ARCHOS 100 series - Manual (Page 2)

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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
1.1 The 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.
1.2 Software plug-ins and accessories
These optional accessories are available for purchase on the Archos website.
1.2.1 FM 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.
1.2.2 MadWaves™ 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.
1.2.3 Audio 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.