Archos 504 Updating the Firmware, Firmware is the operating system OS of your Archos device

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-Windows Media Device: the ARCHOS™ will use the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) whenever it is connected to a PC with Windows® XP (SP1 or higher) and Windows Media® Player 10 installed. You will be able to synchronize your media library automatically every time you connect your ARCHOS™ de- vice to your computer.

-PC Hard Drive: the ARCHOS™ will act as an external hard drive (mass storage device) when connected to a computer. Use this mode for all non-Windows®XP operating systems.

•Firmware version

-displays the current version of the firmware and Digital Rights Management system.

•Update Firmware

-Highlight and press OK to update the firmware.

-See Updating the Firmware to learn what to do before pressing this button.

•Product key

-Each ARCHOS™ device has a unique number.

•Hard Drive

-displays the amount of free and used space on the hard drive.

Note: reported number of megabytes is binary-based counting (1Kb=1024 bytes). Thus each reported Mb represents approximately 1.05 megabytes (decimal). Formatting also takes up space.

7.8Updating the Firmware

•The firmware is the operating system (OS) of your ARCHOS™ device.

•It is periodically updated to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes.

•Firmware Updates are available for free from www.archos.com/firmware.

To Check Whether You Have the Latest Firmware Version:

1.From the Home Screen, press to go to the Setup screen.

2.Highlight System and press OK.

3.The firmware version number is displayed on this screen.

4.Compare it with the latest firmware version on www.archos.com/firmware.

To Install the Latest Firmware:

1. Download the AOS File (Archos Operating System)

•On the downloads page for your product on www.archos.com, click on the link to download the firmware update (Archos™ firmware files have the .AOS extension).

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Contents Dear Customer Wishing you the best Multimedia experienceArchos Team Table Of Contents On Top of the Device Press and hold to switch on/off IntroductionArchos device description Press to switch between these different screens See Using the AudioCorderBuilt-in microphone is on the left side of the device Status BarResume Icon Interface LanguageTo replace the battery of the Archos 604, follow these steps BatteryProduct Care To replace the battery of the Archos 504, follow these stepsSee Using the Browser Playing VideoBrowsing Through Your Videos See Using the Virtual Keyboard Highlight a video file, press OK to play it Video playbackFast rewind Fast forward Stop Pause/playFormat Allows to change the way the image is displayed Auto Video SettingsRepeat & Shuffle a status bar icon shows the current mode Status bar icon shows the current modePutting videos onto your Archos device Plays only one video file and stopsRecording Video Arclibrary and the music browser Playing MusicARCLibrary* and Music Browser Menu Items Playing music Increase volume Press once next songHighlight an audio file, press OK to play it Accelerated fast forwardMusic Settings PlayMode a status bar icon shows the current mode Sound SettingsOver ScanHeadphones or an AV Cable Loudspeaker is always offAutomatic Repeat this operation with all the tracks you want PlaylistsPlaylist Panel Menu Items Synchronize your music with Windows Media Player Putting music onto your Archos deviceRecording Audio AudioCorder settings screen Using the AudioCorderLine-Level recordings BUILT-IN Microphone Recording ProcedurePhoto Wall and the photoLIBRARY Viewing PhotosPhoto Browser Viewing Photos Set as wallpaper Photo SettingsPlaying a slideshow Viewing Photos While Listening to MusicTransferring photos to your Archos Device Using the Browser NavigationPress if you need to jump between the left and right panels Browser Menu Items Using the Virtual Keyboard Keyboard Function Keys Following Hyperlinks Computer Connection ‘Windows Media Device’ or ‘PC Hard Drive’Connection Steps Windows XP & WMP10 or Higher Windows MeDIA Device Mode Do not Simply Pull OUT the Cable AT ANY Time DisconnectionMac OS X PC Hard Drive Mode Only Setup screen Language SettingsSee Other Character Sets Appearance settings Display SettingsTV Standard TV FormatClock Settings Power Settings TV control System SettingsSee The Infrared Emitter AllyUpdating the Firmware Firmware is the operating system OS of your Archos deviceDownload the AOS File Archos Operating System Copy the AOS File to your Archos Device Activate the UpdateDVR Station & DVR Travel Adapter presentation Optional FunctionalitiesPre-record Scheduling ParametersPost-record Video ParametersFormat Options Auto/43/53/169/2.35 Setting the Scheduler Automated Yahoo! TV Recording Scheduler Infrared Emitter Part 2 Finding the Right Emitter Codes Key Delay Recording Audio external sourceKey Enter USB Host Connection Technical Specifications ’’ TFT 480x272 pixels 16/9, over 16 millions colorsVoice recording though the built-in Microphone Optional Power charger/adapter available Approx x 78 x 16 mm 5.1 x 3.1 x Weight 250 g 8.9 ozApprox x 78 x 23 mm 5.1 x 3.1 x Weight 310 g 11 oz LCD pixel policy Need Help? You can find the information you need Technical Support information