50b Cobalt - Smartphone ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Smartphone
Brand	Archos
Model	50b Cobalt
Operating System	Android
Network	4G, WiFi, Bluetooth
SIM Cards	Dual Micro-SIM
Memory Card	Micro-SD
Screen	Not specified
Front Camera	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes, with flash
Fingerprint Reader	Yes
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Ports	Micro-USB, 3.5mm jack
Sensors	Light sensor
Speaker	Built-in
Microphone	Built-in
Power Supply	AC adapter (included)
Box Contents	Smartphone, battery, adapter, charging cable, quick guide, warranty booklet
Security	Pattern lock, PIN code, fingerprint
Troubleshooting	Hard reset, software updates
After-Sales Service	Online FAQ: faq.archos.com

Frequently Asked Questions - 50b Cobalt ARCHOS

How to insert the SIM card and memory card?

Remove the back cover using the notch. Insert the SIM card (Micro-SIM) into slot 1 or 2, and the Micro-SD memory card into slot 3. Follow the diagram to avoid damaging the connectors. Replace the cover.

How to charge the battery for the first time?

Plug the Micro-USB cable into the charger and your phone. Before first use, fully charge the battery. Use only the provided charger.

How to turn on and set up the phone?

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. Then follow the on-screen instructions to choose the language, connect to WiFi, and configure basic settings.

How to enable mobile data (4G)?

Pull down the status bar, then pull it down again to display quick settings. Select the Settings icon, then under 'Wireless & networks', choose 'Data usage'. Toggle the Mobile data switch for the desired SIM card.

How to set up Wi-Fi?

Pull down the status bar, pull it down again, then select the Wi-Fi icon. Tap 'Wi-Fi' at the bottom to see networks. Choose your network (those with a lock require a password) and connect.

How to register a fingerprint?

Go to Settings > Security > Fingerprint. Confirm with a backup pattern. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan your finger in different positions. You can register up to 5 fingerprints.

What to do if my SIM card is not detected?

Check that the SIM card is valid and inserted correctly according to the assembly diagram. If the problem persists, contact your operator for a replacement card.

How to reset the phone if it freezes?

If the phone is unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds or remove the battery and reinsert it. For a full reset, go to Settings > Backup & reset after backing up your data.

What to do if the startup logo loops?

You need to perform a full reset. Visit faq.archos.com, select your device, then follow the procedure 'How to reset my ARCHOS'.

Where to find additional help?

Go to faq.archos.com for solutions to common issues. You can also contact support via social networks Twitter (@archos) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/archos).

USER MANUAL 50b Cobalt ARCHOS

Congratulations on the purchase of an ARCHOS device! This quick start guide helps you start using your device properly. If you have more questions about using your device, visit us at:

twitter.com/archos

www.facebook.com/archos

Blog

https://blog.archos.com/

http://faq.archos.com/

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

www.archos.com, click Support > Downloads > Declaration of conformity

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.

Unboxing

Warranty, legal and safety notice

Quick start guide

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Charger adapter

Charging cable

Describing your device

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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.

Card type Slot Format
4G slot 1 Micro-SIM
4G slot 2 Micro-SIM
Memory card slot 3 Micro-SD

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

Starting up

Charging your battery completely

Plug the charging cable in the micro USB port and the adapter in a power outlet.

Leave the device until the battery is fully charged. Turning ON

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.
2. Follow the instructions to set up your device. Activating mobile date connection (4G)
3. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it.
4. Touch the bar again to reveal the quick settings.
5. Select the Settings icon.
6. In Wireless & networks, select Data usage, then the SIM card tab.
7. Slide the Mobile data switch to turn it on or off. Activating WiFi connection
8. Touch and pull down the status bar to display it.
9. Touch the bar again to reveal the quick settings.
10. 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.

Fingerprint reader

Use the fingerprint option to secure your device.

1. Select Settings > Security, then Fingerprint.
2. Select Continue.
3. Select a pattern as an alternative in case you are not able to use the fingerprint option.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
5. Record your finger in different positions for better detection.
6. You can add up to 5 fingerprints.

Troubleshooting

• My SIM card is not detected: make sure you have a valid SIM card. Insert the SIM card according to the process shown in the Assembling page. Try contacting your provider to renew the card if it is faulty.
• My device is frozen: press the ON/OFF button for more than 10 seconds or remove the battery and replace it.
• My device encounters dysfunctions: go to Settings > About phone > Check for update system to check for updates. If your device is up-to-date, try to reset the device from Settings > Factory data reset > Backup & restore. We recommend saving your files before resetting.
• My WiFi reception is too low: make sure you are not far from the WiFi hotspot. Update the firmware of the device: http://www.archos.com/support. Reset and redefine your connection parameters. Contact your WiFi connection provider.
• My device bootlogo is playing in a loop: you need to completely reset your device. Go to faq.archos.com and select your device. In Backup & Recovery, select How to reinitialize my ARCHOS.
• My device doesn't recognize my password or PIN: when setting a lock screen, select a code easy to remember. In some cases, you need to enter your email or to reset totally your device. See our FAQs.

FOR MORE ANSWERS ABOUT YOUR TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT HESITATE TO VISIT: FAQ.ARCHOS.COM

French

Contact us

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

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Rear camera-

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Getting started

Charging

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Light sensor

-Volume

-Power button

Rear camera

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Rear camera-

Fingerprint reader

Light sensor

-Volume +/-

Power on/off

Flash

Microphone

Speaker

Assembly

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Light sensor

Volume settings

Power button

Rear camera.

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: 0.978 W/Kg (10g)

Body Max: 1.765 W/Kg (10g)

Archos company (Contact address : ARCHOS SA 12 Rue Ampère 91430 Igny France) declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC: http://www.archos.com/support/download/conformity/CE_DOC_AC55BCO.

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