Carbon 80 - Tablet ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Tablet
Brand	ARCHOS
Model	Carbon 80
Dimensions (approx.)	200 x 140 x 10 mm
Weight (approx.)	350 g
Operating system	Android
Screen	8-inch capacitive touchscreen
Processor	Quad-core (estimated)
RAM	1 GB (estimated)
Internal storage	8 GB (estimated)
Wireless connectivity	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Front camera	Yes (webcam)
Rear camera	Yes
Sensors	Microphone, accelerometer (estimated)
Ports	micro-USB, micro-HDMI, 3.5 mm headphone jack, micro-SD card reader
Battery	Rechargeable lithium-ion, estimated capacity 4000 mAh
Power supply	Provided mains charger (5 V)
Box contents	Tablet, quick start guide, warranty guide, power cable
Care and cleaning	Use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquids or abrasive products.
Security	Screen lock by pattern, PIN code or password. Reset via reset button.
Repairability and spare parts	Parts not specified by manufacturer. For any issue, contact ARCHOS support.

Frequently Asked Questions - Carbon 80 ARCHOS

What should I do if the tablet does not turn on?

Charge the tablet for at least 30 minutes, then press and hold the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

How to reset the tablet?

Use the reset button located on the back of the device, near the microphone.

The battery drains quickly, what should I do?

Decrease screen brightness and disable wireless connections (WiFi, Bluetooth) when not in use.

How to connect to a WiFi network?

From the status bar, select the time, then the status panel. Enable WiFi and choose your network. Enter the password if necessary.

The screen is unresponsive to touch, what should I do?

Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds to force a restart. If the problem persists, perform a reset using the reset button.

How to insert or remove a micro-SD card?

Insert the card into the micro-SD slot located on the side of the tablet. To remove, push gently until it clicks.

How to update the tablet's software?

Visit www.archos.com/support to download and install the latest updates.

How to improve WiFi reception?

Move closer to the WiFi hotspot, update the software, reset WiFi settings in network settings, or contact your internet service provider.

How to change the wallpaper?

Press and hold on an empty space on the home screen, then choose an option from the list (gallery, live wallpapers...).

The tablet is running slowly, what should I do?

Close unused applications using the 'Recent apps' button by swiping them off the screen.

USER MANUAL Carbon 80 ARCHOS

Package contents....2

Getting started....3

Description of the device....4

Through the wizard....5

Connecting to a WiFi network....6

The Android™ interface....8

Getting familiar with Android™ 9

Troubleshooting....10

For more information, please consult the FAQs 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 Contents

ARCHOS 80 Carbon

QSG booklet

Warranty, legal & safety booklet

USB cable Charger

Getting Started

Charging

Connect the supplied power cable to the ARCHOS and to a wall outlet. The ARCHOS device will turn on and start charging.

- You can use your ARCHOS while it charges.

- Let your device charge completely the first time you use it.

- Use only the supplied charger.

When your device is completely discharged, you need to charge it for at least 10 minutes before the charging battery icon can be displayed.

TIPS:

To receive more complete service, please register your product. From a computer, go to www.archos.com/register.

Description of the device

Back of the device

① Webcam ② Microphone ③ Charging indicator ④ Reset button

⑤ Headphone jack ⑥ Micro-SD card slot ⑦ Micro-HDMI video output* ⑧ Micro-USB port

⑨ Power connector ⑩ ON/OFF button ⑪ Camera

* With optional Micro-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:

- Language - Date & time - WiFi connection - Location service options - 3rd party apps

TIPS:

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

Connecting to a WiFi Network

WARNING: Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone.

① Touch the time in the status bar. The status dashboard is displayed. ② Touch the time a second time in the status dashboard. The quick settings will be displayed. ③ Slide the WiFi switch to ON position. Touch WiFi to open the WiFi settings menu. ④ The ARCHOS will scan for WiFi networks in range. 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.

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

① Google™ Search

Touch "Google" for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search. ② "Recent apps" button ③ "Home" button ④ "Back" button ⑤ "All Apps" button Touch this icon to show all the applications and widgets installed on your ARCHOS. All your downloaded applications are here. ⑥ Android™ apps shortcuts Touch to start an application. ⑦ The status bar Displays notifications and quick settings. ⑧ The volume buttons

The Android™ Interface

The Recent Apps

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

Touch: to open an app.

Swipe left or right: to close an app.

Getting familiar with Android™

The extended home screen:

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

Moving a home screen item:

Touch and 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:

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:

Touch the All Apps icon on your home screen. Touch 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:

In Settings, 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

If your device is frozen:

Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

If your device doesn't turn on:

1. Charge your device for at least 30 minutes.
2. Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

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: http://www.archos.com/support. Reset and redefine your connection parameters. Contact your WiFi connection provider.

Table of Contents

ARCHOS 80 Carbon

USB Cable Charger

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Widgets:

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USB Cable

Charger

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

ARCHOS 80 Carbon

USB cable charger

Widgets:

Changing the background:

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USB cable charger

Getting started

Widget:

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USB cable charger

Getting started

Charging the batteries

① Google™ Search

Widgets:

ARCHOS 80 Carbon

USB charging cable

Home

Charging the battery

Widgets:

Lock the touch screen:

ARCHOS 80 Carbon

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 2454-2483.5MHz 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.