Technical data

3. General handling (Interior)
In this chapter you learn about the general handling of Milestone 312. It communicates the
basic interactions and its shortcuts, which apply independently to the selected device.
Also, you learn how to handle M312 on the computer. So please take your time to get to
know this important chapter.
3.1. General functions
Most of the following functions you will need every time you use Milestone 312. Basic
information, such as how to activate M312 or how to control the volume level, is included.
3.1.1. On / Off (sleep mode)
Milestone 312 has no physical on / off switch. After ten minutes of inactivity, the device will
automatically go into sleep mode to conserve battery life (as long as it is not connected to
a power outlet or a powered USB cable). The device will reactivate upon pressing the
middle “Play” button. After reactivation the device returns to the same application and
position, as it was before going to sleep.
Attention: If Milestone does not wake up by pressing the “Play” button, there are three
possibilities to check. Either, the keyboard is locked, the sound volume is on the lowest
level or quite simply, the battery is discharged. These three points you can manage with
the corresponding descriptions in this manual.
3.1.2. Keyboard lock
If you are on a journey and want to place Milestone 312 in a bag or a pocket or your kids
love to push all the buttons on Milestone, you can lock the keyboard to avoid unintended
inputs. To lock the keyboard keep the “Mode” button pressed and then in addition press
the “Rec” button. By doing this all functions of the device disable. This is indicated by the
message “Keyboard locked”. To unlock the keyboard, press the same combination of
buttons once again. The device will acknowledge this with the message “Keyboard active”.
Attention: In case you have problems to activate the keyboard lock, please pay attention to
the sequence of pushing the buttons. It is important to start with the “Mode” button. Push
and hold “Mode” and then in addition push “Rec” and afterwards release both buttons.
Attention: To conserve energy, the device will automatically go into sleep mode after ten
minutes of inactivity. The device will reactivate upon pressing the “Play” button in the
middle.
3.1.3. Sound volume control
To drown out the mobile ring-tones of the kids waiting for the bus next to you, Milestone
312 provides several sound volume levels and quite a powerful speaker for such a tiny
device. To increase the volume, keep the “Mode” button pressed while additionally
pressing the “Right arrow” button. To decrease the volume push the “Left arrow” instead of
the “Right arrow”. With each press of the right or left arrow button the volume changes by
one level. There are 16 volume levels. If the volume is changed during playback, then
there is no additional announcement. You just hear how the volume increases or
decreases. If the volume is changed during paused mode, then Milestone 312 will say
!
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