Wow Wee 8033 user manual Updating the Rovio firmware

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Updating the Rovio firmware

Updating the Rovio firmware

When firmware updates are available, you can download them and update the Rovio.

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Ensure that Rovio is on and connected to your network. Also make sure that Rovio has enough battery power before updating it.

All your settings will be overwritten when you update the firmware image.You will need to manually reconfigure them after updating firmware.

IMPORTANT: Do not unplug Rovio from your computer (if plugged to the computer) nor turn it off while the firmware is being updated. Ensure Rovio is on. To update the Rovio firmware image:

1.From the Rovio product site (www.myrovio.com) or the WowWee Support site (www.wowweesupport.com), locate the link for the latest Rovio firmware image and download it to your computer.

2.Make sure Rovio is ON. In the Rovio interface, click the Settings button.

3.In the System tab, locate the Select Firmware Image field, and click on the Browse button. A Choose file dialog appears.

4.Locate the Rovio firmware image file you downloaded (*.bin) and then click on Open.

5.Click on Update to update the firmware image. Wait for Rovio to reboot.

Your Rovio should be updated with the latest firmware.You can verify the version number of the firmware in Rovio’s interface (located on the System tab of the Settings menu).

IMPORTANT: Do not turn off Rovio until it has finished updating. The update will not take effect until you reboot Rovio. Ensure you have a full battery so that it does not lose power during the update.

You can also restore Rovio’s default firmware using the Rovio Restore wizard. Refer to the section Restoring Rovio to factory defaults for more information.

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Contents Item No Copyrights and acknowledgements Copyrights and acknowledgementsContents Accessing the interface from your internal network Introduction Thank you for purchasing Rovio from WowWee Package contents Rovio Quick overviewCharging dock Charging dockGetting started Getting startedAssembling the charging dock Disassembling the charging dock Important battery informationInstalling and charging the battery pack To charge the batteries Low batteryPC users Configuring your Rovio the first timeConfiguring your Rovio the first time Installing the Rovio Setup softwareFor advanced PC users Mac users Mac usersFrom the Apple menu, select System Preferences Configuring your Rovio the first time Manually Rovio charging dock Uninstalling the Rovio Setup softwareRovio basics Rovio basicsRovio’s interface Power switch LED light indicatorPower switch light Description Color TrueTrack BeaconsOverview of the Rovio interface Using Rovio’s interfaceWeb browser supported features Overview of the Rovio interfaceDescription of interface Overview of Rovio’s interfaceNavigation controls Command DescriptionHeadlight control Auxiliary controls Video priority Indicator Description IndicatorsSettings Settings Movement and Photo tab Settings Photo and Security tab Overview of Rovio’s interface DNS Refer to section Using a domain name with Rovio for Video display contextual menu Rovio online helpAccessing the interface from your internal network Accessing the interface from your internal networkUsing Rovio from an external network Using Rovio from an external networkUsing a domain name with Rovio Using a domain name with RovioUsing a domain name with Rovio Creating, saving and playing back paths Creating, saving and playing back pathsUsing Rovio with VoIP applications Using Rovio with VoIP applicationsUpdating the Rovio firmware Updating the Rovio firmwareRestoring Rovio to factory defaults Restoring Rovio to factory defaultsUse and handling Precautions SafetyCaring for Rovio Caring for RovioFAQs FAQsFAQs Appendix a Appendix aRovio browser and platform compatibility Appendix B Appendix BTerminology Index IndexEmailing 31 security settings Wowwee 180-DAY Limited Warranty Limited warrantyLimited warranty 8033US01TOP