2Before you startBasic instructions on how to use your AirStick areprovided in this guide.For updated information on AirStick’s functionalities,technical documentation and AirStick S-ID software,please visit: www.datamars.com/id-readers.We recommend using S-ID software (contained inthe supplied USB memory stick), which will allow youto manage your data, check for newer versions of thefirmware or modify default settings.You might need to configure your AirStick, prior using it forthe first time.Note: Please ensure that the battery is fully charged beforeusing the device for the first time. This will guarantee alonger operating lifetime of the batteries.GlossaryEID: Electronic IDentifier.VID: Visual IDentifier. Alphanumeric code that can be associated withan EID on the AirStick reader or by S-ID software.*Alert: Alphanumeric code that can be associated with an EID to notifya specific condition met by an animal (grouping, pregnancy, vaccination...).*Magnifier: Highlights the information you consider the most important(EID, VID or alert) with a bigger font size.Reading session: Memory file that stores reading information every timean EID is read. Default session name: RS dd-mm-yy.csv.*Counter: Number of EIDs stored in the current session.* Customizable functionalities on S-ID software