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Password
-only appears if the Write access parameter is set to On. Type in the password for other computers to be able to write to your hard drive (see Using the Virtual Keyboard).
Enable file server
-tap on this button to turn on the file server.
Note: some networks filter MAC addresses. You can find your device’s MAC address in the System Settings
screen (see: System Settings).
8.9Updating the Firmware
•The firmware is the operating system (OS) of your ARCHOS device.
•It is periodically updated to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes.
•Firmware Updates are available for free from www.archos.com/firmware.
To Check Whether You Have the Latest Firmware Version:
1.From the Home Screen, tap on 
to go to the Setup Screen.
2.Highlight System and tap on it.
3.The firmware version number is displayed on this screen.
4.Compare it with the latest firmware version on www.archos.com/firmware.
To Install the Latest Firmware:
1. Download the AOS File (Archos Operating System):
•On the downloads page for your product on www.archos.com, click on the link to download the firmware update (ARCHOS firmware files have the
.AOS extension).
•Your Internet browser may warn you that the contents of this file may harm your computer. ARCHOS firmware files are safe: click on Save and choose a save location that you will remember (your desktop or My
Documents).
2. Copy the AOS File to your ARCHOS Device:
• Connect your ARCHOS as explained in this manual (see: Computer Connection) in ‘PC Hard Drive’ mode (see: System Settings).
•Cut the AOS file from your computer
•Paste the AOS file in your ARCHOS device:
- Simply drag and drop the AOS file onto the icon of your ARCHOS device in My Computer.
• If there is already an AOS file, Windows® will ask you if you want to overwrite the existing file: click on Yes.
• Disconnect the ARCHOS from your computer (see: Computer Connection).
