Resolving Software Issues - Topcon DS Series Instruction Manual

8.2

Resolving Software Issues

If you are experiencing problems with the instrument and suspect a fault in the program, you should
try a warm boot. If the problem is not resolved with a warm boot the next step is to perform a cold boot.
A warm boot will not erase surveying data in the instrument but will cancel the resume function.
Whenever possible transmit the data to a personal computer before rebooting.
PROCEDURE
1. Power OFF the instrument.
2. Press { } while pressing {ENT}.
The instrument is reset and powers ON as normal.
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Cold boot
If the problem is not resolved with a warm boot the next step is to perform a cold boot. A cold
boot will not erase surveying data in the instrument but all the parameters will be changed to the
factory settings. If the data in the memory is necessary, BE SURE TO TRANSFER IT TO A
PERSONAL COMPUTER BEFORE PERFORMING A COLD BOOT.
To perform a cold boot, while holding {
The instrument is reset and powers ON as normal.
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"22.11 Restoring Default Settings"
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Problems Powering OFF
When the instrument cannot be powered OFF as normal, depress the reset button with the tip
of the stylus pen.
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• Pressing the Reset button may result in file and folder data being lost.
Reset button
}, and {S.P.}, press {
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8. POWER ON/OFF
}.