Philips SA1ARA manual Update GoGear Ariaz, Manually verify / update firmware

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14Update GoGear Ariaz

GoGear Ariaz is controlled by an internal program called firmware. Newer versions of the firmware may have been released after you have purchased GoGear Ariaz.

The software program called Philips Device Manager can use your computer to check for firmware updates that are available on the Internet.

Install Philips Device Manager on your computer from GoGear Ariaz or download the latest version from www.philips.com/support.

Note

•• Your music files are not affected by a firmware update.

Manually verify / update firmware

1 Ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet.

2 Connect GoGear Ariaz to the computer (see section Connect and charge for instructions).

3 On your computer, click Start > Programs > Philips Digital Audio Player > Ariaz Device Manager to launch Philips Device Manager.

4 Click Update

»» Philips GoGear Ariaz Device Manager

checks for updates and installs new firmware from the Internet, if available.

5 When the display shows Update completed, click OK.

6 Disconnect GoGear Ariaz from the computer.

»» GoGear Ariaz restarts after the firmware is updated and is ready for use again.

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Contents Contents Manually verify / update firmware Delete recordingsNeed help? Please visit Listen at a moderate volume General maintenanceAbout operating and storage temperatures To establish a safe volume levelCompliance with copyright laws remains your responsibility Recycling the productBe responsible! Respect copyrights Data loggingG l i s h Your new GoGear Ariaz What’s in the boxGetting started Overview of the controls and connectionsOverview of the main menu Connect and charge Install softwareBattery level indication Connect GoGear Ariaz to a computerTurn GoGear Ariaz on and off Disconnect GoGear Ariaz safelyAutomatic standby and shut-down Use GoGear Ariaz to carry files GoGear Ariaz allows you to carry files in Windows ExplorerInstall Windows Media Player 11 WMP11 Windows Media Player 11 WMP11»» Add to Library dialog box appears Rip songs from a CD Buy music online Sync your Windows Media Content to GoGear AriazSet up GoGear Ariaz for WMP11 You can sync your music and pictures toSwitch between automatic and manual sync Select and prioritize what syncs automatically»» The progress is displayed on Bottom right of WMP11 Copy files from GoGear Ariaz to your computerSelect files and playlists for manual sync »» Click Stop Sync to stop the transferCreate an auto playlist WMP11 playlistsCreate a regular playlist Edit playlistDelete files and playlists from GoGear Ariaz Search for music or pictures with WMP11WMP11 library Transfer playlists to GoGear AriazEdit song information with WMP11 Format GoGear Ariaz with WMP11Click OK Napster Activate / Deactivate a PC for NapsterTransfer Napster music to GoGear Ariaz Page Find your music MusicListen to music Delete music tracksAudiobook controls AudiobooksAdd audiobooks to GoGear Ariaz Select audiobook by book titlePlay videos VideoDownload, convert and transfer videos Delete videosView slideshow PicturesView pictures Add pictures to GoGear AriazRadio Auto-tune preset radio stationPlay a preset radio station Listen to FM radioRecord audio/voices RecordingsRecord from FM radio Listen to FM recordingsDelete recordings Use a computer to delete recordings from GoGear AriazVOL to adjust SettingsMode Menu, navigate as follows Press To select an option This is how you customize GoGear AriazJapanese French Russian Korean Italian SlovakUpdate GoGear Ariaz Manually verify / update firmwareTroubleshooting Supported music file formats Technical dataSystem requirements Supported video file formatsSupported picture file formats GoGear Ariaz supports the following picture formatsDecibel dB GlossaryCompression Very common digital still picture formatWMA Windows Media Audio PlaysForSureThumbnail WMV Windows Media VideoSA1ARA02 SA1ARA04 SA1ARA08 SA1ARA16 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V