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...give you the best multimedia experience, The ARCHOS Team. Wishing you satisfaction for your device's software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual was correct at the time of this manual. However, as we are often updating ...and improving our products, your product. ENGLISH 405 605 WIFI 705 WIFI GEN 5 ENGLISH USER MANUAL Version 3.0 Please visit www.archos.com/manuals to download the latest version...
...give you the best multimedia experience, The ARCHOS Team. Wishing you satisfaction for your device's software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual was correct at the time of this manual. However, as we are often updating ...and improving our products, your product. ENGLISH 405 605 WIFI 705 WIFI GEN 5 ENGLISH USER MANUAL Version 3.0 Please visit www.archos.com/manuals to download the latest version...
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... 1. Viewing Photos 31 3.1 browsing through your music files 20 2.2 music playback 22 2.3 MUSIC player SETTINGS 24 2.4 Playlists 26 2.5 Putting music onto your ARCHOS 28 2.6 Recording analogue AUDIO 29 2.7 playing your pc's shared photos 36 4. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. Table Of Contents Introduction 4 ARCHOS description 4 first time usage: Charging the battery 6 turning the...
... 1. Viewing Photos 31 3.1 browsing through your music files 20 2.2 music playback 22 2.3 MUSIC player SETTINGS 24 2.4 Playlists 26 2.5 Putting music onto your ARCHOS 28 2.6 Recording analogue AUDIO 29 2.7 playing your pc's shared photos 36 4. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. Table Of Contents Introduction 4 ARCHOS description 4 first time usage: Charging the battery 6 turning the...
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...-ins" settings 65 8.9 Updating the Firmware 66 8.10 "System" Settings 67 9. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. 5. optional functionalities 69 9.1 archos accessories 69 9.2 archos plug-ins 70 9.3 scheduling a tv recording 70 9.4 recording external video manually 71 9.5 recording external audio manually 72 9.6 displaying the archos on a tv 72 troubleshooting 73 resetting your PC's Shared Media Files 50...
...-ins" settings 65 8.9 Updating the Firmware 66 8.10 "System" Settings 67 9. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. 5. optional functionalities 69 9.1 archos accessories 69 9.2 archos plug-ins 70 9.3 scheduling a tv recording 70 9.4 recording external video manually 71 9.5 recording external audio manually 72 9.6 displaying the archos on a tv 72 troubleshooting 73 resetting your PC's Shared Media Files 50...
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...no battery usage. The device will shut down completely, and there will concern this and only this model. 405 605 705 ARCHOS description Main buttons ARCHOS 605 WiFi • Press and hold to which ARCHOS Gen 5 model you have. • Every time you do not want to the button, lights up ... to turn your device's buttons/touchscreen. TV/ • Press once to switch the display of the image between the built-in this manual might vary according to lock/unlock your ARCHOS on/off.* • The LED indicator, located next to press a button or touch the screen by accident. GEN...
...no battery usage. The device will shut down completely, and there will concern this and only this model. 405 605 705 ARCHOS description Main buttons ARCHOS 605 WiFi • Press and hold to which ARCHOS Gen 5 model you have. • Every time you do not want to the button, lights up ... to turn your device's buttons/touchscreen. TV/ • Press once to switch the display of the image between the built-in this manual might vary according to lock/unlock your ARCHOS on/off.* • The LED indicator, located next to press a button or touch the screen by accident. GEN...
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GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. TV/ Video display indicator: LCD • the light is on when the image of the ARCHOS is displayed on a TV (see First Time usage: Charging the Battery). • AV Out Jack: connect headphones or plug an ARCHOS AV cable (optional) to view videos and photos ...5 or DVR Travel Adapter. • See Optional Functionalities. Connectors 705 ARCHOS 705 On the left side of the device: • Headphone Jack: to record external audio/video. • See Optional Functionalities. 405 605 ARCHOS 405 and 605 On the left side of the device: • Power ...
GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. TV/ Video display indicator: LCD • the light is on when the image of the ARCHOS is displayed on a TV (see First Time usage: Charging the Battery). • AV Out Jack: connect headphones or plug an ARCHOS AV cable (optional) to view videos and photos ...5 or DVR Travel Adapter. • See Optional Functionalities. Connectors 705 ARCHOS 705 On the left side of the device: • Headphone Jack: to record external audio/video. • See Optional Functionalities. 405 605 ARCHOS 405 and 605 On the left side of the device: • Power ...
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...405 605 using the USB cable Before using your memory card from its battery. The ARCHOS will allow your ARCHOS to browse the contents of your card, see: Browsing Through your Videos, Browsing Through your Music Files, Browsing Through your ARCHOS...ARCHOS is equipped with adapter) To learn how to stand by itself on a flat, stable surface. Before removing your ARCHOS...", available from the Home screen. The battery of your ARCHOS charges via your computer (which is off). 2. A ...turn on and start charging: - Plug the ARCHOS USB cable into your computer's USB port: 1. Plug the...
...405 605 using the USB cable Before using your memory card from its battery. The ARCHOS will allow your ARCHOS to browse the contents of your card, see: Browsing Through your Videos, Browsing Through your Music Files, Browsing Through your ARCHOS...ARCHOS is equipped with adapter) To learn how to stand by itself on a flat, stable surface. Before removing your ARCHOS...", available from the Home screen. The battery of your ARCHOS charges via your computer (which is off). 2. A ...turn on and start charging: - Plug the ARCHOS USB cable into your computer's USB port: 1. Plug the...
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... power jack. You can also charge your device. turning the archos on/off ARCHOS 605 WiFi • Press and hold the button to turn on /off. See ARCHOS Description. • The LED indicator, next to replace it, see: Troubleshooting. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. - using your ARCHOS on and start charging, and a lightning bolt symbol will...
... power jack. You can also charge your device. turning the archos on/off ARCHOS 605 WiFi • Press and hold the button to turn on /off. See ARCHOS Description. • The LED indicator, next to replace it, see: Troubleshooting. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. - using your ARCHOS on and start charging, and a lightning bolt symbol will...
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... application/screen via its main functions. (depending on model) 605 705 using the touchscreen Your ARCHOS is a description of your fingernail. The available options will vary, depending on model) Home ... tactile screen areas and a few tips on how to use only the included stylus or your ARCHOS, showing its icon or item, tap on it , and tap on the icon/item to ... In the lower right corner of the screen, the tabs area shows other available applications and screens. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. Tabs • In the top left corner is grayed out. If the "Resume...
... application/screen via its main functions. (depending on model) 605 705 using the touchscreen Your ARCHOS is a description of your fingernail. The available options will vary, depending on model) Home ... tactile screen areas and a few tips on how to use only the included stylus or your ARCHOS, showing its icon or item, tap on it , and tap on the icon/item to ... In the lower right corner of the screen, the tabs area shows other available applications and screens. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. Tabs • In the top left corner is grayed out. If the "Resume...
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...the top right corner of the screen). Other Touchscreen Actions • When watching a video or listening to a different location in the video or song. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. • In the different applications, you can go back one of the available menu icons) Volume button (increase/decrease volume) Wherever ...You can scroll up and down. You can also use the stylus to drag the cursor in the progression bar to tap on a link!). 405 605 using the buttons The navigation buttons are located on one level in the hierarchy by tapping on the Pause / Play icon.
...the top right corner of the screen). Other Touchscreen Actions • When watching a video or listening to a different location in the video or song. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. • In the different applications, you can go back one of the available menu icons) Volume button (increase/decrease volume) Wherever ...You can scroll up and down. You can also use the stylus to drag the cursor in the progression bar to tap on a link!). 405 605 using the buttons The navigation buttons are located on one level in the hierarchy by tapping on the Pause / Play icon.
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... hierarchy, you can go back one level in order to control your ARCHOS device. • Your ARCHOS device has an infrared receiver located on the front of the ARCHOS on model) and the PDF viewer, you can scroll up and down . GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. 10 Main Button Actions: • To open an application...
... hierarchy, you can go back one level in order to control your ARCHOS device. • Your ARCHOS device has an infrared receiver located on the front of the ARCHOS on model) and the PDF viewer, you can scroll up and down . GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. 10 Main Button Actions: • To open an application...
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... the navigation buttons, at the top right, will allow you to open a link, execute a function, etc (same as if you tapped on the ARCHOS / put it will allow you to move from one link/field to another (normally they scroll the page up/down on the screen. Depending on... touchscreen). 2 These are in LCD screen and a TV Turn on the screen). the "left button. This button is like a mouse's right button. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. 11 1 This part of the image between available screens It will activate 2 modes at the same time. This button is used for example...
... the navigation buttons, at the top right, will allow you to open a link, execute a function, etc (same as if you tapped on the ARCHOS / put it will allow you to move from one link/field to another (normally they scroll the page up/down on the screen. Depending on... touchscreen). 2 These are in LCD screen and a TV Turn on the screen). the "left button. This button is like a mouse's right button. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. 11 1 This part of the image between available screens It will activate 2 modes at the same time. This button is used for example...
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...: 1. Opening will void your settings are no user-serviceable parts inside. Close the screen to exit and go to the ARCHOS website (www.archos.com/firmware) and download and install the latest version of the green/blue secondary characters in the firmware as they become available.... There are saved instantly). 3. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. 12 3 The keyboard can be treated with care: • Do not subject it to unnecessary...
...: 1. Opening will void your settings are no user-serviceable parts inside. Close the screen to exit and go to the ARCHOS website (www.archos.com/firmware) and download and install the latest version of the green/blue secondary characters in the firmware as they become available.... There are saved instantly). 3. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Introduction > P. 12 3 The keyboard can be treated with care: • Do not subject it to unnecessary...
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...the Video mode. 1.1 BROWSING THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS • The "Video" browser allows you have inserted a memory card into the ARCHOS (see : Video Playback Menu Items). browsing through your memory card's videos (Depending on model) • If you to navigate... through the Video folder of the ARCHOS' hard drive. • You can go back one level in the first screen of the "Video" Browser. •...Memory Card Slot to learn how to the Home screen by closing the current screen . GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 1.
...the Video mode. 1.1 BROWSING THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS • The "Video" browser allows you have inserted a memory card into the ARCHOS (see : Video Playback Menu Items). browsing through your memory card's videos (Depending on model) • If you to navigate... through the Video folder of the ARCHOS' hard drive. • You can go back one level in the first screen of the "Video" Browser. •...Memory Card Slot to learn how to the Home screen by closing the current screen . GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 1.
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... 4. play a video, highlight the file and open it. menu items "Rename": allows you can choose to display the Video Player settings screen (see: Video Player Settings) or the "Sound" settings screen (see: "Sound" Settings). 1.2 Video playback To play / pause icon 6. "Bookmark... video file using the virtual keyboard. "Resume": will remove the bookmark from the bookmark. - "Settings" - video progression bar 7. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Video Browser Menu Items "Info" PLAYING VIDEO > P. 14 - displays a message box with information about the highlighted video file. "File...
... 4. play a video, highlight the file and open it. menu items "Rename": allows you can choose to display the Video Player settings screen (see: Video Player Settings) or the "Sound" settings screen (see: "Sound" Settings). 1.2 Video playback To play / pause icon 6. "Bookmark... video file using the virtual keyboard. "Resume": will remove the bookmark from the bookmark. - "Settings" - video progression bar 7. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 Video Browser Menu Items "Info" PLAYING VIDEO > P. 14 - displays a message box with information about the highlighted video file. "File...
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hold down on the Exit icon. 405 605 Video Playback button Controls - pause/resume the video accelerated fast forward left corner (see n° 1). To make it disappear again, wait for a few seconds ... /right: fast rewind/forward accelerated fast rewind display/hide the menu overlay display available menu items increase/decrease volume Video Playback Menu Items "Info" - GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 PLAYING VIDEO > P. 15 605 705 Video Playback touchscreen Controls • To pause/resume the video, tap on the Pause / Play icon (see n° 4). •...
hold down on the Exit icon. 405 605 Video Playback button Controls - pause/resume the video accelerated fast forward left corner (see n° 1). To make it disappear again, wait for a few seconds ... /right: fast rewind/forward accelerated fast rewind display/hide the menu overlay display available menu items increase/decrease volume Video Playback Menu Items "Info" - GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 PLAYING VIDEO > P. 15 605 705 Video Playback touchscreen Controls • To pause/resume the video, tap on the Pause / Play icon (see n° 4). •...
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...bar. - "Set" - Bookmarked videos will appear, in a separate file. "Settings" - you can bookmark up to display the Video Player settings screen (see: Video Player Settings) or the "Sound" settings screen (see Optional Functionalities). - PLAYING VIDEO > P. 16 * Only if the video file contains several.... to the "Video" browser and highlight the bookmarked video file. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 "Soundtrack" and/or "Subtitles" - In order to select a different audio track*. - allows you to fit the ARCHOS' screen, your device's background image. "Bookmark": sets a bookmark at the top...
...bar. - "Set" - Bookmarked videos will appear, in a separate file. "Settings" - you can bookmark up to display the Video Player settings screen (see: Video Player Settings) or the "Sound" settings screen (see Optional Functionalities). - PLAYING VIDEO > P. 16 * Only if the video file contains several.... to the "Video" browser and highlight the bookmarked video file. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 "Soundtrack" and/or "Subtitles" - In order to select a different audio track*. - allows you to fit the ARCHOS' screen, your device's background image. "Bookmark": sets a bookmark at the top...
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...- "PlayMode" "Single" "Folder" "Repeat & Shuffle" "Normal" "Repeat" "Normal" "Repeat" "Shuffle" What the video player does... - here you can access the Video Player settings screen by using the "Settings" menu item . • Use the left/right arrows to browse through your PC's shared ...". "PlayMode", "Repeat & Shuffle" - the following table explains how the video player will work according to the settings you will be able to select a different setting for a parameter. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 1.3 Video Player Settings PLAYING VIDEO > P. 17 • In the Video mode, you can enable...
...- "PlayMode" "Single" "Folder" "Repeat & Shuffle" "Normal" "Repeat" "Normal" "Repeat" "Shuffle" What the video player does... - here you can access the Video Player settings screen by using the "Settings" menu item . • Use the left/right arrows to browse through your PC's shared ...". "PlayMode", "Repeat & Shuffle" - the following table explains how the video player will work according to the settings you will be able to select a different setting for a parameter. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 1.3 Video Player Settings PLAYING VIDEO > P. 17 • In the Video mode, you can enable...
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... 5 MANUAL V3.0 PLAYING VIDEO > P. 18 "LCD Backlight", "Brightness", "Contrast" and "Gamma" - See Putting Files onto the archos to learn how to transfer the videos stored on your ARCHOS, without using a computer. To learn more information. • If you don't want to use Windows Media® Player, a... allow you have the possibility to transfer your computer's video files with the ARCHOS. - See your Windows Media® Player help instructions for more about how to purchase videos directly from your ARCHOS, you may need to convert them to a compatible format: • The...
... 5 MANUAL V3.0 PLAYING VIDEO > P. 18 "LCD Backlight", "Brightness", "Contrast" and "Gamma" - See Putting Files onto the archos to learn how to transfer the videos stored on your ARCHOS, without using a computer. To learn more information. • If you don't want to use Windows Media® Player, a... allow you have the possibility to transfer your computer's video files with the ARCHOS. - See your Windows Media® Player help instructions for more about how to purchase videos directly from your ARCHOS, you may need to convert them to a compatible format: • The...
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... TV recordings easily, via the TV Program Guide (EPG). • See the manual of your DVR Station Gen 5 to learn more about this case, purchase the Video Podcast plug-in from the ARCHOS website (www.archos.com). DVR Travel Adapter DVR Station GEN 5 605 705 1.6 playing your pc's...See: Optional Functionalities. • With the optional DVR Station Gen 5, you will 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 videos from your PC's Windows Media® Library. •...
... TV recordings easily, via the TV Program Guide (EPG). • See the manual of your DVR Station Gen 5 to learn more about this case, purchase the Video Podcast plug-in from the ARCHOS website (www.archos.com). DVR Travel Adapter DVR Station GEN 5 605 705 1.6 playing your pc's...See: Optional Functionalities. • With the optional DVR Station Gen 5, you will 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 videos from your PC's Windows Media® Library. •...
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.... • When new music is copied to navigate through your songs: the Music Library and the Music Browser. • In both views, you to the ARCHOS, the Music Library will be updated automatically. • If some of your music files do not contain information tags, they will be classified as (Unknown... browse through the Music folder of your device's hard drive. • To use it, select "Hard Drive" (or "Internal Memory") in the Music Library. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 2.
.... • When new music is copied to navigate through your songs: the Music Library and the Music Browser. • In both views, you to the ARCHOS, the Music Library will be updated automatically. • If some of your music files do not contain information tags, they will be classified as (Unknown... browse through the Music folder of your device's hard drive. • To use it, select "Hard Drive" (or "Internal Memory") in the Music Library. GEN 5 MANUAL V3.0 2.