Archos Gmini200 user manual Connecting the Gmini to your Computer, Making the USB Connection

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Button functions during JPEG display

Menu: show/hide the JPEG image data (file name, resolution, size, and date/time the file was saved).

Left/Right: display the previous or next JPEG image in the current folder.

Up/Down: increase or Decrease the screen contrast level.

Play: rotate the file 90 degrees.

Stop: close the photo window and go back to the browser.

Using the Gmini 200

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5 Connecting the Gmini to your Computer

5.1Making the USB Connection

Always make sure your Gmini has a fully charged battery or use the power adapter to prevent the Gmini from shutting down during data transfers due to low power (This could cause data loss and/or file corruption if not done).

5.1.1 Windows® ME/2000/XP and Macintosh® 9.2 or 10.2.4 and better

•Plug the USB cable into your running computer.

•Turn on the Gmini - wait until it completely starts up and shows the main menu.

•Plug the other end of the USB cable into your now running Gmini.

•A new hard drive named «Jukebox» will appear on your computer.

Windows®

Macintosh®

Computer

 

• The displayed hard drive is the hard drive of your Gmini. You can now drag and

 

drop any files you want, to or from the Gmini.

 

 

• Please also read the disconnection procedure in section 5.3 as disconnecting your

the cable at any time without warning the computer may cause data loss.

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5.1.2 Windows® 98SE

 

Gmini

Among the Windows® operating systems that are compatible with the Gmini, Windows® 98SE is the only

the

After installation of the drivers, you will be able to drag and drops file between your computer and the

Connecting

one which requires drivers. Windows® 98SE does not have the Mass Storage Device Driver built in to it, like

 

the newer versions of Windows®. When you first plug a Gmini into a computer running Window™ 98SE, it will recognize the hardware and ask you to install the drivers. Carefully follow the instructions below.

Gmini using Windows® Explorer. Be careful also to understand the correct disconnection procedure in

the next section. Incorrect disconnection can cause your computer to freeze or you may loose data.

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Contents Archos Gmini 200 series Table of Contents Ports, Buttons and Connections Ports, Buttons and ConnectionsChanging the user interface language First Time UsagePlugging in the AC Adapter Turning on the GminiUser Interface Overview Contextual Menus Settings screenUsing the Virtual Keyboard Message boxesPlay Order Using the GminiPlay Mode Play StatusUsing the Gmini Using PlaylistsParameter Description Changing the Gmini SettingsChanging the Sound Settings Changing the PlayMode SettingsPower Off Range 1 to 9 minutes or Never Setting the ClockChanging the Power Settings Setup screenChanging the Recording Settings Changing the System SettingsGmini Inside the Music Folder Using the BrowserFile and Folder Operations in Browser Mode Key Symbol ActionContextual Menu while in the Double Browser Recording MP3 MusicContextual Menu on a Folder Create Folder same as aboveCopying Files from a CompactFlash Card Using the photo wallet 4.5.1 Using the photo browserMicrophone Recording Line-In RecordingConnecting the Gmini to your Computer Making the USB ConnectionWindows ME/2000/XP and Macintosh 9.2 or 10.2.4 and better Using the Gmini as an external drive Disconnecting the Gmini from your Computer WindowsConnecting the Gmini to your Computer Macintosh Using MusicMatchInstalling MusicMatch Using MusicMatchARCLibrary Updating Creating MP3 files from your Audio CDsUsing iTunes 4 with your Gmini Creating and Using Playlists with MusicMatchUsing iTunes 4 with your Gmini Updating your Gmini Operating System OS software TroubleshootingFile issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning TroubleshootingProblem I would like to partition the Gmini hard drive Archos Gmini 200 series Windows 98SE & ME Running Scan-Disk Error CheckingTechnical Specifications Windows XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility ChkDskMail Support Warranty and Limited LiabilityTechnical Support Telephone SupportUnited States & Canada Europe & Asia Worldwide OfficesFCC Warning Statement Copyright Notice
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