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7.7 Updating the AV300 Firmware Operating System (OS)
Archos periodically updates the Operating System (OS) and makes it available for free
download on the ARCHOS web site (www.archos.com). Updates to the Operating
System include new features, feature improvements, and bug xes. You should check to
make sure that you are running the most recent version of the OS. Each time the AV300
starts up, the OS version is displayed on the screen (example: OS Version 1.1) on the
bottom right. You will nd the most recent version of the OS and its version number at the
Archos web site (www.archos.com) under the category Software.
Download the CJBM.AJZ le
When you click on the link to download the new OS
le( the le name is CJBM.AJZ ), your browser may
warn you that the contents of the download may
harm your computer. This is because the Windows®
system does not know what a .AJZ le is. Be assured
that Archos has made every effort to ensure that
the le does not contain viruses. Click on the option
Save to download this le to a convenient place,
such as My Documents, in order to later copy this
le to your AV300. If your AV300 is connected to
your PC, you can even save it directly to the AV300.
Read the History.txt File
You will also nd next to the rmware download, a text le which details the list of
changes from the previous version of the OS.
Copy to AV300 root and Update
When updating your Operating System, you must keep the AC charger/adapter
plugged into the AV300 so that it will not shut down due to low batteries while you are
performing the update. Connect your AV300 to your computer (see chapter 5), and
then copy the CJBM.AJZ le to the root directory of the AV300. The root directory is the
top most level of the directory hierarchy. Just drag this .AJZ le onto the AV300 Hard
disk in your le manager and it will place it in the top most directory. If there is already
an older version of the CJBM.AJZ le on your AV300, Windows® will ask if you want to
overwrite the current le. Click on Yes. Once this le is copied, safely disconnect the
AV300 from the computer (see chapter 5).
Next, go to the system parameters and then scroll down to Update
Firmware and click on it. The AV300 will search for the .AJZ le and
will ask you to click Yes, to start the update. Follow the on-screen
instructions. When completed, the AV300 will restart itself and you will see the new OS
version displayed on the bottom right of the screen.