Firmware And Plug-Ins" Settings; Updating The Firmware - Archos 5 Manual Del Usuario

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In the event that your ARCHOS freezes or does not respond anymore, try to
reset it (see: Troubleshooting).
If this does not work or if you cannot access the Repair and Formatting Tools,
you can try a system recovery (see: Troubleshooting).

8.12 "FIRMWARE AND PLUG-INS" SETTINGS

"Firmware Ver."
- displays the current version of the firmware and Digital Rights Management
(DRM) system.
"Plug-ins"
- displays the current plug-ins installed on your device.
"Product Key"
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each ARCHOS has a unique number.
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you will need this number to register your product online (www.archos.com/register).
"Firmware Update"
use this button to update the firmware manually (see: Updating the Firmware)
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"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.

8.13 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
UPDATE DIRECTLY ON THE ARCHOS ( WIFI CONNECTION NEEDED )
This is the easiest way to update the firmware. For this to work, you only need a con-
nection to a WiFi network. See Connecting to the WiFi .
1. From to the Home screen, tap on "
"
Firmware and Plug-ins
2. Tap on the "
Online Firmware Update
3. The ARCHOS will connect to the WiFi and search on-line for a new firmware. If there
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", select "
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" and choose