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... problems 75 Repair and Formatting Tools 75 Replacing the Battery 76 technical specifications 77 Technical Support information 81 main settings 58 8.1 "sound" Settings 58 8.2 "Display" Settings 60 8.3 "Appearance" settings 61 8.4 "Language (and region)" Settings 62 8.5 "TV control" settings 62 8.6 "Clock" Settings 63 8.7 "Power" Settings 64 8.8 "Firmware and plug-ins" settings 65 8.9 Updating the Firmware 66 8.10 "System" Settings 67 9. transferring files 54 7.1 Connecting the archos to a WiFi Network 44 5.1 WiFi Connection Procedure 44 5.2 WiFi Network Configuration...
... problems 75 Repair and Formatting Tools 75 Replacing the Battery 76 technical specifications 77 Technical Support information 81 main settings 58 8.1 "sound" Settings 58 8.2 "Display" Settings 60 8.3 "Appearance" settings 61 8.4 "Language (and region)" Settings 62 8.5 "TV control" settings 62 8.6 "Clock" Settings 63 8.7 "Power" Settings 64 8.8 "Firmware and plug-ins" settings 65 8.9 Updating the Firmware 66 8.10 "System" Settings 67 9. transferring files 54 7.1 Connecting the archos to a WiFi Network 44 5.1 WiFi Connection Procedure 44 5.2 WiFi Network Configuration...
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... this and only this model. 405 605 705 ARCHOS description Main buttons ARCHOS 605 WiFi • Press and hold to turn your ARCHOS on/off . • Press and hold to lock/unlock your device's buttons/touchscreen. TV/ • Press once to press a button or touch the screen by accident. LED Indicators CHG Battery charge indicator. • light on: the battery is charging • flashing: the battery is fully charged HDD Hard Disk Drive activity...
... this and only this model. 405 605 705 ARCHOS description Main buttons ARCHOS 605 WiFi • Press and hold to turn your ARCHOS on/off . • Press and hold to lock/unlock your device's buttons/touchscreen. TV/ • Press once to press a button or touch the screen by accident. LED Indicators CHG Battery charge indicator. • light on: the battery is charging • flashing: the battery is fully charged HDD Hard Disk Drive activity...
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...: to view videos and photos on a TV (see First Time usage: Charging the Battery). • AV Out Jack: connect headphones or plug an ARCHOS AV cable (optional) to connect headphones. The Docking connectors also allow you to plug one of the optional accessories* (available from www.archos.com) in order to record external audio/video. • See Optional Functionalities. 405 605 ARCHOS 405 and 605...
...: to view videos and photos on a TV (see First Time usage: Charging the Battery). • AV Out Jack: connect headphones or plug an ARCHOS AV cable (optional) to connect headphones. The Docking connectors also allow you to plug one of the optional accessories* (available from www.archos.com) in order to record external audio/video. • See Optional Functionalities. 405 605 ARCHOS 405 and 605...
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...Display a text description of the available menu icons Switch the display of the remote control is used for example, to open a link, execute a function, etc (same as if you moved a mouse while holding its left button lock" mode: the direction pad will act as if you tapped on the ARCHOS...main buttons: Navigation buttons: move from one link/field to move from one item to disable these 2 modes. the navigation buttons, at the same time: - Depending on the screen. It will display a contextual menu (same as if you held down ). GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. 11 1 This part of...
...Display a text description of the available menu icons Switch the display of the remote control is used for example, to open a link, execute a function, etc (same as if you moved a mouse while holding its left button lock" mode: the direction pad will act as if you tapped on the ARCHOS...main buttons: Navigation buttons: move from one link/field to move from one item to disable these 2 modes. the navigation buttons, at the same time: - Depending on the screen. It will display a contextual menu (same as if you held down ). GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. 11 1 This part of...
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... instantly). 3. See Updating the Firmware. Select a different language using the left/right arrows (your settings are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening will void your language is an electronic product that needs to be used, for example, to enter a Web address, write an e-mail, name/rename a folder, etc: Caps Lock key Green Alt key: enable the keys' green secondary functions Blue Alt key: enable the keys' blue secondary functions Shift key delete character before...
... instantly). 3. See Updating the Firmware. Select a different language using the left/right arrows (your settings are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening will void your language is an electronic product that needs to be used, for example, to enter a Web address, write an e-mail, name/rename a folder, etc: Caps Lock key Green Alt key: enable the keys' green secondary functions Blue Alt key: enable the keys' blue secondary functions Shift key delete character before...
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... "Video" browser, the video's thumbnail will be replaced by frame, using the right arrow. "Wallpaper": the current image will be defined as a new thumbnail for this file. "Settings" - "Format" - will remove the bookmark from a bookmark, go to display the Video Player settings screen (see: Video Player Settings) or the "Sound" settings screen (see Optional Functionalities). - "Bookmark": sets a bookmark at the current spot in slow motion...
... "Video" browser, the video's thumbnail will be replaced by frame, using the right arrow. "Wallpaper": the current image will be defined as a new thumbnail for this file. "Settings" - "Format" - will remove the bookmark from a bookmark, go to display the Video Player settings screen (see: Video Player Settings) or the "Sound" settings screen (see Optional Functionalities). - "Bookmark": sets a bookmark at the current spot in slow motion...
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... to your videos using Windows Media® Player 10 or higher*: - See Putting Files onto the archos to learn how to connect/disconnect the ARCHOS from your device can also reset the LCD parameters to the WMV format that users update to Windows Media® Player 11 or higher. 2. Windows Media® Player will automatically convert most formats to the default values ("Reset" button). 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS, without using Windows Media® Player 10 or higher...
... to your videos using Windows Media® Player 10 or higher*: - See Putting Files onto the archos to learn how to connect/disconnect the ARCHOS from your device can also reset the LCD parameters to the WMV format that users update to Windows Media® Player 11 or higher. 2. Windows Media® Player will automatically convert most formats to the default values ("Reset" button). 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS, without using Windows Media® Player 10 or higher...
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... highlighted music file. opens a playlist edition window on the right (see : "Sound" Settings). * The available menu items will vary depending on the mode you to change the name of your card and play your songs (if your memory card's songs (Depending on model) PLAYING MUSIC > P. 21 • If you to delete the highlighted music file. "File Management" - See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. - A confirmation screen will appear. When you insert a memory card, its contents...
... highlighted music file. opens a playlist edition window on the right (see : "Sound" Settings). * The available menu items will vary depending on the mode you to change the name of your card and play your songs (if your memory card's songs (Depending on model) PLAYING MUSIC > P. 21 • If you to delete the highlighted music file. "File Management" - See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. - A confirmation screen will appear. When you insert a memory card, its contents...
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... the Music playback screen. "Repeat" - An icon shows the current modes in "PlayMode" AND "Repeat & Shuffle". - you can choose to display the Music Player settings screen (see next section) or the "Sound" settings screen (see: "Sound" Settings). 2.3 MUSIC player SETTINGS • In the Music mode, you can access the Music Player settings screen by using the "Settings" menu item . • Use the left/right arrows to remove the rating (none...
... the Music playback screen. "Repeat" - An icon shows the current modes in "PlayMode" AND "Repeat & Shuffle". - you can choose to display the Music Player settings screen (see next section) or the "Sound" settings screen (see: "Sound" Settings). 2.3 MUSIC player SETTINGS • In the Music mode, you can access the Music Player settings screen by using the "Settings" menu item . • Use the left/right arrows to remove the rating (none...
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...-based e-mailing, download content, etc. *supports Flash™ content and Javascript. If the time and date are not connected to a network, the device will scan for your ARCHOS, you will simply open and you can connect to one of them. • Please note: not all wireless networks offer access to a WiFi network, you will disappear after a few seconds. See next section. • play shared media files stored on...
...-based e-mailing, download content, etc. *supports Flash™ content and Javascript. If the time and date are not connected to a network, the device will scan for your ARCHOS, you will simply open and you can connect to one of them. • Please note: not all wireless networks offer access to a WiFi network, you will disappear after a few seconds. See next section. • play shared media files stored on...
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..." settings screen. "Enter URL...": allows you to enter the address of the Web Browser. 6.2 Playing your PC's Shared Media Files • When connected to your home WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you can add favorites, rename or delete them in one of the configured search engines. Select a favorite and use the "Open in new tab" menu item to work in this to open the "Favorites" manager. Please...
..." settings screen. "Enter URL...": allows you to enter the address of the Web Browser. 6.2 Playing your PC's Shared Media Files • When connected to your home WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you can add favorites, rename or delete them in one of the configured search engines. Select a favorite and use the "Open in new tab" menu item to work in this to open the "Favorites" manager. Please...
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main settings In the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item and choose a setting. 605 705 using the buttons • To open its corresponding screen. • Once you to adjust the sound settings of your ARCHOS to your settings, tap on to save them and go back to select a different setting. - When it . - GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 main settings > P. 58 8. when you have finished adjusting your personal taste. use the...
main settings In the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item and choose a setting. 605 705 using the buttons • To open its corresponding screen. • Once you to adjust the sound settings of your ARCHOS to your settings, tap on to save them and go back to select a different setting. - When it . - GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 main settings > P. 58 8. when you have finished adjusting your personal taste. use the...
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... "SPDIF" interface when connected to use the up/down arrows to the optional DVR Station Gen 5. resets the sound parameters to enter the equalizer screen (see next section). Select this option to the default values. "Reset" - "Audio Output" - "Automatic": the built-in Speaker" - GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 main settings > P. 59 605 705 "Built-in speaker automatically turns off regardless if...
... "SPDIF" interface when connected to use the up/down arrows to the optional DVR Station Gen 5. resets the sound parameters to enter the equalizer screen (see next section). Select this option to the default values. "Reset" - "Audio Output" - "Automatic": the built-in Speaker" - GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 main settings > P. 59 605 705 "Built-in speaker automatically turns off regardless if...
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... any changes you set to schedule recordings easily via the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG). • See the manual of other languages. New languages are included in the firmware as they become available. this button to communicate with your location. 8.5 "TV control" settings • This is set your tuner. use this is configured automatically according to how you may have made since entering this screen. 8.4 "Language...
... any changes you set to schedule recordings easily via the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG). • See the manual of other languages. New languages are included in the firmware as they become available. this button to communicate with your location. 8.5 "TV control" settings • This is set your tuner. use this is configured automatically according to how you may have made since entering this screen. 8.4 "Language...
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... the Power button during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/ video recording, or USB connection. the device will not shut down according to the setting selected for an extended period of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off . - "Backlight Off" - the amount of time of time, use this button to higher values. In battery operation, it is connected to allow a quick start up. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 8.7 "Power" Settings • These settings will help...
... the Power button during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/ video recording, or USB connection. the device will not shut down according to the setting selected for an extended period of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off . - "Backlight Off" - the amount of time of time, use this button to higher values. In battery operation, it is connected to allow a quick start up. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 8.7 "Power" Settings • These settings will help...
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... go into Standby mode during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/video recording, or USB connection. "Backlight Off" - the amount of time of user inactivity before the ARCHOS goes into Standby mode according to register your device. each ARCHOS has a unique number. - the amount of time of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system. "Product Key" - displays the current plug-ins installed on your product online (www.archos.com/register). "Power supply operation" "Standby" -
... go into Standby mode during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/video recording, or USB connection. "Backlight Off" - the amount of time of user inactivity before the ARCHOS goes into Standby mode according to register your device. each ARCHOS has a unique number. - the amount of time of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system. "Product Key" - displays the current plug-ins installed on your product online (www.archos.com/register). "Power supply operation" "Standby" -
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use this button to search for your device can also update the firmware using a computer connected to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. Use the "Online Firmware Update" button. 3. If the on the archos (WiFi connection needed ) If you only need an access to the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, and choose "Firmware and Plug-ins". 2. It is not WiFi-enabled, you can connect to a WiFi network. • With a computer connected to update the...
use this button to search for your device can also update the firmware using a computer connected to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. Use the "Online Firmware Update" button. 3. If the on the archos (WiFi connection needed ) If you only need an access to the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, and choose "Firmware and Plug-ins". 2. It is not WiFi-enabled, you can connect to a WiFi network. • With a computer connected to update the...
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... anymore, try a system recovery (see : Troubleshooting). You might need this address to register your product online (www.archos.com/register). 605 705 "MAC address" - "Clear temporary system files and cache" (does not erase any data) - some WiFi networks filter MAC addresses. If this button to do the following actions: - "Format Hard Drive / Internal memory" (erase all user settings) (Depending on model) - GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 main settings > P. 68 "Product Key" - "Reset Settings" (resets all data, media files, and licenses) - each ARCHOS has a unique...
... anymore, try a system recovery (see : Troubleshooting). You might need this address to register your product online (www.archos.com/register). 605 705 "MAC address" - "Clear temporary system files and cache" (does not erase any data) - some WiFi networks filter MAC addresses. If this button to do the following actions: - "Format Hard Drive / Internal memory" (erase all user settings) (Depending on model) - GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 main settings > P. 68 "Product Key" - "Reset Settings" (resets all data, media files, and licenses) - each ARCHOS has a unique...
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... LCD screen turns on, immediately press and hold the TV/LCD button until the Recovery mode starts (white screen). 405 605 To move from an option to turn on your device. 2. all data (music, photos, videos, etc.), licenses and settings are erased. 705 "Force Touchscreen Calibration" - attempts to it, try using the "Repair and Formatting Tools" (see : Display Settings). - formats the hard drive. - GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 system recovery troubleshooting > P. 74...
... LCD screen turns on, immediately press and hold the TV/LCD button until the Recovery mode starts (white screen). 405 605 To move from an option to turn on your device. 2. all data (music, photos, videos, etc.), licenses and settings are erased. 705 "Force Touchscreen Calibration" - attempts to it, try using the "Repair and Formatting Tools" (see : Display Settings). - formats the hard drive. - GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 system recovery troubleshooting > P. 74...
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... all data in your memory card, if you to do the following actions: - "Clear temporary system files and cache" (does not erase any data) - "Full Reinitialization" (erase all user settings) (Depending on the screen. • See: "Touch-Screen Calibration". to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen: from the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, choose "System", then use the "Touch-Screen Calibration" button, and follow the instructions on model) - troubleshooting > P. 75 ARCHOS...
... all data in your memory card, if you to do the following actions: - "Clear temporary system files and cache" (does not erase any data) - "Full Reinitialization" (erase all user settings) (Depending on the screen. • See: "Touch-Screen Calibration". to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen: from the Home screen, select the "Settings" menu item, choose "System", then use the "Touch-Screen Calibration" button, and follow the instructions on model) - troubleshooting > P. 75 ARCHOS...
