Archos R501313, 501308, 501570 user manual Updating the Firmware

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“Plug-ins”

-displays the current plug-ins installed on your device.

“Product Key”

-each ARCHOS has a unique number.

-you will need this number to register your product online if you are using a com- puter (www.archos.com/register).

“Firmware Update”

-use this button to update the firmware manually (see: Updating the Firmware)

“Online Firmware Update”

-use this button to search for an online update via a WiFi network. If there is one available, it will be installed automatically. See Updating the Firmware to learn more.

8.15 Updating the Firmware

The firmware is the operating system (OS) of your ARCHOS. It is periodically updated to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. There are two main ways to up- date your product’s firmware:

•Directly on your ARCHOS if your device can connect to a WiFi network.

•With a computer connected to the internet

update directly on the archos (WiFi connection needed)

This is the easiest way to update the firmware. For this to work, you only need a con- nection to a WiFi network. See Connecting to the WiFi.

1.From to the Home screen, tap on “Tools”, select “Settings” and choose “Firmware and Plug-ins”.

2.Tap on the “Online Firmware Update” button.

3.The ARCHOS will connect to the WiFi and search on-line for a new firmware. If there is one available, it will start downloading, and it will be installed automatically.

update using a computer (internet connection needed)

You can also update the firmware using a computer connected to the internet:

1.On your PC, go to www.archos.com/firmware.

2.Search for the latest firmware available for your ARCHOS.

3.Compare the latest on-line version with the one installed on your ARCHOS: your

ARCHOS firmware version number appears in the “Firmware and Plug-ins” set- tings screen (see: “Firmware and Plug-ins” Settings).

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Contents Dear Customer Wishing you the best multimedia experience, The Archos TeamTable Of Contents Technical specifications Transferring filesVOL Volume button to increase/decrease volume Underneath the device These connectors allow you toIntroduction Archos descriptionInstallation wizard First time usageTurning the archos on/off Using the Archos Interface Play iconProduct Care Playing Video Browsing Through Your VideosVirtual keyboard. See Using the Virtual Keyboard Settings or the Sound settings screen see Sound SettingsVideo playback To play a video, highlight the file and open itIcon see n 5 Format Allows you to change the way the image is displayedVideo Player Settings SetPutting videos onto your Archos PlayMode Repeat & ShufflePlaying your pc’s shared videos UPnP Watching web tvSee Playing your PC’s Shared Media Files UPnP Manual Playing Music Browsing through your music filesFile Management Create Home ShortcutUsing the Virtual Keyboard Music playbackSearch Music player Settings PlayMode Playlists Intro durationMusic Library, highlight the Playlist line and open it Playlist. See Using the Virtual Keyboard Hide playlist Closes the playlist editor SettingsPutting music onto your Archos Playing your pc’s shared music UpnP Listening to web radios Viewing Photos Browsing through your photosResume line allows you to resume the last-viewed photo Photo Viewer Photo Viewer Menu Items Photo Viewer Settings Playing a slideshowPutting photos onto your Archos Playing your pc’s shared photos UpNpUsing the file Browser NavigationSee Copying and Moving Files and Folders File Browser Menu Items Using the Virtual Keyboard Browsing Other Computers on the NetworkSave the name Manual Connecting to the WiFi WiFi Connection ProcedureWiFi Network Configuration Open networks do not require an authentication key Configuration Key format for WEP networks onlyInternet Features Browsing the webWeb browser touchscreen Controls Playing your PC’s Shared Media Files UPnP Click on the Library tab, and select Media shar Connecting to the WiFi Archos Media ClubMail List of accounts, tap onReading your e-mails COconTtaCTsct Connecting the archos to a computer Transferring filesDisconnecting Putting files onto the archosNow unplug the USB cable from your Archos and/or computer Windows 2000 or Me Click on the ‘safely remove’ messageMain settings Sound SettingsHome screen. Your settings are saved instantly Screen Settings Your Archos features a 5-band equalizerTV Connection Resolution TV OouTt sSeTTIttingsAppearance settings Audio OutputLanguage and Region Settings TV control settingsClock Settings Language Choose a language Select locationDisplay on Standby AlarMm CclOCock sSeTTIttings Power SettingsDevice Complete Power Off StandbyStorage settings Parental control settings SSecurityC IT settingsTTI Customer assistance settingsFirmware and plug-ins settings Updating the Firmware System Info Settings Other functions Play menu other functionsTv functions Tools Following Hyperlinks See Using the Virtual Keyboard HelpArchos plug-ins and add-ons ArchoCOs plugP -insI Archos add-onsPlay video back to your TV Charge your Archos Mini Dock Troubleshooting Resetting your ArchosSystem recovery Touchscreen problems Repair and Formatting ToolsReplacing the Battery To replace the battery, follow these stepsTechnical specifications See packagingArchos Power source LCD pixel policy Technical Support information Copyright Archos 2008. All rights reserved