50d Helium - Smartphone ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	ARCHOS
Model	50d Helium
Product type	Smartphone
Operating system	Android
Mobile network	4G / 3G / 2G
Number of SIM cards	2 (slot 1: 4G/3G/2G, slot 2: 2G)
Memory card slot	Micro-SD (dedicated slot)
Rear camera	Yes, with LED flash
Front camera	Yes
Wireless connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth
Ports	Micro-USB (charging/sync), 3.5 mm headphone jack
Battery	Removable, rechargeable via Micro-USB
Sensors	Proximity sensor, light sensor
Voice assistant	Google Now with "Ok Google" command
Security	Screen lock (pattern, PIN code, password)
Box contents	Smartphone, battery, headset, USB cable, charger, quick start guide, warranty guide

Frequently Asked Questions - 50d Helium ARCHOS

What to do if my phone does not turn on?

Remove the battery, then put it back in. Charge your device for at least 15 minutes before trying again. If the problem persists, contact ARCHOS support.

How to connect my phone to a WiFi network?

Pull down the status bar, touch it again to access quick settings, then select the WiFi icon. Choose the desired network and enter the password if necessary.

How to set up a 4G connection?

Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Mobile networks. Select Network operators then the appropriate network, or modify the Access Point Names with the settings provided by your 4G operator.

What to do if my SIM card is blocked (wrong PIN code)?

Contact your network operator to get the PUK code. Enter this code on your phone to unlock the SIM card.

How to import my contacts from the SIM card?

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

How to lock the screen with a password?

Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock. Choose the lock type (pattern, PIN code, password) and follow the on-screen instructions.

How to add a Google account?

Select Settings > Accounts > Add account. Choose Google and follow the instructions to enter your credentials. A Google account allows access to the Play Store, Gmail, etc.

How to move or delete an icon from the home screen?

To move, press and hold the icon until you see positioning lines, then drag it. To delete, press and hold the icon and drag it upward to the Remove icon.

How to take a photo with flash?

Open the camera. Enable flash by pressing the flash icon on the screen. You can also use the flash as a torch through quick settings in the status bar.

Where can I find the declaration of conformity?

See the declaration of conformity on the ARCHOS website: http://www.archos.com/fr-fr/support/support_tech/downloads.html

USER MANUAL 50d Helium 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 50D 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.

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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 Camera 10 Flash light ⑪ Volume buttons 12 ON/OFF button 13 Loudspeaker 14 Microphone

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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.

4G/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. 2G slot 2

Micro-SD card slot 3

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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 provider's 4G or 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 again the bar to reveal the quick settings.
3. Select the WiFi icon to activate the WiFi connection

1. Select "WiFi" below the WiFi icon.
2. 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.

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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.

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.

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 4G 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 4G provider.

Table of contents

Box contents

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Getting started

Assembly

Getting started

Turning on the device

WiFi connection

Google Account & Contacts

Back up your contacts

French

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Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

Package Contents

German

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Getting Started

Assembly

Getting Started

Power On

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WLAN connection

Widgets:

Troubleshooting

Index

Getting started

Assembly

Getting started

Power on

WiFi connection

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Summary

Italian

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Introduction

Assembly

Introduction

Power on

Home screen

Wi-Fi connection

Google account and contacts

Getting to know Android™

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Table of contents

Getting started

Assembly

Dutch

Getting started

Switching on

On the home screen

Mobile data & Wi-Fi connection

Mobile data connection

WiFi connection

Google account & Contacts

Saving contacts

Widgets:

Troubleshooting

Index

Introduction

Assembly

Portuguese

Introduction

Power on

On your home screen

Portuguese

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Wi-Fi connection

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Contents

Package contents

Device description

RUSSIAN

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Device description

Getting started

Assembly

Getting started

Power on

On the home screen

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WiFi connection

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Table of contents

Phone description

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Phone description

On the home screen

Wi-Fi connection

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Package contents

Hungarian

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Getting started

Assembly

Getting started

Power on

On the home screen

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Wi-Fi connection

Hungarian

Saving contacts

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Troubleshooting

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Device box....2

Device description....3

DEVICE BOX

Description of the phone

GETTING STARTED WITH THE PHONE

Installing the phone

Turning on the phone

Turning on

On the home screen

DATA CONNECTION AND WIFI

Data connection

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WiFi connection

Vietnamese

GOOGLE ACCOUNT AND CONTACTS

Save contacts

ANDROID™ TIPS AND TRICKS

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Table of contents

Content

ARCHOS 50D Helium

- the phone

- Battery

- Earphone

- USB cable

- Charger

- User manual

- Warranty card

Phone description

Micro-USB port

1

Earphone jack

2

Front camera

3

Light sensor

4

Handset

5

Other applications

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Phone description

Setting up

Setting up

When opening the device box

Power on

Getting started

Main screen

Data connection

Add Google account

Instructions for use

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 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:

The max SAR value for head: 0.362W/kg (10g)

The max SAR value for body: 1.223W/kg (10g)

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

C€ 2200

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