Binatone ReadMe Classic User Manual
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Important: Please charge the Reader using the supplied charger for at least 10
hours before using it for the first time.
WELCOME
1WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing our product! Readme Classic has been developed using the
latest technology. This product features a large memory, energy saving display and
lightweight portability. The electronic ink display mimic the appearance of ordinary ink on
paper, and is clearly visible under most lighting conditions.
You can use the Reader to:
• Read eBooks
• Listen to music (using earphone) while reading
• Store files and documents
Please read this user guide carefully before using the product so that you can fully enjoy
its performance and functions. We hope you enjoy using our product.
2IMPORTANT
Please RESPECT COPYRIGHT. Binatone is not liable for any infringement of copyright
arising from the use of pirated content.
3 WHERE CAN I GET eBOOKS FOR MY
READER?
An eBook, which is short for electronic book is essentially the digital version of a paper
book.
The Reader supports eBooks in several formats, such as PDF, WORD, EXCEL, TXT,
EPUB, FB2, HTML, TCR (Psion Text), PAML DOC (Aportis Doc), CHM, OPEN E-Book
(oeb), OpenReader, etc. eBooks can be downloaded with a computer via an Internet
connection.
You can download eBooks in various formats from Online ebook stores such as:
• Waterstones - http://www.waterstones.com
• Project Gutenberg - http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
• The Burgomeister's Books - http://truly-free.org/
• MemoWare - http://memoware.com/
Note
We strongly recommend that you download eBooks only from reliable and secure
websites. Always check with the store before making your purchase, otherwise, you
could end up paying for eBooks which you are unable to read.
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WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS?
4 WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS?
Digital Editions offers an engaging way to view and manage eBooks and other digital
publications. You can use it to download and purchase digital content, which can be read
both online and offline, transfer copy-protected eBooks from your computer to other
computers or devices, organise your eBooks into a custom library and annotate pages.
IMPORTANT
When you copy DRM books from your computer to the Reader, a manifest.xml file will be
created automatically. Do not delete the manifest.xml file as it is stores the copyright
information of the eBook and allows you to open the eBook on the Reader.
4.1 Installing Digital Editions on your computer
You can install Digital Editions on your computer in a number of different ways.
You may be prompted to install Digital Editions when you purchase an item from an
online store, such as www.waterstones.com
download process. The following is an example:
. In this case, installation is part of the
1 After you have purchased an item from the online store, click on the download link.
2 Your browser may prompt you for the application to open the file (which is a license for
the eBook and not the eBook itself).
3 Select ‘Digital Editions' if prompted and choose to open the file.
4 Digital Editions should load if not already loaded.
5 Digital Editions will load the license file, download the eBook and add it to your library.
6 Plug in your eBook Reader if not already plugged in, using the supplied USB cable.
See "Transferring files from your computer to the eBook Reader" on page 19 on how to
connect your eBook Reader to the computer.
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7 Copy the eBook(s) to your eBook Reader by dragging and dropping them from the
'Library view' onto the U-Disk in the left hand panel.
8 If the eBook is large, a progress bar may appear as the eBook is being copied.
9 Exit Digital Editions.
10 Once Digital Editions is closed, press Enter on your eBook Reader and disconnect
the USB cable.
11 Your eBook is now loaded to your eBook Reader and can be read.
Another way is to download it from the Internet.
1 Click the Install button.
Hint:
If the buttons says Launch instead, then you have already installed Digital Editions; you
may click the Launch button to open Digitial Editions directly.
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2 Click Install again.
3 Click Yes.
4 Wait for Digital Editions to finish downloading.
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5 Click "I Agree".
6 Click "Launch".
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7 This will launch your Digital Editions.
4.2 Authorising Your Computer
You can view your DRM-protected eBooks on more than one computer, if you have
authorised all the computers on which you want to read them. After you have installed
Digital Editions, authorising your computer is optional but highly recommended.
DRM-protected files are tied to you, who is the purchaser. If you authorise your computer
before you download the DRM-protected book, then Digital Editions will tie the book to
your Digital Editions account. You can authorise up to 6 different computers or devices
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and copy your DRM-protected books between them. But if you did not authorise your
computer before you download the book, then Digital Editions will tie the book to your
specific computer. If you buy another computer later on, or even if you reinstall Digital
Editions again, you will not be able to access any books that you have already
downloaded.
4.2.1 How do I authorise my computer?
The first time you run Digital Editions after installing it, the software will automatically
help you authorise your installation. You will need an ID; if you do not have one, you can
click on get an ID online to create one. Enter the email address associated with your ID
and your password, then click "Activate".
If you have already installed Digital Editions and skipped authorising your computer, you
can still authorise it at any time by running Digital Editions and selecting Authorise
Computer from the Library menu:
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
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5 WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
The product pack includes:
• Reader;
• USB cable (for charging and data transfer);
• Power adaptor (for charging);
• Earphone (diameter: 3.5mm);
• Leatherette case;
• User Guide.
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT
6 OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT
6.1 Front
1 ENTER Enter key
Press to confirm your selection.
2 BACK Back key
Press to cancel an operation.
Press to exit from a sub menu and return to the previous menu.
Press continuously to return to the main menu.
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PAGE
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Navigation key
Press to move to the previous page.
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PAGE
5SOFT
KEYS
Navigator key
Press to go to the next page.
Press to select the option adjacent to it.
For more information on soft key operations, see "Soft key
operations in main and sub-menu" on page 13.
6.2 Top
1 USB port
USB port for data transfer and charging.
2 Power key
P
Press to power up the Reader.
Press and hold to power down the Reader.
3 SD SD and MMC memory card slot
4 Earphone jack
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6.3 Back
1 RESET button
If the Reader malfunctions (screen freezes or keys stop responding), press the
reset button using a pointed object to reset the device.
Press and hold
P to restart the Reader.
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6.4 Soft keys
The soft keys on your Readme Classic are located on the right side of the device.
6.4.1 Soft key operations in main and sub-menu
Pressing the soft keys will activate the functions represented by the icons, texts or
symbols shown adjacent to them on the display.
1Menu
2 Recent
3Favourite
4 Library
5Settings
6Music
7Help
8 System Info
9 Poweroff
10 Zoom
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Table of contents
1 WELCOME........................................................................................ 3
2 IMPORTANT ..................................................................................... 3
3 WHERE CAN I GET eBOOKS FOR MY READER? ........................ 3
4 WHAT IS DIGITAL EDITIONS?........................................................ 4
4.1 Installing Digital Editions on your computer ........................................4
4.2 Authorising Your Computer .................................................................7
5 WHAT'S IN THE BOX?..................................................................... 9
6 OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT .................................................... 10
6.1 Front .................................................................................................10
6.2 Top ....................................................................................................11
6.3 Back ..................................................................................................12
6.4 Soft keys............................................................................................13
7 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 16
7.1 Charging the Battery .........................................................................16
7.2 Inserting a memory card....................................................................17
7.3 Removing a memory card .................................................................18
7.4 Switching the eBook Reader On/Off .................................................18
7.5 Resetting the eBook Reader .............................................................18
8 USING README CLASSIC FOR THE FIRST TIME...................... 18
8.1 Transferring files from your computer to the eBook Reader .............19
8.2 Converting eBooks ............................................................................21
9 USING THE eBOOK READER....................................................... 23
9.1 What's on the display? ......................................................................23
9.2 Basic menu operations......................................................................23
9.3 Reading an eBook.............................................................................23
9.4 Other Operations in Reading mode...................................................30
9.5 Create Bookmarks.............................................................................31
9.6 Go to a Bookmark entry ....................................................................31
9.7 Delete a Bookmark entry...................................................................32
10 RECENT FILES .............................................................................. 33
11 FAVOURITE FILES ........................................................................ 34
12 MUSIC............................................................................................. 34
12.1 Listening to music.............................................................................. 34
12.2 Play music in the background ...........................................................36
12.3 Operations in music player mode......................................................36
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13 System Info.................................................................................... 36
14 SETTINGS ...................................................................................... 37
14.1 Language setting...............................................................................37
14.2 Time setting.......................................................................................38
14.3 Upgrade.............................................................................................39
14.4 Default settings..................................................................................39
14.5 Format Device ................................................................................... 40
14.6 Sort....................................................................................................41
14.7 Auto Off .............................................................................................42
15 HELP/TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................... 44
16 IF YOU NEED HELP....................................................................... 45
17 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 45
18 REPLACING BATTERIES.............................................................. 46
19 CLEANING THE DEVICE ............................................................... 46
20 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT) ........................... 46
21 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE ........................................................ 47
22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 47
23 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................... 47
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7 GETTING STARTED
7.1 Charging the Battery
The rechargeable battery comes pre-installed within the Reader.
There are two ways to charge the battery: either by using your computer and USB cable,
or using the AC adapter.
7.1.1 Charging with the computer
1 Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB charging port at the top of the eBook
reader and connect the other end to your computer.
2 appears at the bottom of the screen to indicate charging.
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