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... 2.3 MUSIC SETTINGS 17 2.4 Sound Settings 18 2.5 Playlists 20 2.6 Putting music onto your ARCHOS DEVICE 30 5. Viewing Photos...26 4.1 The photo WALL and the photoLIBRARY 26 4.2 VIEWING...Playing a slideshow 30 4.5 VIEWING PHOTOS WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC 30 4.6 Transferring photos to your ARCHOS device 22 2.7 Recording AUDIO 23 3. setup screen...40 7.1 Language Settings 40 7.2 Display ... VIDEOS 8 1.2 Video playback 10 1.3 VIDEO SETTINGS 11 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS device 12 1.5 Recording Video 13 2. Using the AudioCorder 24 3.1 AudioCorder settings screen 24 3.2 ...
... 2.3 MUSIC SETTINGS 17 2.4 Sound Settings 18 2.5 Playlists 20 2.6 Putting music onto your ARCHOS DEVICE 30 5. Viewing Photos...26 4.1 The photo WALL and the photoLIBRARY 26 4.2 VIEWING...Playing a slideshow 30 4.5 VIEWING PHOTOS WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC 30 4.6 Transferring photos to your ARCHOS device 22 2.7 Recording AUDIO 23 3. setup screen...40 7.1 Language Settings 40 7.2 Display ... VIDEOS 8 1.2 Video playback 10 1.3 VIDEO SETTINGS 11 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS device 12 1.5 Recording Video 13 2. Using the AudioCorder 24 3.1 AudioCorder settings screen 24 3.2 ...
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... built-in LCD screen. On the Right Side: AV Out Jack Audio: plug in an Archos AV cable to connect to your TV, hi-fi, etc. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction Introduction > p. Archos device description Buttons On Top of the Device: Press and hold to lock the buttons of... your ARCHOS via USB. • Connect a compatible external device to your ARCHOS with the optional Docking Adapter. • Record external...
... built-in LCD screen. On the Right Side: AV Out Jack Audio: plug in an Archos AV cable to connect to your TV, hi-fi, etc. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction Introduction > p. Archos device description Buttons On Top of the Device: Press and hold to lock the buttons of... your ARCHOS via USB. • Connect a compatible external device to your ARCHOS with the optional Docking Adapter. • Record external...
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... screens (settings, home screen, etc.). LED Indicators ON/OFF indicator CHG Battery charge indicator - light on: the battery is displayed on an external display. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Built-in Microphone and Loudspeaker Introduction > p. The built-in microphone is on the right side, below the buttons.
... screens (settings, home screen, etc.). LED Indicators ON/OFF indicator CHG Battery charge indicator - light on: the battery is displayed on an external display. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Built-in Microphone and Loudspeaker Introduction > p. The built-in microphone is on the right side, below the buttons.
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...or video file, if it was interrupted before the end. • If the Resume icon is grayed out, it means that you turn on the ARCHOS. Highlight the language icon and press OK. 3. Home Screen • This is available in English, French and German. • More languages are ... use the particular function. See Updating the Firmware for instructions on where you are saved instantly). 4. Press to access the Setup screen. 2. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction > p. Menu • In the lower right corner of your settings are in the interface. From the Home Screen, press to...
...or video file, if it was interrupted before the end. • If the Resume icon is grayed out, it means that you turn on the ARCHOS. Highlight the language icon and press OK. 3. Home Screen • This is available in English, French and German. • More languages are ... use the particular function. See Updating the Firmware for instructions on where you are saved instantly). 4. Press to access the Setup screen. 2. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction > p. Menu • In the lower right corner of your settings are in the interface. From the Home Screen, press to...
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... will turn on and start charging. • A lightning bolt symbol will blink when the battery is off), 2. plug the Archos USB Cable into your computer (which is fully charged. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Other Character Sets Introduction > p. • File names, folder names and music tags can be displayed in various... www. it will flash over the battery icon in the Language settings screen (see Language Settings for two hours. The battery of the ARCHOS 604, follow these character sets in the task bar while the battery is charging: . • The CHG indicator LED is charging;
... will turn on and start charging. • A lightning bolt symbol will blink when the battery is off), 2. plug the Archos USB Cable into your computer (which is fully charged. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Other Character Sets Introduction > p. • File names, folder names and music tags can be displayed in various... www. it will flash over the battery icon in the Language settings screen (see Language Settings for two hours. The battery of the ARCHOS 604, follow these character sets in the task bar while the battery is charging: . • The CHG indicator LED is charging;
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... if a cable is incorrectly replaced or short-circuited, this could result in damage to the product and/or serious injuries to a com- 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 To replace the battery of the ARCHOS 504, follow these steps: Introduction > p. click Caution: If the battery is ac- There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
... if a cable is incorrectly replaced or short-circuited, this could result in damage to the product and/or serious injuries to a com- 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 To replace the battery of the ARCHOS 504, follow these steps: Introduction > p. click Caution: If the battery is ac- There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
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...Video Browser • the Video Browser allows you to other folders within the Video folder. It is based on the Archos File Browser. the Video Browser • You can switch between the two views by pressing at any time while browsing... in video mode. • When browsing in video mode, only video files are two types of the ARCHOS's hard drive (it does not show videos located in the Video folder of views for you to navigate to browse through your ... another folder, and press again to go back to the Video List. See: Using the Browser. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1.
...Video Browser • the Video Browser allows you to other folders within the Video folder. It is based on the Archos File Browser. the Video Browser • You can switch between the two views by pressing at any time while browsing... in video mode. • When browsing in video mode, only video files are two types of the ARCHOS's hard drive (it does not show videos located in the Video folder of views for you to navigate to browse through your ... another folder, and press again to go back to the Video List. See: Using the Browser. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1.
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Delete - Resume video - Reset thumbnails - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. • Both views display a motion thumbnail of the highlighted video file using the virtual keyboard. - Rename - will resume playing the highlighted ...
Delete - Resume video - Reset thumbnails - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. • Both views display a motion thumbnail of the highlighted video file using the virtual keyboard. - Rename - will resume playing the highlighted ...
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...display format volume level video progression bar the menu overlay disappears after a few seconds Video Playback Button Controls During video playback, the buttons of your ARCHOS device will act as follows: accelerated fast forward fast rewind accelerated fast rewind stop increase volume fast forward decrease volume pause/play it. displays a... message box with all the available information about the current video file. - Press to play display the menu Video Playback Menu Items Info - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1.2 Video playback Highlight a video file, press OK to close the info screen.
...display format volume level video progression bar the menu overlay disappears after a few seconds Video Playback Button Controls During video playback, the buttons of your ARCHOS device will act as follows: accelerated fast forward fast rewind accelerated fast rewind stop increase volume fast forward decrease volume pause/play it. displays a... message box with all the available information about the current video file. - Press to play display the menu Video Playback Menu Items Info - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1.2 Video playback Highlight a video file, press OK to close the info screen.
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.... - Thumbnail: saves the current image as a new thumbnail for this screen. will be defined as ... - Video files with a bookmark appear with the icon. Sound - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. 11 Format - Full Screen: displays the entire picture on the screen. - Speed - will display the video settings screen (see : Sound Settings...
.... - Thumbnail: saves the current image as a new thumbnail for this screen. will be defined as ... - Video files with a bookmark appear with the icon. Sound - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. 11 Format - Full Screen: displays the entire picture on the screen. - Speed - will display the video settings screen (see : Sound Settings...
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...; Copy and Paste your video files from your computer into the Video folder of your ARCHOS (see : System Settings). adjusts the level of brightness of your computer). 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. 12 • PlayMode (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - Repeat plays the ...stops - Creating Compatible Video Files with Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) ® This method requires your ARCHOS in screen 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS device There are two main methods to do this job. Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) will automatically ...
...; Copy and Paste your video files from your computer into the Video folder of your ARCHOS (see : System Settings). adjusts the level of brightness of your computer). 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. 12 • PlayMode (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - Repeat plays the ...stops - Creating Compatible Video Files with Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) ® This method requires your ARCHOS in screen 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS device There are two main methods to do this job. Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) will automatically ...
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504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1.5 Recording Video PLAYING VIDEO > p. 13 • Your ARCHOS device can record video, via its VideoCorder function. • You will need the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter to record video. • See: Optional Functionalities to learn more about this feature.
504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1.5 Recording Video PLAYING VIDEO > p. 13 • Your ARCHOS device can record video, via its VideoCorder function. • You will need the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter to record video. • See: Optional Functionalities to learn more about this feature.
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504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2. Playing Music PLAYING MUSIC > p. 14 In the Home Screen, highlight the Music icon and press OK ...in the ARCLibrary. the Music Browser • When browsing through your music files contain these tags. • When new music is based on the Archos File Browser. • To use it manually via the 'Update ARCLibrary' option in categories (Artist, Album, Title, Genre, etc.) if your ...ArcLibrary (default view) shows your music sorted in the ARCLibrary (also see: System Settings). • If some of the ARCHOS, the ARCLibrary will be updated. the ARCLibrary -
504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2. Playing Music PLAYING MUSIC > p. 14 In the Home Screen, highlight the Music icon and press OK ...in the ARCLibrary. the Music Browser • When browsing through your music files contain these tags. • When new music is based on the Archos File Browser. • To use it manually via the 'Update ARCLibrary' option in categories (Artist, Album, Title, Genre, etc.) if your ...ArcLibrary (default view) shows your music sorted in the ARCLibrary (also see: System Settings). • If some of the ARCHOS, the ARCLibrary will be updated. the ARCLibrary -
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... Virtual Keyboard. Show playlist - displays a message box with a bookmark is highlighted (icon: ). Resume song - opens a playlist edition window on the right (see: Playlists). Delete - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 ARCLibrary* and Music Browser Menu Items PLAYING MUSIC > p. 15 Info - Press to return to change the name of the highlighted music file using...
... Virtual Keyboard. Show playlist - displays a message box with a bookmark is highlighted (icon: ). Resume song - opens a playlist edition window on the right (see: Playlists). Delete - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 ARCLibrary* and Music Browser Menu Items PLAYING MUSIC > p. 15 Info - Press to return to change the name of the highlighted music file using...
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...next track volume level remaining time elapsed time progression bar PLAYING MUSIC > p. 16 Music Playback Button Controls During music playback, the buttons of your ARCHOS device will act as follows: accelerated fast forward press once: back to the beginning of the song, or previous song (in the first 10... seconds of a track) hold: fast rewind accelerated fast rewind stop tabs back to play display the menu 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.2 Playing music Highlight an audio file, press OK to the browser or ARCLibrary window that you launched the song from increase volume ...
...next track volume level remaining time elapsed time progression bar PLAYING MUSIC > p. 16 Music Playback Button Controls During music playback, the buttons of your ARCHOS device will act as follows: accelerated fast forward press once: back to the beginning of the song, or previous song (in the first 10... seconds of a track) hold: fast rewind accelerated fast rewind stop tabs back to play display the menu 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.2 Playing music Highlight an audio file, press OK to the browser or ARCLibrary window that you launched the song from increase volume ...
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... exit this screen. Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to select a different setting. allows you if your hard drive, play a photo slideshow, etc. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Music Status Icons Status bar icons tell you to go back to the Home Screen while playing music, in the audio file. - Home...
... exit this screen. Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to select a different setting. allows you if your hard drive, play a photo slideshow, etc. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Music Status Icons Status bar icons tell you to go back to the Home Screen while playing music, in the audio file. - Home...
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...duration. - Queue plays all music files in the current folder or album. if you to adjust the sound settings of the current track, the ARCHOS will then revert to select a different setting. defines for how long each track. - Normal (no icon)plays the track selection once and stops....its intro is over. - Shuffle plays the track selection repeatedly. allows you to select a track to be played in the folder or album. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 18 • PlayMode (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - Single plays only one music file and stops....
...duration. - Queue plays all music files in the current folder or album. if you to adjust the sound settings of the current track, the ARCHOS will then revert to select a different setting. defines for how long each track. - Normal (no icon)plays the track selection once and stops....its intro is over. - Shuffle plays the track selection repeatedly. allows you to select a track to be played in the folder or album. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 18 • PlayMode (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - Single plays only one music file and stops....
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adjusts the bass boosting level. • Preset - It is always off when you to be boosted. • Bass Boost Level - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 19 • Volume - adjusts the output volume. • Built-in order to quickly select a sound profile... while listening to balance the sound between the left and right speakers. • Reset - allows you to music, in loudspeaker - Equalizer Screen Your ARCHOS device features a 5-band equalizer. • Use / to use a custom sound profile. ON the loudspeaker is always on. - allows you to ...
adjusts the bass boosting level. • Preset - It is always off when you to be boosted. • Bass Boost Level - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 19 • Volume - adjusts the output volume. • Built-in order to quickly select a sound profile... while listening to balance the sound between the left and right speakers. • Reset - allows you to music, in loudspeaker - Equalizer Screen Your ARCHOS device features a 5-band equalizer. • Use / to use a custom sound profile. ON the loudspeaker is always on. - allows you to ...
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... list of audio tracks that the music player will automatically play , create and edit as many playlists as you want . • In the Archos Browser, playlists are only deleting the list and not the music itself. Playing a Playlist • Highlight the Playlist line of the ArcLibrary, press...panel will change to , indicating that it to start playing from another track, you can play one after the other. • On your playlist. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.5 Playlists PLAYING MUSIC > p. 20 • A playlist is part of the current playlist). • Repeat this operation with the icon....
... list of audio tracks that the music player will automatically play , create and edit as many playlists as you want . • In the Archos Browser, playlists are only deleting the list and not the music itself. Playing a Playlist • Highlight the Playlist line of the ArcLibrary, press...panel will change to , indicating that it to start playing from another track, you can play one after the other. • On your playlist. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.5 Playlists PLAYING MUSIC > p. 20 • A playlist is part of the current playlist). • Repeat this operation with the icon....
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.... Move track - See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. deletes the highlighted track from the playlist. Save - Same as Save, but it and press or OK. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 21 • You can have defined a new position for the track, press OK to the Playlists folder. Save As - randomly shuffles...
.... Move track - See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. deletes the highlighted track from the playlist. Save - Same as Save, but it and press or OK. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 21 • You can have defined a new position for the track, press OK to the Playlists folder. Save As - randomly shuffles...