Archos PMA430TM user manual Software Packages, Restart, Application Services, Plug-in Manager

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18.6Software Packages

Use this application to install or uninstall software packages. The .ipk extension is the standard extension for application programs for the PMA430. Although .ipk files developed for other devices might work on the PMA430, you should use.ipk files which have been specifically created for the PMA430 to be sure that the program works correctly.

If you copy a .ipk installation file (created specifically for the PMA430) to your Documents folder, then you can run this installer, select “Install from Documents” and choose the file to install. Alternatively, you can just go to the Documents folder and double-click on an .ipk file and it will launch this Software Packages application. Once the program has been install, the PMA430 will notify you that the procedure has been completed.

You might want to try the option “Install from Network”. Once this new service has been put into place, you will be able to download and install software packages over the Internet directly from your PMA430. Refer to the section on Network in the Hardware settings chapter for information on how to set up and start an internet connection.

18.7Restart

This application allows you to perform a power down-reset of the PMA430 or a restart of the system software only. This might be needed if the system software has become corrupted and is no longer working properly. "Restart Qtopia" will just restart the system software, while "Reboot" will completely power down the PMA430, allowing a full restart of the whole operating system.

18.8Application Services

This application allows you to associate applications with certain file types. That is to say, you tell your PMA430 which application to use to open files of the format. For example, if you have two or three applications that can display JPEG images, then this program lets you select which application will be launched when you double click on a JPEG image in the Documents folder.

18.9Plug-in Manager

Warning!!! This program should be used with extreme care and only when you are familiar with QtopiaTM plug-ins. If you disable a plug-in, you could cause your machine to freeze and/or loose data or possibly continue running but degrade its performance. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not change any of these settings.

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Contents Pocket Media Assistant PMA430 Table of Contents Legal IndexPorts, Buttons, and Connectors OverviewArchos Productivity Games Settings Documents Overview of different screen areasApplication tabs Pocket AV TabTouch Screen and Text Input Linux, Qtopia and the PMA430 File SystemReset the PMA430 and set the time and date Updating the Operating SystemDownload the file aimage.img Read the History.txt FileConnecting/Disconnecting the PMA430 to/from your PC Hardware ResetConnecting the PMA430 Changing the LanguageDisconnecting the PMA430 from your Computer Macintosh OS X 10.2 Jaguar and 10.3 PantherWindows MacintoshSystem Recovery PMA400recovery.zip from the folder /Archos/PMARecoveryzipMusic Application Playing MusicPutting Music onto your PMA430 ARCLibrary Browsing by Artist, Album, or TitleButton controls while a song is playing Installing Windows Media Player WMP Installing Windows Media Player WMPTransferring your CD collection to the PMA430 Play Music through your Home StereoAudioCorder Application Customizing the EqualizerMusic Using iTunes with your PMA430 Photo ApplicationTransferring pictures to your PMA430 Video ApplicationAction Alternative button to use Display Format Settings DisplayVideo Playing Video Files from the InternetVideoCorder Application Manual RecordingFixed Time Recording Scheduled RecordingsSetting other Recording Parameters Copy ProtectionPart 2 Testing the channel changer Set-up for scheduled video recordingsPart 1 Choose your Category, Brand, and Model Parameter DescriptionFile browser Application How to create an MPEG4 video file Installing the PC SoftwareCreating MPEG4 Video Files with your Computer PC ToolsMP3 Sound Codec Virtual DubMPG4 Translator Using MPEG4 Translator Change SettingsSelect Source & Destination Files Target & PriorityPersonal Information Management PIM Applications TodayCalendar ContactsMiscellaneous Applications Opera Browser Internet ApplicationsMail Audio-Visual Settings Hardware SettingsChoose the IP Configuration Type Scan for active Access PointsChoose the Access Point Service CreatedBrowsing the Web or Using E-mail Making an Infrared connectionAccount Tab Modem tabSoftware & Other settings Application Services Software PackagesRestart Plug-in ManagerInstalling & Using Qtopia Desktop InstallationUsage Synchronizing with Microsoft OutlookTechnical Support Telephone SupportTroubleshooting USB Device Connection issuesCharging and Power issues File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioningWindowsXP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility ChkDsk Technical SpecificationsWindows ME Running Scan-Disk Error Checking Legal Index Video playback settings New Playlist does not displayScreen not working Operating system Time and date
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