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Table of Contents Welcome! 11 Support ................................................................................15 About Screen Illustrations ...................................................15 Getting Started 1. Getting Started 18 I. Install eBookMan Desktop Manager ...............................18 II. Install Batteries ................................................................19 III. Connect eBookMan to a PC ...........................................20 IV. Start the Desktop Manager ..
The eBookMan Device 4. Hardware Features 60 Front Panel ..........................................................................60 Back Panel ...........................................................................62 Cover ...................................................................................63 Product Care ........................................................................64 Resetting the Device ............................................................64 5.
8. Mobipocket Reader 123 Opening and Closing Documents ......................................123 Understanding the Library .................................................125 Viewing a Document ..........................................................128 Using the Menus ...............................................................130 Changing the Settings .......................................................131 Moving around within a Document ....................................
Using the Menus ................................................................160 Synchronizing with Microsoft® Outlook ..............................161 Exiting Address Book .........................................................161 12. Date Book 163 Adding Appointments .........................................................164 Editing Appointments .........................................................165 Understanding the Views ...................................................
16. Calculate 199 Understanding the Keys ....................................................199 Using the Menu .................................................................200 Making Calculations ..........................................................200 Using Calculator Memory ..................................................201 Exiting Calculate ................................................................201 Appendix A. Getting Updates 204 Checking for Updates ...........................
F. Legal Information 231 Specifications ....................................................................231 FCC Notice ........................................................................231 Copyrights, Trademarks, Legal ..........................................232 Limited Warranty, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limited Remedy .........................................................233 Limited Warranty (outside U.S.) .........................................
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of eBookMan! eBookMan is a versatile, handheld computing device.
Before using eBookMan, follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide. For more detailed information, see “Chapter 1. Getting Started”. Use the Desktop Manager to transfer content and applications to and from your eBookMan. For more detailed information, see “Chapter 2. eBookMan® Desktop Manager”. Franklin makes these core applications available from the Installation CD and with each OS download: The Franklin Reader application opens and navigates books formatted as Franklin Universal Binary (*.
This User’s Guide explains how to operate eBookMan and describes all the features of the core applications. It is arranged as follows: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started - Describes how to install the Desktop Manager, install batteries, connect your device to a PC, run the Desktop Manager, synchronize the OS and applications, calibrate eBookMan and set the date and time.
Organizer Applications Chapter 11: Address Book - This chapter explains how to enter and view names, addresses, phone numbers and other contact information in Address Book. Chapter 12: Date Book - This chapter shows you how to list appointments and the different ways to view the entered data in Date Book. It also explains how to set alarms. Chapter 13: ToDo Book - This chapter demonstrates how to keep track of tasks with ToDo Book.
Support Most programs come with online Help. This manual describes all the features of the various programs in detail. Should you require further technical support in the United States or Canada, visit web site www.franklin.com/ebookman and follow the link to the support screen or call (609) 386-8997 between 9AM and 5PM EST Monday through Friday.
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1. Getting Started The following seven step process gets you started using your eBookMan device. You must follow the steps in the order they appear. I. Install the eBookMan® Desktop Manager on your PC. II. Install batteries in your eBookMan device. III. Connect your eBookMan device to your PC. IV. Start the Desktop Manager on your PC. V. Synchronize the eBookMan Operating System (OS) and core applications with your eBookMan device. VI. Calibrate your eBookMan device. VII.
2. 3. 4. 5. If this screen DOES NOT launch automatically, follow these steps. • From your PC desktop, double-click My Computer, and • Double-click the CD drive (EbmInstall). Click a flag to select the corresponding language. Note: You must have Windows for the language you choose. Click the Install eBookMan Desktop Manager and Device Drivers button. Note: You may need to install the USB drivers from the usbdriver directory on the Installation CD.
See also: For more information on the battery indicator, see “Chapter 5. The Launcher” on page 67. Your eBookMan powers on, and the tour begins. Tap the introductory sentence in the language you want to view the tour. It ends with a picture of the device with an arrow. The tour appears only after the device is left without battery power for more than five minutes or when a hard reset is performed. Replacing Batteries When eBookMan is on, a battery indicator appears in the Status bar of the Launcher.
Important: A serial port is required for Windows® NT users. Cable Users Plug one end of your cable into the USB port on your device and plug the other end into a USB port on your desktop or laptop computer. USB port Device USB connector USB connector Cradle users Plug your device into the cradle. Plug the USB connector into a USB port on your computer. USB port Device USB connector Cradle IV. Start the Desktop Manager 1.
Note: You can change the connection configuration at any time from the Desktop Manager. Click Setup | Connection..., and the Connection Configuration dialog box appears. The Connection configuration dialog box appears. By default, the Communication Method is set to USB - Universal Serial Bus. 2. Click the arrow to display the list of connections. 3. Select the port you want to highlight it. You can click Cancel to exit the dialog box without saving changes. 4. Click OK to save the changes.
3. Click CD-ROM to retrieve files from the Installation CD. The following dialog box appears. 4. Click OK to unpack the OS and applications. The Desktop Manager connects to www.franklin.com and authenticates your eBookMan software. 5. Click Yes to send the OS and core applications to eBookMan. If your eBookMan device requires a firmware update, a warning dialog box appears. If no update is necessary, a status dialog box appears. 6. Click OK.
Synchronizing will take approximately 4-6 minutes with a USB connection. When the process is complete, the following dialog box appears. 7. Click OK to end synchronization. 8. Disconnect your eBookMan device from your PC. What eBookMan is doing . . . During the synchronization process, you may encounter the following graphics on the eBookMan touch-sensitive screen: eBookMan is communicating with your PC. eBookMan is busy. eBookMan is connected to a PC, the Desktop Manager is running and detects eBookMan.
VI. Calibrate your eBookMan Note: After synchronization, follow these steps. 1. Disconnect eBookMan from your PC. The calibration screen appears after a few seconds. Calibration screen The Calibration screen enables you to set reference points by which eBookMan determines the accuracy and precision of the touch-sensitive screen. 2. Using the stylus, tap the intersection of the crosshairs as they appear in each corner of the screen.
VII. Set the Date and Time The OS and organizer applications use the date and time settings to operate properly. Setting the Date To set the date, follow these steps. 1. From My eBookMan®, tap next to Select Date. The Select Date screen appears. Select Date screen Note: The date and time appear on the Status bar in the Launcher. For details about viewing the date, see “Chapter 5. The Launcher” on page 67. 2. Tap or to select the year. 3. Tap the month and day.
Registering Your eBookMan Device The Desktop Manager enables you to register your device through the Internet. You must register to download any free content that comes with your eBookMan. You also can get samples of eBooks, music, and audiobooks. To register from the Desktop Manager, follow these steps. 1. Open your Internet connection on your PC. 2. Connect eBookMan to your PC. 3. Turn on your eBookMan device. 4. Start the Desktop Manager. 5. Click Web|Register. 6.
Chapter 1.
2. eBookMan® Desktop Manager eBookMan Desktop Manager is the PC software program that transfers applications and content to your eBookMan device. You must install the Desktop Manager on your PC before using eBookMan. For information about installation, see “Chapter 1. Getting Started” on page 18. This chapter describes the Desktop Manager views and menus, the eBookMan Monitor and the Mobipocket Web Companion. It also provides instructions for uninstalling the Desktop Manager.
Understanding the Views The Desktop Manager uses two views: Connection and Contents. In the Desktop Manager, click View to the Contents View. Click View to the Connection View. to switch from the Connection to switch from the Contents Connection View If the Desktop Manager detects the eBookMan device, the image shows the connection. Note: By default, the Connection View appears after you set the connection configuration.
Contents View The Contents View uses two list panes to organize and display files stored on your PC (Contents pane) and content stored in your eBookMan device (Device pane). Contents Pane The Contents pane contains the file structure on your PC. Similar to Windows Explorer, this pane shows all files and folders in the selected directory. You can right click on a file or folder to access a corresponding context menu. Folders listed in the Contents pane have the following context menu: Open Opens a folder.
Delete Properties Deletes a file from the Desktop Manager. Note that this option removes a file from the program and from your PC. Use caution when deleting files. There is no way to restore them once deleted. Displays the Properties for File dialog box. Device Pane Note: All synchronized files appear under the RAM folder in the Device pane. For more information about MMCs, see “Appendix C. MultiMediaCards” on page 209. 32 The Device pane shows two folders: RAM and MultiMediaCard (MMC).
Managing the Panes Only one pane is active at a time. The title bar of the active pane is highlighted. To activate the other pane, click anywhere in it. To change the width of the panes, drag the divider. To switch the position of the panes, click the View menu and then select Switch Panes. Using the Menus The eBookMan® Desktop Manager uses five menus: File, View, Web, Setup and Help. File Menu Use the File menu to open, move and delete files on your PC.
Properties Displays the properties of the highlighted file: name, type, size, publisher, and security. Open Opens a highlighted folder. Change to Changes the directory in the Contents pane Contents Folder to the Contents folder. Change to Changes the directory in the Contents pane to the Library folder. Library Folder Change Folder Changes the folder displayed in the Contents pane.
My Updates Goes to the page on Franklin’s Web site where you can check for and download newer versions of the Desktop Manager and OS and applications. My Download Goes to your eBookMan account at Franklin’s Web site. Library Download OS/ Automatically downloads the OS and appliApplications cations from Franklin’s Web site if the OS is a later version from the one you have. eBookMan Home Goes to the eBookMan home page at Franklin’s Page Web site.
Help Menu Use the Help menu to access help and get information about Desktop Manager and IntellisyncTM for eBookMan. Help Topics Displays online help for the Desktop Manager. About eBookMan Displays version and copyright Desktop Manager information for the Desktop Manager. About Intellisync Displays version and copyright information for IntellisyncTM for eBookMan. eBookMan Monitor® eBookMan Monitor® is the part of the Desktop Manager that runs in the system tray on your PC.
Mobipocket Web Companion The Mobipocket Web Companion is a PC program that enables you to download, update and synchronize electronic documents to eBookMan. Electronic documents include text files, newspapers, electronic books (eBooks), web pages (*.htm and *.html), and Palm documents (*.pdb and *.prc files). The Web Companion also provides access to Mobipocket’s Web site and includes a publishing feature that formats web and Palm documents for the Mobipocket Reader.
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3. Managing & Synchronizing Content This chapter describes using the Desktop Manager to manage content and applications using the directory structure, synchronize personal information between organizer applications on eBookMan and organizer applications on your PC and synchronize new content and applications between your PC and your device. Managing Files in the Desktop Manager Use the Desktop Manager to store all content and applications for eBookMan. Some applications can be used without content.
Applications are self-contained programs that may require content to run. Application files include the following types: .seb Secure eBookMan binary; most application and content files downloaded from the Franklin Web site use the *.seb file extension .fxe Franklin executable Other file types are generated while using programs in eBookMan. For example, *.bmark files are created when you add bookmarks in the Franklin Reader. These files are synchronized when you click .
If you save content files in other directories, you must move or copy the file or files to the Contents folder before synchronization. To copy a file to the Contents folder, locate the file in the Contents pane of the Desktop Manager and do one of the following: • Right-click on the file name and select Copy to Contents Folder or • Highlight the file name and click File|Copy to Contents Folder. Keep only files that you sync often in the Contents folder.
To restore files to eBookMan, follow these steps: 1. Move all files from the Library back to the Contents folder. 2. Click . The Audible Folder The Desktop Manager uses the Audible folder to administer tasks from AudibleManager®. Do not alter or delete the contents of this folder or its subdirectories. Note: Audible files are added to and deleted from eBookMan through AudibleManager® only. Deleting Files See also: For more information on removing files from eBookMan, see “Deleting Files” on page 83.
Using IntellisyncTM Intellisync is the program that allows you to import, export or synchronize files between your PC organizer program and your eBookMan organizer programs. IntellisyncTM for eBookMan, included on the Installation CD and in the full download, supports MS Outlook® 98 and higher. IntellisyncTM for eBookMan Upgrade, which can be purchased separately at Franklin’s accessories Web page, supports Microsoft® Outlook Express® 4.x, Lotus Notes® 5.0, Lotus Organizer® 5.0, and Act! 2000TM.
You see the Intellisync for eBookMan Sync Options dialog box. 2. Click the box next to the eBookMan organizer program you want to synchronize with your PC organizer application. Note: The Choose Translator dialog box appears the first time you select a translator. During subsequent configuration, you must check the box next to the organizer program you want to edit and click the Choose button. 3. Click your PC organizer application from the list of available translators.
Export Exports data to your PC organizer application from the organizer program on eBookMan. Synchronize Synchronizes data between the organizer program on eBookMan and your PC organizer application. Click Options to change settings used when exchanging data with your PC organizer application or click Browse to map an alternate file or folder to this application. Click Cancel to exit without saving any changes. Click Help for additional information. 5.
2. Click Advanced. You see the Advanced Settings dialog box. This dialog box differs for each eBookMan organizer program. Note: If you delete an eBookMan organizer database from your eBookMan device, you must synchronize to replace the database. An import will not successfully replace the data on your device. 3. Click the tab containing the settings you want to change. For details about the settings, click Help. 4. To edit field mappings, clickField Mapping.
6. Map the fields for the organizer program. Your PC organizer application fields are bold and listed in the right column. Click and drag a field in the right column up or down to align it with a matching eBookMan application field in the left column. Select a field, then double-click or press the space bar to map or unmap the fields. Mapped fields contain a double arrow between the columns. You can also click in the middle column to map or unmap fields.
Synchronizing Personal Information To synchronize personal information from the Desktop Manager, click or click File|Synchronize. Note: For proper synchronization, make sure that the eBookMan organizer applications you want are selected. Adding New Content and Applications After the initial synchronization, you can add individual files to eBookMan at any time. These files can be either content or applications.
Synchronizing Content and Applications The synchronization process moves files between your eBookMan and the PC. It also moves data between your personal information manager (such as Microsoft® Outlook®) and organizer programs on eBookMan (such as Date Book). When you click , the Desktop Manager does the following. 1. Compares the files in the Device pane (on eBookMan) and Contents pane (on your PC).
1. From the Desktop Manager, locate the file in the Contents pane. 2. Send the file to eBookMan. 3. Click OK. You see a dialog box that shows the progress of the conversion. You can click Cancel to stop the conversion. When conversion is complete, a *.seb file with the same name appears in the Contents pane. If there is no MMC in your eBookMan, you see a message stating that the file was sent to eBookMan. If the Desktop Manager detects an MMC in your device, the Select Destination dialog box appears. 4.
Audiobooks Audiobook files are managed through AudibleManager®. You must download this program and purchase titles from Audible.com® before you can synchronize audiobooks. To download audiobooks, follow these steps. 1. Open your browser and go to www.audible.com. 2. Follow the “Audiobooks” links to the AudibleManager® and install it on your PC. Note: The Desktop Manager and eBookMan Monitor must be closed to install or upgrade the AudibleManager® software.
Note: The Web Companion will periodically update your eNews when you are connected to a local network. Configure the Web Companion To configure the Web Companion, follow these steps. 1. Click Edit|Configuration. You see the Mobipocket Web Companion configuration dialog box. 2. Click the check box for the synchronization mode you want. The Manual update enables you to control when your eNews is updated. The Web Companion only updates eNews when you click 52 . Chapter 3.
The Automatic update gets eNews from the Internet whenever you synchronize with your eBookMan device. 3. Click the check box for the proxy configuration you want. The Internet Explorer proxy is the default configuration. If you are an AOL user, select Use no proxy. If you access the Internet through a firewall where authentication is required, select Use this proxy and enter the necessary data in the Address, Port and User name fields. Click Cancel to exit without saving configuration changes. 4.
3. Save the file or files to your computer. Note: You must save these files to a directory other than the Contents folder (or sync folder) in the eBookMan® Desktop Manager directory structure. If you attempt to sync by clicking without first formatting the file, an error message appears. 4. Find the file on your PC. 5. Right click the file. You see the context menu. 6. Click Send to eBookMan. The file is formatted for your eBookMan device and saved as a *.seb file in the current sync folder.
d. Click OK. Your Web browser stays active for you to download and install other eNewspapers. e. Repeat these steps for each eNewspaper subscription you want. 2. Select the sections of the eNewspapers. a. Click next to an eNewspaper subscription to see the list of available sections. b. Click the check box next to the sections you want. c. Repeat this process for every eNewspaper you want to download. 3. Click (Update now).
After you move the files to your eBookMan, they are displayed in the eNews category in the Mobipocket Reader. Important! To retain the images and links in an HTML file, you must first publish it. See “Using Quick Publish” on the next page to learn how. To unsubscribe, click next to an eNewspaper you want and then either click File|Unsubscribe or right-click the eNewspaper and click Unsubscribe from the context menu. eDocs In addition to eBooks and eNews, you can download and read other file types.
Using Quick Publish Some files, such as Web pages, need to be published to maintain their images and links when viewed in Mobipocket Reader. To publish a Web page, do the following: 1. Save the page to a folder on your PC. 2. Open Mobipocket Web Companion. 3. Click (Publish). The Web Companion Quick Publish dialog box appears. 4. Click the first . The Open dialog box appears. 5. Find the file you want to publish and click Open. 6. Click the second . The Save As dialog box appears. 7.
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4. Hardware Features This chapter introduces you to the controls and hardware features on your eBookMan. It also contains tips on caring for the eBookMan device and instructions for resetting it. Front Panel Microphone Touchsensitive screen Warning! DO NOT Connect eBookMan to a PC through the Headphone jack. Doing so may cause damage to your eBookMan the device. } On/Off button& Backlight control Control Pad ¤ Microphone Speak into this when recording voice memos.
Control Pad The area on the device that contains the Handwriting area, the Launcher and Menu icons and the scroll arrows. On/Off Button & Press once to turn the device on. Press Backlight again to turn the device off. You can also control control the backlight (in models with backlight screens) with this button. When the device is on, press and hold this button for approximately two seconds to turn on the backlight. Press and hold again to turn the backlight off.
Back Panel USB port Stylus Note: eBookMan Earphones are sold separately at www.franklin.com/ ebookman/ accessories.asp. You can use earphones with a 3.5 mm plug and 835 ohm impedance. Headphone jack Speaker Control Wheel MMC port Reset button Battery compartment Note: Use only the stylus made for eBookMan. Do not use a pen point or other tool to touch the screen. Additional stylus sets can be purchased at www.franklin.com /ebookman/ accessories.asp.
Battery compartment The device requires 2 AAA batteries. For more information, see “Install Batteries” on page 19. MMC port Insert MultiMediaCards (MMCs) here. For more information, see “Appendix B. MultiMediaCards” on page 209. Control Wheel The circular control in the rear of the eBookMan that functions as an “Enter” key, a scrolling mechanism, or volume setting. In a program, push in the wheel to select the highlighted item. Rock the wheel to scroll one page when reading.
Product Care Important! Keep a record of your serial number (on the back of the device) and eBookMan ID number (described in “Using the Launcher Menu” on page 68) in case your device is stolen or requires replacement. eBookMan is designed to be light, compact and durable. However, it is an electronic device and must be treated carefully. Putting unnecessary pressure on it or striking the device against other objects can cause damage.
• In the Ready for restart screen, tap Restart now. • Calibrate your unit and you return to the Launcher. 2. Reset from the back of the unit. Should you be unable to access the Launcher menu, use the blunt end of a paper clip to gently press the reset button located on the back of the device just above the battery compartment. Reset button You hear a beep and eBookMan turns on.
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5. The Launcher This chapter details the features of the Launcher and provides instructions for performing tasks from the Launcher. After completing the steps in “Chapter 1. Getting Started,” the Launcher appears on your eBookMan device. Program Icon Contents Icon Category indicator Status bar Memory indicator { Battery indicator Time indicator Note: You can view 16 icons at a time in the Launcher. When there are more than 16 icons, a scroll bar appears. Tap the scroll bar to see more icons.
Using the Launcher Menu There are several options available on the Launcher menu. Tap to see the following items. Launcher menu Note: The Handwriting Guide is also available from most screens that support data entry. Note: For more information about MMCs, see “Appendix C. MultiMediaCards” on page 209. 68 Handwriting Guide Provides a quick, onscreen reference for Natural handwriting input. It shows all the supported letter styles. For more information about Natural handwriting, see “Chapter 6.
Active Programs Enables you to view and manage programs that are open. Programs can be closed quickly from this location to make memory available for other programs. For details, see “Opening and Closing Programs” on page 72. File Manager Displays the name and size of all program and content files stored in RAM. Also enables you to move files into categories or remove files from your eBookMan device. For more information, see “Managing Files in eBookMan” on page 81.
Changing eBookMan Settings You can set preferences that apply to your eBookMan device and all programs in My eBookMan®. The My eBookMan® icon appears in the top left corner of the Launcher and is displayed in all category views. Tap to open My eBookMan® and access the settings. My eBookMan® screens Select Date Select Time Volume Password 70 Shows the date and enables you to change it. Tap to change the date or view another date.
Sounds Pen Language Shutoff Time Time Format Date Format Numbers Enables you to turn the device sounds off. Audiobooks, music files, and the Date Book alarm are not affected by this option. Enables you to activate character recognition for different languages. eBookMan provides Western European character recognition for the following languages: Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. To enable this feature, tap and then tap the language you want to select.
Week Starts Double-click Enables you to select either Sunday or Monday as the start of the week. By default, the start of the week is Sunday. To change it, tap and then tap Monday. Enables you to set the speed at which the screen recognizes taps from your stylus. By default, the setting is Slow. To change the speed, tap and then tap the speed you want: Fast or Medium. To save your changes and close My eBookMan®, tap Done. The Launcher appears and all changes take effect immediately.
Note: When only one program is open, tap Stop Program to close it and return to the Launcher. Active Programs screen 2. Tap a program to select it. 3. Tap Stop Program. The program title becomes italicized to indicate it is closing, and the amount of memory available refreshes. 4. Tap Done to return to the Launcher. Performing a System Restart As with any computer, you may experience a problem with a program and need to restart the device. To do so, follow these steps. 1. Tap then tap Restart system.
Using a Password Warning! After setting a password, you must enter your password each time you turn on the eBookMan device. When an incorrect password is entered, the message Passwords do not match appears for three seconds. Always write your password down and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your password, follow the instructions in “Forgotten Password” on page 77. You can protect data stored in your eBookMan device by setting a password.
The message, “Password has been changed,” appears on the screen. 7. Tap OK. Your password is set and enabled. The device returns to the My eBookMan® screen. 8. Tap Done to return to the Launcher. Disabling a Password To disable a password, follow these steps. 1. From the Launcher, tap . 2. Tap Disable Password. The password you set remains and is disabled. You can reenable the password by tapping and then Enable Password. Changing a Password To change an existing password, follow these steps. 1.
4. Enter a new password and tap OK. The Enter password dialog box appears with the Retype New prompt. Enter password dialog box At any of the Enter password dialog boxes, you can tap Cancel to exit the screen without changing a password. 5. Re-enter the password exactly as you did in Step 4 and tap OK. The message, “Password has been changed,” appears on the screen. 6. Tap OK. Your password is changed, and the device returns to the My eBookMan® screen. 7. Tap Done to return to the Launcher.
The message, “Password has been changed,” appears on the screen. 6. Tap OK. Your password is deleted, and the device returns to the My eBookMan® screen. 7. Tap Done to return to the Launcher. Forgotten Password Important: If you forget your password and the password is enabled, you will not be able to use your eBookMan. To attempt recovery after forgetting your password, follow these steps. 1. Remove the batteries from eBookMan for about five minutes.
Using Categories A category is the name used to group and display icons that appear in the Launcher. As the number of icons that appear in the Launcher increases, use categories to manage the program and content icons that are displayed. The default categories are: -ALL-, CONTENT, PROGRAMS and UNFILED. You can add, rename, and delete new categories using the Category menu. You cannot delete default categories. Tap the category indicator to see the Category menu.
Changing the Category View To change the icons that appear in the Launcher, follow these steps. 1. From the Launcher, tap the category indicator. The Category menu appears. 2. Tap the category you want. The icons in the Launcher immediately change to the category you specified, and the active category is displayed in the Category indicator. The active category is displayed until you change it. Adding a Category You can create new categories to customize the Launcher and organize the icons that appear.
4. Enter a name for the new category. For example, write “Music.” Write the name in the Handwriting area or tap to enter the name using the onscreen keyboard. The Edit Categories screen can display a maximum of 20 characters in a name. The category indicator can display a maximum of nine characters in a name. You can tap Cancel to return to the Edit Categories screen without saving the new category. 5. Tap OK to save the category. The Edit Categories screen appears with the new category name in the list.
The Rename a Category dialog box appears. The current name of the category is displayed and highlighted. Rename a Category dialog box 5. Enter a new name and tap OK. Write a new name in the Handwriting area or tap enter a new name using the onscreen keyboard. to 6. Tap OK to save your change and return to the Edit Categories screen. The renamed category is listed. Tap Cancel to return to the Edit Categories screen without saving your change. 7. Tap Done to return to the Launcher.
Viewing Details About a File To find details about a file, follow these steps. 1. From the Launcher, tap . 2. Tap File Manager. The File Manager screen appears. File Manager screen 3. Tap the file you want. Use the scroll bar or scroll area to see more files. 4. Tap Details. The File Details screen appears. File Details screen This screen shows the file name, publisher, size, category (where available), access settings and security settings.
Categorizing Files Note: To associate a file with a category, follow these steps. 1. Follow the steps 1-4 under “Viewing Details About a File” on page 82. 2. Tap next to Category. The list of categories appears. File Details screen Files represented by icons are categorized when downloaded to eBookMan. Programs are categorized under PROGRAMS, and content is filed under CONTENT. Note: 3. Tap the category you want. 4. Tap Done. The File Manager screen appears. 5.
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6. Data Entry This chapter explains how to enter data using natural handwriting, identifies acceptable characters and provides useful handwriting tips. It also describes the onscreen keyboard and all the options it offers. eBookMan gives you the choice of writing your data or tapping it on an onscreen keyboard. Handwriting Natural handwriting is the recognition system that eBookMan uses to allow data entry through writing.
To use the Handwriting Guide, follow these steps. 1. From the Launcher, tap . 2. Tap Handwriting Guide. You see the first screen of the Handwriting Guide. Letter and punctuation strokes recognized in the Letter input area ( ). 3. Tap the arrows at the top right corner to scroll through each screen of the Handwriting Guide. Number and punctuation strokes recognized in the Number input area ( ). 86 Chapter 6. Data Entry Punctuation strokes recognized in the Punctuation input area ( ).
Important! Function strokes recognized in the Letter, Number, or Punctuation input areas. Accented character strokes recognized in the Letter input area ( ). Before you can write an accented character, you must select the appropriate Pen Language in My eBookMan®. For more information, see "Changing eBookMan Settings” on page 70. 4. Tap to exit the Handwriting Guide and return to the Launcher. Entering Data With Natural Handwriting Entering data with natural handwriting takes some practice.
5. In the center of the Letter input area, write the letter “a”. • Start the stroke where indicated by the point and draw it as it appears in the Handwriting Guide. For example, to draw an “a” start here and write the character left to right. • Lift the stylus, and the character appears in the data entry field. Always write in lower case, as displayed in the Handwriting Guide.
Practicing Natural Handwriting For more handwriting practice, use Stalagmite. 1. From the Launcher, tap . 2. Tap Help for more information on how to play. Writing Punctuation Follow these guidelines when entering punctuation: Period Write in the lower part of the appropriate input area. Comma Write in the lower part of the appropriate input area. Apostrophe Write in the upper part of the appropriate input area.
Deleting Characters Delete characters in the data entry field by writing the back function. To delete one character, place the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete and write the back function in the Letter input area. To delete consecutive characters,do the following: 1. Drag the stylus over the characters to highlight them. 2. Write the back function in the Letter input area.
Hints For Successful Handwriting • Keep eBookMan vertically oriented to avoid writing slanted characters. • Write characters as they appear in the Handwriting Guide. • Always write in lower case. • Write the characters large and in the appropriate input area. • For an initial capital letter, write the shift function. A single dot appears in the cursor to indicate a shift. Write the letter you want. • For a series of capital letters, write the caps lock function.
If the character you want to enter does not appear on the default keyboard, use the Cap, Shift, Accent, or Shift/Accent option to find it. • Tap cap to access the Caps lock keyboard. Caps lock keyboard • The Caps lock keyboard contains capital letters, punctuation, and special characters. Tap cap again to return to the Default keyboard. Tap shft to access the Shifted keyboard. Shifted keyboard • 92 The Shifted keyboard contains capital letters, punctuation, and special characters.
Lowercase accents keyboard • The Accent keyboard contains lowercase accented letters, punctuation, and special characters. Tap acnt again to return to the Default keyboard. Tap shft + acnt to access the Shifted Accent keyboard. Shifted accent keyboard The Shifted Accent keyboard contains uppercase accented letters, punctuation, and special characters. Tap shft + acnt again to return to the Default keyboard. 2. Tap the characters you want. The data you enter appears in the line above the keys.
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7. Franklin Reader eBookMan includes Franklin Reader, a program that lets you read electronic books (eBooks). It also lets you search for words or phrases, mark text, and add notes to eBooks. This chapter describes how to: • open and close eBooks • set preferences • move through an eBook • find specific information within an eBook • use bookmarks • get help • exit Franklin Reader Before using this program, you must download and install eBooks formatted for the Franklin Reader.
• If no eBooks are available, the message “No books loaded” appears. Empty Booklist • You must download and install Franklin eBooks in your eBookMan to use Franklin Reader. Tap to exit. If eBooks are available and no eBooks have been opened, you see the Booklist. The Booklist is an alphabetical list of Franklin eBooks that are installed in your eBookMan. Booklist Note: If an eBook had been opened previously, Franklin Reader displays the last viewed screen of the eBook.
See also For information on how to change the Home screen for an eBook, see “Setting Preferences” on page 103. To open an eBook from the Launcher, tap the Content icon for the eBook. The default Home screen or the last viewed screen appears. Note: Not all eBooks have Content icons associated with them. 3. Tap to close Franklin Reader. The next time you open Franklin Reader, the book you last viewed appears.
The full name is displayed in a dialog box. 2. Tap OK to exit. When viewing text or searching for a word, you can find the Outline Location within an eBook by tapping the title bar. For example, you may read text in a Bible that displays the verse and number but not the book. To display the Outline Location, tap the title bar. Tool Bar The tool bar displays icons that enable you to move around in an eBook and access other locations in Franklin Reader.
The Views Note: A section is an item that is listed on the top level of the Outline. Franklin Reader uses five views to represent the content of an eBook: List, Text, Sub-text, Search, and Bookmark. List View The List view displays chapters, sections or headwords of an eBook. The content of a list varies. For example, a list in a novel may contain the titles of the chapters. A list in a dictionary may contain headwords, and a list in a medical reference may contain sections of drug types.
Text View The Text view displays the main text of an eBook. Read, scroll, highlight text, and add bookmarks from text. To change the way text is displayed in Franklin Reader, see “Setting Preferences.” Sub-text View The Sub-text view displays additional text such as context-sensitive help, bibliographic entries, footnotes, and tables. Most sub-text is accessed by tapping a special marker or by using a menu item. Bookmark View The Bookmark view provides a way to enter, view, edit and remove bookmarks.
Important! Before using the Cut, Copy and Paste functions, you must select text. To select text, drag the stylus over the text you want. Scroll to Top (^) Moves to the top of the current list or section. Scroll to End (v) Moves to the bottom of the current list or section. Exit (e) Closes Franklin Reader. Edit Menu Use the Edit menu to cut, copy and paste text, access the onscreen keyboard, and add bookmarks.
About This Book Displays copyright information for the current eBook. About Franklin Displays the version number and copyright information for Franklin Reader. Preferences (r) Enables you to set preferences in Franklin Reader Reader and the current eBook. Go To Menu Use the Go To menu to access the top level of the Outline or Index, go to the Search screen, and view search results, the Bookmark List and the Booklist.
To set preferences, do the following. 1. From any screen within an eBook, tap and then either tap Options|Preferences or write Menu shortcut r. Preferences screen 2. Change the settings you want. You can tap Help to get information about the settings. 3. Tap OK to save your changes. Tap Cancel to exit without changing the defaults. Franklin Reader Settings You can set features that change the appearance of all eBooks in the Franklin Reader, such as font size and display.
Show scroll bars When checked, this option shows scroll bars. Tap the check box next to the scroll bar option to deselect it. Show quick Tap the check box next to the Quick Commands option to deselect it. commands Note: Most books do not have Quick Commands. Text in portrait This option lets you select the viewing orienmode tation: portrait or landscape. By default, this option is checked. See also For information on how to move through an eBook using Quick Commands, see “Quick Commands”.
Start topic Tap the down arrow to see the list of topics that you can set as the starting point for viewing text. This option is not available in every eBook. Moving Around You can read an eBook just as you would a printed book or use an eBook as a reference. Rather than flipping pages, moving around in an eBook involves tapping icons and using the menus associated with Franklin Reader.
Special Markers When reading and moving through text, you may see Special Markers - images of blocked text. Special markers indicate that more information is available. The following are some examples of Special Markers: - , Footnote Graphic or figure Bibliographic entry Unavailable section of text Unavailable graphic illustration Table reference Cross reference Bookmark Pronounces the headword, highlighted word, or entry. To view the information associated with a special marker, follow these steps. 1.
To use a Quick Command, tap or write the letter to go directly to that section of text. When using Quick Commands, please note the following: • Quick Commands only work in Text view. • When Quick Commands are not displayed, you can write these letters to go to the indicated section. Searching within an eBook Franklin Reader enables you to search for words or phrases within an eBook. The search method varies by location in the program and in the eBook.
If you enter a series of letters, the program searches for them in sequence. When it encounters a letter for which there is no match, it highlights the first list item with the last matched letters. When you delete characters, the Lookup backs up to the previous match. 2. Tap the item you want to select it. Note: The Lookup feature is available in List view only. Quick Search You can search for a word in more than one eBook by using Quick Search. 1.
The Search screen also can be used to correct spelling. To use the Search screen to find words or phrases in text, follow these steps. Note: In some eBooks, you can restrict searches to specific parts of the eBook by writing section, book or language abbreviations. These abbreviations and the eBooks they apply to are listed in "Search Abbreviations" on page 121. 1. Go to the Search screen. Access the Search screen from any location within Franklin Reader in one of the following ways: • Tap .
3. Tap Search to initiate the search. The search results appear. Search results for “Moriarty” in Sherlock Holmes If you enter words that cannot be found, you see a dialog box indicating “No candidates found.” Enter a new search request and try again. 4. Tap the list item in which you want to find the word or phrase. For example, tap “THE EMPTY HOUSE.” Text where the match was found appears, and a dotted box appears around the match.
Outline Location screen 6. Tap OK to exit the Outline Location. Spell Correction If any word you enter in the Search screen is misspelled, a list of corrections appears. Spell Correction screen If the list of corrected spellings includes the word you intended, tap it and then tap OK to continue the search using the correction. To go back to the Search screen and enter a different word, tap Cancel.
Match results for hypo✻ A list of possible matches is displayed. Tap the word you want and then tap OK to search using that word. To go back to the Search screen and change the request, tap Cancel. Searching from a List In some eBooks, the Search screen shows a list of items from which you can search. Use this feature to find information about two or more items. To perform a search from this screen, follow these steps. 1. Go to the Search screen.
You can select up to 30 items from the provided list. Search screen with selected items 3. Tap to see the Selection List, a complete list of selected items. Selection List To delete an item, tap it and then tap Delete. Use the scroll bar, when available, to view all selected items. Note: Not all of the categories described are available in every eBook. Every search request will not return matches in every category available to that eBook.
Search results can occur in the following categories: A. Entries using other forms These matches occur when other forms of the word or words you entered match a compound word or phrase. Other forms include inflections and root words. B. Headwords These matches occur when the word or words you entered exactly match a headword. Inflections and root words may be considered exact matches. Headwords in translator Phrases or Compound Words in translator C.
Text in PDR® 2001 Demo Text using Synonyms in PDR® 2001 Topical E. Text using Synonyms Synonyms are words of similar meaning and usage. This category returns matches just like "Text" except that it uses synonyms for the word or words you entered. F. Titles These matches occur when the word or words you entered all match part of an Outline title (for example, a monograph name, chapter title, section title, index title, headword or phrase). Inflections and root words are considered matches.
H. Titles & Text These matches occur when some of the words you entered match in an Outline and some match in text. You must enter the text to see these matches. This category also returns matches if the words you entered occur in different titles along a single Outline path. You must tap through the Outline until you enter text to see the matching words. I. Titles & Text using Synonyms Synonyms are words of similar meaning and usage.
Using Bookmarks You can enter a bookmark in any location in text. In the Bookmark Edit screen, you can either paste text that was previously cut or copied, or you can enter a note. You can enter up to 50 bookmarks in each eBook. Adding Bookmarks To add a bookmark, follow these steps. 1. From any text view, bring up the Bookmark Edit screen by tapping and then either tapping Edit|Add Bookmark or writing Menu shortcut m. Note: During synchronization, bookmarks are saved to your PC.
Viewing an Entered Bookmark You can view the text of an existing bookmark or a list of all bookmarks. To view or edit a bookmark, follow these steps. Note: If you are already at the location in text where you entered the bookmark, begin at Step 3. 1. Tap and then either tap Go To|Bookmark List or write Menu shortcut l to see a list of all bookmarks. The list is organized from newest to oldest, with the most recent addition at the top. 2. Tap the title of a bookmark to go to its location in text.
Using Help Your Franklin Reader comes with context-sensitive help and a guide to Reader Functions. You can view Reader Functions from any location. Tap and then either tap Options|Reader Functions or write Menu shortcut f to read the guide. You can read the help in any location. Tap and then either tap Options|Help or write Menu shortcut h to read the help. Helptext view To move up and down by screen in the Reader Functions and help screens, use the up and down arrows or the scroll bar.
Search Abbreviations The following abbreviations are available in Bible references and translators. Bible ebook Abbreviations Add these testament or book abbreviations at the beginning of your search request to narrow your search parameters to only that testament or book. The Old Testament (ot): Genesis ....................Gen Exodus ........................Ex Leviticus ....................Lev Numbers..................Num Deuteronomy...........Deut Joshua ....................Josh Judges ...................
Philemon..................Phm Hebrews ...................Heb James........................Jas 1 Peter .....................1Pet 2 Peter .....................2Pet 1 John .......................1Jn 2 John .......................2Jn 3 John .......................3Jn Jude ........................Jude Revelation.................Rev Translator Language Abbreviations Add these language abbreviations at the beginning of your search request to narrow your search parameters to only that language. English...........
8. Mobipocket Reader eBookMan includes the Mobipocket Reader, a program that lets you read, search, and bookmark electronic books (eBooks), electronic newspaper articles (eNewspapers) and other electronic documents (eDocuments). This chapter describes how to open and close content, use the Library, view content, change settings, use bookmarks, search a document, get online help and exit Mobipocket Reader.
Library screen with documents The Library contains the list of eBooks, eNews and eDocs that you have downloaded into your eBookMan. The documents are categorized by type. You can also create your own categories and assign documents to those categories. • If a document had been opened previously, Mobipocket Reader displays the last viewed screen of the document. To exit the Library and return to the previously open document, tap Close. 2. Tap the category you want. 3. Tap a document to open it.
Understanding the Library The Library in Mobipocket Reader is the place you go to open a different document or manage your documents. The Library consists of a header, a list of file types, a list of documents, a tip, and footer. From a document, access the Library by tapping ping or by tap- and then Library. Header File types List of documents { Tip Footer Header The Header indicates that you are in the Library.
Tap eBooks, eNews or eDocs to see the available documents in these file types. You see a list of available documents in the current file category. The active file type appears bolded and has no underline. There is also a Categories option that enables you to file your documents by category. Categories 1. Tap Categ. Category list You see a list of previously created categories, if any. 2. To see the list of documents assigned to a particular category, tap the category. Tap a document, to open it.
7. Tap to delete a category. You must confirm the deletion. Tap OK to confirm. Tap Cancel to exit the dialog box without deleting the category. List of Documents Each file type and category name contains of a list of documents. The list of documents consists of three parts: the number indicator, the document title and an icon. The number indicates the number of documents in the current folder. The document title or category name is underlined, indicating that it is a hyperlink.
Tips For each Library screen, a tip is displayed near the bottom of the screen. This tip is a reminder about the status of the screen (“There are no documents in this category.”) or a helpful hint about learning more about a particular document (“For more information about a document, click on its icon.”) Footer The very bottom of each Library screen contains additional hyperlinks. Top Returns to the top of the current list of documents.
Tool Bar The tool bar displays the title of the document and the current page number with accompanying menus. Tap or next to the document title to access the main menu. Tap next to the page number to access the page menu. Tap the menu item you want. The tool bar also displays icons that enable you to move around in a document and access other locations in Mobipocket Reader. The following icons are available. Goes to the table of contents, if any, or to the first page if there is no table of contents.
If you have saved any bookmarks, a small notch is placed on the progress bar indicating the location of the bookmark in a document. and appear to the left and right of the bar when a document has bookmarks. Tap and to move to the previous or next bookmark position. Using the Menus There are two menus in Mobipocket Reader, a main menu and a page menu. Tap or tap next to the document title to see the main menu. Tap next to the page number to see the page menu.
Library Exit Goes to the Library. Exits Mobipocket Reader. Page Menu Use the page menu to go to the first page, go to any page you want or add a bookmark. In addition, this menu may contain several other items which are part of the guide specified by the Open eBook standard. These could include the Biography of the author, the Foreward, a Table of Contents, and eBook Info. eBook Info displays specific information about the current eBook, for example, the author, title and date.
Font Size Touch screen turn page Note: Tap an empty check box ( ) to activate a setting ( Display margins ). Open Library at startup Full justification Dictionary: Sets the font size of all documents opened by Mobipocket Reader. Tap to see the drop-down list. Tap the size you want: Small, Normal or Large. You can also change the font size by tapping while reading a document. Tap the check box to enable turning pages by tapping the sides of the touch screen.
• As you move through a document, the progress bar at the bottom of the screen indicates your current position in the document. Tap any part of the progress bar to move to another position in the document. Tap to return to your previous location. • Underlined text indicates a hyperlink. Tap the underlined text to go to the linked section of text. Tap to return to your previous location. Finding a Definition You can find a definition for any word in text by tapping on the highlighted word.
You see the Find in text dialog box. Find in text dialog box Note: Bookmarks are assigned to particular pages, so if the font size changes, the bookmark will exist at the same page number in the new font size, not necessarily the same location in text. 2. Tap on the line to activate the data entry mode. The cursor begins to blink. 3. Use the Handwriting area or the onscreen keyboard to enter the word or phrase you want to find. Tap Keyboard to access the onscreen keyboard. 4.
To add a bookmark, follow these steps. 1. From any location in text, tap then tap Add bookmark. next to the page number, Add Bookmark dialog box You see the Add Bookmark dialog box. 2. Use the Handwriting area or the onscreen keyboard to enter a short label describing the bookmark. Tap Keyboard to access the onscreen keyboard. 3. Tap Add to add the bookmark. Bookmark marker Bookmark notch appears at the top right corner of the page where the bookmark was added.
To view or edit the bookmark list, follow these steps. 1. Tap and then tap Bookmark List. Bookmark list The list is organized by page number. The bookmark label appears next to the page number where the bookmark was added. If you have more bookmarks than can fit on one screen, three dots appear at the bottom left and right of the screen. Tap the right side of the screen, the down or right arrows on the Control Pad or rock the Control Wheel down to move to the next page.
Large Tables Display Where possible, tables that are too large for the screen continue on the following page. If it is not possible, a mode called "Large tables " is activated. In this mode, icons appear around the table to enable you to navigate the information. Tap the arrows to move the table in the designated direction. Tap the hand to enable dragging. If several large tables are displyed within the screen, all those which are selected will follow your stylus.
Mobipocket Help Table of Contents 4. Tap the section you want to read. 5. Tap or tap and then tap Library to return to the Library. 6. Tap the title of the document you were previously viewing. Exiting Mobipocket Reader You can close Mobipocket Reader and return to the Launcher or you can return to the Launcher and leave Mobipocket Reader running in the background. 1. To return to the Launcher without closing Mobipocket Reader, tap . 2. To close the program, tap 138 and then tap Exit. Chapter 8.
9. Audiobook Player eBookMan includes Audiobook Player, an application that reads audio books, lectures, public radio programs, newspaper articles, and more. With eBookMan, you can listen to your favorite spoken works anywhere, anytime. It’s a whole new way to be entertained and informed while on the go or while relaxing. Visit audible.com to see what they have to offer. This chapter describes the Audiobook Player and tells you how to listen to an audiobook.
Understanding the Buttons The following buttons perform the audio functions: Starts playing the selected audio title in the designated section. During play, pauses the reading. Stops playing the title. Fast forwards the title. Rewinds the title. Using the Menus Audiobook Player uses three menus: File, Edit and Control. Some menu items have a character in the right column. These are Menu shortcuts.
Edit Menu Use the Edit menu to set preferences. Edit menu Preferences (p) Enables you to select left-hand controls. Control Menu Use the Control menu to move through the selected title. Control menu You can jump forward or backward in increments of 10 seconds, one minute, 10 minutes, or one hour. You also can skip to the previous or next section within a title.
Skip to step 5 if there are no sections in the title you want. 4. Tap the section you want to hear. 5. Tap to begin listening. You also can press the Control Wheel to start or stop the audiobook. Rock the wheel to adjust the volume. Use 6. Tap or to fast forward or rewind. when done listening. Saving Audiobooks to MultiMediaCards If you choose to save your audio books to MultiMediaCards (MMCs), you must “format” each MMC you use. To do this, follow these steps. 1.
Exiting Audiobook Player You can either close Audiobook Player and return to the Launcher, or you can return to the Launcher and leave Audiobook Player running in the background. 1. Tap to return to the Launcher with Audiobook Player running in the background. The audiobook stops playing, but Audiobook Player remains open. 2. To exit the program, tap Menu shortcut e. You also can tap and then File|Exit or write to close the program.
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10. Music Player eBookMan includes Music Player, a program that enables you to play music. This chapter describes features of the program and details how to select and play music titles, how to use the menus, and how to control the volume. Music Player supports MP3 files. When you download an MP3 file into your device, eBookMan® Desktop Manager converts the MP3 format to one recognized by your eBookMan device. For more information about synchronizing music files, see “Chapter 3.
Using the Menus Note: When the dropdown list is open, use and to quickly step through music titles. Music Player uses three menus: File, Edit, and Control. To see the menus, tap Menu shortcut. . Tap the menu item you want or write the File Menu Use the File menu to view information about the program and exit the program. File menu Help (h) About Program Info (i) Exit (e) Displays tips for using Music Player. Shows the copyright information for the program.
Control menu Play Single Play All Repeat Single Repeat All Plays the selected music title. Plays all music titles in the order listed. Plays the selected music title repeatedly. Plays all music titles in the order listed and repeats the entire list of song. Selecting a Title Music Player uses a drop-down list to show the currently loaded music titles. Tap the down arrow to view the list of titles. Tap the title you want to select it. Listening to Music 1.
Use 4. Tap or to fast forward or rewind. when done listening. Exiting Music Player You can either close Music Player and return to the Launcher, or you can return to the Launcher and leave Music Player running in the background. 1. Tap to return to the Launcher with Music Player running in the background. The music stops playing, but Music Player remains open. 2. Tap and then File|Exit or write Menu shortcut e. You can also tap 148 . Chapter 10.
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11. Address Book eBookMan includes Address Book, a standard organizer program for storing names, telephone numbers and street and internet addresses. This chapter describes how to add, view, edit, find and remove entries. Tap at the Launcher to open Address Book. You see the Contacts List (if entries have been made), a New button, and a Search field. Contacts List with no entries Contacts List with entries When the List contains more entries than can fit on a single screen, a scroll bar appears.
Adding Contacts To add a contact, follow these steps. 1. Tap New. View buttons Label column Data entry column You see the Edit Address screen. It includes four buttons for the available views: Personal, Address, Misc and Note. Personal is selected as the Personal View is the first view to appear when you tap New. Each view contains data fields for specific information. There are two columns - Label and Data entry. The Data entry column has a data field for each item in the Label column.
4. In Personal View, tap Details to select the phone number you want displayed in the Contacts List. Please see “Address Details” on page 156 for more information. Note: If you do not specify a personal or company name, the entry in the Contacts List will be Untitled-, and will show the designated phone number or email address. 5. Tap Done or to save your changes and return to the Contacts List. The contact you entered appears in alphabetical order in the Contacts List.
Address View At this screen, you can enter addresses for work and home. Address View For both the Work Address and Home Address, you can enter the street name, city, state, zip code and country. Misc View At this screen, you can enter additional personal information about your contact. Custom1 through Custom4 are labels you can change { Misc View See also: The labels include Spouse, Children, and Birthday. You can also add custom labels.
Setting a Birthday You can add a contact’s birthday in the Misc View. Follow these steps. 1. Tap next to Birthday. You see the Month drop-down list. 2. Tap the Month you want to select. 3. Tap the day number. The day number is highlighted. 4. Enter the day number. Write in the Handwriting area or use the onscreen keyboard to enter the day number. 5. Tap the first two digits of the year number. The first two digits of the year number are highlighted. 6. Enter a 1 or 2.
When a note is attached to a contact, the Contacts List. appears next to it in Editing Entries To edit an entry, follow these steps. 1. Go to the Edit Address screen from the Contacts List in one of the following ways. • Tap the entry you want. Selecting an entry from the Contacts List • Hold your stylus down on the entry you want. You see a pop-up menu. Tap Edit. Pop-up menu for editing, deleting, and duplicating entries.
4. Tap Done or to save your edits and return to the Contacts List. To remove the entry, tap Delete. Tap OK to confirm or tap Cancel to exit the dialog box without deleting the entry. Address Details Use the Details dialog box to select the phone number or email address you want displayed on the Contacts List. 1. From the Edit Address screen, tap Details to access this screen. You see the Details dialog box. Details dialog box 2. Tap next to Show Phone to see the drop-down list.
Custom Fields To create a custom field in the Misc view, follow these steps. 1. From the Contacts List, tap and then tap File|Custom Fields. You see the Custom Fields dialog box. Note: The custom fields you create will apply to all contacts. Custom Fields dialog box with edited label 2. Tap in the field of the label you want to edit. 3. Drag your stylus across the current label to highlight it. 4. Enter the label name you want.
3. Tap the option you want to select. Last, First First Last Company, Last 4. Tap OK to accept your changes. Tap Cancel to close the Preferences dialog box without saving your changes. Searching for an Entry In the Contacts List, do the following to find an entry. 1. Tap on the line next to Search in the Contacts List. 2. Use the Handwriting area or onscreen keyboard to enter the first letter or letters of the entry you want.
Deleting Entries You can delete an entry from the Contacts List or from any of the views in the Edit Address screen. To delete an entry, do one of the following: • In the Contacts List, hold your stylus down on the entry you want to delete. Tap Delete on the pop-up menu. You see a dialog box asking you to confirm the deletion. Tap OK to delete. Tap Cancel to exit without deleting. • In the Contacts List, tap the entry you want to delete. You see the Edit Address screen.
Using the Menus In addition to the drop-down and pop-up menus described in the different views, there are two Main menus available in Address Book. The File menu is available at the Contacts list and the Edit menu is available in each of the four views when the cursor is blinking. To select a menu item, first tap , tap either File or Edit and then either tap the menu item you want or write the Menu shortcut in the Handwriting area.
Edit Menu Cut (x) Removes any selected text. A copy is retained on the clipboard. Copy (c) Places a copy of any selected text on the clipboard. Paste (v) Places text from the clipboard into the selected location. Keyboard (k) Displays the onscreen keyboard. Handwriting Guide (g) Displays the libraries of input characters. Synchronizing with Microsoft® Outlook For detailed instructions please see “Using Intellisync” on page 43.
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12. Date Book eBookMan includes Date Book, a standard organizer program for maintaining your schedule. Once you enter appointments, you can view them by day, by week or by month. This chapter describes how to add appointments and edit them. It also shows you how to use the different views and menus and how to move around within the program. Tap at the Launcher to open Date Book.
Adding Appointments You can add appointments for the default times or you can create custom time slots. To add an appointment, follow these steps. See also: To learn more about the views, see “Understanding the Views” on page 172. 1. Tap Go To. 2. Tap the month you want. 3. Tap the day you want. 4. Tap Select. You go to the Daily View for that day. You must be in Daily View to add appointments to your schedule. 5. Tap on the line in the data entry column for the time you want. 6. Enter your appointment.
To add an appointment for a custom time slot, follow these steps. 1. Tap New. Blank line for new appointment The cursor is active on a blank line in the data entry column at the top of the screen. 2. Enter your data. 3. Tap in the empty time column. You see the Select Time dialog box. The All Day Event check box is active by default. 4. Tap the check box to deselect an all day event and set a start and end time for this appointment. 5. Tap the down arrows and then tap the times you want. 6.
You can also enter the location of an appointment, set an appointment to repeat, set an alarm and attach a note in the Edit dialog box. To make these edits, tap in the data entry column of an appointment to select it, then tap Edit. The Edit dialog box appears. Edit dialog box Repeating Appointments To set an appointment to repeat, do the following. Note: To change the number for an interval, drag your stylus across the number to highlight it and enter a number. 1. Tap .
date box. You see the Select Date screen. Tap the day/month/year and tap Select. To repeat your appointment indefinitely, tap the No end date check box. 6. Tap OK to save your changes and return to the Edit dialog box. To exit the Recurrence screen without saving any changes, tap Cancel or . To delete a previously set recurrence, tap Delete. At the Daily View, indicates that an appointment repeats. The Recurrence screen varies by interval setting: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly.
Recurrence screen for Weekly interval Monthly Recurrence The Monthly setting repeats your appointment on a monthly basis. To repeat an appointment every third month, tap the Monthly check box, write 3 in the Recur every . . . month(s) on the field and tap the day or date you want. The date setting is derived from the current day. Recurrence screen for Monthly interval Note: Appointments can recur through calendar year 2029.
Recurrence screen for Yearly interval You can set an end date in each of the views. Tap the End by check box and then tap the date button. You go to the Select Date screen. Select your date as explained in “Setting the Date” on page 171. Tap Select to return to the recurrence screen. If you do not wish to set an end date, tap the No end date check box. Note: Setting Alarms If you tap the Remind Me check box and To set an alarm, follow these steps. 1.
4. Enter the interval number for when you want to be alerted. 5. Tap OK to accept your changes and return to the Edit dialog box. Tap Cancel to return to the Edit dialog box without changing the alarm settings. At the Daily View, an appointment. indicates that an alarm has been set for Selecting Alarm sounds You must be in Daily View to set an alarm sound. Tap OK to exit the Edit dialog box and return to Daily View. 1. Tap and then either tap File|Preferences or write Menu shortcut p.
Adding Notes To add comments or information to the current appointment, follow these steps. 1. Tap Note in the Edit dialog box. You see the Notes screen. Notes screen 2. Enter your note. You can use the Handwriting area or the onscreen keyboard. 3. Tap Done to save the note for the appointment and return to the Edit dialog box. To delete the note from the appointment, tap Delete. At the Daily View, note. indicates that an appointment has a Setting the Date 1.
4. Tap the day of the month you want. To return to the current date from a different location, tap Today. 5. To select the date, tap Select. To exit without selecting a date, tap Cancel. Understanding the Views You can choose any of three different views while using your Date Book. Buttons at the bottom of the screen allow you to choose between Daily, Weekly and Monthly views. To set the default view, tap and then either tap File|Preferences or write Menu shortcut p.
Buttons representing each day of the week, beginning at Sunday or Monday, are displayed across the top right of the screen. 1. Tap the day you want to select. The selected day is shaded. 2. Tap 3. Tap or to go to the previous or next calendar week. to return to the current date from another location. Weekly View 1. Tap to go to the Weekly View. This view displays the schedule for a single week. If there are no appointments for the week, you see the message “No appointments this week”.
If your schedule contains more appointments than can fit on one screen, a scroll bar appears. Tap the up and down arrows on the scroll bar or the scroll lines on the Control Pad to move up or down your schedule a line at a time. Tap in the scroll bar above or below the slider, or tap the scroll arrows in the Control Pad to move up or down one screen at a time. 5. Tap at the bottom of the screen to see the week’s schedule as a grid. Weekly View as a grid Each day’s schedule is listed in it’s own box.
Days for which you have entered appointments are marked with a bar. The bar appears to the top right for a.m. appointments and to the bottom right for p.m. appointments. The month and year are displayed at the top left of the screen. 2. Tap or to go to the previous or next calendar month. 3. To return to the current month, tap . Field Limits Each Date Book field has a limit on the number of characters it can hold. The following table lists each field and its respective limit.
File menu About Preferences (p) Help (h) Exit (e) Displays the version number of Date Book. Enables you to select the alarm sound. Displays online help. Exits Date Book. Edit Menu Use the Edit menu to cut, copy and paste text, access the onscreen keyboard and view the Handwriting Guide. Cut and Copy are activated only when text is selected. Drag your stylus over the text you want to cut or copy. Paste is available only when there is text saved to the clipboard.
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Outlook For detailed instructions please see “Using IntellisyncTM” on page 43. Exiting Date Book You can close Date Book and return to the Launcher or you can return to the Launcher and leave Date Book running in the background. 1. To return to the Launcher without closing Date Book, tap 2. To close the program, tap or write Menu shortcut e. .
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13. ToDo Book eBookMan includes ToDo Book, a standard organizer program for entering your todos and keeping track of them. This chapter describes how to enter, edit and delete todos and how to set priority levels for your tasks. Tap at the Launcher to open ToDo Book. When you open the program for the first time, you see a screen with three buttons at the bottom: New, Edit, and Show. When entries exist, the ToDo List displays all the entries. Note: completion check box. low priority icon.
Priority selection pop-up menu. 3. Tap Edit to add settings. See “Editing Entries” below for more information. 4. Tap OK to exit the Edit dialog box. 5. Tap in the empty completion check box as completed to mark your todo . Editing Entries You can change the text of a todo right in the ToDo List. Tap to place the cursor in a todo where you want to make your edits, and add or delete text. Use the Handwriting area or the onscreen keyboard to make your changes. Your edits are automatically saved.
You see a dialog box asking you to confirm the deletion. Tap OK to delete or tap Cancel to exit without deleting. • To create an exact copy of the todo, tap Duplicate. Entering Settings To enter or edit settings for a todo, tap in the line of the todo to select it, then tap Edit. Edit dialog box In the Edit dialog box, you can set a priority level, the due date, and the activation date. You can also mark your todo as complete, add a note or delete your todo. 1. Tap to see the Priority drop-down list.
To delete the note, tap Delete. You see a dialog box asking you to confirm the deletion. Tap OK to delete or tap Cancel to exit without deleting. 5. Tap in the empty completion check box as complete to mark your todo . 6. Tap OK to save your changes. Tap Cancel to exit the Edit dialog box without saving your changes or settings. To delete the todo, tap Delete. You see a dialog box asking you to confirm the deletion. Tap OK to delete or tap Cancel to exit without deleting.
Changing Your ToDo List View The default view has the completion check box and the priority icon to the right of the todo. To change the display of your todos, do the following: 1. Tap Show to change the way you view your todos. Show dialog box See also: 2. Tap the check box next to the options you want to see in your ToDo List. • Show Due Dates displays due dates. • Show Completed Todos displays completed todos in addition to active ones.
Using the Menus There are two menus in ToDo Book: File and Edit. The File menu is available when no todo is selected in the ToDo List. When a todo is selected, both menus are available. To select a menu item, first tap , tap either File or Edit and then either tap the menu item you want or write the Menu shortcut in the Handwriting area. File Menu Use the File menu to delete all completed todos, view information about ToDo Book, read online help and exit the program.
Edit menu Cut (x) Removes any selected text. A copy is retained on the clipboard. Copy (c) Places a copy of any selected text on the clipboard. Paste (v) Places text from the clipboard into the selected location. Keyboard (k) Displays the onscreen keyboard. Handwriting Guide (g) Displays the libraries of input characters. Synchronizing with Microsoft® Outlook For detailed instructions please see “Using IntellisyncTM” on page 43.
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14. Memo Book eBookMan includes Memo Book, a standard organizer program for storing memos. This chapter describes how to add, view and edit memos. Tap at the Launcher to open Memo Book. When you open the program for the first time, you see an empty screen with a New button at the bottom left and a Sort arrow to the bottom right. When entries exist, the Memo List displays all the entries. Empty Memo List When your Memo List contains more entries than can fit on one screen, a scroll bar appears.
2. Enter your memo. Write in the Handwriting area or use the onscreen keyboard to enter your memo. You can enter a maximum of 4096 characters. 3. Tap Done to enter your memo. Tap Delete to exit without entering your memo. Viewing Memos When you open Memo Book you see the Memo List, a numbered list of the memos you entered in the order that you entered them. The first line of your memo acts as a title and appears in the Memo List. Memos are numbered in the order they are entered.
Editing Memos You can go to the Edit screen for the memo you want to view or edit. You can edit the memo text or delete your memo. 1. Tap the memo you want to edit. You see the Edit screen. Edit screen 2. Tap on a line to place the cursor where you want to make your edits. 3. Add or delete text. See also: For information on how field limits affect synchronization, see “Changing Advanced Settings” on page 45. 4. Tap Done to save your changes. The device returns to the Memo List.
File Menu Use the File menu to view information about Memo Book and exit the program. The File menu is available at the Memo List. Both menus are available at the Edit screen. File menu About Help (h) Exit (e) Displays the version number of Memo Book. Display online help. Exits Memo Book. Edit Menu Use the Edit menu to cut, copy and paste text, access the onscreen keyboard or view the Handwriting Guide. Cut and Copy are activated only when text is selected.
Handwriting Guide (g) Displays the libraries of input characters. Synchronizing with Microsoft® Outlook For detailed instructions please see “Using Intellisync” on page 43. Exiting Memo Book You can close Memo Book and return to the Launcher or you can return to the Launcher and leave Memo Book running in the background. 1. To return to the Launcher without closing Memo Book, tap 2. To close the application, tap File|Exit or tap . , and then either then tap at the top right of the screen.
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15. Voice Memo eBookMan includes Voice Memo, a program that enables you to record memos and play them back. This chapter describes features of the program and details how to record and play memos, how to use the menus, and how to control the volume. Tap at the Launcher to open Voice Memo. The application uses buttons, menus, and lists to provide functionality. While recording and playing, the time-elapsed indicator appears on the display.
Using the Menus Voice Memo uses three menus: File, Edit, and Control. Tap in the Control Pad. To select an option, you can tap the menu item you want or write the Menu shortcut in the Handwriting area. The File Menu Use the File menu to view information about the program and exit the program. File menu Help (h) About Memo Info (i) Delete Exit (e) Displays tips for using Voice Memo. Shows the copyright information for the program.
To change the orientation of the buttons, tap the check box. To change the prefix name for new memos, tap the Name box and then either tap and enter a new name, or write it in the Handwriting area. Note: By default, “Recording” is the prefix name. The name of the memo is numbered sequentially “Recording #1”, “Recording #2,” and so forth. When you change the prefix name, only future recordings will have the new name. Tap Save to keep your selection or Cancel to exit without saving changes.
Note: The length and number of memos you can record depends on the memory available in your device. If your device runs out of memory, the recording will stop. Rock the wheel to adjust the volume. Listening to Voice Memos 1. Tap the down arrow at the top left of the screen. The drop-down list of memos appears. 2. Tap the memo you want to hear. 3. Tap to listen. shows on the screen. You can rock the wheel to adjust the volume. Use or to fast forward or rewind.
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16. Calculate eBookMan includes a standard calculator with memory features. The display screen holds 10 digits. This chapter describes the calculator keys, menus, how to make calculations, and how to use calculator memory. Tap at the Launcher to open the program. Understanding the Keys The following keys perform mathematical functions: X Multiplies ÷ Divides Subtracts + Adds .
M+ M- Adds the current value to the value stored in memory (but does not display the sum) Subtracts the current value from the value stored in memory (but does not display the difference) Using the Menu To access the menu, tap in the Control Pad. The program uses a menu that contains the following items. Help Displays online help. About Displays legal information about Calculate. Exit Closes the program.
Using Calculator Memory Using memory, you can add or subtract to and from a stored value. Once the memory is set, you can recall the value and use it in different calculations. You also can clear memory. To use memory, follow these steps. 1. Tap a value. 2. Tap M+ to add the value displayed on the screen to memory. When a value is stored in memory, an M appears in the lower left corner of the calculator display. 3. Tap M+ again to add to the stored value.
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A PPENDIX eBookMan® User’s Guide 203
A. Getting Updates Franklin releases updated versions of the eBookMan software on a regular basis. Check the latest releases often for new features and enhancements to existing features. The upgrades are free. Checking for Updates Note: Cookies must be enabled in your browser to download content from the Franklin Web site. To check for updates to both the Desktop Manager and the eBookMan Operating System and applications, do the following: 1. Open your internet connection. 2.
3. On the eBookMan Download Software page, scroll down and, under Step 1, click the button next to the Desktop Manager you want. You can download the eBookMan® Desktop Manager only or the eBookMan Desktop Manager with IntellisyncTM, which enables you to synchronize the personal information in your eBookMan to and from Microsoft® Outlook®. 4. Click Download. A Download page appears with links to the Desktop Manager executable from an HTTP server and an FTP server. 5.
Updating the eBookMan Software You can either check for updates as described in “Checking for Updates” on page 204, or you can have the program do this for you. To get the latest OS and applications, do the following: 1. Connect your eBookMan device to your computer and turn it on. 2. Open your Internet connection. 3. Start the eBookMan® Desktop Manager. 4. Click Web|Download OS/Applications.
B. Serial Port Connection If you have purchased a serial cradle or cable, please read the following sections to learn how to connect your device to your PC.
Serial cable users The USB-to-serial cable has four connectors: • USB connector • DB-9 serial connector • Female PS/2 connector • Male PS/2 connector Keyboard connector port Keyboard Serial port DB-9 serial connector Male PS/2 connector on keyboard cable (B) Female PS/2 connector on USB-to-serial port cable Device USB connector (A) Male PS/2 connector on USB-to-serial port cable Do the following to connect your device to a serial port on your computer using the USB-to-serial cable. 1.
C. MultiMediaCards You can purchase MultiMediaCards (MMCs) with content on them or you can purchase blank ones to either increase the memory in your device or backup your Operating System and applications. These cards are available in memory sizes ranging from 8 MB to 64 MB. Please note that you cannot write to MMCs purchased with content on them. Note: MMCs are sold separately at www.franklin.com/ ebookman/accessories.asp or your local retailer.
Backing Up to MMC Note: Backup requires substantial battery power. If you attempt to backup to MMC while the battery power is low, the error message “The operation was unsucessful. Change your batteries or erase the MMC, then try again” appears. To save a backup copy of the eBookMan Operating System, core applications, and information you entered into your eBookMan on an MMC, follow these steps. 1. Insert an MMC into your eBookMan following the instructions under “Inserting MMCs” on page 209.
Restoring from MMC If you overwrite or delete files on your eBookMan that are backed up to MMC, you can restore those files easily. To restore files from MMC, follow these steps. 1. Insert an MMC into your eBookMan following the instructions under “Inserting MMCs” on page 209. 2. At the Launcher, tap . 3. Tap MMC Backup. 4. Tap Restore. The message “This will overwrite all data currently in RAM” appears. Tap Cancel to exit without restoring files from the MMC. 5. Tap OK to restore files from the MMC.
D. Glossary Application A program that performs a specific task or series of tasks for the user. ART (Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc.) A company that creates voice and handwriting recognition for mass-market mobile devices. Audio book A book recording that is formatted for use in an audio device. eBookMan supports audio format #2 with audio capacity of approximately 5.1 hours for 16 MB of memory.
Cookie Information sent by a Web site and returned by your PC each time that Web site is accessed. In most cases, cookies identify a user who re-visits a particular Web site, making it unnecessary to register during each visit. Core application A free eBookMan program that is bundled with the operating system. Core applications include Franklin Reader, Franklin Viewer, Audiobook Player, Music Player, Voice Memo, Address Book, Date Book, Memo Book, ToDo Book, and Calculate.
export A one-way transfer of data from your main system to your other application, for example, from an organizer application in your eBookMan to Microsoft® Outlook® on your PC. field mapping The linking of equivalent fields in two systems, so that data can be transferred between them during synchronization. Fields that are linked are referred to as mapped fields. FUB (Franklin Universal Binary) The file type recognized by Franklin Reader.
MMC MP3 See MultiMediaCard. (MPEG audio layer 3) A compressed music file much smaller in size than its counterpart on a CD, and hence easily sent over the Internet. MultiMediaCard (MMC) An electronic card, similar to a floppy disk for your PC. An MMC with preloaded content is read-only. Blank MMCs are available in different memory sizes and can store up to 64 MB of data. natural handwriting The way you write.
PIM (Personal Information Manager) The term commonly used to describe programs either on your PC or a handheld device in which you store information data such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, schedules and so on. port The part of a computer through which a peripheral device such as a keyboard or printer is connected. There are several types of ports, the most common being serial, parallel and USB ports. program An application that is run either on your PC or on your handheld device.
serial port One of the types of connector ports on a computer. It can be used to connect devices such as modems, mice and so on. shutoff time The amount of time your device stays on if you forget to turn it off. simpliWrite A copyrighted system of handwriting recognition developed by ART. soft reset Exits a temporarily problematic program and takes you to the calibration screen.
E. Troubleshooting This section offers solutions to problems you may encounter while: • downloading and installing eBookMan® Desktop Manager • synchronizing the operating system (OS) and applications from your PC to your eBookMan • using the eBookMan® Desktop Manager software • using the eBookMan device It also provides information about error messages that you may see in the Desktop Manager or on the eBookMan device.
Problem Solution Helpful Hint When I try to download or install the operating system (OS), my eBookMan device freezes and the error message "eBookMan not responding" appears on my computer screen. 1. Disconnect your eBookMan from the cradle or cable. Make sure your eBookMan device is turned on and properly connected to your PC before starting the synchronization process. 2. Using a paper clip, gently press the Reset button located on the back of your eBookMan device. 3.
Solution Problem When I try to open the User’s Guide in my Web browser from Franklin’s Web site, I get a blank screen. 220 • Your browser may not have the option (plugin) for opening .pdf documents. Right-click on the eBookMan® User’s Guide link and select the “Save Target As..” option. In the dialog box, select a location on your PC in which you want your file downloaded and click OK. The User’s Guide is downloaded to your PC. You can then doubleclick the file and view it at any time.
Sending Files from the Desktop Manager to eBookMan Problem The PC fails to recognize my eBookMan device. Solution Helpful Hint This may be because the drivers for your USB port are either missing or corrupted. To reinstall the drivers do the following: Install your Desktop Manager BEFORE you connect your eBookMan device to your PC. If you do this, the USB drivers are installed automatically. 1. On your PC, click Start|Settings|Control panel|System. 2. Click the Device Manager tab.
Problem Solution Newly downloaded material is not copied over to my eBookMan device during synchronization. • Make sure your file is in the Contents folder. Only files in the Contents folder are moved over during synchronization. • Your file may be of a type that is not recognized by eBookMan. Please see “Chapter 3: Managing & Synchronizing Content” on page 39 for information on supported file types. • Your file may need to be unpacked. To unpack a file do the following: 1.
The Desktop Manager Problem When I try to start the Desktop Manager, an error message appears stating that the maximum available Universal Serial Bus (USB) power has been exceeded. Solution • Disconnect one or more of the devices attached to your USB port. • Re-connect your eBookMan device to your PC. • Restart the Desktop Manager on your PC. Helpful Hint You may encounter this problem if multiple devices are drawing power from a single USB connection.
The eBookMan Device Problem Solution I have to tap slightly offcenter on the icons in the Launcher to open the application or file. How can I fix the screen? Your eBookMan screen needs to be re-calibrated. To correct the calibration, do the following: Helpful Hint Re-calibrate your screen whenever it responds poorly to your stylus input. 1. Tap to go to the Launcher screen. 2. Tap to view the Launcher menu. 3. Tap Pen Calibration. The word “Calibrate” appears on the screen. 4.
Problem Solution I’m having difficulty getting my eBookMan device to understand my handwriting input. Where can I go for help? You need practice with “natural handwriting.” I am having a hard time writing letters. Is there another way to enter data in the eBookMan? An onscreen keyboard is available for most data entry screens. How do I make new entries in the eBookMan Address Book? When I tap on the “abc” box, nothing happens. 1. Tap New. The Edit Address screen appears.
Problem I forgot my password for my eBookMan device. What can I do to access my data and content? Solution Helpful Hint If you forget your password, you must perform a hard reset. This will clear the old password, but will also remove the operating system and all your data from the unit. Please follow these steps to perform a hard reset: Keep a written copy of your password in a place where you can find it easily.
Problem I inserted a MultimediaCard (MMC) into my eBookMan device but I don’t see any icon on the Launcher. How do I access the content on the MMC card? Solution • • • • Why does my MultiMedia Card (MMC) only store music files? Check to see if the content is in eBookMan by opening the appropriate content application. The title may not include an icon. Make sure the MMC card is inserted properly. The gold contacts must be facing up and towards the unit. Check to see if the gold contacts are dirty.
Problem Solution An application on my eBookMan device is not responding. What should I do? There could be a number of reasons why the application may have stopped responding.Try the following. • Stop the application in File Manager. For details, see “Opening and Closing Programs” on page 72. • If this does not resolve the problem, tap and then tap Restart System.
Problem Solution If I tap Restart System at the Launcher menu will I lose all my data? No. When you tap and then tap Restart System at the Launcher, all data in memory is retained. However, it is recommended that you backup and synchronize your data prior to a restart of any kind. I see “OK” at the bottom right of the screen, but when I tap the screen or try to write nothing happens. The indicator at the bottom right of your Launcher screen is the memory indicator.
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F. Legal Information Specifications Model: EBM-900 Dimension: 13.15 x 8.6 x 1.7 cm. | Weight: approx. 185 g. Batteries: 2 X AAA | Memory: 8 MB | ISBN: 1-56712-607-3 Model: EBM-901 Dimension; 13.15 x 8.6 x 1.7 cm. | Weight: approx. 185 g. Batteries: 2 X AAA | Memory: 8 MB | ISBN: 1-56712-608-1 Model: EBM-911 Dimension; 13.15 x 8.6 x 1.7 cm. | Weight: approx. 185 g.
Copyrights, Trademarks, Legal © 2002 FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC. Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights reserved. eBookMan is a registered trademark of Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer and Outlook are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. simpliWrite is the property of ART, Advanced Recognition Technologies. Copyright © (1999).
LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED REMEDY (A) LIMITED WARRANTY. FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL END USER THAT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT, YOUR FRANKLIN PRODUCT SHALL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.
Limited Warranty (outside U.S.) This product, excluding batteries and screen glass, is guaranteed by Franklin for a period of one year from the date of purchase. It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent product (at Franklin's option) free of charge for any defect due to faulty workmanship or materials. Products purchased outside the United States that are returned under warranty should be returned to the original vendor with proof of purchase and description of fault.
I NDEX A Abbreviation 110, 121 Translator language 110 Bible 121 Translator 122 About Address Book 160 Audiobook Player 140 Calculate 200 eBookMan Desktop Manager 36 Intellisync 36 Memo Book 190 Music Player 146 ToDo Book 184 Voice Memo 195 Accessory Case 63 Cover 63 Address Book 12, 14, 150-161 Address view 153 Contacts List 150, 157 Custom fields 157 Edit menu 160 Exit 161 Field limits 159 Menus 160 Misc view 153 Note view 154 Preferences 157 Search 158 Address View 153 Audible 232 Audible folder 42 Audib
Start 140 Stop 140, 145, 194 C Cable 11, 21, 62, 208 Serial 208 Calculate 12, 14, 199-202 Exiting 201 Keys 199 Memory 201 Calibration 25 Caps lock keyboard 92 Category 126 Indicator 67 Change folder 34 Change sync folder 34, 40 Change to contents folder 34 Change to library folder 34 Configuration Connection 22 Desktop Manager 35 Connection view 30 Contacts list 150, 155 Contents Folder 40 Contents pane 31, 41, 42, 49, 50 Copy to contents folder 31, 41 Delete 32 Move to library folder 31, 41 Open 31 Proper
Details 156 Device drivers 19 Device info 34 Device pane 31, 32, 49 Delete 32 Move to MMC 32 Move to RAM 32 Properties 32 Send to PC 32 Dimension 231 Directory Structure 40 Disclaimer 3, 233 Screen illustrations 15 E ebm-900 11 ebm-901 11 ebm-911 11 eBook 53, 96, 124 Closing 96 Opening 96 eBook Settings Home 105 Novel reading mode 105 Show title bar over text 105 Start topic 106 eBookMan home page 35 eBookMan ID 64, 69 eBookMan Monitor 36, 51 eBookMan Setup 18 eBookMan® Desktop Manager 29-38, 204 eBookStor
File menu 33, 140, 146, 160, 175, 184 About 146, 160, 184, 195 Change folder 34 Change sync folder 34, 40 Change to library folder 34 Copy to contents folder 33, 41 Custom fields 160 Delete 33, 195 Exit 34, 146, 160, 184, 195 Help 146, 160, 184, 195 Memo Book 190 Memo info 195 Move to library folder 33, 41 Open 34 Preferences 160 Program info 146 Properties 34 Purge 184 Send to eBookMan 33 Send to PC 33 Synchronize 33 File types 39, 125 eBook 125 eDoc 125 eNews 125 Footnote 107 Forward 99 Franklin Reader 12
Help menu 36 About eBookMan Desktop Manager 36 About Intellisync 36 Help topics 36 Home 99 HTML 39, 48 I Iambic 232 Icon 67 Content 67 Franklin Reader 96 Program 67 ID number 64 Installation 35, 37, 204 Installation CD 11, 18, 22 Intellisync 11, 35, 43 Advanced Settings 45 Field Mapping 46 ISBN 231 K Keyboard 91, 151 Keys 199 L Label in Address Book 151, 153 Launcher 13, 67-83 Icon 61 Launcher icon 61 Launcher menu 64 File manager 81 Legal information 14 Letter input area 85 Library 125 Category 126 Fil
Page 131 Setup 35 View 34 Web 34 Menu bar 29 Menu icon 61 Menus in Audiobook Player 140 in Calculate 200 in Date Book 175 in Desktop Manager 33 in Franklin Reader 101 in Mobipocket Reader 130 in Music Player 146 in ToDo Book 184 in Voice Memo 195 Microphone 60, 196 Voice memo 60 Microsoft® Outlook 33, 161 Misc View 153, 157 MMC 49, 50, 67, 209 MMC port 63 Mobipocket 37, 51, 123 Mobipocket Reader 12, 123-138 Book Details 127 Category 124 Footer 128 Library 123 Moving around 132 Progress Bar 129 Searching a D
Help 102 Preferences 103 Reader Functions 102 Organizer program 150 Outline 99, 100 P Page menu 131 Add bookmark 131 eBook Info 131 Go to first page 131 Go to page 131 Table of Contents 131 Panel Back 62 Password 27, 54 Deletion 76 Revision 75 Paste Address Boook 161 Date Book 176 Memo Book 190 PDB 39, 48 PDR® 232 Personal view 152 Phone number 152 Play all 196 Play single 196 Port MMC 63 USB 62 PRC 39 Preferences 103 Address Book 157, 160 Audiobook Player 141 Date Book 170, 176 Music Player 146 Voice Memo
Word match 112 Search Screen 109 Search View 100 SEB 50 Section 141 Select All Memo Book 190 Select destination 50 Send to eBookMan 33, 49 Send to PC 32, 33 Serial number 64, 69 Setup menu 35 Connection 35 Install 35 Intellisync 35 Shift keyboard 92 simpliWrite® 232 Soft reset 64 Speaker 62 Special characters French 90 Spanish 90 Special Markers 107 Bibliographic entry 107 Bookmark 107 Cross reference 107 Figure 107 Footnote 107 Graphic 107 Table reference 107 Unavailable graphic illustration 107 Unavailabl
V View menu 34 Device info 34 Refresh 34 Switch panes 34 Toolbar 34 Voice Memo 12, 194-198 Buttons 194 Exit 197 Fast forward 194 File menu 195 Listen 197 Play 194 Record 194, 196 Rewind 194 Web menu 34 Download OS/Applications 35 eBookMan home page 35 MobiPocket Web Companion 35 My Download Library 35 My Updates 35 Product Support 35 Purchase titles 35 Register 35 Weekly View 173 Weight 231 Western European characters 90 Word Match 112 Z Zipped *.
