2.10
Upgrading Firmware
If you accidentally put the camera MasterEx intrinsically safe into upgrade mode
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If you decide to perform a firmware upgrade it is recommended to put a brand new
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pair of cells into the camera MasterEx intrinsically safe so that the unit cannot lose
Do not remove the USB cable from the camera MasterEx intrinsically safe until the
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upgrade has completed or you may render the camera MasterEx intrinsically safe
The camera MasterEx intrinsically safe can only be upgraded under Windows XP/
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From time to time the manufacturer will release firmware updates which will enhance and improve
camera MasterEx intrinsically safe. In order to perform a software upgrade the camera MasterEx
intrinsically safe must be put into upgrade mode. First ensure the unit is powered down. Then press and
hold the flash button and picture taking button at the same time for approx 2 seconds. The middle blue
LED should then flash indicating it is in upgrade mode.
Once in this mode connect a PC running Windows XP/Vista/7 to the unit via a USB cable and run the
upgrade file which has been obtained from the manufacturer. The unit should power itself off once the
upgrade is complete.
Under Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7, simply run the upgrade installer provided. When the window
below is shown, select the desired location and press 'Install'. If you are asked about installing software
from an unknown vendor, just press the 'continue' button.
the only way to get out of this mode is to remove a battery. This is a deliberate
feature to stop the unit from being accidentally switched off during an upgrade
power during the upgrade.
unusable.
Vista/7
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