Sony VGF-HS1 - Manual (Page 53)

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Updating the firmware by accessing the support Web site
When the firmware update files are not downloaded on your Home Server, follow the steps below to update
the firmware.
1
From the personal computer connected to the Home Server via the home network,
access the support Web site at:
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in the USA.
http://www.vaio-link.com/ for customers in Europe.
2
Download the latest update program of VGF-HS1 Series Home Server.
3
Access the Home Server Settings Page (page ).
4
Click “Firmware update” in the left pane.
The Firmware update page is displayed in the right pane.
5
Click “Browse...” to the right of the Firmware file field in the Manual update section.
6
Select the downloaded firmware file and click “Open.”
7
Click “Start update” in the Manual update section.
The firmware update begins and the power indicator light on the Home Server blinks alternately
in green and orange.
When the  (POWER) indicator light stops blinking, the Home Server restarts.
The new firmware will be activated after the restart.
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Tip
Updating the firmware may change the IP address of the Home Server Settings Page. Proceed with either of the
following procedures to access the Home Server Settings Page.

Accessing from the PC Link software
 Start the PC Link software (page 18).
 On the main window, click the server name of your Home Server in the Back Up section.
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Accessing by entering the IP address
 Press the DISPLAY button several times until the IP address appears on the display on the Home Server.
 Start your browser software on the personal computer and enter the IP address in the URL address field.