User GUIDe
GUIDe D’UtIlIsatIon
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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. 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).
If you have questions related to the use of Windows®, you can display the Windows® Help by clicking on the Start menu (at the bot-
tom left of the screen), then Help and Support.
Wishing you the best multimedia experience,
The ARCHOS Team.
Please note that your device’s appearance may be slightly different than presented in this User Guide.
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iMpoRtANt sAFety Notes
Carefully read and follow the Safety Notices as failure to comply with these could lead to serious injury or in some cases death.
Electrical Device Warning
Your device and its charger/adapter are electrical devices, therefore :
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Do not expose the ARCHOS 9, cords, or adapter/charger to rain, moisture, water, or use in humid areas.
Avoid using near spillable liquids such as drinks.
Do not pinch, bend, or put heavy or sharp objects on its electrical cord.
Connect only peripherals and accessories that are expressly designed for the standardized connectors of the ARCHOS 9.
Use only a charger/adapter that are specifically certified for the ARCHOS 9.
If using an extension cord, use a minimum cable diameter of AWG n°26
Shutdown and unplug from the adapter/charger before changing a part in the device.
Unplug from the wall during a storm.
General Treatment Advice
Your device has delicate components inside and should be treated carefully, therefore:
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Do not handle the ARCHOS 9 roughly or subject it to falls, pressure, shock, or violent movement.
Do not use or leave the ARCHOS 9 on soft surface such as a bed or cushion which could help the device build up heat.
If your ARCHOS 9 is very cold or has been stored in a very cold environment, do not use it right away. Let it adjust to the room
temperature gradually, before turning it on.
If the device emits a strange oder, produces extra-ordinary heat, or makes strange noises, stop using the device, remove battery
from device, and contact an ARCHOS service representative.
Do not use the device while driving a car or doing any other activities in which loss of concentration could lead to potential
harm to self or others.
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Health warnings
Using an electronic device such as the ARCHOS 9 can lead to health problems if used inappropriately, therefore:
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Allow a break from continued usage of at least 10 minutes per hour.
Maintain enough light in the room (equivalent to that required for reading)
When using headphones, do not listen to loud levels of music or sound for extended periods. Stop using headphones if you hear
ringing or buzzing in your ears.
Use only on a table top and where hands and wrists can comfortably access the keyboard. If you are doing much typing, keep
your wrists straight and give your hands a periodic rest.
Adjust your seat and table’s height appropriately. Using your device while lying or in any position other than sitting at a desk
could cause musculoskeletal problems and is strongly discouraged.
Be aware that being equipped with wifi capabilities, it will send and receive radio waves and that medical devices such as
pacemakers may be sensitive to the generation of radio frequencies created by this device. Check with the maker of your medical
equipment to make sure such interference is tolerable by the equipment.
If connecting a 3G or similar transmitting device (ex: 3G USB stick) to allow connections to the internet via wireless telephone
networks, your exposure to radio frequencies is increased. Inform yourself of the Specific Absorption Rate level for the device and
what it means and what health risks are involved.
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Please read other important safety information at the back of this guide.
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Need HeLp?
Here are some ways to find the information you may need:
Questions about Windows®?
If you have questions related to the use of Windows®, you can display the Windows® Help by clicking on the Start
menu (at the bottom left of the screen), then Help and Support.
FAQs
See the Frequently Asked Questions section on www.archos.com/faq
Contact our Technical Support Team
Visit www.archos.com/support to contact ARCHOS technical support. You will need to register your product before
contacting ARCHOS Technical Support.
box coNteNts*
The box includes the following items:
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The ARCHOS 9
The Power cord & adapter
Stylus
To be inserted in the back of
the product.
Removable Battery
* Please note: actual box contents may vary and are subject to change without prior notice.
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Loudspeakers
Webcam: the LED indicator next to it turns on when the webcam is on.
Press once: this button is the equivalent of pressing “Ctrl+Alt+Del” on a regular
“A” button
keyboard. Hold this button and press the Mouse buttons to activate (on) or deactivate (off)
the WiFi and Bluetooth connections.
Keyboard button
the Mouse buttons to increase/decrease the screen brightness.
Press once: display/hide the virtual keyboard. Hold this button and press
Mouse buttons: the top one acts as a mouse’s left button and the bottom one acts as a
mouse’s right button.
Built-in microphone
Power Button: press once to turn the device on.
In the event that the device cannot be shutdown via the Start menu > Shutdown item (at the bottom left of the
screen), you can press and hold the Power button until the ARCHOS shuts down.
Mousepad: to move the cursor that appears on the screen.
Battery latch: slide it to remove the battery located at the back of the product.
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Headphone jack
USB Port: to connect USB devices to your ARCHOS, such as a keyboard, a mouse, etc.
Power indicator: turns on when the device is on. Blinks when the device is in standby.
Charging indicator: Light on: battery charging / blinking: battery charged
Hard drive indicator: blinks when the hard drive is active (playing/transferring files)
Power connector: to connect the supplied power cable.
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Adjustable-length Leg stand
Removable battery: to remove it, slide the bat-
tery latch, on the right side of the device.
Stylus holder
Extension port: to connect the optional ARCHOS
Port Replicator accessory.
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