User Manual

SmartyCam
User Manual
Release 1.22 – firmware version 1.03.10
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Chapter 8 – SmartyCam Maintenance
SmartyCam does not require any particular maintenance.
Warning: it is strongly recommended not to open the camera.
Periodically check www.smartycam.com for software and/or firmware updates; a
recommended option is to subscribe to the www.smartycam.com newsletter to receive all
updates in real time.
SmartyCam firmware update can be performed in two ways:
• using SmartyManager software included in the CD that comes with SmartyCam kit;
refer to that software user manual for further information;
• copying the updating file straight to SmartyCam micro SD; this second way is
quicker.
1 – How to update SmartyCam firmware through the micro SD
To update SmartyCam firmware through the micro SD follow this procedure:
• switch SmartyCam off and remove the micro SD;
• connect SmartyCam micro SD to the PC;
• visit “www.smartycam.com>>updates” and download the last firmware release
clicking on “SmartyCam Main & Slave processor firmware”;
• copy the downloaded file (smarty_update_vXX.YY.ZZ.zip) on the micro SD: do not
copy it in a sub-folder;
• extract the micro SD from the PC and insert it in SmartyCam pointing forward;
• switch SmartyCam on pressing the central and the right button at a time;
• as soon as SmartyCam switches on release the central button;
• when SmartyCam display shows Linux Penguin release the right button too;
• the display shows a firmware upgrading message;
• when the procedure is over press any key and SmartyCam will switch off;
• switch SmartyCam on again and it will be updated.