User Guide

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Updating the Gmini™ XS202 Firmware
Updating the Gmini™ XS202 Firmware
Archos periodically updates the fi rmware or Operating System (OS) and makes it available for free download
on the ARCHOS website (www.archos.com). Updates to the Operating System include new features, feature
improvements, and bug fi xes. You should check to make sure that you are running the most recent version of the
OS. To see the current version of the software you device is running, go to Setup > System and look at the line
OS Version . You will fi nd the most recent version of the OS and its version number at the Archos website (www.
archos.com) under the category Software .
11.1 Download the Update_GminiXS202.AOS fi le
11.1 Download the Update_GminiXS202.AOS fi le
When you click on the link to download the new OS fi le (the fi le name is Update_
GminiXS202.AOS), your browser may warn you that the contents of the download
may harm your computer. This is because the Windows
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system does not know what
a.AOS fi le is. Be assured that Archos has made every effort to ensure that the fi le
does not contain viruses. Click on the option Save to download this fi le to a convenient
place, such as My Documents , in order to later copy this fi le to your Gmini XS202. If
your Gmini is connected to your PC, you can even save it directly to the Gmini.
You will also fi nd next to the fi rmware download, a text fi le which details the list of
changes from the previous version of the OS.
11.2 Copy to Gmini™ root and Update
11.2 Copy to Gmini™ root and Update
Connect your Gmini to your computer (See the chapter on connecting to
the computer for help), and then copy the Update_GminiXS202.AOS fi le
to the root directory of the Gmini. The root directory is the top most level
of the directory hierarchy. Just drag this.AOS fi le onto the Gmini XS202
Hard disk (named Jukebox ) in your fi le manager and it will place it in the
top most directory (outside any folder). If there is already an older version
of the Update_GminiXS202.AOS fi le on your Gmini, Windows
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you want to overwrite the current fi le. Click on Yes.
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Once this fi le is copied, safely disconnect Gmini XS202 from the computer. Refer to the disconnection procedure
in the connection chapter if you are unsure of how to do this.
On your Gmini, go to Setup > System and select the [ Update Firmware ] line. Click ENTER. You will be prompted
to power the Gmini by the adapter/charger. The Gmini will now locate the update fi le and install it. A message will
appear asking you to click on any button to restart the device. You can go to Setup > System to verify the new
OS has been installed by looking at the version number there.
Warning!
Never unplug the DC-in adapter while the update is in progress. This can cause permanent damage
to the unit.