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Table of contents
Package contents..........................................................................................................
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Description of the phone...........................................................................................
Getting started...............................................................................................................
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Mobile data & WiFi connection.................................................................................
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Google account & Contacts........................................................................................
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Hints & tips with AndroidTM........................................................................................
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Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................
For more information, please consult the FAQs on www.archos.com. 
Make sure to read them before considering any product return. As we 
are often updating and improving our products, your device’s software 
may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than 
presented in this Quick Start Guide.
Consult the declaration of conformity on http://www.archos.com/gb-en/
support/support_tech/downloads.html
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Package Contents
Check your product box for the following items:
 - ARCHOS 40 Helium 
 - Battery
 - Headset
 - USB cable
 - Charger
 - Quick start guide
 - Warranty Legal & Safety notices
The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary 
depending on your region or service provider.
The supplied items are designed only for your device and may not be 
compatible with other devices.
Unapproved accessories may cause your device to malfunction.
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Description of the phone
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Micro-USB port
Phone speaker
Front camera
Recent apps 
Home/Google NOW
Back
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Flash light
ON/OFF button 
Volume buttons
Loudspeaker
Microphone
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ON/OFF: when the device 
is off, long press to turn on. 
When the device is on, short 
press to turn off the screen and 
long press to display options.
Volume +/-: press +/- to adjust 
the volume. When you press 
the button, notification options 
are displayed. You can select 
the most appropriate one.
Recent apps: press to display 
recent apps.
Home: short press to return to 
the homescreen, long press to 
access Google Now.
Back: press to go back to the 
previous screen.
 
 
Micro-USB port: plug the 
provided cable to charge the 
device or to connect it to a 
computer.
Headphone jack: connect the 
provided earphones to make 
hand-free calls.
Camera & Flash: take pictures 
or make movies. To extend 
movies duration, insert a 
micro-SD card. Activate 
the flash option in a dark 
environment and use it as 
a torch through the quick 
settings.
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Getting started
Assembling
After you have unpacked your mobile phone box:
1. Remove the device’s back cover using the notch.
2. Insert your  SIM card or Memory card in the corresponding slot.
3. Insert the device’s battery.
4. Replace the back cover.
4G/3G/2G
2G
slot 1
slot 2
Micro-SD card 
slot 3 (Max 32 GB)
When inserting your SIM card or 
micro-SD card, make sure to follow the 
illustration, otherwise you may damage 
the slot or the card.
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Lift the back cover 
using the notch
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Getting started
Turning on
1. Plug the charging cable in the Micro-USB port and connect it to its 
charger.
Before using your device for the first time, charge its battery completely.
2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.
The first time you start up your ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help 
you set up your device.
3. Follow the instructions.
If you have inserted a SIM card, you may need to enter a PIN code. 
Beware of typing a wrong PIN code. 
 Tip: 
Your device goes in standby mode when you do not use it for a 
specific period of time. To wake up your device, press the ON/OFF 
button. To set the duration, go to Settings > Display > Sleep.
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