Bookeen Cybook Opus User's Guide

Cybook Opus

User's Guide

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Version 2.0

© 2007-2010 Bookeen. All rights reserved

1. Introduction

1.1 Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing a Cybook Opus, the electronic book (eBook)reader
based on ePaper technology. Thanks to its screen technology, the Cybook Opus
provides you the best e-reading experience possible and allows you to keep all your
digital books close at hand and to read them anywhere in a wide range of lighting
conditions, including direct sunlight. The Cybook Opus screen possesses a paper-like
high contrast appearance. Like a sheet of paper, it can be viewed from nearly any
angle, doesn't show any flicker effect and has a high resolution. When you read, you
have no eyestrain and it definitively gives you the experience of reading from paper.

1.2 About this Manual

This manual contains comprehensive information about your Cybook Opus to help
you operate the device. Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used
to distinguish elements of text.

Note: Text set off in this manner indicates important information that requires special
attention or helps you make better use of your Cybook Opus.

Caution: Text set off in this manner identifies important information that, if not followed,
may result in loss of data or damage to your device.

Any name of menu, command, icon or button that you can see on the screen is
shown in a bold typeset. For example, Font size….

1.3 Where to Find Information

Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide is a paper document present in the
box. It explains briefly how to start using your Cybook opus.
Help about your Cybook Opus: This "User’s Guide" is present by default on
your Cybook Opus. To open this eBook file, go to Library page and open the
appropriate document by using the front navigation button.
The latest on Cybook Opus device: Visit Bookeen web site at
www.bookeen.com and choose the F.A.Q. section.

2. Getting Started

2.1 In the Box

Once you receive your Cybook Opus, check the content of your package. You will
find in the box:

> Default components:

Cybook Opus
Quick Start Guide
Protection jacket
USB Cable

2.2 About your Cybook Opus

The illustrations hereafter introduce you to the various buttons, connectors, ports
and physical features of your Cybook Opus.

FRONT VIEW

[1] Epaper Display: The black and white screen display.
[2] Navigation button: This button is a 4 way control button (left, right, up, down)
plus a central validation key. If you hold down a key, the action is repeated.
[3] Menu button: This button pops up and down a contextual menu.
[4] Back button: This button is a shortcut to go back in your navigation history.
[5] Page forward button: This button turns one page forward. If you hold down Page
forward button, pages are browsed in accelerated mode.
[6] Page backward button: This button turns one page backward. If you hold down
Page backward button, pages are browsed in accelerated mode.

BACK VIEW 1

[7] Removable sliding plate: this plate can be easily slid to give access to battery and
reset hole.

BACK VIEW 2

[8] Battery Compartment: Contains the Li-Polymer battery of the Cybook Opus.
[9] Reset Hole: Pressing the reset button quickly reinitializes the Cybook Opus. You
can use an unfolded staple (for example) to reach the reset button.
[10] Label: Gives the product number and hardware version of your Cybook Opus.

TOP VIEW

[11] Power Button: Switches the Cybook Opus on and off.
[12] microSD Slot: Enables you to add storage memory card.

BOTTOM VIEW

[13] USB Connector: Provides USB connectivity to connect your Cybook Opus to a
computer through the provided USB cable.

2.3 Taking care of your Cybook Opus

To keep your Cybook Opus in good condition and working properly, follow these
guidelines.

General guidelines

Keep your Cybook Opus away from excessive moisture and extreme
temperatures.
Do not expose your Cybook Opus to liquids or precipitation.
Avoid exposing your Cybook Opus to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light
for extended periods of time.
Do not subject your Cybook Opus to sudden and severe temperature changes.
This could cause moisture condensation inside the unit that could damage your
Cybook Opus.
In the event of moisture condensation, allow your Cybook Opus to dry out
completely.
Do not place anything on top of your Cybook Opus or drop objects on top of
your Cybook Opus.
Do not drop your Cybook Opus or subject it to severe shock.
Screen surface is easily scratched. Avoid touching it with pens, pencils or any
other sharp objects.
Clean your Cybook Opus by wiping the screen and the exterior with a soft,
damp cloth lightly moistened only with water.
Touching the screen with your fingers will leave a trace of natural oil that may
alter on screen reading comfort.
Be careful not to get sand or dirt inside your Cybook Opus.
Store your Cybook Opus in a protective cover when not in use.

Caution: Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your Cybook
Opus. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your
Cybook Opus and even bodily injury or property damage. Never attempt to repair or modify
the Cybook Opus yourself. Disassembling it, including the removal of external screws, may
cause damage that is not covered under the warranty.

Travel guidelines

Back up your information.
Turn off your Cybook Opus.
Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
Take preferably an AC adapter with you. Use the AC adapter as the power
source and as a battery charger.
Keep your Cybook Opus inside its protective cover.
Keep your Cybook Opus in your carry-on luggage.
If you plan to travel abroad with your Cybook Opus, be sure you have the
appropriate AC adapter for the country you are visiting, if you use an AC
adapter.

2.4 Accessing the battery and the reset hole

You can easily access the battery and the reset hole of your Cybook Opus. The
battery and the reset hole are located in the back of the unit behind a removable
sliding part of the external housing. No screws are needed to access this
compartment.

Remove the battery

Once you have slid the battery cover, you just pull gently the cable to unplug the
battery. Hold the cable close to the connector to avoid too much stress on the
connector.

Press the reset button

Once you have slid the cover, use an unfolded staple or any other tool to press the
Reset button which is located in the Reset hole.

2.5 Setting up your Cybook Opus

Performing initial startup

Initial startup includes connecting to power and charging the battery, switching on
and off the Cybook Opus.

> Connecting to power and charging the battery

If you have a USB power adapter, plug it into a wall AC power outlet and
connect the appropriate end of the USB cable to the AC adapter.
If you have no USB power adapter, connect the appropriate end of the USB
cable to your computer USB connector.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the bottom of your Cybook Opus.
Charging the battery takes approximately 3 hours to reach an 85% level and 5
hours for a full charge.

While charging the Cybook Opus LED indicator emits a red light. When the battery is
fully charged, charging stops automatically (the battery will not overcharge).

> Switching the Cybook Opus on and off

To turn your Cybook Opus on and off, use the top switch button.
To turn your Cybook Opus on, hold down the top switch button for at least two
seconds until the screen starts flashing and the LED indicator emits a green (or
blue) light.
To turn your Cybook Opus off, hold down the top switch button for at least one
second until the screen becomes white and the LED indicator shuts down.

Note: The LED indicator emits a green (or blue) and red light at the same time as switching
on the Cybook Opus while charging. The LED indicator stops emitting green (or blue) light
after one second of inactivity. The LED color blue or green may vary according to hardware
versions.

3. Basic Skills

This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your Cybook Opus such as
discovering the ePaper screen, using the buttons, understanding contextual menu
and connection principles.

3.1 The ePaper Screen

The Cybook shows an outstanding black and white screen, utilizing a breakthrough
technology: the ePaper Display (by E Ink®). The screen acts like a paper page made
of tiny ink particles which can migrate and modify the layout of your screen in a
second. An Electronic Ink Display achieves ultra-low power consumption in a thin,
light form. These display modules only need energy to change the display content.
Once the image is written, it will remain indefinitely without consuming any additional
power. The E Ink® display technology is thus energy efficient and drastically reduces
power consumption. Due to its innovative technology, when the screen switches from
an image to another one, the screen goes through a clearing process which causes a
black to white transition.

Note: Image can remain on screen even with an empty battery. So be cautious, don't forget
to refill your battery first when your device doesn't operate anymore.

Note: If the clearing process (Flashing Refresh) disturbs your reading experience, you can
disable it through the software interface.

3.2 Using Buttons

You will find 2 buttons (Menu and Back) and one navigation control on the front.

The navigation control

The navigation control is a 4 way control button (left, right, up, down) plus a central
validation key. The navigation button is used to turn pages (right, left) to move a
selection on the screen (up, down, right, left) and to validate a selection or call a
contextual menu. Most of the actions can be done with this navigation button.

The Menu and Back buttons

2 buttons with embossed icon:

Menu icon: always pops up a contextual menu on the screen1.
Back icon: shortcut key to get one step back in your navigation history2.

3.3 The Contextual Menu