Pandigital Novel 7, Novel, PRD07T20WBL1OP2, PRD07T20WBL1 User Manual
User Guide
v1.4
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Table of Contents
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 8
Covers for your pandigital novel................................................................ 8
Device Overview ....................................................................................................... 9
Power Button Usa ge ................................................................................................ 9
Touch-Screen Navigation ...................................................................................... 10
Using the Stylus ................................................................................................................. 10
Wi-Fi & Low Power Button ..................................................................................... 10
Reset Device ........................................................................................................... 11
Getting Started ....................................................................................................... 11
Home Screen .......................................................................................................... 13
Applications ............................................................................................................ 14
Application Function Menu ................................................................................... 15
Add..................................................................................................................................... 15
Wallpaper ........................................................................................................................... 17
Search ................................................................................................................................ 17
Notifications ........................................................................................................................ 17
Settings .............................................................................................................................. 17
Overview of Buying & Downloading eBooks to Device ...................................... 18
Kobo eBooks .......................................................................................................... 19
Bookstore ........................................................................................................................... 19
Purchase eBooks ........................................................................................................... 19
Get Free eBooks ............................................................................................................ 20
Get Free Samples .......................................................................................................... 20
Options Menu ................................................................................................................. 20
Purchase History ................................................................................................................ 21
MY LIBRARY ........................................................................................................... 22
Manage Books ................................................................................................................... 22
Bookshelves ....................................................................................................................... 23
Add New Bookshelf ........................................................................................................ 23
Manage Bookshelf .......................................................................................................... 23
Display Shelf .................................................................................................................. 23
Quick Open another Bookshelf ....................................................................................... 24
Delete Shelf .................................................................................................................... 24
READER .................................................................................................................. 24
Reader Function Menu ....................................................................................................... 25
Library ................................................................................................................................ 25
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 25
Bookmarks ......................................................................................................................... 25
Bookmarks ..................................................................................................................... 25
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Notes .............................................................................................................................. 26
Add Note .................................................................................................................... 26
View Notes ................................................................................................................. 26
Delete Notes ............................................................................................................... 26
Highlights ....................................................................................................................... 26
Add Highlights ............................................................................................................ 26
View Highlights ........................................................................................................... 26
Hide all Highlights ....................................................................................................... 27
Delete Highlights ........................................................................................................ 27
Go To ................................................................................................................................. 27
Display Table of Contents ............................................................................................... 27
Jump to Page ................................................................................................................. 27
Search for Specific Text .................................................................................................. 27
Last Read ....................................................................................................................... 28
Font Size ............................................................................................................................ 28
Night Read ......................................................................................................................... 28
Screen Orientation - Lock ................................................................................................... 29
Play Music in Background while Reading ........................................................................... 29
WEB ......................................................................................................................... 29
Enter a Website URL Address ............................................................................................ 30
Zoom Web Pages ............................................................................................................... 30
Browser Function Menu ...................................................................................................... 31
Go To Website ................................................................................................................... 32
Browser Bookmarks ........................................................................................................... 32
Bookmark a Web Page ................................................................................................... 32
Go to Bookmarked Web Page ........................................................................................ 32
Manage Bookmarks ........................................................................................................ 32
Open Bookmarked page ............................................................................................. 32
Edit Bookmark ............................................................................................................ 32
Add Shortcut to Home Screen .................................................................................... 33
Share Link .................................................................................................................. 33
Copy & Paste URL ..................................................................................................... 33
Delete Bookmark ........................................................................................................ 33
Windows ............................................................................................................................. 33
Open New Window ......................................................................................................... 33
Switch Windows ............................................................................................................. 33
Close Windows ............................................................................................................... 33
Refresh............................................................................................................................... 34
Find on Page ...................................................................................................................... 34
Select Text ......................................................................................................................... 34
Share page ......................................................................................................................... 34
Downloads ......................................................................................................................... 35
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Browser Settings ................................................................................................................ 35
Page content settings ..................................................................................................... 35
Privacy settings .............................................................................................................. 35
Security settings ............................................................................................................. 35
Advanced Settings .......................................................................................................... 35
SETTINGS ............................................................................................................... 36
Wireless controls ................................................................................................................ 36
Connecting to Public Wi-Fi Hotspot ................................................................................ 36
Wi-Fi Button on Device ................................................................................................... 37
‘Forget’ remembered Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................... 37
Sound & display ................................................................................................................. 37
Applications ........................................................................................................................ 38
SD card & eREader storage ............................................................................................... 38
Date & time ........................................................................................................................ 39
Locale & text....................................................................................................................... 39
About eReader ................................................................................................................... 39
MUSIC ...................................................................................................................... 39
Play Music .......................................................................................................................... 40
Music Play Screen .......................................................................................................... 41
Music Control OptionS .................................................................................................... 41
Delete Music Files .......................................................................................................... 42
Playlist ................................................................................................................................ 42
Create New Playlist ........................................................................................................ 42
Add Songs to Playlist ...................................................................................................... 42
Play songs in Playlist ...................................................................................................... 42
Remove songs from Playlist ........................................................................................... 42
Rename or Delete a Playlist ........................................................................................... 43
GALLERY ................................................................................................................ 43
PHOTOS ............................................................................................................................ 43
Photo Function Menu ..................................................................................................... 44
Delete Photos ................................................................................................................. 44
VIDEOS.............................................................................................................................. 45
Delete Videos ................................................................................................................. 45
EMAIL ...................................................................................................................... 46
Add Email Accounts ........................................................................................................... 46
Set up Yahoo! Plus Account ........................................................................................... 46
Set up Juno Platinum or Turbo Account .......................................................................... 47
Email Inbox ........................................................................................................................ 47
Open Email Message ..................................................................................................... 47
Compose New Email Message ....................................................................................... 48
Edit Email Account ............................................................................................................. 48
Delete Email Accounts ....................................................................................................... 48
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Set Default Email Account .................................................................................................. 48
ALARM .................................................................................................................... 49
Add Alarm .......................................................................................................................... 49
Shut Off Alarm Alert ........................................................................................................ 49
De-Activate Alarms ......................................................................................................... 49
Edit Alarm ....................................................................................................................... 50
Delete Alarm ................................................................................................................... 50
CALENDAR ............................................................................................................. 50
Add Event ........................................................................................................................... 50
Edit Event ........................................................................................................................... 51
Event Reminder Alerts ........................................................................................................ 51
Delete Events ..................................................................................................................... 51
CONTACTS ............................................................................................................. 52
Add New Contacts .............................................................................................................. 52
Add Contact to Favorites .................................................................................................... 52
Edit Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 52
Email Contacts ................................................................................................................... 52
Delete Contacts .................................................................................................................. 53
Installing Android Applications ............................................................................ 53
Connect to Computer ............................................................................................. 54
PC System Requirements .................................................................................................. 54
Connect to Windows PC ..................................................................................................... 54
Connect to Macintosh Computer ........................................................................................ 56
Read Copied eBooks .......................................................................................................... 57
USER GUIDE ........................................................................................................... 57
UPDATE FIRMWARE .............................................................................................. 58
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................. 59
Battery Management .............................................................................................. 63
Important Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 63
Cleaning the device ............................................................................................................ 64
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................ 64
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................... 65
FCC Notices ....................................................................................................................... 66
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: .............................................................................. 66
Disclaimers ............................................................................................................. 67
License Agreement and Terms of Use ................................................................. 67
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pandigital novel
A contemporary multimedia device designed for straightforward
functionalit y , featur i ng a full color TFT LCD display and convenient
touch-screen navigation.
Your pandigital novel is a light and stylish electronic
multimedia eReader which allows you to quickly and easily download and
read digital eBooks anytime and anywhere.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network to shop, purchase and download eBooks from
Kobo bookstore, browse the web, send/receive email, and much more!
Also, you can view photo slideshows, watch videos, and listen to music
thr ough the built-in speakers or with headphones (not included).
This device is an Android open platform model, allowing you to download
Android applications.
READ. SURF. PLAY.
Your pandigital novel is a step up in multimedia devices.
Congratulations on your choice!
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Package Contents
pandigital novel
Power Adapter
Tabletop Stand
USB Cable
Stylus
Quick Start Guide
User Guide (loaded in device)
Covers for your pandigital novel
Dress up your pandigital novel and keep it safe at the same time.
Designed for protection, these stylish covers safeguard your eReader while still letting
you read, surf and play.
Available in multiple colors. Sold separately wherever
pandigital novels
are sold, or on our website:
www.pandigital.net.
Portfolio Case
Gel Cover
Read a good book,
and look good doing it.
with
magnetic
closure
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Device Overview
Power Button Usage
Turn On: Press and hold the p ower button at least 3 seconds or until the boot up
message appears.
Turn Off: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, and then tap
Power off,
and tap OK confirm the power off or Cancel to leave the device on.
Sleep Mode On/Off (energy saver): While unit is on, press & release the power
button quickly.
Light sensor
Mini USB
DC jack
Power
button
Stylus
SD card slot Wi-Fi & low power button
Earphone jack
Volume button
Speaker holes
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Touch-Screen Navigation
The touch-screen allows for quick, easy and convenient navigation for all
applications. Throughout the User Guide, you are instructed to use the following
touch navigation methods:
Tap =
quick
Touch & hold = touch your finger and hold in place until a response by applic atio n
(i.e., display dictionary, add note to page).
To open a menu for customizing the
Home screen, touch and hold in an empty area
on the screen until the menu appears.
touch and release your finger on an item on the screen
(i.e., type on the onscreen keyboard, select item buttons).
Touch & drag = touch & hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your
finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position (i.e.,
reposition icons on
Home screen).
Finger slide =
quick light
Touch, hold & slide = touch your finger, hold & slide your finger across the screen,
and then release (i.e., highlighting text, selecting text to paste).
touch & slide your finger across the screen, and then
release (i.e., turning page s, scr olli ng scre en up/down).
Using the Stylus
A stylus is conveniently stored in the bottom right end of the device. When
desired, you can use it instead of your finger for easier and s omet ime s more
accurate screen navigation when tapping small options.
Wi-Fi & Low Power Button
If you don’t need a Wi-Fi connection for a while (i.e., while reading books), we
recommend that you t urn the Wi-Fi & Low Power button on the top of the device OFF
to save battery power. Turn the button back on when you want Wi-Fi connection
again.
The on the top of screens indicates the Wi-Fi is connected, otherwise no icon
is displayed.
On Off
left center/right
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Reset Device
In the event that the device does not respond to your touch, you can reboot/restart it
by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds.
Getting Started
1Charge your Device
Plug the power adapter into an electrical wall outlet, and then connect to your device
to fully charge the battery before use (approx. 4 hours).
The battery does not charge via the USB cable.
While charging, the battery icon displays as:
. When fully charged, the battery icon
displays as:
.
You can use the device while the battery is charging.
2Turn Device On
Press the power button approximat ely 3 second s until you see the boot up message.
Wait until the Home screen is displayed.
3Register Account with Adobe
In order to download eBooks from the Kobo Bookstore, you must have a preregistered account with Adobe. If you don’t already have an Adobe account, we
recommend you register now.
Go to
http://www.adobe.com to register your account.
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4Set Date & Time
IMPORTANT - In order to connect with your Kobo online ac c ount, t he Date and Time
must be set correctly according to your location.
1. Tap the
Settings application ic on.
2. Tap
Date & time.
3. Tap
Set date, and then use the + or – to set the current date; tap Set.
4. Tap
Select time zone, and then select the correct time zone for your location.
(Finger slide vertically to scroll the list.)
5. Tap
Set time, and then use the + or – to set the correct time according to your
location; tap
Set.
6. Select your desired time format:
12 = 12:00am-12:00pm (default)
24 = 12:00-24:00
7. Tap
to return to the Settings screen.
5Wi-Fi Network Setup
Since many features require a Wi-Fi connection, we recommend you set up your
Wi-F i netw or k now.
1. In the Settings screen, tap Wireless controls.
2. Make sure the Wi-Fi is on ( ).
3. Tap
Wi-Fi settings. The device automatically scans and lists all local Wi-Fi
networks found.
If your Wi-Fi broadcast is set as hidden, tap Add Network to enter the network
name and password, and then tap
Connect.
4. Tap the desired network to which you want to connect.
5. If the network is secure, tap in the password entry field to enter the Network
Password.
6. Tap
Connect.
7. After connection is made, tap to return to the Home screen.
Connecting to Public Wi-Fi Hotspot
If you are connecting via a public Wi-Fi hotspot, it may be necessary to
immediately launch the browser and provide the hotspot login information prior to
having an active internet connection.
1. Follow steps 1-6 above to select the hotspot Wi-Fi network.
2. Select the
Web application icon.
3. When prompted, enter the hotspot login information.
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Home Screen
Notification icons
(i.e., Email, SD card)
Wi-Fi connection status
Battery charge level status
Alarm(s) are activated
Current
Time
Widgets and Shortcuts can be
added to the Home screen.
Touch & hold in an empty spot to
display the menu for adding
application shortcuts, widgets,
and so on.
Tap to shop the Kobo
Bookstore
, download purchased
Kobo ebooks, and access
My
Library
to read your eBooks.
Tap or finger slide up to open the
Launcher screen to access all
your applications.
Return to previously displayed screen.
Displays Home screen at any time, in any application.
Displays application function options (i.e., add Shortcuts & Widgets, set Wall pap er) .
Tap on any application icon to open it.
Touch, hold and slide an application icon to reposition it on the screen.
Touch, hold and slide an application icon onto to remove it from the Home
screen. (The
changes to when you touch & hold an icon.)
To view extensions of the Home screen, finger slide the screen horizontally.
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Applications
Tap or finger slide up on to open the Launcher screen t o acce ss a ll
applications.
Alarm
Use as alarm clock with scheduled alarms.
Calculator
Use the calculator for basic math equations.
Calendar
Display monthly calendar and schedule events.
Contacts
Create a list of personal contacts, which can be
linked with your email.
Email
Send/Receive email using your existing email
addresses.
Kobo
TM
eBooks
Shop the Kobo Bookstore, download purchased
eBooks, and access My Library .
Music
Play and manage audio files (MP3 , WA V, AAC).
Settings
Multiple settings for personalizing and enhancing
your device.
User Guide
View complete Pandigital Novel User Guide.
Gallery
View and manage photo files ( JPG, JPEG, BM P,
PNG, non-animated GIF).
Play and manage video files
(MPEG4).
Web
Access the Internet and ‘surf the web’ whenever
desired.
To move an icon to the Home screen, touch & hold on the icon, and then release
it when it appears on the
Home screen.
Touc h, hold, and t hen slide an icon to reposition it on the screen.
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Application Function Menu
On the Home screen, tap
to display the
Application Function Menu.
Add
Tap Add on the Application Function Menu to add Shortcuts, Widgets, and
Folders to the Home screen. You can also assign a different photo as the
wallpaper.
The viewable portion of the Home screen allows only 12 icons. In order to
add more items, finger slide the screen horizontally to expose available
space, and then tap the Add button again.
Shortcuts
You can add quick access shortcuts on the Home screen.
If you select items that are shortcuts already on the Home screen, they
will be duplicated, resulting in multiple icons for the same item.
Applications Select desired application .
Bookmark Add a shortcut to a bookmarked web page.
Contacts Add a shortcut to a contact from the Contacts application.
Music playlist Select desired playlist.
Application Function Menu
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Widgets
You can add quick launch widgets on the Home screen.
Analog clock Add a round analog clock.
Calendar Add a calendar widget to quickly open the Calendar screen
without launching the Calendar application.
Music Add a music widget to quickly begin playing music without launching
the music application.
Picture frame Add a small clip of a personal photo on your Home screen.
When the photo gallery opens, tap on desired photo. A cropping frame
appears on the picture. Touch and drag the edges of the frame to re-adjust
the size. Touch and drag the entire frame to reposition it. Tap Save.
Search Add a Google Search widget for performing quic k Google searches
without launching the Web application.
Folders
You can add shortcuts to folders on the Home screen.
New folder Add a shortcut to a folder into which you can add applications
as desired. To move applications on the Home screen into the folder, touch,
hold & drag the icons directly on top of the folder icon. To add applications
from the Launcher screen, first tap on the folder to open it, open the
Launcher, and then touch & hold on an application icon. It is copied into the
folder.
When you close the folder the first time, you are prompted to rename the
folder as desired (i.e., Favorites). If you want to rename the folder later,
open the folder and touch & hold on the folder name at the top. The
Rename folder window appears.
All contacts Add a shortcut to the complete contact list in the Contacts
application.
Starred contacts Add a shortcut to the list of contacts you’ve marked as
favorites.
Wallpapers
Use this function to assign a different photo as your background image. Use
the following instructions under “Wallpaper” to set your desired wallpaper.
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Wallpaper
Tap Wallpaper on the Application Fun ction Menu to assign a different photo
as your background image.
Pictures
1. Select desired photo from your personal photos in the Photo G allery .
2. A cropping frame appears on the picture. Touch and drag the edges of
the frame to re-adjust the size. Touch and drag the entire frame to
reposition it.
3. Tap
Save.
Wallpaper gallery
Select desired photo from preloaded photos, tap Set wallpaper.
Search
Tap Search on the Applicati on Function Menu to perform a quick Google
search using the Google widget.
1. Tap in the Google entry field,
enter the desired search text.
2. Tap
on the keypad or
on the Google widget.
The browser launches and displays your search results.
Notifications
Tap Notifications on the Application Function Menu to list any pending
notifications (i .e., new emai l, c alend ar event s, et c.).
Tap on a notification to launch the corresponding application.
Settings
Tap Settings on the Application Function Menu to quickly display the Settings
screen.
See “Settings” on page 36 for complete instructions.
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Overview of Buying & Downloading eBooks to Device
Create an account on Kobo’s website: www.kobobooks.com
Create an Adobe account: www.adobe.com
Tap the application icon on the Home screen.
Wait for the Kobo Bookstore to be displayed.
Tap Purchase History; purchased eBooks are listed.
Tap DOWNLOAD on eBooks you want to download to your device.
(The first time, enter your Adobe account login information.)
Shop and purchase desired eBooks.
(The first time, enter your Kobo account login information.)
Tap My Library; downloaded eBooks are listed.
Tap on an eBook cover to open in the Reader.
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Kobo eBooks
Bookstore
For better navigation, the Kobo bookstore displays in a fixed landscape view.
Tap the
application icon to display the Kobo online bookstore.
Purchase eBooks
1. Tap on any eBook listing to display its descriptive information and
synopsis.
Purchase immediately
Download sample
before buying
Return to Bookstore Home Display option menu
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2. Tap $ BUY NOW in the descriptive window, tap $ BUY NOW to confirm
the purchase.
If you do not have your credit card registered with your Kobo account,
you are prompted for your credit card information. You can enter it
now through the device or log into your account online through your
computer.
3. The eBook is added to your online Kobo account.
4. Tap
DOWNLOAD.
5. The first time you download an eBook, you are prompted for your Adobe
account login informat ion.
If you haven’t registered an account with Adobe yet, tap Adobe web
to do so now.
6. Wait fo r the eBook to be downloaded to your device.
If you don’t want to download the eBook to your device now, you can
use the Purchase History feature to to download eBooks when
desired (pg. 21).
7. Tap My Library, tap on an eBook cover to open in the Reader.
Get Free eBooks
Kobo offers many free eBooks that you can download to your device.
1. In the
Bookstore screen, tap Free in the upper right corner.
2. Tap on any eBook listing to display its synopsis.
3. Tap
DOWNLOAD.
4. The eBook is downloaded to your device.
5. Tap
My Library, tap on the eBook cover to open it in the Reader.
Get Free Samples
Some, but not all, books offer a free sample that you can download and read
before purchasing the eBook.
1. Tap on any eBook listing to display its descriptive information and
synopsis.
2. Tap GET PREVIEW.
3. The sample eBook is downloaded to your device.
4. Tap
My Library, tap on the eBook cover to open it in the Reader.
Options Menu
In the Bookstore screen, or when a “synopsis” screen is displayed,
tap
to display the
Options Menu.
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Sign Out Sign out of your Kobo account. To sign back into your Kobo
account later, the Sign In dialog box is presented when you tap the
Purchase History tab or attempt to purchase or get free eBooks from the
Kobo Bookstore.
Refresh Refresh the currently displayed screen.
Bookstore Re-display the Kobo Bookstore screen.
Purchase History
You can download, or re-download, your purchased eBooks at any time using
Purchase History tab.
IMPORTANT: To re-download eBooks, you must use the same Adobe
account that you used to originally download them.
1. Tap the
application icon, tap the Purchase History tab.
2. You are presented with a
Sign In dialog box. The first time, enter your
account information , and then tap
Remember if you want the login
information saved for future logins (recommended).
3. Your purchased eBooks are listed.
Finger slide vertically to view complete list of multiple books.
4. Tap
DOWNLOAD for the eBook you want to download to your device; wait for
the eBook to be downloaded.
5. Tap the
My Library tab, tap on the eBook cover to open it in the Reader.
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