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... 7.5 Power Settings 43 7.6 TV control 44 7.7 System Settings 44 7.8 Updating the Firmware 45 8. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Table of CONTENTS > p. Table Of Contents Introduction...3 Archos device description 3 INTERFACE LANGUAGE 5 BATTERY 6 PRODUCT CARE 7 1. Using the Browser...31 5.1 Navigation... 31 5.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard 33 5.3 Using the PDF Reader 34 6. Computer Connection...36 6.1 'Windows Media Device' or 'PC Hard Drive...
... 7.5 Power Settings 43 7.6 TV control 44 7.7 System Settings 44 7.8 Updating the Firmware 45 8. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Table of CONTENTS > p. Table Of Contents Introduction...3 Archos device description 3 INTERFACE LANGUAGE 5 BATTERY 6 PRODUCT CARE 7 1. Using the Browser...31 5.1 Navigation... 31 5.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard 33 5.3 Using the PDF Reader 34 6. Computer Connection...36 6.1 'Windows Media Device' or 'PC Hard Drive...
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...available menu items Connectors Underneath the Device: the Docking Connectors • Connect your ARCHOS device to your computer. • Charge the battery of your ARCHOS via USB. • Connect a compatible external device to your ARCHOS with the optional Docking Adapter. • Record external video via the optional DVR... Station. Video: plug in LCD screen. On the Right Side: AV Out Jack Audio: plug in the supplied headphones. 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...
...available menu items Connectors Underneath the Device: the Docking Connectors • Connect your ARCHOS device to your computer. • Charge the battery of your ARCHOS via USB. • Connect a compatible external device to your ARCHOS with the optional Docking Adapter. • Record external video via the optional DVR... Station. Video: plug in LCD screen. On the Right Side: AV Out Jack Audio: plug in the supplied headphones. 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...
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... flickers when the hard drive is charging. - They vary, depending on where you are in the interface. • Press to switch between these different screens. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Built-in Microphone and Loudspeaker Introduction > p. The built-in microphone is on the left corner of the screen, the tabs area shows...
... flickers when the hard drive is charging. - They vary, depending on where you are in the interface. • Press to switch between these different screens. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Built-in Microphone and Loudspeaker Introduction > p. The built-in microphone is on the left corner of the screen, the tabs area shows...
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... is available in English, French and German. • More languages are available from www.archos.com. See Updating the Firmware for instructions on the ARCHOS. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction > p. Menu • In the lower right corner of the screen, the menu area shows the menu ... change the system's language: 1. Highlight the language icon and press OK. 3. INTERFACE LANGUAGE Changing the Language • The interface of your ARCHOS device, showing its main functions. • Select an icon with the navigation pad and press OK to use the particular function. Press to ...
... is available in English, French and German. • More languages are available from www.archos.com. See Updating the Firmware for instructions on the ARCHOS. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Introduction > p. Menu • In the lower right corner of the screen, the menu area shows the menu ... change the system's language: 1. Highlight the language icon and press OK. 3. INTERFACE LANGUAGE Changing the Language • The interface of your ARCHOS device, showing its main functions. • Select an icon with the navigation pad and press OK to use the particular function. Press to ...
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... the battery is charging: . • The CHG indicator LED is charging; To replace the battery of your ARCHOS device charges via your ARCHOS device (which is turned on while the battery is on ), 3. plug the Archos USB Cable into your computer's USB port: 1. You can enable these steps: plug the... will turn on and start charging. • A lightning bolt symbol will blink when the battery is off), 2. archos.com. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Other Character Sets Introduction > p. • File names, folder names and music tags can be displayed in various character sets, such ...
... the battery is charging: . • The CHG indicator LED is charging; To replace the battery of your ARCHOS device charges via your ARCHOS device (which is turned on while the battery is on ), 3. plug the Archos USB Cable into your computer's USB port: 1. You can enable these steps: plug the... will turn on and start charging. • A lightning bolt symbol will blink when the battery is off), 2. archos.com. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 Other Character Sets Introduction > p. • File names, folder names and music tags can be displayed in various character sets, such ...
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hardware reset In the event that needs to be treated with an original Archos battery. cidentally pulled by pressing the button for your warranty. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 To replace the battery of the ARCHOS 504, follow these steps: Introduction > p. click Caution: If the battery is incorrectly replaced or short-circuited, this could fall if...
hardware reset In the event that needs to be treated with an original Archos battery. cidentally pulled by pressing the button for your warranty. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 To replace the battery of the ARCHOS 504, follow these steps: Introduction > p. click Caution: If the battery is incorrectly replaced or short-circuited, this could fall if...
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...view, navigate to another folder, and press again to go back to browse through your videos: - the Video List - 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... videos located in the Video folder of views for you to navigate to enter the video mode. 1.1 BROWSING THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS • There are shown. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1. The Video Browser • the Video Browser allows you to the Video List. Playing Video PLAYING VIDEO > p. In the Home ...
...view, navigate to another folder, and press again to go back to browse through your videos: - the Video List - 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... videos located in the Video folder of views for you to navigate to enter the video mode. 1.1 BROWSING THROUGH YOUR VIDEOS • There are shown. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1. The Video Browser • the Video Browser allows you to the Video List. Playing Video PLAYING VIDEO > p. In the Home ...
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... Clear bookmark only appear in the menu when a bookmarked video file is highlighted (icon: ). will resume playing the highlighted video from the highlighted video file. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. • Both views display a motion thumbnail of the highlighted video file using the virtual keyboard. - Video List & Browser Menu Items...
... Clear bookmark only appear in the menu when a bookmarked video file is highlighted (icon: ). will resume playing the highlighted video from the highlighted video file. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. • Both views display a motion thumbnail of the highlighted video file using the virtual keyboard. - Video List & Browser Menu Items...
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...to play display the menu Video Playback Menu Items Info - displays a message box with all the available information about the current video file. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1.2 Video playback Highlight a video file, press OK to close the info screen. Video Playback Screen PLAYING VIDEO > p. 10... 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....
...to play display the menu Video Playback Menu Items Info - displays a message box with all the available information about the current video file. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 1.2 Video playback Highlight a video file, press OK to close the info screen. Video Playback Screen PLAYING VIDEO > p. 10... 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....
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504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. 11 Format - sets a bookmark at the current spot in its original format. You can access the Video Settings screen via ...
504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. 11 Format - sets a bookmark at the current spot in its original format. You can access the Video Settings screen via ...
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... folder of your computer). Creating Compatible Video Files with Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) ® This method requires your ARCHOS in 'Windows Media Device' mode (see : Computer Connection for details on how to connect your ARCHOS device to your videos don't play . • If ...format. • The easiest way to operate in 'Windows Media Device' mode. Single plays only one video file and stops - Shuffle plays videos in the current folder • Repeat & Shuffle (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. 12 • ...
... folder of your computer). Creating Compatible Video Files with Windows Media® Player 10 (or higher) ® This method requires your ARCHOS in 'Windows Media Device' mode (see : Computer Connection for details on how to connect your ARCHOS device to your videos don't play . • If ...format. • The easiest way to operate in 'Windows Media Device' mode. Single plays only one video file and stops - Shuffle plays videos in the current folder • Repeat & Shuffle (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING VIDEO > p. 12 • ...
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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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...; When new music is done automatically, but you to the Music folder of your music files do it , highlight 'Browse Hard Drive' in 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 to be classified as '(Unknown)'..., this is added to browse through your music, only music files are two types of your songs: - the ARCLibrary - It is based on the Archos File Browser. • To use it manually via the 'Update ARCLibrary' option in the ARCLibrary (also see: System Settings). • If some of the...
...; When new music is done automatically, but you to the Music folder of your music files do it , highlight 'Browse Hard Drive' in 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 to be classified as '(Unknown)'..., this is added to browse through your music, only music files are two types of your songs: - the ARCLibrary - It is based on the Archos File Browser. • To use it manually via the 'Update ARCLibrary' option in the ARCLibrary (also see: System Settings). • If some of the...
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... window on the right (see : Sound Settings). will pop up. allows you to delete the highlighted music file. will remove the bookmark from the bookmark. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 ARCLibrary* and Music Browser Menu Items PLAYING MUSIC > p. 15 Info - displays a message box with a bookmark is highlighted (icon: ). Delete - Sound - Show playlist...
... window on the right (see : Sound Settings). will pop up. allows you to delete the highlighted music file. will remove the bookmark from the bookmark. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 ARCLibrary* and Music Browser Menu Items PLAYING MUSIC > p. 15 Info - displays a message box with a bookmark is highlighted (icon: ). Delete - Sound - Show playlist...
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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 forward decrease volume pause/play it. 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 forward decrease volume pause/play it. 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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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. - ... with the icon. Sound - Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to 16 files. - sets a bookmark at the current spot in order to browse your ARCHOS is allowed. - Only one bookmark per file is : playing paused stopped PLAYING MUSIC > p. 17 Music Playback Menu Items Info - will display the music settings screen...
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. - ... with the icon. Sound - Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to 16 files. - sets a bookmark at the current spot in order to browse your ARCHOS is allowed. - Only one bookmark per file is : playing paused stopped PLAYING MUSIC > p. 17 Music Playback Menu Items Info - will display the music settings screen...
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... plays random tracks from the selection. - defines for how long each track. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 18 • PlayMode (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - you want to play in the ARCHOS device. Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to play the...• Intro duration - Normal (no icon)plays the track selection once and stops. - shuffle is not available when PlayMode is playing; the music player will play mode. • Repeat & Shuffle (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - Folder - allows you do not select a song ...
... plays random tracks from the selection. - defines for how long each track. - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 18 • PlayMode (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - you want to play in the ARCHOS device. Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to play the...• Intro duration - Normal (no icon)plays the track selection once and stops. - shuffle is not available when PlayMode is playing; the music player will play mode. • Repeat & Shuffle (a status bar icon shows the current mode) - Folder - allows you do not select a song ...
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504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 19 • Volume - Automatic the built-in headphones or an AV Cable. • Bass Boost Frequency - allows you to music, ... change the gain level for these settings while listening to use a custom sound profile. allows you plug in loudspeaker automatically turns off . - Equalizer Screen Your ARCHOS device features a 5-band equalizer. • Use / to quickly select a sound profile. • Set equalizer - ON the loudspeaker is always off when you to highlight a different...
504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 19 • Volume - Automatic the built-in headphones or an AV Cable. • Bass Boost Frequency - allows you to music, ... change the gain level for these settings while listening to use a custom sound profile. allows you plug in loudspeaker automatically turns off . - Equalizer Screen Your ARCHOS device features a 5-band equalizer. • Use / to quickly select a sound profile. • Set equalizer - ON the loudspeaker is always off when you to highlight a different...
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... from the first track (to start adding songs to the current playlist. • In the left panel will change to your ARCHOS device, you can also select a song using / , press OK. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.5 Playlists PLAYING MUSIC > p. 20 • A playlist is part of the current playlist). • ... that it to the playlist (the song's icon in the left pane, locate the songs you would like to add to , indicating that the music player will automatically play one after the other. • On your playlist. A panel showing the contents of the ArcLibrary, press OK. • Select a ...
... from the first track (to start adding songs to the current playlist. • In the left panel will change to your ARCHOS device, you can also select a song using / , press OK. 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 2.5 Playlists PLAYING MUSIC > p. 20 • A playlist is part of the current playlist). • ... that it to the playlist (the song's icon in the left pane, locate the songs you would like to add to , indicating that the music player will automatically play one after the other. • On your playlist. A panel showing the contents of the ArcLibrary, press OK. • Select a ...
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... of the playlist. allows you to give a personalized name to the Playlists folder. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. clears and closes the current playlist. Save - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 21 • You can have defined a new position for the track, press OK to playlist - Insert in the current playlist...
... of the playlist. allows you to give a personalized name to the Playlists folder. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. clears and closes the current playlist. Save - 504/604 MANUAL V2.2 PLAYING MUSIC > p. 21 • You can have defined a new position for the track, press OK to playlist - Insert in the current playlist...