Archos 404 Digital Media Player - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

What is the problem your having?

Hi, In the event that your ARCHOS device freezes operation
(due to electrostatic phenomena, for example), you can reset it
by pressing the button for 15 seconds.

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i have an archos 404 the problem is that my archos show me the recovery code 4 to repair or format the disk so when ever i repair and format the disk the problem is solved. so please help me regarding this.

Here is the easy way to delete music,video,etc from your player
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Deleting Files,Pictures,Videos,Audio Books, etc. from MP3 Player
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Hook up your mp3 player to your computer
Go to your desktop and double left click on "My Computer"
When it opens you will see listing that says "Devices with Removal
Storage" your mp3 player should be listed there.
Right click on your mp3 player, and a window will open, right click on
"Open" and now your files/songs should be visible.
Hold the left click down and drag it across all the files/songs that
you do not want this will highlight the files/songs you do not want,
release, right click and then click on "Delete"
Now your mp3 player should be clear of the files/songs you do not want.
BE CAREFUL AND DO NOT DELETE FILES NEEDED TO OPERATE YOUR MP3 PLAYER.
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Something has frozen up, and it's either a software or hardware program. If it's software, the unit should be able to be reset by unplugging and restarting. If resetting the unit, and returning it on doesn't work, it will have to be troubleshot and serviced, which can be as expensive as buying a new one.
Contact Archos through their literature or manual that came with the unit to see if they can help.
Here's their support site:
http://www.archos.com/support/support_tech/index.html?country=us&lang=en
Good luck, and hope this helps.

You have to plug it into the computer with the usb cable that came with it. Watch for the red led light to stop blinking. Computer must be turned on to charge.

Recovery (code 4)

try pressing the reset button with a paperclip it should be a small pinhole somewhere on the back of the mp3 player

Deleting Files,Pictures,Videos,Audio
Books, etc. from MP3 Player/Ipod
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Hook up your mp3 player to your computer
Go to your desktop and double left click on "My Computer"
When it opens you will see listing that says "Devices with Removal
Storage" your mp3 player should be listed there.
Right click on your mp3 player, and a window will open, right click on
"Open" and now your files/songs should be visible.
Hold the left click down and drag it across all the files/songs that you
do not want this will highlight the files/songs you do not want, release,
right click and then click on "Delete"
Now you mp3 player should be clear of the files/songs you do not want.
Be careful and do not delete files needed to operate your MP3 player.
Good Luck,
I hope this helps
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You cannot fix lcd screens. You can only replace them I am sorry to say.

You can get a battery off of ebay. Just search "archos 404 battery". Just search on google how to install the battery.

How old is your laptop? older laptop will only support USB 1.1 and newer USB devices also will only work with the newer USB 2.0 ports!
Most newer USB 2.0 memory sticks/flash drive are USB1.1 downwards compatibe.
Bottom line: check what USB version is supported by your Laptop and your plug-in device!
Also note that your Laptop BIOS should have LEGACY USB SUPPORT ENABLED and your device, especially if a Media Player, should have its operating MODE set to mimic a FLASH DRIVE (otherwise it will be an unknown device to 'my computer' drive list).

Either the battery pack is dead, or the ribbon cable connection between battery pack and main control board is faulty or loose.

try your hibernate properties

You don't say how old the device/battery is. Does it fail right out of the box new? This behavior can be common with an older failing battery. If this occurs in a new device then it is faulty and needs be sent back on warranty.

Do not pick any options just reset the device first. from the liitle reset button under the device with a paper clip.

you can get them from here:
http://safemanuals.com/user-guide-instructions-owner-manual/ARCHOS/404-_E

Contact the Archos manufacturer they may replace it for free, or give you the best possible options. There number is 1-877 300 8879
Hours : daily 7:00am - 11:00 pm CST, 7 days a week

Keep the power on button pressed for 15 seconds.
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