Auto Capsule AW1 Firmware V2.3.0
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Warning/Caution
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Back up every important data in a memory card before firmware upgrade;
Save important files in the memory card in another storage device.
It is recommended to use SD Formatter 4.0 for SD/ SDHC/ SDXC to format a memory card.
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If recordings are not saved, or there are errors during operation frequently,
format the memory card. AW1 can format a memory card by itself.
(Please refer to AW1 manual).
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Memory cards are consumables. Regular checks and replacement are necessary.
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Do not shut down a car engine or detach the power jack before AW1 completes firmware upgrade.
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Upgrade AW1 with the firmware COWON Systems, Inc. provides only
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Improvements
- Additional function of wireless format 1)
- Additional setting of Recording Save Period 2)
- Improved function of LED ON during Parking Recording 3)
- Additional function of MAC Address Display 4)
- Improved quality of recordings.
- Fixed delay of Smart Managers Live View.
- Fixed errors of recordings brightness sporadically set rather dark.
- Fixed errors of an event alarm--not being initialized?happened when a vehicle is parked.
- Shorten the period of time for an event sound effect
- Improved function of Motion Detection 5)
- Fixed errors of setting time by external GPS.
- Fixed other bugs.
1) SmartManager > Settings > Memory Card Information > Formatting the memory card
2) Settings > Recording > Recording Save Period > 1/2/3/4/5 Minutes
3) Settings > Device > Uncheck LED ON during Parking Recording
4) SmartManager > Settings > Device > MAC Address
5) Please adjust the motion sensitivity of AW1 if Motion Detection happens too often.
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Firmware Download
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Download the latest Firmware
- Touch 'MENU' button from STORAGE tab when the phone is connected to 3G or Wi-Fi internet
Download the latest firmware
- Settings Check for firmware update
Firmware Installation on AW1
Settings Install the latest firmware on AW1(Firmware upgrade begins when AW1 restarts)
- Touch 'MENU' button from STORAGE tab when the phone is connected to 3G or Wi-Fi internet
Download the latest firmware
- Settings Check for firmware update
Firmware Installation on AW1
Settings Install the latest firmware on AW1(Firmware upgrade begins when AW1 restarts)
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How to Install AW1 Firmware V2.3.0
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Detach the power jack connected to AW1, and take out the memory card when LED indicator fades off completely
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Connect the memory card to a PC using a memory card reader.
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Unzip the firmware file first. After this, copy and paste all the files to the root folder of the memory card.
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When files are copied, take out the memory card after conducting safely remove hardware
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Insert the memory card into unplugged AW1.
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Start the ignition first, and then connect a power jack to AW1. Firmware upgrade will begin.
Do not turn off the ignition and keep a power jack connection during upgrade.
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When upgrade completed, AW1 will be rebooted with Voice Guide, "Starting driving recording."
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Please make sure to use the latest version of Smart Manager and PC Manager all the time.
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