Uniden BCD436HP User Manual page 28

Sentinel Software
If you are unable to locate this file, download the latest version from
http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP or,
http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP.
Sentinel will automatically notify you if a more recent version is available.
How to Install Sentinel Software
If you have not already installed Sentinel software, follow these procedures.
Use the USB cable to connect your scanner to your PC.
Turn on the scanner if it is not already on. Select Mass Storage.
The screen turns white while it is connected to the PC.
Sentinel software installation should begin immediately. If it does not, open the
drive folder and run Setup.exe in the Setup folder.
When installation is complete, Sentinel software and various documents are
installed on your PC.
Disconnect the USB cable. Your scanner begins initial setup procedures.
Updating Firmware
From time to time, Uniden will release firmware updates to improve existing
functionality, add new features, or address issues found in its operation. Updating
the firmware takes just a few minutes and is easily accomplished using the
Sentinel Software you installed on your PC.
Simply connect your scanner to your PC using the supplied USB cable and select
"Mass Storage". Then, in Sentinel select UPDATE > Update Firmware and follow
the on‐screen prompts.
Updating the Database
To update the scanner's database, connect it to your PC using the supplied USB
cable. Select "Mass Storage".
Next, in Sentinel select UPDATE > Update Master HPDB.
Finally, write the new database to your scanner by selecting Scanner > Write to
Scanner.
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