Archos 7 160GB 501210 User Manual

 

“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

This is the easiest way to update the firmware. For this to work, you only need a con-

nection to a WiFi network. See 

From to the Home screen, tap on “

”, select “

” and choose 

“

”.

Tap on the “

” button. 

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. 

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

On your PC, go to www.archos.com/firmware.
Search for the latest firmware available for your ARCHOS. 
Compare the latest on-line version with the one installed on your ARCHOS: your 

ARCHOS firmware version number appears in the “

” set-

tings screen (see: 

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