Updating The Software; Troubleshooting - Shimano FlightDeck SC-7900 Service Instructions Manual

(4) When the message "Completing
the Found New Hardware Wizard"
is displayed, the setup for using
the USB dongle is complete.
* Depending on the environment
of the computer you are using, it
may be necessary to restart the
computer.
■ Connecting to the main unit (PC-LINK)
Use the USB dongle to establish a data connection between the personal
computer and the main unit.
* The distance between the main unit and the USB dongle should be
within 1.5 m.
(1) Connect the USB dongle to the personal computer.
(2) Launch FLIGHT DECK Manager.
A connection signal will be sent to the main unit.
(3) Start up Setting mode on the main unit.
(For details on starting up setting mode and
methods of operation, refer to page 26.)
(4) Select "PC-LINK" at the main unit.
(5) The connection standby screen will be
displayed.
• WAITING:
The main unit is waiting for a communication
from the computer to establish the connection.
• CONNECTING:
Communication has been received and the connection mode is being
negotiated.
• Link-ERR:
A connection error occurred.
If Link-ERR is being displayed
* Change the direction of the main unit or bring it closer to the USB
dongle.
* Turn off any wireless devices which might be interfering with
communication between the main unit and the USB dongle, or move
such equipment further away. (Example: cordless phones, door
phones, other devices using the 2.4GHz wireless band)
* Avoid using microwave ovens while a connection is in progress.
Electromagnetic waves from microwave ovens may interfere with
communication.
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* If there are any other main units nearby which are in PC-LINK mode,
switch them out of PC-LINK mode. If any USB dongles are being used
in other computers, remove those USB dongles.
Check all of the above, and then repeat the operation from step (1).
(6) Communication processing with the various units (speed sensor,
bracket, ST wireless units and heart rate sensor unit) will be interrupted
and the main unit will return to communication mode with the
personal computer.

12. Updating the Software

You can update the main unit's software by connecting the USB dongle to
the personal computer so that the personal computer can communicate
with the main unit. For details, refer to the Shimano website.
CAUTION:
• When the software is updated, all data files remaining inside the main
unit will be deleted.
* After updating, you can start off in PC-LINK mode to write the settings
which are stored on the PC into the main unit.
• When updating the software, be sure to use a battery with sufficient
charge remaining.
• In addition, do not remove the main unit's battery while updating is in
progress.

13. Troubleshooting

Symptom
Check that the speed sensor and the main unit positions
(distance and direction) are correct.
Speed display does not
Check that the speed sensor and magnet positions are correct.
appear.
Check that pairing has been carried out for the speed sensor.
Heart rate display does
Check that pairing has been carried out for the heart rate
not appear. sensor unit.
Gear display does not
Check that pairing has been carried out for the ST wireless
appear. units and the bracket (SM-EW79F-E/I).
The battery charge
Replace the battery with a new one and check if the display
indicator is unstable
becomes stable.
during battery mode.
Remedy
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