Archos A70GP2 ARCHOS GAMEPAD2 User Manual

Archos SA ARCHOS GAMEPAD2

User manual

1ENENTable of contentsFor more information, please consult the FAQs and the User manual of your product onwww.archos.com. Make sure to read them before considering any product return.Your deal may be no big deal.Package Content....................................................................................................................................Getting started........................................................................................................................................Description of the device....................................................................................................................Through the Wizard...............................................................................................................................Connecting to a WiFi network...........................................................................................................The AndroidTM interface........................................................................................................................Getting familiar with AndroidTM.......................................................................................................Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................2345681214ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 1 06/08/2013 18:46:55
2WarrantyWarrantyPackage ContentUSB cable ChargerQSG booklet Warranty,legal & safety bookletARCHOS GAMEPAD 2ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 2 06/08/2013 18:46:56
3ENGetting StartedChargingTIPS:To receive more complete service, please register your product. From a computer, go to www.archos.com/register.1. Charge your device by plugging your power cable into the micro-USB port. The ARCHOS device will start charging.2. Press the Power button to turn on the device. The charging indicator light is on when the battery is charging. -You can use your ARCHOS whilst it charges. -Let your device charge completely the rst time you use it. -Use only the supplied charger.When your device is completely discharged, you need to charge it for at least 10 minutes before the charging battery icon can be displayed. ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 3 06/08/2013 18:46:56
413151618141517186211012845 7A70GT_BACK VIEW_scale: 1/219_ A70GP2Silkscreening on the back surface of the front lens_ A70GP2Silkscreening on the back surface of the front lens3911Description of the deviceARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 4 06/08/2013 18:47:00
51122133144567171615811YBAX1891910EN* With optional Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable.Micro-USB port R2 Headphone jack R1 Mini-HDMI video output* Directional padMicrophone A, B, Y, X buttons Volume buttons Analog sticksCharging indicator SELECT buttonON/OFF button START buttonL1 LoudspeakersL2 Micro-SD card slotCameraARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 5 06/08/2013 18:47:01
612345Connectivity to a WiFi NetworkCAUTION: Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone. Touch and hold the time & battery icons to reveal the status bar. A blue line is displayed.Pull the blue line down to display the status dashboard.Slide the WiFi switch to "ON" positon. The ARCHOS will scan for Wi networks in range. Touch the name of network you want to connect to. Touch "WiFi o" in the status dashboard. The WiFi page will be displayed.ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 6 06/08/2013 18:47:01
7ENTIPS: -When entering a WiFi password, we recommend that you select “Show password” so you can see the characters you are typing. To get the correct WiFi password (or settings) for the network, contact the WiFi network provider. If your WiFi is on and you are in range of a network that you previously connected to, your ARCHOS will automatically attempt to connect to it. -To keep your WiFi connection ON when the device is on sleep, select the Menu icon in the “WiFi” page. Then, select Advanced > Keep WiFi on during sleep > Always.Private networks are shown with a lock icon and will require you to enter your password.ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 7 06/08/2013 18:47:02
8ARCHOS mapping tool Tip2: Whenever you launch a game whose virtual controls are mapped, the right mapping profile will automatically be selected.Tip1: Within ARCHOS mapping tool, there are already mapping profiles for over 100 games. Also, many games function automatically with physical buttons.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 physical controla mapping controla virtualcontrolARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 8 06/08/2013 18:47:02
9ENStarting ARCHOS mapping tool1. 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. The mapping overlay is displayed with the mapping tool interface.ARCHOS mapping tool interfaceARCHOS mapping tool iconARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 9 06/08/2013 18:47:03
10Positioning a mapping controlHold and drag a type of mapping control to the desired virtual button. Button It is for the directional pad , , , , the X, Y, B, A, buttons and the L1, R1, L2, R2, Start, Select buttons.Stick It is for the analog directional sticks.Target It is for analog stick targetting. It is placed normally in the central area of the screen on shooting games.There are three types of mapping controlARCHOS mapping tool ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 10 06/08/2013 18:47:04
11ENLinking a mapping control to a physical control1. 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.ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 11 06/08/2013 18:47:04
12Enlarging a mapping controlSome virtual controls are larger than the mapping controls. Enlarge the mapping control so that it is tailored to the virtual control.Saving your parametersWhen you have mapped the virtual controls of a game, select "Play" to validate . The prole is saved and associated with that game. The mapping overlay disappears and you can play. Whenever you start the game, you are informed that the emulation of virtual controls is running.Press the notication to display the mapping prole of the game. You can either modify it, or delete it.Tips: -You can only enlarge the mapping controls Stick and Target. -Each mapping is specific to a game.ARCHOS mapping tool ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 12 06/08/2013 18:47:05
13ENQ&A about the mappingYou placed a mapping control on a virtual control but no option is available?1. Tap the mapping control. A menu box is displayed2. Select the icon to set up the mapping control. You want to remove a mapping control that you set?1. Tap the mapping control. A menu box is displayed2. Select the icon to remove the mapping control. You want to remove a mapping prole set for a game?1. From ARCHOS mapping tool, select "Clear".2. Select "OK" to conrm.Removing a mapping proleDisplaying optionsARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 13 06/08/2013 18:47:05
14138365247The AndroidTM InterfaceARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 14 06/08/2013 18:47:06
15ENGoogleTM Search>Touch "Google" for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search. AndroidTM apps shortcuts> Touch to start an application.Permanent AndroidTM apps shortcuts> Touch to start an applicationBack buttonHome button Recent apps buttonsAll Apps button> Touch this icon to show all the applications and widgets installed on your ARCHOS. All your downloaded applications are here.The status bar> Displays notications and quick settings12345678ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 15 06/08/2013 18:47:06
16124 67 9358The AndroidTM InterfaceThe Quick settings1Current user(1)2To adjust the screen brightness.3To access all your settings.4To turn on/o your WiFi connection.5To activate/deactivate automatic screen orientation as you turn your ARCHOS.6Percentage of battery remaining7To activate/deactivate all wireless connections, especially when ying.8To turn on/o your Bluetooth connection.9To enable wireless display(2)(1)New multi-user support for tablets lets different users have their own separate, customizable spaces on a single device. Add users in Settings > Device.(2)You can share movies, YouTube videos, and anything that’s on your screen on an HDTV. You need to connect a wireless display adapter to any HDMI-enabled TV to mirror what’s on your screen quickly and easily. ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 16 06/08/2013 18:47:06
17ENOpens a list of thumbnail images of apps you’ve worked with recently:The Recent AppsTouch: to open an app. Hold down: to display optionsSwipe up or down: to close an app.ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 17 06/08/2013 18:47:06
18Getting familiar with AndroidTMThe extended home screen:Navigate between dierent home screen panels by swiping left and right.Moving a home screen item:Touch and hold your nger onto it until the positioning gridlines appear, then slide it to the desired location, and release your nger.Removing a home screen item:Touch and hold it, slide your nger towards the top of the screen and drop it over the Remove icon.Uninstalling an item:From the All apps screens, touch and hold it, slide your nger towards the top of the screen and drop it over Uninstall bin.ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 18 06/08/2013 18:47:08
19ENCreating 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 nger on a home screen at an empty location, then choose from the list.Locking the touchscreen:In Settings, scroll down and touch security. Touch Screen lock. Touch the type of lock you would like to use. After you set a lock, a lock screen is displayed whenever your screen wakes up, requesting the pattern, PIN or other specied key.ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 19 06/08/2013 18:47:09
20TroubleshootingIf your device is frozen:Use the Hardware reset. To use the Hardware reset, press the “pinhole reset” button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.If your device doesn’t turn on:1. Charge your device. 2. Use the Hardware reset. If you want to extent the life of your battery:Decrease the screen brightness and turn o the wireless connections if not in use.If your device functioning is too slow:Close all apps which are not currently used. Use the System Monitor app.If your WiFi reception is too low:Make sure you are not far from the WiFi hotspot.Update the rmware of the device: http://www.archos.com/support.Reset and redene your connection parameters.Contact your WiFi connection provider.If you want to restore your product (forgotten password? erase all your settings?) :ARCHOS Gamepad book.indd 20 06/08/2013 18:47:09
FCC Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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