Insignia NS-19E450WA11 What is Firmware? (English)

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    by helping you access the latest maps and navigation tools. Without new firmware, your GPS would quickly become obsolete. If your device supports firmware upgrades, make sure you carefully follow the upgrading instructions to avoid problems. If you're uncomfortable doing the upgrade yourself, we can
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    with instructions on how to load it onto your product. Q: How often will I need to perform a firmware upgrade? Best Buy store and talk to the experts there. They'll be able to tell you if upgrades are available for a product and explain the best way to get that upgrade done. Q: Are firmware updates
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What is Firmware?
Whether it’s a cell phone, remote control, calculator, digital camera, TV,
or GPS, the firmware is the brains of the operation. Firmware is
software that is loaded at the factory and controls how an electronic
device works.
The firmware holds the information that gets things going when a device
powers up. It checks the system to ensure that components are
working, gets the hardware in gear, and allows other systems to take
over if necessary. If there was no firmware, the device wouldn’t work.
In other words, firmware is much like the operating system on your
computer.
Give me an example.
Okay. You just got a new digital camera and you took lots of photos.
Since this is a new camera, you accidentally deleted all of your photos.
But, you only deleted photos, not the firmware, so the next time you
press the power button, the firmware opens the lens, turns on the flash,
displays the menus, and many other things to get you ready to take
pictures once again.
What is upgradable firmware?
Upgradable firmware lets you get the latest and greatest features
for your existing product without having to purchase a whole new
unit. Some devices have firmware that can be “flashed” or upgraded.
When a fabulous, can’t-miss-feature is added to your Blu-Ray® player,
you may be able to go to a web site and download the new firmware to
a USB drive, CD-ROM, or other type of media. Sometimes you need to
contact the manufacturer of the device and have the firmware sent to you.
Upgradable firmware is especially helpful if your device has a “bug.”
Installing new firmware can solve the problem quickly.
On a GPS, upgrading the firmware keeps you on track (literally) by
helping you access the latest maps and navigation tools. Without new
firmware, your GPS would quickly become obsolete.
If your device supports firmware upgrades, make sure you carefully
follow the upgrading instructions to avoid problems. If you’re
uncomfortable doing the upgrade yourself, we can help.
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