Software/driver
information
Firmware upgrade version
6.0 for HDD086
This upgrade includes:
The firmware files (version 6.0)
Benefits
- This is the initial firmware
version at launch. There is no need to upgrade your player with this firmware
Compatibility
Please make sure that
your PC is running on Windows XP (home or Professional) SP1 (or above) you may
upgrade your OS service pack via the url
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp1/default.mspx
Do I need the
software?
To check the firmware
version of your device
- Press
Menu and scroll for Settings > Information.
- If you already have the latest version, there is no
need to upgrade.
How to download the
software to your PC
A software program called
Philips Device Manager will monitor the firmware status of your player and
notify you if a new firmware is available. You need an Internet connection for
this.
Install Philips Device
Manager from the supplied CD or download the latest version from the Philips
support site of the url http://www.philips.com/support
by following the procedure below.
1. Launch the Internet Explorer
2. Enter the Philips support site at url
http://www.philips.com/support
3. Select your resided country & language
4. Enter the model number
5. Click on Software under Product Support
6. Double click your desired language under Device/Firmware
Manager to download the zip file to your PC.
7. Download the file in a temp directory on your PC.
8. Run the DM_WEB_XXX.exe to start the installation.
9. Follow the screen instructions to complete the
installation of Device Manager.
How to upload the
software to your device
1.
If you have not
already installed the Device Manager from the supplied CD, install it from the
CD or download the latest version of the Device Manager application from http://www.philips.com/support.
2.
Once you have Device
Manager installed, connect the GoGear to the power supply with the AC/DC
adapter and to the computer with the provided USB cable. Make sure that Windows Media Player along with any other applications
are closed.
3.
Launch the Philips Device Manager by double clicking the Device
Manager icon at the task bar on your computer.
4.
Select your device in
the dialogue box and then click Update. The Philips Device Manager will detect the connection of your GoGear and the application will
automatically check on the server to see if an update is available and prompt
user to download the updated firmware. Click YES to start the downloading.
5.
A status bar will
show the downloading progress of the firmware. Once the downloading is complete
the application will prompt you to install the update onto your GoGear. Click YES to confirm.
6.
The application will
show the status of updating and at the end you need to click OK to complete the
update. (Please do not disconnect the jukebox during the upgrading process as
this interruption may damage the firmware!) Once the success message is
displayed. Close Device Manager and all opened application and unplug your
GoGear.