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Summary of Contents for Sovos SVEBK5
- Page 1 SOVOS 5” E-Reader Plus SVEBK5 User Guide Please read this user guide carefully before operation...
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Page 2: Introduction
User Guide carefully. The information provided will give an overview of the device and highlight the basic features so you can start enjoying your new SOVOS E- Reader Plus as quickly and easily as possible. -
Page 3: Product Overview
SD Card slot. We have also included some sample eBooks on the device so you can explore your new purchase straight away. The SOVOS 5” E-Reader Plus is one of the most versatile E- Readers on the market today. -
Page 4: Product Features
• Compatible with Win2000, Win XP, Windows Vista, Windows7 Package Contents SOVOS 5” E-Reader Plus, stereo earphones, USB 2.0 data cable, mains power supply, DC power cable and user guide. Should you find any parts missing please contact your retailer. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..............2 Product Overview ............... 3 Product Features ..............4 Package Contents ............... 4 Accessories ............... 4 Know Your Device ............... 6 Charging the Battery ............7 Power On and Off ............... 8 Connecting the Device to your Computer ....... 9 Using your Device with Adobe®... -
Page 6: Know Your Device
Know Your Device 1) Previous page button 2) Next page button 3) Previous page button 4) Next page button 5) Power On-Off / Rotate button 6) Zoom button 7) Navigation button 8) Menu / Enter button 9) Back Next page button 10) USB socket 11) DC input socket 12) SD Card slot... -
Page 7: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery The E-Reader Plus is powered by a 7.4V Li-Polymer rechargeable battery (1800mAh). To charge the battery, plug the mains adaptor in to a mains outlet and connect to the E-Reader using the DC Power cable (USB to DC Input connector) provided. Please take care to ensure the DC Input Connector is connected to the DC Input Jack, shown below. -
Page 8: Power On And Off
2) The internal battery is non-user replaceable and must be replaced by SOVOS Product Support Centre when exhausted. Power On and Off To turn on the device, press and hold the Power button until the... -
Page 9: Connecting The Device To Your Computer
Connecting the Device to your Computer The 1GB internal flash memory allows you to copy and store up to 1,000 eBooks with further memory expansion available using the SD card slot (up to 8GB SD / SDHC). Using the USB to Mini USB cable provided, connect the device to your computer. - Page 10 Alternatively you can open ‘My Computer’, select the relevant removable disk, right-click to open the options window and select ‘Eject'. When disconnected from your computer the device will display the ‘Updating Media Library’ message as the internal memory and external memory are synchronized for listing purposes. Please Note: 1) File storage quantities are for reference only and may vary depending on the type of media format used.
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Page 11: Using Your Device With Adobe® Digital Editions
E-Readers. Your SOVOS E-Reader is a certified EPUB DRM enabled device allowing EPUB DRM encrypted files to be read. Adobe Digital Editions helps ensure that your eBooks and other digital publications are not "locked"... - Page 12 ‘Bookshelves’ on the left-hand side of the Adobe® Digital Editions window. The SOVOS 5” E-Reader Plus will be recognized and displayed by Adobe® Digital Editions as under the name ‘SOVOS’, as shown below.
- Page 13 Please Note: There are many websites that offer eBooks for download without any fee or the need to install Adobe® Digital Editions on your computer, below is a list of our favourite sites to get your eBook collection started: www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page www.manybooks.net www.baen.com/library/ www.free-ebooks.net/...
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Page 14: Step By Step Guide To The Main Menu And Functions
Step by Step Guide to the Main Menu and Functions Recently viewed eBooks From the Main Menu use the navigation button to select ‘Recently viewed eBooks’ and press the M button to open. Once opened, this will display a list of your ‘Recently viewed eBooks’... -
Page 15: Ebooks
eBooks From the Main Menu select the eBook directory and open. Displayed will be all the eBooks currently stored in the internal memory. If the device has been registered with Adobe® Digital Editions any eBooks that have managed within Adobe® Digital Editions will be stored in the folder named ‘Digital Editions. - Page 16 Reading eBooks Once the selected eBook has been opened there are the standard reading functions and a submenu with advanced options that can be used when viewing eBooks. The device has been designed to give multiple buttons the same function allowing for ease of use when used in either portrait or landscape viewing mode and by both left-handed and right- handed customers.
- Page 17 Standard Reading Functions • Turning the page Turn to the next page by pressing button 2, 4, 7b or 7c. Turn to the previous page by pressing button 1, 3, 7a or 7d. • Zoom in and out The zoom function is activated by pressing the ZOOM button (6).
- Page 18 Advanced Options (Submenu): When viewing an eBook press the M button (8) to open the eBook submenu for advanced options: • Go to Page This will allow you to go directly to a page number of your choice. Using navigation buttons select the page number required and then press the ENTER button (8) to go to page.
- Page 19 • Select Reading Mode This function will allow you to enable the Automatic Page turn mode. Using the navigation button highlight ‘Automatic Page turn’ and press the ENTER button (8) to confirm. Press the BACK button (9) to return to the submenu or eBook. •...
- Page 20 • Fit to Screen (only available on PDF) This allows a pdf file to be broken down into subpages (similar to EPUB files) when zoom has been selected. This negates the need to navigate left / right and up / down a page. Using the navigation button select ‘Fit to Screen’, highlight ‘Turn On’...
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Page 21: Music
Music Controls and functions From the Main Menu open the Music directory. When the music directory opens there will be a list of the following options to choose from: • Current /Resume Play This option will appear when music has been played and you have moved away from the music player. - Page 22 • My Favourites When opened this will list any music files that have been added to the ‘My Favourites’ directory. To save music ‘My Favourites’ highlight chosen file and press the left button (7d) which will open the ‘Add to Favourite’ window. When viewing music files by artist, album or genre you can also save multiple files to ‘My Favourites’...
- Page 23 • Update Media Library When selected this will synchronize music stored in both storage locations so they are all displayed in the All Music, Artist, Album or Genre directories. Please note: To remove the music files you need to view them by using File Explorer either in the music submenu or on the home page.
- Page 24 Use diagram below to identify which buttons are used during music playback. Standard music playback functions are: • Play / Pause Playback will start when the music player opens, to pause playback press the down button (7c), to resume playback press the up button (7a).
- Page 25 Lists display options – Graphic Equaliser On (default) and Graphic Equaliser Off. The SOVOS 5” E-Reader Plus has a background music feature for listening to music while reading an eBook or viewing photos. To use this simply set-up your playing and repeat modes and when music is playing use the back button (9) to return to the home screen and open the eBook or photo directory as normal.
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Page 26: Video
Video From the Main Menu select the video directory and open. Displayed will be the videos currently stored in the internal memory, files or folders that have been copied to the internal memory by using the device as a ‘Removable Disk’ will also be listed. - Page 27 Video playback functions: • Resume Previous Playback When a video has been stopped during playback and then reopened, you have the option to resume playback from the point where the video was stopped. Press ENTER (8) to resume play. Press BACK (9) to restart video from the beginning. •...
- Page 28 • Next / Previous video View the next video by pressing the next buttons (7b). View the next previous video by pressing the next buttons (7d). Press the back button (9) to return to the video submenu. • Viewing Mode Depending on the format of the video file there is an option to resize playback to Full Screen by pressing the M button (8).
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Page 29: Photo
Photo From the main menu select the photo directory and open. Displayed will be the photos currently stored in the internal memory, files or folders that have been copied to the internal memory by using the device as a ‘Removable Disk’ will also be listed. - Page 30 Standard photo playback functions: • Next / Previous Image View the next image by pressing the next buttons (7b). View the previous image by pressing the previous button (7d). • Zoom In and Out The zoom function is activated by pressing the ZOOM button (6), there are three different zoom levels to choose from.
- Page 31 Advanced Options (Submenu): When viewing an image press the ENTER button (8) to open the image submenu for advanced options: • Slideshow Lists the slideshow options that are available – Slideshow OFF (default), 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds and 20 Seconds. To turn on the slideshow simply select the preferred slide time and the slideshow will start automatically, zoom and rotate functions will still operate during a slideshow.
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Page 32: File Explorer
File Explorer This is used to view all folders and files that are stored on both the internal memory and SD card (if inserted), unlike the media directories, i.e. eBook, Photo etc, all files can be viewed or played from the File Explorer directory. File Explorer can also be used to delete files from both the internal memory and SD card (if inserted). -
Page 33: Recorder
Recorder The SOVOS 5” E-Reader Plus has a microphone which can be used to make voice memos and other recordings. When selected from the home page the recorder screen will open and the basic controls are displayed. - Page 34 There are basic recorder functions and a submenu with advanced options that can be used to change the recording quality and volume. Use diagram below to identify which buttons are used during music playback Basic recorder functions are: • Record To start a recording press the left button (7d), speak clearly into the microphone at a distance of around 15cms.
- Page 35 • Pause / Stop To pause a recording press the right button (7b). • Resume Recording To pause a recording press the left button (7d). • Save Recording To save a recording, press the BACK button (9) and the ‘Save Recording’...
- Page 36 Advanced Options (Submenu): When in the recorder screen press the ENTER button (8) to open the submenu for advanced options: • Recording Quality Lists the recording quality options that are available - low quality (default) and high quality. • Recording Volume Level Lists the recording volume options that are available - 100%, 75% (default), 50% and 25%.
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Page 37: Calendar
Calendar The SOVOS 5” E-Reader Plus has a basic calendar function which displays the day of the week, month (calendar view) and date. You can move around the days and months by using the navigation button (7). Please Note: the date will only change on the device when it is amended within the Set Date option which is found in the Settings Directory. -
Page 38: Settings
Settings From the Main Menu select the Photo Directory to view the device settings. • Display Setting Backlight timeout: using this setting you can select to turn off the backlight after a chosen period of time. This is will prolong the battery life when your device is being used to play music files and the screen is not being used. - Page 39 • Language Select the language for the OSD (On Screen Display) on your E- Reader Plus, options available are – English (default), Swedish and Norwegian. • System Information When selected this will open a window with the product details e.g. Manufacturer, SW version etc.
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Page 40: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications • LCD 5” 800 x 480 RGB • Battery: 7.4V 1800mAh • Audio Out, Speaker, Headphone • Power supply input 100-240Vac • Output 5Vdc 1.5A on 2.35mm plug • Card reader SD/SDHC type • Size: 104mm (W) x 149mm (H) x 10.7mm (D) •... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Further information on troubleshooting and some Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the SOVOS 5” E-Reader Plus section on the SOVOS website at www.sovos.co.uk, alternatively please call or e-mail the technical team at:... -
Page 42: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Warranty Statement All SOVOS products come with a Return to Base Warranty. You will need to retain your original purchase receipt as ‘proof of purchase’ in the unlikely event of a warranty claim. We hope you enjoy this product over its full life, if however... -
Page 43: Pixel Statement
One pixel failure during each year of operation is considered normal and is not a cause for concern or a warranty issue. Smashed Screen The SOVOS 5” E-Reader Plus has a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen which is a multilayer component. Under the tougher outer plastic layer a glass sandwich beneath holds the LCD crystals which are suspended in fluid. - Page 44 Unfortunately a break of this nature is not covered under the manufacturers warranty as it is accidental damage to the product. Replacement panels can be installed by the Technical Support team. Please contact the team on 02920 866429 or by e-mail at support@sovos.co.uk.
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Page 45: Warnings And Precautions
Protect the power plug and cables from damage. Excessive sound pressure from headphones can lead to hearing loss. Use only SOVOS approved power supply or accessories. Refer all servicing to the SOVOS Technical Support Centre. - Page 46 Specifications and user guide are subject to change without prior notice. SVEBK5-UG-HC-ENG-REV1...
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