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142 Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide
Trimble R8 Operation
161.1 Installing WinFlash
WinFlash can be installed from the Trimble R7, Trimble R8, 5700, and
5800 GPS Receivers CD, or from the Trimble website.
Installing WinFlash from the CD
1. Insert the disk into the CD drive on your computer.
2. From the main menu select Install individual software
packages.
3. Select Install WinFlash vX.XX with Trimble R8 drivers and
firmware.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
160.1 Upgrading firmware
Your Trimble R8 receiver is supplied with the latest version of receiver
firmware installed. If a later version becomes available, upgrade the
firmware installed on your receiver.
WinFlash guides you through the firmware upgrade process. The steps
required are described below. For more information, refer to the
WinFlash Help.
To upgrade the Trimble R8 receiver firmware:
1. Start WinFlash.
The Device Configuration screen appears.
2. From the Device type list select Trimble R8 Receiver.
3. From the PC serial port field select the serial (COM) port on
the computer that the receiver is connected to.
4. Click
Next.