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Archos 605 WiFi Installation Manual

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About ARCHOS 605 & 705 WiFi
Do I need any drivers to connect my ARCHOS to my computer with the
USB cable?
You do not need any drivers to plug
your ARCHOS to your computer.
ARCHOS products have been designed
to
be
automatically
recent operating systems.
ATTENTION: ARCHOS devices are NOT
supported by old operating systems
such as Win95, Win98, Win98se, WinNT,
as well as older Mac versions.
When connecting your ARCHOS to your
computer,
your
recognized and connected depending
on which version of Windows Media
Player you have:
• If you connect your ARCHOS to your
PC and it has Windows Media Player 10
or higher installed, it will connect
(default connection mode) as a 'Media
Device' and allow purchased music and
videos to be synchronized to your
ARCHOS.
• If you connect your device to your PC
and you have an older Windows Media
Player version on your computer (Media
Player
9
or
lower),
automatically
switch
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  • Page 1 Archives About ARCHOS 605 & 705 WiFi Installation Do I need any drivers to connect my ARCHOS to my computer with the USB cable? You do not need any drivers to plug your ARCHOS to your computer. ARCHOS products have been designed...
  • Page 2 ARCHOS products are fully compatible with the recent Windows and Macintosh operating systems. I have installed a firmware/plug-in/game file on my ARCHOS but it is not recognized by the device. You may have copied the firmware/plug- in/game file (type ".aos") into a folder on the device and not to the root level.
  • Page 3 "0" and not the letter "O". If you still cannot install your file, you should contact our Technical Support. My ARCHOS displays “Error Code 207.” What should I do? This error occurs when one attempts to install an incompatible firmware. For example, a firmware for the ARCHOS 5 was being installed on an ARCHOS 605.
  • Page 4 Now you should be able to access your games through the Widgets icon. Can I connect my ARCHOS to my computer using a USB hub? Yes, you can connect your device using a USB hub. However we do not recommend it since...
  • Page 5 General Why is it impossible to copy files larger than 2 GB to my ARCHOS? You cannot copy files larger than 2 GB in the default USB mode to your ARCHOS due to the FAT 32 and Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) constraints.
  • Page 6 Archives Can I drag and drop files from my PC directly to my ARCHOS? Yes. Simply open 'My Computer' and double click on the ARCHOS icon and then open the folder inside that you'd like to copy your file(s) to.
  • Page 7 I did not get any supplied software or manual with the ARCHOS. Where can I find them? Windows Media...
  • Page 8 WiFi network on your ARCHOS without having to copy the file to the device. After connecting my ARCHOS to my computer, I can see files such as “desktop.ini”, “._image.jpeg”, “finder.def”,”._file”, “System Volume Information”, “DevLogo.fil”, etc. These files have been created by the ARCHOS device itself.
  • Page 9 Archives I have an ARCHOS 605 and I would like to benefit from the new GPS function. Do I have to buy the 605 GPS or can I just add the GPS function on my current device ? You do not need to buy the ARCHOS 605 GPS.
  • Page 10 Can I play (stream) my PC's media files directly on my ARCHOS without having to copy them over to it? Yes, this is the beauty of WiFi and UpnP (Universal Plug and Play).
  • Page 11 - Video Podcast plug-in to play H.264 video files, as well as non protected ACC audio files. I would like to transfer my DVD’s on my ARCHOS through Windows Media Player but I can’t. Windows Media Player will not convert a DVD for you.
  • Page 12 DVD's. I cannot play files (WMV, WMA and MPEG-4) even though these formats are supposed to be supported by the ARCHOS. There could be different reasons for this: • The file you are trying to play may be corrupted.
  • Page 13 ".wmv", ".avi", is used. Can the ARCHOS read subtitles and which ones are compatible? Yes, the ARCHOS can read subtitled files but only those having the following extensions: “.srt”, “.ssa”, “.sub” and “.smi”. Make sure your subtitled files are in the...
  • Page 14 If the condition continues, play it on your computer and compare the results. If it plays fine on a PC, but not on your ARCHOS, contact our Technical Support Page 14 / 35 (c) 2016 ARCHOS <noreply@archos.com> | 2016-10-18 07:42 URL: http://faq.archos.com//index.php?action=artikel&cat=138&id=102&artlang=en...

  • Page 15: Batteries / Power

    (size, bitrate, resolution, format, etc.) Batteries / Power How can I increase the battery life of my ARCHOS? There are different ways to increase your battery life: • Shut down your device completely...
  • Page 16 Battery Dock (available here on our Web site). The battery of my ARCHOS will not hold a charge as long as it should. Depending on which ARCHOS model you have, when fully charged, your battery should last at least about:...
  • Page 17 These plug-ins are downloadable here from our Website. When I synchronize music files through Windows Media Player, the tracks are not displayed into the Music Library categories (artists, Page 17 / 35 (c) 2016 ARCHOS <noreply@archos.com> | 2016-10-18 07:42 URL: http://faq.archos.com//index.php?action=artikel&cat=138&id=102&artlang=en...
  • Page 18 How can I create a playlist directly on my ARCHOS? To create a playlist (see also Creating a new playlist...
  • Page 19 Can I create a playlist and transfer it from Windows Media player to my ARCHOS? Yes, you can create a playlist and transfer it directly to your ARCHOS if you use Windows Media Player 10 or higher. Refer to Windows Media Player Help on how to create a playlist.
  • Page 20 With the TV Program Guide: 1. Download the ARCHOS TV Program Guide: - directly on your ARCHOS if it is connected to a WiFi network, - or with ARCHOSlink software if you don't have a WiFi connection. 2. Select the TV show you want to record on the TV Program Guide.
  • Page 21 I bought my DVR Station outside of Europe and I cannot install it with the supplied cables. The connection cables delivered are different for the North American and European products. You do not have the Page 21 / 35 (c) 2016 ARCHOS <noreply@archos.com> | 2016-10-18 07:42 URL: http://faq.archos.com//index.php?action=artikel&cat=138&id=102&artlang=en...
  • Page 22 Plug your device into your powered DVR Station and then remove it after 20 seconds. This will ‘reminds’ the ARCHOS that you have a DVR station and can make video recordings. I tried to set my Infrared Emitter but I could not find my tuner brand in the available list.
  • Page 23 The codes for that brand would then be compatible with your device. When I plug my DVR Travel Adapter to my ARCHOS, a message says, "Wrong module type." What do I do? Remove module,...

  • Page 24: Wifi Connection

    You can then display a slideshow or browse through your photos (zoom, selection...) without any impact on the music playback. Which image formats are supported by the ARCHOS? - JPEG, - BMP, - PNG. Note: Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible.
  • Page 25 Archives Sharing Options in the full manual. You should see an icon of your ARCHOS in the 'Sharing parameters' window. Note: the first time you set your sharing options, it might take a few minutes for your PC to display the ARCHOS icon.
  • Page 26 WiFi device. When I try to connect my ARCHOS and my computer on the same network, my connection is cut due to an IP address conflict. Your PC and your ARCHOS are most likely configured exactly the same way.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Javascript, a different technology, is however supported. Troubleshooting The ARCHOS cannot be turned on. What should I do? 1. You must hold down on the power button for a few seconds to start up the device.
  • Page 28 If you still cannot restart your ARCHOS after trying a system recovery, you should contact our Technical Support. When I turn my ARCHOS on, it sometimes freezes and I have to reset it every time. What should I do? Use the 'Repair and Formatting Tools' (Menu >...
  • Page 29 20 seconds and then it will go back to normal display mode. I tried resetting my ARCHOS but it still has the same problems (it freezes, some songs and videos files don’t play properly, there are problems with the WiFi connection, etc.).
  • Page 30 ARCHOS after trying a system recovery, should contact Technical Support. My ARCHOS screen has frozen and it does not respond. Reset your ARCHOS: 1. Start by pressing and holding the power button for 15 seconds. This will force a shutdown. Now turn it on normally.
  • Page 31 I have deleted some files on my ARCHOS, but the disk space continues to be shown as occupied. How can I free this disk space definitively? It may be that your device is storing the trashed folders and files on it. This would only happen in the USB Hard Drive mode.
  • Page 32 Contact Technical support website Support form. The following message is displayed on my ARCHOS device: “Error code 203”. This can happen if you are connected to a Macintosh computer. To fix this: 1. Download the following third party software: “Clean UP Smb mess”.You can find and download this application for free on the Internet.

  • Page 33: Memory Cards

    (or you have an SD card USB adapter), use your computer to format the card in FAT 32 format. When I insert my SD card, my ARCHOS does not support the format type or freezes. Try the following: 1. Eject the card.
  • Page 34 Archives recognized by most computers. I have inserted my memory card into the ARCHOS but its contents do not show up in the Music library. Your music files may not be tagged, which means they do not contain any data about artists, titles, or albums. As a result, the files cannot be classified in the Music library categories.
  • Page 35 ATTENTION: the formatting will erase all the data on your SD card. Unique solution ID: #1279 Author: Admin FAQ Last update: 2015-05-05 16:36 Page 35 / 35 (c) 2016 ARCHOS <noreply@archos.com> | 2016-10-18 07:42 URL: http://faq.archos.com//index.php?action=artikel&cat=138&id=102&artlang=en...

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