Diabetes Pilot Desktop: Getting Started

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Obtaining Diabetes Pilot

If You Have a Handheld Device (PDA)

Installing Diabetes Pilot

Starting Diabetes Pilot Desktop

Getting Started - Creating a Dataset to Contain Your Information

Registering

Obtaining Diabetes Pilot

Diabetes Pilot Desktop is distributed in two different ways:

As a packaged CD-ROM that you can order online through our website at www.diabetespilot.com
As an electronic download that can be obtained through our website at www.diabetespilot.com and other websites

Both versions have the same functionality.

If You Have a Handheld Device (PDA)

If you have a Palm or Pocket PC (Windows Mobile) handheld, Diabetes Pilot Desktop can work with handheld versions of Diabetes Pilot. This allows you to use your handheld to record data while you're on the go, then transfer your data to Diabetes Pilot Desktop for later reporting and analysis.

The handheld versions of Diabetes Pilot are separate products and are sold separately from Diabetes Pilot Desktop - if you own a handheld and haven't already purchased the handheld software, you can use the trial version included with Diabetes Pilot Desktop so that you can see how it works.

If you plan to use Diabetes Pilot with a newly purchased handheld, set up your handheld device and install its software (the Palm Desktop software or Microsoft ActiveSync) on your computer before installing Diabetes Pilot (follow the instructions provided with your handheld device to do this).

Before installing Diabetes Pilot on your handheld, make sure that your handheld software is set up correctly by placing your device in its cradle (or connecting its cable) and making sure that the handheld communicates with your desktop computer.

Installing Diabetes Pilot

You need to install Diabetes Pilot on your computer before you can use it. Installing the program is an easy process that only needs to be done once. To install Diabetes Pilot, start the installation program on your desktop computer.

If you obtained Diabetes Pilot on a CD-ROM:

To start, insert the Diabetes Pilot CD-ROM into your computer's CD drive.

On most computers, inserting the CD will cause the installation program to automatically start after a few seconds. If the installer does not start, you will need to manually launch the installer from the CD. To do this:

Find the "My Computer" icon on your desktop computer. This will be located either on your desktop screen, or within the "Start" menu on your computer.
Double-click the "My Computer" icon. This will open a window that displays the various drives on your computer. Find your CD-ROM drive (usually labeled "D").
Double-click on icon for the CD-ROM drive. This will open a window that shows the contents of the Diabetes Pilot CD. Locate the file called "Setup".
Double-click on the "Setup" file. The installation program should start.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Generally, you can proceed through the installation process by simply clicking the "Next" button to move through the process. However, please take a moment to read any messages that appear on the screen - they are there to help you and make things go smoothly!

If you obtained Diabetes Pilot as an electronic download:

Locate the file that you saved during the download process.
Double click on the file to launch the installer.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Generally, you can proceed through the installation process by simply clicking the "Next" button to move through the process. However, please take a moment to read any messages that appear on the screen - they are there to help you and make things go smoothly!

Starting Diabetes Pilot Desktop

After you've installed Diabetes Pilot, the Diabetes Pilot Desktop icon will appear in your computer's Start menu (under "Programs") and on the desktop screen. To start Diabetes Pilot, select it from the Start menu, or double-click the Diabetes Pilot icon on your desktop.

Getting Started - Creating a Dataset to Contain Your Information

Diabetes Pilot can track data for up to five different people (if you'd like to track data for more than five people, please contact us for more information). The group of data associated with each person is called a dataset. The first time you start Diabetes Pilot, you'll need to set up a new dataset so that you can start tracking your data. The correct way to do this depends on how you'll be using the program:

If you are using Diabetes Pilot Desktop by itself, without a handheld device:

Select "Manage Datasets..." from the "File" menu in the program to create a new dataset for yourself.

Or, if you are using Diabetes Pilot Desktop along with Diabetes Pilot for Palm on your Palm handheld:

Start the Diabetes Pilot Desktop software.
Configure Diabetes Pilot on your handheld by choosing "Install/Configure Diabetes Pilot on my Palm Handheld" from the "Handheld" menu within the Diabetes Pilot Desktop software. Read the information that appears on the screen, and proceed through the steps shown.
When you're done with the installation, exit Diabetes Pilot Desktop and do a HotSync. This will automatically create a new dataset that is linked to your Palm handheld.
Launch Diabetes Pilot Desktop. The new dataset will appear in the "Current User" drop down list in the upper right corner of the program window. You can then start using the program and entering data.

Or, if you are using Diabetes Pilot by along with Diabetes Pilot for Pocket PC on your Pocket PC handheld:

Select "Manage Datasets..." from the "File" menu in the program to create a new dataset for yourself.
If necessary, install the Pocket PC software by choosing "Install Diabetes Pilot on my Pocket PC" from the "Handheld" menu within the Diabetes Pilot Desktop software.
When you'd like to transfer data to or from your handheld, choose "Pocket PC -> Transfer Data" from the "Handheld" menu in the Diabetes Pilot Desktop software.

You can create additional datasets in the future by repeating the steps above for each additional person that will be using Diabetes Pilot to track their data.

If you've created more than one dataset, you can select which data you want to work with by using the drop-down list located near the upper right corner of the Diabetes Pilot Desktop window.

Registering

Diabetes Pilot will ask you to enter a registration code the first time you start it.

If you've purchased Diabetes Pilot, enter the registration code that was provided to you on the screen when you made your purchase, via email, or on a label in the CD-ROM package.

If you haven't purchased Diabetes Pilot, Diabetes Pilot will operate as a free trial for 15 days. After the trial period, you will need to register the software to keep using it. The program will not operate after the trial period expires. Registration codes can be purchased from the Diabetes Pilot website at www.diabetespilot.com

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