EBOOK-EB7C USER MANUAL | Laser

EBOOK-EB7C USER MANUAL

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Please read carefully before use


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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions and Precautions ........................................................................ 4

What’s in the Box ...................................................................................................................... 5

Product Connections and Use ................................................................................................... 6

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT ........................................................................................ 7

1. Power On/Power Off ......................................................................................................... 7

2. Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................................ 7

3. Initial Charge and Subsequent Charges ............................................................................. 8

4. Recharging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 8

5. Default folders ................................................................................................................... 8

6. Using the Micro-SD Card (Not Included) ........................................................................... 8

MAIN MENU .............................................................................................................................. 9

1. Browser History ................................................................................................................. 9

2. e-Book .............................................................................................................................. 10

2.1 Viewing eBooks .............................................................................................................. 11

3. Music Player..................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Media Library options .................................................................................................... 12

3.2 Music Playback Screen .................................................................................................. 13

3.3 Music Playback Options ................................................................................................. 13

4. Photo Viewer ................................................................................................................... 15

5. Video ................................................................................................................................ 16

5.1 Video Playback Options ................................................................................................. 16

6. Explorer ............................................................................................................................ 17

7. User Manual .................................................................................................................... 18

8. Settings ............................................................................................................................ 18

9. File Mangaement ............................................................................................................. 19

9.1 Connect e-Book With The PC......................................................................................... 19

9.2 Manage files .................................................................................................................. 19


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9.3 File Support ................................................................................................................... 19

How to download DRM eBooks .............................................................................................. 19

Purchase eBooks from Borders® ............................................................................................. 20

Hints and tips for using Adobe® .......................................................................................... 20

Trouble-shooting ..................................................................................................................... 20

Technical Specifications* ........................................................................................................ 21

Supported file types ............................................................................................................ 21

Available accessories ............................................................................................................... 22

Contact information ................................................................................................................ 22


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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

- Read all instructions carefully before use.

- Retain manuals for future reference.

- Use this product only in the manner described.

- Only use a water-dampened soft-cloth to clean the surface of this product.

- Use electronic devices in well ventilated areas & not exposed to excess vibration.

- The following will damage this product: any liquid such as water or moisture, extreme

heat; cold; humidity, dusty or sandy environments.

- Only place this device on stable surfaces and ensure that any attached cables are secure

and will not cause the device to fall.

- If charging is required, it is recommended to thoroughly charge electronic devices for the

first time overnight. Subsequent charges can be as needed. During charging, or extended

use, the product may become warm.

- There are no user serviceable parts in this product.

- Un-authorized attempts to dismantle or repair this product will void product warranty and

may result in dangerous electric shock.

- Do not use this product if you are in control of dangerous machinery such as a motor

vehicle.

- Remove any power or data cords by pulling them from the plug and not the cord.

- Using this device near other electronic devices may cause interference.


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WHAT’S IN THE BOX 1 x Laser EBOOK-EB7C e-Book READER

1 x Earphones

1 x USB cable

1 x User Manual (this document)


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PRODUCT CONNECTIONS AND USE


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Name Description

1. Power On/Off: Turns the device ON, OFF or sleep mode.

2. Directional LEFT & RIGHT Move cursors Left/Right and turn pages

3. Directional UP & DOWN

Move cursors Up/Downwards, turn to

previous/next page when reading and select

previous and next song during music playback

4. Return Cancel a selection or to return to previous menu.

5. Headphone jack Connect to earphones or other audio devices

6. USB port Connect to PC or charger

7. Micro SD card slot Expand Storage by inserting Micro SD cards

8. Enter Confirms selection or opens files

9. Zoom Zoom in and out on eBooks or Images

10. VOL + Increase volume

11. VOL - Decrease volume

12. Rotate Rotate the page when reading

13. Reset button Restart the reader if experiencing abnormal

operation.

14. DC port Charge the eBook reader using a compatible AC

charger

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

1. Power On/Power Off

When the device is powered off, press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn it on.

When the device is powered on, press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn it off.

2. Connecting to a Computer

Turn the player on, and then connect the player to the PC with the USB cable (included). The PC will detect

the eBook reader as a standard USB mass storage device as soon as it is connected. The Micro SD card slot

will only be displayed if a card is inserted. EBook functions are not accessible when connected to a PC


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3. Initial Charge and Subsequent Charges

We recommend that your first three charges are up to 12 hours each. This will help optimise battery life as

well as provide a longer usage time. Subsequent charges only need up to 5 hours.

4. Recharging the Battery

This player is powered by a special Li-ion polymer rechargeable battery and can operate continuously for over

7-8 hours when reading an e-Book. When the battery becomes weak, connect the USB cable to your device

via the USB port. It normally takes about 4-5 hours for a full recharge.

5. Default folders

The standard default folders are:

Adobe® Digital Editions, Audio, Digital Editions, Free e-Books, My Books, Picture and Video.

The e-book uses these folders to arrange files and stored data. Please do not delete these folders. In the

event that the folders are deleted by mistake, they will be automatically re-created each time the unit is

powered on (deleted content will not be restored). Please use the file structure provided by using the

corresponding folders for your data e.g. store videos in the video folder and so on.

6. Using the Micro-SD Card (Not Included)

This e-book supports micro-SD memory cards up to 16GB capacity for storing thousands of books, music and

pictures. To begin operation, slide the micro-SD card into the slot. The contacts of the card should face down

away from the screen when inserting. Push the card gently until it clicks into place. To eject the card, just

push it in slightly and it will spring back out.

Note1: Default folders are created on the e-book and also on the micro-SD card. In this event it is possible to

see two folders with the same name during navigation.

Note 2: If files are saved and used from the micro-SD card, they will still be displayed in “Browser History” list

even if the micro-SD card is removed but they cannot be opened until the card is inserted again.


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MAIN MENU

The Main Menu consists of the following sections:

1) Browser History

2) eBook

3) Music

4) Photo

5) Video

6) Explorer

7) User Manual

8) Settings

1. Browser History

Browser History: This will display your recently viewed files.

Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Browser History" and press the Enter button to enter. Then press

UP/DOWN button to select the option you want and press the Power button to enter/open the document.

Press the Enter button to display the management list and select the option Del: delete selected enter,

Delete All: delete all entries on list or exit: exit the option list.

Historical records are only deleted in this menu.

Press Return button to return to the previous menu.


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2. e-Book

Press UP/DOWN buttons to select e-Book and

press the Enter button to enter.

5 options for displaying the eBook order is shown.

1. By File name:

Displays all the eBook in order as per the

file name for each file.

2. By Title:

Displays all the eBooks stored on your

reader (including the SD card in fitted) in

title order.

3. By Author:

Displays all the eBooks stored on your

reader in by Author.

Note: This selection requires the Authors

details to be added in the files properties.

Not all file types support this option.

4. By Thumbnail:

Displays the eBooks stored on your reader

as Book Covers.

Note: note all files support this option.

5. MediaLib Update:

This option updates the files stored on

your reader and the Micro SD card if

fitted.

Select the eBook to be viewed by one of the above methods by using the up and down buttons.

Press the Enter button once the desired file is highlighted.


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2.1 Viewing eBooks

When view an eBook you can use the buttons to access the following features or submenus.

Button Action

Return Returns screen to previous menu

Up & Down Selects next or previous page or section to display

Left & Right Selects next or previous page or section to display

Rotate Rotates the display between portrait and landscape.

Press the Zoom button to display the Zoom options

Option Action

Scale to S Scales font to small

Scale to M Scales font to medium

Scale to L Scales font to large

Scale to XL Scales font to extra large

Use the up and down buttons to select the correct option and then press the enter button to

confirm.

Note: High resolution and graphic rich files may take a few second to resize after option is selected.

Press the Enter button to display the following options.

Option Action

Jump to Page Use the left, right, up and down buttons to select the page number to

jump to and then press the Enter button.

Save Mark* Saves the current page as bookmark.

Load Mark* Jump to a previously Saved Mark.

Del Mark* Deletes previously save Marks.

Browser Mode Auto: Pages are turned automatically at preset

intervals.

Manual: Pages must be turned manually when

required.

Flip Time Select the time to automatically turn the pages when browser mode is

set to Auto. 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 seconds.

Information Displays information about the current file you are viewing (if data is

available).

Table of Contents Displays the table of contents for the current eBook. (if included). Use

the Up, Down, Left and Right button to highlight a chapter then press

Enter to select.

*Note: Marks are saved for each book. Up to 5 marks can be saved for each book. When the limit is

reached, the oldest mark will be deleted in favour of the new Mark.


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3. Music Player

Use the Up/Down Left/Right button to select the Music icon in the main menu.

Press the Enter button to confirm the selection.

3.1 Media Library options

Use the Up/Down button to select the option and then press the Enter button to confirm the

selection.

Option Description

Resume Play Resumes the playback of the last selected track

All Music Displays all music files stored on the reader and SD card (if fitted).

Artist* Displays all tracks in order “By Artist”

Album* Displays all music files in order “By Album”

Genre* Displays all music files in order “By Genre”

My Favourite** Displays all music files tagged as “Favourite”

Dir List Use the Up/Down & Left/Back button to navigate through all the folders

on the reader (and Micro SD card if fitted) to display music files. Press

the Enter button to play the selected file.

Hold Recollection Displays the breakpoint for the last 3 songs.

MediaLib Update Use this option to update the Media Library list. Recommended after

adding new files to reader or inserting new Micro SD card.

* These fields require information to be included in the files ID3 tag. Files that do not have this

information included may not be displayed in some option. Please use DIR List option to view folder

containing untagged files.

** File can be tagged as “Favourites” in any listing by tapping the ON/OFF button briefly and the

pressing the enter button to confirm adding file as “Favourite”.

Note: Copy protected files will be displayed but will report “Play Error” when playback is attempted.

DRM protected music files cannot be played on this reader.


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3.2 Music Playback Screen

Number Description

1 Current Play mode

2 Current Repeat Mode

3 Track number of total in

folder/List

4 Current Bit Rate

5 Time

6 Current EQ setting

7 Battery Status Icon

8 Track Name

9 Artist Name

10 Album Name

11 Status Bar

12 Current time code

13 Play/Pause

14 Total time of track

15 Current Volume Settings

16 Lyrics for Current track*

*A separate Lyric (.LRC) file must be in the same

folder as the music file to be displayed. Music

file and Lyric file must have the same name.

EG: MUSIC_FILE.MP3 must be accompanied by

the file MUSIC_FILE.LRC for the lyrics to be

displayed.

3.3 Music Playback Options

The following buttons can be used during music playback.

Button Action

Left Go to previous audio track

Right Go to next audio tack

Return Go back to previous screen

Power ON/OFF Press to play/pause current audio track. Press and hold to turn the eBook reader

OFF.

Rotate Not used in Music playback


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VOL + Increase volume

VOL- Decrease volume

Zoom Not used in Music playback

Enter Press to display playback options See below

Up Not used in Music playback

Down Not used in Music playback

By pressing the enter button during music playback you will get the following options.

Use the Up/Down and Left/Right button to navigate through and select options. Press the Enter

button to confirm selection or press the Return button to cancel and exit menu.

Option Description

Repeat mode Once Plays current music file only

Repeat Repeats current music file

All Plays all music files in list/Folder

All Repeat Players and repeats all music files in list/Folder

Intro Plays the first 10 second of each music file in the current folder/list.

Play Mode In Order Plays the Music files in order as per folder/list

Shuffle Randomises the player order of folder/list

MS EQ 3D Audio is played in 3D

Bass Audio is played with the bass emphasised

LEQ “Equivalent Continuous Noise Level”

EQ Sel Select a preset or create your own equaliser setting for music playback. Select from

the following options.

NORMAL MS EQ ROCK POP

CLASSIC BASS JAZZ USER EQ

User EQ Setup Use the Left/Right button to select the EQ band to adjust and then use the

Up/Down button to change the frequency response. When complete, use the

Left/Right button to select the “YES” icon and then press the Enter Button to

confirm the changes or the “NO” to cancel and return to the music playback screen.

Display Lyric Displays lyric files for current track if available

Closed Turns Lyric files display OFF.


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4. Photo Viewer

Use the Up/Down Left/Right button to select the Photo icon in the main menu.

Press the Enter button to confirm the selection.

Use the Up/Down button to navigate to the folder

that contains the pictures to be viewed and then press

the Enter button to select.

Use the Up/Down button to select the picture to be

viewed and then press the Enter button.

Press the Zoom button to cycle through the zoom

options for the viewer.

Press the Enter button to select the Slideshow settings

for the images. Available times are

5, 10 or 20 seconds or OFF.

Note: Pictures are displayed in their native orientation.

Landscape pictures will be displayed across the centre

screen. To make best use of the screen, the orientation

of the image can be changed on a person computer.


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5. Video

Use the Up/Down Left/Right button to select the Photo icon in the main menu.

Press the Enter button to confirm the selection. Use the Up/Down button to navigate to the folder

that contains the pictures to be viewed and then press the Enter button to select.

Use the Up/Down button to navigate

to the folder that contains the pictures

to be viewed and then press the Enter

button to select.

The playback bar is shown when any

button is pressed.

Number Description

1 Play/Pause Icon

2 Current time code

3 Playback status bar

4 File name

5 Total playback time

6 Current volume level

7 Battery Status Icon

Press the ON/OFF button to pause or

restart playback.

Use the VOL+ or VOL- button to

increase or decrease volume level as

desired.

All video files are played in landscape

mode automatically.

5.1 Video Playback Options

By pressing the enter button during music playback you will get the following options.

Use the Up/Down and Left/Right button to navigate through and select options. Press the Enter

button to confirm selection or press the Return button to cancel and exit menu.


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Option Description

Subtitle

Language

Certain video formats support the use of separate subtitle files to be displayed

while video is played back. Available languages will depend on available files

on the reader. Files must be in the same file as the original video file.

Select Time

Play

Use the Left/Right button to select the value to adjust and then use the

Up/Down button to change the hour/hour minute/minute. When complete,

use the Left/Right button to select the “YES” icon and then press the Enter

Button to confirm. Player will screen.

Playback Size Normal Displays file in native ratio but zooms to size of screen

Original Size Displays the video in native size. (if smaller than display)

Full Screen Stretches video to fill screen (Some distortion may be noticed)

Audio Track Certain video formats support the use of separate or embedded audio tracks

to be played during video playback. Available languages will depend on

available files/tracks on the file or reader.

6. Explorer

Use the Up/Down Left/Right button to select the Explorer icon in the main menu. Press the Enter

button to confirm the selection.

Use the Up/Down button to navigate to the folder you wish

to view the content of and then press the Enter button to

select.

Use the Up/Down buttons to locate the file and then press

the Enter button.

Use the Left/Right buttons to scroll through the file list a

page at a time.

The Explorer will automatically launch the correct viewer for

the type of file you have selected.

Press the Return button in any view to return to the Explorer

window.

Files can be deleted through the Explorer by using the

Up/Down buttons to select the file and then press the

ON/OFF button. Press the Enter button confirm deletion or

press the Left/Right button to highlight the “NO” option and

then press the Enter button.

IMPORTANT: Files deleted from the eBook reader cannot be recovered please delete files with care.


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7. User Manual

An electronic copy of this manual has been stored on this eBook for your review. Simply choose this option

from the main menu, and press the M button to enter.

8. Settings

Press UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setting" icon

and press the enter button to select.

Press UP/DOWN button to select the option and

press the Enter button to confirm.

Please see below for the settings details.

Option Description

Display Settings Light Time

Set the time for the backlight to turn off after last button

press. Options are 5, 10, 15, 20 & 30 seconds or Always on.

Brightness Sets the backlight brightness. Options are level One, Two,

Three, Four or Five.

System Settings Restorable Restores the eBook Reader to factory Defaults.

Key Lock

Time Sets the

Language Support multi-language such as Chinese, English, and German and so on.

System information Displays System information.

AutoShut time Sets the Auto Shut off time. 3, 5 and 20 minute options or no Auto shutdown.

Time Set Time and Date.

Calender Display the Calender.


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9. File Mangaement

9.1 Connect e-Book With The PC

Connect the USB cable provided to a spare USB port on your computer and then the other end to the

USB port on the e-Book. The PC will automatically load the drivers and connect with the reader. The

Reader will display a USB icon on its screen when connected.

The reader will be displayed as 2 removable disks. The first will be the onboard storage. The second

will be the Micro SD card slot on the reader. The second will only be accessible when there is a card

in the slot.

9.2 Manage files

When the reader is connected and correctly identified by the PC, you will see it in "My computer"

window. You can move, copy or delete files or folders through computer. The e-book id locked

during this operation. After you disconnect the equipment from PC safely, the e-book will be

unlocked automatically.

9.3 File Support

The player supports the following file types:

• eBook: TXT, HTML, EPUB, PDF, PDB, DOC, RTF.

• Video: RM, RMVB, 3GP, FLV, AVI, MP4, VOB, MPEG, ASF.

• Music: MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE.

• Images: JPEG (jpg), BMP.

NOTE: RTF and DOC formats must be under 500KB in size.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD DRM EBOOKS 1. Using your computer, log on to http://www.Adobe®.com and use the search field to find the software

download “Adobe® Digital Editions” and complete the instillation process.

2. After the instillation, register for an account. You can then use this account to download a test files and

check you instillation if required. Further eBooks are available at

http://www.Adobe®.com/products/digitaleditions/library.

3. When downloading DRM eBooks from the above link, a progress bar will appear. Once completed the

finished eBook can then be transferred to your EBOOK-EB7C eBook reader

4. Turn your EBOOK-EB7C eBook reader on and connect the eBook reader to the PC using the supplied USB

cable and begin the U-Disk function.


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5. RK BOOK will now be shown in the Bookshelves of Adobe® Digital Editions. You can now drag and drop

you downloaded books to the e-Book Reader to begin the transfer to the EBOOK-EB7C eBook reader.

6. The transferred eBook can now be found in the Digital editions folder for viewing.

PURCHASE EBOOKS FROM BORDERS® 1. Download and installs Adobe® Digital Editions as described earlier.

2. Visit Borders® online and create an account to purchase you eBooks here

http://www.borders.com.au/register.

3. Search through the eBooks section, choose and purchase an eBook.

4. Open the “My eLibrary” page on the Borders® website to confirm your purchase.

5. Click the “Download file. (Adobe® Digital Edition users) link under the “open book” button.

6. Save the file to your computer.

7. Double click on the downloaded file and select “Adobe® Digital Editions” from the “open with” window.

8. Adobe® Digital Editions should now launch and download the purchased book. When the download is

complete the book is displayed in the “Purchased” Bookshelf.

9. Connect the EBOOK-EB7C to the PC and transfer the eBook as described earlier.

Hints and tips for using Adobe®

1. Once the software has been downloaded and activated it is then registered to that computer’s user

name. Other user names will not be able to access the account.

2. Each account can activate six (6) eBook devices only. Subsequent activations will disable the account.

3. Once an eBook device is activated with a specific account, it can-not be activated with other accounts.

4. If you need to reset your eBook activation to create another account, you will need to power off and

power on the device while pressing the UP button for around 8 seconds to access the reset feature. Use

the directional pad, select DRM Hard Reset” and press the M button to confirm. Then input the password

8299 to clear the activation so a new account can be created. After powering off the unit one more time,

it can be used normally.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Problem Solution

The eBook will turn itself off after a few seconds Check that the battery is charged.

No volume is heard when playing music Adjust the volume level (Buttons 10 & 11)

Video playback is not smooth Resolution of video file may be too high. Reduce

resolution and video bitrates of file.

Screen is hard to see in bright light. Adjust the screen brightness in the system menu.

Avoid using the reader in direct sunlight.

EBook reader is taking a long time to charge. It is best to turn the eBook reader off to charge. The

Charging process takes much longer if eBook is in


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sleep mode or is turned on.

Large files take a long time to load. Large, graphics rich PDF documents can take several

seconds to load and to display the next page. If

possible locate a lower resolution file.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* Dimensions 205 X 128 X 11 mm Battery Type Lithium-Polymer

Weight 300 grams Battery capacity 3.7 v 2800mAh

Display 7” Colour TFT LCD Charge time 5 hours

Resolution 800 x 480 Battery duration* Music: up to 15 hours

Internal Storage 4GB Video : up to 5.5 hours

Expansion Up to 16GB Micro

SDHC

eBook viewing: up to 7

hours

CPU Type RK2729 Interface USB 2.0

CPU Speed 400MHz AC input (option) 5v DC @ 500milliamps AC

adaptor or USB charger * As continual improvements are made to this product, slight operational differences may occur. For the most

up-to-date manual please visit our website.

Supported file types

eBook: TXT, HTML, EPUB, PDF, PDB, DOC, RTF.

Video: RM, RMVB, 3GP, FLV, AVI, MP4, VOB, MPEG, ASF.

Music: MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE.

Images: JPEG (jpg), BMP.

Note:

• RTF and DOC formats must be smaller than 500KB in size.

• High resolution PDF, large and graphics rich documents may take a few moments to

process. Please be patient with these files.

• Video file resolution and bit rates should be kept as low as possible to ensure

smooth playback and reduce any sound sync issues. Video resolutions should be kept

to approximately the screen resolution. Some trial and error may be necessary to

find the best balance between files size and quality.


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AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

Speakers and earphones

http://www.laserco.net/products/pc-accessories/speakers

Chargers

http://www.laserco.net/products/pc-accessories/pc-accessories/detail/14/57

For other accessories and products

http://www.laserco.net

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information on this product and technical support please visit

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