SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE

1. Preparation

Prepare the following items.

• USB2.0 memory (FAT32, Minimum 200 MB required)
• Software package file

2. Software Update Procedure

1. Copy the software file to the USB memory.

Directory is "x:/_update_sfd_img.dat" ("x" for USB memory in use).

2. Insert the USB memory to the USB port of the SFD-1010/1012.

3. Initiate Update Mode

For landscape/horizontal orientation, hold the [UP arrow key] (⬆️) and turn the power on. For portrait/vertical orientation, hold the [RIGHT arrow key] (➡️) and turn the power on. Keep pressing the arrow key until the update window appears in step 4.

Visual representation of the FURUNO SFD-1010/1012 FLEX FUNCTION DISPLAY unit. It shows the device in two orientations: Landscape/Horizontal, displaying '54.3' knots, and Portrait/Vertical.

4. Confirm Update

A white screen appears with the message [Do you want to update? If yes, press ENTER... xx] ("xx" for count-down time indication). Release the [UP arrow key] (⬆️) or [RIGHT arrow key] (➡️) and press the [ENTER key] (✅) (see the figure below).

Screenshot of the FURUNO SFD-1010/1012 display showing the software update confirmation prompt: "Do you want to update? If yes, press ENTER... xx".

Note: If the [ENTER key] (✅) is not pressed before the count-down is complete, the display will start up in a regular sequence.

5. System Update in Progress

The display switches to the update mode and shows the message [Preparing for System Update...].

6. Update Completion

In the later process, the display will indicate variable contents according to the update content and opens the application after the process is complete. Wait until the application starts up.

7. Automatic Restart

When the sequences are complete, the application will automatically start up.

3. How to check software version

Each version can be checked on the self-test screen.

1. Access Self-Test Screen

Select [SYSTEM] - [Tests] - [SFD Self Test] from the menu (see the figure below).

Screenshot of the FURUNO SFD-1010/1012 menu system. The navigation path to the self-test screen is shown: SYSTEM -> Tests -> SFD Self Test. Key menu items visible include Language, Orientation Setting, and Ejecting USB Storage Safely.

2. Check Software Versions

The test screen is shown below. Check for the latest versions.

Screenshot of the FURUNO SFD-1010/1012 Self Test screen. This screen displays detailed system information, including software versions for various components like the DFF-3D, application, and key. It also shows network and sensor status. The instruction 'Push [MENU/ESC] 3 times to exit' is present.