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User Manual
IREX Digital Reader® 800SG
Version: DR800SG-US 1.0
Table of Contents
IREX® Digital Reader 800SG – Reading at Its Finest ............ 5
Getting Started...................................................................... 5
Charging ................................................................................ 8
Buttons and Switches.......................................................... 10
On-Screen Features............................................................. 13
Chapter 2 – Viewing and Managing Content ................... 17
The Home Screen ................................................................ 17
Viewing Your Content ......................................................... 17
Managing Your Content ...................................................... 19
Chapter 3 – Reading........................................................ 22
Content Categories ............................................................. 22
Reflowing Content............................................................... 22
Navigating Pages and Views................................................ 24
Defining Words ................................................................... 26
Annotations......................................................................... 27
Chapter 4 – Searching ..................................................... 29
Searching for Reading Material on the Device ................... 29
Searching for a Word in a Text............................................ 30
Searching a Shop in the eBook Mall.................................... 31
Chapter 5 – eBook Mall................................................... 32
Registration and Activation................................................. 32
Accessing the eBook Mall.................................................... 36
Browsing Shops ................................................................... 37
eBook Mall Menu................................................................ 38
Making Purchases in a Bookstore ....................................... 38
Downloading ....................................................................... 39
Samples ............................................................................... 40
Chapter 6 – Settings........................................................ 41
Airplane Mode..................................................................... 42
Page Margins....................................................................... 42
Adobe ID Activation ............................................................ 42
MYIREX Account.................................................................. 43
3rd Party Accounts ............................................................... 43
Flipbar Setup ....................................................................... 43
Time & Date ........................................................................ 43
Stylus Calibration ................................................................ 44
Reset, Deactivate, or Format ..Error! Bookmark not defined.
SD Card Status..................................................................... 45
Device Information.............................................................. 45
Chapter 7 – Connecting to a Computer ........................... 46
Connecting .......................................................................... 46
Transferring Items to the Device ........................................ 47
Managing Content............................................................... 48
Making a Backup ................................................................. 48
Chapter 8 – Switching Devices ........................................ 49
Recovering Reading Materials ............................................ 49
Device Reactivation............................................................. 50
Chapter 9 – Additional Information ................................ 51
Copyrights ........................................................................... 51
Terms of Use and Warranty Information............................ 52
Product Specifications......................................................... 52
Help ..................................................................................... 52
WARNING
CAUTION To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the
Digital Reader must be secured to the cover that is supplied
in the box during normal operations as shown in figure 1.0
below this text.
The cover must not be removed when using the Digital
Reader.
Figure 1.0
IREX® Digital Reader 800SG – Reading at Its
Finest
Welcome to the world of digital reading!
At IREX, we take pride in offering you the best possible
reading and writing experience from a digital reader. Being
the leader in electronic paper display technologies, we have
taken yet another monumental step with this generation of
digital readers.
We hope you will join us in our continued effort to conserve
natural resources and protect the environment by reducing
the amount of paper that is printed each day. The IREX team
wishes you a memorable reading experience.
Getting Started
If you haven’t already charged your device’s battery, please
follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide that came in
the box. When the device is charging, the light indicator on
the front of the device will turn orange and a charging symbol
will appear on the battery icon in the lower right corner of
the screen. The light indicator turns green once the battery is
fully charged.
Quick Tour
Read in Comfort – The IREX Digital Reader series uses only
the best electrophoretic displays available. With 16 levels of
gray and a 768 x 1024 resolution screen, you will have a hard
time believing you are reading from a screen and not a real
book. Your eyes will thank you!
A World of Books at Your Fingertips – Thousands of titles
from the most popular authors are all waiting for you in our
eBook Mall. You can explore their bookshelves from the
comfort of your favorite chair. Your purchases are
downloaded directly to your device in no time at all.
Powerful Reading Tools –Did you read something you need
to remember? No worries—easily bookmark the page. Adjust
the size of the text, search the text, or find definitions. These
are just a few of the many tools you will discover.
Transfer Your Own Documents – Copy or transfer your own
documents directly to the device without any additional
software or fees. Just connect to a computer and drag and
drop to your heart’s content.
A Library in Your Pocket – Never again will you have to
decide what books to bring with you on vacation. Now you
can take them all! The 2GB memory card gives you plenty of
room to keep all your favorites, plus you can change cards to
expand your collection.
Registration
If you haven’t yet registered your device, please follow the
printed instructions that came with your device. You must
create an Adobe® ID and register it on your device. Without
this ID, you will not be able to download or open any items
protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM).
Chapter 1 – Your IREX Digital Reader 800SG
In this chapter, you will learn about the different parts of
your IREX Digital Reader, as well as how to use the flipbar,
Menu, and other on-screen features.
Charging
1. WARNING
CAUTION To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the Digital Reader must be secured to
the cover that is supplied in the box during normal operations as shown in figure 1.0 on page 3.
Charge your device by using the included USB cable and
plugging it into a computer or an electrical outlet using a
wall adapter (accessory). The light above the flipbar will
turn orange indicating that the battery is charging.
2.Continue charging until the indicator light turns green.
The device can be used while charging.
When the device has a completely empty battery, it cannot
turn itself on. Charge the battery. When the indicator light
turns orange, the device can be used, though not to its full
capacity. A green light indicates that the battery is fully
charged.
If the device does not have sufficient power, the following
image (or similar) will appear:
Buttons and Switches
WARNING
CAUTION To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the Digital Reader must be secured to
the cover that is supplied in the box during normal operations as shown in figure 1.0 on page 3.
Power Switch – Turns the device on and off. To turn your
device on, slide the switch to the left and release. The Home
screen will appear when the device is ready for use. To turn
the device off, slide the switch to the left and hold for two
seconds. The device will turn itself off.
If your device does not turn on or has frozen, reset it by
sliding the power switch to the left and holding it for three
seconds.
Key Lock – Locks the buttons on the device. Slide the power
switch to the right to lock the device.
USB Port – Charges the device. To charge the battery,
connect the device into a computer or wall adapter accessory
using the included USB cable. Plug the wall adapter into an
electrical outlet. The light above the flipbar will turn orange
indicating that the battery is charging. Continue charging
until the indicator light turns green. The device can be used
while charging.
The device can be connected to a computer to transfer
content. If the USB port on your computer also supplies
power, the device will charge using the connection. When
the device is connected to your computer, you will not be
able to use it. Eject the device drive from your computer to
resume use.
Flipbar – Moves the on-screen cursor up, down, and side-to-
side. Opens items, pushes buttons, and confirms Menu
choices. Turns pages in reading material.
Menu – Contains tools for changing views, sorting, deleting
files, or others. Menu options change depending on your
location within the device.
Stylus – Chooses items on the screen. Clicks buttons and
hyperlinks in the eBook Mall.
Indicator Light – Indicates what your device is currently
doing. A steady red light indicates that the battery is very
low, while a steady orange indicates that the battery is busy
charging. A steady green light indicates that the battery is
fully charged. When the device is busy opening a very large
item or in the middle of a time-consuming process, the
indicator light will flash green. The indicator will burn a
steady blue when the 3G connection is active.
Micro SD Card – Stores all reading content. This card is found
behind the door on the back of the device. To exchange
memory cards, remove the small screw before carefully
opening the door. The sticker on the inside of the device
indicates the micro SD card’s location. To eject the card,
gently push the card and release. You can now pull it free
from the device. To insert a new card, place it into the device
and gently push it until it clicks into place. If you
disconnected the battery cable during the process of
exchanging cards, be sure to reconnect the cable and reset
the time and date on your device.
SIM Card – Connects the device to networks. Not all devices
require a SIM card. To eject the card, gently push the card
and release. You can now pull it free from the device. To
insert a new card, place it into the device and gently push it
until it clicks into place. If you disconnected the battery cable
during the process of exchanging cards, be sure to reconnect
the cable and reset the time and date on your device.
On-Screen Features
Menus
Above is an example of what you would see if you opened the Menu while reading a
book. If you open the Menu from another location, you will be allowed to choose
from different functions than seen here.
Open the Menu by pressing the Menu button one time. Use
the flipbar to move to an action, and press the flipbar once to
choose it. Press the Menu button to close the Menu.
The Menu can also be used with the stylus that came with
your device. To open the Menu, tap on the Menu icon or text
in the lower left-hand corner of your screen. Choose an
action by tapping once with the stylus. To close the Menu,
tap on the Menu icon or text in the lower left-hand corner of
your screen.
Keyboard
The keyboard will appear when you tap in a search box, as
indicated above. Tapping outside the keyboard in the eBook
Mall or a webpage will close the keyboard.
Numbers, Special Characters, and Symbols – These are
found by tapping on on the keyboard. To switch back
to regular characters, tap on .
Status Indicators
Status indicators are found in the lower right corner of your
screen and give you an overview of the status of your device.
Battery Indicator – – Tells
you how much battery power is available. When it is
connected to a power source, the battery indicator will
display a charging symbol so you know it is receiving power.
3G Connection Indicator – – Shows whether the 3G
connection is active or disabled.
Airplane Mode Indicator – – Appears when airplane
mode is turned on. Tap once on the indicator to turn airplane
mode off. You can also control the airplane mode in settings.
Download Indicator – – Tapping on
the idle icon will connect the device and begin downloading
items. Icon appears active when the device is busy
downloading items using the 3G connection. Tapping on this
active icon will open a download overview screen indicating
the status of the current download. Minimize this screen by
tapping on the . When the download is finished, the
indicator appears full. Tap on the error icon to learn about an
error that occurred during download.
Screen Rotation
You can switch from portrait to landscape mode anytime by
choosing Rotate from the Menu.
Chapter 2 – Viewing and Managing Content
This chapter details the ins and outs of finding and managing
the reading materials on your device.
The Home Screen
The Home screen provides entry points to all the different
categories and sections on your device. The first icons (Books,
News, and Images) are categories that show a list of all
books, periodicals, and images you own. The Personal
Documents icon opens the Personal Documents folder on the
SD card. The Help icon opens the Help folder on the SD card.
You will also find eBook Mall, Search, and Settings. Each of
these sections is described in detail in this manual. From the
Home screen, you can also choose Continue Reading, which
allows you to continue reading an open item.
Viewing Your Content
The Home screen has category icons allowing you to see the
different types of content saved on your device. When you
select a category, you will see all of your relevant items
appear on the screen, similar to the illustration below.
Screen Features
Header
The header lists the category you are currently browsing
(such as Books or News). Following this description is
supplemental information. In the example above, Books
(category) are ordered by title (supplemental information).
Cover Thumbnail or Icon
Each item you have saved on your device will be represented
by an icon. If you have never opened the item before, a
default icon will be used. Items that have already been
opened will be represented by an image of the cover or first
page.
Title and Author
The item’s name or title is listed first, with the author listed
underneath the title.
Unread Title
An item that has never been opened has a default icon.
Search
Tap on this icon to search for an item on the device.
Index
When your content has been sorted by title or by author, an
index bar will appear on the far right side of the screen. Tap
on a letter with the stylus to see a list of all books that begin
with that letter. Letters that are not represented by your list
of items will be in gray.
Page Indicator
This indicator displays how many pages are in each category.
Each page contains nine items. Move to the next or previous
page by tapping on the arrows with your stylus or by flipping
and holding the flipbar for half of a second.
Managing Your Content
When selected from the Home screen, your Books, News,
Images, Personal Documents, and Help items will appear on
the screen. You can sort your items, change the appearance
of the items, and delete items you no longer wish to keep.
Sorting Your Content
By default, the device will sort your items by name. You can
easily change this by following the instructions below.
How to Sort
1.Open the Menu by using the Menu button or by tapping
on the Menu icon.
2.Choose the way you want to sort the items: Sort by Title,
Sort by Author, Sort by Date Added, or Sort by Recently
Read. The Menu will close and the screen will refresh.
Changing the View
Your device can show your items in two different views: as
lists or as cover thumbnails. Items displayed as a list will
show the name and author for each item. Switching to cover
thumbnails will display a large thumbnail of the item cover
(or first page) with the name under the icon.
How to Change View
1.Open the Menu by using the Menu button or by tapping
on the Menu icon.
2.Choose View as List or View as Covers. The Menu will
close and the screen will refresh.
Deleting Content from Your Device
To permanently remove items from your device:
1.Open the Menu by using the Menu button or by tapping
on the Menu icon.
2.Choose Delete. The Menu will close. Items that can be
deleted are indicated with a delete icon.
3.Tap the delete icon or press the flipbar on each item you
want to delete. Restore the item by tapping or pressing
the flipbar a second time.
4.Choose Done Deleting, located at the top of the page.
5.Confirm that you want to delete the item(s).
Chapter 3 – Reading
In this chapter, you will find information about the features
you will discover while reading your favorite book, magazine,
or newspaper.
Content Categories
You can organize and group your reading material into five
different categories: Books, News, Images, Help, and
Personal Documents. You can buy books, newspapers,
magazines, images, and much more in the eBook Mall (more
information about this in Chapter 5), or you can transfer your
own personal documents from your computer as described in
Chapter 7. In the Help category, you will find the user manual
and terms of use.
You can open and read any of the following document
formats on this device: PDF, ePub, NP, and PDB (Books and
News) and JPG, GIF, PNG, and TIFF (Images).
Reflowing Content
Changing the Font Size
Adjusting the font size is possible for most of your reading
materials. Your device will remember the font size for each
book.
How to Change the Font Size
1.Open the Menu and choose Adjust Font Size.
2.Choose Original Layout, Small, Medium, Large, or Extra
Large from the secondary Menu. The Menu will close and
the font will adjust in size.
Page Numbering
Increasing the size of the font on a page means that the total
length of the text increases. The device adds more pages to
hold overflow text. The page numbering remains the same,
regardless of the size of the font. A one-page item whose
default font has been increased such that it results in
overflow text will not show pages 1 and 2. Instead, the item
will show a first page 1 displaying the first portion of the text
and a second page 1 displaying the overflow text.
Navigating Pages and Views
Flipping Pages
Flip pages in two different ways:
1.Use the flipbar. To move forward one page, use your
thumb to nudge the flipbar to the right one time. To
move back a page, nudge the flipbar one time to the left.
Skip 5 pages forward or backward by flipping and holding
the flipbar for half of a second.
–Or–
1.Use the on-screen arrows. Tap the arrows in the page
indicator at the bottom of the screen. Tap the left arrow
to go to the previous page, and tap the right arrow to go
to the next page.
Views
For an easy overview of your bookmarks or the content
inside your book, use the Menu to switch to different views.
A Table of Contents is available for any book or reading
material whereby the publisher included the information.
Images will not display a Table of Contents.
Bookmarks are collected and organized automatically. The
size of this list can vary depending on how actively you work
with your items. Images cannot be bookmarked.
Using the Table of Contents to Navigate
1.Open the Menu and choose View Table of Contents. The
Table of Contents will open to display all the main and
sub-headings.
2.Choose the chapter you would like to view. The Table of
Contents will close and the selected chapter will appear.
Using Bookmarks to Navigate
1.Open the Menu and choose View Bookmarks. The view
will open to display a list of all the bookmarks you have
created.
2.Choose the bookmarked page you would like to see. The
view will close and the bookmarked page will appear.
Hyperlinks
Hyperlinks can be used to navigate to another location in the
text. Use the stylus to tap on the hyperlink. The page will turn
to the location of the link. While you can move from place to
place inside the same text using hyperlinks, hyperlinks cannot
be used to open new items.
Defining Words
Your device is capable of searching multiple resources to
define words inside your text.
How to Find a Definition
1.Open the Menu and choose Define Word. A pop-up will
open with instructions; you can choose not to see the
instructions again.
2.Select the word you wish to have defined by tapping
once with the stylus. The device will provide a list of
resources that you can use to find a word’s definition.
3.Choose the resource you wish to use.
4.Choose Continue Reading from the top of the screen to
return to your text.
Annotations
Bookmarking
Bookmarks can be added or removed from any page in your
reading material. When a bookmark is added, it is also added
to the Bookmarks view.
When the size of the text has been resized, bookmarks
become slightly difficult to track. As mentioned in Chapter 3,
adjusting text might result in extra pages being added,
though page numbers remain the same. If you place a
bookmark on page 1, it will appear on page 1 overflows as
well.
Creating a Bookmark
1.Tap the upper right corner of the page with the stylus.
–Or–
1.Open the Menu and choose Add Bookmark.
Deleting a Bookmark
1.Tap the bookmark in the upper right corner of the page.
–Or–
1.Open the Menu and choose Delete Bookmark.
Viewing Your Annotations
If this is your first time working with the Bookmarks view, you
may find it helpful to read the Navigating Pages and Views
section of this chapter to learn more about this view.
Viewing Your Bookmarks
1.Open the Menu and choose View Bookmarks. The view
will open, showing a list of all your bookmarks.
2.Choose the bookmarked page you would like to see. The
view will close, and the bookmarked page or note will
appear.
Chapter 4 – Searching
This chapter will explain the different ways you can search for
something to read, as well as how you can search within the
text of a book, newspaper, or document.
Searching for Reading Material on the Device
You can search the SD card for items you have downloaded
or saved.
How to Search
1.Choose Search from the Home screen.
2.Type the name or author of the item you are looking for
using the on-screen keyboard and stylus.
3.Tap the Find button; the device will begin searching.
Matching results will be displayed.
–Or–
1.Tap on , found in the upper right corner of the screen
(except on the Home and Settings screen).
2.Type the name or author of the item you are looking for
using the on-screen keyboard and stylus.
3.Tap the Find button; the device will begin searching.
Matching results will be displayed.
Search Results for Reading Material
Once the search is complete, the results are displayed in a
new screen. The closest matches to your search will appear
at the top.
This view is unique compared to the ones you see when
managing or browsing your content. This view is a collection
of virtual links to the items you own. You can open the items,
but you are not able to delete them.
Searching for a Word in a Text
When reading a text, you can search for words throughout
the entire text. To search for a word:
1.Open the Menu and choose Find Word.
2.The on-screen keyboard will appear; type the word(s)
you want to find.
3.Tap Find. The matching word in the text will be
highlighted and a pop-up will appear.
Search Results in a Text
Once the device has started searching, you can move through
the text finding more matches.
1.To find the next matching word in the text, tap on .
To find the previous matching word, tap on .
2.When you are finished, tap on in the upper right
corner of the pop-up. The pop-up will close. You will
remain on the page where the last word was found.
Searching a Shop in the eBook Mall
With thousands of titles and authors available in the eBook
Mall, searching is a handy tool to help you find what you’re
interested in. Individual shops inside the eBook Mall can be
searched. Each store has its own design, so you may find that
results pages may vary, as can the location of the search
function.
Chapter 5 – eBook Mall
The eBook Mall puts thousands of titles right in the palm of
your hand. This chapter will explain how to register your
device, access the eBook Mall, and make purchases.
Registration and Activation
If you haven’t yet registered your device, please follow the
printed instructions that came with your device or follow the
instructions below. Creating an Adobe® ID and registering it
on your device is critical. Without this ID, you will not be able
to download or open any items that are protected by Digital
Rights Management (DRM).
Adobe® ID Activation
You will need an Adobe ID to download items you purchase
from the eBook Mall or items that are protected by Digital
Rights Management (DRM). You can create an Adobe ID
directly on your device, by going to the Adobe website on a
computer, or by using Adobe Digital Editions on your
computer. If you already have an Adobe ID, you do not need
to create a new one.
Create an Adobe ID on the Device
If you have an existing Adobe ID, skip steps 3 and 4.
1.Choose Settings from the Home screen.
2.Choose Adobe ID Activation.
3.Tap on Create Adobe ID.
4.Follow the webpage instructions for creating your
personal account. Close the webpage after you have
successfully created an account.
5.Enter your Adobe ID and password. New users: use the
same email address and password you entered when
creating an account in step 4.
6.Tap on Activate.
7.Open the Menu and choose Back to Home to exit
Settings.
Creating an Adobe ID on a Computer
1.Go to https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/membership.
2.Click Create an Adobe Account.
3.Follow the instructions to successfully create an account.
4.Choose Settings from the Home screen on the device.
5.Choose Adobe ID Activation.
6.Fill in the email address and password you used in step
3. Tap on Activate. Your device will activate your Adobe
ID, allowing you to download and open DRM-protected
items you have purchased.
7.Open the Menu and choose Back to Home to exit
Settings.
MYIREXTM Account
A MYIREX account is used to deliver newspaper and
periodical subscriptions directly to your device. You can
create an account directly on your device. If you already
have a MYIREX account, you do not need to create a new
one; follow the steps for creating an account on the device
using your existing MYIREX account information, skipping 3
and 4.
Create a MYIREX Account on the Device
1.Choose Settings from the Home screen.
2.Choose MYIREX Account.
3.Tap on Create Account.
4.Follow the webpage instructions for creating your
personal account. Close the webpage after you have
successfully created the account.
5.Enter your MYIREX email address and password. New
users: use the same email address and password you
entered when creating an account in step 4.
6.Tap on Save.
7.Open the Menu and choose Back to Home to exit
Settings.
Create an Account on a Computer
1.Go to https://myirex.irexnet.com/user.php/createuser.
2.Fill in your email address in the field and click Send.
3.Check your email. A message containing a password
should arrive within a few minutes. If you do not receive
a mail, check your junk/spam folder.
4.Click on the link in the email to activate your account.
5.Choose Settings from the Home screen.
6.Choose MYIREX Account.
7.Fill in the email address and password from step 2 and 3.
Tap on Save.
8.Open the Menu and choose Back to Home to exit
Settings.
Accessing the eBook Mall
The eBook Mall contains shops that sell items ranging from
books to newspapers to magazines. Anyone using an IREX
Digital Reader 800SG can browse the eBook Mall, though you
must create an account to make purchases.
To Access the Mall
1.Choose eBook Mall from the Home screen. A list of all
shops will appear.
2.Enter any shop by choosing it from the list.
Browsing Shops
Once you have chosen a shop/store, you will leave the eBook
Mall and enter the store. Each store might be a little different
from the next; some will have different features, while others
might have different layouts—just like shopping in a real
mall.
Use the stylus to tap on hyperlinks and buttons in a shop. Use
the flipbar to move from link to link. Pressing the flipbar will
click the link.
eBook Mall Menu
Pressing the Menu button while in the eBook Mall will open
the device Menu. Here, you will find a short list of functions
available within the eBook Mall.
Making Purchases in a Bookstore
When you have found an item to purchase, tap on a Buy
button on the store page. The shop will ask you to provide
your payment details. The store might also require other
information to complete the transaction.
Once the shop has processed the transaction, the item will be
digitally delivered to your device. You must have an Adobe
ID to complete the download.
To see the download status, tap on the download indicator at
the bottom of the screen.
Downloading
Your content will be downloaded from the shop to the
Downloads folder on the memory card. You can find your
item(s) by choosing a category from the Home screen or by
using Search.
To move your items from the Download folder to another
folder on the memory card, see Chapter 7 to learn how to
connect to a computer and manage content.
Incomplete Adobe DRM Downloads
When the download of an Adobe DRM document is
incomplete, an icon and link will be left on the device so you
can start the download again.
How to Complete a Download
1.Locate the item on the device. The item will display the
name/title and instructions for downloading the item.
2.Choose the item to begin the download. The device will
connect and attempt to download the item to the device.
Samples
Some stores have samples you can download and read on
your device. Look for a Sample link in the shop. You might be
asked to provide some details before you can download the
sample to the device. You must have an Adobe ID to
complete the download.
To see the download status of the sample, tap on the
download indicator at the bottom of the screen.
Chapter 6 – Settings
You can edit and adjust several settings on your device. This
chapter will review the different options for each setting
offered.
Most setting pages are designed for use with the flipbar as
well as a stylus.
With the stylus, tap on the choice you wish to activate.
To activate a setting with the flipbar, move the selection
box around the setting and press to select it.
Some settings are a little more complicated and will require
more interaction to make changes. When necessary, extra
instructions have been provided.
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode controls the wireless activity on the device.
When airplane mode is turned on (wireless disabled) the
airplane mode indicator will appear at the bottom of your
screen. Airplane mode can also be turned off by tapping once
on the indicator at the bottom of the screen. The default
mode is off.
Page Margins
The page margin dictates the amount of white space that
surrounds the text in a book (or other reading material).
Adjust the white space with the page margins setting. Choose
No Margins, Small Margins, Medium Margins, or Large
Margins. The default setting is Medium.
Adobe ID Activation
With an activated Adobe ID on your device, you are able to
download items from the eBook Mall and open DRM-
protected items. Please see Chapter 5 for detailed
instructions for creating and activating an Adobe ID.
You can create and save details for your Adobe ID.
MYIREX Account
A MYIREX account is used to deliver newspaper and
periodical subscriptions directly to your device. Please see
Chapter 5 for detailed instructions for creating and saving a
MYIREX account.
You can create and save details for your MYIREX account.
3rd Party Accounts
You may be required to create accounts or provide additional
information in order to use 3rd party applications or to open
files you have downloaded from their shops.
Flipbar Setup
This setting will change the direction you nudge (flip) the
flipbar to turn a page in a book or other reading material.
Some people prefer to turn from right to left; others prefer to
turn pages left to right. The flipbar allows for either
preference. The default flipbar direction is left to right.
Time & Date
Setting the time and date ensures that reading material is
transferred to the device with the correct time and date.
Set the Time or Date with Stylus
1.Tap on the up or down arrow to scroll through the
numbers.
2.Return to Settings to save the changes.
Set the Time or Date with Flipbar
1.Press the flipbar to move to the value you wish to
change.
2.Scroll through the numbers using the flipbar and select
the value.
3.Press the flipbar to move to the next value.
4.Return to Settings to save the changes.
Stylus Calibration
Calibrate your stylus to improve how accurately it touches
items on the screen, a particularly useful tool if you are left-
handed.
To calibrate the stylus, tap on the Begin Calibration button
and follow the instructions on the screen.
Device Management
This settings section contains three separate functions.
Resetting Your Settings
When you reset settings, you will restore the settings back to
their factory defaults. This will also clear your MYIREX
information.
To reset the settings, tap on the Reset Settings button.
Deactivate Adobe ID
This removes all Adobe ID information from the device.
When the device has been deactivated, you cannot open
any DRM-protected content.
Formatting the SD Card
Formatting the SD card means that all content stored on the
card is permanently erased. You will always be asked to
confirm formatting before the card is cleared.
SD Card Status
This section will describe information related to the SD card
inserted in your device. You can see the available space for
new items and the amount of space that is already used on
the card.
Device Information
The device information screen displays all of the detailed
information about your device and the internal system.
Examples of information you will find here include the serial
number, the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI),
and/or the Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID).
A customer service representative might ask for details found
in your device information. The serial number and the IMEI or
MEID are located on the barcode sticker located on the back
of the product box and under the battery.
Chapter 7 – Connecting to a Computer
The device requires no additional software or programs to
transfer your personal documents. You will need only a
computer with a USB port and the USB cable included with
your device. The following operating systems recognize the
device:
Windows XP or higher
Mac OS X
Linux (most versions)
Connecting
Connecting to a computer allows you to transfer material
from computer to the device. The device cannot be used for
reading or downloading items when connected to a
computer.
WARNING
CAUTION To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the Digital Reader must be secured to
the cover that is supplied in the box during normal operations as shown in figure 1.0 on page 3.
To Connect to a Computer
1.Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port
located on the bottom of the device.
2.Plug the larger end of the cable into the USB port on
your computer. The device will connect and be
recognized as a Mass Storage Device by the computer.
Transferring Items to the Device
Once you have successfully connected to a computer, you are
ready to begin transferring content.
1.Locate the device where you normally find other USB
devices on your computer.
2.Open the device drive and you will find several folders:
Books, News, Images, Personal Documents, and Help.
Transfer your items into the respective folder.
3.Eject the device drive from your computer.
Supported Formats
The following formats can be opened on your device: PDF,
ePub, PDB, NP, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, and BMP.
Tip: Many free PDF printers and converters are available on
the Internet. With a PDF printer or converter installed on
your computer, you can easily print all of your documents in
PDF format.
Managing Content
You can organize and manage your content using your
computer. If an item is deleted, moved, or renamed, all the
information about that item will be lost. Bookmarks will be
deleted, and the device will not remember the last read page
or font size.
Making a Backup
Making a backup of your content is easy and recommended
in the event your device is lost or sent in for repair.
If you return your device for repair and leave the SD card
inside the device, you will lose all the information on the
card.
To Make a Backup
1.Connect your device to a computer.
2.Locate the device where you normally find other USB
devices on your computer.
3.Open the drive for the device and copy or move all the
contents from the drive to a location on your computer.
4.Eject the device drive from your computer.
Chapter 8 – Switching Devices
If you have purchased a new device or received a
replacement device, follow the instructions in the following
two sections to transfer your purchased content to the new
device.
Recovering Reading Materials
Always make a backup of your content before sending your
device in for repair or formatting the SD card. To make a
backup, follow the instructions in Chapter 7.
To Recover Your Content
1.Connect your device to a computer.
2.Locate the device where you normally find other USB
devices on your computer.
3.Open the drive for the device, and copy or move all the
contents from your backup location back to the device.
4.Eject the device drive from your computer.
5.Activate your Adobe ID on the device.
You may also be able to restore content you have purchased
from a store or website; please check with individual retailers
to see if they offer this service.
You must reactivate your device before opening items that
are protected by Digital Rights Management. You will find
instructions for reactivating your device in the next section.
Device Reactivation
To read DRM-protected content on your new device, you will
need to reactivate your Adobe ID. To do this, you must use
the same email address and password as you used to
activate your previous device.
1.Choose Settings from the Home screen.
2.Choose Adobe ID Registration.
3.Fill in the same email address and password you used to
activate your previous device.
4.Tap on Activate Account.
5.Open the Menu and choose Back to Home to exit
Settings.
If you cannot open certain items after you have reactivated
your device, please visit the IREX support site
(www.irexdigitalreader.com/support) for additional help.
Chapter 9 – Additional Information
Please read this information carefully as it contains
instructions for the maintenance and the safe use of the IREX
Digital Reader 800SG.
Copyrights
©2009 IREX® Technologies BV. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in parts is prohibited without the
prior written consent of the copyright owner. Specifications
are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the
property of IREX or their respective owners.
IREX Technologies does not accept any liability for damages
resulting from corrupted or lost data due to erroneous
operation or malfunction of the device, software, personal
computers, peripheral devices, USB, or SD cards.
For complete terms of use and warranty information, read
the “Terms of Use and Warranty Information” document
found under Help on the device or visit the IREX website at
www.irexdigitalreader.com.
Adobe®
This device contains Adobe® Reader® Mobile software under
license from Adobe Systems Incorporated, Copyright © 1995-
2009 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe
and Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Open Source
This product includes third-party open source software,
which is subject to different and/or additional licenses,
disclaimers and notices. For details on this software and its
licenses, refer to the “Open Source Software Notice”
document located in the Help section on this device.
Terms of Use and Warranty Information
For complete terms of use and warranty information, read
the ‘Terms of Use and Warranty Information’ document
found under Help on the device or visit the IREX website at
www.irexdigitalreader.com.
Product Specifications
Product Size: 7.6” x 5.9” x 0.4”
Product Weight: 12.7 ounces (excluding cover and stylus)
Display: 8.1” diagonal, 16 gray scale, 160 dpi
Operating Temperature: between 0°C/32°F and 35°C/95°F.
Storage Temperature: between -10°C/14°F and 45°C/113°F.
Manufacturer: IREX Technologies BV, the Netherlands
Help
If your device does not turn on or has frozen, reset it by
sliding the power switch to the left and holding it for three
seconds. If you continue to have problems with your device,
contact customer support.
www.irexdigitalreader.com/support
US only: 1-877-259-IREX (4739)
Outside the US: 1-805-539-1739