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User's Guide
Version 1.0
RCA
REB 1100
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
©1995-2000. All Rights Reserved.
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
NuvoMedia, Inc.
Legato Systems, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. NuvoMedia, Inc. eBook technology licensed from Gemstar. "Gemstar eBook" and the eBook logo are trademarks of Gemstar. "Gemstar" and the Gemstar logo are registered trademarks of Gemstar. SMART MEDIA is a registered trademark of Legato Systems, Inc.
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Quick Tour Getting Started The eBook Screen Reading an eBook Edition™ Choosing an Edition Moving Within an Edition Viewing Images and Playing Sound Clips Getting More Editions Getting Comfortable Reorienting the Page View...

  • Page 3: Appendix A: Entering Text

    1. Do not use the eBook near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 4: Quick Tour

    It is important you register your eBook because each eBook Edition you buy is specially encoded so it can only be read on your specific eBook. The registration process identifies you as the owner of your particular unit. The special encoding gives protection for both you and the author's copyright, since it prevents copies of your Editions from being redistributed illegally.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    If you are turning on your eBook for the first time, there may be a few seconds before the screen lights up. If you are unable to turn on the power to your eBook, you probably need to recharge the battery. Although the battery was fully charged when it was shipped, its natural discharge may require that you recharge it before you can use the device.

  • Page 6: Tap Settings

    ) are activated when you press or tap them gently. You can use your finger or the stylus, stored in the side of the eBook, to activate the touch screen. Do not use a pen or pencil, since that could damage the screen.
  • Page 7 Edition. You can annotate your eBook Edition by making notes, setting bookmarks or underlining text. You can also search for specific text in the eBook Edition or look up words in the preloaded dictionary.
  • Page 8 When you turn on your eBook, it automatically loads the eBook Edition you were reading last and sets the display to the same page where you left off. If you deleted the last eBook Edition you read before turning off your eBook, the next eBook Edition in the recently read menu is loaded when you turn it back on.
  • Page 9 Otherwise, the eBook Edition automatically opens to the text where you left off when you read it last. Note that the first page of an eBook Edition is like the very first page of a printed book: it usually contains information from the publisher about the book. You may need to page forward several times to view the first page of actual text.
  • Page 10 Some eBook Editions include hyperlinks that let you jump quickly between related information within the text, just like links on a Web page. On an eBook, linked text is underlined. To jump to the link, simply tap the underlined text. You cannot edit these hyperlinks in eBook Editions you've purchased. They must be in the eBook Edition when you buy it.
  • Page 11 Menu Links Some eBook Editions provide menu links that make it easy to jump to sections of the text readers often want to reference. For example, menu links might be provided to let you quickly jump to the table of contents or the index.

  • Page 12: Reference Features

    Viewing Images and Playing Sound Clips The eBook lets you view large images and even has an audio output that allows you to listen to sound clips that may be provided in certain eBook Editions. Panning Images If an illustration or diagram is larger than the screen, you can still view the entire image.
  • Page 13 (If you are reading this on a browser that is set up for sound capability, you can also click on the speaker icon to play it.)

  • Page 14: Getting Comfortable

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com When you register using the modem, you will receive the latest Catalog free to your eBook Account. The Catalog includes periodicals, newsletter and books which can be purchased and downloaded to your eBook.
  • Page 15 Reorienting the Page View Your eBook can be used in any orientation. This means that no matter how you like to hold your eBook,you can rotate the page on the screen to view the text comfortably.
  • Page 16 The eBook remembers which backlight setting you chose last and uses that the next time you turn it on. Choosing Fonts and Font Sizes Your eBook is preset with two display fonts, one for large print and one for small print. You also have the option to choose other fonts.
  • Page 17 Looking Up Words in the Dictionary Your eBook has a number of features that make it easy to mark up your eBook Editions for future reference. You can put bookmarks at places of special interest and underline important ideas. Or, if you're someone who likes to jot down your thoughts on notes or in the margins, you can add notes.
  • Page 18 You can delete an eBook Edition's markups from your eBook if you no longer need them or if you'd just like to make a bit more room there.
  • Page 19 Tap Go To The eBook displays the page with the bookmark you selected. Bringing Up the Bookmarks Edit Window You can both rename a bookmark, or delete one when you're finished with it. To do these tasks, you need to use the edit window.
  • Page 20 Done Underlining Text You can underline important text in your eBook Edition. Underlined text is easy to distinguish from hyperlinked text because the underlines you add appear as dashes that are slightly offset below the line. To underline text: 1. Tap the Book icon.

  • Page 21: Adding Notes

    You can remove underlining as well. Simply perform the same steps, but select text that is underlined. When you remove your stylus, the underlines will be removed. Adding Notes You can do the equivalent of writing in the margins of your eBook Edition by adding notes. To add a note: 1. Tap the icon.
  • Page 22 Searching for Specific Text With your eBook you can look for a specific word or phrase and move directly to that page. Searches can be done not only for text within the eBook Edition, but also for bookmarks, notes, and underlines.
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If your text or annotation is found, the eBook displays that page. If not, the screen displays an appropriate message. You can search for the same text again. On the Find banner that's displayed on the screen, tap Forward to search in the direction you choose.
  • Page 24 Using the Optional SMART MEDIA Card Smart Media Connector Your eBook has a feature allowing you to expand its memory to save your eBook Editions, called the SMART MEDIA card. By using a SMART MEDIA card, you can add an additional 64MB of memory.
  • Page 25 Calibration ensures that when you tap the screen where there's an icon, menu, or button, it recognizes that you want to perform a command. The eBook screen was calibrated for you at the factory, so it should be ready to use when you receive it. However, if the screen doesn't perform like you think it should, you can calibrate it again: 1.
  • Page 26 The eBook is powered by an internal, Lithium-Ion battery that recharges when you connect the power adapter to the eBook and plug it into an outlet. If the battery is fully discharged, it takes about two hours to recharge. Since batteries drain slowly even when not in use, it's a good idea to leave your eBook recharging with the power adapter when you're not using it.
  • Page 27 It will explode if disposed of in a fire. Freeing Up eBook Memory Most of the eBook's memory is used to store the eBook Editions. However, some memory is also used by the markups you've made while reading your eBook Editions. The markups could include bookmarks, notes, and underlines.
  • Page 28 Deleting an eBook Edition's Markups If you've marked up an eBook Edition by adding notes, underlines, or bookmarks, you can free up some space on your eBook by deleting them if you decide you no longer need them.
  • Page 29 Allegro Tips As you use your eBook, you'll find that there are times when you need to enter some words or text of your own. For example, you may want to enter a word to look up in the dictionary. Or, you might need to enter a number of words, as when you're adding a note to an eBook Edition.
  • Page 30 Writing With the Stylus Your eBook includes the FonixAllegro™ handwriting recognition software. This software lets you use your stylus to write simple stroke patterns on the on-screen writing pad, and they will be instantly recognized as numbers, letters, or symbols. You'll probably find you can use the Allegro system successfully and easily after only a few minutes of practice.
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com You can also delete highlighted text using the backspace stroke. To highlight a portion of the text, tap the first letter you want to highlight, then slide the stylus over the rest. If the writing pad doesn't respond as you think it should, try recalibrating the touch screen. See NOTE: Calibrating the Touch Screen for more information.
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Some additional basic strokes are listed below. The horizontal line goes from left to right. Space: Period: Write two diagonal strokes starting at the upper left to get a period. Shift*: Changes the usual case of the next letter. Two upward strokes turns Caps Lock on or off.
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The stroke charts for punctuation and symbols are given below. * Before writing the stroke, first tap".?!" button, or write to enable symbol mode. ** Before writing the stroke, first tap both ".?!" and Shift buttons, or write to enable symbol and shift modes.

  • Page 34: Accented Characters

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The stroke chart for numbers is given below. *Before writing any number strokes, first tap the "123" button, or write to toggle on numlock mode. Accented Characters Allegro also lets you enter accented characters for languages other than English. To do this, you first need to enter accent mode, which is turned on either by tapping the on-screen button labeled "äõy´"...

  • Page 35: Other Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Allegro Tips Some quick tips for successfully writing Allegro letters are given below: - Make a round circle, and make the tail the same height as the circle (a long tail can cause confusion with q).

  • Page 36: Warranty

    For all issues related to the use and operation of your eBook, please call 1-918-488-4151. For warranty or repair issues for your eBook, call 1-877-632-6658 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information is on the back of your eBook.
  • Page 37 Thomson. To receive a replacement eBook after we have received your unit: Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the eBook. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss.
  • Page 38 Product Registration: Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your eBook. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
  • Page 39 Option II: To receive a replacement eBook after we have received your unit: 1. Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the eBook. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss.

  • Page 40: Product Registration

    Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson. Product Registration: Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your eBook. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

  • Page 41: Other Limitations

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND TERMINATION PROVISIONS BELOW, and the provisions relating to third party purchases. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE, INSTALL OR OTHER WISE OPERATE THE SOFTWARE APPLICATION.
  • Page 42 In addition you must register and activate your eBook and provide a valid credit card that will be charged for content purchases. It is important that you maintain a valid credit card. You must be at least 18 years of age to place an order.

  • Page 43: Proprietary Rights

    Gemstar eBook Group Limited must rely on parents, guardians and those responsible for supervising minors to decide which materials are appropriate for such minors to view and/or purchase. Gemstar eBook Group Limited requires that all purchases be made by individuals 18 years of age or older. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS Copyright.
  • Page 44 POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY THIRD PARTY. User expressly agrees that use of the catalog is at User's sole risk. Neither Gemstar eBook Group Limited, Inc., nor its affiliates, nor any of their officers, directors, or employees, agents, third-party content providers, merchants, sponsors, licensors (collectively, "Providers"), or...

  • Page 45: Governing Law

    Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the eBook and the receiver. Connect the eBook power adapter to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 46 Do not disassemble this equipment. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Model: RCA brand Gemstar eBook REB1100 Responsible Party: Thomson Consumer Electronics Address: 10330 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis,IN 46290 U.S.
  • Page 47 Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. Model: RCA brand Gemstar eBook REB1100 Responsible Party: Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.

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