Archos Gmini200 user manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1Ports, Buttons and Connections

2First Time Usage

2.1Plugging in the AC Adapter

2.2Turning on the Gmini

2.3Changing the user interface language

2.4Shutting off the Gmini and Battery saving features

2.5Caring for the Gmini

3User Interface Overview

3.1Main Menu

3.2Familiarizing yourself with the interface

3.2.1Main menu

3.2.2Browser

3.2.3Settings screen

3.2.4Contextual Menus

3.2.5Message boxes

3.2.6Using the Virtual Keyboard

3.2.7Locking the Gmini Buttons

4Using the Gmini 200

4.1Playing music

4.1.1Selecting a song

4.1.2Playing a song

4.1.3Using Playlists

4.1.4What is an .m3u file?

4.2Changing the Gmini Settings

4.2.1Changing the Sound Settings

4.2.2Changing the PlayMode Settings

4.2.3Setting the Clock

4.2.4Changing the Power Settings

4.2.5Changing the Recording Settings

4.2.6Changing the System Settings

4.3Using the Browser

4.3.1Inside the MUSIC Folder

4.3.2Navigating the Directory Structure

4.3.3File and Folder Operations in Browser Mode

4.4Recording MP3 Music

4.4.1Microphone Recording

4.4.2Line-In Recording

4.5Using the photo wallet

4.5.1Using the photo browser

4.5.2Copying Files from a CompactFlash™ Card

4.5.3Displaying Photos on the Gmini

5Connecting the Gmini to your Computer

5.1Making the USB Connection

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

5.1.2Windows® 98SE

5.2Using the Gmini as an external drive

5.3Disconnecting the Gmini from your Computer

5.3.1Windows®

5.3.2Macintosh®

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6 Using MusicMatch™

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Installing MusicMatch™

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6.2

Creating MP3 files from your Audio CDs

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Getting purchased MP3 files to your Gmini

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The ARCLibrary and MusicMatch™ Playlists

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6.4.1 ARCLibrary Updating

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6.4.2 Creating and Using Playlists with MusicMatch™

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Using iTunes® 4 with your Gmini

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Updating your Gmini Operating System (OS) software

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8.1.1 Downloading the .AOS file

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8.1.2 Read the History Text File

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8.1.3 Copy to Gmini Root Directory

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Troubleshooting

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9.1 USB Connection issues

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9.2 File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning

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

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9.2.2 Windows® XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility (ChkDsk)

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10 Technical Specifications

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11 Technical Support

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Contents Archos Gmini 200 series Table of Contents Ports, Buttons and Connections Ports, Buttons and ConnectionsTurning on the Gmini First Time UsagePlugging in the AC Adapter Changing the user interface languageUser Interface Overview Message boxes Settings screenUsing the Virtual Keyboard Contextual MenusPlay Status Using the GminiPlay Mode Play OrderUsing Playlists Using the GminiChanging the PlayMode Settings Changing the Gmini SettingsChanging the Sound Settings Parameter DescriptionSetup screen Setting the ClockChanging the Power Settings Power Off Range 1 to 9 minutes or NeverGmini Changing the Recording SettingsChanging the System Settings Key Symbol Action Using the BrowserFile and Folder Operations in Browser Mode Inside the Music FolderCreate Folder same as above Recording MP3 MusicContextual Menu on a Folder Contextual Menu while in the Double BrowserLine-In Recording Using the photo wallet 4.5.1 Using the photo browserMicrophone Recording Copying Files from a CompactFlash CardWindows ME/2000/XP and Macintosh 9.2 or 10.2.4 and better Connecting the Gmini to your ComputerMaking the USB Connection Connecting the Gmini to your Computer Using the Gmini as an external driveDisconnecting the Gmini from your Computer Windows Using MusicMatch Using MusicMatchInstalling MusicMatch MacintoshCreating MP3 files from your Audio CDs ARCLibrary UpdatingUsing iTunes 4 with your Gmini Using iTunes 4 with your GminiCreating and Using Playlists with MusicMatch Troubleshooting Updating your Gmini Operating System OS softwareProblem I would like to partition the Gmini hard drive File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioningTroubleshooting Windows XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility ChkDsk Windows 98SE & ME Running Scan-Disk Error CheckingTechnical Specifications Archos Gmini 200 seriesTelephone Support Warranty and Limited LiabilityTechnical Support Mail SupportCopyright Notice Worldwide OfficesFCC Warning Statement United States & Canada Europe & Asia