Neon 90 - Tablet ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Touchscreen tablet
Brand	Archos
Model	Neon 90
Dimensions (approx.)	240 x 170 x 10 mm
Weight (approx.)	500 g
Power supply	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery via USB power adapter
Screen	9 inches, 1024x600 pixels resolution
Operating system	Android (estimated version 4.x)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Sensors	Accelerometer
Internal storage	8 GB (expandable via microSD card)
RAM	1 GB
Main functions	Web browsing, email, video playback, light gaming, Android apps
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid any liquid.
Safety	Do not expose to moisture, do not disassemble, use only the supplied charger.
Spare parts and repairability	Contact Archos after-sales service for any repairs.
General information	User manual downloadable in PDF format on the Archos website.

Frequently Asked Questions - Neon 90 ARCHOS

How to turn on the Archos Neon 90 tablet?

Press the power button located on the side or top of the tablet for a few seconds until the screen turns on.

How to turn off the tablet?

Hold the power button, then select "Power off" from the menu that appears.

How to charge the tablet?

Plug the supplied USB cable into the microUSB port of the tablet and connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. The indicator light shows charging.

How to insert a microSD memory card?

Locate the microSD card slot on the side of the tablet. Insert the card with the gold contacts facing down until it clicks into place.

How to connect to a Wi-Fi network?

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, enable Wi-Fi, then select your network and enter the password if necessary.

Why is the touch screen not responding?

Try restarting the tablet by holding the power button for 10 seconds. If the problem persists, perform a hardware reset (see manual).

How to perform a factory reset?

Go to Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. Confirm the operation. Caution: all data will be erased.

The battery drains quickly, what to do?

Reduce screen brightness, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use, and close background apps.

How to transfer files from a computer?

Connect the tablet to the computer via a USB cable. On the tablet, select "File Transfer" (MTP) mode. The computer will recognize the tablet as a storage device.

Where to find the tablet's serial number?

The serial number is usually printed on the packaging and on the back of the tablet. You can also find it in Settings > About tablet > Status.

USER MANUAL Neon 90 ARCHOS

Package contents....2

Getting started....3

Description of the device....4

Through the Wizard....5

Connecting to a WiFi network....6

The Android interface....8

Getting familiar with Android ......12

Troubleshooting....14

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

ARCHOS 90 Neon

QSG booklet

Warranty, legal & safety booklet

USB cable Charger

Getting Started

Charging

Connect the supplied power cable to the ARCHOS and to a wall outlet. The ARCHOS device will turn on and start charging.

-You can use your ARCHOS whilst it charges. -Let your device charge completely the first 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.

TIPS:

To receive more complete service, please register your product.

From a computer, go to www.archos.com/register.

Description of the device

① Webcam ② ON/OFF button ③Headphone jack

④ Micro-SD card slot ⑤ Micro-USB port ⑥ Power connector

⑦ Reset button ⑧Back button ⑨ Volume buttons

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 -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.

Connecting to a WiFi Network

CAUTION: Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone.

1. Touch and hold the time & battery icons to reveal the status bar. A blue line is displayed.

2. Pull the blue line down to display the status dashboard.

3. Touch "WiFi off" in the status dashboard. The WiFi page will be displayed.

4. Slide the WiFi switch to the "ON" position.

5. The ARCHOS will scan for WiFi networks in range. Touch the name of the network you want to connect to.

Private networks are shown with a lock icon and will require you to enter your password.

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.

The Android™ Interface

1. Android™ apps shortcuts

Touch to start an application. 2. Permanent Android™ apps shortcuts Touch to start an application 3. Back button 4. Home button 5. Recent apps buttons 6. All Apps button

Touch this icon to show all the applications and widgets installed on your ARCHOS. All your downloaded applications are here.

⑦ Google™ Search

Touch "Google" for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search.

⑧ The status bar

Displays notifications and quick settings

The Android™ Interface

3:18 The Quick settings

1 Current user ⁽¹⁾ 2 To adjust the screen brightness. 3 To access all your settings. 4 To turn on/off your WiFi connection. 5 To activate/deactivate automatic screen orientation as you turn your ARCHOS. 6 Percentage of battery remaining 7 To activate/deactivate all wireless connections, especially when flying. 8 To 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.

The Recent Apps

Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps you've worked with recently:

Touch: to open an app.

Hold down: to display options

Swipe up or down: to close an app.

Getting familiar with Android™

The extended home screen:

Navigate between different home screen panels by swiping left and right.

Moving a home screen item:

Touch and hold your finger onto it until the positioning gridlines appear, then slide it to the desired location, and release your finger.

Removing a home screen item:

Touch and hold it, slide your finger towards the top of the screen and drop it over the Remove icon.

Uninstalling an item:

From the All apps screens, touch and hold it, slide your finger towards the top of the screen and drop it over Uninstall bin.

Creating application folders:

Drop one app icon over another on a home screen and the two icons will be combined.

Widgets:

Touch the All Apps icon on your home screen. Touch Widgets at the top of the screen. From the main Widgets screen, you can move around widgets just as you do for app icons.

Changing your wallpaper:

Hold your finger on a home screen at an empty location, then choose from the list.

Locking the touchscreen:

In Settings, scroll down and touch Security. Touch Screen lock. Touch the type of lock you would like to use. After you set a lock, a lock screen is displayed whenever your screen wakes up, requesting the pattern, PIN, or other specified key.

Troubleshooting

If your device is frozen:

Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds or use the Hardware reset. To use the Hardware reset, press the "pinhole reset" button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.

If your device doesn't turn on:

1. Charge your device for at least 10 minutes.
2. Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds or use the Hardware reset. To use the Hardware reset, press the "pinhole reset" button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.

If you want to extend the life of your battery:

Decrease the screen brightness and turn off the wireless connections if not in use.

If your device functioning is too slow:

Close all apps which are not currently used. Use the System Monitor app.

If your WiFi reception is too low:

Make sure you are not far from the WiFi hotspot.

Update the firmware of the device: http://www.archos.com/support.

Reset and redefine your connection parameters.

Contact your WiFi connection provider.

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USB cable

Charger

Getting started

Charge the tablet

Widgets:

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USB cable

Charger

Getting started

Charging the battery

Widgets:

Lock the touchscreen:

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USB Cable Charger

Widgets:

Changing the background:

USB Cable Charger

Getting Started

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USB cable

Charger

Getting Started

Charging the batteries

Widgets:

USB cable

Charger

Start

Charging the battery

Widgets:

Locking the touch screen:

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Charging

Widgets:

Changing the wallpaper:

National restrictions

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor

use and public service

France Outdoor use limited

to 10 mW e.i.r.p.

within the band

2454-2483.5 MHz

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the

2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent

years to allow current relaxed regulation.

Full implementation planned 2012

Italy None If used outside of own premises, general

authorization is required.

Luxembourg None General authorization required for network

and service supply (not for spectrum)

Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the

geographical area within a radius of 20 km

from the centre of Ny-Alesund

Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications

Note: Frequency 2454-2483.5 MHz are restricted to indoor use in France.

Consult the declaration of conformity on http://www.archos.com/products/declaration_conformity.html

Open Source Software Offer

The software bundled with this product includes software files subject to certain open source license requirements. Such open source software files are subject solely to the terms of the relevant open source software license. Such open source software is provided on an “AS IS” basis to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

For the open source files contained herein, please access "Open source license" section located at: Settings\About tablet\Legal information on the device for the relevant copyright and licensing terms. You may obtain a copy of Apache License, Version 2.0 at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0. You may also obtain a copy of GNU General Public License, Version 2 at the Free Software Foundation, INC, 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA.

Until the date that is three years after our last shipment of this product, you may obtain a copy of the source code corresponding to the binaries for any GPL-Licensed file by contacting ARCHOS customer service at http://www.archos.com and ARCHOS will send you a link to such source code or will provide instructions to get the source on a physical medium.

This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.