Orbit Writer
– User Guide
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4. Save the zip file to your PC.
When the download is complete, follow these steps:
1. Open the folder on your computer where the firmware file was
downloaded. This is usually your Downloads folder.
2. Right-click on the file and choose "Extract all" *OR* select the file by
arrowing to it, press the application key and choose "Extract all" from the
Context menu.
3. Follow the dialog steps to extract it to a folder of your choice.
When finished, your chosen folder should contain a folder named after the
version of the release, for example, OrbitWriter_XX.XX.XX. Make a note of the
location of this folder for use in the next section of this document.
For information about bugs, fixes, and additions to the software, see the latest
version's Release Notes on the Orbit Writer Firmware. Download the webpage at
http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-writer-support/orbit-writer-firmware-
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15.2 Using the Windows PC Upgrade Utility
The following is required to perform the upgrade to the Orbit Writer with a PC:
1. Orbit Writer unit
2. Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable
3. A PC running Windows XP or later
4. The Orbit Writer Upgrade Utility file found in the Orbit Writer folder (see
5.
Orbit Writer Release Bin file found in the Orbit Writer folder (see Download
firmware package).
To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the Orbit Writer is turned off.
2. Connect the Orbit Writer to the PC using the USB cable.
3. In the Release folder on your PC, run the Orbit Writer Firmware Upgrade
Utility. If you receive an error message, see
Assuming no errors, the program displays the message,
“Note: Connect
the device to the PC and put into upgrade mode. To enter, Firmware
Upgrade Mode, press and hold
‘Up’ key + ‘Dot 5’ key. Then press and
release the 'Dot 8' key. The other keys can be released after this
” in the
message field.