Archos 100 series Gmini100 overview, Software plug-ins and accessories, FM Remote Control

6 Connecting the Gmini to your Computer			33
6.1	Making the USB Connection		33
	6.1.1	Windows Me/NT/2000/XP	33
	6.1.2	Windows® 98SE	34
6.2	Using the Gmini as an external drive		35
6.3	Disconnecting the Gmini from your Computer		36
	6.3.1	Windows®	36
	6.3.2	Macintosh®	37
7 Using MusicMatch™			38
7.1	Installing Music Match™		38
7.2	Creating MP3 files from your Audio CDs		39
7.3	Getting purchased MP3 files to your Gmini		40
7.4	Transferring MP3 files from your computer to your Gmini		40
8 Using iTunes® 4 with your Gmini			43
9 Updating your Gmini Operating System (OS) software			44
	9.1.1 Downloading the GMINI100.AOS file		44
	9.1.2 Read the History Text File		44
	9.1.3 Copy to Gmini Root Directory		44
10 Troubleshooting			45
10.1	USB Connection issues		45
10.2	File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning		47
	10.2.1 Windows®98SE & ME Running Scan-Disk (Error Checking)		48
	10.2.2 Windows®XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility (ChkDsk)		49
11 Technical Specifications			50
12 Technical Support			51

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1 Gmini™100 overview

1.1The Gmini™100

The Gmini 100 series is an MP3 and WMA portable player. You can use in in most enviroments* such as doing sports, at home, or at work. See section 3.5 on taking care of the Gmini.

*For automobile use, only a passenger should operate the device and not the driver. Laws governing the usage of electronic devices in automobiles in your jurisdiction may be applicable.

1.2Software plug-ins and accessories

These optional accessories are available for purchase on the Archos website.

1.2.1FM Remote Control

The FM Remote control is a wired remote control that will not only give you an easy way to control what mp3 files you listen to, but also has a built-in stereo FM receiver and built-in microphone for voice recording. You can also record directly off the radio into mp3 files.

1.2.2MadWaves™ Plug-in

Madwaves™ is an exciting software package for your Gmini which allows you to create Generactive music. It is called Generactive music, because it is a mix of Generative music and your Interaction. Generactive music is completely new music created by mathematical algorithms following the rules of a music-style framework – Techno, Hip-Hop, etc. At any point you can interact with the song in progress modifying any element of the song. Record your voice with it and export the result as a .wav file. An infinite number of music possibilities await your Generactive touch. Check out the Mad site www.madplayer.com for details.

1.2.3Audio Recording Plug-in

With this software plug-in you can now record from the microphone or any audio source directly into mp3 format. If you have a stereo system, you can for example, record all your old audio cassettes and vinyl records into MP3 format. Use Archos’ incremental recording feature to make a single mp3 file from each song on your vinyl record. You can record from virtually any line-level audio source.

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