Specifications

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iCOMPEL Digital Signage - User Guide (V8.1.1)

1. From the menu bar, select Layouts, then Layout Packages and upload the ZIP file from your PC.

2. Click the Install button to unpack the ZIP file.

3. Wait for the process to complete.

9.6 Software update

Updates are supplied as 'OPF' files. An update will contain new software that will, once installed, bring the iCOMPEL up to

a new version of software.

Please contact your supplier for availability of iCOMPEL updates.

Note: It is not possible to install an earlier software version than the one currently installed. The currently installed version is

shown highlighted.

Never turn off the power to the iCOMPEL while it is installing an Update. It can take 30 minutes to install a large

update.

To access the Software Updates page, select Setup from the menu bar, then Maintenance and Troubleshooting, and

Software Updates.

The Software Updates page has three tabs:

Update status - shows the current state of iCOMPEL software updates

Settings - allows you to choose your preferred update method (manual or automatic)

Manual update - allows you to find, download and install the latest software update.

9.6.1 Manual

Manual Update tab

This tab allows you to upload OPF files to update the iCOMPEL.

After uploading the OPF file, follow the on screen instructions.

9.6.2 Automatic

Settings tab

This tab allows you to configure the Software Update manager.

Update Mode

Select the update mode you wish to use:

Automatically download and install updates - The iCOMPEL automates all the steps necessary to keep itself up to

date.

Check for new updates but do not download or install them - The iCOMPEL checks for new updates and shows the

results on the Status tab.

Turn off automatic update - Updates to the iCOMPEL software must be completed manually by the user.

Reboot Allowed

Set the days and time of day that the iCOMPEL may be rebooted to install an update.

Download Allowed

Set the days and times of day that the iCOMPEL may be checked for updates and download them.