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How to Install and run Plane5 under Windows7

Plane5 may have problems accessing certain folder(s) under Windows 7. To prevent his from occurring please install and configure Plane 5 as follows:

  1. Install Plane5. Note: Click ‘IGNORE’ if you get an error message related to msimg32.dll during the installation.
  2. From the Windows Start Menu: click on All Programs
  3. Locate the Plane5 version II folder and click on it to list the contents: Plane5 and Update Utility shortcuts.
  4. Right-click on the Plane5 shortcut and then select Properties from the pop-up menu, as shown in the adjacent image. Note: Other items in your programs menu will differ.
  5. The Plane5 Properties will appear. Click on the Compatibility tab
  6. Check and set the following options:
    1. Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP(Service Pack 3)
    2. Run this program as an administrator.
  7. Click ‘Apply’ to save settings.

How to Setup Windows Mobile Device Center/ActiveSync

Windows Vista/Windows 7 – Windows Mobile Device Center Setup

  1. Figure 1 – Windows 7 installing (WMDC)

    If your computer uses the Windows 7 operating systems, the required software Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC). If your computer runs an earlier version of Windows such as Windows XP, you will need to install Windows Activesync. Plug your PDA into your PC and Windows 7 PC will automatically begin installing the drivers and (WMDC) software. (figure 1)

  2. If this screen appears, click the Add desktop Icon, and then click Don’t Register.
  3. Click on Set up your device.
  4. Uncheck all boxes, except for Files. Click on Next.
  5. Give your device a descriptive name. Then click next. You will be shown a progress page during the time it takes for the partnership to be established.
  6. When you see this screen, the partnership is established.

Transferring data from PDA to PC using
Windows Vista/Windows 7 – Windows Mobile Device Center

  1. Connect the PDA to the PC using the Sync cable. Open Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) by clicking on the desktop icon. Wait for the WMDC screen to show that the PDA is connected. Click on File Management, and then on Browse the contents of
    your device.
  2. Click on the icon representing the virtual drive of the PDA.
  3. Click on the corresponding Software folder to access the files needed.

Running Couple6 as Administrator in Windows7, Windows 8 & Windows 10

Couple6 needs Administrative Rights to Read/Write in specific folders, below is the steps to set Couple6 to run as administrator.

  1. Right click on the Couple6 icon and Select Properties
  2. Click the Compatibility Tab and under “Privilege Level”, check the box to ‘Run this program as an administrator
  3. When Couple6 starts, you will be prompted with a User Account Control pop-up box, Select “YES” to allow Couple6 to open.

Connecting Bluetooth devices to Windows 7,8,10

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How to setup Bluetooth device pairing with Windows 7

Step 1: Plug in the USB Bluetooth dongle if you don’t have Bluetooth build in


After you’ve plugged in Windows will automatically find the right driver for you. As you can see here the driver is successfully installed.

Step 2: Click on the START button and Type “Bluetooth” in the start menu

Step 3: Click on Add a Bluetooth device, in the meantime, make sure your Target is turned on.

Windows will automatically search for your device. Your Target should appear, as shown in the example below SN:80-00017, T-1280, click on the device to highlight it and click Next to proceed.

Step 4: Enter the passcode 1280 that’s the default for all of the Hamar Lasers Stealth targets. Click next to proceed.

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 – Bluetooth Pairing

1. From the main screen, swipe the right side of the screen in the direction of the red arrow to open the options panel with shortcuts to the Apps, Settings, and Start page.

Windows 8 and 8.1 users that do not have a touch screen, move your mouse cursor to the right edge of the screen to open the options panel.

2. Select the Search icon (looks like a magnifying glass).

3. In the option panel below the Search field, select the “Settings” icon.

4. In the upper right, under Settings, is a text box; type “Bluetooth”.

5. In the left column, select “Add A Bluetooth Device.”

Click “Add Device” at the top of the Bluetooth device list to look for your Hamar target (serial number listed).

7. In the Bluetooth device list select the Serial Number listed on the back of your Hamar target

8. You will be prompted for a passcode, enter 1280. It will take a few moments to establish a connection.Then you will see a blue progress line as Windows finalizes the Bluetooth pairing connection.

9. Once complete, the Bluetooth device list will show the Model number of your target along with the Serial Number.

Connecting Bluetooth devices to Windows 10

1. For your computer to see the Bluetooth peripheral, you need to turn it on and set it into pairing mode. It typically involves pressing and holding the Bluetooth button until you see a flashing light that indicates the pairing is ready.
2. Then Tap on Start > Settings.
3. Navigate to Devices and go to Bluetooth.
4. Make sure the Bluetooth switch is in the On position. (You’ll know it is working because you’ll notice the message that reads “Your PC is searching for and can be discovered by Bluetooth devices.”)
5. Select the device you want to connect and click Pair.

6. Enter 1280 for the passcode when prompted. Your Target is now paired and ready to be used. Exit Settings window.

How to Change COMPort Setting in Windows XP, 7 & 10

Changing COMPort Setting in Windows XP

  1. Click on the Start Button.
  2. Select Control Panel.
  3. Double click on the System Icon, in the System Properties window, select the Hardware Tab.
  4. Open Device Manager
  5. Double-click Ports (COM & LPT).
  6. Right-click the port for which you want to change settings, and then click Properties.
  7. On the Port Settings tab, Click on the Advanced button.
  8. Under The Com Port Number Selection, Select COM1 (if it is In Use), still select it and select OK.
  9. If Com selected was in use, User will receive a pop up “Com name is being used by another device (such as another com port of modem) using duplicate names can lead to inaccessible devices and changed settings. DO you want to continue? If user knows there is nothing else running, there will be no conflict. If unsure, keep the setting at COM1, the A-910-2.4ZB plugged in and reboot the PC. The A-910-2.4ZB will retain the COM1 assignment.

Changing COMPort Setting in Windows 7

  1. Click on the Start Button
  2. Right click on Computer or My Computer, if you have the option to click on Manage do so. If not, select Properties and on the left side of the screen, select Device Manager.
  3. In Device Manager, do the following:
    1. Expand the Ports ‘(COM& LPT)’
    2. You should be looking at something like this:
  4. As you can see Windows has set the port to COM3.. Let’s change that: Right click on the device and click on ‘Properties’.
  5. Click on ‘Port Settings’. Then click on ‘Advanced…’.
  6. Once you’re in ‘Advanced Settings for COM3’ on the bottom you can see the ‘COM Port
    Number: COM3’. Click on that to change it to COM1.
  7. Then click ‘OK’ on all open Property Windows.
    Now the device should look like this:

Changing COM Port in Windows 10

  1. Open your Start Menu and just type in Device Manager, and it will come up.
  2. In Device Manager, do the following:
    1. Expand the Ports ‘(COM& LPT)’
    2. You should be looking at something like this:
  3. As you can see Windows has set the port to COM3.. Let’s change that: Right click on the device and click on ‘Properties’.
  4. Click on ‘Port Settings’. Then click on ‘Advanced…’.
  5. Once you’re in ‘Advanced Settings for COM3’ on the bottom you can see the ‘COM Port
    Number: COM3’. Click on that to change it to COM1.
  6. Then click ‘OK’ on all open Property Windows.
    Now the device should look like this:

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