Thank you for purchasing this ARCHOS tablet.
This guide provides you important information to start using
your device.
To receive more complete service, Please register your
product. - From your tablet, touch the Apps button, then
touch Online Registration and follow the instructions. With a computer, go to www.archos.com/register.
NEED HELP?
?
Full Manual: To access the full manual, touch the
User Manual application or go to:
www.archos.com/support.
FAQs: To access the FAQs, your device must
be connected to the Internet: www.archos.com/
support.
Contact our Technical Support Team:
Visit www.archos.com/support for e-mail support.
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.
BOX CONTENTS
Please make sure that the items shown below are included
in the box. Should an item be missing, please contact the
local retailer from whom you purchased this product.
• Archos 80 G9
• Power adapter (only for the Hard disk model)
• USB power adapter (only for the Flash memory model)
• USB cable
• Warranty, legal & safety notices
SOFTWARE UPDATE
The AndroidTM 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 network (Settings>About tablet>Firmware
update), or with a computer (www.archos.com/firmware).
ÄDirectly on your ARCHOSÄOn the web at www.archos.com/firmware
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Charging indicator (when USB cable connected)
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- light on: battery charging / blinking: battery charged
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Mini-HDMI video output*
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Headphones jack
Built-in microphone
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Micro-SD card slot
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Micro-USB port: to charge the battery of your ARCHOS, to connect your ARCHOS
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to your computer and use the included USB cable to transfer files. You can also
connect an external device using the optional USB host adapter cable.
Power Button: press and hold to switch on/off.
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-To switch off, press and hold on the Power button. A window appears with a
list of options. Touch “Power Off” to fully shut down your ARCHOS.
-To put your device in standby, press the Power button once.
Camera Volume buttons Loudspeaker 3G stick slot
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FLASH MEMORY MODEL
Hardware Reset: In the event that your ARCHOS freezes during operation, you
can force the device to shut down by holding the button for 10 seconds.
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Main Touchscreen buttons
The Home button - to return to the main
screen.
The Back button - to go back to your
previous screen.
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The Search and Voice search buttons - to
search your tablet and the web.
The Customize button - to add shortcuts,
widgets.
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The Recent Apps button - to
navigate among your apps.
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your installed applications.
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Hardware Reset: In the event that your ARCHOS freezes during operation, you
can force the device to shut down by holding the button for 10 seconds.
Charging indicator (when power cable connected)
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- light on: battery charging / blinking: battery charged
Power connecter
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Mini-HDMI video output*
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Headphones jack
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Micro-USB port: to connect your ARCHOS to your computer, using the included
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USB cable to transfer files. You can also connect a keyboard, a mouse or a mass
storage USB device using the optional USB host adapter cable.
Built-in microphone
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Power Button: press and hold to switch on/off.
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-To switch off, press and hold on the Power button. A window appears with a
list of options. Touch “Power Off” to fully shut down your ARCHOS.
-To put your device in standby, press the Power button once.
Camera Volume buttons Loudspeaker 3G stick slot
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Main Touchscreen buttons
The Home button - to return to the main
screen.
The Back button - to go back to your
previous screen.
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The Search and Voice search buttons - to
search your tablet and the web.
The Customize button - to add shortcuts,
widgets.
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The Recent Apps button - to
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STARTING UP
Charging the Battery
Before using your ARCHOS for the first time, completely charge the battery:
Connect the supplied USB cable to the ARCHOS and to the supplied USB power adapter. Plug the USB power adapter into a wall
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outlet (Flash Model).
IMPORTANT: Use only the included USB cable to charge your device. Do not expect your device to charge properly when con-
nected to your computer.
OR Connect the supplied power cable to the ARCHOS and to a wall outlet (HDD Model).
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The ARCHOS device will turn on and start charging. The charging indicator light is on when the battery is charging.
It will blink when the battery is charged.
IMPORTANT: When the battery is completely empty and you plug in your device, the charging indicator light will turn on then start
to blink. The indicator light blinking rapidly means that the device is charging but does not yet have enough power to start. This
charging when off may take some time. Once the device has charged enough to start, it will switch on and display the ARCHOS
boot logo.
Transferring files to your ARCHOS
For Windows: note that the below procedure requires at least Windows XP and Windows Media Player 11.
1.Connect your tablet to your computer using the USB cable.
Your device is automatically detected. It appears as an icon on “My Computer”.
2.You can transfer your media files to the ARCHOS by copy/pasting them into the respective folders.
3.Once all your file transfers are finished, close any program that may have read or written to the ARCHOS.
4.You can now unplug the USB cable.
For Macintosh:
You first need to install the free Android File Transfer application (not included). Download from http://www.android.com/filetransfer.
For Linux: You need to install MTP tools (not included).
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CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK
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You need to be in a WiFi zone that will allow you to connect to it. Every time the ARCHOS is in range of a network that you have
already configured once, it will attempt to make a connection.
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To configure a new WiFi network, go on the Home screen, touch the Settings icon.
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In the Settings screen, select Wireless & networks.
If the WiFi is off, touch the Wi-Fi line to turn it on.
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Then select Wi-Fi settings.
The ARCHOS will scan for available WiFi networks and display them at the
bottom of the screen.
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Touch the network you want to connect to.
Enter the required network information*, and touch Connect.
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We recommend that you select Show password, to be able to see the characters you are typing.
Your ARCHOS will now establish a connection to that WiFi access point.
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* For free access WiFi points, there is no need to enter any special information. For secured networks, you will need either a key (a series of numbers and/or letters) of the
type WEP, WPA, or WPA2. Check with the Internet service provider to obtain the exact connection parameters.
From the system bar, you can access
the Wi-Fi settings quickly.
1. Touch the time in the system bar.
2. Touch the status icons.
The status details is displayed below.
3. Touch Wi-Fi to open the Wi-Fi
settings.
For more information, see how to
congure a Wi-Fi network.
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Remove the Archos G9 3G stick cap, and push
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the unmarked side of the case towards the plug.
Insert the SIM card into its slot and put back the case.
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Make sure to insert the SIM card properly.
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Remove the marked case “ARCHOS”.
On your ARCHOS device, remove the protective cover of
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the 3G stick slot.
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Plug the Archos G9 3G stick. The device is automatically detected.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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CONNECTING TO A 3G NETWORK
Your ARCHOS device is equipped with a slot on its back for the tailor-made ARCHOS G9 3G stick. Only the Archos G9 3G stick is
designed to fit this slot. There is no compatibility with other 3G sticks. Note that the ARCHOS G9 3G stick will only have signal if you
are in an area covered by your 3G provider’s 3G or EDGE network.
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NOTE: The Archos G9 3G stick is purchasable on www.archos.com or from your local retailer.
ee the full manual for further information about the interface.
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THE ARCHOS INTERFACE
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Touch to activate
an item
Touch and hold
for an alternate
action
Drag an item to
change its position
Swipe up/down
to scroll through
a list
Swipe left/right
to change the view
Double-tap
Pinch
The system bar displays status icons (Time, WiFi connection status, battery level, etc.) and notification icons.
once and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
Status icons: WiFi connection, Battery
Touch the time in the system bar,
- to get details about the current date and
time, networking, and battery
- to have access to Quick settings (to view or
change the most common tablet settings
Touchscreen actions
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The extended Home screen: Slide your finger horizontally on the screen to navigate between the 5 panels of the extended Home
screen.
Widgets
Widgets are miniature apps that you can place on your Home screens. Some widgets are standalone applications, some open a related
application when you touch them, and others provide a subset of useful information or controls for their related applications.
Stock widgets include a clock, a picture frame, a calendar that shows upcoming appointments, and so on.
Add an item to a Home screen
1. Open the Home screen where you want to add the item.
2. Touch the Customize button at the top-right of the screen.
3. Touch the category of item you want to add.
If there are no empty spots on the Home screen, Add is
dimmed; you must delete or move an item before you can
add another item, or switch to another Home screen.
4. In the menu that opens, touch the tab for the category of
item you want to add.
Widgets, App shortcuts, Wallpapers, More ...
1. Touch & hold the item you want to remove, until the Home screen
When you open Android applications ( Music, Files, Books,
etc.), a menu bar is displayed. Press the Menu button to
display options available for the current screen.
The other options of the menu bar differ from one application
to another.
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Recent Apps
1. Press the Recent Apps button.
It displays a list of thumbnail images of applications you have opened recently.
2. Touch a thumbnail to open the corresponding
application.
TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION
When touchscreen functioning is impaired, you can recalibrate it.
- If you can access the Android interface
1. In the device homescreen, touch Settings.
2. In the Settings screen, touch Repair & Formatting at the bottom of the menu list.
3. In the Repair & Formatting screen, touch Touchscreen Calibration.
A message will tell you to put your ARCHOS down.
- If you do not have access to the Android interface
1. When turning on the device, hold down and press .
The ARCHOS Recovery screen is displayed.
Use to switch between options and to validate your selection.
2. Select Repair system and press .
3. In the Repair system screen, select Force touchscreen calibration and press .
This product is sold with a limited warranty and specifi c remedies are available to the original purchaser in the event the product fails to conform to the
limited warranty. Manufacturer’s liability may be further limited in accordance with its sales contract.
In general, and in an non-limited manner, the manufacturer shall not be responsible for product damages caused by natural disasters, fi re, static discharge,
misuse, abuse, neglect, improper handling or installation, unauthorized repair, alteration or accident. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for loss
of data stored on disk media.
MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. EVEN IF INFORMED OF THE
POSSIBILITY THEREOF IN ADVANCE.
ARCHOS licensor(s) makes no warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fi tness for a
particular purpose, regarding the licensed materials. ARCHOS’ licensor(s) does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the use or
the results of the use of the licensed materials in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, correctness or otherwise. The entire risk as to the results and
performance of the licensed materials is assumed by you. The exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted by some jurisdictions. The above exclusion
may not apply to you.
In no event will ARCHOS’ licensor(s), and their directors, offi cers, employees or agents (collectively ARCHOS’ licensor) be liable to you for any
consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including damages for loss of business profi ts, business interruption, loss of business information, and the
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1. Damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or incorrect electrical current or voltage.
2. Any product tampered-with or damaged warranty seal or serial number label.
3. Any product without a warranty or serial number label.
like) arising out of the use of inability to use the licensed materials even if ARCHOS’ licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because
some jurisdiction do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.
Please see your sales contract for a complete statement of warranty rights, remedies and limitation of liability.
4. Batteries and any consumable items delivered with or in the equipment.
Furthermore, warranty does not apply to:
The end user is required to use this product only in conformity with its original purpose and is strictly forbidden to make any technical modifi cations that
could potentially impinge on the rights of third parties. Any modifi cation to the hardware, software, or physical enclosure of the product must be approved
in writing by ARCHOS. Non approved modifi ed products are subject to the withdrawal of any or all guarantee clauses.
As part of the contractual agreement of its products, ARCHOS is committed to ensure the availability of parts and components that are essential to the use
and proper working conditions of its products. This availability will be guaranteed for a period of two years, as of the fi rst retail release for customers.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CAUTION
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This product is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery. Do not pierce, open, disassemble it, or use it in a humid and/or corrosive environment. Do not put,
store or leave your product in or near sources of heat, in direct strong sunlight, in a high temperature location, in a pressurized container or in a microwave
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oven. Do not expose it to temperatures over 60 C (140 F). If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fl uids, rinse thoroughly with water
and seek medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions could cause the Lithium-Ion battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite
• Do not leave your battery charging for more than one week. Doing so runs the risk of overcharging the battery and shortening its total life span.
• If the device is not used for an extended period of time, the battery will slowly discharge and the device will need to be recharged before using again.
• Unplug the charger from the wall when it is not being used.
• Use only an ARCHOS battery in the device.
DEVICE TYPE SPECIFICS
The Archos 5g or Archos device equipped with wireless cellular connectivity (including with accessories) can be considered in the class of devices as a
portable “Telephone”. That is, it uses the same frequencies and technologies as mobile telephones. All regulations and specifi c instructions relating to
mobile phone usage are thus to be applied to these Archos devices.
CAUTION
To prevent risks of electric shock, this unit must only be opened by qualifi ed service personnel.
Power off and disconnect the power supply cable before opening the unit.
WARNING
To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or loading music, video, or picture fi les for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation
of copyright law. Copyrighted materials, works of art, and/or presentations may require authorization to be fully or partially recorded. Please be aware of
all such applicable laws concerning the recording and use of such for your country and jurisdiction.
SAFETY
For driving safety, only a passenger should operate the device when the car is in motion and not the driver. Laws governing the usage of electronic devices
by the driver may be applicable in your jurisdiction and/or country.
• Use only ARCHOS certifi ed batteries and charger for your ARCHOS product. Using batteries or a charger that is not certifi ed by ARCHOS can result
Install your ARCHOS carefully
Make sure your ARCHOS and its accessories are solidly secured when you are using them in a car. Avoiding mounting your ARCHOS device and its
accessories near the airbag opening areas. All wireless equipment incorrectly installed could result in serious injury when the airbag activates.
Handle the batteries and charger with care and respect the recycling instructions
Avoid Interference with pacemakers
You should respect the recommendations of the Independent Wireless Technology Research organization by keeping a minimal distance of 15 centimeters (6
inches) between your ARCHOS device and a pacemaker in order to avoid any possible interference. If you think that your ARCHOS device may be interfering with a
pacemaker or other medical equipment, turn off your ARCHOS device immediately and contact the maker of the pacemaker or the medical equipment to obtain aid.
and overheating.
there is a risk of explosion.
in serious injury or damage your product.
• Be careful to never crush or perforate the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which could provoke an internal short-circuit
• Never throw a battery into a fi re. See your current local regulations for information on battery recycling.
• Never put your ARCHOS device inside of, or on top of, a heating device such as microwave oven, toaster oven, or heater. When batteries heat up,
Shut off your ARCHOS completely whenever you are in an area that is potentially explosive
Do not use your ARCHOS at gas stations or near chemical or combustible products. Shut off your ARCHOS wherever signs for turning off telephones
are shown. The ARCHOS 5g (or an ARCHOS equipped with cellular wireless connectivity) could cause an explosion or fi re if you are in an enclosed area,
a storage area for fuels and chemical products, or a transport area for fl ammable materials. Never transport or store your ARCHOS, its components, or
accessories in the same container as fl ammable liquids, gas, or explosive materials.
Respect all warnings and all security instructions
All regulations concerning the use of cellular phone technology must be adhered to when using the ARCHOS 5g (or an ARCHOS equipped with cellular
wireless connectivity).
Use only accessories that are ARCHOS branded or certifi ed by ARCHOS
The use of incompatible accessories with the ARCHOS can cause injury.
Shut off your ARCHOS 5g (or ARCHOS equipped with cellular wireless connectivity) completely whenever in proximity to medical equipment
Your device could cause interference with medical equipment in hospitals or care giving centers. Respect the insructions and warnings from the personel
of the establishment.
When on board an airplane, shut off your ARCHOS completely or disactivate the 3G telephony features
Shut off your ARCHOS 5g (or ARCHOS equipped with cellular wireless connectivity) completely or deactivate the cellular functionality when on board
and airplane. Your device contains a radio receiver/transmitter. You are thus always required to deactivate the radio functions since the use of portable
telephones (cellular phones) is prohibited in airplanes, whether the device is connected or not.
Handle your ARCHOS with care
• Keep your product away from any sources of humidity. This can seriously damage the device. Do not manipulate your ARCHOS device with wet hands.
Any damage done to the device due to its contact with water void your guaranty.
• Do not use or store your product in an area that is dusty or dirty. This can deteriorate the components in your device.
• Your ARCHOS device is a complex electronic product. Keep it protected from falls and physical shock. Do not subject it to violent movements.
• Do not paint your product. Doing so could make movable parts unusable and reduce or limit its functionality.
• Other products that create a magnetic fi eld could hamper the functionality of your ARCHOS and its SIM card (if the device uses such technology). Do not
use protective covers or cases that have magnetic closures. Do not allow your ARCHOS device to stay in prolonged contact with electromagnetic fi elds.
Only ARCHOS certifi ed technicians are qualifi ed to repair your ARCHOS device
In calling upon non qualifi ed persons to repair your ARCHOS product, you run the risk of damaging your device and voiding your guaranty.
Avoid interference with other electronic products
Your ARCHOS device radiates radio frequency (RF) signals that could interfere with the functioning of other electronic devices that are insuffi ciently or
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Contact the maker of the maker of the equipment to resolve any possible interference problems.
Handle the SIM card carefully (ARCHOS 5g or ARCHOS equipped with cellular wireless connectivity)
• Do not remove or try to access the sim card while your ARCHOS is transferring data. You could damage the SIM card or the device as well as lose data.
incorrectly protected from RF energy, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, or any other electronic device found in your home or car.
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• The SIM card is fragile and should be subjected to any physical shock. It is also very sensitive to static electricity and noise interference from other devices.
• Excessive writing and erasing of data on the SIM card reduces the life of the card.
• Do not touch the chip or the extremities with your fi ngers or metallic objects. If the card gets dirty, clean it with a soft cloth.
• Always manipulate your ARCHOS device with care. Keep it in a clean environment away from dust.
• Do no expose the device to extreme temperatures.
• Do not drop or throw the device
• Do not allow the device to come in close contact to a fl ame cigarette lighter.
INFORMATION ABOUT SAR (SPECIFIC ABSORBTION RATE) CERTIFICATION
• CHILD PROTECTION: Keep the device away from children. Do not allow children to play with this device. They can hurt themselves or others with this
device as well as damage it.
• Only connect a charger/adapter to the proscribed electrical source. Use ONLY the ARCHOS charger/adapter designed for the specifi c product.
Your device conforms to the limits established by the independant ICNIRP (International Commission on non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) for the
absorption of RF (Radio Frequency) energy to the human body. That is to say, the energy emitted by radio and telecommunication equipment. The
recommendations of this organization are that a safe maximal amount of SAR is 2.0 watts per kilogram of tissue. In normal conditions, the SAR of an
ARCHOS device equipped with cellular telecommunications modules, such as the ARCHOS 5g, has a SAR of 1.23 watts per kilogram of tissue. The
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
ARCHOS device has been designed to transmit only the radio frequencies necessary for transmission to the nearest relay station. Each time this is
possible, the device reduces automatically its level of emission of radio frequencies and thus your absorption of RF energy is reduced. The World Health
Organization has noted that if you want to reduce your exposure to radio frequency energy, you can do so by limiting the length of time that you use the
device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Canada: - Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
USA: - This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.