Getting Started Using Your ScoutPalDB PDA with Scanfob Bluetooth Scanner
Carefully unpack the PDA and Scanfob scanner, and save all packaging and accessories. (Returns cannot be accepted without all the original equipment and packaging.) Charge-up the PDA with it's wall charger, and the Scanfob by plugging it in to a USB port or USB charging device. A stylus is stored on the top right back side of the PDA: you will use the stylus to tap on the touch-screen and operate the PDA.Do not install any software from CDs packaged with the PDA or scanner. Everything has been pre-installed for use with your ScoutPal subscription: The ScoutPalDB program and Scanfob driver software are set up, and the latest database (as of date of shipment) is in the data storage card. (SD card.)
Get familiar with the push buttons on the PDA: Above and to the right of the screen is an on/off button, push it once to turn the screen on/off, push and hold to put the PDA to sleep or wake it up. Under the screen is a row of buttons with pictures and a cursor control pad in the middle. From the left, the buttons are:
Calendar -- Start Flag -- [Cursor Pad] -- OK/Close -- Envelope
Before you begin using ScoutPalDB: Press the Scanfob scan button to wake it up and get its blue light blinking, then reboot the PDA to wake it up from shipping: Use the stylus to press in the tiny button on the right edge of the PDA labeled RESET. After the reset completes (about 50 seconds) you can explore the HP iPAQ Tips. Press Dismiss on the bottom left of the screen and you will be on the Today screen, which is similar to the "desktop" on your computer.
The PDA and Scannner Bluetooth radios must both be on in order to communicate with each other. The PDA displays a steady blue light when its Bluetooth radio is on. If it is off, tap "iPAQ wireless" on the Today screen, then tap Turn On and Done. The Scanfob blinks blue when it is awake. If the Scanfob has gone to sleep, press its button and wake it up. (Bluetooth devices go to sleep to conserve battery power.) For best results always wake up the Scanfob before waking up the PDA.
Ensure that Scanfob driver program is running, activated and paired with the Scanfob so that the Scanfob can send scans to the PDA: Press the bottom-right "Envelope" button to open the Scanfob driver program and start it up.1 You can also tap the Start Flag (top left of screen, or the Start Flag button), then tap Serial Magic.2 Give the program some time to allow it to detect the Scanfob and get it activated and paired with the PDA. If either the PDA or Scanfob have gone to sleep you will need to wake them up to get them reconnected. (In some cases you may need to reset the PDA in order to restore the PDA/Scanfob Bluetooth pairing.) Be patient, it can take a few seconds for the devices and programs to start, initialize, and pair up.
Push the Calendar button as a shortcut to begin using ScoutPalDB. Be sure to read http://www.scoutpal.com/db/howtoscan
Keeping your ScoutPalDB system up-to-date:
Your PDA was set up with ScoutPalDB2 following the steps published at http://scoutpal.com/db, so it is ready to use. Do not repeat the setup steps. But you must keep the database updated. The database update is available for download at http://scoutpal.com/db/download. (Be sure to enter "spdb2" in the DB2 Code field on the download page.)
A "plug-and-play" storage card reader may be included with your package, depending on your purchase options. If not, you will need to buy one at a computer store, if your computer does not have one built-in. (Card readers are typically priced at under $20.) A storage card reader simplifies and speeds up the process of copying database updates to the SD card. Simply remove the SD card from the PDA and plug it into the card reader and plug the reader into a USB port on your computer. On most computers, a window into the SD card will automatically open whenever the card is plugged in. If not, use the “My Computer” function to open a window to show all the drives attached to your computer. The SD card will be listed as one of the removable drive(s) on the computer. Double click to open a window into the card. If you are not sure which drive letter(s) belong to the card reader, unplug and plug-in the reader/card again and you will see drive letter(s) disappear and then reappear in the list. You may have to click on more than one drive letter to find out which one belongs to the card. Once you have the card open in Windows, you can copy and paste a new file directly from your computer, over to the card.
To the get the latest database update, browse to http://www.scoutpal.com/db/download and click on “How to update the database file”, then print out and carefully follow and checkmark each of the steps so that you don’t miss anything. Be sure to enter "spdb2" in the DB2 Code field before downloading. Finally, always soft-reset (reboot) your PDA after you update the database file in the storage card, so that the PDA will recognize the change.For general PDA or scanner usage information, please refer to the manufacturer documentation.
Contact ScoutPal Support for any issues you may have: (888) 325-5964
1 Tap Start>Settings>Buttons to customize your PDA's buttons.
2 If a program you need is not listed on the Start menu, tap Start>Programs and find it there.