User's Guide
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COWON X7
+ Firmware Upgrade
Firmware is the software that is embedded within the 
hardware. Upgrading it can enhance system stability and 
provide additional features. 
Please be advised that Beta (unofcial) rmware versions 
may cause system malfunction.
- Fully charge the player before upgrading the rmware.
- Do not turn the player off before the rmware update has 
been completed. It may damage the product, and will void 
any warranty.
- Back up any important data before the rmware upgrade 
as any data stored on the device may be deleted during the 
process. COWON accepts no liability for any loss of data.
- If battery is discharged, PC will not recognize the connected device 
immediately. The device will be charged through USB connection for a 
period of time before being recognized by PC. Please connect the AC 
adapter if you wish to transfer data on to the device with discharged 
battery.
-  Maximum number of les and folders recognizable by COWON X7 : 
FLASH : music + videos : 4,000. Others 4,000. 
HDD : music + videos : 40,000. Others 20,000.
- Disconnect the product after performing “Safely remove hardware” 
function.
- The following message may appear randomly, but it does not indicate 
that the product is malfunctioning. Please try again. 
- If your operating system does not display the ‘Safe To Remove 
Hardware’ window, disconnect the player after all transfer operations 
are completed.
- Only simple le transfer operation is available for Linux and Mac OS.
- 
When you disconnect the player from Mac, make sure to perform “safely
remove hardware” function to avoid fatal damage to your player.
How to upgrade the firmware
1. Download the latest rmware from the SUPPORT 
section of the website (http://www.COWON.com).
2. Use the USB cable to connect COWON X7 to the PC.
3. Unzip the downloaded rmware and copy it to the root 
folder of COWON X7 FLASH Memory. 
*
 Note that rmware upgrade will not take place if 
les are copied to the root folder of COWON X7 HDD 
Memory.
4. Perform “Safely remove the hardware” function on your 
PC and disconnect the USB cable.
5. When you turn on the product, the rmware upgrade 
process will start.
6. The current rmware version can be checked in 
SETTINGS - SYSTEM - INFORMATION
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+ Connecting and Disconnecting the PC
Before you start!










