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Operating Manual
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2.10 Upgrading Firmware
Information If you accidentally put the iCAM501 into upgrade mode the only way to
get out of this mode is to remove a battery. This is a deliberate feature to
stop the unit from being accidentally switched off during an upgrade
Important If you decide to perform a firmware upgrade it is recommended to put a
brand new pair of cells into the iCAM501 so that the unit cannot lose
power during the upgrade.
Important Do not remove the USB cable from the iCAM501 until the upgrade has
completed or you may render the iCAM501 unusable.
Information The iCAM501 can only be upgraded under Windows XP/Vista/7
From time to time Extronics will release firmware updates which will enhance and
improve iCAM501. In order to perform a software upgrade the iCAM501 must be put
into upgrade mode. First ensure the unit is powered down. Then press and hold the
flash button and picture taking button at the same time for approx 2 seconds. The
middle blue LED should then flash indicating it is in upgrade mode.
Once in this mode connect a PC running Windows XP/Vista/7 to the unit via a USB
cable and run the upgrade file which has been obtained from Extronics. The unit
should power itself off once the upgrade is complete.
Under Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7, simply run the upgrade installer provided.
When the window below is shown, select the desired location and press ‘Install’. If
you are asked about installing software from an unknown vendor, just press the
‘continue’ button.
Once installation is complete, go to Start -> Programs -> Extronics -> iCAM501 and
run the desired installation configuration.