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6. Software Update
The Update function allows you to update the
scan tool software either through the scan tool or
via a computer.
IMPORTANT: The System_File is the
support program for the diagnostic application
software of the scan tool. Whenever there is an
update to this program, it will be downloaded
automatically as you click on the Update tool bar
on the home screen. An information window will
pop up: “The System_File program is being
updated. This will take a few minutes. Please
wait!” When the downloading is finished, the scan
tool will automatically restart to complete the
update.
6.1. Update the Software
through the Scan Tool
1. Ensure that the scan tool is connected to a
power source and the power LED light is
illuminated.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the scan
tool and wait for the home screen to appear.
3. Connect the scan tool to the Internet. (Please
refer to the Section 5.2 Wi-Fi on page 33 or
the Section 5.3 Network on page 34.
4. Click on Update, and the scan tool will load
on and display the “MaxiDAS
®
DS708
Update V3.24: (user name)” screen.
Figure 6.1: Update – Main Screen
NOTE: If the scan tool fails to log on the
updating process, you might be using an
illegal or limited connection. Please consult
the Internet administrator and adjust Internet
settings. To check the Internet status, you can
try logging on a website on the scan tool.
5. Select the program(s) that you would update.
Click on the All Version check box to show
all programs.
Cancel the All Version check box to show
only programs that are not yet installed or
require updating.
Click on the Select All check box to update
all programs in the list, or select the programs
that you would update by clicking on the
check boxes in front of the program names.
Please use the pull-down menu under the
Version column to find earlier versions.
