Update Tab - Revision history

Patrick at 14:41, 15 June 2017

2017-06-15T14:41:31Z

Patrick at 14:41, 15 June 2017

2017-06-15T14:41:20Z

Ian: /* Factory Reset */

2011-08-31T19:00:28Z

‎Factory Reset

Chris at 15:59, 31 August 2011

2011-08-31T15:59:08Z

Chris at 15:50, 31 August 2011

2011-08-31T15:50:59Z

Chris at 15:39, 31 August 2011

2011-08-31T15:39:50Z

Ian: /* Check for Updates Button */

2011-08-30T13:20:21Z

‎Check for Updates Button

Ian at 15:23, 29 August 2011

2011-08-29T15:23:54Z

Zachary at 19:53, 21 December 2010

2010-12-21T19:53:26Z

Zachary at 21:55, 7 December 2010

2010-12-07T21:55:45Z

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 * A dialog box will appear confirming the update firmware process has been selected. Click YES or OK to proceed.
 * The next dialog box will indicate what firmware release is going to be installed in the unit. Clicking YES will start the install. Clicking NO will cancel the process.
-* Click YES. NOTE: DO NOT DISCONECT OR TURN OFF THE UNIT FROM YOUR COMPUTER WHILE THE UNIT IS UPDATING!
+* Click YES. NOTE: DO NOT DISCONNECT OR TURN OFF THE UNIT FROM YOUR COMPUTER WHILE THE UNIT IS UPDATING!
 * The progress bars will show the status of the installation.
 * For ControlTL radios like the MiniTT1/FlexTT5/FlexTT6, the radios will be reset and previous settings may or may not be able to be reloaded.  Regardless, we always recommend a [[Factory_Reset#Reset_B_-_Factory_Defaults|Reset B]]

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 [[File:Update.jpg|500px|center|Update Tab]]
 ====Update Firmware Button====
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 * Connect the radio to the computers USB port.
-* Wait for the main screen to update with the units information. NOTE: If the Update Firmware button is grayed out, no firmware has yet been downloaded for the connected radio.
+* Wait for the main screen to update with the units information. NOTE: If the Update Firmware button is grayed out, no firmware has yet been downloaded for the connected radio.  Close and re-run the PocketWizard Utility with your computer connected to the internet.
 * Click the Update Firmware button.
-* A dialog box will appear confirming the update firmware process has been selected. Click OK to proceed.
+* A dialog box will appear confirming the update firmware process has been selected. Click YES or OK to proceed.
 * The next dialog box will indicate what firmware release is going to be installed in the unit. Clicking YES will start the install. Clicking NO will cancel the process.
 * Click YES. NOTE: DO NOT DISCONECT OR TURN OFF THE UNIT FROM YOUR COMPUTER WHILE THE UNIT IS UPDATING!
 * The progress bars will show the status of the installation.
-* Upon completion of the installation, a MultiMAX will beep and reset to normal mode and a dialog box will indicate the update is complete. Click OK
+* For ControlTL radios like the MiniTT1/FlexTT5/FlexTT6, the radios will be reset and previous settings may or may not be able to be reloaded.  Regardless, we always recommend a [[Factory_Reset#Reset_B_-_Factory_Defaults|Reset B]]
-* For the MiniTT1/FlexTT5 the Maintenance and Settings Tab will show after clicking the update complete dialog box.
-* Connect the next unit to update and repeat the steps above.
 ====Factory Reset====
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 * A dialog box that says "Are you sure you want to reset the unit to factory defaults?" will appear. Click "Yes."
 *The PocketWizard Utility may flicker, and then will default to the [[Channel Tab]].
-*Your radio have now been successfully reset. To see the Factory Default Settings, see the [[Factory Reset#Default Settings|Default Settings]] section of the [[Factory Reset]] page.
+*Your radio has now been successfully reset. To see the Factory Default Settings, see the [[Factory Reset#Default Settings|Default Settings]] section of the [[Factory Reset]] page.

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−	You ~~now have the option to~~ perform a “Factory Reset” from within the [[PocketWizard Utility]] for your ControlTL radio. In addition, when you update your radios via the Utility, factory reset will be performed automatically ~~which can be a real time saver~~. Your previous settings will be saved, and when possible, you will be able to re-load them after the firmware update and factory reset. A large jump in firmware versions or a specific change in the firmware may make it impossible to re-load, so be sure to write down any custom settings for Configuration 1 or Configuration 2 before you reset your radios so you can re-apply them after the upgrade.	+	You can perform a “Factory Reset” from within the [[PocketWizard Utility]] for your ControlTL radio. In addition, when you update your radios via the Utility, a factory reset will be performed automatically. Your previous settings will be saved, and when possible, you will be able to re-load them after the firmware update and factory reset. A large jump in firmware versions or a specific change in the firmware may make it impossible to re-load, so be sure to write down any custom settings for Configuration 1 or Configuration 2 before you reset your radios so you can re-apply them after the upgrade.

	* Click "Factory Reset"		* Click "Factory Reset"

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 {{Utility Tab Quick Links}}
 [[File:Update.jpg|500px|center|Update Tab]]
 ====Check for Updates Button====

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	NOTE: If the MultiMAX has been disconnected or turned off during the update process the unit will only turn on in USB mode. If this happens repeat the above steps to reinstall the firmware.		NOTE: If the MultiMAX has been disconnected or turned off during the update process the unit will only turn on in USB mode. If this happens repeat the above steps to reinstall the firmware.
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		+	====Factory Reset====
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		+	You now have the option to perform a “Factory Reset” from within the [[PocketWizard Utility]] for your ControlTL radio. In addition, when you update your radios via the Utility, factory reset will be performed automatically which can be a real time saver. Your previous settings will be saved, and when possible, you will be able to re-load them after the firmware update and factory reset. A large jump in firmware versions or a specific change in the firmware may make it impossible to re-load, so be sure to write down any custom settings for Configuration 1 or Configuration 2 before you reset your radios so you can re-apply them after the upgrade.
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		+	* Click "Factory Reset"
		+	* A dialog box that says "Are you sure you want to reset the unit to factory defaults?" will appear. Click "Yes."
		+	*The PocketWizard Utility may flicker, and then will default to the [[Channel Tab]].
		+	*Your radio have now been successfully reset. To see the Factory Default Settings, see the [[Factory Reset#Default Settings\|Default Settings]] section of the [[Factory Reset]] page.

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 ====Check for Updates Button====
-The Check For Updates button will communicate via your internet connection to look for any updates to the PocketWizard Utility and all PocketWizard radios that have been registered  to your computer. Make sure to allow FTP communications through your network firewalls, if necessary.
+The Check For Updates button will communicate via your internet connection to look for any updates to the [[PocketWizard Utility]] and all PocketWizard radios that have been registered  to your computer. Make sure to allow FTP communications through your network firewalls, if necessary.
 * Click the Check For Updates button under the Updates tab.
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 * At the completion of the download, a dialog box will show which radios have updates waiting locally and if any unit is currently connected to your computer.
 * Follow the onscreen instructions to install the new firmware in the connected radio.
 ====Update Firmware Button====

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-{| style="float: right;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
+{{Utility Tab Quick Links}}
-|align="center" | '''Utility Tab Quick Links'''
-|-
-|[[Updating Firmware|Update]]
-|-
-|[[Channel Tab|Channel]]
-|-
-|[[Flash Tab|Flash]]
-|-
-|[[Sync Timing Tab|Sync Timing]]
-|-
-|[[PowerTracking Tab|PowerTracking]]
-|-
-|[[Modeling Tab|Modeling]]
-|-
-|[[Sleep Tab|Sleep]]
-|-
-|[[Misc Tab|Misc]]
-|}
 ====Check for Updates Button====

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 |}
-'''Check for Updates Button'''
+====Check for Updates Button====
 The Check For Updates button will communicate via your internet connection to look for any updates to the PocketWizard Utility and all PocketWizard radios that have been registered  to your computer.
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-'''Update Firmware Button'''
+====Update Firmware Button====
 The Update Firmware button will update or reinstall the firmware in the radio that is currently connected to the USB port of your computer.