Archos 402 User Manual

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• MPEG-4 Video Player
• MPEG-4 Video Player
• MP3 & WMA Music Player
• MP3 & WMA Music Player
• Photo Viewer
• Photo Viewer
• USB 2.0 Hard Disk
• USB 2.0 Hard Disk
User Manual for ARCHOS
User Manual for ARCHOS
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Gmini
Gmini
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402
402
Version 1.8
Version 1.8
English Language User Manual
English Language User Manual
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Gmini
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402
Pocket Music / Photo / Video

Archos 402 Specifications

General

Resolution	480 x 272 pixels
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Audio Formats Supported	MP3, WMA, WAV
Video Formats Supported	WMV
Battery Life	Audio: Up to 12 hours, Video: Up to 4 hours
Supported Formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, WMV

Summary

Intro - First Time Usage

Plugging in the AC Adapter

Connects the device to power using the supplied charger/adapter for initial charging.

Turning on the Gmini™ 402

Steps to power on the device by holding the PLAY/ON button.

Shutting off the Gmini™ 402 and Battery saving features

Procedures for powering off the device and configuring auto-shutoff/backlight.

Hardware Reset

Music - Playing Music Files

Music - Playlists

Creating a Playlist

Step-by-step guide to creating custom playlists by adding songs.

Music - Recording Music

Recording Procedure

Step-by-step guide to setting up and performing audio recordings.

Audio Editing

Music - Putting Music onto your Gmini™ 402

Synchronizing Music from Windows MediaⓇ Player to the Gmini™ 402

Guide to transferring music from Windows Media Player, including auto-sync features.

Transferring your CD collection to the Gmini™ 402

Music - Using iTunes™ with your Gmini™ 402

Video - Playing Video Files

Playing Video Files from the Internet

How to play protected and non-protected video content from the internet.

Video - Creating MPEG4 video files with your computer

How to create an MPEG-4 video file

Overview of the process to re-encode video files for the Gmini™ 402.

Installing the PC Software

Using MPG4 Translator

Photo - Viewing Photos

Transferring photos to your Gmini™ 402

Browser - Using the Browser

File and folder operations

Connecting/Disconnecting the Gmini™ 402 to/from your PC

USB Connection Type ('Hard Drive' or 'Windows Device')

Connecting the Gmini™ 402

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the Gmini™ 402 to a PC, including OS-specific details.

Disconnecting the Gmini™ 402 from your Computer

Connecting Devices to the USB Host Port

SETTINGS

Sound Settings

Power Settings

System Settings

Updating the Gmini™ 402 Firmware Operating System (OS)

Download the Update_Gmini402.AOS file

Activate the Update

Steps to initiate and apply the firmware update on the Gmini™ 402.

Technical Support

Troubleshooting

USB Connection issues

Solutions for problems where the computer does not recognize the Gmini™ 402.

Charging and Power issues

Gmini™ 402 locks up (freezes operation) or Stops

How to resolve device freezes or unresponsiveness using reset procedures.

The Computer locks-up (freezes operation) or Stops

File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning

Solutions for file corruption, missing files, and disk management problems.