Polaroid 20071016 user manual Updating Firmware

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Updating Firmware

Firmware is the software in the player that controls the whole player. Periodically Polaroid will release new firmware that addresses the addition of new features and the improvement of existing features. It is recommended that you always keep your PMP up-to-date with the latest firmware. Updating firrmware is discussed in more detail in the ‘Updating Firmware section.

As there may be new firmware already available for your PMP, please perform the following steps to make sure have the latest and greatest features available to you.

Warning: Connect the AC Adapter to your player during the upgrade process to prevent a loss of power. Loss of power during a firmware upgrade can corrupt the firmware on your player and prevent it from functioning.

1.Go to the support section on www.polaroid.com/support and download the latest firmware for your PMP

2.Connect the USB Cable to your PC and to your PMP.

3.When prompted to select a connection type on the player, select “Media Player”

4.Your PC will likely prompt you with a window asking you what you want to do with this connection. You do not need to select anything.

5.Double-Click on the firmware file you downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents Polaroid Freescape 4.3 Wireless Media Player User’s Manual Table of Contents Picture Viewer Technical Speciﬁcations FAQ & Troubleshooting Support FCC Notice Safety & Regulatory NoticeSafety & Handling Regulatory InformationRegulatory Notice Weee Contents and Getting Started Controls ControlsUSB Connector Turning the Player On and Off Turning the Player On and OffTurning the Player On and Off Navigation NavigationOut On’ Updating Firmware Controls Using Your PlayerSupported Content Audio PlayerAudio Player Automatic playlist SettingsPlaylists Album ArtPicture Viewer Picture ViewerPMP can display these picture formats Default Photo Mode can be set in Extras Setup Settings Photo Video Player Video Player Settings Infrastructure Networks Wireless OperationWireless Operation About Wireless NetworksNetwork Privacy Advanced Wireless ConfigurationConfiguring Networks Using WiFiPlayer-to-Player Sharing Wireless Operation Podcasting Wireless Operation To add a custom URL Download Manager Wireless Operation Wireless Operation Radio On/Off FM RadioTuning PresetsSeek Connecting the A/V cable TV OutTV Out Optimizing Your TV Screen Selecting the proper TV ModeEnabling TV Out Mode Exiting TV Out ModeRemovable Disk Mass Storage Connecting to Your PCConnecting to your PC USB Power Only Removable Disk Media PlayerConnecting to Your PC Media Player MTP Connecting to Your PC Charging the Battery Charging the BatteryAC Adapter There are 2 ways to charge the battery in your PMPDisplay SetupExtras ExtrasMain Menu Restore DefaultsSystem DateAudio Auto Key LockFormat Disk Updating Firmware VideoPhoto NetworkAbout Resetting the PMP Resetting the PMPHow to reset the PMP Display Technology Technical SpeciﬁcationsStorage FM Tuner Headphones FAQ & Troubleshooting FAQ & TroubleshootingSupport Licenses ExpiredFormatting the Player Disk Drive Questions? Need some help?