50 PLATINUM, 50 TITANIUM - Smartphone ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Smartphone
Brand	ARCHOS
Model	50 PLATINUM, 50 TITANIUM
Dimensions (approx.)	146 x 73 x 10 mm
Weight (approx.)	160 g
Power supply	Lithium-ion battery 2000 mAh, charger 5V 1A
Display	5-inch capacitive touchscreen, resolution 480x854 pixels
Processor	Dual-core 1.3 GHz
RAM memory (RAM)	1 GB
Internal storage	4 GB (expandable via microSD up to 32 GB)
Camera	Rear 8 MP with flash, Front 2 MP
Connectivity	3G / EDGE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
SIM cards	Dual SIM: 1 micro SIM card 3G, 1 standard SIM card 2G
Operating system	Android (version not specified, update possible)
Main functions	Calls, SMS, Internet, GPS, Camera, Media player, Sensors (accelerometer, proximity)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid moisture and abrasive products.
Security	Use a screen lock (pattern, PIN or password). Do not expose to extreme temperatures.
Spare parts and repairability	Removable battery, removable back cover. For parts, contact ARCHOS customer service.
General information	Full manual available as PDF on ARCHOS website. Regular software updates.

Frequently Asked Questions - 50 PLATINUM, 50 TITANIUM ARCHOS

How to insert the SIM card and battery?

Remove the back cover using the notch. Insert the battery aligning the contacts. For the 3G SIM card, slide it into slot 1 (micro SIM) with contacts facing down. For the standard card, use slot 2. Put the cover back on.

How to set up my Google account?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account. Choose Google, follow the instructions to enter your username and password, or create a new account. This will allow you to access Play Store, Gmail, etc.

How to backup my contacts to Google?

Open the Contacts app, press the Menu button, choose Import/Export, then Import from SIM card. Then go to Settings > Accounts > Google, select your account, check Contacts and press Sync now.

How to enable 3G connection?

Make sure the 3G SIM card is inserted. Pull down the status bar and activate the Mobile data icon (it turns blue). The 3G icon appears in the status bar when connected to the network.

How to connect to WiFi?

Pull down the status bar, select Settings (or the WiFi icon). Enable WiFi by sliding the switch to ON. The phone searches for available networks. Select your network and enter the password if necessary.

What to do if my phone does not turn on or does not respond?

Check that the battery is properly in place. Remove and reinsert it. Connect the charger for at least 20 minutes. If the problem persists, try a reset by holding the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds.

What to do if the SIM card is blocked due to wrong PIN code?

Contact your network operator to obtain the PUK code (Personal Unblocking Key). Enter the PUK on the SIM unlock screen. After 10 incorrect attempts, the card will be permanently blocked.

How to set up screen lock?

Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock. Choose between Pattern, PIN or Password. Follow the instructions to set your code. The screen will lock automatically after inactivity.

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

To move an icon, long press it until you see positioning lines, then drag it to the desired location. To delete, drag it upward to the Remove icon. To uninstall an app, do the same from the All apps screen to the Uninstall icon.

What to do if my phone has no network or shows 'No service'?

Move to a better coverage area. Check with your operator that your line is active and you are in a coverage area. Restart the phone. If the problem persists, remove and reinsert the SIM card.

USER MANUAL 50 PLATINUM, 50 TITANIUM ARCHOS

Description of the phone. 3

Assembling. 6

Getting started. 8

Through the wizard. 9

3G & WiFi connection. 10

Google account & Contacts. 12

Touch screen actions. 14

Getting familiar with AndroidTM 15

Troubleshooting. 18

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.

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Package Contents

Check your product box for the following items:

• ARCHOS 50 Platinum
• Battery
• Headset
• Micro SIM adaptor
• 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.

2

Description of the phone

① Webcam
② Loudspeaker
Volume buttons
④ Microphone
⑤ ON/OFF button

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Description of the phone

⑥ Headset jack
⑦ Micro-USB port
Camera
⑨ Flashlight
10 Loudspeaker

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11Menu button
⑫Home button/Recent apps
13 Back button

Menu button: open the list of options available on the current screen.

Home button: short press to return to the Home screen; double press to open the list of recent applications.

Back button: return to the previous screen.

Assembling

1. Use the notch to remove the back cover.
   Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
2. To insert your 3G SIM card, slide it facing
   downwards in the 2G/3G slot (slot 1). To insert your standard SIM card, slide it facing downwards in the 2G slot (slot 2).
3. To insert a Memory card, push upwards
   the memory card slot and lift the cover. Place the Memory card. Close the cover and push it downwards.
4. Align the battery's 4 contact points with those of the phone and gently press the battery down into place.
5. Replace the battery cover clicking it back into position.

Before using your device for the first time, charge completely its battery.

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Getting started

Turn ON

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.
   When you turn on your device, a PIN code may be requested.
2. Type the PIN code supplied with your SIM card. Beware of typing a wrong PIN code.
3. Select 'OK'.
   If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications such as Play store and Gmail.

Turn OFF

To turn off your device, press and hold the ON/OFF button, and then select Power off > OK.

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

Tip:

Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the ON/OFF button.

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3G & WiFi connection

3G connection

With your 3G SIM card, you can connect to the Internet without setting.

The ARCHOS will only have signal if you are in an area covered by your 3G provider's 3G or EDGE network.

When connected to the 3G network, the 3G icon is displayed in the status bar.

To be able to access Internet, the mobile data icon must be activated. Drag down the status bar and touch the mobile data icon to activate it. The mobile data icon is blue when activated.

mobile data icon

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WiFi connection

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

1. Drag down the status bar.
   The status dashboard is displayed.
2. Touch the "Settings" icon to open the settings menu.
3. In the "Wireless & networks", 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.
4. Touch "WiFi" to display available networks
5. 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.

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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 steps to enter information about the account.

Once the account is created, you can access Play Store, Gmail, Talk, Maps and many other apps.

1. Go to "Settings" > "Accounts" > "Google".
2. Select your account.

The list of information that can be sync are displayed. Make sure they are all checked in order to be sync. Your data are backed up and you can get them back in case of loss of your device or SIM card.

Touch screen actions:

Tap: touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

Tap and hold: tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds.

Drag: tap an item and move it to a new location.

Double-tap: tap an item twice quickly.

Flick: briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens.

Pinch: place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together.

Hints & tips with Android™

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The extended home screen:

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

Home button

Short press the Home button to go back to the main screen.

Double press the Home button to display all the apps you have opened. Swipe any app left or right to close it.

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.

Hints & tips with Android™

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 Widget 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, touch "Settings". 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

My phone is frozen or cannot switch on

Check the battery contacts, remove and reinstall your battery, then turn your phone on. Check the battery power level, charge for at least 20 minutes.

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 3G network:

On your device, tap Settings.

Select Wireless & networks > More... > Mobile networks.

Select Network settings. In Network operators, select your operator. In Access Point Names, select the correct access point name and enter the exact connection parameters provided by your 3G 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 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.

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 i.i.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz	Military Radiolocation use. Reforming 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 aera within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund

Russian

None

Only for indoor applications

Federation

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

SAR

After the laboratory measurement, this mobile phone SAR value is: MAX SA:Head 0.333W/Kg Body 0.509W/Kg