eBook Reader
Instructional Manual
aluratek.com
AEBK01F
mnl M10138 Copyright © 2011 Aluratek, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Overview
1.2 Features
1.3 Package Contents
1.4 Product Overview - Front
1.5 Product Overview - Back
1.6 Product Overview - Bottom & Top
1.7 Product Overview - Power On to Enter Main Menu
1.8 Product Overview - Basic Operation
1.9 Product Overview - Reading Operation
Chapter 2: Operating Instructions
2.1 Charging the Battery
2.2 Inserting a Memory Card
2.3 Power On
2.4 To read an eBook on the included memory card
2.5 Finding and downloading free eBooks online
2.6 To copy an eBook to the Libre
2.7 Resetting your Libre
Chapter 3: Recent Readings
3.1 Recent Readings
Chapter 4: eBooks
4.1 To Read an eBook
4.2 To Go to a Particular Bookmark
4.3 To Bookmark a Page
4.4 To Remove Bookmark
4.5 To Search a Particular Keyword Within a Document
4.6 To Jump to a Certain Page
4.7 To Change a Font Size
4.8 To Setup Auto Turn Page
4.9 To Rotate
4.10 To Set the Codepage
4.11 To Set the Alignment
4.12 To Start / Stop Background Music
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Chapter 5: Pictures
5.1 To Display Picture
5.2 To Rotate a Picture
5.3 To Zoom In / Out
5.4 To View the Picture in Full Screen
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5.5 To Reset the Picture to the Original Size
5.6 To Setup Auto Turn Page (slide show)
5.7 To Start / Stop Background Music
Chapter 6: MP3 Player
6.1 To Play Music
6.2 To Show Playlist
6.3 To Turn Off LCD
6.4 To Select Play Mode (repeat one, repeat all, random)
6.5 To Start / Stop Background Music
6.6 To Show the Instruction of the Keys for the MP3 Control
Chapter 7: Settings
7.1 To Set the Language for the Unit
7.2 To Set Auto Power Off
7.3 To Set Auto Turn Page
7.4 To Set the Volume
7.5 To Set the Font
7.6 To Show the Serial Number of the Device
7.7 To Show the Battery Level
7.8 To Show the Internal Battery Memory Capacity / Usage
7.9 To Show the External SD Card Memory Capacity / Usage
7.10 To Show the Firmware Number of the Device
7.11 To Restore the System to Factory Default
7.12 To Upgrade the Firmware
7.13 Internal File Manager
7.14 SD Card File Manager
7.15 To Setup Background Music for the System
Chapter 8: Help
Technical Support
Radio and TV Interference Statement
Warranty
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Overview
Thank you for choosing Aluratek’s® LIBRE PRO eBook Reader. In addition to making sure only quality materials are used for manufacturing,
Aluratek® is also dedicated to provide the best customer satisfaction
and support.
The goal of Aluratek is to embody “Simple Elegance” in every product it
designs, manufactures and sells.
The product focus of Aluratek is to bring simple yet elegant connectivity solutions to the consumers to enhance their consumer electronics,
communications and computing experience. Each product is carefully
designed with the consumer in mind. Each product is solution-driven to
address the need of the consumers and deliberately planned to provide
the ultimate user experience.
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and / or any of
the devices it connects to.
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1.2 Features
• Supports EPUB, PDF, TXT*, FB2*, MOBI*, PRC*, RTF* electronic book
formats (* non DRM)
• Supports BMP, JPG, GIF, animated GIF picture format
• Content search for easy navigation between books and pages
• Bookmark and auto page turn function
• Adjustable font type and size
• Screen rotation support (portrait and landscape mode)
• Built-in MP3 player with background playback support
• SD card slot - up to 32GB
• Internal lithium-ion polymer battery (24 hrs continuous use / 2 weeks
standby time)
• Battery level indicator and low level warning
• 1 Year Warranty
1.3 Package Contents
Your order has been carefully packaged and inspected. The following
should be included in your package. Please inspect the contents of the
package to ensure that you have received all items and that nothing has
been damaged. If you discover a problem, please contact us immediately for assistance.
• Libre eBook Reader PRO
• USB Cable
• Earphones
• Power Adapter
• Hand Strap
• 2GB SD Card
• Carrying Case
• Quick Start Guide
• Download Guide
• Warranty / Registration Card
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1.4 Product Overview - Front
LED
Page
Turning
Slider
Previous
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Next
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Numeric
Keys
Up / Down /
Left / Right
Keypad
Menu
Font Size
Return / Back
Rotate
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.5 Product Overview - Back
Reset
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.6 Product Overview - Bottom & Top
Earphone JackPower
Mini USB PortSD Card Slot
1.7 Product Overview - Power On to Enter Main Menu
Recent Gelezen Items
eBooks
Afbeeldingen
MP3 Speler
Instellingen
Help
Press “Power” button 5 seconds to Power On
Press “Up / Down” keys to choose eBooks,
Music, Pictures or other functions
Press “OK” to enter
Press “Esc” to return to previous
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1.8 Product Overview - Basic Operation
Instellingen
Gebruikersinstellingen
Systeeminstellingen
Interne Bestandsbeheerder
SD-kaart Bestandsbeheerder
Achtergrondmuziek
1.9 Product Overview - Reading Operation
Press “Up / Down” keys to choose the
item required
Press “OK” to enter
Press “Esc” to return to previous
Functie
Lijst van Bladwijzers
Maak een Bladwijzer van deze Pagina
Zoeken
Ga naar
Instellingen
Page Turning Slider
Next Page
Previous Page
Zoom In / Out text or pictures
Esc
Rotate
Function
Bookmark List
Bookmark Page
Find
{
Jump To
Settings
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Chapter 2: Operating Instructions
2.1 Charging the Battery:
The battery is not fully charged and it is highly recommended that you
charge your LIBRE before you begin using it.
Note: Using the LIBRE “out of the box” will not harm the device. You
will experience reduced battery life as the unit will not be fully charged.
Connect the power adapter to the LIBRE’s USB port and you will see
an animation of a battery charging on the LIBRE’s display. Please
charge the battery for a minimum of four (4) hours using the power
adapter. You may also charge the battery by connecting your LIBRE
to the USB port of your PC using the USB cable included with your
LIBRE. However, using this method will extend the charging time to
approximately seven (7) hours.
Please note, the animation simply informs the user that the LIBRE is
in charging mode. Please do not rely on the animation to verify the
battery level. To verify the battery level, please go to the Main Menu,
select Settings, System Settings and then Battery.
2.2 Powering On your LIBRE:
To properly power ON your LIBRE for the rst time, press and hold the
POWER button until you see the Aluratek logo on the LIBRE’s display then
release. The Main Menu should appear in approximately one minute.
To power the LIBRE ON or OFF for everyday use, simply press and
release the POWER button. Please DO NOT hold down or press the
POWER button repeatedly, the LIBRE will not respond properly.
To extend battery life, you can set the LIBRE to power OFF automatically
after 3 to 30 minutes. From the Main Menu, go to “Settings”, then “User
Settings” and select “Auto Power Off”. You may select from the following choices: Never, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes, 15 Minutes or 30
Minutes. Select your choice by using the up or down arrow keys and then
press “OK”.
If you have any issues powering your LIBRE ON or OFF, please RESET
your LIBRE (see Resetting your LIBRE section).
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2.3 Reading books on your LIBRE:
There are 100 english language books preloaded on the SGB SD Card.
To access these 100 free books:
1. Turn off the LIBRE eBook Reader if it is currently powered on
2. Open the memory card cover on the top edge of the LIBRE eBook
Reader
3. Insert the SD card into LIBRE eBook Reader SD card slot
Note: There is only one correct direction to insert the SD memory card into the slot. Do not
force the card into the slot, or else it may damage both the “Libre” eBook Reader and the SD
memory card.
To turn pages use the page turn buttons located on the lower left of the
LIBRE or use the page turn slider (See diagram)
“To zoom or enlarge the font” press the magnifying glass on the lower right
of the LIBRE.
To go back to your previous menu or to exit to the main menu, press the
button.
As you become more familiar with your Libre you will notice there are some
advanced features to navigate thru the books and also bookmark. These
are mainly accessed from the settings menu while you are in the book.
2.4 To Purchase new books for the LIBRE:
Follow the separate step by step instruction guide included with the LIBRE
titled “Guide to Purchase & Download eBooks from Google Books”.
This guide will walk you thru how to connect and download new books from
Google Books.
2.5 Copying free eBooks, Music and Photo les to your LIBRE:
You may copy free (non-DRM-restricted) ebooks, MP3 music les and
photo les directly to your LIBRE from a computer. Please power ON your
LIBRE and connect your LIBRE to your PC using the USB cable. Click on
START, then open MY COMPUTER or COMPUTER. Your LIBRE should
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show up in the MY COMPUTER or COMPUTER window as two removable drive icons: one representing the LIBRE’s internal memory and the
second representing the SD card slot in your LIBRE. Please note that the
drive letter for the SD card slot is usually one letter higher than the internal
memory’s drive letter. (Note: you will only see the removable drive icon for
the SD card slot if you have a SD card inserted)
Copy and paste or drag and drop the free ebooks, MP3 music and photo
les from your PC to either the internal memory or the SD card removeable drive icons. You should then able to view the free eBook titles under
eBooks, play the MP3 music les using the LIBRE’s MP3 Player or in the
background while reading an eBook or view the les by selecting Pictures
from the Main Menu.
Note: There are millions of free ebooks available to download. Borders.
com offers a nice selection of free ebooks as well as www.manybooks.net,
www.ebooks.com, and www.gutenberg.org. Tip – search google for “free
ebooks” as many additional new sites are appearing.
We recommend for free ebooks to save and download the eBooks as
“Text” (.txt) format but other formats are supported. Follow the instructions
above to copy to your Libre once downloaded.
2.6 Memory Card Expansion Slot:
Your LIBRE supports SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB if you need additional storage capacity. The FAT or FAT32 format is preferred for SD and
SDHC cards used with your LIBRE.
The SD card slot is located at the top edge of the LIBRE under the plastic
slot cover.
If your LIBRE fails to recognize your SD card when inserted, please RESET your LIBRE (see next topic).
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2.7 Resetting your LIBRE:
From time to time, it may be necessary to RESET your LIBRE if it becomes
unresponsive. Resetting your LIBRE does not harm the device or any data
contained on the LIBRE.
To properly reset the LIBRE, press and hold the RESET button on the back
of the LIBRE for 3 seconds using a paperclip or toothpick. Please DO NOT
use a pen or pencil, it may not engage the RESET button properly. If the
RESET button is engaged properly, the LIBRE will power OFF and the
display will go blank. Then power ON the LIBRE by pressing and holding
the POWER button until the Aluratek logo shows on the screen and then release the POWER button. The Main Menu should display shortly thereafter.
Resetting the LIBRE should resolve any of your technical issued but if you
are still having issues please contact Aluratek technical support dept. at
(800) 664-8172 toll free.
Congratulations on your purchase and enjoy your LIBRE!
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Chapter 3: Recent Readings
eBook
Recent Readings
eBooks
Pictures
MP3 Player
Settings
Help
Main menu screen
3.1 Recent Readings
To read a book that you read recently:
1. Select “Recent Readings” from the main menu and press “OK”
2. Select the desired book from the list and press “OK”
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Chapter 4: eBooks
4.1 To Read an eBook
1. Select “eBooks” from the main menu and press “OK”
2. Select the desired book from the list and press “OK”
While reading a book, you can also select these options.
4.2 To Go to a Particular Bookmark
1. Press “ ” and select “Bookmark List” using the arrow buttons
(or the “1” button) and press “OK”
2. Select the desired book using the arrow buttons and press “OK”
4.3 To Bookmark a Page
1. Press “ ” and select “Bookmark This Page” using the arrow
button (or the “2” button) and press “OK”
4.4 To Remove Bookmark
1. Press “ ” and select “Remove Bookmark” using the arrow
buttons (or the “2” button) and press “OK”
4.5 To Search a Particular Keyword Within a Document
1. Press “ ” and select “Find” using the arrow buttons (or the
“3” button) and press “OK”
2. Enter the keyword using the buttons on the right side of the unit.
For example, to search for “car”:
Press the “2” button and select “c” from the list
Press the “2” button and select “l” from the list
Press the “7” button and select “u” from the list
Once the desired keyword is entered, press “OK”.
If the keyword is found, it will be highlighted, To go to the next match,
press “>” or “down” and press “<” or “^” for previous match.
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4.6 To Jump to a Certain Page
1. Press “ ” and select “Jump To” using the arrow buttons (or
the “4” button) and press “OK”
2. Enter the page number and press “OK”.
4.7 To Change a Font Size
1. Press “ ” and select “Setting” using the arrow button (or the
“5” button”) and press “OK”
2. Select “Font Size” and press “OK”
3. Select the desired font size and press “OK”
4.8 To Setup Auto Turn Page
1. Press “ ” and select “Setting” using the arrow button (or the
“5” button”) and press “OK”
2. Select “Auto Turn Page” and press “OK”
3. Select the desired interval and press “OK”
4.9 To Rotate
1. Press the “ ” or press “ ” and select “Setting”
using the arrow button (or the “5” button) and press OK”
2. Select “Rotate” using the arrow button (or the “3” button)
4.10 To Set the Codepage
(only when different codepage is available)
1. Press “ ” and select “Setting” using the arrow button (or the
“5” button) and press “OK”
2. Select “Select Codepage” and press “OK”
3. Select the desired Codepage and press “OK”
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4.11 To Set the Alignment
1. Press “ ” and select “Setting” using the arrow button (or the
“5” button) and press “OK”
2. Select “Alignment” using the arrow button and press “OK”
3. Select the desired alignment and press “OK”
4.12 To Start / Stop Background Music
1. Press “ ” and select “Setting” using the arrow button (or the
“5” button) and press “OK”.
2. Select “Background Music” using the arrow button and press “OK”
3. Select “Start” or “Stop” to start or stop background music
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Chapter 5: Pictures
5.1 To Display Picture
1. Select “Pictures” from the main menu and press “OK”
2. Select the desired picture le and press “OK”
While viewing a picture, you can select these options
5.2 To Rotate a Picture
1. Press “ ” and select “Rotate” using the arrow button (or the
“1” button) and press “OK”.
5.3 To Zoom In / Out
1. Press “ ” and select “Zoom in” or “Zoom out” using the arrow button
(or the “2”, “3” button respectively) and press “OK”.
5.4 To View the Picture in Full Screen
1. Press “ ” and select “Full Screen” using the arrow button (or the “4”
button) and press “OK”.
5.5 To Reset the Picture to the Original Size
1. Press “ ” and select “Original Size” using the arrow button (or the
“5” button) and press “OK”.
5.6 To Setup Auto Turn Page (slide show)
1. Press “ ” and select “Auto Turn Page” using the arrow button (or the
“6” button) and press “OK”.
2. Select the desired interval and press “OK”
5.7 To Start / Stop Background Music
1. Press “ ” and select “Background Music” using the arrow
button (or the “7” button) and press “OK”.
2. Select “Start” or “Stop” to start or stop background music
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Chapter 6: MP3 Player
6.1 To Play Music
1. Select “MP3 Player” from the main menu and press “OK”
2. Select the desired music le and press “OK”
3. While music is playing, you can press the “page up” or “page down”
for previous or next song, you can also adjust the volume by pressing
“<” or “>” buttons
While listening to music, you can select these options:
6.2 To Show Playlist
1. Press “ ” and select “Playlist” using the arrow button (or the “1”
button) and press “OK”.
6.3 To Turn Off LCD
1. Press “ ” and select “Turn off LCD” using the arrow button (or the
“2” button) and press “OK”.
2. To turn on the LCD again, please press either the “OK” or “ ”.
6.4 To Select Play Mode (repeat one, repeat all, random)
1. Press “ ” and select “Play Modes” using the arrow button (or the
“3” button) and press “OK”.
2. Select the desired mode and press “OK”
6.5 To Start / Stop Background Music
1. Press “ ” and select “Background Music” using the arrow button
(or the “4” button) and press “OK”.
6.6 To Show the Instruction of the Keys for the MP3 Control
1. Press “ ” and select “Hot keys” using the arrow button (or the “5”
button) and press “OK”.
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Chapter 7: Settings
Select Settings from the main menu.
User Settings:
7.1 To Set the Language for the Unit
1. Select “Languages” using the arrow button (or the “1” button) and
press “OK”.
2. Select the desired language and press “OK”.
7.2 To Set Auto Power Off
1. Select “Auto Power Off” using the arrow button (or the “2” button)
and press “OK”.
2. Select the desired time and press “OK”.
7.3 To Set Auto Turn Page
1. Select “Auto Turn Page” using the arrow button (or the “3” button)
and press “OK”.
2. Select the desired time and press “OK”.
7.4 To Set the Volume
1. Select “Volume” using the arrow button (or the “4” button) and press
“OK”.
2. Select the desired volume and press “OK”.
7.5 To Set the Font
1. Select “Fonts” using the arrow button (or the “5” button) and press
“OK”.
2. Select the desired font and press “OK”.
System Settings:
7.6 To Show the Serial Number of the Device
1. Select “Serial Number” using the arrow button (or the “1” button”)
and press “OK”.
7.7 To Show the Battery Level
1. Select “Battery” using the arrow button (or the “2” button) and press “OK”.
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7.8 To Show the Internal Battery Memory Capacity / Usage
1. Select “Memory Capacity” using the arrow button (or the “3” button)
and press “OK”.
7.9 To Show the External SD Card Memory Capacity / Usage
1. Select “Card Capacity” using the arrow button (or the “4” button) and
press “OK”.
7.10 To Show the Firmware Number of the Device
1. Select “Firmware Version” using the arrow button (or the “5” button)
and press “OK”.
7.11 To Restore the System to Factory Default
1. Select “Restore Defaults” using the arrow button (or the “6” button)
and press “OK”.
2. Press OK to conrm or “return” to cancel.
7.12 To Upgrade the Firmware
1. Select “Upgrade Patch” using the arrow button (or the “7” button) and
press “OK”.
2. Press OK to conrm or “return” to cancel.
7.13 Internal File Manager
You can navigate the les in the internal memory by selecting “Internal
File Manager”.
7.14 SD Card File Manager
You can navigate the les of the SD card by selecting “SD Card File
Manager”.
7.15 To Setup Background Music for the System
1. Select “Background Music” using the arrow button (or the “5” button)
and press “OK”.
2. Select “Start” or “Stop” to start or stop background music
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Chapter 8: Help
A copy of this Instructional Manual in PDF format is available under the
Help menu of the main menu.
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Technical Support
If you need further assistance, please contact Aluratek support department
prior to returning this device.
E-mail: support@aluratek.com
Web: www.aluratek.com/support
Local (Tustin, CA): 714-586-8730
Toll free: 1-866-580-1978
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Radio and TV Interference Statement
WARNING!!! This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
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Warranty
Aluratek warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship
for 1 Year from the date of purchase.
This warranty becomes invalid if the factory-supplied serial number or
“warranty void” sticker has been removed or altered on the product.
This warranty does not cover:
A) Cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God
B) Accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or modication of any part of the product.
C) Damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper
equipment, or attempted repair by anyone other than Aluratek.
D) Products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ALURATEK’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE
PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THE PRODUCT, IT’S ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR IT’S
DOCUMENTATION.
Aluratek makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or
statutory, with respect to it’s products, contents or use of this documenta-
tion and all accompanying software, and specically disclaims it’s quality, performance, merchantability, or tness for any particular purpose.
Aluratek reserves the right to revise or update it’s product, software or
documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
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Aluratek, Inc. 14831 Myford Rd. Tustin, CA 92780 sales@aluratek.com 714.586.8730 • ofce 714.586.8789 • fax
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