Elonex eTouch 765ET Version 2 Technical manual

Elonex Tablet Update Instructions
eTouch 765ET Version 2
November 2011

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Instructions for updating the Elonex 765ET Version 2
The Elonex eTouch 765ET Version 2 is capable of being updated to allowing the unit to be enhanced
with new functionality. These instructions outline how to update the device with the latest firmware
allowing for the inclusion of new functionality.
Downloading the Firmware Tools
Click the following link which will download the update from the Elonex support page
http://www.elonex.com/support/etouch/765et-v2-fw1144a.zip
Alternatively go to the Elonex 765ET Version 2 support page and choose the Firmware Download link.
This Firmware image is for the 765ET Version 2 only and is not compatible with the eTouch 1012 Version
1. To confirm that you have a Version 2 device
At the home screen tap the App Draw button
Select Settings
Go to About
Scroll Down to Version
If the version is 2.2 it is a Generation 1 device please do not proceed any further instead please
go to the 765ET section of the support page for further instructions
The Firmware will be in the form of a zip file, double click this which should automatically open it and
copy the contents to another location, such as your Desktop. The following files should be included:
If any of these files are missing do not attempt the update but instead please contact Elonex Customer
Support.

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Before you begin
Please ensure that the following
Your eTouch Tablet is at least 70% Charged
The USB PC Link cable is available
If using a Laptop it is plugged into a power outlet
Preparing your eTouch for Firmware updating
Before you can install the update the eTouch tablet needs to be put into the update mode
With the power unplugged from the tablet hold down the Menu Button
Whilst holding down the Menu button press the power button
Keep holding for 4 seconds then release both the power and menu buttons. The screen will
remain blank, do not worry this is normal.
Connect your eTouch tablet to your PC using the USB cable. On connection a drive should
appear labeled VDfu.
If the drive is labeled as anything other than VDfu then the unit is not in Update mode. Please
follow the instructions accompanying your tablet device to reset your eTouch and follow the
instructions above. If the eTouch does show Vdfu or will not go into Update mode please
contact Elonex support for further advice.
Your device is now ready to be updated.
Updating the 765ET Version 2
To Update the Firmware of the eTouch 765ET Version 2 please run the update program from the
location where you unzipped the firmware package by following the instructions below
Double Click MPTool.exe
IF on Windows Vista / Windows 7 click Yes if the User Account Control permissions dialog
appears
Click the Scan button the Flash tool will then search for a connected device
If found the following screen will appear

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Click the Update button to commence the Firmware install
Do Not unplug , switch off or interrupt the update whilst in progress as shown by the progress
bar as doing so may render your eTouch damaged beyond repair
On successful completion the following message will appear
The Firmware upload is complete. The eTouch will restart automatically and final configuration
will continue on the eTouch device do not interrupt this process
At completion the eTouch will display the calibration screen. Complete calibration
The update is now complete