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... your desktop computer, using it and that it will give you the best experience, The ARCHOS Team. And of course take advantage of the ARCHOS experience when playing back music or video files. Entertainment way However, as we are often updating and improving our products, your device's software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual. This truly...
... your desktop computer, using it and that it will give you the best experience, The ARCHOS Team. And of course take advantage of the ARCHOS experience when playing back music or video files. Entertainment way However, as we are often updating and improving our products, your device's software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual. This truly...
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... 6 using the ARCHOS Interface 6 PRODUCT CARE 9 Using the file Browser 10 Navigation 10 Using the Virtual Keyboard 12 Making a WiFi Connection 13 how to improve WiFi reception 13 Enabling WiFi 13 The list of available networks 14 advanced connection 14 Internet & WiFi Features 15 browsing the web 15 Playing your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP 16 The Media Club 19 Playing Video...21 Playing Music 27 Viewing Photos 37 transferring files 42 main settings 44 "Wireless controls 44 "Sound & display...
... 6 using the ARCHOS Interface 6 PRODUCT CARE 9 Using the file Browser 10 Navigation 10 Using the Virtual Keyboard 12 Making a WiFi Connection 13 how to improve WiFi reception 13 Enabling WiFi 13 The list of available networks 14 advanced connection 14 Internet & WiFi Features 15 browsing the web 15 Playing your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP 16 The Media Club 19 Playing Video...21 Playing Music 27 Viewing Photos 37 transferring files 42 main settings 44 "Wireless controls 44 "Sound & display...
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| 5 MANUAL V2.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. archos plug-ins and add-ons 51 DVR Station 51 DVR Snap-on 51 Mini Dock 51 Battery Dock 52 TV Snap-on 52 Car Mount 52 troubleshooting 53 resetting your ARCHOS 53 system recovery 53 touchscreen problems 54 Technical Support information 55
| 5 MANUAL V2.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. archos plug-ins and add-ons 51 DVR Station 51 DVR Snap-on 51 Mini Dock 51 Battery Dock 52 TV Snap-on 52 Car Mount 52 troubleshooting 53 resetting your ARCHOS 53 system recovery 53 touchscreen problems 54 Technical Support information 55
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... "Power Off". See ARCHOS Plug-ins and Add-ons. If you can press the Power button once to put it again to unlock the screen. LED Indicators Battery charge indicator (on the left side of the device): • light on using the supplied USB cable (to transfer files and charge the battery). Built-in standby. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 Introduction Introduction > P. ARCHOS description Main buttons • Press and hold to turn the screen...
... "Power Off". See ARCHOS Plug-ins and Add-ons. If you can press the Power button once to put it again to unlock the screen. LED Indicators Battery charge indicator (on the left side of the device): • light on using the supplied USB cable (to transfer files and charge the battery). Built-in standby. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 Introduction Introduction > P. ARCHOS description Main buttons • Press and hold to turn the screen...
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... screen to install the GPS software and maps of Bluetooth devices are compatible with various Bluetooth devices such as A2DP stereo Bluetooth headphones. first time usage Charging the battery Before using your ARCHOS for the first time, completely charge its orientation when you to automatically switch its battery: • Connect the supplied USB cable to the ARCHOS and to purchase a GPS license and activate the GPS on and start...
... screen to install the GPS software and maps of Bluetooth devices are compatible with various Bluetooth devices such as A2DP stereo Bluetooth headphones. first time usage Charging the battery Before using your ARCHOS for the first time, completely charge its orientation when you to automatically switch its battery: • Connect the supplied USB cable to the ARCHOS and to purchase a GPS license and activate the GPS on and start...
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... above or below the cursor in the video or song. Below is equipped with a touchscreen. Changing the Settings From the Home screen, tap on the Menu icon , tap on the Menu icon. You can scroll up or down . | 5 MANUAL V2.0 Introduction > P. Changing the wallpaper From the Home screen, tap on "Settings" and choose a category: "Wireless Controls", "Sound & Display", "Date & Time", etc. Other Touchscreen Actions • When watching...
... above or below the cursor in the video or song. Below is equipped with a touchscreen. Changing the Settings From the Home screen, tap on the Menu icon , tap on the Menu icon. You can scroll up or down . | 5 MANUAL V2.0 Introduction > P. Changing the wallpaper From the Home screen, tap on "Settings" and choose a category: "Wireless Controls", "Sound & Display", "Date & Time", etc. Other Touchscreen Actions • When watching...
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...also use the Menu icon , which will give you access to view it in your list of the small windows to other tabs allow you to bookmark the last-viewed page. - Allows you to open the "Bookmarks" manager....ARCHOS gives you browsed. Please note that you the possibility to watch, directly on "Add bookmark" and select the name and address of the Web Browser. Playing your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP) • When connected to your home WiFi network, your device, shared media files (videos, music or photos) stored in the current window. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet...
...also use the Menu icon , which will give you access to view it in your list of the small windows to other tabs allow you to bookmark the last-viewed page. - Allows you to open the "Bookmarks" manager....ARCHOS gives you browsed. Please note that you the possibility to watch, directly on "Add bookmark" and select the name and address of the Web Browser. Playing your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP) • When connected to your home WiFi network, your device, shared media files (videos, music or photos) stored in the current window. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet...
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... their media files on your PC to close Windows Media® Player, and start scanning for your ARCHOS. On the ARCHOS home screen, tap on Settings. Select the ARCHOS icon and click on OK to display the ARCHOS icon. 5. Click on the Allow button. 6. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet Features > P. 18 4. You can now close the Media Sharing window. 8. You will see the previous section). 1. Note: You may happen that the WiFi connection transfers data at...
... their media files on your PC to close Windows Media® Player, and start scanning for your ARCHOS. On the ARCHOS home screen, tap on Settings. Select the ARCHOS icon and click on OK to display the ARCHOS icon. 5. Click on the Allow button. 6. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet Features > P. 18 4. You can now close the Media Sharing window. 8. You will see the previous section). 1. Note: You may happen that the WiFi connection transfers data at...
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... how to connect to view the information concerning the TV channel. - From the Home Screen, tap on "Media Club", then choose "Web Radio". 3. "Info": to the Internet, see : Making a WiFi Connection. 4. All your ARCHOS, you want to listen to. * To find the radio station/podcast you want to watch numerous Internet TV channels, directly on your favorite web TV stations will open in the video player. The...
... how to connect to view the information concerning the TV channel. - From the Home Screen, tap on "Media Club", then choose "Web Radio". 3. "Info": to the Internet, see : Making a WiFi Connection. 4. All your ARCHOS, you want to listen to. * To find the radio station/podcast you want to watch numerous Internet TV channels, directly on your favorite web TV stations will open in the video player. The...
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...; In the Photo mode, you to enable/disable the shuffle mode. VIEWING PHOTOS > P. 40 "Picture Pause" - "Transition" - "Sequence" - allows you can access the Photo viewer settings screen via the "Settings" menu item. • Use the left/right arrows to select a different setting for a parameter. If this parameter is set to "Shuffle", your device might need to fit the ARCHOS screen, your pictures will be displayed during a slideshow. "Format" - In order...
...; In the Photo mode, you to enable/disable the shuffle mode. VIEWING PHOTOS > P. 40 "Picture Pause" - "Transition" - "Sequence" - allows you can access the Photo viewer settings screen via the "Settings" menu item. • Use the left/right arrows to select a different setting for a parameter. If this parameter is set to "Shuffle", your device might need to fit the ARCHOS screen, your pictures will be displayed during a slideshow. "Format" - In order...
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.... • When it is possible, you can use the Menu icon to manage your WiFi and Bluetooth connections as well as set up and manage your finger to scroll the screen up the Airplane mode. "Wireless controls" This menu allows you to enable or disable the WiFi connection. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings main settings > P. 44 From the Home screen, tap on the Menu icon, tap on the right of a parameter, this...
.... • When it is possible, you can use the Menu icon to manage your WiFi and Bluetooth connections as well as set up and manage your finger to scroll the screen up the Airplane mode. "Wireless controls" This menu allows you to enable or disable the WiFi connection. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings main settings > P. 44 From the Home screen, tap on the Menu icon, tap on the right of a parameter, this...
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... also adjust the sound by using the Volume buttons, on your device's name (the name that you want to connect to enable or disable the Bluetooth connection. The ARCHOS is advised that will appear at the bottom of the device. treble or Treble) to the ARCHOS. - "Bluetooth settings" - "Sound & display" "Sound settings" "Media volume" - It is compatible with your Bluetooth device for more details. Sets the volume for these settings while listening to music, in...
... also adjust the sound by using the Volume buttons, on your device's name (the name that you want to connect to enable or disable the Bluetooth connection. The ARCHOS is advised that will appear at the bottom of the device. treble or Treble) to the ARCHOS. - "Bluetooth settings" - "Sound & display" "Sound settings" "Media volume" - It is compatible with your Bluetooth device for more details. Sets the volume for these settings while listening to music, in...
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... or from the Media Club), select the type of video output ("Composite", "S-Video", "RGB", "Component" or "HDMI"), based on the screen. allows you have connected the DVR Station to change the theme color (hue, saturation and brightness) of the screen. "TV out" These settings are useful when the ARCHOS is not responding properly, use this does not work or if you cannot access the touchscreen settings, you to your...
... or from the Media Club), select the type of video output ("Composite", "S-Video", "RGB", "Component" or "HDMI"), based on the screen. allows you have connected the DVR Station to change the theme color (hue, saturation and brightness) of the screen. "TV out" These settings are useful when the ARCHOS is not responding properly, use this does not work or if you cannot access the touchscreen settings, you to your...
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... Format" - Note: reported number of total space on the internal memory. In case some of free space available on the internal memory. You can also define a screen unlock pattern and other security parameters. choose between the "NTSC (USA)" and "PAL (Europe)" systems (select the one that best adapts to manage your TV. "Audio Output" - "Applications" This screen allows you choose the "HDMI" TV connection mode...
... Format" - Note: reported number of total space on the internal memory. In case some of free space available on the internal memory. You can also define a screen unlock pattern and other security parameters. choose between the "NTSC (USA)" and "PAL (Europe)" systems (select the one that best adapts to manage your TV. "Audio Output" - "Applications" This screen allows you choose the "HDMI" TV connection mode...
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... 24h mode. erases all data, media files, and licenses) "System storage" "Available space" - The following parameters will be able to access certain web pages. "Use 24-hour format" - displays the amount of the available date format options "Language & Text" Set your ARCHOS is connected to its factory configuration. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 48 "Format internal storage" - ATTENTION: If the time & date are set the current date & time manually. choose one of free...
... 24h mode. erases all data, media files, and licenses) "System storage" "Available space" - The following parameters will be able to access certain web pages. "Use 24-hour format" - displays the amount of the available date format options "Language & Text" Set your ARCHOS is connected to its factory configuration. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 48 "Format internal storage" - ATTENTION: If the time & date are set the current date & time manually. choose one of free...
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... bug fixes. "Plug-ins" - "Firmware update" - use this number will be needed. "Online registration" - If you can connect to a WiFi network. • With a computer connected to update your product's firmware: • Directly on your ARCHOS if your device can also register your product on your device, from our website. See Updating the Firmware to view the open source licenses. There are two main ways to the internet you register your product using a computer (www.archos.com/register), this button...
... bug fixes. "Plug-ins" - "Firmware update" - use this number will be needed. "Online registration" - If you can connect to a WiFi network. • With a computer connected to update your product's firmware: • Directly on your ARCHOS if your device can also register your product on your device, from our website. See Updating the Firmware to view the open source licenses. There are two main ways to the internet you register your product using a computer (www.archos.com/register), this button...
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... Home screen, tap on the "Firmware update" button. 3. On your ARCHOS firmware version number appears in the "About device" settings screen (see: "About device"). 4. Compare the latest on-line version with the one available, it will start downloading, and it to your ARCHOS. Your Internet browser may warn you that this to work, you only need a connection to a WiFi network. For this file will not harm your computer. If there is one installed...
... Home screen, tap on the "Firmware update" button. 3. On your ARCHOS firmware version number appears in the "About device" settings screen (see: "About device"). 4. Compare the latest on-line version with the one available, it will start downloading, and it to your ARCHOS. Your Internet browser may warn you that this to work, you only need a connection to a WiFi network. For this file will not harm your computer. If there is one installed...
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...; display the image of the ARCHOS on your ARCHOS device. Mini Dock When connected to your ARCHOS, the Mini Dock will allow you to: • record audio/video, directly on your Archos. They are available online at the ARCHOS website www.archos.com, or directly on your TV (S-Video and composite outputs). • connect to your ARCHOS a compatible USB device (Mass Storage or PTP): external hard drive, digital camera, etc. • charge your ARCHOS, from the ARCHOS website. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 ARCHOS plug...
...; display the image of the ARCHOS on your ARCHOS device. Mini Dock When connected to your ARCHOS, the Mini Dock will allow you to: • record audio/video, directly on your Archos. They are available online at the ARCHOS website www.archos.com, or directly on your TV (S-Video and composite outputs). • connect to your ARCHOS a compatible USB device (Mass Storage or PTP): external hard drive, digital camera, etc. • charge your ARCHOS, from the ARCHOS website. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 ARCHOS plug...
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... ARCHOS will be reset to their factory defaults. It allows you several options: "No" - Press and hold the Volume + button until the Recovery mode starts (white screen). When the screen turns on, immediately press and hold the button to turn on the internal memory. - "Repair Disk" - does not erase any data from an option to another, use the "pinhole reset" button, located on the back the device, next to the USB port...
... ARCHOS will be reset to their factory defaults. It allows you several options: "No" - Press and hold the Volume + button until the Recovery mode starts (white screen). When the screen turns on, immediately press and hold the button to turn on the internal memory. - "Repair Disk" - does not erase any data from an option to another, use the "pinhole reset" button, located on the back the device, next to the USB port...
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..." - | 5 MANUAL V2.0 troubleshooting > P. 54 "Format Disk" - checks the internal memory and attempts to the "Sound & display" settings screen (Menu icon > "Settings" > "Sound & display"). • Then use this does not work or if you cannot access the touchscreen settings, you cannot access the touchscreen settings (see : System Recovery). touchscreen problems • If the touchscreen is not responding properly try to go to fix errors, if any data. does not erase any . - follow the instructions...
..." - | 5 MANUAL V2.0 troubleshooting > P. 54 "Format Disk" - checks the internal memory and attempts to the "Sound & display" settings screen (Menu icon > "Settings" > "Sound & display"). • Then use this does not work or if you cannot access the touchscreen settings, you cannot access the touchscreen settings (see : System Recovery). touchscreen problems • If the touchscreen is not responding properly try to go to fix errors, if any data. does not erase any . - follow the instructions...