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EXFO FTB-500 (Window XP) User Manual

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Getting Started with Your FTB-500

FTB-500

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Installing or Upgrading the Applications

For the installation or upgrade, you will need:

an FTB-500 unit

a computer equipped with a USB port; Windows must be installed on
the computer

a USB memory key

Note: The computer and USB key are only necessary if you do not wish to

download the files directly on your unit.

Note: For more information on the installation, refer to the Update Manager

online help.

To update or reinstall Update Manager:
1.
If necessary, retrieve the desired installation files from the Internet.

If you do not intend to download files directly on your unit, connect a
USB memory key to one of the USB ports of the computer and copy the
installation files to this USB key.

2. If it is not already done, turn on your unit.

3. Exit Toolbox and the modules’ applications.

4. If you want to install Update Manager using the USB key, disconnect it

from the computer and connect it to one of the USB ports of your unit.

5. On your unit, create a folder on the Windows desktop.

6. Copy the installation files (from the USB key) to the newly created

folder.

7. From the newly created folder, tap the Setup.exe file to start the

installation.

8. Follow the on-screen instructions.

9. When the installation is complete, simply disconnect the USB memory

key.