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TROUBLESHOOTING
Communications Error
The correct COM port must be set for any hardware attached to the handheld. See "Hardware Options" onpage50 and "Valid
COM Ports" onpage93 for additional information.
Performing a Quick Read While Route Reading
If you are using the ORION Field Application route reading software and attempt to access the ORION Endpoint Utility
software to perform a Quick Read without first exiting the ORION Field Application, you will trigger a Transceiver
Communications Error as shown here.
Figure 160: Error occurs when trying to access two applications at the same time
The ORION Endpoint Utility is a separate software application. To access, you must properly exit the ORION Field Application
software. If you need help, see "Program Startup and Exit" onpage9. Then go to Windows Start> Badger Field
Applications> ORION Endpoint Utility to access the ORION Endpoint Utility.
Clearing the Error
If you receive the Transceiver Communications Error, tap Cancel.
Then tap the Menu button and select Exit to return to route reading.
To perform a Quick Read while route reading, use the Quick Read option from the account read screen menu. See "Quick
Read" onpage42 for complete information.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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