50e Neon - Smartphone ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Smartphone
Brand	ARCHOS
Model	50e Neon
Dimensions (estimated)	143 x 72 x 9 mm
Weight (estimated)	150 g
Screen	5.0 inches, resolution 480 x 854 pixels (estimated)
Operating system	Android 6.0 Marshmallow (estimated)
Processor	Quad-core 1.3 GHz (estimated)
RAM	1 GB (estimated)
Internal storage	8 GB (estimated)
Expandable storage	Yes, microSD card up to 32 GB
Network	3G/2G, Dual SIM (standby)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 (estimated)
Rear camera	5 MP with LED flash (estimated)
Front camera	2 MP (estimated)
Battery	Removable, 2000 mAh (estimated)
Battery life (estimated)	Standby: 200 h, Talk time: 6 h
Charger	5V/1A included
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, light
Box contents	Phone, battery, USB cable, charger, hands-free kit, quick start guide, warranty guide
Care and cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products.
Security	Pattern, PIN or password lock; Built-in anti-theft
Spare parts and repairability	Removable battery and back cover

Frequently Asked Questions - 50e Neon ARCHOS

How to insert the SIM card and microSD card?

Remove the back cover. Insert the SIM card into slot 1 (3G/2G) or slot 2 (2G) and the microSD card into slot 3, following the diagram. Replace the cover.

How to turn the phone on and off?

To turn on, press and hold the ON/OFF button. To turn off, press and hold the same button and select Power off.

How to set up mobile data?

Pull down the status bar, tap the Settings icon, go to Data usage, and turn on the Mobile data switch.

How to connect to Wi-Fi?

Pull down the status bar, tap the WiFi icon to enable it, select the desired network and enter the password if required.

How to add a Google account?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account, choose Google, then follow the on-screen instructions.

How to back up my contacts?

Open the Contacts app, tap the Menu button, select Import/Export, import from SIM card to your Google account, then sync in Settings > Accounts > Google.

What to do if the phone does not turn on?

Charge the device for at least 30 minutes, then press and hold the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

How to lock the screen?

Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock, then choose a mode (pattern, PIN or password).

How to use the anti-theft feature?

Insert a SIM card, go to Settings > Security > Mobile Anti-theft, then follow the on-screen instructions.

How to take a photo with the flash?

Open the Camera app, tap the lightning icon to enable the flash, then take the photo.

USER MANUAL 50e Neon ARCHOS

Congratulations for the purchase of an ARCHOS device!

This quick start guide helps you to start using your device properly.

If you have more questions concerning the use of your device,

- You can consult the frequently asked questions on our website:

go to http://faq.archos.com/

- You can send us a message on Facebook:

go to www.facebook.com/ARCHOS

- You can contact our After-sales department:

go to www.archos.com, click Support > After-sales support >

- You can consult the declaration of conformity:

go to www.archos.com, click Support > Downloads >

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 50e Neon -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 Front camera ③ Phone speaker ④ Light sensor

Description of the phone

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

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ON/OFF: when the device is off, long press to turn on. When the device is on, short press to turn off the screen and long press to display options.

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Volume +/-: press +/- to adjust the volume. When you press the button, notification options are displayed. You can select the most appropriate one.

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Back: press to go back to the previous screen.

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Home: short press to return to the homescreen, long press to access Google Now.

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Recent apps: press to display recent apps.

Micro-USB port: plug the provided cable to charge the device or to connect it to a computer.

Headphone jack: connect the provided earphones to make hand-free calls.

Camera & Flash: take pictures or make movies. To extend movies duration, insert a micro-SD card. Activate the flash option in a dark environment and use it as a torch through the quick settings.

Light sensor: it turns off the screen when the device is close to your ear during a call.

Getting started

Assembling

After you have unpacked your mobile phone box:

1. Remove the device's back cover using the notch.
2. Insert your SIM card or Memory card in the corresponding slot.
3. Insert the device's battery.
4. Replace the back cover.

3G/2G slot 1. When inserting your SIM card or micro-SD card, make sure to follow the illustration, otherwise you may damage the slot or the card.

Micro-SD card slot 3

Getting started

Turning on

1. Plug the charging cable into the Micro-USB port and connect it to its charger.

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

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.

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

1. Follow the instructions.

If you have inserted a SIM card, you may need to enter a PIN code.

Beware of typing a wrong PIN code.

Tip:

Your device goes into standby mode when you do not use it for a specific period of time. To wake up your device, press the ON/OFF button. To set the duration, go to Settings > Display > Sleep.

On your homescreen

1. Swipe right to access Google Now
2. Press to access all your apps
3. Hold your finger on an app to move it right and create a new homescreen.
4. Say "Ok Google" to launch the search page.
5. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it. Touch again the bar to reveal the quick settings.

Mobile Data & WiFi connection

Mobile data connection

If your mobile phone subscription includes a mobile data option, 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 3G network.

Activating/Deactivating the mobile data

1. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it.
2. Touch again the bar to reveal the quick settings.
3. Select the Settings icon.
4. In Wireless & networks, select Data usage, then the SIM card tab.
5. Slide the Mobile data switch to turn on/off.

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 pull down the status bar to display it.
2. Touch the bar again to reveal the quick settings.
3. Select the WiFi icon to activate the WiFi connection.
4. Select "WiFi" below the WiFi icon.
5. 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.

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 synced to be saved. Your data is backed up on Google servers.

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

The list of information that can be synced is 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 is transferred.

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 the Home screen or the All Apps screen, select the Contacts 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.

1. Once the contacts are imported into the Google account, go to "Settings" > "Accounts" > "Google".
2. Select your Google account.
3. Select the Menu button, then "Sync now".

Your contacts are saved to your Google account.

Hints & tips for Android™

Moving a home screen item:

Touch and hold your finger onto it, 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 the "Uninstall" bin.

Creating application folders:

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

Widgets:

Hold your finger on a home screen at an empty location. Touch "Widgets".

Changing your wallpaper:

Hold your finger on a home screen at an empty location.

Touch "Wallpapers".

Locking the touchscreen:

Select the "Settings" app, then 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.

Mobile anti-theft:

1. Insert a SIM card in the device.
2. Go to Settings > Security and select Mobile anti-theft.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Troubleshooting

My phone is frozen or cannot switch on Charge your device. Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

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 3G network: On your device, tap Settings.

1. Select Wireless & networks > More... > Mobile networks.
2. In Mobile network settings, select your operator in Network operators.
3. In Mobile network settings, select Access point names, then select to add new parameters and enter the exact connection parameters provided by your 3G provider.

Welcome

WiFi connection

Google Account & Contacts

WLAN connection

WiFi connection

go to www.archos.com, click Support > After-sales support >

WiFi connection

Google account and contacts

Mobile data & WiFi connection

Mobile data connection

WiFi connection

Google account & Contacts

WiFi connection

Device description

WiFi connection

Phone description

WiFi connection

WiFi connection

DEVICE DESCRIPTION

DATA CONNECTION AND WIFI

Data connection

WiFi connection

SETTING UP GOOGLE ACCOUNT AND CONTACTS

Data connection

Getting started

Operation

Phone description

① Earpiece

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③ Volume key

④ Light sensor

Content

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Warranty Certificate

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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 area within

a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund

Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications

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

SAR

After the laboratory measurements, the SAR values for this mobile are:

Head Max: 0.891 W/Kg (10g)

Body Max: 1.240 W/Kg (10g)