Icom ID-4100A

13
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
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D About updating the rmware
You can update the ID-4100A/E’s rmware using a
microSD card. Updating the rmware can add new
functions or improve performance parameters.
You can download the latest rmware from the Icom
website.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html
D Cautions
• CAUTION: NEVER turn OFF the transceiver
while updating the rmware. If you turn OFF the
transceiver, or if a power failure occurs while
updating, the transceiver rmware may be damaged
and you may have to send the transceiver back
to the nearest Icom distributor for repair. This type
of repair is out of warranty, even if the transceiver
warranty period is still valid.
• We recommend that you backup all the transceiver’s
data to a microSD card or to a PC before starting the
rmware update. Settings and/or memory contents
may be lost or returned to their default settings when
the rmware is updated.
• You are responsible for the the results after updating
the rmware.
D Item requirement
• PC
• microSD card
• microSD card slot or a memory card reader
NOTE: Before using a microSD card, format it with
the transceiver.
L Formatting a card erases all its data. Before formatting
any used card, back up its data onto your PC.
L See the Basic manual for details.
General
D Checking the rmware version
You can check the rmware version on the MENU
screen.
Others > Information > Version
1. Push [MENU].
2. Rotate [DIAL] to select “Others,” then push [ï].
3. Select “Information,” then push [ï].
4. Select “Version,” then push [ï].
• The rmware version is displayed.
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