Readme Daily USER GUIDE Important: Please charge the Reader using the supplied charger for at least 10 hours before using it for the first time.
WELCOME 1 WELCOME Thank you for purchasing our product! Readme Daily has been developed using the latest technology. This product features a large memory, color LCD TFT display and lightweight portability. You can use the Reader to: • Read eBooks • Listen to music while reading • Watch videos • Store files and documents 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 U-Disk 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, press OK on your eBook Reader and disconnect the USB cable. 11 Your eBook is now loaded to your eBook Reader and can be read. Another way is to download it from the Internet. 1 Click the Install button.
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; USB cable (for data transfer); Power adaptor (for charging); Earphone (diameter: 2.5mm); User Guide.
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT 6 6.1 10 OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT Front 1 ZOOM 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. 2 B Bookmark key In reading mode, press to access the bookmark menu (see "Create Bookmarks" on page 28). 3 (/) Scroll keys Press to move to the previous file or next file in music library. Press to move to the previous or next input field.
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT 4 VOL+ / VOL- Volume keys Press to increase or reduce volume. 5 ROTATE Page orientation key In reading or picture mode, press to switch between portrait and landscape view. 6 OK OK/Confirm key Press to confirm an operation or select an option from the options list. In music or video playback mode, press to start, pause or resume music playback. 7 HOME Home key Press in any mode to go back to the main menu screen.
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT 6.3 12 Back 1 Speaker 2 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 P to restart the Reader.
Table of contents 1 WELCOME........................................................................................ 3 2 IMPORTANT ..................................................................................... 3 3 WHERE CAN I GET eBOOKS FOR MY READER? ........................ 3 4 WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS?........................................................ 4 4.1 4.2 Installing Digital Editions on your computer ........................................4 Authorising Your Computer ............
12 WATCHING VIDEOS ...................................................................... 32 12.1 Watch videos.....................................................................................32 12.2 Operations in video mode .................................................................32 13 SETTINGS ...................................................................................... 33 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 Brightness setting .....................................................
GETTING STARTED 7 7.1 GETTING STARTED Charging the Battery The rechargeable battery comes pre-installed within the Reader. You can only charge the battery using the AC adapter. 7.1.1 Charging with the AC Power Outlet 1 Connect the supplied power adaptor to the charging port at the bottom of the eBook Reader and connect the other end to an AC power outlet. 2 The charge LED turns red to indicate charging.
GETTING STARTED Insert the memory card into the card slot with its label side down 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. Note Do not insert or remove the memory card when the Reader is reading from the card or writing data to the card, as this may cause data corruption. 7.4 Switching the eBook Reader On/Off 7.4.
USING README DAILY 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 P to restart the eBook Reader.
USING README DAILY FOR THE FIRST TIME 2 Connect the eBook Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 3 When successfully connected, the following is displayed on the Reader: 4 Select OK to confirm.
USING README DAILY FOR THE FIRST TIME 5 On your computer, select Open folder to view files and click OK. 6 The U-Disk of the Reader will appear on your desktop. 7 Drag and drop the file(s) into the respective folders of the Internal Memory drive, or create a new folder in the Internal Memory drive. 8 Once the transfer is complete, press OK to disconnect the eBook Reader. You are ready to start reading your eBook on your Reader (see "Reading an eBook" on page 21). 8.1.
USING README DAILY FOR THE FIRST TIME 3 After you have transferred the file(s) into the MicroSD card, remove it from the card reader or MicroSD card slot on your computer, and insert it into the eBook Reader. 4 You are ready to start reading your eBook on your Reader (see "Reading an eBook" on page 21). 8.2 Converting eBooks The Reader supports eBooks in several formats, such as TXT, PDF, HTML, CHM, RTF, FB2, EPUB, WORD, TCR, PAML DOC., OPEN E-BOOK, OPEN READER and MOBI.
USING THE eBOOK READER 9 9.1 USING THE eBOOK READER What's on the display? 1 4 3 2 1 Main menu level 2 Battery level 3 Memory card status (SD: indicates that Memory card is in use) 4 Current menu status 5 Current page number 9.2 5 Basic menu operations The eBook Reader enters the main menu automatically when powered up. The main menu displays the 7 menu functions in a list.
USING THE eBOOK READER A list of folders is displayed. 2 If you have inserted a memory card, press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select the location that you have stored the eBook and press OK. 3 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select the folder from which you wish to search for the eBook and press OK to enter. 4 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select an eBook from the folder and press OK to enter reading mode to start reading the selected eBook.
USING THE eBOOK READER 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 "CONTINUE READING" on page 30. 9.3.2 Enlarge or Reduce text size When reading an eBook, press ZOOM to enlarge or reduce text size. Press ( / ) to select a zoom level (original, small, medium, large, extra large) and press OK to confirm. Note: PDF files cannot support extra large zoom.
USING THE eBOOK READER 2 Select Rotate and press OK. 3 Select Normal, Rotate90, Rotate180 or Rotate270 and press OK. 9.3.5 Save to Favourites 1 When reading an eBook, press MENU. 2 Select Favourite and press OK.
USING THE eBOOK READER 3 Press OK to confirm. 9.3.6 Modify Font Note Font sizes and styles may be preset on some eBooks (for example PDF) and you cannot modify them. 1 When reading an eBook, press MENU. 2 Select Font and press OK. 3 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select your preferred font and press OK. The font sample is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 4 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select font size. The font size sample is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
USING THE eBOOK READER 9.3.7 Modify Page Style Note Page styles may be preset on some eBooks and you cannot modify them. 1 When reading an eBook, press MENU. 2 Select Style and press OK. 3 Press ( / ) to select Left Margin/Right Margin/Top Margin/Bottom Margin, Line Space or Alignment. 4 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to adjust the respective settings. 5 Press OK to confirm your settings. 9.3.8 Goto a specific page number 1 When reading an eBook, press MENU. 2 Select Goto Page and press OK.
USING THE eBOOK READER An options list is displayed. 3 Select Goto Page and press OK. 4 Press ^ / v / < / > to select the corresponding number key(s) and press OK. To erase an incorrect input, press ( / ) to select Cancel or Backspace and press OK. 5 Select OK and press OK to confirm. 9.3.9 Outline mode Note This option is only available for ebooks in PDF format. 1 When reading an eBook, press MENU. 2 Select Outline and press OK. The chapters in the eBook are listed.
USING THE eBOOK READER 3 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select a chapter and press OK. The first page of the selected chapter is displayed. 9.4 Other Operations in Reading mode The following operations can be performed in reading mode: Operation Key Move to the previous page PAGE BACK ^ or < Move to the next page PAGE FWD v or > Move to the first page 1 Press MENU, select GoTo Page and press OK. 2 Select First Page and press OK.
USING THE eBOOK READER 9.6 View Bookmark list 1 When reading an eBook, press BOOKMARK. 2 Select Goto bookmark and press OK. A list of bookmarks is displayed. 9.7 Go to a Bookmark entry 1 When reading an eBook, press BOOKMARK. 2 Select Goto bookmark and press OK. A list of bookmarks is displayed. 3 Select a bookmark and press OK. The screen will automatically display the page that contains the bookmark entry. 9.8 Delete a Bookmark entry 1 When reading an eBook, press BOOKMARK.
CONTINUE READING 10 CONTINUE READING Display the last eBook that you have read. 1 From the main menu, press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Continue Reading and press OK. The eBook you have last read is displayed. 11 LISTENING TO MUSIC You can play audio files on the eBook Reader. IMPORTANT To access music files from Music menu, you must store them in the Music directory on your memory card or internal memory of the Reader. 11.
LISTENING TO MUSIC A list of audio files is displayed. 2 Press ( / ) to select an audio file and press OK to start playback. Hint When the selected song finished playing, the next song in the list will play automatically. To pause or resume music playback, press OK. 11.2 Play music in the background 1 Press BACK during music playback. The music will continue to play in the background while you navigate to other menu functions.
WATCHING VIDEOS Stop playback and return to the main menu Press HOME. Play music in the background Press BACK. 12 WATCHING VIDEOS You can view H.264 and MPEG-4 video files on the eBook Reader. 12.1 Watch videos 1 From the main menu, press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Video and press OK. 2 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select a video and press OK to start playing the video. Hint Videos are automatically screened in landscape mode. 12.
SETTINGS 13 SETTINGS 13.1 Brightness setting 1 From the main menu, press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Settings and press OK. 2 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Brightness and press OK. 3 Press ( / ) to adjust screen brightness and press OK to confirm.
SETTINGS Hint The brighter the backlight, the more battery power is consumed. 13.2 Language setting 1 From the main menu, press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Settings and press OK. 2 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Language and press OK. 3 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select your preferred language and press OK to confirm. 13.3 Automatic power off 1 From the main menu, press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Settings and press OK.
SETTINGS 2 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Auto Poweroff and press OK. 3 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select an auto power off time and press OK to confirm. If you select 10 Mins, the Reader will power off automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity. To disable auto power off, select OFF and press OK to confirm. 13.4 Upgrade 1 From the main menu, press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Settings and press OK.
SETTINGS 2 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Upgrade and press OK. 3 Read the upgrade warning carefully before performing upgrade. 4 Press ( / ) to select Upgrade and press OK to confirm. To cancel, select Cancel and press OK. 13.5 Default settings 1 From the main menu, press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Settings and press OK. 2 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Default and press OK.
SETTINGS 3 You will be asked to make sure that there is enough battery power to start the reset operation. 4 Press ( / ) to select Default and press OK. To cancel, select Cancel and press OK. 13.6 Format Device Important After formatting the device, please restore the Reader to its factory default settings by running a reset operation. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur and Digital Editions may fail to detect your Reader. To restore the Reader to default, see "Default settings" on page 36.
SETTINGS 13.8 System Version 1 From the main menu, press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select Settings and press OK. 2 Press PAGE BACK ^ / PAGE FWD v to select System Info and press OK. 3 Press BACK to exit.
HELP/TROUBLESHOOTING 14 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 P for about 5 seconds to re-start the Reader. There is no sound coming out from the Reader during audio playback • Check that you have not set the volume to Mute. Press VOL+ to increase volume; • If you are using the earphone, check that the earphone plug has been properly inserted into the jack.
IF YOU NEED HELP... • There is not enough free space on the Reader. Transfer the files to a memory card or remove some files from the Reader to free up space. The Reader did not start charging when connected to the computer • You can only charge the Reader using the power adaptor; the USB socket cannot be used to charge the Reader. The Reader did not start charging when connected to the AC power • Check that the power cable has been properly connected. See "Charging the Battery" on page 15.
REPLACING BATTERIES • Do not let any metal or combustible materials get into the Reader through the memory card slot or USB slot, as this may cause fire or electric shock; • The Reader is a precision electronic device. Handle it with care as the TFT screen may become damaged when dropped; • Unauthorised disassembling of the Reader in any manner may damage the device, and is not covered by the warranty. • Do not place the Reader close to anything with strong magnetic power.
GUARANTEE AND SERVICE Some of the product materials can be re-used if you take them to a recycling point. By reusing some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment. Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection points in your area. 20 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase shown on your sales receipt.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 22 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.
