96 XENON - Tablet ARCHOS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Touchscreen Tablet
Brand	ARCHOS
Model	96 XENON
Operating System	Android™
Screen	9.6 inches (estimated)
Mobile Network	3G (Dual SIM)
Wireless Connectivity	WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
Connectors	1× micro-USB, 1× 3.5mm audio jack
Camera	Rear camera with flash, front webcam
Buttons	Power, Volume +/-, Reset
Speaker	Built-in
Microphone	Built-in
Power	AC charger included, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
External Storage	microSD card (dedicated slot)
Sensors	Accelerometer (auto-rotation)
Software Features	Customizable home screen, app folders, widgets, screen lock (pattern, PIN, password)
Box Contents	ARCHOS 96 XENON tablet, charger, micro-USB cable, quick start guide, warranty guide

Frequently Asked Questions - 96 XENON ARCHOS

How to insert a SIM card or memory card?

Before handling, turn off the tablet. Open the back cover using the notch. For the SIM card, slide it into slot 1 or 2 with the magnetic side down. For the memory card, insert it into the TIF (microSD) slot also with the magnetic side down. Close the cover.

How to activate 3G connection?

From the status bar, swipe down to display quick settings. Select the Mobile data icon to activate it. If the connection doesn't work, check the APN settings with your carrier.

How to connect to a WiFi network?

Make sure you are in a WiFi area. Open quick settings, enable WiFi by sliding the switch to ON. The tablet searches for available networks. Select your network, enter the password if necessary. To show the password, check Show password.

What to do if the tablet does not turn on?

Charge the tablet for at least 10 minutes. If it still does not turn on, press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds or use the Reset button with a pointed object (paperclip). If the problem persists, contact ARCHOS support.

How to reset the tablet if it freezes?

Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds or use the Reset button on the device. Insert a straightened paperclip into the RESET hole to force a restart.

How to lock the screen with a code?

Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock. Choose between pattern, PIN, or password. Once set, the screen locks automatically and you will need to enter the code to unlock it.

How to transfer files from a computer?

Connect the tablet to the computer via the micro-USB cable. On the tablet, a notification appears: select Transfer files (MTP). The computer then recognizes the tablet as a storage device.

How to use the tablet with two SIM cards?

The ARCHOS 96 XENON tablet has two SIM slots. Insert both SIM cards as indicated (magnetic side down). Then, in Settings > SIM management, configure the default card for calls, SMS, and mobile data.

How to save battery?

Reduce screen brightness via quick settings. Disable WiFi, Bluetooth, and mobile data when not in use. Enable Airplane mode if necessary. You can also check battery settings to identify power-hungry apps.

How to update the tablet software?

Connect to a WiFi network. Go to Settings > About tablet > Software updates. If an update is available, follow the instructions to download and install it. You can also manually check on the ARCHOS website.

USER MANUAL 96 XENON ARCHOS

Package contents....2

Getting started....3

Description of the device....4

Inserting SIM & Micro-SD cards....5

3G & WiFi connection....6

The Android interface....8

Getting familiar with Android ......12

Troubleshooting....14

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.

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

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Package Contents

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

QSG booklet

Warranty, legal & safety booklet

USB cable

Charger

2

Getting Started

Charging

1. Charge your device by plugging your power cable into the micro-USB port. The ARCHOS device will start charging.
2. Press the Power button to turn on the device.
3. You can use your ARCHOS whilst it charges.
4. Let your device charge completely the first time you use it.
5. 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.

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To receive more complete service, please register your product.

From a computer, go to www.archos.com/register.

Description of the device

① Webcam ② Headphone jack ③ ON/OFF button ④ Volume buttons

⑤ Hardware reset ⑥ Microphone ⑦ Micro-USB port ⑧ Camera

⑨ Flash ⑩ Loudspeaker

Inserting SIM & Micro-SD cards

WARNING: Make sure to turn off your device before inserting the SIM & memory cards.

Opening

Use the notch to remove the back cover.

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Inserting a SIM card

For your SIM card, slide it facing downwards in the 2G/3G slots (1&2).

Inserting a Memory card

Slide it facing downwards in the slot TIF (3).

Closing

Replace the back cover, clicking it back into position.

3G & WiFi connection

3G connection

To be able to access the Internet, the mobile data icon must be activated.

Activating the mobile data

1. Touch and hold the time & battery icons to reveal the status bar.
2. Pull the white line down to display the status dashboard.
3. Touch the mobile data icon to activate it.

When the mobile data is activated, it turns blue.

If your device does not connect to your 3G provider's network: Contact your 3G provider to obtain the connection parameters. On your device, tap Settings.

Select Wireless & networks > More... > Mobile networks. In Network operators, select your operator. In Access Point Names, select the correct access point name and enter the exact connection parameters.

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When you encounter connection problems, see the FAQs on www.archos.com or contact your 3G network connection provider.

WiFi connection

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

1. Touch and hold the time & battery icons to reveal the status bar.
2. Pull the white line down to display the status dashboard.
3. Touch the "Settings" icon to open the settings menu.
4. In the "Wireless&networks" section, 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. Touch "WiFi" to display available networks.
6. 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.

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• 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.
• 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 Google™ Search

Touch "Google" for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search.

② Android™ apps shortcuts

Touch to start an application.

③ Back button

④ Home button

⑤ Recent apps buttons

⑥ Permanent Android™ apps shortcuts

Touch to start an application

⑦ All Apps button

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

⑧ The status bar

Displays notifications and quick settings

The Android™ Interface

(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 Quick settings

1 Current user (1) 2 Percentage of battery remaining 3 To access all your settings. 4 To turn on/off your WiFi connection. 5 To turn on/off your Bluetooth connection. 6 To activate/deactivate your GPS location system. 7 To activate/deactivate all wireless connections, especially when flying. 8 To activate/deactivate the data connection. 9 To see how much data have been used. 10 To set an audio profile. 11 To adjust the screen brightness. 12 To activate/deactivate automatic screen orientation as you turn your ARCHOS. 13 To enable wireless display (2)

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:

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

Changing your wallpaper:

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

Security Choose screen lock

None

Slide

Pattern

PIN

Password

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 reset button. To use the reset button, 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.
2. Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds or use the reset button. To use the reset button, press the "pinhole reset" button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.

My tablet 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).

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

Box Contents

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

USB Cable

Charger

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

TIP:

The Android™ Interface

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Google™ Search

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

User Manual

USB Cable

Charger

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

TIP:

Lock the touchscreen:

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

USB Cable

Charger

3G & WiFi Connection

3G Connection

Tip:

① Google™ Search

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

User guide

USB cable

Charger

Getting started

TIPS:

Android™ interface

① Google™ Search

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

USB cable

Charger

Getting started

Charging the batteries

WiFi network connection

3G connection

TIP:

The Android™ Interface

① Google™ Search

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

USB cable

Charger

Home

Charging the battery

3G & WiFi connection

3G connection

SUGGESTIONS:

The Android™ Interface

① Google™ Search

Lock the touch screen:

Package contents

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

Quick start guide

USB cable

Charger

Getting started

Charging

Tip:

Android™ interface

① Google™ Search

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

USB cable

Charger

Tip:

Android™ interface

Changing the wallpaper:

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

USB cable

Charger

Getting started

Charging

HU

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Contents

ARCHOS 96 Xenon

User manual

Warranty card

Note:

Options.

Screen display:

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

Archos company declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC).

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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.

SAR

Due to the used enclosure material, the device shall only be connected to a USB interface of version 2.0 or higher. The connection to so called power USB is prohibited.

The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

The SAR limit of Europe is 2.0 W/kg. Device types ARCHOS 96 Xenon has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use at the ear is 1.03 W/Kg and when properly worn on the body is 0.767 W/Kg. This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the handset kept 1.5 cm from the body. To maintain compliance with RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 1.5 cm separation distance between the user's body and the back of the handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.

Hereby, ARCHOS company declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

SAR rate(Body):1.883 W/Kg