Updating the System

When performing an update, never operate the unit on battery power. 
Be sure to use the AC adaptor.

Important Notes on User Data
Performing a system update resets the System Settings to their factory
defaults. The R-44 has no feature for backing up the System Settings. Back up
the System Settings by noting them down in writing.
* For detailed information about the System Settings, refer to p.60 of the Owner's
Manual.

Items Required
. Computer equipped with a USB connector
. SD card
. USB cable
. R-44 update file

Preparations for Updating
Copy the update file to the SD card.
This section covers the procedure for using the R-44 as a card reader.
Alternatively, you can use a card reader.
1. Insert the SD card into the card slot on the R-44.
2. Press [POWER] on the R-44 to switch on the power.
3. Connect the computer and the R-44 using the USB cable.
4. Copy the update file on the computer (the r44_update folder) to the root
directory on the SD card.
* If an r44_update folder is present on the SD card already, then delete it first
before copying the new r44_update folder to the SD card.
5. Terminate the USB connection between the computer and the R-44, then
detach the USB cable.
6. Press [POWER] on the R-44 to switch off the power.

Update Procedure
1. Insert the SD card onto which the update file has been copied into the
card slot in the R-44.
2. Hold down [REPEAT] and [DISP] and switch on the power.
* Continue to hold down the two buttons until the screen display appears.
3. Press [ENTER].
The update starts.
* Never switch off the power while the update is in progress.
* To quit the update, switch off the power by pressing [POWER] without
pressing [ENTER].
When the update finishes, [PLAY] lights up.
4. Press [POWER] to switch off the power.