TrekStor eBook Player 5, eBook Player 5M User Manual

TrekStor eBook Player 5 / 5M

User manual

Disclaimer ……………………………..………………………..……………………………………..…… 3
Introduction …………………………………………………..…………..…………………………….…. 3

Package Content ……………………………………………………..……………………………..…... 3
Getting Started …………………………………………..………….….………………..………………. 4

Parts and Controls ……………………..………………………………….…..…..… 4
Power on Reader………………………..…………………………………….………. 5

Charging ………………………………….………………………………………...... 5

Inserting Memory Card ……………………………………………..……..…...... 6

Starting from Home Menu ……………………………..…………..……..….... 7

Entering Option Menu …………………………………………………….……..... 8

Importing & Transferring Content ………………………………………………………….....… 9

Importing Content ………………………………….………………………………… 9
Importing DRM Content …………………………………………………..…….. 9
Installing Adobe Digital Editions ……………………………….…….………… 9

Authorizing PC & Reader ……………………………..………………….....…. 10

Transferring DRM eBooks to Reader………….……….……………..….… 10

Reading ………………………………………………………..….……………………………………….. 12

Opening eBook …………………..………………….……………….……………… 12
Turning Page …………………………………………………………………….……. 12
Adjusting Font Size ……………..………………………………………………….. 13
Zooming In / Out ……………………………………………….…………………… 13
Using Option Menu in Reading …….………………………….…………….. 14
Adding / Deleting Bookmarks ………….…………………….……………….. 14
Read from Bookmark ……………………………………………………….…….. 15
Go to Page …………….…….…………………………………………………………. 15
Auto Flip ………………………….…………………….………………………………. 16
Book Information ………….……………………………….…….………………… 16
Rotate ……………………………………………………………..……………………… 16
Add to Favorite …………..…………………………………..…….……………….. 17
Background Music ………….……………..……………….…….……………….. 18
Playing Audio File ………………………………………….…………………………….….…………. 19
Playing Video File ………………………………………….……………………………..……………. 20
Viewing Picture ……………………………………….……………………………….………………… 21

File Explorer ………………………………………………………………………………….…………… 22
Settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 23

Troubleshooting ………….…………………………………………………………..…………….….. 24
Precautions and Maintenance ……………………………………………………………….….. 25
Copyright and Trademark Notice ……………………………………………………..………… 27

Table of Contents

Disclaimer

Introduction

Package Content

All the information, design and specifications contained in this manual
were correct at the time of publication. However, as the product is under
development and upgrading, the final device may have a slightly
difference in appearance or modified functionality than presented in this
manual.

The TrekStor eBook Player 5 / 5M is an eBook reader with full color
display screen. The TrekStor eBook Player 5 / 5M supports eBooks
encrypted with Adobe DRM.

1. eBook Player 5 / 5M

2. USB cable

3. Sennheiser earphones

4. Quick guide

Getting Started

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Parts and Controls

Power button – press and hold for 2 second to turn on / off,

press and hold 6 seconds to reset
Next page button – press to turn to next page
Previous page button – press to turn to previous page
OK / Enter Button
Zoom button – press to adjust font size or to zoom in/out
Menu button – press to display option menu
Directional buttons – to move cursor
Music (Play / Pause) button – to enter into music playing menu

Return button – press once to return to previous menu, press and

hold to return to Home menu
Vol + button – to increase volume
Vol – button – to decrease volume
microSD card slot – supports microSD / microSDHC cards
Mini USB jack – for data transfer and charging
Earphone jack

Getting Started

Power On and Off the eBook Player

Press and hold the [Power] button for 2 seconds to turn on the eBook

Player.

It may take a few moments for the eBook Player to turn on and to load

the content.

If the eBook Player does not turn on, charging is required.
To turn off the eBook Player, press and hold [Power] button for 2

seconds.

Charging the eBook Player

You need to charge the eBook Player prior to using it for the first time

or when battery power is low.

You can charge the eBook Player via:

o Connect to PC or other USB adapter via supplied USB cable.

When charging through PC, you cannot operate the eBook Player. To

operate the eBook Player during charging, click the “Safely Remove
Hardware” from your desktop with the eBook Player remains
connection to PC. Upon the eBook Player is safely removed, you can
operate it while charging.

Please turn the eBook Player to standby mode to shorten the charging

process.

It will take about 6 hours to fully charge the eBook Player in standby

mode (LCD off).

When USB power cable is connected to the eBook Player for charging,

the eBook Player will enter into standby mode after remains idle for 60
s. Press the [Power] button to wake up the eBook Player.

The battery status is displayed at the bottom left corner

Getting Started

Inserting Memory Card

The eBook Player supports microSD / microSDHC cards. To insert a
memory card:

Check that the microSD card is in the correct position with the contact

pin facing upwards as illustrated below. You may damage the card and
the eBook Player if microSD card is not inserted in correct position.

Push the microSD card into the card slot until it clicks.
To remove the microSD card, push the microSD card once again until it

clicks.

When a microSD card is inserted in or ejected from the eBook Player, it

may take few seconds for the eBook Player to update the content.

Please avoid inserting or ejecting microSD card when another

operation is running as this may cause the system hang.

Do not remove the microSD card if the content inside the card is being

played. This will hold the operation of the eBook Player and cause the
eBook Player to restart.

If the system is not responding, press and hold the <Power> button for

6 seconds to reset and turn it off.

Limitations with NTFS file system:

Books on the microSD card are not recognized by ADE when connected

to PC.

Direct copy of files from internal memory to card is not supported.

book. Press <OK> button to open
the last read page.

2. Library

-display the list of books available.
Move the cursor to desired book
and press <OK> to open it.

3. Battery Indicator

4. Page Number

-displays current page number and
total available pages.

5. Time & Date

-display current time and date, you
can set this in the [Settings]

6. File Directory

- indicates the location where the
file is stored.

“SD”: microSD/microSDHC card
“INT”: internal memory

Getting Started

Starting from Home Menu

When the eBook Player is turned on, you will enter into the Home Menu.

Library

Battery Indicator

Page Number

Time & Date

Getting Started

Entering Option Menu

To access extra functions available,
press the [Menu] button
to display the Option Menu as illustrated.

Press the directional key to move the
cursor to the desired item. The selected
item will be highlighted in dark.
Press <OK> to enter.

To exit from Option menu, move cursor
to and press <OK> to confirm.

Alternatively, press the <Return>
button to exit.

To sort books by different categories: Title, Author, Category,

Date, Format

Jump to a specific page

Read from previously added bookmarks

Get more eBooks (info where to buy eBooks)

Enter into Video Player (only for eBook Player 5M)

Enter into Music Player

Enter into Photo Viewer

Enter into File Explorer for advance file management

Enter into System settings and to access the user manual
Open your favorite book list.

Importing Content

Importing Content

The eBook Player supports the USB Mass Storage Device function.
To import contents (eBooks, video (only eBook Player 5M), audio,

photo, etc.) into the eBook Player, connect the eBook Player to PC via
the supplied USB cable.

Upon successful connection to PC, the eBook Player will enter USB

mode and all operation will be halted.

Go to [My Computer], double click on the eBook Players disk to open.
Perform normal file management operation like other USB device.

Importing DRM Contents

The eBook Player supports Adobe® DRM contents. Adobe® Digital Editions
(ADE) is required.

Installing Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE)

Make sure your computer is connected to internet

You can download the installer from:

http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions

For first time user, you will need to get a free Adobe® ID from Adobe®

website. Click on the [get an Adobe® ID online] link as illustrated:

Enter your email address and complete the online form as per

instructed.

Importing and Transferring Content

Authorizing PC and eBook Player

Upon registration, return to the ADE window. Enter the username and

password to activate your Adobe® account.

After activation, connect the eBook Player to PC. ADE will detect the

eBook Player and you are prompted to authorize device.

After authorization, you will be able to find the eBook Player

recognized in ADE as below. Contents inside the eBook Player will be
displayed on the right hand windows.

You can now start downloading or buying eBooks from online eBook

stores supporting Adobe® DRM.

Purchased or downloaded eBooks will be stored in [My Digital Editions]

in [My Documents].

Transferring DRM eBooks to eBook Player

From ADE menu, click on [All Items] on the left hand column
Items in [My Digital Editions] will be listed down in right window.
Select the desired item(s) to be transferred, <Shift> + <Left Click> to

select multiple files.

Drag and drop the selected item(s) into the eBook Player’s drive

located on the last row of the left side column as illustrated below.

Notes in using ADE

E_ACT_TOO_MANY_ACTIVATIONS

Each ADE ID supports only 6 devices; this includes the master device (the
eBook Player) and the slave device (microSD card).

When the eBook Player is restored to default settings, ALL DRM activation
record and data (including DRM books purchased) will be erased from the
eBook Player. You are required to authorize the device with your ADE ID
again.

When the number of authorized device has exceeded the allowable
amount, you will come across the following error message:

To request for extension and reset of your ADE ID, go to
http://www.adobe.com/support/digitaleditions/  [Submit a web case].
You are required to type in your ADE ID info.

Reading Books

Remaining Battery Life

Current Page / Total Page

Font Size

Note

As power consumption
varies during different
operation mode, this
indication is for reference
at the point of operation
only and is not 100%
accurate.

Opening Book

Books transferred to the eBook Player will be listed in Home Menu.
The eBook Player supports eBooks in epub, pdf, txt format.
Use the <Directional> buttons to move the cursor to select book and

press <OK> to open.

Book Page Interface

Turning book page

On reading page, press <Next Page> or <Directional-Right> button to

turn to next page. To turn to previous page, press <Previous Page> or
<Directional-Left> button.

Reading Books

Adjusting Font Size

In reading page, press <Zoom> button to enter the font size menu.
There a 5 font sizes available:

Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge.

Move the cursor to the desired font size

then press <OK> to confirm.

It may take some time for the fonts to

be resized.

Zooming In / Out

You will need to use zooming function

to enlarge images available in the
eBook (epub, pdf, txt file).

From the size menu, select [Enlarge]
Zoom menu will appear.

Move the cursor to the desired zoom level and press <OK>.
In zoom mode, use <Directional> buttons to pan across the zoomed

page.

Note: Page turning is disabled in zoom mode.
Press <Return> to exit zoom mode and return to original size and

resume normal book reading functions.

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Reading Books

Using Option Menu in Reading

In Reading page, press <Menu> button to enter Option Menu.
Options available:

1. Add / Delete Bookmark

2. Bookmarks

3. Go to Page

4. Music

5. Auto flip

6. Book Information

7. Rotate

8. Display Settings

9. Add to Favorite

Adding Bookmark

When reading, turn to the desired page that you would like to bookmark.
Press <Menu> button, move the cursor to [Add Bookmark] and then press
<OK>.

Deleting Bookmark

Turn to the bookmarked page that needs to be deleted. Press <Menu>

and move the cursor to <Delete Bookmark>. Press <OK> to confirm.

Alternatively, you can delete bookmark from the Bookmark List.
In the Bookmark list, press <Menu> and select [Delete] to delete

selected bookmark.

Reading Books

Lower window displays the list of
books with bookmarks. Press <OK>
on the desired book to view the
available bookmark list.

Upper window displays a quick
preview of the selected book.

Read from Bookmarks in Home Menu

From Home Menu, press <Menu> and select [Bookmarks] to enter

Bookmark List.

In the Bookmark List, move the cursor to the desired bookmark, press

<OK> to open.

To delete bookmark from the Bookmark List, press <Menu> to display

[Option Menu] and select [Delete] to confirm.

Read from Bookmarks in current Book

In reading page, press <Menu> and select [Bookmarks] to enter into

Bookmark List.

In Bookmark List, move the cursor to the desired page and press <OK>

to open.

To delete bookmark from the Bookmark List, Press <Menu> to display

the Option Menu and select [Delete] to confirm.

Go to Page

You can jump to pages using the [Go to Page] option.
In the Option Menu, select [Go to Page].

In Go to Page menu, move the cursor by the <Directional-Left / Right>
button. Set page number by <Directional Up / Down> button.
Move the cursor to [Apply] then press <OK> button to apply settings.

Reading Books

Auto Flip

You can set the eBook Player to [Auto Flip] mode. The auto flip durations
available are: 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 1 min.

Book Information

You can check the information of the current book from the [Book
Information] option. This will show:
Title, Author, Publisher, File type, Date, File size, Publisher and Expiration.
Depending on the source of the eBook that you downloaded / purchased,
some of the information may not be available.

Rotate

[Rotate] option allows you to rotate the display orientation 90o in clock
wise direction to landscape orientation.

To return to original orientation, press <Menu> and enter <Rotate>

once again.

The model has a G sensor: Rotate viewing orientation by simply

rotating the eBook Player in clockwise direction.

In landscape view, the button layout is as below:

Reading Books

In landscape view, the Option Menu is divided into 2 pages. To access

options in the second page, move the cursor to [More>] icon at the top
right corner of the Option Menu and then enter.

To return to the previous page, move the cursor to [< Back] and then

confirm.

Display Settings

To adjust font color, background color, brightness during reading.
Note: The change of font color and background color are only

applicable to txt and epub documents.

Add to Favorite

You can add books to your Favorite List. In Option menu, move the

cursor to [Add to Favorite] to add current book into Favorite List.

To view books in Favorite List, from Home Menu, press <Menu> button

and select [Favorite].

To remove book from Favorite:

1. Enter Favorite List from Home menu. Move the cursor to the

desired book title. Press <Menu> button and select [Delete]
from the dropdown list.

2. From reading page, press <Menu> button and select [Remove

from Favorite] from the Option Menu.

Reading Books

Background music playback while reading an eBook

The eBook Player supports background music playing when reading

books or viewing photos.

To control music playback in book page, press <Music (Play / Pause)>

button and a mini music player control bar will appear at the bottom
of the page.

Press the control buttons to control the music playback.
To return to book page, press <Return> button and resume normal

book reading controls.

Playing Audio File

EQ settings – move the cursor to [EQ

Settings], press [Left] or [Right] button to
select desired EQ mode.

Play Mode - move the cursor to [Play
Mode] , press [Left] or [Right] button to
select desired Play mode

To view all stored audio files

To sort audio files by genre

To sort audio files by album

To sort audio files by artist

Music Player

From Home Menu, press <Menu> to display Option Menu.
Move the cursor to [Music] and press <OK> to confirm.

In the Music player, press <OK> to play / pause music playing
Press <Directional Right> to play next song, press and hold to Fast

Forward

Press <Directional Left> to play previous song, Press and hold to Fast

Rewind

Press <VOL +> to increase volume
Press <VOL-> to decrease volume

Using Option Menu in Music Player

Playing Video File

Press <Left>/<Right> button to
switch between [Loop] & [Repeat]
Loop: to play all video files available
in the list.
Repeat: repeat the current video

Press <OK> button to enter [Full
Screen] or [Preview]

Press <OK> button to return to
video list.

Note: The movie / video function is only available for the model: eBook
Player 5M.

From Home Menu, open Option menu and select and enter

into the video library.

In video library move the cursor to your desired video file and press

<OK> to start playing.

During video playback, the button definition is a below:

Using Option Menu During Video Playback

During video playback, press <Menu> button to display Option Menu.

To Display Subtitle during Video Playback

The eBook Player supports subtitle of sub, ssa, srt, lrc format.
The file name of the subtitle must be identical to that of the video file.

The subtitle will be loaded automatically during video playback.

Viewing Pictures

Upper window displays a quick
preview of the selected photo

Lower window displays the file list in
the eBook Player.

Note: Please organize the pictures into a specific folder for easier
navigation.

From Home Menu, press <Menu> to display Option Menu.
Move the cursor to [Photo] and press <OK> to confirm.

Use the <Directional> buttons to navigate through the files / folders.
Press <OK> on the selected photo to view a full screen display.
In full screen mode, press <Directional Left / Right> to view the

previous and next picture.

Zoom In/Out Picture

There are 3 zoom levels available. To zoom in picture, in full screen

mode, press the <Zoom> button to change different zoom levels.

To return to the original size, press the <Return> button and resume

normal operation.

Slideshow

In full screen mode, press <Menu>  [Slideshow] to start.
To stop slideshow, press <Menu> button once.
From the drop down menu, select [Slide Time] to adjust slideshow

duration.

Thumbnail view

In full screen mode, press <Menu>  [Thumbnail] to view pictures in

thumbnail mode.

To exit thumbnail view, press <Menu> once to return to full screen

mode.

File Explorer

From Home menu, press <Menu>  [Explorer]
Press <Left> / <Right> to select Internal / microSD card memory and

press [OK] to enter.

Press <Return> to exit from current directory and the cursor will move

to the top for memory selection.

Copy / Paste file

You can copy files / folders from microSD / microSDHC card to internal

memory and wise versa.

From the file list, move the cursor to the desired file to copy. Click

<Menu> and select [Copy].

From explorer, go to the desired directory to store the copied file. Click

<Menu> and select [Paste] to start copying file into the new directory /
folder.

Note: It may take longer time to paste files / folder with big file size.

Deleting File

From the explorer, move the cursor to the desired file to delete. Press
[Menu] to enter display setting and select [Delete] to start.

Note: It may take longer time to delete files / folder with big file size and
quantity.

Settings

From Home Menu, press <Menu> to display Option Menu.
Move the cursor to [Settings] and press <OK> to confirm.

Time & Date

To set the clock and date of the eBook Player:
Press <Directional Left / Right> buttons to move the cursor.
Press <Directional Up / Down> buttons to input a value.

Device Standby

To enable / disable auto standby mode (LCD power off).
To manually set the eBook Player to standby mode, press short the

<Power> button once in any menu.

Press the short the <Power> button once to wake up the eBook Player

from standby mode.

Format Memory

You can format the internal memory and the memory card.
Caution: All data will be lost!
Please backup your data before performing this.

About Product

Displays product information about the eBook Player.

Power Management

Displays real time battery charging and discharging status of the eBook
Player.

Restore Factory Defaults

To restore the eBook Player’s settings to defaults.
All settings will be restored.

Language

To set system language of the eBook Player.

User Manual

To read the digital version user guide.
Note: Other languages of the user manual can be found on the TrekStor
website: http://www.trekstor.de.

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Troubleshooting

If the eBook Player does not work as it is expected, please try the following
steps.

The eBook Player is not responding or can’t be turned on.

Reset the eBook Player by press and hold the power button for 6

seconds. The eBook Player will be forced to shut down if it is on and
you are required to restart the eBook Player again.

Battery has been fully discharged. Please charge the eBook Player via

USB (or USB Adapter).

Battery Life seems short

The operating temperature is below 5oC. This is due to the

characteristics of battery and not a malfunction.

The battery is not used for prolonged period. Please recharge the

battery of the eBook Player again.

The battery is not fully charged. Please charge the eBook Player for

at least 4 hours.

The battery needs to be replaced. Please consult the authorized

dealer for service.

It takes long time for the display to appear

This is due to the characteristic of the display panel, especially in low

temperature environment, and not a malfunction.

A Book cannot be read

Copyright protected books cannot be read on any device other than

the authorized one.

Check if the book has expired.
Check if the book format is supported by the eBook Player.

The eBook Player cannot be operated during USB connection

The eBook Player cannot be operated while it is connected to PC.
Disconnect the eBook Player from computer to resume operation.
To use the eBook Player while charging, click on the [Safely Remove

Hardware] icon located on the left lower corner to disconnect data
connection with computer. After the eBook Player is safely
removed, computer will only charge the eBook Player and you can
now resume normal operation.

Precautions and Maintenance

On Battery

Charge the battery only in temperature that ranges from 0 to

35 degree Celsius.

Do not charge the eBook Player if the battery is found

On Operation

On Headphone

Listening to audio at high volume for extended periods of time can

Do not use headphones while driving, cycling or operating any

On Cleaning and Maintenance

If the eBook Player does get wet, turn off the eBook Player

Clean the screen with a soft cloth; be careful not to wipe it with

If the eBook Player needs service, please consult the authorized

damaged or leaking.

Never expose the eBook Player to extremes of light, temperature,

moisture or vibration.

Never wrap the eBook Player in anything when it is being used or

charged. Heat may increase in the device while charging or if it is
used for an extended period of time.

Do not use or store the eBook Player in one of the following

circumstances:

A. Extreme high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car
B. Direct sunlight
C. High humidity or places with corrosive substances
D. Sub-zero condition, especially during winter

cause hearing damage. To avoid damage to your hearing, keep the
volume at moderate level.

motorized motors. It can also be potentially dangerous to play at a
high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.

immediately. Wait for the eBook Player to dry completely before
turning on again.

anything abrasive. When carrying your eBook Player in a bag, keep it
inside a suitable protecting case (not included in the delivery) to
avoid scratches.

dealer through the contact information provided in the warranty
card. Faulty service may void the warranty.

Precautions and Maintenance

On microSD / microSDHC card

After inserted a microSD / microSDHC card, if the eBook Player has

no response, please take out and insert it again.

Do not remove microSD / microSDHC card or turn off the eBook

Player during data writing or reading to prevent damage to data and
to the eBook Player.

Make sure the microSD / microSDHC card is unlocked before writing

or deleting data in the microSD / microSDHC card.

Backup your files and data before formatting the microSD /

microSDHC card. Please format the microSD / microSDHC card in FAT
/ FAT32.

Copyrights and Trademark Notice

Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of
this manual (illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part
without the permission of the copyright holder. Additionally, use of the
data of this product or the contents of this manual is not allowed without
TrekStor GmbH’s permission except for personal use.

Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.

Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and /
or other countries.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torwalds in the United States and /
or other countries.

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Reader and PDF are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and /
or other countries.

Sennheiser is a trademark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG.

Support information

If you have any questions regarding your TrekStor product, please
proceed as follows:

Check the features as well as the functions of your device (apparent

on the packaging), in order to use the correct settings.

Read the manual carefully.
Inform yourself on our website www.trekstor.de/en about the up-to-

date information concerning your product (e. g. available most
recent firmware releases).

In the case you have further questions regarding your product, please
note the following TrekStor support options:

FAQ

The FAQ area of our website offers you a wide range of problem solving
hints. Here you can obtain answers to the most frequently asked questions
concerning our products.

E-Mail
Please fill in the support form on our website or send an E-Mail to

[e-mail]. You can find mailing addresses for other

countries when you click "SERVICE" at the menu bar on our website.

Phone support

Please find the number of the support hotline for your country on our
website under "SERVICE" as well.

TrekStor GmbH
Kastanienallee 8-10
D-64653 Lorsch
Germany

www.trekstor.de

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