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Chapter 5: Using the DataCollector
Using the Zire Handheld
A good way to familiarize yourself with the Zire interface is through the manual
included on the CD-ROM that came with your handheld. Specifically, Chapter 2,
titled “Exploring Your Handheld,” covers basic operations such as starting applica-
tions, tapping on buttons and menu items, and entering text.
IMPORTANT: This guide assumes you are familiar with the
basics of using the Zire handheld.
Starting the DataCollector Application
After powering on the DataCollector hardware as described in the section
“Powering the DataCollector” on page 8, start the DataCollector application on the
handheld by pressing the
Go
button (also referred to in the Zire manual as the
“Address Book” button). If you purchased the Zire handheld through
CPO Science, a
Go
sticker was placed on the correct button.
Figure 6:
The Zire Buttons and Silk-Screened Area
Another way to start the DataCollector app is to tap the
Home
icon and find the
DataCollector app in the list. Then, tap on the DataCollector icon to start the appli-
cation.
After starting up, the DataCollector app will attempt to communicate with the
hardware. If successful, you will see the screen shown in Figure 7 on page 12.
If the attempt fails, ensure the indicator is lit, check that the handheld is seated
properly in the hardware, and tap the
Connect
button to try again.
