
FLIR Fido® X4 Operations Manual
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Connecting to a Computer
The Fido X4 is compatible with USB 2.0 for Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® operating systems.
When you connect the Fido X4 to a computer with the included USB cable, it functions as a
drive, allowing you to update firmware, view product documentation, and access reports gen-
erated by the Fido X4.
The latest versions of the Fido X4 firmware and manuals can be found at the FLIR Detection
Service and Support Portal:
.
7.1 USB Connection
Plug in the included USB cable to the Fido X4 USB port, then connect the USB end of the
cable to your computer’s USB port (see Figure 3-3).
The first time the Fido X4 is connected to a computer, there may be a delay as any necessary
drivers are configured by the operating system. Once enabled, the Fido X4 will appear as a
storage device and will be assigned a drive letter or resource identifier by the computer.
Caution:
Data on the Fido X4 USB drive may be erased or overwritten during normal sys-
tem operations. Do not use the Fido X4 to store other data files.
7.2 Wireless Connection
The Fido X4 can connect to a WiFi access point or tether to a Bluetooth device. For instruc-
tions, see the
Fido X4 Administrator's Guide
.
7.3 Updating Firmware
The firmware on the Fido X4 can be downloaded from
. Once you have
downloaded the firmware, follow the instructions below to update it:
Step 1:
Connect the Fido X4 using one of the methods above.
Step 2:
Copy the firmware file onto the Fido X4 drive.
Step 3:
Disconnect from the computer.
The Fido X4 will then read the firmware file, authenticate it, and update the firmware.
7.4 Reports
You can access reports from the Fido X4 drive while the Fido X4 is connected to a computer.
For an introduction to Fido X4 reports, see "Creating Reports" on p. 48.
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