Leica TM50 - Connecting to a Personal Computer

MS50/TS50/TM50, Operation
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Detaching the field
controller from a
pole step-by-step
4.7 Connecting to a Personal Computer
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Microsoft ActiveSync (for PCs with Windows XP operating system) or Windows Mobile
Device Center (for PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating
system) is the synchronisation software for Windows mobile-based pocket PCs. Micro-
soft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center enables a PC and a Windows mobile-
based pocket PC to communicate.
Install Leica Viva
USB drivers
Step Description
1. Unlock the locking pin by pushing the locking pin to the left of the mounting
plate.
2. Place palm over the top of the field controller until fingers grip the bar of
the holder underneath.
3. Push from the top of the field controller toward the bar of the holder.
4. While in this position, lift the top of the field
controller from the holder.
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Step Description
1. Start the PC.
2. Insert the Leica Viva Series USB card.
3. Run the SetupViva&GR_USB_XX.exe to install the drivers necessary for
Leica Viva devices. Depending on the version (32bit or 64bit) of the oper-
ating system on your PC, you have to select between the three setup files
following:
• SetupViva&GR_USB_32bit.exe
• SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit.exe
• SetupViva&GR_USB_64bit_itanium.exe
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The setup has to be run only once for all Leica Viva devices.
4. The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Leica Viva & GR USB drivers
window appears.
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Ensure that all Leica Viva devices are disconnected from your PC
before you continue!
5. Next>.
6. The Ready to Install the Program window appears.
7. Install. The drivers will be installed on your PC.
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For PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating
system: If not already installed, Windows Mobile Device Center will
be installed additionally.
8. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears.
9. Check I have read the instructions and click Finish to exit the wizard.