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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this ARCHOS product. We hope that you will enjoy
using it and that it will give you satisfaction for many years to come.
Please do register your product (directly on your ARCHOS via the WiFi/3G)
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You can also register on our website (www.archos.com/register).
Wishing you the best multimedia experience,
The ARCHOS Team.
All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of
publication. However, as we are often updating and improving our prod-
ucts, your device's software may have a slightly different appearance or
modified functionality than presented in this manual.
* Every mention of "3G", "3G+" and "2G" in this manual ONLY applies to the ARCHOS 5g
5 / 5g*
Entertainment
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- Page 1 However, as we are often updating and improving our prod- ucts, your device’s software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual. * Every mention of “3G”, “3G+” and “2G” in this manual ONLY applies to the ARCHOS 5g 5 / 5g* Entertainment...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
USING THE ARCHoS INTERfACE ........ - Page 3 7.1 CoNNECTING THE ARCHoS To A CoMPUTER ......48 7. PUTTING fILES oNTo THE ARCHoS ....... . 49 7.3 dISCoNNECTING .
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Page 4: Introduction
If you do not plan on using the ARCHOS for an extended period of time, keep the button held down until you see a second message appear. The device will shut down completely, and there will be absolutely no battery usage. -
Page 5: First Time Usage
• Your ARCHOS is equipped with a leg stand, located on the back of the device. • Carefully pull it out, and it will allow your ARCHOS to stand by itself on a flat, stable surface. fIrsT TIMe usage INSTALLING THE SIM CARd... -
Page 6: Removing The Sim Card
Insert the cap/SIM card combination into the ARCHOS making sure that the shiny circuit side of the SIM is facing the same side as the ARCHOS screen as shown (a). If it resists being pushed in, adjust slightly (b) to allow it to go in smoothly. Push it downward until the top of the cap is flush with the top of the ARCHOS (c). -
Page 7: Turning The Archos On/Off
The green LED indicator lights up when the device is on. The InsTallaTIOn wIzard • The first time you turn on the ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help you configure the main functions of your ARCHOS: the language, the WiFi connection, the clock, etc. •... -
Page 8: Using The Touch Screen
5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 USING THE ToUCHSCREEN Your ARCHOS is equipped with a touchscreen. Below is a description of the main tactile screen areas and a few tips on how to use the touchscreen. Main Touchscreen Actions •... -
Page 9: Playing Video
The “ Video ” browser allows you to navigate through the ARCHOS hard drive. • You can go back one level in the interface by tapping on the Back icon Wherever you are in the interface, you can go back directly to the Home screen... -
Page 10: Video Playback
5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 “File Management” Rename “ ”: allows you to change the name of the highlighted video file using the virtual keyboard. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard . Delete “ ”: allows you to delete the highlighted video file. A confirmation screen will pop up. - Page 11 DVR Station, Mini Dock or Battery Dock: see ARCHOS add-ons ). “ Full Screen ”: enlarges the picture to fill the screen. In order to fit the ARCHOS screen, your device might need to cut small parts of the image, most likely at the top and bottom.
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Page 12: Video Player Settings
5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 “Set” Bookmark “ ”: sets a bookmark at the current spot in the video. Only one bookmark per file is allowed. You can bookmark up to 32 files. Bookmarked videos will appear, Video in the “... -
Page 13: Putting Videos Onto Your Archos
LCD parameters to the default values (“ 1.4 PuTTIng VIdeOs OnTO yOur arChOs The ARCHOS Media Club gives you the choice to purchase or rent videos direct- ly from your ARCHOS, without using a computer. See: The ARCHOS Media Club. -
Page 14: Playing Your Pc's Shared Videos (Upnp)
To learn how to connect/disconnect the ARCHOS from your computer, see the Transferring Files section. CREATING CoMPATIbLE VIdEo fILES wITH YoUR CoMPUTER If some of your videos don’t play on your ARCHOS, you may need to convert them to a compatible format: •... -
Page 15: Playing Music
• When new music is copied to the ARCHOS, the Music Library will be updated automatically. • If some of your music files do not con- tain information tags, they will be classi-... - Page 16 5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 THE MUSIC bRowSER • The music browser allows you to navigate through the of your device’s hard drive. Hard Drive • To use it, select “ initial Music Library view. MUSIC LIbRARY ANd MUSIC bRowSER MENU ITEMS* * The available menu items will vary depending on the mode you chose (Music Library or Music Browser).
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Page 17: Music Playback
5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 “Search” Allows you to search for a specific song by entering a few letters or a word. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard . “Settings” you can choose to display the Music Player settings screen (see: Music Player Settings ) or the “... -
Page 18: Music Player Settings
(1-5) or to remove the rating (none). “Lock device” locks your device’s touchscreen. This can be useful if your ARCHOS is in your pocket, for example, and you do not want to touch the screen by accident. To un- lock the device, press the “Settings”... - Page 19 This will be repeated indefi- nitely. plays the songs of the current folder ran- “Shuffle” domly. plays all the songs of your ARCHOS one “Normal” after the other, and then stops. plays all the songs of your ARCHOS one “Repeat”...
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Page 20: Playlists
A playlist is a list of audio tracks that the music player will automatically play one after the other. • On your ARCHOS, you can play, create and edit as many playlists as you want. Note: when you delete a playlist, you are only deleting the list and not the mu- sic itself. -
Page 21: Creating A New Playlist
5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 “Insert in playlist” Selected file “ ”: will insert the highlighted track before the selected item in the current playlist. All files “ ”: will add all the tracks (from the left panel) before the selected item the current playlist. -
Page 22: Editing A Playlist
Windows Media® Player: copy your music using Windows Media higher*: Use Windows Media computer’s music files to the ARCHOS. See Putting Files onto the ARCHOS for more details. * For best performance, we recommend that users update to Windows Media Player 11 or higher. -
Page 23: Transferring Your Cd Collection To Your Archos
You can easily create music files with your computer by using Windows Media® Player 10 or higher to convert your CDs to a playable format for your ARCHOS: Place a music CD in your computer, and Windows® will ask you what action you would like to perform. -
Page 24: Viewing Photos > P. 4
• The “ ” browser allows you to navigate through the ARCHOS hard drive. • You can go back one level in the interface by tapping on the Back icon Wherever you are in the interface, you can go back directly to the Home screen... -
Page 25: Photo Viewer
5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 “ Permissions ”: allows you to define the file/folder as adult content, so that other users can’t see it. To use this, your “ restricted access) ”. See Parental Code Settings. “Start slideshow” starts a slideshow from the highlighted image. - Page 26 Pause slideshow the “ show. “Set as wallpaper” defines the current picture as your ARCHOS background image. “Settings” will display the Photo viewer settings screen (see next section). “Zoom” use the slider to magnify/demagnify the current picture.
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Page 27: Photo Viewer Settings
”: displays the entire picture in its original format. Full Screen “ ”: enlarges the picture to fill the screen. In order to fit the ARCHOS screen, your device might need to cut small parts of the image, most likely at the top and bottom. -
Page 28: Putting Photos Onto Your Archos
Player 11 or higher. Windows® Explorer: Copy and paste your pictures from your computer into the Pictures folder of your ARCHOS. To learn how to connect/disconnect the ARCHOS from your computer, see the Transferring Files section. 3.6 PlayIng yOur PC’s shared PhOTOs (uPnP) • When connected to your home WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you the possibility to view, directly on your device, shared photos stored in your PC’s Windows Media®... -
Page 29: Using The File Browser
u sIng The fIle brOwser The ARCHOS File Browser gives you the possibility to navigate the file system of your ARCHOS hard drive. In the Home screen, tap on “ then choose the “ You will see two panels: • The one on the left is the panel that you usually use to navigate through your device’s hard drive. -
Page 30: Copying And Moving Files And Folders
5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 fILE bRowSER MENU ITEMS Note that some of the above menu items may not appear if they are not avail- able for the highlighted file or folder. “Info” displays a message box with information about the highlighted file. “Create folder”... -
Page 31: Using The Virtual Keyboard
4.3 brOwsIng OTher COMPuTers On The neTwOrk • When you are connected to a Windows folders of other computers in the network, using the ARCHOS File Browser. • From the Home screen, select tap on “ of the browser, select the first line in the list (“... - Page 32 Using the ARCHOS double browser, you will be able to play media files or transfer any file from a networked computer onto your device. You can also transfer files from your device onto a computer’s write-enabled shared folder (see Copying and Moving Files...
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Page 33: Connecting To The Wifi/3G
COnneCTIng TO The wIfI/3g • The first time you start the ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help you config- ure your WiFi connection. Each time you start a program that requires an Internet connection, the ARCHOS will attempt to make a connection to the Internet. -
Page 34: Wifi Network Configuration
5.2 wIfI neTwOrk COnfIguraTIOn In order to connect to a wireless network, the ARCHOS will need some specific informa- tion about the network. Your device will automatically pick up certain pieces of infor- mation that it needs from the WiFi hot spot. -
Page 35: Open Networks
When you have finished entering all the information, tap on the “ and your ARCHOS will connect to this network, provided the signal is strong enough. PRoTECTEd NETwoRkS ( wEP, wPA oR wPA kEY ) •... - Page 36 WiFi network. WPS networks that require a PIN code entry are not supported. On the ARCHOS, in the list of the available networks, select the WPS network you want to connect to (WPS networks are represented by this icon: A message will pop up, asking you to press a button on the modem.
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Page 37: Connection
• If the ARCHOS can’t connect to the WiFi, then it will automatically try to connect to the mobile telephone network. •... -
Page 38: The Internet Features
If you are already connected to a network, the Web browser will simply open and you can start browsing the Web. • If you are not connected to the Internet, the ARCHOS will try to connect auto- matically to a WiFi/3G network. •... - Page 39 5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 wEb bRowSER ToUCHSCREEN CoNTRoLS • You can use your finger to scroll the current web page horizontally or vertically. To open a link, simply tap on it. • To switch between the available tabs, tap directly on the corresponding tab, in the upper left corner of the screen.
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Page 40: Playing Your Pc's Shared Media Files (Upnp)
Active X controls may not work in 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 possi- bility to watch, directly on your device, shared media files (videos, music or pho- tos) stored in your PC’s Windows Media® Library. - Page 41 ARCHOS (see next section). PLAYING YoUR SHAREd MEdIA fILES oN THE ARCHoS Your PC needs to be connected to the same WiFi network as the one the ARCHOS will connect to. You also need to have configured Windows Media® Player’s sharing op- tions (see the previous section).
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Page 42: The Archos Media Club
Internet into your ARCHOS. • Or, if your ARCHOS is connected to the optional DVR Station, you will be able to select your internet media content directly from your television. In order to activate the ARCHOS Media Club, you will need to register your prod- uct on-line directly on your ARCHOS via the WiFi/3G. -
Page 43: E-Mails
5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 6.4 e-MaIls • This built-in e-mail application, similar to ones used on a regular computer, allows for e-mail accounts of the type POP, POPS, IMAP and IMAPS. • From the Home Screen, select “ Email “... - Page 44 ( ), save an attachment ( ), etc. If the attachment is readable by the ARCHOS, you can open it directly from the e- mail itself by tapping on its dedicated icon (see red circle on the image).
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Page 45: Writing An E-Mail
• If you received a complex HTML message (containing images, different fonts, etc.), the ARCHOS will display it automatically. • If needed, you can still go in the menu choose to open it using the Web Browser. wRITING AN E-MAIL •... -
Page 46: Sms Messages
Check the contract with your telecom provider for information about usage and costs. 6.7 waTChIng web TV In order to be able to watch numerous Internet TV channels, directly on your ARCHOS, you will need to register your device. From the Home Screen, tap on “... - Page 47 5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 From the Home Screen, tap on “ Web Radio then choose “ If your device is not connected to the Internet, it will try to make a connection. Web Radio The “ ” interface is orga- nized by category, such as “...
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Page 48: Transferring Files
Plug the ARCHOS USB cable into the ARCHOS. Plug the USB end of the cable into your computer. The ARCHOS will ask you if you want to charge it or connect it. Choose to con- nect it. The ARCHOS icon will appear on your computer. The ARCHOS starts charging and you can start transferring files to it. -
Page 49: Putting Files Onto The Archos
The Synchronize button in Windows Media® Player is a one way ‘sync’ button. It will add video, music and photo files to your ARCHOS. If will give you the possibility to have the same digital media on your ARCHOS as you have in your Windows Media® Player media library. - Page 50 000 or Me ® DO NOT SIMPLY PULL OUT THE CABLE AT ANY TIME! You must remove/unmount the ARCHOS from the computer before disconnecting the USB cable to avoid loss of data or freezing. • Once all your transfers are finished, click on the ‘safely remove’...
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Page 51: Usb Host Connection
USB device). A double browser window will appear on the ARCHOS: the external USB device will appear in the left panel, and your ARCHOS device’s hard drive in the right panel. Follow the instructions in the Copying and Moving Files section to copy your pic- tures or files to the ARCHOS. -
Page 52: Main Settings
”: the built-in speaker remains on or off regardless if headphones are attached. Automatic “ ”: the built-in speaker automatically turns off when you plug in head- phones or connect your ARCHOS to the optional DVR Station. Tools Settings ”, select “ to go directly to the MAIN SETTINGS >... -
Page 53: "Equalizer" Screen
“Reset” resets the sound parameters to the default values. “EqUALIzER” SCREEN • Your ARCHOS features a 5-band equalizer. • Select a band (Bass, Mid. bass, Mid. range, Mid. treble or Treble), then use the up/down arrows to change the gain level for these frequency ranges. -
Page 54: Tv Out" Settings
(see: System Recovery). 8.3 “TV OuT” seTTIngs “TV OuT” seTTIngs These settings only appear when the ARCHOS is connected to the DVR Station, Mini Dock or Battery Dock. “TV Connection” when your ARCHOS is connected to the optional DVR Station (available at www.archos.com or from the Media Club), select the type of video output... -
Page 55: Appearance" Settings
” interface depending on how you have connected the ARCHOS to your TV. 8.4 “aPPearanCe” seTTIngs “Picture name” allows you to choose a wallpaper for your ARCHOS. The wallpaper can be either an image or a video. Select “ video. you can choose between all default backgrounds or the images that you have previously set as wallpapers. -
Page 56: Language And Region" Settings
8.6 “TV COnTrOl” seTTIngs • This is where you can set the DVR Station’s Infrared (IR) emitter to communicate with your tuner. This will allow you to schedule recordings easily via the ARCHOS TV Program Guide (EPG). • See the manual of the optional DVR Station. - Page 57 “Time setting” Automatic “ ”: select this parameter if you want to set the clock automatically when your ARCHOS is connected to a WiFi/3G network. You will need to select your location in the “ Region” Settings ). Manual “...
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Page 58: Alarm Clock" Settings
• You can adjust settings for both battery operation and power sup- ply operation (when the ARCHOS is connected to a powered add-on). ” (if you want to turn off the alarm clock, select “ ”: set this to “on” if you want the alarm to go off everyday ”: select this to define a new alarm file. - Page 59 “Device Complete Power Off” If you do not plan on using the ARCHOS for an extended period of time, use this but- ton to completely turn off your device, so that there is absolutely no battery usage.
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Page 60: Storage" Settings
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). It allows you to charge your ARCHOS and transfer files onto it at the same time. Your ARCHOS will be locked only when it is opened in Windows® Explorer. You will be able to synchronize your media library auto- matically every time you connect your ARCHOS to your computer. -
Page 61: Parental Code" Settings
If you enter it, the device Adult will be set to “ ” mode, and if you don’t, the ARCHOS will be in “ * If you go from “Child” to “Adult” mode, you will be required to enter your parental code. -
Page 62: Security" Settings
You can enable/disable the code and change it. • On the ARCHOS 5g, you can also enable/disable the PIN code, or change it. 8.13 “ “ CusTOMer assIsTanCe” seTTIngs Here you access the online registration, view the PDF user manual or access the “... -
Page 63: Updating The Firmware
Online Firmware Update Tap on the “ The ARCHOS will connect to the WiFi and search on-line for a new firmware. If there is one available, it will start downloading, and it will be installed automatically. UPdATE USING A CoMPUTER ( INTERNET CoNNECTIoN NEEdEd ) You can also update the firmware using a computer connected to the internet: On your PC, go to www.archos.com/firmware. -
Page 64: System Info" Settings
8.17 “COnneCTIVITy” seTTIngs These settings will only appear if you have an ARCHOS 5g, except the “Airplane mode” parameter which is available for all products. “Airplane Mode”: When you activate the “... - Page 65 5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 “Preference”: Your preference for which type of mobile network to use. “Roaming Connection”: When your device tries to connect to a different telecom provider than your normal one (in another area or country for example), you can set your device to forbid, ask, or always connect to the new telecom network.
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Page 66: Other Functions
Tap on a Flash™ application to launch it. 9.2 TV funCTIOns In the Home screen, tap on “ tions, you have a choice of add-on that can be purchased at the ARCHOS web site or from the Media Club. TV PRoGRAM GUIdE Using the optional DVR Station, you can easily schedule TV recordings from the grid of programs (includes program summary info) using the TV program Guide. -
Page 67: Tools
Go on www.archos.com to learn how to get widgets for your ARCHOS and how to install and use them. fILES Select this icon to navigate the file system of your ARCHOS hard drive. See Using the File Browser. Pdf doCUMENTS •... - Page 68 5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 following Hyperlinks • Some PDF documents have hyperlinks (for instance, a table of contents, links to an external website, etc.). • Links are surrounded by a blue outline. A highlighted link (active link) is surround- ed by a red outline.
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Page 69: Archos Plug-Ins And Add-Ons
(www.archos.com) or from the Media Club. 10.1 arChOs Plug-Ins arChOs Plug-Ins Go to www.archos.com or in the Media Club to check what plug-ins are available for your ARCHOS device and to learn how to install and use them. 10.2 arChOs add-Ons When you connect one of the following add-ons, the “... -
Page 70: Mini Dock
For ARCHOS 5/5g only. fM REMoTE FM remote control which allows you to listen to and record FM radio directly on your ARCHOS. It also allows you to record your voice from its built-in microphone. ARCHoS PLUG-INS ANd Add-oNS > P. 70... -
Page 71: Troubleshooting
However some settings will be reset to their factory defaults. sysTeM reCOVery • If your ARCHOS does not respond correctly, or does not show certain songs or videos that you have copied to it, try using the “ (see: Customer Assistance Settings ). -
Page 72: Touchscreen Problems
5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 “Repair Disk” attempts to repair the file structure on the hard drive. does not erase any data. “Format Disk” formats the hard drive. all data (music, photos, videos, etc.), licenses and settings are erased. “Force Touchscreen Calibration”... -
Page 73: Replacing The Battery
” (erase all data, media files, and licenses) Full Reinitialization “ In the event that your ARCHOS freezes or does not respond anymore, try to reset it (see: Resetting your ARCHOS). If this does not work or if you cannot access the Repair and Formatting Tools, you can try a system recovery (see: System Recovery). -
Page 74: Technical Specifications
• M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in QVGA resolution. • With optional plug-in (downloadable from your tablet or on www.archos.com): HiDef: MPEG-4 (ASP 720p) & WMV HD (MP 720p). Video podcast: H.264 up to DVD resolution with AAC. Cinema: MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1). -
Page 75: Video Recording
USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1): Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP). • USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). For ARCHOS 5 and 7: this function is only available with optional Mini Dock, Battery Dock or DVR Station. CoNNECTIoNS ARCHOS 5: •... -
Page 76: Power Source
5, 5g & 7 MANUAL V3.0 MISCELLANEoUS • A single built-in speaker (ARCHOS 5/5g) or two built-in speakers (ARCHOS 7) • Built-in leg stand PowER SoURCE ARCHOS 5: • Internal: Lithium Polymer battery • Device charges via computer USB port •... -
Page 77: Lcd Pixel Policy
ARCHOS will repair or replace your product at its cost. Thus, three or less defective pixels is not grounds for replacement or repair of the... -
Page 78: Technical Support Information
• On our Website: see the frequently asked questions section on www.archos.com/faq • By asking our technical support team: visit www.archos.com/support for e-mail support. • U.S. & Canada: Call 877-300-8879 (toll free). All brands and product names are registered trademarks and the property of their respec- tive owners.
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