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functions to your ARCHOS.
18.1. Google search
18.2. Music
18.3. Analogue clock
An alternative clock.
18.4. Power control
This very useful widget allows you to easily shut on/off modules of the ARCHOS that take up power. You can
thus extend the usable battery charge of your device. From the left to right.
WiFi: Turn on/off the WiFi module.
Bluetooth: Turn on/off the Bluetooth® module.
Teather: Connect or disconnect your ARCHOS from your mobile phone's bluetooth connection for Internet
access.
Sync: Shut off the synchronizing that often goes out to the web to synchronize application data.
Brightness: Allows three levels of screen brightness.
19. Updating the Device
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 update your product's firmware:
19.1. Direct
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 connection to a WiFi network. See
screen, tap on the Menu icon
button. The ARCHOS will search on-line for a new firmware. If there is one available, it will start downloading,
and it will be installed automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions.
19.2. Via computer
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 About device settings screen). If the on-line version is more recent than yours (has a
higher number), follow the instructions to download it and copy it to your ARCHOS. Your Internet browser
A quick method to access your music instead of opening the Music player.
There are also similarly looking widgets for the Gallery (photo viewing) and
the Video player.
, select Settings, and choose About device. Tap on the Firmware update
A quick way to enter a search term for a Google
Internet search.
Making a WiFi
Connection. From the Home
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