Updating The Firmware - Archos 704 User Manual

Password
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Write access
only appears if the
to write to your hard drive (see
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).

8.9 uPdaTIng 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
System
2. Highlight 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
choose a save location that you will remember (your desktop or
Documents
).
2. Copy the AOS File to your ARCHOS Device:
• Connect your ARCHOS as explained in this manual (see:
System Settings
).
• Cut the AOS file from your computer (right-click on the file >
• Paste the AOS file in your ARCHOS device:
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Simply drag and drop the AOS file onto the icon of your ARCHOS device in
• If there is already an AOS file, Windows
• Disconnect the ARCHOS from your computer (see:
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parameter is set to
Using the Virtual Keyboard
to go to the Setup Screen.
® will ask you if you want to overwrite the existing file: click on
On
. Type in the password for other computers to be able
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in 'PC Hard Drive' mode (see:
My Computer
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