Intermec SF51 User Manual page 42

Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the SF51
• PC running Microsoft Windows 2000/XP with SP1 or SP2
Before upgrading the SF51, you should fully charge the SF51
battery. For help, see
To upgrade the SF51
1 Download the latest upgrade package from the Intermec web
site at www.intermec.com.
a Go to Service & Support > Downloads.
b From the Select A Product drop-down list, choose Bar
Code Scanners: SF51 Cordless Scanner.
c Click the link to download the upgrade package, and save
it to your PC.
2 Remove the SF51 from the charger.
3 If necessary, install the USB or RS-232 Bluetooth adapter and
create a Bluetooth connection between your SF51 and your
PC. For help, see the instructions that ship with the adapter.
Note: Make sure that all applications on your PC are
closed.
4 Start the SF51 Firmware Upgrade Utility.
5 Click Browse to browse to the location of the firmware (.ldr)
file.
6 Select the firmware file and click Open.
7 From the COM Port drop-down list box, select the COM
port that the SF51 is using for Bluetooth communications.
8 Click Next. The upgrade utility gets the Bluetooth address
and current version of firmware on your SF51.
9 Click Upgrade. The status bar appears and the upgrade utility
upgrades your SF51 with the latest firmware.
Note: Do not place the SF51 in the 1-bay or 4-bay
charger during the firmware upgrade, because the
SF51 may lock up.
The upgrade utility notifies you when the upgrade is
complete.
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"Charging the Battery" on page
SF51 Cordless Scanner User's Guide
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