RCA REB1100 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.

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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.

“Gemstar eBook”, “eBook Librarian” and the eBook logo are trademarks of GDC. Gemstar is a registered
trademark of GDC. The eBook system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar. SMART MEDIA is a
registered trademark of Legato Systems, Inc.

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Connections & Setup

What comes packed with your eBook

eBook

Case

Cleaning Cloth

CD-ROM

Power Adapter

USB CablePhoneline Cord

Using Your eBook

Step 1: Charging Your eBook

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

A. Open the tab on the top of your eBook.

B. Connect one end of the power adapter to your eBook and plug the other end into a

convenient outlet.

Step 2: Connecting the Modem

The modem is used to register your eBook and
purchase eBook Editions.

A. Open the tab 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.

Stylus

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Registration

How to Turn On Your eBook

To turn on your eBook:

1. Press the power button once which is located on the right side of the device.

2. Allow a few seconds for the eBook icon to appear.

Note: Until you register your eBook, there will be a slight delay in time before the eBook icon appears.

3. When the eBook icon appears, proceed with the registration process.

Registration Instructions

The first thing you must do to begin using your eBook is to register it through the modem connection. Your
eBook will dial a toll-free number to enable the registration process.

Registering your eBook is important because it sets up your personal eBook Account and Online Bookshelf
so that you can purchase and enjoy the thousands of books, magazines and newspapers available for
your eBook.

If you are registering your eBook from a location other than your home, you will need to change the
modem preferences.

1. Turn on your eBook.

2. Tap the Bookshelf icon.

3. Tap Settings from the list of options.

4. Tap Modem.

Then change the preferences accordingly.

Follow these instructions to register using the modem.

1. Connect your eBook to an analog phone jack.

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

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

phone jack.

2. Press the power button to turn on your eBook.

3. Press the Bookshelf icon.

4. Select About Your eBook.

5. Select Register from the bottom of the window.

Your eBook will dial a toll-free number and connect your eBook to the registration computer. Allow a few
minutes for the registration forms to appear then follow the on-screen instructions.

What You Get For Registering

After the registration is complete, an eBook Account is created for you. You can now purchase eBook
Editions either through the modem or your PC. (Refer to the “eBook Librarian User’s Guide” loaded on
the CD-ROM for more information on purchasing eBook Editions through the PC). Whenever you
purchase an eBook Edition, your eBook Account stores it. You can download the eBook Edition
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.

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Features & Functions

Power Button / IR window

Turns the power on and off. Also

receives infrared signals between your

computer and eBook.

Stylus

The stylus is like a pen that can be

used to select items on-screen. To

use, simply push up on the device

and pull out.

Shortcut Icon

Sets up a custom shortcut

command.

Page Orientation Icon

Pressing this icon displays four

arrows on-screen. Press an arrow to

change the text orientation. It also

calibrates the touch screen.

Book Icon

Pressing the Book icon displays

a menu of options: Notes,

Bookmarks, Underline, Go To

and Lookup.

Audio Icon

This icon may be used in

conjunction with future

audio features.

Bookshelf Icon

Shows you the four most recent

editions you’ve viewed, and gives

other options such as: eBook Shelf,

Settings and About Your eBook.

Page Forward / Back
Buttons

These buttons change the

pages when reading an

eBook Edition.

The Front of Your RCA eBook

The Side of Your eBook