Xenon 79 - Tablet ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Tablet
Brand	Archos
Model	Xenon 79
Screen size	7.9 inches (20 cm)
Screen resolution	1024 x 768 pixels
Processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz
RAM memory	1 GB
Internal storage	8 GB (expandable via microSD)
Operating system	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Sensors	Accelerometer, light sensor
Front camera	0.3 MP
Rear camera	2 MP
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
GPS	Yes
Battery	Lithium-ion 4000 mAh
Battery life	Up to 8 hours of mixed use
Dimensions	20 x 13.7 x 0.9 cm
Weight	360 g
Care and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth, avoid abrasive products
Safety	Use a lock screen, update the system regularly
Spare parts and repairability	Non-removable battery, screen repairable by professional, other parts available on Archos website
General information	Made in China

Frequently Asked Questions - Xenon 79 ARCHOS

How to charge the Archos Xenon 79?

Use the provided micro-USB cable and a power adapter (5V, 2A). Plug the cable into the tablet and a wall outlet. The LED indicates charging.

How to reset the tablet to factory settings?

Go to Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. Confirm. This erases all data.

How to connect the tablet to Wi-Fi?

Open Settings > Wi-Fi, turn it on, then select your network and enter the password.

How to take a screenshot?

Press the power button and volume down button simultaneously. The image is saved in the Gallery.

How to update the Android system?

Go to Settings > About tablet > System updates. If an update is available, follow the instructions to install it.

How to transfer files from a computer?

Connect the tablet to the computer via USB. On the tablet, select 'File transfer' in the notifications. You can then copy files.

How to insert a microSD card?

Turn off the tablet. Open the side panel and insert the microSD card (up to 32 GB) with contacts facing down. Close the panel.

What to do if the tablet is slow or freezes?

Try restarting the tablet by holding the power button. If the problem persists, free up storage space or uninstall unused apps.

How to set up parental controls?

In Settings > Users, create a restricted profile. You can limit access to apps, in-app purchases, and content.

How to save battery?

Reduce screen brightness, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use, and close background apps. Enable Power Saving mode in Settings.

USER MANUAL Xenon 79 ARCHOS

Package contents....2

Getting started....3

Description of the device....4

Inserting SIM & Micro-SD cards....5

3G & WiFi connection....6

The Android interface....8

Getting familiar with Android ......12

Troubleshooting....14

For more information, please consult the FAQs on www.archos.com. Make sure to read them before considering any product return. Your deal may be no big deal. 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.

Package Contents

ARCHOS 79 Xenon

QSG booklet

Warranty, legal & safety booklet

USB cable

Charger

Getting Started

Charging

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 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.

TIP:

To receive more complete service, please register your product.

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

Description of the device

Inserting SIM & Micro-SD cards

WARNING: Make sure to turn off your device before inserting the SIM & memory cards.

Opening

Use the notch to remove the back cover.

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Inserting a SIM card

For your 3G SIM card, slide it facing downwards in the 2G/3G slot (slot 1).

Inserting a Memory card

Slide it facing downwards in the slot 2.

Closing

Replace the back cover clicking it back into position.

1	2G/3G SIM card
2	Memory card

3G & WiFi connection

3G connection

To be able to access Internet, the mobile data icon must be activated.

Activating the mobile data

1. Touch and hold the time & battery icons to reveal the status bar.
2. Pull the blue line down to display the status dashboard.
3. Touch the mobile data icon to activate it. When the mobile data is activated, it turns blue.

If your device does not connect to your 3G provider's network Contact your 3G provider to obtain the connection parameters. On your device, tap Settings.

Select Wireless & networks > More... > Mobile networks.

In Network operators, select your operator.

In Access Point Names, select the correct access point name and enter the exact connection parameters.

TIP:

When you encounter connection problems, see the FAQs on www.archos.com or contact your 3G network connection provider.

WiFi connection

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

1. Touch and hold the time & battery icons to reveal the status bar.
2. Pull the blue line down to display the status dashboard.
3. Touch the "Settings" icon to open the settings menu.
4. In the "Wireless & networks" section, if the WiFi is off, slide the WiFi switch to the "ON" position. Once the WiFi is on, the ARCHOS will scan for WiFi networks in range.
5. Touch "WiFi" to display available networks.
6. 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.

- 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 Google™ Search

Touch "Google" for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search. ② Android™ apps shortcuts Touch to start an application. ③ Permanent Android™ apps shortcuts Touch to start an application ④ Back button ⑤ Home button ⑥ Recent apps buttons ⑦ All Apps button Touch this icon to show all the applications and widgets installed on your ARCHOS. All your downloaded applications are here. ⑧ The status bar Displays notifications and quick settings

The Android™ Interface

*New multi-user support for tablets lets different users have their own separate, customizable spaces on a single device. Add users in Settings > Device.

3:18 The Quick settings

1 Current user 2 Percentage of battery remaining 3 To access all your settings. 4 To turn on/off your WiFi connection. 5 To turn on/off your Bluetooth connection. 6 To activate/deactivate your GPS location system. 7 To activate/deactivate the data connection. 8 To see how much data have been used 9 To activate/deactivate all wireless connections, especially when flying. 10 To adjust the screen brightness. 11 To set the screen timeout. 12 To activate/deactivate automatic screen orientation as you turn your ARCHOS. 13 To set an audio profile.

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.

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.

My tablet cannot connect to a network or "No service" is displayed

Try connecting in another location. Verify the network coverage with your operator.

Unable to make outgoing calls

Make sure your phone is connected to a network, and the network is not overloaded or unavailable.

Unable to receive incoming calls

Make sure your phone is switched on and connected to a network (check for overloaded or unavailable network).

SIM card PIN locked

Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal Unblocking Key).

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.

Table of Contents

ARCHOS 79 Xenon

USB Cable

Charger

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

3G & WiFi Connections

3G Connection

ARCHOS 79 Xenon

USB cable

Charger

Getting started

Charging the battery

ARCHOS 79 Xenon

User guide

USB cable

Charger

3G & WiFi connection

3G connection

Widgets:

Changing the wallpaper:

ARCHOS 79 Xenon

User guide

USB cable

Charger

Startup

Widgets:

ARCHOS 79 Xenon

USB cable

Charger

Getting started

Charging the battery

WiFi network connection

3G connection

Widgets:

ARCHOS 79 Xenon

User guide

USB cable

Charger

Start

Charging the battery

3G & WiFi connection

3G connection

TIPS:

The Android™ Interface

① Google™ Search

Widgets:

Locking the touch screen:

ARCHOS 79 Xenon

Quick Start Guide

USB cable

Charger

Getting started

Charging

Wi-Fi

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.

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