97 XS - Tablet ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Touchscreen Tablet
Brand	ARCHOS
Model	97 XS
Operating System	Android
Screen	9.7 inches, capacitive touch
Connectivity	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth (not specified)
Ports	1 micro-USB, 1 mini-HDMI, 1 3.5mm audio jack, 1 micro-SD card reader, 1 proprietary port
Power supply	Included mains charger, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery life	Up to 8 hours of normal use (estimated)
Included accessories	USB cable, charger, quick start guide, warranty guide
Optional keyboard	Removable keyboard sold separately, attaches via rotating mechanism
Main functions	Internet browsing, Android apps, media playback, camera/webcam, calendar, email
Getting started	Charge the battery, setup wizard for initial configuration
Setup wizard	Touchscreen calibration, language selection, date/time settings, WiFi connection, accelerometer calibration
Touchscreen calibration	Accessible via Settings > Repair and formatting
WiFi network	Enable/disable, connect to networks with password, signal strength indicator
Troubleshooting	Force restart (10s on ON/OFF), touch calibration, close apps, firmware update via www.archos.com/support
Compatibility	PC and Mac (file transfer via USB), Google services (account required)

Frequently Asked Questions - 97 XS ARCHOS

How to turn on the ARCHOS 97 XS tablet for the first time?

Connect the charger, the tablet turns on automatically. If it does not turn on, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds. Then follow the setup wizard to configure the language, WiFi and Google account.

What to do if the touchscreen does not respond correctly?

Go to Settings > Repair and formatting and select Touchscreen calibration. If the problem persists, restart the tablet by holding the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

How to connect the tablet to a WiFi network?

In the status bar at the bottom right, tap the time twice to display quick settings. Enable WiFi, then select your network and enter the password. Check "Show password" to avoid errors.

The battery is not charging, what to do?

Make sure the charger is properly connected. If the charging indicator blinks rapidly, the battery is very low: wait a few minutes before the tablet starts. If nothing happens, try another cable or charger.

How to use the removable keyboard?

Rotate the tablet to detach it from the keyboard, lift the kickstand and fold it, then place the tablet on the dedicated slot of the keyboard. The keyboard connects automatically (sold separately).

How to install or uninstall apps?

From the All apps screen, press and hold the app icon, then drag it to the Uninstall icon at the top of the screen. To install, download from the Google Play Store.

How to create a folder to organize apps?

On the Home screen, press and hold an icon and drop it onto another icon. Both are grouped into a folder that you can rename.

How to lock the tablet with a PIN code?

Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock. Choose PIN, Pattern or Password. Follow the instructions to set up.

The tablet is running slow, what can I do?

Close unused apps by tapping the Recent apps icon and swiping thumbnails left or right. Reduce brightness and disable WiFi if not needed.

How to update the tablet firmware?

Go to www.archos.com/support to download the latest version. You can also check for updates from Settings > About tablet > System updates.

USER MANUAL 97 XS ARCHOS

Package Content 2 Getting started 3 Description of the device 4 Through the Wizard 6 Connecting to a WiFi network 7 The Android interface 8 Getting familiar with Android 12 Using your keyboard 14 Troubleshooting 16

For more information, please consult the FAQs and the User manual of your product on www.archos.com. Make sure to read them before considering any product return. Your deal may be no big deal. 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.

Package Content

ARCHOS 97XS

USB cable

QSG booklet

Warranty, legal & safety booklet

Charger

Getting Started

Charging

Charge your device by plugging your power cable into the micro-USB port.

The ARCHOS device will turn on and start charging.

The charging indicator light is on when the battery is charging.

It will blink when the battery is charged.

You can use your ARCHOS whilst it charges.

IMPORTANT: When the battery is completely empty and you plug in your device, the charging indicator light will turn on then start to blink. The indicator light blinking rapidly means that the device is charging but does not yet have enough power to start. This charging when off may take some time. Once the device has charged enough to start, it will switch on and display the ARCHOS boot logo.

TIPS:

To receive more complete service, please register your product. From your tablet, select the "Apps button", then select "Online registration" and follow the on-screen instructions. From a computer, go to www.archos.com/register.

Description of the device

Micro-SD card slot ② Micro-USB port 3 Headphone jack ④ Mini-HDMI video output* (5) Camera 6 Microphone ⑦ Loudspeaker ON/OFF button

Charging indicator Volume buttons 11 Proprietary port

• With optional Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable.

Through the Wizard

The first time you start up your ARCHOS, the installation wizard will help you set up your device:

• Touch-screen calibration
• Language
• Date & time
• WiFi connection
• Location service options
• 3rd party apps
• Accelerometer calibration

TIPS: We recommend that you set up your device in the WiFi zone of the network that you will regularly be using.

Connectivity to a WiFi Network

WARNING: Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone. You can access the WiFi settings quickly from the status bar in the bottom right corner of the screen.

1. Select the time in the status bar. The status dashboard is displayed.
2. Select the time a second time in the status dashboard. The quick settings will be displayed.
3. Select "WiFi" to open the WiFi settings menu.
4. If the WiFi is off, slide the WiFi switch to the "ON" position. Once the WiFi is on, the ARCHOS will scan for WiFi networks in range.
5. Select 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.

TIPS:

• When entering a WiFi password, we recommend that you select "Show password" so you can see the characters you are typing.
• To get the correct WiFi password (or settings) for the network, contact the WiFi network provider.
• If your WiFi is on and you are in range of a network that you previously connected to, your ARCHOS will automatically attempt to connect to it.

The Android™ Interface

GoogleTM Search

Tap "Google" for text search or tap the microphone icon for voice search. 2 Recent apps button Home button ④ Back button 5 All Apps button

Select this icon to show all the applications and widgets installed on your ARCHOS.

All your downloaded applications are here.

⑥ Widget 7 AndroidTM apps shortcuts

Select to start an application. The status bar Displays notifications and quick settings

The Android™ Interface

The Quick settings

Airplane mode:

To activate/deactivate all wireless connections, especially when flying.

WiFi:

To turn on/off your WiFi connection.

- Auto-rotate screen:

To activate/deactivate automatic screen orientation as you turn your ARCHOS.

- Brightness:

To adjust the screen brightness.

- Notifications:

To activate/deactivate incoming notifications.

- Settings:

To access all your settings.

The Recent Apps

Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps you've worked with recently:

• To open an app, tap it.
• To close an app, swipe it left or right.

Getting familiar with Android™

New firmware for your device

The Android™ operating system is periodically updated to bring new features. When a new firmware is available, select the "A" icon from the status bar and follow the instructions.

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 > Personal > Accounts & sync".
2. Select "Add account".
3. Select the account type "Google".
4. Follow the on-screen steps to enter information about the account.

The extended home screen

Navigate between different home screen panels by swiping left and right.

Moving a home screen item

Hold your finger onto it until the positioning gridlines appear, then slide it to the desired location, and release your finger.

Removing a home screen item

Select 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, select 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

Select the "All Apps" icon on your home screen. Select "Widgets" at the top of the screen. From the main Widgets screen, you can move around widgets just as you do for app icons.

Changing your wallpaper

Hold your finger on a home screen at an empty location, then choose from the list.

Locking the touchscreen

From the quick settings dashboard in the status bar, select Settings. In Settings, scroll down and select "Security". Select "Screen lock". Select 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.

Using your keyboard (may be sold separately)

1. Twist and lift the tablet. 2. Lift and fold the tablet stand.

Rear view of the tablet3. Place the tablet in the design

Troubleshooting

If your device is frozen:

Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

If your device doesn't turn on:

1. Charge your device.
2. Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

If the touchscreen doesn't function correctly:

From Settings > Repair & formatting, select Touch-screen calibration.

If you want to extend the life of your battery:

Decrease the screen brightness and turn off the wireless connections if not in use.

If your device functioning is too slow:

Close all apps which are not currently used.

If your WiFi reception is too low:

Make sure you are not far from the WiFi hotspot.

Update the firmware of the device from http://www.archos.com/support.

Reset and redefine your connection parameters.

Contact your WiFi connection provider.

WiFi network connection

Safety instructions

USB charging cable

Getting started

Charging

Connect the device, plugging the power cables to the micro-USB port.

The ARCHOS device turns on when the charger is connected.

During battery charging, the charging indicator lights up.

It will turn off when the battery is fully charged.

You can use the ARCHOS device while it is charging.

WARNING: When turning on the device with a completely discharged battery, the charging indicator light will turn on, then go off. The rapid blinking of the indicator means that the device is charging, but the energy for startup is insufficient. The charging process in the off state may take some time. After the device has charged enough to start up, it will turn on and display the ARCHOS boot screen.

TIP:

Register your device to get more complete service. Touch the Apps button on the home screen, then select Online registration (Interactive registration) and follow the on-screen instructions. When using a computer, go to www.archos.com/register.

Device description

Micro-SD card slot ② Micro-USB port ③ Headphone jack ④ Mini-HDMI output* (5) Camera ⑥ Microphone 7 Speaker ⑧ Power button

9 Charging indicator 10 Volume buttons 11 Proprietary port

• With optional Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable.

Setup wizard

Uninstall

Touch the element on the screen "All applications" and hold your finger, drag it to the upper part of the screen and release to uninstall.

Creating an application shortcut:

Place the shortcut of one application on top of another on the home screen, and the two shortcuts will merge.

Widgets:

Tap and hold the "All apps" shortcut on the home screen. Tap and hold the widget at the top of the screen. On the home screen, widgets can be placed in the same way as app shortcuts.

Changing wallpapers:

Press and hold on an empty area of the home screen, then select a wallpaper from the list.

If the device does not turn on:

1. Charge the device. 2. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.

If the touch screen is not working properly:

Select Settings > Repair & formatting, then tap Touch-screen calibration.

If you want to extend battery life:

Reduce screen brightness and turn off wireless connections when they are not in use.

If the device is running too slowly:

Close all apps that are not currently in use.

If the Wi-Fi signal is too weak:

Make sure you are not too far from the Wi-Fi access point.

Update the device's built-in firmware: http://www.archos.com/support.

Reset and re-enter the connection parameters.

Contact your Wi-Fi network provider.

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 mW e.i.r.p.

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the

within the band

2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent

2454-2483.5 MHz

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 are restricted to indoor use in France.

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

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 tablet\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.