Setting communication parameters
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In order to activate your rangefinder, you first need to set the rangefinder communication parameters in ArcPad to match the parameters on your rangefinder. The communication parameters are set in the Rangefinder Preferences dialog box.

  1. Tap the arrow below the GPS Position Window button, on the Main toolbar, to display the drop-down list.

  2. Tap the Rangefinder Preferences tool to open the Rangefinder Preferences dialog box.
  3. Tap the Protocol drop-down arrow to select the protocol used by your rangefinder to output data.

  4. Tap the Port drop-down arrow to select the serial port on your mobile device, which is connected to your rangefinder.
  5. Tap the Baud drop-down arrow to select the baud rate of your rangefinder’s output.
    Tip
    Setting advanced serial port parameters: You can tap the Serial Port Parameters button to open the Serial Port Parameters dialog box in order to set advanced port parameters.
    Note:  Refer to ArcPad Reference Guide for more information on the fields in the Rangefinder Preferences dialog box.
    Note:  Refer to section, ‘Connecting your GPS receiver’, for information on how to set the advanced Serial Port Parameters