ECOTEST SPECTRA MKS-11GN Operating Manual page 57

Installation of of the driver and "Spectra Reader" SW is similar
to installing other applications and does not require any special
skills.
IMPORTANT! Smooth operation of "Spectra Reader" SW
requires installation of at least OS Windows 7 on the PC. To install
the driver and "Spectra Reader" SW you might need to login in
the OS of your PC as the "Administrator". In case of
complications, please contact your system administrator who
supports your PC.
2.3.3.9.2 Establishing data communication with PC
Connect the device via USB-cable to the PC. If the device is
switched on, it automatically switches off and proceeds to charging
mode. To switch to the mode of data communication with PC, you
have to run "Spectra Reader" SW (through a link on the desktop or
via "Start" menu), after which you see a login window into the
"Spectra Reader" SW containing the following fields (Fig. 34):
• Language – selection of the desired language of interface
display;
• COM-port - selection of a COM-port, which the device is
connected to;
• PIN code - entering a PIN code to access the program.
Note. You may get to know the COM-port number by right-
clicking on the icon "Computer" and selecting "Properties" in the
popup window. Then in the left side of the window that appears,
select "Device Manager" item, and in the "Ports (COM and LPT)"
tab find "ST Microelectronics Virtual COM Port". COM-port
(COM__) number specified opposite the device is used to select the
login window to "Spectra Reader" SW in the "COM-port" field. If
you connect the device to the same USB-port of the PC each time,
the number of its COM-port does not change. An example of access
to information about the COM-port number is provided for Windows
7 and may vary in other operating systems.
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