ICARUS Reader Go (E600BK) User Manual Copyright © 2010 ICARUS
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Parts and controls 3. Using your ICARUS Reader Go 4. Precautions and maintenance 5. Troubleshooting 6.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this ICARUS Reader Go. This section provides an overview of the ICARUS Reader Go and highlights a few basic features so you can start reading as quickly as possible. You navigate the Go using the directional keys, Mode, Play, Zoom, Return, Next Page, and Previous Page buttons. The Go uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic paper. It works using ink just like books and newspaper, but it displays the ink particles electronically.
18. Micro SD card slot 3. Using your ICARUS Reader Go Turning On • Press and hold the [Power] button for 2 seconds to turn • It may take a few moments for the reader to turn on and load the content. • If the reader does not turn on, you will need to charge it first Turning Off • Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds to turn off. Charging • You need to the reader prior to using it for the first time or when battery power is low.
• Make sure the card is inserted in the correct direction or you will damage the card and the device. Importing Content • The Reader will be recognized as a USB Mass Storage Device when connected to a computer. • To import contents (ebooks, video, audio, photo etc) into the reader, connect the reader to a computer via the supplied USB cable. • Upon successful connection to PC, the reader will enter USB mode and all operation will be halted. • Go to [My Computer], double click on the reader’s disk to open.
Reading Books Selecting Books • Select “Books” icon from the main menu and press [Enter]. • Use the directional key to move the cursor to the desired books from the list and press [Enter] to open the book. • Alternatively, click on the Direct Access Button to open the corresponding books. • The ICARUS Reader Go supports the following ebook formats: txt, epud, pdf, pdb, fb2, html. Turn to next page • When reading, press Next Page key to turn to next page • Alternatively.
The Options Menu While reading a book, press the Option button to enter the Option Menu.
Bookmark: Adding a Bookmark： 1. While reading a book, press [Option] button and the Bookmark menu will appear. 2. Select “Add Bookmark” on the menu to add a bookmark on the current reading page. Opening a Bookmark： 1. On the book page screen, press [Option] button and the Option menu will appear. 2. Select “Bookmarks” from the menu. Press [Up/Down] to select the desired bookmarks and press [Enter] to read the bookmark. Deleting a Bookmark: 1.
Reading Books with background music In the music menu, select the desired songs and start playing. While music is playing, do not stop music play back and press Return key to exit to Home Menu. From Home Menu, enter into the book list or reading history to start reading which background music playback. Note: Reading .pdf documents consume high processor and memory resources, background music playing is therefore disabled.
System Settings Select “System Settings” and press [Enter] button to enter the settings function. Here you can: Change the language of the user interface Set the time Use the calendar Set screen refresh mode (full or partial refresh) Erase activation records Select this to erase adobe activation record. Adobe DRM books will not be readable after activation record is erased. You are required to activate the device via ADE again.
Operating your device • Never subject the device to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. • Never wrap the device in anything when it is being used or charged. Heat may built up in the device while charging or if it used for an extended period of time. • Do not use or store the device in a location subject to: A. Extreme high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car B. Direct sunlight C. High humidity or places with corrosive substances D.
• Backup your files and data before formatting the SD card. Please format the SD card in the FAT file system. 5. Troubleshooting In this section you find what to do in case of errors. For any other issues please refer to the Support section at www.icarusreader.com The reader does not respond or cannot be turned on • Reset by pressing the Reset button with a small pin or clip. • Battery has been fully depleted. Please charge the reader via USB.
6. Technical specifications Display 6 inch E-Ink Display, 800x600 pixels Storage memory Built in memory: 2GB supports SD/SDHC/MMC up to 16GB (FAT format) Media File Format supported Ebook: txt, pdb, pdf, epub, fb2, html, Audio: mp3, wma, wav, ogg, flac, Photo: jpg, bmp Battery life 6000 pages (approx: 20 hours) Charging Power DC 5.3V, 1.0A Minimum system requirement Windows 2K, ME, XP, Vista, Win 7, Mac OS 10x Physical properties Dimension: 172.5 x 120.6 x 9 mm (approx) Weight: 169.
