User's Manual
1-16 Introduction and Setup
Selecting the COM Port
1. Open the Actiware software program.
2. From the menu toolbar, select Communications > Select COM Port.
This will start the COMPortWizardwhichwillassistyouinsearchingforan
available serial communication port on the computer (See illustration on next
page).
• ALIGNED (Green LED)
WhentheActiwatchisalignedproperlyandthecommunicationwizardis
active, this green LED will light.
• Communication Pad
This slot ensures Actiwatch is placed properly. On the back of the
Actiwatch is a green dot in one corner. When the dot is aligned with the
green dot on ActiReader, the green LED on the ActiReader will light. This
indicates that communication between the two devices is possible.
• Serial Port
This is where the serial cable connects to ActiReader. The other end
connects to the COM port on the computer.
Note: The “back” of the Actiwatch is metal. The “front” or “face” of the
device is plastic.
Note: The ‘ALIGNED’ green LED will not light until appropriate portions
of the Communications Wizard are in use when the COM port is on (see
page 3-1, later in this manual).
Start the COM Port Wizard