Hardware Reset

• 1). Turn on the Archos 404.
  
  
• 2). Press and hold the "On/Off" button for 15 seconds.
  
  
• 3). Wait for it to restart and Archos to power back up. If you are still experiencing problems, perform a format.
  
  

Format

• 1). Turn on the Archos 404 and press and hold the "TV/LCD" button once the Archos logo appears to enter "Recovery Mode."
  
  
• 2). Use the arrow buttons to select the "Formatting" option.
  
  
• 3). Press "OK" to reformat the Archos 404 to the original operating condition. The Archos will restart in the original operating condition.