Icom ID-52A Advanced Manual english - Page 252
Updating the firmware, CAUTION: NEVER, Recommendation, BE SURE, SD Card, USB Connect
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16 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE Updating the firmware CAUTION: NEVER turn OFF the transceiver while updating the firmware. If you turn OFF the transceiver, or if a power failure occurs while updating, the transceiver firmware may be damaged, and, if so, you will have to send the transceiver back to the nearest Icom distributor for repair. This type of repair is out of warranty, even if the transceiver warranty period is still valid. Recommendation! Fully charging of battery pack before starting the firmware update is strongly recommended. This is to avoid failure during the update, caused by an unexpected power failure. TIP: BE SURE to unzip the downloaded file. See the previous page for details. 1. Copy the downloaded firmware data into the "ID-52" folder on to a microSD card. 5. After you read and agree with all the precautions, select "YES." •• Scroll the screen and read all the precautions. •• The confirmation dialog is displayed. When you select "YES," the backup file is made on the microSD card, and then the Firmware selection screen is displayed. 6. Select the Firmware (Example: 52*). * Represents the release number. Copy 2. Insert the microSD card into the transceiver. 3. Display the SD CARD screen. [MENU] > SET > SD Card 4. Select "Firmware Update." •• The final confirmation screen is displayed. LLCarefully read all the displayed precautions. 7. After you read and agree with all the precautions, select "YES." •• The updating starts. 8. When the update is completed, "Firmware updating has completed." is displayed in the dialog. •• The transceiver will automatically restart. LLAfter the updating finishes, the operating screen is displayed. TIP: When "USB Connect" is set to "SD Card Mode," and the transceiver is connected to the PC through a USB data cable, you can directly access the microSD card that is set in the transceiver from the PC. ([MENU] > SET > Function > USB Connect) 16-4