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GPS Operation 
Activation Key
To activate the GPS compatibility in the receiver, an activation key must be 
entered into the receiver.  The software version of the receiver must be at 
least 14.0. For the receiver to transmit information to the GPS for use in GIS 
mapping applications (see Capture/Transmit Mode), the hardware version 
must be 5.0 or higher. (See Serial Number & Software Version Section.)
The software upgrade and activation key can be obtained from the website 
http://www.3m.com/dynatel for no charge.  You will be asked to enter the 
serial number of the receiver in order to receive the GPS activation key.
Upgrade the software of the receiver using the desktop software: 3M
™
 
Dynatel
™
 PC Tool Kit, then enter the GPS activation key on the receiver.
Serial Number and Software Version
Menu [SK] + More>> [SK] + Self Test [SK]
The model number, software version, hardware version, and serial number of 
the receiver are available on the Self Test Screen.
Inputting the GPS Activation Key
Menu [SK] + Setup [SK] + More>> [SK] + Com [SK]
Initially, when the COM key is pressed, the screen below will appear and 
you will be prompted to input the activation key that you have obtained from 
the website.  This will have to be performed only one time to enable the GPS 
interface.
 
Move the selector box left or right by pressing the arrow keys [SK].
Press Select [SK] to enter each number. 
Press OK [5] to activate.