2First Time Usage
Please understand that this device has a CPU, hard disk, 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.
2.1Plugging in the AC Adapter
•Use only the included ARCHOS charger/adapter.
•Before using for the fi rst time, charge the batteries for a full four hours.
•You may use the Archos Video AV300 after the fi rst half hour of charging, but this will increase the necessary charging time.
2.2Turning on the AV300
•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.
•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.
•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
2.3Shutting off the AV300 and Battery saving features
To shut off the unit, press and hold the STOP/ESC/OFF button Ó for 3 seconds.
In the Power menu [Setup è Power: Battery Operation] there is a Power Off 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’.
In the Power menu [Setup è 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
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