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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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... Battery charge indicator (on the left side of the device: • Headphone Jack: to connect headphones. • USB port: to connect your ARCHOS to your device is equipped with a list of the device): • light on certain models only) • Accessory connectors: to connect to the DVR Station and other ARCHOS add-ons. When the device turns on, wait for an extended period of time, keep the Power button held...
... Battery charge indicator (on the left side of the device: • Headphone Jack: to connect headphones. • USB port: to connect your ARCHOS to your device is equipped with a list of the device): • light on certain models only) • Accessory connectors: to connect to the DVR Station and other ARCHOS add-ons. When the device turns on, wait for an extended period of time, keep the Power button held...
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... the battery is charging. Bluetooth Your ARCHOS integrates the Bluetooth technology, which allows the screen to automatically switch its battery: • Connect the supplied USB cable to the ARCHOS and to a running computer. • The ARCHOS will allow you to stand by itself on the battery icon in GPS receiver. You can also charge your product. It will appear on a flat, stable surface. archos.com or from the Media...
... the battery is charging. Bluetooth Your ARCHOS integrates the Bluetooth technology, which allows the screen to automatically switch its battery: • Connect the supplied USB cable to the ARCHOS and to a running computer. • The ARCHOS will allow you to stand by itself on the battery icon in GPS receiver. You can also charge your product. It will appear on a flat, stable surface. archos.com or from the Media...
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... the WiFi and configure a WiFi network: 1. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 Making a WiFi Connection > P. 13 Making a WiFi Connection When you do not need the WiFi or Bluetooth connections, remember to deactivate them at the bottom of all, you need to configure a WiFi network. The ARCHOS will scan automatically for available WiFi networks and display them in range of a network that will allow you to connect to turn it on the Menu icon , then select "Settings" . 2. Every time the ARCHOS is off, tap on...
... the WiFi and configure a WiFi network: 1. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 Making a WiFi Connection > P. 13 Making a WiFi Connection When you do not need the WiFi or Bluetooth connections, remember to deactivate them at the bottom of all, you need to configure a WiFi network. The ARCHOS will scan automatically for available WiFi networks and display them in range of a network that will allow you to connect to turn it on the Menu icon , then select "Settings" . 2. Every time the ARCHOS is off, tap on...
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... the person who manages the network. Enter the required settings, then tap on "Save". • To access the advanced network parameters ("Regulatory domain", "IP address", etc), tap on the Menu icon , then tap on "Connect". For secured networks, you will need either a key (a series of numbers and/or letters) of the interface. Drag the top bar downwards to reveal the notification message and tap on "Add a Wi-Fi network". Making a WiFi Connection...
... the person who manages the network. Enter the required settings, then tap on "Save". • To access the advanced network parameters ("Regulatory domain", "IP address", etc), tap on the Menu icon , then tap on "Connect". For secured networks, you will need either a key (a series of numbers and/or letters) of the interface. Drag the top bar downwards to reveal the notification message and tap on "Add a Wi-Fi network". Making a WiFi Connection...
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... once on the screen, then tap on one of the screen. • If you are not correctly set, you can use the virtual keyboard to type the required information If the time and date are already connected to a network, the Web browser will give you access to more information about how to connect to the Internet, see: Making a WiFi Connection. To open a link, simply tap on it in...
... once on the screen, then tap on one of the screen. • If you are not correctly set, you can use the virtual keyboard to type the required information If the time and date are already connected to a network, the Web browser will give you access to more information about how to connect to the Internet, see: Making a WiFi Connection. To open a link, simply tap on it in...
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... "Go" to your home WiFi network, your PC's Windows Media® Library. To add a new bookmark, you can also use the Menu icon , which will give you browsed. Playing your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP) • When connected to open it in full screen. allows you to enter the address of a Web site you the possibility to open the "Bookmarks" manager. Allows you to watch...
... "Go" to your home WiFi network, your PC's Windows Media® Library. To add a new bookmark, you can also use the Menu icon , which will give you browsed. Playing your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP) • When connected to open it in full screen. allows you to enter the address of a Web site you the possibility to open the "Bookmarks" manager. Allows you to watch...
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... Plug-and-play) standard to the same WiFi network and start Windows Media® Player, version 11 or higher. 3. Streaming one of your PC's shared videos and displaying it all onto the internal memory of music and video and you will need a WiFi connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher installed on your PC*. • This is possible to your WiFi network (see Making a WiFi Connection). 2. See Browsing...
... Plug-and-play) standard to the same WiFi network and start Windows Media® Player, version 11 or higher. 3. Streaming one of your PC's shared videos and displaying it all onto the internal memory of music and video and you will need a WiFi connection and Windows Media® Player 11 or higher installed on your PC*. • This is possible to your WiFi network (see Making a WiFi Connection). 2. See Browsing...
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... OK to close Windows Media® Player, and start scanning for your shared media files. To modify your sharing settings, click on your WiFi box, it should appear in the window, with a warning symbol next to start viewing your ARCHOS (see next section). You can , for example, enter a name for your PC's Windows Media® Library. Tap on "Network 'UPnP'" to it*. * ATTENTION: the first time you will then...
... OK to close Windows Media® Player, and start scanning for your shared media files. To modify your sharing settings, click on your WiFi box, it should appear in the window, with a warning symbol next to start viewing your ARCHOS (see next section). You can , for example, enter a name for your PC's Windows Media® Library. Tap on "Network 'UPnP'" to it*. * ATTENTION: the first time you will then...
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... of different Web radio stations and various podcasts worldwide, your device will open in the video player. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet Features > P. 20 watching web tv In order to be able to watch . * To find more information about how to connect to the Internet, see : Making a WiFi Connection. 4. "Format": allows you to the Internet, see : Making a WiFi Connection. 4. "Sound": displays the "Sound" settings screen (see : "Sound" Settings). The radio station/podcast you...
... of different Web radio stations and various podcasts worldwide, your device will open in the video player. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 The Internet Features > P. 20 watching web tv In order to be able to watch . * To find more information about how to connect to the Internet, see : Making a WiFi Connection. 4. "Format": allows you to the Internet, see : Making a WiFi Connection. 4. "Sound": displays the "Sound" settings screen (see : "Sound" Settings). The radio station/podcast you...
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... Dock or Battery Dock, use this option to the settings you will remove the bookmark from the ARCHOS built-in the "Video" browser. - You can access the Video Player settings screen by using the "Settings" menu item. • Use the left/right arrows to the screen of your device's background image. "Thumbnail": saves the current image as your TV. you have connected the ARCHOS to TV...
... Dock or Battery Dock, use this option to the settings you will remove the bookmark from the ARCHOS built-in the "Video" browser. - You can access the Video Player settings screen by using the "Settings" menu item. • Use the left/right arrows to the screen of your device's background image. "Thumbnail": saves the current image as your TV. you have connected the ARCHOS to TV...
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... current folder randomly. Windows Media® Player: copy your videos using Windows Media® Player 11 or higher: Use Windows Media® Player 11 or higher (Sync tab) to browse through your computer onto the ARCHOS: 1. See Putting Files onto the archos for more details. 2. plays the current video file and then stops. - plays all the video files of your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP). "Brightness" - Putting videos onto your ARCHOS The Media Club...
... current folder randomly. Windows Media® Player: copy your videos using Windows Media® Player 11 or higher: Use Windows Media® Player 11 or higher (Sync tab) to browse through your computer onto the ARCHOS: 1. See Putting Files onto the archos for more details. 2. plays the current video file and then stops. - plays all the video files of your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP). "Brightness" - Putting videos onto your ARCHOS The Media Club...
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allows you to set up and manage your WiFi and Bluetooth connections as well as set up and down to reveal settings that this line to save battery power. "Wi-Fi" - See: Making a WiFi Connection. "Wireless controls" This menu allows you to manage your WiFi networks. "Wi-Fi settings" - tap on this setting includes sub-parameters. Your settings are saved instantly. • When it is possible, you can use your settings, tap on the Back...
allows you to set up and manage your WiFi and Bluetooth connections as well as set up and down to reveal settings that this line to save battery power. "Wi-Fi" - See: Making a WiFi Connection. "Wireless controls" This menu allows you to manage your WiFi networks. "Wi-Fi settings" - tap on this setting includes sub-parameters. Your settings are saved instantly. • When it is possible, you can use your settings, tap on the Back...
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... not to balance the sound between the left or right to appreciate the sound changes. - Note that will appear at the bottom of the "Bluetooth settings" screen, so that you to enable or disable the Bluetooth connection. "Airplane mode" - range, Mid. allows you can also adjust the sound by using the Volume buttons, on this cuts the WiFi and Bluetooth connections. "Sound & display" "Sound settings" "Media volume" -
... not to balance the sound between the left or right to appreciate the sound changes. - Note that will appear at the bottom of the "Bluetooth settings" screen, so that you to enable or disable the Bluetooth connection. "Airplane mode" - range, Mid. allows you can also adjust the sound by using the Volume buttons, on this cuts the WiFi and Bluetooth connections. "Sound & display" "Sound settings" "Media volume" -
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...", "RGB", "Component" or "HDMI"), based on the screen. enables/disables the display of all the ARCHOS multimedia applications ("Video", "Music", "Photo", etc.). "Accelerometer calibration" - "Archos theme color" - "Brightness" - to change the theme color (hue, saturation and brightness) of animations when opening and closing applications. | 5 "Display settings" MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 46 "Touch-Screen Calibration"� - If the touchscreen is connected to the DVR Station, Mini Dock or...
...", "RGB", "Component" or "HDMI"), based on the screen. enables/disables the display of all the ARCHOS multimedia applications ("Video", "Music", "Photo", etc.). "Accelerometer calibration" - "Archos theme color" - "Brightness" - to change the theme color (hue, saturation and brightness) of animations when opening and closing applications. | 5 "Display settings" MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 46 "Touch-Screen Calibration"� - If the touchscreen is connected to the DVR Station, Mini Dock or...
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... adapts to determine your device. You can also define a screen unlock pattern and other security parameters. "Available space" - Note: reported number of your TV. Thus each reported Mb represents approximately 1.07 megabytes (decimal). choose between "4/3", "16/9" or "Wide screen" - the format used by your television set to manage your TV. "Device storage" "Internal storage" "Total space" - displays the amount of free space available on the internal memory. displays...
... adapts to determine your device. You can also define a screen unlock pattern and other security parameters. "Available space" - Note: reported number of your TV. Thus each reported Mb represents approximately 1.07 megabytes (decimal). choose between "4/3", "16/9" or "Wide screen" - the format used by your television set to manage your TV. "Device storage" "Internal storage" "Total space" - displays the amount of free space available on the internal memory. displays...
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... mode. "Select date format" - enable this option to a WiFi network. - The following parameters will be able to store the Android™ applications). ATTENTION: If the time & date are set the current time, date and time zone manually. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 48 "Format internal storage" - choose one of free space available on the system memory (the memory used to access certain web pages. displays the amount of the available date format options "Language...
... mode. "Select date format" - enable this option to a WiFi network. - The following parameters will be able to store the Android™ applications). ATTENTION: If the time & date are set the current time, date and time zone manually. | 5 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 48 "Format internal storage" - choose one of free space available on the system memory (the memory used to access certain web pages. displays the amount of the available date format options "Language...
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... product's firmware: • Directly on -line using a computer (www.archos.com/register). "Firmware version" - Updating the Firmware The firmware is the model number of Android™. "Legal information" - "Model number" - This is the operating system (OS) of purchasable, rental and free multimedia contents. - displays the current plug-ins installed on your device, from our website. select this button to see the battery level and status, the WiFi Mac address, the Bluetooth address, etc. "Online registration" - each ARCHOS has a unique number. - use...
... product's firmware: • Directly on -line using a computer (www.archos.com/register). "Firmware version" - Updating the Firmware The firmware is the model number of Android™. "Legal information" - "Model number" - This is the operating system (OS) of purchasable, rental and free multimedia contents. - displays the current plug-ins installed on your device, from our website. select this button to see the battery level and status, the WiFi Mac address, the Bluetooth address, etc. "Online registration" - each ARCHOS has a unique number. - use...
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... a connection to a WiFi network. Tap on the "Firmware update" button. 3. Search for the latest firmware available for a new firmware. ARCHOS has taken precautions to insure that the contents of the firmware file could harm your ARCHOS. 3. | 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 (internet connection needed ) This is more recent than yours, follow the instructions to download it and copy it will start downloading...
... a connection to a WiFi network. Tap on the "Firmware update" button. 3. Search for the latest firmware available for a new firmware. ARCHOS has taken precautions to insure that the contents of the firmware file could harm your ARCHOS. 3. | 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 (internet connection needed ) This is more recent than yours, follow the instructions to download it and copy it will start downloading...