Elonex PX9433 User Manual

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Preface

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1 Introduction
Preface

Please read this user manual carefully to help you get the
most out of your eBook. Also please observe the safety
warnings so you do not damage your device or more
importantly yourself. A full support site is available at

www.elonex.com/support

1.1. Package Contents

Before using your 621EB eBook Reader, please check

your package contents to ensure there aren’t any items

missing. If any of the listed items are missing, please
contact your point of purchase for assistance.

The package includes:

1. eBook Reader*1

2. USB cable (for data and power)*1

3. Quick start guide*1

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If you have any problems or questions

please DO NOT take your eBook back

to the store – contact us for some

helpful advice.

Tel – 0871 222 3456

eMail – [e-mail]

Web – www.elonex.com/support

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CE Mark Warning

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to
electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 Class B for ITE,
the essential protection requirement of Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

Company has an on-going policy of upgrading its products
and it may be possible that information in this document is
not up-to-date. Please check with your local distributors for
the latest information. No part of this document can be
copied or reproduced in any form without written consent
from the company.

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1.2. Physical Details

Control Button

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Control Button

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1.3. Using a Memory Card

The 621EB eBook Reader supports SD memory cards, up
to 32GB. Please follow the steps to properly insert/remove
the SDHC card to the device.

TO INSERT MEMORY CARD

Insert the card into the device with the metallic connectors
facing upwards as shown in the picture.

STEP 1

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Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

BACK VIEW

STEP 2

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TO REMOVE SDHC CARD

Gently push in the memory card. It will click and then push
back out.

BACK VIEW

BACK VIEW

STEP 1

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Remove the memory card carefully from the slot.

STEP 2

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1.4. Charging the Battery

The 621EB eBook Reader has an internal, non-removable
battery. The battery is charged via USB and takes around 4
Hours to charge. If you use an optional mains charger the
charge time will be less.

Elonex recommends that the first time you charge the
eBook you charge it for 8 Hours to achieve the best battery
life for your unit.

To charge the battery via computer:

Connect eBook Reader to your computer with the USB
cable in the package. When eBook reader connects to the
computer, the LED indicator in the top right corner turns
red automatically and the screen shows “USB Link” status.

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If the battery icon on the top-right corner of the eBook
screen changes to , it means the battery is charging.

Battery Power Status:
When the device is not connected to a power source, a
battery icon on the top-right corner of the eBook screen
shows the battery status.

For example: this icon shows the battery has a half
full battery.

Low Battery Warning:

This device provides a low battery warning system.
Less than 20%: Battery low.
Less than 10%: Battery Critical.
Less then 5%: Battery empty, Power off in 2 seconds.

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Chapter 2: Content

Preparing your PC and eBook

The process of downloading, managing and transferring
eBooks is a simple 3 step process. The first time you

set-up your eBook you must complete a few
procedures to prepare your computer.

Setup 1: Install Adobe Digital Editions

Adobe Digital Editions is the industry standard software for
downloading and managing your eBook collection. The
best bit about it is that it is free and easy to use.

 To download Adobe Digital Editions go online to

www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions

 Find the installer which will look like the box shown to

the right. Click Install.

 You will be asked to

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confirm the install. Click Install

 Click YES to continue the installation

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 A pop-up installer will appear. Follow the installer

procedures choosing the install options and path
you require.

 When the install has completed, please agree to the

User Agreement and Digital Editions will
automatically open.

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You can alternatively open it by pressing Start > All
Programs > Adobe > Adobe Digital Editions > Adobe
Digital Editions

For Help on using Digital Editions press F1 on your

keyboard.

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Setup 2: Getting an Adobe ID

In order to use Digital Editions you must create an Adobe
ID which allows you to protect your eBook investments.
This is also free and only takes a second.

 When Digital Editions opens for the first time Setup

Assistance will ask you to enter your Adobe ID

credentials.

 If you don’t have an Adobe ID click on 'Get an Adobe

ID online” and follow the online procedure to get
your Adobe ID credentials.

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Setup 3:Authorizing your Hardware

Once you are logged into Adobe Digital Editions you must
authorize your computer as well as your eBook hardware.
This is so the hardware recognizes you as the owner of the
eBook Reader and the eBook content.

Authorizing your Computer

 When Digital Editions opens for the first time you will

be asked to enter your Adobe ID credentials. Enter
these and press Authorize.

 Once activated press Finish

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Authorizing your eBook

 Plug your USB cable into your eBook and the USB

port in your PC.

 Once the eBook has automatically installed itself with

your operating system Digital Editions will
automatically detect the eBook as a Mobile Device.
Press Authorize Device.

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 When the eBook is authorized it will appear as a

Bookshelf in your list of Bookshelves as the

Elonex 600EB.

You have now completed the necessary steps to start
downloading and reading eBooks. If you have any

problems with this process please call the technical
support helpdesk on 0871 222 3456 (national rate)

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Downloading and transferring eBooks

The process of downloading, managing and transferring
eBooks is a simple 3 step process.

If you have completed the previous instructions you should
have

 Adobe Digital Editions software installed on your PC,
 An Adobe ID and be logged into Digital Editions
 An authorised PC and eBook

If you can answer yes to all of these you are ready to start
adding to your eBook collection.

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Step 1: Downloading an eBook

 Once you have chosen and purchased your eBook

you will be asked to Download Item. Press this
button.

 In the popup that appears press open and your

eBook will download.

 It will automatically load into “Purchased eBooks” in

Digital Editions ready for you to transfer to your
eBook reader.

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Step 2: Transferring eBooks into Digital Editions

NOTE: When downloading an eBook if you press open the
eBook will automatically save into Digital Editions and My
Documents and you will not have to complete this step.

Elonex recommends that you use Digital Editions to
manage your eBooks. Digital Editions is the only way to
use DRM* protected eBooks on your eBook.

Transfer the eBooks into Digital Editions

 In the top left corner of Digital Editions click Library

and a pop-up menu will
appear.

 A file browser will appear.

Select the eBook you
wish to add to the
Library and select Open

 The eBook will

automatically get added
to your Digital Editions
Library

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Digital Editions gives you various ways to organise and
use your eBooks. Please see the Adobe website
(www.adobe.com) for more information or press F1.

*DRM is a rights protection method used by publishing
houses to protect content privacy / piracy.

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Step 3: Transferring eBooks onto your eBook

Once you have your eBooks imported into Digital Editions
transferring them into your eBook is a simple drag and
drop process.

 Plug your USB cable into your eBook and the USB

port in your PC. If the eBook is ready for transfer

the eBook screen will show “connected via USB”

and it will show up in the list of Bookshelves in
Digital Editions as the Elonex 600EB.

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 Find the eBook you want to copy.
 Drag and drop the eBook icon into your Elonex

600EB Bookshelf

(Over the eBook icon click and hold your left hand
mouse button and drag the file to over the top of the
Elonex 600EB Bookshelf and drop it)

 The file will copy across to the eBook Reader. You

can then unplug the USB cable, open the eBook
and start reading.

NOTE: You will only be able to transfer DRM protected
eBooks to a total of 6 authorized computers or eBooks.

NOTE: If you transfer an eBook outside of Digital Editions it
will not decrypt the DRM encoding and you will not be able
to read the eBook.

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Chapter 3: Homepage

The Homepage shows on the device as the main page.
The following table lists the information and items of the
Homepage

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3.1. Favorite

Favorite List keeps all the files marked favorite. You can
designate any file by marking the tag on library page or in
reading statement.

Please refer to 3.2 Library for more information of favorite
page.

3.2. Library

Library keeps all the files in PDF, EPUB, HTML, TXT, RTF,
MOBI, PRC, or DOC formats inside the device and SDHC
card.

Please refer to 4.1 Reading eBooks for more information
while reading.

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Library Menu：

 On library page, press the [Menu Button] to open

[Library Menu].

 The following table lists the information and items of

[Library Menu].

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3.3. Music

Music page lists all the MP3 formats inside the device and
SDHC card.
Please refer to 4.4 Listening to Music for more information

while listening to music.

3.4. Explorer

Explorer lists all the files in all kind of formats, categorized
by flash or SDHC card.

3.5. Reading History

Reading History records 5 files you have read or open
recently.

3.6. Game

eBook Reader provides SUDOKU game.
Please also refer to 4.3 Playing Games to know more

information of this function.

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3.7. Dictionary

e-Reader provides dictionary for you to look up words
inside the pre-loaded dictionary database.

3.8. Picture

In Picture file, it keeps the all images in JPG format of the
device or SDHC card.
Please also refer to 4.2 Watching Pictures and Comics for
more information of this function.

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3.9. Settings

Device setting includes Power, Date/Time, Language,
Default, About and Owner.
Please follow the table below for more information.

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Chapter 4: What You Can Do with eBook
Reader

 On [Library] / [Reading History] / [Favorites] page,

select the files and enter to reading page.

 On reading page, press the [Select /Menu Button] to

open [Reader Menu].

 The following table lists the information and items of

Reader Menu.

Reader Menu：

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Reader Menu subcategory:

 On Reader Menu, enter [ more].
 Open Reader Menu subcategory.
 The following table lists the information and items

of the Reader Menu Subcategory.

Subcategory:

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4.1. Viewing Pictures and Comics

 On image page, press [Select /Menu Button] to open

the [picture menu].

 The following table lists the information and items of the

Picture Menu.

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4.2. Playing Sudoku

 This eBook includes a SUDOKU game.
 In the game, you need to fill out the correct number to

complete the grid.

 The digits from 1 to 9 can only appear one time in each

column, row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes.

 Please refer to the following table for more information

and basic operations.

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4.3. Listening to Music

 On homepage, enter Music list.
 Use cursor key to select the file and press enter to start

playing music.

 While listening to music, easily adjust the volume by

pressing the [+/–] buttons.

 You can also press [Select or Menu button] to open

[Music Setting].

 Please refer to the following table to reach more

information of [Music Setting].

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Appendix
Appendix A: Reset

You can reset the 621EB eBook by using a small pin or clip
and gently pushing the reset button which is located through
a small hole in the rear of the eBook until you feel/hear a
click.

The contents stored on the eBook are not affected by
resetting, and no information is erased. The reset performs a
manual reset of the operating system in the unlikely event of
it freezing.

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Important Safety Instructions

All safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated. Always adhere to these instructions
and follow the proper working procedures for the device.
Shut the eReader down properly and do not forget to save
your work often. Remember to periodically back-up your
data as Elonex accepts no responsibility for data loss.
Failure to adhere to these Safety Instructions may invalidate
your warranty.

Peripherals

Take care when using peripheral devices. Always check
compatibility with your device and follow the manufacturer
guidelines for installation and proper use.

Cleaning

Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners, volatile chemicals or aerosol
cleaners as these may cause damage to your ebook chassis
or internal components. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water, for example near a
kitchen sink etc. Any liquid entry into the internal workings of

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this unit may damage your ebook.

Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat stoves or other products that
produce heat.

Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label and only using an
Elonex authorised power adapter.

Grounding

This product should only be used with proper electrical
grounding. Please only use power supplies supplied by
Elonex otherwise this may cause damage to the electronics
or injury to yourself.

Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. If your power cord is damaged in any way
please contact customer services.

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Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, please unplug it from the power socket. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power
line surges.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

Object Entry

Never push objects of any kind into your ebook through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Damage Requiring Service

If your ebook is damaged or behaving abnormally, unplug

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this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel. Please refer all warranty claims
to Elonex Warranty Service.

Replacement Parts

Only use replacement parts specified by Elonex.
Unauthorised substitutions may result in damage to your
unit.

Avoid EM interference

The product should be situated away from all sources of
Electro Magnetic radiation, ie microwaves, amplifiers,
speakers etc. These can hinder proper performance and
damage your data.

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Appendix C: Specifications

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Contains Reader® Mobile technology by Adobe Systems
Incorporated.

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Notice

Elonex reserves the right to revise this publication or to
change its contents without notice. Information contained
herein is for reference only and does not constitute a
commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any
subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or
liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this
publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss
or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this
publication.

This publication and any accompanying software may not, in
whole or in part, be reproduced, translated, transmitted or
reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent
from the vendor, manufacturer or creators of this publication,
except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes.
Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may
or may not be copyrights and/or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. They are mentioned for
identification purposes only and are not intended as an
endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.

© 2010 Elonex International

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After the implementation of the European Directive
2002/96/EU in the national legal system, the following
applies: Electrical and electronic devices may not be
disposed of with domestic waste. Consumers are obliged by
law to return electrical and electronic devices at the end of
their service lives to the public collecting points set up for
this purpose or point of sale. Details to this are defined by
the national law of the respective country. This symbol on
the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates
that a product is subject to these regulations. By recycling,
reusing the materials or other forms of utilizing old devices,
you are making an important contribution to protecting our
environment. WARNING! This product contains batteries
and electronics that may be harmful to the environment; they
should not be discarded with normal household waste but
taken to your local collection centre for recycling.

Elonex follows a principle of constant improvement and is
not held responsible for any changes that are made to the
unit nor accepts any liabilities for these changes.

Trademarks:

All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their
respective companies.
Copyright © 2010 Elonex International, All Rights Reserved.

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This product contains Adobe® Reader® Mobile software
under license from Adobe Systems Incorporated,
Copyright© 1995-2010 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All
rights reserved. Adobe and Reader are trademarks of Adobe
System Incorporated.

Contains Reader® Mobile technology by Adobe System
Incorporated