Bones Milestone 212 Manual

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  • Page 1 Milestone 212 Manual www.bones.ch 3.46...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on purchasing Milestone 212. We would like to welcome you in the Milestone family. With Milestone 212 you have purchased a smart book reader which opens you the world of digital talking books. Milestone 212 focuses on simplicity so that everyone who loves books is able to handle this book reader.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.6.2. Voice recorder information! 2.6.3. Audio information! 2.7. Shortcut overview of general handling! 2.8. Connect Milestone 212 with your computer! 2.8.1. Copy a book to the SD memory card! 2.8.2. Copy Audio content to the SD memory card! 2.8.3. Erasing via computer! 3.
  • Page 4 4.5.2. Voice labeling of folders! 4.6. External microphones! 4.7. Copy your voice recordings to the SD card! 4.8. Shortcut overview of Voice recorder! 5. Audio! 5.1. Navigation in Audio! 5.1.1. Navigation without folders! 5.1.2. Navigation with folders! 5.2. Play a music file! 5.3.
  • Page 5: Milestone 212 Layout Description

    1. Milestone 212 layout description This chapter explains Milestoneʼs push buttons, connectors and other tactile parts. 1.1. Visual layout 1.2. Written layout description 1.2.1. Get to know the operator surface On the operator surface you can discover 5 push buttons. There is a big button in the center and 4 buttons around it arranged in the shape of a cross.
  • Page 6: Get To Know The Front End

    1.3.2. Headphone using If you do not want to listen to Milestone 212 over the speaker you can plug in any headphones with a standard 3.5 mm jack on the right bottom side of the device. The sound will then switch from the speaker to the headphones.
  • Page 7: External Microphones

    1.3.4. External microphones The jack on the right side of the front end you can use to connect an external microphone with a 3.5 mm jack. The microphone is powered by Milestone 212 and does not need an own amplifier.
  • Page 8: General Handling

    “Audio”. 2.1. On / Off (sleep mode) Milestone 212 has no physical on / off switch. Press “Play” to start Milestone 212. After ten minutes of inactivity, the device will automatically go into sleep mode to conserve battery life (as long as it is not connected to a power outlet or a powered USB cable). The device will reactivate upon pressing the middle “Play”...
  • Page 9: Information Service

    • Battery status • Memory status • Software version • Serial number of your Milestone 212. 2.6.2. Voice recorder information If you are located in Voice recorder you receive the following information: • Name and storage position of the current voice record •...
  • Page 10: Connect Milestone 212 With Your Computer

    In the application “Audio” you can listen to your music or even read text files. Therefore you have to copy music or text files to the SD memory card in your Milestone 212. You can copy the files to the root directory of the SD memory card or if required, store the files in a folder or even in a subfolder.
  • Page 11: Books

    Now you are in the right application. To start the reading, press the “Play” button in the middle of the keyboard. Milestone 212 starts the first book it can find. To pause the playback of the book press “Play” again.
  • Page 12: Select A Book

    “Left arrow” button sleep timer is deactivated. With sleep timer Milestone 212 will pause playback at the desired time. Afterwards it will wait for 10 minutes. If there is no further input it will turn off itself. The reading position is saved automatically.
  • Page 13: Create And Erase A Bookmark

    3.4. Create and erase a bookmark To set a bookmark press “Rec” for 2 seconds. Milestone 212 announces “Bookmark set” and the number of the bookmark. You can create a bookmark during a book is played back or as well in paused mode.
  • Page 14: Record A Continuous Voice Message

    A recorded folder name can be re-recorded anytime. Hint: Be aware that you can delete recorded folder names with Milestone 212. Erasing of a file is usually done by selecting a file and using the combination “Mode” and “Play”. A record for a folder can not be selected the usual way.
  • Page 15: External Microphones

    The jack on the right side of the front end you can use to connect an external microphone with a 3.5 mm jack. The microphone is powered by Milestone 212 and does not need an own amplifier. With a connected microphone Milestone 212 switches automatically from the integrated to the external microphone.
  • Page 16: Audio

    5. Audio If you want to use your Milestone 212 also for listening to music or text files you can do that in the application “Audio”. Press the “Selector” button on the front end until you hear the announcement “Audio”. Now you are in the Audio application.
  • Page 17: Play A Music File

    Besides reading the name of a folder by the synthetic speech you can also voice label folders directly on Milestone 212. Enter the appropriate folder with “Mode”. Push and hold “Rec” and after a click in addition press “Mode” continuously. Milestone announces “folder”...
  • Page 18: Further Information

    All parts of the guarantee are voided by inappropriate use or opening of the device. 6.3. Troubleshooting - nothing works anymore First of all relax and please do not beat poor Milestone 212. Not before you have tested the following steps:...
  • Page 19: Service And Support

    6.4. Service and support 6.4.1. General information Service and support you get from your dealer, where you bought your Milestone 212. This includes answering questions about handling of Milestone and assistance in case of a necessary repairing. Suggestions for improvements are very welcome and can be forwarded as well to the dealer.

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