Full User Manual ARCHOS GminiTM 100 series MP3 & WMA Player / USB 2.0 Hard Disk TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Ports, Buttons, and Connections.......................................................................................5 3 First Time Usage ................................................................................................................7 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 Plugging in the AC Adapter............................................................................................. 7 Turning on the Gmini....................................................................................................... 8 Changing the user interface language .............................................................................. 8 Shutting off the Gmini and Battery saving features ........................................................ 8 Caring for the Gmini ........................................................................................................ 8 Main Menu ....................................................................................................................... 9 Familiarizing yourself with the interface ......................................................................... 9 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 Main menu .......................................................................................................9 Browser............................................................................................................9 Settings screen ................................................................................................10 Contextual Menus ............................................................................................10 Message boxes ................................................................................................10 Using the Virtual Keyboard...............................................................................11 Locking the Gmini keyboard.............................................................................12 4 User interface overview .....................................................................................................9 5 Using the Gmini 100 ........................................................................................................13 5.1 Playing music ................................................................................................................... 13 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 Selecting a song...............................................................................................13 Playing a song..................................................................................................14 Using playlists ..................................................................................................15 What's an .m3u file?.........................................................................................17 Changing the Sound Settings...........................................................................18 Changing the PlayMode Settings .....................................................................19 Setting the Clock ..............................................................................................20 Changing the Power Settings ...........................................................................21 Changing the Recording Settings................................................................... 22 Changing the System Settings .........................................................................23 5.2 Changing the Gmini Settings ........................................................................................... 18 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.3 Using the Browser............................................................................................................ 24 5.3.1 Inside the MUSIC Folder ..................................................................................24 5.3.2 Navigating the Directory Structure....................................................................24 5.3.3 File and Folder Operations in Browser Mode ...................................................25 5.4 Recording MP3 Music ................................................................................................... 27 5.4.1 Microphone Recording .....................................................................................28 5.4.2 Line-In Recording.............................................................................................28 5.4.3 SPDIF Input .....................................................................................................29 5.5 Using the photo wallet ..................................................................................................... 29 5.5.1 Using the photo browser ..................................................................................29 5.5.2 Copying Files from a CompactFlashTM Card................................................... 29 Please see our web site for the most recent manual and software updates for your GminiTM100. Full User Manual Version 1.3 2 6 Connecting the Gmini to your Computer ......................................................................31 6.1 Making the USB Connection ........................................................................................... 31 6.1.1 Windows Me/NT/2000/XP ................................................................................31 6.1.2 Windows® 98SE ...............................................................................................32 6.2 6.3 Using the Gmini as an external drive............................................................................... 33 Disconnecting the Gmini from your Computer ............................................................... 34 6.3.1 Windows® .........................................................................................................34 6.3.2 Macintosh® .......................................................................................................35 7 Using MusicMatchTM .......................................................................................................36 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Installing Music MatchTM ................................................................................................ 36 Creating MP3 files from your Audio CDs....................................................................... 37 Getting purchased MP3 files to your Gmini .................................................................... 38 Transferring MP3 files from your computer to your Gmini............................................ 38 8 Using iTunes® 4 with your Gmini...................................................................................41 9 Updating your Gmini Operating System (OS) software...............................................42 9.1.1 Downloading the GMINI100.AOS file ...............................................................42 9.1.2 Read the History Text File................................................................................42 9.1.3 Copy to Gmini Root Directory...........................................................................42 10 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................43 10.1 USB Connection issues .................................................................................................... 43 10.2 File issues, corrupted data, formatting, and partitioning ................................................. 45 10.2.1 Windows®98SE & ME Running Scan-Disk (Error Checking) ............................46 10.2.2 Windows®XP & 2000 Running Check Disk Utility (ChkDsk) .............................47 11 Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................48 12 Technical Support............................................................................................................49 3 4 2 Ports, Buttons, and Connections A B C D E Button Symbol Description A B ON : Hold down for a few seconds and the Gmini will start up. STOP/ESC : Stop playing current file or escape from current screen. Long press to shut off. C D E F G H UP : Move up - also, increases playing volume RIGHT : Move right - also increases recording gain PLAY/PAUSE/OK : Play current item, pause, play again. Enter value. LEFT : Move left ­ also decreases recording gain DOWN : Move down - also decreases playing volume MENU : Contextual Menu - When the menu icon screen, a menu is available. I J Built-in Microphone Hard drive activity indicator appears in top left of Photo Wallet Port (CompactFlashTM type I & II) Mini USB 2.0 port (USB 1.1 compatible) Power ­ To power the unit and charge the internal batteries with the AC adapter. Headphone Multi-connect jack ­ To connect headphones, FM remote control, or adapter plug. Multi-connect Adapter Plug ­ Allows for Line-In and SPDIF-in connections 5 6 3 First Time Usage 3.2 Turning on the Gmini Hold down the ON button until the screen comes on, then let off. If the Gmini shows a sad battery icon or if the Gmini displays nothing at all, you will have to plug in the Archos adapter/charger to make sure the batteries get charged. Please understand that this device has a CPU, hard drive, and Operating System (OS) and thus it is more like a computer than a CD player, cassette player, or radio. If you are not familiar with using a computer, it would be particularly useful to read the complete detailed User Manual on the included CD-ROM. 3.3 Changing the user interface language English is selected as the default language for your Gmini user interface. You can choose another language as explained in chapter 5.2.6. 3.1 Plugging in the AC Adapter 3.4 Shutting off the Gmini and Battery saving features To shut off the unit, press and hold the STOP button for 3 seconds. If left idle, the screen's blue backlight will shut off after 10 seconds in order to save battery power. The Gmini will shut itself off after 2 minutes if left idle and no music is playing. You can change these settings under [Setup Power]. Before using your Gmini 100 for the first time, completely charge the internal batteries. Use only the included ARCHOS charger/adapter. Plug the AC adapter into the power jack to start charging the internal batteries. Charging will start automatically when it is plugged in. The batteries are fully charged when the happy battery face appears. 3.5 Caring for the Gmini The Gmini is an electronic product that needs to be treated with care. Do not subject it to shock. You may however go jogging with it or do sports. Do not subject it to heat. Keep it ventilated when connected to your PC. Sad battery: The battery is empty. It must be recharged. Thinking battery: The battery is being charged. Happy battery: The battery is completely charged and the AC adapter can by unplugged. Keep the Gmini away from water and excessively humid areas. Keep the Gmini away from high electromagnetic fields. Keep it plugged into the Archos AC adapter/charge when it is connected to your computer. After the first initial full charge, you may use the Gmini while the AC adapter is plugged in. 7 8 4 4.1 User interface overview Main Menu Once the Gmini has been turned on, the following screen is displayed. This is the main menu screen from which you can select the main functions. 4.2.3 Settings screen Selectable items Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to change the parameter value. The new value is immediately taken into account so there is no need to press OK. Click on ESC when done. Check boxes Music: Browse through your music files or use the ARCLibrary music selection system. Browser: Browse through and manage all the files on your Gmini . Photo : View information about your downloaded photos. Recorder : Record from any music source (Stereo, portable players, etc.) or from the built-in microphone. Setup: Set the paramaters of your Gmini to your personal taste. Each checkbox corresponds to a different parameter value but only one parameter can be selected at a time. Use the UP and DOWN keys to highlight an item and then press OK to validate it. Actions In the settings screens you sometimes need to perform some actions. Actions are shown enclosed with [ ]. Press OK to start the action. 4.2 4.2.1 Familiarizing yourself with the interface Main menu Each icon corresponds to a mode. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN buttons to navigate from one icon to another. Press OK to select the icon and start the action. Press Esc to exit. 4.2.4 Contextual Menus When the is present on the top-left corner of the screen you can press the MENU key to display a popup menu with actions related to the current mode. Pressing MENU again or Esc closes it. Use the UP and DOWN key ...