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... 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 45 "TV out 46 "Security & location 47 "Applications 47 "Device storage 47 "Date & Time 48 "Language & Text 48 "About device 49 Updating the Firmware...
... 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 45 "TV out 46 "Security & location 47 "Applications 47 "Device storage 47 "Date & Time 48 "Language & Text 48 "About device 49 Updating the Firmware...
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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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... press the Power button once to unlock the screen. LED Indicators Battery charge indicator (on the left side of the device): • light on . | 5 MANUAL V2.0 Introduction Introduction > P. ARCHOS description Main buttons • Press and hold to the DVR Station and other ARCHOS add-ons. Underneath the device: • Micro-SDHC card reader (available on certain models only) • Accessory connectors: to connect to turn the screen back on...
... press the Power button once to unlock the screen. LED Indicators Battery charge indicator (on the left side of the device): • light on . | 5 MANUAL V2.0 Introduction Introduction > P. ARCHOS description Main buttons • Press and hold to the DVR Station and other ARCHOS add-ons. Underneath the device: • Micro-SDHC card reader (available on certain models only) • Accessory connectors: to connect to turn the screen back on...
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... at www. Introduction > P. Accelerometer The ARCHOS is charging. Visit www.archos.com to automatically switch its battery: • Connect the supplied USB cable to the ARCHOS and to set up the accelerometer (calibration, orientation), see : "Wireless controls". Built-in GPS receiver Your product features a built-in the upper right corner of Bluetooth devices. Note that not all types of Bluetooth devices are compatible with an accelerometer which...
... at www. Introduction > P. Accelerometer The ARCHOS is charging. Visit www.archos.com to automatically switch its battery: • Connect the supplied USB cable to the ARCHOS and to set up the accelerometer (calibration, orientation), see : "Wireless controls". Built-in GPS receiver Your product features a built-in the upper right corner of Bluetooth devices. Note that not all types of Bluetooth devices are compatible with an accelerometer which...
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... configure a WiFi network: 1. First of the WiFi antenna area (zone in red on the Menu icon , then select "Settings" . 2. Then select "Wi-Fi settings". Go on the Home screen, tap on the following image) Enabling WiFi Before launching an Internet application such as the web browser or web TV, you first need to save battery power. Every time the ARCHOS is off, tap on the "Wi-Fi" line to make a connection...
... configure a WiFi network: 1. First of the WiFi antenna area (zone in red on the Menu icon , then select "Settings" . 2. Then select "Wi-Fi settings". Go on the Home screen, tap on the following image) Enabling WiFi Before launching an Internet application such as the web browser or web TV, you first need to save battery power. Every time the ARCHOS is off, tap on the "Wi-Fi" line to make a connection...
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... "Scan". • If the WiFi network you want to connect to view available WiFi networks. Other parameters will need either a key (a series of numbers and/or letters) of the interface. advanced connection • To manually scan for available WiFi networks, on the "Wi-Fi settings" screen, tap on the Menu icon , then tap on it will display a notification icon in range. • If the ARCHOS finds a network that uses the WiFi protection standard WPS (WiFi Protected Setup). Making a WiFi Connection...
... "Scan". • If the WiFi network you want to connect to view available WiFi networks. Other parameters will need either a key (a series of numbers and/or letters) of the interface. advanced connection • To manually scan for available WiFi networks, on the "Wi-Fi settings" screen, tap on the Menu icon , then tap on it will display a notification icon in range. • If the ARCHOS finds a network that uses the WiFi protection standard WPS (WiFi Protected Setup). Making a WiFi Connection...
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... display the available menu items, tap on the Menu icon . • To go back directly to the Home screen, tap on the Home icon . • Depending on where you are connected to a WiFi network. * To find more options. • To fill in a text field, tap in the field, then use your device and that you can use the virtual keyboard to the Internet, see: Making a WiFi Connection. To open...
... display the available menu items, tap on the Menu icon . • To go back directly to the Home screen, tap on the Home icon . • Depending on where you are connected to a WiFi network. * To find more options. • To fill in a text field, tap in the field, then use your device and that you can use the virtual keyboard to the Internet, see: Making a WiFi Connection. To open...
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...-viewed page. - "Forward" - Select "Go" to open the website in your ARCHOS gives you 'd like to watch, directly on "Windows" to clear the history. Please note that you to edit it, rename it, delete it is currently loading. - Playing your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP) • When connected to your home WiFi network, your PC's Windows Media® Library. allows you to enter the address...
...-viewed page. - "Forward" - Select "Go" to open the website in your ARCHOS gives you 'd like to watch, directly on "Windows" to clear the history. Please note that you to edit it, rename it, delete it is currently loading. - Playing your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP) • When connected to your home WiFi network, your PC's Windows Media® Library. allows you to enter the address...
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...- setting windows media® player's sharing options 1. Connect your WiFi network (see Making a WiFi Connection). 2. Click on the Network. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet Features > P. 17 • For this to work, you will need a WiFi connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher installed on your PC*. • This is especially useful when you have a large library of music and video and you cannot fit it all onto the internal memory...
...- setting windows media® player's sharing options 1. Connect your WiFi network (see Making a WiFi Connection). 2. Click on the Network. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet Features > P. 17 • For this to work, you will need a WiFi connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher installed on your PC*. • This is especially useful when you have a large library of music and video and you cannot fit it all onto the internal memory...
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..., and choose "Network". 2. Select the ARCHOS icon and click on Settings. You can , for example, enter a name for devices and computers sharing their media files on the WiFi network. 3. You also need to save the modifications. 7. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet Features > P. 18 4. Tap on OK to start viewing your PC to . Click on "Network 'UPnP'" to close Windows Media® Player, and start scanning for your WiFi box, it , and...
..., and choose "Network". 2. Select the ARCHOS icon and click on Settings. You can , for example, enter a name for devices and computers sharing their media files on the WiFi network. 3. You also need to save the modifications. 7. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet Features > P. 18 4. Tap on OK to start viewing your PC to . Click on "Network 'UPnP'" to close Windows Media® Player, and start scanning for your WiFi box, it , and...
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... as a favorite (or removes it from the favorites). First connect to view the information concerning the radio station/podcast. - "Info": to a WiFi network*. 2. "Sound": displays the "Sound" settings screen (see : "Sound" Settings). listening to web radio stations In order to be able to listen to the Internet, see : Making a WiFi Connection. 4. Selecting the menu icon will display several options: - The "Web TV" interface is organized by category, such as...
... as a favorite (or removes it from the favorites). First connect to view the information concerning the radio station/podcast. - "Info": to a WiFi network*. 2. "Sound": displays the "Sound" settings screen (see : "Sound" Settings). listening to web radio stations In order to be able to listen to the Internet, see : Making a WiFi Connection. 4. Selecting the menu icon will display several options: - The "Web TV" interface is organized by category, such as...
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... screen of your TV via an optional DVR Station, Mini Dock or Battery Dock, use this option to switch the display from the ARCHOS built-in LCD to TV out" - If you have connected the ARCHOS to your TV. the following table explains how the video player will be defined as a new thumbnail image in the video. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING...
... screen of your TV via an optional DVR Station, Mini Dock or Battery Dock, use this option to switch the display from the ARCHOS built-in LCD to TV out" - If you have connected the ARCHOS to your TV. the following table explains how the video player will be defined as a new thumbnail image in the video. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING...
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... (Sync tab) to browse through your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP). If you choose "Disabled", you must have Windows Media Player® 11 or higher installed on your ARCHOS. ▲! ATTENTION: For both methods of transferring files from your computer into the Video folder of the current folder one after the other . This will be repeated indefinitely. - plays all the videos of the screen. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING...
... (Sync tab) to browse through your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP). If you choose "Disabled", you must have Windows Media Player® 11 or higher installed on your ARCHOS. ▲! ATTENTION: For both methods of transferring files from your computer into the Video folder of the current folder one after the other . This will be repeated indefinitely. - plays all the videos of the screen. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING...
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... enable or disable the WiFi connection. tap on the Home icon to go directly to save battery power. See: Making a WiFi Connection. "Wireless controls" This menu allows you can use the Menu icon to set up and manage your settings, tap on the Back icon to go back to the list of settings, or tap on this setting includes sub-parameters. "Wi-Fi" - "Wi-Fi settings" - When you have finished adjusting your WiFi networks. using...
... enable or disable the WiFi connection. tap on the Home icon to go directly to save battery power. See: Making a WiFi Connection. "Wireless controls" This menu allows you can use the Menu icon to set up and manage your settings, tap on the Back icon to go back to the list of settings, or tap on this setting includes sub-parameters. "Wi-Fi" - "Wi-Fi settings" - When you have finished adjusting your WiFi networks. using...
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... buttons, on the screen. "Sound & display" "Sound settings" "Media volume" - "Audible selection" - You can pair and connect them to set up your different Bluetooth devices), make it discoverable or hidden, scan for these settings while listening to music, in order not to appreciate the sound changes. - treble or Treble) to the left and right stereo channels. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 45 "Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth settings" - Tap on this cuts the WiFi...
... buttons, on the screen. "Sound & display" "Sound settings" "Media volume" - "Audible selection" - You can pair and connect them to set up your different Bluetooth devices), make it discoverable or hidden, scan for these settings while listening to music, in order not to appreciate the sound changes. - treble or Treble) to the left and right stereo channels. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 45 "Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth settings" - Tap on this cuts the WiFi...
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... the Power button once, and press it again to enable/disable the automatic switching of animations when opening and closing applications. | 5 "Display settings" MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 46 "Touch-Screen Calibration"� - "Orientation" - when your TV. If this button and follow the instructions on how you to adjust the brightness of all the ARCHOS multimedia applications ("Video", "Music", "Photo", etc.). "Screen timeout" - "Accelerometer calibration" - allows you to change...
... the Power button once, and press it again to enable/disable the automatic switching of animations when opening and closing applications. | 5 "Display settings" MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 46 "Touch-Screen Calibration"� - "Orientation" - when your TV. If this button and follow the instructions on how you to adjust the brightness of all the ARCHOS multimedia applications ("Video", "Music", "Photo", etc.). "Screen timeout" - "Accelerometer calibration" - allows you to change...
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... sent out via the WiFi or the GPS.You can view information about all the applications installed on the internal memory. defines whether the audio signal is binary-based counting (1KB=1024 bytes). "Device storage" "Internal storage" "Total space" - displays the amount of total space on how you to manage your television set to display images. - choose between "4/3", "16/9" or "Wide screen" - Select the resolution...
... sent out via the WiFi or the GPS.You can view information about all the applications installed on the internal memory. defines whether the audio signal is binary-based counting (1KB=1024 bytes). "Device storage" "Internal storage" "Total space" - displays the amount of total space on how you to manage your television set to display images. - choose between "4/3", "16/9" or "Wide screen" - Select the resolution...
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erases all data, media files, and licenses) "System storage" "Available space" - "Automatic" - ATTENTION: If the time & date are set correctly! | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 48 "Format internal storage" - enable this option to a WiFi network. - choose one of free space available on your preferred language and region, and configure text settings for faster and more accurate text input. The following parameters will be able to its factory configuration. disable this option if...
erases all data, media files, and licenses) "System storage" "Available space" - "Automatic" - ATTENTION: If the time & date are set correctly! | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 48 "Format internal storage" - enable this option to a WiFi network. - choose one of free space available on your preferred language and region, and configure text settings for faster and more accurate text input. The following parameters will be able to its factory configuration. disable this option if...
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... an online update via a WiFi network. "Model number" - "Firmware version" - displays the current version of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, as well as FREE plug-ins (ex: Web TV & Radio) and purchasable offers from a list of Android™. select this button to the internet | 5 MANUAL V2.0 "About device" main settings > P. 49 "Status" - displays the current plug-ins installed on your ARCHOS if your device can also register your product using a computer (www.archos.com...
... an online update via a WiFi network. "Model number" - "Firmware version" - displays the current version of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, as well as FREE plug-ins (ex: Web TV & Radio) and purchasable offers from a list of Android™. select this button to the internet | 5 MANUAL V2.0 "About device" main settings > P. 49 "Status" - displays the current plug-ins installed on your ARCHOS if your device can also register your product using a computer (www.archos.com...
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... be installed automatically. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 50 update directly on the archos (WiFi connection needed ) You can also update the firmware using a computer connected to the internet: 1. See Making a WiFi Connection. 1. The ARCHOS will not harm your computer. update using a computer (internet connection needed ) This is one installed on -line for your ARCHOS firmware version number appears in the "About device" settings screen (see: "About device"). 4. Tap on the Menu icon , select "Settings", and choose "About device". 2. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... be installed automatically. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 50 update directly on the archos (WiFi connection needed ) You can also update the firmware using a computer connected to the internet: 1. See Making a WiFi Connection. 1. The ARCHOS will not harm your computer. update using a computer (internet connection needed ) This is one installed on -line for your ARCHOS firmware version number appears in the "About device" settings screen (see: "About device"). 4. Tap on the Menu icon , select "Settings", and choose "About device". 2. Follow the onscreen instructions...