In the different applications, you can go back one level in the hierarchy by tapping on the Exit icon (in the top right corner of the screen). Wherever you are in the hierarchy, you can go back directly to the Home screen by holding down on the Exit icon. When several tabs are available, you can switch between them by tapping on the Tab icon (in the top left corner of the screen). You can also tap directly on one of the tabs to access the corresponding screen. To execute a menu items function, simply tap on its icon. In order to display a text description of the icon, tap on the menu word. While playing a video or song, you can pause/resume it by tapping on the Pause / Play icon. Other Touchscreen Actions When watching a video or listening to music, you can tap on the progression bar to go directly to a different location in the video or song. You can also use the stylus to drag the cursor in the progression bar to another location in the video or song. In the screens where it appears, the volume bar can be dragged in the same way. In the different browsers (File, Music, Video, Photo), you can drag the scroll bar up and down to scroll the file list up and down. You can also scroll faster by tapping above or below the cursor in the scroll bar. In the Web browser and the PDF viewer, you can scroll up and down by tapping on the page and dragging it up or down (be careful however not to tap on a link!).

using the buttons

The navigation buttons are located on the right side of the device:
Exit button (Escape / Back / Stop) OK button (Enter/Accept or Play/Pause/Resume) Up Accelerator button (high-speed fast forward, list scrolling or zoom in) Navigation buttons (move from an item to another) Down Accelerator button (high-speed fast rewind, list scrolling or zoom out) Tab button (tab between available screens) Menu button (display a text description of the available menu icons) Volume button (increase/decrease volume)

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Main Button Actions: To open an application/screen via its icon or item, use the Navigation buttons to highlight the icon/item and press OK. In the different applications, you can go back one level in the hierarchy by pressing the Exit button once. Wherever you are in the hierarchy, you can go back directly to the Home screen by holding the Exit button. When several tabs are available, you can switch between them by pressing the Tab button. To execute a menu icons function, press the menu button, select a menu item with the navigation pad, and press OK. While playing a video, song or photo slideshow, you can pause/resume it by pressing OK. Other Button Actions When watching a video or listening to music, you can hold the left/right Navigation buttons to move the cursor in the progression bar to another location in the video or song. To increase/decrease volume, use the Volume button. In the different browsers (File, Music, Video, Photo), you can hold the up/ down Navigation buttons to scroll the file list up and down. You can also scroll faster by using the Accelerator buttons. In the Web browser (depending on model) and the PDF viewer, you can scroll up and down by holding the up/down Navigation buttons.

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browsing through your memory cards songs
If you have inserted a memory card into the ARCHOS (see: Memory Card Slot to learn how to insert/remove a memory card), select the line SD/MMC card, in the initial Music Library view. You can now browse the contents of your card and play your songs (if your card contains any). In Music mode, only music files, playlists and folders will appear.
When you insert a memory card, its contents (songs and playlists) are automatically integrated into the Music library.
Music Library and Music Browser Menu Items*
Info - displays a message box with information about the highlighted music file. Show playlist - opens a playlist edition window on the right (see: Playlists). Bookmark - Resume: will resume playing the highlighted song from the bookmark. - Clear: will remove the bookmark from the highlighted music file.
Bookmark only appears in the menu when a bookmarked music file is highlighted.
File Management - Rename: allows you to change the name of the highlighted music file using the virtual keyboard. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. - Delete: allows you to delete the highlighted music file. A confirmation screen will pop up. Settings - you can choose to display the Music Player settings screen (see: Music Player Settings) or the Sound settings screen (see: Sound Settings).
* The available menu items will vary depending on the mode you chose (Music Library or Music Browser).

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2.2music playback
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. Exit icon 2. artist name, album title, song title, playback status icon(s) and track number 3. available tabs 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. volume level play / pause icon previous track next track progression bar menu items
music Playback touchscreen Controls
To pause/resume the song, tap on the Pause / Play icon (see n 5 above). To play the previous/next song, tap in the corresponding area (n 6 or 7). To browse through your songs while listening to music, simply tap on the Tab icon. This will take you to the Music Library or browser screen that you launched the current song from (see n 3). 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 8). The volume bar can be dragged in the same way (see n 4). To execute a menu items function, simply tap on its icon. In order to display a text description of the icon, tap on the menu word (see n 9). To stop the song and go back to the Music Library or browser, tap on the Exit icon (see n 1). To exit the Music mode and go back directly to the Home screen, hold down on the Exit icon.

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Playlist - Clear: clears the current playlist. - Shuffle: randomly shuffles the order of the songs in the current playlist. Save playlist - Save: saves the current playlist to the Playlists folder. - Save As: same as Save, but it also allows you to give a personalized name to the playlist. See: Using the Virtual Keyboard. Hide playlist - closes the playlist editor. Settings - you can choose to display the Music Player settings screen (see Music Player Settings) or the Sound settings screen (see: Sound Settings).

Creating a new Playlist

1. While you are in the Music browser, select the Show playlist menu item. A playlist panel will open on the right. By default, the new playlist contains the same songs as the last opened playlist. You can now start modifying the playlist. 2. In the left panel, locate the songs you would like to add to your playlist. Highlight a song and open it to add it to the playlist. Repeat this operation with all the tracks you want.
To add all the songs of a folder to a playlist: open the folder in the left panel and highlight the first song. Then use the Add to playlist or Insert in playlist menu item and choose All files.
3. When you are satisfied with your new playlist, select the Save playlist menu item, and then choose Save as. 4. Enter the name of your new playlist with the virtual keyboard (see: Using the Virtual Keyboard) and select OK.
Use the tabs to jump back and forth between the left and right panels.

Editing a Playlist

To edit an existing playlist: 1. In the Music Library, highlight the Playlist line and open it.

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2. Highlight the playlist you want to modify and open it. A panel showing the contents of the playlist will open on the right. 3. You can now add, shuffle, move or remove tracks within the playlist, using the appropriate menu items. The available menu items will vary according to which panel you selected (see: Playlist Menu Items). 4. After you have made the changes you want, select the Save playlist menu item and choose Save to save the playlist. If you wish to give it a different name, choose Save As.

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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. While a slideshow is playing, you can pause it at any time by selecting the Pause slideshow menu item. You can define the time that each picture is displayed and the transition effects in the Photo settings (see: Photo Settings).
3.5VIEWING PHOTOS WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC
You can view photos and play slideshows while listening to music: Choose the ARCHOS home screen menu item while playing a song. In the Home screen, select the Photo icon to enter the Photo mode. Browse through your photos (see: Browsing Through your Photos) or start a slideshow as normal (see: Playing a Slideshow). To go back to the Music playback screen, go to the Home screen and select the Music icon.
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3.6putting 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 with the ARCHOS. - See Putting Files onto the archos to learn more about how to transfer your computers pictures with Windows Media Player.
2. Windows explorer: Copy and paste your pictures from your computer into the Video folder of your ARCHOS. To learn how to connect/disconnect the ARCHOS from your computer, see the Transferring Files section.

3.7 playing your pcs shared photos
When connected to your home WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you the possibility to view, directly on your device, shared 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. The ARCHOS uses the UPnP (Universal Plug-and-play) standard to stream shared photos from your PCs Windows Media Library. See: Playing your PCs Shared Media Files.
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4. sing the file Browser U
The ARCHOS File Browser gives you the possibility to navigate the file system of your ARCHOS hard drive. In the Home screen, select the Files icon to enter the File Browser. You will see two panels: The one on the left is the panel that you usually use to navigate through your devices hard drive. The panel on the right is the one you will use when you want to copy or move files and folders (see: Copying and Moving Files and Folders).
About your ARCHOS hard drive: DO NOT delete or rename the original folders: Music, Pictures, Video, Playlists, etc. The icons on the Home screen (Video, Music, Photo.) lead directly to these folders and they may no longer work correctly if the folders are deleted or renamed.
browsing through your memory cards files
If you have inserted a memory card into the ARCHOS (see: Memory Card Slot to learn how to insert/remove a memory card), select the line SD/MMC card, in the first screen of the File browser. You can now browse the contents of your card. In the File browser, all files and folders will appear.

4.1Navigation

touchscreen Controls
You can drag the scroll bar up and down to scroll the file list up and down. You can also scroll faster by tapping above or below the cursor in the scroll bar.
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To open a file or folder, tap on it to highlight it, then tap on it again. To jump between the left and right panels, tap on , or tap directly on the panel that you want to highlight. To execute a menu items function, simply tap on its icon. In order to display a text description of the icon, tap on the menu word. You can go back one level in the hierarchy by tapping on (see n 1). Wherever you are in the hierarchy, you can go back directly to the Home screen by holding down on the Exit icon.

To enter a character, tap on the corresponding key. To exit the keyboard without saving, tap on (see n 2 in the previous screen). When you are satisfied with the name, tap on the Ok key (see n 9) to save it and exit the keyboard. A confirmation screen will pop up.

keyboard button Controls

close keyboard without saving enters the highlighted character same as the Shift key jump from one key to another same as the Alt/Alt Gr key (depending on model) -
4.3using the file browser WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC
You can browse your files while listening to music: Choose the ARCHOS home screen menu item while playing a song. In the Home screen, select the Files icon to enter the File Browser and start browsing through your files. To go back to the Music playback screen, go to the Home screen and select the Music icon.
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4.4 Browsing OTHER COMPUTERS ON the Network
When you are connected to a Windows network, you can browse* the shared folders of other computers in the network, using the ARCHOS File Browser. From the Home screen, select the Files icon. In the left panel of the browser, select the first line in the list (Network). Your device will connect to your WiFi access point and then search for other computers in the Windows network. You can then choose a computer and start browsing its shared folders.
* If the computer with the shared folders normally has a Windows username and password, you will be asked to enter these before you can access the folder contents.
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 computers write-enabled shared folder (see Copying and Moving Files and Folders).
If the WiFi is not enabled or if you are not connected to a network, the device will scan for available networks and connect to a known network or display the list of available networks so that you can connect to one of them.

4.5Using the PDF Reader

Your ARCHOS features a PDF reader with hyperlink support. In the Browser, PDF files are displayed with the icon. To view a PDF document, highlight the PDF document in the File Browser and open it.
ATTENTION: The ARCHOS PDF reader may not implement all PDF features. For example, you will not be able to open password protected PDF files.
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PDF touchscreen Controls

To follow a link (red/blue outline), simply tap on it. To display the menu overlay while viewing a PDF document, tap once in the bottom right corner of the screen. To go to the next/previous page, tap on the Next/Previous page menu item. To exit the PDF reader, tap on

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You will have to specify the following settings: Key length (for WEP networks only) - the authentication key can be 10 characters long (64bit) or 26 characters long (128bit). Key format (for WEP networks only) - in some cases you may need to change the key format in order to enter a passphrase/password. See the documentation that came with your WiFi router or modem. Key (WEP or WPA) - type in the authentication key. - you will be taken to a virtual keyboard (see: Using the Virtual Keyboard). - type in the key and tap on OK when you have finished. Authentication (for WEP networks only) - the networks authentication method can be based on an Open System (default) or a Shared Key. Configuration - it can be Automatic (DHCP) or Manual. - if it is Automatic (DHCP), then you do not have to enter any more information. Simply use the Connect button, and your ARCHOS will connect to this network, provided the signal is strong enough. - if you must configure the network manually, select the Manual setting. Other parameters will appear: the required information can be obtained from the person who manages the network. When you have finished entering all the information, use the Connect button, and your ARCHOS will connect to this network, provided the signal is strong enough.
Filtered networks: If your network manager allows only specific devices to connect to the network (known as MAC address filtering), you can supply the network manager with the MAC address of your ARCHOS. To find out what your MAC address is, select the Settings menu item from the Home screen, then choose System. See: System Settings.
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6. he WiFi features t

When connected to a WiFi network, your ARCHOS gives you the possibility to: rent or purchase on-line videos/music via the ARCHOS Content Portal. See: The archos Content Portal. browse the web with the optional Web Browser plug-in, available at www.archos.com. See next section. play shared media files stored on other computers in your network. See: Playing your PCs Shared Media Files.

6.1 browsing the web

In order to browse the web, you will need the Web Browser plug-in, available at www.archos.com. With this Internet browser, specially designed for your ARCHOS, you will have the possibility to browse websites*, use web-based e-mailing, download content, etc.
*supports Flash content and Javascript. Java virtual machine not supported.
Launching the web browser
From the Home screen, select the Web icon. If you are already connected to a network, the Web browser will simply open and you can start browsing the Web. If WiFi is not enabled or if you are not connected to a network, the device will scan for available networks and connect to a known network or display the list of available networks so that you can connect to one of them. Please note: not all wireless networks offer access to the Internet. Some WiFi networks only link several computers together, without any Internet connection.

If the time and date are not correctly set, you might not be able to access certain web pages (See: Clock settings). If you choose to set the clock automatically when the ARCHOS connects to a WiFi network, you will need to select your Country and City/Zone (see: Language (and Region) Settings).

Using the web browser

You can use the Web browser to read your Web-based e-mail, view Web sites, and download documents from the Internet. The menu overlay will disappear after a few seconds.
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The Web browser features tabbed browsing. You can have several pages opened at the same time. They will appear in the tabs area, in the upper left corner of the screen. When several pages are open, simply select a tab to access the page that you want. See next section.
web browser touchscreen Controls
You can use your stylus to scroll the current web page horizontally or vertically. To open a link, simply tap on it. To switch between the available tabs, tap on , or tap directly on the corresponding tab. To display the available menu items, tap on the menu word. to close the current one or hold down When several tabs are displayed, tap on on the icon to close the Web browser and go back directly to the Home screen. When there is only one tab, tap on to exit the Web browser.
web browser button Controls
- When several tabs are displayed: press once to close the current tab. Press and hold to close the Web browser and go back directly to the Home screen. - When there is only one tab: press once to close the Web browser. validate (enter button) go to the next page that you browsed scroll left/right/up/down go to the previous page that you browsed go to the next tab display available menu items increase/decrease volume
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Reload / Stop - will stop loading the web page, if it is currently loading. - will refresh the current web page, if it has stopped loading. Navigation - Forward: will go to the next page that you browsed. - Back: will go back to the previous page that you browsed. Zoom - changes the way the web page is displayed. Select a zoom mode. Go to - Enter URL.: allows you to enter the address of a Web site youd like to visit. Enter the address with the virtual keyboard (see: Using the Virtual Keyboard). Select OK to open the website in the current window, or select Open in new tab to open it in a new window. - Search.: allows you to search an address in 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.

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TV settings
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). TV Connection - when your ARCHOS is connected to the optional DVR Station Gen 5 (available at www.archos.com), select the type of video output (Composite, S-Video or RGB), based on how you have connected the DVR Station Gen 5 to your TV.

8.3Appearance settings

Picture name - allows you to select a picture to use as a wallpaper image. Select None if you do not want any background image. - 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. Theme color - defines the theme color for your icons (and for the background, if you have disabled the use of a wallpaper).

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Cancel - use this button to discard any changes you may have made since entering this screen.
8.4Language (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 Clock Settings), select your Country, and City/Zone.

WiFi Region

- this is configured automatically according to how you set your location.

8.5TV control settings

This is where you can set the DVR Stations 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 Gen 5.

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8.6Clock Settings
If you use the optional DVR Station Gen 5 to schedule video recordings on your TV system, make sure that the time and date are set correctly!
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 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 a WiFi network. - for this to work, the ARCHOS needs to be connected to a WiFi 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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8.7Power 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 DVR Station Gen 5, Mini Dock or Battery Dock).
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.

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- 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.

- 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.
8.8 Firmware and plug-ins settings
Firmware Ver. - displays the current version of the firmware and Digital Rights Management (DRM) system. 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 (www.archos.com/register).

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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.

8.9Updating 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 an access to a WiFi network. See Connecting to a WiFi Network. 1. From to the Home screen, select the Settings menu item, and choose Firmware and Plug-ins. 2. Use 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)
If you do not have access to a WiFi network, or if your ARCHOS is not WiFi-enabled, 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). 4. If the on-line version is more recent than yours, follow the instructions to download and install the new firmware.
Your Internet browser may warn you that the contents of the firmware file could harm your computer. ARCHOS has taken precautions to insure that this file will not harm your computer.

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8.10 System Settings
Free Storage Space - displays the amount of free space on the hard drive.
Note: reported number of megabytes is binary-based counting (1Kb=1024 bytes). Thus each reported Mb represents approximately 1.05 megabytes (decimal), and each reported Gb represents approximately 1.07 gigabytes. Formatting also takes up space.

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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. If this does not work, you can also press the master reset button as shown below. You can use the end of a paper clip to press the button in the hole.
At the back of the device, behind the battery:
(see: Replacing the Battery)
Note: Resetting your ARCHOS will not erase any data from your device. However some settings will be reset to their factory defaults.
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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: System 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 the button to turn on your device. 2. When the built-in LCD screen turns on, immediately press and hold the TV/LCD button until the Recovery mode starts (white screen).
To move from an option to another, use the up/down Navigation buttons. To validate an option, press OK.
Since the system recovery mode is activated, the touchscreen is currently disabled. To move from an option to another, press the TV/LCD button. To validate an option, press and hold the TV/LCD button until the line flashes, and release it.
The system recovery mode gives you several options: No - cancels the system recovery. 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: Display Settings). - follow the instructions on the screen.

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ARCHOS guarantees that this devices screen will have no more than 2 defective pixels (regardless if these pixels have one or more defective dots). This means that during the period of guarantee for your country or jurisdiction, if the screen on your product has three or more defective pixels, ARCHOS will repair or replace your product at its cost. Thus, two or less defective pixels is not grounds for replacement or repair of the product.
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Technical Support information
Need Help? You can find the information you need: 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 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 guide was correct at the time of publication. COPYRIGHT ARCHOS 2007. All rights reserved.

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ARCHOS INTRODUCES ITS FIRST FLASH-BASED PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER WITH THE ARCHOS 405
The ARCHOS 405 Delivers Style and Function in Silver or Purple, with Expandable SD Card Slot for Holding More than 20 Movies, and TV Recording with Optional DVR Station DENVER August 30, 2007 ARCHOS introduces today the first flash memory Portable Media Player (PMP) in its innovative consumer electronics line, the ARCHOS 405, the only PMP with expandable storage, featuring an SD (Secure Digital) slot that brings total capacity up to 18GB*. Also for the first time, ARCHOS offers two color optionssleek silver and stylish purpleproviding the first PMP with form, function and fashion for trend-setting consumers. The new ARCHOS 405 is designed for young, style-conscious consumers interested in carrying their video, music and photos in one elegant player, with the option to select the capacity size that suites their needs and budget. Priced under $200, the ARCHOS 405 features a 2GB* flash storage drive, DVD-quality1 playback on a 3.5-inch screen, slim design only one-half-inch thick, and four-ounce weight, making it the lightest, most portable PMP in the ARCHOS video player line-up. No other PMP in the price category offers the flexibility and colorful options found in the new ARCHOS 405. Whether in line at the bank, waiting for the train or checking out your latest photos with friends, the ARCHOS 405 fits the bill. Keep More than 20 Movies with You on High Capacity SD The ARCHOS 405 features an SD card slot for expanding the capacity of the player from 2GB* up to 18GB*enough to hold more than 20 movies2, 10,000 songs1 or 180,000 photos1. The SD slot is the most flexible in terms of media support, accommodating SDHC (SD High Capacity), mini-SD, and micro-SD cards (with adapter), and allows consumers to swap SD cards between digital cameras, mobile phones and the ARCHOS 405 for easily sharing and enjoying video, music and photos. The combination of Flash, expandable storage, and colorful style makes the ARCHOS 405 the most exciting new portable media player on the market, said Henri Crohas, ARCHOS founder and CEO. Weve taken one of our most popular design-factors with the 3.5-inch screen, and added the latest, most flexible storage options for discerning customers. Combine these distinctive technologies with a fresh new color scheme, and the ARCHOS 405 will thrill an entirely new base of young consumers. Personalize the 405 with Content, Plug-Ins and Accessories With a high speed 2.0 connection, consumers can easily transfer movies, music and photos from their computers to the ARCHOS 405, or use SD cards to move content between other devices and the player. The optional DVR Station Generation 5 with integrated ARCHOS TV Program

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Guide lets consumers turn their player into a portable home theatrescheduling and recording favorite TV shows and movies directly from the TV, DVD player or cable/satellite receiver. Consumers can personalize their ARCHOS 405 with plug-ins and accessories such as the Cinema Plug-In for playing MPEG2/VOB video files3 with AC3 surround sound, and the Video Podcast Plug-In for playing podcasts in H.264 MPEG4 formats with AAC audio. Accessories include the Helmet Camcorder for recording video directly onto the ARCHOS 405, the Mini Dock and Battery Dock for transferring content from device-to-device using USB Host and fastcharging the battery, FM Remote Control, Portable Speakers, Protective Cases and more. Accessories are available on the ARCHOS Web site. Pricing and Availability The ARCHOS 405 will be available in North America September 1, 2007 and will retail for $169.99. Order information and customer support details are available on the ARCHOS Web site at www.archos.com. The ARCHOS 405 is the smallest PMP in the ARCHOS Generation 5 line of players, which includes the ARCHOS 105, 405, 605, 705 and TV+. The ARCHOS 405 and ARCHOS 605 are available September 1st in North America, the ARCHOS 105 and ARCHOS 705 WiFi will be available at retail this fall, and the company will announce availability of the ARCHOS TV+ later this year. 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. ARCHOS award-winning products let consumers enjoy 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.

*1GB= 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less. 1) MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution), WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) 2) On average; based on 3.5 minutes/song and 64 kbits/second WMA, on 1000 kbits/second MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality), on JPEG, VGA. 3) Video Podcast plug-in: H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC- Cinema Plug-in: MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1)
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Media Contact: Samantha Steinwinder Concept Communications for ARCHOS 1-206-760-9809 samantha@conceptpr.net