4 Software
Update Firmware
In the Update Firmware panel, you can view the version of the current firmware in use. A firmware
file is in DAT format. Before performing a firmware update, copy the new firmware file (.dat) to the
root of your USB flash drive and then plug the USB flash drive into the USB port of the instrument.
To perform a firmware update, you must connect an external power supply to the instrument
instead of using the internal battery (see page 44).
1. Tap Update. The Firmware Update dialog appears.
l l If there is a firmware file in the USB flash drive, it appears in the Select Firmware list.
l If there is no firmware file in the USB flash drive, the message No Firmware Found On The
USB Flash Drive appears.
2. Tap Select next to the firmware file to be uploaded. The Firmware Update dialog appears and
prompts you to update the firmware with the selected firmware file.
3. Tap OK. When the upload has completed, restart the instrument. See page 47.
4. First switch the instrument off and then on. The Firmware Update dialog reappears.
5. Tap OK.
6. When the update is complete, tap OK again. The Firmware Update dialog closes.
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