UPDATE E-A7 SYSTEM PROGRAM ( VER.2.01 )

How to update

Important notice: Never turn the E-A7 off during the update process, or E-A7 won't reboot correctly any more.

Before executing the update to E-A7 version 2.01, be sure to perform a backup.

Updating to E-A7 version 2.01 initializes all User data. Before executing the update, be sure to carry out a backup.
Performing a restore operation after completing the update lets you use the User data after the update.
* For more details on backup and restore procedures, refer to Backing Up or Initializing Data (Utility) in the E-A7 Reference Manual.

Step 1: Saving Data to USB Flash Drive (Backup)

1. Press the [Menu] button.
   The Menu screen appears.
2. Use the direct buttons to select "Utility."
   The Utility screen appears.
3. Use the direct buttons to select "Backup."
   A confirmation message appears.
4. Press the [F5] (Yes) button.
   If you decide to cancel, press the [F1] (No) button.
   When the backup has been completed, you return to the Utility screen.

Step 2: Creating the Update USB Memory

1. Connect the USB Flash memory to the USB connector of your computer.
2. Copy the all update files in the above to the root folder of the USB Flash memory.
   * Do not copy the "e_a7_sys_v201" folder.
3. Disconnect the USB Flash memory from your computer as follows.
   [ Windows ]
   Use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows task tray to un-mount the USB Flash memory. And then disconnect the USB Flash memory from your computer.
   [ Mac ]
   Drag the Drive icon of the USB Flash memory into the trash in the dock. And then remove the USB Flash memory from your computer.

Step 3: Update Procedure

1. Make sure the unit's power is switched off, then connect the USB Flash Memory device to the USB MEMORY connector.
2. Hold down the [ TAP ] button and switch on the power.
3. When the message "Update Mode:" appears, release the button.
   The update starts.
   * The update process takes several minutes to finish. Be sure never to switch off the power before the operation finishes.
4. When the message "SUCCESS" is displayed, the operation has finished. (You will take about 30 minutes to update.)
5. Switch off the power.
6. Detach the USB Flash Memory, then switch on the power to the unit and verify that the version has been updated.

Step 4: Restoring Saved Data from USB Memory Back into the E-A7 (Restore)

1. Press the [Menu] button.
   The Menu screen appears.
2. Use the direct buttons to select "Utility."
   The Utility screen appears.
3. Use the direct buttons to select "Restore."
   A confirmation message appears.
4. Press the [F5] (Yes) button.
   If you decide to cancel, press the [F1] (No) button.
5. Turn the power of the E-A7 off, then on again.

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