Launch the control software.

• Make sure persons and objects are clear of the thrusters.
• Start the control software by double clicking on the control software icon on the desktop.
• Check the thruster function by exercising each motion control and verifying the correct thruster response.
• Check the camera image, tilt and focus.
• Verify that the heading, depth and attitude are all reporting values that are expected.
• Check the sensors and tooling, including the sonar and manipulator.

At this point, if you have not already done so during your mission planning, you may want to set up the video overlay text and load a map.

Make sure all of the items in this step are completed successfully or addressed and remedied before moving on to the next step.