Laser EBook-720 User Manual

EBook-EB720

USER MANUAL

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 .............................................................. 5

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT .............................................. 6

Power On/Power Off ....................................................................... 6

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................... 6

Initial Charge and Subsequent Charges .......................................... 6

Recharging the Battery .................................................................... 6

Default folders ................................................................................... 6

Using the Micro-SD Card (Not Included) ......................................... 7

MAIN MENU ...................................................................................... 7

Browser History ................................................................................ 8

e-Book ............................................................................................. 9

Viewing eBooks ................................................................................ 10

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

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

Music Playback Screen ........................................................ 12

Music Playback Options ....................................................... 12

Video ............................................................................................... 13

Video Playback Options ........................................................ 13

Radio ..................................................................................... 14

FM Record ............................................................................. 14

Record .............................................................................................. 15

Photo.................................................................................................. 16

Explorer ............................................................................................. 17

Settings ................................................................................................ 18

Setting the time and date ................................................................... 18

File Management ................................................................................. 19

Connecting e-Book with The PC .................................................... 19

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

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

How to download DRM eBooks .......................................................... 20

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

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

Charging EBook-EB720 ....................................................................... 21

Trouble-shooting .............................................................................. 21

Technical Specifications .................................................................. 22

Supported file types ........................................................................ 22

Available accessories ...................................................................... 23

Contact information ........................................................................ 23

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

• Read all instructions carefully before use.

• Retain manual 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 and 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-720 eBook READER

1 x Earphones

1 x USB cable

1 x User Manual (this document)

PRODUCT CONNECTIONS AND USE

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Button Name Description

1 Enter Confirm a selection

2 Power(On/Off), Escape

Turns on & off (hold to 3 seconds). Return
to previous screen

3 Down Directional down

4 Up Directional up

5 DC Charger Charging by AC charger

6 Main Switch

Hard On/Off Switch, turn off to save
battery life

7 Micro SD Card Slot Expand storage by inserting Micro SD card

8 USB Port Connect to PC or charging by USB port

9 Earphone Jack

Connect to earphone or other audio
devices

Swipe Finger on Screen Turn pages, up/down, left/right

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR EBOOK READER

Power On/Power Off

Slide the Main ON/OFF Switch to the On position
When the device is off, press and hold the Power/ESC (button number 2) for 3
seconds to turn it on
When the device is powered on, press and hold the Power/ESC button for 3
seconds to turn it off
Slide the Main ON/OFF Switch to the Off position to save battery life

Connecting to a Computer

Turn the EB720 on, and then connect it to the PC with the USB cable. The PC will
detect the eBook reader as a standard USB mass storage device when connected.
The Micro SD card slot might only be displayed if a card is inserted. EBook
functions are not accessible by EB720 itself when connected to a PC. Try a
different USB port or a different USB cable if EB720 is not detected by PC.

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Initial Charge and Subsequent Charges

We recommend that your first three charges are up to 12 hours each. This will help
optimize battery life as well as provide a longer usage time. Subsequent charges
only need up to 5 hours.

Recharging the Battery

EB720 is powered by a special Li-ion polymer rechargeable battery and can
operate continuously for over 5-8 hours when reading an e-Book (depends on
brightness setting). When the battery becomes weak, charge it by connect to PC
USB port or AC charger. It normally takes about 4-5 hours for a full recharge.

Default folders

The only default folder on the EBook-EB720 is Digital-Editions. This folder is
required to store all purchased and borrowed eBooks.

Other folder for storing PHOTO, MUSIC, VIDEO or other files can be created as
needed through the computer when the reader is connected to the computer, in
the same manner as they are created on any other drive on the computer.

Using the Micro-SD Card (Not Included)

EB720 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 up 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.

Notes : 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.

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MAIN MENU

The Main Menu consists of the following sections:

1) Browser History

2) Books
3） My Favorites

4) Music

5) Video

6) Photo

7) Radio

8) Record

9) Browser (Explorer)

10) Other function

11) Settings

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Browser History

Browser History will display your recently viewed ebook files.

Press on the screen to select opening the book you want to read

Or press “X” on the right hand side of document to delete the file in browser
history

Historical records are only deleted in this menu.

Press Esc button to return to the Main Menu (previous menu)

Books

Press on the screen to select
e-Book section

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Choose one option for displaying the eBook order are shown.

1. By Dir

Displays all the eBooks stored in built-in memory (& Micro SD card if inserted) by
directories (folders )

2. By Title

Displays all the eBooks stored in built-in memory (& Micro SD card if inserted) by
book’s titles

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.

Swipe finger on the screen up and down to see more books on the list

Press the desired file on the screen to open the book to read

Press “X” on the right hand side of the book to delete the file, press “

+” to add

the book to My Favorites

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Viewing eBooks

Note: High resolution and graphic rich files may take a moment to resize after
option is selected.
Different files types may produce variations in available Options

After open the ebook file

Turn to next or previous pages, just swipe the finger on screen from right to left ( or
from left to right )

Tag in the middle of screen, there are some options on the top and button of page :

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Press icon, to change text size, then turn the Re-alignment On and Off to
set to fit the page to screen

Note : some books especially books in pdf format, cannot change setting, as the
format was graphic base or already set by author

Press ，at the top of the display it shows "Create Note/ Save Note/ Delete
note" functions, press “Create Note” to make notes on this page. Notes will be

displayed in red color,

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See the picture as below:

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Press to enter bookmark: Save Mark, Load Mark, Del Mark

Press to adjust the display's brightness.

Press icon to play music, you can enjoy the previous played music when
reading.

Press icon to show this books information like content, writer and date etc.

Press icon, to get back to books list.

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 favor of the new Mark.

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Music Player

Tag the Music icon in the main menu.

Swipe the screen up and down to scroll the music list

Tag the song (in MP3 and WMA format) to confirm the selection.

Note:
If Intro icon has been tagged, it will played first 5-10 seconds of the song, then
jump to next song

Copy protected files will be displayed but will report “Play Error” when playback is
attempted. DRM protected music files cannot be played on Ebook-720

When playing, tag to change music playing options

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Video

Tag the Video icon in the main menu.

Choose the folder the video file stored in

Swipe the screen up and down to scroll the file list

Tag the file to confirm playing

Note:
For best and smooth results, please conver the movie to lower resolution

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Radio

Tag the Radio icon in the Main Menu

Make sure the earphone is plugged in ( it works as antenna )

Note: to playback the radio recording files, go to Main Menu > Browser > RECORD
folder, tag the file with FMRCXXX.WAV file to play

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Record

Tag the Record icon in the Main Menu

Tag the icon to start recoding, stop when finish, save the file

Note: to playback the radio recording files, go to Main Menu > Browser > RECORD
folder, tag the file with VRECXXX.WAV file to play

19.

Photo

Tag the Photo icon in the Main Menu

Choose the folder of photo location, swipe on the screen up and down to see the
photo list

Tag the photo to confirm

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Browser

Tag the Browser icon in the Main Menu
Choose the folder of folder of the file you want to access
Swipe on the screen up and down to see the file list
Tag on the file to confirm the selection

Tag

“- “ to delete the folder or file

Press Esc button to go back previous screen

Note: Files deleted from the eBook reader cannot be recovered, please delete files
with care

21.

Browser

Tag the Settings icon in the Main Menu

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Setting

Options

Description

Display
Settings

Back Light Time

Set the time for the backlight to turn
off after last button
press. Options are 10, 15, 20 & 30
seconds or Always on

Brightness

Set the backlight brightness level

System
Settings

Restore to Defaults

Restores the eBook reader to original

setting

Key Lock time

Set the time from last button press
that the screen is locked to prevent
accidental operation, swipe the screen

from up to down to unlock

Calibration

Calibrate the touch screen for better
accuracy

Invalid Activation Info

Erase activation record

System
Information

Displays activation information

Language Support multi- languages

AutoShut Time Sets the auto shut off time in 3, 5, 10 minutes

Time Sets time in this ebook reader

Date Sets date in this ebook reader

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File Management

Connecting Ebook-720 with 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.

If the e-Book reader does not connect to the PC, please try to reset the ebook
(turn the hard switch Off and On ), then and reconnecting to PC.

Manage files

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

File Support

EB-720 supports the following file types:

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

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

• Music: MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE.

• Images: JPEG (jpg), BMP

NOTE:
RTF formats must be under 500KB in size.
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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HOW TO DOWNLOAD DRM EBOOKS

Before transferring any digital books ( purchased or borrowed) to the e-Book
reader please ensurethat the time and date on the Ebook-720 has been set
correctly. Miss matched time/date between PC and the e-Book reader may
cause problems with DRM enabled files.

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 as described.

2. After the installation, register for an account. You can then use this account
to download a test files and check you installation 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-720 eBook reader

4. Turn your Ebook-720 eBook reader on and connect the eBook reader to the
PC using the supplied USB cable and begin the removable disc (U-Disk)
function.

5. RK BOOK will now be shown in the Bookshelves of Adobe® Digital Editions.
You can now drag and drop the downloaded books to transfer them to
Ebook-720 eBook reader.

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

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.

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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-720 to the PC and transfer the eBook as described earlier.

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CHARGING EB720

The Ebook-720 will charge when connected to a powered (live) USB port on your
computer or to an AC
to USB charger (not supplied).

When connected to a PC for file transfer it will not be possible to see the battery
status icon on the main menu screen. Once you have completed file transfers
please use the USB safe removal tool to stop the connection but do not unplug
the Ebook-720 from the PC.

Charging the EBook-720 should take approximately 4 to 5 hours to complete.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Questions Answers

What kind of touch screen
EB720 use, what is best way

to use it

Capacitive touch screen, for best to use
stylus or finger nail for accuracy

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

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

The eBook reader will not
turn off while charging

If the EBOOK –EB720 is turned off while
connected to a power supply it will restart
after approximately 30 seconds. This is
normal.

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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

The EBOOK-720 will not
connect to the computer
correctly

Please turn the switch off and on . The
reader should now reset and connect to
the PC. In some case it takes a while to get
PC detect the reader

Cannot read the book
borrowed from eLibray

Please check the setting, make sure the
time and date is correct

Some of book in PDF format,
after enlarge the font,
cannot turn the RE-

alignment on

This is because of the original book set by
author, cannot change

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS*

Dimensions 191 X 121 X 7 mm Battery Type Lithium-Polymer

Weight 250 grams Battery capacity 3.7 v 2000mAh

Display

7” Colour TFT

Touch LCD

Charge time 4 hours

Internal 4Gb

Battery duration*

Music: up to 15

hours

Expansion

Up to 16GB Micro

SDHC

Video: up to 15

hours

CPU Type RK2738

eBook viewing: up

to 7 hours

CPU Speed 560MHz

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Supported file types

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

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

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

Images: JPEG (jpg), BMP.

Note:

RTF 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.

 Vid e o file re s o lu tio n a n d b it ra te s s h o u ld b e ke p t a s lo w as p o s s ib le

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 and FAQ on this product and technical support please visit:

Website :

www.LaserCo.net

Email:

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