40 Helium - Smartphone ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Smartphone
Brand	Archos
Model	40 Helium
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android (version 5.1 Lollipop presumably)
Screen	4 inches (estimated)
Screen resolution	480 x 800 pixels (WVGA - estimated)
Rear camera	5 megapixels with flash (estimated)
Front camera	0.3 megapixel (VGA - estimated)
Battery	Removable lithium-ion, 1500 mAh (estimated)
Network	4G/3G/2G (Dual SIM: slot 1: 4G/3G/2G, slot 2: 2G)
Expandable storage	Up to 32 GB via microSD card
Connectivity	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
Ports	Micro-USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor
Dimensions (estimated)	124 x 64 x 10 mm
Weight (estimated)	120 g
Box contents	ARCHOS 40 Helium, battery, hands-free kit, USB cable, charger, quick start guide, warranty and legal notices guide
Care and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid moisture and abrasive products.
Security	Use screen lock (pattern, PIN, password). Do not expose to water or extreme temperatures.
Repairability / Spare parts	Removable battery. For other repairs, contact customer service or a certified professional.

Frequently Asked Questions - 40 Helium ARCHOS

How to turn on the ARCHOS 40 Helium for the first time?

Before first use, fully charge the battery by connecting the USB cable to the charger and phone. Then, press and hold the ON/OFF button until the screen turns on. Follow the on-screen setup wizard.

How to insert the SIM card and microSD card?

Remove the back cover using the notch. Insert the SIM card into the corresponding slot (slot 1 for 4G/3G/2G, slot 2 for 2G only). Insert the microSD card into slot 3 (max capacity 32 GB). Replace the cover.

How to connect the phone to WiFi?

Pull down the status bar, then tap again to show quick settings. Select the WiFi icon to enable it. Tap 'WiFi' below the icon, choose your network, enter password if needed.

How to add a Google account?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account. Select Google and follow the on-screen instructions to enter your credentials. A Google account allows you to sync your contacts, use the Play Store, Gmail, etc.

How to import contacts from the SIM card to the phone?

Open the Contacts app. Tap the Menu button and choose Import/Export. Select Import from SIM card, then your Google account. Choose contacts and confirm. Then, sync via Settings > Accounts > Google > your account > Menu > Sync now.

Why does my phone show 'No service'?

This may be due to an area without network coverage. Try moving. Also check that mobile data is enabled: pull down the status bar, tap the quick settings icon, then enable mobile data. If the problem persists, contact your carrier.

The SIM card is locked after entering wrong PIN, what to do?

If you entered a wrong PIN three times, the SIM card is locked. You need to contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code. Enter the PUK code to unlock the card.

How to lock the screen with a pattern or code?

Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock. Choose the lock type: pattern, PIN code, or password. Confirm your choice. The screen will lock automatically after inactivity.

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

To move an icon, press and hold the icon until you see positioning lines, then drag it to the desired location. To delete it, drag it to the top of the screen onto the Remove icon.

How to configure the 4G connection?

Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Mobile networks. Select Network operators to choose the appropriate network. Then, in Access point names, add the exact settings provided by your 4G operator.

USER MANUAL 40 Helium ARCHOS

Description of the phone. 3

Getting started. 6

Mobile data & WiFi connection. 10

Google account & Contacts. 12

Hints & tips with AndroidTM 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

Package Contents

Check your product box for the following items:

-ARCHOS 40 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 Micro-USB port, 3 Phone speaker, 4 Front camera, 5 Recent apps, 6 Home/Google Now, 7 Back

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Description of the phone

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

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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. Volume +/-: press +/- to adjust the volume. When you press the button, notification options are displayed. You can select the most appropriate one. Recent apps: press to display recent apps. Home: short press to return to the homescreen, long press to access Google Now. Back: press to go back to the previous screen.

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.

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

2G slot 2

Micro-SD card slot 3 (Max 32 GB)

micro-SD card, make sure to follow the illustration, otherwise you may damage the slot or the card.

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Lift the back cover using the notch

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 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.
7. Once the contacts are imported in the Google account, go to "Settings" > "Accounts" > "Google".
8. Select your 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.

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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.

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.

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Table of contents

Google and contacts: 124

Getting to know Android™: 126

Troubleshooting: 128

Refer to the declaration of conformity at http://www.archos.com/ru-ru/support/support_tech/downloads.html

Package contents

Check that the following components are included in the package:

- ARCHOS 40 Helium - Battery - Headset - USB cable - Charger - Quick start guide - Warranty and safety instructions

The components included in the package and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. The components included are intended for use only with this device and may be incompatible with other devices.

Use of accessories that have not been approved for use with this device may cause damage to it.

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Device description

1 Headset jack ② micro-USB port 3 Speaker 4 Front camera 5 Back button 6 Home screen/Google Now 7 Back

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Device description

8 Camera 9 Flash 10 Power button 11 Volume control buttons 12 Speaker Microphone

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Back: Press to return to the previous screen.

micro-USB port: Insert the included cable to charge the device or connect the device to a computer.

Headset jack: Connect the included headset to make calls using the headset.

Camera & flash: Take photos or videos. To increase video duration, insert a microSD card. Activate the flash in low-light environments; the flash can also be used as a flashlight via quick

Getting started

Assembly

After removing the mobile phone from the box:

1. Close the device cover using the tool.
2. Insert the SIM card into the corresponding slot.
3. Insert the battery into the device.
4. Install the back cover in place.

The phone does not respond to actions or does not turn on.

1. Remove the battery and install it again. 2. Charge the device.

Cannot connect to the network, or the message 'No service' is displayed.

Try to establish a connection in another place. Check with the operator for coverage. Check with the operator if your SIM card is active. Try to select the available network manually. Try to establish a connection later if the network is overloaded.

Cannot make outgoing calls.

Make sure the phone is connected to the network and that the network is available and not overloaded.

Cannot receive incoming calls.

Make sure the phone is turned on and connected to the network (check that the network is available and not overloaded).

The PIN code of the SIM card is blocked.

Contact the mobile operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal Unblocking Key).

Setting up a new 4G network:

On the device screen, open the Settings menu.

1. Select Wireless & networks > More... > Mobile networks.
2. In the mobile network settings section, select the operator from the Network operators list.
3. In the mobile network settings section, select the access point names.

Select to add new parameters and enter the exact connection parameters provided by the 4G service provider.

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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 ReasonRemark

Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service

France Outdoor use

limited to 10

mWe.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 2454-2483.5 MHz 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: 1.290 W/kg; Body: 0.809 W/kg

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