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8.5 Automatic Firmware Updates and Notifications
When connecting and establishing communication with a receiver, the Fathom software checks for
available firmware updates. If an update is available for your receiver, a
firmware update notification
will appear.
Figure 8-1: Firmware Update notification
WARNING: When you perform a firmware update, the process may erase all data on the receiver, set
the receiver’s clock, and reset all transmitter and sensor logging settings to default values. We
recommend offloading your data before performing the update.
NOTE:
We recommend installing the update immediately to ensure the ongoing best performance and
functionality for your receiver.
Figure 8-2: Firmware Update warning dialog box
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To offload your data first, click Offload data first and proceed to save your data.
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To update the firmware without saving your data first, click Update firmware and follow the
instructions.
Otherwise, click Cancel .
For information on performing a firmware update later/manually, see "Updating the Firmware
(manually)", on page 55 .
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