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      Wi-Fi Setup and Device Activation

      Setup will be required the first time you power on the Handheld Unit. This includes establishing your WiFi connection, registering, and activating your DermaSensor device, selecting the desired language, and checking for updates.

      NOTE: The Base should be connected to power before setting up the DermaSensor device. 

      These steps are described below sequentially. 

      Wi-Fi Setup

      1. Press and release the power button on top of the Handheld Unit to turn it on.

        Screenshot of device "Connect to WiFi" screen

      2. Connect to the desired WiFi network name (the SSID) by doing one of the following:

          • Press Scan to search all available networks and select a network name (SSID) from the available wireless networks shown.

          • Press Manual to manually enter a private wireless network.

          • NOTE: The WiFI network name/SSID for your network can often be located on the wireless router’s label or settings. If the SSID cannot be located please contact your wireless network provider/IT personnel.

         

      3. Enter the WiFi network password using the on- screen keyboard.3 screenshots showing select a network, confirming selection, and confirmation screen

      4. Confirm the wireless network settings.

      • You will be notified of a successful connection after the correct details are entered.

      • You will be prompted to register and activate the DermaSensor device.

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      NOTE: You can always return to update wireless settings by selecting the settings icon in the top-left corner of the home screen and selecting System Settings > WiFi Setup.

      Screenshots showing changing wireless network settings, clicking on "system settings", and then clicking on "wifi setup"

      Register and Activate Device

      1. Go to https://accounts.dermasensor.com
      2. Select Login and enter the account login and password information created during your DermaSensor sign up process. 
      3. Click Devices in the top menu
      4. All active plans will be listed in the Devices & Plans table (shown below). Any subscriptions without a paired device will have an option in the right column to "Pair device to this plan"
      5. Click "Pair device to this plan" to open the pairing code prompt 
      6. Press Register Device and the Handheld Unit will display a unique one-time code. This code is time-sensitive and will expire if not entered into your DermaSensor account’s Device Activation Prompt shortly after displayed on the DermaSensor device. If your code expires, press Cancel on the Handheld Unit and repeat this step to create a new code.
      7. Enter the 6-digit code displayed on your DermaSensor deviceRegistration promptScreenshot of mock registration code to login to device

      The 6-digit pairing code will only be displayed on a DermaSensor device after it has been connected to a WiFi network with an active internet connection.

       

      Set Device Language

      1. Press the Settings icon in the top left corner of the home screen.
      2. Select System Settings > Language Setup.
      3. Select the desired language. DermaSensor device setup is complete. 
      How to set device languageHow to set the device language

      Check for Updates

      DermaSensor will provide a notification when an update is available. Check for and install these updates regularly.

      1. Make sure the Handheld Unit is actively connected to a WiFi network and that the white WiFi icon is displayed on the top right of the screen.
      2. Select the Settings icon in the top-left corner of the Home screen.
      3. Select Check for Updates.
      4. If an update is available, select Update to begin the update process.
      5. Make sure the Handheld Unit remains powered on, charging in the Base, and unused during the update process. A notification will appear on the Handheld Unit when the update is complete.
      3 images showing how the device should be updated

       

       

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