RCA Gemstar eBook REB1200 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide helps you connect and register your
RCA brand Gemstar eBook™ reading device and gives you an
overview of its functions and features.

Detailed instructions for use of your eBook titled “eBook
User’s Guide” are included on your unit in the eBookshelf.

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Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your RCA brand eBook™ reading device, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not use the eBook near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using the eBook during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.

3. Use only the power adapter and rechargeable battery included with your eBook. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

4. CAUTION - To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

5. CAUTION - Do not remove the cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

To ensure reliable operation and to prevent overheating, provide adequate ventilation for
your eBook and keep it away from heat sources. Do not locate near heat registers or other
heat-producing equipment. Provide for free air flow around the eBook and its power supply.

eBook technology licensed from Gemstar. “Gemstar eBook” and the eBook logo are trademarks of
Gemstar. “Gemstar” and the Gemstar logo are registered trademarks of Gemstar.

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Connections & Setup

What comes packed with your eBook

eBook Cleaning Cloth

Power Adapter

Phoneline Cord

Using Your eBook

Step 1: Charging Your eBook

Although your eBook comes partially charged, you might want to use the power adapter to charge it
while you use it for the first time.

Step 2: Connecting the Modem

The modem is used to register your eBook and
purchase eBook Editions. If you need to use the
Ethernet connection to register, refer to the User’s
Guide located on your eBook.

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A. Locate the power adapter which came

packed with your eBook.

B. Connect the power adapter to your eBook

and plug the other end into a
convenient outlet.

Ethernet jack

Phone jack

Battery
(inserted here)

A. Locate the phone jack on the top of your eBook.

B. Connect one end of the phoneline cord to your eBook and plug the other end into a

convenient analog phone jack.

Note: When you connect your eBook to a telephone line, make sure it is a normal analog line, not a
digital line. Your eBook modem cannot communicate through a digital line and runs the risk of
damage. Home telephone lines are almost always analog, but some or all lines in an office building,
hotel, or similar location may be digital. The receptionist or office manager in most locations can tell
you what type of line you are connecting to.

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Registration

How to Turn On Your eBook

To turn on your eBook:

1. Open the cover to your eBook.

2. Press the Menu button at the top of your eBook.

Registration Instructions

Before using your eBook you must register it through the modem connection. Your eBook will dial a
toll-free number to enable the registration process.

Registering your eBook sets up your personal eBook Account and Online Bookshelf, allowing you to
purchase and enjoy the thousands of books, magazines and newspapers available for your eBook. Follow
these instructions to register.

1. Connect your eBook to an analog phone jack.

A. Plug in the supplied telephone line cord to your eBook.

Note: If you are registering using the Ethernet connection, use an Ethernet line cord and make sure
it is plugged into the Ethernet connection on your eBook.

2. Tap the Menu button.

3. Tap Bookstore. Your eBook will dial a toll-free number and connect you to the registration computer.

4. Fill in the information and change any preferences accordingly.

5. When you have finished, tap Go to bookstore to browse for eBook Editions.

What You Get For Registering

After the registration is complete, an eBook Account is created for you. You now have the capability to
purchase eBook Editions either through the modem or the Ethernet. Whenever you purchase an eBook
Edition, your Online Bookshelf stores it. You can download the eBook Edition to your eBookshelf
immediately after purchasing or download at a later time. As an eBook owner, you will be able to get the
books you want to read earlier, faster and easier than virtually any other source for mobile electronic
reading material.

B. Connect the other end of the telephone line cord to an analog

phone jack.

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Features & Functions

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Contrast control

Turn the knob to increase or decrease

the contrast difference between the

background and the text or graphics.

Brightness control

Turn the knob up or down to adjust the

brightness on the screen. Adjusting this

effects the brightness of the “paper” not the

text or graphics.

Menu button

Displays several options and can

vary depending if you are

reading an eBook Edition, or

browsing a bookstore. The Menu

button also has an on/off option.

Bookshelf button

Allows you to view any eBook

Editions stored on your eBook. Your

Online Bookshelf is also displayed

here, which stores all the purchases

you’ve made.

Shortcut button

Allows you to set a shortcut, getting

to a specific feature on your eBook.

Page Forward / Back button

Use the right edge of the button to

page forward and use the left edge of

the button to page back.

The Front of Your eBook

Other Features on Your eBook

The Contrast and Brightness controls are located on the side of your eBook.

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Other Features on Your eBook

The jacks for the Ethernet, modem and power connections are located on the top of your
eBook. The stylus is also located here.

The battery and flash memory card are located on the bottom of your eBook. Your battery
will provide three to five hours of use when fully charged. Simply connect your power
adapter to recharge the battery.

Your eBook’s storage is provided by a flash memory card. You can increase the storage by
purchasing and installing a larger memory card.

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Battery

Your battery is located here. If you

need to take it out, push the tab to

the right and open it.

Stylus

The stylus is like a pen that can

be used to select items

on-screen. To use, simply push

in on the device and pull out.

Modem connection

Plug in your phoneline

cord here.

Power connection

Plug in your power adapter here.

Features & Functions

Ethernet connection

Plug in your Ethernet line here.

Compact Flash Memory Card

Here you can insert a new flash card. To remove

a card, press in on the small tab and pull out the

card. If you have trouble pressing the tab in all

the way, use the stylus to push it in.

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