2INTRO - First Time Usage
Please take the time to read though this manual. There are many
things that this device can do that you may not be aware of.
2.1Plugging in the AC Adapter
•Use only the included ARCHOS charger/adapter.
•Before using for the first time, charge the batteries completely.
•You may use the Archos Gmini 400 while its battery is charging, but it will then take longer before the battery is completely charged.
2.2Turning on the Gmini 400
•Hold the PLAY/ON button ► for 4 seconds. The green “On” indicator light will turn on. Be patient, it will take a few seconds for the operating system to boot up.
•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.
2.3Shutting off the Gmini 400 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: Battery Operation] there is a Power Off parameter. It is factory set to 2 minutes. Thus, if your Gmini 400 is idle for 2 minutes, it will shut off. This setting can be changed from one to nine minutes or to ‘never’. In the Power menu [Setup Power: Battery Operation] there is a Backlight 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 turn the screen back on, just click once on any button. See section 14.5 for a complete explanation.
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