Honeywell CV31 How to Update the System Software, Update the Computer with SmartSystems

Chapter 4 — Manage the Computer

How to Update the System Software

The computer uses SmartSystems bundles to update the operating system (OS) and the system software.

You can use these methods to update your computer:

•You can update individual computers, or multiple computers at the same time, using the SmartSystems console.

•You can update individual computers with a microSD card.

Update the Computer with SmartSystems

You can use the SmartSystems console to update the operating system or system software on your mobile computer.

1Go to www.intermec.com/SmartSystems and download and install SmartSystems.

2Download the SmartSystems bundles you want to install: a Go to www.intermec.com.

b Click Products and navigate to your computer product page.

c Click the Downloads tab and scroll down to the OS/Firmware/ Drivers section.

d Select the SmartSystems bundles you want to install.

3On your computer, make sure that power management is disabled.

4Start SmartSystems and make sure that your computer is discovered.

5Double-click the SmartSystems bundle to extract the update files to the software vault.

6On the SmartSystems console, find the bundle to install and drag it to each computer (or group in a folder) you want to update. SmartSystems installs the update on your computer.

After the download is complete, your computer begins the update process and automatically performs a cold boot. The computer then enters a special Update Loader mode where it has no network connections and is completely unusable. While your computer is offline, SmartSystems displays a red stop symbol.

This process can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 15 minutes depending on the update. After the update is complete, the computer boots again.

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