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Problem: I want to reformat the Gmini 400’s hard disk.

Answer: You can do this, but it will erase ALL of the data on your Gmini

400.Sometimes this may be necessary if your FAT (File Allocation Table) becomes so corrupted that nothing seems to fix your file problems. First, as explained below, you should run ScanDisk or the DOS chkdsk (Check Disk) program to try to fix your problem. If this doesn’t fix your problem and you are sure you must reformat the Gmini 400 hard disk, then go to the screen Setup > System and press and hold the Right function button for three seconds. A button “Format HD” will appear. Use this button to format the Gmini 400’s hard drive. Remember, doing this will erase all the data on the hard disk!!!

Problem: I would like to partition the Gmini 400 hard disk.

Answer: If you know how to partition a hard disk, this is OK. The Gmini 400 will, however, only recognize a FAT32 partition. Thus it will just see and use that partition of the hard disk which is a FAT32 partition.

Problem: My files have disappeared from the Gmini 400.

Answer: To see all your files, make sure the setting Show all files is set to ON. Also make sure that you browse your files via the Browser mode and not a filtered view such as Photo, Music, or Video.

Windows® 98SE & ME Running Scan-Disk (Error Checking)

Quit all running applications.

Properly connect the Gmini 400 to your computer as explained in chapter 13.

Make sure external AC adapter is powering the Gmini 400.

Right click on the Gmini 400 hard disk in Windows® Explorer and select Properties.

Select the Tools option and run the Error checking program

Make sure you check the box to automatically fix errors.

Be patient, this may take a while. Windows® may ask you to restart the computer to make certain Windows files available. This is OK, click on Yes.

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Contents 400 Table of Contents Settings Updating the Gmini 400 Firmware Operating System OS Archos Team Intro Ports, Buttons and Connections Page Turning on the Gmini Shutting off the Gmini 400 and Battery saving featuresIntro First Time Usage Plugging in the AC AdapterChanging the Language Foreign Character SetsCharging the Batteries Caring for the Gmini Hardware ResetButton Control Music Playing Music FilesPlaying Through your Stereo System Play OrderARCLibrary Browsing by Album, Artist, or Song name Artist, Album, Title … ID3 TagsSetting a Bookmark Resume Function Playlist file Playlistname.m3u on Music PlaylistsCreating a Playlist Adding songs to a Playlist while listening to Music Cable Connections for Audio Recording Music Recording MusicRecording Procedure Where is the Recording Saved? Page Page Music Using Windows Media Player Page Music Using iTunes with your Gmini Downloading Games Games Playing Mophun gamesPlaying a Game Are only listed if you enter the folder via the Browser Video Playing VideoSetting a Bookmark Playing Video Files from the Internet Display Format SettingsVideo Creating MPEG4 video files with your computer Installing the PC Software MP3 Sound Codec Using MPG4 Translator Target & Priority Photo Viewing Photos Just after the highlighted file You are Viewing photosViewing Photos Magnifying Photos Transferring photos to your Gmini Page Browser Using the Browser Browser is used to navigate the fi le system on the GminiTo navigate the directory structure you will use Folder /Music/Wes Burden/ to /Music Copying and Moving Files and Folders Page Connecting/Disconnecting the Gmini 400 to/from your PC Disconnecting the Gmini 400 from your Computer If you have OS 10.2, you must update to versionWindows Macintosh Sound Settings SettingsSound Parameters Play Mode SettingsPlay Mode Clock Settings Setting Description Power Settings Is important when inserting memory cards into System SettingsUpdating the Gmini 400 Firmware Operating System OS Download the UpdateGmini400.AOS filePage Mail Support Technical SupportArchos Technology Worldwide OfficesUSB Connection issues TroubleshootingGmini 400 locks up freezes operation or Stops Charging and Power issuesComputer locks-up freezes operation or Stops File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioningQuit all running applications Windows XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility ChkDsk Archos Video Gmini 400 series Technical SpecificationsLegal Warranty and Limited LiabilityFCC Compliance Statement Electrostatic Discharge Copyright Notice
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