National Instruments 3.x Computer Accessories User Manual


 
© National Instruments Corporation 7 NI-DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide
Step 2. For Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module
for Windows Mobile Only—Run the PDA Setup Utility
After running the NI-DAQmx Base installation, you must copy the driver
files to the PDA device. Complete the following steps to run the Pocket PC
Driver Installation utility.
1. Select Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQmx Base»
Utilities.
2. Click Windows Mobile-CE Driver Installation. Clicking Windows
Mobile-CE Driver Installation launches the Pocket PC Add/Remove
Programs utility window.
3. Click Ye s in the Pocket PC Add/Remove Programs utility window to
install the device driver into the default application install directory.
4. Check the PDA device screen to see if any additional steps are
requested, such as replacing an older driver.
If there are no error messages, you have successfully completed the steps
to install the driver files on the PDA device.
Step 3. Unpack the Devices, Accessories, and Cables
Your device ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge
(ESD) damage to the device. ESD can damage several components on
the device.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
To avoid such damage, take the following precautions:
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded
object.
Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis
before removing the device from the package.
Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose
components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the device appears
damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device in the computer,
PDA device, or PXI chassis.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
For safety and compliance information, refer to the device documentation
packaged with your device.