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  • Page 2 Package Contents Before using your 700EB eBook, please check your package contents to ensure there aren’t any items missing. If any of the listed items are missing, please contact your point of purchase for assistance. The package includes:...
  • Page 4 Getting Started Parts and Controls Power button – press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on/off, press and hold 6 seconds to reset Next page button – press to turn to next page Previous page button – press to turn to previous page OK / Enter Button Zoom button –...
  • Page 5 • You need to charge the EBook prior to using it for the first time or when battery power is low. Elonex recommend charging it for 8 hours the first time you use it to ensure the best battery life.
  • Page 6 Getting Started Inserting Memory Card The EBook supports SD/SDHC/MMC cards. To insert a Memory card: • Open the SD cover. • Check that the SD card is in the correct position with the contact pins facing upwards as illustrated below. NOTE: You can damage the card and the eBook if SD card is not inserted in the correct position.
  • Page 7 Getting Started Starting from Home Menu When the eBook is turned on, you will enter into the Home Menu. 1. Continue Reading • -display the page of the last • book you were reading. Press • <OK> button to open the book at that point.
  • Page 8 Getting Started Entering Option Menu To access extra functions available, press [Menu] button to display the Option Menu as illustrated. Press the directional key to move cursor to desired item. Selected item will be highlighted in dark. Press <OK> to enter. To exit from Option menu, move cursor and press <OK>...
  • Page 9 Importing Content Importing non DRM Content (700EB & 700FB) • The eBook opens on your computer like a USB stick as a “USB Mass Storage Device” when you connect it via USB cable. • To import contents (eBooks, video, audio, photo etc) into the eBook, connect the eBook to PC via the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 10 Importing and Transferring DRM Content Preparing your PC and eBook The process of downloading, managing and transferring eBooks is a simple 3 step process. The first time you set-up your eBook you must complete a few procedures to prepare your computer. Setup 1: Install Adobe Digital Editions Adobe Digital Editions is the industry standard software for downloading and managing your eBook collection.
  • Page 11 Click YES to continue the • installation • A pop-up installer will appear. Follow the installer procedures choosing the install options and path you require. • When the install has completed, please agree to the User Agreement and Digital Editions will automatically open. You can alternatively open it by pressing Start >...
  • Page 12 Setup 2: Getting an Adobe ID In order to use Digital Editions you must create an Adobe ID which allows you to protect your eBook investments. This is also free and only takes a second. • When Digital Editions opens for the first time Setup Assistance will ask you to enter your Adobe ID credentials.
  • Page 13 Setup 3: Authorising your Hardware Once you are logged into Adobe Digital Editions you must authorise your computer as well as your eBook hardware. This is so the hardware recognises you as the owner of the eBook Reader and the eBook content.
  • Page 14 When the eBook is • authorised it will appear as a Bookshelf in your list of Bookshelves as the Elonex 700EB You have now completed the necessary steps to start downloading and reading eBooks. If you have any problems with this process please call the technical support helpdesk on 0871 222 3456 (national rate).
  • Page 15 Downloading and transferring eBooks The process of downloading, managing and transferring eBooks is a simple 3 step process. If you have completed the previous instructions you should have • Adobe Digital Editions software installed on your PC, • An Adobe ID and be logged into Digital Editions •...
  • Page 16 Step 1: Downloading an eBook Once you have chosen • and purchased your eBook you will be asked to Download Item. Press this button. • In the pop-up that appears press open and your eBook will download. It will automatically load into “Purchased eBooks” in •...
  • Page 17 Digital Editions and My Documents and you will not have to complete this step. Elonex recommends that you use Digital Editions to manage your eBooks. Digital Editions is the only way to use DRM* protected eBooks on your eBook.
  • Page 18 Drag and drop the eBook icon into your Elonex 700EB Bookshelf (Over the eBook icon click and hold your left hand mouse button and drag the file to over the top of the Elonex 700EB Bookshelf and drop it) •...
  • Page 19 Reading Books Opening Book • Books transferred to EBook will be listed in the Home Menu. • The eBook supports eBooks in ePub, PDF, txt format. • Use the <Directional> buttons to move the cursor to select book and press <OK> to open. Book Page Interface Current Page / Total Page Remaining Battery Life...
  • Page 20 Reading Books Adjusting Font Size • When reading, press <Zoom> button to enter the font size menu. • There are 5 font sizes available: Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge. • Move the cursor to the desired font size then press <OK> to confirm. Zooming In/Out •...
  • Page 21 Reading Books Using the Option Menu When reading, press <Menu> button to enter Option Menu. Options available: Add / Delete Bookmark Bookmarks Go to Page Music Auto flip Book Information Rotate Display Settings Add to Favourite Adding Bookmarks When reading, turn to the desired page that you would like to bookmark.
  • Page 22 Reading Books Read from Bookmarks in Home Menu • From Home Menu, press <Menu> and select [Bookmarks] to enter Bookmark List. Upper window displays a quick preview of the selected book. Lower window displays the list of books with bookmarks. Press <OK> on the desired book to view the available bookmark list.
  • Page 23 Reading Books Auto Flip You can set the EBook to [Auto Flip] mode. The auto flip durations available are: 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 1 min. Book Information You can check the information of the current book from the [Book Information] option.
  • Page 24 Reading Books • In landscape view, the Option Menu is divided into 2 pages. To access options in the second page, move the cursor to the [More>] icon at the top right corner of the Option Menu and then enter •...
  • Page 25 Reading Books Playing background music whilst reading • The eBook can play music when reading books or viewing photos. • To control music playback, press <Music> button from the menu and a mini music player control bar will appear at the bottom of the page.
  • Page 26 Playing Audio File Music Player • From Home Menu, press <Menu> to display Option Menu. • Move the cursor to [Music] and press <OK> to confirm. • In the Music player, press <OK> to play/pause music • Press <Directional Right> to play next song, press and hold to Fast Forward •...
  • Page 27 Playing Video File • From Home Menu, open Option menu and select enter into the video library. • In video library move the cursor to your desired video file and press <OK> to start playing. • During video playback, the button definition is as below: Options during Video Playback During video playback, press <Menu>...
  • Page 28 Viewing Picture • From Home Menu, press <Menu> to display Option Menu. • Move the cursor to [Photo] and press <OK> to confirm. Upper window displays a quick preview of the selected photo Lower window displays the file list in the eBook. •...
  • Page 29 File Explorer • From the Home menu, press <Menu>  [Explorer] • Press <Left> / <Right> to select Internal / SD card memory and press [OK] to enter. • Press <Return> to exit from current directory and the cursor will move to the top for memory selection.
  • Page 30 Format Memory To format internal memory and memory card. NOTE: All data will be lost. Please backup your data before performing this. Elonex are not responsible for any data loss. About Product Displays product information about the EBook. Power Management Displays real time battery charging status of the EBook.
  • Page 31 The battery is not fully charged. Please charge the eBook for at least 4 hours. • The battery needs to be replaced. Please consult Elonex authorized Service Agents for servicing. It takes a long time for the display to appear •...
  • Page 32 Precautions and Maintenance Battery • Charge the battery only in temperatures from 0 to 35 degree Celsius. • Do not charge the eBook if the battery appears damaged or is leaking. Operation • Never subject the eBook to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
  • Page 33 Shut the eBook down properly and do not forget to save your work often. Remember to periodically back-up your data as Elonex accepts no responsibility for data loss. Failure to adhere to these Safety Instructions may invalidate your warranty.
  • Page 34 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and only using an Elonex authorised power adapter. Grounding This product should only be used with proper electrical grounding. Please only use power supplies supplied by Elonex otherwise this may cause damage to the electronics or injury to yourself.
  • Page 35 If your eBook is damaged or behaving abnormally, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Please refer all warranty claims to Elonex Warranty Service. Replacement Parts Only use replacement parts specified by Elonex. Unauthorised substitutions may result in damage to your unit.
  • Page 36 Copyrights and Notices Notice Elonex reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no...
  • Page 37 Trademarks: All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. Copyright © 2010 Elonex International, All Rights Reserved. This product contains Adobe® EBook® Mobile software under license from Adobe Systems Incorporated, Copyright© 1995-2010 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and eBook are...
  • Page 38 Elonex follows a principle of constant improvement and is not held responsible for any changes that are made to the unit, firmware nor...