Archos 8700 Users Manual

Beta version

UPDATING THE ARCHOS SOFTWARE

Directly on your ARCHOS

On the web at www.archos.com/firmware

The ARCHOS operating system (the system that runs your device) is periodically updated to bring new features, improvements and bug fixes. There are two main ways to update your product’s software: directly on your ARCHOS if your device can connect to a WiFi

Menu >Settings>About device>Firmware update), or with a computer (www.archos.com/firmware).

network (

ENGLISH

NEED HELP?

Full Manual & FAQs: The full manual and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) are accessible directly from your device’s Home screen, on one of the five panels. To access the FAQs, your device must be connected to the Internet (see: Connecting to the WiFi). You can also find them at

Contact our Technical Support Team: Visit www.archos.com/support for e-mail support.

Please register your product before contacting Technical Support: Menu >Settings>About device>Online registration, or with a computer (www.archos.com/register).

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.

www.archos.com/support.

Beta version

ENGLISH

Volume buttons

To put your device in standby (and allow a quick start up), press the Power button once. When you press and hold on the Power button, a window appears with a list of options. Tap on “Power Off” > “Power Off” to fully shut down your ARCHOS.

Charging indicator (when power cable connected) - light on: battery charging / blinking:

battery charged

Headphones

Micro-USB port: to connect your ARCHOS to your computer, using the included USB

cable (to transfer files). You can also connect a keyboard, a mouse or a mass storage USB device (for example a USB stick), using the optional USB host adapter

Built-in microphone Micro-SD card reader* Mini-HDMI video output**

6 9

applications.

Power connector: to connect the supplied power cable.

Loudspeaker Webcam

 * Depending on model ** With optional Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE

Hardware Reset: In the event that your ARCHOS freezes operation, you can force the device to shut down by holding the

Power Button: press and hold to switch on/off.

7 8

Back - returns to the previous screen

Menu - gives menu options according to the current screen.

Home - Short press: return to the Home screen. Hold: jump to one of the recent

Search - allows you to search for an item on the device or on the Internet.

See the full user manual to learn more about the video output.

button for 10 seconds.

10 11

2 3

+ 4 hidden pages