Dolphin GuideReader Pod User manual

Quick Start Guide

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Contents
GuideReader Pod ..............................................05
What’s In The Box? .......................................... 05
Product Overview ............................................ 06
Using Your GuideReader Pod ..........................08
Connecting GuideReader Pod
To Your Television ..................................... 08
Turning Your GuideReader Pod On ........ 10
Displaying GuideReader Pod
On Your Television Screen ...................... 10
Turning Your GuideReader Pod O ........11
Return To Watching
Television Programmes ...........................11
Using The Dolphin Remote ..................... 12
Connecting To The Internet ........................... 14
Adding Additional Storage ..............................14
Emergency Restart .......................................... 15

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General Information .............................. 16
Important Safety Information ..... 16
Licence And Warranty ................... 18
Notice ............................................... 18
Contents continued

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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 12 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.
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:
1. Connect one end
of the HDMI cable
into the HDMI port
at the back of
your GuideReader
Pod
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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.
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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.

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Turning your GuideReader Pod off
Select ‘Exit GuideReader’ from the Main
Menu and then choose ‘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.
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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Using The Dolphin Remote
The Dolphin Remote is a device you can use to
control your GuideReader. This device requires
2x AAA batteries (included).
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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.
Volume Up/Down - Press to make the
system volume louder/quieter. Hold to
increase/decrease magnication.
Start/Stop Speech - Press to start or
stop the speech.
Back - Move back to the previous menu.
Hold to return to GuideReader’s main menu.
Previous/Next - Move to the previous/
next item in a menu or line in a book.
OK - Select an item or start/stop reading
in books, newspapers and magazines.
Help - Open (and close) help when you are
stuck.
Dashboard - Open (and close)
GuideReader’s Dashboard. Hold whilst
reading a book/newspaper to open a list of
chapters/headings.
Battery Compartment - Requires 2 x
AAA batteries (included).
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Connecting To The Internet
You must connect your GuideReader
to the Internet to be able to
download books, newspapers and
magazines from online libraries.
To connect to the Internet, from your
GuideReader’s Main Menu:
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Internet.
3. Select the Internet connection you
want to use.
4. Select Connect.
5. If required, enter password.
Adding Additional Storage
Your GuideReader Pod includes a
Micro SD card, providing 32GB of
storage for you to save your favorite
titles. If you run out of storage
space, you can simply replace the SD card
and save more titles. The maximum supported
size for an SD card is 64GB.
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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.
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.
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General Information
Important Safety Information
• Keep the product and all of its parts out
of the reach of children.
• 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.

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• 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 authorised
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.
• DO NOT attempt to open the product.
This product does not contain any
user serviceable parts. Unauthorized
handling of the device may damage it
and will void your warranty.
• Keep the device away from magnets or
magnetic elds.
• The underneath and sides of the product
may become warm after a long period
of use. This is normal.

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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 - 2017 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.

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