5700/5800 GPS Receiver User Guide 83
Software Utilities 7
5700 Operation
7.1
WinFlash Software
WinFlash communicates with Trimble products to perform various
functions including:
• installing software, firmware, and option upgrades
• running diagnostics (for example, retrieving configuration
information)
• configuring radios
For more information, online help is also available when using
WinFlash.
Note – WinFlash runs on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, Me, or
XP operating systems.
71.1
Installing WinFlash
WinFlash can be installed from the Trimble R7, Trimble R8, 5700, and
5800 GPS Receivers CD, or from the Trimble website.
Installing WinFlash from the CD
1. Insert the disk into the CD drive on your computer.
2. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the CD drive.
3. Double-click Setup.exe.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
70.1
Upgrading firmware
Your 5700 receiver is supplied with the latest version of receiver
firmware installed. If a later version becomes available, upgrade the
firmware installed on your receiver.
WinFlash guides you through the firmware upgrade process. The steps
required are described below. For more information, refer to the
WinFlash Help.
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