Zoom F8n Mounting instructions

F8n Firmware Update Guide
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This guide explains firmware update to Ver. 2.10 as an example.
Download the ZIP file containing the firmware update file from F8n download page.

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■For Windows
1. Extracting the ZIP file.
Select the folder where you downloaded the ZIP file. ① Click "Compressed Folder Tools", then
② "Extract All". The ZIP file will be extracted.
Folder_C
Folder_D 󰴧
Folder_C
MyFolder
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2. Copying the firmware update file to a SD card.
Copy the “F8nSYSTEM.BIN” file to the root directory on a SD card.
The firmware update file
Copy the firmware update
file to the USB flash drive.
F8n_v2.10E.zip
F8nSYSTEM.BIN
F8n_System
Software Version
History_210_en.pdf
F8n_v2.10E
This PC > Downloads > F8n_v2.10E
This PC > Downloads > F8n_v2.10E
F8n_v2.10E
F8nSYSTEM.BIN
F8n_System
Software Version
History_210_en.pdf
F8nSYSTEM.BIN
F8n_SD
Copy the firmware update
File to a SD Card.
The firmware update file
SD Card
F8n_SD
F8n_SD
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F8n_Firmware_Upd
ate_Guide_E.pdf
F8n_Firmware_Upd
ate_Guide_E.pdf
Folder_A
Folder_D

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■For Mac
1. Opening the downloaded file.
After downloading, click "Downloads" displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then click ➁ to open
the downloaded file.
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2. Copying the firmware update file to a SD card.
Copy the “F8nSYSTEM.BIN” file to the root directory on a SD card.
The firmware update file Copy the firmware update
file to a SD card.
SD card
F8n_v2.10E
F8n_v2.10E
F8n_System_
Softwar…10_en.pdf
F8nSYSTEM.BIN
F8nSYSTEM.BIN
ate_Guide_E.pdf
F8n_Firmware_Upd

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The following is the same procedure for Windows and Mac.
1. Insert the SD card into the SD CARD 1 slot.
2. Install new batteries in the F8n or connect the AC adapter.
3. Turn the power on while pressing .
NOTE
・Always make certain that the power is off when inserting or removing a SD card. Inserting or
removing a card while the power is on could result in data loss.
・When inserting a SD card, be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown.
NOTE
・If the SD card is loaded in the SD CARD 2 slot, eject it before updating.
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②

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4. Use to select “Yes” and press .
5. After the update completes, turn the power off.
NOTE
・During the firmware update, do not turn the power off or remove the SD card. It could cause the
F8n to be unstartable.
・In the unlikely event that a firmware update should fail, conduct the procedures from the
beginning to update the firmware again.

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Check the firmware version.
1. Press .
2. Use to select “SYSTEM” and press .
3. Use to select “Firmware Version”, and press .
Check the Firmware Version displayed on the screen.
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