Getting started with the Follett Panther
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Connecting to a workstation through a cable
To allow your workstation and the Panther to communicate through a
cable, you'll need the correct cable and software.
You'll need the following hardware
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Panther communication cable or a HomeBase
The USB cable allows the Follett Panther to communicate with
a workstation—or to a network through a USB hub. The Panther
supports full-speed USB communication (USB 1.1). Maximum
data transfer rate is 12 Mbps.
As shipped, the Panther defaults to USB communication.
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Panther power cable from the manufacturer.
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A workstation running one of the following operating systems:
Windows® Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate; Windows®
XP; Windows 2000; Windows Me; Windows NT® (4.0 SP6 or
higher); or Windows 98 Second Edition.
You'll need the following software
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ActiveSync 4.1 (or higher) installed and configured on the
workstation.
If ActiveSync is not installed on your host workstation, you can
download and install the most current version from
Or,
Windows Mobility Center 6.1 (or higher) installed and configured
if you have a Windows Vista workstation. Windows Vista uses
the Windows Mobility Center instead of ActiveSync to
communicate with mobile devices.
If Windows Mobility Center is not installed on your host
workstation, you can download and install the most current
version from
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ActiveSync 4.1 (or higher) installed and configured on the
Panther.
(We ship Follett Panthers with ActiveSync already installed.)
You must set up ActiveSync or Windows Mobility Center on your
workstation
before
you connect your Panther for the first time.
