All C610L/LingoPens are possible to upgrade.
More information will presented here when an upgrade is available.
C-PEN Connect app for iOS (iPhone/iPAD) is downloaded from App Store.
Supported C-PEN models: Connect
Read HERE for more information.
Android app for C-PEN Connect (BT10)
C-PEN Connect app for Android is downloaded from Google Play.
Supported C-PEN models: Connect
Read HERE for more information.
ExamReader firmware upgrade
NOTE: it is important that the steps below are followed and that compatibility is secured prior to making any upgrade.
AN UPGRADE CAN NOT BE REVERTED!
Check HERE for firmware history.
Your ExamReader
A micro-USB cable
A computer (MAC, Windows or Linux)
Current software version and serial number of your ExamReader
Go to Settings\System Information\Version and check Software version
Serial number is printed on the Examreader box and on the back side of the ExmReader itself.
To get started, click on the tab below that shows your ExamReader’s current software version.
If ExamReader serial number is 241531903xxxxxxx or higher, it can be updated to latest version (7.1.76).
NOTE: the same download file applies independent if using Windows, MAC or Linux – except that the included upgrade exe file is for Windows only.
To proceed, download THIS upgrade file.
Save the downloaded .zip file. This is a large file and it will take some time to download unless you have a really speedy internet connection.
Right click and Open the zip file to view the content. Check here for additional instructions or if you use MAC/Linux.
Right click and select Open the .exe file.
Select Extract all content.
In the new window, right click and Open ExamReaderFWUpgrade.exe to run it.
Follow instruction provided in the upgrade tool.
This video shows how to extract the downloaded zip and get the upgrade tool running.
Download firmware version 7.1.73.
Unzip and extract the file with .bin extension. Place it in a folder of your choice on your computer (e.g. in the Download folder or on the Desktop).
Copy the .bin file to the USB drive (“ExamReader drive”).
Right click on the portable “ExamReader drive” on the computer and select to Eject it.
Disconnect ExamReader from the computer.
Press OK button thre (3) times and accept (Yes) to upgrade.
The upgrade may take 10 minutes and ExamReader will reboot automatically when done.
These ExamReaders are unfortunately not upgradeable.
All C610D/DictionaryPens are possible to upgrade to latest version.
Download and unzip latest firmware file and proceed according to Upgrade below.
For version history, click HERE.
Make sure the reader Pen battery is charged to at least 50%.
Connect the DictionaryPen to your computer and select U-disk mode.
Copy the two files extracted from the downloaded firmware (sysdict.bin & updatesys_7.y.xx.bin) to the C610R drive (if there are two drives pick the large one).
When copying is finished, eject the drive and disconnect it (unplug USB cable).
On the DictionaryPen, navigate to Settings/Software Upgrade and press OK button to select.
Press yes and wait for the upgrade to finish. This may take up to 10 minutes.
NOTE: it is important that the steps below are followed and that compatibility is secured prior to making any upgrade.
AN UPGRADE CAN NOT BE REVERTED!
Check HERE for firmware history.
Your ReaderPen
A micro-USB cable
A computer (MAC, Windows or Linux)
Current software version and amount of internal memory of your ReaderPen
Go to Settings\System Information\Version and check Software version
Go to Settings\System Information\Internal Storage and check internal memory.
NOTE:
Free [memory] as referred to on ReaderPen in Settings = disk space available for user files
Free [memory] as referred to in the upgrade tools below = actual free space on disk
Upgrades are incremental which means that you may have to upgrade several times to reach latest. Each upgrade may take 10-30 minutes subject to how much new stuff it includes.
To get started, click on the tab below that shows your ReaderPen’s current software version.
NOTE: the same download file applies independent if using Windows, MAC or Linux – except that the included upgrade exe file is for Windows only. Link to additional instructions for MAC and Linux is found below.
Congratulation – your ReaderPen already have the latest software version!
Your ReaderPen is possible to upgrade to version 7.0.102.
To proceed, download THIS upgrade file.
Save the downloaded .zip file. This is a 600+ MB file and it will take some time to download unless you have a really speedy internet connection.
Right click and Open the zip file to view the content.
Select Extract all content.
Click here for further instructions.
This video shows how to extract the downloaded zip and get the upgrade tool running.
Your ReaderPen is possible to upgrade to version 7.0.100.
To proceed, download THIS upgrade file.
Right click and Open the zip file to view the content. Check here for additional instructions or if you use MAC/Linux.
Right click and select Open the .exe file.
Select Extract all content.
In the new window, right click and Open ReaderPenFWUpgrade.exe to run it.
Follow instruction provided in the upgrade tool.
This video shows how to extract the downloaded zip and get the upgrade tool running.
On ReaderPen, go to Settings\System Information\Internal storage and check Internal memory.
If Internal Memory (total) is 8GB, the ReaderPen is possible to upgrade to version 7.0.97.
To proceed, download THIS upgrade file.
Right click and Open the zip file to view the content. Check here for additional instructions or if you use MAC/Linux.
Right click and select Open the .exe file.
Select Extract all content.
In the new window, right click and Open ReaderPenFWUpgrade.exe to run it.
Follow instruction provided in the upgrade tool.
This video shows how to extract the downloaded zip and get the upgrade tool running.
On ReaderPen, go to Settings\System Information\Internal storage and check Internal memory.
If Internal Memory (total) is 8GB, the ReaderPen is possible to upgrade to version 7.0.89.
To proceed, download THIS upgrade tool for Windows.
Right click and Open the zip file to view the content. Check here for additional instructions or if you use MAC/Linux.
Right click and select Open the .exe file.
Select Extract all content.
In the new window, right click and Open ReaderPenFWUpgrade.exe to run it.
Follow instruction provided in the upgrade tool.
This video shows how to extract the downloaded zip and get the upgrade tool running.
Your ReaderPen is unfortunately not upgradeable to any newer software.
Your ReaderPen is possible to upgrade to version 7.0.69.
Check here for additional instructions or if you use MAC/Linux.
To proceed, download THIS upgrade tool for Windows.
Right click and Open the zip file to view the content.
Right click and select Open the .exe file.
Select Extract all content.
In the new window, right click and Open ReaderPenFWUpgrade.exe to run it.
Follow instruction provided in the upgrade tool.
This video shows how to extract the downloaded zip and get the upgrade tool running.
Please contact C-PEN Support: support [at] cpen [dot] com
C-PEN Core for MAC OSX 10.9-10.15
Compatibility
C-PEN Core for MAC OSX 10.6-10.8
Compatibility
To update:
User guide: User guide (C-PEN Core for TS1)
Compatibility
If errors occur, please also consult these articles:
October 2019: TS1 is replaced by TS1 (G2)
