FIELDBOOK F1B - Mobile Phone ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Mobile phone
Brand	ARCHOS
Model	FIELDBOOK F1B
Operating system	Android™
Network	4G / 3G / EDGE
Wireless connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Screen	Capacitive touchscreen
Rear camera	Yes, with LED flash
Front camera	Webcam
Battery	Removable, lithium-ion
Charging port	Micro-USB
Headphone jack	3.5 mm jack
SIM cards	1 SIM card (slot 1)
Memory card	microSD slot (slot 2)
Box contents	Phone, battery, handsfree kit, USB cable, charger, quick start guide, warranty
Lock	Pattern, PIN code, password
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth
Reparability	Removable battery, spare parts available through after-sales service

Frequently Asked Questions - FIELDBOOK F1B ARCHOS

How to turn on the ARCHOS FIELDBOOK F1B phone?

Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the side of the phone. If a PIN code is requested, enter your SIM card's PIN.

How to insert the SIM card and memory card?

Open the back cover using the notch. Insert the SIM card into slot 1 (metal contacts facing down) and the memory card into slot 2. Replace the battery and back cover.

How to connect to Wi-Fi?

From the status bar, swipe down and enable Wi-Fi. Select your network and enter the password if required.

What to do if the PIN code is blocked?

Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code. Enter it to unlock the SIM card.

How to sync my Google contacts?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google. Follow the instructions. Then, in Settings > Accounts > Google, select your account and tap Sync now.

How to take a photo?

Open the Camera app. Frame the scene and press the shutter button (round icon) to capture a photo. Use flash if needed.

The battery does not hold a charge, what to do?

Ensure the battery is properly inserted and the contacts are clean. If the problem persists, use an original charger. A defective battery must be replaced.

The touchscreen is not responding, how to fix?

Try restarting the phone by holding the ON/OFF button. If that doesn't work, remove the battery for 30 seconds, then reinsert and turn on.

How to change the wallpaper?

Press and hold on an empty space on the home screen. Choose 'Wallpaper' then select an image from the options.

How to update the phone software?

Go to Settings > About phone > System updates. Follow the instructions if an update is available. Make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi and have enough battery.

USER MANUAL FIELDBOOK F1B ARCHOS

Package contents....2
Description of the phone....3
Assembling....6
Getting started....8
4G & WiFi connection....10
Google account & Contacts....12
Hints & tips with Android™ 14
Troubleshooting....16

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 different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this Quick Start Guide.

Package Contents

Check your product box for the following items:

• ARCHOS 50 Helium
• 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.

Description of the phone

① Headset jack
② Phone speaker
③ Camera
④ Volume buttons

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Description of the phone

⑤ ON/OFF button
⑥ Flash light
⑦ Camera
⑧ Loudspeaker
⑨ Micro-USB port
⑩ Microphone

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⑩ Menu
⑪ Home/Recent apps/Google NOW
⑫ Back

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Menu: open the list of options available on the current screen.

Home/Recent apps/Google NOW: short press to return to the Home screen; double press to open the list of recent applications; long press to access Google Now.

Back: return to the previous screen.

Assembling

Opening

1. Use the notch to remove the back cover.
   Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
2. Remove the battery.

Inserting SIM cards

For your micro-SIM card, slide it facing downwards in the slot 1.

Inserting a Memory card

For your Memory card, slide it facing downwards in the slot 2.

Closing

1. Align the battery's 4 contact points with those of the phone and gently press the battery down into place.
2. Replace the back cover clicking it back into position.

Tip:

Before using your device for the first time, charge completely its battery.

Lift the back cover using the notch

Getting started

Turn ON

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.
   When you turn on your device, a PIN code may be requested.
2. Type the PIN code supplied with your SIM card.
   Beware of typing a wrong PIN code.
3. Select'OK'.

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

Turn OFF

To turn off your device, press and hold the ON/OFF button, and then select Power off > OK.

Sound & Notification profiles

1. When the device is turned on, press and hold the ON/OFF button.
2. Select an option.

Silent Vibrate Sound

Touch screen actions:

Tap: touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

Tap and hold: tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds.

Drag: tap an item and move it to a new location.

Double-tap: tap an item twice quickly.

Flick: briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens.

Pinch: place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together.

Tip:

Your device goes in standby mode when you do not use it for a specified period of time. To wake up your device, press the ON/OFF button.

To set the duration, go to Settings > Display > Sleep.

4G & WiFi connection

4G & 3G connection

With your SIM card, 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 provider's 4G or 3G network. When connected to the 4G network, the 4G icon is displayed in the status bar.

Activating the mobile data

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

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 status dashboard icon
4. Touch the mobile data icon 📋 to

activate it.

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Tip:

When you encounter connection problem's, see the FAQs on www.archos.com or contact your 4G network connection provider.

WiFi connection

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

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 status dashboard icon
4. Touch the "Settings" icon to open the settings menu.
5. 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.
6. Touch "WiFi" to display available networks.
7. 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.

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Google & Contacts

Adding a 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 instructions to enter information about the account.
   Once the account is created, you can access Play Store, Gmail, Hangouts, Maps and many other apps.

Synchronizing info

Information must be sync to be saved. Your data are backed up on Google servers.

1. Go to "Settings" > "Accounts" > "Google".
2. Select your account.

The list of information that can be sync are displayed.

Automatic sync should be activated. To launch the sync, press the Menu button, then Sync now. You can get them back in case of loss of your device or SIM card. When your Google account is added to a new device, all your saved information are collected.

Saving your contacts

When your contacts are saved, they are always available on the web and can be synced to any Android phone that's set up with your Google account.

1. Install the SIM card with your contacts in your phone.
2. From a Home or All Apps screen, select the People app
3. Touch the Menu button > "Import/Export".
4. In Import/export contacts, select "Import from SIM card".
5. Select your Google account.
6. Check contacts to be imported and validate.
7. Once the contacts are imported in the Google account, go to "Settings" > "Accounts" > "Google".
8. Select you Google account.
9. Select the Menu button, then "Sync now".
   Your contacts are saved to via your Google account.

Hints & tips with Android™

The extended home screen:

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

Home button

Short press the Home button to go back to the main screen.

Double press the Home button to display all the apps you have opened.

Swipe any app left or right to close it.

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

My phone is frozen or cannot switch on

Check the battery contacts, remove and reinstall your battery, then turn your phone on. Check the battery power level, charge for at least 20 minutes.

My phone 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).

To configure a new 4G network:

On your device, tap Settings.

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

Select Network settings. In Network operators, select your operator. In Access Point Names, select the correct access point name and enter the exact connection parameters provided by your 4G provider.

Table des matières

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Tipp:

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BIODS BIODS

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⑪ Menu
⑫ Home/App recenti/Google Now
⑬ Indietro

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IT

Introduzione

Accensione

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⑪ Menu
⑫ Home/Recente apps/Google Now
⑬ Vorige

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Aan de slag

Inschakelen

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Preparação

Ligar

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Vibração

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Dica:

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Opis telefonu

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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 phone\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.

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

SAR

After the laboratory measurement, this mobile phone SAR value is: Head: 0.371 W/Kg - Body: 0.894 W/Kg