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= Introduction =
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= Installation =
 
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.
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
= System Requirements =
 
 
 
* OS: Windows XP/Vista with Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0, Linux with Mono v2.4, or Mac OS X with Mono v2.4
 
* RAM: 512MB
 
* Video Card: 800x600
 
 
 
= Operation =
 
 
 
=== Setup (Tools->Options) ===
 
* Network Tab: select the network adapter you are currently using
 
* Update Tab: enable or disable automatic update checks, as well as visibility of Beta or Development software (advanced users only)
 
** If automatic updates are on, Linn Konfig will automatically prompt you to download a new version of the application if it is available
 
 
 
=== Device Selection (Version) ===
 
[[Image:KonfigVersionInfo.PNG|700px|Device Selection (Version)]]
 
* Devices will be discovered automatically when the application is loaded
 
** Discovery status shows discovery progress
 
** Discovered device info shows all relevant devices and their vital stats
 
** Select View->Refresh Device List (or press F5) if your device is missing from the list
 
** You can also toggle between Deatils, Icons, List, and Tree views from the View menu
 
* Click on a device in the list to display it's version information
 
* Click on the product portal link to display the device specific web page (also available from the device right click menu)
 
* Click on the various tabs for device configuration, diagnostics, and update
 
* Device status (bottom left) will tell you if the device is Online, Offline, or Fallback (Reporgram) mode.
 
* Connection status (bottom left) will tell you if you are currently connected to the device
 
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=== Configuration ===
 
[[Image:KonfigConfig.PNG|700px|Configuration]]
 
* The configuation tab allows you to change all of the various settings for the selected device
 
** Drop down boxes are provided for settings that only allow certain values
 
** All other settings can be typed into the box provided
 
* 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)
 
* Restore Defaults: use this button to restore your device to the all of its defualt (factory) settings
 
* 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 ===
 
[[Image:KonfigDiagnostics.PNG|700px|Diagnostics]]
 
* Select the test you wish to run and click the start button
 
** Device test: runs the standard diagnostics tests for your device (also available from the device right click menu)
 
** System log: displays the active device log
 
** Infrared test: will display all IR commands sent to your device (where applicable)
 
** VFD Display Fill: turn all pixels on (where applicable)
 
** VFD Display Clear: turn all pixels off (where applicable)
 
** Locate device: triggers blinking search led (where applicable)
 
* Once the test is complete, you can copy, save, clear, or send the data to Linn
 
** Sending the data to Linn will bring up a form where you can optionally supply your own details if you wish to be contacted
 
** 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 ===
 
[[Image:KonfigUpdate.PNG|700px|Update]]
 
* 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)
 
* Select the version to update (latest version is always recommended) from the list and click on update
 
* The update progress will be displayed in detail
 
* Click on the release notes link to view the specific changes available in a particular update
 
* 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
 
* 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 =
 
 
 
=== Debug Console ===
 
* Select Tools->Debug Console for deatiled debug information for your current session
 
 
 
=== What if I have problems updating? ===
 
''Don't panic, the update process is safe, so you will always be able to recover your device''
 
* Restart Linn Konfig. If your device reports a Cara version, the update was successfull and you are done.
 
* If your device does not report a Cara version, retry the update process
 
* If this fails, power cycle your device and try again
 
* If this fails, put your device into fallback (from the button on the back of the device) and try again
 
 
 
=== What if I want to go back to Bute? ===
 
# Put your device into fallback mode from the button on the back of the device
 
# Download and install the latest Bute LinnConfig application from the [http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases release download site]
 
# 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
 
# Keep in mind
 
#* Cara control points will no longer work with your device
 
#* Your device will still have Cara fallback firmware (can not be reverted)
 
 
 
=== Why doesnt' the right click menu work on Mac? ===
 
* 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.
 

Latest revision as of 15:45, 9 August 2010