Archos user manual Updating the Gmini 400 Firmware Operating System OS

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15 Updating the Gmini 400 Firmware Operating System (OS)

Archos periodically updates the Operating System (OS) and makes it available for free download on the ARCHOS website (www.archos. com). Updates to the Operating System include new features, feature improvements, and bug fixes. You should check to make sure that you are running the most recent version of the OS. Each time the Gmini 400 starts up, the OS version is displayed on the screen (example: OS Version 1.1) on the bottom right. You will find the most recent version of the OS and its version number at the Archos website (www.archos.com) under the category Software.

Download the Update_Gmini400.AOS file

When you click on the link to download the new OS file (the file name is Update_Gmini400.AOS), your browser may warn you that the contents of the download may harm your computer. This is because the Windows® system does not know what a .AOS file is. Be assured that Archos has made every effort to ensure that the file does not contain viruses. Click on the option Save to

download this file to a convenient place, such as My Documents, in order to later copy this file to your Gmini 400. If your Gmini 400 is connected to your PC, you can even save it directly to the Gmini 400.

Read the History.txt File

You will also find next to the firmware download, a text file which details the list of changes from the previous version of the OS.

Copy to Gmini 400 root and Update

When updating your Operating System, you must keep the AC charger/ adapter plugged into the Gmini 400 so that it will not shut down due to low batteries while you are performing the update. Connect your Gmini

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Contents 400 Table of Contents Settings Updating the Gmini 400 Firmware Operating System OS Archos Team Intro Ports, Buttons and Connections Page Shutting off the Gmini 400 and Battery saving features Intro First Time UsagePlugging in the AC Adapter Turning on the GminiCharging the Batteries Changing the LanguageForeign Character Sets Hardware Reset Caring for the GminiMusic Playing Music Files Button ControlPlay Order Playing Through your Stereo SystemArtist, Album, Title … ID3 Tags ARCLibrary Browsing by Album, Artist, or Song nameSetting a Bookmark Resume Function Music Playlists Playlist file Playlistname.m3u onCreating a Playlist Adding songs to a Playlist while listening to Music Music Recording Music Cable Connections for Audio RecordingRecording Procedure Where is the Recording Saved? Page Page Music Using Windows Media Player Page Music Using iTunes with your Gmini Games Playing Mophun games Downloading GamesPlaying a Game Video Playing Video Are only listed if you enter the folder via the BrowserSetting a Bookmark Display Format Settings Playing Video Files from the InternetVideo Creating MPEG4 video files with your computer Installing the PC Software MP3 Sound Codec Using MPG4 Translator Target & Priority Viewing Photos Photo Viewing PhotosJust after the highlighted file You are Viewing photos Magnifying Photos Transferring photos to your Gmini Page To navigate the directory structure you will use Browser Using the BrowserBrowser is used to navigate the fi le system on the Gmini Folder /Music/Wes Burden/ to /Music Copying and Moving Files and Folders Page Connecting/Disconnecting the Gmini 400 to/from your PC If you have OS 10.2, you must update to version Disconnecting the Gmini 400 from your ComputerWindows Macintosh Settings Sound SettingsPlay Mode Settings Sound ParametersPlay Mode Clock Settings Setting Description Power Settings System Settings Is important when inserting memory cards intoDownload the UpdateGmini400.AOS file Updating the Gmini 400 Firmware Operating System OSPage Technical Support Mail SupportWorldwide Offices Archos TechnologyTroubleshooting USB Connection issuesCharging and Power issues Gmini 400 locks up freezes operation or StopsFile issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning Computer locks-up freezes operation or StopsQuit all running applications Windows XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility ChkDsk Technical Specifications Archos Video Gmini 400 seriesWarranty and Limited Liability LegalFCC Compliance Statement Electrostatic Discharge Copyright Notice
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