mrdc31...
Tools you need are:
Firmware, that will allow to to upgrade your software from 00.00.0016 to the latest version, firmware is here --->
firmware v00.00.0017 + Vista
Firmware Update AKA Consumer Update, the program that transfer the new firmware from your PC to your Onda player, plugged in USB port in "Upgrade mode" or rockusb, This software here --->
Firmware Update v3.1.2.0
This software has also necessary driver for put USB port in upgrade mode (rockusb). Once installed Firmware Update in your PC, such driver will be located in folder "RockUSB Driver(2K,XP,2003)" under folder "Consumer Update Firmware" in "Files of Programs" or how its called the folder of all programs in Windows XP.
You just need to put your Onda player in upgrade mode using one of two methods:
1. Selecting it in "Setting" "Firmware Upgrade" and pressing the green arrow... within the player, or
2. With your player switched OFF, while its pressed MENU button plug USB cable until you hear Windows sound announcing a new device was plugged.
Then it will ask you to install corresponding driver (rockusb) explained above
Once installed you are ready to transfer the firmware from your PC to the player.
This two methods to put the device in rockusb status are sometimes variables, depending on how many times was attempt to plug the player. In such cases its preferable to restart the computer to release USB port.
You just need to load program Firmware Update and browsing for the file in the folder where you unRAR the firmware package you did downloaded.
This upgrade will warn you about reformatting the flash which is normal. So you better take a backup of all files installed in your VX858.
The simply run the update...
Once ended you device will be in Chinese... don't panic!... look for "Settings" in Main menu (option 9) "System" (option 6) and "Language" (option 1) and English will appera for you to choose.
Then Calibrate you player. This option normally have to be run from time to time.
Good luck!!!