Spectra Precision Layout Pro Field Software Quick Start Guide - Manual (Page 7)

Data Collector Warranty Program
Spectra Precision would like to make you aware of
the warranty program. A new data collector that has
been purchased and is still under the one year factory
warranty or under an extended warranty will be au-
thorized for software updates. Data collectors that
are not currently under a warranty plan are eligible to
purchase an extended warranty. There are Layout Pro
software only warranties that will authorize the data
collector for software updates, and there are warran-
ties that cover both the data collector hardware and
Layout Pro software. The extended warranties are a
good way to protect your investment in your equip-
ment.
The Layout Pro installation program will use your In-
ternet connection to compare the data collector's se-
rial number against a data base that contains the
warranty status on all units. If the unit is under a val-
id warranty, the installation will proceed. If the unit
is not covered under warranty, then a message will be
displayed informing you of this and the installation
will stop.
To receive Layout Pro minor improvement releases,
identified by the version numbering system, you only
need to be on the current version of the latest minor
update. In other words, if you have version 5.0.x you
are authorized for a version 5.0.5 improvement re-
lease automatically. For minor updates, 5.0 to 5.1
for example, it is now required that the data collector
or Layout Pro software be on a current warranty plan.
The warranty plans are listed on Spectra Precision
price lists. Data collector serial numbers are required
in order to generate the proper registration codes for
your unit and to log the warranty plan into the data-
base.