I need directions on how to use my Archos 104. I lost the instruction booklet.

You can download the user's manual for your device here:
http://www.archos.com/support/support_tech/manuals.html?country=us&lang=en
Just select "Archos 7 home tablet" from the drop down menu.

From Archos' support website FAQ:

When I switch on my Archos device, the following message is displayed: "Would you like to recover your system?" What does it mean and what should I do?

You are on the recovery mode screen. It means that your hard drive has been damaged and must be repaired or formatted.
With this system recovery mode, you will have to select between "Repair Disk" and "Format Disk".
Start by selecting "Repair Disk" and follow the instructions displayed on the screen. See the full PDF manual (available on the Archos web site) on how to use the Repair and Format options.

If repairing the disk did not work, try formatting the disk by selecting "Format Disk". Note that the formatting will erase all data.

If you still cannot restart your Archos after trying a system recovery, you should contact Archos technical support.

http://www.archos.com/support/support_tech/faqs/en/faq_Archos405.html?country=us&lang=en

your mp3 player's software got corrupted...please go to your nearest Archos 104 customer care....if warranty period of the mp3 player is still there....they ll reinstall the software for free...other wise they charge u some minimum cost....

I fixed my son's 605 4 GB had Recovery code (104) on it These are the steps i followed
* Use the computer for this process that you always used for this archos
* Download the firware Upgrade 2.1
* Plug the Archos to Pc
* When the white screen comes up do format
* Wait until all done then put the firmware in to the root sector of the Archos
* Safely remove the usb for Archos from your pc first and then unplug the cable.
* Do not pick any option on the Archos screen
* Just turn it off from the power button by holding it until it turns off
* Wait about 5 minutes and plug in back to pc
* it will come up with white screen again but this time it will start Update you will see the progress bar moving wait until it is all done and it will shut off. Turn it back on Your archos will be back to normal.
When you go to download from Archos site it will explain how to download depending upon how your device pops up on your Pc.
Hope this helps

what is website called for archos

Recovert code 104
would you like to recover your system?
NO
Repair disk
Format disk
P.S. pressed the OK button on the device and its telling me to
connectto your divise to my PC and install an update file DONE
then the devise reapear back to recovery code 104

try going in to whatever music player program your computer offers and to to file.... browse...... my computer..... and there should be a usb drive if its pluged in it will say archos.... click on it...... and select open.... then it will come up you can then transfer music to it just like any other drive or folder on your computer try windows media player go under the sync option then just drag and drop

RESET IT

If allowed, I can e-mail you the pages from my instruction booklet.

You could try contacting Danby directly: [email protected] Cheers, S.