Archos 55 Platinum User manual

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Table of contents
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 dierent appearance or modied functionality than
presented in this Quick Start Guide.
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Consult the declaration of conformity on http://www.archos.com/gb-en/
support/support_tech/downloads.html
Package contents..........................................................................................................
Description of the phone...........................................................................................
Getting started...............................................................................................................
Mobile data & WiFi connection.................................................................................
Google account & Contacts........................................................................................
Hints & tips with AndroidTM........................................................................................
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................
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Package Contents
Check your product box for the following items:
-ARCHOS 55 Platinum
-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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1Headset jack
Front camera
Phone speaker
Light sensor
Recent apps
Home/Google NOW
Back
Microphone
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Description of the phone
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Description of the phone
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Flash light
ON/OFF button
Volume buttons
Loudspeaker
Micro-USB port
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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, notication 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 ash option in a dark
environment and use it as
a torch through the quick
settings.
Light sensor: it turns off the
screen when the device is close
to your ear during a call.
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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.
Getting started
3G/2G slot 1 When inserting your SIM card or micro-SD card,
make sure to follow the illustration, otherwise you
may damage the slot or the card.
The 2G slot is below the 3G/2G slot.
2G slot 2
Micro-SD card slot 3
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Lift the back cover
using the notch
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Turning on
1. Plug the charging cable in the Micro-USB port and connect it to its
charger.
Before using your device for the rst time, charge its battery completely.
2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.
The rst 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.
Getting started
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On your homescreen
1. Swipe right to access Google Now
2. Press to access all your apps
3. Hold your
nger on an app
to move it right and create a new
homescreen.
4. Say “Ok
Google”
to launch the search page.
5. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it.
Touch again the bar to reveal the quick settings.
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Mobile data connection
If your mobile phone subscription includes a mobile data option, you
should be connected to the Internet without any further setup. The
ARCHOS will only have signal if you are in an area covered by your 3G
network provider.
Activating/Deactivating the mobile data
Mobile Data & WiFi connection
1. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it.
2. Touch again the bar to reveal the quick settings.
3. Select the Settings icon.
4. In Wireless & networks, select Data usage, then the
SIM card tab.
5. Slide the Mobile data switch to turn on/off.
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