PQI mPack Firmware Upgrade, Upgrade Using the PC Program, Manual Upgrade by Downloading

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Firmware Upgrade

Firmware upgrades allow the mPack to keep up to date with new and improved applications.

 

Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected before upgrading.

CAUTION

Interrupting power to the mPack while a firmware upgrade is in progress

can cause serious damage to the product.

 

Upgrade Using the PC Program

The easiest and most convenient way to upgrade the mPack firmware is by using the update feature in the mPack PC program. To update the firmware using the mPack PC program, complete the following steps:

Click Start PQI mPack PC. The PQI mPack_PC Program window appears on the screen.

From the top menu, choose Option Firmware Upgrade. If there is a firmware update available for your mPack, the Select Language window appears.

Select the desired language from the drop list.

Click the Start button to download the firmware upgrade file from the Internet directly to the mPack.

When the firmware upgrade is complete, use the "Safe Removal of a USB Device" tool to remove the mPack from the PC and turn its power on. mPack upgrades the current firmware to the latest version using the installed firmware upgrade file.

 

Make sure that the mPack is correctly connected to the PC and the

CAUTION

Internet prior to attempting a firmware upgrade. If it is not correctly

connected to the Internet, the mPack cannot download the upgrade file.

 

NOTE To install firmware, the mPack must be connected to a PC via a USB port. For more information, refer to the "Connecting the Product" section 20p.).

Manual Upgrade by Downloading

To manually upgrade firmware by downloading a file through the Internet, visit our web site www.pqi.com.tw.

Via the USB port, download the upgrade file that matches to your language from the web site.

Copy the downloaded upgrade file to the root directory of the mPack via USB port.

After removing mPack from the PC by running the "Safe Removal of a USB Device" tool, turn its power on. mPack upgrades the current firmware to the latest version using the installed firmware upgrade file.

NOTE To see the version information for the firmware installed on your mPack, turn its power on and press the (M) button on the initial screen. Choose About in the pop-up menu. The current version information will be displayed.

Manual Upgrade with a CD

The CD provided contains firmware upgrade files for various languages.

Copy the upgrade file that matches to your language to the root directory of the mPack. A firmware file for each language is located in ENG(English), KOR(Korean), CHN(Chinese) and JPN(Japanese) sub- folders within the Firmware folder in the CD.

After removing mPack from the PC by running the "Safe Removal of a USB Device" tool, turn its power on. mPack upgrades the current firmware to the latest version using the installed firmware upgrade file.

 

The firmware upgrade file provided on the CD may not be the latest

CAUTION

version. To upgrade to the latest version, follow the instructions in

Upgrade with the PC Program, or Manual Upgrade by Downloading.

 

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Contents MPackTM Introduction Copyrights/Certification Trademarks/Exemptions Safety GuidelinesUse only the AC adaptor that came with This product. Using any other AC adaptorMay cause fire or electric shock Or electric shockContents Introduction to mPack MPack FeaturesProduct Components Installation CD Remote ControlListen to and record your favorite FM programs MPackMain Body MPack PartsFront Top Rear BottomConnecting the mPack Connecting to Power SupplyMain Body LCD Connecting the Earphone with the Wired Remote Control Connecting the earphone with remote controlA/V In Port Sony Phillips Digital Interface Function Spdif Inserting a CompactFlash CF CardMay not function properly Product may not function properlyInstallation Device Driver Installation on Connecting the mPack to a PCCorrecting errors Drag and drop data to and from the mPack and the PCDisconnecting the mPack from PC Product without correcting errorsRemoving the USB cable without running Windows safe removal PC Program Installation Software InstallationProgram Installation on Device Driver InstallationProgram installation Separately in order to use the mPack as a portable deviceMedia Library Running the PQI mPack PC ProgramManaging theVideo/Audio Player Database DB Managing PlaylistsManaging DB Data Download Audio/Video/Photo Files from PC to mPack Download ManagerView Information Delete DataManaging Contacts Address Book Management ModuleAdd a New Contact Modify a ContactManaging Groups Smart Auto UpdateUpgrade Using the PC Program Firmware UpgradeManual Upgrade by Downloading Manual Upgrade with a CDPlayList AudioAll Audio Genre/Artist/Artist&Album/Album Audio PlayerFunction Audio player functions are described below Video Video File ListInfo Video Player Video Player functions are shown belowPause Caption Sync Start PhotoScreen Size Speed ChangeView Photo Preview/List of Photo FilesSlide Show AlbumZoom Mode Photo ViewerButton operations for Photo Viewer are provided below Album Editor HelpUpward/Downward Radio FM Radio PlayerFM Radio Player functions are described below Recorder Preset ChannelTune to a Channel ReplaceAudio Recorder Video/Audio RecorderBackup the contents of a media card on a hard disk CF Media Card BackupMic Recorder FM Radio RecorderCF Media Card Backup functions are described below TextRecording Progress Screen Play/Edit a File using Browser BrowserSelect Browser from the Main Window Folder instead of Paste CopyMove NewApplications GameCalendar 實用視聽華語 conversational Chinese ClockAddress Book Pop-up menu functions are provided belowPress the button to exit address book SetupAdd Pop-up MenuVideo Setup Audio SetupRadio Setup Photo SetupSystem Setup Frequently Asked Questions FAQ TroubleshootingSpecifications Information Limited Warranty StatementDisclaimer