Archos 500637 User Manual
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English Language User Manual Gmini™ 400 Pocket Music / Photo / Games / Video • MPEG-4 Video Player • MP3 & WMA Music Player • Photo Viewer • USB 2.0 Hard Disk • Game player User Manual for ARCHOS Gmini™ 400 Version 1.1 Please visit our website to download the most recent manual and software for this - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 2
Windows Media Player 9 6.2 Installing the WMP9 Service Provider Plug-in 6.3 Copying Music to your Gmini 400 6.4 Copy Protected Music Downloads 7 MUSIC - Using iTunes™ with your Gmini 400 8 GAMES - Playing Mophun® games 8.1 Downloading Games Copy to Gmini 400 root 27 8.2 Playing a Game - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 3
and Moving Files and Folders 12.3 Using the Virtual Keyboard 41 42 42 42 43 44 13 Connecting/Disconnecting the Gmini 400 to/from your PC 13.1 Connecting the Gmini 400 45 Windows® ME, 2000, XP (Home/professional) 45 Macintosh™ OS 9.X 46 Macintosh™ OS X 46 Macintosh™ OS X (10.2 Jaguar and - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 4
the Update_Gmini400.AOS file 56 Read the History.txt File 56 Copy to Gmini 400 root and Update 56 16 Technical Support 58 17 Troubleshooting 17.1 USB Connection issues 17.2 Charging and Power issues 17.3 Gmini 400 locks up (freezes operation) or Stops 17.4 The Computer locks-up (freezes - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 5
computer files. This guide will explain to you the functions of the Gmini 400. Our engineers have Gmini 400 (may require a freely available plug-in from the Archos website). We wish you many years of enjoyment from your Gmini 400 product. Please do register your product at our website www.archos - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 6
charger indicator (green) - blinks when the battery is fully charged d On/Enter/Play/Go ► - Hold for 3 seconds to turn on the Gmini 400 e Move UP (also increases volume during media playback) f Move DOWN (also decreases volume during media playback) g Move LEFT (also plays previous song - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 7
, or FM Remote control (optional accessory) c Microphone - for making digital voice recordings d CompactFlash™ slot - Type I compatible e USB 2.0 port (USB 1.1 compatible) to connect the Gmini 400 to your computer f Power Connector (Use only the supplied Archos power charger/adapter) 7 - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 8
read though this manual. There are many things that this device can do that you may not be aware of. 2.1 Plugging in the AC Adapter • Use only the included ARCHOS charger/adapter. • Before using for the first time, charge the batteries completely. • You may use the Archos Gmini 400 while its battery - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 9
Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, etc.). You can find the language files CodePage_name.4FZ in the font folder under /Data on the Gmini 400 hard disk or on the Archos website under the heading Software. If, for example, you would like to have the Korean language display, then you would copy the file - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 10
by an Archos technician. * depending on how you use it (start/stop/writing, etc.) 2.7 Caring for the Gmini 400 The Archos Gmini 400 is an the Gmini 400. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Opening will void your warranty. 2.8 Hardware Reset In the event that your Gmini 400 freezes - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 11
3 MUSIC - Playing Music Files When you click on this icon in the main screen, you will be sent directly to the Music folder. Use the direction buttons to highlight one of the factory installed music selections and then Click on PLAY ►. If you hear nothing at first, make sure you have adjusted the - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 12
channels respectively. Just take the included A/V cable and plug it into the Gmini 400 headphone jack. Plug the red and white connectors into the Aux in, CD on the back of your HiFi system. Press Play and then adjust the Gmini 400 volume (UP/DOWN buttons) in order to supply your stereo system with a - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 13
of this manual, there are two versions of ID3 tags that are firmly established standards, ID3 version 1 and ID3 version 2. Your Gmini 400 can read either this information filled in. If you purchase a song from a music download service, the songs will have this information. If you have an MP3 or WMA - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 14
ARCHOS and Album = Audio Recording. The ARCLibrary indexes all the music and playlists that it finds in the folders Music and Playlists on your Gmini 400 but you will have to manually update the ARCLibrary each time you add new music from your computer to your Gmini 400. Automatic - The ARCLibrary - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 15
the very beginning. Clear: Clear the bookmark from this file and start playing from the very beginning. 3.6 The Resume Function When you turn on your Gmini 400 you will sometimes notice that the icon which is highlighted on the main screen is not the Browser but rather the Resume icon. This icon - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 16
a playlist as a file (file type .m3u) to be used another time. There is no limit to the number of playlists you can save on the Gmini 400 hard disk. Playlists are indicated by a special list icon (circled icon to the left). 4.1 Playing a Playlist To play a Playlist, you simply scroll to the Playlist - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 17
then choose Save. ATTENTION: Make sure that your left window is the Playlists folder, because the open window on the left is the location the Gmini 400 will be saving your Playlist to. Save - Saves the current playlist to the folder open in the left window. The * next to the playlist name - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 18
Close - Closes the windows and returns to the main menu screen. Rename - Renames the current playlist. Shuffle - Randomly shuffles the order of the songs in the current playlist. Clear - Clears the contents of the current playlist. Button Move - Allows you to change the place in the list of the - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 19
) into a standard Windows® WAV format, either PCM (uncompressed) or ADPCM (compressed). 5.1 Cable Connections for Audio Recording Plug the multi-connect adapter into the Gmini 400 and then plug the included AV cable into the side marked Line-In as shown here. Connect the Red (Right) and White (Left - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 20
5.2 Recording Procedure Before the actual audio recording begins, there is a pre-recording screen which will allow you to adjust your recording settings. 1. From the home screen, select AudioCorder then click on ENTER/GO ►. 2. In the pre-recording screen, adjust the recording level* by clicking on - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 21
Analog Line-In You can record from any line-level audio source to the Gmini 400. Make sure that you select the Analog Line-In as the input source also use a high quality pre-amplified microphone, such as the one Archos sells as an option. Incremental Recording While recording, you will notice the - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 22
Record, you will set the default record location to this folder. Now, each time you use the AudioCorder icon to start a recording, your recording will be saved in the folder /Music/Voice/Lectures. 5.4 Audio Editing Audio files (microphone recordings / analog recordings / FM Remote Control (optional)) - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 23
Highlight the file to edit and select Edit from the file menu. Only files which have been created with the Gmini 400 recording function will show Edit in the file menu. Files created from CDs or downloaded cannot be edited. Once you enter the edit mode, the - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 24
Archos Service Provider plug-in, WMP9 will recognize your Gmini 400 as a connected music device. You can then easily copy your CD collection to your Gmini 400 to your operating system. Follow the on screen instructions. 6.2 Installing the WMP9 Service Provider Plug-in You should first make sure - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 25
your Music Library that you want to copy to your device. 2. Choose the Gmini 400 device then select the folder you want to copy your songs to. Now click on Copy. 6.4 Copy Protected Music Downloads With music download services such as Napster.com, MusicNow.com, BuyMusic.com, and Liquid.com, you can - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 26
nd it in the folder /Data/i-Tunes Plug-in on the Gmini 400 hard disk or from the Archos website. In this folder you will find a .sit compressed your iTunes® library to your Gmini 400, the i-Tunes® program will look at the ID3 tag information (See section 3.3 of this manual for an explanation of ID3 - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 27
Downloading Games To see a complete list of games for sale, go to the Gmini 400 presentation page on the Archos website (www.archos.com) and click on the Gmini 400 Games link. Once you purchase the game, you will be presented with a download message box. Your browser may warn you that the contents - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 28
gets lost, you can always go back to the Archos website and re-download your purchased game free of charge. You may notice that there is a folder on your Gmini 400 hard drive called Mophun. You should not delete this the list of games presented. Once selected, follow the on-screen instructions. 28 - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 29
video input (often found just below channel 1 - sometimes called L1 or L2). If you don't see a clear color image, you may have to set your Gmini 400 to your local television standard (NTSC or PAL) in the Setup > Display settings menu. • Use the PLAY/GO ► button to pause/resume the video. • Use - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 30
the very beginning. Clear: Clear the bookmark from this file and start playing from the very beginning. 9.2 The Resume Function When you turn on your Gmini 400 you will sometimes notice that the icon which is highlighted on the main screen is not the Browser but rather the Resume icon. This icon - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 31
play right away on your device. Due to certain "variations", even when video files are formatted in "MPEG4" they may not play right away. The Gmini 400 series can play video files of type MPEG4 Simple Profile which have an MP3 or IMA-ADPCM audio sound track. It can play such - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 32
go to work and create video files for playing on your Gmini 400. PC Tools The Gmini 400 is delivered with two Windows® based programs that allow you to Only MPEG4 files encoded with DivX™ or XviD can be played on the Gmini 400. Please visit the website of DivXNetworks, Inc (www.divx. com) to download - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 33
of 640 x 400 and a sound track that is stereo MP3 or WAV. Run the program SETUP.EXE (the Archos Installation Utility) found on the Gmini 400 hard drive in Otherwise you will have to instruct the MPG4 translator program where to find it. MPG4 Translator This program, developed by Archos, is a "Front- - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 34
Properties. You will find a list here of all the audio codecs that are installed on your computer. Decoding of MPEG 2 video files is currently not supported by MPG4 Translator. These are usually .mpg or .mpeg format files, not the required AVI file. There are other tools found on the Internet (FlaskMPEG - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 35
your computer. If the Virtual dub program has not been installed, you will also be notified, and you should install it (either with the Archos Installation Utility or the Virtual Dub website). If you have placed the Virtual Dub program in a folder other than the default, it will ask you - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 36
example you are re-encoding a video file that is 800x600 in resolution and 30 frames per second, this is beyond the maximum resolution that the Gmini 400 can play. Thus, the MPG4 Translator program will have to decrease the resolution. Choosing LCD optimizes the final video format for viewing on the - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 37
(.bmp) image formats. Progressive JPEG images are not supported. The Gmini 400 will resize the image to fit on the built-in Display. 11.1 Viewing Photos When you click Enter ► on a highlighted image file, the Gmini 400 will display the image in the carrousel, either alone, within a group of 4 images, - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 38
of magnification, either +, ++, or +++. Click on STOP/ ESC to go back to an unmagnified view. 11.2 Viewing a slideshow By clicking on Slideshow, the Gmini 400 will present each picture in the current folder for a set amount of time and then go on to the next picture. You can set the - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 39
in with its front side facing the back of the Gmini 400. When you insert the card, the Gmini 400 will recognize it and open up two browser windows. The ™ (CF) card* and the right window will show the contents of your Gmini 400's hard drive. Navigate to the folder on your CF card which contains your - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 40
browser screen. You cannot copy files to your CF cards from your Gmini 400. *If your camera uses SmartMedia™, Memory Stick® (MS), MultiMedia Card (MMC), or Secure Digital™ (SD) memory cards, you can purchase the optional Archos 4-1 CompactFlash™ adapter which will allow these card types to be read by - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 41
® based computers. That is, it is a hierarchical system which includes folders and subfolders. Because you will be putting hundreds of files on your Gmini 400, it is STRONGLY ADVISED that keep a neat and orderly file structure. Otherwise, you will be spending time searching for files and not listening - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 42
video length, photo size, number of kilobytes used of hard disk space, date file was made, etc. Delete the file permanently from the Gmini 400. (Before it is deleted, the Gmini 400 will ask "Delete file: xxxxx ?". Use the function keys to reply Yes or No. For folder, it will delete the entire contents - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 43
new folder name. Copying and Moving Files and Folders By using the unique Archos double browser system, you can copy or move files from one location shows the memory card and right browser the Gmini 400 hard disk. Music View: Left browser is the Gmini 400 hard disk and right browser the music Playlist - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 44
.3 Using the Virtual Keyboard It is recommended that you create folders and rename files or folders from your computer when it is connected to the Gmini 400. The computer keyboard is much easier. Often times, however, you are not near your computer and you must enter the text directly with the - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 45
hard disk called JUKEBOX like any other external hard disk. Simply access it using Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to and from the Gmini 400's hard disk. If it is not automatically recognized, please refer to the troubleshooting section at the back of this manual. 45 - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 46
the 10.2 upgrade, you will find that version 10.1 may mount the Gmini 400 as a hard disk on your desktop, but ONLY after a very long wait does not have the ability to properly recognize a mass storage device such as the Gmini 400. Macintosh™ OS X (10.2 Jaguar and 10.3 Panther) If you have OS 10 - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 47
(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 Multimedia Gmini 400 if you have an open file from it in - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 48
Macintosh® Drag the Gmini 400 hard disk icon towards the trashcan, the trashcan will become a big arrow as shown in the screen shot to the left (Mac (or trashcan). The hard disk icon will disappear from the desktop. You can now safely unplug the USB cable from your Gmini 400 and/or computer. 48 - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 49
14 SETTINGS From the home screen, select the Setup option to reveal the menu options for various settings. 14.1 Sound Settings If you would like to customize the sound quality, you can adjust the Bass, Treble, and other audio settings to suit your particular taste. Normally you will do this while - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 50
(shuffle), or any of the other playing options, you can set these parameters in the PlayMode settings. • Click on STOP/ESC to return to the Gmini 400 main menu and click on Setup. Or, while listening to a song click the LEFT function button Setup. • Once in the Setup screen, move over to - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 51
play. Once the current track is finished playing, your queued track will be played. If you do not queue another track at this time, the Gmini 400 will play the next song in the directory. ††Scan Mode: Each track in the directory is played for 15 seconds. This allows a quick sample of - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 52
14.3 Clock Settings The Gmini 400 has an internal real time clock. The time of day is shown on the top right of the screen in either 24 hour or 12 - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 53
On, Off. When set to On, the selected picture (next item) will be displayed as the Gmini 400 screen background. Picture name This option will display the names of the JPEG images in the Gmini 400's System folder that can be used for screen backgrounds (Wallpaper). You can add your own JPEG images - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 54
power adapter is plugged in, you do not need to conserve energy and thus keeping the Power on and the Backlight on makes using the Gmini 400 more agreeable. Increasing the hard disk value beyond the default may actually discharge the battery even when the Charger/adapter is plugged in. Note also - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 55
from the card media regardless of file type. If set to OFF, it will only display file types that the Gmini 400 is capable of playing. Update Firmware Used to update the Gmini 400 to a new version of the Operating System. See chapter 15. Firmware Version Displays the current version of the Operating - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 56
recent version of the OS. Each time the Gmini 400 starts up, the OS version is displayed on the screen (example: OS Version 1.1) on the bottom right. You will find the most recent version of the OS and its version number at the Archos website (www.archos.com) under the category Software. Download the - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 57
Setup and then scroll down to Update Firmware and click on it. The Gmini 400 will search for the .AOS file and will ask you to click Yes, to start the update. Follow the on-screen instructions. When completed, the Gmini 400 will restart itself and you will see the new OS version displayed on - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 58
your e-mails efficiently, when sending one, please indicate the product name and question type in the Subject of the e-mail. For example: To: [email protected] Subject: Gmini 400 - Playing a Playlist 58 - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 59
United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1264 366022 Fax: +44 (0) 1264 366626 Europe & Asia ARCHOS S.A. 12, rue Ampère 91430 Igny France Phone: +33 (0) 169 33 169 0 Fax: +33 (0) 169 33 169 9 Germany ARCHOS Deutschland GmbH Bredelaerstrasse 63 40474 Düsseldorf Germany Tel: +49 211 1520 384 - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 60
17 Troubleshooting 17.1 USB Connection issues Problem: I cannot get my Gmini 400 to be recognized by the computer. Solutions: • Shut off and reboot the computer and the Gmini 400 and then try connecting again in the preferred order mentioned in section 13.1. • Only if using Windows 98SE, you must fi - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 61
, it just sits and plays. If you get significantly less time from a full charge, call our technical support hot-line. 17.3 Gmini 400 locks up (freezes operation) or Stops Problem: The Gmini 400 locks-up. None of the buttons work. Solution: If the lock buttons is set, none of the buttons respond - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 62
use the green 'safely remove hardware' icon in the system tray in order to remove the Gmini 400 from your computer. 17.5 File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning Problem: On the Gmini 400, I find new file names and folder names that I never created or they have strange gibberish names - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 63
, however, only recognize a FAT32 partition. Thus it will just see and use that partition of the hard disk which is a FAT32 partition. Problem: My files have disappeared from the Gmini 400. Answer: To see all your files, make sure the setting Show all files is set to ON. Also make sure that you - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 64
ChkDsk) If you still have problems with the file system on your Gmini 400 you can try to fix it using the DOS utility, check disk (chkdsk). Do the following; • Make sure external AC adapter is powering the Gmini 400. • Quit all running applications. • Properly connect the Gmini 400 to your computer as - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 65
18 Technical Specifications ARCHOS VIDEO Gmini 400 series Storage Capacity 20 GB* Computer Interface High Speed USB 2.0 (compatible USB 1.1) Image Playback JPG and BMP (4, 8, 24 bit) images, any size Audio Playback Stereo - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 66
out of the use of inability to use the licensed materials even if ARCHOS' licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some liability. Furthermore, warranty does not apply to: 1. Damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or incorrect electrical - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 67
Warnings and Safety Instructions CAUTION To prevent risks of electric shock, this unit must only be opened by qualified service personnel. Power off and energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - Archos 500637 | User Manual - Page 68
of the product under conditions other than as here above specified, are hereby excluded. LCD Pixel Policy The LCD screen on your Archos Gmini 400 unit has been manufactured to rigorous standards to provide a high quality viewing experience. Nevertheless, your LCD screen may have slight imperfections
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• MPEG-4 Video Player
• MP3 & WMA Music Player
• Photo Viewer
• USB 2.0 Hard Disk
• Game player
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