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| − | = Introduction =
| + | http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Konfig_Manual |
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| − | = Installation =
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| − | To install Linn Konfig double-click on the latest Linn Konfig downloadable from the [http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software software download page]. Follow the on screen installation instructions to complete the installation. Upon a successful installation, you can access Linn Konfig by tapping Start->Programs->Linn->Konfig.
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| − | Linn Konfig can be uninstalled using your platforms normal mechanisms for removing programs. An uninstaller program is distributed with the application if you want to uninstall it manually.
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| − | = System Requirements =
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| − | * OS: Windows XP/Vista with Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0, Linux with Mono v2.4, or Mac OS X with Mono v2.4
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| − | * RAM: 512MB
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| − | * Video Card: 800x600
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| − | = Operation =
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| − | === Setup (Tools->Options) ===
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| − | * Network Tab: select the network adapter you are currently using
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| − | * Update Tab: enable or disable automatic update checks, as well as visibility of Beta or Development software (advanced users only)
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| − | ** If automatic updates are on, Linn Konfig will automatically prompt you to download a new version of the application if it is available
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| − | === Device Selection (Version) ===
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| − | [[Image:KonfigVersionInfo.PNG|700px|Device Selection (Version)]]
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| − | * Devices will be discovered automatically when the application is loaded
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| − | ** Discovery status shows discovery progress
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| − | ** Discovered device info shows all relevant devices and their vital stats
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| − | ** Select View->Refresh Device List (or press F5) if your device is missing from the list
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| − | ** You can also toggle between Deatils, Icons, List, and Tree views from the View menu
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| − | * Click on a device in the list to display it's version information
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| − | * Click on the product portal link to display the device specific web page (also available from the device right click menu)
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| − | * Click on the various tabs for device configuration, diagnostics, and update
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| − | * Device status (bottom left) will tell you if the device is Online, Offline, or Fallback (Reporgram) mode.
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| − | * Connection status (bottom left) will tell you if you are currently connected to the device
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| − | === Configuration ===
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| − | [[Image:KonfigConfig.PNG|700px|Configuration]]
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| − | * The configuation tab allows you to change all of the various settings for the selected device
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| − | ** Drop down boxes are provided for settings that only allow certain values
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| − | ** All other settings can be typed into the box provided
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| − | * Reboot: press this button to reboot your device (required after changing most settings for the settings to become active - also available from the device right click menu)
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| − | * Restore Defaults: use this button to restore your device to the all of its defualt (factory) settings
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| − | * Reflash (advanced users only): use this button to manually upload software to your device (requires this software to be downloaded and stored locally on your PC - also available from the device right click menu)
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| − | === Diagnostics ===
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| − | [[Image:KonfigDiagnostics.PNG|700px|Diagnostics]]
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| − | * Select the test you wish to run and click the start button
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| − | ** Device test: runs the standard diagnostics tests for your device (also available from the device right click menu)
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| − | ** System log: displays the active device log
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| − | ** Infrared test: will display all IR commands sent to your device (where applicable)
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| − | ** VFD Display Fill: turn all pixels on (where applicable)
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| − | ** VFD Display Clear: turn all pixels off (where applicable)
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| − | ** Locate device: triggers blinking search led (where applicable)
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| − | * Once the test is complete, you can copy, save, clear, or send the data to Linn
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| − | ** Sending the data to Linn will bring up a form where you can optionally supply your own details if you wish to be contacted
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| − | ** Sending your data to Linn will also send any crash data your device may contain, as well as relevant system information and the debug console data
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| − | === Update ===
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| − | [[Image:KonfigUpdate.PNG|700px|Update]]
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| − | * If your device states 'Software Update Available' in the Message field, click on the update tab to retreive and upload this update (also available from the device right click menu)
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| − | * Select the version to update (latest version is always recommended) from the list and click on update
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| − | * The update progress will be displayed in detail
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| − | * Click on the release notes link to view the specific changes available in a particular update
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| − | * If you have multiple DS devices, you can select Tools->Update All Devices. This will update all of your available devices to the latest available versions
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| − | * If you have turned off automatic update checks, you can select Tools->Check for Updates at any time to determine if there are newer versions available (includes updates for Linn Konfig)
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| − | = Troubleshooting =
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| − | === Debug Console ===
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| − | * Select Tools->Debug Console for deatiled debug information for your current session
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| − | === What if I have problems updating? ===
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| − | ''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''
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| − | * Restart Linn Konfig. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.
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| − | * If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process
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| − | * If this fails, power cycle your device and try again
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| − | * If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again
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| − | === What if I want to go back to Bute? ===
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| − | # Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device
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| − | # Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site]
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| − | # Select your device from the list and go to the update tab. Select device firmware from the dropdown box and select the latest Bute firmware release and update
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| − | # Keep in mind
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| − | #* Cara control points will no longer work with your device
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| − | #* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)
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| − | === Why doesnt' the right click menu work on Mac? ===
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| − | * The right click menu available when clicking on a device in the list is not currently implemented in Mono v2.4 for Mac OS X. These operations can all be accessed through other means.
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