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suproach · Post by **suproach** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:46 am

Question: How do I connect to my router?
Answer: You must use a WiFi connection. The specifics of which can be found in the manual.
http://www.archos.com/support/download/ ... EN5-v2.pdf
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=6127

honeymonkey · Post by **honeymonkey** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:29 am

Question: Do any of the 605 models have a mini USB connector and SD card slot?
Answer: Yes only the 4gig models of the 605/405 have both these features right on the player without the need for an accessory.
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?p=30014#30014

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:04 pm

Question: How much does the TV guide cost?
Answer: The TV guide is free for the first year, and then presumably there is a possibility that there will be a fee in the future from TVGuide, but Archos will not confirm this.
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=6101

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 4:48 am

Question: What media servers work with the 605?
Answer: TVersity and Twonkyvision are confirmed to work.
And thanks to honeymonkey for fixing my screwup.

honeymonkey · Post by **honeymonkey** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:47 pm

Question: Will the 605 work with Dish Network DVR or PocketDish?
Answer: http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=5866

honeymonkey · Post by **honeymonkey** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:48 pm

Question: What plug-in uses DivX and XviD?
Answer: DivX and xvid is supported straight away on the device with no plugins needed.
Answer: http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=6235

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:10 pm

Question: How do I get the most life out of my 605 battery.
Answer: http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.p ... arge+drain

Battery University wrote: * Do charge the battery often. The battery lasts longer with partial rather than full discharges.

* There is no memory and no scheduled cycling is required to prolong the battery's life.

* Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for lithium-ion than one deep one. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion does not cause harm because there is no memory. (In this respect, lithium-ion differs from nickel-based batteries.)

* Unlike nickel and lead-based batteries, a new lithium-ion pack does not need cycling through charging and discharging. Priming will make little difference because the maximum capacity of lithium-ion is available right from the beginning. Neither does a full discharge improve the capacity of a faded pack

* A lithium-ion battery provides 300-500 discharge/charge cycles. The battery prefers a partial rather than a full discharge. Frequent full discharges should be avoided when possible. Instead, charge the battery more often or use a larger battery. There is no concern of memory when applying unscheduled charges.

Battery University wrote:* The worst condition is keeping a fully charged battery at elevated temperatures

* Avoid keeping the battery at full charge and high temperature. This is the case when placing a cell phone or spare battery in a hot car.

* A lithium-ion battery in use typically lasts between 2-3 years. The capacity loss manifests itself in increased internal resistance caused by oxidation. Eventually, the cell resistance reaches a point where the pack can no longer deliver the stored energy although the battery may still have ample charge.

* Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries for later use. Observe manufacturing dates. Do not buy old stock, even if sold at clearance prices.

* There are no remedies to restore lithium-ion once worn out.

DirtPriest wrote:A Couple months ago I found some good charging info from www.batteryuniversity.com - this says Lithium-Ion but they state that Lithium-Polymer (like the Archos battery) is the same for maintenance and charging practices and even use the same chargers. This info also goes for many current cell phones, laptops, mp3 players, palm computers...

Note that they say a discharge/charge cycle is equal to a total draining and refilling of the battery - so if you drained it 100% and then charged it, that's one cycle. If you drained it 40% and filled it up, then down 40% again and filled it up, then down 20% and filled it up, that's 100% total, so it's one cycle too, except the up-and-down routine is better for the battery.

So basically, even if you're real real nice to your batteries, they're limited to 2-3 years of useable life (damn oxygen!!)

And two interesting bits that I'm not sure what to think...

I wonder if charging with USB is easier on the battery because of the slower charging rate, as opposed to the twice-as-fast charging from a docking adapter with AC.

I'm assuming the Archos battery is a 'smart' battery and monitors it's own voltage - and I wonder if occasinally letting it drain completely and then fully charging wouldn't give us a more accurate battery level readout.

Hell, I have mine plugged in so often I rarely get below half these days, so I'm not even sure how good my battery and gauge are doing."

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:54 pm

Question: Does the 605 Come with a Kickstand?
Answer: YES!!!
http://www.archoslounge.net/IMG/jpg_7-3.jpg

honeymonkey · Post by **honeymonkey** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:10 pm

Question: What is the size difference between the 605 30gb model, the 160gb model and the older 604wifi?
Answer: http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?p=31109#31109

t079 · Post by **t079** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:34 pm

question: can i see plain text files on the 605?
answer: http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=5724

question: can i see plain text files and play music?
answer: soon

question: can i create/edit plain text files?
answer: soon

question: can i search through a plain text file?
answer: soon

question: is there a high contrast white on black mode for 605 opera browser? like on PC opera
answer: waiting for reply from archos

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:25 pm

Question: How do you stream Music, Videos ETC.?
Answer: http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=6308
http://www.archos.com/support/download/ ... EN5-v2.pdf

Setting windows media┬« playerÔÇÖs sharing options
Connect the ARCHOS to your WiFi network (see
Connecting to a WiFi Network).
Connect your PC to the same WiFi network and
start Windows Media┬« Player, version 11 or higher.
Click on the Library tab, and select Media sharing...

Check the box Share my media to, and click on
OK. The ARCHOSÔÇÖ icon should appear in the window,
with a warning symbol next to it*.

Your PC needs to be connected to the same WiFi network as the one the ARCHOS will
connect to. You also need to have configured Windows Media┬« PlayerÔÇÖs sharing options
(see the previous section).
On your ARCHOS, enter the Video, Music or Photo mode.
You will notice that the first item in the list is the shared media files: ÔÇ£Network
Media Libraries (UPnP)ÔÇØ. Open this item to start scanning for devices and computers
sharing their media files on the WiFi network.
If you entered a name for your shared media files in Windows Media┬« Player, it
should appear. Open it, and you will see all your shared videos, songs or photos.

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:28 pm

Question: Where Do I Plug in the Coaxial cable from my Cable/Antenna/Satellite?
Answer: You can't.
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.p ... w=previous

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:34 pm

Question: Can I/ Should I run orb?
Answer: At your own Risk....
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=6328

honeymonkey · Post by **honeymonkey** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:05 pm

Question: Does my television have to be on when recording on my 604 or 605?
Answer: Yes
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=6362

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:37 pm

Question: What kind of screen protector do you recomend?
Answer: HoneyMonkey's Walmart Clear Vinyl
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=6264

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:43 pm

Question: Can I create Audio playlists on my PC for my 605?
Answer: Yes
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=4948
(I know its for the 504, but it still applies)

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:44 pm

Question: Why am I being sent here?
Answer: Probably because you asked a question that has already been answered here and/or failed to search before asking a question.

honeymonkey · Post by **honeymonkey** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:25 am

Question: What accessories should I buy and why? What do these accessories offer?
Answer: http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?p=31498#31498

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 2:24 am

Question: Can i keep my music in any file structure I like?
Answer: Yes, just drag and drop the way you have it set up on your PC

Question:If I do chose to organize my music in a non-traditional fashion, Can i still search by album, genre etc.?
Answer: Yes, as long as the ID3 tags are filled out.

http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=6357

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 5:38 pm

Question:When I have an external hardrive plugged into my DVR station, Can I record directly to the drive?
Answer:No, you need to record onto the archos and then move it manually.
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=6408