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6 Using the Browser
The browser is used to navigate the file system on the Gmini. The file system is the same type of file system that
is found on Windows
®
based computers. This way, transferring files from your computer to your Gmini is as easy
as ‘drag and drop’. The file system is a hierarchical system which includes folders and subfolders. Because you
will be putting hundreds of files onto your Gmini, it is STRONGLY ADVISED that keep a neat and orderly file
structure. Otherwise, you will be spending time searching for files and not listening to them. We suggest that on
the first level of your file structure, you include the folders: Data (to carry miscellaneous data files with you), Music
(all of your music files), and Playlists (to hold all your music Playlists).
6.1 Inside the MUSIC Folder
The top level of your Archos Gmini includes the folder Music. Most people who create neat file structures for their Archos MP3 players make the
following hierarchy within the Music folder.
Level 1 – Artist (Dire Straits, Madonna, Stravinsky, etc.)
Level 2 – Album (Brothers in Arms, American life, etc.)
Level 3 – Song (Money for Nothing, etc.)
The folder Music is a special folder in that the Music icon on the main screen leads to this folder directly. It should not be deleted or renamed.
6.2 Navigating the Directory Structure
Just below the top status bar, you can see the directory you are currently viewing. To navigate the directory
structure you will use the UP/DOWN buttons to move through the files in a directory. Press ENTER to enter
a highlighted folder. To go back up one level in the directory structure, you can either use the contextual
MENU button (select Parent) or click on the LEFT button. The contextual MENU button allows you to create
new folders, delete folders, rename a file or folder, or display information about a file.
Button Controls
Key Action
Up Highlights the previous file or folder in the current directory
Down Highlights the next file or folder in the current directory
Right Open double-browser or gives the focus to the right panel.
Left
Goes to parent directory if single window view. Gives the focus to the left panel when in double-browser editor.
ENTER Folder highlighted: enters this folder.
File highlighted: Plays the file if it is a music file.
Esc Exit Browser mode.
Menu Displays the contextual menu.
6.3 File and Folder Operations in Browser Mode
While browsing the directory structure, you will have the option to manipulate files and folders. When you use the Browser mode, you will be
browsing through the Gmini’s hard drive as if browsing via computer. In Browser mode, you can create folders, delete files or folders, rename
files or folders, and copy or move files from one place to another.
6.3.1 Contextual Menu on a File
File Info: Show file information such as song length, number of kilobytes used of hard drive space, date file was
made, etc.
Rename File: Allows you to change the name of the highlighted file. You cannot change the file extension type
for file types that are playable by the Gmini. You will be sent to the virtual keyboard (see the next section) to
enter the new file name.
Delete File: Delete the file permanently from the Gmini. (Before it is deleted, the Gmini will ask “Do you really
want to delete this file? Yes/No.”
Delete all files: Permanently deletes all the files from the current folder. Before deleting the files the Gmini will
ask for confirmation.
Create Folder: Create a new folder in the current level of the directory. You will be sent to the virtual keyboard to
enter the new folder name. There is a limit of 1000 files per folder.