Using The Enclosed Software; Restoring The Factory Default Settings; Upgrading The Firmware Remotely - Canon VB101 User Manual

Using the Enclosed Software

Restoring the Factory Default Settings

Use the "IniVB101.exe" and "inivb101.elf" files in the same directory on the enclosed CD-ROM to
restore the VB101 settings to the factory default values.
Connect the VB101 to your PC (
1
into the CD-ROM drive and launch the "IniVB101.exe" program.
When the "IniVB101.exe" dialog box appears, perform steps
2
below to restore the factory default settings.
1 Select direct connection to COM1 as the connection method.
Enter "VB101" as the password (default setting).
3
The factory default setting are
restored
Refer to the previous pages for the factory default settings.
When you click the [Cancel] button after switching the VB101 back on, the power LED
c
remains lit orange. At this point, the VB101 software has not started up. If you do not
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need to change the settings, switch the VB101 to off and then on again and check that
the power LED is green. To begin the setup procedure again, launch "IniVB101.exe"
and then switch the VB101 off and on again as directed by the on-screen instructions.
If you forget the password, you will have to return the VB101 to a service center.
Please contact your Canon dealer.
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P.31), insert the enclosed CD-ROM
to
On some PCs you may have to select a port other than COM1.
Check the port number to which the serial cable is connected.
Switch the VB101 off and then
2
on again.
When you switch the VB101 on again,
the [Next] button is enabled.
When the confirmation message
4
appears, click the [OK] button.

Upgrading the Firmware Remotely

When a new version of the firmware is released, the firmware can be upgraded remotely. To
upgrade remotely, use the "vbrfu.exe" program on the CD-ROM and the new software.
Obtain the new software.
1
Visit the following Web site (URL:http:www.x-zone.canon.co.jp/WebView-E/index.htm)
for the latest information on new firmware.
Launch the "vbrfu.exe" program on the enclosed CD-ROM and used
2
the procedure below to perform the remote upgrade.
Enter the IP address, user name and password.
1
Specify the firmware file to be downloaded to the server.
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(5) The completion window appears.
Do not turn the VB101 off until the completion window appears. Turning the VB101 off
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before the Completion window appears may prevent the VB101 from starting up
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properly. If this occurs, consult your Canon dealer or service outlet.
Using the Enclosed Software
Server address: Camera server IP address
Administrator user name: Server administrator user name
Administrator password: Server administrator password
The current version is displayed.
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4 Store the downloaded firmware in
flash ROM.
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