Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities Manual

REMOVING PREVIOUS SOFTWARE VERSIONS
Before installing the new software, remove any older versions of the software on the handheld.
The Factory Reset/Clean Boot method (1) is recommended. Read the descriptions below and choose the appropriate
procedure based on your handheld setup.
1. Removing the Previous Software Using Factory Reset/Clean Boot (Recommended)
Factory reset or "Clean Boot" is the recommended method for removing previous versions of the meter reading
software. This procedure resets the Trimble Ranger to "factory fresh" condition and removes all previously added
software. Refer to "Removing Previous Software Using Factory Reset/Clean Boot" on page 7.
If you previously added software to the handheld that you do not want to remove, use the Alternative method,
"Removing Previous Software Using Remove Programs" on page 8.
2. Removing the Previous Software Using Remove Programs (Alternative)
This procedure uses the Windows tool, "Remove Programs," for removing the previous meter reading software.
Remove Programs allows you to select the programs you want to remove. It can be used when the handheld has
other software that you do not want to remove. Refer to "Removing Previous Software Using Remove Programs" on
page 8.
3. (Kiosk mode) Removing the Previous Software
For handhelds in Kiosk mode, use procedure 1, "Removing Previous Software Using Factory Reset/Clean Boot" on
page 7, to remove previous Kiosk software and all other previously added software.
If you previously added software to the handheld that you do not want to remove, use the instructions "Removing
Previous Software in Kiosk Mode" on page 11.
No Previous Software
If there is no previous version of the ORION meter reading software on the handheld, go directly to "Installing Field
Application Software" on page 14.
REMOVING PREVIOUS SOFTWARE VERSIONS
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