Operation Manual

8. Managing Your Media Player and Connected Devices Updating the Media Player Firmware
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Updating the Media Player Firmware
Follow the instructions in this section to update the firmware on your media player. For the
best experience with your media player, update its firmware whenever a new version
becomes available. Go to Seagate Support at www.seagate.com/support to check for
firmware updates.
Checking the Current Firmware Version
To see what firmware is currently running on the media player:
1. On the Home screen, press Menu, select Settings, then press OK.
2. Press Menu, select System Setup, then press OK.
OR
Use the left and right arrows on the remote to scroll through the Settings screens until you find
the System screen.
3. Select Version Information, then press OK.
The firmware version number displays.
Updating the Firmware
You can update the media player firmware online (if your media player is connected to the
Internet) or by using an external USB drive that contains downloaded firmware.
Updating the Firmware Online
To complete an online update, your media player must be connected to the Internet.
To update the firmware online:
1. On the Home screen, press Menu, select Settings, then press OK.
2. Press Menu, select Firmware Update, then press OK.
OR
Use the left and right arrows on the remote to scroll through the Settings screens until you find
the Firmware Update screen.
3. Select Online, then press OK.
The media player checks the Seagate Web site for updates and displays a prompt if an update
is available.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.