97B PLATINUM HD - Tablet ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Touchscreen tablet
Brand	ARCHOS
Model	97B PLATINUM HD
Dimensions (approx.)	240 x 180 x 9 mm
Weight (approx.)	600 g
Power supply	Built-in battery, 5V/2A mains charger supplied, LED indicator (red charging, green charged)
Screen	9.7 inches, HD
Processor and OS	Unspecified processor, Android™
Wireless connectivity	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Ports and connectors	Micro-USB, mini-HDMI, 3.5 mm audio jack, micro-SD card reader
Cameras	Front webcam (0.3 MP) and rear camera (estimated 2 MP)
Speakers and microphone	Built-in stereo speakers, microphone
Main functions	Web browsing, messaging, Google apps, media playback, games, photo/video capture
Care and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquids or abrasive products.
Safety	Do not expose to water, excessive heat, or shocks. Use only the supplied charger.
Spare parts and repairability	Charger and USB cable replaceable. Battery not user-replaceable.
General information	Startup assistant, extended home screen, application management, software update via www.archos.com/support

Frequently Asked Questions - 97B PLATINUM HD ARCHOS

How to turn on the ARCHOS 97B PLATINUM HD tablet?

Press the ON/OFF button for a few seconds until the screen turns on. If the tablet does not respond, press and hold the button for 10 seconds or use the Reset button with a pointed object (paperclip).

How to charge the battery?

Plug the supplied power cable into the tablet's power connector and into a mains socket. The LED indicator is red during charging and turns green when the battery is fully charged. You can use the tablet while charging.

How to connect to a WiFi network?

Make sure you are in a WiFi area. In the status bar, select the time to open the quick settings panel, then enable WiFi. Select your network from the list, enter the password if required (check 'Show password' to verify).

What to do if the touchscreen does not respond correctly?

Go to Settings > Touchscreen calibration to recalibrate. If the problem persists, restart the tablet by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

How to reset the tablet if it freezes?

Use the Reset button located on the device. Insert a pointed object (paperclip) into the Reset hole and press until the tablet restarts. You can also press and hold the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

How to add a Google account?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account, select Google, and follow the instructions to enter your email and password. A Google account is required to use the Play Store and Google services.

How to extend battery life?

Reduce the screen brightness in quick settings. Turn off WiFi and other wireless connections when not in use. Close background apps via the recent apps menu.

How to install or uninstall applications?

To install, open the Play Store (requires a Google account). To uninstall, go to All apps, long press the app icon, then drag it to the Uninstall icon at the top of the screen.

How to secure my tablet with a screen lock?

Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock. Choose between Pattern, PIN, or Password. Once configured, you will need to unlock the screen each time it wakes up.

Where to find software updates?

Visit www.archos.com/support to download updates. You can also check device settings in Settings > About tablet > System update (depending on version).

USER MANUAL 97B PLATINUM HD ARCHOS

Description of the device. 4

Through the wizard. 6

Connecting to a WiFi network. 7

The AndroidTM interface. 8

Getting familiar with AndroidTM 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 Content

ARCHOS 97 PLATINUM HD

USB cable

QSG booklet

Warranty, legal & safety booklet

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.

The charging indicator light is red while the battery is charging.

It will turn green when the battery is fully charged.

You can use your ARCHOS whilst it charges.

TIPS:

To receive more complete service, please register your product.

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

Description of the device

1 ON/OFF button ② Back button ③ Webcam 4 Loudspeakers (5) Microphone Micro-USB port ⑦ Micro-SD card slot 8 Mini-HDMI video output*

9 Headphone jack 10 Camera

• With optional Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable.

Through the Wizard

The first time you start up your ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help you set up your device:

• Touch-screen calibration
• 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

WARNING: Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone. You can access the WiFi settings quickly from the status bar in the bottom right corner of the screen.

1. Touch the time in the status bar. The status dashboard is displayed.
2. Touch the time a second time in the status dashboard. The quick settings will be displayed.
3. Touch "Settings" to open the WiFi settings menu.
4. 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 the name of 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.

The Android™ Interface

GoogleTM Search

Touch "Google" for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search. ②"Recent apps" button ③"Home" button 4"Back" button ⑤"All Apps" button

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

⑥ Widget ⑦Android™ apps shortcuts

Touch to start an application. The status bar Displays notifications and quick settings.

The Android™ Interface

The Quick settings

-Aeroplane mode:

To activate/deactivate all wireless connections, especially when flying.

-WiFi:

To turn on/off your WiFi connection.

• Auto-rotate screen:

To activate/deactivate automatic screen orientation as you turn your ARCHOS.

• Brightness:

To adjust the screen brightness.

• Notifications:

To activate/deactivate incoming notifications.

• Settings:

To access all your settings.

The Recent Apps

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

• To open an app, touch it.
• To close an app, swipe it left or right.

Getting familiar with Android™

Google account

A Google account lets you take full advantage of any Google apps and services that you may want to use.

1. Go to "Settings" > "Accounts" > "Add account".
2. Select the account type "Google" to add.
3. Follow the onscreen steps to enter information about the account.

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 Widget 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:

From the quick settings dashboard in the status bar, touch "Settings". 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 reset button. To use the reset button, 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.
2. Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds or use the reset button. To use the reset button, press the "pinhole reset" button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.

If the touchscreen doesn't function correctly:

From Settings, touch Touch-screen calibration.

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.

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.

WiFi network connection. 77

The AndroidTM Interface. 78

WiFi network connection

To install and open.

Recent apps

If the screen is not functioning properly:

Select the Settings > Restore & Format icon, then tap on Touch-screen calibration.

Expected battery life:

Reduce screen brightness and turn off wireless connections if they are not being used.

If the device is functioning too slowly:

Close all applications that are not currently in use.

If the received Wi-Fi signal is too weak:

Make sure you are not too far from the Wi-Fi access point.

Update the device's built-in firmware:

http://www.arnovatech.com/support.

Reset and re-enter the connection parameters.

Contact your Wi-Fi network provider.

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 aera within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund
Russian Federation	None	Only for indoor applications

Note: Frequency 2454-2483.5MHZ 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 the "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 the Apache License, Version 2.0 at http://www.apache.org/licenses/License-2.0. You may also obtain a copy of the 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.