Your telecoms SIM card is to be placed into the small slot on the top of the device. To learn how to install/remove the SIM card, see Installing the SIM Card / Removing the SIM Card.
ATTENTION: Before inserting or removing the SIM card, make sure the device is completely shut off!

Built-in loudspeaker

The ARCHOS is equipped with a single speaker (ARCHOS 5/5g) or two speakers (ARCHOS 7).

leg stand

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
1. Pull out the plastic dummy SIM card. 2. Separate the SIM card cap from the dummy card. 3. Insert your SIM card into the cap. 4. Make sure you place it circuit-side down according to the picture and slide it under the small nub as shown.
5. 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).

removing the SIM Card

To remove the SIM card, use a pointed object such as wooden toothpick and pry the cap upwards as shown in order to be able to pull it out with your fingers. ATTENTION: repeatedly removing and reinserting the SIM card could damage the card.

Charging the battery

Before using your ARCHOS for the first time, completely charge its battery:
Connect the USB cable to the ARCHOS and to a running computer. Connect the USB cable to the ARCHOS and to the USB charger/adapter, and connect the latter to a wall outlet. Simply plug the ARCHOS Charger/Adapter into the power connector.
The ARCHOS will turn on and start charging: - The CHG LED indicator is on while the battery is charging. It will blink when the battery is fully charged. - A lightning bolt symbol will flash over the battery icon in the upper right corner of the screen while the battery is charging. 7 Note that the ARCHOS 7 has a removable battery. To learn how to replace it, see: Troubleshooting.

Use the scroll bar to browse through the list of audio tracks. To play a song, highlight the corresponding file and open it.

Music Playback Screen

1. Menu icon 2. Back icon 3. Home icon 4. Play / Pause icon 5. Previous track 6. Next track 7. Progression bar 8. Volume level
music Playback touchscreen Controls
To pause/resume the song, tap on the Pause / Play icon (see n 4 in the previous screen). To play the previous/next song, tap on / (n 5 or 6). To browse through your songs while listening to music, simply tap on the Back icon. This will take you to the Music Library or browser screen that you launched the current song from (see n 2). 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).

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The volume bar can be dragged in the same way (see n 8). To display the available menu items, tap on the menu icon (see n 1). To go back directly to the Home screen, tap on the Home icon (see n 3).
Music Playback Menu Items
Info - displays a message box with information about the current music file. Set bookmark - sets a bookmark at the current spot in the song. Only one bookmark per file is allowed. You can bookmark up to 32 files. - to resume playing a song from a bookmark, go to the Music Library or the Music Browser, highlight the bookmarked music file. Select the Bookmark menu item, then choose Resume (Clear will remove the bookmark from the song). Set rating - allows you to give a rating to the current song (1-5) or to remove the rating (none). Lock device - locks your devices 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 unlock the device, press the button. A confirmation screen will pop up. Settings - you can choose to display the Music Player settings screen (see next section) or the Sound settings screen (see: Sound Settings).

2.3MUSIC player SETTINGS

In the Music mode, you can access the Music Player settings screen by using the Settings menu item. Use the left/right arrows to select a different setting for a parameter.

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PlayMode, Repeat & Shuffle - the following table explains how the audio player will work according to the settings you chose in PlayMode AND Repeat & Shuffle. - An icon shows the current modes in the Music playback screen. PlayMode

In the Photo browser each photo is displayed with a thumbnail.
Photo Browser Menu Items*
Info - displays a message box with information about the highlighted picture. File Management - Delete: allows you to delete the highlighted photo. A confirmation screen will pop up.
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- Permissions: allows you to define the file/folder as adult content, so that other users cant see it. To use this, your Parental Mode needs to be set to Adult (unrestricted access). See Parental Code Settings. Start slideshow - starts a slideshow from the highlighted image. Create Home Shortcut - creates a shortcut to this picture on the Home screen. Settings - will display the Photo viewer settings screen (see Photo Viewer Settings).
* The available menu items will vary depending on where you are in the Photo Browser.

3.2Photo Viewer

To view a picture, highlight the corresponding thumbnail and open it. The menu overlay will disappear automatically after a few seconds.

Photo Viewer Screen

photo viewer touchscreen Controls
To start/pause a slideshow, tap on the Play / Pause icon. To display the menu overlay again, tap once anywhere on the screen. To make it disappear again, tap again. To display the next picture, drag your finger from left to right. Drag from right to left to go back one picture.
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To rotate the picture 90 counterclockwise, drag your finger from bottom to top. To rotate the picture 90 clockwise, drag from top to bottom. To magnify the current picture, hold down anywhere on the screen until you are satisfied with the zoom level. You can then drag your finger to move the picture. To display the image in its original format, tap twice (rapidly) anywhere on the screen. You can use the progression bar to go directly to another photo of the current folder. To display the available menu items, tap on the menu icon. To close the photo and go back to the Photo browser, tap on the Back icon. To exit the Photo mode and go back directly to the Home screen, tap on the Home icon.

Photo Viewer Menu Items

Info - displays a message box with information about the current picture. Rotate - choose Left to rotate the picture 90 counterclockwise. - choose Right to rotate the picture 90 clockwise. Start slideshow - starts a slideshow from the current image. - the Pause slideshow menu item will appear, allowing you to pause the slideshow. 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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3.3Photo Viewer SETTINGS

In the Photo mode, you can access the Photo viewer settings screen via the Settings menu item. Use the left/right arrows to select a different setting for a parameter.
Picture Pause - defines the time that each picture will be displayed during a slideshow. Transition - defines the transition effect to be used between two pictures. There are several cool effects that you can choose from. Sequence - allows you to enable/disable the shuffle mode. If this parameter is set to Shuffle, your pictures will be displayed randomly. To disable the shuffle mode, select Normal. Format - allows you to change the way the picture is displayed. - Original: 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.

3.4Playing a slideshow

To view a slideshow, highlight a picture file in the Photo browser or while viewing a photo, and choose the Start slideshow menu item, or tap on the Play icon. While a slideshow is playing, you can pause it at any time by selecting the Pause slideshow menu item or by tapping on the Pause icon. You can define the time that each picture is displayed and the transition effects in the Photo settings (see: Photo Viewer Settings).
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3.5putting photos onto your ARCHOS
There are two main methods to transfer the pictures stored on your computer onto the ARCHOS: 1. Windows Media Player: copy your pictures using Windows Media Player 10 or higher*: Use Windows Media Player 10 or higher* (Sync tab) to synchronize your computers pictures to the ARCHOS. See Putting Files onto the archos for more details.
2. 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.

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- Search.: allows you to enter a search term into one of the configured search engines. Enter the key words using the virtual keyboard (see: Using the Virtual Keyboard). Select OK to open the results in the current window, or select Open in new tab to open them in a new window. Favorites - will open the Favorites manager. Here you can add favorites, rename or delete them. Select a favorite and use the Open in new tab menu item to open the corresponding web page in a new window. Settings - will open the Web Browser settings screen. Here you can decide whether to accept/ignore popup windows, enable/disable Flash content, delete your Internet history and cookies, etc.
Please note that some Web features requiring special plug-in software or Active X controls may not work in this special version of the Web Browser.
6.2Playing your PCs Shared Media Files (UPnP)
When connected to your home WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you the possibility to watch, directly on your device, shared media files (videos, music or photos) stored in your PCs Windows Media Library. For this to work, you will need a WiFi connection and Windows Media Player 11 or higher installed on your PC*. This is especially useful when you have a large library of music and video and you cannot fit it all onto the internal hard drive of the ARCHOS. The ARCHOS uses the UPnP (Universal Plug-and-play) standard to stream shared media files from your PCs Windows Media Library.
Streaming one of your PCs shared videos and displaying it on your TV
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* If you cannot install Windows Media Player 11 or higher, it is possible to access and stream your PCs files from the ARCHOS File Browser. See Browsing Other Computers on the Network.
setting windows media players sharing options
1. Connect the ARCHOS to your WiFi network (see WiFi Connection Procedure). 2. Connect your PC to the same WiFi network and start Windows Media Player, version 11 or higher. 3. Click on the Library tab, and select Media sharing.
4. Check the box Share my media to, and click on OK. The ARCHOS icon should appear in the window, with a warning symbol next to it*.
* ATTENTION: the first time you set your sharing options, it might take a couple of minutes for your PC to display the ARCHOS icon.
5. Select the ARCHOS icon and click on the Allow button. 6. To modify your sharing settings, click on Settings. You can, for example, enter a name for your shared media files. You will then see this name on your ARCHOS. Click on OK to save the modifications. 7. Click on OK to close the Media Sharing window. 8. You can now close Windows Media Player, and start viewing your PCs shared media files directly on your ARCHOS (see next section).

You cannot copy files larger that 2 GB to the ARCHOS due to the FAT32 file system constraints. For advanced users: in PC Hard Drive connection modes (mode 2 and 3), the maximum size is 2 GB for.AVI files and 4 GB for any other type of file. See: Storage Settings.

7.3 disconnecting

When you disconnect the ARCHOS from a computer, your device automatically updates the ARCLibrary (not in USB mode 2 PC Hard Drive), so that the media files you just copied appear in the Music and Photo Libraries.
Windows XP or higher & WMP10 or higher Verify that no data are being transferred between your ARCHOS and your computer. Now unplug the USB cable from your ARCHOS and/or computer.
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Windows 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 icon in the system tray, next to the clock. Click on the safely remove message. A message will pop up, telling you that it is now safe to disconnect the device*. You can now safely unplug the USB cable from your ARCHOS and/or computer.
* If you get a message saying that the device cannot be removed, close any computer program that may still be using data on your device, such as media players or Windows Explorer.
Mac OS X 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. On your desktop, drag the ARCHOS icon towards the trashcan, which will turn into a big eject symbol. Drop the icon onto this eject symbol: the ARCHOS hard drive will disappear from the desktop. You can now safely unplug the USB cable from your ARCHOS and/or computer. Linux 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. On your computer, right-click on the ARCHOS icon and select Safely Remove. Wait until the ARCHOS icon disappears, and safely unplug the USB cable from your ARCHOS and/or computer.
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7.4 USB Host Connection

Thanks to the USB Host port, you can connect compatible USB devices to the ARCHOS, in order to transfer files or pictures to your Archos. These devices can be Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices, such as digital cameras, card readers or external hard drives, or digital cameras using the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). Check your manufacturers information to find out whether your device is an MSC or PTP device.

8.2Screen Settings

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LCD Backlight - adjusts the level of backlight of the built-in screen.

5/5g Brightness/Contrast

- use these sliders to adjust the display parameters of the built-in screen (contrast, and brightness). - you can also reset the display parameters to their default values (Reset button). Touch-Screen Calibration - If the touchscreen is not responding properly, use this button and follow the instructions on the screen.
If this does not work or if you cannot access the touchscreen settings, you can force the touchscreen calibration (see: System Recovery).

8.3 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 (Composite, S-Video, RGB, Component or HDMI), based on how you have connected the DVR Station to your TV. Resolution * - select the resolution that best adapts to your TV: VGA 4/3 (640x480 60Hz), 480p 16/9 (720x480 60Hz), 576p 16/9 (720x576 50Hz) or 720p 16/9 (1280x720 50Hz).
* This parameter only appears if you choose the HDMI TV connection mode.

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TV Standard ** - choose between the NTSC (USA) and PAL (Europe) systems (select the one that is compatible with your countrys television system). TV Format ** - 4:3 or 16:9 - the format used by your television set to display images. - the option Wide screen becomes available when you set the TV standard parameter to PAL (Europe).
** These parameters do not appear if you choose the HDMI TV connection mode.
Audio Output - defines whether the audio signal is sent out via the Analog Line-Out, HDMI or SPDIF interface depending on how you have connected the ARCHOS to your TV.

8.4Appearance settings

Picture name - allows you to choose a wallpaper for your ARCHOS. The wallpaper can be either an image or a video. Select None if you do not want any background image or video. - you can choose between all default backgrounds or the images that you have previously set as wallpapers. - you can also set a picture as wallpaper from the Photo and Video modes. Cancel - use this button to discard any changes you may have made since entering this screen.

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8.5Language and Region Settings
Language - choose a language. - visit www.archos.com to check the availability of other languages. New languages are included in the firmware as they become available. See Updating the Firmware. Select location - if your clock is set to Automatic (see Date & Time Settings), select your Country, and City/Zone. WiFi Region - this is configured automatically according to how you set your location.

8.6TV control settings

This is where you can set the DVR Stations 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.
8.7Date & Time Settings

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If you use the optional DVR Station to schedule video recordings on your TV system, make sure that the time and date are set correctly!
Display on Standby - Enabled: when your device is externally powered and the screen backlight shuts off, then tapping the touchscreen or pressing a button will display the current time as well as the time set for the alarm clock (bottom right). After a few seconds, the backlight will shut off again. - While the time is being displayed, tapping the touchscreen or pressing a button again will bring you to the ARCHOS Home Screen. Time Format - choose between 12h or 24h mode. 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 Language and Region settings screen (see: Language and Region Settings). - Manual: select this parameter to set the current date & time manually. The following parameters will appear: Hour, Minute, Year, Month and Day. Synchronize now - if the Time setting parameter is set to Automatic, use this button to set the clock automatically via the WiFi/3G. - for this to work, the ARCHOS needs to be connected to a WiFi/3G network.
ATTENTION: If the time & date are not correctly set, you might not be able to access certain web pages.
Hour, Minute, Year, Month, Day - these parameters allow you to set the current time and date manually.

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8.8 alarm clock Settings
Set Alarm Clock to On (if you want to turn off the alarm clock, select Off). The following parameters will appear: - Hour, Minute: set the time you want the alarm clock to go off. - Recurrent Alarm: set this to on if you want the alarm to go off everyday at the same time. - Alarm File: the name of the file to be played when the alarm goes off. - Change Alarm File: select this to define a new alarm file. You can choose a video, a song, a Web radio or a Web TV station. When you close the window, you will see a symbol appear in the top status bar, on the left of the volume icon, indicating that the alarm clock is enabled.

ATTENTION: when the alarm clock is enabled, the device will always shut down completely every time you hold the power button (the suspend mode will be disabled), thus resulting in a longer start up.

8.9Power Settings

These settings will help you save battery power, thus allowing a longer battery autonomy. You can adjust settings for both battery operation and power supply operation (when the ARCHOS is connected to a powered add-on).

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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 values in order to save power.
Device Complete Power Off - If you do not plan on using the ARCHOS for an extended period of time, use this button 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 message appears*. See ARCHOS Description.
* Remember that when you release the Power button during the first shutdown message, your device will keep using a small amount of battery power to allow a quick start up.

Battery operation

Power Off - the amount of time of user inactivity before the device shuts off. - the device will not shut down during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/ video recording, or USB connection. Backlight Off - the amount of time of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off. - the display will not turn off while a video or slideshow is playing, or when you are browsing the web. Web Browser - Normal Power Off: while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will shut down according to the setting selected for the Power Off parameter. - Prevents Power Off: while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will not shut off automatically from user inactivity.

Power supply operation

Standby - the amount of time of user inactivity before the ARCHOS goes into Standby mode. - the system will not go into Standby mode during a slideshow, audio/video playback, audio/video recording, or USB connection. Backlight Off - the amount of time of user inactivity before the LCD display turns off. - the display will not turn off while a video or slideshow is playing.

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Web Browser - Normal Standby: while browsing the web, the ARCHOS will go into Standby mode according to the setting selected for the Standby parameter. - Prevents Standby: while browsing the web, the system will never go into Standby mode.

8.10 storage settings

Free Storage Space - displays the amount of free space on the hard drive.
Note: reported number of gigabytes is binary-based counting (1KB=1024 bytes). Thus each reported Gb represents approximately 1.07 gigabytes (decimal). Formatting also takes up space.
USB preference (for advanced users) - Your preferred connection mode will be used every time you connect the ARCHOS to a computer. The connection mode determines how your device interacts with your computer: - Mode 1: Windows Media Device: Recommended for users of Windows Media Player (WMP) version 10 or higher. When set to this mode, the ARCHOS uses the 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 automatically every time you connect your ARCHOS to your computer. When your file transfer is finished, simply unplug the cable from the ARCHOS, and your device will update the ARCLibrary (Music/Photo libraries). - Mode 2: PC Hard Drive: Recommended for users of Windows XP with Windows Media Player 9, Windows 2000, Me, Mac OS X or Linux. The ARCHOS will ask you if you want to charge it or connect it as a mass storage device (Hard Drive). Choose to connect it as a mass storage device (external hard drive). When connected to your computer, your ARCHOS will be locked. Disconnection: when the file transfer is over, safely unmount the ARCHOS (See: Disconnecting) and your device will do a quick ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries). May not index all files.

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- Mode 3: PC Hard Drive (auto-ARCLib): Same as mode 2, but with a full ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries) at disconnection. Update ARCLibrary - Available only when USB Preference is set to PC Hard Drive (mode 2). - This USB mode only does a quick ARCLibrary update (Music/Photo libraries). Use the Update ARCLibrary button if you want to do a full ARCLibrary update.

Firmware Ver. - displays the current version of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system.

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Plug-ins - displays the current plug-ins installed on your device. Product Key - each ARCHOS has a unique number. - you will need this number to register your product online if you are using a computer (www.archos.com/register). Firmware Update - use this button to update the firmware manually (see: Updating the Firmware) Online Firmware Update - use this button to search for an online update via a WiFi network. If there is one available, it will be installed automatically. See Updating the Firmware to learn more.
8.15 Updating the Firmware
The firmware is the operating system (OS) of your ARCHOS. It is periodically updated to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. There are two main ways to update your products firmware: Directly on your ARCHOS if your device can connect to a WiFi network. With a computer connected to the internet
update directly on the archos (WiFi connection needed)
This is the easiest way to update the firmware. For this to work, you only need a connection to a WiFi network. See WiFi Connection Procedure. 1. From to the Home screen, tap on Tools, select Settings and choose Firmware and Plug-ins. 2. Tap on the Online Firmware Update button. 3. 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: 1. On your PC, go to www.archos.com/firmware. 2. Search for the latest firmware available for your ARCHOS. 3. Compare the latest on-line version with the one installed on your ARCHOS: your ARCHOS firmware version number appears in the Firmware and Plug-ins settings screen (see: Firmware and Plug-ins Settings).

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4. If the on-line version is more recent than yours, follow the instructions to download it and copy it to your ARCHOS. Then go to Tools > Settings > Firmware and Plug-ins and tap on Firmware Update.

Battery Dock

The battery dock is like the Mini Dock but also includes a battery to give your ARCHOS extra play time.

TV Snap-on

Digital TV receiver which allows you to watch and record digital TV (DVB-T) directly on your ARCHOS.

GPS Car Holder

Transform your ARCHOS into a full-fledged car GPS (Nav Sat) navigation system. 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.
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troubleshooting

resetting your ARCHOS
In the event that your ARCHOS freezes or does not respond anymore, try to reset it: press the button for 15 seconds (the ARCHOS will shut down completely) and turn it on as usual. Only if the power button does not reset your device, then should you use the pinhole reset button on the bottom of the device (see image). You can use the end of a paper clip to press the button in the hole.

ARCHOS 5 Slim / 5g

ARCHOS 5 Regular
Note: Resetting your ARCHOS will not erase any data from your device. 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 Repair and Formatting Tools (see: Customer Assistance Settings). If using the Repair and Formatting Tools did not solve your problem, you can try a system recovery. It allows you to repair the hard drive, format it, etc. 1. Press and hold the button to turn on your device. 2. When the screen turns on, immediately press and hold the Volume + button until the Recovery mode starts (white screen).
Since the system recovery mode is activated, the touchscreen is currently disabled. To move from an option to another, use the volume buttons. To validate an option, press the ON/OFF button.
The system recovery mode gives you several options: No - cancels the system recovery.
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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 - use this option if the touchscreen does not respond correctly and if you cannot access the touchscreen settings (see: Screen Settings). - follow the instructions on the screen.

All brands and product names are registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners. Windows Media and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Errors or omissions excepted. Images and illustrations may not always match contents. All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication. COPYRIGHT ARCHOS 2009. All rights reserved.

ARCHOS BRINGS THE FIRST LARGE SCREEN ANDROID-BASED TABLET UNDER $200
ARCHOS Introduces the first Android Home Tablet with a 7 inch touch screen, Web browser, High Definition Video and Android Applications, taking home portability to a whole new level.
Denver, May 6th, 2010 ARCHOS, a top innovator in the portable media market announced today the new ARCHOS 7 home tablet that combines the best of web browsing, multimedia, live information, social networking and Apps, and testifies to ARCHOS' strategy of offering innovative electronic products with extremely competitive pricing. The ARCHOS 7 home tablet sees the debut of the first large-screen Android-based tablet. Bridging the gap between the Smartphone and the desktop PC, the ARCHOS 7 provides always-on access to the web, email, photo, video and a dedicated library of Android Apps enabling users to customise the device to their lifestyle. The stylish ARCHOS 7 home tablet, sports a high resolution 7 inch touch screen (800x480) and a super slim form factor at just.47 of an inch thick. Weighing in at 0.8lb, it is extremely portable and can be used in any room of the home. With built-in Wi-Fi, users can connect to a home network while on the move throughout the house. The USB connection makes transferring files from a PC, digital camera or other digital devices very simple. The ARCHOS 7 is also a low-power consumption device providing seven hours of video playback or 44 hours of music on a single charge. The ARCHOS 7 is great for the whole family. Anyone can use the ARCHOS 7 to stay up to date on email, news and weather, catch up on TV shows, get the recipe of the day or update a social media profile, said Henri Crohas, ARCHOS Chief Executive Officer. This tablet is just perfect for times when a Smartphone is not enough and a computer just too much.
Multimedia showcase With a large 7 high resolution touch screen (800x480), the ARCHOS 7 home tablet has been specifically developed with multimedia in mind. The home tablet provides the best HD movie viewing experience (at 720p) in the kitchen, bedroom, living room or garden. Its brilliant screen makes it a high-quality photo display. The ARCHOS 7 can easily replace your radio with its on-board MP3 player and access to the free music streaming service, Deezer. Apps to meet all lifestyles The ARCHOS 7 home tablet comes with a selection of pre-installed Apps ready for use including the popular eBuddy instant messaging app, Aldiko for downloading and reading thousands of books, DailyPaper for viewing your favorite newspaper and much more. Users also have the option to customize their home tablet by downloading their favorite App. AppsLib offers unlimited access to free and paid Apps developed specifically for the large 7inch touch screen display of the ARCHOS 7. With a range of apps available to fit any lifestyle, the ARCHOS 7 can easily become an ebook reader, give access to cooking recipes, news, weather and games, and provide recommendations on theatres or restaurants. Communication and connectivity With Wi-Fi on board, the ARCHOS 7 home tablet easily connects to a home network and gives you constant access to the Internet. Its high-resolution, 7-inch touch screen, allows consumers to surf the Web in full width, send email, tweets or update Facebook pages as if they were surfing on their home PC. Download your personal applications from Appslib and the ARCHOS 7 home tablet will become the perfect tablet for the entire family. Pricing and Availability The ARCHOS 7 home tablet will be available in June at $199.99 SRP through selected retailers. Exclusive pre-orders are available at Amazon.com, with product shipping mid May. Order information and customer support details are available from our website: www.archos.com. # # # About ARCHOS ARCHOS introduced the hard-drive-based MP3 player with the Jukebox 6000 in 2000, and since that time has revolutionized consumer electronics devices. The company introduced the portable video player in 2003 and was the first to bring TV recording, wireless and touch screens to the portable media player. The ARCHOS Internet Media Tablet and PCtablet offer consumers uncompromised access to the Internet, movies, photos, video, music and television anytime, anywhere. Established in 1988, ARCHOS has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, and is quoted on Compartment C of Euronext Paris, ISIN Code FR0000182479. More information is available online at www.archos.com.