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9. Updating
the
Firmware
The ALVA BC640 firmware can be updated using the supplied firmware update
software. The ALVA BC640 Firmware Updater is located in the
Start Menu/
Programs/ Optelec/ ALVA BC640 Updater
. Please read this chapter carefully before
attempting to update your ALVA BC640 firmware.
Caution:
An incorrect update of the ALVA BC640 firmware will seriously damage the
ALVA BC640, which may result in having to return the unit to the factory for
repair.
An incorrect applied firmware update is not covered by warranty.
Please check if the battery is charged and if the ALVA BC640 is connected to
the power supply before applying the firmware update.
Please remember to never switch off the ALVA BC640 while the firmware
update is in progress.
To start the firmware update procedure, please follow the following steps:
1. Switch the ALVA BC640 on;
2. Connect the ALVA BC640 to the PC using the USB cable that came with the unit;
3. Activate the ALVA BC640 Local Menu by pressing Smartpad key 2 + Smartpad
key 3 + arrow down simultaneously;
4. Start the ALVA BC640 Firmware Updater, which is located in the
Start Menu/
Programs/ Optelec/ ALVA BC640 Firmware Updater
and follow the on screen
instructions carefully;
5. When
the ALVA BC640 Firmware Updater asks you to put the ALVA BC640 in
firmware update mode, locate the “Firmware Update” in the Local Menu, by
pressing Smartpad key 2 + Smartpad key 3 + arrow down simultaneously.
Navigate through the Local Menu, using the arrow up key and press the
Smartpad Enter key to select “Firmware Update”. If this is the first time you
update the firmware, a hardware wizard will appear asking to install the
necessary USB drivers. Please follow the instructions to install the USB drivers.
6. Please wait until the firmware update is finished and the message “Bluetooth
base module updated” is being displayed on the ALVA BC640. This might take
several minutes.
