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Applying Software Updates | Zeus Touch installation manual
Applying Software Updates
From time to time B&G releases software updates to it’s existing products. Updates are created
for a variety of reasons; to add or improve features, to add support for new external devices, or
to  x software bugs.
Updates can be found on the B&G website: http://www.bandg.com/Support/Downloads/
The Zeus Touch may be used to apply software updates to itself, and to external NMEA 2000
and CZone devices, with  les read o a Micro SD card.
Before initiating an update to the Zeus Touch itself, be sure to back up any potentially
valuable user data.
Backing up user data
There are two  les that can be backed up that relate to user changes:
• Waypoints Routes and Tracks
• Settings (includes preferences such as unit settings, and custom new pages)
The backup procedure is similar for both.
The  le formats for waypoint backup:
• User data  le version 4: Use with current Navico MFDs (Zeus Touch, Zeus, NSS, NSE). O ers
most detail
• User data  le version 3 (with depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters
• User data  le version 2 (no depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters
• GPX (GPS Exchange): Use with some other manufacturers’ GPS products, and PC applications
• Northstar .dat (no Tracks): Use with legacy Northstar chartplotters
The Serial port option outputs the waypoints over NMEA 0183. The receiving GPS/PC will typi-
cally need to be set to allow import of waypoints.
If the Zeus Touch is defaulted, or user data is accidentally deleted, simply return to the  les
page, highlight the backup  le, and select Import. View  le details for creation date.
Zeus Touch software updates
The update  le must be loaded to the root directory of the SD card.
In the  les menu, locate the update  le on the SD card and select Upgrade. Accept the
prompt to reboot the unit, and wait a few moments as the unit restarts. After a few seconds
the unit will display something similar to the following image:
Select update to run
* 0: Cancel
1: “Zeus_Touch-xxxx.upd”
Turn the rotary knob so that the asterix appears next to the update  le. Press the rotary knob
to commence update. Do not remove the Micro SD card or disconnect the power to the Zeus
Touch unit until the process has completed (this will typically take no more than a couple of
minutes).
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