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User Manual for iRex Digital
Reader 1000 series
September 2008

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  • Page 1 User Manual for iRex Digital Reader 1000 series September 2008...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    36 Dictionaries 37 WritePads 38 Navigating and Reading a Document 58 Settings 64 iRex Companion Software 69 Extra Device Information 70 Troubleshooting 73 Icon Index User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Welcome to the world of digital reading and writing! At iRex, we take pride in offering you the best possible reading and writing experience from a digital reader device. Being the leader in electronic paper display technologies, we have taken yet another monumental step with this second generation of digital reader devices.

  • Page 4: Copyright

    While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. iRex Technologies reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 5: Warranty And Safety Information

    Warranty and Safety Information Please read this manual carefully before using the device. The iRex Digital Reader should only be connected and used in the way described in this manual. Product Warranty Damage and defects that are not the direct result of shipping or manufacturing will not be covered by warranty.

  • Page 6: Battery Safety

    Proper Disposal of the Device Please join iRex in conserving natural resources and protecting the environment by recycling your device when it has reached the end of its life cycle. You can contact your local authorities for information about laws and regulations regarding the proper disposal of this device.
  • Page 7 It is always a good idea to make a backup of your information on a regular basis. This Digital Reader is a portable device like any other, and it is possible that it gets lost or the information on the memory card is accidentally erased. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...

  • Page 8: General Information

    Some of these updates will be automatically installed on your device in order to ensure it is running properly, while other updates are optional. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 9 Installing Software Updates You can find detailed information about how to download and install software updates in the iRex Companion Software chapter. But to start, you will need: a computer with an active Internet connection Ì a mini USB cable Ì...
  • Page 10 Support If you have any questions, comments, or experience problems with your device, you will find a Troubleshooter section and forum on the iRex website (http://support.irexnet.com/). You can also reach these support pages by choosing Support Website from the Help tab in the included iRex Companion Software.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Parts of the Device SD Card Slot Function Extension Slot Mini-USB Connection Reset Button User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 12 Parts of the Device Arrow Up Sensor Enter/Open Sensor Arrow Down Sensor Arrow Left Sensor Menu Open/On Sensor Arrow Right Sensor Main LED Indicator Sensor LED Indicators User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 13 Turned On Not Charging Fast Blinking Green - device is busy Slow Blinking Red - battery is low Steady Orange - battery is charging Charging Steady Green - battery is fully charged User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    When the device is turned off, it will take approximately 3 hours to charge a completely empty battery. If you are using the device while it is charging, it will take longer to charge. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 15 The screen will turn on and the device will begin starting up; you will see a start up Ì screen while it is busy The device is ready to use when you see the Home screen appear Ì User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 16 Tap – is when you quickly touch a sensor with your finger. Technically speaking, your finger must touch the sensor between 0 and ½ a second User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 17 Check/Uncheck Boxes Move Selection Box Up Tap ▲ Turn 1 Page Backward Move Selection Box Down Tap ▼ Turn 1 Page Forward Turn Selection Box Left Tap ◀ Turn 1 Page Backward User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 18 Hold side● and Tap another side ● Pans the screen when zoomed in and the Pan Tap ▲, ▼, ◀,or ▶ function is selected Select multiple files or folders Hold ● and Tap with stylus User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 19 The device has limited internal memory that is used to run the system and applications on the device. Your files, folders, iRex Companion Software, and settings are saved directly to the SD card. This has a big advantage to it; when you remove the SD card, all your information stays securely with you and not on the device.
  • Page 20 If you wish to upgrade to another SD card or make a backup of the card on your computer, you can use the included iRex Companion Software to copy or move the contents of the card to another location. Please refer to the iRex Companion Software information for more details about making backups.

  • Page 21: Menus, Status Area, And Browsing Folders

    Open and Close the Menu with the sensor Tap the bottom ● sensor Ì with the stylus tap on the menu icon in the status area Ì User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 22 Cancel Opening of Menu or Selecting a Function Hold your finger on the sensor for longer than 2½ seconds and the action will be Ì ignored User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 23 You can also close a task yourself by opening it and selecting Menu>Close. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 24 Meaning Battery Level Indicates the remaining battery level (see Charging the Battery) Sensor Lock Indicates that the sensors are locked or unlocked (see Settings) User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 25 Selecting a File or Folder When you select a file or folder, this means you can do something to it; open or delete it for example. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 26 (for example 1-25 of 100). This tells you that there are 75 more files or folders out of view. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 27 ▲ or ▼ sensor and the screen will move one group of items and the Ì selection box will appear at the same place on the screen as it did in the previous group User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 28 Hint: If you have a Digital Reader 1000 S, there is another way to move between folders: using the breadcrumbs. Each of the folders in the breadcrumb path is a link you can tap with your stylus. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...

  • Page 29: Home

    Find and adjust settings such as language, time & date, and device rotation (see Settings). Shortcut A quick link to a file or folder in Documents (see Creating Shortcuts). User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...

  • Page 30: Documents

    Delete Removes the selected file or folder from the SD card Sort by Name Sorts the folder alphabetically by name, from A to Z Sort by Type Sorts the folder by type User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 31 Sorts the folder by date, from newest to oldest Sort by Author Sorts the folder alphabetically by author, from A to Z View Thumbnails Shows the content as thumbnail images View Detailed List Shows the content as a detailed list User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 32 It’s sometimes useful to sort the contents in order to find something more quickly. You can sort the content by Name, Author, Size, Type, and Date. Sort the view Choose Menu> and choose a sorting preference from the Sorting group Ì User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 33 Select the shortcut you wish to delete Ì Choose Menu>Delete Ì Choose ‘ Yes’ in the pop-up to confirm that you wish to delete the shortcut Ì The shortcut has been deleted from the Home screen Ì User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...

  • Page 34: Inbox

    Caution! Deleting, Renaming, or Moving the Inbox If the Inbox folder has been renamed, moved or deleted from Documents, the next time content is delivered, a new Inbox folder will be created automatically. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...

  • Page 35: Help

    Downloading Manuals Updated manuals will be published with most software updates and will be delivered to the Inbox or you can download them from the iRex website: http://support.irexnet.com/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...

  • Page 36: Dictionaries

    Important: Mobipocket books, dictionaries, and reference materials that you have purchased will only work on your own device; you cannot share them with others and they will not work if you put your SD card in a different device. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...

  • Page 37: Writepads

    If you are interested in converting handwriting to digital text with your computer, you can download and purchase additional software. You will find a link to the iRex Shop in the iRex Companion Software by clicking on Software and choosing PC Software.

  • Page 38: Navigating And Reading A Document

    .JPG, .PNG, .BMP, .GIF, and .TIFF images can be viewed on this device. HTML HTML files can be viewed on this device. Movement and sound cannot A nice feature of .TXT files is that you can easily change the font sizes User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...

  • Page 39: Turning Pages

    When the document is being viewed in full screen, this progress bar will not be displayed. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 40 Using the stylus, tap on the current page in the page progress bar, type in the page number, and then tap the go to page button User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 41 Fits the entire document onto the screen. The page progress bar and status area will also be shown Page Flow Normal/Page Flow Continuous Toggles the document between being made up of individual pages or one long, continuous page User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 42 Pan can be used when the document has been zoomed. A tap on the arrow sensors will move the page or the stylus can be used to hold and drag it User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 43 Using the stylus, draw a diagonal line that connects the upper left and lower right Ì corner of the area you wish to zoom Lift the stylus from the screen and the zoomed area will be displayed Ì User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 44 ‘drag’ the page on the screen to position it. Choose Menu>Zooming>Pan Ì Hold the stylus on the screen and drag it the distance and direction you want the Ì page to move Lift the stylus from the screen Ì User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 45 Changing Document Views Reading View Reading view is the normal view that is used to read a document in. To switch to the Reading view, choose Menu>Reading from the Views row User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 46 If a page has been bookmarked, a small bookmark is also indicated on the thumbnail. To switch to the Page Thumbnail view, choose Menu>Page Thumbnails from the Ì Views row User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 47 (except the locked ones) from this view. To switch to the Bookmark view, choose Menu>All Bookmarks from the Views row Ì To delete a bookmark from the view, select the page and choose Ì Menu>Delete Bookmark User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 48 You can use the Table of Contents by tapping on the text with the stylus or by selecting and opening them with the sensors. To switch to the Table of Contents view, choose Menu>Table of Contents from the Ì Views row User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 49 Choose Menu>Writing from the Toolboxes row and then choose from one of the Ì following options: User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 50 Switches the stylus into an eraser to remove pencil marks Sizes 7 pencil sizes are available for writing with Colours At the moment, there is only a black pencil colour to use for the pencil tool User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 51 While you are free to add and remove the bookmarks you’ve made yourself, you cannot remove the ones made by the publisher. Choose Menu>Bookmarking from the Toolboxes row and then choose from one of Ì the following options: User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 52 If there is a particular word you are looking for in the body of the text, you can begin a search to find it quicker. Be sure to have your stylus handy because it will require some typing and tapping. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 53 Tap with the stylus on the X in the upper right corner of the pop-up Ì The pop-up will close and the document will remain on the page with the last found Ì word User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...

  • Page 54: Looking Up Words

    Tap with the stylus on the word you want to look up Ì Wait for a list of results to be created and then select a dictionary from the list Ì User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 55 It’s a trade off, but in the end, readability always seems to win. Change the size of the font by choosing Menu>Font Sizes from the Tools row and then selecting your preferred font size. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...

  • Page 56: Using Hyperlinks

    It’s a little like using a web browser that has a back and forward button; you can do the same in a document as well. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 57 Let the Device Close your Task Once the Task Manager row in the menu is full, the oldest task will be saved, closed, Ì and bumped off the list each time you open a new task User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...

  • Page 58: Settings

    You can easily change and save all the settings (with the exception of Time and Date) with the included iRex Companion Software. It may take a few seconds for the device to save and change your settings.
  • Page 59 You will find that you can change the language, set the time and date, and choose the screen rotation direction. To Change Device Settings Choose Settings>Device and a screen similar to the one below will appear Ì User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 60 Enter the a number by moving the selection box around the number and tapping a Ì side ● sensor When you are done, select Ì User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 61 Personal Preferences let you turn the sensor led’s and sound on and off and also let you determine the behaviour of the sensors when they are locked. To Change Personal Preferences Choose Settings>Personal Preferences and a screen similar to the one below will Ì appear User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 62 Off (inactive), you could help extend the time you get out of the battery charge. And, if you’re having problems accurately tapping or writing User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 63 Companion Software, and settings will be deleted. Setup a SD Card for the Device This function will install a folder named “iRex System”, factory settings, and the iRex Companion Software to the SD card. Don’t worry; it won’t touch existing information on the card.

  • Page 64: Irex Companion Software

    By using the application, you will ensure that your files stay intact and are not at risk of being damaged or losing information. The iRex Companion Software has been saved on the SD card that was included with the device. The application will help guide you while you are working with your documents and computer, as well as provide links to services and an online shop where you can buy accessories for your device.
  • Page 65 Name the document and choose the location to save the PDF Ì Exporting Documents for MyScript Notes, Version 2 If you wish to use MyScript Notes to convert your handwriting to type, you should use the Export function. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 66 If you wish to see a quick overview of what items were sent to the Inbox during the session, you can see this on the View Recent Updates page found under the Inbox tab. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 67 Click the ‘ Change Password’ button Ì A webpage will open where you can log in and then change your password Ì Return to the iRex Companion Software, fill in the new password, and click the ‘ Save’ Ì button Software...
  • Page 68 At the top of the Companion Software are two more tabs: iRex Shop and Help. By clicking on the iRex Shop, you will find links to the online shop where you can purchase accessories, software, and even find e-books for your device. The Help tab has links to open this manual, the quick reference guide, and to go to the online iRex support site.

  • Page 69: Extra Device Information

    Minimum of 128 MB RAM Minimum of 25 MB available hard disk space USB port Included Accessories USB cable Stylus 1 GB SD Card Quick Start Guide User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Did you hold your finger on the correct sensor for the correct time? Touch your finger on the lower, middle sensor (the one with the little iRex logo above it) until you hear a beep and see the screen turn on.
  • Page 71 Is the SD card memory full? If there is not enough space on the memory card, you cannot copy more files on it. Try deleting some unused files and try again. User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 72 I opened my document on my computer but I don’t see my handwritten notes. Did you use the iRex Companion Software to merge the document? The Companion Software will merge the handwritting to the document so you are able to view it on a computer.

  • Page 73: Icon Index

    Inbox Documents Settings Help WritePads Status Area Indicators Battery Level Menu Inbox Sensor Lock Stylus Mode (pencil, eraser, Memory pan, pointer, zoom selector, look-up) User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 74 Add Shortcut Sort by Size Delete Sort by Type Open Up a Level Sort by Author View Detailed List Sort by Date View Thumbnails User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 75 Page Flow Continuous Back Page Flow Normal Bookmark View Page Thumbnail View Bookmarking Tools Close Pencil Delete Bookmark Pencil Colour (black) Eraser Pencil Sizes (1-7) User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 76 Table of Contents View Font Sizes (1-14) Writing Tools Zoom (75%, 100%, 150%, Full Screen 200%) Hide Margins Zooming Tools Jump to Next Jump to Previous User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
  • Page 77 Settings Icons About Personal Preferences Device Settings SD Card Properties User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series...
  • Page 78 User Manual - iRex Digital Reader 1000 Series 2 - iRex Digital Reader 1000 S only...
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