70 COBALT - Tablet ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Tablet
Brand	ARCHOS
Model	70 Cobalt
Operating system	Android
Screen size	7 inches
Screen resolution	1024 x 600 pixels (estimated)
Connectivity	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Ports	1x Micro-USB, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x power connector
Card reader	Micro-SD
Camera	Front webcam
Speaker	Built-in
Battery	Rechargeable lithium-ion, capacity not specified
Battery life	Variable depending on use (estimated 4-6 hours)
Power supply	Included mains charger (5V)
Weight	Approximately 300 g
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Approximately 190 x 110 x 10 mm
Box contents	Tablet, USB cable, charger, warranty guide and legal notices
Setup wizard	Yes (language, date/time, WiFi, location services)
Screen lock	Pattern, PIN code or password
Reset button	Yes (hole accessible with a paperclip)
Factory reset	Volume+ and ON/OFF, recovery menu
Support and assistance	www.archos.com/support, registration at www.archos.com/register
Maintenance and cleaning	Soft, dry cloth
Spare parts and repairability	Not specified by the manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions - 70 COBALT ARCHOS

How to turn on the tablet?

Press the ON/OFF button until the screen turns on. If the tablet does not turn on, charge it for at least 10 minutes before trying again.

How to charge the battery?

Connect the included power cable to the tablet's power connector, then plug the charger into a mains outlet. The tablet can be used while charging. Use only the provided charger.

How to connect to a WiFi network?

Pull down the status bar to open the status panel, then select 'WiFi off'. Turn on WiFi by sliding the switch to 'ON'. Choose your network from the list and enter the password if required.

How to lock the screen?

Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock. Choose between pattern, PIN code or password. Once set, the screen will lock when you wake it up.

What to do if the tablet is unresponsive?

Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds or use the Reset button with a pointed object (like a paperclip) to force a restart.

How to factory reset?

Turn off the tablet. Press and hold the Volume+ button and press ON/OFF to turn on. In the recovery menu, use the volume buttons to navigate and ON/OFF to confirm. Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' then 'Yes -- delete all user data', finally 'Reboot system now'.

How to extend battery life?

Lower the screen brightness and disable wireless connections (WiFi, Bluetooth) when not in use. Close unused apps from the recent apps menu.

How to install apps?

Open the 'All apps' screen and select the Google Play Store (pre-installed). Search for the desired app, then follow the instructions to install. You can also transfer apps via a computer.

How to use Airplane mode?

From the status bar, open the quick settings panel and select the Airplane icon (or turn off all wireless connections). This disables WiFi, Bluetooth and mobile data.

How to update the software?

Visit the ARCHOS support website: www.archos.com/support. Download and follow the instructions to update your tablet. You can also check for system updates in Settings > About tablet.

USER MANUAL 70 COBALT ARCHOS

Package Contents. 2
Getting started. 3
Description of the device. 4
Through the Wizard. 5
Connecting to a WiFi network.. 6
The AndroidTM interface. 8
Getting familiar with Android^TM 12
Troubleshooting 14

For more information, please consult the FAQs of your product on www.archos.com. Make sure to read them before considering any product return.

Package Contents

ARCHOS 70 Cobalt

USB cable

Warranty, legal & safety booklet

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 whilst 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

①Webcam
② ON/OFF button
③Headphone jack

Micro-USB port
(5) Power connector
Volume buttons

(7) Micro-SD card slot
⑧ Reset button
(9) Loudspeaker

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.

Connectivity to a WiFi Network

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

① Touch and hold the time & battery icons to reveal the status bar. A blue line is displayed.

② Pull the blue line down to display the status dashboard.

③ Touch "WiFi off" in the status dashboard. The WiFi page will be displayed.

④ Slide the WiFi switch to "ON" positon.

The ARCHOS will scan for Wifi networks in range. 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.

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.
• To keep your WiFi connection ON when the device is on sleep, select the Menu icon in the "WiFi" page. Then, select Advanced > Keep WiFi on during sleep > Always.

The Android™ Interface

1 AndroidTM apps shortcuts

Touch to start an application.
2 Permanent Android™ apps shortcuts
Touch to start an application
Back button
Home button
Recent apps buttons
6 All Apps button

Touch this icon to show all the applications and widgets installed on your ARCHOS. All your downloaded applications are here.

GoogleTM Search

Touch "Google" for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search.
The status bar
Displays notifications and quick settings

The Android™ Interface

3:18 The Quick settings

1 Current user(1)
2 To adjust the screen brightness.
3 To access all your settings.
4 To turn on/off your WiFi connection.
5 To activate/deactivate automatic screen orientation as you turn your ARCHOS.
6 Percentage of battery remaining
7 To activate/deactivate all wireless connections, especially when flying.
8 To enable wireless display(2)

(1)New multi-user support for tablets lets different users have their own separate, customizable spaces on a single device. Add users in Settings > Device.
(2) You can share movies, YouTube videos, and anything that's on your screen on an HDTV. You need to connect a wireless display adapter to any HDMI-enabled TV to mirror what's on your screen quickly and easily.

The Recent Apps

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

Touch: to open an app.

Hold down: to display options

Swipe up or down: 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 or use the Hardware reset. To use the Hardware reset, press the "pinhole reset" button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.

If your device doesn't turn on:

1. Charge your device for at least 10 minutes.
2. Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds or use the Hardware reset. To use the Hardware reset, press the "pinhole reset" button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.

If your device is completely discharged:

Charge it for at least 10 minutes before it can start.

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. Use the System Monitor app.

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.

If you want to restore your product (forgotten password? erase all your settings?):

1. While holding Volume+, press the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.

The Android system recovery is displayed.

1. Use the Volume buttons to scroll and the ON/OFF button to validate.

Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and validate.

Select "Yes -- delete all user data" and validate.

Select "Reboot system now" and validate.

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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 aera 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.