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MX7 Tecton OS Upgrade
Depending on the size of the operating system, the total time required for a successful upgrade may require several minutes.
The OS upgrade files are unique to your MX7 Tecton physical configuration and date of manufacture. OS upgrade files designed
for one device configuration should not be used on a different device configuration.
The MX7 Tecton running Windows Mobile must be returned to the manufacturer, Honeywell, if the device is to be re-imaged with
any other Windows operating system (for example, Windows CE 6).
During the upgrade process all settings revert to factory defaults. Parameters will need to be changed from factory defaults to
your preferred values at the conclusion of the upgrade process.
Preparation
• Contact Technical Assistance (page 16-1) to get the OS upgrade files from Honeywell.
• Removing and installing the SD Flash card should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface.
• Always perform MX7 Tecton updates when it has a fully charged main battery and/or a dependable external power source
connected to the MX7 Tecton.
Procedure
1. Place the new image files and MX7Update on a SD card.
2. Place the MX7 Tecton in Suspend Mode and remove the main battery.
3. Lift the rubber barrier and slide the SD card out of the slot. Do not remove the rubber barrier. The MX7 Tecton may not
have a SD card in the slot because the OS is in flash.
4. Place the card with the new image files on it into the SD slot. The label on the SD card should be facing up.
5. Launch MX7UPDATE.EXE in My Device > Storage Card.
6. Verify the Target OS = WinMobile check box is checked
7. Important: If a failure occurs during the update, DO NOT RESTART (or coldboot). Follow the instructions on the
screen to Exit the update utility then restart the update utility.
8. Tap Start to start the update. The check box is dimmed when the Update is processing. Do not touch the device until
the install/update is complete.
SD Card Location
Update Icon