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2
First Time Usage
Please understand that this device has a CPU, hard drive, and
Operating System (OS) and thus it is more like a computer
than like a DVD player, VCR, or television. If you are not
familiar with using a computer, it would be particularly useful
to take the time to read through
all
sections of this manual.
2.1
Plugging in the AC Adapter
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Use only the included ARCHOS charger/adapter.
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Before using for the first time, charge the batteries for a full four hours.
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You may use the Archos Video AV300 after the first half hour of charging, but this will
increase the necessary charging time.
2.2
Turning on the AV300
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Hold the PLAY/ON button
!
for four seconds. The center red indicator light will go on,
be patient, it will take about 8 seconds for the operating system will boot up.
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If the unit shuts off after holding the ON button for several seconds, plug in the Archos
adapter/charger to make sure the batteries get charged.
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If you accidentally hold the PLAY/ON button on, once it has already started, you will
send the screen image to the video out port and the screen will go blank. Hold the
PLAY/ON button again for 3 seconds to switch back to the built-in screen.
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2.3
Shutting off the AV300 and Battery saving features
To shut off the unit, press and hold the STOP/ESC/OFF button
"
for 3 seconds.
In the Power menu [
Setup
!
!
!
!
Power
] there is an auto shutdown parameter. It is factory
set to 2 minutes. Thus, if your AV300 is idle for 2 minutes, it will shut off. This setting
can be changed from one to nine minutes or to ‘never’ shut down automatically.
In the Power menu [
Setup
!
!
!
!
Power
] there is an auto screen-off parameter to save
battery power (the lighting of the screen consumes a lot of the battery power). It is
factory set to 30 seconds. That is, if there are no buttons pressed, the screen will shut
off in order to save battery life. To bring the screen back to life, just click once on any button. This
setting can be changed from 10 seconds to 110 seconds or to ‘never’ shut off the screen.
2.4
Changing the Language
The AV320 interface can be set to English (default), French, or German.
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To change the language, move the joystick to
Setup
and then click PLAY/ENTER
!
.
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Then move with the joystick to
System
and click PLAY/ENTER
!
.
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Using the joystick move down to highlight ‘Language’
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Now move the joystick to the Right or Left to choose the desired language.
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Choose French, German, or English.
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The language displayed will change immediately.
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Click on the STOP/ESC button
"
to exit this screen
2.5
Charging the Batteries
Use ONLY an Archos charger/adapter that is specified for the AV300. Other chargers or adapters
may damage the AV300. The green CHG indicator lights up to indicate that the external adapter is
connected. The batteries will charge automatically when the AC adapter/charger is plugged in.
This light will stay on even when the batteries are fully charged. You should charge the AV300 for
four hours (without use) or six hours (using it while charging) to get a full charge. Once charged,
you can get up to 10 hours* of MP3 music playback time and up to 3 ½ hours* of AVI video
playback time (on the built-in screen) from the batteries. The AV300 is made with integrated
batteries which are designed to last for the life of the AV300. This means that you will not have to
change them. If, in the exceptional case, the batteries need changing, this should only be done by
an Archos technician.
* depending on how much manipulation the user does while the AV is playing
