Dolphin GuideReader Pod User manual

Quick Start Guide

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Contents
GuideReader Pod ................................................... 03
What’s In The Box? .................................................... 03
Product Overview ...................................................... 04
Using Your GuideReader Pod ................................... 05
Connecting GuideReader Pod
To Your Television ............................................. 05
Turning Your GuideReader Pod On .................. 07
Displaying GuideReader On Your
Television Screen ............................................... 07
Turning Your GuideReader Pod O ................. 08
Return To Watching
Television Programmes ..................................... 08
Using The Dolphin Remote ............................... 08
Connecting To The Internet ..................................... 10
Adding Additional Storage ....................................... 10
Emergency Restart .................................................... 11
General Information ................................................. 11
Important Safety Information ......................... 11
Licence And Warranty ....................................... 13
Notice ................................................................... 13

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• GuideReader Pod
• Power supply DC 5V/3A
• HDMI cable (1 metre)
• Dolphin Remote
• 2 x AAA batteries (for Dolphin Remote)
• Quick start guide
• 32GB Micro SD card pre-inserted
GuideReader Pod
This quick start guide will help you get to know your
GuideReader Pod and explain how to get the most out of
all of its great features.
What’s In The Box?
Please ensure the following items are present in the box.
If an item is missing then please contact your supplier as
soon as possible.

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Product Overview
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Dolphin
Remote
See page 8 for a
detailed overview
and user guide.
Power button
USB ports
Micro SD card slot
(32GB Micro SD card
pre-inserted)
Power port
Mini USB port
HDMI port
Ethernet port
3.5mm stereo
headphone port
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Using Your GuideReader Pod
Connecting GuideReader Pod to your
television
Your GuideReader Pod comes with a cable to connect to
your television set. This is called a HDMI cable, and it ts
into the HDMI port in the back of most TVs. For help
nding the HDMI port on your TV, please refer to your TV
user manual or ask a friend or family member.
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1. Connect one end of
the HDMI cable into
the HDMI port at
the back of your
GuideReader Pod
2. Connect the other end
of the HDMI cable into
an available HDMI port
in the back of your TV
3. Connect the Power
cable into the Power
port at the back of
your GuideReader Pod
4. Connect the Power
cable’s plug into a wall
socket and switch the
power on.
Your GuideReader Pod
is now ready to use.
To use the supplied cables, your GuideReader Pod needs
to be within 1 metre of your TV and near to a wall
socket. To connect GuideReader Pod to your TV:
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Turning your GuideReader Pod on
Press the Power button on your GuideReader Pod.
A blue light will appear on the Power button and
GuideReader will start to load. GuideReader will take up
to a minute to load.
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Displaying GuideReader on your television
screen
Please ensure your GuideReader Pod is correctly
connected to your television and switched on as
outlined above. Please also ensure you have your TV
remote control to hand as it will be required to display
GuideReader on your TV screen.
To display GuideReader on your TV screen:
1. Turn your TV on. Your usual TV channels will be
displayed.
2. Switch your TV output to HDMI. With most TVs, you
can change the output using the ‘AV’, ‘source’ or
‘input’ button on your TV remote control.
For help, please refer to your television user manual
or ask a friend or family member.
Once your TV output is set to HDMI, GuideReader will be
displayed on your screen and GuideReader’s voice will
play through your TV speakers.

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Turning your GuideReader Pod off
Select ‘Exit GuideReader’ from the Main Menu, then
select ‘Shut down’ and then select ‘Yes’ to conrm. Your
GuideReader Pod will shut down and power o.
Return to watching television programmes
Use your TV remote control to switch your TV output to
the output required for watching television programmes.
With most TVs, you can change the output using the ‘AV’,
‘source’ or ‘input’ button on your TV remote control. For
help, please refer to your television user manual or ask a
friend or family member.
Using The Dolphin Remote
The Dolphin Remote is a device you can use to control
your GuideReader. This device requires 2x AAA batteries
(included).
Actions: Open (and close) GuideReader’s Actions
menu. The Actions menu allows you to open a list of
chapters in your book or articles in your newspaper.
Previous/Next: Move to the previous/next item
on the screen.
Back: Move back to the previous screen. Hold to
return to GuideReader’s main menu.
Bluetooth Pairing: Pair the Dolphin Remote with
your GuideReader Pod. NOTE: Your Remote has
already been paired to your Pod and is ready to
use.
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5Help & Information:
Open (and close)
GuideReader’s Help
and Information
screen. Use this
button to read Help
for the feature you’re
using, check the time,
check your Internet
connection and nd
out if you have any
new notications.
OK: Select an item
or start/stop reading
in books, newspapers
and magazines.
Speaker: Use this
button to repeat and
interrupt the speech.
Plus & Minus: Press
to make the volume
louder/quieter. Hold
to increase/decrease
magnication.
Battery
Compartment:
Requires 2 x AAA
batteries (included).
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Adding Additional Storage
Your GuideReader Pod includes a Micro SD card,
providing 32GB of storage for you to save your
favourite titles. If you run out of storage space,
Connecting To The Internet
You must connect your GuideReader to the
Internet to be able to download books,
newspapers and magazines from online libraries.
You can connect GuideReader Pod to the Internet using
either a wireless (Wi-Fi) or a wired connection.
To connect to the Internet using a wireless network, from
your GuideReader’s Main Menu:
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Internet.
3. Select Wireless interface.
4. Select List of available connections.
5. Select the Internet connection you want to use.
6. Select Connect.
7. If required, enter your password.
To connect to the Internet using a wired connection you
will need an Ethernet cable (not supplied). Connect one
end of your Ethernet cable to your wireless router and
the other end to the Ethernet port in the back of your
GuideReader Pod.
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you can simply replace the SD card and save more
titles. The maximum supported size for an SD card is
64GB.
To install a new Micro SD memory card:
1. Locate the Micro SD card slot on your
GuideReader Pod.
2. Remove the old Micro SD card by pushing the card
further into its slot using your ngernail. The Micro
SD card will eject, allowing you to remove it safely.
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Emergency Restart
If your GuideReader screen becomes
unresponsive, press and hold the Power/Sleep
button for 10 seconds until the screen turns
o. Leave your GuideReader for 15 seconds
before turning it on again.
IMPORTANT: Avoid powering your GuideReader
down by using the emergency restart where
possible. Always try to shut down your
GuideReader using the correct shut down
method to avoid loss or damage to data.
General Information
Important Safety Information
• Keep the product and all of its parts out of the reach
of children.
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• Keep it dry. Avoid exposure to precipitation,
humidity and liquids which could all aect the
product circuitry.
• DO NOT leave it in high temperatures as electronic
devices and plastic parts may warp in heat.
• DO NOT leave it in low temperatures as moisture
can form inside the product, which may damage the
circuit board.
• DO NOT block or cover slots, holes or openings on
the product by placing on soft furnishings such as
carpets, rugs or beds as these are provided for
functionality and/or ventilation to ensure safe
operation of the product.
• Disconnect your Pod from the mains power supply
during thunderstorms.
• Avoid any heavy impacts caused by collisions or
dropping your Pod as this may damage the product.
• Only use the power supply that came with the
product. Using an unauthorised power supply will
invalidate your guarantee and may irrecoverably
damage the product.
• DO NOT store in dusty or dirty areas.
• DO NOT use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or
detergents to clean the product. Wipe with a dry
soft cloth or tissue paper to clean.
• Keep the device away from magnets or magnetic
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Licence And Warranty
Your GuideReader Pod comes complete with a full 12
month guarantee from the date of purchase. More
information about your licence agreement and warranty
is available at www.YourDolphin.com/GuideReader.
Notice
Copyright© 2003 - 2018 Dolphin Computer Access Ltd. All
Rights Reserved.
GuideReader is a trademark of Dolphin Computer Access
Ltd.
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in
the Software and the Documentation are the property of
their respective owners.
• DO NOT attempt to open the product. This product
does not contain any user serviceable parts.
Unauthorised handling of the device may damage it
and will void your warranty.
• The underneath and sides of the product may
become warm after a long period of use. This is
normal.

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