Intro 1 Introduction Preface Please read this user manual carefully to help you get the most out of your eBook. Also please observe the safety warnings so you do not damage your device or more importantly yourself. A full support site is available at www.elonex.com/support 1.1. Package Contents Before using your 621EB eBook Reader, please check your package contents to ensure there aren’t any items missing. If any of the listed items are missing, please contact your point of purchase for assistance.
Intro CE Mark Warning This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 Class B for ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Company has an on-going policy of upgrading its products and it may be possible that information in this document is not up-to-date. Please check with your local distributors for the latest information.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2. Physical Details FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW Control Button 1. Power Button 7. SDHC Memory Card Slot 2. Favourites 8. Volume/Font Adjust 3. Rotate Screen (Landscape/Portrait) 9. Reset Button 4. Return Button (go back) 10. Headphone Port 5. Menu 11. USB Port (Data and Power) 6.
Chapter 1: Introduction Function & Basic Operation Function/Operation HomePage Reading Page 1 Select Button Menu / Select 2 Move cursor up Previous item 3 Move cursor down Next item 4 Move cursor left Previous page 5 Move cursor right Next page NA Adjust volume or font size Volume/ Font Adjust Add/remove to my favourite list Function hot key Favourit e Rotate Screen Return Menu from Library, Reading History, Add/Remove Bookmark Favorites and Music Page.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3. Using a Memory Card The 621EB eBook Reader supports SD memory cards, up to 32GB. Please follow the steps to properly insert/remove the SDHC card to the device. TO INSERT MEMORY CARD STEP 1 Insert the card into the device with the metallic connectors facing upwards as shown in the picture. BACK VIEW \ STEP 2 Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Chapter 1: Introduction TO REMOVE SDHC CARD STEP 1 Gently push in the memory card. It will click and then push back out. BACK VIEW Push inwards Until you feel the click then remove STEP 2 Remove the memory card carefully from the slot.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4. Charging the Battery The 621EB eBook Reader has an internal, non-removable battery. The battery is charged via USB and takes around 4 Hours to charge. If you use an optional mains charger the charge time will be less. Elonex recommends that the first time you charge the eBook you charge it for 8 Hours to achieve the best battery life for your unit. To charge the battery via computer: Connect eBook Reader to your computer with the USB cable in the package.
Chapter 2: Content Chapter 2: Content Preparing your PC and eBook The process of downloading, managing and transferring eBooks is a simple 3 step process. The first time you set-up your eBook you must complete a few procedures to prepare your computer. Setup 1: Install Adobe Digital Editions Adobe Digital Editions is the industry standard software for downloading and managing your eBook collection. The best bit about it is that it is free and easy to use.
Chapter 2: Content When the install has completed, please agree to the User Agreement and Digital Editions will automatically open. You can alternatively open it by pressing Start > All Programs > Adobe > Adobe Digital Editions > Adobe Digital Editions For Help on using Digital Editions press F1 on your keyboard.
Chapter 2: Content Setup 2: Getting an Adobe ID In order to use Digital Editions you must create an Adobe ID which allows you to protect your eBook investments. This is also free and only takes a second. When Digital Editions opens for the first time Setup Assistance will ask you to enter your Adobe ID credentials.
Chapter 2: Content Setup 3: Authorising your Hardware Once you are logged into Adobe Digital Editions you must authorise your computer as well as your eBook hardware. This is so the hardware recognises you as the owner of the eBook Reader and the eBook content. Authorising your Computer When Digital Editions opens for the first time you will be asked to enter your Adobe ID credentials. Enter these and press Authorise.
Chapter 2: Content Downloading and transferring eBooks The process of downloading, managing and transferring eBooks is a simple 3 step process. If you have completed the previous instructions you should have Adobe Digital Editions software installed on your PC, An Adobe ID and be logged into Digital Editions An authorised PC and eBook If you can answer yes to all of these you are ready to start adding to your eBook collection.
Chapter 2: Content Step 1: Downloading an eBook Once you have chosen and purchased your eBook you will be asked to Download Item. Press this button. In the popup that appears press open and your eBook will download. It will automatically load into “Purchased eBooks” in Digital Editions ready for you to transfer to your eBook reader.
Chapter 2: Content Step 3: Transferring eBooks onto your eBook Once you have your eBooks imported into Digital Editions transferring them into your eBook is a simple drag and drop process. Plug your USB cable into your eBook and the USB port in your PC. If the eBook is ready for transfer the eBook screen will show “connected via USB” and it will show up in the list of Bookshelves in Digital Editions as the Elonex 600EB. Find the eBook you want to copy.
Chapter 3: Homepage Chapter 3: Homepage The Homepage shows on the device as the main page. The following table lists the information and items of the Homepage. Icons Information A collection of your favourite eBooks/Songs. Favourites View your collection of eBooks Library Music Player (optional Headphones required) Music A File explorer of all your files (on the onboard memory or SD card if you have one inserted) Explorer Opens a list of the 5 most recently opened files Reading History Play Sudoku.
Chapter 3: Homepage 3.1. Favourite Favourite List keeps all the files marked favourite. You can designate any file by marking the tag on library page or in reading statement. Please refer to 3.2 Library for more information of favourite page. 3.2. Library Library keeps all the files in PDF, EPUB, HTML, TXT, RTF, MOBI, PRC, or DOC formats inside the device and SDHC card. Please refer to 4.1 Reading eBooks for more information while reading.
Chapter 3: Homepage Library Menu： On library page, press the [Menu Button] to open [Library Menu]. The following table lists the information and items of [Library Menu]. Item Function/Operation Add/remove files to/from my favourite list. Favourite Filter 1. Filter the files by file type. 2. The library list displays the style as you wish. 1. Sort the files by date, name, file type, ascend, descend and size. 2. The device refreshes the page according to the sorting type you have selected.
Chapter 3: Homepage 3.3. Music Music page lists all the MP3 formats inside the device and SDHC card. Please refer to 4.4 Listening to Music for more information while listening to music. 3.4. Explorer Explorer lists all the files in all kind of formats, categorised by flash or SDHC card. 3.5. Reading History Reading History records 5 files you have read or open recently. 3.6. Game eBook Reader provides SUDOKU game. Please also refer to 4.3 Playing Games to know more information of this function. 3.
Chapter 3: Homepage 3.9. Settings Device setting includes Power, Date/Time, Language, Default, About and Owner. Please follow the table below for more information. Items Power Function/Operation Automatic power off with time regulation from 0 to 20 minutes while there is no operating on the device for a certain period of time. Date and time setting. Date/Time Select user interface language. Language Default Clean up the Digital Right Manager files created by users and reset the device.
Chapter 4: What You Can Do with eBook Reader Chapter 4: What You Can Do With eBook Reader On [Library] / [Reading History] / [Favourites] page, select the files and enter to reading page. On reading page, press the [Select /Menu Button] to open [Reader Menu]. The following table lists the information and items of Reader Menu. Reader Menu： Item Function/Operation Add/delete bookmarks. Bookmark List the table of content in the reading book. Contents Switch the screen orientation.
Chapter 4: What You Can Do with eBook Reader Reader Menu subcategory: On Reader Menu, enter [ more]. Open Reader Menu subcategory. The following table lists the information and items of the Reader Menu Subcategory. Subcategory: Item Function/Operation Annotation Display the Bookmark list. You can select any Bookmark file to re-open the reading page and keep reading. Change the font type. Font Family Change the reading screen into a full page mode.
Chapter 4: What You Can Do with eBook Reader 4.1. Viewing Pictures and Comics On image page, press [Select /Menu Button] to open the [picture menu]. The following table lists the information and items of the Picture Menu. Picture Menu: Item Function/Operation Zoom in/out the pictures. Original Rotate the image to vertical or horizontal. Rotate Sliding pictures with time regulation from 0 to 20 seconds. Sliding The information of the image file.
Chapter 4: What You Can Do with eBook Reader 4.2. Playing Sudoku This eBook includes a SUDOKU game. In the game, you need to fill out the correct number to complete the grid. The digits from 1 to 9 can only appear one time in each column, row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes. Please refer to the following table for more information and basic operations. Playing Game: Function/Operation New game window: 1. From the main menu, press SUDOKU to open the new game window. 2.
Chapter 4: What You Can Do with eBook Reader 4.3. Listening to Music On homepage, enter Music list. Use cursor key to select the file and press enter to start playing music. While listening to music, easily adjust the volume by pressing the [+/–] buttons. You can also press [Select or Menu button] to open [Music Setting]. Please refer to the following table to reach more information of [Music Setting]. Music Setting: Item Music On Music Off Function/Operation Turn on/off the background music.
Appendix Appendix Appendix A: Reset You can reset the 621EB eBook by using a small pin or clip and gently pushing the reset button which is located through a small hole in the rear of the eBook until you feel/hear a click. The contents stored on the eBook are not affected by resetting, and no information is erased. The reset performs a manual reset of the operating system in the unlikely event of it freezing.
Appendix Important Safety Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Always adhere to these instructions and follow the proper working procedures for the device. Shut the eReader down properly and do not forget to save your work often. Remember to periodically back-up your data as Elonex accepts no responsibility for data loss. Failure to adhere to these Safety Instructions may invalidate your warranty.
Appendix Avoid EM interference The product should be situated away from all sources of Electro Magnetic radiation, ie microwaves, amplifiers, speakers etc. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
Appendix Appendix C: Specifications Operating System Linux 2.6.28 CPU ARM11, 532 MHz 1 x USB Client v2.0 - Mini USB connector 1 x 2.5mm stereo earphone connector Interface 1 x SDHC card slot Buttons: 4 functional hot keys +2 volume adjust buttons +5 way buttons + Power button Screen Resolution Power Source 6" E Iink® Vizplex Screen ﹝4.8” x 3.
Appendix Notice Elonex reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
