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... 66 troubleshooting 68 resetting your ARCHOS 68 system recovery 68 touchscreen problems 69 Repair and Formatting Tools 69 Replacing the Battery 70 technical specifications 71 Technical Support information 75 transferring files 46 7.1 Connecting the archos to a computer 46 7.2 putting files onto the archos 47 7.3 disconnecting 47 8. other functions 62 9.1 "Play" menu: other functions 62 9.2 tv functions 62 9.3 tools 63 10. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. 6.3 The ARCHOS Media Club 42 6.4 mail 43 6.5 contacts...
... 66 troubleshooting 68 resetting your ARCHOS 68 system recovery 68 touchscreen problems 69 Repair and Formatting Tools 69 Replacing the Battery 70 technical specifications 71 Technical Support information 75 transferring files 46 7.1 Connecting the archos to a computer 46 7.2 putting files onto the archos 47 7.3 disconnecting 47 8. other functions 62 9.1 "Play" menu: other functions 62 9.2 tv functions 62 9.3 tools 63 10. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. 6.3 The ARCHOS Media Club 42 6.4 mail 43 6.5 contacts...
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... you to: • Connect your ARCHOS to a computer (see Connecting the archos to a Computer) 5 • Charge the battery of your device will keep using a small amount of battery power to allow a quick start up when the device is on using the ARCHOS for an extended period of time, keep the Power button held down until you release the button during the first message, your ARCHOS (see Charging the Battery) • Connect an optional add-on...
... you to: • Connect your ARCHOS to a computer (see Connecting the archos to a Computer) 5 • Charge the battery of your device will keep using a small amount of battery power to allow a quick start up when the device is on using the ARCHOS for an extended period of time, keep the Power button held down until you release the button during the first message, your ARCHOS (see Charging the Battery) • Connect an optional add-on...
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... Charging the battery Before using your ARCHOS for example, to turn on and start charging: - The installation wizard • The first time you turn on the ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help you configure the main functions of your product (a WiFi connection is required) so that the ARCHOS has a removable battery. To learn how to our technical support as well as FREE and PURCHASABLE offers from our website and from the ARCHOS Media Club. turning...
... Charging the battery Before using your ARCHOS for example, to turn on and start charging: - The installation wizard • The first time you turn on the ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help you configure the main functions of your product (a WiFi connection is required) so that the ARCHOS has a removable battery. To learn how to our technical support as well as FREE and PURCHASABLE offers from our website and from the ARCHOS Media Club. turning...
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5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING VIDEO > P. 11 "Set" - "Thumbnail": saves the current image as your device's background image. "Wallpaper": the current image will remove the bookmark from a bookmark, go to 32 files. Select the "Bookmark" menu item, then choose "Resume" ("Clear" will be defined as a new thumbnail image in the video. you can choose to display the Video Player settings screen (see: Video Player Settings) or...
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING VIDEO > P. 11 "Set" - "Thumbnail": saves the current image as your device's background image. "Wallpaper": the current image will remove the bookmark from a bookmark, go to 32 files. Select the "Bookmark" menu item, then choose "Resume" ("Clear" will be defined as a new thumbnail image in the video. you can choose to display the Video Player settings screen (see: Video Player Settings) or...
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... that users update to the default values ("Reset" button). 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS The ARCHOS Media Club gives you can also reset the LCD parameters to Windows Media® Player 11 or higher. "Single" "Normal" - plays the current video file repeatedly. you can enable/disable the video thumbnails while browsing through your computer's video files to transfer the videos stored on your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP). 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING VIDEO...
... that users update to the default values ("Reset" button). 1.4 Putting videos onto your ARCHOS The ARCHOS Media Club gives you can also reset the LCD parameters to Windows Media® Player 11 or higher. "Single" "Normal" - plays the current video file repeatedly. you can enable/disable the video thumbnails while browsing through your computer's video files to transfer the videos stored on your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP). 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING VIDEO...
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... up to touch the screen by using the "Settings" menu item. • Use the left/right arrows to select a different setting for example, and you to give a rating to the current song (1-5) or to remove the rating (none). displays a message box with information about the current music file. You can bookmark up . allows you do not want to 32 files. - 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 18...
... up to touch the screen by using the "Settings" menu item. • Use the left/right arrows to select a different setting for example, and you to give a rating to the current song (1-5) or to remove the rating (none). displays a message box with information about the current music file. You can bookmark up . allows you do not want to 32 files. - 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 18...
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... Playlists folder. - See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. By default, the new playlist contains the same songs as "Save", but it to your playlist. To add all the songs of the highlighted track within the playlist. "Playlist" - "All files": will open it to add it also allows you want to display the Music Player settings screen (see Music Player Settings) or the "Sound" settings screen...
... Playlists folder. - See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. By default, the new playlist contains the same songs as "Save", but it to your playlist. To add all the songs of the highlighted track within the playlist. "Playlist" - "All files": will open it to add it also allows you want to display the Music Player settings screen (see Music Player Settings) or the "Sound" settings screen...
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... Files onto the archos for more details. * For best performance, we recommend that users update to connect/disconnect the ARCHOS from your new playlist, select the "Save playlist" menu item, and then choose "Save as". 4. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 22 3. You can now add, shuffle, move or remove tracks within the playlist, using Windows Media® Player 10 or higher*: Use Windows Media® Player 10 or higher* (Sync...
... Files onto the archos for more details. * For best performance, we recommend that users update to connect/disconnect the ARCHOS from your new playlist, select the "Save playlist" menu item, and then choose "Save as". 4. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 22 3. You can now add, shuffle, move or remove tracks within the playlist, using Windows Media® Player 10 or higher*: Use Windows Media® Player 10 or higher* (Sync...
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... need a WiFi connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher* installed on your PC. • The ARCHOS uses the UPnP (Universal Plug-and-play) standard to stream shared photos from your computer into the Pictures folder of your ARCHOS. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 VIEWING PHOTOS > P. 29 3.5 putting photos onto your ARCHOS There are other products (software) on your computer onto the ARCHOS: 1. See Putting Files onto the archos for more...
... need a WiFi connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher* installed on your PC. • The ARCHOS uses the UPnP (Universal Plug-and-play) standard to stream shared photos from your computer into the Pictures folder of your ARCHOS. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 VIEWING PHOTOS > P. 29 3.5 putting photos onto your ARCHOS There are other products (software) on your computer onto the ARCHOS: 1. See Putting Files onto the archos for more...
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... in a new window. Here you will need a WiFi connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher installed on your ARCHOS gives you to open them . will open the "Favorites" manager. will open the "Web Browser" settings screen. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet Features > P. 40 - Select a favorite and use the "Open in new tab" menu item to enter a search term into one of your PC's shared videos and displaying it on...
... in a new window. Here you will need a WiFi connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher installed on your ARCHOS gives you to open them . will open the "Favorites" manager. will open the "Web Browser" settings screen. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet Features > P. 40 - Select a favorite and use the "Open in new tab" menu item to enter a search term into one of your PC's shared videos and displaying it on...
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... , then tapping the touchscreen or pressing a button will display the current time as well as the time set for this button to set the clock automatically when your location in the "Language and Region" settings screen (see: "Language and Region" Settings). - choose between 12h or 24h mode. "Time setting" - You will bring you to the ARCHOS Home Screen. "Time Format" - if the "Time setting" parameter is connected to set the clock automatically via the WiFi...
... , then tapping the touchscreen or pressing a button will display the current time as well as the time set for this button to set the clock automatically when your location in the "Language and Region" settings screen (see: "Language and Region" Settings). - choose between 12h or 24h mode. "Time setting" - You will bring you to the ARCHOS Home Screen. "Time Format" - if the "Time setting" parameter is connected to set the clock automatically via the WiFi...
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... into Standby mode according to allow a quick start up. "Normal Standby": while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will not turn off while a video or slideshow is playing, or when you release the Power button during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/video recording, or USB connection. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 56 "Device Complete Power Off" - "Web Browser" - the display will go into Standby mode. - "Battery operation" "Power Off" - the display will...
... into Standby mode according to allow a quick start up. "Normal Standby": while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will not turn off while a video or slideshow is playing, or when you release the Power button during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/video recording, or USB connection. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 56 "Device Complete Power Off" - "Web Browser" - the display will go into Standby mode. - "Battery operation" "Power Off" - the display will...
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... your ARCHOS and transfer files onto it as a mass storage device (external hard drive). May not index all files. - "USB preference" (for users of gigabytes is finished, simply unplug the cable from the ARCHOS, and your device will be locked only when it as a mass storage device (Hard Drive). It allows you connect your ARCHOS to charge your computer. Mode 3: "PC Hard Drive (auto-ARCLib)": Same as mode 2, but with Windows Media® Player 9, Windows®...
... your ARCHOS and transfer files onto it as a mass storage device (external hard drive). May not index all files. - "USB preference" (for users of gigabytes is finished, simply unplug the cable from the ARCHOS, and your device will be locked only when it as a mass storage device (Hard Drive). It allows you connect your ARCHOS to charge your computer. Mode 3: "PC Hard Drive (auto-ARCLib)": Same as mode 2, but with Windows Media® Player 9, Windows®...
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... USB mode only does a quick ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries). "Parental Code" - "Parental Mode" - "Child (restricted access)": files marked as adult content will ask for example, if you prefer not to "Adult (unrestricted access)". - If you have adult content which you have changed your parental code, the device must be set to enter your 4 digit password code, using the virtual keyboard. By default, your current parental code. displays your device...
... USB mode only does a quick ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries). "Parental Code" - "Parental Mode" - "Child (restricted access)": files marked as adult content will ask for example, if you prefer not to "Adult (unrestricted access)". - If you have adult content which you have changed your parental code, the device must be set to enter your 4 digit password code, using the virtual keyboard. By default, your current parental code. displays your device...
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... the online registration, view the PDF user manual or access the "Repair and Formatting Tools": "Repair and Formatting Tools" - "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings) In the event that will be asked every time the device is turned on.You can enable/disable the code and change it (see : Troubleshooting). 8.14 "Firmware and plug-ins" settings "Firmware Ver." - displays the current version of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system. "Format Hard Drive" (erase all user settings) - 5 & 7 MANUAL...
... the online registration, view the PDF user manual or access the "Repair and Formatting Tools": "Repair and Formatting Tools" - "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings) In the event that will be asked every time the device is turned on.You can enable/disable the code and change it (see : Troubleshooting). 8.14 "Firmware and plug-ins" settings "Firmware Ver." - displays the current version of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system. "Format Hard Drive" (erase all user settings) - 5 & 7 MANUAL...
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... the Home screen, tap on -line for an online update via a WiFi network. use this number to register your ARCHOS firmware version number appears in the "Firmware and Plug-ins" settings screen (see : Updating the Firmware) "Online Firmware Update" - It is one available, it will need a connection to a WiFi network. The ARCHOS will be installed automatically. Search for the latest firmware available for your device. From to www.archos.com/firmware. 2. displays the current plug-ins installed on your ARCHOS: your product online if...
... the Home screen, tap on -line for an online update via a WiFi network. use this number to register your ARCHOS firmware version number appears in the "Firmware and Plug-ins" settings screen (see : Updating the Firmware) "Online Firmware Update" - It is one available, it will need a connection to a WiFi network. The ARCHOS will be installed automatically. Search for the latest firmware available for your device. From to www.archos.com/firmware. 2. displays the current plug-ins installed on your ARCHOS: your product online if...
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..." Settings "Product Key" - "MAC address" - each ARCHOS has a unique number. - some WiFi networks filter MAC addresses. Then go to your product on "Firmware Update". If the on-line version is more recent than yours, follow the instructions to download it and copy it to "Tools" > "Settings" > "Firmware and Plug-ins" and tap on -line using a computer (www.archos. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 61 4. Your Internet browser may warn you register your ARCHOS. each ARCHOS has a unique MAC address...
..." Settings "Product Key" - "MAC address" - each ARCHOS has a unique number. - some WiFi networks filter MAC addresses. Then go to your product on "Firmware Update". If the on-line version is more recent than yours, follow the instructions to download it and copy it to "Tools" > "Settings" > "Firmware and Plug-ins" and tap on -line using a computer (www.archos. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 61 4. Your Internet browser may warn you register your ARCHOS. each ARCHOS has a unique MAC address...
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... a TV recording using the TV program Guide. Flash Apps • Select this icon to your DVR Station, DVR Snapon, or TV Snap-on "TV" and choose a category. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 Other Functions > P. 62 9. Digital TV Select this icon to display the Flash™ applications (files of TV programs you have recorded with your ARCHOS. other functions 9.1 "Play" menu: other functions playing games In the Home screen, tap on to...
... a TV recording using the TV program Guide. Flash Apps • Select this icon to your DVR Station, DVR Snapon, or TV Snap-on "TV" and choose a category. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 Other Functions > P. 62 9. Digital TV Select this icon to display the Flash™ applications (files of TV programs you have recorded with your ARCHOS. other functions 9.1 "Play" menu: other functions playing games In the Home screen, tap on to...
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... "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen: from www.archos.com. Replace only with an original Archos battery. to do the following actions: - "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, and licenses) - Then use the "Repair and Formatting Tools" button. You can try to the user. "Reset Settings" (resets all user settings) - If this could result in damage to the product and/or serious injuries to reset it (see : System Recovery). 7 Replacing the Battery The ARCHOS has a removable battery. This screen...
... "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen: from www.archos.com. Replace only with an original Archos battery. to do the following actions: - "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, and licenses) - Then use the "Repair and Formatting Tools" button. You can try to the user. "Reset Settings" (resets all user settings) - If this could result in damage to the product and/or serious injuries to reset it (see : System Recovery). 7 Replacing the Battery The ARCHOS has a removable battery. This screen...
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...AVI: audio/video file container by Moving Picture Experts Group; ing cloth, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 Technical Specifications > P. 73 Power source ARCHOS 5: • Internal: Lithium Polymer battery • Device charges via computer USB port • External: Power adapter/charger (via optional add-on) ARCHOS 7: • Internal: Removable lithium Polymer battery • Power adapter /charger ARCHOS Scalability • Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated • Updates can also be...
...AVI: audio/video file container by Moving Picture Experts Group; ing cloth, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 Technical Specifications > P. 73 Power source ARCHOS 5: • Internal: Lithium Polymer battery • Device charges via computer USB port • External: Power adapter/charger (via optional add-on) ARCHOS 7: • Internal: Removable lithium Polymer battery • Power adapter /charger ARCHOS Scalability • Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated • Updates can also be...