System Diagnostic Mode: Version

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This diagnosis displays the current version information for the navigation system software. In addition, this screen allows the loading of updated software if requested by the factory, or instructed by a service bulletin. Software may be loaded from a DVD or a USB device.

Flash: Displays the version of the navigation software in memory.
HDD: Displays the version of the navigation software in the navigation HDD.
USB: If displayed, this value represents the version of the USB software in the USB device.
Disc: If displayed, this value represents the version of the navigation software on the navigation DVD.
DSP: Displays the version of the DSP firmware.
IPL, APL, DBOOT, HDD, and APP, are all for factory use.
Model: For this model, the field should begin with TK8.

Fig 1: Diagnostic Screen Display - Software Version
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If you need to download a software into the audio-navigation unit, do this:

Insert the DVD or connect the USB device in which the software is installed.
Select DownLoad in the Version menu.

Fig 2: Diagnostic Screen Display - Software Version
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If you are loading older software into the audio-navigation unit's memory, a confirmation screen appears warning you that the version being uploaded is older than the currently loaded software.

Fig 3: Diagnostic Screen Display - Confirmation
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Select YES on the confirmation screen. The navigation system reboots.
Check that the navigation display shows the map properly.