Arnova 7C G2 - Tablet ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	ARCHOS
Model	Arnova 7C G2
Product type	Touchscreen tablet
Dimensions (estimated)	192 x 122 x 11 mm
Weight (estimated)	350 g
Screen size	7 inches
Operating system	Android™
Processor (estimated)	1 GHz
RAM memory (estimated)	512 MB
Storage	Micro-SD card (not included)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G
Ports	Micro-USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack, power connector
Slots	1x Micro-SD, 1x SIM
Speaker	Built-in
Microphone	Built-in
Battery (estimated)	Li-ion 3000 mAh
Power supply	Wall charger via dedicated connector
Buttons	ON/OFF, Volume, Home, Menu, Back, Search, Reset
Main functions	Web browsing, Email, AppsLib, Multimedia, Social networks
Maintenance and cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid products.
Safety	Do not expose to moisture, do not open the device, use only the supplied charger.
Spare parts and repairability	Reset button accessible. For any repair, contact ARCHOS technical support.
General information	Product registration recommended at arnovatech.com/register

Frequently Asked Questions - Arnova 7C G2 ARCHOS

How to turn the Arnova 7C G2 on and off?

To turn on, hold down the ON/OFF button until the logo appears. To turn off, hold the same button, then press Shut down and confirm with OK. For sleep mode, briefly press the button.

How to charge the battery?

Connect the supplied power cable to the device's power connector and to a wall outlet. Do not charge via a USB port. The battery should be fully charged before first use.

How to connect to a Wi-Fi network?

Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks. Enable Wi-Fi, then select Wi-Fi settings. Choose a network from the list, enter the password if required, and press Connect.

How to insert a SIM card for 3G?

Turn off the device. Insert the SIM card into its slot, with the chip facing upwards. Restart. If a PIN code is requested, enter it. If connection fails, check settings with your operator.

How to reset the device if it freezes?

If the device becomes unresponsive, use the reset button located on the side. Insert a paperclip or similar object into the small hole to press the button.

How to transfer files from a computer?

Connect the Arnova to a computer via the supplied USB cable. On the device, select Turn on USB storage. The Micro-SD card appears as a drive. Copy your files into desired folders. Safely eject the device before disconnecting.

How to update the software?

Visit www.arnovatech.com, section Downloads to find the firmware. Follow the provided instructions to install the update.

How to add applications?

Connect to the internet, then open the AppsLib icon. Browse free or paid applications and download them directly to your device.

How to save battery?

Reduce screen brightness, disable Wi-Fi or 3G when not in use, and close background applications. Avoid extreme temperatures.

How to clean the screen and casing?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the screen and casing. Never use liquid or abrasive products that could damage the device.

USER MANUAL Arnova 7C G2 ARCHOS

Thank you for choosing this ARNOVA product. We hope that you will enjoy using it and that it will give you satisfaction for many years to come. Once you unpack your ARNOVA product, we recommend that you take a few minutes to register it (http://arnovatech.com/register). This will allow you to get access to ARNOVA technical support (http://arnovatech.com/support).

NEED HELP?

On our Website: See the Frequently Asked Questions section on http://arnovatech.com/faq

Contact our Technical Support Team: Visit http://arnovatech.com/support for e-mail support. Please register your product before contacting Technical Support (see Register your Product).

SOFTWARE UPDATE

The ARNOVA operating system (the system that runs your device) is periodically updated to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes.

support&account > Downloads = firmware

P/N:109940

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.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

1 Power Button: press and hold to switch on.

• To switch off, when you press and hold on the Power button, a window appears with a list of options. Touch "Power Off" > "Ok" to fully shut down your ARNOVA. -To put your device in standby, press the Power button once.

2 Volume buttons

Built-in microphone. Micro-SD card slot: a Micro-SD card should be inserted in the device. It allows the device to be identified as a removable storage when connected to a PC. 5 SIM card slot: Any standard SIM card can be inserted. 6 Loudspeaker. 7 Headphone jack. Micro-USB port: to connect your ARNOVA to your computer, using the included USB cable (to transfer files via USB 2.0 or higher). Power connector: to connect the supplied power cable. 10 Reset button: If your device is frozen, you can turn it off by pressing the reset button.

Menu - gives menu options according to the current screen. Home - Short press: return to the Home screen. Hold: jump to one of the recent applications.

Search - allows you to search for an item on the device or on the Internet. Back - returns to the previous screen.

GO! STARTING UP

Before using your ARNOVA for the first time, completely charge the battery!

Charging the Battery

1 Connect the supplied power cable to the ARNOVA Power connector and to a wall outlet. 2 The ARNOVA device will start charging. IMPORTANT: The device should not be charged via a USB port.

CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK

For this procedure to work, you need to be in a WiFi zone that will allow you to connect to it. Every time the ARNOVA is in range of a network that you have already configured once, it will attempt to make a connection.

1 To configure a new WiFi network, go on the Home screen, tap on the Menu icon then select Settings

2 In the Settings screen, select Wireless & networks.

3 If the WiFi is off, tap on the Wi-Fi line to turn it on. Then select Wi-Fi settings. The ARNOVA will scan for available WiFi networks and display them at the bottom of the screen.

4 Tap on the network you want to connect to, enter the required network information* and then tap on Connect. Your ARNOVA will now attempt to establish a connection to that WiFi hot spot with the network parameters you entered.

CONNECTING TO A 3G NETWORK

Your Arnova 7c G2 is equipped with a SIM card slot. Any standard SIM card can be inserted. There is no provider restriction. Note that the Arnova 7c G2 will only have signal if you are in an area covered by your 3G provider's 3G or EDGE network.

Inserting your SIM card

IMPORTANT: Before inserting a SIM card, you must turn off the device.

Switch off the device.

Insert the SIM card in the SIM card slot. Make sure to have the chip side up when you insert it.

Turn on the device.

AP in number may be requested. Enter the SIM card pin number. Your device will attempt to connect to the 3G network of your provider.

NOTE: If your device does not connect to your 3G provider's network:

1. Contact your 3G provider to obtain the connection parameters.
2. On your device, tap the Menu icon, then settings.
3. Select Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. -In Network operators, select your operator. -In Access Point Names, select the correct access point name and enter the exact connection parameters.

CUSTOMIZING YOUR PRODUCT

Customizing the Home screen items

• To add a Home screen item (shortcuts, widgets, etc.), hold your finger on the screen at an empty location, then choose from the list. You can also tap on the Menu icon and select Add + , at the bottom of the screen.
• To move a Home screen item, hold your finger onto it until it gets larger, then drag it to the desired location, and release your finger.
• To remove a Home screen item, hold your finger onto it, drag it onto the recycle bin (while you're holding an item, the Applications tab, on the right side of the screen, turns into a recycle bin) and release your finger.

Adding more applications with APPSLIB: With the ARNOVA connected to the Internet, tap on the AppsLib icon. This online library of free and purchasable applications has thousands of fun games and useful applications to download and use.

Changing the Settings: From the Home screen, tap on the Menu icon, then tap on Settings and choose a category: Wireless controls, Sound & display, Date & time, etc.

THE ARNOVA INTERFACE

Your ARNOVA device is equipped with a capacitive touchscreen. Use your finger pulp to navigate.

These are the default Android™ shortcuts (Web Browser, EMail, etc.). Tap on an icon to open the corresponding application. You can customize the Home screen by adding/removing shortcuts and widgets, changing the wallpaper, etc. See next page.

Application button

Tap on this icon to reveal all the Android™ applications installed on your ARNOVA (games, various tools, etc.). You can copy them onto the Home screen. You can get more Android™ applications from AppsLib.

The extended Home screen

Slide your finger horizontally on the screen to go to the left or right side of the extended Home screen.

TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO YOUR ARNOVA

IMPORTANT: A Micro-SD card should be inserted in the device. It works as your device storage. If there is no Micro-SD card, you can't transfer files to your device.

1 Connect the supplied USB cable to the ARNOVA and to a running computer via USB 2.0 or higher. 2 The ARNOVA will ask you if you want to connect it. Tap on Turn on USB storage to connect it and press OK to confirm. Within a few seconds the Micro-SD card will appear as an icon on your computer. 3 You can transfer your media files to the Micro-SD card either by copy/pasting them into the respective folders using Windows® Explorer (or the Finder on a Mac®), or by using Windows Media® Player. Open Windows Media Player® and then use the Sync tab to synchronize your music, videos, and photos onto your Micro-SD card. See Windows Media Player®'s Help to learn more about this. Once all your file transfers are finished, close Windows® Explorer and any other program that may have read or written to the Micro-SD card. Click on the 'safely remove' icon in the system tray, next to the clock. You can now unplug the USB cable.

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT!

→ On the Internet: http://arnovatech.com/register

CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK

Applications button

TRANSFERRING MULTIMEDIA FILES

CUSTOMIZING YOUR PRODUCT

Applications button

TRANSFERRING MEDIA FILES

CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK

TRANSFERRING MULTIMEDIA FILES

CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS NETWORK

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WIFI NETWORK CONNECTION

CUSTOMIZE YOUR PRODUCT

Applications button

TRANSFERRING MEDIA TO YOUR ARNOVA

CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK

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: Frequency 2454-2483.5 MHz is restricted to indoor use in France.

Consult the declaration of conformity on http://www.arnovatech.com/products/declaration_conformity.html

CHARGING SPECIFICATIONS

Adaptor Model: HNC050200X

Output: 5.0V, 2.0A

Relative Humidity: 10% ~ 90%

Input: 100-240V; 50/60Hz

Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C.