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....2 ARCHOS add-ons 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 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. 6.3 The ARCHOS Media Club 42 6.4 mail 43 6.5 contacts 45 7. 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. main settings 49 8.1 "sound" Settings 49 8.2 "Screen" Settings 50 8.3 "TV out" Settings 51 8.4 "Appearance" settings 52...
....2 ARCHOS add-ons 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 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 Table of CONTENTS > P. 6.3 The ARCHOS Media Club 42 6.4 mail 43 6.5 contacts 45 7. 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. main settings 49 8.1 "sound" Settings 49 8.2 "Screen" Settings 50 8.3 "TV out" Settings 51 8.4 "Appearance" settings 52...
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... battery is charging • blinking: the battery is on. * When you see Charging the Battery). • Headphone Jack: to turn your ARCHOS on/off.* • The green LED indicator lights up . The device will shut down , two messages will appear, one of your ARCHOS (see Charging the Battery) • Connect an optional add-on using a small amount of time, keep the button held down until you keep the Power button...
... battery is charging • blinking: the battery is on. * When you see Charging the Battery). • Headphone Jack: to turn your ARCHOS on/off.* • The green LED indicator lights up . The device will shut down , two messages will appear, one of your ARCHOS (see Charging the Battery) • Connect an optional add-on using a small amount of time, keep the button held down until you keep the Power button...
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... the ARCHOS Charger/Adapter into the power connector. • The ARCHOS will flash over the battery icon in loudspeaker The ARCHOS is required) so that the ARCHOS has a removable battery. first time usage Charging the battery Before using your ARCHOS to our technical support as well as FREE and PURCHASABLE offers from our website and from the ARCHOS Media Club. To learn how to turn your product (a WiFi connection is equipped with a leg stand, located...
... the ARCHOS Charger/Adapter into the power connector. • The ARCHOS will flash over the battery icon in loudspeaker The ARCHOS is required) so that the ARCHOS has a removable battery. first time usage Charging the battery Before using your ARCHOS to our technical support as well as FREE and PURCHASABLE offers from our website and from the ARCHOS Media Club. To learn how to turn your product (a WiFi connection is equipped with a leg stand, located...
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... to display available menu items. The available options will pop up. A confirmation screen will vary, depending on the Home icon (in the top left side of the screen (ex: "Play"), then select a subcategory (ex: "Video"). • The right side of day and the WiFi connection status. manage the Home screen shortcuts. - This can be useful if your ARCHOS is equipped with a touchscreen. Contextual Menu •...
... to display available menu items. The available options will pop up. A confirmation screen will vary, depending on the Home icon (in the top left side of the screen (ex: "Play"), then select a subcategory (ex: "Video"). • The right side of day and the WiFi connection status. manage the Home screen shortcuts. - This can be useful if your ARCHOS is equipped with a touchscreen. Contextual Menu •...
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... to browse your hard drive, view your device's touchscreen. Music Playback Menu Items "Info" - Select the "Bookmark" menu item, then choose "Resume" ("Clear" will pop up to 32 files. - This can be dragged in the same way (see n° 8). • To display the available menu items, tap on Home. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 18 • The volume bar can be useful if your ARCHOS is in your...
... to browse your hard drive, view your device's touchscreen. Music Playback Menu Items "Info" - Select the "Bookmark" menu item, then choose "Resume" ("Clear" will pop up to 32 files. - This can be dragged in the same way (see n° 8). • To display the available menu items, tap on Home. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 PLAYING MUSIC > P. 18 • The volume bar can be useful if your ARCHOS is in your...
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... came with your WiFi network. type in order to enter a passphrase/ password (if your ARCHOS. if it can be "Automatic (DHCP)" or "Manual". - See: "System Info" Settings. Press the corresponding "WPS pairing" button on "OK" when you want to connect to (WPS networks are not supported. 1. "Key" (WEP or WPA) - type in some cases you with the MAC address of WiFi modems, that require a PIN code entry are represented...
... came with your WiFi network. type in order to enter a passphrase/ password (if your ARCHOS. if it can be "Automatic (DHCP)" or "Manual". - See: "System Info" Settings. Press the corresponding "WPS pairing" button on "OK" when you want to connect to (WPS networks are not supported. 1. "Key" (WEP or WPA) - type in some cases you with the MAC address of WiFi modems, that require a PIN code entry are represented...
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... current window, or select "Open in your PC's Windows Media® Library. • For this special version of the Web Browser. 6.2 �Playing your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP) • When connected to your home WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you the possibility to watch, directly on your device, shared media files (videos, music or photos) stored in new tab" to accept/ignore popup windows, enable/disable Flash™ content, delete your TV "Settings" -
... current window, or select "Open in your PC's Windows Media® Library. • For this special version of the Web Browser. 6.2 �Playing your PC's Shared Media Files (UPnP) • When connected to your home WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you the possibility to watch, directly on your device, shared media files (videos, music or photos) stored in new tab" to accept/ignore popup windows, enable/disable Flash™ content, delete your TV "Settings" -
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5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 50 "Audio Output" - allows you to appreciate the sound changes. 8.2 "Screen" Settings Select this option to quickly select a sound profile. "Balance" (not available in order to be able to use the up/down arrows to the default values. resets the sound parameters to change these frequency ranges. "Preset" - "Reset" - range, Mid. treble or Treble), then use a custom sound profile. allows you to...
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 50 "Audio Output" - allows you to appreciate the sound changes. 8.2 "Screen" Settings Select this option to quickly select a sound profile. "Balance" (not available in order to be able to use the up/down arrows to the default values. resets the sound parameters to change these frequency ranges. "Preset" - "Reset" - range, Mid. treble or Treble), then use a custom sound profile. allows you to...
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the format used by your wallpaper, if you may have previously set the "TV standard" parameter to "PAL (Europe)". ** These parameters do not want any changes you have connected the ARCHOS to display images. - "TV Format" ** - the option "Wide screen" becomes available when you set as wallpaper from the Photo and Video modes. defines whether the audio signal is compatible with your...
the format used by your wallpaper, if you may have previously set the "TV standard" parameter to "PAL (Europe)". ** These parameters do not want any changes you have connected the ARCHOS to display images. - "TV Format" ** - the option "Wide screen" becomes available when you set as wallpaper from the Photo and Video modes. defines whether the audio signal is compatible with your...
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... the time is connected to a WiFi network. "Time setting" - The following parameters will bring you use this parameter if you want to set the current time and date manually. "Synchronize now" - "Hour", "Minute", "Year", "Month", "Day" - "Enabled": when your location in the "Language and Region" settings screen (see: "Language and Region" Settings). - 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 54 If you to the ARCHOS Home Screen. "Display on your TV system, make sure that the time and date are...
... the time is connected to a WiFi network. "Time setting" - The following parameters will bring you use this parameter if you want to set the current time and date manually. "Synchronize now" - "Hour", "Minute", "Year", "Month", "Day" - "Enabled": when your location in the "Language and Region" settings screen (see: "Language and Region" Settings). - 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 54 If you to the ARCHOS Home Screen. "Display on your TV system, make sure that the time and date are...
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... File": the name of the volume icon, indicating that the alarm clock is enabled. 8.9 "Power" Settings • These settings will help you save power. In battery operation, it is connected to go off everyday at the same time. - "Hour", "Minute": set these parameters to lower values in the top status bar, on " if you want the alarm to a powered add-on). Your ARCHOS will appear: - "Change Alarm File...
... File": the name of the volume icon, indicating that the alarm clock is enabled. 8.9 "Power" Settings • These settings will help you save power. In battery operation, it is connected to go off everyday at the same time. - "Hour", "Minute": set these parameters to lower values in the top status bar, on " if you want the alarm to a powered add-on). Your ARCHOS will appear: - "Change Alarm File...
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... do not plan on using a small amount of time, use this button to allow a quick start up. "Normal Power Off": while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will not go into Standby mode during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/video recording, or USB connection. "Web Browser" - "Battery operation" "Power Off" - the amount of time of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off your device, so that there is playing. the system will...
... do not plan on using a small amount of time, use this button to allow a quick start up. "Normal Power Off": while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will not go into Standby mode during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/video recording, or USB connection. "Web Browser" - "Battery operation" "Power Off" - the amount of time of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off your device, so that there is playing. the system will...
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... files. - Your ARCHOS will be locked only when it at disconnection. When connected to charge your ARCHOS will be locked. Note: reported number of free space on the hard drive. Formatting also takes up space. displays the amount of gigabytes is opened in Windows® Explorer. Mode 1: "Windows Media Device": Recommended for users of Windows® XP with Windows Media® Player 9, Windows® 2000, Me, Mac® OS X or Linux. Mode 2: "PC Hard Drive": Recommended for advanced users...
... files. - Your ARCHOS will be locked only when it at disconnection. When connected to charge your ARCHOS will be locked. Note: reported number of free space on the hard drive. Formatting also takes up space. displays the amount of gigabytes is opened in Windows® Explorer. Mode 1: "Windows Media Device": Recommended for users of Windows® XP with Windows Media® Player 9, Windows® 2000, Me, Mac® OS X or Linux. Mode 2: "PC Hard Drive": Recommended for advanced users...
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... time the device turns on this button to enter your device is useful, for the parental code. - "Parental Code" - If you have the choice between 2 modes: - Available only when "USB Preference" is "0000". Every time you connect the device to a computer, it will ask for example, if you enter it , please contact our technical support team (www.archos.com/support). "Adult (unrestricted access)"*: all files are visible. - 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 58 "Update...
... time the device turns on this button to enter your device is useful, for the parental code. - "Parental Code" - If you have the choice between 2 modes: - Available only when "USB Preference" is "0000". Every time you connect the device to a computer, it will ask for example, if you enter it , please contact our technical support team (www.archos.com/support). "Adult (unrestricted access)"*: all files are visible. - 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 58 "Update...
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... Hard Drive" (erase all user settings) - "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 try to reset it . 8.13 customer assistance" settings Here you access the online registration, view the PDF user manual or access the "Repair and Formatting Tools": "Repair and Formatting Tools" - This screen allows you to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen. "Clear temporary system files...
... Hard Drive" (erase all user settings) - "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 try to reset it . 8.13 customer assistance" settings Here you access the online registration, view the PDF user manual or access the "Repair and Formatting Tools": "Repair and Formatting Tools" - This screen allows you to access the "Repair and Formatting Tools" settings screen. "Clear temporary system files...
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... will start downloading, and it will be installed automatically. See Connecting to register your PC, go to update the firmware manually (see : "Firmware and Plug-ins" Settings). Tap on -line for a new firmware. Search for the latest firmware available for an online update via a WiFi network. displays the current plug-ins installed on your device can also update the firmware using a com- you only need this button to www.archos.com/firmware. 2. "Firmware Update" - use this button to a WiFi network...
... will start downloading, and it will be installed automatically. See Connecting to register your PC, go to update the firmware manually (see : "Firmware and Plug-ins" Settings). Tap on -line for a new firmware. Search for the latest firmware available for an online update via a WiFi network. displays the current plug-ins installed on your device can also update the firmware using a com- you only need this button to www.archos.com/firmware. 2. "Firmware Update" - use this button to a WiFi network...
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If the on-line version is more recent than yours, follow the instructions to download it and copy it to the person who manages the network. each ARCHOS has a unique MAC address. - If you that this number will not harm your product on "Firmware Update". com/register), this file will be needed. some WiFi networks filter MAC addresses. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 61 4. Your Internet browser may warn you...
If the on-line version is more recent than yours, follow the instructions to download it and copy it to the person who manages the network. each ARCHOS has a unique MAC address. - If you that this number will not harm your product on "Firmware Update". com/register), this file will be needed. some WiFi networks filter MAC addresses. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 main settings > P. 61 4. Your Internet browser may warn you...
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... disabled • Your ARCHOS hard drive will be in the language that you can change the following parameters (in the network, using the virtual keyboard. - enter the name for other functions of the same model name is turned on the "Enable File Server" button. Write access - see Using the Virtual Keyboard). tap on the file server. Password - Type in the password for the ARCHOS device in the "File Sharing" screen): Workgroup - The device you need to change this full PDF manual...
... disabled • Your ARCHOS hard drive will be in the language that you can change the following parameters (in the network, using the virtual keyboard. - enter the name for other functions of the same model name is turned on the "Enable File Server" button. Write access - see Using the Virtual Keyboard). tap on the file server. Password - Type in the password for the ARCHOS device in the "File Sharing" screen): Workgroup - The device you need to change this full PDF manual...
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... erase any data. all data (music, photos, videos, etc.), licenses and settings are erased. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 "Repair Disk" - troubleshooting > P. 69 "Format Disk" - "Force Touchscreen Calibration" - Repair and Formatting Tools formats the hard drive. - follow the instructions on the screen. use the "Touch-Screen Calibration" button, and follow the instructions on the screen. touchscreen problems • If the touchscreen is not responding properly try to go to repair the file structure on the hard drive. - attempts to the "Screen" settings screen. • Then...
... erase any data. all data (music, photos, videos, etc.), licenses and settings are erased. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 "Repair Disk" - troubleshooting > P. 69 "Format Disk" - "Force Touchscreen Calibration" - Repair and Formatting Tools formats the hard drive. - follow the instructions on the screen. use the "Touch-Screen Calibration" button, and follow the instructions on the screen. touchscreen problems • If the touchscreen is not responding properly try to go to repair the file structure on the hard drive. - attempts to the "Screen" settings screen. • Then...
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... respond anymore, try a system recovery (see: System Recovery). 7 Replacing the Battery The ARCHOS has a removable battery. "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings) In the event that your ARCHOS). Then use the "Repair and Formatting Tools" button. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 troubleshooting > P. 70 - This screen allows you can purchase extra batteries from the Home screen, tap on "Tools", select "Settings" and choose "Customer Assistance". "Format Hard Drive" (erase all user settings) - You can try to...
... respond anymore, try a system recovery (see: System Recovery). 7 Replacing the Battery The ARCHOS has a removable battery. "Full Reinitialization" (erase all data, media files, licenses and settings) In the event that your ARCHOS). Then use the "Repair and Formatting Tools" button. 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 troubleshooting > P. 70 - This screen allows you can purchase extra batteries from the Home screen, tap on "Tools", select "Settings" and choose "Customer Assistance". "Format Hard Drive" (erase all user settings) - You can try to...