Archos 79 Platinum User manual

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Table of contents
For more information, please consult the FAQs and the User manual of your product on
www.archos.com. Make sure to read them before considering any product return.
Package contents....................................................................................................................................
Getting started........................................................................................................................................
Description of the device....................................................................................................................
Through the Wizard...............................................................................................................................
Connecting to a WiFi network...........................................................................................................
The AndroidTM interface........................................................................................................................
Getting familiar with AndroidTM.......................................................................................................
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................
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Warranty
Warranty
Package Contents
USB cable Charger
QSG booklet Warranty,
legal & safety booklet
ARCHOS 79 Platinum

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Getting Started
Charging
TIPS:
To receive more complete service, please register your product.
From a computer, go to www.archos.com/register.
1. Charge your device by plugging your power cable into the
power connector. The ARCHOS device will start charging.
2. Press the Power button to turn on the device.
The charging indicator light is on when the battery is charging.
-You can use your ARCHOS whilst it charges.
-Let your device charge completely the rst time you use it.
-Use only the supplied charger.
When your device is completely discharged, you need to
charge it for at least 10 minutes before the charging battery
icon can be displayed.

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Description of the device
Webcam
ON/OFF button
Volume buttons
Headphone jack
Micro-SD card slot
Micro-USB port
Microphone
Mini-HDMI video output*
Power connector
Charging indicator
Reset button
Camera
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* With optional Micro-HDMI to HDMI cable.
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Through the Wizard
The rst time you start up your ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help you set up your
device:
-Language
-Date & time
-WiFi connection
-Location service options
-3rd party apps
TIPS:
We recommend that you set up your device in the WiFi zone of the network that you will regularly be
using.

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Connecting to a WiFi Network
CAUTION: Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone.
Touch and hold the time & battery icons to
reveal the status bar. A blue line is displayed.
Pull the blue line down to display the status
dashboard.
Slide the WiFi switch to "ON" positon.
The ARCHOS will scan for Wi networks in
range. Touch the name of network you want
to connect to.
Touch "WiFi o" in the status dashboard. The
WiFi page will be displayed.

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TIPS:
-When entering a WiFi password, we recommend that you select “Show password” so you can see
the characters you are typing. To get the correct WiFi password (or settings) for the network, contact
the WiFi network provider. If your WiFi is on and you are in range of a network that you previously
connected to, your ARCHOS will automatically attempt to connect to it.
-To keep your WiFi connection ON when the device is on sleep, select the Menu icon in the “WiFi”
page. Then, select Advanced > Keep WiFi on during sleep > Always.
Private networks are shown with a lock
icon and will require you to enter your
password.

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The AndroidTM Interface

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AndroidTM apps shortcuts
> Touch to start an application.
Permanent AndroidTM apps shortcuts
> Touch to start an application
Back button
Home button
Recent apps buttons
All Apps button
> Touch this icon to show all the applications and widgets installed on your ARCHOS. All
your downloaded applications are here.
GoogleTM Search
>Touch“Google” for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search.
The status bar
> Displays notications and quick settings
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The AndroidTM Interface
The Quick settings
1Current user(1)
2To adjust the screen brightness.
3To access all your settings.
4To turn on/o your WiFi connection.
5To activate/deactivate automatic screen
orientation as you turn your ARCHOS.
6Percentage of battery remaining
7To activate/deactivate all wireless connections,
especially when ying.
8To turn on/o your Bluetooth connection.
9To enable wireless display(2)
(1)New multi-user support for tablets lets different users have their own separate, customizable spaces on a
single device. Add users in Settings > Device.
(2)You can share movies, YouTube videos, and anything that’s on your screen on an HDTV. You need to
connect a wireless display adapter to any HDMI-enabled TV to mirror what’s on your screen quickly and
easily.