EN Table of contents Package Contents.................................................................................................................................. 2 Getting started....................................................................................................................................... 3 Description of the device.................................................................................................................... 4 Through the wizard..........................
Package Contents QSG booklet ARCHOS GamePad 2 ty Warran A70GT_FRONT VIEW_scale: 1/2 Warranty legal & safety booklet USB cable Charger
Getting Started EN Charging Charge your device by plugging your power cable into the micro-USB port. The GamePad will turn on and start charging. The charging indicator is red when the battery is charging. The charging indicator becomes orange when the battery is charged. You can use your GamePad whilst it charges. TIPS: -- Let your device charge completely the first time you use it. -- Use only the supplied charger. -- To receive more complete service, please register your product on www.archos.
Description of the device 1 7 2 3 8 4 6 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 17 18 4 A70GT_TOP VIEW_scale: 1/2
EN 1 Volume buttons 10 2 ON/OFF button 11 Directional pad X Y A B A, B, Y, X buttons 3 Micro-USB port 12 L2 button 4 Headphone jack 13 R2 button 5 Microphone 14 Analog sticks 6 Mini-HDMI video output* 15 SELECT button 7 L1 button 16 START button 8 Camera 17 Loudspeakers 9 R1 button 18 Micro-SD card slot * With optional Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable.
Through the Wizard The first time you start up your GamePad, the installation wizard will help you set up your device: -- Touch-screen calibration -- Language -- Date & time -- WiFi connection -- Location service options -- 3rd party apps TIP: We recommend that you set up your GamePad in the WiFi zone of the network that you will regularly be using.
Connectivity to a WiFi Network EN WARNING: Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone. 1. Touch the time in the status bar. The status dashboard is displayed. 2. Touch the time a second time in the status dashboard. The quick settings will be displayed. 3. Touch "WiFi" to open the WiFi settings menu. 4. If the WiFi is off, slide the WiFi switch to the "ON" position. Once the WiFi is on, the GamePad will scan for WiFi networks in range. 5. Touch the name of network you want to connect to.
ARCHOS mapping tool ARCHOS mapping tool is an application installed in your GamePad. It allows you to link the virtual controls of games to the physical controls of the GamePad by using mapping controls. a mapping control a physical control a virtual control Tip1: Tip2: Within ARCHOS mapping tool, there are already mapping profiles for over 100 games. Also, many games function automatically with physical buttons.
EN Starting ARCHOS mapping tool 1. Launch a game. When you reach the starting screen, the virtual controls are displayed. 2. Select the ARCHOS mapping tool icon from the system bar. ARCHOS mapping tool icon The mapping overlay is displayed with the mapping tool interface.
Positioning a mapping control Hold and drag a type of mapping control to the desired virtual button. There are three types of mapping control Button Stick It is for the directional pad It is for the analog , , , , the X, Y, B, A, buttons directional sticks. and the L1, R1, L2, R2, Start, Select buttons. 10 Target It is for analog stick targetting. It is placed normally in the central area of the screen on shooting games.
EN Linking a mapping control to a physical control 1. When a mapping control is placed on a virtual control, you are asked to select the desired physical control you want to associate with it. 2. Once a physical control is associated to the mapping control, the name of the physical control is displayed on the mapping control.
Enlarging a mapping control Some virtual controls are larger than the mapping controls. Pinch to enlarge the mapping control so that it is tailored to the virtual control. The size of the mapping control must be tailored to the virtual control. OK NO Saving your parameters When you have mapped the virtual controls of a game, select "Play" The profile is saved and associated with that game. The mapping overlay disappears and you can play.
EN Q&A about the mapping You placed a mapping control on a virtual control but no option is available? Displaying options 1. Hold your finger on the mapping control. A menu box is displayed 2. Select the icon to set up the mapping control. You want to remove a mapping control that you set? 1. Hold your finger on the mapping control. A menu box is displayed 2. Select the icon to remove the mapping control. You want to remove a mapping profile set for a game? Removing a mapping profile 1.
The AndroidTM Interface 1 5 6 2 7 3 4 14 8
1 GoogleTM Search Touch "Google" for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search. 2 "Recent apps" button 3 "Home" button 4 "Back" button 5 "All Apps" button Touch this icon to show all the applications and widgets installed on your ARCHOS. All your downloaded applications are here. 6 Widget 7 AndroidTM apps shortcuts Touch to start an application.
The AndroidTM Interface The Quick settings WiFi: To turn on/off your WiFi connection. Auto-rotate screen: To activate/deactivate automatic screen orientation as you turn the GamePad. Brightness: To adjust the screen brightness. Notifications: To activate/deactivate incoming notifications. Settings: To access all your settings.
The Recent Apps You can open a list of thumbnail images of apps you’ve worked with recently: -- To open an app, touch it. -- To close an app, swipe it left or right.
Getting familiar with AndroidTM Google account A Google account lets you take full advantage of any Google apps and services. 1. Go to "Settings" > "Personal" > "Accounts & sync". 2. Select "Add account". 3. Select "Google". 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. The extended home screen: Navigate between different home screen panels by swiping left and right. Moving a home screen item: Touch and hold your finger onto it, then slide it to the desired location, and release your finger.
Creating application folders: Drop one app icon over another on a home screen and the two icons will be combined. Widgets: Touch the "All Apps" icon on your home screen. Touch "Widgets" at the top of the screen. From the main widgets screen, you can move around widgets just as you do for app icons. Changing your wallpaper: Hold your finger on a home screen at an empty location, then choose from the list. Locking the touchscreen: From the quick settings dashboard in the status bar, touch "Settings".
Troubleshooting If a new software is available for your device You can download it from www.archos.com/support in the page Downloads > Firmware. If your device is frozen: Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds. If your device doesn’t turn on: 1. Charge your device. 2. Press the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds. If the touchscreen doesn’t function correctly: From Settings, touch Touch-screen calibration.
FCC Warning: z This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: z (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and z (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. z Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
