50c Platinum - Smartphone ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Smartphone
Brand	ARCHOS
Model	50c Platinum
Dimensions (approx.)	143 x 72 x 9 mm
Weight (approx.)	150 g
Display	5-inch, 854 x 480 pixel resolution
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Processor	Quad-core 1.3 GHz
RAM	1 GB
Internal Storage	8 GB, expandable via microSD
Rear Camera	8 megapixels with LED flash
Front Camera	2 megapixels
Battery	2000 mAh removable
Connectivity	3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
SIM	Dual SIM (1x 3G/2G, 1x 2G)
Ports	Micro-USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Sensors	Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
Charger	5V 1A charger
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth
Security	Screen lock by pattern, PIN or password
Spare parts and repairability	Removable battery, back cover, USB cable, charger
General Information	User manual available in several languages

Frequently Asked Questions - 50c Platinum ARCHOS

How to insert the SIM card and memory card?

Remove the back cover using the notch. Insert the SIM card into slot 1 (3G/2G) or slot 2 (2G) and the microSD card into slot 3. Respect the indicated orientation to avoid damaging the connectors. Replace the cover.

How to charge the battery for the first time?

Connect the USB cable to the charger and to the phone's micro-USB port. Before first use, fully charge the battery for approximately 3 to 4 hours. Use only the provided charger.

How to set up a Google account?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account. Select Google and follow on-screen instructions to enter your email and password. A Google account allows you to access the Play Store, Gmail, Maps, and back up your contacts.

How to connect to a Wi-Fi network?

Pull down the status bar, then touch it again to show quick settings. Tap the Wi-Fi icon to enable it, then select Wi-Fi below the icon. Choose the desired network and enter the password if needed.

What to do if the phone does not turn on?

Remove the battery, reinsert it, and try again. Plug in the charger and wait a few minutes. If the problem persists, perform a factory reset (see the manual for the procedure).

How to import contacts from the SIM card?

Open the Contacts app, tap the Menu button, and select Import/Export. Choose Import from SIM card, select your Google account, then the contacts to import. Confirm and then sync your account.

How to create an application folder on the home screen?

From the home screen, long-press an app icon and drop it onto another icon. This will create a folder containing both apps. You can then rename the folder.

How to change the wallpaper?

Long-press on an empty area of the home screen. Select Wallpapers and choose an image from the gallery or preset wallpapers. Confirm your choice.

How to lock the screen with a PIN code?

Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock. Select PIN and enter a 4-digit code. Confirm the code. From now on, a code will be required each time the screen is turned on.

What to do if the phone shows 'No service'?

Check that you are in an area covered by your carrier. Try restarting the phone or removing/reinserting the SIM card. If the problem persists, contact your carrier to check network coverage.

USER MANUAL 50c Platinum ARCHOS

Table of contents

Package contents....2

Description of the phone....3

Getting started....6

Mobile data & 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.

Consult the declaration of conformity on http://www.archos.com/gb-en/support/support_tech/downloads.html

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Package Contents

Check your product box for the following items:

-ARCHOS 50c Platinum -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.

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Description of the phone

① Micro-USB port ② Headset jack ③ Front camera ④ Phone speaker ⑤ Light sensor ⑥ Recent apps ⑦ Home/Google NOW ⑧ Back

English

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Description of the phone

⑨ Flash light 10 Camera 11 ON/OFF button ⑫ Volume buttons 13 Loudspeaker

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English

	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.	Micro-USB port: plug the provided cable to charge the device or to connect it to a computer.
	Volume +/-: press +/- to adjust the volume. When you press the button, notification options are displayed. You can select the most appropriate one.	Headphone jack: connect the provided carphones to make hand-free calls.
	Recent apps: press to display recent apps.	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.
	Home: short press to return to the homescreen, long press to access Google Now.
	Back: press to go back to the previous screen.	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. The 2G slot is below the 3G/2G slot.

Getting started

Turning on

1. Plug the charging cable in 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 in 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.

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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 3G network provider.

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.

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English

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 again the bar 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.

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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 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.

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English

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.
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 your Google account.

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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 "Uninstall" bin.

Creating application folders:

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

English

Widgets:

Hold your finger on a homescreen 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.

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Troubleshooting

My phone is frozen or cannot switch on

1. Remove and replace the battery.
2. Charge your device.

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.

Table of contents

Box contents

Getting started

Assembly

Getting started

Turning on the device

French

WiFi Connection

Google Account & Contacts

Back up your contacts

French

Widgets:

Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

Package Contents

Getting Started

Assembly

German

Getting Started

Power On

German

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WLAN connection

Widgets:

Troubleshooting

Index

Getting started

Assembly

Getting started

Power on

WiFi connection

Widgets:

Table of contents

Introduction

Assembly

Italian

Introduction

Power on

Home screen

Wi-Fi connection

Google account and contacts

Getting to know Android™

Widgets:

Table of contents

Getting started

Assembly

Dutch

Getting started

Power on

On the home screen

Dutch

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Mobile data & WiFi connection

Mobile data connection

WiFi connection

Google account & Contacts

Saving contacts

Widgets:

Troubleshooting

Index

Introduction

Assembly

Introduction

Power on

On your home screen

Portuguese

Wi-Fi connection

Widgets:

Contents

Package contents

Device description

Device description

Getting started

Assembly

Getting started

Power on

On the home screen

RUSSIAN

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WiFi connection

Widgets:

Table of contents

Phone description

Phone description

On the home screen

Polish

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Wi-Fi connection

Widgets:

Table of contents

Package contents

Getting started

Assembly

Getting Started

Power On

On the Home Screen

Hungarian

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Wi-Fi Connection

Hungarian

Saving Contacts

Widgets:

Troubleshooting

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Box Contents....2

BOX CONTENTS

PHONE DESCRIPTION

PHONE DESCRIPTION

GETTING STARTED WITH THE PHONE

Install the phone

Getting started

Turn on the phone

On the home screen

DATA CONNECTION AND WIFI

Data connection

170

WiFi connection

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Vietnamese

GOOGLE ACCOUNT AND CONTACTS

Save contacts

Widgets:

TROUBLESHOOTING

Table of contents

Content

ARCHOS 50c Platinum

- Phone

- Battery

- Headset

- USB cable

- Charger

- User manual

- Warranty card

Phone description

Micro-USB port

1

Front camera

2

Front camera

3

Earpiece

4

Light sensor

5

Recent apps

6

Flash

Camera

Phone description

Getting started

Setting up

When opening the device box

Power on

Getting started

Main screen

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Data connection

Add Google account

Sort by Google contacts

Save contacts

User instructions

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)

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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 2454-2483.5MHZ 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: 0.252 W/Kg

Body: 0.598 W/Kg

Archos company declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC