Save Users Memory

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NOTE: If the HDD is OK, transfer the HDD to the new audio-navigation unit. Do this procedure only when replacing the HDD (if possible).

When replacing the audio-navigation unit, this function allows the dealer to transfer the client's personal data to the new audio-navigation unit. The transferred information includes the client's Setup settings, and personal addresses. The dealer inserts a USB device into the USB port, and then select the Save Users Memory function. The two functions in this diagnostic screen are EXPORT and IMPORT. EXPORT saves the client's data to the USB device, and IMPORT moves the USB device files to the new audio-navigation unit.

Fig 1: Displaying - Save Users Memory

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This function does not start (the EXPORT and IMPORT buttons are grayed out) until you connect a USB device.

Select the EXPORT button to move the client's data from the original audio-navigation unit to the USB device. Select YES on the Export User Data Confirmation screen. The process takes only a couple of seconds. The system stores two files on the USB device.

NOTE: If the EXPORT button is grayed out, check the USB port.

Fig 2: Displaying - Confirmation (Export)

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After replacing the audio-navigation unit, allow the system to boot up. Insert the USB device into the USB port and enter the Save Users Memory in the navigation system diagnostic mode.

Select the IMPORT button to move the two files stored by the Export process from the USB device to the new audio-navigation unit. Select YES on the Import User Data Confirmation screen. When the transfer is finished (a few seconds) the system automatically reboot. After the system reboots, remove the USB device from the USB port.

NOTE: If the IMPORT button is grayed out, check if the Model and the Program Flash shown on the Version screen are the same.

Fig 3: Displaying - Confirmation (Import)

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