Updating The Firmware; General; Dabout Updating The Firmware; Dchecking The Firmware Version - Icom IC-R8600 Instruction Manual

General

D About updating the fi rmware
You can update the IC-R8600's fi rmware using an SD
card. Updating the fi rmware may add new functions
and improves performance parameters.
You can download the latest fi rmware from the Icom
website.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html
D Checking the fi rmware version
You can check the fi rmware version on the Opening
screen when you turn ON the receiver.
The Main CPU's fi rmware version is displayed.
TIP: You can also check the fi rmware version on the
INFORMATION screen.
» SET > Others > Information > Version
MENU

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

Preparation

D Downloading the fi rmware fi le
Access the following URL and download the firmware file.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html
 These instructions are based on Microsoft
1. Click [Support].
2. Click "Firmware Updates/Software Downloads".
3. Click the desired firmware file link.
4. Read "Regarding this Download Service" carefully,
and then click [Agree].
5. Click "Save as" in the displayed File Download dialog.
6. Select the location where you want to save the
firmware, and then click [Save] in the displayed File
Download dialog.
• The fi le starts downloading.
• The fi rmware and the fi rm utility are compressed in a "zip"
format folder. Unzip it before use.
D Unzipping the fi rmware folder
1. Right-click the downloaded firmware folder
(zip format).
• Right-click menu is displayed.
2. Click "Extract All..."
• After unzipping, a folder is created in the same location
as the downloaded folder.
 In the "R8600_X*" folder, "8600XXXX.dat*" is created.
* X represents the release number.
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