Readme Colour USER GUIDE Important: Please charge the Reader for at least 10 hours before using it for the first time.
WELCOME 1 WELCOME Thank you for purchasing our product! Readme Colour has been developed using the latest technology. This product features a 7-inch TFT colour display and lightweight portability. You can use the Reader to: • Read eBooks (PDF, e-PUB, TXT and FB2 formats) • Store and view photos (JPEG, GIF, PNG and BMP formats) Please read this user guide carefully before using the product so that you can fully enjoy its performance and functions. We hope you enjoy using our product.
WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS? 4 WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS? Digital Editions offers an engaging way to view and manage eBooks and other digital publications. You can use it to download and purchase digital content, which can be read both online and offline, transfer copy-protected eBooks from your computer to other computers or devices, organise your eBooks into a custom library and annotate pages. IMPORTANT When you copy DRM books from the computer to the Reader, a manifest.
WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS? 7 Copy the eBook(s) to your eBook Reader by dragging and dropping them from the 'Library view' onto the Storage Card in the left hand panel. 8 If the eBook is large, a progress bar may appear as the eBook is being copied. 9 Exit Digital Editions. 10 Once Digital Editions is closed, click “Safely Remove Hardware” icon on the system tray of your computer, select the eBook drive and disconnect the USB cable when confirmation is given that it is safe to remove.
WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS? 2 Click Install again. 3 Click Yes. 4 Wait for Digital Editions to finish downloading.
WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS? 5 Click "I Agree". 6 Click "Launch". 7 This will launch your Digital Editions. 4.2 Authorising Your Computer You can view your DRM-protected eBooks on more than one computer, if you have authorised all the computers on which you want to read them. After you have installed Digital Editions, authorising your computer is optional but highly recommended. DRM-protected files are tied to you, who is the purchaser.
WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS? and copy your DRM-protected books between them. But if you did not authorise your computer before you download the book, then Digital Editions will tie the book to your specific computer. If you buy another computer later on, or even if you reinstall Digital Editions again, you will not be able to access any books you have already downloaded. 4.2.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX? 5 WHAT'S IN THE BOX? The product pack includes: • Reader; • Micro-USB cable (for charging and data transfer); • User Guide.
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT 6 6.1 1 2 8 OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT Front 1 2 Quick menu key Press in reading mode to access quick menu options. Zoom key In reading mode, press to adjust the text size of the page you are reading. There are 4 levels of zoom to choose from. 3 3 4 Back Press to cancel an operation. Press to exit from a sub menu and return to the previous menu. Left-Right Scroll keys Press to scroll left and right.
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT 5 6 0 (/) 6.2 Enter key Press to confirm an operation or select an option from the options list. Up-Down Scroll keys Press to scroll up and down. Bottom 1 SD Micro SD memory card slot 2 U USB port USB port for data transfer and charging. 6.3 Right Side 1 1 4 Power key Press and hold to power up the Reader. Press and hold to power down the Reader. Press to display screen saver and press any key to turn on the screen.
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT 6.4 1 Back RESET button If the Reader malfunctions (screen freezes or keys stop responding), press the reset button using a pointed object to reset the device. Press to restart the Reader.
Table of contents 1 WELCOME........................................................................................ 1 2 IMPORTANT ..................................................................................... 1 3 WHERE CAN I GET eBOOKS FOR MY READER? ........................ 1 4 WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS?........................................................ 2 4.1 4.2 Installing Digital Editions on your computer ........................................2 Authorising Your Computer ............
13 VIEW PHOTOS ............................................................................... 22 13.1 View photos .......................................................................................22 13.2 View photos as a slideshow ..............................................................23 13.3 Turn Off slideshow ............................................................................23 14 VIEW CALENDAR ..........................................................................
GETTING STARTED 7 GETTING STARTED 7.1 Charging the Battery The rechargeable battery comes pre-installed within the Reader. You can only charge the battery using the USB cable. 7.1.1 Charging with USB Cable connected to a computer 1 Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port at the bottom of the eBook Reader and connect the other end to a computer or laptop. The eBook Reader shows “Connecting to PC USB”. The battery starts charging automatically when the eBook Reader is connected to the computer.
GETTING STARTED 7.2 Inserting a memory card The eBook Reader has a slot for Micro SD memory card, of up to 16GB. Insert the memory card into the card slot with its label side up until it clicks into place. Note Do not insert an incompatible memory card as it may cause the Reader to malfunction. 7.3 Removing a memory card Push in the memory card. The memory card will pop out from its slot.
USING README COLOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME 7.5 Resetting the eBook Reader Should the eBook Reader malfunction, such as the screen freezes or does not respond to any key presses, you can use the Reset button at the back of the Reader to restart it. 1 Insert a pointed object, like a ballpoint pen or a bent paper clip into the Reset Button slot on the back of the eBook Reader. 2 Press and hold the reset button for about 3 seconds. 3 Press and hold 4 to restart the eBook Reader.
USING README COLOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME 2 Connect the eBook Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The eBook Reader screen shows "Connecting to PC USB ...". 3 The Removable Disk of the Reader will be created in “My Computer”. If there is a Micro SD card in the Reader, you will see two Removable Disks created: one for the Internal Memory Drive and one for the memory card. 4 Drag and drop the file(s) into the respective folders of the memory card, or create a new folder in the memory card.
USING README COLOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME 8.2 Converting eBooks The Reader supports eBooks in several formats, such as PDF, e-PUB, TXT and FB2. If you have eBooks that are not in any of these formats, we recommend that you use a freeware such as calibre to convert them into a supported format. 8.2.1 Using calibre for conversion calibre is an eBook library application that helps you convert your eBooks into several formats that can be viewed with your eBook Reader. It is a free software.
USING THE eBOOK READER 9 USING THE eBOOK READER 9.1 What's on the display? Continue Reading Read Records Favourites Library Photo 9.2 Calendar Explorer Settings Library Library Basic menu operations The eBook Reader enters the main menu automatically when powered up. The main menu displays the 8 menu functions. • To select a menu option, press the A lamp ( / ) or < / > keys. will light up above the picture of the option you have selected. 0 • Press to enter the option.
USING THE eBOOK READER 9.3.2 Key Operations in Reading mode The following operations can be performed in reading mode: Operation Key < or ( > or ) Press 3 repeatedly. Move to the previous page Move to the next page Return to the main menu Hint You can also select Continue Reading from the main menu to display the last eBook that you have read. For more information, please refer to "FAVOURITES" on page 22. 9.3.
USING THE eBOOK READER 9.3.6 Add to Favourites 1 When reading an eBook, press 2 Press 1. < / > to select Add to Favourites and press 0. The screen shows “Save ok!” The book is saved to your Favourites bookshelf. See "FAVOURITES" on page 22 on how to access your Favourites bookshelf. 9.3.7 Jump to a specific page number 1 When reading an eBook, press 2 Press 1. < / > to select Jump to page and press 0. A Page Jump window appears.
USING THE eBOOK READER 9.5 Delete bookmarks 1 When reading an eBook, press 0. ( / ) to select the bookmark you wish to delete and press 0. Press < / > to select x and press 0. 2 Press 3 The bookmark is deleted. 4 Press 9.6 3 to exit. View Bookmark list 1 When reading an eBook, press 0. A list of bookmarks is displayed. 9.7 Go to a Bookmark entry 1 When reading an eBook, press 0. A list of bookmarks is displayed. 2 Press < / > to select the bookmark and press 0 twice to confirm.
FAVOURITES 10 FAVOURITES Displays your favourite books on a bookshelf. ( / ) to select Favourites Press ( / ) or < / > to select a book and press 0. 1 From the main menu, press 2 and press 0. The last page read of the selected book is displayed. See "Add to Favourites" on page 20 on how to save a book as Favourites. 11 CONTINUE READING Displays the last page that you have read. 1 From the main menu, press . 0 ( / ) to select Continue Reading and press The last page read is displayed.
VIEW PHOTOS ( / ) to select a photo and press 0 display the photo in full screen. • Press ) to rotate the photo to landscape mode, and press ( to return it to portrait 4 Press mode. • Press < / > to display the previous or next photo in the folder. Press 2 to zoom in and out of the photo. • Note When zoomed in to a photo, pressing / / / may move the photo on the screen instead of going to another photo; you must zoom out before using them for that function. ( ) < > 13.
VIEW CALENDAR 14 VIEW CALENDAR 1 From the main menu, press < / > to select Calendar and press 0. A month calendar is displayed for the current day. ( / ) / < / > to move to other weeks or days. Press 3 to exit and return to the main menu.
FILE EXPLORER 15 FILE EXPLORER 15.1 View files and folders 1 From the main menu, press < / > to select Explorer 0. and press If you have inserted a memory card, you will be prompted to select Internal Memory or SD Card. 2 Press ( / ) to select Internal Memory or SD Card and press 0. A list of files and folders is displayed. ( / ) to select a file or folder and press 0 . Press < / > to select open and press 0. 3 Press 4 15.2 Delete files and folders 1 From the main menu, press 0.
SETTINGS 16 SETTINGS 16.1 Refresh media file < / > to select Settings Press ( / ) to select Refresh media file and press 0. 1 From the main menu, press 2 and press 0. and press 0. The Reader will start to update the media library. 16.2 Display Brightness 1 From the main menu, press < / > to select Settings ( / ) to select Display Brightness and press 0. Press ( / ) to adjust screen brightness (Level One to Five) and press 0 to 2 Press 3 confirm. 4 Press 3 to exit and return to the main menu.
SETTINGS 16.5 Fonts < / > to select Settings and press 0. Press ( / ) to select Fonts and press 0. Press ( / ) to select a font type and press 0 to confirm. 1 From the main menu, press 2 3 The screen font automatically switches to the font you have selected. 4 Press 3 to exit and return to the main menu. 16.6 Default Settings < / > to select Settings and press 0. Press ( / ) to select Default Settings and press 0. Press < / > to select YES or NO and press 0 to confirm.
SETTINGS 16.9 System Information 1 From the main menu, press 2 Press < / > to select Settings < / > to go to the System Information tab. and press 0. The system software, internal memory status (free and total) and SD card memory status (free and total) are displayed. 3 Press 28 3 to exit and return to the main menu.
HELP/TROUBLESHOOTING 17 HELP/TROUBLESHOOTING The product is not working properly or locks up Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button at the back of the Reader using a pointed object. Press and hold to re-start the Reader. 4 The eBook cannot be read Check the format of the book. See "TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS" on page 32 for the formats supported by the Reader. The photo cannot be viewed Check the format of the photo file.
IF YOU NEED HELP... Files cannot be transferred to the Memory Card There is not enough free space on the memory card. Remove some files from the memory card to free up space. 18 IF YOU NEED HELP... The Binatone Helpline is available from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, please call 0845 345 9677 for UK, 0818762092 for Eire (Local call rate) 19 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not let the Reader come into contact with liquid.
REPLACING BATTERIES 20 REPLACING BATTERIES The battery is not a user-replaceable part. If you think the battery needs replacing, please call the Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 for UK, 0818762092 for Eire (Local call rate) 21 CLEANING THE DEVICE • Do not clean any part of the product with thinners or other solvents and chemicals - this may cause permanent damage to the product which is not covered by the warranty. • When necessary, clean it with a damp cloth.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 32 External dimensions 194.5mm x 123.6mm x 12.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 25 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, BINATONE ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD. declares that this eBook Reader is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
