Users Manual
PageFlip Lite
Automatic Page Turner
User Guide
PageFlip Lite User Guide
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Contents c
2009 PageFlip Inc.
PageFlip Inc.
Woodmere, NY 11598
USA
Version 1.0
September 1, 2009
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PageFlip Lite User Guide
FCC/CE Notice
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.
[pending approval]
Safety Notice
The following safety instructions must be followed to safely and correctly operate this device.
Please read this information carefully to avoid personal injury and property damage.
1. Do not place any container filled with liquid on the device.
2. Do not use a voltage other than the specified one.
3. Do not plug AC Adapter into socket with wet hands.
4. When removing the AC Adapter plug, be sure to always hold the case and then remove.
5. Before operating the device, make sure its installation and power connections are safe.
Then follow the manual to operate the device.
6. While operating the device, never insert your hand in the device cover.
7. Do not disassemble or modify the device.
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 1. WELCOME
1 WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of the PageFlip Lite automatic page turner! This product
was designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities, musicians, and avid readers who
struggle with the challenge and inconvenience of page turning. The PageFlip Lite features
a patent pending solution to automate the mechanical process of turning pages. By simply
tapping a switch, pages of a book can now be flipped in either the forward or reverse directions
for uninterrupted hands-free reading. Be prepared to enjoy the benefits of the PageFlip Lite
automatic page turner.
The PageFlip Lite is compact, portable, reliable, and easy to use. It features 100% relia-
bility in turning one page at a time. Just pull any book off the shelf, mount it on the PageFlip
Lite book holder, and slide ten sheets through mechanical arms to begin reading. We include
a wireless foot/hand pedal to trigger a page turn cycle in the forward or reverse directions. An
auxiliary outlet is available for use with an external switch via a 1/8" stereo plug. The unit is
compatible with a wide range of switches, including Jelly Bean and sip-and-puff switches (not
included). PageFlip Lite can be placed directly on a desk, table, piano, music stand, kitchen
counter, exercise equipment, or on the bed for convenient hands-free reading.
Figure 1: PageFlip Lite with mounted book.
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 2. FEATURES
2 FEATURES
•Ease of Use
Simply attach a bound book to the PageFlip Lite bookholder, snap the bookholder to the
PageFlip Lite casing, turn the power on, and begin reading. Just press either end of the
wireless pedal to turn a page forwards or backwards.
•Convenience
Set up 10 sheets of a book in under one minute for uninterrupted hands-free reading of
20 pages (2 pages / sheet). There is no need to stop playing your musical instrument or
to wait for a care-giver to turn the next page.
•Reliability
Turns one page at a time with 100% accuracy. The manual setup of 10 sheets eliminates
the risk of turning multiple pages at once. The PageFlip Lite book holder firmly attaches
to the opened book to restrain pages from inadvertently turning back. Combines the
virtues of a secure book holder with the advanced features of an automatic page turner.
•Portability
The unit is small, light, battery-operated, and easy to carry anywhere.
•Wireless Remote Control
The wireless foot pedal is used to turn the pages in either direction. Tap one end of the
pedal to turn pages forward; tap the other end to turn pages backwards. Each wireless
pedal is automatically paired with one PageFlip Lite unit. An advanced frequency se-
lection feature allows a user’s pedal to trigger their own unit without triggering another
nearby unit. Up to 32 PageFlip Lite users may operate their page turners independently
in the same room. The range of each pedal is 50 feet, allowing a second person to
operate the device remotely.
•Versatility
A collapsible support unit is supplied to allow the page turner to sit on a table or desk
while supporting a large book at various tilt angles. The support unit is not necessary
when a book rest is already available, as on a music stand or piano. In those cases, the
PageFlip Lite mounts directly on the music stand or keyboard instrument.
•Auto Power Off Function
The PageFlip Lite automatically turns itself off approximately 20 minutes after the last
operation is performed or if an error occurs.
•Technical Support
Additional information and videos can be found at
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
3 PACKAGE CONTENTS
In this package, you will find the following items. If any items are missing, please contact the
dealer where you purchased the product.
1. PageFlip Lite Base Unit
2. Collapsible Support Unit
3. Book Holder
4. Wireless Pedal
5. AC Adapter
6. Carrying Bag
7. This User Guide
(a)
(b) (c) (d)
Figure 2: (a) PageFlip Lite; (b) Book holder; (c) Support unit; (d) wireless pedal.
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 4. BASIC OPERATION
4 BASIC OPERATION
Please read the operating instructions carefully before first use. The PageFlip Lite is designed
to handle a wide variety of books. It is important, though, that the user closely follow the
directions below in order to maximize performance, reliability, and reading pleasure.
4.1 Battery Installation for PageFlip Lite
1. Turn off the PageFlip Lite before inserting/removing the batteries.
2. Remove the two battery covers at the rear of the PageFlip Lite (Fig. 3(a)).
3. Install a total of four new AA alkaline batteries: two in each of the two battery wells.
4. Slide the battery covers back on.
Note: To conserve battery power, turn off the PageFlip Lite when it is not in use.
(a) (b)
Figure 3: Battery covers at (a) rear of PageFlip Lite and (b) bottom of wireless pedal.
4.2 Battery Installation for Wireless Pedal
1. Turn off the wireless pedal before inserting/removing the batteries.
2. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the wireless pedal (Fig. 3(b)).
3. Install three new AA alkaline batteries.
4. Put the battery cover back on.
Note: To conserve battery power, turn off the pedal when it is not in use.
4.3 AC Adapter
In addition to being battery-operated, the PageFlip Lite page turner may also be plugged into
the wall via the AC adapter (included). Plug the adapter into the top outlet on the side of the
page turner (Fig. 4(c)).
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 4.4 Selecting a Workspace
4.4 Selecting a Workspace
Select a workspace that can securely hold the page turner. You may use:
1. a table or desk
2. the ledge of a music stand
3. the book rest of a keyboard instrument
If the workspace is a table or desk, you will need to use the collapsible support unit to
prop up the PageFlip Lite and the attached book. Unfold the collapsible support unit and rest
the PageFlip Lite in the bottom groove (Fig. 4). The horizontal crossbar of the support unit can
be raised later to alter the tilt angle of the book that will rest upon it, as shown in Fig. 4(d).
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Figure 4: Collapsible support unit shown in the (a) closed and (b) opened positions.
(c) PageFlip Lite and the attached book holder mounted on the support unit (rear view).
(d) The horizontal crossbar of the support can be raised to alter the tilt angle of the book.
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 4.5 Power On the PageFlip Lite and Wireless Pedal
4.5 Power On the PageFlip Lite and Wireless Pedal
1. Slide the front switch of the PageFlip Lite to the On position (Fig. 5).
The LED light will blink slowly to indicate that the unit is on.
2. Slide the side switch of the wireless pedal to the On position (Fig. 5).
The LED lights on the pedal and the paired PageFlip Lite unit will now flash quickly.
3. After three seconds, both sets of LEDs will stop flashing and remain on continuously to
indicate that the pairing process is complete.
4. An advanced frequency selection feature performs the wireless pairing automatically,
permitting the pedal to trigger the page turner remotely, up to 50 feet away. As many as
32 users can uniquely pair their page turners and pedals within the same 50-foot range.
Figure 5: Power switches and LED lights on the PageFlip Lite and wireless pedal.
4.6 Triggering the Page Turner
The PageFlip Lite automatic page turner can be triggered to turn a page in one of three ways:
1. pressing the keys on the front panel
2. tapping the wireless pedal
3. activating an auxiliary switch
The direction of the page-turn cycle is selected by pressing the left or right keys, or the
left or right ends of the pedal. For instance, tap one end of the pedal to turn pages forward;
tap the other end to turn pages backwards.
Some users may opt to use large pushbutton switches or a sip-and-puff switch. In those
cases, the switches must have a 1/8" stereo plug that will fit into the auxiliary switch outlet on
the side of the PageFlip Lite. If your switch does not have a 1/8" stereo plug, please use an
adapter.
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 4.7 Setting Up the Book Holder
4.7 Setting Up the Book Holder
The bookholder consists of a back support and two spring-loaded arms (Fig. 6(a)). Each arm
has a tip that includes a page restraint to block loose pages from turning freely. In addition, the
arms have two pegs that snap into rear slots on the PageFlip Lite to secure the book holder
into place, as shown in Fig. 4(c) and Fig. 6(b). If you find the book holder already mounted into
the rear of the page turner (Fig. 7) or Fig. 4(c)), pull the book holder upward and out.
1. Secure the book holder to the bottom edge of an open book. This is done by pulling
the page restraints away from the supporting plate. An open book is slid into the space
between the flexed arms and the supporting plate. Release the arms, allowing the com-
pressive force of the springs to secure the book between the page restraints and the
supporting plate.
2. Slide up to ten sheets out from under the page restraint. These pages will be free to
turn.
(a) (b)
Figure 6: (a) Front and (b) rear view of book holder, whose pegs snap into rear slots on unit.
Figure 7: PageFlip Lite with mounted book holder.
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 4.8 Loading Pages into the Forked Arms
4.8 Loading Pages into the Forked Arms
1. Lift the topmost page to be turned
2. Slide it through the slot of the centermost forked-arm (Fig. 8)
3. Press the left button on the panel to turn the page
4. Repeat the process for all pages
5. Rewind the pages by repeatedly pressing the right button
Page loading takes about three seconds per page. Loading all ten page slots will take
less than a minute. Note that each page is slid into a forked-arm slot to restrain the pages into
staying open and to guarantee that only one page will be turned at a time when the arm moves
and rotates across the book. Please look at the videos on www.pageflip.com for more details.
Figure 8: Pages in arm slots are restrained until they are turned one at a time.
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 5. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Item Specifications
Model Name PageFlip Lite
Model Number PFLITE-001
Dimensions PageFlip Lite: 18.5 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches (469 x 108 x 39 mm)
(W x H x D) Wireless Pedal: 5.7 x 3.3 x 1.3 inches (145 x 83 x 33 mm)
Weight PageFlip Lite: 12.9 ounces (367 grams)
(without batteries) Wireless Pedal: 4.2 ounces (118 grams)
Book Holder: 1.5 ounces (41.5 grams)
Support Unit: 2.9 ounces (83 grams)
Power Requirements PageFlip Lite: DC 6.0V, 1.5W (4 AA batteries)
Wireless Pedal: DC 4.5V, .11W (3 AA batteries)
Power Consumption PageFlip Lite: 250 - 300 mA
(in Operating Mode) Wireless Pedal: 24 mA
Power Consumption PageFlip Lite: 50 mA
(in Standby Mode) Wireless Pedal: 23.7 mA
Output Power 0 dBm
Operating RF Distance 50 feet (15.4 meters)
Operating RF Range 2.405 - 2.465 GHz
Operating Temperature 32◦−140◦F (0◦C - 60◦C)
Storage Temperature −4◦−140◦F (−20◦-60◦C)
Relative Humidity 15% - 90%
Page Turning Speed 1 page / 1.5 second
Wireless Channels 32 (simultaneous users)
Setup Time 1 minute for experienced users
Warranty 90 days
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 6. MAINTENANCE
6 MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning the PageFlip Lite or the wireless pedal, the following is recommended:
1. Turn off the power
2. Unplug the power cord
3. Take out the batteries
Gently wipe the surface of the PageFlip Lite with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Caution:
Do not use water, liquid detergent or solvents for cleaning. Liquids might drip into the device’s
mechanical or electronic parts and cause damage to them.
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PageFlip Lite User Guide 7. GUARANTEE
7 GUARANTEE
PageFlip offers a 90-day warranty on the PageFlip Lite automatic page turner. The warranty
commences on the date of purchase. Within the warranty period, PageFlip will repair or re-
place, free of charge, any units that have defects in parts or workmanship. Defective units
must be returned postage paid as a complete unit to PageFlip or its authorized distributor.
Proof of purchase and a letter explaining the problem must accompany the returned unit.
This warranty does not cover:
1. damage due to improper use
2. normal wear or use
3. defects that have negligible effect on the value or operation of the unit
The warranty becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorized persons and if original
PageFlip parts are not used.
Products no longer covered by a warranty may be repaired for a nominal fee. All repairs
are warranted for 90 days. Before returning a product for refund or repair, please send email
to support@pageflip.com with a description of the problem. PageFlip will respond with instruc-
tions on how to expediently resolve the matter. Repair charges must first be approved for
products no longer covered by the warranty.
PageFlip offers a 30-day money back guarantee if our products do not meet your needs
or expectations. Products must be returned postage paid in new condition in the original
packaging to honor this service. A 15% restocking fee applies.
Contact us at:
PageFlip, Inc.
Woodmere, NY
USA
www.pageflip.com
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