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The charging indicator becomes orange when the battery is charged. You can use your GamePad whilst it charges. TIPS: - Let your device charge completely the first time you use it. - Use only the supplied charger. - To receive more complete service, please register your product on www.archos.com/register.
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Volume buttons Directional pad ON/OFF button A, B, Y, X buttons Micro-USB port L2 button Headphone jack R2 button Microphone Analog sticks Mini-HDMI video output* SELECT button L1 button START button Camera Loudspeakers R1 button Micro-SD card slot * With optional Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable.
- Touch-screen calibration - Language - Date & time - WiFi connection - Location service options - 3rd party apps TIP: We recommend that you set up your GamePad in the WiFi zone of the network that you will regularly be using.
- To get the correct WiFi password (or settings) for the network, contact the WiFi network provider. - If your WiFi is on and you are in range of a network that you previously connected to, your GamePad will automatically attempt to connect to it.
ARCHOS mapping tool ARCHOS mapping tool is an application installed in your GamePad. It allows you to link the virtual controls of games to the physical controls of the GamePad by using mapping controls. mapping control physical control virtual control...
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1. Launch a game. When you reach the starting screen, the virtual controls are displayed. 2. Select the ARCHOS mapping tool icon from the system bar. ARCHOS mapping tool icon The mapping overlay is displayed with the mapping tool interface.
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Positioning a mapping control Hold and drag a type of mapping control to the desired virtual button. There are three types of mapping control Button Stick Target It is for the directional pad It is for the analog It is for analog stick , , , , the X, Y, B, A, buttons directional sticks.
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Linking a mapping control to a physical control 1. When a mapping control is placed on a virtual control, you are asked to select the desired physical control you want to associate with it. 2. Once a physical control is associated to the mapping control, the name of the physical control is displayed on the mapping control.
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Enlarging a mapping control Some virtual controls are larger than the mapping controls. Pinch to enlarge the mapping control so that it is tailored to the virtual control. The size of the mapping control must be tailored to the virtual control. Saving your parameters When you have mapped the virtual controls of a game, select "Play"...
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A menu box is displayed 2. Select the icon to remove the mapping control. You want to remove a mapping profile set for a game? Removing a mapping profile 1. From ARCHOS mapping tool, select "Clear". 2. Select "OK" to confirm.
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Touch "Google" for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search. "Recent apps" button "Home" button "Back" button "All Apps" button Touch this icon to show all the applications and widgets installed on your ARCHOS. All your downloaded applications are here. Widget Android apps shortcuts Touch to start an application.
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Interface The Quick settings WiFi: To turn on/off your WiFi connection. Auto-rotate screen: To activate/deactivate automatic screen orientation as you turn the GamePad. Brightness: To adjust the screen brightness. Notifications: To activate/deactivate incoming notifications. Settings: To access all your settings.
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The Recent Apps You can open a list of thumbnail images of apps you’ve worked with recently: - To open an app, touch it. - To close an app, swipe it left or right.
Getting familiar with Android Google account A Google account lets you take full advantage of any Google apps and services. 1. Go to "Settings" > "Personal" > "Accounts & sync". 2. Select "Add account". 3. Select "Google". 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. The extended home screen: Navigate between different home screen panels by swiping left and right.
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Creating application folders: Drop one app icon over another on a home screen and the two icons will be combined. Widgets: Touch the "All Apps" icon on your home screen. Touch "Widgets" at the top of the screen. From the main widgets screen, you can move around widgets just as you do for app icons. Changing your wallpaper: Hold your finger on a home screen at an empty location, then choose from the list.
Troubleshooting If a new software is available for your device You can download it from www.archos.com/support in the page Downloads > Firmware. If your device is frozen: Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds. If your device doesn’t turn on: 1.
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FCC Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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