Archos 18 Vision 4GB User Manual

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Left/Fast rewind/Previous song
Back/escape
USB port
Volume +
Select/Play/Pause (on/off)
Headphones
Volume -
To turn the device ON and OFF, press and hold the Play/Pause button for a few seconds.
To change the language of your device, select and then scroll down to
Settings
and then choose the desired language. Press on the Back/escape button to return.
DISCONNECTING THE ARCHOS FROM A COMPUTER
the clock.
Before removing the cable, you will notice the state of the battery charge. If the icon has three
solid bars, this means the battery is completely charged. If they are blinking, it means the battery
is still charging. You can leave the device to fully charge or unplug the cable and use the ARCHOS
with a partial charge.
Safely remove
Close
Unplug from computer
PHOTO PLAYBACK
Previous
Opening the photo browser will allow
you to view the stored photos one by
one or as an automatic slide show.
press to view it. Press the Right
previous photo. Press the
to start a slide show. Press
to stop the slide show. The speed
of the slide show can be adjusted
through the settings.
FM RADIO
To use the radio, you must have the headphones plugged in as this acts as your antenna. You can
create radio presets or scan for stations by pressing the m button and making your selection.
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CHARGING & CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
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Charging: Whenever your ARCHOS is connected to a running computer, it will charge automatically
Alternatively, a wall-pluggable USB charger can be purchased from the ARCHOS store at www.archos.com.
Connecting: When you connect the USB cable to your computer, the ARCHOS will connect as
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Language ®
VIDEO PLAYBACK
converter application for Windows® computers is available in the folder 'Software' on the ARCHOS
MUSIC SELECTION
Opening the music browser will allow you to choose
your music by the title, artist, album, or genre (so long
folder named <Other>.
same folder and has the same name as the song play-
ing, the song lyrics will be shown while the song plays.
USER SETTINGS
you want your ARCHOS to operate.
Music:
Slideshow Pause:
Allows you to set the length of time between images shown dur-
ing a slide show.
button
again Display:
Allows you to set the Brightness (the screen brightness), Backlight Time
(how long before the screen goes off or dims) and the Backlight Mode (determines if the
screen goes dim or off - to save battery power)
Auto shutoff:
Sets the continuous playing time before the player is turned off auto-
matically.
Language:
Allows you to set your interface language
Note:
PUTTING MUSIC AND PHOTOS ONTO YOUR ARCHOS
ARCHOS as you have in your Windows Media® Player library.
Copy/paste with
Windows® Explorer
On your computer, start Windows Media® Player. 1) Select the Sync
want to transfer into the sync area in the panel on the right. 3) Click on the Start Sync button. The
selected videos, songs or photos will be copied directly into the corresponding Video, Music or Pictures
folder of the ARCHOS. See your Windows Media® Player help instructions for more information. To
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receive and play podcasts, you can use freely available software from the Internet such as the popular
Juice program to get your podcasts and then you can transfer them to your ARCHOS.
MUSIC PLAYBACK
1. Audio Frequency Graph
(or song lyrics if the folder con-
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tains a .lrc file with same name as
the song)
2. Elapsed time
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3. Play/pause Status
4. Song duration
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5. Song title & artist name
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6. Equalizer setting
7. Song item out of total
number of songs on the
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device/folder
Lock/unlock the buttons: While holding down the 'Play' button, press and hold the 'previous song' button.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM:
SOLUTION: Make sure you put all your music in the folder named 'Music.' Not all music formats are readable.
tosh ® computers), it will need to be converted to one of the above formats before being able to play.
PROBLEM:
SOLUTION: Press the reset button on the back by inserting the end of a paper clip into the hole.
PROBLEM: I would like to charge my device with the PC but listen to it at the same time.
SOLUTION:
your ARCHOS product while it charges. This charge and listen function is not possible with Windows Vista® or
Windows® 7 computers.
PROBLEM: I added new music to my ARCHOS but it does not show up in the Music browser.
SOLUTION:
be listed under <Other>. Select Update Library (bottom item on list) which will update the Library with all the
latest added music.
PROBLEM:
SOLUTION:
types will not be visible - even though they are there. Use the Files
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT!
Once you unpack your ARCHOS product, we recommend that you take a few minutes to register it
( www.archos.com/register
On our Website: See the Frequently Asked Questions section on www.archos.com/faq
Technical Support Team: Visit www.archos.com/support for e-mail support. U.S. & Canada: Call 877-300-8879
Europe: please register your product before contacting Technical Support.
WARNING
cording and use of such for your country and jurisdiction. For driving safety, only a passenger should operate the device when the car is in motion
and not the driver. Laws governing the usage of electronic device by the driver may be applicable in your jurisdiction and/or country.
LEGAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Warranty and Limited Liability
to the limited warranty. Manufacturer's liability may be further limited in accordance with its sales contract. In general, and in an non-limited
disk media.
Synchronize with
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for a particular purpose, regarding the licensed materials. ARCHOS' licensor(s) does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding
the use or the results of the use of the licensed materials in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, correctness or otherwise. The entire
and the like) arising out of the use of inability to use the licensed materials even if ARCHOS' licensor has been advised of the possibility of such
limitations may not apply to you. Please see your sales contract for a complete statement of warranty rights, remedies and limitation of liability.
Furthermore, warranty does not apply to:
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2. Any product tampered-with or damaged warranty seal or serial number label.
3. Any product without a warranty or serial number label.
Batteries and any consumable items delivered with or in the equipment.
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8. Volume
As part of the contractual agreement of its products, ARCHOS is committed to ensure the availability of parts and components that are essential
for customers.
9. Repeat Mode
Lithium-ion Battery Caution
(Play one song, Repeat one song, Play
all songs, Play & repeat all songs, play
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song intro)
thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions could cause the Lithium-Ion battery to leak acid,
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10. Play mode
(Normal, Shuffle)
product, you run the risk of damaging your device and voiding your guaranty. To prevent risks of electric shock, this unit must only be opened by
11. File's encoded bit rate
FCC Compliance Statement
9 10 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
12. Volume controls
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
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munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
13. Previous song (press once) correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Fast reverse (hold)
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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14. Next song (press once)
Fast forward (hold)
USA: - This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
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harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Canada: - Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Avoiding Hearing Damage
This product respects the current regulations for limiting the output volume of consumer audio devices to a safe level. By listening to
your device with headphones or earbuds at high volumes, you run the risk of permanent damage to your ears. Even if you get used
to listening at high volumes and it seems normal to you, you still risk the possibility of damaging your hearing. Reduce the volume of
your device to a reasonable level to avoid permanent hearing damage.
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If you hear ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or shut off your device. This device has been tested with the ARCHOS supplied earphones.
In order to preserve your hearing, it is advised that you use only the following headphone models: the earphones supplied with your ARCHOS
device, or any other headphones that respect the current regulations. Other types of headphones may produce higher volume levels.
Environmental Considerations
Protection of the environment is an important concern to ARCHOS. In order to put this concern into tangible actions, ARCHOS has
consciously included a set of methods that favor a respect for the environment into the entire cycle of its products; from fabrication
designated collection point for used batteries.
ucts of this type contain substances that are potentially dangerous to the environment and to human health. Therefore, you should not dispose
of the ARCHOS electronic device in a regular trash. As such, the current European directives ask that this device be collected:
- At places of distribution in the case of a purchase of a similar electronic product.
- At locally created disposal areas (waste disposal centers, sorted trash system, etc.)
By doing this, you are actively participating in the reuse and recycling of disposed electronic and electric equipment that could have potential
effects on the environment and human health.
Copyright Notice
Music folder on the ARCHOS. If it does not have music tags, it will
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This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-read-
able form without prior consent, in writing, from ARCHOS. All brands and products names are registered trademarks and the property of their
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