User Manual for iRex Digital Reader 1000 series September 2008
Contents 3 Preface 4 Copyright 4 Disclaimer 5 Warranty and Safety Information 8 General Information 11 Getting Started 21 Menus, Status Area, and Browsing Folders 29 Home 30 Documents 34 Inbox 35 Help 36 Dictionaries2 37 WritePads2 38 Navigating and Reading a Document 58 Settings 64 iRex Companion Software 69 Extra Device Information 70 Troubleshooting 73 Icon Index User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only 2
Preface Welcome to the world of digital reading and writing! At iRex, we take pride in offering you the best possible reading and writing experience from a digital reader device. Being the leader in electronic paper display technologies, we have taken yet another monumental step with this second generation of digital reader devices.
Copyright All Rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in parts is prohibited without a written consent of the copyright owner. iRex Technologies BV© 2008 Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. iRex Technologies reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
Warranty and Safety Information Please read this manual carefully before using the device. The iRex Digital Reader should only be connected and used in the way described in this manual. Product Warranty Damage and defects that are not the direct result of shipping or manufacturing will not be covered by warranty. Please be aware that the display screen of this device is made from glass and can be scratched or broken if mistreated.
Cleaning Only use a soft, damp, lint free cloth to clean your device. Cleaning solutions and aerosol sprays can damage the device and should not be used. Make sure the device is unplugged while cleaning and avoid getting moisture in the openings. Battery Safety The Digital Reader uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery to power the device. You do not need to remove the battery to charge it; the battery is charged by USB.
Make Backups It is always a good idea to make a backup of your information on a regular basis. This Digital Reader is a portable device like any other, and it is possible that it gets lost or the information on the memory card is accidentally erased.
General Information Software updates, information about networks and how to get extra help are among the topics discussed in this chapter. Included Pieces in the Box 1 1 1 1 iRex Digital Reader Mini USB Cable 1GB SD Card Stylus2 Software Updates As new features are available for your device, software updates will be released. Some of these updates will be automatically installed on your device in order to ensure it is running properly, while other updates are optional.
Installing Software Updates You can find detailed information about how to download and install software updates in the iRex Companion Software chapter. But to start, you will need: ÌÌa computer with an active Internet connection ÌÌa mini USB cable ÌÌa valid MyiRex account Network Services iDS (iRex Delivery Service) iDS is a service that iRex uses to deliver software updates, subscriptions, and other information to your device. In order to participate, you need to have an active MyiRex account.
Support If you have any questions, comments, or experience problems with your device, you will find a Troubleshooter section and forum on the iRex website (http://support.irexnet.com/). You can also reach these support pages by choosing Support Website from the Help tab in the included iRex Companion Software.
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Parts of the Device 5 Arrow Up Sensor 6 Enter/Open Sensor 7 Arrow Down Sensor 8 Arrow Left Sensor 9 Menu Open/On Sensor 10 Arrow Right Sensor 11 Main LED Indicator 12 Sensor LED Indicators User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 12
Main LED Indicator Above the screen, you will see a LED (Light Emitting Diode). This light will change colour depending on the state the device is in.
Charging the Battery The easiest way to charge the battery is to connect the device to a computer using the included USB cable. Is it charging? You can tell if the device is charging by looking at the main LED indicator above the screen. While the battery is charging, the LED will be orange. As soon as the battery is fully charged, it will turn to green. If your device is turned off and you plug it in, the device and LED will turn on.
Battery Tips To stretch the most out of the battery, you can turn the stylus2, lights, and sound off. Learn more about these in Settings. Turning the Device On and Off Once the device has been charged, it is ready to be turned on and used. If the battery was fully empty when you began charging, the device will turn itself on when it can be used.
Turn the Device Off ÌÌTap on the lower ● sensor with your finger. The menu will open ÌÌChoose Menu>Turn Off from the bottom row in the menu. The device will start to power down and then turn off Using the Sensors The type of sensors used in the Digital Reader are called capacitive sensors. These work by sensing your fingertip through the plastic. This means that you don’t need to apply any pressure on the sensors; the contact of your skin to the plastic is enough.
Long Press – is when you touch a sensor and keep your finger on it for more than ½ a second.
Sensor Shortcuts All the shortcuts for the sensors are listed below Do To Tap ▶ Move Selection Box Right Turn 1 Page Forward Long Press ▲ Move Selection Box to Top of column Turn 5 Pages Backward Long Press ▼ Move Selection Box to Bottom of column Turn 5 Pages Forward Long Press ◀ Move Selection Box to Start of Row Turn 5 Pages Backward Long Press ▶ Move Selection Box to End of Row Turn 5 Pages Forward Hold side ● and Tap ▼or ▶ Find Next Hyperlink Hold side● and Tap ▲ or ◀ Find Previous Hyper
Sensor Shortcuts All the shortcuts for the sensors are listed below Do To Hold ▼ and Tap another ▼ Unlock Sensors SD Cards and Internal Memory The device has limited internal memory that is used to run the system and applications on the device. Your files, folders, iRex Companion Software, and settings are saved directly to the SD card. This has a big advantage to it; when you remove the SD card, all your information stays securely with you and not on the device.
Important! Always ‘Safely Remove’ the SD Card Never remove the SD card while the device or Companion Software is busy. If the card is removed information on the card could be lost or corrupted. You can Safely Remove the SD card from the device by selecting Menu>Safely Remove from the bottom row. A message will be displayed when it is safe to remove the card from the device.
Menus, Status Area, and Browsing Folders The Menu The menu contains all the tools and functions that can be used on the device. Two rows in the menu will always be available when you open it: General and Task Manager. The rest of the menu will be filled with functions that are dependent on the type of document or application that is open.
Selecting a Function from the Menu with the sensors ÌÌTap your finger on a ▲,▼,◀, or ▶ sensor to move the selection box around the function you wish to select ÌÌTap one of the ● sensors on the side to select the function with the stylus2 ÌÌTap on the function you wish to select with the stylus Cancel Opening of Menu or Selecting a Function ÌÌHold your finger on the sensor for longer than 2½ seconds and the action will be ignored User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S o
General Menu Functions Anytime you open the menu, you will always have a group called ‘General’, and it will always show the same functions. Home Shows the Home screen Rotate Rotates the screen, menu, and sensors from landscape to portrait and from portrait to landscape Sensors2 Locks/unlocks the sensors.
Task Manager Menu The task manager row is a fast way to switch between open files, applications, and the last opened folder Return to Folder Returns to the last folder that was opened. If you last used Home to open a file, it will take you back to Home. The Status Area The status area has icons that tell you the status of the device. For example; if the battery is low or the memory card is full, you will see it appear in the status area.
Symbols in the Status Area the status area will display information about the device Icon Meaning Menu2 The stylus will open and close the menu using this icon Memory Level The memory card is almost or completely full Inbox Indicates that the Inbox has new deliveries (see Inbox) Stylus Mode2 Shows what mode the stylus is: pencil/eraser/pan/pointer/zoom selector/look up Browsing Folders Since the SD card can be organized in a folder structure, it is useful to be able to browse them.
Select a File or Folder ÌÌTap your finger on a ▲,▼,◀,or ▶ sensor to move the selection box around the folder you wish to select Files and Folders that are Out of View Sometimes you will have more files and folders that fit onto the screen. You will know this because at the top of the screen is a number (for example 1-25 of 100). This tells you that there are 75 more files or folders out of view.
Moving Files and Folders into View using the Sensors ÌÌMove the selection box around a folder on the bottom row ÌÌTap one more time on the ▼ sensor and the screen will display the next group of items ÌÌThe same works if you go to the top row and tap on the ▲ to show the previous group of items Moving Files and Folders into View using the Stylus2 ÌÌTap the arrow bar below or above the icons with the stylus ÌÌThe screen will display the next or previous group of items Advanced Scrolling Tips using the Sensor
Opening Files and Folders When you open a folder, you will see the contents inside of that folder. There will always be one icon at the very start, the Up icon ( ). This icon will help you move out of folders and up to the previous level. Above the contents of the folder, you will see a breadcrumb path that has been following your movements, making it easy to see what the previous levels are.
Home The Home screen is where you will find all the applications and shortcuts to special folders that are on the device. You can also place your own shortcuts on the Home screen. Documents Displays all the files and folders that are on the SD card. From here, you can open files, organize your Documents, and delete items from it. (see Documents). Inbox A shortcut to the Inbox where subscriptions and other news is saved (see Inbox).
Documents ‘Documents’ shows all the files and folders that are stored on the SD card. It uses a folder structure to help organize your books, newspapers, documents… pretty much everything you can put on the card. You could consider it the content browser of the device. Functions in the Documents Menu While you are browsing the documents on the device, you will have access to a menu full of tools to work with the files and folders.
Functions in the Documents Menu While you are browsing the documents on the device, you will have access to a menu full of tools to work with the files and folders.
Changing the Views The device can display the content of your documents in two different ways: as thumbnails or as a detailed list. The view you have chosen will be used for all the folders on the device. Change the view ÌÌChoose Menu> and choose the view layout you wish to use from the Views group Sorting the Views It’s sometimes useful to sort the contents in order to find something more quickly. You can sort the content by Name, Author, Size, Type, and Date.
Creating Shortcuts Another way to quickly access the files and folders in Documents is by creating shortcuts to them on the Home screen. These shortcuts are unique to the SD card. If you remove the card, you also remove the shortcuts from the Home. When you insert a different card, you will see the shortcuts from the new card appear. If you delete, rename, or move the file/folder, the shortcut will no longer work because the Digital Reader cannot find it anymore.
Inbox The Inbox is where all of the subscriptions and other news are delivered and saved. If you already have, or will be interested in, subscribing to newspapers or other services, this is a chapter worth paying attention to. To use the Inbox, please follow the steps below to create an account and activate the Inbox on the device. 1. Sign up for an account ÌÌGo to https://myirex.irexnet.
Help Help is another one of the pre-made folders that came with your device and is part of Documents. It contains User Manuals as well as Quick Reference Guides in all the supported languages. You probably don’t need to use up space to keep the same manual in all the different languages, so this is a good place to practice deleting files.
Dictionaries2 In order for a dictionary to work on this device, it must be a Mobipocket dictionary and it must be saved in the location System/Dictionaries on the SD card. You can purchase a dictionary online or download a free sample from www.mobipocket.com. You will probably use the dictionaries the most when you are reading other documents and need to look up a word. For this, you will use the Look Up function found in the menu for your document.
WritePads2 WritePads are pre-made, blank papers that you can write on. There are two types of WritePads you can choose from; single sheets or pads of paper. Each time you open an original WritePad, a blank copy is created for you to write on, leaving the original in place to use again. Using WritePads When you open a WritePad, it will actually open up a copy for you to write on. This way you will always have the blank original on hand to make another copy from the next time.
Navigating and Reading a Document Reading files is probably what you will spend the most time doing when you use the Digital Reader. To help you get the most out of the device, this chapter will describe how to navigate a document by flipping and finding specific pages, using bookmarks, and making notes on a document. There’s also information about zooming and changing the view of a document at the end.
Turning Pages The best way to turn pages is by using the sensors. You are able to turn single pages by tapping and 5 pages by long pressing. Page Turning with Sensors Do To Tap ▼ or ▶ Turn 1 Page Forward Tap ▲ or ◀ Turn 1 Page Backward Long Press ▼ or ▶ Turn 5 Pages Forward Long Press ▲ or ◀ Turn 5 Pages Backward Page Progress Bar Documents will always have a page progress bar at the bottom of the screen.
Bookmarks in the Page Progress Bar As you make bookmarks in a document, they will appear as small marks above the page progress bar. Some bookmarks might have already been made by the publisher of the document. If you have a stylus2, you can tap on them and the document will turn to that page. Jumping Pages2 The Jump To function allows you to jump to specific pages in the document by typing in the page number.
Zooming and Page Format Tools ( only support full screen) Changing the appearance of the document on the screen is very easy to do. You will find that there are many different zooming options, and the best thing is… the document will remember what you use so the next time you open it, it still looks the same as when it was closed.
Zooming and Page Formats The available zooming and page layouts are below Menu Action Zoom 75%-200% Zooms the document using a specific zoom factor Selection Zoom2 Use the stylus to create a bounding box around the area that should be zoomed Pan Pan can be used when the document has been zoomed.
Making a Zoom Selection2 If you want to zoom into a specific area of a page, you will use the Selection Zoom function.
Panning with the Stylus2 The page must first be zoomed in before you are able to pan it. You can then use the stylus to ‘drag’ the page on the screen to position it.
Changing Document Views Reading View Reading view is the normal view that is used to read a document in.
Page Thumbnail View A thumbnail of every page in a document is made and saved in the Page Thumbnail view. You can quickly browse through them and then select the page you wish to read. If a page has been bookmarked, a small bookmark is also indicated on the thumbnail.
All Bookmarks View The Bookmark view is similar to the page thumbnail view, but it only contains thumbnails of the pages that have bookmarks on them. From this view, you can select and flip to a bookmarked page. You can also delete bookmarked pages (except the locked ones) from this view.
Table of Contents View Some PDF documents come with additional information that the device can use to generate a Table of Contents for you automatically. If this is possible with your document, this option will be active in the menu. You can use the Table of Contents by tapping on the text with the stylus or by selecting and opening them with the sensors.
Actively Working with a Document By using the navigation features described above, you can easily read your documents on the device. This next section will make it fast and fun to actively work with documents. Writing on Documents2 One of the great features of the Digital Reader 1000 S is that you can use the stylus to write on your PDF documents and images. This makes it easy to markup and revise things such as letters, business documents, or even your to-do lists.
Writing Tools These writing tools can be used to make notes on your documents Menu Action Pencil Switches the stylus into a pencil that you can use to write Eraser Switches the stylus into an eraser to remove pencil marks Sizes 7 pencil sizes are available for writing with Colours At the moment, there is only a black pencil colour to use for the pencil tool User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 50
Creating and Deleting Bookmarks By creating bookmarks in your documents, you can find the pages again quickly, and in a few different ways. They will be displayed in the page progress bar at the bottom of the document as well as collected in the Bookmark View. Some publishers have included their own bookmarks in the documents already. While you are free to add and remove the bookmarks you’ve made yourself, you cannot remove the ones made by the publisher.
Bookmarking Menu Options Menu Action Add Bookmark Bookmarks the current page of the document Delete Bookmark Deletes the bookmark of the current page Finding a Word in the Text2 If there is a particular word you are looking for in the body of the text, you can begin a search to find it quicker. Be sure to have your stylus handy because it will require some typing and tapping.
Starting a Search ÌÌChoose Menu>Find Word from the Actions row.
Looking Up Words2 The Look Up in Dictionary feature allows you to look up words in your text using the dictionaries that are in the Dictionary folder. It doesn’t just search one dictionary; it searches all of them that are in the folder. The result is a list of dictionaries containing a result that you can open and read.
Changing Font Sizes A few document formats allow you to change the size of the font instead of zooming in on it. This changes the length of the document, which, on one hand, makes it hard to have accurate bookmarks and thumbnails, but on the other hand, the font is the right size for anyone’s eyes. It’s a trade off, but in the end, readability always seems to win. Change the size of the font by choosing Menu>Font Sizes from the Tools row and then selecting your preferred font size.
Using Hyperlinks Many documents these days have hyperlinks that let you open new documents or jump to other places in the same document. You can tap with the stylus on a hyperlink to follow it, or select and open it using the sensors.
Jumping to Previous using the sensors ÌÌHold one side ● and tap the other side ● Jumping to Previous or Next using the Menu ÌÌChoose Menu> and select one of the following options from the Actions row: Page History in the Menu You will find a Next and Previous function in the Menu Menu Action Jump to Next Turns to the next page in the page history Jump to Previous Turns back to the previous page in the page history Closing a Task (an open document or application) There are two ways a document can be clos
Settings Inside the Settings, you will find all the ways you can personalize your device and make it work the best for you. These settings are saved to the SD card and are unique to the card. You can easily change and save all the settings (with the exception of Time and Date) with the included iRex Companion Software. It may take a few seconds for the device to save and change your settings.
Using the Sensors to Fill in Settings Action Result Tap a side ● Click a button Check/uncheck boxes Tap ▲ or ▼ Move Selection Box Up and Down Tap ◀ or ▶ Move Selection Box Left and Right Device Settings The Device settings are the essential settings that will help make using this device even more enjoyable. You will find that you can change the language, set the time and date, and choose the screen rotation direction.
Language You can choose to have your device interface in English, German, French, or Dutch. Time and Date By setting the time and date, you will be able to sort your files and folders and find your documents even faster.
Change the Date without a Stylus ÌÌMove the selection box around the date box ÌÌTap any side ● to select the field and an option box will appear ÌÌChoose the date and tap a side ● sensor to select it Rotation When you rotate the device interface, the screen will turn either clockwise or anti-clockwise. This setting allows you to choose which direction it rotates so you can hold the device in the direction that is most comfortable for you.
Lights This setting is for the green lights next to the sensor panels; it will not affect the light at the top of the screen. You can choose between On and Off. Sensors2 This setting determines what sensor areas will lock when the Sensor lock is activated. Locking the sensors will help prevent accidentally flipping pages or opening menus when you are holding the device or using the stylus to write. Sound The ‘beep’ you hear when using the sensors can be controlled with this setting.
with the stylus, there is a calibration exercise you can use. Calibrating the Stylus ÌÌTap Calibrate Stylus and follow the instructions given on the screen SD Card Properties You can see how much space is remaining on the SD Card, erase the contents of the card, or reset the settings in the SD Card Properties section. Card Storage Capacity This meter will tell you how much used space and remaining space is left on the SD card.
iRex Companion Software It is very important that you use the included iRex Companion Software to transfer and edit your files and folders. This is because the device and application need to work together in order to transfer and create information for the files. By using the application, you will ensure that your files stay intact and are not at risk of being damaged or losing information. The iRex Companion Software has been saved on the SD card that was included with the device.
Moving Files and Folders ÌÌFind and select the file or folder you wish to copy ÌÌClick the ‘Move to…’ button ÌÌIn the pop-up, choose the location you wish to move the item to Note: moving a folder to the device is not allowed because the database information the device needs cannot be created. You can solve this by first creating a new folder and moving the files from the computer to the new folder.
Export Handwritten Notes ÌÌFind and select the document that has the handwriting ÌÌClick the ‘Export MyScript Notes’ button ÌÌChoose the location to save it Using the Inbox In order to receive software updates, new user manuals, e-Paper subscriptions, and other information, you will need to activate the Inbox of your device. To activate the Inbox, you will need to create and activate an account online and then enter the details into the settings in the device. 1.
Changing your Password If you wish to change your password used for the Inbox account, you must do this online and then save the new changes to the device settings.
Creating Duplicates and Back-Ups It’s often a good idea to make regular back-ups of your files. Or perhaps you wish to transfer everything from one card to another card. There is a function that will copy all your files, folders, settings, and the iRex Companion Software to another location for you.
Extra Device Information Product Specification 10.2 inch Electronic Paper Display 1024 x 1280 pixels 16-level grey scale Freescale i.
Troubleshooting My device doesn’t want to turn on Is the battery charged? The battery can be charged by connecting the device to a computer with the USB cable. Did you hold your finger on the correct sensor for the correct time? Touch your finger on the lower, middle sensor (the one with the little iRex logo above it) until you hear a beep and see the screen turn on.
I see text and images on the screen, but the device doesn’t seem to work Is the battery charged? If the battery runs out, the image will still remain on the screen. Connect the device to a power source to charge the battery and then turn it on again. Is the device frozen? If the device has a full battery and still won’t respond, you can reset it by gently pressing the reset button on the bottom of the device with the tip of the stylus or ballpoint pen.
I opened my document on my computer but I don’t see my handwritten notes. Did you use the iRex Companion Software to merge the document? The Companion Software will merge the handwritting to the document so you are able to view it on a computer. How do I reset the device? There is a small reset button located on the bottom of the device. Use the tip of the stylus or a ballpoint pen and very gently press the button.
Icon Index Home Icons Dictionaries2 Inbox Documents Settings Help WritePads2 Status Area Indicators Battery Level Menu Inbox Sensor Lock2 Memory Stylus Mode2 (pencil, eraser, pan, pointer, zoom selector, look-up) User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only 73
General Menu and Task Manager Icons Home Safely Remove SD Card Return to Folder Sensor Lock2 Rotate Turn Off Documents Icons Add Shortcut Sort by Size Delete Sort by Type Open Up a Level Sort by Author View Detailed List Sort by Date View Thumbnails User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only 74
Documents Icons Sort by Name Reading Icons Add Bookmark Page Flow Continuous Back Page Flow Normal Bookmark View Page Thumbnail View Bookmarking Tools Pan Close Pencil2 Delete Bookmark Pencil Colour2 (black) Eraser2 Pencil Sizes2 (1-7) User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only 75
Reading Icons Find Word Reading View Fit on Screen Selection Zoom2 Font Tools Table of Contents View Font Sizes (1-14) Writing Tools2 Full Screen Zoom (75%, 100%, 150%, 200%) Hide Margins Zooming Tools Jump to Next Jump to Previous User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only 76
Settings Icons About Personal Preferences Device Settings SD Card Properties User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 77
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