Upgrade the Operating System
Introduction
Depending on the size of the operating system, the total time required for a successful upgrade may require several minutes.
The OS upgrade files are unique to your MX9 physical configuration and date of manufacture. OS upgrade files designed for
one device configuration should not be used on a different device configuration.
OS and Language Options
Same Lan-
guage to
Same Lan-
guage
During the upgrade process all settings revert to factory defaults. Parameters will need to be changed from
factory defaults to your preferred values at the conclusion of the upgrade process.
Change Lan-
guage during
Upgrade Proc-
ess
When changing from one language to another during the upgrade process, all files in the System folder will be
deleted as the system is re-partitioned and all system settings are cleared. Parameters will need to be
changed from factory defaults to your preferred values at the conclusion of the upgrade process.
Preparation
l Contact Technical Assistance to get the OS upgrade files from Honeywell.
l Put the upgrade files on a PC with ActiveSync capability.
l Use ActiveSync to backup MX9 user files and store them elsewhere before beginning an upgrade on the MX9.
l Copy the upgrade files from the PC to a SD card.
l Removing or installing the SD card should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface.
l Always perform MX9 updates when it has a fully charged main battery and/or a dependable external power source
connected to the MX9.
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