HIMS BookSense User manual

- Table of Contents -
1. What’s in the box? .................................................................1
2. Physical description..............................................................2
3. Inserting/removing the battery .............................................3
4. Charging the battery..............................................................5
5. Turning the Power on/off.......................................................5
6. Inserting and removing an SD card......................................6
7. Connecting to a PC................................................................7
8. Basic concept of User Interface ...........................................9
9. Switching among the BookSense programs.....................11
10. Adjusting Volume...............................................................12
11. Play/Pause..........................................................................13
12. Recording...........................................................................13
13. Checking Date & Time.......................................................14
14. Switching storage device..................................................14
15. Using help mode................................................................14
16. Key lock switch..................................................................15
Appendix: BookSense Commands Summary.......................17

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Thank you for purchasing the BookSense. The BookSense
(available in standard and XT models) is a digital audio player
that is manufactured by HIMS International Corporation, the
creator of the popular SENSE product line. It is a very
convenient, portable device which can play digital books, audio
files, document files, and DAISY content.
Getting started: This Quick Start Guide shows you how to
connect and charge the battery, how to turn the BookSense on
and off, how to get help and how to prevent the accidental
pressing of buttons.
For further information, please refer to the User Manual.
1. What’s in the box?
You should find the below items in the BookSense packing box.
1) BookSense or BookSense XT
2) Rechargeable battery pack
3) AC adaptor
4) Long USB Cable to connect the BookSense to a PC
5) Short USB cable to connect a USB memory stick to the
BookSense
6) Ear buds
7) SD card (including User Manual)
8) Carrying Pouch
9) Lanyard
10) Quick Start Guide (In both print and Braille)

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2. Physical description
(1) POWER/PLAY button
(2) RECORD button
(3) RIGHT button
(4) Key lock switch
(5) RESET button
(6) OK button
(7) USB OTG port
(8) DC jack
(9) CANCEL button
(10) NUMERIC(0~9) button
(11) DOWN button
(12) LEFT button
(13) MENU button
(14) UP button
(15) DATE & TIME button
(16) Speakers
(17) Earphone jack
(18) Strap Holder
(19) Mic. jack
(20) MODE button
(21) Volume up button
(22) Volume down button
(23) SD slot
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3. Inserting/removing the battery
To insert the battery, follow these steps:
1) The outer surface of the battery is smooth with the
company logo engraved on it. The inner surface is rough
with two recessed sections at the bottom.
2) Hold the BookSense in your hand so that the front face
containing the NUMERIC buttons is facing down. Insert
the bottom of the battery with the recessed sections first,
and then snap the top edge in place. The smooth surface
with the company logo engraved on it should be facing up.
3) Several seconds after inserting the battery in to the
BookSense, you will hear a sound indicating the
BookSense is booting up followed by the announcement,
“Media” to indicate you are now in Media Mode.
Note: The battery is designed to fit only in the correct
orientation. If you feel any resistance it is likely you have
the battery upside down. Make sure that it locks in place.

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To remove the battery, follow these steps:
1) Place the BookSense in your hand so that the underside
with the company logo is facing up.
2) Rotate the BookSense so that the Strap Holder is facing
you.
3) Find the “Battery lock catch”right above the small screw
hole.
4) Hold down the Battery lock catch.
5) You should find a small groove on each side of the battery.
With your other hand, use these grooves to grip the
battery and pull gently upwards.

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4. Charging the battery
Location of the DC jack: With the front face containing the
NUMERIC buttons facing you, find the round jack on the left of
the bottom edge of the BookSense.
1) Plug the supplied AC adapter into the DC jack.
2) A full charge takes about 2.5 hours.
Note: Before initial usage of the BookSense, it needs to
be charged for more than 2.5 hours while it is on. You can
use the BookSense while charging it. To check the battery
status, press and hold down the OK button for 2 seconds
while the AC adaptor is disconnected.
5. Turning the Power on/off
Location of the POWER/PLAY button: With the front face
containing the NUMERIC buttons facing you, locate the top
button on the right edge.
1) To turn on the BookSense, press and hold down the
POWER/PLAY button for 2 seconds.

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2) To turn off the BookSense while it is on, press and hold
down the POWER/PLAY button for 2 seconds.
6. Inserting and removing an SD card.
Location of the SD slot: While the front face containing the
NUMERIC buttons is facing you, find the long rectangular slot
near the bottom of the left edge.
To insert the SD card, follow these steps:
1) One corner of the SD card is cut at a 45 degree angle,
this cut corner should be at the top right when you insert
the card into the SD slot. The surface of the label should
be face down.
2) Gently push the SD card into the slot until it clicks into
place. Do not use excessive force. Only slight pressure is
required to insert the SD card in the slot.

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3) If the BookSense is turned on, you will hear a ding-dong
sound to confirm that it has been recognized.
To remove the SD card, follow these steps:
1) Gently push the SD card into the card slot until it clicks
and then release it.
2) The SD card will pop out of the slot enough for you to grip
it and pull it out completely.
3) If the BookSense is turned on, you will hear a popping
sound to confirm that the BookSense has detected the
removal of the SD card.
7. Connecting to a PC
Location of the USB OTG port: With the front face containing the
NUMERIC buttons facing you, find the rectangular port on the
right of the bottom edge of the BookSense
To transfer files from your PC to your BookSense, follow these
steps:
1) Turn on the BookSense and connect the small end of the

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long USB cable to the USB OTG port and the larger end to
your PC’s USB port.
2) Once you connect to your PC, click the “My computer”
icon on the PC. The BookSense should appear as a
removable drive labeled “BOOKSENSE”. If you have an
SD card inserted, another removable disk should appear
as well.
Note: You can see the “BOOKSENSE” drive only for the
BookSense XT.
3) Copy the files from the PC and paste into the specified
folders under the “BOOKSENSE”or the “removable disk”
(only present if an SD card is inserted). For example,
music files should be copied to the MEDIA folder, and NLS
book contents should be copied to the NLS folder which is
a subfolder of the DAISY folder. Please refer to the user
manual for more detailed information.)
Note: While the BookSense is connected, it will not be
operational. If the BookSense is turned off, the PC will not
recognize it. If an SD card is not inserted, you will not be