Page | 29
8.2 DOWNLOADING THE FOXPRO PROGRAMMING UTILITY
We have developed a utility that simplifies the reprogramming of sounds on
your PRAIRIE BLASTER with Windows-based PC’s. You can download the
utility from our website. This is not compatible with Mac or other operating
systems.
To download and install the Programming Utility from the website
1. Using your web browser, navigate to: http://www.gofoxpro.com
2. Mouse over the “Resources” menu, locate the “Support” section, and
then click on “Programming”
3. Locate the “Software Links” section on the left side of the page. The
first item will be “FOXPRO Programming Utility”. Click on this link.
4. If your browser prompts you to save or run the file, click on run. If you
do not have the option, you must save the file and then run it once the
download has completed.
5. Follow through the on-screen prompts to get the utility installed on your
computer.
Once the program has completed the installation, you can locate The
programming utility in your Start Menu under “All Programs” and then
“FOXPRO”.
8.3 PROGRAMMING WITH THE UTILITY
To gain access to the PRAIRIE BLASTER’s USB port
1. Remove the battery compartment door from the back side of the
PRAIRIE BLASTER and remove the batteries. The USB port will be
accessible through the bottom of the battery compartment.
2. Connect a USB cable between this port, and the USB port on your
computer. Once the connection is made, your computer should
recognize the PRAIRIE BLASTER as a removable drive.
NOTE:
The USB cable is not provided with the PRAIRIE BLASTER. You will need a
USB 2.0 A/B cable. This is often referred to as a “USB printer cable”.
Programming Process
1. Open the FOXPRO Programmer. The shortcut for the utility is located
in your Start menu under “All Programs” and then “FOXPRO”. After
clicking on the shortcut, you will be reminded to back your sounds.
2. Click OK, you will then be taken to the programming utility.
3. On the upper-right of the screen, locate “Select Device”. Use the drop-
down menu to select the appropriate letter for your PRAIRIE
BLASTER.
NOTE:
The drive letter varies on different computers. Once you have
selected the correct drive letter, the list of sounds currently on your PRAIRIE
