MANUAL V1.0 | SETUP SCREEN > p. 44 |
•This settings screen will allow you to configure several key features of your ARCHOS device, such as your preferred USB port mode, repair and format tools, firmware updates, WiFi region selection.
•It will also give you information about the current plugins and firmware version, the product key, the MAC address and the storage space that is currently used/available.
USB preference
Lets you choose your preferred USB connection mode, which will be highlighted by default each time you con- nect your ARCHOS device to a computer. The connection mode determines how your device interacts with your computer:
-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 or higher in- stalled. You will be able to synchronize your media library automatically every time you connect your ARCHOS device 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
Repair & Format tools
-tap on this to access the Repair & Format tools settings screen. This screen allows you to do the following actions:
-Clear temporary system files and cache (does not erase any data)
-Reset WiFi configuration (WiFi settings are lost)
-Format Hard Drive (erase all data, media files, and licenses)
-Full Reinitialization (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings)
In the event that your ARCHOS device freezes operation (due to electrostatic phenomena, for example), try to reset it (see: Product Care).
If this does not work or if you cannot access the repair and format tools, you can try a system recovery (see: Product Care).
Firmware version
-displays the current version of the firmware and Digital Rights Management system.
Plugins
-displays the current plugins installed on your device.
Update Firmware
-tap on this to update the firmware.
-see Updating the Firmware to learn what to do before tapping on this button.
Product key
-each ARCHOS device has a unique number.
MAC address
-some WiFi networks filter MAC addresses. You might need to communicate this address to the person who manages the network.
Hard Drive
-displays the amount of free and used space on the hard drive.
