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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. Once you unpack your ARCHOS product, we recommend that you take a few minutes to register it
(www.archos.com/register). This will allow you to get access to ARCHOS technical support (www.archos.com/support).
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NEED HELP?
On our Website: See the Frequently Asked Questions section on www.archos.com/faq
Contact our Technical Support Team: Visit www.archos.com/support for e-mail support. U.S. & Canada: Call 877-300-8879 (toll free).
Europe: please register your product before contacting Technical Support (see Register your Product).
FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements
RF Exposure Information: The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the requirements
as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. This model meets the applicable
government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves. The highest SAR level measured for this device was 0.939 W/kg.
SAR Statement : The ARCHOS 8 home tablet has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC has established
detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met for this device.
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.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE
SD Memory card reader: Insert an SD card from a camera and view
photos on the ARCHOS.
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USB Host port: To connect a keyboard, a mouse or a mass storage USB
device (for example a USB stick).
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USB Device port: to connect your ARCHOS to your computer, using the
included USB cable.
On/Off: Pinch* and hold to turn on or to show shutdown options
Charging indicator: Red light: battery charging / Yellow: battery charged.
Hardware Reset: In the event that your ARCHOS freezes operation, you
can press the “pinhole reset” button, located on the back the device, by
using a narrow object such as a toothpick.
Power connector: to connect the supplied power cable.
Headphone jack
Loudspeakers
Leg stand: pull it out, and it will allow your ARCHOS to stand by itself
on a flat, stable surface.
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STARTING UP
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Before using your ARCHOS for the first time, completely charge the battery!
Charging the Battery
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Connect the supplied power cable to the ARCHOS Power connector and to a wall outlet.
The ARCHOS device will turn on and start charging. The Power indicator light is red while the battery is charging. It will turn
yellow when the battery is fully charged.
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Installation Wizard
The first time you start up your ARCHOS, the installation wizard will bring you through a few screens to help you set up
the principal settings: Language, country, time, etc.
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THE ARCHOS INTERFACE
Your ARCHOS device is equipped with a touchscreen. Most screen areas will react when you tap on them with your finger.
Home Screen
These are the default
These are the default
Android™ shortcuts (Web
Android™ shortcuts (Web
Browser, EMail, etc.). Tap on an
Browser, EMail, etc.). Tap on an
icon to open the correspond-
icon to open the correspond-
ing application. You can cus-
ing application. You can
tomize the Home screen by
customize the Home screen
adding/removing shortcuts
by adding/removing shortcuts
and widgets, changing the
and widgets, changing the
wallpaper, etc. See next page.
wallpaper, etc. See next page.
Applications Tab
Tap on this icon to reveal all the An-
droid™ applications installed on your
ARCHOS (games, various tools, etc.).
You can copy them onto the Home
screen. You can get more Android™
applications from the AppsLib which
can be found on the Home screen.
Top bar of the Interface (varies according to the screen you are in)
Time
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Volume -/+
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Return to the
Home screen
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Menu: gives menu options ac-
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Notification icons: drag the top bar downwards
to reveal the notification messages (if any).
Status icons: (WiFi connection
status, battery level, etc.)
Return to the
previous screen
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CUSTOMIZING YOUR PRODUCT
The extended Home screen
Slide your finger horizontally on
the screen to go to the left or right
side of the extended Home screen.
Customizing the Home screen items
- To add a Home screen item (shortcuts, widgets, etc.), hold your finger on the screen at an empty location, then choose from
, at the bottom of the screen.
the list. You can also tap on the Menu icon
and select Add
- To move a Home screen item, hold your finger onto it until it gets larger, then drag it to the desired location, and release
your finger.
- To remove a Home screen item, hold your finger onto it, drag it onto the recycle bin (while you’re holding an item, the
Applications tab, on the right side of the screen, turns into a recycle bin) and release your finger.
Changing the wallpaper: From the Home screen, tap on the Menu icon
screen. Tap on Wallpaper
then choose from the list.
. A list of options appears at the bottom of the
Adding more applications: With the ARCHOS connected to the Internet, tap on the AppsLib icon
on the Home screen. This
online library of free and purchasable applications has hundreds of fun games and useful applications to download and use.
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CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET
First of all, you need to configure a WiFi network. For this procedure to work, you need to be in a WiFi zone that will allow
you to connect to it. Every time the ARCHOS is in range of a network that you have already configured once, it will at-
tempt to make a connection.
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To configure a new WiFi network, go on the Home screen, tap on the Menu icon
select Settings
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In the Settings screen, select Wireless controls.
If the WiFi is off, tap on the Wi-Fi line to turn it on. Then select Wi-Fi settings. The ARCHOS
will scan for available WiFi networks and display them at the bottom of the screen.
Tap on the network you want to connect to, enter the required network information* and then tap on Connect. Your
ARCHOS will now attempt to establish a connection to that WiFi hot spot with the network parameters you entered.
* For free access WiFi points, there is no need to enter any special information. For secured networks, you will need either a key (a series of numbers and/or letters)
of the type WEP, WPA, or WPA2. Check with the person who manages the WiFi network to obtain the exact connection parameters required.
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PLAYING MULTIMEDIA FILES
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From the Home screen, tap on the video, audio or photo application.
The ARCHOS will display a list of files or folders corresponding to the selected category.
Tap on an item to start playing it.
Only in Video and Photo modes: to display/hide the on-screen controls, tap anywhere on the screen.
To pause or resume a video, tap on the icon
slide the progression bar to the desired point.
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(bottom of screen). To go to any particular point in the video,
To play the next or previous song, tap on the icons
in the video player screen (see above).
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To start or pause a slide show, tap on the icon
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Video
Music
Photo
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TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO YOUR ARCHOS
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Connect the supplied USB cable to the ARCHOS and to a running computer.
The ARCHOS will turn on and ask you if you want to connect it. Tap on “Mount” to connect it. Within a few seconds the
ARCHOS will appear as an icon on your computer.
You can transfer your media files to the ARCHOS either by copy/pasting them into the respective folders using Win-
dows® Explorer (or the Finder on a Mac®), or by using Windows Media® Player. Open Windows Media Player® and then
use the Sync tab to synchronize your music, videos, and photos onto your ARCHOS. See Windows Media Player®’s Help
to learn more about this.
Once all your file transfers are finished, close Windows® Explorer and any other program that may have read or written to
the ARCHOS. Click on the ‘safely remove’ icon in the system tray, next to the clock. You can now unplug the USB cable.
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