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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 1
* * * ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Congratulations! ................................................................................................................................ 9
You are reading on your new Device. ....................................................................................... 9
Getting Around .......................................................................................................................... 9
Easy-to-Read Display .............................................................................................................. 10
Wireless Access ....................................................................................................................... 10
Your Choice of Text Size ........................................................................................................ 10
Your Choice of Number of Words per Line ............................................................................ 10
Let Device Read to You .......................................................................................................... 10
Look It Up ............................................................................................................................... 11
Take It All with You ................................................................................................................ 11
Shop Anytime, Anywhere ....................................................................................................... 11
Automatic Delivery ................................................................................................................. 12
Peruse Your Periodicals........................................................................................................... 12
Search Your World .................................................................................................................. 12
Clip Your Favorite Passages.................................................................................................... 12
Bookmark Your Reading ......................................................................................................... 13
Add Your Own Notes .............................................................................................................. 13
Stay in Sync ............................................................................................................................. 13
Convert Your Own Documents ............................................................................................... 13
Learning More ......................................................................................................................... 14
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 15
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started with Your Device ......................................................................... 16
1.1 Views of Device .................................................................................................................... 16
Front View ............................................................................................................................... 16
Back View ............................................................................................................................... 17
Top View ................................................................................................................................. 17
Bottom View............................................................................................................................ 17
1.2 Getting Around ...................................................................................................................... 18
Using the Buttons .................................................................................................................... 18
Using the Menus ...................................................................................................................... 18
1.3 Entering Text ......................................................................................................................... 19
Lowercase and Uppercase Letters ........................................................................................... 19
Numbers, Punctuation, and Symbols ....................................................................................... 19
1.4 Status Indicators .................................................................................................................... 19
Wireless Status Indicators ....................................................................................................... 19
Battery Status Indicators .......................................................................................................... 20
Activity Indicator ..................................................................................................................... 21
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 21
CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Device Content .......................................................................... 22
2.1 The Home Screen .................................................................................................................. 22
Home Screen Features ............................................................................................................. 23
Show Options .......................................................................................................................... 25
Sort Options ............................................................................................................................. 25
The Home Screen Menu .......................................................................................................... 26
2.2 Managing Your Content ........................................................................................................ 26
Removing Device Content....................................................................................................... 27
More about Managing Items.................................................................................................... 27
International Wireless Delivery ............................................................................................... 27
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 28
CHAPTER 3 Reading on Device ................................................................................................ 29
3.1 Types of Content ................................................................................................................... 29
Books ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Newspapers .............................................................................................................................. 29
Magazines ................................................................................................................................ 29
Blogs ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Personal Documents ................................................................................................................ 30
Audiobooks .............................................................................................................................. 30
Background Music ................................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Content Formatting on Device .............................................................................................. 30
Progress Indicator .................................................................................................................... 31
Changing the Text Size............................................................................................................ 31
Adjusting the Number of Words per Line ............................................................................... 31
Note: You cannot change the number of words per line in PDF files or in Basic Web. ........ 32
Increasing the Size of a Picture ............................................................................................... 32
3.3 Moving from Place to Place .................................................................................................. 32
Using the Menu to Get Around ............................................................................................... 32
Navigating within a Periodical ................................................................................................ 34
Selecting Internal Links ........................................................................................................... 35
Viewing a Table....................................................................................................................... 35
Reading Across Multiple Devices ........................................................................................... 35
3.4 Looking Up Definitions ......................................................................................................... 36
The Lookup Feature................................................................................................................. 36
3.5 Annotations and Clippings .................................................................................................... 36
Using Bookmarks .................................................................................................................... 37
Using Highlights ...................................................................................................................... 38
Using Notes ............................................................................................................................. 40
Using Clippings ....................................................................................................................... 41
3.6 Listening to Audio Materials ................................................................................................. 43
Audiobooks .............................................................................................................................. 43
Background Audio ................................................................................................................... 43
Text-to-Speech......................................................................................................................... 44
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 45
CHAPTER 4 Searching on Device .............................................................................................. 45
4.1 Introduction to Search ........................................................................................................... 45
Types of Searches .................................................................................................................... 45
Performing a Search ................................................................................................................ 47
4.2 Search Results Page ............................................................................................................... 47
Search Results for a Specific Item ........................................................................................... 48
Search Results for a Definition ................................................................................................ 48
4.3 Performing Remote Searches ................................................................................................ 48
Searching Wikipedia................................................................................................................ 49
Searching the Web ................................................................................................................... 49
Searching the Device Store...................................................................................................... 49
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 49
CHAPTER 5 The Device Store ................................................................................................... 49
5.1 Getting Started at the Store .................................................................................................... 50
Connecting to the Device Store ............................................................................................... 50
5.2 Device Store Pages ................................................................................................................ 50
The Device Storefront ............................................................................................................. 50
The Store Menu ....................................................................................................................... 51
Browsing the Store .................................................................................................................. 51
Getting the Details ................................................................................................................... 52
Saving Items for Later ............................................................................................................. 53
5.3 Recommendations, Reviews, and Ratings ............................................................................. 54
Recommended for You ............................................................................................................ 54
Looking Up Reviews ............................................................................................................... 54
Writing Your Own Ratings and Reviews ................................................................................ 54
5.4 Making Purchases .................................................................................................................. 55
Trying a Sample Book ............................................................................................................. 55
Buying Your Selections ........................................................................................................... 55
Returning an Item .................................................................................................................... 55
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 55
CHAPTER 6 Accessing the Web ................................................................................................ 56
6.1 Using Basic Web ................................................................................................................... 56
Entering a URL ........................................................................................................................ 56
Using Bookmarks and Adding Your Own .............................................................................. 57
Using Next Page and Previous Page........................................................................................ 57
Selecting Links, Buttons, and Boxes ....................................................................................... 57
Using History........................................................................................................................... 58
The Basic Web Menu .............................................................................................................. 58
6.2 Other Features........................................................................................................................ 59
Text Size .................................................................................................................................. 59
Downloading Files ................................................................................................................... 59
Basic Web Settings .................................................................................................................. 59
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 60
CHAPTER 7 Settings and Experimental ..................................................................................... 61
7.1 Adjusting Your Device Settings ............................................................................................ 61
Registering or Deregistering Device ....................................................................................... 61
Personalizing Your Device ...................................................................................................... 62
Choosing Your Primary Dictionary......................................................................................... 63
Changing Automatic Backup................................................................................................... 63
The Settings Menu ................................................................................................................... 64
7.2 Experimental .......................................................................................................................... 65
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 65
CHAPTER 8 Device and Your Computer ................................................................................... 65
8.1 Getting Started ....................................................................................................................... 65
System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 65
Making the Connection ........................................................................................................... 66
8.2 Transferring Files When Wireless is Unavailable ................................................................. 67
Managing Your Documents..................................................................................................... 67
Transferring Your Clippings ................................................................................................... 68
8.3 Converting and Transferring Your Documents ..................................................................... 68
Supported Formats for Conversion.......................................................................................... 69
Sending Your Documents for Conversion............................................................................... 69
8.4 Audiobooks and MP3s........................................................................................................... 70
Audiobooks from AudioFile.com ............................................................................................ 70
Transferring MP3s ................................................................................................................... 71
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 72
CHAPTER 9 Your Device and Crocus ....................................................................................... 73
9.1 Shopping for Device Content on Crocus ............................................................................... 73
Browsing the Device Store ...................................................................................................... 73
Searching the Device Store...................................................................................................... 73
Getting the Details ................................................................................................................... 73
Ordering Content ..................................................................................................................... 74
9.2 Managing Your Device on Crocus ........................................................................................ 74
Managing Your Device ........................................................................................................... 75
Managing Your Orders ............................................................................................................ 75
Downloading Content from Your Computer ........................................................................... 76
9.3 Contacting Device Support .................................................................................................... 77
From within the U.S.: .............................................................................................................. 77
Outside the U.S.: ...................................................................................................................... 77
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 77
CHAPTER 10 Migrating Content to Your New Device ............................................................. 78
10.1 Transferring Books .............................................................................................................. 78
10.2 Transferring Periodical Subscriptions ................................................................................. 79
10.3 Transferring Personal Documents ....................................................................................... 79
10.4 Transferring Audiobooks ..................................................................................................... 80
10.5 Transferring MP3s ............................................................................................................... 80
* * * ................................................................................................................................................. 81
***
Thank you for purchasing the Device. You are reading the Welcome section of the
Device User's Guide. This section provides an overview of Device and highlights a
few basic features so you can start reading as quickly as possible.
You can leave this guide at any time by pressing the Home button on your Device.
To turn to the next page, press one of the Next Page buttons.
If your Device was a gift, you will need to register your device. Please look at the
Getting Started instructions that came with your Device for information on
registering your device.
Congratulations!
You are reading on your new Device.
If you haven't done so already, please follow the Getting Started instructions that
came with your Device and plug in your Device to charge the battery. The charge
indicator light on the bottom edge of your Device turns yellow and a lightning bolt
appears on the battery icon at the top of the display. Charging the battery fully
should take less than three hours and you can continue reading while it charges.
Tip: The charge indicator light will turn green when the battery is fully charged.
If you prefer to read the Device User's Guide side-by-side with the device, you can
download and print a PDF copy of the Device User’s Guide at:
http://www._____.com/Devicedocuments
Getting Around
You navigate Device using the controller; the Home, Menu, Back, and
Next/Previous Page buttons; and the keyboard:
To select a particular item such as a menu option or a specific word in your reading
material, move the controller up, down, left, or right to highlight your choice and
then press to select.
You can press the Next or Previous Page buttons to move forward or backward in
your reading material and press the Back button to retrace your steps on your
Device. Use the keyboard to type words or phrases when searching your reading
material or items in the Device Store. You can also use the keyboard to create notes
while reading. All of these are covered in more detail later in this guide.
Easy-to-Read Display
Device uses a high-resolution display technology called electronic paper. It works
using ink just like books and newspapers, but it displays the ink particles
electronically. The page flash you see when you turn the page is part of the ink
placement process.
The electronic paper display is reflective, which means unlike most displays, you
can read it clearly even in bright sunlight. Also, electronic paper does not need
power to hold the ink in place, which extends your Device's battery life.
Wireless Access
Using the wireless service, Crocus delivers content to your Device whenever and
wherever you want it, within the wireless coverage area, using the same technology
as a cell phone. By default, your Device ships with Wireless already turned on. To
turn Wireless on or off, press the Menu button, move the controller up to underline
"Turn Wireless On/Off," and then press the controller.
Your Choice of Text Size
To optimize your reading experience, Device provides a quick way to adjust the size
of the reading text among six sizes.
To try it now, press the Text key, move the controller to choose the size you prefer
and press the controller to select. The text changes to the new size. Repeat the same
steps to change the text size back or to change it to a size comfortable for you to
read.
Your Choice of Number of Words per Line
You can also change the number of words per line in the book or periodical you are
currently reading. Press the Text key, move the controller to choose the number of
words per line you prefer and press the controller to select. This changes the width
of the margins. You may find you read faster with fewer words per line. Experiment
to see what works best for you.
Let Device Read to You
You can also choose to turn on the experimental application, Text-to-Speech, which
will read aloud your books (where allowed by the rights holder), newspapers, blogs,
and personal documents. You can either listen through your Device's external
speakers or plug in earphones into the headphone jack. While Text-to-Speech is
playing, the screen will turn the pages automatically so you can follow along while
the audio is playing. You have the choice of hearing your content spoken with a
male or female voice and can also further optimize the listening experience by
slowing down or increasing the rate of speech.
Look It Up
Your Device includes a dictionary. You can easily look up a particular word without
leaving the content. Simply use the controller to navigate the cursor in front of the
word you want defined. A definition of the word appears at the bottom of the screen.
To view the full definition, press the Return key on the keyboard. To return to the
text you were reading, press the Back button.
Take It All with You
Although Device is about the size of a paperback book, it can store over a thousand
digital books, newspapers, blogs, and magazines, which are referred to collectively
as "content" throughout this guide. A copy of all your books and recent issues of
newspapers and magazines purchased from the Device Store are kept on Crocus.
To open content on your Device, press the Home button. This displays a list of the
content on your Device. Move the controller up or down to underline the item you
want to open and then press the controller to open the item. To delete content on
your Device, move the controller up or down to underline the item you want to
delete. Move the controller to the left and then press the controller to complete the
removal of the item.
To move previously deleted content from Crocus back to your Device, Wireless
must be on. From Home, select "Archived Items." This shows all of the content
stored at Crocus. Underline the item you want to move back to your Device and
move the controller to the right and then press the controller to start the transfer. In
under a minute, the item re-downloads into your Device and appears in the list of
content in Home.
Shop Anytime, Anywhere
If you have Wireless on and you select "Shop in Device Store" from any menu,
Device connects you to a broad offering of reading material including books,
newspapers, blogs, and magazines. You can browse by category or check out the
latest bestsellers, new and noteworthy items, or your personalized recommendations.
You can see details about an item, read customer reviews, and even download free
samples of books you are interested in. If you want to buy an item, Device uses
secure Crocus purchase and then Wireless delivers the item to your Device generally
in under a minute.
Automatic Delivery
Since Device connects to the Wireless network, we deliver your favorite periodicals
over the air to your device as soon as they are published, often before they are even
available in print. For example, if you subscribe to the Device edition of The Wall
Street Journal, the latest edition is wirelessly delivered overnight so you can read it
each morning. Your favorite periodicals follow you wherever you go in Wireless's
broad coverage area, whether you are at home or on the road.
Peruse Your Periodicals
Just as you would thumb through a physical newspaper or magazine to locate an
article of interest, your Device supplies you with navigation shortcuts so that you
can quickly zero in on an article of interest. By moving the controller right or left
you can advance to the next or previous article and pushing the controller brings up
the periodical's section list.
Search Your World
While you are in Home, the Device Store, or reading content, you can use your
Device's search feature. From the keyboard, begin typing what you'd like to search
for and then using the controller, select the range of your search. If you begin your
search while in Home or with open content, you have the option to search for that
item in all of your books, newspapers, blogs, personal documents, and annotations.
You also have the option to focus your search to the built-in dictionary, the Device
Store, Wikipedia, and the Web.
Clip Your Favorite Passages
Have you ever been reading a book or a newspaper and wanted to clip and save a
few words to refer to later? With Device, simply select "Add a Note or Highlight"
from the menu and use the controller to highlight the content you want to clip and
then press the controller to save your selection. The clipping is added to a file in
Home called "My Clippings." You can review your clippings later, search for words
or terms you clipped, and transfer the "My Clippings" file to your computer. This is
a great way to capture your favorite quotations to share with others.
Bookmark Your Reading
Device automatically saves your place in whatever book you are reading, but you
can also add a bookmark to any page by pressing the Menu button and selecting
"Add a Bookmark." You can see that the upper right corner of the page is dog-eared.
Device stores all your bookmarks for the current content in your annotations. You
can view them at any time by pressing the Menu button and selecting "My Notes &
Marks."
Add Your Own Notes
Do you like to take notes and make comments while reading? You can add notes to
any of the content on Device. Crocus automatically stores all of your book
annotations in the "My Clippings" file and backs them up on Crocus servers so they
will not be lost.
As an example, this sentence is highlighted and has a note attached as indicated by
the superscripted number one to the right of this text. Using the controller, move the
cursor over the notation number to see the note. To add your own note, move the
cursor to the word where you want to add your thoughts, and begin typing your note.
Then use the controller again to highlight the "save note" button onscreen and press
the controller to select. You can later view, edit, or remove a note, or see all of your
annotations by pressing the Menu button and selecting "My Notes & Marks."
Stay in Sync
Syncing technology saves and synchronizes your reading location across your
Device(s) and your phone. Now you can read a few pages on your Phone and pick
up right where you left off when you return to your Device.
Convert Your Own Documents
In addition to all of the great reading material you can get from the Device Store,
Crocus can also convert your own documents so you can read them on Device. You
can e-mail Microsoft Word, TXT, HTML, PDF, or image files like JPEGs and GIFs
to your dedicated Device e-mail address (found on the Settings page on Device or
the Manage Your Device page on Crocus). We will convert the document into
Device format and wirelessly deliver it directly to your Device for a fee or back to
your computer for free. Currently, the conversion of PDF documents is an
experimental feature on Device, and some complex PDF files might not format
correctly on your Device.
Learning More
This ends your brief introduction to just some of the capabilities on Device. The
chapters that follow give a more complete overview of these and other features.
Remember, you can always search on a particular feature or learn more about how
to do a particular task by opening this guide and typing on the keyboard to activate
Search.
The Table of Contents for the Device User's Guide shows you all of the topics
covered in this guide. You can get to the table of contents by pressing the Menu
button from any page. Move the controller down until you underline "Table of
Contents" and press the controller to go to it.
You can also navigate by clicking an underlined word or words like the "Table of
Contents" above. Underlined words indicate a link to somewhere else in the material
you are reading, like a footnote, a chapter, or a web site. In the example above, when
you navigate the controller over one of the underlined words, a hand icon will
appear. Pressing the controller will take you to the beginning of the table of
contents. Press the Back button to go back to where you were reading.
If you bought your Device with your Crocus account, it is already registered with
your account information and you are ready to go. When you go to the Home screen,
check the top left corner of the screen to see if your Crocus name (the same one you
see when you are shopping on Crocus) is shown. If it says "My Device" instead of
your Crocus account name, you need to register your Device. To register, first press
Home to display the Home screen and then press the Menu button. Select "Settings"
and then select "register" on the page that appears to enter your Crocus user name
and password. If your Crocus user name or password contains characters not present
on the Device keyboard, press the Symbol key on the bottom of the keyboard to see
a menu of the extended characters and use the controller to select the character you
require. Alternatively, you can register your Device by visiting the Manage Your
Device page on Crocus at:
http://www._____.com/manageyourDevice
You can leave the Device User's Guide, or any item you are reading, at any time by
pressing the Home button. If you are done reading, you can put your Device to sleep
by sliding and releasing the power button located at the top of your Device (you
wake up Device the same way). Sleeping your Device will extend battery life and
also lock all of the keys and buttons so you don't inadvertently press one while not
using your Device. When your Device is asleep, you will see an image on the
screen. To turn off your Device completely, slide and hold the power switch for four
seconds, then release. The Device screen will blank and the device will turn off. If
you ever need assistance, you can use the Web or your telephone to contact us. See
Chapter 9 for all of the Device Support contact options.
***
CHAPTER 1
Getting Started with Your Device
In the Welcome chapter of the Device User's Guide, you read about many of the
things you can do with your Device. This chapter reviews all of the physical features
of Device and covers the basics of using the Device buttons, menus, and keyboard.
1.1 Views of Device
Front View
The front of your Device contains the screen the keyboard, and the navigation
controls. These features are illustrated below and explained in the list that follows.
Volume controls — controls the headphone or speaker volume for audiobooks,
background music, and text-to-speech.
Previous Page button — takes you to the previous page in your reading material.
Home button — shows content stored on your Device as well as content archived at
Crocus.
Next Page button — takes you to the next page in your reading material. To
accommodate different ways of holding the Device, there is a Next Page button on
both sides.
Menu button — displays application and navigation choices that are related to the
screen you are viewing.
controller — selects an item or action when pressed down. Moves the on-screen
highlight or cursor up and down when moved up and down. Moves the on-screen
highlight or cursor side-to-side when moved left or right.
Keyboard — use to enter search terms, notes in your content, URLs for Web sites,
etc.
Back button — retraces your steps on Device just like the back button on a web
browser. For example, you can follow a link in a book and then press the Back
button to return to your place.
Symbol key — presents a menu of punctuation marks and symbols. Move the
controller to select the desired symbol and press the controller to select.
Text key — changes the size of the text and number of words per line while you are
reading and presents available controls for Text-to-Speech. Move the controller to
select the optimal text size, words per line or a Text-to-Speech action.
Back View
The back of your Device contains stereo speakers for audio content.
Top View
Power switch — puts your Device to sleep, wakes it up, and turns your Device on
or off. To put your Device to sleep, slide and release the power switch; a full screen
image appears on the display. While your Device is asleep, other keys and buttons
are locked so that you don't accidentally change the place in your reading. To turn
your Device off, slide and hold the power switch for four seconds until the screen
goes blank and then release. To wake up or turn on your Device, slide and release
the power switch again.
If your Device does not power on or is unresponsive during use, try resetting the
device by disconnecting your Device from any power source, and then sliding and
holding the power switch for 15 seconds before releasing.
Tip: Your Device will also go to sleep by itself after ten minutes if you are not using
it. If your Device had wireless on prior to going to sleep, it will continue to receive
your regularly scheduled subscriptions while in sleep.
Headphone jack — plug in headphones to listen to an audiobook, background
music, or content read aloud through text-to-speech. Attaching headphones turns off
the built-in speakers.
Bottom View
The bottom of your Device contains the charge indicator light and a micro-USB
port.
Micro-USB/power port — Attach the USB cord that came with your Device into
the micro-USB/power port and into the Device power adapter*. Plug the adapter
into a U.S.-compatible electrical outlet to charge the Device battery. You can also
charge your Device by detaching the USB cord from the power adapter and
connecting it to a computer’s USB port or powered USB hub. The charging status
light will turn yellow, indicating that the battery is charging; you can continue to use
your Device while it charges. A green light indicates that the battery is fully
charged.
Check to make sure the power adapter is not covered by anything that could cause it
to overheat. If the charge indicator light does not light up, make sure that the USB
cable is fully inserted into your Device and the power adapter or USB port. If
Device still is not charging, try another electrical outlet or USB port.
To transfer content between your computer and your Device, connect the provided
USB cable to the Device and to the computer's USB port.
*Not all configurations ship with a power adapter.
1.2 Getting Around
To get around on your Device, you use the buttons, menus, and the keyboard—all of
which are explained here.
Using the Buttons
In the Welcome section you learned about the navigation buttons (Previous Page,
Next Page, and Back). For an explanation of what each button does, see Front View
of Device.
Using the Menus
In addition to the physical buttons, you also navigate Device using the menus.
Device's menus are context sensitive, but they all work the same way.
You use the controller to navigate within the menu and press the controller to select
an item.
The illustration below shows the Home menu; the bold line under "Shop in Device
Store" indicates that it is ready to be selected.
The Application Menu
You can display a menu from any screen on your Device. When you press the Menu
button, it displays choices related to the screen you are viewing. The sample screen
below shows you the screen you would typically see when you press the Menu
button from within a book.
1.3 Entering Text
To use the Device keyboard, most people find it easiest to hold the device in both
hands, and use the tips of their thumbs to press the keys.
Lowercase and Uppercase Letters
To enter lowercase letters, press the appropriate letter key. To enter uppercase
letters, hold down the Shift key and then press the desired letter key like you do on
your computer keyboard. Alternatively, you can press and release the Shift key and
then press the desired letter. Only the next letter will be capitalized.
Numbers, Punctuation, and Symbols
The number keys are located at the top of the keyboard. If you need a punctuation
mark or a symbol that is not shown, press the Symbol key on the bottom row of the
keyboard. You will see a menu of punctuation marks and symbols.
Use the controller to choose the character you want and it will appear in your text
entry box.
1.4 Status Indicators
At the top of every screen, you also see Wireless and battery life status indicators to
keep you in the know.
Wireless Status Indicators
The Wireless status indicator shows you whether the wireless radio is turned on or
off, the signal strength of your Wireless service, and the connection speed. Here are
the possible indicators and their meanings.
The Wireless service is active and your Device has a strong signal. The more bars
that are filled in with black, the stronger the wireless signal.
None of the bars are filled in. This means the wireless signal strength is too low to
connect. You will not be able to connect to the Device Store, Basic Web, register
your device, retrieve content from Archived Items, receive your subscriptions, or
sync to furthest page read.
The bars are outlined in grey. This means Wireless is checking for signal strength.
This usually lasts less than 30 seconds.
The Wireless service is turned off. You can turn on the wireless by pressing the
Menu button, and using the controller to navigate to "Turn Wireless On."
When you activate a menu, icons indicating the speed of your Wireless service
appear to the left side of the signal bars. EDGE and GPRS wireless networks are
slower than the 3G Wireless service. Device will automatically switch back to the
faster 3G network when available.
Battery Status Indicators
You have your Device plugged into power and the battery is charging. The charge
indicator light on the bottom of your Device also lights up. Note that if your Device
is plugged into a low powered USB port such as those found on some keyboards or
older computers, you will only derive enough charge to avoid depleting the battery
but not enough to recharge it.
The images above show the various states of the battery as it discharges. As you
deplete the battery, less of the battery indicator will be filled in.
The battery is too low to power the Wireless service. You must charge your Device
battery to restore wireless service.
Activity Indicator
Your Device is busy downloading new content, checking for new items, searching
for an item, or loading a web page.
***
CHAPTER 2
Getting to Know Device Content
The Device Home screen gives you an overall picture of what you currently have on
your Device. It shows you what has arrived recently, what you are reading, and
where you are in your reading. It also allows you to remove content from your
Device and to move content from Crocus to your Device. Read below for more
details.
2.1 The Home Screen
Your Home screen displays a list of all of your Device reading materials — books,
newspapers, magazines, blogs, personal documents, as well as audiobooks. It serves
as a personal bookshelf for all of your reading material, as well as a starting point to
access other Device features.
To display the Home screen, press the Home button on the right edge of your
Device. By default, the Home screen lists all of the items that you have on your
Device beginning with the most recently viewed (or acquired) items. Each type of
content has a slightly different description and label. You can read more about the
types of content available in Chapter 3.
Device Books
Books are shown by title and author. Below the book title are a series of dots which
give you an approximation of how long the book is. Bold dots within the series
indicate how far along you are in the book based on the last page you viewed.
Periodicals
Periodicals include newspapers and magazines that can be purchased as a single
issue or as a subscription delivered on a regular basis. Your Home screen lists the
most recent issue of each periodical you have on your Device. Older issues appear
inside a grouping called Periodicals: Back Issues. Selecting the grouping takes you
to a screen that displays the back issues of all the periodicals you have on your
Device. Note that Device automatically deletes issues that are more than seven
issues old to free up space for new content. An exclamation point next to an issue
indicates that it will be deleted within 24 hours.
Blogs
Blogs are subscription-based and appear on the Home screen as a single entry like
books. As additional blog content arrives, it is added to the item and older entries are
rolled off, much like a blog works on a computer.
Audiobooks
Audiobooks look similar to books, but they will be labeled in the Home screen as
audio content. Like regular books, they have a progress indicator that shows where
you are in the audiobook.
Home Screen Features
What you see on your Home screen varies depending on what reading materials you
have purchased, and how you choose to show and sort this list. The screen sample
and list below explain the features that you may find on your Home screen.
Device name — the name of your Device. You can edit this name on the Settings
screen.
Show options — choose which types of content you want displayed in Home.
Sort options — choose the order you want content displayed in Home.
Title — the title of the item.
Author or Date — for books, the author of the item is listed. For periodicals and
blogs, the date is listed.
Unread title — the "new" label indicates the item has never been opened and is less
than 24 hours old. Once you open a new document or more than 24 hours has passed
since the item arrived on your Device, the "new" label is removed.
Archived Items — items stored at Crocus that you can re-download to your device.
Sample title — the "sample" label indicates the book is a sample. If you like it, you
can purchase the full book from within the sample.
Progress indicator — the series of dots below the item shows how long the book is
and bold dots show how far you have read in a particular item.
Audiobook title — the "audio" label indicates the book is an audiobook.
Pages — indicates the total number of pages in Home. Use the Next Page or
Previous Page button to navigate the pages.
Periodicals: Back Issues — stores older issues of newspapers and magazines.
Show Options
The following screen sample shows the location of the Show options and the list
below explains each of the options. Moving the controller to the left lets you select
what items to show in Home.
Personal Docs — shows only the Personal Documents you have stored on your
Device.
Subscriptions — shows only the periodicals and blogs you have stored on your
Device.
Books — shows only the books and audiobooks you have stored on your Device.
All My Items — shows all of the content you have stored on your Device.
Changing What Your Home Screen Shows
By default, the Home screen shows all of your content. To change the type of
content displayed, follow these steps:
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If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
Move the controller up until the Show and Sort options are underlined.
Move the controller to the left to see the Show options.
Move the controller to underline the type of content you want to display.
Press the controller to select it. The new display option changes immediately.
Sort Options
The following screen shows the location of the Sort options and the list below
explains each of the options. Moving the controller to the right lets you change how
to sort these items.
Most Recent First — sorts your content by the most recently added or recently
opened items first.
Title — sorts your content alphabetically by title of the item.
Author — sorts your content alphabetically by the author's last name or publisher's
name. If you choose this option, periodicals will be sorted by their dates.
Changing How the Home Screen Is Sorted
By default, your content is sorted by most recent first, meaning all of the new items
and the content you are currently reading are at the top. To change this option,
follow these steps:
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If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
Move the controller up until the Show and Sort Options are underlined.
Move the controller to the right to see the Sort options.
Move the controller to underline how you want the items sorted.
Press the controller to select it. The sort order on the Home screen changes
immediately.
The Home Screen Menu
The Home screen menu allows you to navigate to other places in Device or to
perform specialized tasks. To display the Home screen menu, press the Menu button
when your Home screen is displayed. The list below explains the menu.
Turn Wireless Off/On — turns the Wireless service off or on.
Shop in Device Store — takes you to the Device Storefront.
View Archived Items — takes you to Archived Items where you can view and
wirelessly re-download content you are storing at Crocus.
Search — brings up the Search text entry page for submitting a word or phrase to
search for.
Settings — takes you to the Settings screen.
Experimental — takes you to the Experimental page where you can see and use
some of the experimental prototypes we are working on.
Sync & Check for Items — connects to Crocus to download any newly available
items and sync the furthest page read and bookmarks for all the books on your
device.
2.2 Managing Your Content
All books you purchase are automatically backed up on Crocus. When you remove a
book that you have purchased, it appears in your Archived Items. You access your
Archived Items from your Home screen. To move content between Archived Items
and Home, Wireless needs to be on.
Removing Device Content
To remove content, follow these steps:
1. If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
2. In the list of the content already on your device, move the controller to
underline the item you want to remove.
3. Move the controller to the left to remove the item.
4. When you see "delete," press the controller to confirm the deletion. To change
your mind, move the controller up or down to cancel. Note that Device books
are backed up for you at Crocus even if removed from the device.
More about Managing Items
Crocus also stores the seven most recent issues of your newspapers and magazines.
If you'd like to keep a copy of an issue indefinitely, open the issue, press the Menu
button, and select "Keep this Issue"; you will then see the word "keep" to the left of
the issue title in Home.
You can download items stored at Crocus any time you are within Wireless
coverage. If you are not within coverage, Device will automatically download the
item when you re-enter Wireless wireless service.
Personal documents sent to your Device are not backed up at Crocus.
When you remove a Device book you bought from Crocus, we automatically save
all of your annotations for the book in case you ever want to download it again.
However, if you remove a subscription issue that is older than seven days, a blog of
any age, or an item you did not get from Crocus, any annotations you created on
Device for those items do not get saved. Your "My Clippings" file will still remain
as a separate file containing all the clippings you added regardless of whether the
content is a book, subscription, or blog or was purchased from Crocus or not. See
Chapter 3 for more information.
International Wireless Delivery
If you wirelessly receive or download content to your Device while outside the U.S.,
additional fees may apply. For further information go to
http://www._____.com/DeviceWirelessroaming
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CHAPTER 3
Reading on Device
Device retains the best qualities of printed books, but adds many features that are
available only through digital technologies such as word look up, changeable text
size, and clippings. This chapter explains more about Device's reading features.
3.1 Types of Content
There are many types of reading material available for your Device such as books,
newspapers, magazines, and blogs. If you want to begin purchasing and
downloading reading material, you can learn more in Chapter 5. You can also
purchase audiobooks from AudioFile.com and even have Crocus convert and deliver
personal documents to your Device. The different types of supported content are
described below.
Books
Thousands of books - both popular and hard-to-find - are available in the Device
Store. Once you buy a book, it usually arrives wirelessly in under a minute. Because
you can't always judge a book by its cover, you can download and read a sample of
most Device books for free. If you like it, simply buy it from within the sample and
continue reading. You can learn more about this feature in Chapter 5.
Newspapers
The Device Store offers a selection of U.S. and international newspapers.
Subscriptions are delivered wirelessly to your Device overnight so that the latest
edition can arrive on your device every morning, and every newspaper subscription
starts with a free trial. If you subscribe, your favorite periodicals are delivered
wirelessly wherever you go, whether you are at home or on the road. If you are
traveling outside of the US, you can still retrieve your newspapers from the Manage
Your Device page at Crocus. You can learn more about this feature in Chapter 9.
Magazines
The Device Store offers an expanding selection of magazines to meet every interest.
As with newspapers, all periodical subscriptions are delivered wirelessly and start
with a free trial.
Blogs
The Device Store offers over five thousand Device blogs, including up-to-theminute news feeds and topical blogs. Blog categories include business, technology,
sports, politics, culture, entertainment, humor, and science. Device blogs are sent to
you wirelessly throughout the day, allowing you to keep current. Unlike traditional
feeds, which often only provide headlines, Device downloads the complete feed
onto the device so you can read them even when you are not wirelessly connected.
Personal Documents
In addition to purchased content, you can read your personal documents on Device.
If you have files formatted as text, Microsoft Word, HTML, PDF, or image files like
GIF or JPEG, you can e-mail the files as attachments to your Device e-mail address.
Crocus will convert the files if necessary and send them back to your computer for
free or wirelessly to your Device for a fee, whichever you prefer. Currently, the
conversion of PDF documents is an experimental feature. Some complex PDF files
might not format correctly on your Device. For more information on transferring,
converting, and e-mailing your personal documents, see Chapter 8.
Audiobooks
You can download and enjoy thousands of audiobooks from AudioFile.com. Due to
their large file size, audiobooks must be downloaded to your PC or Mac over your
existing Internet connection and then transferred to Device over USB. Listen to
audiobooks through Device's speakers or plug in your headphones for private
listening. For more information on transferring and listening to audiobooks, see
Chapter 8.
Background Music
If you like to listen to music while you use your Device, use your computer to
transfer MP3 files to the "music" folder on your Device. When you select "Play
MP3" from the Experimental page, each of the songs will play in the order they
were added to your Device.
3.2 Content Formatting on Device
When you read a book on Device, you will find that the formatting generally follows
the printed version of the book. If the book has a table of contents, it will appear in
Device. If the book has chapters, a preface, an illustrated cover, and so forth, these
will be displayed.
While you are reading, each page displays a header showing the content title and/or
issue date. The top of the page shows the battery and Wireless status indicators.
Progress Indicator
At the bottom of every page of your reading material, you can see where you are by
glancing at the progress indicator. As you progress further into the content, you will
see a solid bar growing longer. The progress indicator also shows structural marks
within content such as chapters, articles, or bookmarks.
In books, the progress indicator also shows you the overall percentage of the book
you have read and a numeric location of where you are reading, so you can easily
find a particular passage or reference it to your friends. Locations are the digital
answer to page numbers. Changing the text size on Device also changes the page
numbering, but with locations, you return to the same place every time regardless of
the text size.
Changing the Text Size
You can adjust the size of the text to suit your preference. You have a choice of six
sizes for reading content on Device. (You cannot change the text size on menus or
on Device screens, such as the Home screen or the Device Store.)
To pick the text size that you want to use while reading, follow these steps:
1. Press the Text key located on the bottom of row the keyboard. The text size
choices are displayed as well as controls for Text-to-Speech.
2. Move the controller left or right to the new text size that you want to use (you
see the new text size immediately).
3. Press the controller or the Text key to confirm your choice.
Adjusting the Number of Words per Line
You can change the number of words per line in the book or periodical you are
currently reading to suit your reading preference. Adjusting the number of words
increases or decreases the size of the margins. You may find you read faster with
fewer words per line. Experiment to find what works best for you.
To pick the number of words per line you prefer, follow these steps:
1. Press the Text key located on the bottom row of the keyboard. The Words per
Line choices are displayed below the text size choices.
2. Move the controller down to underline the Words per Line option.
3. Move the controller left or right to choose the option you want to use (you see
the change immediately).
4. Press the controller or the Text key to confirm your choice.
Note: You cannot change the number of words per line in PDF files or in Basic
Web.
Increasing the Size of a Picture
If you’d like to see a larger size of a picture or image you encounter in your reading
material, simply follow these steps to zoom temporarily on the image.
1. Use the controller to position the cursor over the picture.
2. An image of a magnifying glass with a plus sign will appear on top of the
picture.
3. Press the controller to zoom the image. You will see a expanded view of the
picture that rotates if necessary to maximize the use of the display.
4. Press the controller (or any key or button, except the Home button) to return
to your content.
3.3 Moving from Place to Place
There are several ways for you to get from place to place once you have opened
your reading material. Most often you will turn pages using the Next Page and
Previous Page buttons (described in Chapter 1). You can also get around inside your
book or periodical by selecting locations from the item's Menu, clicking on links in
the content, or by moving the controller left or right to advance to another article or
chapter.
Using the Menu to Get Around
To go to the menu, press the Menu button when reading a book or periodical. You
will have slightly different options depending on the content you are reading.
Examples of the menu options are described below.
If you are reading a Device book, the menu shows the following options:
Turn Wireless Off — turns off Wireless. When Wireless is off, this option will
change to "Turn Wireless On."
Shop in Device Store — takes you to the Device Storefront.
Buy This Book Now — connects to the Device Store, purchases, and downloads the
full book to your Device. Only appears if you are reading a sample from the Device
Store.
Cover — takes you to the cover page of the item you are reading. This is usually the
cover of the book.
Table of Contents — takes you to the Table of Contents for the item you are
reading.
Go to Beginning — takes you to the place in the book the publisher considers to be
the beginning. This is usually the first chapter, but may be a foreword, the table of
contents, or other point the publisher chooses.
Go to Location… — displays at the bottom of the screen, a text entry box that
allows you to specify a location to jump to in the content.
Sync to Furthest Page Read — connects to Crocus and compares your current
reading location with the one saved at Crocus. If you are further along in your book
using another device, Device gives you the choice to go to the furthest page read.
Book Description — connects to the Device Store and displays the detail page for
the full book.
Search This Book — displays the Search line at the bottom of the screen.
Additional details on how to conduct a search are provided in Chapter 4.
Add a Bookmark — bookmarks the page you are currently on. After selecting this
option, the upper right corner of the book will be dog-eared and this menu option
will change to "Delete Bookmark."
Add a Note or Highlight — puts you into annotation mode. Additional details on
how to create a note or highlight are provided later in this chapter.
My Notes & Marks — displays a page containing all of your current item's notes,
highlights, bookmarks, and clippings.
If you are reading a periodical or blog, you will see the following different options:
Clip This Article — makes a copy of the entire article and adds it to your "My
Clippings" file.
Keep This Issue — designates the newspaper or magazine issue as one to be stored
in your Device until you remove it.
Navigating within a Periodical
At the bottom of a newspaper or magazine you will see options for quickly
navigating within an issue. When viewing a blog, you will see similar options for
navigation.
Previous Article — takes you to the previous article when you move the controller
to the left.
View Sections List — takes you to the sections list of a newspaper or magazine
when you press the controller.
View Articles List — takes you to the articles list of a blog when you press the
controller.
Next Article — advances you to the next article when you move the controller to
the right.
By default, "View Sections List" for newspapers and magazines is highlighted and
when you press the controller, a list of the sections will appear. If you are viewing a
blog, "View Articles List" is highlighted and pressing the controller shows a list of
the blog's articles.
To navigate to a particular section, use the controller to underline the section title
and then press the controller to select. To dismiss this view and return to where you
were last reading in the magazine or newspaper, select "Close Sections List" located
at the bottom of the screen. Selecting the number to the right of the section title will
take you to a list of articles found within that section.
To navigate to a particular article within a section or blog, simply move the
controller to underline the article title and press to select. To dismiss this view,
select “Close Articles List” located at the bottom of the screen.
Selecting Internal Links
Your reading material may also contain links to other places in the document. For
example, in many books, the table of contents is set up to link to the content pages.
Links are easy to spot because they are underlined.
To select a link:
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Move the controller over the link.
The cursor changes to look like this:
Press the controller to select the link.
Device takes you to the linked location.
Press the Back button to go back to where you were.
Your reading material may also contain external links that take you to locations on
the Web (if you have Wireless turned on and are in range).
Viewing a Table
Your reading material may contain a large table that is not entirely contained within
the screen. To see the rest of the table, move the controller up or down to bring up
the cursor and then place the cursor to the left of the table. Move the controller to the
right to scroll through the rest of the table.
Reading Across Multiple Devices
If you read the same Device Store book across multiple Devices (including Device
for Phone), you’ll find Syncing makes it easy for you to switch back and forth.
Syncing synchronizes the bookmarks and furthest page read among devices
registered to the same account.
Syncing is on by default to ensure a seamless reading experience for a book read
across multiple Devices. If you would like to turn Syncing off, follow these steps:
1. Go to http://www._____.com/manageyourDevice
2. At the bottom of the page, look for “Manage synchronization between
devices. Learn more.” Select “Learn more.”
3. Select “Turn Synchronization off.”
Once you turn synchronization off, your books will still open to the last page read on
that device, but Syncing will no longer sync bookmarks or the furthest page read
with other devices. If you would like to sync the book manually, press the Menu
button and select “Sync to Furthest Page Read.”
3.4 Looking Up Definitions
While reading a book or periodical, you can see a brief definition of a word using
the Lookup feature. The Lookup feature uses A dictionary by default, but you can
also purchase other dictionaries and make them your default dictionary using the
Settings page. See Chapter 7 for details on how to change your default dictionary.
The Lookup Feature
To see the definition of a particular word in your reading content, follow these steps:
1. Move the controller up or down to display the cursor.
2. Move the controller in front of the word you want to look up.
3. If the word is found in the dictionary, a definition extract appears at the
bottom of the screen.
4. To see the complete definition, press the Return key You will now be placed
in the dictionary and can use Previous Page and Next Page to view other word
definitions.
5. Press the Back button to return to your reading.
Tip: If you want to expand your search beyond the dictionary on your device, you
can use the Search feature to look for the word on Wikipedia or the Web. See
Chapter 4 for more information.
3.5 Annotations and Clippings
You can add annotations to all of your books and periodicals. Annotations can
include notes you have written, highlights you've marked, and bookmarks you've
created. Annotations are specific to the content you are reading, so each book or
periodical has its own annotations. When you view the annotations, you see only
those for the content you are currently reading.
Device also gathers the annotations you've made across all your various books,
magazines, newspapers, blogs, and personal documents and places them in the "My
Clippings" file in your Home screen. See Using Clippings for more information on
My Clippings.
The list below explains the types of annotations:
Bookmarks — mark an entire page for later reference.
Highlights — mark a passage on a page for later reference.
Notes — add your thoughts about a passage.
The sections below explain how to add annotations.
Tip: All of your annotations on a Device book are backed up on Crocus servers in
case you transfer your Device to another person or lose or break the device. When
you download a previously annotated book from Crocus, your annotations and last
location read will come down with it. When you open the book, you will be right
where you were the last time you read the book and all of your annotations will be
included. Note that your "My Clippings" file is not listed as a separate downloadable
item.
Using Bookmarks
Although Device automatically saves your place whenever you stop reading, you
may also want to add additional bookmarks. You can place a bookmark at any
location, and you can have multiple bookmarks in whatever you are reading. When
you add a bookmark, it is associated with the first location on the page. If you
change text size, the bookmark will still be associated with that location. You can
return to a bookmarked location at any time.
Device stores all your bookmarks for the current content in your annotations. You
can view them at any time by pressing the Menu button and selecting "My Notes &
Marks."
Placing a Bookmark
To place a bookmark:
1. Go to the page that you want to bookmark.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Move the controller down until "Add a Bookmark" is underlined. Press the
controller to select.
4. A dog-ear icon in the upper right corner of the page will appear, indicating
that the page is bookmarked.
Tip: You can quickly create a bookmark by either holding down the Alt key and
pressing the B key, or by moving the controller up or down to go into cursor mode
and then pressing the controller twice.
Viewing Your Bookmarks
To view your bookmarks, press the Menu button and select "My Notes & Marks."
Bookmarks are listed in the order they occur in the content. Each bookmark entry
shows a location number and the first line of the bookmarked location.
To go to a bookmark location, navigate to the bookmark and press the controller.
There is no limit to the number of bookmarks that you can set.
Removing a Bookmark
To remove a bookmark:
1. Go to the bookmarked page.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Move the controller down until "Delete Bookmark" is underlined. Press the
controller to select. The bookmark is removed.
Tip: You can also remove a bookmark by holding down the Alt key and pressing the
B key.
To remove several bookmarks at one time:
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Move the controller down until "My Notes & Marks" is underlined. Press the
controller to select it.
3. Using the controller, navigate to the bookmark you want to remove.
4. Press the Delete key
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have removed all unwanted bookmarks.
6. Move the controller down until the "Close Notes & Marks" button is
highlighted and press the controller to exit. You can also exit this view by
pressing the Back button.
Using Highlights
You can highlight text in Device like you would use a highlighter pen on paper.
Device stores all your highlights for the current content in your annotations. You can
view them at any time by pressing the Menu button and selecting "My Notes &
Marks." See Viewing Your Annotations for more information.
Device also stores everything you highlight in your "My Clippings" file.
Highlighting a Passage
To highlight one or more lines, follow these steps:
1. Use the controller to position the cursor where you want to start highlighting.
2. Press the controller.
3. Move the controller right (or left) to where you want your highlight to end.
You can turn pages if you want to highlight text across multiple pages.
4. Press the controller at the place where you want the highlight to end.
5. Notice that the text you highlighted appears with a gray underline.
Deleting a Highlight
To remove a highlight, follow these steps:
1. Navigate the cursor over the highlight you want to remove.
2. Press the Delete key
Or,
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Move the controller down until "My Notes & Marks" is underlined. Press the
controller to select it.
3. Using the controller, navigate to the highlight you want to remove.
4. Press the Delete key
5. Move the controller down until the "Close Notes & Marks" button is
highlighted and press the controller to exit. You can also exit this view by
pressing the Back button.
Using Notes
To add a note, follow these steps:
1. Using the controller, move the cursor to the left of the word where you want
to add your thoughts.
2. Type your note.
3. Using the controller navigate the cursor over "save note" and press the
controller.
Notice the superscripted number where you inserted your note. Notes are numbered
in the order they appear in the content, so if you later create another note on an
earlier page, the numbering of the previously created notes will change.
To edit a note, follow these steps:
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Use the controller to move the cursor over the note's number.
The note appears at the bottom of the screen.
Press the Return key to edit the note.
Use the keyboard to make your changes.
Navigate the controller over "save note" and press the controller.
To delete a note, follow these steps:
1. Use the controller to move the cursor over the note's number.
2. The note appears at the bottom of the screen.
3. Press the Delete key to delete the note.
Tip: You can also view the notes and highlights you’ve created for each of your
Device books at http://Device.crocus.
Viewing Your Annotations
To view your bookmarks, highlights, and notes, press the Menu button and select
"My Notes & Marks."
Each entry has a location number followed by the bookmark, highlighted passage, or
note. Your annotations are listed in the order that they occur in the content. There is
no limit to the number of annotations you can have. Use the Next Page and Previous
Page buttons to turn the pages just as you would in a book.
To go to a location, move the controller up or down to select the bookmark,
highlighted passage, or note and press the controller to go there.
Your annotations are also stored in your "My Clippings" file for later reference. See
below for more information.
Using Clippings
In addition to annotations, you can "clip" an entire periodical article to the "My
Clippings" file. The "My Clippings" file contains all of the bookmarks, highlights,
notes, and clippings you have made across all your content. Later, you can view the
file or copy it to your computer; it will download to your computer as TXT file.
Once on your computer, you can edit it or send your clippings to someone else.
Clipping and highlighting are a great way to capture your favorite quotes and share
with others.
To clip an article:
1. Go to the article you want to clip.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Move the controller down until "Clip this Article" is underlined. Press the
controller to select.
Device adds your clipping to the "My Clippings" file. You can review your
clippings later, search for words or terms you clipped, and transfer the "My
Clippings" file to your computer.
To view your clippings, press the Home button to display the Home screen. Move
the controller down until "My Clippings" is underlined. Press the controller to open
it. While viewing the file, you cannot navigate through to the materials referenced in
the file.
More about My Clippings
You cannot edit the "My Clippings" file from within Device, but you can edit the
file on your computer.
To edit the "My Clippings" file:
1. Connect your Device to your computer using the USB cable.
2. Your Device should appear on your computer in the same location you would
normally find an external USB drive.
3. Open your Device. You should see a folder entitled Documents. Transfer the
"My Clippings" file out of this folder.
4. Open the "My Clippings" file on your computer using an application that can
read or import a .txt file.
5. Make the changes and save the edited file.
6. Transfer the "My Clippings" file back to the "Documents" folder on your
Device.
7. Unmount your Device from your computer before removing the USB cable.
Changing your "My Clippings" file does not affect any notes, bookmarks, or
highlights you've made in the actual content. The next time you read the content,
you can still use them for navigation and reference.
To remove the "My Clippings" file from your Device:
1. Press the Home button and move the controller down until "My Clippings"
is underlined.
2. Move the controller to the left.
3. Press the controller to remove "My Clippings" from your Device.
Device adds a new "My Clippings" file the next time you add a clipping or
annotation to any content.
The amount of text you can add to the “My Clippings” file from each item may be
limited. The “My Clippings” file will include a note informing you if a clipping
limit has been reached for a given item.
3.6 Listening to Audio Materials
There are three types of audio materials that you can listen to on your Device. You
can purchase, transfer, and listen to audiobooks from AudioFile.com, transfer MP3
files from your computer to play as background music while you read, or turn on
Text-to-Speech in any of your reading material. (For information about transferring
audiobooks or MP3 files to your Device, see Chapter 8.)
Audiobooks
On your Home screen, your audiobooks list the title and author, but they also have
the word "audio" next to the title to indicate that they are audiobooks.
To listen to one of your audiobooks, select it from your Home screen. You will see a
page similar to the one shown below. Device provides a standard set of controls that
are explained below.
Progress Indicator — indicates how far you have come in the audiobook, the
elapsed time, and the section you are in.
Pause/Play — pauses or plays the audiobook (there is no Stop control).
Forward 30 Seconds — moves ahead thirty seconds from the current location.
Beginning — takes you back to the beginning of the audiobook.
Previous Section — moves backwards in the audiobook to the previous section.
Back 30 Seconds — moves backwards thirty seconds from the current location.
Next Section — moves ahead to the next section in the audiobook, which is usually
the next chapter.
Background Audio
To play background audio (MP3 files) that you have transferred to your Device,
follow the steps below:
1. If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Move the controller down until "Experimental" is underlined and press the
controller to select it.
4. Move the controller down until "Play MP3" is underlined and press down to
select it.
The songs are played in order, by the date you added them to your Device. You can
adjust the volume of the music using the volume controls on the right side of your
Device. You can continue to listen to the audio while reading content; the
background audio continues to play unless you open an audio book, turn on text-tospeech, all of the files have been played, or if you stop the playback as indicated
below.
To turn off background audio:
1. If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Move the controller down until "Experimental" is underlined. Press the
controller to select.
4. Move the controller down until "Play MP3" is underlined. Press the controller
to select.
Tip: You can also play or stop background audio by holding down the ALT key and
pressing the space bar. You can forward to the next track by holding down the ALT
key and pressing the F key.
Text-to-Speech
Your Device can read aloud your books (where allowed by the rights holder),
newspapers, blogs, and personal documents with the Device Experimental
application, Text-to-Speech.
To turn on Text-to-Speech, follow these steps:
1. Press the Text key
2. Move the controller down so that "turn on" is underlined. Press the controller
to select. In a few moments, you will hear your content spoken aloud. You
can either listen to it through the Device’s external speakers or plug in
earphones into the headphone jack.
3. By default, content is spoken with a male voice, but using the controller, you
can select a female speaking voice. You can also slow down or increase the
rate of speech as well as pause or turn off Text-to-Speech.
4. While Text-to-Speech is playing, the screen will update to the corresponding
page of text.
Note that if a rights holder of a book does not allow Text-to-Speech to read aloud
their content, then Text-to-Speech will be grayed out and you will not be able to
select it.
By default, Text-to-Speech starts reading at the beginning of the page currently
displayed. To start reading at a particular spot, move the cursor where you'd like the
reading to begin before starting Text-to-Speech.
Tip: You can also play or stop Text-to-Speech by holding down the Shift key and
pressing the Symbol key. You can pause and resume Text-to-Speech by pressing the
Spacebar.
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CHAPTER 4
Searching on Device
Device allows you to take advantage of powerful search capabilities. You can search
locally on Device or remotely at the Device Store, Wikipedia, or the Web.
4.1 Introduction to Search
This section describes the types of searches that you can perform using Device and
how to use search.
Types of Searches
Device supports several types of search as summarized below.
Searching What You Are Currently Reading
You can limit a search to only what you are currently reading. You enter your search
term or phrase and Device searches in the body of the text in the current item.
Searching All Your Content
You can alternatively search all the reading material that you have stored on Device,
including books, newspapers, magazines, and other items. You enter your search
term or phrase and Device searches in the body of the text, in the metadata (for
example, the title or author), and in your "My Clippings" file. Additionally, Device
also keeps and searches the metadata for the content you have stored on Crocus.
Searching Remotely
Device can perform remote searches in several different locations using Wireless.
Each of these remote location searches are described in the final section of this
chapter. See Searching the Device Store, Searching the Web, or Searching
Wikipedia.
Searching for Definitions
You can limit a search to the dictionary. Device searches your default dictionary for
definitions of the word you have entered.
Performing a Search
To perform a search, follow these steps:
1. Type in your search term, the Search line will automatically appear. You can
use whole words, and no distinction is made between lower and upper case.
2. To find the word or phrase in the content you are currently reading, move the
controller to the right to highlight "find." Or, to choose the type of search,
continue moving the controller right. You can search all your items, the
Device Store, Google, Wikipedia, or the dictionary.
3. Press the controller to submit your search.
If you select “Search” from the Home page menu, the screen will display a full
Search page.
4.2 Search Results Page
When searching all your content, Device looks in the reading materials you have on
your Device and the metadata (like title and author) of the materials you have in
Archived Items. This includes purchased items, personal documents, local reference
materials, and annotations that you have created.
The example below shows a typical Search Results page.
The screen shows the titles of the items that contain your search term and indicates
how many times the term occurs.
Use the Next Page and Previous Page buttons if there are more results than fit on the
current page.
Search Results for a Specific Item
To see the results for one of the items listed:
1. Use the controller to underline the item.
2. Press the controller to view the matches.
3. A page appears showing all instances of the search term in that particular title.
Each occurrence lists its location number and is shown in context so you can
see how the search term is used.
To go to a specific location in the content where the search term occurs, use the
controller to underline the location and press the controller to select.
To close the Search Results page, move the controller to highlight “Close Search
Results” and press the controller.
Search Results for a Definition
When you want to look up the meaning of a word, you can limit a search to the
dictionary. Device searches your default dictionary for definitions of the word you
enter.
To find a definition, follow these steps:
1. Type in the word you want defined.
2. Move the controller right to highlight "dictionary."
3. Press the controller to submit your search.
You will see a complete definition of the word.
4.3 Performing Remote Searches
To search remotely, you must have Wireless switched on. You can select any of the
remote searches described in this section.
If Wireless is not already on, press the Menu button. Move the controller to
underline “Turn Wireless On” and press the controller to select and turn on
Wireless.
Searching Wikipedia
To search Wikipedia, enter your term and move the controller to select "wikipedia."
This opens Basic Web and displays the Wikipedia page.
Searching the Web
To search the Web, enter your term and move the controller to select "google." This
opens Basic Web and submits your search term to Google.
Searching the Device Store
To search the Device Store, enter your term and move the controller to select
"store." Your Device connects to the Device Store and displays the search results
page for the store sorted by relevance, as shown in the example below. You can
page through the results just like you would content on your Device.
You can narrow results by categories by clicking on the drop-down list located in
the upper right corner of the Search Results page.
Tip: You can also narrow a search in the Device Store to an author's name by typing
"@author" followed by the author's name. For example, to search the Device Store
for books by Agatha Christie, enter "@author Agatha Christie" in the Search line.
This will narrow your Device Store search to find only books written by Agatha
Christie.
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CHAPTER 5
The Device Store
The Device Store is the place to purchase your Device books, newspapers,
magazines, and blogs. Find an item in the store, select "Buy," and you will typically
receive your item wirelessly in under a minute. All of your Device purchases use
Crocus purchase for easy purchasing and Crocus automatically backs up all of your
purchases in case you lose your Device or want to download a title again. To help
other Crocus users decide what to buy, you can also add your own ratings and
reviews.
5.1 Getting Started at the Store
This section tells you how to connect to the Device Store on your Device, and
provides some ideas about the best ways to look for content once you are connected.
Connecting to the Device Store
You connect to the Device Store using your device's built-in Wireless service. To go
to the Device Store, follow these steps:
1. If Wireless is not already on, press the Menu button, move the controller up
so that "Turn Wireless On" is underlined, and then press the controller to turn
on Wireless.
2. Press the Menu button and move the controller down to underline "Shop in
Device Store."
3. Press the controller to select "Shop in Device Store."
You will see this icon
in the upper left corner of the page, if you are not already
connected. The Device Storefront will appear as shown later in this chapter and
serves as a launch point for all of the Device Store services.
5.2 Device Store Pages
This section describes the different pages you will find at the Device Store, like the
Device Storefront, the Browse pages, and the product detail pages for individual
pieces of content.
The Device Storefront
When you select "Shop in Device Store" from any menu, you will be taken to the
Device Storefront. An example is shown below, the storefront you see may be
different as we update it often.
Search Store — enter your search criteria here and Crocus will search the entire
Device Store for matches and return the search results.
Once you are in the Device Store, you can move around using links on the pages of
the store such as Reviews or Top Sellers, by using the Store menu, or by searching
the Device Store for specific titles.
The Store Menu
The menu you see while you are connected to the Device Store allows you to go to
other places in the store easily and includes the selections listed below.
Turn Wireless Off — turns the Wireless connection off. If you turn wireless off,
you will not be able to access the Device Store.
Device Storefront — takes you to the Device Storefront.
Books — displays the books currently available in the Device Store.
Newspapers — displays the newspapers currently available in the Device Store.
Magazines — displays the magazines currently available in the Device Store.
Blogs — displays the blogs currently available in the Device Store.
Top Sellers — displays a list of Crocus best sellers. Outside the U.S., customers
will see Global Best Sellers instead.
New & Noteworthy — displays a list of new or noteworthy content on the Device
Store. Outside the U.S., customers will see Global Best Sellers instead.
Recommended for You — displays items recommended for you by Crocus based
on your previous digital and physical purchases.
"Save For Later" Items — displays items you have previously noted as something
that might be of interest to you.
Browsing the Store
Another way to find reading material in the Device Store is to browse through the
different content categories such as books or newspapers. Once inside a category,
you can further refine your browse by topic. For example, within "Books," you can
refine listings to "Fiction," "Nonfiction," "Advice & How-to," etc. Each browse
page shows the path that you have taken at the top so you can easily retrace your
steps.
Browse Listings Sample
The example below shows you the type of listings you will see on the Books browse
page.
Browse path — shows the steps on the path you used to get to the current page.
Number of titles in the category — shows the number of items available in the
particular category.
Categories — groups the content by topics of interest to make browsing easier.
Select the category you are interested in to show only items in that particular
subject. You can also select subcategories within the main category by selecting
“View subcategories within…” in the upper right corner of the screen.
Getting the Details
The product detail page for books and periodicals provides the most pertinent
information about an item. To get to the product detail page for a particular item, use
the controller to select it.
Product Detail Page Example
The example below shows you a product detail page for a book available at the
Device Store. The features on this page are explained in the list below.
Author — searches the Device Store for other books by the author when selected. If
more than one author wrote the book, selecting this item will show a menu of the
authors from which to choose.
Description — describes the item. Select "more" to see the full text.
Buy — purchases the item using your default Crocus purchase payment method and
sends it wirelessly to your Device for free.
Reviews — displays the customer reviews for this item. Provides links to editorial
reviews and for writing your own review.
Try a Sample — downloads the beginning of the book for free so you can sample it
before buying.
Save for Later — adds the item to your "Save for Later Items" list so you can
peruse or purchase it later.
Customers who bought this book also bought: — displays a list of items
purchased by Crocus customers who also bought this item.
Additional Details for Periodicals
The product detail page for newspapers, magazines, and blogs is similar to the
product detail page for books, but it contains different purchasing options:
Subscribe now with 14-day Free Trial — select this to start your subscription. All
newspapers, magazines, and blogs come with a free trial to start your subscription,
and you can cancel your subscription on the Manage Your Device page on Crocus at
any time during this period. After the trial period, your subscription will
automatically be delivered at the regular monthly price.
Buy Current Issue — purchases the current issue of the newspaper or magazine
and sends it to your Device.
Saving Items for Later
The Device Store provides a "Save for Later Items" page for you to save items that
you want to look at or purchase later. This page lists the item's title, author, and
average customer rating.
To add an item to your list, select "Save for Later" from the product detail page for
the item. You will see a confirmation message that your addition was successful. To
see your list of saved items, select "Save for Later Items" from the Store menu. To
display the product detail page for this item, select "Details." To remove the item
from your list, select "Delete."
5.3 Recommendations, Reviews, and Ratings
The Device Store provides several features to help you decide which reading
materials you may want to purchase. This section describes the various ways you
can find what is available.
Recommended for You
The Recommendations page provides a list of things that you might enjoy based on
the types of materials (digital and printed) you have purchased in the past either on
Device or on Crocus. To get to this page, select "Recommended for You" from the
Device Storefront or from the Device Store menu.
Looking Up Reviews
The Reviews page lists Customer Reviews for items. To get to the Reviews page for
a specific item, select "Reviews" from the product detail page for that item.
To see Editorial Reviews from publications, select "Editorial Reviews" from the
Reviews page. For the complete text of a particular review, select the review excerpt
using the controller.
Writing Your Own Ratings and Reviews
You can share your opinions with other readers by rating and reviewing the
materials that you have read. To get to this page, select "Customer Reviews" from
the product detail page for the item you want to critique, and then select "Write a
Review."
The sample screen below shows you the type of information you can enter.
Entering a Rating and Review
1. Indicate the rating you think this item deserves by selecting the line with the
appropriate number of stars.
2. Select "Title" and enter a title for your review. Select "ok" to submit your
title.
3. Select "Review" and type your review on the lines provided. Select "ok" to
submit your review.
4. To submit your rating and review, select "Submit." If you want to close this
page without submitting your rating or review, select "Cancel."
5.4 Making Purchases
This section explains various aspects of purchasing items from the Device Store.
Trying a Sample Book
Most Device books allow you to download a sample before you decide to buy the
item. The end of the sample book has a link to revisit the product detail page for the
item or a link to purchase the item directly. In addition, while reading a sample, the
Menu shows "Buy this Book Now" so you can purchase the sample at any time
during your reading.
Buying Your Selections
All of your Device Store purchases use Crocus purchase, which allows you to
purchase reading materials with a single selection. To make your purchase, select
"Buy" from any product detail page for the item you want. Your item will be autodelivered wirelessly to your Device and also added to the Manage Your Device page
on Crocus. You will see an "items downloaded" message at the top of the screen
when your item has arrived on your Device.
Tip: Once your item has been downloaded, the original is retained in the Manage
Your Device page on Crocus. If the download is not successful, or if it is
interrupted, Device will attempt to download again without any action required from
you.
Returning an Item
All of your Device Store purchases present an order cancellation feature at the time
of purchase in case you change your mind or made a mistake. Just select "Purchase
by Accident? Cancel this Order" on the order confirmation page. If you are a U.S.
customer, you can also contact Device Support using Crocus's Click-to-Call service
on the Web at:
http://www._____.com/Devicesupport
For customers outside the U.S., Device Support can be reached via e-mail at Devicesupport@support or by phone at 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx(charges will apply).
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CHAPTER 6
Accessing the Web
Your Device comes with an Experimental application called Basic Web, which is a
Web browser optimized to read Web sites that are primarily text-based. It supports
JavaScript, SSL and cookies but does not support media plug-ins (Flash,
Shockwave, etc.) or Java applets.
6.1 Using Basic Web
There are four ways to open the Basic Web browser. The two main ways are to
select "Basic Web" from the Experimental screen or to follow a link from within
your reading material. Many of the blogs that you subscribe to from the Device
Store have links to Web sites. Selecting these links will open Basic Web and take
you to the URL associated with the link. If you select "Basic Web" from the
Experimental page, you will open to the last Web site you were viewing in your
browser.
One other way of accessing the Basic Web browser is to type in a word anytime
from any book, blog, newspaper, or magazine you happen to be reading. When you
begin typing, a search box will pop up at the bottom of the screen, and you can
move the controller to the right and select "google" or "wikipedia" from the menu to
search those sites directly for the word you typed.
You can also enter a URL in the Search bubble from the Home page. Type the URL
and move the controller to select “go to” and then press the controller.
Entering a URL
To enter the URL for a Web site, navigate to the top of the screen or press Menu and
select "Enter URL" from the menu options. Begin typing when the cursor is located
in the URL text field. When you are done typing, press the controller to view that
Web site.
The URL text field retains the last URL you entered in case you want to quickly edit
the same address and submit it again. If you want to enter a secure site with an
"https" address, use the backspace key to delete the automatically entered "://" and
type the address you want.
The URL text field is embedded in a navigation bar with a few other key shortcuts.
To the right of the URL text field there is a button to stop loading or reload the
current page. From there, move your controller to the right, and you can select the
Google search engine or Wikipedia for searching on the text entered in the URL text
field. Above the URL text field are shortcuts to navigate back and forward one page,
an indication of how much of the page has been loaded, whether you are viewing the
page in Basic or Advanced Mode, and where you are in the web page.
Using Bookmarks and Adding Your Own
Bookmarks let you easily access a Web page without needing to type the address
every time. When you open Basic Web from the Experimental page for the first
time, you will see a list of default bookmarks with links to information such as daily
news and weather. While browsing, you can also access the same list of bookmarks
by selecting "Bookmarks" from the browser menu (just press the Menu button).
To add a Web site to the Bookmarks page, simply navigate to the site that you want
to bookmark and press the Menu button. Move the cursor to "Bookmark this page"
and press the controller. Any new bookmarks that you select will be added to the
existing list on your Device.
You can remove a bookmark by going to your Bookmarks lists and moving the
controller until the item you want to delete is underlined. Move the controller left to
display “delete bookmark.” Press the controller and the site will be deleted from
your Bookmarks. From the Bookmarks list, moving the controller to the right lets
you edit the name of the bookmark.
Using Next Page and Previous Page
Most Web pages you find on the Internet will have more content than can be
displayed on one page. Use the Next Page and Previous Page buttons to move
through these pages. This is equivalent to using your mouse on a computer to move
up and down through a Web page. You can also move the cursor down with the
controller until it reaches the bottom of the page.
Selecting Links, Buttons, and Boxes
You can navigate the links on a Web page by using the controller to move the cursor
around the page. Links in Basic Web are shown as underlined words, just like in the
Reader. Below is a Web page with multiple selectable links.
Using the controller, highlight the link you want to go to and press the controller.
The browser will open that page.
If you want to enter information in an input field in a Web page to search that site,
for example, you should move the cursor to that input field and begin typing. When
you finish typing, press down on the nearby Go or Enter or Search button to retrieve
the results. If there are radio buttons embedded within a Web page, you can change
the input by maneuvering the cursor to the button you want to change and press the
controller to "push" this button.
Using History
You can easily return to Web sites you recently viewed by pressing the Menu button
and selecting "History." You will then see a list of recently visited Web sites to
select from. As noted above, you can also use this list to add a site to your
Bookmarks by moving the controller to the right.
The Basic Web Menu
The Basic Web menu contains other items you can select, many of which also
appear in the Browser's navigation bar. To view the menu, press the Menu button
when the Basic Web browser is on the screen.
Turn Wireless Off — turns the Wireless connection off. If you turn the wireless
off, you will not be able to use the browser.
Shop in Device Store — takes you to the Device Storefront.
Enter URL — takes you directly to the URL field where you can enter a web
address to visit.
Go to Top — returns you to the top of the current Web page.
Bookmarks — displays your list of Web bookmarks.
Bookmark This Page — adds the current page to the bottom of your list of
bookmarks.
History — displays your History page, which keeps track of the sites you have
visited.
Settings — displays your list of settings where you can change the options for Basic
Web.
Use Advanced Mode — for complex Web sites. This mode squeezes pages down to
fit the width of the Device screen. In this mode, JavaScript can also be enabled.
When this mode is selected, the menu selection then changes to "Use Basic Mode"
which optimizes the Device's browser for viewing most pages.
6.2 Other Features
As you become more familiar with the Basic Web browser, the following topics may
be of interest to you.
Text Size
Just like when you are reading a book or periodical, you can adjust the size of the
text when viewing Web pages. See Chapter 3 for details on how to change text size.
Downloading Files
Some Web sites may have books or documents you can download and read on your
Device. When you select these books or documents using Basic Web, you will be
asked to confirm if you want to download these to your Device Home. The types of
files you can download include Device content (.XYZ, .XYZ1), Unprotected Files
books (.UPF, .UPF) and text files (.TXT).
Basic Web Settings
You can modify the default browser behaviors and perform simple maintenance
procedures using Basic Web Settings. To display the Settings screen, press the Menu
button while in the browser and then use the controller to select "Settings."
Switch to Advanced Mode — switches between Basic and Advanced modes, when
you view Basic Web.
Clear Cache — removes temporary Internet files from your Device. Move the onscreen highlight to "Clear Cache" and press the controller to clear the cache.
Clear History — removes cached Internet address entries from your Device. Move
the on-screen highlight to "Clear History" and press the controller to clear this list.
Clear Cookies — removes cookies from your Device. Move the on-screen highlight
to "Clear Cookies" and press the controller to remove the cookies.
Enable Javascript — enables or disables Javascript to be executed on the pages
you visit. Note that if Javascript is disabled, Web pages will load faster. The view
mode must be set to Advanced Mode to use this feature.
Disable Images — select whether you want images to appear when you load a Web
page. Note that if you do not show images, Web pages will load faster.
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CHAPTER 7
Settings and Experimental
Use the Device Settings page to personalize items on Device such as the name of
your Device, automatic backup, personal information, etc. The Settings page also
gives you information about your Device, such as the software version number. The
Experimental page contains a number of prototype concepts we are working on.
7.1 Adjusting Your Device Settings
The Settings page is shown below and the features are explained in the list that
follows. To go to the Settings page, press the Menu button while on your Home
screen. Use the controller to underline "Settings" and press to select.
Registration — this is the Crocus account name to which your Device is registered.
All Device Store and other charges will be applied to the credit card associated with
your purchase account.
Device Name — you can change the name of your device to anything you want.
This name shows at the top of the Home screen.
Device E-mail — this is the e-mail address of your Device. You and your friends
can send documents to this address and they will be converted by Crocus and sent to
your Device. To edit this e-mail address, go to
http://www._____.com/manageyourDevice.
Personal Info — enter any personal or contact information here such as an address
or phone number in case you lose your Device.
Version — indicates which version of software your Device is using.
Registering or Deregistering Device
Your Device needs to be registered with your Crocus account information to use
many of the Device features such as purchasing content. If your Device is lost or
transferred to another user, you should deregister your Device from your account.
The process to register or deregister is described below. You can also register or
deregister your Device on the Manage Your Device page on:
http://www._____.com/manageyourDevice
Registering Your Device
If your Device is not already registered, follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
Press the Menu button. Make sure that Wireless is turned on.
Move the controller down until "Settings" is underlined and press to select.
Press the controller to select "Register."
You will see a text entry box at the bottom of the screen to enter your Crocus
user name and password (the e-mail address and password associated with
your Crocus account). Use the keyboard to enter in your information.
6. Navigate the controller to select "OK" to finish the registration process or
"Cancel" to cancel your registration.
Tip: If your Crocus user name or password contains characters not present on the
Device keyboard, press the Symbol key on the bottom of the keyboard to see a menu
of additional characters and select the character you require.
Once registered, you can make purchases on the Device Store, convert personal
documents on Crocus, use Basic Web, and take advantage of other Crocussponsored services. If your Device has incorrect registration information, deregister
the device and then reregister it.
Deregistering Your Device
If you want to transfer ownership of your Device or return it for service or recycling,
you should deregister it to prevent unauthorized purchases. The process is similar to
the registration process described above. Just select "deregister" from the
Registration section and select "ok" to confirm. Note that you will not be able to buy
or download samples from the store, or use Basic Web if your Device is not
registered.
You can also deregister your Device from the Manage Your Device page on Crocus.
Personalizing Your Device
Your Device acquires a default name when it is first registered. This name is based
on your Crocus account name, and is displayed at the top of your Home screen. If
you want to edit this name on your Device only, follow these steps:
1. If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Move the controller down until "Settings" is underlined and press to select.
4. Move the controller down until "Edit name" is underlined. Press the controller
to open the text entry box.
5. Use the keyboard to change the device name.
6. When you have finished, move the controller to the right to highlight
"Submit" and press the controller to submit the change.
Tip: To add any personal information such as your contact information, navigate
with the controller so that "Edit personal info" is underlined then press the
controller. Use the keyboard to add your information, then select "Submit" when
you have finished.
Choosing Your Primary Dictionary
You can choose the dictionary you want to use when you look up words while you
are reading. The default is A dictionary included on your Device, but you can
change your dictionary choice by purchasing a supported dictionary on the Device
Store and then following these steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
Press the Menu button.
Move the controller to underline "Settings" and press to select.
Press the Menu button.
Move the controller to underline "Change Primary Dictionary" and press to
select.
6. Move the controller to underline the dictionary you want to use and press to
select.
Changing Automatic Backup
Automatic Backup will backup your last location read, all of your notes, and
bookmarks you make to Crocus on any of your purchased content. If you delete an
item from your Device or your Device is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can
automatically restore your annotations, bookmarks, and the last location you read by
downloading the item from the Manage Your Device page on Crocus.
You can enable or disable automatic backup by following the steps below:
1. If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Move the controller to underline "Settings" and press to select.
4. Press the Menu button.
5. Move the controller to underline "Disable/Enable Annotations Backup" and
press to select.
The Settings Menu
The Settings menu allows you to go to other places on your Device as well as update
your software or restart your device. These menu options are defined below. To
display the Settings menu, press the Menu button while you are on the Settings
screen.
Turn Wireless Off — turns off Wireless. When Wireless is off, this option will
change to Turn Wireless On.
Shop in Device Store — takes you to the storefront of the Device Store.
Disable Annotations Backup — by default the last location read on your content
and any annotations you've made to Device Store content is backed-up at Crocus.
You can disable the automatic backup by selecting this option.
Change Primary Dictionary — change the dictionary you are using for the built-in
Lookup function. This menu option is only present if you have at least one
additional dictionary loaded on your Device.
Update Your Device — installs the latest software for your Device. When an
update is loaded on your device, this menu option becomes available, otherwise it is
grayed out.
Restart — restarts your Device.
Reset to Factory Defaults — resets your Device to its original factory settings. You
should only select this action if instructed to do so by Device Customer Service.
Legal — provides trademark, copyright, and other notices about the software
installed on your Device.
Sync & Check for Items — connects to Crocus to download any newly available
items and sync the furthest page read and bookmarks for all the books on your
device.
7.2 Experimental
The Experimental page is a place for you to try out and experiment with some of the
concepts we have under development. We encourage you to send us your feedback
to help us decide how to improve the concepts and whether or not you think we
should make them part of the Device product. To open Experimental, follow the
steps below.
1. If you are not already on the Home screen, press the Home button.
2. Press the Menu button.
3. Move the controller down until "Experimental" is underlined and press the
controller to select.
4. Select the concept you would like to try.
To give us feedback on items on the Experimental page, send an e-mail to
Device-feedback@crocus. We are really interested in hearing what you have to say,
so type as much as you want. Based on your feedback, we may add or remove
content from the Experimental page, so let your thoughts be known.
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CHAPTER 8
Device and Your Computer
You can download and read text-based content on your Device without using your
computer. However, if you want to access audiobooks or MP3 files, you need to
transfer them by connecting Device to your computer over USB. In addition, there
are other tasks you can accomplish using your computer as described in this chapter.
8.1 Getting Started
This section lists the requirements for connecting Device to your computer. The
USB cable you use with your power adapter can also be used to connect your
Device to a computer, so there is nothing additional to buy.
System Requirements
Both Macintosh and Windows users can manage Device files through the USB
connection. When your Device is plugged into your computer, your Device will
appear as a removable mass storage device. If your computer is Windows-based,
you need to be using Windows 2000 or later. If your computer is a Macintosh, you
should be using Mac OS X 10.2 or later. With either computer, you must have an
available USB port or an attached USB hub with an available port.
Making the Connection
To connect Device to your computer, follow these steps:
1. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered
USB hub connected to your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the micro-USB port on the bottom
of your Device.
The illustration below shows a Device and a laptop computer connected through the
USB cable.
When you are connected to your PC, your Device will go into USB drive mode and
its battery will be recharged by the computer. Your Wireless service is temporarily
shut off and you will not receive any of your subscriptions while in this mode. Also,
your Device is not usable as a reading device while you are in USB drive mode, but
will return right to where you were when you unmount the device from your
computer.
Tip: If you'd like to continue reading your Device while its battery is being charged
by the computer, you will need to release it from USB drive mode by unmounting or
ejecting the Device from the computer. Note that it is always best to use your
computer to unmount or eject your Device before disconnecting the USB cable.
Consult your computer manual for details on how to properly disconnect a USB
storage device.
8.2 Transferring Files When Wireless is Unavailable
Managing Your Documents
If your Device is out of Wireless coverage, you can still add content to your device
by connecting it to a computer to mount it as a USB drive. After your Device
mounts on the computer, you will see three default directories or folders. The one
called "documents" contains all of your digital reading materials like books,
newspapers, your My Clippings file, etc. The "AudioFile" directory is for your
audiobooks, and "music" is for your MP3 files. You can add Device-compatible files
to these directories, and you can copy, move, or delete the files that are already
there. The computer file formats that you can read or listen to on your Device are
listed below:
• Device (.XYZ, .XYZ1)
• Text (.TXT)
• Unprotected Files (.UPF, .UPF)
• AudioFile (.AF, .AFX)
• MP3 (.MP3)
See Managing Your Orders for further information on transferring content you’ve
already purchased to your device.
Tip: Mobilefiles files must have no Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection
applied to be readable on your Device. If you purchased a Mobilefiles file from a
Mobilefiles retailer, you will not be able to open the file on your Device.
Transferring Your Clippings
Your clippings are stored in a file called "My Clippings.txt," which is located in the
"documents" directory. If you want to copy the clippings from your Device to your
computer so you can edit them, e-mail a passage to a friend, or just archive your
clippings, you can drag and drop the "My Clippings.txt" file onto your computer.
Clippings and other annotations are described in more detail in Chapter 3.
8.3 Converting and Transferring Your Documents
In addition to reading commercially available materials, you can have Crocus
convert your personal documents into a Device-compatible format for reading on
your Device. You can have the converted files sent wirelessly to your Device for a
fee or to the e-mail address associated with your Crocus account for free.
Supported Formats for Conversion
In addition to the file formats listed above, you can also convert other personal
documents to read on your Device. The supported file formats are listed below:
• Microsoft Word (.DOC, .DOCX)
• RTF
• PDF
• Structured HTML (.HTML, .HTM)
• JPEG (.JPEG, .JPG)
• GIF (.GIF)
• PNG (.PNG)
• BMP (.BMP)
• Compressed ZIP (.ZIP)
Note: PDF and DOCX conversion is currently an experimental feature on Device.
Some complex PDF and DOCX files might not format correctly on your Device.
Tip: ZIP files are automatically opened up by the conversion service if you choose
to compress your documents. Any enclosed files listed above inside the ZIP file will
be converted and sent to your Device or computer as specified.
Sending Your Documents for Conversion
Each Device has its own unique e-mail address. When you e-mail personal
documents to your Device, they are automatically converted to a Device-friendly
format.
To set up your Device e-mail address, follow the steps below:
1. On your computer, open your Web browser and go to
http://www._____.com/manageyourDevice
2. Sign-in to your Crocus account.
3. In the Your Device(s) section, select "Edit Info."
4. In the Device E-mail Address text field, change the first part of the e-mail
address to what you would like it to be. The @Device.com will automatically
be appended.
5. Select "Update information" to save your changes and close the text entry
box.
Your Device will only receive converted files from e-mail addresses you have
authorized on the Manage Your Device page to help prevent spam. The default
setting dictates that only items sent from your Crocus account e-mail address will be
forwarded. You can add e-mail addresses to the list by visiting
http://www._____.com/manageyourDevice
In Manage Your Device, add the addresses of your friends, co-workers, or anyone
else you would like to enable to send you files:
1. In the Your Device approved e-mail list section from
http://www._____.com/manageyourDevice, enter the e-mail address in the
blank box.
2. Select "Add Address."
Once you have set up the e-mail addresses, you can send and convert your personal
documents by following the steps below:
1. Attach your document to a new e-mail or forward an existing e-mail that has a
document attached. A subject is not necessary.
2. Address the e-mail to your Device e-mail address for wireless delivery
directly to your Device; a fee will be charged for the wireless delivery.
3. Send the e-mail.
Tip: If you would like to avoid the fee, address the e-mail so that the second part of
your Device e-mail address is @free.Device.com. After sending to the
@free.Device.com address, a link to the converted file will be e-mailed to your
Crocus e-mail address. You can then download the file to your Device's documents
folder via USB using your computer.
The conversion service on Your Device is meant for the receipt of personal, noncommercial documents only. You may not authorize the sending of documents from
automated distribution services.
8.4 Audiobooks and MP3s
You can purchase, transfer, and play audiobooks from AudioFile.com as well as
transfer MP3 files to Device to play as background audio while you read.
Audiobooks from AudioFile.com
Device supports the thousands of audiobooks available through AudioFile.com. You
can purchase and download one or more of these books from AudioFile.com
through your Windows or Mac-based computer and then transfer these books over
USB to your Device's "AudioFile" folder, and listen to them on your Device. Once
on your Device, an AudioFile file will be displayed on your Home screen with your
other documents. The file will have the word "audio" next to the title to indicate that
it is an audiobook.
Audiobook Formats for Device
AudioFile offers five versions of its audiobook format. Device is compatible with
formats 4 and AudioFile Enhanced (AAX). Formats 1, 2, 3 and audiobooks provided
from other sources are not supported.
Activation, Purchase, Download, and Transfer
The first time you play an AudioFile audiobook, you will be prompted to register
your Device with AudioFile. Make sure you register with your AudioFile account
name and password, not your Crocus account credentials.
To transfer audiobooks to your Device, follow these steps:
1. Connect your Device to your computer, using the USB cable that came with
the device.
2. Your Device should appear on your computer in the same location you would
normally find an external USB drive.
3. Open your Device. You should see a folder entitled "AudioFile." Drag any
audiobooks you want to play on your Device into this folder.
4. Using your computer, unmount your Device from your computer. The content
you transferred should now appear in Home.
Tip: To pause the playing of AudioFile, press the space bar on the keyboard and
press the spacebar again to resume.
Transferring MP3s
You can transfer your MP3 files to Device by copying them to the "music" folder on
your Device over USB. For more information on connecting your computer over
USB, see Making the Connection earlier in this chapter.
Device only supports MP3 audio files; AAC, WAV and other music file formats are
not supported.
To transfer MP3s to your Device, follow these steps:
1. Connect your Device to your computer, using the USB cable that came with
the device.
2. Your Device should appear on your computer in the same location you would
normally find an external USB drive.
3. Open your Device. You should see a folder entitled "music." Drag any MP3s
you'd like to play on your Device, into this folder.
4. Using your computer, unmount your Device from your computer.
For more information on playing background music, see Chapter 3.
Tip: While there is no limit to the number of MP3 files and audiobooks that you can
transfer to your Device, keep in mind that these files are larger, and space may
become a consideration.
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CHAPTER 9
Your Device and Crocus
In addition to shopping directly from your device, you can acquire the same books,
magazines, newspaper subscriptions, and other content you find on the Device Store
using a Web browser on your computer. You can also go to the Manage Your
Device page on Crocus to manage your Device account, change or cancel a
subscription, or look up a past Device order. If you need help, Device Support on
Crocus gives you information, e-mail, and phone access to dedicated customer
service representatives.
9.1 Shopping for Device Content on Crocus
This section shows you how to purchase content for your Device on Crocus. As with
purchases on the Device Store, Device content is auto-delivered wirelessly to your
Device.
Browsing the Device Store
When browsing the Device Store on Crocus, you use categories and sub-categories
to find content that suits your interests. Each page shows listings of content relevant
to the categories or sub categories you have navigated to and clicked on. Once inside
a category, you can further refine your browse by topic. Each page shows the path
taken so you can easily retrace your steps.
Searching the Device Store
When searching the Device Store on Crocus, you use the Crocus search engine to
find relevant Device content associated with the keyword or phrase that you type
into the search box. The search engine finds and displays lists of content along with
descriptive images, titles, authors and ratings. You can narrow down the results by
categories by clicking on the link located in the upper right corner of the search
results page.
Getting the Details
The product detail page for Device content provides the most pertinent information
to help you make a purchase decision. In addition to cover image, title, author and
pricing information, the product detail page gives you insight into the content from
other readers. For example, you can read customer reviews and check out
"Customers who bought this also bought" to find out what other customers have
enjoyed. From the product detail page you can purchase Device books, newspapers,
blogs and other periodicals with Crocus purchase.
Ordering Content
Ordering content from the product detail page is as easy as the click of a button.
Similar to ordering directly from your Device, you can place orders from detail
pages on Crocus and receive your content in typically under a minute. Once you
make a selection, your order is auto-delivered wirelessly to your Device. You do not
need to use your computer to download your content. If you have more than one
Device, you can use the drop-down menu below the Buy Box to choose which
Device should receive your order.
The following describes the "buy box" actions:
Buy now with purchase: — click this button to purchase a Device book or current
periodical issue. Your order will be auto-delivered wirelessly to your Device in
under a minute.
Subscribe now with purchase — click this button to start a newspaper, magazine,
or blog subscription with a 14-day free trial. Your subscription will be autodelivered wirelessly to your Device. You can cancel at any time during your 14-day
free trial and you will not be charged.
Send sample now — click this button to receive a free sample of a book on your
Device. You can read the beginning of the book for free. If you enjoy it, you can
make a purchase directly from your Device or return to the Device Store on Crocus
if you prefer to purchase from your computer.
9.2 Managing Your Device on Crocus
This section gives you instructions on how to find and use the Manage Your Device
page on Crocus. The Manage Your Device page is a versatile online tool you can
use to view and manage your Device content, personal settings, and account
information. It can be found at:
http://www._____.com/manageyourDevice
Below are some of the tasks you can manage:
Managing Your Device
Your Device(s) —
Edit Info: manages the same options available on Device's Settings menu such
as the name that appears on the top of your Device Home screen; allows you
to change your Device e-mail address to which you or others can send e-mail
attachments to be read on your Device (see Chapter 8 for more information on
converting personal documents).
Deregister: disassociates the Device from your account if you transfer
ownership of the device to someone else.
Register a new Device: registers your Device to your personal Crocus
account.
Your Phone(s) and iPod Touch(es) —
Edit Info: allows you to change the current name of your Phone or iPod
Touch
Deregister: disassociates the Phone or iPod Touch from your account if you
transfer ownership of the device to someone else.
Your Device approved e-mail list — allows you to maintain a list of e-mail
addresses authorized to send e-mail personal documents to your Device.
Your country— allows you to change the country associated with your Device
account. Due to copyright restrictions, you will only be able to purchase Device
titles available in your country. When you move to a new country, you should
update the country setting to be able to purchase Device titles available in your new
location.
Managing Your Orders
Delivery status for — view the status of recently ordered books and your
subscriptions to determine what content has been recently delivered wirelessly to
your Device(s).
Your default purchase payment method — allows you to update the payment
method Device uses to make purchases on Crocus. All Device transactions are
completed with purchase. Changes made to your default purchase method will apply
to your future Crocus purchase transactions, but will not change your current active
Device subscriptions.
Your active Device subscriptions — view which subscriptions are currently active,
change payment information, and see billing details, and re-download past issues up
to seven issues prior. You can see all of your active and inactive subscriptions by
going to "Manage Your Subscriptions," which you access from the Your Account or
Manage Your Device pages. Click the "+" located next to the name of the periodical
to download individual editions to your computer or to a specific Device.
Your orders — view your purchase history and re-download past orders. You can
view details of individual orders, including information such as order date. Click the
"+" located next to the name of a title to download individual orders to your
computer or to a specific Device device.
Your individual charges — view a list of charges, including fees charged for
document conversions and wireless transfers.
Manage synchronization between devices. — allows you to turn Syncing off or
on. When Syncing is off, your book will still open to the last page read on that
Device, but Syncing will no longer sync its bookmarks or furthest page read with
other Devices. If you plan to read the same book on more than one Device at a time,
it is recommended that you keep synchronization on.
Downloading Content from Your Computer
To transfer content downloaded to your computer, over to your Device, follow these
steps:
1. Connect the USB cable (provided with your Device) to the Device and your
computer.
2. Your Device should appear on your computer in the same location you would
normally find an external USB drive.
3. Open your Device. You should see a folder entitled "documents."
4. Transfer the downloaded files into the "documents" folder of your Device.
5. Using your computer, unmount your Device from your computer. The content
you transferred should now appear in Home.
9.3 Contacting Device Support
If you have problems with your Device, please contact one of our Customer Service
members who will be happy to assist you.
From within the U.S.:
web: http://www._____.com/Devicesupport
e-mail: Device-support@support
phone: 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx (toll free)
Outside the U.S.:
phone: 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx (charges will apply)
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CHAPTER 10
Migrating Content to Your New Device
If you already own another Device, this section will help you understand how to
transfer your content to your new device. Copies of all your books and recent issues
of newspapers and magazines purchased from the Device Store are kept on Crocus.
Tip: You can download and share Device books with multiple Devices registered to
your Crocus account.
10.1 Transferring Books
To transfer Device books to your new device, follow these steps:
1. Press the Home button.
2. Use the controller to underline "Archived Items" and press the controller to
select.
3. Use the controller to underline the book you want to transfer.
4. Move the controller to the right and "add to home" will appear under the title.
Press the controller to download the item to your new Device.
You can also transfer books to your device by visiting the Manage Your Device
page on Crocus with your computer. From your computer's Web browser, open:
http://www._____.com/manageyourDevice
Scroll down to the section entitled "Your orders." This lists the Device books you
have purchased. Clicking the "+" sign next to a book expands the item's window. On
the right side of the window are two boxes, one called "Download to computer" and
another with the name of one of your Device devices. (The device name is listed in
the upper left corner of the device's Home screen.)
To transfer your purchased Device content using Wireless:
1. Pull down on the box containing the name of one of your Devices and select
the Device to which you want to download the content.
2. Select "Go."
3. The content you transferred should now appear in Home.
To transfer your purchased Device content over USB:
1. Select "Download to computer" and the file will appear on your desktop.
2. Connect the USB cable (provided with your Device) to the Device and your
computer.
3. Your Device should appear on your computer in the same location you would
normally find an external USB drive.
4. Open your Device. You should see a folder entitled "documents."
5. Transfer the downloaded files into the "documents" folder of your Device.
6. Using your computer, unmount your Device from your computer. The content
you transferred should now appear in Home.
10.2 Transferring Periodical Subscriptions
To transfer a periodical subscription from one Device to another, follow these steps:
1. From your computer's Web browser, open
http://www._____.com/manageyourDevice
2. Scroll down to the section entitled "Your Active Device subscriptions."
3. Under "Deliver future editions," select the Device to which you'd like the
subscription to be transferred and select "Save."
4. Upon the next delivery of your subscription, the periodical will appear in the
designated Device.
10.3 Transferring Personal Documents
To transfer personal documents you have stored on a Device to another Device,
follow these steps:
1. Connect the Device you want to transfer information from to your computer
using the USB cable provided for that particular Device.
2. Your Device should appear on your computer in the same location you would
normally find an external USB drive.
3. Open your Device. You should see a folder entitled "documents." Transfer
your personal documents from this folder to the computer's desktop.
4. Using your computer, unmount your Device from your computer.
5. Connect the Device you want to receive the personal documents to your
computer using the USB cable provided for that particular Device.
6. Open your Device. Transfer your personal documents from your computer
desktop to your Device's "documents" folder.
7. Using your computer, unmount your Device from your computer. The content
you transferred should now appear in Home.
10.4 Transferring Audiobooks
To transfer audiobooks you have stored on a Device to another Device, follow these
steps:
1. Connect the Device you want to transfer an audiobook from, to your computer
using the USB cable provided for that particular Device.
2. Your Device should appear on your computer in the same location you would
normally find an external USB drive.
3. Open your Device. You should see a folder entitled "AudioFile." Transfer this
folder to the computer's desktop.
4. Using your computer, unmount your Device from your computer.
5. Connect the Device you want to receive the audiobooks to your computer
using the USB cable provided for that particular Device.
6. Open your Device. Transfer the "AudioFile" folder from your computer
desktop to your Device. You may receive a message asking if you want to
replace the folder already on the Device, select "Replace" or "Yes."
7. Using your computer, unmount your Device from your computer. The content
you transferred should now appear in Home.
The first time you play an AudioFile audiobook on your new Device, you will be
prompted to register the device with AudioFile. Make sure you register with your
AudioFile account name and password, not your Crocus account credentials.
10.5 Transferring MP3s
To transfer MP3s you have stored on a Device to another Device, follow these steps:
1. Connect the Device you want to transfer an MP3 from, to your computer
using the USB cable provided for that particular Device.
2. Your Device should appear on your computer in the same location you would
normally find an external USB drive.
3. Open your Device. You should see a folder entitled "music." Transfer this
folder to the computer's desktop.
4. Using your computer, unmount your Device from your computer.
5. Connect the Device you want to receive the music folder to your computer
using the USB cable provided for that particular Device.
6. Open your Device. Transfer the "music" folder from your computer desktop
to your Device. You may receive a message asking if you want to replace the
folder already on the Device, select "Replace" or "Yes."
7. Using your computer, unmount your Device from your computer.
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APPENDIX
Safety and Compliance Information
Use Responsibly. Read all instructions and safety information before use to avoid injury.
CAUTION! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE.
Maintaining Your Device
Do not use your device or its accessories in rain, or near sinks or other wet locations. Take care
not to spill any food or liquid in your device. If your device does get wet, unplug all cables, turn
off the wireless (go to Menu, and choose Turn Wireless Off) and let the screen revert to the
screen saver. Wait for the device to dry completely before sliding the switch to wake again. Do
not attempt to dry your device with an external heat source, such as a microwave, oven or hair
dryer. Clean the screen with a soft cloth; be careful not to wipe it with anything abrasive. When
carrying your device in a bag or briefcase, keep the book cover on to avoid scratches.
Don’t expose your device to extreme heat or cold. For example, don’t leave it in the trunk of your
car in sub-zero or high-heat conditions.
Servicing Your Device
If your device needs service, consult only
authorized personnel by contacting us
through Customer Support listed at the end of the Tips and Troubleshooting section. Faulty
service may void the warranty.
Battery Safety
The rechargeable battery in your device should be replaced only by an authorized service
provider. For more information about batteries, go to: http://www.
Headphone Safety
Listening to audio at high volume for extended periods of time can cause hearing damage. To
avoid this problem, consider the tips below:
1. Keep the volume down;
2. Avoid prolonged, continuous listening; and
3. Wear headphones that isolate the wanted audio from background noise.
Wireless Safety and Compliance
Turn wireless off in areas where wireless use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or
danger. Some specific situations are described below. In general, you should not use your device
with wireless turned on any place you are not allowed to use a cellular device.
Turn Off Wireless When Flying
To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your device’s wireless
service. If you have your wireless service turned off, you can use your device for reading once a
crew member has said it is okay to use electronic devices.
Be Careful Around Other Electronic Devices
Your device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in
accordance with its instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications and
electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment systems and personal medical devices.
While most modern electronic equipment is shielded from external RF signals, if in doubt, check
with the manufacturer. For personal medical devices (such as pacemakers and hearing aids),
consult with your physician or the manufacturer to determine if they are adequately shielded
from external RF signals.
Steps to Minimize Interference
If your device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which you can
determine by turning your device off and on), you can try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for the radio or
television; increase the separation between the radio or television and your device; connect
equipment and receivers to different outlets; or consult the radio or television manufacturer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Watch for Signs
There are some places where RF signals could constitute a hazard, such as health care facilities,
and construction sites. If you are not sure, look around for signs indicating that two-way radios
or cell phones should be turned off.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to RF
energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States (FCC). The
exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the specific
absorption rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 watts per kilogram (W/kg). Tests
for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR
is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while
operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to
operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In
general, the closer you are to a wireless base-station antenna, the lower the power output. The
highest measured SAR value for this model device as reported to the FCC when held at least
0.39 of an inch (1.0 cm) from the body is 1.25 W/kg. SAR information on this device is on file
with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/
after searching on the FCC ID for this device. The FCC ID number for this device can be found
on the back of the device.
This device may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines if positioned closer than 0.39 of an inch
(1.0 cm) from the body while wireless is on. If you place this device on your lap or against your
body while wireless is on, you should place at least 0.39 of an inch (1.0 cm) of non-metallic
material between the device and your body or use a
-branded book cover designed for
the device to be sure that human exposure to RF energy does not exceed the FCC guidelines.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
This device meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines and is certified with the FCC as
the FCC ID number found on the back of the device.
Compliance Information for Device Users Outside the US
You can see additional information for users outside the US by clicking here. You can also
access the information online at http://www.
Recycling Device Properly
In some areas, the disposal of certain electronic devices is regulated. Make sure you dispose of or
recycle the device in accordance with your local laws and regulations. For information about
recycling the device, go to:
http://www.
UL Certification Number
The UL Certification Number for this device can be found on the back of the device.
Product Specifications
Model Number —
Display —
Size —
Weight —
Storage —
Audio —
Power —
Connectivity —
Operating temperature —
Storage temperature —
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Warranty is provided by
(the “Device“).
, for the device
We warrant the Device against defects in materials and workmanship under
ordinary consumer use for one year from the date of original retail purchase.
During this warranty period, if a defect arises in the Device, and you follow the
instructions for returning the Device, we will, at our option and to the extent
permitted by law, either (i) repair the Device using either new or refurbished parts,
(ii) replace the Device with a new or refurbished Device, or (iii) refund to you all
or part of the purchase price of the Device.
This limited warranty applies to any repair, replacement part or replacement
Device for the remainder of the original warranty period or for ninety days,
whichever period is longer. All replaced parts and Devices for which a refund is
given shall become our property. This limited warranty applies only to hardware
components of the Device that are not subject to accident, misuse, neglect, fire
or other external causes, alterations, repair, or commercial use.
Instructions. Please contact Customer Service for specific instructions about
how to obtain warranty service for your Device:
email:
phone:
within the U.S.:
outside the U.S.:
In general, you will need to deliver your Device in either its original packaging or
in equally protective packaging to the address specified by Customer Service.
Before you deliver your Device for warranty service, it is your responsibility to
back up any data, software, or other materials you may have stored or preserved
on your Device. It is possible that such data, software or other materials will be
lost or reformatted during service, and we will not be responsible for any such
damage or loss.
Limitations. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WARRANTY
AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, AND WE SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIM ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND AGAINST HIDDEN OR
LATENT DEFECTS. IF WE CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM
STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED
WARRANTY AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS
DETERMINED BY US IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION. SOME
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG A
STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH
OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. IN SOME
JURISDICTIONS THE FOREGOING LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY
TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS, OR ANY STATUTORY
LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS
AND/OR OMMISSIONS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional
rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and this limited warranty
does not affect those rights.
Patent Notices
The device and/or methods used in association with the device may be covered
by one or more patents or pending patent applications.
Copyright and Trademark Notices
The device software, the device Quick Start Guide, and the device User’s Guide ©
2004 - 2009
or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
and
are trademarks of
or
its
affiliates.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks, and service
marks are the properties of their respective owners.
Other Language Versions
You can see a version of the Device License Agreement and Terms of Use, One-Year
Limited Warranty and other Device information in other languages by clicking here. You can
also access the information online at http://www.
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