed the latest drivers before continuing.
Step 2: Step 2: Step 2: Step 2: Step 2:
Connect the other end of the supplied interface cable with the 9-pin
communication port located on the AccessPORT.
Step 3: Step 3: Step 3: Step 3: Step 3:
Plug the supplied 5 V
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connect it to the Power Adapter Port on the AccessPORT. CAUTION: You must
only use the Power Adapter supplied. Use of other Power Adapter, though
they may look similar, will damage the AccessPORT.
Step 4: Step 4: Step 4: Step 4: Step 4:
Using the menu on the AccessPORT hand held, highlight [Sync to PC] to press
the OK button on the AccessPORT. The AccessPORT screen should now display
“Waiting for PC”.
Step 5: Step 5:
Step 5: Step 5: Step 5:
Run the AccessPORT Map Manager software on your PC. You will automatically
be prompted to “Connect to AccessPORT”. Click on Yes if you have already
performed Steps 1-4.
At this point, the software will scan your available Serial ports for the Access-
PORT. Once found, the Map Manager window on your PC will appear. The
AccessPORT screen will display “Connected to PC”. You may continue to page
31.
If you receive an error, please procede to page 53 for troubleshooting steps.