Archos 501570 User Manual
Archos 501570 User Manual

Archos 501570 User Manual

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ARCHOS 32 USER GUIDE
ARCHOS 28 and ARCHOS 32 internet tablets
ENGLISH USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ARCHOS 32 USER GUIDE ARCHOS 28 and ARCHOS 32 internet tablets ENGLISH USER MANUAL version 1 Table of Contents To better view this manual, turn your device to a horizontal orientation. Go to this web page to see the latest on- line version of this manual.
  • Page 2: General Instructions

    (SMB) 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. This truly miniature multimedia computer running Android™ allows you to download a multitude of applications (Apps), get the most from the Internet (surf, e-mail, widgets, etc.), just like you...
  • Page 3: Product Care

    1.2.2. THE STARTUP WIZARD The first time you turn on the ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help you configure the main functions of your ARCHOS: language, country, time, etc. You can rerun the Startup Wizard anytime you want by going to Settings > Repair & formatting > Startup wizard.
  • Page 4: Using The Archos Interface

    10. Power / Charge indicator: Without the USB cable connected, it shows the on/off status. While connected with a USB cable, blinking = fully charged, and Solid = currently charging. 11. USB jack: To connect your ARCHOS to your computer using the supplied USB cable (to transfer files charge battery).
  • Page 5: Customizing The Home Screen Items

    Keyboard: For the ARCHOS 28 and 32 devices, we highly recommended that you turn your device sideways in order to display a horizontal orientation which makes the keyboard larger and easier to use.
  • Page 6: Enabling Wifi

    3.2. WiFi connection problems The ARCHOS internet tablets support the 802.11 b, g, and n WiFi protocols. If you cannot connect to your access point, first determine if the problem lies with your access point or with the ARCHOS. Try using another WiFi device, such as a laptop computer or a Wi-Fi enabled telephone and see if that will connect to your access point.
  • Page 7: How To Improve Wifi Reception

    2. Plug the USB end of the cable into your computer. 3. The ARCHOS will turn on and ask you if you want to connect it (Mount) or not. Choose to Mount it. 4. If you choose to just let it charge, you can always drag the top notification bar downwards to reveal the USB notification message and choose to connect.
  • Page 8: Windows Media Player

    The Synchronize button in Windows Media® Player is a one way "sync" button. It will add video, music and photo files to your ARCHOS. It will give you the possibility to have the same digital media on your ARCHOS as you have in your Windows Media®...
  • Page 9: Wireless & Network Settings

    4. Give a connection code, “1234” will be fine. 5. On your phone, you will now see that the ARCHOS is requesting to be paired. Type in the same code “1234”. Your phone and ARCHOS now know each other. They are "paired."...
  • Page 10: Sound & Display

    ARCHOS 32 USER GUIDE Now that your ARCHOS and phone can talk to each other, it is just a matter of telling the ARCHOS (only once of course) what the name of your phone’s data service is called. 1. On the ARCHOS, go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & Networks > Cell phone tethering and select Bluetooth, then select the device that you want to use for tethering (the phone you paired with above).
  • Page 11: Location & Security

    Choose between “4/3”, “16/9” or “Wide screen” - the format used by your television set to display images. *Only on the ARCHOS 32 5.4. Location & security Use wireless networks: This screen gives you the possibility to allow certain Android™ applications to determine your current location via the WiFi connection.
  • Page 12: Language & Keyboard

    5.10. Date & time Automatic: Enable this option if you want to set the clock automatically when your ARCHOS is connected to a WiFi network. Disable this option to set the current date & time manually.
  • Page 13: Repair And Formatting

    Plug-ins: lists the plug-ins that you have installed onto your device. The cinema plug-in is available for purchase from the ARCHOS web site. This plug-in will allow your device to play MPEG2 formatted video files (including .vob and .TS files) as well as AC3 audio files.
  • Page 14: Appslib And Applications

    ARCHOS 32 USER GUIDE New Window: Opens a new browser window. Bookmarks: You can also just tap on the bookmark icon on the top right of each page. Here you can see your list of bookmarks. Just tap on one of them to open it in the current window.
  • Page 15: Deleting An Application

    8. VIDEO The Video browser allows you to navigate through and ARCHOS 28 Technical play the video files stored in the ARCHOS internal memory Specifications or an SD card (for devices that have an SD card slot) or MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD...
  • Page 16: Video Playback Screen

    You don't have to limit yourself to playing only the video, music, and photo files that are stored on your device. When connected to your home WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you the possibility to watch, directly on your device, the shared media files (videos, music or photos) stored on your computer. There are two main ways to "stream"...
  • Page 17: Pc's Shared Media Files (Upnp)

    ARCHOS 32 USER GUIDE Files application on your ARCHOS. In the file browser, find the group External and select Shared folders (SMB). You'll see the computer's name here, and then the shared folders and files inside it. If you have shared video or music files, you can access these folders directly from the Video application (select Shared Folders (SMB) from the list when you first open the video player) or the Music application (select the icon Storage on the right side).
  • Page 18: Displaying Shared Photos

    PC’s Windows Media® Library. Note: With the ARCHOS 32, you can also plug in the optional video cable to your TV and thus play videos stored on your computer to a television in another room.
  • Page 19: The Favorites List

    * In the list, it is possible to change the position of the upcoming songs by holding down on the icon on the left of the song and dragging it to the desired position. 10.3. Transferring your music to your ARCHOS You can easily create music files with your computer by using Windows Media® Player 11 or higher to convert your...
  • Page 20: Gallery

    4. See Transferring Files to learn how to transfer the ripped music files onto the ARCHOS. See your Windows Media® Player help instructions for more information. Check the laws and regulations in your country or jurisdiction to know if private copying of your CDs for your own use is authorized.
  • Page 21: Cropping An Image

    You can crop an image to fit the format of the screen or just show the more interesting parts. Don't forget that you can also just rotate the ARCHOS itself and a vertically oriented picture will then fill up the whole screen. To crop an image, tap on the menu icon and then on More.
  • Page 22: Files

    ARCHOS 32 USER GUIDE The ARCHOS 32 has a built in camera that allows you to take still photos or video recordings. When taking still images, be careful to hold the device completely still in order to take photos that are crisp and clear.
  • Page 23: Clock

    Open the application and then tap on the bottom area of the screen or the menu icon to display the available options. You can view a slideshow of the photos that are stored on the ARCHOS, from your own on-line photo albums, on-line albums of others, or view selected photos by keywords.
  • Page 24: Google Search

    An alternative clock. 18.4. POWER CONTROL This very useful widget allows you to easily shut on/off modules of the ARCHOS that take up power. You can thus extend the usable battery charge of your device. From the left to right.
  • Page 25: Via Computer

    20.3. System recovery If your ARCHOS does not respond correctly or does not start properly, you can try to remedy this situation with a system recovery. Be very careful with this as there are options to erase all the data on your device.
  • Page 26: Recovery Mode Options

    MPEG-2 video playback capabilities. You can purchase a software plug-in from the ARCHOS on-line store which will allow your ARCHOS to play these files. This allows your device to play VOB, TS, PS video streams as well as AC3 audio.
  • Page 27: Technical Support Information

    ARCHOS 32 USER GUIDE 22. TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION Still need help after reading though this entire manual? OK, then contact tech support by first registering your product (if you haven't already done so) and then enter your user account and go to the support section where you can fill in a web form with your question (it is easier to do on a regular computer).

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