Archos Gmini200 Using the Gmini as an external drive, Connecting the Gmini to your Computer

Page 16

Connecting the Gmini to your Computer

1.Windows 98SE has recognized a new piece of hardware (the AV300) and starts its wizard. Click on Next.

3.Uncheck all of the checked boxes, and then check the box Specify a location. Type in the drive letter of your CD player (usually D: or E:) followed by \Win98SE_Drivers. Click on Next and Windows will then load the correct drivers.

2.Click on the button Search for the best driver. Open up the CD tray on your computer and insert the included Archos CD-ROM and then close the tray. Now click on Next.

4.Windows will now copy from the CD to your computer’s hard disk, all the files it needs to make the USB connection operational. Click on Next to tell Windows to install the driver.

5.Windows will indicate when it has finished copying the drivers. Click on Finish. Do not unplug the Gmini from the computer yet.

Once finished, you should restart your computer. Upon restart, it will automatically recognize the connected device (the Gmini). It will be seen as another hard drive (called Jukebox) in Windows® Explorer.

5.2Using the Gmini as an external drive

Getting your files from your computer to the Gmini is as easy as copy and paste. This is because the Gmini acts like a regular hard drive when connected to your computer. Simply connect your Gmini to your computer as explained previously and run Windows® Explorer (or use the Macintosh Finder™). Now, go to your computer’s hard drive, and copy (Right mouse click, then select Copy) an mp3 file or a folder full of mp3 files. Next, open up the hard drive known as JUKEBOX E: on the PC, open the folder you want to copy the files to, and then right-click the mouse and select Paste. For Macintosh® or Windows® you can open two windows on the desktop, one being the source (your computer’s hard drive) and the other your destination (the Gmini hard drive), and then simply drag and drop files or folders from one window to another.

5.3Disconnecting the Gmini from your Computer

WARNING: you must properly remove (unmount) your Gmini from the computer before disconnecting the USB cable to avoid loss of data or freezing the computer and/or the Gmini. DO NOT SIMPLY PULL OUT THE USB CABLE!!!

5.3.1 Windows®

To safely unmount the Gmini hard drive, click on the system tray remove icon (green arrow as shown below) and follow the instructions. Wait until you get a message saying that you can safely unplug the device before disconnecting the USB cable. Attention: The operating system will not allow you to safely disconnect the Gmini if you have an open file from it, in a running application. You will have to close all the open Gmini files in any running application as well as Windows Explorer® if you are using Windows® 2000 or XP. Using the green disconnect arrow icon in the system tray will then allow you to safely disconnect the USB cable from the Gmini.

Connecting the Gmini to your Computer

30

 

31

 

 

 

Page 15 Page 17
Image 16
Page 15 Page 17
Contents Archos Gmini 200 series Table of Contents Ports, Buttons and Connections Ports, Buttons and ConnectionsFirst Time Usage Plugging in the AC AdapterTurning on the Gmini Changing the user interface languageUser Interface Overview Settings screen Using the Virtual KeyboardMessage boxes Contextual MenusUsing the Gmini Play ModePlay Status Play OrderUsing Playlists Using the GminiChanging the Gmini Settings Changing the Sound SettingsChanging the PlayMode Settings Parameter DescriptionSetting the Clock Changing the Power SettingsSetup screen Power Off Range 1 to 9 minutes or NeverChanging the System Settings Changing the Recording SettingsGmini Using the Browser File and Folder Operations in Browser ModeKey Symbol Action Inside the Music FolderRecording MP3 Music Contextual Menu on a FolderCreate Folder same as above Contextual Menu while in the Double BrowserUsing the photo wallet 4.5.1 Using the photo browser Microphone RecordingLine-In Recording Copying Files from a CompactFlash CardMaking the USB Connection Connecting the Gmini to your ComputerWindows ME/2000/XP and Macintosh 9.2 or 10.2.4 and better Disconnecting the Gmini from your Computer Windows Using the Gmini as an external driveConnecting the Gmini to your Computer Using MusicMatch Installing MusicMatchUsing MusicMatch MacintoshCreating MP3 files from your Audio CDs ARCLibrary UpdatingCreating and Using Playlists with MusicMatch Using iTunes 4 with your GminiUsing iTunes 4 with your Gmini Troubleshooting Updating your Gmini Operating System OS softwareTroubleshooting File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioningProblem I would like to partition the Gmini hard drive Windows 98SE & ME Running Scan-Disk Error Checking Technical SpecificationsWindows XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility ChkDsk Archos Gmini 200 seriesWarranty and Limited Liability Technical SupportTelephone Support Mail SupportWorldwide Offices FCC Warning StatementCopyright Notice United States & Canada Europe & Asia
Top Page Image Contents