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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) to
ensure that you get access to our technical support as well as FREE and
PURCHASABLE offers from our website and from the ARCHOS Media Club.
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.
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- Page 1 Please visit www.archos.com/manuals to download the latest version of this manual. 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.7 LISTENING To wEb RAdIoS ........ - Page 3 7.1 CoNNECTING THE ARCHoS To A CoMPUTER ......46 7.2 PUTTING fILES oNTo THE ARCHoS ....... . 47 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 CHARGING THE bATTERY Before using your ARCHOS for the first time, completely charge its battery: •... -
Page 6: Using The Archos Interface
On the Home screen, the Menu icon manage the Home screen shortcuts. lock 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... -
Page 7: Product Care
(be careful however not to tap on a link!). PrOduCT Care Your ARCHOS is an electronic product that needs to be treated with care: • Do not subject it to shock or vibration. -
Page 8: Playing Video
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 1. PlayIng VIdeO In the Home screen, tap on “ ter the Video mode. 1.1 brOwsIng ThrOugh yOur VIdeOs • 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... -
Page 9: Video Playback
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 “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 10 You can also use your finger to drag the cursor in the progression bar to another location in the video (see n° 6). • The volume bar can be dragged in the same way (see n° 7). • To display the available menu items, tap on the menu icon •...
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Page 11: Video Player Settings
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 “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 12: 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 13: 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 14 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 From the Home Screen, tap on “ Video then choose “ ”. Web TV Select “ ”. If your device is not connected to the Internet, it will try to make a connection. Web TV The “...
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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 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 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
You can tap on the progression bar to go directly to a different location in the song. You can also drag the cursor in the progression bar to another location in the song (see n° 7). ” settings screen (see: “Sound” Settings ). -
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 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 “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.
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Page 22: Putting Music Onto Your Archos
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: Playing Your Pc's Shared Music (Upnp)
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: Listening To Web Radios
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 2.7 lIsTenIng TO web radIOs In order to be able to listen to thousands of different Web radio stations and various podcasts worldwide, your device will need to be registered. From the Home Screen, tap on “ Music then choose “... -
Page 25: Viewing Photos
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 V IewIng PhOTOs In the Home screen, tap on “ Photo enter the “ 3.1 brOwsIng ThrOugh yOur PhOTOs Photo • 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... -
Page 26: Photo Viewer
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 “ 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 Control Settings. “Start slideshow” starts a slideshow from the highlighted image. - Page 27 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 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.
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Page 32: 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 33 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 34: Connecting To The Wifi
COnneCTIng TO The wIfI • The first time you start the ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help you con- figure your WiFi connection. Every time you launch an Internet application, the ARCHOS will try to connect automatically to a WiFi network. •... -
Page 35: 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 36 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 wPA2 kEY ) •...
- Page 37 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 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 network. •... - Page 39 5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 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. -
Page 43: Mail
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 6.4 MaIl • 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 Internet Mail “... - Page 44 You can also select a ring tone by tapping on Notification the “ ” button (you will then have to find and open your music/ audio file in the ARCHOS list of folders). Save Tap on “ ” to create the account.
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Page 45: Contacts
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 6.5 COnTaCTs COnTaCTs This menu will allow you to manage your contacts. You can: Add information about a given contact Import and export your contact list to/from your computer Send a message to a particular contact From the Home Screen, select “... -
Page 46: 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 47: 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 48 2000 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 49: 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 50: Screen" Settings
“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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54 “Time setting” Automatic “ ”: select this parameter if you want to set the clock automatically when your ARCHOS is connected to a WiFi network. You will need to select your Language and Region location in the “ Region” Settings ).
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Page 55: Alarm Clock" Settings
(when the ARCHOS is connected to a powered add-on). Your ARCHOS will consume more power as these parameters are set to higher values. In battery operation, it is advised to set these parameters to lower val- ues in order to save power. - Page 56 “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. You can also turn off your device completely by holding the Power button until the second “shutdown”...
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Page 57: 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 58: Parental Control" 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 59: Security" Settings
” (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: Troubleshooting). If this does not work or if you cannot access the Repair and Formatting Tools, you can try a system recovery (see: Troubleshooting). -
Page 60: 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 61: System Info" Settings
MANUAL V2.0 If the on-line version is more recent than yours, follow the instructions to down- load it and copy it to your ARCHOS. Then go to “ and Plug-ins ” and tap on “ Your Internet browser may warn you that the contents of the firmware file could harm your computer. -
Page 62: 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 63: 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 64 Select “ ” to go to this page. fILE SHARING Your ARCHOS allows you to share files with other computers or ARCHOS devices on a WiFi network. Important: please check the applicable laws in your country or jurisdiction to know what media files you are allowed to share or copy.
- Page 65 Your ARCHOS hard drive will then be accessible from your computer’s network neighborhood. • If you want to set up your ARCHOS device to appear with a particular name in a particular workgroup on the network, you can change the following parameters File Sharing (in the “...
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Page 66: 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 67 For ARCHOS 5 only. fM REMoTE FM remote control which allows you to listen to the radio directly on your ARCHOS. It also allows you to record from its built-in micro- phone. ARCHoS PLUG-INS ANd Add-oNS > P. 67...
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Page 68: 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 69: Touchscreen Problems
5 & 7 MANUAL V2.0 “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. -
Page 70: 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 71: Technical Specifications
TeChnICal sPeCIfICaTIOns CAPACITY • See packaging . dISPLAY High resolution touch screen, 800x480 pixels, 7’’ TFT LCD, 16 million colors. High resolution touch screen, 800x480 pixels, 4.8’’ TFT LCD, 16 million colors. VIdEo PLAYbACk** • MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution). - Page 72 3.5 mm stereo mini jack for headphones and audio output • DC-in for power adapter • Add-on connectors to connect DVR Station and other ARCHOS add-ons MISCELLANEoUS • A single built-in speaker (ARCHOS 5) or two built-in speakers (ARCHOS 7) • Built-in leg stand TECHNICAL SPECIfICATIoNS > P. 72...
- Page 73 Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice. ARCHOS 7: • ARCHOS 7, headphones, ARCHOS USB cable, DVR Station adapter, power adapt- er/charger, screen cleaning cloth, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice. CoMPUTER SYSTEM REqUIREMENTS •...
- Page 74 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...
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Page 75: 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.