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EchoStar SoftwareLoader for use with the EchoStar Satellite Receivers.
(c) 2001 EchoStar International Corporation - All Rights Reserved.

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HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
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EchoStar SoftwareLoader notes
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This ReadMe.txt file covers compatibility information, late-breaking news, and usage tips for the EchoStar SoftwareLoader.
The following topics are discussed:

1 Installation of the  EchoStar SoftwareLoader onto the PC
2 Connect the receiver to the PC
3 Get the latest software update
4 Start the  EchoStar SoftwareLoader
5 Configure the EchoStar SoftwareLoader
6 Upload the receiver's user defined data
7 Download the latest software into the receiver
8 Download the uploaded userdefined  data into the receiver
9 Troubleshooting

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If you are tuned to the applicable satellite, it is also possible to download the latest software automatically into your receiver. Please refer to your user manual for the detailed instructions.

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1 Installation of the Software Loader onto the PC
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 a) Copy the folder EchoStar into C:\Program Files\
 b) Open the folder C:\Program Files\EchoStar
 c) Note that two folders are present; MP3 Loader and Software Loader


2 Connect the receiver to the PC
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 a) Switch off the PC
 b) Switch the receiver to standby
 c) Connect the RS232 cable (0 modem cable) between the receiver and the PC


3 Get the latest software update
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 a) Switch on the receiver
 b) On the Remote Control Unit, press menu
 c) Find the About EchoStar page
 d) Make a note of the actual software version
 e) Switch on the PC and get access to the Internet
 f) Go to www.echostar-int.com
 g) Find the latest software version for your receiver
 h) Find the user's manual update that supports the latest software (if available)
 i) Save the latest software in  C:\Program Files\EchoStar\Software Loader\Software Updates
 j) Uncompress (with Winzip) the file in  C:\Program Files\EchoStar\Software Loader\SoftwareUpdates
 k) Save the latest user's manual update in  C:\Program Files\EchoStar\Software Loader\UserManualUpdates


4 Start the EchoStar SoftwareLoader
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 a) On the PC, close all other programs before you start the SoftwareLoader
 b) Go to C:\Program Files\EchoStar\Software Loader\SoftwareLoader
 c) Double click the file SoftwareLoader.exe
 d) The EchoStar SoftwareLoader appears
 e) Read the available on-screen help text for information on the selections


5 Configure the EchoStar SoftwareLoader
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 a) Select the applicable COM Port
 b) Select the applicable Baud rate
 c) Switch on the receiver


6 Upload the receiver's customized data
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Note:
This procedure is  not required after a software update, but if you want to reset the receiver to the factory defaults all user data gets over written.
You can preserve the personal data onto your PC, so can can download the personal settings, after a factory reset  back into  the receiver
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 a) Make sure the receiver is switched on and connected to the PC 
 b) Select the UPLOAD tab
 c) Set the correct path to save the upload file to C:\Program Files\EchoStar\Software Loader\UserData
 d) Type in a file name that has the current software version with the extension .STB (example: sw100.STB)
 e) Switch the receiver (IRD) off
 f) Switch the receiver (IRD) on and note that the progress bars show after a few seconds
 g) Wait for the upload to complete and observe the progress on the receiver display

 Warning!
 Do not press any buttons, 
 this can interrupt the upload sequence which can damage the upload which results in data-loss

 h) After a while the Upload Completed pop-up shows
 i) Click OK to finish the upload sequence
 

7 Download the latest software into the receiver
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 a) Make sure the receiver is switched on and connected to the PC
 b) If you want to keep your personal settings after a factory rest, perform an upload as discussed before
 c) Select the DOWNLOAD tab
 d) Click the Browse button and find the latest software in C:\Program Files\EchoStar\Software Loader\SoftwareUpdates
 e) Switch the receiver (IRD) to standby
 f) Switch the receiver (IRD) to on and note that the progress bars show after a few seconds
 g) Wait for the download to complete and observe the progress on the receiver display

 Warning!
 Do not press any buttons, 
 this can interrupt the software update sequence which can damage the receiver permanently

 h) After a while the download completed pop-up shows
 i) Click OK to finish the download sequence.
 j) If finished, 
	close the EchoStar SoftwareLoader program
	Switch off the PC
	Switch the receiver to standby
	Remove the RS232 cable (0 modem cable) between the receiver and the PC
 
8 Download the uploaded customized data into the receiver
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 a) Make sure the receiver is switched on and connected to the PC
 b) Select the DOWNLOAD tab
 c) Click the Browse button and find the applicable *.STB file in C:\Program Files\EchoStar\Software Loader\UserData
 d) Switch the receiver (IRD) to standby
 e) Switch the receiver (IRD) to on and note that the progress bars show after a few seconds
 f) Wait for the download to complete and observe the progress on the receiver display

 Warning!
 Do not press any buttons, 
 this can interrupt the software update sequence which can damage the receiver permanently

 g) After a while the download completed pop-up shows
 h) Click OK to finish the download sequence.
 j) If finished, 
	close the EchoStar SoftwareLoader program
	Switch off the PC
	Switch the receiver to standby
	Remove the RS232 cable (0 modem cable) between the receiver and the PC


9 Troubleshooting
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 a) The download sequence does not start after the receiver is switched on
      Make sure:
      - the RS232 cable (0 modem cable) is correctly connected between the PC and the receiver
      - the correct COM Port is selected, if necessary select another COM port
      - the selected Baud rate is supported by your PC, if necessary choose a lower Baud rate
      - the software update has the correct extension (BIN), if necessary unpack the .ZIP file
      - Switch the receiver to standby again and back to on


 



