Trilithic Directtv AIM 2 User Manual

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Advanced Installation Meter 2
Operation Manual
Putting Innovation Within Reach
A privately held company, Trilithic broadened its original RF and microwave component product
line by acquiring lters manufacturer Cir-Q-Tel and instruments manufacturer Texscan, adding broadband solutions to the product line. The company also expanded operations to Thailand in
2001, to meet increasing demand for its products in the growing markets of Asia.
As new communications applications continue to emerge, part of Trilithic’s business has evolved into managing change—helping customers respond quickly to market opportunities with innovative technology and individualized solutions. But the core value of Trilithic’s business approach—listening to customers—hasn’t changed. Keeping that focus intact will help provide better products in the long run and ensure continued growth for decades to come.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 .............................................................................................................. 7
General Information ..................................................................................................................7
Where to Get Technical Support Warranty Return Policy How this Manual is Organized
Conventions Used in this Manual.........................................................................................11
Precautions
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Chapter 2 ............................................................................................................ 13
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................13
What is the AIM?
Overview
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Chapter 3 ............................................................................................................ 15
Getting to Know Your Meter ...................................................................................................15
Overview Equipment Supplied with the AIM
Replacement Parts...............................................................................................................15
A Guided Tour of Your AIM
Front View .......................................................................................................................16
Right Side View
Back View .......................................................................................................................17
Powering Your Meter
Power-On........................................................................................................................18
Standby Mode.................................................................................................................18
Restart Power-Off
Hard Reset......................................................................................................................19
Power Management........................................................................................................20
Battery Charging
Battery Replacement ......................................................................................................22
Display and Navigation
Display Screen................................................................................................................24
Navigation
HOME Screen.................................................................................................................26
Capturing a Screenshot ..................................................................................................26
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Chapter 4 ............................................................................................................ 27
Setting Up the Meter ...............................................................................................................27
Overview
Entering Registration Information.........................................................................................28
Setting up the Wi-Fi Connection
Setting up the Bluetooth Connection....................................................................................32
Setting up the Ethernet Connection
IP Settings ......................................................................................................................36
IP Address ......................................................................................................................37
Gateway, Netmask, and DNS Addresses .......................................................................37
Changing the Volume Settings Changing the Display Contrast or Brightness Changing the Time and Date Settings Changing the Automatic Timer Settings
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Chapter 5 ............................................................................................................ 45
Setting Up a Job ......................................................................................................................45
Overview Starting a Job Modifying the Setup for a Job
Notes ..............................................................................................................................47
Dish Type ........................................................................................................................48
Reverse / International LNB............................................................................................48
Switch Type ....................................................................................................................49
Zip Code .........................................................................................................................49
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Chapter 6 ............................................................................................................ 51
Installing an ODU .....................................................................................................................51
Overview
Aligning the ODU ............................................................................................................51
ODU Installation Tasks ...................................................................................................52
Task A. Installation Setup................................................................................................53
Task B. Coarse Azimuth Adjustment ...............................................................................54
Task C. Coarse Elevation Adjustment.............................................................................54
Task D. Tilt Adjustment (95°, 3-LNB, Slimline-5, and Slimline-5S (SWiM) ODUs Only) .55
Task E. Fine Elevation Adjustment (Slimline ODUs Only) ..............................................55
Task F. Fine Azimuth Adjustment (Slimline ODUs Only) .................................................57
Performing EIV Following ODU Installation ....................................................................58
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Chapter 7 ............................................................................................................ 61
Performing EIV.........................................................................................................................61
Overview
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Chapter 8 ............................................................................................................ 67
Performing Other Network Tests ...........................................................................................67
Overview Using Guided Mode Performing EIV Plus Performing a Satellite Tune Test Performing a Transponder Survey Performing a Cable Resistance Test Performing an In-Line Test Performing a SWiM LF Power Test Performing a SWiM Channel Assignments Test
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Chapter 9 ............................................................................................................ 93
Managing Records ..................................................................................................................93
Overview Understanding Records Viewing Records
Deleting Records..................................................................................................................97
Transferring Records
Transferring records from the AIM to a USB ash drive ...............................................100
Transferring records from a USB ash drive to the AIM ...............................................103
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Chapter 10 ........................................................................................................ 105
Updating the Meter ................................................................................................................105
Overview Updating the Firmware
Update Firmware from the Internet ...............................................................................106
Update Firmware from a USB Flash Drive ...................................................................106
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Chapter 11 ........................................................................................................ 107
Appendix ................................................................................................................................107
Specications
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Chapter 1

General Information

Where to Get Technical Support

When you need instructions for using the AIM, your rst resource for help is this manual. If you cannot nd the information you need, you can:
Go to the DIRECTV Satellite Installer website or other websites provided by DIRECTV.
DIRECTV websites contain product specications and information, tips, release information, marketing information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), bulletins and
other technical information. You can also check these websites for product updates.
Contact Solid Signal at 877.312.4547 or email info@solidsignal.com.
For quicker support response when calling or sending e-mail, please provide the following information:
Your name and your company name
The technical point of contact (name, phone number, e-mail)
The AIM serial number, rmware and hardware version numbers
A detailed description of the problem you are having, including any error or information messages
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Warranty

Trilithic, Inc. warrants that each part of this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship, under normal use, operating conditions and service, for a period of fteen (15)
months from date of shipment. The obligation of Trilithic, Inc. under this warranty shall be limited, at the sole option of Trilithic, Inc., to replacing the product or repairing any defective part.
This warranty and the rights created hereunder are neither transferable nor assignable without the prior written consent of Trilithic, Inc.
Replaceable items such as batteries, soft cases, and input connectors, etc. are not included nor covered by this warranty.
The remedy set forth herein shall be the only remedy available to the Buyer under this warranty, and, in no event, shall Trilithic, Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages for any alleged breach of this warranty. This warranty shall not apply to any part of the product
that, without fault of Trilithic, Inc., has been subsequently altered or modied, nor shall it apply
to any failure caused by a part not supplied by Trilithic, Inc. and subsequently attached to or incorporated into the product. This warranty shall not apply to any damage caused by accident,
re, or other casualty, negligence, misuse, or to any cause whatsoever other than as a result of
a defect directly attributable to Trilithic, Inc.
Except for the warranty and exclusions set forth above, and the warranties, if any, available to the buyer from those who supply Trilithic, Inc., there are no warranties, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty or warranty of merchantability of tness for a particular purpose), with respect to the condition of the product.

Return Policy

Before returning a product for service, please call Solid Signal at 877.312.4547 for further instructions.
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How this Manual is Organized

This manual is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: General Information provides Trilithic contact information and describes how this operation manual is structured.
Chapter 2: Introduction introduces what the AIM is and what it does. This chapter discusses the practical application, connections and controls of the AIM. Finally, this
chapter discusses the battery of the AIM and how to update your rmware.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Meter describes a brief overview of the features, buttons, and controls of the AIM.
Chapter 4: Setting Up the Meter describes how to congure and operate the AIM. This
chapter provides instructions for entering registration information, as well as setting the meter’s volume, display contrast and brightness, time limits for power-saving features, and date and time.
Chapter 5: Setting Up a Job describes the steps needed to set up the information for
the installation job. This chapter provides instructions for entering the account number, selecting the ODU type, selecting the switch type, and entering the zip code.Chapter 5, “Appendix” shows the technical specications of the AIM as well as any error codes that
may appear on the display screen of the AIM.
Chapter 6: Installing an ODU describes the steps needed for aligning and performing
follow-up Extended Installation Verication (EIV) for each ODU. This chapter provides
instructions for how to complete these processes using the AIM.
Chapter 7: Performing EIV describes the steps needed to perform Extended Installation Verication (EIV) at selected points in the distribution network to quickly conrm that the installation is satisfactory for all supported orbital slots. EIV is an easy
way to pinpoint any potential problems with the installation. This chapter provides instructions for performing EIV at the ODU and other locations in the distribution network.
Chapter 8: Performing Other Network Tests describes the steps to The AIM stores records for tests performed on the AIM, as well as screenshots. This chapter provides instructions for how to view records, delete records, and transfer records to or from the
AIM using a USB ash drive.
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Chapter 9: Managing Records describes the steps needed to to view records, delete
records, and transfer records to or from the AIM using a USB ash drive.
Chapter 10: Updating the Meter describes the steps needed for updating the meter’s
rmware.
Chapter 11: Appendix shows the technical specications of the AIM.
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Conventions Used in this Manual

This manual has several standardized conventions for presenting information:
Connections, menus, menu options, and user-entered text and commands appear in bold.
Section names, web, and e-mail addresses appear in italics.
A NOTE is information that will be of assistance to you related to the current step or procedure.
A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause a mechanical failure or potential loss of data.
A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause personal injury.

Precautions

Do not use the AIM in any manner not recommended by the manufacturer.
A strong electromagnetic eld may affect the measurement
accuracy of the AIM.
Use only the battery charger supplied with the AIM.
All spent batteries should be disposed of according to local laws and guidelines.
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What is the AIM?

Overview
Congratulations on your new Advanced Installation Meter (AIM) 2! The AIM 2 was developed in collaboration with DIRECTV to
provide customized features for installing and troubleshooting
DIRECTV satellite receiver systems.
The AIM is a rugged meter suitable for both indoor and outdoor
use. When fully charged, the AIM can be used to install satellite receiver systems in approximately six single-family homes on a single charge. Both an AC power adapter and a convenient
vehicle power adapter are provided for charging the meter. The carrying case protects the meter and its accessories during transport and storage.

Chapter 2

Introduction

The AIM’s large display and keypad make it easy to navigate to the features you need. On-screen directions guide you through
ODU installation, Extended Installation Verication (EIV), and
other test processes.
The AIM lets you track information for each account, including account settings and test results. You can also transfer this
information from the meter to a PC using a USB ash drive.
New Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet connectivity provide for easier rmware updates and
report uploads, as well as through the USB port.
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Chapter 3

Getting to Know Your Meter

Overview

Before using your instrument, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the instrument, its basic conventions, and its navigational tools. This section provides a brief overview of the instrument’s features, buttons, and controls.

Equipment Supplied with the AIM

The AIM comes with the following:
AIM meter
Carrying case (with shoulder strap and hand strap)
100 – 240 VAC power adapter
12 VDC vehicle power adapter
25 Ω cable test load
2 GB USB ash drive (containing AIM Operator Manual)

Replacement Parts

The following replacement parts are available for the AIM:
Part Number Description
2131596000 Carrying case (with shoulder strap and storage pocket)
0610177000 100 – 240 VAC power adapter
2072097000B 12 VDC vehicle power adapter
0090070000 Battery pack
0200690000 “F” connector
2011379000 25 Ω cable test load
0930157003 2 GB USB flash drive (containing AIM Operator Manual)
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A Guided Tour of Your AIM

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Front View
1. IRD F Connector
2. ODU F Connector
3. Softkeys – Select options that correspond
to the onscreen labels above
4. Arrow buttons – Navigate up and down to select an option in a list, as well as right or left when entering information
5. OK button – Selects the option highlighted on the screen
6. Alphanumeric buttons – Enter text or
select a numbered list option
7. Back button – Go back to the previous screen
8. Function button – Quickly change the
display contrast, display brightness, volume, enable Rain Mode, and capture screenshots
9. Power button – Turn on and off the meter
(with a long press) or backlight (with a quick press)
10. HOME button – Displays the HOME screen
11. CONFIG button – View, delete and transfer
records, change meter settings, and
upgrade the meter’s rmware.
12. HELP button – Displays instructions to help you complete the task being performed
13. MUTE button – Turns on and off the sound on the meter
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Right Side View
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2
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1. Gigabit Ethernet Port
2. USB 2.0 Port (Type A)
3. DC Charge Port
Back View
1. Serial number
2. Battery door
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Powering Your Meter

Power-On
To turn on the AIM, press and hold the POWER button until the backlight turns on and
the meter sounds a tone. The meter turns on, briey displays a splash screen, and then
displays the HOME screen.
To start a job, press SETUP and follow the instructions in “Starting a Job” in Chapter 5.
Standby Mode
You can place your AIM in a power-saving state called Standby mode. Standby mode lets you turn off the AIM
display and other features to extend the charge of the battery. You can quickly exit Standby mode and resume
working on the screen where you left off.
Press and hold the POWER button until the SHUT DOWN AIM screen appears.
Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight Standby and press OK. The meter enters Standby mode.
To exit Standby mode, press the POWER button.
Restart
Press and hold the POWER button until the SHUT DOWN AIM screen appears.
Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight Restart and press OK. The meter turns off and restarts.
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Power-Off
Press and hold the POWER button until the SHUT DOWN AIM screen appears.
Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight Shutdown and press OK. The meter turns off.
Hard Reset
If the AIM is unresponsive to button presses, perform a hard reset.
Press and hold the POWER button for 10 to 30 seconds until the meter turns off.
Wait for several seconds, then press the POWER button again. The meter should turn back on.
If the AIM does not turn on after a hard reset, connect the AIM to the AC power adapter (see the Battery Charging section later in this chapter), then press the POWER button.
If the meter still does not turn on, return the AIM to Trilithic Customer Service. See the Return Policy section later in the manual.
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Power Management
Your AIM is powered by a 6-cell 10.8 Volt 4.4 Ah lithium-ion battery pack. The battery
supplies power to the meter, as well as to the LNB and SWiM during installation of an ODU.
When fully charged, the AIM’s battery provides sufcient power to install satellite receiver systems in approximately six single-family homes on a single charge.
The AIM has the following power-saving features that help to extend the battery charge:
If no buttons have been pressed on the AIM for 2 minutes, the backlight on the display turns off. The backlight automatically turns back on when you press any button on the meter.
If no buttons on the AIM have been pressed for 10 minutes, the meter enters a power-saving mode called Standby. The AIM automatically exits Standby mode when you press and hold the POWER button until the backlight turns on. If no buttons on the AIM have been pressed for 30 minutes, the meter automatically turns off. To turn the meter on, press and hold the POWER button until the backlight turns on.
You can customize the time periods for each of the power-saving features on the
AIM (see Chapter 4: Setting Up the Meter). However, extending the time period
longer than the default setting shortens the time that the battery charge lasts.
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If you are using your AIM for the rst time, you should fully
charge the battery before use. See the following Battery Charging section.
You can quick press the POWER button to toggle the display backlight on/off.
Battery Charging
You can charge the AIM’s battery from a power outlet using the AC power adapter provided
with the meter. After the initial charge, you also can charge the AIM in your vehicle while the vehicle is running using the vehicle power adapter. The AIM can be charged while it is powered off or while it is powered on, which allows you to use the AIM while it is charging.
The battery icon in the top right of the AIM display indicates the power level of the battery. To prevent the AIM from shutting down during an installation, recharge the battery before the
battery icon shows only one remaining bar of power. If the battery icon ashes, the battery
should be immediately recharged to prevent shut down. Allowing the AIM to shut down due to low battery does not harm the battery or the meter. However, the meter should not be left with
a depleted battery for an extended period (such as weeks or months of storage).
You should fully charge the AIM’s battery before you use it for the rst time.
1. Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet, or with your vehicle running, plug the vehicle power adapter into a 12 VDC socket (such as a cigarette lighter socket).
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into the AIM’s power input connector.
The charging process begins. A plug icon appears at the top of the display and the bars
in the battery icon sequentially ash to show that the meter is charging. (If the meter is off, a battery icon appears on the display.)
3. When the charging process is complete, the display shows a lled battery icon.
Unplug the power adapter from the AIM’s charging connector. Then unplug the other
end from the power outlet or 12 VDC socket.
To protect the battery pack, the meter does not allow battery charging when ambient temperatures are above 113°F (45°C) or below 32°F (0°C).
Use only the AC power adapter or vehicle power adapter provided with the meter to charge the meter battery.
For maximum battery performance, the battery must be
fully charged prior to its rst use. To maintain battery level
accuracy, it is recommended to perform monthly deep battery discharges by allowing the battery charge to fully deplete until the meter powers off, then fully recharging the battery.
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Battery Replacement
If necessary, you can replace the AIM’s battery. To obtain a new battery, contact Trilithic. See the Spare Parts List earlier in the manual.
You also can return your AIM to Trilithic Customer Service and request that the battery be
replaced. See the Return Policy section.
Make sure the AIM is turned off and is not connected to a power source before you remove and replace the battery.
1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen and remove the 2 screws from the battery door as shown here.
2. Remove the battery cover by lifting up on the top of the door.
3. Remove the battery pack.
4. Remove the battery connector by pulling straight up.
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Battery pack
Battery connector
5. Connect the battery connector into the slot at the bottom right of the cavity (the slot is keyed to only accept proper insertion).
6. Insert the battery so that the cable is in the bottom left corner, as shown here. Place the upper right corner
Wire cable
of the battery into the cavity rst, so that the foam is compressed to allow the pack to t snugly.
7. Push the wire cable down into the pathway. Then insert the bottom of the battery door into the slots at the bottom of the cavity.
8. Tilt the battery door back into place and tighten the 2 screws with a Phillipshead screwdriver.
9. To conrm that the battery has been installed correctly, press and hold the Power button to make sure that the AIM turns on.
10. Follow local guidelines for battery disposal.
After replacing a battery, the displayed battery level may not represent the actual battery life until the battery is fully recharged.
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5

Display and Navigation

Display Screen
The AIM has a large LCD display with a backlight for easy readability. Each screen that
appears on the display has the following:
1. Title bar – Indicates the screen that is displayed
2. Battery icon – Indicates the power level of the battery
3. Main area – Shows information about the task being performed.
4. Message bar – Provides instructions to guide you through the task being performed or
5. Softkey labels – Indicate options that vary based on the screen shown. To select an
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status messages
option, press the button below that option
Navigation
Keep in mind the following guidelines when using the meter buttons to navigate through the AIM’s features:
To select a softkey option, press the button below that option.
To highlight an option in a list, do one of the following:
– Use the arrow buttons to highlight the option.
– Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the number for the option.
To select a highlighted option in a list, do one of the following:
– Press the NEXT or SELECT softkey (based on the screen)
– Press the OK button
To return to the HOME screen, do one of the following:
– Press the DONE softkey (if available)
– Press the HOME button
To return to the previous screen, do one of the following:
– Press the BACK softkey (if available)
– Press the BACK button
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HOME Screen
The HOME screen lets you access the AIM’s main features. You can press the HOME button at any time to access the HOME screen.
The HOME screen provides four softkeys that correspond to each of the main features of the AIM:
SETUP – Lets you set up the information for a job. See Chapter 5: Setting Up a Job.
INSTALL – Guides you through the steps for aligning and performing follow-up
Extended Installation Verication (EIV) for each ODU. See Chapter 6: Installing an ODU.
EIV – Guides you through the steps for performing Extended Installation Verication (EIV) at the ODU or another location to help you troubleshoot a problem. See
Chapter 7: Performing EIV.
TEST – Lets you run network tests to help you troubleshoot a problem with an installation. See Chapter 8: Performing Other Network Tests.
Capturing a Screenshot
If at any time you encounter a screen you want to save for reference later, you can take a screenshot and save it as a record.
You can capture a screen by either of these ways:
Press the Function button and then 5
Press Function, use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight Screen Capture, then press OK
The screenshot is automatically saved as a record on the AIM. For instructions on viewing a screenshot, see the Viewing Records section.
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Chapter 4

Setting Up the Meter

Overview

Before you use your AIM, you should enter registration information, including your ID, name, phone number, and company. You also should review the meter’s settings. You can change the following settings:
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Ethernet
Volume
Display contrast and brightness
Time and date, including format
Time limits for automatically turning off the display backlight, entering Standby mode, and turning off the meter
To quickly adjust the setting for display contrast, display brightness, or volume, you can press Function from any screen.
On the UTILITIES window, use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the setting you want to change, then use right/left arrow buttons to select the new level. Press Fuction to exit.
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Entering Registration Information

Before you use your AIM, you should enter registration information in the meter, including your name, ID, phone number, and company.
1. Press the CONFIG button to go to the CONFIGURATION screen.
2. Select Settings and press SELECT to go to the SETTINGS screen.
3. Select Registration and press SELECT to go to the REGISTRATION screen.
4. Select the item you want to enter (ID, Name, Phone, or Company). Then press SELECT to go to the entry screen.
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5. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the ID, name, phone number or company.
To delete a character, press the Back
button. You also can use left/right arrow buttons to navigate within your entry, or press CLEAR to delete the entry and start over. Press CANCEL to exit without saving changes.
To enter only numbers, press NUMERIC.
To enter letters and numbers, press ALPHA. To enter capital letters, continue pressing the letter button until the capital letter appears.
To enter a space or a special character (such as -, #, &, or +), press the 1 button
repeatedly until the space or character you want to enter appears.
6. Press ENTER to save and return to the REGISTRATION screen.
7. Repeat Steps 4–6 for each item on the REGISTRATION screen.
8. When nished, press DONE to return to the SETTINGS screen.
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Setting up the Wi-Fi Connection

1. Press CONFIG to go to the CONFIGURATION screen.
2. Select Settings and press SELECT to go to the SETTINGS screen.
3. Select Wi-Fi and press SELECT to go to the WI-FI SETTINGS screen. The AIM will scan for
all available Wi-Fi networks.
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