Table of contents
Package contents..........................................................................................................
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Description of the phone...........................................................................................
Assembling......................................................................................................................
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Getting started...............................................................................................................
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4G & 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/
products/declaration_conformity.html
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Package Contents
Check your product box for the following items:
 - ARCHOS 50b 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
1 Headset jack
Phone speaker
Camera
Volume buttons
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Description of the phone
5 ON/OFF button
Flash light
Camera
Loudspeaker
Micro-USB port
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Microphone
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Menu 
Home/Recent apps/Google NOW
Back
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Menu: open the list of options available on the current screen.
Home/Recent apps/Google NOW: short press to return to the Home 
screen; double press to open the list of recent applications; long press to 
access Google Now.
Back: return to the previous screen.
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Assembling
Opening
1. Use the notch to remove the back cover.
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage 
the cover.
2. Remove the battery.
Inserting a SIM card
For your 4G SIM card, slide it facing downwards in the 4G/3G slot.
For your standard SIM card, slide it facing downwards in the 2G slot.
Inserting a Memory card
For your Memory card, slide it facing downwards in the slot mSD. 
Closing
1. Align the battery’s 4 contact points with those of the phone and gently 
press the battery down into place.
2. Replace the back cover clicking it back into position.
 Tip:
Before using your device for the first time, charge completely its battery.
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Lift the back cover 
using the notch
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Getting started
Turn ON
1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn on the device. 
When you turn on your device, a PIN code may be requested.
2. Type the PIN code supplied with your SIM card. 
Beware of typing a wrong PIN code. 
3. Select ‘OK’.
Through the wizard
The first time you start up your ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help 
you set up your device:
 - Language
 - Date & time
 - WiFi connection
 - Location service options
Turn OFF
To turn off your device, press and hold the ON/OFF button, and then 
select Power off > OK.
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