Kyocera KM-F1050 User Manual page 40

Device Manager
Firmware Upgrade Risks and Recovery Options
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potential risk. When preparing a firmware upgrade, review the process with your
dealer or service organization and establish contingency plans.
Warning: If a device is turned off or loses power at a critical point during the
upgrade, the device could become inoperable and require a servicing to
replace damaged components.
Risks and recovery options can differ depending on the type of upgrade. The
Firmware Upgrade Risks and Recovery Options section describes some of
the issues involved.
Hazard: If a device is turned off or loses power at a critical point during the
upgrade, the device could become inoperable.
There are potential risks associated with using the Firmware Upgrade. Before
you select any options for the upgrade, the beginning page in the upgrade
wizard requires that you acknowledge understanding and acceptance of the
risks. When preparing a firmware upgrade, it is recommended that you review
the process with your dealer or service organization and be sure that
contingency plans are in place.
Risks and recovery options can differ depending on the type of upgrade.
Danger Period During Upgrade
Any Device
Do not turn off the device when the Status in List View shows the device is
Upgrading. Check for the new firmware version in List View to be sure that
the device upgrade has completed.
System/Fax
Do not turn off the device when the device operation panel displays Erasing,
Writing, or Downloading. For System, processing is about 3 to 5 minutes;
for Fax, about 1 to 2 minutes.
IB-2x
No indication of the upgrade is displayed on the device operation panel.
Check for the new firmware version in List View or Map View to be sure that
the upgrade has completed for each device. Processing time is about 30
seconds.
Upgrade Completion Indicators
Use any of the following methods to check completion for any device:
Check the log file. The firmware log file is normally located in the KMnet
Admin\log folder with the name fwuplog.txt.
Look for the appropriate firmware in List View or Map View. If the new
firmware version appears, the upgrade is complete.
Double-click on the device to open its Properties page. If the new firmware
version appears in the Device Settings tab, the upgrade is complete.
For System or Fax, the device operation panel displays the new version
number, or the word Completed.
Upgrade Error Indicators
Any Device
The result of the device upgrade is recorded in the log file as Failed.
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