Topcon eGIS User manual

eGIS Activation
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eGIS ACTIVATION
QUICK GUIDE MANUAL

eGIS Activation
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LEGAL INFORMATION
Topcon Positioning Systems
7400 National Drive
Livermore, California 94550
PH: 317.800.1503
Email: [e-mail]
The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold
modified, published or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without the express written consent
from Topcon Positioning Systems.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Overview of the Different Activation Methods.......................................................................................4
2. eGISSync (use eGISSync)....................................................................................................................5
3. ActiveSync/Mobiler Manager (PC Connection).....................................................................................6
4. Internal Modem/Wi-Fi (recommended Method) ....................................................................................7
5. Install Tip...............................................................................................................................................8
6. Activation Issues ...................................................................................................................................8

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1. OVERVIEW OF THE DIFFERENT ACTIVATION METHODS
eGISSync (use eGISSync)
ActiveSync/Mobile Manager (use internet connection of PC without eGISSync)
Internal Modem/Wi-Fi (use modem of device or Wi-Fi for an internet connection)

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2. EGISSYNC (USE EGISSYNC)
When installation is complete, the activation dialogue will appear automatically on the
computer. At the same time eGIS starts up on the GPS device and shows the license
activation screen. Fill in the form and click on “Continue”. Then select activation by
internet. After the successful activation click on “Close”
Connect the GPS device to your computer by
USB cable. Then run the eGISSync program, and
install the eGIS application on the GPS device.

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3. ACTIVESYNC/MOBILER MANAGER (PC CONNECTION)
Connect the GPS device to your computer by USB cable. Windows Vista & Windows 7
users should connect to the device by clicking “Connect without setting up your device”
in the Windows Mobile Device Center. Now the device is able to use the internet
connection of the PC. Then start eGIS on the GPS device. Note that the eLicense.dat
file must be located in the correct directory on the GPS device (see installation guide).

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4. INTERNAL MODEM/WI-FI (RECOMMENDED METHOD)
Connect your GPS device to the internet and start eGIS. Fill in the form and select
activation “via Internet”.

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5. INSTALL TIP
In some cases a red message appears at the first screen of the eGIS activation wizard
on the GPS device to check the date. Change the date to the current date in the
settings of the device. You find the settings in Start/System/Clock & Alarms. Then
continue with the activation.
6. ACTIVATION ISSUES
If activation does not work, please email [email protected] with the 24 digit
software code you are trying to activate (xxxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxxx). Your activation
code will be manually generated and returned to you.
The most robust activation process is #4 of this document.