Software/driver information

 

Firmware upgrade version PY-A-M-N-7_7 for SA177/00, SA179/00 & SA174/00

This upgrade includes: The firmware files (version 7.7)

 

Benefits

 

·         General improvement on Product user interface

 

 

Compatibility

 

Please make sure that your PC is running on

·         Windows 98SE & ME

·         Windows 2000 – SP4 (or above) http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/default.aspf

·         Windows XP (home or Professional) SP1 (or above)  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp1/default.mspx.

 

 

Do I need the software?

 

To check the firmware version of your device

·         Press the MENU key

·         Scroll down to Settings

·         Enter Settings by pressing the > key

·         Scroll down to Information

·         Enter Information by pressing the > key

·         You will see FW Vers : xxx, where xxx is the version

 

IMPORTANT: For device with flash memory that is running on firmware version begins with PY-A-M-N-6_, PY-A-M-N-6_6 is already the latest version available.  There is no need to upgrade your firmware to PY-A-M-N-7_7 as 7.7 & onwards only apply to devices running on different type of flash memory with SDK2.6.

 

How to download the software to your PC

 

Install Philips Firmware 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 Firmware software upgrade to download the zip file to your PC.

7.       Download the file in a temp directory on your PC.

8.       Unzip the file and then run the Setup.exe file to start the installation.

9.       Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation of Firmware Manager.

 

 

How to upload the software to your device

 

1.       First Make sure that you have your PC connected to the internet, as the firmware manager will download the firmware from the firmware server, it is necessary that you have the PC online during the entire the process.

2.       Run the application on your PC at Start->Programs->Philips Firmware Manager->Philips Firmware Manger.

3.       Connect the GoGear player with the PC in normal mode. Switch on the player.

4.       Firmware Manager will start the upgrade process after the player is detected.

5.       Enter the serial number of your device. You can find the serial number as a 14 digital code printed on the sticker near the USB connector of the device e.g. SFxxxxxxxxxxxx and then click NEXT to proceed.

6.       Click the START button, select the firmware and click OK.

7.       The upgrade process will continue to download firmware.

8.       Once the upgrade process is completed, click FINISH to close the application.

9.       You may now disconnect the GoGear Player from your computer.

 

Upgrade History

 

PY-A-M-N-6_0   Initial Version
PY-A-M-N-6_3   Improve the responsiveness of the Power On-Off function.
                        Display the Remaining Time in Recording Mode
PY-A-M-N-6_6   Improve Mic recording performance.
                        Improve Folder Capability (50 folders, 7 Folder Level, 480 songs and 100-chars filename) 
                        After voice recording, direct display-recording files in folder mode.

 

 

PY-A-M-N-7_3   Initial version for devices with new type of flash memory running on SDK2.6

PY-A-M-N-7_5   General user interface improvement